Chapter 69: Designing an Ambush
Liu Yu reached an agreement with Chen Wen to select 5,000 soldiers who were proficient in cavalry and archery from among the officers and soldiers of the Northern Army. And, of course, a thousand fine horsemen.
After getting these thousands of soldiers and horses, Liu Yu led the army directly to Yuntai County without saying a word, first stationed on the bank of the Wei River, and ordered the whole army to rest on the spot for a day.
At night, Liu Yu stared at the map and thought carefully, now he only had 1,000 elite cavalry, 5,000 infantry proficient in cavalry and archery, and the most elite trapped camp. But at this time, his opponent was an army of 100,000, and his strength was somewhat insufficient.
Liu Yu has three or four thousand high-level brute beasts in his hands, and if he wants to train into a wolf cavalry, Liu Yu must buy himself some time, and also ensure that the Yan army will not break through Yuntai County, Liu Yu is under a lot of pressure.
"Li Xuan, is there any precipitous place in Yuntai County that can allow us to effectively ambush the Yan army"
"Your Highness wants to ambush the Yan army? This is also risky, what if Yan Jun is not fooled"
"That's not what you should worry about?"
"Yes" The majesty on His Highness's body is getting heavier and heavier, Li Xuan wiped the cold sweat on his head, and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, near Yuntai County, there is a Fengyun Valley, the terrain is very dangerous, and it is very suitable for the army to ambush. ”
"Great, Li Xuan, you immediately order the army to go to Fengyun Valley, you must do it without knowing it. Just as we did the last time we ambushed the bandits, and ambushed again. Also, tell them to move fast."
"No, my subordinates will do it immediately"
Second, the weather is sunny, the clouds are not clean, the distant mountains are full of daisies, and it is a harmonious scene. The shouts of killing came from Yuntai County in the distance, but it destroyed this harmonious natural scenery.
Liu Yu led a thousand elite cavalry and began to march towards Yuntai County. Liu Yu only led 500 elite cavalry, and the rest of the cavalry ambushed along the way. Along the way, the river was stained red with blood, and the shouts of killing were getting closer and closer, and the county seat of Yuntai was also visible in the distance.
Fierce deprivation was being done on the city wall, countless ladders were erected, and the soldiers of the Yan army climbed up without forgetting their lives. The defenders of the Ming army on the city wall kept shooting arrows downward.
Countless rolling logs, nail rakes, and throwing downwards. The Ming army used all the means that could stop the enemy, and there were still stubborn soldiers who rushed to the head of the city, and were immediately killed by thousands of defenders on the city wall. The war entered a stalemate, and the city was miserable.
Liu Yu led a thousand elite cavalry, and three miles away from the Yan army camp, ran into the opponent's patrol post. When the scouts saw that thousands of cavalry were coming from the opposite side, they immediately ran backwards without saying a word.
Seeing the scout fleeing, Liu Yu immediately jumped out and shouted: "I am the third prince of the Ming Dynasty, and His Royal Highness orders you to stop." ”
When the scout heard this, he was immediately taken aback, how did the prince of the Ming Dynasty come down. No, the scout then thought about it, and if he reported it, the credit would be less. The scout didn't say a word, ignored Liu Yu, and ran straight forward.
Seeing that the other party didn't stop, Liu Yu shouted angrily, "His Royal Highness wants you to stop, you dare not stop." "Pick up the bow and arrow, and shoot the leader of the opponent to death with one arrow.
Although the scout captain was dead, someone still ran out and quickly reported the incident. The Yan Army's Central Army is in the big tent, and the generals of the Yan Army are studying the war. This Yuntai County is really hard-boned, looking at this situation, I'm afraid that I won't want to fight it for a month or two.
"General, general, great joy!"
The generals inside were worried about the war, and suddenly heard someone making a loud noise, and suddenly their hearts swelled with anger, "Who dares to make noise here." ”
The scout's legs trembled, and he immediately knelt down. "The general spares his life, the general spares his life!"
General Yan Jun was still angry, "Come on, drag down this noisy person and behead him." ”
Immediately, there were two tooth tent guards, who stepped forward and dragged him down, "The general spares his life!" There is important information from subordinates. ”
Well! Hearing the scout say this, General Yan Jun waved his hand: "Put him down first"
"You said you had important information, and if you couldn't satisfy Bensho, Ben would cut you"
"General rest assured, the information of his subordinates will definitely satisfy you."
After organizing the language, the scout said with some excitement: "General, our scout team patrolled and encountered thousands of elite cavalry, led by the three princes who claimed to be the Ming Dynasty. ”
General Yan Jun's heart was excited, he stood up directly from his seat, walked down, and pulled the scout's clothes, "Are you sure that is the third prince of the Ming Dynasty?"
The scout replied with some trembling, "Yes, when the men fled, the guy ordered us to stop." It is as useless as the rumored three princes of Yan Kingdom. And looking at the clothes he wears and the strange beasts he rides, he is obviously not an ordinary son of the powerful. ”
After hearing this, the general of the Yan army was full of excitement, and clapped his hands vigorously, "Okay, if it is really the third prince of the Ming Dynasty, catch him, we will win half of this war." But if not."
Seeing the hesitation of the general of the Yan army, the cavalry commander on the side stood up, "General, even if it is not, we will have losses." Moreover, the third prince of the Ming Dynasty is in Beiyan County, and his surname may be very big. Once it's really him, we make a lot of money. ”
Seeing that the general of the Yan army was moved, the cavalry commander continued, "General, my cavalry has not moved, so let my cavalry attack and go to capture it." ”
"Okay, General Zhao, since that's the case, I'll trouble you with this matter."
The commander of the "Nuo" cavalry was excited, such a great achievement, he could get it immediately, how could he not be excited.
Soon after, more than 20,000 cavalry in the Yan army camp came out, and the ground shook and dust flew for a while. As soon as he saw this formation, Liu Yu was taken aback, not to mention the rest of the five hundred elite horsemen, who were so frightened on the spot.
Liu Yu didn't say a word, and immediately retreated, this battle couldn't be fought. In the eyes of the cavalry commander of the Yan army, Liu Yu is the merit of his ability, and he seems to see countless rewards, official positions, money, and beautiful women pouring towards him. As soon as the cavalry commander saw the other party fleeing, he immediately pulled out his horse and chased after him.
Seeing that the pursuers were approaching, the sergeant who had been in ambush for a long time immediately shot arrows, and the sword feathers flew by, all of which were killed with one arrow. When the cavalry commander saw an ambush, he was too frightened to get too close, for fear that one of them would accidentally fall into the ambush.
But if you don't chase it, you can't do it, after a while, Liu Yu ran away, where to chase it! After waiting a little longer, the cavalry commander found that there were very few ambushes, so he ordered the cavalry to catch up. Again near the sergeant who had been in ambush for a long time, there was another rain of arrows. The cavalry commander saw that there was an ambush, and in line with the principle of caution, he did not dare to get too close.
After repeating this, the cavalry commander also understood that the number of opponents was not large, and it was clear that it was to slow down their speed. The cavalry commander directly ordered to ignore the ambushes and chase them directly.
But at this time, Liu Yu had already fled far away, and the cavalry commander led the cavalry to chase forward, and he couldn't catch up with Liu Yu for a while. But the cavalry commander is not reconciled, this white credit must not be let go. In this way, the cavalry of the Yan army has been far behind Liu Yu.
Unconsciously, the cavalry commander of the Yan army led the cavalry to gradually chase into the Fengyun Valley and enter the ambush circle arranged in advance by Liu Yu. As for Liu Yu and the others, they had already left from the other end and ran to the ambush place.
The cavalry of the Yan Army, who entered the encirclement, did not realize the danger coming, and still rushed forward.
Liu Yu on the hill smiled slightly, "I really don't know who led the troops, so reckless!" ”
Seeing that Yan Jun was almost coming in, Liu Yu waved his hand and "let go"
The soldiers, who had already prepared, retreated the boulder rolling logs and blocked the valley entrance in two sections. The archers shoot their rockets in unison. The dry branches and weeds that had been prepared in the valley for a long time were ignited in an instant. For a time, the fire was raging.
Only then did the commander of the cavalry of the Yan Army realize that something was wrong, and immediately shouted in panic, "Quick, there is an ambush, everyone quickly follow the general to break through, quickly." ”
The sergeant, who was frightened by the sudden fire, instantly found the backbone. Follow the cavalry commander to the other side.
But the other end has long been blocked, and the Yan cavalry, who has no way to go to the sky and no way to enter the ground, has a big drop in morale and suddenly becomes lifeless. Many people even closed their eyes and waited for death.
The horses were burned by the fire, and the sergeants ran around screaming. Not only did it further demoralize the Yan army, but it also caused confusion. Gradually, the fire continued to decrease, and so did the cavalry of the Yan army. By the time the fire was extinguished, the strength of the Yan army had been greatly damaged, and there was little morale left.
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