0140 Dead and alive
Cavalry is an expensive and strategically important arm on the battlefield. The momentum and effect they develop when charging, as well as their ability to maneuver, are unmatched by infantry.
But they have a huge drawback - they are too expensive.
Cavalry cannot be exchanged with infantry. Because infantry is not worth much.
A thousand cavalry will die with ten thousand infantry. It's also a big loss.
Therefore, the best way to use cavalry is to make a detour, around the opponent's back. Take advantage of the charge to quickly break through the enemy formation.
At this time, nearly 10,000 cavalry in front of him should have broken through the Shu army. But he was shot into a hedgehog by a repeater crossbow at close range.
Behind the valley, the general camp of the Wei army.
"Report to the governor, the whole army of the dart cavalry battalion is exhausted."
"What?!" Cao Ying, who was slowly stroking the pipa, suffocated, and Ji'er scolded angrily, "You dare to talk nonsense and mess with our army's heart!" ”
The Wei soldier was so frightened that his face turned white, and he knelt on the ground and said, "Governor, my subordinates don't dare to talk nonsense, what they say is true." ”
Several other generals of the Wei army also stood aside and exchanged glances, obviously not quite believing.
Cao Ying stood up violently and said angrily, "I have surrounded Zhao Yun on three sides before, and arrows are raining down. His army could only retreat from the retreat I had left. The fat cavalry battalion rushed into battle at this time, and Zhao Yun was caught off guard and should have suffered heavy casualties. How could it be that my fat cavalry battalion was exhausted!? ”
Her roaring voice echoed through the tent, and the wind outside seemed to echo her bewilderment.
The Wei soldiers who were kneeling on the ground, "Dudu, Zhao Yun's army did not retreat in the chaotic arrows, but laid down a formation and pushed the Zhuge crossbow in front of the formation. When our cavalry battalion rushed to the ground, we were being shot by Zhuge crossbow......"
"Damn!" Cao Ying slammed the table to interrupt the informant's narration. Her petite fists slammed against the table, her bones gurgling. Cao Ying is proficient in warfare, and the messenger said that it is probably true that she knows that her cavalry has been wiped out. But it's hard to accept.
"Why didn't Zhao Yunzhongfu retreat?! Did he see through my arrangement? Cao Ying frowned and thought.
"Not true. Although this person is both wise and brave, he has no such ability. Cao Ying asked the lieutenant in charge of the fine work next to him at this time, "Recently, Zhao Yun is beside him, who is his staff officer." ”
The lieutenant next to him, "I don't know yet." ”
"Let me find out quickly!"
"Yes."
In the valley at this time.
Zhao Yun and the other generals were also stunned on the spot. In front of everyone were the corpses of seven or eight thousand elite cavalrymen. The tens of thousands of cavalry rushed into battle, and in the end less than 1,000 horses fled.
The main force of the Wei army is 200,000. Among them, there are only 30,000 or 40,000 elite riders. This time I went a little half. This is a great achievement.
Zhao Yun, "The cavalry that rushed up is less than 10,000." Cao Wei lived in the north and had more horses than in the south. But the damage is so heavy that I am afraid it is also unexpected. In peacetime, how would these cavalrymen rush up and let us shoot so cheaply? ”
The situation on the battlefield is often a mistake and a complete loss.
Another general next to him also said, "Let's just retreat rashly. This was the time for these cavalry to charge. In that case, it would be great if half of the people here could survive now. ”
Everyone is a veteran general who grew up in the army, so they naturally understand. At this time, Fu Hao's eyes became more respectful.
Zhao Yun, "I am fortunate to have what the prison army said today, otherwise I am afraid that we will not be lucky." ”
Fu Hao heard a prompt in his ear, "Congratulations, Zhao Yun's favor for you is +10." Fu Hao was excited, this was something he cared about. The higher Zhao Yun's favorability, the smoother he will be when he wants to break through in the future.
Fu Hao also politely said, "General Zhao should also be cautious, and he can command properly to have such a result." ”
At this time, the Wei troops around the valley shot indiscriminately into the valley again, and arrows rained down.
"General, what now?"
The enemy soldiers around the valley had been firing arrows into their ranks. Relying on the big shield soldier pointed out by Fu Hao before, he barely held on. By this time, the shields had been pierced like hedgehogs.
When Zhao Yun looked at Fu Hao, Fu Hao said, "At this time, the enemy's cavalry has been destroyed, and we should evacuate quickly." ”
It's different from the original movie. At this time, Zhao Yun's soldiers and horses basically did not suffer much damage. To be able to withdraw in this way is already a very great consummation.
Zhao Yun asked the scout captain beside him, "Where can I retreat?" ”
The scout hugged his fists and said, "Trapped on three sides, only one can retreat!" ”
Zhao Yun, "Where does it lead?" ”
Scout, "Fengming Mountain." ”
Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment.
Luo Ping'an, "Zilong, where did we stay many years ago. Fengming Mountain is a dead end. The mountain is small, and there is no danger to defend. I think we might as well take advantage of the enemy's current vitality and choose a way to kill it. ”
What Luo Ping'an said seems to make sense. For these people, if it really gets into the trap. None of them will be spared.
The captain next to him who knew about Feng Mingshan also said, "Wei Jun is a trap for us." Going to Fengming Mountain is equivalent to entering a dead end. ”
Luo Ping'an was here to secretly look at Zhao Yun's face.
Luo Ping'an in this movie is a traitor.
Zhao Yun was trapped at this time, mostly because he gave Zhao Yun's marching route to the Wei army.
He was trapped by his talent all his life and achieved little. But there is a strong desire for power.
Zhao Yun was originally his younger brother. But at this time, Zhao Yun was already a general of the Five Tigers. But he walked still for decades. So the psychology is unbalanced.
Actually, be a traitor. It's not easy. The risks are far more costly than you think.
One of the risks is that after becoming a traitor. The other party gave some benefits though. But it's very likely that you'll never believe you, let alone reuse you.
The second is if things are not finally done. It's also not an inch.
The third is that even if you succeed, you may be turned around at any time and not recognized by others. For example: Huang Hao of Shu received the benefits of Wei and helped Wei do a lot of things. Liu Chan surrendered, and he played a very key role in it. Later, Shu was destroyed, but Deng Ai first wanted to kill him. He bribed and saved his life. When he arrived in Luoyang, Sima Zhao still killed him, and it was a very cruel Ling Chi execution (commonly known as killing a thousand knives).
Yang Song under Zhang Lu. successively received Liu Bei's money to help him deal with Ma Chao. then collected Cao Cao's money, and also helped Cao Jie Neiying to help him kill Zhang Lu. However, after Cao Cao destroyed Zhang Lu and collected Hanzhong, he immediately beheaded Yang Song in the bazaar.
Fu Hao knew it at this time. But don't worry either. What Luo Ping'an can betray is also Zhao Yun's course of action. After retreating to Fengming Mountain. He couldn't sell anything anymore.
There were no more arrows in the air. The generals were anxious at this point.
Zhao Yun turned around and asked Fu Hao, "What do the prison guards think?" ”
Fu Hao said without hesitation, "Retreat to Fengming Mountain." ”
Luo Ping'an, "That's a dead end." ”
Fu Hao looked around the valley, "The Wei army is twenty times more powerful than ours. Most of its governors can set such traps. The ability to command troops should not be underestimated. If you want to rush hard, I'm afraid that there won't be a few people who will get out alive. Whether Fengming Mountain is a dead end or a living road depends on how to do it. After all, the Shu army is not only us, we are just pioneers. The armies of Guan Xing and Zhang Bao, and the main forces of the military divisions are still there, so we have a way to live. ”
For Fu Hao, there were other reasons for him to go to Fengming Mountain. If you don't go to Fengming Mountain, you may not have time to learn from Zhao Yun at all. The stakes are just too big
So for Fu Hao, Fengming Mountain is inevitable.
He has a point. Everyone around nodded slightly. Zhuge Liang's resourcefulness is known as prestigious. The army he commands is the main force, and he is there. Nature will come to the rescue.
Zhao Yun, "The generals listened to the order, and the whole army retreated to Fengming Mountain. (To be continued.) )