Volume XII, Chapter 3

Ying Xue and Wang Zhuo, seeing that the commanders of the seven armies had already arrived, beckoned everyone to sit down and prepared for a meeting. Wang Zhuo stood up and said to everyone: "Looking at everyone's eager eyes, I believe everyone already knows the purpose of this mission, and I will make a long story short, Xiangcone is the last pass for us to go south, and it is also the last obstacle for us to unify the three northern provinces. The three cities of Jiexiu City and Langya City, although there are only three armies of troops, and in addition to the old, weak, sick and disabled in the army, it is believed that the available strength of Xiang Cone is less than two and a half armies, however, these three cities echo each other, if we hit one of them, they will send a signal, the reinforcements of the other two cities will be able to come to reinforcements within an hour, I believe, none of you can capture any of these three cities in an hour, if you want to storm it, we must have heavy casualties, although we have seven armies, nearly 300,000 people, but our available troops are not much, probably only about 150,000, I don't know what good strategy you have for attacking Xiang Cone, you might as well say it, everyone refer to it. ”

"In this case, let's just focus on the old lair of the cone, Jiexiu City, I don't believe that we can't attack it. Zeng Zhaoli stood up and said loudly.

Wang Zhuo and Yingxue didn't speak, and after looking at everyone's expressions, Wang Zhuo said: "Everyone go on, as long as you have ideas, you can say them and listen to them! Everyone is not an outsider, what is there to worry about!"

"We might as well set up an ambush and then attack the city, which may surprise us. Zheng Ti also stood up and said.

"We attacked, set up ambushes, and destroyed their living forces. Then, taking the city is a breeze. Tang Bin also stood up and said to everyone.

That's all there is to it. Wang Zhuo stood up and said, "The methods and ideas that everyone said just now are all good. But it's not very practical, let's see, outside the three cities of Yongjuguan, Jiexiu City, and Langya City, is the largest plain area in the three northern provinces, and we can see it at a glance, where can we set up an ambush? If we forcibly attack the city, we will definitely suffer heavy losses, I have an idea, but I am afraid to say it. Everyone won't do it!"

After listening to Wang Zhuo's words, Zeng Zhaoli stood up and shouted: "If anyone refuses to listen to the general's orders, I, Zeng Zhaoli, will definitely beat him flat." ”

After hearing this, the commanders of the other armies immediately said that they would definitely implement the general's order, so Wang Zhuo pointed at Yingxue and said to everyone: "This plan was thought up by Yingxue, so it's up to him!"

Only then did Ying Xue stand up and explain his plan in detail to everyone, and after everyone listened, they spoke the same tone as Wang Zhuo. "That's okay!" and Zeng Zhaoli was even more excessive, shouting loudly: "This is also a plan, it is purely a child's game, I don't agree." I disagree. ”

Wang Zhuo looked at it from the side and smiled, stood up, and said to Zeng Zhaoli: "Commander Zeng." Do you remember what you just said?"

"This!?" Zeng Zhaoli was speechless for a moment.

At this time, Wang Zhuo also continued to add: "My reaction at the beginning was the same as everyone else. However, Eagle Snow's abilities. Don't you believe it, he does this, he has his own reasons, let's give it a try, anyway, if it doesn't work, we will be the army to temper, in fact, there will be no casualties at all, perhaps, this is the best way. ”

"Alright then, let's go ahead and arrange it. Seeing that Wang Zhuo also agreed to do this, and everyone had agreed to this plan in advance, they all rushed back and prepared to start implementing Yingxue's plan tomorrow morning.

Tang Bin walked towards Yingxue and asked, "Is this really effective?"

"Is it useful, I will know when the time comes, kill 10,000 and lose 3,000, after all, if we forcibly attack the city, we don't know how big our casualties will be!"

"Don't worry, we'll support you. Tang Bin and the others were full of confidence in Yingxue.

The next day, Zhang Luo, Ma Or, Liu Linfeng and Zhou Ming left their own stations with all the troops of their respective three armies, took a day's rations, divided into three groups, and rushed towards the three cities of Yongju Pass, Jiexiu City and Langya City.

"Listen to the defenders in the city, I have been ordered by General Wang Zhuo to come to receive Langya City, and give you half an hour to consider, if you don't surrender, we will attack the city, and when the time comes, there will be rivers of blood and corpses all over the field, I advise you to surrender quickly. Zhou Ming personally shouted under the city.

The defenders of the city were shocked, and hurriedly lit the signal, wanting to invite the armies of the other two cities to support them, only to find that the other places had also ignited the signals, could it be that the enemy was attacking the three cities at the same time? The defenders hurriedly reported to the general defending the city, and the general defending the city was shocked, and urgently ordered to defend with all their strength and prepare for battle.

The situation in Yongju Pass is the same as that in Langya Pass, but this time it was Zhang Luo who shouted, and the attitude of the defenders in the city was of course the same as that in Langya City, defending with all their might, lighting the signal, and preparing to ask for help.

The situation of Ma or in charge of Jiexiu City is very different, Ma Or led the army to Jiexiu City, and it is not the same as Xiang Cone nonsense, and immediately ordered the magician to break the defensive barrier of Jiexiu City with all his might, Xiang Cone also found out the details of Ma Or, and saw that someone was forcibly attacking the city, and immediately lit the signal, so that the defenders of Langya Pass and Yongju Pass came to support, and came to attack inside and outside to eliminate Ma Or's troops, but his subordinates immediately came to report that Langya Pass and Yongju Pass were also attacked by the enemy, and could not come to help, Xiang Cone decided to focus on defense and not go out of the city to face the battle.

After Ma Or broke the defensive barrier, he immediately ordered the magician and the archers to shoot fiercely at Jiehuai City, but he did not send anyone to attack the city, and Xiang Cone was suppressed by Ma Or's attack and was trapped on the city tower and did not dare to fight back, because someone raised his head slightly, and immediately encountered fierce shooting, and Xiang Cone couldn't figure out the situation, so he had to let Ma Or play with all his strength.

After half an hour like this, there was suddenly no movement, and Xiang Cone ordered someone to watch. It turned out that Ma Or's army did not know when it had withdrawn, and Xiang Cone did not dare to pursue rashly.

And Zhou Ming and Zhang Luo. After waiting for half an hour, the defenders of Langya City and Yongju Pass did not come out to surrender, so they shouted again: "You can't surrender." Otherwise, I'm going to attack. ”

Of course, they all got the same answer, "We are all loyal to the dragoon general, it is impossible for us to surrender, and we swear to live and die with Langya Pass (Yongju Pass)." ”

Ma Or and Zhou Ming only said one word, and then led the army to leave Langya City and Yongju Pass, "Since you don't surrender, then we have no choice, you think about it for two more days." We will come again. ”

The defenders of Langya City and Yongju Pass could only watch Ma He and Zhou Ming leave, and they didn't know what tricks they were playing, but with the strength of the city, they didn't dare to pursue at all.

After Yingxue saw the horse or came back to Tianguan, she asked a little about today's situation, and then received a report from Zhang Luo from Qingjian City and Xie Hao and Liu Linfeng from Mianzhong City. They were told to continue to train their soldiers in the next few days, and then send more than a hundred scouts from their horses or corps to closely monitor the movements of Xiang Cone and report any situation immediately.

Two days later. Yingxue arranged for Lu Qi to go to Langya City, Zheng to go to Yongju Pass, and let Xie Hao, Yang Yuhai, Zeng Zhaoli, and Tang Bin go to Jiexiu City. All according to the last plan, except for the addition of one more army to Jiexiu City.

Zheng Ti and Lu Qi follow Yingxue's plan. led the army to only surround but not fight, and Zeng Zhaoli was inexplicable because of this battle. Yingxue was not allowed to attack, as soon as he arrived in Jiexiu City, he immediately broke the defensive barrier that had just been repaired, and shot with magic and bows and arrows with all his might, because this time the number of people was twice as large as last time, the power was even more amazing, Xiang Cone hurriedly asked for help from Langya City and Yongjuguan City, but these two cities were also too busy to take care of themselves, where was there time to rescue them.

Zheng Ti, Lu Qi, Zeng Zhaoli and others played tricks for another half an hour and then left according to the plan, and the defenders of Langya City, Yongju Pass, and Jiexiu City did not dare to chase after them, so they could only watch Zheng Ti and others swagger away.

Not to mention Yingxue them, Xiang Cone was already very dissatisfied with the two army commanders Du Biao and Sun Khotan in Langya City and Yongju Pass, last time, they reported that they were attacked, but Xiang Cone sent someone to inspect, but reported that they did not see any traces of attack. Today's situation is the same, the defenders of Langya City and Yongju Pass also lit the signal, Xiang Cone no longer believes anyone this time, he personally went to Langya City and Yongju Pass to see, there was no trace of being attacked at all, but his own Jiexiu City was made a mess, Xiang Cone was furious, scolded Du Biao and Sun Khotan The two defenders, and ordered that next time, if Jiexiu City was attacked, they must come to the rescue, no matter what the situation, the two military commanders are unreasonable, bitter can't say, their explanation to Cone does not listen at all, and their city is indeed no trace of attack, what can they say in the face of the scolding of their boss, only by keeping the grievances in mind.

The scouts sent by Yingxue saw that Xiang Cone went to Langya City and Yongju Pass, and immediately came back to report to Yingxue, after Yingxue got the information, he didn't say anything, but ordered Tang Bin, Zeng Zhaoli, Yang Yuhai, and Xie Hao to attack Jiexiu City two days later, but Yingxue increased the strength of Liu Linfeng and Zhou Ming to help Tang Bin and others attack Jiexiu City, while Zheng Ti and Ma or continued to besiege Langya City and Yongju Pass, but the attack time was still half an hour, Tang Bin, Although Zeng Zhaoli and the others were puzzled, they still acted according to Ying Xue's orders, attacking for half an hour each time, and would never delay for a moment.

Two days later, Zeng Zhaoli and others went to attack Jiexiu City again according to what Yingxue said, this time Jiexiu City was besieged by three military forces, not only was it besieged, but also the losses were even more heavy, even the defensive barrier could not be repaired, and the soldiers were also damaged a lot. After Zeng Zhaoli and the others attacked for half an hour, they returned to their respective stations according to the plan.

After making sure that Wang Zhuo's troops were all withdrawn, Xiang Cone immediately ordered people to bring the defending generals of Langya City and Yongju Pass to Jiexiu City, Xiang Cone didn't want to talk nonsense with the defenders of these two cities, not only scolded them fiercely in public, but also transferred two brigades of troops from Langya City and Yongju Pass to support Jiexiu City. What made Langya City and Yongju Pass even more embarrassing was that Xiang Cone actually brought all their families to Jiexiu City. As a hostage, so on. The soldiers of Langya City and Yongju Pass were even more angry, and their dissatisfaction with Xiang Cone was even greater. The city of Jiexiu has increased by 40,000 people, and the war has already caused the people in Jiexiu City to panic, and moreover, the increase of 40,000 people has made the situation in Jiexiu City even more chaotic.

Zeng Zhaoli and the others fought inexplicably for several days, and each time they had to run for hundreds of miles. Of course, the soldiers complained a little, they originally wanted to make meritorious contributions, but they fought for so long inexplicably, and there were no results, although there were no casualties, but it was not a way to go on like this. Seeing this situation, Zeng Zhaoli and other army commanders had no choice but to tell the soldiers that this was just an actual combat exercise and was also part of the training. I want everyone to be calm.

While everyone was puzzled, Ying Xue and Wang Zhuo had already passed down the order, and a meeting of military commanders would be held in Tianguan tonight, after Zeng Zhaoli and the others heard the order. Immediately rush to Tianguan.

"You must be full of doubts in your heart, and you all want to know why I have such a plan, so you don't need to worry. I think we'll soon be able to take over the city of Jiexiu in Xiangcone. Yingxue said confidently.

"Then tell me what we should do!" my subordinates asked me, and I really didn't know how to answer them?" Zeng Zhaoli asked impatiently.

Ying Xue glanced at everyone. Seeing that everyone was looking at him with puzzled eyes, he said to everyone, "Actually." I have asked General Wang in detail about the character of this man, who is incompetent, cowardly, Short-sighted, but money-hungry, with such a person to start a war, we don't need to spend much troops, can be a big victory, according to the scouts, now Jiexiu City has been in chaos, and Langya City and Yongju Pass two cities, there are only 20,000 people left, now we want to take these two cities, it's no problem, but I don't want to attack them, we don't have to effortlessly, we can take over Langya City and Yongju Pass, and then we can take Jiexiu City as well. ”

"Is it true, then what should we do next? You can tell us quickly!" Zeng Zhaoli couldn't bear it, stood up and asked.

"I called you here today for this matter, tomorrow we will continue to bring a day's rations by Zeng Zhaoli, Tang Bin, Lu Qi and Li Li, and attack Jiexiu City, this attack should be carried out slowly, do not rush to attack, without my order, no withdrawal, if Xiang Cone dares to go out of the city to meet the battle, be sure to destroy his forces as much as possible, but must not fall in love with the war, just win, do not catch up, otherwise, military law will be engaged in, and there will be no mercy. And General Wang and I, Zheng Ti, Ma or the two armies will go to Langya City and Yongju Pass respectively, and if we are lucky tomorrow, we can get Jiexiu City, Langya City and Yongju Pass. If you see enemy reinforcements with white cloth on their heads, they will immediately retreat, let the enemy chase after them, and they will not return fire until Zhang Luo, Liu Linfeng, and Zhou Ming's reinforcements appear, and then they can destroy Xiang Cone with them. Ying Xue said confidently.

"What? Fighting a war depends on good luck, it's a mess, General Yingxue, what are you talking about, if you are unlucky, then won't we waste another day's work?" Zeng Zhaoli shouted, what kind of luck is good or bad in this war, not only does he not understand, but Tang Bin and the others are also inexplicable.

"Tomorrow is like this, we will mainly surrender, and after you have left the necessary defensive forces, you will do this......" Yingxue explained the plan in detail to everyone.

"Oh! I see, no wonder you want to say that it depends on luck, if you say it earlier, it will cause us all to fall in love!" Zeng Zhaoli is a straight person.

"I've said a long time ago that this plan is purely a drill, but now it seems that there is a great chance of success, and now it depends on your full cooperation. Ying Xue glanced at everyone with a soliciting eye.

"We are willing to cooperate fully with the general's plan. Everyone stood up and said loudly.

"Okay, let's go back and prepare!" Wang Zhuo finally stood up and said to everyone.

After everyone left, Wu Zhuo said to Yingxue, "Yingxue, which city are you going to go to tomorrow?"

"I'm casual, it's just that tomorrow you may have to take some risks, I will send Long Li and Xiaotian to go with you to ensure that you are well!" said Yingxue with some concern.

"What are you afraid of, the general will inevitably die on the battlefield, not to mention that it is worth it to be able to peacefully receive Langya City and Yongju Pass this time, I am willing to take a risk. Besides, there are two people like Long Li and Xiaotian to protect me, so you can rest assured, but you go alone, I am a little worried. Wang Zhuo said righteously.

"Hehe, what are we doing here, worrying about coming, worrying about going, I'll be fine, you can rest assured, let's take a good rest today, recuperate our spirits, and take Langya City and Yongju Pass and Jiexiu City in one fell swoop. Ying Xue pretended to smile lightly, and then walked out.

Wang Zhuo looked at the back of Yingxue leaving, and sighed with emotion, these days, it is a earth-shaking change for Wang Zhuo, from being trapped and embarrassed, to now about to unify the north, a qiē is like a dream, this qiē is coming too fast, Wang Zhuo feels a little unreal, but this qiē is really in front of him, he can't help but believe it. Wang Zhuo thought alone for a while, and then walked out. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, although it is a sure victory, but it is difficult to ensure that unexpected situations occur, and he must maintain his spirit to cope with tomorrow's situation.

The next day, Zeng Zhaoli and others with the troops, slowly rushed to Jiexiu City, they were not in a hurry to attack the city this time, but by Tang Bin and Xiang Cone talked about the surrender, Tang Bin stood under the city, and Xiang Cone was standing on the city tower, the two of them talked about Xila for most of the hour, of course Xiang Cone would not sell Tang Bin's account, Tang Bin was furious, that is, Zeng Zhaoli and others immediately attacked the city, Xiang Cone where did they expect them to turn their faces so quickly, and were caught off guard by Zeng Zhaoli and others, especially Tang Bin and Zeng Zhaoli's water and fire double dragon such a high-level magic, so that the soldiers defending the city were frightened, and Xiang Cone hurriedly sent a signal for helpThis time, Langya City and Yongju Guan two cities did not send the same signal again, Xiang Cone heard the report, under the great joy, urgently ordered the troops to prepare for battle, in order to meet the reinforcements of Langya City and Yongju Guan two cities, to meet the outside of the city, Zeng Zhaoli and others were eliminated under the city, in order to wash the nest of many days, these days he was played by Zeng Zhaoli and others, and now it is finally his turn to take revenge on the cone, Xiang Cone stood on the head of the city and looked at Zeng Zhaoli and others who were dancing and constantly showing off to others, and thought hatefully.

Xiang Cone received the news of Du Biao of Langya City and Sun Khotan of Yongju Pass, they each came to the rescue with 15,000 people, Xiang Cone was overjoyed, ordered the whole army, as soon as the reinforcements arrived, they went out of the city to meet the enemy, and then attacked from three sides, and wiped out Wang Zhuo's troops under the city of Jiexiu, with the shame of snow for many days. (To be continued......)