Xiliang Iron Cavalry

Not only is the county guard's mansion shrouded in a shadow, but even in the military camp in the city, the soldiers are discussing in low voices. Random discussions are not allowed in the army, but the [-] Xiliang troops who suddenly appeared outside the city are not only the soul. The shock of the world, and the fear.

The people in the city gathered together in groups of three or four, looking at the soldiers patrolling and defending, their faces were a little bitter, and they talked in a low voice. Before, Nanyang was the channel for Luoyang merchants to go to Jingzhou for trade, and there was an endless stream of merchants coming and going. Even the local people can find a job to support their families. Although the life is hard, they can get by anyway. Now Nanyang County is surrounded, the city gate is closed, and even the back of the city gate is blocked with stones and other objects. It became a dead city.

In ancient times, Dafan was an isolated city, and it was easy to cause mutiny. If there were not elite and well-trained soldiers or shrewd generals, it was difficult to say that the soldiers gathered together, and the people would not complain when they were besieged for a day or two. I'm afraid we will run out of food, and if there is no food, something will happen. For a bite of food, some people dare to take risks and take drastic actions.

The Xiliang army outside the city didn't seem to have the consciousness of attacking, but surrounded Nanyang County densely. There were only more than 2 defenders in the city, while the Xiliang army outside the city had 8 people. The Liang army consumed even more, but these expenditures were also Yuzhou's savings over the years. The Xiliang army did not suffer a loss, it just let the soldiers go to Nanyang County for a while, but Nanyang County is bound to win.

"A soldier dies for his confidant. I, Li Dian, was just an unknown little general in the army before. I was appreciated by the lord, and I am today. This general is willing to live and die with the city. I would rather die for the jade than for the tile. Even if it is the Xiliang Army We won’t make them feel better if we get Nanyang County.” After suffering for so many days, Li Dian made up his mind that even if Nanyang County fell, the Xiliang Army would have to pay enough, even if there was only one defender in the city. Army, he does not intend to give up.

"Mancheng's words are very heartfelt. Even if he dies, the Xiliang army will not let the Xiliang army get Nanyang so easily. Nanyang County was bought by the lord's [-] soldiers and horses. How can it be handed over to others like this?" Cao Chun also said. Gritting his teeth, he said, Li Dian is a general in the army, so he can have this awareness, and he is a member of the Cao family, so he should contribute something to Cao Cao's cause, but any general, once he chooses this path, he will Life and death are disregarded. During the battle, they can give up their lives and forget to die. They are shrouded in horse leather, which is the home of many generals.

Zhao Yun outside the city naturally didn't know what Cao Jun inside the city was thinking. It was also Jia Rong's will to pull the soldiers of Yuzhou out to practice. Although Guo Da ruled Yuzhou for a long time, it is inevitable that there will be Cao Cao's henchmen Well, what Jia Rong wants is a team that is completely loyal to the Xiliang Army, not the existence of spies. Going around in Nanyang County can not only test the combat effectiveness of the soldiers in Guo Da's hands, but also understand the strength of the soldiers in the army. Condition.

"Master Guo, now that you are the governor of Yuzhou, what do you think about the attack on Nanyang County?" Zhao Yun asked unceremoniously, sitting in the upper seat.

Zhao Yun did not dare to underestimate the leader of the Yellow Turban Army who used to dominate the big men in the past. The hero came out of recklessness, and Guo Da was able to have the current career as a Yellow Turban rebel, which is by no means an ordinary person.

"General Zhao is polite. The generals in Nanyang County are Cao Jun's generals Li Dian and Cao Chun. Needless to say, Cao Chun is a member of the Cao family. He is loyal and will spare no effort to help defend the city. Li Dian is brave and resourceful. General, both civil and military, has a good reputation in Nanyang County, and there are counselors like Tian Chou in the city, it is difficult to capture Nanyang County." General Guo told the situation of Nanyang County, and also mixed some of my own opinions.

Zhao Yun said with a smile: "Master Guo's words are very true. Before leaving, His Majesty has issued an imperial decree that Nanyang County must be captured, no matter how high the price is. Guo Daren can understand the meaning of this sentence. mean?"

Guo Da's face changed slightly, and he cupped his hands and said, "The order of the Holy One is to attack Nanyang County with all our strength."

"Well, Mr. Guo is very loyal. After returning, I will stand in front of the Holy Majesty and speak well for him." Zhao Yun said.

In terms of position, even Zhao Yun, as a former general, cannot compare to Guo Da, the governor of Yuzhou who was awarded by Jia Rong, but Zhao Yun was favored before being promoted, so it is understandable to say this. There is no place in the group.

"I also hope that the general can support the army." Guo Da echoed.

Seeing that Guo Da was very knowledgeable, Zhao Yun nodded slightly.

"My lord, it is clear that Zhao Yun is relying on His Majesty's favor to bully the ministers of the imperial court. I will make a statement about this in the future." After leaving Zhao Yun's camp, Yu Shan whispered.

"Sir, Zhao Yun is a former general handpicked by the Holy Majesty, with a prominent official position, and I have just joined the Holy Majesty, and my fame is not obvious, and there must be ministers who do not trust me in the court. Attacking Nanyang County is not the test of the Holy Majesty. As long as Do your best to attack, even if you don't take down Nanyang County, it's a great achievement, and it will eliminate the worries of the Holy Majesty." Guo Da said slowly.

Yu Dan was startled, he didn't expect that even Guo Da, who is a general, would think of this idea, he didn't realize it, Guo Da's defection to Liang Kingdom would definitely require some investigation, and attacking Nanyang County would be a test for Guo Da. If he hesitates to move forward, or complains about the sacrificed soldiers, it may arouse the dissatisfaction of Luoyang. The emperor was angry, but the blood flowed for thousands of miles, and Liangguo would definitely not appear. He is the governor of Yuzhou, and The Yuzhou Mu in the non-Han period only had the power to assess the officials of Yuzhou, not to transfer them. Even a prefect could not order them.

The [-] troops attacked Nanyang County day and night without giving the defenders any rest time. This kind of siege, regardless of casualties, had obvious effects. The battle has gradually revealed fatigue.

As soon as the battle is over, there will be densely packed soldiers lying on the city wall. They don't know whether they are dead or alive. As soon as their heads touch the ground, they will fall into a deep sleep. Under the circumstances, even if Tian Chou has a strategy in his chest, he can't use it. The Xiliang army has laid out its army and horses, and it will fight you to the death. There is no room for negotiation. People don't care about the deaths and injuries of soldiers.

The changes in the situation in Nanyang County and Yuzhou made Zhuge Liang feel unprepared, and his previous calm appearance became a little anxious. He thought he knew the world well, but who knew that a Guo Da rebelled at the critical moment. The entire land of Yuzhou has quietly entered the hands of the Xiliang army. The huge gap between the front and the back, not to mention Cao Cao, even Cao Cao's neighbor Liu Bei can't bear it. Jingzhou has become stormy again. No one knows whether the Xiliang army will Aim the next target at Jingzhou.

The Xiliang army attacked Nanyang County, and the battle was brutal. Both the defenders and the attackers paid a high price. To Zhuge Liang, these were of little value. What he wanted was that after the Xiliang army conquered Nanyang County, Jingzhou What is the impact of Liu Bei's development? If Cao Cao is a wolf, then Jia Rong is a tiger with sharp teeth. Once his mouth is exposed, someone is doomed to suffer. From the Xiliang army to the present, there are few defeats. It is well deserved General Chang Sheng, now proclaiming himself emperor, has already full wings. Even if all the scholars in the world are mobilized to fight against him, it will not have good results. Others can cultivate their own talents, and there are fewer and fewer places that are constrained by the aristocratic family. .

"My lord, Nanyang County will be captured sooner or later, so we should prepare early." Zhuge Liang said in a heavy tone.

Liu Bei also felt the solemnity in Zhuge Liang's tone, but all the princes who led the army were not afraid of the Xiliang Army, even Liu Bei who had never fought against Jia Rong, there was a shadow in his heart, as if he had returned to Hangu Before the pass, the hundreds of thousands of coalition troops could not advance an inch, but paid a heavy price.

"The words of the military adviser are very true. It's just that Xiliang's army is powerful, and there are many troops in Jingzhou, but there are very few real elites." Liu Bei sighed. Combat capabilities, so that when the war starts, there are no soldiers in hand.

"Soldiers need to go through a lot of training to become elite soldiers. Now, as the assistant minister of the Han Emperor, my lord should do my best. When the court tomorrow morning, this time should be announced to the court." Zhuge Liang said.

Recently, Zhuge Liang has been planning Yizhou. After receiving the news, Zhuge Liang was ecstatic, because Liu Yan is already terminally ill, and he will die soon, and the new Yizhou shepherd Liu Zhang is definitely not the opponent of Zhang Lu, the prefect of Hanzhong. , and Liu Bei in Jingzhou became Liu Zhang's reinforcements. At that time, the Jingzhou army took the opportunity to capture Yizhou, which solved Liu Bei's embarrassing situation of no rule. With the prosperity of Jingzhou and the precipitousness of Yizhou, Liu Bei's The rise is also just around the corner. There are many famous people in Sichuan, many of whom are well-known outsiders. With their assistance, Liu Bei's rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty is no longer an empty talk.

"However, the situation in Jingzhou is imminent. Generals should be sent to garrison as soon as possible to guard against the Xiliang army." Zhuge Liang said.

"In the opinion of the military adviser, who is the most suitable?" Liu Bei asked.

"Wei Yan, he was a general of the Jingzhou army before. If he led the troops to guard Nanjun, it would be difficult for the Xiliang army to attack Jingzhou. Moreover, this man is brave and resourceful, with superb martial arts skills, and he has a lot of admiration for the lord. If you need a little hint, you will get closer to the lord, and if you use the former generals of Jingzhou, the officials in the court will not have any resistance." Zhuge Liang continued: "General Guan can be stationed in Jiangling. Jiangling is the place where Jingzhou hoards grain and grass. Xiangyang is only three days away, even if the Xiliang army attacks the city, they can be rescued quickly."