The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 294 Chapter 293
Pang Ji left with [-] soldiers composed of old, weak, sick and disabled. Yuan Tan didn't even send him a single general.

Yuan Tan has two brothers. The second brother Yuan Xi has always been aloof from the world and has a very good relationship with him. He is now the governor of Youzhou and stationed in Youzhou.

The third brother, Yuan Shang, was ten years younger than Yuan Tan. He had lived with Yuan Shao since he was a child, and because Yuan Shang's appearance was most similar to Yuan Shao, he was deeply loved by Yuan Shao.

Relying on Yuan Shao's love for him since he was a child, Yuan Shang competed with Yuan Tan for things, and the two brothers didn't get along well.Yuan Tan advocated force, and was skilled in bow and horse. He was a general who was used to fighting. He was arranged by his father Yuan Shao in the barracks since he was a child, and he was promoted step by step from infantry to general.Therefore, Yuan Tan got along very well with the generals in the army.

The relationship between Yuan Tan and Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang He, Gao Lan and others is also very subtle, and he often has a good time with them, which is even more respected by the officers and men in the army.

Yuan Shang liked literature, and he was the youngest son, so Yuan Shao kept him by his side and taught him how to read and write.Although he also learned martial arts later, but after all, he was not good at martial arts.However, Yuan Shang was often courteous to corporals, and got along very well with Yuan Shao's staff. Hu and Tian Feng's son Tian Xiyi married Jinlan, and was deeply loved by the civil service system.

But because Guo Tu had a feud with the judge, and the judge was Yuan Shang's confidant, Guo Tu secretly took refuge in Yuan Tan and often advised Yuan Tan.

Therefore, in Yuan Shao's group, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang have gradually formed two factions.However, Tian Feng, Jushou, Xu You, Xun Chen and others are typical neutrals. Relying on their extraordinary talents, they do not rely on either side. They wholeheartedly advise Yuan Shao and do things for Yuan Shao wholeheartedly.

Yuan Shao has always valued literature over martial arts, so the generals under him are very sad. Even super generals like Yan Liang and Wen Chou still have to be restrained by civil officials. In terms of status, they are not as good as Tian Feng, Ju Shou, Shen Pei, Xu You, Pang Ji, Guo Tu and other civil officials, not to mention Zhang He, Gao Lan, Chun Yuqiong, Jiang Yiqu, Zhu Ling, Jiang Qi, etc., so these generals basically secretly fell in love with Yuan Tan, and Yuan Tan is the eldest son, so naturally The perfect candidate for an heir.In order to find a way out, these generals had more or less contacts with Yuan Tan.

At this moment, after Yuan Tan sent Pang Ji away, he began to arrange for tomorrow's siege mission. This time, he wanted to command the entire army to attack and launch an attack from the four gates of Licheng at the same time, so that the defenders in the city could Can't take care of.

However, Xu You suggested that Yuan Tan besieged three and one, and pointed out that if Licheng was besieged and attacked by groups, the enemy would likely fight a trapped beast, and the cost of casualties would be even higher.If there is one encirclement and one lacks, it is equivalent to giving the defenders in the city a chance of life, at least it can disintegrate the willpower of the defenders.

Of course, it was not that simple for Xu You to encircle three missing one. He also suggested that Yuan Tan set up an ambush outside the unattacked city gate, so that he could ambush the soldiers who escaped from the city.

Yuan Tan took Xu You's suggestion, called the generals, and began to arrange it secretly.

At the same time, the inside of Licheng was lifeless. Zang Ba's body was covered with several bandages, all of which were soaked in blood, and everywhere was bright red.

Zang Ba took a few soldiers and inspected around the city. After today's battle, there were only about [-] defenders left in the city, and most of them were wounded soldiers.His confidant general Chang Xi died in battle, Sun Kang was seriously injured and is still in a coma. Even Polu general Lu Dai was shot by six arrows and lay unable to move in bed.

The people in the city actively help the wounded soldiers to bandage, the women cook, the young and middle-aged are responsible for cleaning the battlefield and burying the corpses, and the old people are responsible for taking care of the children in the city. Tens of thousands of people are closely related to the 8000 remaining soldiers. Linked together, at the beginning of the war, they all declared that they would live and die with this city.

After Zang Ba made a round of inspection, with a gloomy expression on his face, he returned to the government office and sent someone to invite Yu Fan to discuss.

Yu Fan was sent by Zhang Yan to tell Zang Ba that he must stick to his defense without fighting, and after Zhang Yan defeated Yuan Shao, he would lead an army to support him.

Zang Ba has also been standing firm, but after he patrolled around tonight, he suddenly thought of giving up. Licheng is located on a plain, which is not conducive to defense. If Yuan Jun makes another attack tomorrow, within three days, Licheng will definitely be destroyed. If it is captured, Zang Ba will also be in danger of being wiped out by then.

So, Zang Ba thought of retreating, but he still couldn't make the decision on his own. He had to invite Yu Fan to discuss it. After all, Yu Fan was Zhang Yan's aide, and to a certain extent, he would at least represent Zhang Yan.

Not long after, Yu Fan came in from the outside, seeing Zang Ba sitting there with a dignified expression, he cupped his hands and said, "I'll see General Zuo!"

"There's no need to be too polite." Zang Ba hurriedly said, "Sit down!"

After Yu Fan took his seat, he asked, "The general called me here, what's the matter?"

"I want to retreat!" Zang Ba said straight to the point.

Yu Fan didn't show any surprise. For the past eleven days, he has been staying in Licheng, living and dying with Zang Ba and others.There were originally [-] troops, but after these [-] days of fighting, nearly [-] troops have been killed, and those who survived are basically all wounded. Polu General Lu Dai was lying on the bed and could not move. Zang Ba's general Chang Xi died in battle, and Sun Kang was seriously injured and unconscious. Everything was extremely unfavorable to them.

"I don't have any opinion." Yu Fan said softly.

Zang Ba said worriedly: "However, my lord ordered me to stick to this place. If I retreat..."

"At this time and at that time, I will write to my lord to let me know. However, if the general withdraws from Licheng, where will he go?" Yu Fan asked.

Zang Badao: "I am quite familiar with Mount Tai, and Mount Tai is steep and our army is small. If we go to Mount Tai, we will have a lot to do. If Yuan Tan leads the army to follow, I can also deal with him in Mount Tai. Hold back his army."

Yu Fan nodded, and asked again: "When is the general going to lead the army to break through?"

Zang Badao: "It's better to hit the sun than to choose a day. Just tonight, at midnight, I will lead the elite soldiers to break through the enemy's defense line in front, and I will bother Lord Yu to lead the remnant army to follow behind. My general Wu Dun will lead a group of soldiers." An army to protect the safety of Mr. Yu and others."

Yu Fan said: "Okay, since that's the case, then there's no time to delay, we should make preparations immediately."

Zang Ba and Yu Fan had already discussed and made arrangements for leading the army to break out of the encirclement.

An hour later, Zang Ba selected [-] elite soldiers who were used to fighting to serve as a death squad, and he himself led the team, accompanied by Yin Li and Sun Guan.The remaining [-] soldiers were all led by Wu Dun, responsible for protecting Yu Fan, Lu Dai, Sun Kang and others to break through, and followed closely behind Zang Ba.

Zang Ba’s withdrawal was not announced to the people in the city. If they were told, these people would be with them in life and death. Instead of letting them break through with their own life and death, it is better to let them stay in the city. Once Yuan Tan occupies the city, these people Not even death.

Therefore, the army secretly assembled at the west gate. Zang Ba observed for a long time for several days in a row. Chunyu Qiong was defending the west gate.

At Zishi, Zang Ba's army had already assembled. At this time, Yuan Jun's camp, the soldiers basically fell asleep. The breath of spring came a bit late. It has already entered February, and the weather is still so cold, which is undoubtedly the same as winter. .

Zang Ba did not take action immediately, but waited in the city for another hour.When it was Choushi, Zang Ba ordered the city gate to be opened slowly. He took the lead and rushed to the front with 6000 daredevils, groping forward cautiously, while Wu Dun led [-] people closely behind. Protect Yu Fan, Lu Dai, and Sun Kang.

At this moment, Chunyuqiong's camp was already full of snoring, and the soldiers defending the camp were also drowsy. The days of fighting had made them physically and mentally exhausted, and they felt like dozing off during the day, let alone at night.

With two thousand soldiers, Zang Ba quietly touched the edge of the camp, first tore off the antlers, then climbed over the fence, and secretly opened the gate of the camp. Then, two thousand soldiers rushed forward, killed anyone they saw, and set fire to them Burn camp.

In an instant, Chunyuqiong's camp was in chaos, the fire started and spread to the surroundings, and the sound of killing, screaming and fighting could be heard endlessly.

Zang Ba rushed forward with his soldiers and cut a bloody road. Wu Dun and others followed closely behind, and quickly rushed out of Yuan Jun's defense line and drove into the darkness.

In Yuan Jun's camp, Yuan Tan had just fallen asleep when he suddenly heard the sound of fighting and woke up suddenly, thinking that Zang Ba led the army to attack the camp.As soon as he sat up, he saw a soldier rushing in and reported: "My lord, the enemy army attacked the camp at night and led the army to break out."

Yuan Tan immediately asked, "Where did the enemy break through?"

"To the west, General Chunyu's camp!"

After Yuan Tan put on his clothes, he immediately got out of the tent and looked to the west, but he saw that the fire was burning in the west, and Chunyu Qiong's camp had been reduced to a sea of ​​flames.

At this time, Chunyu Qiong came from the front with blood stains and ragged clothes, and knelt down in front of Yuan Tan with a plop, and said loudly: "My lord, Zang Ba led the army to attack the camp, and the general couldn't resist it. Zang Ba and others broke through the siege and headed west."

Yuan Tan immediately yelled at the soldiers around him: "What are you still doing, why don't you hurry up and send an order to Jiang Yiqu to gather cavalry and lead the troops to chase after him! Be sure to behead Zang Ba!"

The soldiers said "here", turned around and left, while Yuan Tan began to gather an army, ready to catch up.Zang Ba blocked him in Licheng for eleven days, causing him to lose [-] troops. He must pay back this blood debt.

"The whole army is attacking, and Zang Ba must not be let go!" Yuan Tan stepped on his horse and ordered immediately.

(End of this chapter)