Shu Han of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

"Now Mengqi and Wenyue have been defeated successively. There are only 17 cavalry and [-] infantry left out of the [-] cavalry. Losing Jincheng, and even Liangzhou, is really defeated."

Ma Teng said with a wry smile.

Beforehand, who would have imagined that such a thing would happen.

25 horse infantry, including 17 cavalry.The cavalry is like a forest like rain, which Chu State can't keep up with, that's where the pride lies.

In the blink of an eye, the pride was shattered, it was horrible.

"In the current situation, we can only stick to Xianyang and Chang'an. Then we will wait for reinforcements from the east or the north to fight against Chu again." Zhong Yao also said with a wry smile.

"That's all it takes."

Ma Teng smiled wryly again and nodded.

Immediately, Ma Teng cheered up a bit, raised his head and glanced at Yan Xing, Yan Xing's spirit was much better at the moment, obviously it was Zhong Yao's words that made him hope again.

Seeing this, Ma Teng was determined, and said: "The next step is the real moment of life and death, and it all depends on the general."

"Lord Qin, don't worry, I will do my best." Yan Xing also knew the current situation, so he was absolutely right to follow Ma Teng temporarily.Therefore, he lifted his spirits and said.

"Yeah." Ma Teng nodded happily, then raised his head to look at Ma Chao, Pound waited for General Qin, and said, "You too, the real test has come."

"No." Ma Chao, Pang De and the others all agreed.

At this moment, the people of Qin State and Liang State headed by Ma Teng seem to have the arrogance of Liu Bei back then. They will fight again after defeat, and fight again after defeat. The arrogance that vows to block Chu State is almost overwhelming.

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Xiliang, Wuwei.

Wuwei City stands in the west of Liangzhou.It has been the governing place of Liangzhou in the past dynasties, that is, the political center of Liangzhou.At the beginning, Han Sui also set the government here.

But it was only at the beginning. At this moment, the city has been occupied by the Chu army.

The distinctive "Chu" flag on the city clearly told everyone who belonged to this city.

Wuwei has a great status in Liangzhou, and there are quite a lot of people in and around the city, as many as [-] people.This is also very rare in Liangzhou, which is sparsely populated.

At this moment, the people who entered or left the city also had to accept the embarrassment that they suddenly changed from Liang people to Chu people.

Not just embarrassment, but a certain resentment.Although Han Sui and Ma Teng were militaristic lunatics, because of Han Sui's good relationship with the Qiang people, Liangzhou was safe and sound under the eyes of the Qiang people, and Liangzhou was well preserved.

Therefore, there is a certain popular base.

Especially the people in Xiliang area still have a certain respect for Han Sui.Fortunately, the reverence is not deep, after all, it is militarism, the country is very poor, and the people are not happy.

In addition, after Zhao Yun occupied Wuwei, he showed the tolerant side of Chu State, which also made the situation more stable.

The common people changed from Liang people to Chu people, and they didn't dislike too much trouble, so they got through it relatively peacefully.

In the city, in the prefect's mansion.

Zhao Yun stood in front of a screen, his eyes fixed on the screen.On it was embroidered a map of the mountains and rivers of Liangzhou, but what Zhao Yun was staring at was not Liangzhou, but the vast central Qiang region.

Now Chu's army has swept away Wuwei, Xicheng, Zhangye and other Xiliang counties like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.Then, return to Wuwei.

Large-scale hoarding of food in Wuwei, driving a crossbow bed on the top of the city, and preparing boulders, arrows and other defensive equipment.Zhao Yun's purpose is very simple, that is to keep Wuwei in the stormy Qiang attack.

Keep the spoils of war that Chu State gained during this Northern Expedition, Liangzhou.

However, Zhao Yun knew that even so, he still couldn't hide the gap in strength.Although he has [-] cavalry, plus the [-] infantry sent by Fazheng who just arrived the day before yesterday.

It's only 20.According to intelligence, there are at least [-] Qiang cavalry.This is a huge gap.

With 20 cavalry soldiers approaching the city, it would be difficult for them to get in and out, and food supplies were also impossible.We can only rely on the food stored in the city to survive, hoping that the emperor will defeat Ma Teng and Cao Hong in the east, and then enter Chang'an and break through Tongguan.

Return to the army to rescue them.

In addition to this point, Zhao Yun had to ensure that the Qiang cavalry would not take the opportunity to go south.Attack Jincheng and harm Liangzhou.

It can be said that the task is difficult.

"If you don't have the will to die, it will be difficult to defend." After looking at the map for a long time, Zhao Yun finally said.His face was full of determination, and he was already prepared to die on the battlefield.

At this moment, the ground shook slightly.

Zhao Yun felt it clearly, and couldn't help but change his face. Wuwei is a big city, eight miles long and six miles short.It can be said that it is very vast, and the prefect's mansion where he is located is even more in the center of the city.

Standing here, you can feel the vibration of the ground, and the speed of the horse is definitely elite.No less than 50 million.Judging from the configuration of one man and two horses, there are definitely 20 cavalry.

Qiang people, here we come.

"Come here, prepare your armor."

Zhao Yun suddenly turned around and shouted.

"No." The guard outside the door promised and walked in.He started to help Zhao Yun put on the armor, and after a while, Zhao Yun, who was wearing silver-white armor, walked out boldly.

To the west of the city, Zhao Yun stood at the top of the city, looking to the west.

Surrounded by solemn-looking infantry, they were either holding crossbows in their hands, or standing beside the crossbow bed, ready to fight.

"Open the gate."

After standing at the top of the city for a while, Zhao Yun gave the order.

"what?"

Some generals beside him suspected that they had heard wrong and lost their voices.Open the city gate?This large-scale cavalry, hiding in the city and defending it too late, actually opened the city gate?

However, no one would think that Zhao Yun would open the city gate and surrender, because Zhao Yun's status is very high and he has always been loyal.

"The general is going out of the city to fight him? I'm afraid something is wrong." A general said to Zhao Yun tactfully.

It's not that he looks down on his own cavalry, but because the number is too small, only more than [-], which is too small compared to the hundreds of thousands of Qiang cavalry.

Furthermore, the Qiang cavalry are the real experts. Even with the convenience of stirrups, it is difficult for people on horseback to gain the upper hand when fighting against them.

"The general has his own strategy, just open the city gate." Zhao Yun has always been a gentle and refined character, a bit like a Confucian general, and people can't help but forget that Zhao Yun himself is a brave and capable enemy.At this moment, Zhao Yun changed his gentleness to a firm and decisive face, and ordered.

"Promise." The general was caught by Zhao Yun's aura, dared not say any more, promised, and walked down.

Soon after, the city gates opened wide.

Then, Zhao Yun carried a long spear, rode a healthy horse, and led dozens of cavalrymen slowly out of the city, facing the west, with a serious expression on his face.

Hundreds of thousands of cavalry pressed the border, not only opened the gates of the city, but also the general rode out of the city to meet with dozens of cavalry.

Leaving aside whether Zhao Yun is rational or not, just talking about his courage is absolutely unparalleled in the world.

Soon, the shaking on the ground became more and more intense, and finally a black shadow appeared in the west. Not long after, the figures of countless cavalry appeared in the sight of the Chu army.

It really is like Lin Ruyu, a huge cavalry that can't be seen at a glance.

Seeing such a huge cavalry, no matter whether they were soldiers, officers, or generals, they couldn't help but feel shocked, and they couldn't help but tightly hold the weapons in their hands.

To be honest, I was a little overwhelmed.

In fact, not only the Chu army was suppressed, even the Qiang cavalry were suppressed, and they all stopped.

Most of the Qiang cavalry had seen the appearance of the Han people guarding the city. It was a closed door. They had never opened the door on their own initiative like Zhao Yun, and then dozens of cavalry rushed out.

This is either overreaching, or there is something weird about it.

"What's going on here?" Tuxiong, who was the commander of the army going south this time, was also stunned by the situation and couldn't help asking.The target is naturally the Han princes, Han Sui.

"I don't know about this orphan, but he must be relying on himself." Han Sui said, guessing that Zhao Yun had something to rely on, otherwise it would definitely not be the case.

Tuxiong also felt the same, so he didn't dare to venture forward.Just when the Qiang people were hesitant to move forward, they only heard a roar from the city ahead.

"Heroes of the Qiang tribe, dare to call Zhao Yun for a while?"

"Heroes of the Qiang tribe, dare to call Zhao Yun for a while?"

The voices of thousands of people changed the situation.

"That's Zhao Yun?" Tuxiong was startled and looked up.Among the dozens of riders in front, one of them was the silver-armored general.Tuxiong never thought that Zhao Yun would appear in such a way.

"That's actually the chief general?" Han Sui was also taken aback, but he was even more dignified, and he couldn't help but said to Tuxiong, "I'm afraid there is really a trick."

Tuxiong felt the same way.However, not everyone thinks so.

"Marshal, it's not Longtan Tiger's Den, it's just that the other general invited you to come over for a while. If you don't go, it's really too much face." A Qiang general said.

"That's right, the opponent is just dozens of cavalry. We also took dozens of cavalry over there, and the two sides met in the middle, which is very safe." Another Qiang cavalry said.

Tuxiong suddenly hesitated in his heart, also, if he didn't go, wouldn't it be too embarrassing.Don't underestimate this, Tuxiong is still very young and has just succeeded to the throne.

If you lose face, it will damage your prestige.Those younger brothers, didn't they all jump out and compete with him for the position of patriarch?

Seeing this, Han Sui immediately knew that it would be impossible not to go.After planning in my mind, I suggested: "From what Chu Jun said, it seems that he didn't know that the person leading the army this time is you, the commander-in-chief, and he didn't name you. But if you send a strong general over there, you won't lose your prestige. , coming here will not be life-threatening."

"Okay." Tuxiong's eyes lit up when he heard the words, and he shouted.

(To be continued)