Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 314 Military Power Granted by the Monarch
Five thousand cavalry rested on the north bank of the river for three days, and Luo Zheng immediately raised the army to rush southward, heading straight to Xuchang.

If Cao Ren catches up, he will look for opportunities to defeat the enemy.

If Cao Ren didn't come, he would go to Xuchang directly and copy Cao Aman's lair.

However, achieving this goal appears to be difficult.

But Luo Zheng and Jia Xu agreed that Cao Ren did not dare to gamble, after all, the consequences of Xuchang's fall were too serious.

Similarly, if Cao Cao personally raises an army to attack Chang'an, Luo Zheng will never dare to take risks, and must lead the army back to help.

Sure enough, as soon as the army arrived at Suanzao, the scout reported back, and Cao Ren led his army to catch up.

"How long will Cao Ren's army arrive?"

Luo Zheng asked in a deep voice.

The scout soldier replied: "You can go to Suanzao before sunset."

Luo Zheng thought about it for a while, and said decisively: "Go, let's break the jujube first!"

"Lord, wait a minute!"

Jia Xu hurriedly said: "Our army did not send troops this time for the purpose of siege. We just need to draw Cao Ren's army away, and General Gan Ning's navy can take away the nearby people. Xu thought that our army should continue Go south and head straight to Xuchang, so Cao Ren will lead his army to chase after starry night, exhausted. As long as you find a fighter, you can defeat the enemy in one battle."

Luo Zheng thought for a while, and then said in a good manner: "Forget it, just follow Wenhe's opinion!"

Fifty miles north of Suanzao, Cao Ren led an army and was speeding along the official road.

"Report-"

As we were walking, on the official road in front, a scout scout came galloping towards Cao Ren, and said loudly, "Report to the general, the Xiliang cavalry passed the jujube without leaving, and went straight south to Xuchang! "

"Understood, let's explore again!"

Cao Ren waved his hand, and the scout spies immediately responded.

Although he was still very calm on the surface, he was already anxious in his heart.

Cao Ren originally thought that Luo Zheng's goal was to plunder Yanzhou, but when Luo Zheng directly led his army south to Suanzao, he felt something was wrong. At this time, he learned that Luo Zheng didn't stay at all, but bypassed Suanzao and went straight to Xuchang Well, I don't know what Luo Zheng's idea is, and it was at this time that he fully understood.

It is precisely because I understand that I am anxious in my heart.

But if Xuchang makes a mistake, the fun will be great.

Cao Ren's heart was on fire, and he didn't dare to delay for a moment, so he rushed his army south.

However, in order to prevent being attacked by Xiliang cavalry, Cao Ren sent out all the scouts, and the scouts had to report the military situation every one stick of incense, and they must not let Luo Zheng's army break into within [-] miles.

Once cavalry and infantry meet in the wilderness, it is definitely the infantry and not the cavalry who suffer.

Twenty miles away, Cao Ren had enough time to line up his troops and rely on a solid defensive formation to block the cavalry's assault.However, if the cavalry from Xiliang came within [-] miles, it would be hard to say whether there would be time for the army to prepare for war.

Therefore, Cao Ren did not dare to be careless at all.

Especially in the face of Luo Zheng, a soldier who has experienced many battles, if he is a little negligent, it will be an irreversible end.

Just when Luo Zheng led [-] cavalrymen across the south of the river and rushed to Xuchang, Zhao Yun also led [-] Xiliang cavalry and [-] Hu cavalry to defeat the more than [-] Hun cavalry occupying Lishi, and successfully captured Lishi.

The Huns are only good at field battles but not at defending cities and attacking fortified battles. Even if they occupy a fortified city, they are not used to being passively beaten.

This national habit that has been integrated into the bones has never changed. Even though the Southern Huns have lived in the Hantao area for hundreds of years after they attached to the Han Dynasty, they have learned the Han people's art of war, and they have not learned how the Han people defended the city.

Therefore, after Zhao Yun led his army to Lishi, the more than [-] Hun cavalry who occupied Lishi ran out on their own initiative, and fought Zhao Yun in a life-and-death battle in the wilderness. The result can be imagined.

Zhao Yun didn't even let the [-] Hu cavalry take the lead, but led [-] Xiliang cavalry to defeat more than [-] Xiongnu cavalry from the front in a forceful manner. captured.

Lishi North Gate.

Zhao Yun held on to the female wall and stood on the top of the city overlooking the north.

There are lofty mountains and endless grasslands.

The Shanyuting Meiji City of the Southern Huns is in the north of Xihe County. Crossing the river from Caisangjin, they can directly cross the Great Wall and head north. The cavalry can kill Shanyuting in less than a day.

It has always been Zhao Yun's dream to lead thousands of tigers and captives outside the Great Wall.

In any case, before the lord returns to Guanzhong, the Hetao must be completely cleared.

Ji'an and Badu stood aside, looking at Zhao Yun with a lot of fear.

The battle a few days ago is still intertwined in their minds.

Although he had heard of Zhao Yun's prestige a long time ago, he was able to draw a tie with the brave and unparalleled Lu Bu.

The Hu people living in the Hetao area knew exactly who Lu Bu was. When Lu Bu was under Ding Yuan's command, he dealt with the Hu people in the Hetao area a lot. In the eyes of Ji'an and Batu, Lu Bu was definitely not human.

Zhao Yunneng and Lu Bu drew a tie, and he is definitely a fierce man among fierce men.

But what you hear is what you hear, and it is far less shocking than seeing it with your own eyes.

The battle a few days ago finally allowed the two barbarian leaders to see Zhao Yun's supernatural power.

Whether it is the Qiang people or the Yuezhi people, it is an instinct to fear the strong. Whether it is Zhao Yun's unrivaled martial arts or the powerful fighting power displayed by the [-] Xiliang cavalry, they have shocked Ji'an and Badu severely.

Such a god general, leading such a tiger and wolf cavalry, who else can resist.

Compared with this Xiliang cavalry, these cavalry of his own tribe are really inferior.

Uniform equipment, excellent weapons and armor, high-quality military horses, skilled battle formations, and amazing killing efficiency, the Huns' cavalry had no resistance at all in front of this elite cavalry.

With just one charge, the Hun cavalry were killed and scattered, fleeing in all directions.

Although there is a gap in military strength, the sharp attack and sturdy combat power of this Xiliang cavalry still shocked the hearts of the Qiang people and the Yuezhi people, and they never dared to have anything else in their hearts. idea.

Ji'an and Badu even abandoned the little luck in their hearts, and dared not have the slightest disagreement.

Regarding Zhao Yun's next few military arrangements, he dared not have the slightest objection.

With the sound of hasty footsteps, Cheng Ying hurried up to the top of the wall.

"General Zhao Yun!"

Cheng Ying bowed to Zhao Yun.

"Master Cheng Ying!"

Zhao Yun returned a salute and said, "How are the barbarians of Shangjun?"

Cheng Yingdao: "Di, Rong, Di and other ministries have all sent letters of surrender. They are willing to surrender unconditionally to the lord. The only condition is that they hope to retain the clan land so that the clan can live in peace. Only Qin Hu gathered troops in Fushi. It seems Not intending to surrender."

Zhao Yundao: "What's your opinion, my lord?"

Cheng Ying said: "Since the Di, Rong, Di and other tribes are willing to surrender, then they will do their best to gather the troops of the princes and defeat the stubborn Qin and Hu people one after another. When the time is right, they will fight to the death with the Huns, then Hetao can be settled." !"

Zhao Yun pondered for a long while, then suddenly said: "If you take away the main cavalry of the Huns, and send a small group of cavalry out of Shangjun to the north, out of Guluo City, around Meiji and then suddenly attack, can we defeat Shan Yu in one fell swoop? Ting, how about completely pacifying the Hetao?"

"This……"

Cheng Ying's expression froze, he thought about it for a while, and said, "As long as we can divert the main force of the Huns, this method can be tried. However, there is still a question, who can lead the troops to go?"

Zhao Yun sighed: "This is indeed a problem. Someone is willing to lead a small group of cavalry, but no one is in command."

Cheng Ying nodded repeatedly and said: "General, as the chief general, there is no reason to leave the army and lead a small cavalry to attack thousands of miles. If the lord leads the army in person, General Zhao Yun can lead a small cavalry to attack Shan Yu Ting. But now the lord has gone to the Central Plains, and the general, as the chief general, must not leave lightly, lest the Qiang and Hu people have another disagreement!"

Zhao Yun nodded, knowing that although this idea is good, it is not easy to implement.

Cheng Ying thought for a while, and said, "I have a way!"

Zhao Yundao: "My lord, please tell me!"

Chengying said: "There is no fighting in the east of the river right now. General Gao Shun is in Anyi, only more than three hundred miles away from Shi. If General Gao Shun can be invited to command the troops on his behalf, General Zhao Yun can lead a small troop of cavalry to attack after turning around. Shan Yuting."

Zhao Yun changed his face and said: "The military power is granted by the emperor, how can it be granted and accepted privately, this is a taboo for a minister, how can it be done!"

Cheng Ying said in a concentrating voice: "As the saying goes, the king's orders are not obeyed. My lord is far away in the Central Plains. We can't ask for orders, so we can only take expedient measures. Besides, the lord is a generalist, discerning and good at making decisions. Everything we do is justified. Lord, I have no selfish intentions, as long as I can defeat the Huns and clear the Hetao, I will explain the reason later, so I will not blame you, Lord!"

Zhao Yun pondered for a while, then slowly nodded and said: "If General Gao Shun is in charge of the troops, then the Qiang and Hu people will not be worried. You can also safely lead a small group of cavalry to go around and attack Shan Yuting. However, Gao General Shun may not agree."

"It's up to people!"

Cheng Ying said: "If General Zhao Yun has no objection, I will go to Hedong in person!"

Zhao Yundao: "Forget it, if this is the case, Mr. Lao will be in trouble."

"It's a matter of duty, the general is welcome!"

Cheng Ying cupped his hands, then turned around and ran down the wall.

Zhao Yun watched Cheng Ying go away, and didn't go down the tower until the officer on duty reported that the army had assembled.

The next day, Zhao Yun personally led the army out of Lishi, passed through Lin County, crossed the river and marched westward. Nei rushed to the bridge gate to assemble.

Apart from the Huns, Qin Hu, who was the most powerful in Shangjun, gathered nearly ten thousand soldiers and horses, preparing to defend Fushi to the death.

At this time, the Xiongnu nobles were already arguing.

The newly succeeded Shanyu Huchuquan was anxious to stabilize his throne with a battle, and insisted on fighting Luo Zheng to the death, while Zuo Xianwang Qubei, under the lobbying and instigation of Fazheng, believed that since the Huns had already belonged to the Han, they could not Turn your ears back, so as not to attract Luo Zheng's most violent blow, the strength of the Southern Huns will definitely not be able to stop Luo Zheng's Xiliang Army.

(End of this chapter)