Chapter Seventy-Eight: The Great Breaking of the Heavenly Armor Army
It was already October, and the Guanluo River began to freeze, and although the river in the middle of the river was still flowing, on a moonless night, a group of soldiers stripped naked and jumped into a small place on the Guanluo River and swam to the west bank of the Guanluo River.
The trembling soldiers, without stopping, quickly put on the clothes that were held above their heads, and then went to a camp with a bonfire not far away. A fire shines brightly, and one of them can be recognized, and one of them is Yu Chaogui.
Wei Zeng and Zhang Ling were at a stalemate on the front line of the Guanluo River in Hedong, and the two sides had their own advances and retreats, resulting in the current situation of intertwined teeth. Several large cities in the rear of Hexi received Wei Zeng's order to lead the army to disrupt Zhang Ling's rear, wanting to cooperate with Wei Zeng's army and defeat Zhang Ling.
However, Zhang Ling had already taken precautions, divided and surrounded the men and horses sent by several big cities, and blocked Wei Zeng's army. Once these centaurs are wiped out by Zhang Ling, several large cities will inevitably fall into Zhang Ling's hands, and it will be even more difficult to recover the lost territory at that time. So Wei Zeng sent Yu Chaogui to smuggle across the Guanluo River to support the surrounded men and horses.
It was very cold, and the sentinels of the Force camp stomped their feet around the campfire to keep warm. The Guanluo River had not yet completely frozen, but the weather was already very cold, and these sentries could not have imagined that Yu Chaogui would personally lead the soldiers across the river at this time. Therefore, when the Yanbei army descended from the sky, the sentries were all full of surprise.
Under the attack of the Chaogui army, many of the enemy soldiers lost their lives in their sleep, and the rest of the people saw the fire everywhere in the camp, heard the sound of swords and soldiers all around, and fled in all directions in panic.
"The enemy has been defeated, but we will not stay here. Set this place on fire, and continue to support friendly forces surrounded by enemies with me. Brother Huang and Zhao Zhuangshi both led people to rush from other directions, and if nothing else, we could meet more than ten miles ahead. After defeating the defenders of the camp, Yu Chaogui ordered the soldiers who followed him to continue to advance.
This night is destined to be a sleepless night. Zhang Ling received news that several villages defending the Guanluo River had been attacked. When Zhang Ling ordered the main force of the Power Sect to go to support, the enemy had already disappeared.
"Several stockades were attacked one after another, and those were a few strongholds arranged to defend the front line of the Guanluo River. Even if Wei Zeng conquered all those places, it would be useless, and my army was still there. He won't take advantage of anything. I thought that Wei Zeng must have sent these people over to rescue those who were surrounded. Zhuo Lao, you bring tens of thousands of people to support and wipe out all the enemies who were surrounded and the enemies who attacked this time. Zhang Ling said.
"But Wei Zeng's main army is right in front of me, if I take tens of thousands of people away, there will be a lot of pressure on the lord here. In case the main thing is wrong, it will not be good, it is better to send some defenders from Anyun, and the main force on the front line should not move. Zhuo Lao worried.
"When An Yun's defenders are transferred, I don't know how much time it will take. If something happens, it's going to be a problem. You can rest assured that I will take a defensive position these days, as long as I can't hold out, with the rest of the people, Wei Zeng will not think of taking a step forward. Zhang Ling replied.
"However, Gu Chayi's horse team is also a threat, and our army cannot hold out, although it can stop Wei Da's army. But there is no way to deal with Gu Chayi's horse team, and it is better for the lord to keep some more manpower. Zhuo Lao replied.
"I have been prepared for a long time, and I have been operating Anyun all these years. I spent a lot of money to form 20,000 iron horsemen, just to deal with the Gucha horse team. Although compared to before. An Yun's iron cavalry, which made the Zhantu people frightened, was still a little worse, but it was more than enough to stop Gu Chayi. Zhang Ling said confidently.
"It is good that the Lord has made arrangements. The old minister can also rest assured to lead the army and go to destroy the besieged enemy. Zhuo Lao said.
"Wei Zeng is a big trouble, in order to deal with him, I have been preparing for the past few years. Nothing will happen. Zhang Ling replied.
Zhuo Lao didn't say anything anymore and said goodbye to Zhang Ling. The leader of the army attempted to eliminate the encircled Yanbei rebels.
In this way, Yu Chaogui has successfully led people to Hexi. As long as he can break the enemy's division and encirclement and let the people of several big cities in the rear gather in one place, he will definitely be able to give Zhang Ling a great threat. When the time comes, it will be easy to defeat Zhang Ling from both sides. Now we can't be idle. Order all armies to attack on all fronts, and cooperate with the men and horses that have reached the enemy's rear to teach the enemy a lesson. Wei Zeng ordered.
"So what should I do? Our horse team is fast and can support the men and horses surrounded by the enemy as fast as possible. Although I was stopped by the enemy's cavalry last time, this time I will definitely find a way to rush through. Gu Chayi took the initiative to ask for help.
"Originally, I also planned to send you to support the men and horses surrounded by the enemy, but the enemy has already taken precautions, and those 20,000 iron horsemen are not easy to break through. Otherwise, I wouldn't have let Yu Chaogui risk crossing the river. Wei Zeng replied.
"Then you all go to war and leave me aside? We have worked hard to form such a horse team of more than 10,000 people. Zhang Ling had only occupied Anyun for a few years, and he had 20,000 cavalry. Knowing this, he should have grabbed An Yun in the first place. Gu Cha said angrily.
"It's not that we don't want to form cavalry, it's just that the cost of forming cavalry is too high, and we have to maintain an army of nearly 200,000, so we really don't have that spare money. An Yun is very wealthy, but it is definitely not easy for Zhang Ling to maintain 20,000 iron horses. If we can wipe out those 20,000 iron cavalry, Zhang Ling will definitely not be able to form such a cavalry team again. When the time comes, the entire Anyun will naturally be at your disposal. Wei Zeng said unhurriedly.
"Destroy Zhang Ling's Iron Horse! Do you have any good ideas? Gu Cha's eyes lit up and he asked.
"There is a place to the east of the river that is crisscrossed by rivers, and there are many swamps, and it is winter, and those swamps are also frozen. There is nothing wrong with a person walking on it, but a horse is bound to get caught up in it when he runs. In a few moments, those swamps will freeze completely, but they can still be put to good use for now. These days, as soon as you move, the enemy's iron cavalry will be in hot pursuit. This time I'm going to let you lure the enemy to that swamp. Wei Zeng said with a smile.
"Okay, that's it! If you can wipe out Zhang Ling's iron horse, it will be easier to defeat him. Gu Chayi said excitedly.
The next day, Guchayi led the cavalry to march to the north and made a posture of attacking the rear of the army. Zhang Ling ordered the 20,000 iron cavalry to keep an eye on the movements of Gu Cha's horse team, and to stop them as soon as they found that Gu Cha had sent troops.
This time, the 20,000 iron cavalry of the force army still came out to stop Gu Chayi, and as soon as the two armies fought, Gu Chayi's horse team was a little unable to hold on, and after a few rounds of fighting, Gu Cha Yi led the horse team to retreat.
The commander of the 20,000 iron horsemen saw that the battle was victorious. His faith was greatly increased, and in order to make greater achievements, he pursued the defeated enemy. The progress along the way was very smooth, and Gu Chayi led his men and horses to abandon their armor and run all the way, without the slightest determination to resist.
"The enemy is so unbearable. We are going to destroy them once and for all today. Killing the enemy general Gu Chayi is also a great achievement, kill them all for me, don't let anyone go. The Iron Cavalry Commander was in a good mood and ordered his soldiers to continue the pursuit.
"Enlighten Heavenly Monarch, the direction in which the enemy fled seems to be a swamp. I know that swamp, and it won't be long before the centaurs get caught up in it. It's just that it's winter and the swamp is frozen, but it's better not to go. A local general in Hedong said.
"A swamp. That couldn't be better. In a panic, Gucha fled there, and we were able to wipe them all out. If the swamp can trap people, we can drive all the enemies there, and we will save a lot of effort. The Iron Rider Commander said excitedly.
"But if we get caught up in it, we'll be in great trouble!" The Hedong general persuaded.
"With the enemy leading the way, how can we get caught up in it? Don't be suspicious, it's too late. And the enemy fled. The Iron Cavalry Commander did not heed the advice and continued the pursuit.
Gu Chayi had already explored the road before, and along the way, he abandoned the heavy armor on his body. Walking in the frozen swamp did not fall.
The iron cavalry of the Power Sect saw that Gu Chayi's horse team was safe and sound, and without any doubts, he directly rushed towards Gu Chayi's horse team.
Gu Chayi led the horse team to stand on a hard ground in the middle of the swamp, and when he saw the enemy coming, he only shouted and cheered, as if he wanted to fight the enemy to the death.
The Iron Cavalry Commander is determined to capture and kill Gucha. Ordered the soldiers to charge in formation.
Only the creaking sound was heard, and a large number of knights in heavy armor fell directly into the mud with their horses. They didn't even struggle for a few moments, and their bodies were already submerged and disappeared.
Seeing this, Gucha did not attack. Just let the cavalry who had taken off their heavy armor shoot arrows to attack. The commander of the Iron Cavalry realized that the situation was not right and immediately ordered the army to retreat. It's just that the Yanbei infantry who was ambushed on the side has already been killed.
These Yanbei foot soldiers all carried fire oil and firewood, and lit a raging fire on the way back of the 20,000 iron horsemen. The horses fled in all directions when they were frightened by the fire, and the fragile marshes around them became the graveyard of the cavalry.
Guchayi's horse team and ambushed foot soldiers circled to the edge of the swamp and intercepted the enemy who tried to escape.
It was getting dark, and there was no sound on the battlefield. Night falls, and the frozen swamp seals all life trapped in it forever.
After destroying 20,000 iron cavalry, Wei Zeng led the army to attack Zhang Ling's main force. Without any obstacles, Gu Chayi galloped across the plains, becoming a nightmare for the army of power.
Zhang Ling was shocked when he learned the news of the annihilation of the 20,000 iron cavalry, and he already felt heavy pressure in the face of the attack of Wei Zeng's 100,000 army.
Yu Chaogui led the Guanshan army to support the surrounded men and horses, and had broken through several blockades and gathered the men and horses of several big cities into one place.
Zhuo Lao led the army to arrive, intending to completely defeat the Guanshan army that had penetrated deep into Hexi. However, the news that the 20,000 iron cavalry was wiped out and Zhang Ling's main force was attacked made it impossible for Zhuo Lao to concentrate on the battle.
After Yu Chaogui heard the news of Wei Zeng's victory, he led tens of thousands of horses and horses, cooperated with Wei Zeng's main force, and attacked the rear of the Tianjia Army.
Zhang Ling was forced to choose to retreat.
Zhang Ling originally wanted to swallow the eastern part of Anyun and Hedong in one gulp, and then slowly digest it, but now that the front line has lost, the few big cities that have not yet been digested have become a huge obstacle on his way back.
Wei Zeng led the army in hot pursuit, and Yu Chaogui's Guanshan army could not be defeated for a while, and Zhang Ling fell into an embarrassment.
"For the sake of today's plan, the Lord can only give up Hexi. As long as our main army breaks through in one direction, the enemy will not try to stop us. Although there will be a lot of casualties, as long as the Lord is still there, we can regroup and compete with Wei Zeng. Zhuo Lao said.
"For the sake of today, it can only be like this, I really shouldn't be greedy at the beginning, I should hit the army to conquer those big cities. Why are my 20,000 riders gone? I knew that I should have chosen a steady person to lead it. Otherwise, it wouldn't be where it is today. Zhang Ling couldn't help but regret it.
Zhang Ling already knew that he couldn't delay here with Wei Zeng. After a long time, it was extremely difficult for him to escape. So he chose to abandon Hedong and the east of Anyun, and broke through in the direction of Jingshi.
Now Zhang Ling still has 70,000 troops in his hands, and in the face of the Guanshan army blocking the road, the 70,000 army broke through.
What a similar scenario, a few years ago, the 100,000 troops of the Iron and Blood Army were blocked from the back road and defeated Hexi. Now Zhang Ling's attack failed, and he was also blocked in Hexi. Zhang Ling felt that the clouds of failure had become denser and denser, would he die here? Zhang Ling was unwilling, picked up the double hammer, and led the crowd to rush away.
Yu Chaogui led the soldiers of the Guanshan Army to meet Zhang Ling's 70,000 army without fear, and vowed to stop Zhang Ling here.
The confrontation between the two armies was a desperate battle, and Zhang Ling's main force desperately charged forward in order to survive; The soldiers of the Guanshan Army led by Yu Chaogui also fought hard in order to complete the tasks assigned by Wei Zeng.
When Wei Zeng's main force crushed him, the Tianjia Army, which was facing a two-sided attack, fell into chaos in despair. Everyone rushed to escape, and all the orders given by Zhang Ling were no longer heard.
Yu Chaogui saw that Zhang Ling was not far ahead, and in the chaos, only some cronies were guarding Zhang Ling. Yu Chaogui thought that this was a good time to kill Zhang Ling, and he killed Zhang Ling first.
Zhang Ling was able to become the Emperor of Force, and his martial arts were naturally extraordinary, but in the midst of the panic, most of his confidence was lost, and Zhang Ling fell behind everywhere in the face of Chaogui's attack.
Yu Chaogui stabbed Zhang Ling with a cane, Zhang Ling leaned back, but his body was unstable, and he almost fell off the horse on one side. Yu Chaogui took advantage of the situation and struck Zhang Ling's head with a cane.
Zhang Ling's eyes darkened, and he shouted, "My life is over." But hearing the sound of broken bones, although Zhang Ling was sweating, he was not hurt at all. It turned out that when Zhang Ling was in danger, Zhuo Lao rushed to Yu Chaogui and blocked a staff with his body.
"Elder Zhuo, I'll avenge you." Zhang Ling saw that Yu Chaogui had killed Zhuo Lao, and immediately slashed at Yu Chaogui.
Yu Chaogui killed Zhuo Lao, and when he saw Zhang Ling rushing over, he was shocked, and he raised his shield to block Zhang Ling's double sword. Unexpectedly, Zhang Ling's double mace was as heavy as a thousand pounds, and the shield was directly broken. Yu Chaogui's figure froze, and he saw Zhang Ling hit with a blow. Yu Chaogui dodged sideways, sat down and fell to the ground with a blow.
Yu Chaogui hurriedly got up to meet the battle, and struck Zhang Ling with a staff in both hands. I saw the rods intersecting, and the steel rods flew away.
"General take care, Yu Chaogui can't help you anymore."
Yu Chaogui was hit by Zhang Ling, his body flew backwards, and when he landed, he looked at the banner of Wei Zengzhong's army, and then fell asleep. (To be continued.) )