Chapter Seventy-Seven: Drinking the Maguanluo River

More than 20,000 people who attacked Shifeng City were defeated by Yu Chaogui and Gu Cha, and the remnants of the defeated army fled back to Zhang Ling's main army. Zhang Ling was also very sad when he heard the news of Wuzhuang's death, but his sadness turned into anger and ordered the Tianjia army to attack Wei Zeng's main army.

"Wu Zhuang is also a little stupid, even if he fails, I won't blame him. This attack on Stone Wind City was a risky move, and I didn't have much hope. Now that I have lost a general, there is one less trustworthy person in the fight for the world. This account must be counted on Wei Zeng's head, the soldiers will attack with me, who can kill Wei Zeng and be promoted to three levels, and the reward will be a thousand taels of gold. ”

Under Zhang Ling's order, the Tianjia army charged towards the Wei army that was blocking the front.

Zhang Ling occupies most of Anyun and also has a large area of land in Hedong. This time, Zhang Ling attacked, and the main forces were used to fight for the land in the east of Anyun. Now except for a few big cities in the eastern part of Anyun, they have fallen into Zhang Ling's hands, so Zhang Ling marched eastward and attacked the land of Yanbei in Hedong.

The army led by Wei Zeng rushed back from Mobei and encountered Zhang Ling's army on the land east of the river.

After defeating Wuzhuang, who had attacked Shifeng City, Wei Zeng was very happy, and in the face of the attack of the Tianjia army led by Zhang Ling, Wei Zeng calmly commanded the battle.

After some consideration, Wei Zeng's heart settled down, and he decided to take every step of the way, defeating Zhang Ling's army first, and then attacking Guanxi. I've been waiting for seven years, and I really can't rush it. The remorse of the original expedition to Kansai, Wei Zeng did not want to taste it again.

The two armies clashed for several rounds, but neither could defeat anyone, and the battle line was stabilized on the line between the Guanluo River and the east of the river. A few years ago in the same place, Wei Zeng and Zhang Ling joined forces to resist the Iron Army, and now they want to put each other to death because of their respective purposes.

There are naturally good and evil axioms in the world. Wei Zeng believed that the careerists of the Power Sect were doing the right thing for the heavens, and he was convinced of this. Zhang Ling's move to proclaim himself emperor made Wei Zeng determined to fight the power sect endlessly. Is it because one day does not allow two days, and one country does not allow two kings? Wei Zeng couldn't tell.

After Yu Chaogui and Gu Chayi defeated Wuzhuang, they led the army to support Wei Zeng, and now the two have come to Wei Zeng's Chinese army tent. Discuss how to fight Zhang Ling.

"Zhang Ling occupies An Yun, and he has accumulated a lot of money in the past few years. Although we wiped out more than 20,000 people led by Wu Zhuang, the enemy still had more than 100,000 horses. Our soldiers are no less than the enemy, and their combat effectiveness is no worse than the enemy, but it is impossible to defeat the enemy army as soon as possible.

"When Zhang Ling marched into Mobei, he occupied a large area of land in eastern Anyun and Hedong, and that posture was about to encroach on our land little by little. Today, there are several large cities in the east of Anyun and Hedong that belong to us. But if we can't support in time, sooner or later we will be conquered by Zhang Ling, and then the eastern part of Anyun and Hedong will fall into Zhang Ling's hands. Therefore, we can't spend it here with Zhang Ling.

"Now that the danger in Stone Wind City has been lifted, as long as I lead a large army to hold the main communication route, it will be difficult for the enemy to advance a single step. In order to break the current stalemate, I intend to engage the enemy on the front while sending men to cooperate with the cities that are surrounded by the enemy and recover the land occupied by the enemy. Wei Zeng said in detail about his plan.

"It's easy to talk about engaging the enemy head-on. That is, the formation of troops, you come and go. See which side is stronger. But it is indeed difficult to regain the lost territory, and although the big cities have not been lost, they are all surrounded by the enemy, and we have sent troops to them, and if they are cut off, there is really nothing we can do. Zhang Ling had an army of 100,000. However, if they do not concentrate their forces to attack the city, they naturally have the intention of occupying the most land in the shortest possible time. But it may also be to preserve strength and guard against the main forces of the general. Yu Chaogui said.

"I have already thought of this, of course, I can't be led by the nose by the enemy. I intend to send someone to inform the people of the city, that they may send troops to disturb the rear of the enemy's army. At the same time, I will lead a large army to hold back the enemy's main force. With such a two-sided attack, the enemy will not be able to hold it out. Check that you lead the cavalry, echoing those who are behind enemy lines, so that they are not wiped out by the enemy. As long as this move is successful, we can definitely regain all the lost ground. When the lost territory is recovered, you can march into Anyun and destroy the foundation of the Power Sect. Wei Zeng said.

"It's time to go step by step, first regain the lost ground, and then attack Anyun. It's much more secure than you wanted to use the Takers to defeat the enemy in one fell swoop. Gu Chayi agreed.

"I was impulsive before, and thanks to your advice, I didn't make a big mistake. Defeating the Power Sect and occupying Anyun is impatient. Wei Zeng said.

According to Wei Zeng's plan, the main force of the northern Yanbei army confronted Zhang Ling head-on, and Gu Cha cooperated with the defenders of several large cities to try to disrupt the rear of the power sect and force Zhang Ling to retreat.

Zhang Ling naturally also has his own strategy for marching. Zhang Ling and Wei Zeng had cooperated, and they also knew the combat effectiveness of the Yanbei army. This raid on Yanbei was for the purpose of fighting for land, as for sending Wuzhuang to attack Shifeng City, it was just a chance of luck, if it succeeded, it would naturally speed up the defeat of Wei Zeng, and it would not be a big deal if it could not succeed in retreating. But Wuzhuang's death made Zhang Ling heartbroken.

"How to deal with Wei Zeng, let's do what was discussed before. We can't defeat the Yanbei army at once, but we can't lose the land we get. I will guard against Wei Zeng here, and Zhuo Lao, you will bring people to the back and find a way to conquer those cities that are still resisting. As long as we have land and people, our strength will be even stronger, and as long as we are strong enough, we will defeat Wei Zeng sooner or later. It's just that Wuzhuang is really hateful that he is dead, and I have told him that if the situation is unfavorable, he will return immediately, and he will die. Zhang Ling instructed Zhuo Lao to arrange military affairs, but in the end, he was saddened by Wuzhuang's death.

"The Lord mourns, this time it was a trick by Wei Zeng, he sent people to surround Wuzhuang, and personally blocked our reinforcements. Otherwise, Wuzhuang will definitely be able to come back. After defeating Wei Zeng and killing Wei Zeng, you will be able to avenge Wuzhuang. Zhuo Lao comforted.

"Of course I know that. However, I gave him 6,000 iron horsemen so that he could escape in times of danger. Six thousand iron riders! I didn't believe that Wei Zeng could really stop him. It must be that he can't think about it, so he will die on the battlefield. Zhang Ling still said sadly.

Zhuo Lao didn't know how to answer, so he could only stand aside and be silent.

"Zhuo Lao, go down and arrange it, now I want to be quiet. You must take good precautions, Wei Zeng is very cunning, but he can't fall for his tricks again. Zhang Ling waved his hand to signal that Zhuo Lao could retreat.

Just when Wei Zeng and Zhang Ling were facing each other on the front line of the Guanluo River in Hedong. Far away in a small city at the junction of Kansai and Yasuun, there is a plan to revive the Iron Army.

Since the defeat of the Predators, Di Xianlan has fled to this small city with the protection of Xianjinfei. Because Xian Jinfei loves nurses and pawns on weekdays, and he is very fair in handling affairs, he is very loved by the soldiers. Therefore, after the defeat of the Iron Army, many people came to this small city to take refuge in Xianjinfei.

It's just surviving in the cracks. Today's Iron Army has long since ceased to be strong, with less than 10,000 men occupying the small city, and it has not been able to do anything for several years.

The streets of the town were empty, and there were no people walking on the roads at all. A group of centaurs walked in the north wind, and they could be seen when they got closer, and one of them was Di Xianlan, who was famous all over the world.

"Is General Kashiwa here? Let's just say that Di Xianlan came to pay a visit. Di Xianlan came to a courtyard and asked the gatekeeper.

"I don't need to report if I want to come, I am no longer the original general, where can I dare to stop our General Di." From inside the room came Bai Zheng's voice, which was very impatient.

Di Xianlan heard Bai Zheng's words. He walked into the house, and after a dozen steps, he pushed the door in, and Bai Zheng and Wu Deli were inside.

When Udeli saw Di Xianlan's brought, he got up and said hello. Bai Zhengzheng sat motionless in his chair, put on an impatient look and said: "I am already a cloth cloth now, I don't know why General Di came to me?" Do you also want to step on me, a sinner of the Iron Army? ”

"General Bai, where is this, everyone works together for the commander, how can I do such a thing that falls into the ground. I'm here to find General Kashiwa this time. It's for the revival of the Predators. Now that Dufeng has been defeated, Zhang Ling also led the army to the east. As long as we unite and send troops to Anyun, it is not impossible to repeat the heroic style of the past. Di Xianlan said.

"Now Xian Shuai only listens to you alone, and it is naturally up to you what you want to do. It's just that I, a sinner, am not qualified to command the three armies, and staying in the army is just a shame, and you don't want to humiliate me when you come to me? Bai Zheng said indignantly.

"General Bai, what are these words? I don't know where I offended you and made you so angry. You used to look down on me. That's it, I'll avoid you. But now that the Iron Blood Army is in danger, everyone should abandon their previous suspicions and meet the enemy together. Di Xianlan said.

"Where do I look down on you, General Di's prestige is resounding all over the world. I have made great contributions in the southern and northern wars. The reputation still can't surpass you. Whenever the court magnates find you trouble, the military commander always protects you. All the benefits are taken by you, and you still avoid me, since you look down on me so much, aren't you here to humiliate me? Bai Zheng said angrily.

"General Bai fought in the south and the north, and I can't compare with the credit for the merits he made, so you are the only one who has won the title of marshal except for the military marshal; General Bai was deeply appreciated by the court magnates, so naturally he didn't need to be protected by the military marshal. The marshal has always been very fair, and he will be rewarded for his merits; No merit is also expected to any promotion. We have such a commander-in-chief, I don't know why we have to fight for it. I don't know why people treat me like an enemy, or why I've never fought for anything. Di Xianlan said excitedly.

"Yes, you don't fight for anything, everything is yours in the end. I fought and threw everything away. Xianshuai has nothing to be sorry for me, it is that I am ashamed of Xianshuai. Only one death can atone for my sins, and you will be satisfied. Bai Zheng got up from his seat in anger, picked up his sword and was about to kill himself.

Seeing this, Wu Deli hurriedly stepped forward to stop him and snatched the sword.

"General Di, we are the generals of the defeated army, and we have no threat to you for a long time, why do you need to drive us to a dead end? Let's go. Oudli said with a sigh.

"Why haven't the two generals understood what I mean? I've been disliked since I became the leader of the Predators, and I'm tired of it all and want to go home and farm. It was only because the commander did everything possible to defend me and persuade me to serve the country that I continued to stay in the army. Now I just want to repay Xian Shuai's great kindness and help Xian Shuai recover An Yun. This time, I came to General Bai without any intention of showing off his might, but I just wanted General Bai to re-lead the troops and use General Bai's influence in the army to regain Anyun. Di Xianlan said.

"Do you really want me to relead the troops? But I can tell you, I don't have anything to thank you. I am leading the troops to fight again, but also to repay the kindness of the military marshal. Bai Zheng looked at Di Xianlan and said.

"I also want to repay the favor of the Xian Shuai, I only hope that I can regain An Yun in my lifetime and welcome the Xian Shuai back to Beijing." Di Xianlan said.

"That's it, in order to repay the constitution, I just put this old bone in it, and I don't have anything. This time, I won't fight for anything, just for peace of mind. I can lead the troops, but I only listen to the orders of the commander. Bai Zheng gritted his teeth and said.

"Naturally, the military commander will always be the supreme commander of the Iron Army. I don't know what General Wu means too? Di Xianlan turned to Udli and asked.

"I don't have any opinion, as long as General Di can be fair." Oudli also agreed.

After receiving the response of Bai Zheng and Wu Deli agreeing to re-lead the troops, Di Xianlan invited Xian Jinfei out, gathered all the soldiers together, held a swearing-in meeting, and then marched to Anyun.

"General Di, can we really return to Jingshi? Zhang Ling has occupied An Yun for many years, will An Yun's father still recognize us? In the past few years, Xian Jinfei has gray hair, his eyes are a little cloudy, and his words are also full of weakness, showing that he has been tortured by pain for several years.

"Xianshuai, as long as we can unite as one, we will definitely be able to defeat Zhang Ling. Xian Shuai is merciful, and Father An Yun misses you very much. Although Di Xianlan is also old, his words are sonorous and powerful, and his eyes are also firm.

"That's good, everything is up to General Di. General Di has never failed in war, and he will not fail this time. The rest of the army will be under the command of General Di, whether it is a success or a failure, I will not blame you. Everything is predestined. Xian Jinfei said, his eyes were completely devoid, obviously not having any confidence in this dispatch.

"Heaven is destined to say this, everything is man-made. We will definitely win this time, and the commander will definitely be able to meet the Beijing division again. Di Xianlan said firmly.

"Yes, I will definitely win, and I will definitely return to Jingshi." (To be continued.) )