Shancheng is the northern gate of Handan, and it is also the frontier military town of Zhao to attack and defend Zhongshan. The city is located between the mountains and mountains, the geographical location is steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack. If you choose to attack, you will increase the casualties. How to recover the city and reduce the casualties was placed in front of the monarchs and ministers of Zhao State. Before the army set out, Zhao Yong summoned Fei Yi, Tian Buli, Zhao Jue, Sima Wangzu and Le Yi to discuss. After three hours of deliberation by everyone, they finally thought of 'encircling Wei to save Zhao'.

Zhao Guotie rode with swift momentum to capture the three checkpoints set up by Zhongshan Kingdom. Subsequently, Zhao Xie, Zhao Jue, and Tian Buli led a large army to besiege Shancheng, and used the advantage of strong bows and crossbows to shoot the living forces of the Zhongshan defenders at a long distance. It not only created a false impression of the Zhao army attacking the city to Zhongshan State, but also gave the Zhongshan defenders a strong sense of crisis and oppression. Zhao Yong, Feiyi, Le Yi, Sima Wangzu and others bypassed Juancheng and led a large army to annihilate the enemy reinforcements.

Zhao Guotie rode to the north, five miles away from Shancheng, and it was a canyon. Zhao Yong and others inspected the terrain, and the two trees in the valley were suitable for hiding the whereabouts of the army, and the top of the mountain could see the situation at the bottom of the valley. So, Zhao Yong ordered 30,000 iron horses to dismount and hide on both sides of the valley. 20,000 horsemen guarded the exit. The rest of the men and horses, who remained at the top of the mountain, assisted on both sides, destroying the enemy with bows and crossbows.

Ji Xin, with Shi Le as his general and Ji Yu as his deputy general, led 20,000 iron cavalry south to support the defenders of Juancheng. The Zhongshan army rode fast horses and marched south. Limited to the mountain situation in front of him, the iron horse slowed down and slowed down, and came head-on. Except for the sound of horses' hooves and iron armor, there was no noise at all. The Zhongshan Iron Cavalry is like an elite division with strict military discipline. Seeing that there was a canyon in front of him, Adjutant General Ji Yu looked around the canyon and said worriedly: "General, there is a canyon in front of you, and the terrain is complicated. For the sake of safety, we still sent people to explore the way. ”

Shi Le teased: "Don't be so troublesome, we still quickly pass through the canyon and support Juancheng." ”

Seeing that the lord was careless, Ji Yu hurriedly said: "If you enter the canyon, the iron horse will not be able to exert its power." If the Zhao army is ambushed in the valley twice, our army is in danger. ”

Shi Le raised his right hand, and the Zhongshan Iron Cavalry stopped advancing and sneered: "You mean that the Zhao Kingdom is ambushing us here. ”

Ji Yu said: "Anything can happen on the battlefield. ”

"Zhao Guo broke through the three checkpoints we set up, and it will take at least fifteen days to reach Shancheng. The Zhao army broke through the city of Shancheng and came here to ambush us for at least another month. We went south, and it only took five days. The Zhao army can ambush us here, unless they are heavenly soldiers. Shile looked into the canyon and saw that there was nothing unusual in the canyon, and shouted, "Forward." ”

Ji Yu felt uneasy for some reason, and persuaded: "General, it's better to be careful." ”

Shi Le was unhappy when he saw him blocking him in every way, but Ji Yu was a member of the Ji clan, and he didn't dare to offend, so he said sarcastically: "Don't worry, how about I lead 10,000 iron horsemen first." ”

Seeing that the lord general had misunderstood what he meant, Ji Yu hurriedly said, "General, let me lead five thousand iron horsemen first." ”

"I'm the commander, and I'm in charge." Shile led 10,000 horsemen into the valley.

Zhao Yong and others saw the Zhongshan Iron Rider enter the canyon on the top of the mountain, and walked into the death trap step by step. Taniguchi still had 10,000 iron horsemen who did not follow. Tu Yi couldn't hold his breath and shouted: "Your Majesty, let's fight!" ”

Zhao Yong held his breath and said calmly: "Wait a little longer." ”

I saw that an iron horse ran out and shouted, "General Ji, there is no abnormality in the valley." General Shi urges you into the valley. ”

Ji Yu's eyes jumped violently, and he looked up and looked at the valley in front of him, "For some reason, I always feel wrong." ”

"The general may not have rested well."

"Maybe!" Ji Yu shouted: "The army is advancing. ”

Zhongshan Iron rode to the corner. Zhao Jun gave an order, and a boulder cut off the retreat of Zhongshan Iron Cavalry. The Zhao army, which was ambushed on both sides of the canyon, took advantage of the good bow and crossbow to shoot arrows into the valley one after another. Suddenly, screams and wails echoed in the valley. The terrain of the canyon was narrow, and the Zhongshan army was exhausted, trampling on each other, and suffering countless casualties. Shile led a large army and slaughtered at Taniguchi.

Fei Yi has already been waiting for the valley mouth.

Shile scolded, "Take your life." ”

Fei Yi shouted: "Release the arrows." ”

Annihilated the enemy forces in front of him. Zhao Guo's iron cavalry rushed into the canyon and fought a bloody battle with the Zhongshan iron cavalry in the valley. After half an hour of fighting, Zhao was victorious. In this battle, Zhao won a complete victory, with less than 1,000 casualties, 20,000 enemies, and two enemy generals beheaded.

Zhao Jun changed into the clothes of Zhongshan's reinforcements and went straight to Shancheng. Without noticing, Ji Kui opened the city gate to fight the Zhao army, and was defeated and killed himself. Zhao recovered the city of Shancheng at the lowest cost. and eliminated 30,000 people in Zhongshan, captured 8,000, and beheaded five generals. With such a glorious Warring States, the Zhao army cheered.

Zhao Yong stood on the city tower, looked at the remnant sun like blood, pulled out his sword, and said sharply: "Attack Zhongshan, start here." ”

Zhao Jun shouted in unison, "Long live the king, long live the Zhao country." ”

Fei Yi, Tian Buli, Zhao Xie, Zhao Jue, Le Yi and others came to the city tower, knelt down and said: "Your Majesty, we have won a great victory in this battle. ”

Zhao Yong returned the sword to the scabbard, turned around, and said to everyone: "You have worked hard. ”

Zhao Xie said excitedly: "Your Majesty, I have fought all my life, and I have never achieved such great results. Hufu's riding and archery skills are really good. ”

Zhao Yong said: "If it weren't for your support, the widow would not dare to promote Hufu cavalry shooting." ”

Zhao Jue said: "Your Majesty, we have taken back the city. Next, what should I do. ”

Zhao Yong spit out two words, "Go to war." ”

Fei Yi said: "Your Majesty, if we go to war with Zhongshan Kingdom, there will be no room for maneuver. ”

"The widow's implementation of Hufu riding and shooting is to solve the hidden dangers of Zhongshan. Once the war starts, Zhongshan will not be destroyed, and the war will not stop. Everyone is willing to be outnumbered, conquer Zhongshan, and open up the territory. ”

Everyone said in unison: "I am willing to serve the king." ”

"Okay." Zhao Yong said: "Recovering Shancheng is the first step. The next step is to attack Zhongshan. ”

Zhao Xie couldn't suppress his state of mind, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, how to fight, please give an order." ”

The crowd also asked for battle.

Zhao Yong's eyes were sharp, and his eyes were decisive and said: "Zhao Xie, Zhao Jue, Tian Buli." ”

The three of them said in unison: "The minister is here." ”

"The widow wants you to not only defend the city, but also increase the attack on the southern frontier of Zhongshan Kingdom."

Zhao Xie was puzzled: "Your Majesty, why are we only increasing our attack on the southern frontier of Zhongshan Kingdom, instead of destroying Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

"The attack on Zhongshan still needs careful planning." Zhao Yong replied: "The widow wants you to contain the defenders of the southern frontier of Zhongshan Kingdom, and create the illusion of an attack by a large army for Zhongshan Kingdom. Three days later, he withdrew from the territory of Zhongshan and held on to Juancheng. ”

Zhao Xie thought for a moment, and couldn't figure it out, but he didn't ask, "Minister, take the order." ”

Zhao Jue and Tian Buli also arched their hands and said, "Huh." ”

Zhao Yong nodded, and said, "Feiyi, Le Yi, Sima Wang." ”

The three of them came out and said, "The minister is here." ”

"Seven months ago, the widow and you crisscrossed the territory of Zhongshan from here. Are you willing to follow the widow and conquer the Zhongshan Kingdom again? ”

The three of them replied, "Oh." ”

Seeing this, Tu Yi hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, there is still me." You can't forget about me. ”

Seeing Tu Yi's anxious appearance, everyone couldn't help laughing.

Tu Yi said: "What are you laughing at." ”

Zhao Yong pretended to say: "Tu Duwei, you will stay in Juancheng to help Zhao Xie defend the city." ”

Tu Yi hurriedly said: "That's not good. I will follow the king and crisscross the territory of the mountains. ”

Fei Yi smiled: "Tu Duwei, the king didn't take you with him on that trip. ”

Tu Yi came back to his senses, scratched his head, and said embarrassedly: "I'm too nervous, ashamed, ashamed." ”

When everyone heard this, there was another burst of laughter.

Zhao Xie, Zhao Jue, and Tian Buli led the troops to make a huge disturbance in the southern Xinjiang of Zhongshan State. Zhao Yong led the iron cavalry and headed north.

"Zhongshan Kingdom, the widow is here again." Zhao Yong pulled out his sword and said sharply: "You are all my warriors of Da Zhao. The widow has only one requirement for you, and that is to live. ”

Everyone cheered in response to Zhao Jun's call.

Zhao Yong waved his sword forward and shouted, "Go to war." ”

……

A scout with a torn battle armor and covered with blood came to Ji Xindi, took out a bamboo slip from his arms, and said in a weak voice: "General Ji, urgent military affairs." The man saw Ji Xin take the battle report, and only then did he take his last breath. Ji Xin read the battle report and said sadly: "What, Zhao Guo has broken through Juancheng. ”

When the generals heard this, they exclaimed loudly. They also did not believe that Zhao Guo would be able to break through the city in such a short period of time. I don't even believe that there will be such a strong fighting force. Seeing the main general's sad expression, the adjutant general Ji Zhan asked, "General, what did you say above?" ”

Ji Xin said sadly: "Zhao State broke through the city of Yancheng, and Ji Kui and other soldiers died fighting for the country. ”

"Ji Kui died fighting for the country, how could it be..."Ji Zhan heard this, his face turned pale, and asked: "Isn't the 20,000 iron cavalry led by Shi Le and Ji Yu already going south to support Yancheng. ”

Ji Xin closed his eyes and said with a heavy heart: "Shi Le and Ji Yu's 20,000 iron horsemen also sacrificed their lives for the country. ”

When the soldiers heard this, they were stunned.

"The Zhao army went north and attacked the hinterland of our country." Ji Xin opened his eyes and looked at the battle report in his hand, "I have an unshirkable responsibility for the defeat of this battle, I underestimated Zhao Guo too much." Zhao Guo after Hu Fu cavalry shooting is even more powerful than I imagined. ”

Ji Zhan said: "Yancheng was broken by Zhao State, what should we do." ”

"Zhao Guo has broken through the city of Shancheng, and there is no point in going south." Ji Xin took a breath of cold air and calmed down, "The battle report said that tens of thousands of infantry and 3,000 chariots of the Zhao State attacked my southern Xinjiang. There is also a cavalry of tens of thousands of people, whose whereabouts are unknown. ”

Ji Zhan said: "We should go south, defeat the Zhao army, recapture the city, and avenge the dead soldiers such as Ji Kui and Ji Yu." ”

Ji Xin thought for a moment and said, "What we are worried about should be this cavalry. This cavalry can not only attack the heart of our country, but also go north to threaten the security of the national capital. It can turn back and flank us. As a matter of urgency, we should do our best to intercept the cavalry of the Zhao State. Zhao Guo promoted Hufu cavalry and archery, and actually trained tens of thousands of iron horsemen. Zhongshan is in danger. ”

Ji Zhan asked: "Zhao Guotie's cavalry is unknown, how can we intercept this cavalry." ”

Ji Xin ordered people to spread out the map, and they arrived in Gaoyi from the north, but they did not meet Zhao Guotieqi along the way. Zhao Guotieqi is also not in southern Xinjiang. This iron cavalry will either go east to attack Fuliu. Or go west and attack the house. When Zhao received Fuliu, he cut off the passage between Zhongshan and Qi. Zhongshan may be besieged by Zhao and cut off from Qi. The house is one of the important towns controlled by Zhongshan Kingdom in Taihang Mountain, and the geographical location cannot be underestimated.

Ji Xin pondered for a moment, remembering that a few months ago, Zhao Guo attacked the house, so he concluded that the real intention of Zhao Guo's iron cavalry was to capture the house, and shouted: "It's not good. The house is in danger. ”

Ji Xin led the army and hurried to the house. When the Zhongshan army arrived at the house, they did not find any trace of Zhao Guotie's cavalry. Ji Xin also began to question whether his inference was correct. A day later, Ji Xin was relieved to learn that Zhao Guotie was riding towards the house. Ji Xin mobilized heavy troops and tried to encircle and annihilate this Zhao iron cavalry in the house.

Zhao Yong led the iron cavalry, advanced to the north, attacked the city and plundered the land all the way, defeated the Zhongshan army, and the army reached Ningjia. Zhao Yong did not take advantage of the situation to attack the house in the important town of Zhongshan, but instead attacked Ningjia, and everyone did not understand.

Zhao Yong said: "Last time we fought with Zhongshan Kingdom in the house, we won by luck. This time, our opponent was Ji Xin, but he didn't have that good luck. We might as well attack Ningjia and control the Jingjing Fortress. ”

When the people heard this, they did as they were told.

Ji Xin saw that Zhao Guotie had not arrived, he looked at the map, it was okay not to look at it, and when he saw it, his face suddenly changed greatly, and he was shocked: "It's not good, Ning Jia and Jingjing are in danger." ”