Volume 1 The Beginning of the Late Han Dynasty Chapter 40 'Design' Gongsun Zhan
Xiang Ao was curious about who Xu Fu was referring to.
"Didn't the lord plan to give up the beheading and Lian meritorious service to General Gongsun before?"
Xiang Ao was stunned, but he responded in his heart: "Yuan Zhi, it's not good to do this." Xiang Ao originally regarded Gongsun Chan as his brother, and threw such a big pit at Gongsun Chan, Xiang Ao still felt a little unhappy in his heart.
"Regardless of the merits of the war, if this plan is used by General Gongsun, first, it can confirm the credit of his beheading and company, so that it is extremely difficult for the people in the court to see the clues. The second is that General Gongsun was already decisive in killing, offended a lot of foreign clans, and was already at odds with Xianbei, so it didn't hurt to do more. β
Xiang Ao hesitated for a moment and gritted his teeth and said, "Let's do so, Brother Bogui hasn't contributed so far!" Xiang Ao had to comfort himself. In fact, Xiang Ao broke through tens of thousands of cavalry, and Lu Bu was even more happy to kill in the north. finally led 5,000 troops, and there was Xiang Ao in charge of the army in the south, so I am sorry for such a battle if I don't kill it in the depths of Xianbei.
In this way, Xiang Ao wrote to Gongsun Zhan, explaining his strategy, saying that he could not use the plan in the north, so he had to bother Gongsun Zhan. Gongsun Chan was overjoyed when he learned about it, and this was another great achievement. If you wait for yourself to calm the Wuhuan rebellion, the day of the marquis can be waited.
Everyone sent troops less than a month, they have attacked the Xianbei royal court, although most of the reason is because of the Xianbei civil strife, but if it is so easy, the credit is not a lot, not to mention, if it is played by the people in the court, it will be uncomfortable again. Who told Xiang Ao to pretend to be in trouble with the army, and he reaped the consequences. In addition, the spring in the north is late, and the river water is too little at this time, and the embankment has not had much effect, and it is necessary to wait for more than a month.
Xiang Ao discussed with Gongsun Zhan and LΓΌ Bu, besieged Xianbei for a month, and then attacked the royal court when urged by the court, LΓΌ Bu was reluctant to come back for the time being, and he was happy to kill in the north, so he asked Xiang Ao to return to the Xianbei royal court on the day of the attack. Xiang Ao didn't say much and agreed. After all, Xiang Ao is the coach, and although the relationship between the two is good, the process still needs to be completed.
What made Xiang Ao's people angry was that after learning that Xiang Ao was besieging the royal court, the lieutenants of Daijun and Shanggu County sent troops outside the fortress in order to seek mixed military achievements. Although he was extremely annoyed, Xiang Ao was not far from offending others, so as not to speak falsely in the court! In this way, time passed slowly, waiting for the arrival of May.
At this time, in the Cao Mansion in Chenliu County, Cao Cao was alone drinking tea and reading bamboo slips.
"Is there any news of the general Zhengbei?"
"My lord, General Zhengbei entered Xianbei in early March, and there is no news so far. However, half a month ago, I heard that the Shangdang and the lieutenants of the Daijun had ordered to send troops outside the fortress. β
"Hehe, such a villain doesn't want to fight the enemy on the battlefield, but he is not slow to grab credit." Cao Cao said disdainfully: "Go down, don't ask anymore, my great Han Xiang Jun will come with good news in a few days!" The old man was ordered to retreat.
Brother Ao, Brother Ao, Yuan's trap this time is so obvious, you must not fall into the trap! Foolish brother or many worries are also, how can Brother Ao not know if he is smart. Cao Cao secretly begged in his heart, looking a little worried. It's just that I don't know how Brother Ao cracks this game, and Brother Fool is very curious!
There have been many Taoist priests in the vicinity of Chen Liu, and there was nothing else to preach, but Cao Cao was worried that the number of people was too large. Now the eunuchs dominate the government and the opposition, for the disaster in the township, the family has not helped, and the people are displaced. That big man... Cao Cao didn't think much about it, took out a pen and paper, and wrote to the court again, hoping to attract His Majesty's attention.
Although there is little rain in the north, the snow and ice in the mountains begin to melt slowly under the scorching sun of May, and the ice and snow along the upper reaches of the river gradually melt into the river. In this way, the embankment that Xianbei built near Danhan Mountain began to work, and the water storage became more and more abundant, and it was gradually higher than the river bank.
"Lord, the time is not far off!" Xu Fu heard the water level of the revenge that the scout had come to report, and said with a little joy. This place is too desolate, and the stay for nearly a month really makes Xu Fu feel bored, and he is also a little anxious in his heart. It is true that the time is too long, although there is no war among tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, the cost of only heavy grain and grass is extremely huge, if it were not for Lu Bu and the cattle and sheep sent back, Xiang Ao and the others would not have transported the grain and grass from the clouds three times.
"Letter to General Gongsun, agree to dig the embankment at noon on the third day!"
Three days later, in the early morning, Xiang Ao ordered people to eat food, and after all the soldiers had eaten and drunk, he ordered to send troops to the royal court.
"I am angry, and Xiang Ao of the state is too deceitful, and he has besieged us for more than a month, not to mention, and at this time he actually issued a war letter with me." He Lian received Xiang Ao's war book in the royal court, if it wasn't for others to stop him, the messenger who wrote the book would have been killed by He Lian.
"Just go down to the war book, but no one dares to compete with me if I am humiliated." The reckless man next to Helian was also angry: "Shan Yu, since Xiang Ao Na attacked from the north, and the south was at odds with the Youzhou counties, we can ignore the Youzhou counties for the time being, and arrange a small number of soldiers and horses to be under martial law." β
"Kebi Neng, are you sure? If we send troops and the Han army attacks from the south, we will be homeless. β
"The Han people are not ignorant of the infighting, such as Xiang Ao, who has made great achievements, there must be obstacles in the Han court. Besides, after Lao Shan Yu left, it is estimated that no one in the DPRK and China will take Xianbei to heart. β
When He Lian heard this, he glared angrily at Ke Bineng, although it was the truth, but when He Lian heard that his cronies said it, he was also unhappy in his heart. Seeing this, Kebi bowed his head and remained silent. He Lian also sighed helplessly in his heart, although he was ambitious but not eloquent, and even doubted whether he was born to his father.
"My lord, I don't know if He Lian will fall into this law if he is so agitated." Xiang Ao and the others have been here for about half an hour, and Xianbei still has no response.
"The general is at ease, if it is just Helian, he may be timid and unwilling to pay the account, but it will be different if he can do it!" Bu Dugen explained in this not very proficient Chinese, and Xiang Ao turned around and nodded when he heard this.
"Boom..."After about a stick of incense, I finally heard the sound of horses' hooves. Although the sound of hooves was also earth-shattering, Xiang Ao and the others did not have a solemn look, as if they were out playing. Xiang Ao's headquarters of 10,000 cavalry with Gao Shun's 800 infantry, Lu Bu led 5,000 cavalry to ambush behind, Gongsun Zhan had 5,000 cavalry to ambush in Yunqiushui, plus thousands of soldiers and horses from Shangdang County of Daijun who wanted to grab merit, if he couldn't easily win the royal court, Xiang Ao himself would have no face to show to the world.
"Shameless general, this single Yu has not personally come to the door to avenge the murder of his father, you have insulted me Xianbei several times, and no one calls me Xianbei!" The Xianbei cavalry stopped five miles away from the Han army, and He Lian scolded loudly.
"And Lian Danyu?" Xiang Ao pretended not to know: "It's really a good skin, haha!" β
"Xiang Ao, don't bully people too much!" He Lian's face was flushed.
"Han Dog is arrogant!" Kebi Neng jumped out from behind He Lian: "I am the Xianbei warrior Kebi Neng, who dares to stand with me?" β
Budugen tightened his feet and prepared to fight, but was stopped by Xiang Ao. At this time, Bu Dugen came out, turned to Jiang Yan and said, "General Jiang, do you dare to fight?" β
"The last general will kill him from his horse!" Jiang Yan rode out as soon as he drank loudly, and suddenly came in front of Ke Bineng.
"Die!" Jiang Yan didn't talk much, so he stepped forward and pulled out his gun.
"Humph! The power of the rats! Kebi can not be afraid, and mention to catch up.
"Zheng..."There was a roar of metal collision, and the two staggered, and the Xianbei people's riding skills were really good. A move collided and staggered, Kebineng did not rush to kill, but actually stood up on the ground, Kebineng grabbed the horse's reins with one hand, and chopped down from top to bottom with the other. Although Jiang Yan was caught off guard, he blocked with the help of the horse's momentum and blocked with a horizontal gun, and he made a mistake.
"Martial arts are good!" Jiang Yan drank in admiration, and immediately turned around: "Come again." β
After a quarter of an hour, the two of them fought fast, and they had passed dozens of moves, and some of them won or lost. After all, he was born on horseback for many years, and Kebi Neng used his physical strength advantage to beat Jiang Yan into the upper hand. Jiang Yan was already panting slightly at this time, Le Ma made a slight adjustment, and Jiang Yan raised his breath and fought with Ke Bineng again. It was another dozen moves, and Jiang Yan spent too much physical strength in order to follow the rhythm of Kebineng's riding.
"Bang..."The knife and gun touched again, Jiang Yan's strength was weak, and the fine iron spear was knocked out. Kebi was able to take advantage of the momentum, and before Jiang Yan could react, he slashed down: "Take your life!" β
"Rest the wounded!" Xiang Ao was ready to break in at any time when Jiang Yan's physical strength was weak, and he shouted when he saw that Jiang Yan's life was in danger. The distance of several miles came in an instant, and Xiang Ao picked up Kebineng's scimitar with one shot, and slashed at Kebineng.
Kebi was able to block in a panic, and was vigorously beaten by Xiang Ao and dismounted. Xiang Ao cared about Jiang Yan and did not pursue him.
"Shameless man, invincible in martial arts, he sneaked up on me." Kebi Neng turned over and rode back to the camp after the horse was big, although he won, but Jiang Yan was not light, and Kebi Neng was also the end of the strong crossbow.
"Haha, that's just the case with the Han dog!" He Lian Jianke was able to win a big victory, and his heart was determined, and he despised Xiang Ao even more, so he drove his horse to Xiang Ao: "Xiang Taishou, General Xiang, Xiang Junhou, today this order is determined to let your blood debt be repaid." The more He Lian spoke, the more angry he became, the more hatred he became, his eyes were red, bloodshot, and his hand holding the knife was already bruised.
"Take your life!" He Lian shouted, full of anger and hatred. Xiang Ao's face looked heavy, but the angry He Lian didn't see the contemptuous look in the corners of Xiang Ao's eyes.
"Zheng..." There was another low sound of knives and guns colliding, and the two fought together.
The seemingly dangerous battle made the generals on both sides nervous. Xianbei is really worried, and the Han army knows that Xiang Ao is acting, but he still can't stop worrying.
It's been about an hour since Helian arrived, why hasn't Brother Bogui dug the embankment yet? The people watching the battle on both sides didn't know that Xiang Ao was also distracted by other things at this time, and his mind was not focused on the struggle with Helian.
Xiang Ao was bored in the end, so he pretended to be invincible and returned injured, and everyone asked if he was injured. Xiang Ao had to explain them one by one.
"My lord, the Xianbei formation is changing." Xu Fu saw that the situation was wrong, and hurriedly reminded Xiang Ao, Xiang Ao also found out, so he nodded and didn't say much, and carefully looked at what his intentions were.
"Surprise attack of the whole army!" Before everyone could react, Xiang Ao shouted and ordered: "Xianbei wants to escape, stop it, kill Helian." β
Everyone suddenly gave an urgent order.
"Driving...", both sides urged their horses almost at the same time, but they fled and chased.
"It should be Brother Bogui's plan that works, and Xianbei has already gotten the news. He Lian returned to the battle and fled, and it was estimated that Mo had been in the news for a long time, but he was only fighting with Lian. After Xiang Ao said to the people around him, he ordered: "Pretend to pursue with all your strength and force it to be chaotic." β
Xiang Ao said, and more than 10,000 cavalry instantly divided into three teams and surrounded Xianbei with the word pin. Before Xianbei could react, more than 2,000 cavalry were killed on both sides of the front, and the Xianbei cavalry was even more panicked. Xiang Ao ordered the archers to shoot Xianbei again, not seeking to kill the enemy, but only to disturb the military formation.
A quarter of an hour later, at last, the Xianbei cavalry began to charge indiscriminately, rushing towards the army formation, intending to escape the pursuit. For the Xianbei cavalry who rushed out on both sides, Xiang Ao didn't care, and continued to pursue the main force of Xianbei. Seeing this, more and more cavalry chose to flee for their lives and fled to both sides.
When the Xianbei cavalry either fled or died in the thousands, Xiang Ao ordered the whole army to slow down and follow the cavalry slowly.