At this time, the kingdom was leading the rebel army of 10,000 elite horsemen, and they hurried non-stop to the Jiequan Pavilion, that is, the Jieting.

Along the way, thousands of horses galloped, rolling up dust, and the earth rumbled, like a dark cloud rolling across the vast sky, looking extremely majestic.

The kingdom is draped in heavy armor and rides a blue-maned Liangzhou horse, which looks majestic. From time to time, the kingdom would look back at the army he had led.

The ethnic composition of the rebels was very diverse, including Qiang people, Han people, Di people, Hu people, and even Xiaoyuezhi people. However, because of the turmoil in Liangzhou for a hundred years, people had to practice martial arts to protect themselves, so these soldiers were all tall and skillful. It is also because of this that the Han Dynasty has stockpiled a large number of armor in various counties of Liangzhou, such as ring-headed knives, iron hammers, spears, spears, halberds, leather armor, plate armor, iron armor, fish scale armor, etc., all of which are complete and sharp. After Han Sui's rebels occupied Liangzhou, a large number of sharp and sophisticated armor were all cheapened by the rebels. Not only that, Hanting also has many horse breeding sites in Liangzhou, the largest of which is Koudan County; These horses were also cheaper for the rebels.

Therefore, the 10,000 cavalry under the command of the kingdom, like the other tribes of the rebel army, were skilled and well-equipped with bows and horses, and could be called the most courageous army in the Han Dynasty.

The kingdom was complacent, and sat down on his horse and asked his retinue with a smile: "Are my soldiers and horses quite good?" ”

He said flatteringly: "The elite soldiers of the public are rare in the world; and the great talent of the public, it should be the first in the world. ”

The kingdom smiled. He calmed down and said, "However, that Ma Chao is a Shenweitian general, and he is extremely brave. Although the public is wise, he should also be careful. ”

Wang Guo smiled again: "Ma Chao is just a reckless man, what kind of god mighty general?" It was all given by the timid and fearful Qiang people. How can I be afraid of him? ”

He said: "This is wrong. The lord is quite jealous of Na Ma Chao. If the public is not careful, he is defeated by this Ma Chao, and he is ruthless with the heart of the lord, it will definitely be unfavorable to the public. Besides, Gong is famous in Liangzhou. If he is defeated by Ma Chao, won't he be a laughing stock for the relics? ”

When Wang Kingdom heard this, he smiled and said, "How can Ma Chao be able to defeat me?" Thou hast underestimated me. Today, I want you to see, I will win this Jinma Chao. The herald ordered the army to speed up its march and be sure to rush to the Jieting before Ma Chao's troops came to capture the Jieting. ”

The rebels are all cavalry, coming and going like the wind. Although he had just experienced the offensive and defensive battle of Jicheng, the men and horses were tired, but they were still fast. Within half a day, he rushed from Jicheng, three hundred miles away, to Jieting.

When the kingdom led the army to arrive, Pound had not yet arrived, and the whole street pavilion was still a peaceful scene. The kingdom watched the situation of the street pavilion from afar, sandwiched between the mountains of Longshan on a narrow mountain road. The trail was formed by a river crashing into the mountains, and a small piece of flat land was created on the south side of the river. This piece of flat land is an excellent road in and out of Liangzhou and across Longshan. And on the south side of the river, on the flat side, stands a loess hillside that is not too high. Because it is in the south of the river, it is called Nanshan.

After looking at the terrain of the lower street pavilion, the kingdom already had a plan in mind. A lieutenant named Duan Xuan came to his subordinates and asked, "Where should I set up camp?" ”

In fact, the kingdom has already made a decision, but it wants to play the prestige of this Xiliang celebrity. He proudly retorted, "What do you say?" ”

Duan Xuan was stunned for a moment and said, "According to the art of war, you should set up camp on the flat land between the river and Nanshan. ”

The kingdom became even more proud and said, "Why? ”

Duan Xuan said: "The flat land is the road leading to Longxian. By setting up camp on the main road, you can completely block Ma Chao's westward journey. Moreover, there is a river in the north of this flat land, which can draw water; The south is close to the South Mountain, and you can defend it by the mountain. If he can't hold on any longer, Ma Chao will definitely be helpless. ”

When the kingdom heard this, he laughed and said, "Thou knowest only the art of war, and thou shalt not know how to change it." In the past, Zhao Kuo also talked as eloquently as you, but never saw him defeated by the Qin army? ”

Duan Xuan was stunned for a moment, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said, "What does the general want?" ”

The kingdom took a guide to the mountain and said: "The south mountain is high and strong, and it is condescending, which is convenient for our army to shoot arrows downward. And if the enemy army is clamoring at the bottom of the mountain, our army will swoop down from the south mountain, and the iron cavalry will be fierce, and the enemy army will be crushed. Can be stationed on the South Mountain. ”

When Duan Xuan heard this, he exclaimed: "General, Nanshan is isolated and goes to the river. If Ma Chao surrounds the mountain......"

Wang Guo smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Ma Chao'er, he is unwise." And I rushed down from the mountain, although Ma Chao was brave, how could he resist? ”

Duan Xuan was in a hurry, and said: "If our army is short of water, it will be defeated in two or three days, the general thinks twice!" ”

Seeing that this simmering was not more than a lieutenant, Wang Guo actually retorted three times and twice, and was very displeased, waved his hand, and said: "This will make its own decision, you will say more, military law will be engaged!" Alright, hurry up and decorate! ”

Duan Xuan sighed and went down anyway. After a while, the kingdom led his subordinates to climb the South Mountain and set up a camp on the mountain.

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Early the next morning after the kingdom was stationed on Jieting Nanshan, Pang De led 3,000 pioneers and finally arrived. Pang De thought that the street pavilion was unmanned, but he was quite surprised to see that a strong and tall camp had been established on the south mountain, he didn't expect that this Han Sui's action was so fast, and he could take the street pavilion before him.

Look at the camp on the South Mountain, which is very strong and condescending. Pound knew that if he attacked and the rebels fired arrows down the hills, his vanguard army of 3,000 cavalry would surely suffer heavy losses. So Pang De did not launch an offensive against the rebels, but ordered his troops to arrange a position far away at the foot of Nanshan, and at the same time sent a message to Ma Chao.

Ma Chao led the main force of the army on the way to the street pavilion, and received Pang De's information on the way, saying that Han Sui had sent the famous kingdom to lead the troops to take the street pavilion, and he was also a little surprised. Ma Chao had already expected that the resourceful Han Sui would definitely do whatever it took to intercept him who entered Liangzhou with the whole army.

But what he didn't expect was that Han Sui's movements were much faster than he expected. You must know that Pang De's vanguard army is closer to Jieting, but Jicheng is 300 miles away from Jieting. However, Han Sui's soldiers and horses took the street pavilion before Pang De, which shows that the combat effectiveness of Han Sui's troops should not be underestimated.

Pound also came to report that the rebels had about 10,000 horsemen. Ma Chao's heart sank a little. Ten thousand horsemen were stationed, but he had only twenty-three thousand. Even if it is a strong attack, it will be difficult to take the street pavilion within ten days. Ten days was enough for Han Sui to react more. For example, lead an army to attack Ma Teng, who occupies Gaoping City.

Ma Chao was unprecedentedly nervous and frightened. If he couldn't quickly capture Jieting and enter Liangzhou to join Ma Teng, Ma Teng's tribe would be easily broken by Han Sui. When the time comes, Ma Teng will be in danger.