The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 212 Chapter 211
Tai Shici was forced to give the order to retreat. Zhang Liao and Tai Shici forced Dian Wei away, then turned their horses and led the remnant army back quickly.

No, Xiahoudun led the soldiers of the Cao army to stand in front. Tai Shici and Zhang Liao raised their guns at the same time. The two rushed to the front and led the soldiers to kill Xiahoudun.

Xiahou Dun couldn't resist the attack of the two, and was almost stabbed to death, so he had to make way to let Tai Shici and Zhang Liao pass.

At this time, Cao Cao returned to the battlefield under the protection of his own soldiers, and happened to meet Huchuquan and Qubei who were leading the Huns to retreat. He hurriedly asked, "How did you retreat before I gave the order?"

Hu Chuquan hurriedly said: "Just now there was a rumor in the army that the general is dead, we believed it to be true, that's why...but now that the general is standing in front of us, we know we've been tricked, and now we'll go back together with the general, Go continue attacking the enemy!"

Cao Cao nodded, did not complain about Huchuquan and Qubei, joined forces with them, and returned to the battlefield.

When they came back, they happened to see Tai Shici and Zhang Liao leading the remnant army to break through Xiahoudun's line of defense, joined forces with Gao Shun's troops, and the three of them led more than a thousand cavalry to attack together and broke through Xiahouyuan's line of defense , fled all the way south.

Xia Houyuan wanted to lead his army in pursuit, but was stopped by Cao Cao: "Don't chase the poor!"

Cao's army regrouped, and Cao Cao ordered them to clean up the battlefield, count the losses, and then return to Jinyang City.

Tai Shici, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun finally escaped after a bloody battle, and the cavalry they led was only a thousand or so. In this battle, more than 900 people were killed at any time, including four 500 people were injured in various degrees.

Fleeing south all the way, he galloped for about ten miles, and after making sure that there were no pursuers, Tai Shici ordered the army to stop, thinking of Zhang Hong's words before, he felt very regretful.

"Shh!"

Tai Shici directly pulled out the sword from his waist, put it on his neck immediately, and said with a dejected expression: "It's all my fault, I didn't listen to the military advisor, which led to this defeat. This makes me how to treat the Lord, the only way is to die..."

As soon as the words fell, Tai Shici wanted to commit suicide.

It was too late, but it was soon, Zhang Liao took a shot and flew the long sword in Tai Shici's hand, but when he heard a "dang clang", the long sword fell to the ground.

"Victory or defeat is a common matter in military affairs. Why is the general so overwhelmed?" Zhang Liao said angrily, "My lord, with the general as the main general, led the army to rescue Zhang Yang. Now the general has not even seen Zhang Yang's face. How could it be because of a small failure?" And suicide? If the general dies, who should command the entire army?"

"I...I..." Tai Shici hesitated and couldn't speak.

Gao Shun has always been reticent, but now seeing Tai Shici looking tired of death, he said: "Thanks to the lord's respect, I made the general the chief general, and even made the general a former general. Such an honor, if the general dies, how can I Did you live up to the lord's expectations of the general? Even the lord was defeated by Cao Cao before, so what is there to complain about the general's defeat this time? With the help of the Huns, Cao Cao must have captured Jinyang City. The most urgent task for our army now is to return to Shangdang immediately and unite with Zhang Yang, as long as we guard the pass and prevent Cao Cao from entering Shangdang and joining forces with Yuan Shaoli. General, don’t lose the big because of small things!”

Tai Shici said: "You are all right, I was too confused. Let's go to meet with the military division now and return to Shangdang immediately."

The three of them made up their minds, so they quickly led the army back, and soon arrived at Zhang Hong's garrison position.

When Zhang Hong learned that Tai Shici, Zhang Liao, and Gao Shun were ambushed by Cao Cao, and that Cao Cao was allied with the Huns, he suggested that Tai Shici lead his army back to Shangdang, and then block the pass from Taiyuan to Shangdang to prevent them Cao Cao passed.

At the same time, Zhang Hong asked Tai Shici to secretly send scouts to Jinyang to get in touch with Wang Ling to see if Wang Ling really surrendered to Cao Cao.If it's not sincere, let Wang Ling act as an internal response for future plans.

Tai Shici did everything Zhang Hong said, and the army temporarily rested here for one night, and sent troops to patrol to strengthen the defense of the camp.

Early the next morning, the army set off to go to the party, and at the same time sent scouts to Jinyang.

The scouts came to Jinyang disguised as merchants, and soon got in touch with Wang Ling. When they learned that Wang Ling was forced to surrender, they asked Wang Ling to be their internal response.Wang Ling was also very willing to serve Zhang Yan, so he agreed with the scout.

At the same time, Yu Jin led an army of [-] to bluff along the way, had already arrived in Dangyin, and threatened to attack Yecheng.

As soon as the news came out, Yuan Jun's scouts sent him to Huguan.

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Outside Huguan City, Yuan Shao's army has been waiting here for ten days. Since Cao Cao led his army to leave, Yuan Shao has tried to attack Huguan several times, but due to the tight defense of Zhang Yang and Zhang Yan, the attack failed. end.

At this time, the news of Yu Jin's going north surprised Yuan Shao, who did not expect that Zhang Yan would also intervene in this matter.

In Yuan Jun's camp, Yuan Shao recruited counselors Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Xu You and others to inform them of the news that Yu Jin led the army to Dangyin, and asked for their opinions on how to deal with it.

Tian Feng said: "My lord, don't worry. If Zhang Yan really wants to take advantage of the situation, he will definitely not let Yu Jin's loud gongs and drums along the way attract our attention. The subordinates think that this is Zhang Yan's plan to disrupt our army. , and will not really attack Yecheng."

Ju Shou said: "Tian Biejia's words are reasonable, and my subordinates agree very much. However, my lord still wants to send an army to resist symbolically. Once Yu Jin sees our army sending troops to resist, he will definitely not come again. moved forward."

Yuan Shao said: "Well, then do as you two said. In addition, Cao Cao has been away from here for ten days, but there has been no news during these ten days. If our army is waiting here quietly , is not a solution. I wonder if you have any strategies to defeat the enemy?"

Ju Shou said: "Our army can advance by retreating."

"Advance by retreat?" Yuan Shao asked curiously.

Ju Shou nodded, and immediately said what was on his mind.After Yuan Shao heard this, he asked Tian Feng what the plan was. Tian Feng agreed with Jushou's plan very much, and even Xu You, who was on the side, was full of praise.

Therefore, Yuan Shao followed what Ju Shou said, and prepared to retreat instead of waiting for news from Cao Cao.

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In Huguan City, Zhang Yang was drinking with Zhang Yan, thanking Zhang Yan for helping him these days.

While drinking heavily, suddenly a scout broke in and hurriedly said: "My lord, Yuan Shao has retreated!"

"What did you say?" Zhang Yang couldn't believe his ears, so he asked, "Say it again!"

"Yuan Shao has retreated!" the scout repeated.

Zhang Yang couldn't restrain the joy in his heart, and asked, "Is this true? Did you really see Yuan Shao retreat?"

"It's absolutely true, Yuan Shao set up camp this morning, and retreated at noon."

"Strange, why did Yuan Shao withdraw his troops out of nowhere?" Zhang Yang still couldn't believe it. Yuan Shao's army was at the height of its vigor, and had stormed Huguan for several days. Why did it suddenly withdraw its troops now?

Just when Zhang Yang was puzzled, another scout broke in, knelt down and clasped his fists and said, "My lord, the army sent by the general has arrived in Dangyin County and intends to attack Yecheng."

Zhang Yang let out a long breath, and said slowly: "So it is, so it is. No wonder Yuan Shao suddenly withdrew his troops. It turned out that the general sent troops to attack Yecheng..."

Zhang Yan said: "Congratulations, my lord, congratulations to my lord, the general not only sent a large army to resist Cao Cao, but also sent an army to attack Yecheng. If Yuan Shao is defeated by the general's army, then my lord can rest easy in the future, and don't have to worry about Yuan Shao anymore." It will come to Bingzhou."

"Brother, you are welcome. If you don't have brothers to lead the army to help, you can count on my soldiers and horses. How can you stick to it? Brother, you are also a talent. Why don't you come to my tent for a while, and I will report to the court and seal you How about being a general, it's better than you wearing the name of a bandit, right?"

"My lord, I have always been used to being free. If I have an official position on me, there will be many constraints. However, my lord, don't worry, if you have any difficulties in the future, I, Zhang Yan, will definitely go through fire and water for your lord, and I will not hesitate. "Zhang Yan politely refused.

Zhang Yang regretfully said: "Since my brother has no intention of becoming an official, I will not force it. It's just a pity that my brother is so good at martial arts. This time, my brother has helped me a lot, and I have also lost a lot of soldiers and horses. I am not a stingy person." , I still have some grain and grass in Shangdang City, you and I are brothers and half, after I return to Shangdang, I will order people to transport the grain and grass to Montenegro, and I hope brothers will not refuse."

"Since your lord has already said it out, if I don't follow, it will appear too alien. Then I'd rather be respectful than obedient. Thank you, lord." Zhang Yan cupped her hands, "Besides, since Yuan Shao has withdrawn, I also It’s time to lead the army back. After all, it’s been a while since I’ve been out. The cottage has been taken care of by my subordinates. I’m afraid that after a long time, they will mishandle it and cause turmoil instead. So..."

"Okay, brother, even though he leads the army to leave, I won't force you to stay. After a month, [-] shi of grain and grass will be sent to the village in person."

After hearing this, Zhang Yan cupped her fists and said, "Thank you, my lord!"

For Zhang Yan, he is not short of gold or silver, but he is short of food and grass. The fertile land near the Black Mountain he occupies has been barren because of successive years of fighting, and more and more people have taken refuge in him. Although a lot of land has been developed in the mountain, but It is even more difficult to maintain a ration of 10,000+.

He once wanted to go to Jizhou to buy grain, but Yuan Shao refused to sell it to him, and even sent soldiers to block the road from Heishan to Jizhou, forcing him to go out to copy. But last year, there was a severe drought and most of the crops failed. There was no food available.

At this time, Zhang Yang heard that Zhang Yan had no food, so he took the initiative to send someone to send [-] shi of food. It was considered that Zhang Yan survived the famine last year. live.

Therefore, Zhang Yan was very grateful to Zhang Yang. This time, when she heard that Zhang Yang was in trouble, she led the army to help, which was considered a kindness to Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang personally sent Zhang Yan away. After the two parted, they were still a little reluctant to part.

After Zhang Yan left, his subordinates asked, "Master, just now Zhang Yang wanted to keep him as a general, why didn't he agree?"

Zhang Yan smiled and said: "Zhang Yang is not the master of the Ming Dynasty. If I want to be a general, I can go to Pengcheng to express my heart to the general. Why do I need Zhang Yang to invite? Now that Yu Jin led the army to Dangyin, the reason why I am so eager to go back is because I just don’t want to miss the General’s army, I want to go back to Yujin, and apply for an official position from the General through him.”

"The head of the family is really clever!"

Zhang Yan led the army to leave Huguan, Yuan Shaojun's scouts saw it clearly, and immediately went to report the good news to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao followed Jushou's plan and retreated to advance. Although he withdrew his troops, he did not leave. He only sent a small army to leave in a bluff, but secretly hid the large army near Huguan.

When Yuan Shao learned that Zhang Yan had indeed led his army away from Huguan, he was very happy, and immediately ordered the army to get ready to attack Huguan after Zhang Yan's army had gone far.

(End of this chapter)