Technology dominates the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 45 [Road meets bandit, Hao Meng's anger]

On the morning of the third day of Lu Bu's army's expedition, an army of [-] troops by the [Laoshui] River in Jiaozhou, Hepu County, was marching rapidly along the river.

In order to get to [Linyun City] as soon as possible, Hao Meng ordered the third watch to bury the pot and make food. At the fifth watch, the vanguard with weapons and uniforms waited for the food and grass to go first. Hao Meng led the main force to keep a certain distance from the vanguard. , followed by troops escorting food and grass.

In this way, the grain, grass and other luggage are escorted separately, one is to set up the camp in advance and save time.At the same time, it can also prevent food and grass from being robbed together with other supplies, and an extra layer of protection can speed up the march.

This battle is mainly a long-distance attack, taking surprises, rather than setting up a formation and waiting for others to strengthen the defense of the city before launching an attack.

Carrying out raids, surprise attacks, and occupying the cities of each county with the least casualties are the basic principles and requirements of Lu Bu's army in this campaign.

Not long ago, Hao Meng received a battle report from Lu Bu. Last night, Lu Bu had captured [Gaoyao City], and yesterday, troops led by Zhang Yang and Yang Feng had captured [Boluo City]; 【Sihui City】.And they all completed a beautiful siege battle with less than a hundred casualties.

However, the troops led by Hao Meng only entered Hepu County.Seeing that the other three armies had captured a city, Hao Meng felt unbalanced, so he ordered the army to advance quickly without delay.

The entire 2-strong army marched toward [Linyun County] in Hepu County. Song Xian was the vanguard, Hao Meng and Guo Jia were in the middle army, and Wei Xu was in charge of food and supplies at the rear.

Fighting with Hao Meng, both Song Xian and Wei Xu cooperated very well. It can be said that they can be regarded as a positive camp, advancing and retreating together in a tacit understanding.Lu Bu also knew that two camps had unknowingly formed in the army, the other being of course Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and Cao Xing.

Later Xu Huang and Xu Rong didn't have much foundation in the army, especially Xu Rong didn't have much prestige in the army.

In order to go out more smoothly this time, Lu Bu arranged Xu Huang to Zhang Yang and Yang Feng's troops; and Xu Rong and Jia Xu got closer, so they went out with Lu Bu and the others.

"What's going on ahead?" Hao Meng suddenly noticed that the troops were about to enter a mountain road when the soldiers in front stopped suddenly.

After a while, a department leader came over and reported: "General Hao, Guo Canjun, the vanguard stopped on the mountain road, and we don't know what happened yet."

When Hao Meng heard this, his face collapsed, and he shouted: "If you don't go to find out what's going on, anyone who dares to delay the marching speed will be dealt with by military law!"

"No!" The leader of the department hurriedly left and went forward to inquire about the situation.

Guo Jia could see that Hao Meng was eager to make contributions, and he was a little worried, and said, "General Hao, don't worry, all the cities in Hepu County can't escape there, so don't be in a hurry."

Hao Meng glanced at Guo Jia, but didn't reply. It was obvious that he didn't pay enough attention and trust to Guo Jia, a stunned young man who had just reached the crown, but he couldn't say much because of Lu Bu's arrangement.

Guo Jia smiled helplessly. Anyway, he said what he should say, and persuaded what he should persuade. If there is any accident because of this, he will not bear the responsibility.

About a quarter of an hour later, Song Xian appeared, riding a horse and rushing over, sweating profusely.

"Song Xian, what are you doing? Don't you know that time is running out? What happened in the front, tell me quickly!" Hao Meng was angry. The distance between the vanguard and his main force should be half a stick of incense, but now they met together.

How much time will this delay, I am afraid that when Gao Shun, Zhang Yang and the others take down the entire Nanhai County, Lu Bu will also arrive at Guangxin City.He, Hao Meng, hasn't won a city in Hepu County, what a shame that is, how will he mess up in the army in the future?
If Hao Meng gets angry, Song Xian and Wei Xu will also be afraid.Song Xian got off his horse and said: "The vanguard of our army encountered hundreds of robbers in the mountain road ahead. They seemed to have been prepared. When we realized it, they retreated to the mountain. However, it seems that no food was found. They withdrew."

"Bandit?" Hao Meng became even more angry. Where did the bandit come from to snatch your Grandpa Hao's head? He was looking for death. "Are there any casualties in our army?"

Song Xian stammered, and said: "In order to protect the luggage from being robbed by bandits, the soldiers fought hard, but those bandits first fired a few waves of arrows by surprise, then rushed to kill our army once, and then retreated back into the mountains inexplicably. gone."

"Stop!" Hao Meng interrupted Song Xian suddenly, glared at him angrily, and asked again: "Are there any casualties in our army?"

Song Xian was so frightened that he took a few steps back before standing still, and said in a low voice: "My vanguard was attacked by surprise, and more than 100 soldiers were lost."

After Song Xian bowed his head, more than a thousand people in the vanguard were shot and killed more than 100 people by bandits. Song Xian himself felt ashamed.

Hao Meng said with a dark face, "If the luggage is gone, we can do it again. If the soldiers are gone, they will really be gone. If one is missing, one will be missing forever!"

"Damn bandits, you dare to kill my soldiers, I, Hao Meng, will kill them all." After saying that, Hao Mengling said: "Song Xian, you lead three thousand elites into the mountain, and you must kill all the bandits kill!"

"No!" Song Xian's eyes were full of murderous intent.

"Two generals, wait a minute." At this time, Guo Jia got off his horse and came over, persuading him: "Two generals, please think twice, our army is not familiar with this place, and you must not enter the mountains, and the poor will not chase you. Wait until our army takes Hepu County before hunting It's not too late to kill these bandits as blood revenge for the soldiers."

Song Xian was dissatisfied with Guo Jia's words, and said: "Guo Canjun, you are too worried. Those bandits are taking refuge in the mountains and forests, but when I bring thousands of soldiers into the mountains, don't surround them and kill them in the mountains and forests to avenge the soldiers. avenge!"

Guo Jia ignored him, and said to Hao Meng: "First of all, the purpose of our army is to capture Hepu County, and secondly, if we want to kill the bandits in the mountains, we will definitely delay our trip, which may let the counties of Hepu County get news, and then strengthen their vigilance. The army is quite disadvantaged."

"Also, although there are only a few hundred bandits who attacked our army, who can guarantee that there will not be more bandits in the mountains? At that time, I am afraid that more than 100 soldiers will die."

"That's all I want to say. I hope the general will think twice." After Guo Jia finished speaking, he stepped aside. How to make a decision depends on Hao Meng's intentions.

Blue veins appeared on Hao Meng's forehead, his fists were clenched, and his heart was full of anger, unwillingness and helplessness.

"General, the Shenbing Battalion requests the execution of the task of eliminating the bandits." At this moment, Wang Dong, the company commander of the Shenbing Battalion, stepped forward. This kind of battle is not suitable for a large army, and their Shenbing Battalion is competent.

"Company Commander Wang" Hao Meng was slightly startled. He didn't expect him to stand up and ask for a fight. "Your magic battalion only has 90 people, and there are at least a few hundred bandits. I'm afraid. Forget it. Write down this grudge first. According to what Guo Canjun said , our army continues to advance, our goal is Hepu County, we can't lose the big because of small things."

"General, our Shenbing Battalion is willing to give it a try. If there are only a few hundred bandits, we have the ability to eliminate them. If there are more bandits in the mountains, we will not take action and return to the army." This is the meritorious service of the Shenbing Battalion Opportunity, as the company commander, Wang Dong cannot let such an opportunity be easily let go.

"This..." Hao Meng was in a dilemma.

But Guo Jia agreed: "General, you might as well let the Shenbing Battalion try. Even if they can't complete the task, it shouldn't be a problem for them to protect themselves."

After hesitating for a moment, Hao Meng agreed, and ordered: "Wang Dong listened to the order and ordered the Shenbing Battalion to carry out the task of killing the bandits. Song Xian, go back and arrange the sacrificed soldiers, and then move on."

"No!" The two took the order and left.

Hao Meng got on the horse and shouted loudly: "The whole army obeys the order, the target [Linyun County], advance at full speed!"

(End of this chapter)