Cangzhou beacon fire

Chapter 40
In the scorching sun, the two armies stopped in formation. Sanyuan was busy receiving Fan Yi's fleeing army, and the Yue army, which was not dominant in numbers, obviously showed no signs of taking the initiative to attack.

In the Yue army formation, a group of Yue army generals gathered together. Zhong Lin simply listened to Zhong Yao talk about the defense of the city, and specially came to Xiao Yuhang and bowed deeply.

"Zhong Lin has admired Mr. Xiao's name for a long time, and he is fortunate to have Mr. Xiao's help this time. Zhong Lin is very grateful."

Xiao Yuhang just raised his hand in a salute and said: "General Zhong, you don't need to say thank you. Since ancient times, Qiyue has been a good ally. Back then, King Luo invited all countries to send troops to encircle Qi. In the whole continent, only Yue country refused to send troops under the pretext of the epidemic. , Xiao will keep this affection in mind."

"Well, back then we were afraid of Luo's strength, so we didn't dare to send troops to help Qi. We chose to live with it, and we are extremely ashamed." Zhong Lin's wrinkled face showed a hint of shame. After all, he was the one who resisted the old Yue King back then. The person who helps Qi.

Xiao Yuhang didn't take it seriously, waved his hands and smiled and said, "General Zhong, don't be ashamed. The country of Qi was at the end of its battle back then, and Xiao knew that it was only a matter of time before it fell."

Zhong Lin looked at the young man who had lost his light, and couldn't help but feel admiration. The Qi country was indeed in the sunset. If it wasn't for the hard support of Xiao Yuhang, the first military commander of the Qi country, the Luo country would have at least the pace of unifying the mainland. Can advance four or five years.

After this series of cooperation, Zhong Yao also admired Xiao Yuhang very much, but Zhong Yao knew that this was not the time to exchange pleasantries, so he took a step forward and said to Zhong Lin and Xiao Yuhang: "Father, Mr. Xiao, the crisis is not over. How about inviting Mr. Xiao to the mansion for a gathering after Zhong Yao repelled the Sanyuan army?"

Zhong Lin nodded: "Xia Houyin."

Xia Houyin squeezed out from the crowd with his fat body on his back and said, "Yes!"

"How about the scout intelligence?"

Xia Houyin bowed to Zhong Lin and Zhong Yao and said: "Leo's troops are about [-], and Fan Yi's troops who were dispersed by us also began to gather in Li Ao's barracks, but when these grandsons ran away Armor is thrown all over the place, most of them will be empty-handed in plain clothes, so it’s nothing to worry about.” When talking about throwing armor all over the place, Xia Houyin unconsciously showed a smile on his face, the three-element equipment has always been superior Yu Yue, these three-yuan discarded armors are taken back, the military industry is changed, and a battalion can be equipped again, and it is happy to give it for nothing.

"Father, let's go to the front of the battle to find that Sanyuan Fan Yi and challenge them, and kill their vigor!"

Xia Houyin knew that Fan Yi was by no means an ordinary person, so he hurriedly said: "Young General, let me come over, you guys rest for a while."

Wang Le, who had been standing behind the crowd, squeezed out and patted his chest at this time: "Let me Wang Le come, I can't defend the city, and I'm not worthless in single-handedly fighting!"

Seeing that everyone was still arguing, Xiao Yuhang also said: "The number and state of the Yue army are not as good as the Sanyuan army. Challenges before the battle are also a way to improve morale. It's just that the major general should not be the first to fight."

"Well, what Mr. Xiao said is reasonable, then Wang Le, you go." Zhong Lin said this, and Zhong Yao, who originally wanted to win, stopped talking.

In the Sanyuan Formation, Fan Yi was sitting on a wooden bench, and the medical soldiers were bandaging the wound on his left arm. Li Ao and the generals knelt in front of Fan Yi, and reported to Fan Yi about the Baishui City and the Sanyuan Camp. over again.

After hearing this, Fan Yi frowned: "Has General Yan's body been found in the camp?"

Li Ao shook his head and said, "I searched and found nothing, the general should have retreated."

Hearing this, Fan Yixuan's heart relaxed a little. If Yan Yu had any accidents, these people present would have nothing to eat.

"How many escaped Sanyuan soldiers have returned?" Fan Yi continued to ask.

"General, I counted and made an appointment to return more than [-] people, but most of them are unarmed and unarmored. I'm afraid it will be difficult to form a combat force." Li Ao's deputy Wei Huai reported.

Fan Yi closed his eyes and remained silent. He was analyzing the situation in front of him. Although the Sanyuan army still had an advantage in numbers, they had run out of food and grass, and their weapons were in disarray. If it dragged on for a long time, the consequences would be disastrous.

"General Fan, reinforcements are coming from the rear!" A scout hurriedly came to Fan Yi and knelt down to report.

When Fan Yi heard this, he stood up abruptly and ran to the rear, and the other generals quickly got up to follow.

To the northwest, an infantry team of about 3000 people slowly marched towards Fan Yi's position holding the Sanyuan flag.

The leader is a white-clothed young man riding a white horse. Behind the young man are two burly armored young men each riding a black horse.Fan Yi took a closer look and found that the person taking the lead was not General Yan's guest, but Pang Baichuan, who is currently the general's right staff officer.

When the team arrived in front of Fan Yi, Pang Baichuan calmly got off his horse and bowed to Fan Yi, "Pang Baichuan led three thousand new troops to support General Fan, and also brought some food and grass."

After Pang Baichuan finished speaking, he and the two people behind him drove their horses out of the way, and the grain trucks behind them slowly stopped. Fan Yi made a rough calculation, ten trucks, although not many, could solve the urgent need.

Fan Yi doesn't like Pang Baichuan very much, and always feels that this young man is too deep, but he recognizes Pang Baichuan's talent. From the beginning of driving out the bandits, Pang Baichuan's strategies often make him and Yan Yu shine.

"Counselor Pang's coming here is really a timely gift. Fan is very grateful. I don't know if I have met General Yan on the way here." Fan Yi also bowed in return.

Pang Baichuan replied as if nothing had happened: "Yes, General Yan was wounded by an arrow and has returned to surround Shuicheng. Baichuan received the letter from General Yan and came here to help." After speaking, Pang Baichuan took out a pendant from his pocket , this kind of jewelry is used by Sanyuan people to hang around their waists.

Fan Yi took a brief look, and found that it was indeed the letter Yan Yu often wore, nodded and said: "Since there is a letter from General Yan, then Staff Pang will command it."

Pang Baichuan shook his head and said: "I can only talk on paper, and I have no experience in commanding before the battle. Let General Fan do it."

At this time, Fan Yi realized that the two people behind Pang Baichuan had also dismounted. The man on the left was about 35 years old, with a burly and muscular figure, with a hint of arrogance on his square face, holding a silver-handled spear.

The man took a step forward, raised his hand towards Fan Yi and saluted, "Zhu Rao has met Master Fan." His voice was calm and powerful, and he knew it belonged to Lian Jiazi.

Fan Yi looked at Zhu Rao, stepped forward and patted his strong arm, and said, "White Electric Dragon Spear Zhu Rao! General Qi Gaotu, why are you here?"

Zhu Rao replied: "I was ordered by General Yan to come to help out. It's just that the new army has just formed, so I can only gather three thousand elites."

Fan Yi nodded: "Okay, okay, three yuan fifty thousand new army, you have to train it carefully, that is the main force in the late three yuan period."

"Forgiveness will fulfill the mission!"

At this time, Fan Yi also found the man on the right side of Pang Baichuan, about thirty years old, although not as strong as Zhu Rao, but with tight muscles, he presumably was a fierce general, so he looked at Pang Baichuan and asked, "Who is this? "

Pang Baichuan introduced: "Pang Jiu, my cousin, was originally a member of the Imperial Guard of the capital, and is now transferred to Commander Zhu."

After Pang Baichuan's introduction, Pang Jiu also raised his hand to Fan Yi.

When Fan Yi heard that he was from the Pang family, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face, but he was an old Jianghu after all, and then he changed his smile and said back to Pang Jiu: "The Pang family is full of talents, all of them are pillars of talent, yes .”

At this time, a soldier in front of the battle came quickly, knelt down and reported: "General, there is a general in front of the battle who provokes and threatens to fight with..." The soldier hesitated and dared not speak any more.

"And what? Tell me!" Fan Yi turned to look at the soldier and shouted impatiently.

"Na Yue is going to fight General Fan one-on-one, and he said that he will kill you under the horse..."

Fan Yi was furious immediately, and cursed: "Yuegou is arrogant, how dare you look down on me, take my knife!"

Deputy General Wei Huai hurriedly stopped him at this time: "General Fan, why should a dog be angry? Let me, Wei Huai, kill him!"

Wei Huai is also a strong man, a mountain cutting ax weighs a hundred catties, it is like a child's play in his hands, he is not afraid of anyone in front of the battle.

Li Ao, who was beside Fan Yi, stood up to stop Wei Huai and said, "Wei Huai, don't be impulsive." Then he saluted Fan Yi and said, "General Fan, our army is currently stronger than Yue's army, so why bother to fight against them alone? Wouldn't it be better to annihilate them in one fell swoop?"

When Fan Yi heard this, he hesitated for a while. With the help of these three thousand new troops, he was no longer afraid of the Yue army on the opposite side, but the provocation of this Yue army was really unbearable.

"I don't really agree with General Wei's point of view," Pang Baichuan said.

Pang Baichuan's words attracted the attention of all the generals, Li Ao also looked at Pang Baichuan, with a trace of disdain in his eyes, and asked, "Oh, what's the advice of the staff?"

"Although our army is superior in numbers, we are at a disadvantage in terms of armament. If we are so tough, we will only lose to both sides. If we can gain the upper hand in a one-on-one fight, it will definitely destroy the morale of the enemy. Wouldn't it be more likely to win if we launch a general offensive at that time?"

Fan Yi pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "The staff officer is right! It's not too late to win the duel first and then launch a general attack! Wei Huai, if you go to the challenge, you will definitely kill that general."

Pang Baichuan said again at this time: "General Fan, how about giving some mid-level soldiers a chance? The generals of Sanyuan are very skilled in martial arts, why not let them try in battle?"

As soon as this remark came out, the mid-level generals around were extremely excited. Since ancient times, heads-up is the best opportunity to perform. If you can kill the enemy general, the reward will be doubled. Not as much as these intermediate battalion commanders and car commanders.

Looking at the expectant eyes of the surrounding generals, Fan Yi and Li Ao fell into a dilemma. If they did not agree, the surrounding generals would be unhappy. If they agreed, they would probably make such an opening in the future. The matter of doubling meritorious service is naturally better for his own people than for these mid-level generals.

(End of this chapter)