The last three kingdoms

Chapter 1219

In the end, the Xianbei's blocking troops were unable to stop the Han Army's Central and Right Corps from reinforcing the Fuliu Left Corps. As some troops from the Central and Right Corps joined the battle group, the scale of the melee escalated sharply.

Although Murong Tuyuhun and Murongxian were unable to stop the reinforcements from the Han army, it did not prevent them from joining the melee. Originally, only the Han army and the Xianbei army were fighting in Fuliu. Later, both sides were involved in the battle. The battle was unprecedentedly fierce, with heavy casualties, and they fought until dusk before they all retreated and returned to the base camp.

The Battle of Fuliu did not decide the winner in the end. In this melee, both sides suffered heavy losses. It is impossible to say who is the winner. Anyway, this battle is completely insignificant to the entire Xindu Battle. Yes, because the next battles between the two sides will only become more frequent and fiercer until the winner is decided.

But obviously, no matter who wants to win, it is by no means an easy task. After the Battle of Fuliu, Murong Xianbei launched attacks many times, and each time the scale is not inferior to the Battle of Fuliu. However, in front of the solid defense line of the Han army, it was difficult for the Xianbei to find a chance to break through, and the battle between the two sides fell into a stalemate.

In this battle, Murong Xianbei always occupied the main attacking side. Many large-scale attacks were first launched by Murong Xianbei. The occasional active attacks of the Han army were all surprise attacks. The results of the Philippine war, but after all, the scale is limited and cannot dominate the entire battlefield situation.

But the defense of the Han army was as solid as a rock and watertight. Just a van was enough to give Murong Shegui a headache.From Murong Shegui's point of view, the cavalry is invincible and completely crushes the infantry. In a field battle, no amount of infantry can withstand the impact of the cavalry.

However, the appearance of the side van has undoubtedly completely subverted Murong Shegui's concept. It turns out that the infantry still has such a "coat" like a turtle shell. After being equipped with the side van, the infantry can be said to be invulnerable. With this layer of defense, they used bows and arrows to fight back unscrupulously. It would be fine if the cavalry didn't attack. Once they attacked, they would lose a lot of money.

In order to destroy the shell of the Han army, Murong Shegui tried his best, smashing it with catapults, attacking with fire, and hitting with rams, but the Han army's partial van tactics are already proficient, and they can deal with various attacks. The corresponding means, see the tricks, even if the Xianbei army has a chance to break through a corner, the Han army can quickly fill this loophole, leaving the Xianbei people helpless.Although the Xianbei army has repeatedly attacked the side car formation, it has had little effect.

As for the cavalry of the Han army, it was even more of a headache for Murong Shegui. The cavalry that Xianbei people were once proud of was completely suppressed by the cavalry of the Han army in terms of equipment and tactics. With a clear advantage in numbers, the more wins, the Xianbei people are obviously at a disadvantage in the cavalry contest alone.

The war in Xindu was dragged on like this, several months passed by in a hurry, and in a blink of an eye, winter was coming.

The battle of tens of thousands of horses not only tested the combat power of both sides, but also tested the logistical supplies of both sides.No matter for the Han army or Murong Xianbei, the logistics supply of 10 people is by no means an easy task. The front line is fighting, and the rear is tight. All kinds of supplies, food, grass and military equipment must be continuously replenished to the front line.

The supply line of the Han army is relatively short. Both Jizhou, Qingzhou and Bingzhou Sizhou can provide logistical support for the army of Xindu. There is more than one supply road at all, and it doesn't matter if one or two of them are attacked by Xianbei people.

However, Murong Xianbei's food and grass supply line is relatively long. Although Murong Xianbei controlled many places in Youzhou, wherever the Xianbei soldiers went, they burned, killed, looted and plundered. To kill them all means to flee for their lives in all directions and escape into the deep mountains, resulting in the scene of thousands of miles of bare bones in Youzhou.This method of killing chickens to get eggs and fishing in the dry lake can certainly plunder a large amount of materials, but it is unable to maintain them in the follow-up. Youzhou is simply unable to provide logistical support for the Xianbei army in Jizhou. All materials have to be transported from the prairie. Such a long supply line brought a heavy burden to the Xianbei people.

Facing the increasingly strong defenders and the increasingly harsh weather, Murong Shegui was also a little shaken. In the winter in the north, dripping water turns into ice, and it is impossible to fight at all. Murong Shegui discussed with his masters and subordinates and planned to retreat to Youzhou , Wait until next year when the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming, and then march.

Regarding Murong Shegui's decision, all the sons and generals were unwilling to do so, but they were helpless. This time they went south to Jizhou, and they came here in high spirits, but they turned back in disappointment. Such a result made everyone feel very sad Difficult to accept.

But what if you don't accept it?After several months of fighting, the Xianbei army suffered heavy casualties, but made no progress. The strength of the Han army far exceeded all their expectations. They thought it would be a one-sided battle that could sweep everything away. However, it turned out to be a stalemate, and the Xianbei people couldn't get half a cent of it.

When the cold winter comes, the battle will definitely be impossible, and logistical supplies will become more and more difficult. Even if there are no frequent attacks by the Han army, just transporting such a huge amount of supplies on the icy and snowy road is already a task in itself. It was a difficult matter, and the Han army continued to harass their supply lines, which undoubtedly made logistics and transportation even worse.If the Xianbei army stayed in Xindu all winter, it would indeed be unrealistic.

After the discussion was completed, Murong Shegui began to prepare for the withdrawal of troops.Such a large-scale withdrawal of troops is no easier than fighting a war. What's more, there is a Han army on the opposite side. If the Xianbei army really withdraws, it is difficult to guarantee that the Han army will not take the opportunity to pursue it.

In order to ensure the smooth progress of the troop withdrawal, Murong Shegui made a careful deployment. Who should go forward and who should stop behind? Murong Shegui assigned them very carefully. He must make complete preparations to deal with the possible pursuit of the Han army. action.

After the preparations were complete, Murong Xianbei's army set up camp and retreated northward.

But on the day when the Xianbei army got up, there was a sudden heavy snowfall in Jizhou, and the wind and snow cut off the return route of the Xianbei army. Murong Shegui had to order to go forward in the snow, desperately preparing to return to Youzhou.

(End of this chapter)