Chen Chong didn't understand Gongsun Ce's arrangement, and was very puzzled, so he asked: "Mr. Gongsun, Pi Tong ordered two generals under his command to lead a thousand troops, and this matter can be described as a good opportunity for us. We can take this opportunity to mobilize the whole army and take down these 1,000 elite soldiers in one fell swoop. ”

"No!"

Gongsun Ce explained: "Lord Chen, although the other party only brought a thousand elite soldiers, they will definitely fight steadily and defend strongly. Although our army is numerous, it is by no means easy to take them all down when they are fully prepared.

They are here only for oppression, and they want to create an illusion of psychological tension on us. As a result, we had to change our original intentions and do our best to cope with the changes in the situation of the war. In this way, the initiative on the battlefield will all belong to Pi Tong's side, which will be greatly disadvantageous to our army.

Now I asked the soldiers to slow down a little, this is to confuse Pi Tong. Pi Tong saw that our army continued to march towards Tianlong Mountain, but the speed slowed down, and he must have thought that we had been tricked. I think we want to fight against the water, but we are still a little hesitant in our hearts, and it is not easy to choose.

The combat effectiveness of our army is not comparable to that of Pi Tong's army, and on the premise that they are fully prepared, there is basically no hope of defeating them. Now that they're the first to make a move, it's a great opportunity for us because he's going to have a little bit of slackening on his left and right wings.

Lord Chen, you have to make one thing clear, that is, Pi Tong is not willing to start a real decisive battle with us outside of Tianlong Mountain. Because he can firmly occupy an absolute advantage in Tianlong Mountain, and he doesn't need to lose many troops.

In other places, although the other army could win, the losses would be heavier, and this was a situation he did not want to see. Even, what he wants most is for us to retreat.

As long as we firmly grasp this point, we can respond to all other changes. Go and get ready to fight the whole army. Just wait for the time to avoid this thousand elite soldiers and kill his right-wing camp on all fronts. ”

"Yes, Mr. Gongsun!"

Chen Chong listened to the explanation, and then he understood, and hurriedly took the order.

In Pi Tong's military tent camp, when Pi Tong learned that Wang Mang still did not retreat, but the speed of the march slowed down slightly, he was stunned for a while.

After that, he couldn't help but burst out laughing and laughed: "Hahaha, you are a good Wang Mang." With such a huge difference in strength between you and me, you still want to fight me against the water? I'd like to see where your bottom line is. Someone, pass my general order, and continue to increase the army by 500. ”

"Yes, sir!"

A junior general received an order to increase his troops by 500 and go to the pressuring realm.

On the second day, a thousand elite soldiers led by Sun Yang and Su An had arrived at the designated location and settled down. At this moment, they were only ten miles away from Wang Mang's army.

On Wang Mang's side, Gongsun Ce heard the report that Pi Tong had increased his troops by 500 again, and he also laughed loudly, very cheerfully, "Hahaha, Pi Tong, if you want to test where my bottom line is, I want to see where your bottom line is." ”

"Someone, pass my general order, march at full speed."

As soon as he gave the order, 3,000 infantry and 1,000 iron cavalry accelerated the march, and they also waved their flags, and the momentum shook the sky.

Wang Mang, who was in the rear, saw Gongsun Ce leading the troops like this, and he admired it very much. Clearly wanted to seize the initiative, but secretly prepared to attack the enemy's right flank, and killed him by surprise.

When the vanguard soldiers and horses on both sides were only a mile apart, they all stopped, and no one rushed to issue a challenge, waiting for the supreme commander to give orders on how to act.

The two sides were so close apart that the soldiers on Wang Mang's side even heard the shouts of the soldiers on Pi Tong's side in the military tent.

After Pi Tong learned that Wang Mang's army did not retreat but advanced, he was greatly surprised, "Isn't this son determined to really give me a go?" Although his army had only 4,000 men and horses, it would not be appropriate to fight in the place where the two armies intersected. Anyway, since he wants to fight with me, then I will wait in Tianlong Mountain. ”

"Someone, pass on my military order, let Sun Yang and Su An withdraw to Tianlong Mountain and wait for the enemy."

The two generals on the front line, Sun Yang and Su An, immediately became excited when they saw Gongsun Ce leading his troops to the place where his army was stationed, which was only one mile away. Gear up and get ready to try. just waited for Pi Tong to give the order and let himself rush over.

Unexpectedly, they did not wait for the order to attack, but waited for the order to retreat, and it was like eating a dead fly, and it was extremely uncomfortable.

Military orders are like a mountain, and they cannot be violated. No matter how much Sun Yang and Su An wanted to fight with Wang Mang's army, it was useless.

Fart. Before the shares were hot, a total of 1,500 soldiers and horses hurriedly withdrew from Tianlong Mountain.

When Gongsun Ce saw the situation, he was immediately overjoyed, and secretly said that Pi Tong really hit the plan.

Then he secretly ordered Chen Chong to let the striker quickly chase after the opponent's retreat, and put on a determined attitude to fight to the death in Tianlong Mountain. The rear army secretly deviated from the main road and marched to the right of the Pi army.

Gongsun Ce and Pi Tong went back and forth, secretly clashing each other, each testing the details, and scheming frequently. Dong Wu, who had been hiding in the shadows and watching the movements, was relieved when he saw this situation.

"Generals, Mr. Gongsun's arrangements are all for the original plan. Now that Pi Tong's vanguard army has withdrawn, I think that our army is about to take advantage of its unpreparedness to attack his right flank. This is a great time for us to make meritorious contributions, and we must not miss it. ”

"General Dong, don't worry, I've been preparing for a long time."

Zhang Gen, Li Sheng, Yan You, Chen Shou and others also understood Gongsun Ce's arrangement, and couldn't help but clench the saber at their waist with both hands, and as soon as the time came, they would immediately kill.

They had been hiding here for days, and had not dared to act rashly until then. I am afraid that the plan will be abruptly terminated because of the other party's advance, or suddenly make major adjustments, and they are anxiously waiting for Gongsun Ce's arrangement.

Dong Wu looked at the sky and said in a deep voice to the more than 100 soldiers behind him: "Everyone, you are all good soldiers and strong generals in our army, and you have your own unique skills. Now that we are joining forces, we are bound to do something earth-shattering. Otherwise, even if we go back alive, we will not be able to face many soldiers and people. Whether Mr. Gongsun's plan succeeds or not, it's all up to us. ”

When everyone heard this, their faces were straight, their fighting spirit was high, and they said in unison: "General Dong, please rest assured, we will wait to complete the task to the death, destroy the baggage in the rear of the enemy army, and break through the enemy's position defense." ”

"Okay, if it happens, Mr. Gongsun's side will definitely be able to win a big victory." Dong Wu said happily, "There are still five or six hours left in the ion time, you can wait patiently, and each of you will check the saber and sword, and there must be no mistake." ”

....

Time passed in a flash, and the night was deeper, and when it was time, Dong Wu and others saw that the lights of Pi Tong's barracks were fully lit, and the sergeants rested, so they turned over their horses and rushed to kill.

Suddenly, more than 100 of them rushed through the barracks like a whirlwind. Between the swings of broadswords and spears, the soldiers fell in pools of blood.

"The enemy is coming, the enemy is coming."

The guards on duty immediately shouted, blew their horns, and transmitted signals.

As soon as the horn sounded, many officers and men of the Pi army immediately woke up, and they quickly cheered up, practiced the art of war, and defended their positions.

(End of chapter)