The last three kingdoms

Chapter 983 Withdraw to Gaoliang Township

The impact force of the Tiger Cavalry Army ranks at the forefront among the armies of the Shu Army. If the Wudang Flying Army is the most powerful in foot combat, then the Tiger Cavalry Army is undoubtedly the leader in cavalry combat. , the rout is naturally inevitable.

The team sent by Wenyang is a mixture of infantry and cavalry. Although the proportion of cavalry in the Jin army is generally not low, none of the generals of the Jin army seem to have the habit of using cavalry alone. A mixed formation of infantry and cavalry, the infantry phalanx is in the center, and the cavalry is deployed on the two wings.

This formation is dominated by infantry and supplemented by cavalry. Although it has the advantages of both offense and defense, it also loses the biggest advantage of cavalry - mobility. It has the power to fight, but in the face of this sudden encounter, the shortcomings of the Jin army are undoubtedly exposed.

Coupled with the mediocrity of the commanders before the battle, when the Tiger Cavalry Army launched a surprise attack, the Jin Army rushed to the battle, and failed to convert from the marching ranks to the battle formation. It just melted away.

Once Shao Kai died, the Jin army lost its backbone, and it collapsed thousands of miles, out of control.

The Shu army took advantage of the situation to cover up and kill them. The Jin army's cavalry fled faster, and most of them went back with their lives. The poor infantryman ran away like a jerk. He only hated his parents for giving him two missing legs, but no matter how hard he tried, They couldn't outrun the war horses of the Shu army, and the cavalry of the Shu army could easily catch up with the infantry of the Jin army without any effort.
However, Fu Zhu did not chase after the scattered Jin army. The purpose of this trip was to break the siege of Pingyang. For the intercepted Jin army, it only needed to be defeated, not wiped out.

"All armies listen to the order, the poor should not pursue, the goal is Pingyang City, let's go!"

The direction of the Tiger Cavalry Army is still Pingyang City.This battle was just an appetizer. Fu Zhu was not overjoyed because he won the small battle. The purpose of his trip was to rescue Pingyang City. Yin's hope.

According to the news I just found out, Pingyang City has not yet fallen, but the defenders seem to be at the end of their strength. If the reinforcements come later, it is very likely that Pingyang City will not be able to defend it.Rescuing Pingyang City is the top priority. There is no need for Fu Zhu to make any fuss about this Jin army that has already fled. If we chase all the way now, at most we can kill a few more Jin soldiers, which is irrelevant to the entire battle situation. ill.

So Fu Zhu didn't pay attention to the Jin army who fled in all directions, and still listed the main force of the Jin army besieging Pingyang City as the main target of the attack, and marched towards Pingyang City with all its strength.

Shao Kai's death was very tragic. His mission was to stop the aid, but it seemed that the advance of the Shu army was not delayed at all, and they were still approaching Pingyang quickly, so Shao Kai's death was of no value at all.

Many of the retreating Jin soldiers fled back towards the main formation. Wen Yang noticed this phenomenon, couldn't help frowning, and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"

A soldier reported to Wen Yang: "General Wen, the army sent to stop the Shu army has been defeated by the Shu army."

Wenyang was furious, how long did it take for the more than 1 people sent out to be defeated by the Shu army? "Where is Shao Kai?"

"General Shao is dead."

Wen Yang frowned. Originally, he was counting on Shao Kai to lead his troops to intercept the reinforcements of the Shu army, so as to spare some time for himself to take down Pingyang City, but Shao Kai's quick defeat made him Wenyang's plan fell through completely, and it seemed that Pingyang City would never be taken down no matter what.

"General Qi, the cavalry of the Shu army has come to Pingyang, less than ten miles away from our army." Scolding Hou Fei to report to Wenyang.

This time Wenyang did not give in. Since the Shu army had already defeated Shao Kai, they would surely come over soon. He raised his eyes and looked north, and he could see the smoke and dust billowing in the north, and he could vaguely hear the sound of rumbling horseshoes. , as if muffled thunder.

For the infantry, the distance of ten miles is a relatively long time, but for the cavalry, it is just a matter of instant.

"General Wen, the reinforcements from Shu have arrived, how should we fight?" Deputy General Wu Mao's face changed drastically, and he asked Wen Yang anxiously.

The leading cavalry of the Shu army was only 5000. At first, Wen Yang didn't pay much attention to it, and only sent Shao Kai to lead an army to intercept it. After defeating the blocking troops of the Jin army, Wen Yang had to re-examine the Shu army.

The Jin army attacked Pingyang with only 3 troops, and thousands of people were injured during the siege. The 1 people brought by Shao Kai were scattered again, and now Wenyang has only less than [-] on hand. From the point of view of military strength, the army does not occupy any advantage.

If the Jin army takes Pingyang City, it will be another situation. In the face of the cavalry attack of the Shu army, the Jin army can completely occupy the city and wait for work.But now that Pingyang City has not been taken, the Jin army is bound to face a situation of being attacked from both sides.

The terrain near Pingyang City is also not conducive to the Jin army's combat. The Jin army's infantry and cavalry are mixed and can adapt to the combat requirements of any terrain. However, the Shu army is different. The uniform cavalry is most suitable for operations in the Pingchuan area. The east side is a Fen River, and the other three sides are low-lying terrain, unobstructed and unobstructed, it is impossible to withstand the impact of the cavalry of the Shu army.

"Send the order, and the whole army will retreat." Wen Yang decisively issued the order.

The cavalry of the Shu army is already ten miles away, and they will arrive in a short time. If Wen Yang hesitates again, it is very likely that the cavalry of the Shu army will have already killed them. What is needed most at this time is decisiveness. There was nothing he could do, but he gritted his teeth and retreated in pain.

Without certainty of victory, Wen Yang didn't dare to take any more risks. He could only retreat to Gaoliangyi, east of Fenshui, to join up with the Jin army stationed in Yang County, and then figure out a good strategy.

"Let's end it in the future." Lieutenant General Wu Mao asked for his life.The retreat of the Jin army must cross the Fen River again. Even if the pontoon bridge was not demolished at the beginning, it is by no means an easy task for the whole army to cross the Fen River in time, unless the Jin army can send a force to defend against Shu. Army cavalry, this will allow the main force to withdraw easily and safely.

Wu Mao took the initiative to ask for a fight, just in line with Wen Yang's thoughts, he nodded and said: "Then there will be General Lao Wu."

Wu Mao took the lead and led an army to the north to resist the Shu army, while Wen Yang led the army to cross the Fen River and head for Gaoliang Town in the east of Fen.

(End of this chapter)