Chapter 164: Can't Let the Cooked Duck Fly
"Report-" A Shanyue scout ran to Zu Lang, turned over and dismounted, and saluted. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
Zu Lang sat on his horse and said with a grin: "Speak." ”
"Marshal Qiqi, more than 9,000 Han troops all evacuated Jing County in the early hours of this morning, and it seems that they want to withdraw to Huiji County, which is now close to the area of Jiu Python Mountain......"
Zu Lang touched his chin, "Nine thousand? The first victory battalion recruited another 3,000 recruits...... It's really easy to recruit this sail! ”
Peng Dan continued: "Zhang Fan is now famous all over the world, and he is even more blown to the sky and the earth in the six counties of Jiangdong...... Those stupid Han dogs worship him and go crazy, and recruiting new troops is naturally effortless...... However, this batch of recruited recruits has been trained for less than a month, what combat effectiveness can they have? I think it only takes 800 men to kill this group of recruits......"
Zu Lang nodded, "This sail has always been known for its bravery and iron blood, this time the first victory camp was actually cowardly before the battle, and retreated, it seems that the news that this sail is dead is eighty percent true...... The first victory battalion is now leaderless and will collapse without a fight, so it has to escape. Hahaha, Zhang Fan'er, you didn't expect your first victory camp to be today, right? ”
Fei Zhan's face flushed, and he couldn't hide his excitement and said:
"So what are we waiting for? Hurry up and chase it! Can't let this boiled duck fly......"
"There's another thing that the lowly discovers." The spy continued:
"There are fewer and fewer stoves left in the enemy camp, each time there are about 500 stoves less than the last, and some of the Han soldiers have defected......"
Peng Dan was overjoyed: "It can be seen that this sail is indeed not in the army, the army is disheartened, and the soldiers have no intention of fighting again, so they have defected one after another......"
Zu Lang immediately summoned the herald and ordered: "The front army should increase its speed and advance at full speed, and do not go to the Han dog." ”
"No, get the order." The herald got on his horse and hurried to give the order......
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"Report-" A scout was sweating profusely, panting and running in front of Zu Lang.
Zu Lang grabbed the reins and glared at him dissatisfied, feeling that he had let himself lose face in front of the other two, and asked angrily:
"What's the alarm?"
"Jiang Qin led 1,200 light cavalry to harass the front army, and now thousands of soldiers have been killed in our front army......"
"What?" Zu Lang's face turned pale, remembering the fear of the last time the six thousand men of the front army were dominated by the enemy's 1,200 cavalry, and immediately ordered:
"The Chinese army accelerated and rushed to support the ...... The herald ordered the front army to slow down a little, keep a distance from the Chinese army, and not advance alone. ”
Fei Zhan was in a hurry: "Big brother can't!" How can you slow down at this time, those Han dogs are as fast as rabbits, slowing down will let them escape......"
Zu Lang smiled bitterly: "Brother, you don't know anything. The cavalry led by Jiang Qin was very harmful, and it was the strongest combat power of the first victory battalion, and it could be used as ten. Last time, Ji Yu, the second general under my command, led 6,000 troops to advance lightly, and was ambushed by 1,200 cavalry led by Jiang Qin, and in the end, not even a single one of the 6,000 soldiers survived......"
Fei Zhan and Peng Dan's faces were solemn, and Peng Dan said with emotion:
"Jiyu's strength is still very good...... Zhang Fan's cavalry was so powerful? Then we should be cautious......"
Zu Lang ordered the herald: "The middle army and the rear army should speed up their pace and hurry up to help the front army, otherwise it will be too late to ......"
"No, obey." The herald hurried to ride to herald......
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By the time Zu Lang led the Chinese army, he felt that the front army had lost more than 1,500 people, and nearly 1,000 people were wounded, while the light cavalry did not wear armor and carried light weights......
Zu Lang angrily threw the horsewhip on the ground: "Damn! When I catch these damned cavalrymen, I'm going to have to skin them one by one and cramp them......"
Peng Dan persuaded: "Why should the great sect marshal be angry, this Han dog dispatched cavalry to make a nuisance, it must be to buy time for the large army to escape, and it also confirmed the tactical intention of the Han dog to avoid fighting...... As long as we catch up with them, we will win easily, and strengthen our prestige! ”
Fei Zhan also persuaded: "Yes, big brother, I see that this Han dog has been slowed down by the recruits, it seems that the marching speed is not as fast as ours, even if the other party sends light cavalry to harass, we still have a chance to catch up with them......"
Zu Lang asked the scout, "How long do we have to catch up with the main force of the Han army?" ”
The scout was not sure and said, "If the enemy cavalry continues to harass, it may be at least seven days later!" ”
Zu Lang frowned, his hatred for the first victory camp overwhelmed everything, and proposed to the other two:
"It's better for our army to only rest for half the night every night from now on, make food on the first watch, and set off on the second shift to continue the pursuit of Hangou, so that it will only take three or four days to catch up with the main force of the first victory battalion......"
Peng Dan raised doubts: "But the soldiers are already very hard to rush at full speed during the day, and if they march rapidly at night, the soldiers will not get enough rest and respite, so the soldiers will be too tired, and their morale and combat effectiveness will drop significantly......
However, Fei Zhan agreed with Zu Lang's suggestion very much, and said confidently:
"Afraid of what? Now the people of the first victory camp have changed their minds, their morale is low, and they have no intention of fighting, which can be said to be a one-touch collapse. Even if our soldiers' combat effectiveness drops, it will be as easy as it is to take them down. ”
Peng Dan was still a little hesitant, feeling that it was a bit inappropriate to make such a desperate bet, although Lu Bao swore that Zhang Fan was dead, but he was still a little unsure in his heart.
Peng Dan stared at Lu Bao's eyes, carefully observed his expression, and asked seriously:
"Are you sure...... Is Zhang Fan really dead? ”
If Peng Dan had asked him this question an hour ago, Lu Bao might still be a little weak-hearted. However, just an hour ago, Lu Kang sent news in an urgent manner that his subordinates in Anhui County had found Zhang Fan's body......
Although the body was cremated on the spot by local villagers. But more than one subordinate saw his face clearly, and he was 100% sure that it was Zhang Fan, who was swollen all over his body, his wound was bleeding pus, and he couldn't die anymore.
Lu Bao's eyes were firm, without fear, and he said sincerely:
"It's true. Several of my men saw the fisherman scoop up his corpse, his whole body swollen, his wounds festering, and his whole body smelled of corpses, and he could not die again. Then they were cremated on the spot, and now there is only a little ashes left. ”
Seeing that Peng Dan was still expressionless, Lu Bao was anxious, patted his chest and said:
"I, Lu Bao, swear to the heavens that if there is half a lie, I will die under the sword immediately, and I will not die well."
The ancients still attached great importance to oaths, respecting heaven, earth, ghosts and gods, and no one dared to swear indiscriminately. Hearing Lu Bao say this, Peng Dan's thoughts were also a little shaken.
If Zhang Fan really died, then there would definitely be no second person who could command the first victory battalion. The enemy group of dragons is leaderless and the command is paralyzed, which should indeed be a bloodless and easy take.
Fei Zhan complained impatiently: "Peng Shorty, can you be happy?" How can there be a war without taking risks? Why are you going to come out like this? Peng Hu is a hero and has great prestige, how can there be such a pustuated younger brother as you? ”
An indescribable disgust suddenly filled Peng Dan's heart, this Fei Zhan challenged his limit again and again, and a strong killing intent rose from his chest, Peng Dan hurriedly turned his face away, so as not to be noticed by Fei Zhan. I had already begun to think about how to kill him without angering Zu Lang......
"Brother Peng...... Peng Brothers......"
Zu Lang's cry pulled him out of his reverie, and Peng Dan temporarily suppressed the killing intent in his heart, pretending to ask plainly:
"What's the matter?"
Zu Lang asked with a look of hope: "Brother Peng, you see that Lu Gongzi guaranteed Zhang Fan's death with his life, then you should dispel your suspicions, right?" Look at this midnight march......"
There was no way, Zu Lang had to leave 4,000 soldiers and horses to guard the village, so he only took 4,000 soldiers and horses to the battle. Fei Zhan brought three thousand people, but Peng Dan's six thousand people were almost the same as the two combined, although Zu Lang, as the host, was the commander-in-chief, but Peng Dan's opinion he had to give priority.
Peng Dan replied lightly: "Since it is confirmed that Zhang Fan is dead, then I have nothing to worry about...... I agree with the suggestion of the Grand Sect Marshal to annihilate the army of the Shousheng Battalion as soon as possible, and let those Han dogs know that my Yue clan is not a cow or sheep to be slaughtered, but a tiger and wolf who eats meat and drinks blood. ”
Zu Lang was overjoyed and said in high spirits:
"With the help of two brothers, how can Zhang Fan be enough? The three of us wiped out the first victory camp in one fell swoop, and the name of Jiangdong was just around the corner! ”
"Hahaha......"
A hint of flush appeared on the faces of the three of them, looking forward to the scene where they moved everywhere with the glory of defeating Zhang Fan and were admired by all the people of Shanyue, they glanced at each other and laughed proudly...... (To be continued.) )