Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 378

Chapter 378 Unparalleled Battle Technique

Before the third day, that night, something shocking happened to Xue Wanche.

At that time, Qin Mubai rejected Xue Wanche’s suggestion to go to the restaurant in the city for dinner again. Instead, she would just eat at the post office and drink some wine. The two of them discussed some military matters.

At this moment, Hou Junji came to visit Qin Mubai.

Xue Wanche clicked his tongue in amazement and said, “I’m really here! It’s unbelievable!”

“Nothing strange. I know what he is thinking. No matter how much he pretends, it will be futile.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Someone, please take your seat, Hou Sima. Prepare more seats.”

Hou Junji came in and glanced at Qin Mubai and Xue Wanche. Without greeting or saluting, he stood in the hall and said calmly, “If the Great Governor returns to Lanzhou, can you take me there?”

“Sure.” Qin Mubai agreed without hesitation.

“In that case, I bid farewell.” Arching his hands, Hou Junji turned around and left.

Xue Wanche was stunned, and his face instantly showed that he was about to stop Hou Junji. Qin Mubai waved his hand to stop him and let Hou Junji leave.

“This person’s eyes are too disrespectful!” Xue Wanche gritted his teeth and said, “When you enter the hall, you don’t even care about the most basic etiquette. You can’t even bow without a title. You’re like a barbarian!”

“A man doesn’t care about trivial matters, why bother.” Qin Mubai smiled nonchalantly and said, “What’s the point of having more than a thousand people bow to me every day? Hou Junji is a straightforward and fierce person. He can’t be hypocritical and polite. If he is respectful to anyone, then he has to respect him from the bottom of his heart.”

“Why did he follow Major Marshal to Lanzhou?” Xue Wanche asked curiously.

“If it was me, I would do the same.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “If one day you were to exchange hearts and lives with someone, General Xue, what kind of person would you choose?”

“Of course, I know him very well, someone I can trust.” Xue Wanche replied without hesitation.

“Isn’t that so?” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “Judging from Hou Junji’s current situation, he doesn’t dare to make any more decisions.” The slightest slight movement from him could be life-threatening and even family-threatening. To me, it’s just Lanzhou adding a battle general. But to him, it was a matter of life and death, honor and disgrace. Right now, he doesn’t know anything about me, so how could he exchange hearts and lives with me? He wanted to follow me to Lanzhou because he wanted to get close to me and get to know me. ”

“That’s why!” “Looks like Hou Junji is indeed not as disheartened as he looks on the surface. He can think so carefully. It can be seen that he has his own plans in mind. A person who has died will not be able to do this.” Xue Wanche suddenly realized what was going on and said, “It seems that Hou Junji is indeed not as disheartened as he appeared on the surface.”

“That’s why I said that Hou Junji is unwilling. He still has great hopes.” Qin Mubai spun the wine glass and smiled playfully. “He’s like a tiger in a cage. Even if he falls asleep, he won’t turn into a cat. As for when he wakes up, it depends on who opens the cage!”

Xue Wanche nodded thoughtfully and said, “However, the person who opened the cage may become the owner of this fierce tiger or be the first to be eaten by him!”

Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I’m willing to give it a try.”

Two days later, Qin Mubai left Liangzhou and called for Hou Junji.

“Is Commander-in-Chief going back to Lanzhou?” Hou Junji said calmly.

“There’s no hurry to return to Lanzhou. I need to go to Dafeichuan first to review the army there and inspect the defense.” Qin Mubai said, “Senior Brother, if you wish, you can go with me.”

“Just go, I don’t care.” Hou Junji said indifferently, “I have long since been expelled from the sect. Don’t call me senior brother. Besides, I can’t afford it.”

“Then please, Hou Sima.” Qin Mubai smiled and said nonchalantly, “Set off in half an hour. Prepare yourself.”

“I am alone. I have nothing to prepare and can leave at any time.” Hou Junji said, “Great Governor, if you allow me, I am willing to bring two maidservants and concubines to wash my clothes and boil water with me.”

“Whatever.” Qin Mubai casually agreed.

Hou Junji smiled coldly and said, “You are not allowed to bring women or prostitutes with you in the army. As a commander-in-chief, do you not know? Why are you indulging me so much?”

Qin Mubai glanced sideways at him and sneered, “Rules and decrees have always been used to restrain most people, not everyone. And you can be one of those few people. I’m happy, how about it?”

Hou Junji was obviously surprised, but he immediately concealed it. He smiled mockingly and said, “Indeed, you are a bit magnanimous and know some human feelings. You are stronger than Li Jing in this regard.”

“Rules are dead, people are alive. And rules are made by people.” Qin Mubai said calmly, “As long as I don’t touch the bottom line and violate major principles, I’m a very easy person to talk to.”

“Cut the crap, hurry up and leave!” Hou Junji coldly threw down a sentence and stopped talking.

Qin Mubai gathered the Hundred Cavalry Guards and left Lanzhou with Hou Junji to inspect the Great Feichuan Military Region.

Along the way, there were a few days of travel, and Hou Junji rarely spoke. He ate and slept with Qin Mubai’s group of soldiers. He was like a superfluous person who never talked to anyone. He was neither cold nor hot towards Qin Mubai, as if he was forever aloof from them.

Qin Mubai was also very calm, and rarely took the initiative to speak to him, allowing him to watch quietly and coldly. He knew that although Hou Junji was cold and quiet and independent, he had always been paying close attention to him and observing him. Everything Qin Mubai said and did fell into Hou Junji’s eyes.

Qin Mubai never dared to underestimate a character like Hou Junji. They had experienced half of their lives in chaotic times, and their bodies and minds had experienced the tempering of blood and fire. In addition, they had seen countless people, so there was no doubt that Sheng Fu had a deep and ruthless gaze. In front of such a person, any disguise and pretense would be futile. His insight and judgment would far exceed his imagination.

Just like when facing Emperor Li Shimin and his father Qin Shubao, don’t lose your sense of propriety by playing tricks on your intelligence. Naturally, they would treat each other casually and sincerely.

Along the way, Hou Junji said less than ten sentences. Qin Mubai did not know what kind of evaluation he had received in his heart, nor did he want to know. Forcefully twisted melon was not sweet after all. If he really did not have fate with him or did not have the leadership and charisma to make him subdue him, even if he reluctantly agreed, he would not be able to last long, or he would have a ghost in his heart.

Compared to this, it was better to let nature take its course.

Dafei Chuan had arrived.

The camp was purged, and the military posture was valiant. Compared to when it was first built two years ago, it was much more attractive.

“Xue Wanjun’s ability to govern the army is indeed not bad.” Qin Mubai felt something.

Hou Junji smiled coldly, “That’s all.”

Qin Mubai glanced at him and asked with interest, “From this tone, Hou Sima has some objections to General Xue’s camp arrangement?”

“What can I say about the Grass-Rooster Formation?” Hou Junji sneered, “As long as you are a soldier, you will be able to lead the troops. You are only worthy of resisting the Tibetan barbarians. This formation is called ‘Wind Empress Holds Its Fortress Great Empress Camp’. If you encounter a general who is familiar with the art of war, three thousand cavalry will be able to break through the formation.”

“Can you?” Qin Mubai asked.

The corner of Hou Junji’s lips curled into a grin as he provoked, “Why don’t you give you three thousand cavalry?”

“There are 40,000 soldiers here.” Qin Mubai said seriously, “There’s no joke in the army. So what if you can’t break the formation?”

“Please cut off my head.” Hou Junji casually threw out these four words and turned his face away, not saying a word.

Qin Mubai took a deep breath and waved his hand, “Someone, invite General Xue Wanjun over. Rectify the entire army and light up the three thousand cavalry. Let Hou Jun lead the army to break the camp.”

The nearby Baiji soldiers were somewhat frightened. It was almost impossible for the three thousand cavalry to break through the barracks of forty thousand troops. Although Hou Junji was a famous battle general, Xue Wanjun was also extraordinary. How could he break the formation so easily?

However, Qin Mubai’s orders had already been given. The Hundred Cavalry Guards had no choice but to invite Xue Wanjun to the barracks and convey Qin Mubai’s orders.

Xue Wanjun was both shocked and delighted to hear that Qin Mubai had suddenly arrived at Dafeichuan. However, when he heard such a strange military order, his expression couldn’t help but change. “When did Major Marshal become such a playboy? It’s not good to let Hou Jun break my camp and have his own people beat his own people. No matter which side wins or loses, it’s not good!”

The Hundred Cavalry could only smile bitterly and say, “Young Marshal, you have your own ideas. We can’t figure it out. Since he has already given the order, General Xue, please carry it out!”

Xue Wanjun could only clench his teeth. An unconvinced expression appeared on his face as he said, “Then execute the military order-Hou Junji, this bastard, is really bullying me too much! If I don’t win back this face in front of Major Marshal and thousands of soldiers, how will I, Xue Wanjun, stand in the future?!”

The barracks of tens of thousands of soldiers instantly moved. The three armies were packed with banners, ready for battle. The three thousand cavalry that Hou Junji wanted were also counted. Xue Wanjun personally led them out of the barracks and arrived in front of Qin Mubai.

Xue Wanjun sprinted forward. He coldly glanced at Hou Junji and then clasped his fists at Qin Mubai. “Young Marshal, the troops are ready. Please give the order!”

Qin Mubai nodded and said, “Hand over the three thousand cavalry to Hou Junji. Go back to the camp and prepare to defend against the enemy.”

“If there are casualties, what should we do?” Xue Wanjun gouged out Hou Junji and said in a deep voice.

“Hou Mouli will bear it with all his might.” Hou Junji glanced back at him and said coldly, “Are marchers still afraid of death and injury? If you, Xue Wanjun, are afraid of death, then stay here and watch the battle with Major Marshal. If your subordinates are afraid of death, then go home and nurse the children.”

“You! … Hou Junji, don’t bully others too much! If you lose in a short while, I’ll see how much face you have!”-Major Marshal, I’ll go back to the camp first and prepare! Xue Wanjun angrily glared at Hou Jun and pulled out his horse.

Looking at Xue Wanjun’s back, Hou Junji sneered and said, “A formation like this can wither and block my Hou Junji? Not to mention three thousand elite cavalry, I can even break through a formation like this with five hundred Mo Bladesmen!” Xue Wanjun, the brave are brave, and Bo Zhi is a widow. Such a character is not enough to stand alone as a handsome genius. He is also a reckless man who can charge into a formation! ”

“Don’t boast too early.” Qin Mubai smiled indifferently and said, “Hou Sima, I know that you have been in the army for many years, and that you are skilled in the use of military forces. You have even obtained the true inheritance of your master, Duke Wei.” Regardless of whether it’s a horse battle stride or a sudden attack, you’re not weak. I haven’t learned much from my mentor, but I’m also familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of this formation. There was nothing unusual about this barracks. However, the more ordinary things they looked, the more extraordinary they were. Hou Sima, you have to be careful. ”

“Humph!” Hou Junji sneered again and said, “Wind Empress holds its formation. The weakness lies in Xun. If an elite master comes from the Xun throne, their army will lose. This time, I won’t have to launch a surprise attack. I will use my main force to attack and enter from the Xun Gate. The Great Commander can inform Xue Wanjun that I will retreat fifteen miles north and lead the troops and horses to enter from the Xun Gate after half an hour!”

After saying that, Hou Jun gathered his horse and left without wearing any armor. He pulled out a spear in his hand and left with the three thousand cavalry.

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh. “Indeed, you’re crazy. But Hou Junji, I personally set up this formation that Hou Junji held behind his base. How can I not know the pros and cons of such an ordinary formation? If your 3,000 troops break through my 40,000-strong barracks, I, someone from the Qin Empire, will find a steamed bun and crash to death!”

Half an hour later, a drum horn sounded in the army to show the enemy police.

By way of example, the army should be ready to unsheathe their sabers and arrows. However, the forty thousand troops that had gathered just now had scattered back to their respective camps, and as usual, they had lost the tense atmosphere of being on the verge of battle for half their lives.

Fifteen miles away, Hou Junji immediately crossed his spear and looked at the barracks in the distance with a cold smile.

“Xue Wanjun, you are ambitious and talented. Qin Mubai, you have a shallow vision. Today, I will let you broaden your horizons and know what war is!”

Within the Daying Pan, at the gate of the Xun Wei Stronghold, two rows of thick grille doors that looked like the walls of the Condor Fort were pulled open, revealing patches of scarlet cloth inside. Hundreds of soldiers neatly stepped forward and pulled the cloth apart one by one, revealing a black, icy, and cold barrel, pointing towards the sky.

Qin Mubai stood in front of the row of red-clothed cannons with her hands crossed behind her back, the corners of her mouth tilted, and her expression was filled with playfulness.

“Hou Junji is too frivolous. Major Marshal, I don’t want to use the red cannon to kill my brother,” Xue Wanjun said, his teeth itching with hatred.

“He retreated fifteen li, showing his contempt for us.” Qin Mubai smiled and said, “When we reach ten miles, shoot a hundred cannons. Let him know why I can use two hundred men to recover Da Feichuan. Let him know that there is also a saying about artillery warfare in this world besides cavalry warfare!”

“That’s music to my ears!”

Hou Junji took the lead and rushed over. After a few months, Hou Junji’s blood boiled with excitement as he once again galloped across the battlefield with his Horse Vaulting Spear. Although it wasn’t a serious battle, it was like a hungry wolf smelling a thick smell of blood. All of the fighting spirit in his bones was aroused, and both pride and savagery erupted.

Under his leadership, the three thousand cavalry sped over like a tornado.

Three thousand soldiers and horses broke through forty thousand formations. This was originally an impossible task. However, in Hou Junji’s eyes, this was like killing chickens and cutting vegetables. It was almost instinctive for him to march into battle as if he were picking up vegetables.

“There are no more soldiers but more elites, and no more bravery but more conspiracy. Xue Wanjun, Qin Mubai, you guys don’t underestimate me too much!” Hou Junji muttered to himself as he faced the fierce wind with a sneer of mockery and arrogance at the corner of his mouth.

The cavalry moved extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, they were about to be able to see the barracks.

At this moment, a dazzling ball of fiery red lightning suddenly lit up in midair, accompanied by billowing black smoke, pouncing down onto the sky and covering the ground. Immediately after, a deafening rumble shook the heavens and earth!

Three to five kilometers in front of the cavalry group, mountains crumbled and rocks flew about, as if a mountain had invaded and collapsed, shocking the world!

Hou Junji, whose chest was full of fighting spirit and blood, was almost shocked. He hurriedly stopped his horse and exclaimed, “Has the earth moved?”

Turning around, he saw that the three thousand cavalry behind him were already an arrow’s land, so they had stopped long ago. All of the sergeants revealed expressions of fear as they reined in their horses and trembled in fear and confusion!

“What’s going on? What’s going on?!” Hou Junji shouted in shock and fury, “What happened ahead? Why are you stagnating? To retreat before the battle is a violation of the military law! Is Xue Wanjun bringing such a soldier?!”

A military academy patron immediately came forward and patiently cupped his hands towards Hou Junji, saying, “General Hou, you don’t know anything.” This was Da Feichuan’s red-clothed Divine Martial Cannon exerting great divine might. Not to mention the human body, even the golden iron jade stones would be shattered under its rumbling heavenly might! “We brothers would rather be protected by the Military Tribunal than be foolishly moved forward and shattered into pieces!”

“What did you say? What bullshit red-clothed Divine Martial Cannon?!” Hou Junji roared angrily as he removed his whip from his saddle and angrily whipped the military academy, “Come forward! Follow me and charge!”

The academy neither dodged nor resisted. Instead, it forcefully stood on the horse and allowed him to whip. It only looked at him coldly and said, “There are no cowards among the soldiers trained by General Young Marshal Qin and General Xue.” The general didn’t fear death, but death was worth it! Since General Hou was the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, how could he let his brother jump into a fire pit? General Hou, if you want to kill at the end of the will, then make your move. No matter what, the brothers behind will not be allowed to take a step forward! ”

“Boom-boom!”

Another row of artillery shells shot down, causing the heavens and earth to tremble, and thick smoke billowed in front of them, like a volcano erupting from the heavens and earth.

Hou Junji’s entire body trembled as he turned around to look at the thick smoke, his face as pale as earth, as dumbfounded as a wooden chicken.

After three consecutive rounds, everything returned to silence, leaving only the east wind howling, rolling up black smoke and soaring dust.

Hou Junji stood on his horse and muttered to himself, “So, the weakest part is the defense of a divine and demonic artifact … Hou Junji, Hou Junji, you’ve lived for so long. You’re so frivolous even at your age!” … Qin Clan’s Saburo, there’s yours! “Today, it’s not you, Qin Sanlang, nor Xue Wanjun who opened your eyes. I, Hou Junji, am a frog in a well!”

After patting the horse alone for a few miles, Hou Junji saw craters. There were still many remnants of flames and a thick smell of gunpowder.

Imagining these cannonballs landing on his body, Hou Junji had no choice but to shake his head and close his eyes. “No matter how exquisite a battle technique is, no matter how valiant a soldier is, what can he do in the face of such heavenly might?”

A series of hooves rang out from afar, and he rode alone. Hou Junji stared at Qin Mubai.

He couldn’t help but move his eyes a few times, and an awkward expression appeared on his face as he stood still.

Qin Mubai rushed over immediately, his expression naturally fixed on Hou Junji. He did not say anything, only staring at Hou Junji to the left and right uncomfortably.

“You win.” After a while, Hou Junji spat out these three words. His expression was a little ugly, but his eyes were still arrogant. He said coldly, “It’s common for victors and losers to be in the military. Your … redness and cannons are indeed beyond my expectations. You can be called the King of Wonderful Armaments. I lost convincingly. Take this life.”

“Heh!” Qin Mubai chuckled indifferently and said, “You can only win if you can afford to lose. Hou Junji, you do have the demeanor of a general. Your life is still of use to me. I’ll leave it to you for the time being.”

Hou Junjimo’s mind lit up and he said, “I have heard that you used this kind of mysterious artifact to destroy the souls of the Tibetan soldiers and horses stationed in Dafeichuan, so that you can rely on hundreds of people to recover this place, right?”

The truth of the Battle of Da Fei Chuan in the past and the existence of the red-robed cannons were high-level military secrets, and not many people knew about them. Even a high-ranking general like Hou Junji only knew about a scaled claw. This was not strange.

Qin Mubai smiled gently and said, “More specifically, 200 artillery troops have recovered Da Feichuan. However, 200 artillery troops alone cannot do this. For example, the blade used to kill people is only that thin layer. However, without the hilt of the blade and the power of brandishing the blade, that blade is useless. Do you understand what I mean?”

“You want me to be your saber hilt?” Hou Junji stared straight at Qin Mubai and said.

Qin Mubai nodded and said, “A foot is short, an inch is good. The red cannon is not invincible. Otherwise, the Tibetans’ banners would not be floating on the plateau of the Snow Domain. If we want to charge forward and destroy the city and pull out the stronghold, we have to rely on the cavalry of the Great Tang Dynasty.”

Hou Junji’s pair of Eagle Hunting Eyes stared fixedly at Qin Mubai without blinking. Suddenly, he sneered and shook his head, “Hou Mou’s life is yours, but that doesn’t mean that I will work for you.”

Finally, he solemnly added, “I, don’t agree!”

“It doesn’t matter. One day, you will agree.” Qin Mubai patted the saddle with his horse whip and smiled indifferently. He raised his hand to point in the direction of the barracks and said, “Go back to the barracks. Good wine and meat have been prepared. The rumbling of the cannons just now is a salute to welcome us!”

Hou Junji took a deep breath and silently patted his horse. “I admit that you won, but I didn’t lose. If there’s anything else that surprises me, just use it,” Qin Mubai said to himself.

“Are you surprised? Are you shocked?” Qin Mubai laughed and said, “Then I did win.”