Chapter Forty-Six: Wuguan Blood
A whining horn sounded, and the retreat of the Qin army was in an orderly manner. Fighting against the South Korean army that lost its mind, the Qin army had such courage. It's just that the Duke of Qi, who is well versed in the reason of one blow and then declining, is unwilling to pay too high a price in vain. Therefore, it became the decision of the Duke of Qi to withdraw the Qin army and attack again after the ruthlessness of the Han army passed! Moreover, compared with entering the city at night, it is undoubtedly more majestic to enter the city after dawn with great fanfare! What's more, the game of cat and mouse is not tired of playing yet!
Such a decision gave the Han army a rare respite, and there was still a long time before the dawn came, and when the time came, the Qin army, which had a clearer vision, had a greater advantage. The Qin army has only mobilized 20,000 troops so far, but even this is enough to squash the Korean army in Wuguan. A disparity of power close to 1:40 is a figure that makes the defenders desperate. Moreover, this number will become bigger and bigger as more and more South Korean soldiers die in battle!
In the fierce battle just now, the Korean army lost more than 100 to 200 people, and the Qin army fell even more, a full 8 or 900 people, but the Korean army that won the victory did not mean to be happy at all. Compared with the 20,000 army, the casualty figure of eight or nine hundred was not worth mentioning for the Qin army. According to this number, the Qin army only needs to pay the price of five or six thousand people to take the Wuguan!
As Gong Qi expected, with the defeat of the Qin army, the Han army held a breath in his heart. Looking at the dead bodies all over the city, Han Jun cheered up and threw those Qin troops dressed in black directly from the city, and his own ones were transported to the city one by one.
When doing these things, Han Jun didn't have time to be sentimental, and no one knew if he would be the next to fall! Will anyone collect the corpse for themselves! The war dead are relieved, and their responsibility is completely on the shoulders of the living! Defend the martial arts, otherwise all the sacrifices are meaningless! The remnants of less than 800 Korean troops are well aware of this truth.
Half an hour later. The Qin army launched a second wave of offensives. All the Han soldiers clenched the weapons in their hands, and the arrows had long been used up, and they could only use the stones in their hands to attack the Qin army from a distance. There were always a few unlucky ghosts in the dense Qin army who were beaten to the ground, but more Qin troops managed to squeeze under the city and climb up the erected ladder. A bloody battle is about to break out.
Near the West Gate of Xiyi. Looking at the corpses of the Qin army that had blocked him for a moment and killed and injured more than twenty of his subordinates, Wei Yazi only glanced at it and continued to move forward with the army. This time, Wei Yazi had a lot of eyes and divided the team into two groups, and it was a group of soldiers who opened the way first. Just now, the Qin army dug a trap, taking advantage of their own eagerness to hurry and the cover of the night, and captured more than a dozen of the most elite cavalry at once. Such a loss, Wei Yazi only wants to suffer once. Although there were still scattered dark arrows shooting out of the mountains and forests, Wei Yazi decided to ignore them for the time being. At the moment, the most important thing is to get the military information out. Especially the 3,000 garrisons in Xiyi, we must persuade the defenders to quickly send an elite army to reinforce Wuguan!
There was already a white fish belly in the sky, and it was already ten minutes of dawn, although the city gate of Xiyi had not yet opened, Wei Yazi obviously did not have the patience to wait. He made a color to the chief beside him, and the chief immediately led three or five people to the city gate. This number is a safe range. If Wei Yazi rushed all the more than 70 people directly to the city, he might be attacked by the overly nervous defenders at the head of the city. That's the saddest ending!
"The people at the head of the city tell me, we are the defenders of Wuguan! There is an important military situation to see your county lieutenant! Open the gates and let us in! Otherwise, if the military situation is delayed, you don't want to live! The chief said very tuggingly.
The commander of the city, who was shocked into a cold sweat, took advantage of the morning light to see clearly that the other party was indeed wearing the clothes and armor of the Korean army, although he was not angry with the arrogance of the other party, but the other party's hoarse throat showed that they had indeed come from a long journey, and the county lieutenant was strict in governing the army. If it is true that there is a change in Wuguan and he delays the military situation, I am afraid that it will be the best ending to show the public!
Wu Chang hesitated for a moment, and then shouted to Wei Yazi's subordinate commanders: "Wait a moment! I'm going to send someone to spread the word to the county governor! ”
Wei Yazi, who was extremely anxious, could only wait patiently. In other words, he stands in the other party's point of view, even if he is indeed driving from the direction of Wuguan, even if he speaks a fluent Korean dialect. Even if their armor is stained with blood, they can't trust themselves 100% all at once! From ancient times to the present, there is no better way to open the city gates than through bitter tricks, and if the defenders are overflowing with compassion, it is likely that they will suffer!
A quarter of an hour passed, the sky was getting brighter and brighter, Wei Yazi only felt that his patience was about to run out, at this time the county lieutenant finally rushed over, and even the county commander personally went to the city, just waiting for the identity of his own party, and treated him with courtesy.
After repeatedly checking the handwriting of Dayin and Liao Yi, the defenders of Xiyi could finally be 100% sure that the more than 70 tired Han soldiers in front of them were from Wuguan. Naturally, they also believed the letter of help written in blood! Without the slightest hesitation, two thousand Korean troops were ordered to assemble as quickly as possible!
Half an hour later, after confirming that 2,000 Han troops went out of the West Gate to Wuguan for reinforcements, Wei Yazi rode on a newly replaced war horse and galloped in the direction of Wancheng.
At the same time, Nanyang County, Wancheng.
After receiving Han Wangran's request to strengthen the garrison of Wuguan, Jin Huang, the commander of Nanyang County, began to integrate the army. Wuguan now has only 5,000 troops, which is a bit thin. Since Han Wangran expected that the Qin State was very likely to sneak attack Wuguan, how could the army of Wuguan be increased to 10,000. Jin Huang was a little more conservative, and in order to prevent any mistakes, he decided to mobilize 10,000 troops to quickly reinforce Wuguan. The corresponding grain and grass needed by the army have been transported to Wuguan one after another.
Ten days will be the New Year, if Qin Guo really dares to fight the idea of Wuguan and Nanyang, Jin Huang, who is also the county lieutenant, does not mind teaching Qin Guo a good lesson and giving Qin Guo a big gift. After handing over all the political affairs to the county to take charge of it temporarily, Jin Huang set off. At the beginning, the soldiers of Nanyang County, who had not been in war for a long time, happily and consciously accelerated their speed! I wish I could have arrived at Wuguan earlier, so that I could achieve military merit in the subsequent war! Korea's military merit system determines that regardless of origin, anyone who kills twenty enemy soldiers can become the lowest nobleman! Get rid of the identity of the Lower Riba people! The most important thing is that there are still twenty acres of fertile land that can be cultivated forever! Unfortunately, Han Jun soon realized that he was too anxious. After the initial excitement, the speed of the army gradually slowed. After all, there is still a distance of nearly three hundred miles, and a rapid march is too exhausting. I'm afraid that before I reach Wuguan, my support army will be tired first, and even become someone else's military exploit!
There are not only foot soldiers who are eager to make contributions, but also the Yulin Army who has made a great statement! It's just that the three thousand feather forest army that is now with the army can only slow down their speed in a good way. Wait for the army to keep up with your speed. They are not too comfortable, but they are tied up and can only entertain themselves. For the Yulin Army, which was full of cavalry, if it was a quick march, it would only take a day and a half to reach Wuguan. How could Jin Huang strictly order that the Yulin Army should ensure the safety of the flanks. Therefore, not only can they not gallop to their heart's content, but they must engage in cavalry and infantry coordination operations. Whenever the Yulin army who went out complained, thinking about the robe that was about to suffocate the sick in the camp, they began to calm down - this year. Some battles should be satisfied, after all, no matter how small the mosquito is, it is meat! Nanyang County is too peaceful, there is no merit to take, and many people even feel that unless they encounter a big war, the elite of Nanyang will not be able to show their swords to the world!
"Captain! Why don't you talk to the general again, let our Yulin Army rush to Wuguan first! If you continue to walk slowly like this, you will be afraid that you will be infected with the strange disease of fainting horses! One of the thousand generals of the Yulin Army complained in a low voice.
Riding on a horse and swaying forward with the foot soldiers, the Yulin army felt domineering from the beginning. I feel like I'm going to be broken up by the war horse, and the pain in this is self-evident. After all. Yulin Jun is used to drinking the strongest wine and riding the strongest horse, and he suddenly becomes gentle, and he can't adapt to it. Now the scout mission of the scout has caused a frenzy of robbery, and many people are vying for this task in order to leave the sight of the large team openly and indulge in galloping on the road.
"Alright! I'll talk about it! Captain Li, who was soft-hearted, walked over. Jin Huang is not smiling on weekdays, which is enough to discourage people. Although Captain Li is not a nominal subordinate of Jin Di. But in fact, it enjoys the jurisdiction and construction rights of the Yulin Army. Just like this time, Han Wangran announced lightly that Jin Huang could control the 3,000 Yulin Army for his own use, so as to facilitate the extermination of the invading Qin army, and Captain Li himself would obediently give the 3,000 Yulin Army to Jin Huang's use. His rank is only slightly lower than Jin Di, but Jin Di is now the main general. Captain Li naturally didn't want to offend the other party.
After carefully considering his words, Captain Li said to Jin Huang: "General! There has been no news from Wuguan! Otherwise, the general will lead the three thousand Yulin army to Wuguan to check the situation! If the situation changes, our army can adapt to it! ”
Jin Di smiled when he heard this, and said, "What? Captain Li was too bored in the army? ”
Captain Li shook his head like a rattle, and flatly denied: "Definitely! Definitely! All the way is my Korean territory, and there is no invasion of Xiaoxiao! Since it is the road, the road is not left behind, and the night is not closed! It's just that Wuguan is my Nanyang barrier, and my Nanyang and Wuguan have been lost for three days. Chen is really worried about what will happen! Besides, it only takes more than two days for the army to come and go! If the Wuguan is safe, it will be the right for us to practice a rapid march! ”
Jin Di did not answer immediately, but instead thought about the possibility that Captain Li said. If the Wuguan is as safe as ever, then no messaging is normal; But if something happens and he doesn't receive a letter for help from Wuguan, then this change is definitely not such a small thing! It could well be a catastrophe for the sky!
"Hmm......" Jin Di paused and continued: "Leave three hundred elites for Ben General!" You can take the rest of the Feather Forest Army with you! ”
"Good! Thank you, General, for making it happen! This is what I will do! Captain Li laughed.
Soon, bursts of cheers came from both sides of the army, mixed with many voices of grievances. Those aggrieved voices were naturally issued by the three hundred Yulin troops who wanted to stay behind. Anyone who sees most of their robes can go to the front line to kill the enemy as soon as possible, and the "wet nurse" who can only grind and be a pawn is very unhappy. Especially when a lieutenant surnamed Li said earnestly that the 300 Yulin Army left behind was the elite of the elite and had the heavy responsibility of protecting 12,000 foot soldiers and archers, everyone's resentment was even deeper.
"Captain! Of the 100 men under my command, more than 20 have lost their stomachs! The combat effectiveness is not so strong! Leave the responsibility of surrounding the foot soldiers and archers to someone else! An uncle revealed his short course.
"Yes! Captain Lee! Last time, our uncle's assessment ranking seemed to be only four or five! For such an important task, leave it to the top three in the last assessment! The second chief complained.
"That's it! It is! "The third uncle, who wants to stay behind, quickly realized that he would lose too much talk, and the hundred people under his command were the first place in the last assessment! According to what I just said, I should stay the best. However, Lao Tzu wants to go to the front line, and he doesn't want to stay as a wet nurse. The uncle secretly complained. The desire for military merit outweighed the need to save face, and the man said bitterly: "This." As you know, we're good at offense, not defense! If there is an enemy harassment, we can't stop it if there are more people than the army, and if the number is less than the army, there will be a big army in the way! So. Captain, let's go to Wuguan first! As the sharp knife in your hand, the Captain can't bear to let us stay here! ”
What Captain Li is afraid of is that the other party is too possessive of military merits, and with them, where can there be someone else's share in military merits! Especially when the other party kills red eyes, they are friend and foe, and they dare to threaten each other with the weapons in their hands!
Therefore, Captain Li was very ruthless, and said earnestly: "Don't make trouble! Maybe the Qin army hasn't come yet! There is a battle between early and late! Obey orders! ”
After speaking. Without waiting for the three poor and resentful uncles to speak out against it, Captain Li climbed onto his horse and rushed out with a "drive". The other elders realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and walked away despite the words of bribery, threats or pleading!
The three of you, you look at me, I look at you, there is a thick unwillingness in your eyes, and you look like a difficult brother. The surprised or sympathetic gazes of the guards around them made them even more uncomfortable. Alas! It's all military feats! Curse Wuguan is safe and sound! Rejoice!
But an hour later. The arrival of several dozen cavalrymen broke the oppressive atmosphere. Several Yulin soldiers rushed over with dozens of dusty soldiers, and they only stopped near the Chinese army's Jin Huang carriage. Then a tense beat of drums and the roar of the heralds made the atmosphere of the army tense. The speed of the army was three points faster, and it was the sound of drums and the orders of the heralds! If such a situation occurs, it can only mean that there is a heavy dà change ahead! And the biggest of them may be Wuguan! It's even possible!
The three depressed uncles looked uplifted, in such a situation, it was no longer realistic for the cavalry to stay as eyes and ears, and it was very likely that they would be sent to the front line! That's the front line! A front line where risks and opportunities coexist! As long as luck isn't so bad. Be willing to work hard, and have enough military merits for them to rewrite their own destiny! Even if you unfortunately die in battle, your family will have something to rely on for the rest of your life!
Sure enough, Jin Huang quickly ordered, except for leaving a hundred cavalry to keep the news delivered in time. The remaining two hundred Yulin troops can rush to Wuguan for reinforcements! Time is the order, time is the military situation, time is the military merit, the three of them discussed it slightly, and each left more than 30 people and set off quickly. Goal - to the west, as long as you catch up with the army of the Yulin Army, it will not be far from the battlefield! However, they also know that their speed must be fast enough, otherwise if they go late, their robes who want to go crazy for military feats may only leave themselves with a chance to clean up the battlefield!
"Die!" A Han soldier cut off the head of a Qin army commander with a hideous look, and the blood that burst out made the robe next to him block his vision, that is, taking advantage of this opportunity, a Han soldier pulled out the bronze sword on his waist and slashed the Qin army who was a little sluggish! Qin Jun's momentary hesitation cost him his life, while Han Jun was lucky not to get blood and won the right to live!
The 2,000 reinforcements from Xiyi came at the right time, and when they arrived, there were less than 100 defenders standing in the entire Hangu Pass, and the Han army had to hold on for four hours with one breath. Fortunately, the reinforcements came in time enough to take over the squad of the original defenders.
The arrival of reinforcements once made the Qin army worry that their side was going to lose, and the victory that was originally within reach became out of reach! This is a huge blow to morale. You can imagine how disappointed the Qin army, as the besieging party, was disappointed that the enemy was about to kill all the enemies with their lives, and the enemy suddenly jumped out with a wave of reinforcements. However, after seeing that there were only 2,000 reinforcements, the confidence of the Qin army gradually recovered! Fortunately, it was only an army of 2,000, if there were 20,000, the Qin army could only be defeated! If it's only two thousand, there's still a chance to succeed!
However, Qin Jun also had a faint vigilance in his heart! The Qin army's sneak attack on Wuguan has been revealed, at least the Xiyi side has learned the news, according to this calculation, the army of Wancheng will arrive in less than a day or two. If he couldn't take advantage of this effort to recapture Wuguan, this operation of the Qin State would be a failure, which would be a pity. And all their sacrifices before will also lose their meaning! Right! Without success, failure is meaningless!
Gong Qi looked at the Han army at the head of the city with a pale face, slashing and killing the Han army that kept pouring up the city, and said coldly: "Drumming! Tonight! Be sure to win the martial arts! (To be continued......)