Chapter 49: The Decisive Battle
Zhao Xie, who was a general, led the people of Pingcheng with Zhao Xi and served as the former army. Pang Wu commanded the right army, Gongsun Pu commanded the left army, the middle army was commanded by him, and the rear army fell on Feiyi. Centurion Niu Qian, leading scattered cavalry, was responsible for disrupting the enemy camp. When everything was arranged, Zhao Xie ordered the soldiers to eat, drink, and sleep well, recuperate, and fight the Yan people.
The next day, the east had already revealed the whiteness of the fish's belly, and the sun was already hanging high in the sky. However, the sunlight was blocked by the dense fog and could not shine on the land of Yan Zhao. This battle was a decisive battle between Yan and Zhao, and Zhao Yong, as the lord of Zhao, insisted on coming to the battlefield and fighting against Yan no matter how persuaded by the generals.
Zhao Xie saw that Jun Shang was stubborn, and said to Fei Yi in private: "The weather is too bad, which is very unfavorable to us." Your Majesty, you will also go to war with us. Da Sima, you go and help me persuade you. ”
Fei Yi showed a meaningful smile on his face, "Can I persuade the gentleman's temperament?" ”
Zhao Xie thought about it, nodded, and sighed: "The fog is too thick, once we launch a war against Yan Kingdom, we can't take care of your lord." Today we refuse to fight. Wait for tomorrow, when the weather is good, let's fight against Yan again! What do you think. ”
"Such weather. It's not good for us. Fei Yi pondered: "But, we have already declared war on the Yan Kingdom. If the time comes, we don't fight, I'm afraid it will damage the morale of our army, and it will also fuel the arrogance of the Yan people. We have no way back, we have to fight. ”
The words of fat righteousness are not unreasonable. War is child's play, war is war, and it is stopped when it is stopped.
"The weather is not good for us, but also bad for Yanguo. We still have a chance to win this battle. ”
Zhao Xie thought about it and felt that it was feasible. So, he ascended to the Dianjiang platform and issued an order to start a war with the Yan people. For a time, the drums beat loudly, and the flat city was wide open. Zhao Jun's soldiers, a team walked out of Pingcheng and drove to the battlefield.
It was noon, and the soldiers of Yan and Zhao were in good formation, ready to meet the battle at any time. The thick fog made the commanders of the two armies blind, you can't see me, I can't see you. Neither side dared to attack hastily. Zhao Xie, the commander of the Zhao army, and Zizhi, the commander of the Yan army, at this moment, they have reached a tacit understanding, they are all waiting for this ghost weather to get better as soon as possible.
Then, a gust of wind blew and blew away the thick fog. The dense fog dissipated, and I saw the soldiers of Yan and Zhao and the two countries, setting up their positions and waiting for them strictly.
Yan Guo's camp shouted: "Please, the other party will come out to speak." ”
Zhao Xie ordered someone to drive the carriage forward, "I am Zhao Xie." ”
Zizhi said loudly: "I am, General Yanguo, Zizhi." ”
Zhao Xie asked: "Yan and Zhao have always been friendly, why do you raise troops to invade my territory." ”
"Cutting down Zhao is the right way to help Kuang, and it is the unshirkable mission of our generation."
"Kuang Fu is right? Joke, you Yan Guo can't protect himself, and you still want to help the right path. What is the right way and what is the evil way? If the monarch of Yan provokes this war, isn't he afraid of being charged? ”
"My Yan country belongs to the Ji Zhou lineage, which has been established for hundreds of years, and its name is justified, how can it be an evil way." Zizhi was contemptuous and said: "The Zhao State seized the land of the Jin State, not what the evil way is. ”
"The State of Zhao, which was divided by the king of Zhou and given to the marquis, after decades, is it an evil way."
"Ji Zhou's world is uneven, and the royal road is difficult to survive. How can you have the strength to uphold the right path? Yan Guo is Ji Zhou's vein, and today he will do the way for heaven. If the king fails to complete the great cause, let me Yan Guo do it. ”
"Strong words. Yan Guo is not afraid to bear the charge of provoking a war. It is useless to say more. Zhao Xie said solemnly: "Let's go to war!" Yan Zhao is better and stronger, and speaks with strength. ”
"Okay." Zizhi returned to the Yan Country camp, raised his right hand, pressed it forward, and said, "Prepare for war." ”
The soldiers of the Yan Kingdom of the brigade stepped in unison, exuding a solemn murderous aura.
Zhao Xie, seeing the Yan army approaching, pulled out his long sword, and shouted at the soldiers of Zhao State: "Yan State invaded my territory and killed my people." The whole army listened to the order and prepared for war. ”
"Huh... "Zhao Guo's soldiers, starting forward, let out a deafening roar.
Zizhi, with a wave of the flag in his hand, made a loud drum, and shouted: "The front army listens to the order, rush me." ”
Yan Guo's soldier shouted: "Kill..."
"The widow beats the drum and cheers for the soldiers." Zhao Yong ascended the drum platform and beat the first drum. Zhao Xie was on a high place, and when he saw the Yan army approaching, he shouted: "The front army listens to the order and prepares to fight." ”
"Soldiers, let out the fury in your heart! Those who take my land, who deceive me and insult me, are ahead of us. Zhao Xi, facing the words of the former military training, said: "Take out your courage and courage and kill me." ”
The former soldiers of the Zhao army, in the past few days, have held back a breath of anger in their hearts. Morale was high and they flocked to the Yan army.
The two armies of Yan and Zhao were in close contact with each other, and for a while, there were sounds of metal, shouting and killing, and wailing. Zhao Yong personally beat the drum to boost morale, and the soldiers of the Zhao army all fought bravely. Seeing that the Yan army was at a disadvantage in an instant, Ji Hao said with a choke of words: "General Zizhi, our army is at a disadvantage, think of a way." ”
Mu Jian reported the situation on the front line to Zhao Yong, and said, "Your Excellency, the Yan army can't resist it. ”
Zhao Yong, seeing that a person rushed directly into the enemy formation and disrupted the opponent's position, asked, "Who is this person?" ”
"Your Majesty, it's the deputy general Zhao Zhuang." Mu Jian, seeing that the front army of the Yan army was defeated, "Your Majesty, the Yan army can't hold on." General Zhao Xi suppressed the Yan army. ”
When Zhao Yong heard this, he beat the drum harder.
Seeing the front army, Zizhi showed signs of defeat in an instant, waved the flag in his hand, dispatched the generals, and said: "The left and right rear armies listen to the order, give me a charge." ”
"Huh......ho", the left and right rear armies of the Yan State, joined the battlefield.
Ji Xu, seeing that the left and right armies rushed out, and asked, "General, what kind of tactics are you?" ”
The son was silent, holding a clear banner and giving orders. Yan Jiangzizhi is a person who fights on the battlefield, how can he not understand that if an army of the Zhao army makes a detour and sneaks up behind the attack, the Yan country will be finished!
Zhao Xie, seeing that the left and right rear armies of Yan Guo were all up, he didn't understand what kind of tactics the other party was. simply chose a hard-hitting way, waved the flag, deployed the soldiers, and said: "The left and right rear armies listen to the order and charge me." ”
Wave after wave of troops of the Zhao army rushed forward. The armies of Yan and Zhao were entangled and killed each other, and it was difficult to distinguish between them. Ji Xu, seeing that the morale of the Zhao army was high, hurriedly said: "General Zizhi, if we continue like this, we will be defeated." ”
Zizhi, witnessing the battlefield, handed over the order flag to Ji Xu, "His Royal Highness the Prince, the Chinese army is under your command." ”
Ji Hao, took the order flag, "I..."
Zizhi, stepping on the war horse, Lema took a few steps forward, "Your Royal Highness the Prince, as long as you bite Zhao Jun, I will have a way to win." ”
Ji Xu, anxiously said: "What can the general do, come to me quickly." ”
Zizhi pointed to the wrong one hidden in the Chinese army, "We still have an army." ”
Ji Xu, suddenly realized, "You mean the cavalry formed by two thousand Hu people"
Zizhi nodded, "I personally led this cavalry to break through the middle army of the Zhao army and approach Zhao Jun." Seeing this, Zhao Xie was bound to return to the army to rescue. At that time, the Zhao army was in chaos. The crown prince can order the Chinese army to pursue the whole line. I will also cooperate with you and shout that Zhao Jun was killed to disturb the morale of Zhao Guo. ”
Ji Hao high-fived and said, "Okay." ”
"All the cavalry obey my orders, and now is the time for you to make meritorious contributions. Zhao's property is at your disposal; The beauties of Zhao are at your disposal; The wine of Zhao Guo is free for you to drink. Zizhi, one person and one rider rushed out, shouting: "Capture Zhao Jun alive and reward ten thousand gold." ”
When Hu Ren saw Zizhi rushing out, he also let out a strange scream in his mouth.
Zhao Xie, seeing that there was suddenly an extra group of cavalry in the Yan State camp, waved the flag and asked the Zhao State cavalry to intercept it. Seeing that the cavalry of the Zhao army came to intercept it, Zizhi raised his right hand and decisively ordered the cavalry to be divided into two groups. A cavalry to meet the cavalry of the Zhao State. The other cavalry made a detour and went straight to Zhao's central army. The cavalry of Zhao State was not as numerous as that of Yan State, and it was difficult to divide troops to resist.
Zhao Xie suddenly saw that the cavalry of the Yan State was divided into two ways, one was engaged with the cavalry of the Zhao State, and the other road was coming directly towards him, and shouted: "Archer, prepare." ”
"Put."
"Put it again."
The cavalry of the Yan State also fired back with arrows, and the two sides suffered casualties on both sides.
Zizhi scattered his troops again, disrupting the middle army of the Zhao army all the way, and approaching Zhao Jun all the way. What do you think? Capture Zhao Jun, this victory will belong to Yan Guo. Commanding the remaining cavalry, he shouted: "Capture Zhao Jun alive." ”
"Capture Zhao Jun alive."
Zhao Xie saw that the target of the Yan cavalry was not himself, but Zhao Jun, and his face was immediately shocked. Zhao Jun was only guarded by three hundred black-clothed armor soldiers, and it was difficult to resist the attack of this cavalry, so he hurriedly said, "It's not good." General Zhao Xi, save the king. ”
Fei Yi and Zhao Xi also saw that the cavalry went straight to Junshang, however, the two armies of Yan and Zhao were entangled and could not get out. Zhao Xi and Fei Yi broke through several times, but they still returned in vain. Mu Jian saw a fierce enemy, approaching closer and closer, protecting Zhao Jun and saying, "Your Excellency, go quickly." Tu Duwei and I are the queen of your palace. ”
Zhao Yong, pushed him away, "Widow, can't go." ”
"Your Majesty, if you don't leave, it's too late."
"The two armies fought, and the brave won. As soon as the widows left, the morale of the army was scattered, and the morale was in chaos. By that time our army will be defeated. ”
"All the soldiers, fight against the widows."
"No." Everyone, united to answer the road.
Tu Yi, seeing a cavalry approaching, snatched Changge from the guard's hand and threw it. The cavalryman rolled over and fell to the ground. Tu Yi hit with a blow, and when the soldiers of Zhao saw it, the army's heart was stable, and they cheered, saying, "Okay." ”
Tu Yi, holding a long sword, took the lead, rushed forward, fought with the opponent's cavalry, and killed several people in a row. Suddenly, another small group of cavalry headed towards Zhao Jun. Tu Yi wanted to go to the rescue, but was besieged by the enemy in front of him.
Mu Jian said, "Protect your lord." ”
The soldiers erected shields and held Changge, forming an iron wall. The cavalry of the Yan State did not take a hard-hitting approach, but shot with arrows. Soon, the soldiers of Zhao State could not resist the rain of arrows from the cavalry, and fell one after another.
Zizhi rushed over, opened a gap with brute force, and glared angrily: "Zhao Jun, take your life." ”
Zhao Yong, seeing the fierceness of the enemy, was not afraid, and said, "It came just in time." "Pick up Changge and fight with him. Zizhi saw that Zhao Jun was young, so he didn't take him seriously. Unexpectedly, carelessly, he was hit by Zhao Jun and fell off the horse.
Zizhi fell off his horse, and the nearby Zhao army immediately surrounded him.
Zizhi pulled out his long sword and fought with Zhao Jun in close quarters. Zhao Yong held Changge, and knocked several cavalrymen off their horses, and the soldiers of the Zhao army ended up with the lives of the fallen cavalrymen.
Seeing that Zizhi was besieged by the Zhao army, the deployment of the Zhao army was also chaotic, he waved the flag in his hand and said happily: "Haha, the Zhao army is in chaos." All the soldiers, rush up for me. ”
Yan State, a vital force, suddenly joined the battle, and the situation of Zhao State is not optimistic. Seeing this, Zhao Xie shouted: "Resist me, resist." ”
In the face of the Yan army's offensive, the Zhao army retreated step by step. Zhao Xi, whose armor was broken and covered with blood, ran over and said, "Boss, the Yan army's offensive is too fierce, we can't resist it." ”
Zhao Xie said angrily: "If you can't resist it, you have to resist it for me." ”
Zhao Xi, grabbed the long sword, gritted his teeth, and returned to the battlefield.
The Chinese army of Yan State joined the battlefield, and the three armies of Zhao State on the left and right showed a trend of decline. Although the main generals Feiyi, Gongsun Pu, Pang Wu and other generals fought hard, it was difficult to suppress the trend of defeat. Seeing this, Zhao Xie looked up to the sky and cried: "God! Is my Zhao Kingdom really going to be defeated? ”
Zhao Xi stepped forward and killed several enemies. He was also under siege and besieged by dozens of Yan troops. Seeing that the rescue was hopeless, Zhao Xi was ready to sacrifice his life for Zhao Guo.
Niu Jian shouted loudly and said, "General, Niu Jian is here." ”
Yan Jun left a gap for Niu Jian to enter. All the soldiers around Zhao Xi were killed in battle, and now Niu Jian broke in alone. The two of them faced dozens of Yan soldiers.
Zhao Xi said with a smile: "Niu Qian, are you afraid." ”
Niu Jian killed a close enemy and replied: "If you can fight with the general, Niu Jian is not afraid of life and death." ”
Zhao Xi, leaning against his back, said with a smile: "Niu Qian, good job." ”
Niu Qian, while alerting the enemy, replied: "My ancestor of the Niu family is famous. Although Niu Jian was a centurion, he did not dare to insult the wisdom of his ancestors. ”
Zhao Xi exclaimed: "Could it be that Zhao Liehou, one of the three heroes of Jinyang, is the ancestor. ”
"Exactly."
"Okay." Zhao Xi said with a smile: "You and I live and die together." ”