As Zhuge Liang expected.

After defeating the Shu army on the periphery, the Second Brigade fought successively, broke through several phalanxes in a row, and dismantled the Taiji Array. Pei Yuanqing also became more and more courageous the more he fought, killing several generals in the formation, paralyzing the command system of the Taiji Array.

"The military division has an order, withdraw the army!"

The Tai Chi Array was no longer able to sustain it, and all of them retreated.

Pei Yuanqing and Wang Zhi's second brigade took advantage of the situation to chase and kill, and directly beat the Shu army back to Yangping Pass.

Han Xin threw away the order flag and shouted, "Withdraw the troops!" ”

After the war.

Wang Zhi cleaned up the battlefield.

Pei Yuanqing came back with a smile: "It's a pleasure to kill." ”

"General Pei's courage made Han Xin admire. If General Pei hadn't rushed to kill in the formation, this formation would have been difficult to break. Han Xin hugged his fists.

"General Han has said it, without me Pei Yuanqing, I will win."

Pei Yuanqing is also self-aware. Knowing that the Second Brigade was well equipped and capable of winning, and that it had also shown super combat effectiveness in the battle just now, he did not dare to take the big credit alone.

Wang Zhi came back to report the results.

Han Xin said: "General Wang has a good command, I will play the lord and promote you to the staff of the division headquarters." ”

"Thank you, General."

Wang Zhi hugged his fists and said: "The enemy army has retreated, my second brigade has won a complete victory, why don't the general take advantage of the situation to attack the city and take the city pass in one fell swoop." ”

"Our siege equipment has not yet been built, and large assault guns have not arrived. Let me endure for two days. Besides... Zhuge Liang is wise, and he must have deployed heavy troops to defend the city. The battle of Yangping Pass is a hard battle, and we must be fully prepared. ”

"Yes..."

After cleaning the battlefield, the whole army withdrew to the main camp.

After this battle, Han Xin and Zhuge Liang both got to know each other. For Hanshin, it is the best opportunity to build great achievements. Because Zhuge Liang is famous all over the world, if he wins, won't he also be famous all over the world.

But for Zhuge Liang, it was a severe test.

A fledgling Han Xin, who led more than 10,000 soldiers to knock on the pass, but he had the intelligence of the real Han Xin. Although he has 100,000 soldiers, he does not dare to underestimate them. He was even very worried, afraid that the city defense of Yangping Pass would not be able to stop the artillery of the new army.

Mid-July.

Yuan Shao's army was in the territory of Linlang Kingdom in Xuzhou, and fought successively, defeating 100,000 people of Fan Lihua and Mu Guiying. Its pioneer Yuan Tan's subordinates even captured the city one after another and made great achievements.

Fan Lihua was defeated by Yuan Shao's army and retreated to Xiapi City to garrison.

Qi Jiguang, the general of the second theater of operations, also gave up the stubborn defense line and retreated to Xiapi. put on a posture of sworn resistance to Yuan's army. The people, officials, and soldiers of the counties moved into the city one after another.

Paper mills, banks, etc., were also closed.

At this point, Picheng is left in the entire Xuzhou.

Yuan Shao easily took over all the territory, and the soldiers were in the direction of the front, until Xiapi.

Gan Ning got the news in Qingzhou and was shocked for a long time. He couldn't believe that Fan Lihua's Xuzhou army would be defeated so badly and so quickly. As a general under Lu Bu, he was deeply valued by Lu Bu, and Gan Ning was determined to turn the tide. He ordered the king to return to Jiaozhou and send another 30,000 troops to come. Then he killed all the prisoners, concentrated the main force of 40,000 naval troops, and went straight to Linji, the place of Le'an Guozhi. Prepare to play another county, and form a mutual aid with the previous two counties.

Xiapi.

The county watchman's house.

Fan Lihua called the generals.

Holding the talisman in his hand, he handed it to Yue Fei and said, "You are the most outstanding general I have received since I took charge of the six counties of Xuzhou." I will now hand over to you all the 80,000 troops with the most elite army in my hands. Then you will be equipped with three generals, Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Qi Jiguang. I want the four of you to stay in Xiapi City, not only to make Yuan Shao feel that the city is about to be broken, but also not to be breached, when I lure the main force of Yuan's army to Jian'an County, you must repel the Yuan army besieging the city and rush to Jian'an County to help. ”

"The last general obeys..."

Xu Da, Chang Yuchun, and Qi Jiguang stood up.

Yue Fei took the talisman, nodded solemnly, and said, "General Fan, rest assured, Yue Fei swears to complete the task." ”

"Hmm."

Handing over 80,000 elites to Yue Fei, Fan Lihua was very relieved. It's just that the battle has been fought so far, and it is the most critical time, and Fan Lihua's heart can't help but worry. What if Yuan Shao is not fooled?

Mu Guiying was also worried, and said: "Yuan Shao has six counties in Xuzhou, and he should rest and fight again." We fled to Yangzhou, will he come to pursue? And then there is the number of pursuers, which is also a problem. ”

"You mean... Yuan Shao won't come after us? ”

"It's up to providence..."

Yue Fei hugged his fists and said: "The last general thinks that Yuan Shao will personally lead the iron cavalry to chase and kill. Because the identities of General Fan and General Mu are extraordinary. If you can control it in your hands, you can blackmail the lord, and the Yangzhou army will also throw a mouse trap. ”

"General Yue is right..."

Xu Da and Chang Yuchun echoed.

"Let's stop guessing. To chase or not to chase, you will know after a try. Fan Lihua ordered: "Tomorrow afternoon, Yuan Shao's army will arrive in Xiapi City, and General Mu and I, leading 60,000 elites (including Danyang soldiers), will be killed from the east gate." If Yuan Shao doesn't chase after us, we will be stationed in Tan County and form a rivalry with Xiapi. Negotiate with Yuan Shao and wait for reinforcements from Jian'an County. If you chase it, it's easy to do. ”

"No..."

The general plan and policy have been set, and it is impossible to change them, and even if they fall short, they must grit their teeth and persevere.

The generals acted according to the plan and waited for the arrival of Yuan's army.

As a pioneer, Yuan Tan won many battles and was praised by Yuan Shao. But he couldn't be happy, because his butt was on fire, and Qingzhou Donglai, Linzi, and Linji were all turned upside down. Seeing that the six counties of Qingzhou are about to fall into the hands of Gan Ning.

Yuan Tan went to the tent of the Chinese military camp and said goodbye to Yuan Shao: "Father..." ”

"Tan'er is here, sit down."

Yuan Shao greeted happily: "Come on, quickly pour wine for Tan Er." ”

Yuan Tan knew that he was guilty, and he didn't dare to be rewarded, so he arched his hand and said: "Father, Gan Ning, the governor of Jiaozhou, went up the river and attacked my Qingzhou." Although I defended the army and fought desperately, I still lost Donglai County. The child wanted to lead a group of soldiers and horses and go back to repel Gan Ning, hoping that his father would allow it. ”

Yuan Tan didn't dare to tell the truth, so he only lost Donglai County.

"Gan Ning? How many people came? ”

"It's not much, it's just 20,000 people."

When Yuan Shao heard this, he didn't take it to heart, and said: "Donglai County has to be a road, if you lose it, you will lose it, and when I occupy Xuzhou, it will not be too late to save it." In this battle, you performed extremely bravely, and when you repelled Fan Lihua, I will reward you with 50,000 crossbow arrows. ”

"Yes..."

Yuan Tan was very conflicted in his heart. He clearly knew Yuan Shao's temper. If Gan Ning has 50,000 people and occupies Linzi, the seat of Qingzhou governance, then the matter will be big, and Yuan Shao will definitely blame.

He won't care about your enemy army, and the Qingzhou guards will be difficult to defeat. All the blame will be counted on his head.

But if you don't tell the truth, you won't be able to come back.

Yuan Tan thought about it and continued: "Father, Gan Ning's navy, although there is no need to worry, he is behind us after all. If we cut off our food routes, it will be quite a problem... ”

"The child is willing to lead the army back to repel Gan Ning. Safeguard the food routes of our army. ”

(End of chapter)