On the south bank of the Hutuo River, Zhao Guofang City (now Lincheng County, Hebei Province), Pang Xuan Mansion.

The house city originally belonged to the Zhongshan Kingdom, and later the Wei State destroyed the Zhongshan Kingdom and was occupied by the Wei State.

In the twenty-fourth year of King Zhao Huiwen (275 BC), Ji Kang's maternal grandfather Zhao He took Lian Po as the main general, captured the house city occupied by the Wei State, and divided the Zhongshan land occupied by the Wei State with the Yan State in the south and the north.

The Pang Xuan Mansion in the house city is very large, there is a lake in the house, and the pavilions and pavilions in the house are built according to the lake.

At this time, in a pavilion by the lake, an old man with white hair and beard was standing, looking at the clear and rippling water, constantly wandering and thinking about something.

This old man is Pang Xuan, who led the Zhao army to garrison the Yanzhao border.

Pang Juan is the great-grandson of Pang Juan, a famous general of Wei, who died at the hands of his brother Sun Bin in the Battle of Maling, and the Pang family has not been valued by the King of Wei since then.

In desperation, Pang Xuan's grandfather Pang Cong led the family to Zhao and settled in Zhao.

When Pang Xuan was young, it coincided with the period of King Zhao Wuling of Zhao State, who was eloquent and quite open-minded, and recruited talents from all over the world without sticking to one pattern.

At that time, there were many talents gathered around King Zhao Wuling. Yan Guo's current cabinet drama Xin and Su belly, including the previous general Le Yi and others, are all friends of Pang Xuan, and they all work for Zhao Guo.

Pang Xuan met with King Zhao Wuling and explained to King Zhao Wuling, "A hundred battles are won, and those who are not good are also good; Win without a fight, the good of the good is also the profound meaning of "the good is also highly valued by King Zhao Wuling".

After the "Dune Change" occurred in Zhao State, people's hearts scattered, and Pang Xuan's friends Lou Zhuan, Le Yi, Fu Ding, Ji Xin, Su Belly and others abandoned one after another, only Pang Xuan still remained in Zhao State.

Because of the relationship between King Zhao Wuling, Pang Xuan was very unpopular with King Zhao Huiwen, and gave him an idle position, so he no longer cared about him. Pang Xuan is also self-aware, and he lived a "secluded" life in Zhao State.

After Zhao Wangdan ascended the throne, Ji Kang's maternal grandmother, Zhao Wei, activated Pang Xuan and asked him to lead the army to garrison the border of Zhao and Yan. Don't think that this position is not important, but very important.

You must know that the national policy of Zhao at that time was to prepare to go north and annex Yan. With Zhao Weihou's virtuous ability, putting Pang Xuan in this position shows how important Pang Xuan is.

After the death of Zhao Weihou, Zhao Wangdan reused his royal family, Pang Xuan as an outsider, and after the Battle of Changping, Zhao Guo was no longer able to go north to attack Yan State, and Pang Xuan was "aside" by Zhao Wangdan again.

By now, Pang Xuan is already an old man in his seventies and almost eighty.

Pang Xuan was well aware of the Yan army's attack on Zhao this time, and he was very anxious in his heart.

The deputy general Yan Ju bowed behind Pang Xuan at this time and said:

"General, according to the report from Tan Malay, Le Yi's department has been diverted to the south of Flying Fox, and the natural danger of our army in Jingcheng is equivalent to a fictitious. What should I do now? Please make plans for the general. ”

Pang Xuan frowned, touched the snow-white beard under his chin with his hand and said:

"Yes! If Lejian is rerouted, the combat power of his cavalry can be fully brought into play. ”

At this, Pang Xuan shook his head and sighed lightly: "Since then, it is indeed difficult for our army to do it. In the face of the two armies of Rongyi and Lejian moving south, coupled with the Wang Shisuo division in the east, an encirclement posture has been formed against our army. ”

"Today's plan, our army is no longer suitable for a decisive battle with the Yan army on the south bank of the Hutuo River. Only ...... Only the whole army retreated south and blocked the Yan army at Xindu (now Xingtai City, Hebei) to prevent the Yan army from attacking Handan. ”

After the Battle of Handan, Zhao exchanged several cities on the north bank of the Hutuo River for Yan to send troops to the party. In this way, the dangerous Hutuo River, which was used to block the Yan army's southward movement, was also controlled by the Yan State.

According to Pang Xuan's plan, Zhao Jun originally planned to rely on the Jingchengkou of the Taihang Mountains to block the Lejian Department on the West Road of the Yan Army. Pang Xuan personally led the main force of the Zhao army, on the south bank of the Hutuo River, layer by layer to block the Yan army's middle road Rong Worm Division, and looked for opportunities to win.

Gao Yang Jun Rong is much more famous than Pang Xuan at this time.

In Pang Xuan's heart, there is no fear of Rong Oyster. Pang Xuan led the army to compete with Rong Worm, not once or twice, Rong Worm's nickname of "Escape General" was created by Pang Xuan and Tian Dan for Rong Worm!

I, Pang Xuan, can be afraid of you Rong Worm, it's a "joke".

But now, with the Lejian Division, the Flying Fox is diverted to the south of Zhao and attacks Jingcheng and other places. Pang Xuan's original military plan is no longer applicable. If Pang Xuan deploys according to the original military plan, he will inevitably be surrounded by the Yan army's three-way army.

After listening to Pang Xuan's words, Deputy General Yan Ju couldn't help but say to Pang Xuan:

"General, if our army abandons Jingcheng, Feicheng and other places on the south bank of the Hutuo River and retreats to Xindu, the king and the courtiers will definitely not agree to our army doing this."

Pang Xuan snorted coldly and said to Yan Ju:

"Will be outside, the king's order will not be affected. General Yan Ju, if our army does not take advantage of this time, we should seize the time to withdraw to Xindu, and the Yan army will be blocked on the south bank of the Hutuo River. Not only is my army in danger, but even my Zhao country is also in danger! ”

Pang Xuan wandered back and forth in the pavilion for two more laps, and his heart was determined, and he said to Yan Ju:

"General Yan Ju, our army can't hesitate. I will order that the officials and garrisons of the cities on the south bank of the Hutuo River must not retreat, and block the Yan army from moving south. The main force of our army is fully equipped, and it will go south on the same day, and all the responsibilities will be borne by the old man, and it has nothing to do with you. ”

Seeing this, Yan Ju didn't persuade him, and bowed down to receive the order: "No." ”

Ji Kang never imagined that before the Yan army entered the Zhao State, the main target originally set, the 100,000 Zhao troops in the north led by Pang Xuan, would abandon the many cities on the south bank of the Hutuo River and choose to go south.

At the same time, the veteran Lian Po also led an army of 50,000 to the north and marched towards Xindu.

The Yan army's strategic plan of encircling and annihilating the two armies of Pang Xuan and Lian Po was completely shattered.

is about to turn into a life-and-death duel between the two armies of Yan and Zhao and the two countries in Xindu.

On March 16, on the south bank of the Hutuo River, on the official road to Jingcheng, a cavalry of the Yan army was galloping.

This season, the trees on both sides of the road begin to sprout. The branches and leaves of the trees have a faint green, and a breeze blows, and the branches and leaves shake, bringing a hint of spring.

The number of cavalry of this Yan army was small, only about 100 people, and the roar of horses' hooves splashed up bursts of dust.

All the soldiers on the horses were dressed in red military robes, with a murderous aura.

"Report!" There were several cavalrymen in the same attire ahead, and Pegasus ran towards this cavalry.

Seeing a few cavalry soldiers in front, the captain of the Yan army in front of this cavalry grabbed the reins of the war horse, waved his hand, and the cavalry team behind him slowly stopped.

At this time, several Yan cavalry in front of him had come to the front of the captain.

An officer of the Yan Army in the garb of a second lieutenant hugged his fist on his horse and reported: "Company Commander Qi, ten miles ahead is the Jingcheng of Zhao State, and within thirty miles around, no enemy troops have been found. ”

This captain of the Yan Army, in his twenties, was dressed in steel armor and had a murderous face.

"It seems that we are about to arrive at Jingcheng, pass on my order, our department will continue to explore the surroundings, especially pay attention to the mountains around Jingcheng, to see if there are any enemy troops hiding." This Yan army captain said calmly.

"No." The second lieutenant in front took the order and rode away with a few cavalrymen.

The cavalry captain turned to a lieutenant behind him and ordered:

"You go back immediately and report this to the main general, General Rakuma."

"No." The lieutenant turned his horse and headed backwards.

Behind this Yan army, on the official road of about 20 miles, a large army is marching mightily, and a large area of red military flags is fluttering in the sky above the ranks of the army, and thick smoke and dust are rising everywhere it goes.

The army stretches for dozens of miles, layered on top of each other, making it impossible to see the edge. As the army marched, the whole earth seemed to be burned with fire in red robes and red helmets.

In the center of the army, there is a large banner embroidered with the word "music", which stands tall. Under this banner, is the main general of this army - Changguo Junlejian.

In the early morning of yesterday, Yu Lingshou crossed the Hutuo River, and was not hindered by the Zhao army, and the army immediately rushed to Jingcheng as planned.

"General Qiyu, there is a report from our army in front of you." A personal guard reported to Le Jian.

"Let him come." Rakuma commanded.

The lieutenant in front of him came to the front of the music room, threw off his horse, and knelt on one knee.

"General Qiyu, more than thirty miles ahead, is Jingcheng City, and no enemy troops have been found around."

Rakuma looked up at the front and ordered:

"Pass my general's order, the army will continue to advance, and after reaching the city of Jingcheng, set up camp and prepare to attack Jingcheng."