Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 9 how could I lose
Yuan Xi saw the opponent's scouts fight back, but he didn't know if he was fooled, but he shot accurately, and a bone arrow flew towards the center of his face very quickly.

In his busy schedule, he only had time to turn his head to the side, when there was a loud bang, the bone arrow hit the side of his helmet, the arrow shattered, the arrow bounced out, and the iron helmet kept ringing.

The vibration penetrated from the helmet to the head, and Yuan Xi's ears were buzzing, and blood foamed from his mouth. He couldn't help but staggered back two steps, and quickly lowered his body.

He secretly scolded himself for being stupid.

Damn it, seeing such a big battle for the first time, made such a low-level mistake!

In the past two years, he practiced archery with Qu Yi, often went out to hunt, encountered a few small groups of bandits, and shot and killed several people with his own hands.

But it was the first time he encountered such a quick and fierce counterattack. This kind of Huns is not simple, and he is too careless!

Yuan Xi took advantage of the cover of the trees, changed his position, and stood up. At this time, the other archers around him had already got up and finished the second round, and squatted down again.

He stood up with the crowd, and fired the third round of arrows in unison. The rain of arrows fell, and the few Huns who rushed up first were shot down by both men and horses.

While changing positions and squatting, Yuan Xi clearly saw that this time his iron arrow hit the opponent's horse's head, and the person above fell down suddenly.

He thought in his heart that it was not bad, the distance was a hundred steps, it basically depends on luck, at least he didn't miss the shot.

But it's time to go.

This is a hilly and mountainous area with a slight slope, but it does not rise, and the opponent can charge up with a horse. It is bright today, which is different from night, and he can't run if he doesn't walk.

He beckoned dozens of archers to retreat to the back of the hill, where dozens of poor horses were tied.

The so-called sluggish horses are poor in appearance and not suitable for war horses. Horses that are only used for chores are usually released casually to eat some weeds, as long as they can survive.

As the leader of this cavalry team, Yuan Xi could only ride such a bad horse.

The few dozen good horses left were handed over to Qu Yi to train the heavy cavalry.

Because it is too expensive to feed a real war horse.

To raise a real war horse, one must not only choose high-quality war horses, but also eat good pastures, mixed with refined grains and eggs, so that the horses raised will have breakthroughs in endurance and strength.

An elite soldier in the Han Dynasty had a monthly ration of about three shi, but the grain and grass needed by war horses were several times that of an elite soldier!

Not to mention, a cavalryman must have at least three horses.

War horses, riding horses, rough horses.

Riding horses are the horses that the cavalry usually ride on marching, and the rough horses are used to carry weapons and food transportation. Only the best quality war horses are used when going into battle!
In addition to the weapons and armor used by the cavalry, and the armored saddle used by the horse, it can be said that raising a cavalry costs a lot, comparable to dozens of infantry!

Good steel is used on the blade, Yuan Xi's private soldiers are not many, there are only a few dozens of them, all of them are heavy cavalry under the command of Qu Yi.

Moreover, they are all shady, usually Yuan Xi can only save some rations from his salary.

Not only that, these private soldiers are also indispensable for the usual rewards, which cost a huge amount of money.

As Yuan Shao's son, there is no one in his role.

But on the other hand, the rewards are also astonishing. These private soldiers are extremely loyal and have been cultivated according to Qu Yi's standard of first ascended dead soldiers!
Yuan Xi called everyone to get on their horses, and with a whistle, the cavalry team disappeared into the woods behind the hill.

When the Huns cavalry caught up, no one could be found.

They had no choice but to go back and report the situation to the Hun chief, who didn't know that their side was designed!
Yesterday's Orion was probably also pretended by this group of people!

In today's wave, more than a dozen people from our own side were shot to death, but they used iron arrows with greater lethality!
In addition to those who were shot by golden juice wooden arrows yesterday, five or 60 people were killed or injured on our own side, and it is difficult for the wounded to fight with all their strength in a short period of time.

For this team of hundreds of fighters, this is not a small number!
However, what puzzled the chief of the Xiongnu was that even if the opponent ambushed in advance, would he know his own movements too well?

There are traitors?
He shook his head, denying this idea. Even if there were spies, it would be too late to send a message, not to mention that the Han people here are all women.

He looked at the mountain pass in front of him, and after walking more than ten miles, he would be able to walk out of this valley. After leaving the valley pass, he was to the south of Beixin City, and there were plains for tens of miles around.

As long as they are on the plain, no matter what tricks they use, the men of their own tribe can ride their horses and tear them apart!
Thinking of this, he greeted loudly and ordered Qingqi to rush up the hillsides on both sides to guard, the infantry advanced forward, and the cavalry put on their armor and mounted their horses, preparing for a possible ambush at the mountain pass.

He sneered in his heart, unless the enemy had a large army coming, no one would be able to support them.

But this is not possible.

On Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan's side, who would be full enough to send troops to encircle and suppress them?

The hundreds of women walking behind the team saw that the Xiongnu soldiers suddenly became tense, and they looked as if they were facing a big enemy. land.

The ugly woman with a black and red face who had previously played the Hujia in the tent of the chieftain of the Huns stepped forward to help the woman who had fallen to the ground.

Seeing her appearance, the soldier with the whip felt disgusted in his heart, and didn't care about it, and walked away with a cold snort.

Seeing that the Xiongnu soldiers were not as violent as usual, the ugly woman looked towards the direction of the mountain pass frequently, thinking that if there was a real fight, it would be a good opportunity to escape.

Although the chance is not great, it is better than being taken captive outside the pass and being used as a slave.

She turned her eyes to the cart pulling the boxes and luggage, feeling hesitant in her heart.

Inside those boxes, there were some things she had to take back.

At this time Yuan Xi was in a daze outside the valley.

What about Qu Yi?
When he left last night, didn't he agree that he would wait here with dozens of cavalry and Qu Yi would bring other fine cavalry infantry from the city?

Where have people gone?

Did you leave without saying goodbye?
Thinking about it, my father Yuan Shao wanted to kill him, and he finally survived. He also helped me a lot in the past two years, and he paid back the favor a long time ago. Is it normal to leave?
No, Koji is not this kind of person.

He is from Liangzhou, and he has always been proud. Even if he wanted to leave, he would not choose this time to leave.

So where did he go?

Unbeknownst to Yuan Xi, in the woods behind him at this moment, two armies and horses were staring at each other.

Zhao Yun sat on the horse, straightened his body, and said to Qu Yi, who was tens of meters away, "Why, if you want to break the promise, do it directly?"

Qu Yi let out a long laugh: "The bet between you and the Second Young Master Yuan, of course it will come to fruition."

"But I want to know, are you qualified enough to bear this bet!"

"If you can't pass my level, don't even think about getting out of this forest!"

Looking at the cavalry behind Qu Yi, Zhao Yun frowned slightly.

There are not many people, only twenty or thirty riders.

But they are well-equipped with armor, and everyone is equipped with extremely expensive long spears and ring swords.

This is heavy cavalry!
On my own side, there are only a few partial generals who have this kind of treatment.

In addition, there are forty or fifty infantry, and everyone is wearing armor, far surpassing the Han army!

Most of the other sergeants brought by Zhao Yun were infantry, and they all wore the simplest cotton and leather armor, with only a few pieces of armor on the chest and back. Facing these full-armored soldiers, their chances of winning were extremely slim.

Then Yuan Xi actually hides his clumsiness, is he cheating himself out with a bet, and setting up an ambush?
A murderous look flashed in Zhao Yun's eyes.

Qu Yi seemed to see what Zhao Yun was thinking, and laughed loudly: "This matter has nothing to do with your son!"

"He always feels that I am inferior to you!"

"So this time you and I will be singled out!"

Zhao Yun's eyes flashed when he heard this: "If you lose, so what?"

Qu Yi laughed, straightened his horse, and rushed forward: "How could I lose!"

(End of this chapter)