Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 103 The Battle of the Boundary Bridge (1)

Unfortunately, Gongsun Yue was shot by Liu Ya in front of the formation of the two armies.Gongsun Zan sent someone to investigate, but Yuan Shao refused to admit it, claiming that he had nothing to do with it.In order to ease the relationship with Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao gave the seal and ribbon of Bohai prefect to Gongsun Zan's other cousin, Gongsun Fan.

After Gongsun Yue's death, Gongsun Zan vowed to be incompatible with Yuan Shao, and personally led an army of [-] to march towards Jizhou in a mighty manner. Gongsun Fan also raised troops to respond.In the second year of Chuping, when the feudal lords crusade against Dong Zhuo, Gongsun Zan did not participate. He desperately developed his own power, attacked and slaughtered alien races in the north, expelled them beyond the Great Wall, and plundered a large amount of property and horses to form a powerful army. cavalry.In the south, Gongsun Zan led troops into Qingzhou, wiped out the Yellow Turban Army, killed tens of thousands of people, took [-] elite soldiers under his command, and occupied Qingzhou.After a series of joint expeditions, Gongsun Zan's strength greatly increased and he became the number one prince in the north.

Because of a war caused by a stray arrow, soldiers suppressed the border, and people's hearts in Jizhou fluctuated. Some counties and counties left Yuan Shao and joined Gongsun Zan.

Yuan Shao discussed with his counselors Feng Ji and Xu You that he could not make peace with Gongsun Zan, but had to fight for three reasons: First, killing Gongsun Yue and enmity with Gongsun Zan made peace impossible.Second, although Jizhou has already been occupied, the gentry in Jizhou are still waiting and watching, so they must show their strength in order to make the people of Jizhou completely surrender.Third, having Gongsun Zan of Youzhou behind is always a serious problem. Only defeating Gongsun Zan can lay the foundation for the next step of unifying the north.

Yuan Shao had no idea whether he could defeat Gongsun Zan, so he summoned his advisers and generals to study how to use troops.

"Gongsun Zan has a lot of cavalry, so it's not suitable for field battles. I suggest a defensive battle." General Yan Liang said.Yan Liang's suggestion was generally agreed by the generals, Gongsun Zan's cavalry was too strong.

"Do not retreat to the city. We will win the hearts of Jizhou in this battle. The siege of the city will inevitably cause panic among the people. Even if we win, we will not get the expected results. We must defend ourselves against the enemy!" Xu You said.

"Ah? Field battle? Gongsun Zan's men have fought against the cavalry on the open ground for a long time. May I ask how to fight the enemy?" Wen Chou said in surprise.

"That's why I discussed with everyone. Is the general afraid?"

"Afraid? We Hebei Shuangxiong are afraid of who, I am afraid that we will hurt eight hundred enemies and one thousand!" Yan Liangwen and Chou faced each other tit for tat.

The terrain is not dominant, the troops are backward, and the number of people is still small. No matter how this battle is fought, the conference hall is silent.

Yuan Shao looked at his subordinates displeased, is there no one to share my worries?Suddenly, Ju Yi, the general of Jizhou, stood up and saluted with crossed hands, "The last general is willing to be the vanguard to defeat the enemy."

All the generals were astonished, they really didn't know how to live or die, I and other generals didn't dare to take orders, why would you show off even if you surrendered as a general.Yuan Shao admired Ju Yi's courage, "What strategy do you have to defeat the enemy?"

"There is a river in the north of Jizhou, named Pan River. The river starts from Xianbei Echun, flows south through Youzhou and Jizhou, and turns east to the sea. We can face Gongsun Zan across the river. There is a bridge on the river called Jieqiao. It is good for the cavalry to drive, and they can fight against them at Jieqiao."

"Okay. How many soldiers and horses do you need?"

"Return to the general, the [-] of the headquarters will go to the camp first, and then I will be equipped with [-] crossbowmen."

The generals looked at Ju Yi in surprise, is this a joke?Eight hundred soldiers and three thousand crossbowmen against Gongsun Zan?Isn't this courting death?Under everyone's attention, Ju Yi's expression remained unchanged.

"Okay, I will order you to fight at Jieqiao for the front!" Yuan Shao shouted loudly.

In the spring of the third year of Chuping, Yuan Shao left Xu You, Ju Shou, Shen Pei and others to sit in Jizhou, and personally led an army of [-] to confront Gongsun Zan across the boundary bridge.The northern hegemony battle between Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao kicked off at Jieqiao.

In spring, everything should be revived and full of vitality, but the surrounding area of ​​Jieqiao is extremely cold, and the chill between heaven and earth makes people shudder.On the side of the Pan River, there is still a vast expanse of whiteness. At first glance, I thought it was snow that had not yet melted, but when I looked closer, I found that there was no spring white snow, but it was clearly the Yicong of the Three Thousand White Horses who were mobilized by people and horses!

Gongsun Zan set up a formation outside the boundary bridge, with General Yan Gang leading an elite [-] white horse Yi Cong as the front of the middle road, and divided the left and right wings into [-] cavalry each.Baima Yicong is Gongsun Zan's wealth accumulated in the past few years. All of them are white helmets and white armors. They are good at riding and shooting. World War I.

"Ju Yi, you lead the troops of the headquarters, and I will give you another [-] crossbowmen to meet the enemy at Jieqiao!" Yuan Shao stood on the temporary command post and began to issue combat orders. "Yan Liangwenchou, each of you leads five thousand troops. When you see Ju Yi winning, you lead the army to attack. Han Meng, you lead two thousand troops and patrol along the river to prevent Gongsun Zan from sneaking across the river. In response, send people Instruct Chunyu Qiong to guard the grain road to ensure that there is no loss of grain and grass."

"Respect!"

"I'm here to cheer for you. Mr. Tian Feng, would you like to watch the battle with me?" Yuan Shao brought Tian Feng out this time only to show his determination, courage, ability and strength to the Jizhou gentry.

"Tian Feng is willing to follow the lord around!"

The temporary command post was surrounded by a courtyard surrounded by stone and earth bricks, surrounded by walls, and the four rooms in the middle were used for Yuan Shao's living and meetings, and a viewing platform was built on the roof for watching the battle.

"Yan Gang listens to the order. I will lend you three thousand white horses to break through the boundary bridge from the middle road." Gongsun Zan patted Yan Gang on the shoulder and said, "If this battle can be successful, you will be the governor of Jizhou."

"Don't worry, general, Yuan Jun will be defeated." Yan Gang agreed.

On the first day, neither of the opponents launched an attack, but observed each other, learned about the military situation, and formulated combat strategies.

The next day, the first to board the camp and eat at the fourth watch. In the fog at dawn, Ju Yi led [-] first boarders to Jieqiao with large shields and hard bows. There are three thousand crossbowmen behind him.

At dawn, the mist gradually cleared, and the three thousand white horses led by Yan Gang formed an formation, shouting "Follow me!"

"Where righteousness lies, life and death go hand in hand! The sky can learn from it, and the white horse is the proof!" 3000 people shouted in unison, like a stormy sea, and the momentum shook the sky.

One side is as powerful as a rainbow and surging, while the other side is as silent as a stone, standing still.

Three thousand white helmets and white armors urged the horses together, and gradually accelerated towards the boundary bridge.The white horse is really magnificent when it runs, the white color is dazzling, and the momentum makes people feel like ten thousand horses are galloping. Yuan Shao stood on the podium, his palms were full of sweat.

On the boundary bridge, Ju Yi ordered to continue to lie on his stomach. The soldiers who boarded the camp first felt the air condense, the ground shook, and the sound of horseshoes from far to near, like roaring on the top of their heads, but no one moved.

(End of this chapter)