Chapter 198: The Fierce Battle of Ruyin (I)
"The general in the army does not spare his life, why should you hesitate!!
Huang Gai roared, and suddenly the horse rushed, looking at the skyrocketing fire, and the iron whip in his hand flew away, knocking a train away and rushing over. Wu Bing's morale was greatly shaken, and Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Ling Tong and other generals rushed forward first. Wu Bing braved the fire and rushed forward. When the Wei soldiers in the village saw it, they were even more frightened. Cheng Yu's face became more and more cold, and his eyes were full of cruelty. However, it was said that Huang Gai rushed first with a bloody and brave spirit, and Gan Ning and the others followed. Cheng Yu saw it clearly, and when he was a stone's throw away, he gave an order, and the bows and crossbows in the trench were fired together, like a shower, Huang Gai rushed tightly, and he couldn't dodge, so he hurriedly pulled out his gun and blocked indiscriminately, and was shot in the abdomen and breastplate by several arrows respectively. Zhou Tai and other generals were all shot and retreated. Only Huang Gai still rushed to kill, like a landslide and a crack, killing Cheng Yu. When Cheng Yu saw it, he sneered and muttered.
"If you have no plan, you will kill yourself!"
As soon as Cheng Yu's words fell, on an enemy tower in the village, there was a sudden bowstring sound, like a thunderbolt exploding. An arrow that was so fast that it didn't appear to have shot straight at Huang Gai's head. Huang Gai glared at the tiger violently, roaring loudly, seeing that he was about to approach Cheng Yu, but Cheng Yu was still not in a hurry, sitting on the horse and looking at him.
There was a 'boom' sound. This cold and fast arrow is right in the middle of the yellow-covered door. Huang Gai screamed miserably and fell off his horse. Cheng Yu made a move, and the sergeants came up and captured Huang Gai back into the village. Zhou Tai and the other generals were furious and brought troops to kill them. The rain of arrows in the trench was endless, and the Wu soldiers just rushed out of the flames, and they had to avoid the rain of arrows, and they were suddenly shot into chaos. Zhou Tai's face was cold, slashing with a knife, his mind was full of Huang Gai's previous bloody scene, and a momentum of seeing death as if he were at home suddenly exploded. Xiahou Yuan, who was on the enemy tower, sneered, and took his bow and arrow, aiming at Zhou Tai. The sound of a bowstring erupted again, and the sound of an arrow arrived. Zhou Tai shouted, but he had already prepared, and he slashed with a knife, and the rain of arrows on the left and right sides shot again. Zhou Tai slashed indiscriminately. At this time, Gan Ning came dancing with iron chains, and Ling Tong arrived in a hurry. The three fierce generals walked away side by side and killed Cheng Yu. Cheng Yu narrowed his eyes, and then retreated back into the village. Zhou Tai roared, and suddenly the horse rushed first. Suddenly, in the trench, there were many hook and sickle soldiers in ambush, and they attacked with hook and sickle. Zhou Tai sat down and the horse was hooked squarely, and suddenly fell. Gan Ning was frightened, and hurriedly patted his horse to catch up and protect Zhou Tai. The hook and sickle soldiers in the trench rushed out to catch Zhou Tai. Gan Ning danced the chains so tightly that the Wei army's hook and sickle soldiers couldn't break through it for a while. After a while, Ling led the troops to kill and saved Zhou Tai.
At this time, in the Wei army's Dazhai, Zhang Jaw and Yu Ban had already reorganized their soldiers and horses. As soon as the drum sounded, the two generals each led their troops and horses to kill quickly. The Wu soldiers couldn't resist, and the killed ones were defeated and retreated. Zhou Tai and the others will be forced to the center of the formation, open their jaws and raise their horses, and kill like a fiery wind. Ling Tong's eyes widened, and he danced his double whip against his jaw. Zhang Jaw's face was cold, his eyes were full of surging killing intent, and a shot rushed out, slamming towards Ling Tong's throat. Ling Tong waved the iron whip with both hands and blocked it violently. When the sparks erupted, Zhang Jaw Xun took back the gun and fired five or six shots at Ling Tong in a row. Seeing this, Gan Ning abandoned the iron chain in his hand, twisted his knife and stabbed his horse obliquely. As soon as he opened his jaw and retreated, a Wei soldier spearman slammed into him violently. Gan Ning fought for a while, and a burst of sky-breaking sound sounded on the left. Gan Ning's face changed, and he subconsciously twisted the knife and slashed, hitting the gun that was forbidden to stab. Yu Ban saw that he couldn't sneak attack, he was very cunning, and hurriedly retreated into the army and horses. Gan Ning wanted to chase and kill, but was blocked by the surging Wei soldiers and couldn't move. At the same time, the crossbowmen in the trench were still shooting arrows, causing confusion on the two wings of the Wu soldiers. The Wu army gradually had the tendency to rout. At this time, most of the people led by Sun Quan finally rushed over. Pan Zhang and Dong attacked Zhou Yu's order and made a detour to the west gate of the Wei army's Dazhai, while Ding Feng and Xu Sheng also led Zhou Yu's order to lead the army to the east gate of the Wei army's Dazhai, while Sun Quan led the rest of the men and horses to take the middle road to kill. The three-way Wu soldiers were overwhelmed like a flood. The Wei soldiers were all frightened. Cheng Yu saw that the situation was extremely strong, and quickly ordered the soldiers to withdraw. With the sound of the golden horn, Zhang Jaw and other generals did not dare to slack off in the slightest, and withdrew their troops one after another and walked towards the north gate. Wu Bing was in full swing and killed all the way to dozens of miles away. After the ban was broken. Fortunately, Cheng Yu took precautions earlier and removed all the baggage in the village. The battle in the previous two hours also bought enough time for the baggage team.
By dawn, Wu's army gradually withdrew and escaped in the battle of the death. The sun rose, the sun shone, only to see Shouchun City dozens of miles away, corpses all over the field, blood flowed like a river, it can be seen how fierce yesterday's battle was.
Zhang Jaw led 30,000 or 40,000 remnants of the army to retreat to Ruyin. As for Sun Quan, after seizing the Wei army's village, he heard that Huang Gai was captured, and the thunder was furious, and when he saw that the Wei army was in the village, the baggage had already withdrawn, and he had nothing to gain, and his anger intensified. At that moment, Sun Quan ordered the armies to rest for a day, and when the coming day was peaceful, he would look to Yuzhou to advance.
Let's say, Zhang Jaw retreated to Ruyin, thinking that Wu's army was powerful, and the fierce generals were like clouds, and Zhou Yu used tactics in the army, and it was difficult to stop the situation by allocating troops and horses to fight. Zhang Jaw was bored in his heart, and he was anxious to find Cheng Yu's plan. Cheng Yu's face was cold, and he said in a condensed voice.
"The Wu army is powerful, and with such soldiers and horses as we wait, it may be difficult to resist the enemy. The king of Wei led an army of 300,000 to attack Jingzhou, and Pan Wushuang could not resist. Now that the war has been going on for more than two months, perhaps the king of Wei has pacified Jingzhou. The general could send people to ask for help on the one hand, and defend the city on the other hand to block the Eastern Wu. But if the army of King Wei arrives, the Wu soldiers can be broken!! ”
Zhang Jaw also had this intention in his heart, and immediately followed Cheng Yu's words and sent someone to Jingzhou with a letter to report to Cao Cao and ask for help. At the same time, he reorganized his troops and horses and garrisoned the city. As for Huang Gai, he was shot by Xiahou Yuan and injured his face door, and he was killed on the way. Zhang Jaw took pity on his loyalty and was buried in Luohu Mountain, dozens of miles away from Ruyin City.
However, it is said that Sun Quan led his troops to march, and when he passed through Luohu Mountain, he heard that the scouts were coming to report that Huang Gai was buried here. When Sun Quan heard that Huang Gai was dead, he felt that the world was spinning for a while, and he screamed miserably, crying endlessly. When the soldiers heard this, they were all moved. The soldiers in the army also wept. Sun Quan then led the generals to pay respects, and swore in front of Huang Gai's grave that he would conquer Yuzhou to comfort his soul in the sky.
It is said that Sun Quan took advantage of the momentum of the Wei army, pursued Chi Li, and led the army to approach the city of Ruyin. Sun Quan asked Zhou Yu for advice, and Zhou Yu taught him to prepare with both hands, ordering people to build dirt mountains on the one hand, and attacking them with tunnels on the other. In this way, the other army is unable to defend itself, and it can attack it unprepared.
Sun Quan was overjoyed when he heard the plan, so he ordered the three armies to build a dirt mountain around the city, and secretly dug tunnels to attack it. However, it was said that Cheng Yu's design was insistent, and the laws were very strict, and said that Wang Feng, the guard of the East Gate, was the younger brother of Xiahou Yuan's concubine Wang. Wang Feng relied on Xiahou Yuan to be an important minister of the country, and he has always been indulgent on weekdays, but recently because he was drunk and misguided the police, Cheng Yu scolded him. Wang Feng held a grudge and came to Xiahou Yuan to complain. After hearing this, Xiahou Yuan was furious and drank Wang Feng out. Wang Feng hated it in his heart, and saw that the Wu army was building a dirt mountain around the city outside the city, and he was afraid that Ruyin would be difficult to defend, so he had the intention of surrendering to the enemy. Wang Feng thought about it, and with a few henchmen, sneaked out of the city to see Sun Quan at the time of the third watch one night. Sun Quan heard that Ruyin guarded Wang Feng and surrendered, and he was suspicious, so he first asked Zhou Yu. Zhou Yuhao's eyes shone brightly, and he smiled indifferently.
"The lord will ask him about his strategy, and then make a conclusion."
Sun Quan complied, and then summoned Wang Feng to enter, finished the salute, and sat down. Sun Quan asked the strategy for breaking the city. Wang Feng hurriedly offered advice.
"The soil inside the Ruyin Tumen is thick, and King Wu can dig a tunnel to enter. Ruyin can be broken. ”
Sun Quan listened, but it coincided with Zhou Yu's previous plan. Sun Quan and Zhou Yu glanced at each other, and Zhou Yu bowed his head to signal. Sun Quan ordered Wang Feng to lead 300 strong men to dig tunnels at night. However, it was said that Cheng Yu was more cautious after knowing that Wang Feng had landed, and personally went to the city every night to inspect the military horses. That night on the Tumen Pavilion, I saw no lights outside the city. When Cheng Yu saw it, he smiled coldly and said to the soldiers around him.
"Wang Feng will lead troops into the tunnel."
At that moment, Cheng Yu first went to the county office in the city to discuss with Zhang Jaw. Zhang Jaw was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly asked Cheng Yu for advice. Cheng Yu didn't answer silently, but his eyes looked at Xiahou Yuan. Xiahou Yuan noticed it, his face turned cold, and he said coldly.
"Cheng Gong doesn't have to worry too much, that son turned against the enemy, he is a traitor, and he should be punished!"
Cheng Yu listened, and saw that Xiahou Yuan did not have any grievances because of the previous incident, and the distinction between public and private was clear, and his heart was settled. After all, Wang Feng's defection to the enemy has a lot to do with him. Cheng Yu then taught so and so. When Zhang Jaw heard this, he smiled with joy, and then according to Cheng Yu's plan, they each made an order.
In the third watch of the night, Wang Feng dug the tunnel, Sun Quan ordered Chen Wu and Dong Xi to lead 3,000 soldiers and horses in, and ordered Gan Ning and Zhou Tai to lead the army to ambush outside the east gate, and when the fire in the city started, he took advantage of the situation to enter.
Let's say that Chen Wu and Dong Xi followed Wang Feng into the city through the tunnel. At this time, the night was in the dark, and there was no fire everywhere. Suddenly, a cannon rang out. Bows and crossbows were fired everywhere, Wang Feng couldn't dodge, and dozens of arrows were hit in his body, which was regarded as death. Seeing this, Chen Wu knew that if he wanted to retreat from the tunnel at this time, it was too late. Chen Wu glared at the tiger violently, grabbed the knife in his hand, and shouted.
"His army has seen through our strategy, and if they don't fight to the death, they will definitely die. Everyone, come with me to seize the gates!! ”
Chen Wu drank it, and Wu Bing rushed to the death. Arrows flew everywhere. By the time Chen Wu and Dong Xi rushed to the city gate in the rain of arrows, most of the men and horses had already been broken. At this moment, a branch of men and horses blocked the road and killed. The leader is none other than Xiahou Yuanye. Xiahou Yuan's horse flew suddenly, before Chen Wu came to his senses, Xiahou Yuan drove the horse to arrive, and roared, like thunder, and the gun in his hand stabbed out. Before Chen Wu saw him, it seemed that a giant wolf covered with thunder rushed over, and he didn't have time to resist it. Xiahou Yuan's gun arrived early, hit Chen Wu's throat, and went straight through. Dong Xi saw it from the side, glared violently, twisted his knife and rushed towards Xiahou Yuan. Suddenly, an arrow broke through the air, hitting Dong Raid's vest. Dong was hit by an arrow and fell to the ground. Wu Bing rushed to save Dong Xian. At this time, Yu Ban led the army to intercept and kill, and Xiahou Yuan also led the army to rush and kill, attacking together. Wu Bing was defeated. Dong Xi was even arrested by Yu Ban.
Zhou Tai and Gan Ning, who were ambushed outside the city, heard the fighting in the city, and knew that the plan must have been discovered. The two were hesitating whether to go to the rescue. Suddenly, there was the sound of a golden horn. When the two heard this, they gritted their teeth and retreated. The Wu soldiers were retreating, and suddenly a group of men and horses rushed over from the left side. It turned out that according to Cheng Yu's plan, Zhang Jaw secretly led a group of soldiers and horses to sneak out of the West Gate that night and came to attack by detour. The jaw was slaughtered, and the Wu soldiers were in chaos. Zhou Tai was holding back a wave of anger in his heart, and suddenly killed Zhang Jaw. With his jaw twisted to resist it, Zhou Tai slashed violently with his knife, and the offensive was extremely fierce. The two fought for more than 20 rounds, and Gan Ning danced the chain to kill. Zhang Jaw didn't dare to hold it up, and left with his feet, Zhou Tai and Gan Ning followed closely, and the two of them walked side by side, like two evil tigers killing into the wolves, killing like entering a no-man's land. So the two armies fought for a while, and they each quit their troops.
Zhou Tai and Gan Ning collected their troops and returned to the village, and it was already a peaceful time. Sun Quan didn't know about the battle situation last night, so he hurriedly sent someone to investigate. From time to time, the soldiers reported that they had piled up the corpses of the 3,000 elites who had gone there last night outside the city, and even stuck Chen Wu's corpse with a gun.