Many of the troops in Liaozhou have already retreated into the Valley of the Dead.
Moreover, the retreat was in a very awkward manner. Even the main camp did not have time to organize itself. There were still some people fighting outside with the people from Hezhou.
Although Fu Mingli was a battle-experienced general, he also set up an ambush at the entrance to the Valley of the Dead.
But Zhu Yue is not an ordinary person after all.
After the initial panic, he quickly calmed down and calmly directed the actions of the Hezhou troops. Coupled with his numerical advantage, he had the upper hand when fighting against the Liaozhou troops.
"The left and right roads begin to cross. Eat them if you can. If you can't, open a hole and let them escape into the Valley of the Dead."
Zhu Yue said calmly to the people around him.
For Zhu Yue.
Fu Mingli and the others from Liaozhou, like the people from Dongzhou, already know their connection with the grassland, and they must not let it go.
That's why I decided to drive all the people in Liaozhou into the Valley of the Dead and wait for an opportunity to kill them.
After a while, the remaining Liaozhou troops had completely retreated.
The Hezhou troops were near the mouth of the valley, but were driven back by the Liaozhou troops ambushing on both sides of the valley.
The Liaozhou people were condescending, occupying a favorable terrain and blocking the road up the mountain outside the valley. Zhu Yue and his men failed to attack after several attacks, but suffered heavy losses, so they had to give up.
"grown ups!"
"They have all retreated now. Let me lead a group of people to rush in. They are retreating now and are unprepared!"
"I will charge with the cavalry, and I won't lose too many men."
A general in Hezhou said.
"There's no rush."
"Since they were able to ambush at the entrance of the valley, there must be people left in the valley."
"If you don't understand what's going on inside and go in hastily, you will definitely suffer a loss."
"Let everyone retreat and rest!"
Zhu Yue said to the people around him.
"Sir, although they have retreated into the Valley of the Dead, there seems to be nothing they can do against them in a short period of time."
"The people who listened to the investigation said that there is a forest in the valley. Even if there is no such food and grass for the military camp, it is estimated that it will not be that simple to besiege them."
Zhao Da said very cautiously on the side.
"I didn't expect that there would be a south wind in this season. It's really a blessing from God."
Zhu Yue did not answer Zhao Da's words, but said this sentence without any beginning or end, which made Zhao Da look confused.
wind?
What wind?
"Zhao Da, ask the logistics camp to collect the horse manure in the camp, and then bring over some dry firewood."
"Let the people in the Chinese army think of ways to make some fans."
Zhu Yue said slowly.
"Horse manure and a fan?"
"Sir, do you think you want to smoke them out?"
Zhao Da reacted instantly.
"right!"
"Taking advantage of the southerly wind, we will work harder and blow the smoke from the burning into the valley. This will not only block the view, but also force the people inside to come out."
"Let everyone ambush outside the entrance of the valley. The entrance to the valley is very narrow. Even if they all rush out, there won't be many people at once. Kill one when they come out, and kill a team when they come out."
"When their men and horses are almost exhausted, any trap will be useless."
Zhu Yue said with a smile.
This battle has been fought so far, although it has been a bit chaotic, but the situation is finally under control.
Those Dongzhou troops, generals and lieutenants are dead, and the remaining troops are just broken troops, not enough to cause trouble.
The men and horses of Liaozhou were blocked at the entrance of the valley again. It would definitely not be appropriate to attack by force, but there is still a way.
Although they are deep in Liaozhou, Fu Mingli and the others are now sealed off. The news cannot be sent out at all. There are only 10,000 or 20,000 troops who can still be eaten.
The only ones who are confused are those in Heyang County.
It has disappeared now.
Since discovering the Liaozhou troops near the Valley of the Dead, he has focused all his attention here, but has ignored Zhang Bao and his party from Heyang County.
From what Zhou Yong said, they had defected to Fu Mingli's side, but they had been fighting for a long time and had made no move.
Zhu Yue was always wary of the powerful weapon in Zhang Bao's hand.
"grown ups!"
"grown ups!"
"He, something happened in Hezhou!"
As soon as Zhu Yue sat down, a soldier ran in panting.
"Don't be anxious, tell me slowly, what happened in Hezhou?"
Zhu Yue asked calmly, comforting the visitor.
Now that the entire situation is under his control, he naturally wants to return to his previous calm and calm demeanor.
"grown ups!"
"Taizhou's 50,000 troops attacked Hezhou, and now Xihe County has fallen!"
"The troops from Taizhou are marching towards Beihai County!"
The visitor said to Zhu Yue.
"Um?"
"How dare the people from Taizhou attack us?"
Zhu Yue picked up the tea cup, concealing his panic. Zhao Da was on the side, and it was obvious that Zhu Yue's hand holding the tea cup was trembling.
"Yes, sir!"
"They came unexpectedly!"
"Originally, after the army gathered, they headed towards Liaozhou, but suddenly they changed their route halfway and headed straight for Xihe County."
"The people of Xihe County resisted desperately, but several cities were captured one after another."
"Taizhou's 50,000 men not only have 10,000 cavalry, but also have siege engines and catapults. They are no match at all!"
The visitor knelt on the ground and said.
"Sir, Gehong from Beihai County lost 5,000 men and horses in Heyang County. I'm afraid Beihai County can't resist it either!"
"If we can't unite our troops in one place, our men and horses in Hezhou may be defeated one by one!"
Zhao Da said with a worried look on his face.
"Taizhou actually had a plan a long time ago. It seems that he must have known about our defeat in Heyang County, so he seized this opportunity to attack us."
"However, even if Ge Hong and the others did not lose those five thousand troops, they would not be their opponents!"
"It seems that Beihai County is in danger."
Zhu Yue frowned and said.
"ah?"
"grown ups!"
"Should we go back quickly?"
Zhao Da asked Zhu Yue.
"It's too late to go back now. Beihai County cannot be saved. However, after taking Beihai County, it will become Heyang County. Judging from the previous situation, it will not be killed so quickly."
"no!"
"Can't wait any longer!"
"Send the order, everyone is ready to capture Liaozhou's troops as soon as possible and rush back to Hezhou!"