Chapter 125: The Last Moment
From the Ma Chao army formation, Pang De took the lead, and more than 10,000 horsemen from the five schools separated from it and swept towards Caohan City. It was about to realize the stability of Liangzhou that had been preached by the governors of Yangyi recently, and the hearts of more than 10,000 people were beating wildly.
Ma Chao and the remaining 40,000 horsemen did not participate. Because Ma Chao believed that under such circumstances, 10,000 cavalry was enough to sweep away Han Sui's remnants of the defeated generals. Moreover, Ma Chao also studied the terrain near the city of Caohan, which was not very flat, and was divided into fragments by several low loess beams and several loess ridges, and the area of the platform suitable for the rapid passage of large groups of cavalry was small. Therefore, if the whole army attacked, this narrow platform would not be able to accommodate 50,000 horses.
After Zhang Xiu settled down and surrendered the troops, he returned to Ma Chao's side and watched the battle with Ma Chao.
On the other side of the battlefield, Han Sui was about to go crazy. He had long known that Yang Qiu was not a good fighter and a loyal person, if it weren't for the fact that his subordinates, except for Cheng Gongying and Yan Xing, who were of great use, they would all be Liang Xing, Cheng Yin and other eight people who were the same as Yang Qiu, and most of these eight people were killed by Ma Chao. And Yan Xing was sent to carry out the most important siege, otherwise, how could he be reduced to sending Yang Qiu to an inferior commodity to meet Jin Ma Chao?
Originally, I thought that no matter how bad Yang Qiu was, he would be proficient in the art of war and lead soldiers for a few years, and there were thousands of horsemen as cannon fodder, which should be able to resist Jinma Chao's incense. Even if it is a stick of incense, he can take down Caohan and hold on to the city.
Who knew that Yang Qiu was so undisciplined, and within a few minutes, he made a mistake with weak legs and knelt down.
Han Sui glared angrily at the city, his eyes red as if he could burst into flames. Han Sui was 100 percent sure that there were only more than 100 guards on it. Even if reinforcements arrive and morale soars, it will only take half a pillar of incense at most for his soldiers to climb over the city walls, open the city gates, and enter the city to defend it. But with Yang Qiu's surrender, his main army was completely unhindered in front of Ma Chaojun.
Ma Chao had no mercy, and with a wave of his hand, more than 10,000 horses rushed over. More than 10,000 riders, prancing horses and raising knives, raised high ring-headed knives, reflected the cold light and stars. The appearance of the looming cavalry and war horses, the neighing of the war horses, and the strange screams of the cavalry reminded Han Sui of the wolves. When the wolves hunt their sheep at night, they will approach so quickly and calmly, making strange noises from their mouths that intensify the fear of their prey.
Han Sui turned his head and glanced at Cheng Gongying, he read the fear in the other party's eyes. This made Han Sui sad. Why the plan to divert the tiger from the mountain was discovered, Han Sui didn't bother to think about it. He couldn't help but wonder, was he destined to not escape this time?
Han Sui is like this, not to mention other soldiers. The city cannot be captured alive or dead, there are few people, and it cannot be beaten. If you continue to fight, what else will be left except one death? Many people began to loosen their grip on the spear and the ring-headed knife. As long as Pound came over, he surrendered.
Ma Chao spent all his time on the horse, sitting on the back of the horse and watching the situation under the city of Caohan. The 10,000 horsemen of the Pang Debu were as unstoppable as a torrent, and the iron cavalry that rushed to the front was only six miles away from the city of Caohan. And the Han Sui army, which was very conspicuous under the lights of Caohan City, the strength of the soldiers to attack the city decreased significantly, and the hammer did not move, and the soldiers on the ladder were stunned and did not climb up.
Zhang Xiu and Duan Xuan accompanied Ma Chao and enjoyed the arrival of this last moment with 40,000 horsemen.
Zhang Xiu looked at Pang De's department with some jealousy, and under the leadership of Pang De, the troops were vying for the lead, and they were eager to fly to Caohan City.
Ma Chao exclaimed: "Ling Ming led the troops, and he has always reassured me. ”
Zhang Xiu muttered dissatisfiedly: "What's the big deal, my brother gives me military power, and I can too, no!" I must be more brave than Pound, and I will definitely be able to unscrew Han Sui's white head in one round and throw it under my brother's horse. ”
Ma Chao laughed and said, "Okay, I'll leave it to you next time." ”
Duan Xuan said: "Young Master, do you think Pang De will kill Han Sui, or will he capture him alive?" Or did Han Sui surrender? ”
Ma Chao thought about it carefully, and he also felt that Han Sui would definitely not be able to escape this time, so he said: "I'm afraid it doesn't matter what Pang De said." Han Sui has always been ashamed of being defeated by Wu Yijie's weak crown, maybe he will kill himself. ”
Duan Xuan smiled: "This is also true. So if Han Sui was captured alive and taken to the young master, what would the young master do? ”
Ma Chao lowered his head and thought about it, and had his own idea: "If Han Sui has the courage to commit suicide, I also respect him as a man and give him a good burial." If it is the living Han Sui standing in front of me, then I will definitely make room for him to be a lieutenant general. ”
Duan Xuan stroked his beard and exclaimed: "The young master acts, is upright, and appoints people on the basis of merit, and the last general will admire him." ”
Zhang Xiu also said: "I'm different from my brother." If I were my brother, I would have let him pour the night pot for me as a servant. ”
Ma Chao and Duan Xuan both laughed.
Ma Chao smiled: "That's a good idea." Han Sui is so thoughtful, he must be very good at serving people. If you really get Han Sui, consider your suggestion. ”
"Hey, hey."
While talking and laughing, Pang Debu advanced four miles forward, and in front of him was the passage between the two small loess valleys. At this time, Ma Chao was full of ambition and was very excited, but what was uncomfortable was that this excitement was not known in what form. Gradually, Ma Chao's breathing became thicker and his heart beat wildly.
Finally, he is about to achieve the first step of hegemony: to seize Liangzhou, Ma Chao really wants to roar out loudly like a fool, jumping happily on the ground, wantonly spreading joy, and releasing joy and excitement. But so many people are watching, the identity is here, Ma Chao can only use his best to suppress his beating heart, and try his best to show the city government without fluctuation and emotion.
Pound also showed a smile with eight teeth, the spear in his hand suddenly became wet, he looked down, it turned out that he was too excited, and his palms were sweaty. The soldiers behind him, all of them excitedly raised their crossbows, ring-headed knives, and spears in their hands, and shouted loudly. As soon as they crossed the road between the two loess valleys, the city of Caohan was about to step under their feet. They can raise their swords and run amok.
"Lord, the last general is incompetent......" Yan Xing was a little weak-hearted. Although he had already felt that Han Sui was in Cao Ying, Yan Xing still felt guilty for failing to capture the city in time and causing Han Sui to be completely defeated.
When a man is about to die, his words are good. Han Sui sighed and said calmly, "You did your best. The old man doesn't blame you. Those who should come are coming anyway, and no one can stop them. ”
Cheng Gongying lowered his head. The parts all hung their heads in unison. On the contrary, the city of Caohan calmed down.
At this moment, Han Sui suddenly shouted: "The old man doesn't care what you have in mind, but the old man will never let the horse humiliate the old man!" The old man heard that after the poisonous snake was cut off, the snake's head would still bite, not to mention that the old man's head was still there! ”
This sound was like thunder, and the whole song looked at Han Sui with incredible admiration.
Han Sui looked around and shouted: "Those who are still willing to fight for the old man will give their left arm, and those who don't want to give their right arm, and the old man will not blame!" ”