Chapter 301 The trapped camp ushered in the first battle, how can the incomplete front and arrow array show its power?
Zhang Miao had to admit it.
Yan Xiang's analysis is indeed very reasonable.
At the same time, he understood better why Yan Xiang said such words before the battle.
Indeed, their goal was to win the battle, but in this case, they would have to lead their troops back to Chenliu. Regardless of the consumption of food and grass on the way back and forth, it would also be a damage to the morale of the army.
Yuan Shu and Yan Xiang take into account their own feelings.
at this point.
Zhang Miao knew it well.
Since the other party gave him the greatest respect, Zhang Miao should also respect him.
He twirled his short beard under his chin with one hand, frowned slightly, and pondered for a long time.
"Brother Highway!"
Zhang Miao turned to look at Yuan Shu and said softly: "I believe that Zi Xiang's best strategy is too risky on the one hand, and it is relatively time-consuming on the other. It is easy for flaws to be exposed, and Cao Cao will take the initiative."
"As for what to do..."
Zhang Miao paused for a moment and gave his own opinion: "It is indeed easy to expose our intentions and give Cao Cao sufficient time to react. This is not worth the gain."
Yuan Shu bowed his head: "So Brother Meng Zhuo's opinion is..."
Zhang Miao nodded and said with certainty: "If I have to make a choice, then I will choose the middle strategy. It is safest to take it easy. Let's each send a general, from Linxian and Yanling directions, to try out
attack."
"good."
Yuan Shu agreed immediately.
Although this result was not what Yan Xiang wanted, it was a change that provided higher security for Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao's allies.
"Where is Zhang Xun?"
At this moment, Yuan Shu did not hesitate, his eyes fell on the side of his soldiers.
"The end will be here."
A burly man took a step forward and cupped his hands.
Yuan Shu gave a sonorous order: "You will lead your troops and horses to the rescue of Zhaoling. You will be responsible for the battle there without making any mistakes."
Zhang Xun nodded: "Don't worry, my lord, the general will live up to his high expectations."
Immediately.
Zhang Miao turned to look at his team: "Where is Wu Hao?"
Wu Haoxian came out: "The general will be here."
"You will lead your troops and horses to help Fugou and take charge of the battle there. You must test the true and false of the traitor and make sure there is no mistake."
"Here."
Wu Hao and Zhang Xun both turned around and went out of their tents, leading their own troops and preparing to return.
Yuan Shu raised his hand to Zhang Miao and said: "Brother Meng Zhuo, since the military affairs have been arranged, we are going to have a good drink tonight, as we can take care of you."
Zhang Miaodan smiled and returned the salute: "In that case, it would be disrespectful for me to refuse."
*****
at the same time.
Yingchuan, Xinji.
Cao Jun's camp.
"It's interesting!"
Cao Cao's little eyes flashed, not at all angry, but rather looking forward to it: "I didn't expect that Yuan Shu would notice it. It's really unexpected."
Cao Jun's scouts naturally discovered that two soldiers and horses were leaving Zhang Yuan's army, and immediately thought that the other party might have seen through his deployment.
"yes!"
Even the counselor Cheng Li couldn't help but be a little surprised: "Yuan Shu may not have this ability, but Yan Xiang under his command is indeed not easy to deal with. It is difficult to hide from him."
Cao Cao snorted coldly: "It's really not easy to hide it from him, but he was able to persuade Yuan Shu, which is a bit beyond my expectation."
In Cao Cao's eyes, Yan Xiang is indeed very resourceful, but as his master, Yuan Shu is an out-and-out mediocre leader. No matter how powerful his subordinate is, if he is paired with a mediocre leader, how effective he can be?
Not necessarily anymore.
This change of Yuan Shu is what Cao Cao is most worried about. If this is the only time, he can just give up, but if Yuan Shu follows Yan Xiang's advice in the future, it will be a bit difficult to deal with.
"no!"
Cao Cao thought for a long time and said coldly: "We must let Linxian and Yanling use their main force to make Yuan Shu realize that Yan Xiang made a mistake in his judgment, otherwise Yuan Shu will be even more difficult to deal with in the future."
"That makes sense."
Cheng Lishen nodded in agreement: "But General, we are in Linxian County. Yanling does not have many soldiers and horses. Those stationed in the field army lack combat experience and may not be able to exert the momentum of the main force."
"But if we send Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan to bring troops to help, it will definitely weaken Xinji's strength. By then, the opponent's tens of thousands of troops will attack Xinji. I'm afraid we will be passive."
Why didn't Cao Cao realize this?
He frowned and pondered for a long time.
I have never thought of a proper solution.
"Huh?"
Suddenly, Cheng Li beside him seemed to have thought of something.
He turned and glanced at Cao Cao: "General, all the troops and horses in the trapped camp have been in place recently. I have personally visited their station to see them. They are indeed elite. If the trapped camp is divided into supporting troops, it may be able to exert the momentum of the main force."
"Trapped in camp?"
Cao Cao naturally knew that it was Gao Shun's army, and he knew that this was an elite force that the imperial court focused on building.
but......
Cao Cao also had his own concerns: "Even if he has an elite army, he only has 800 people. Don't forget, Yuan Shu has thousands of soldiers and horses in Zhaoling. Now that he has sent people to support him, the total force may not be enough."
There will be less than seven or eight thousand people."
"What's more, if the trapped camp goes out, they must divide their troops and go to Yanling and Linxian. In other words, they only have four hundred people on each side. If four hundred people want to defeat seven or eight thousand people, they must have the momentum of a ten thousand army."
"Zhongde."
Cao Cao frowned: "Do you think it's possible?"
Cheng Li said with absolute certainty: "It's possible!"
"oh?"
Cao Cao was puzzled: "How can you be so sure?"
Cheng Li handed over his hand and said: "General, just by trapping the camp, you cannot create the momentum of ten thousand troops, but if you add the garrison army to build momentum, the effect will be different."
hiss-!
Cao Cao immediately understood what Cheng Li was thinking: "Hurry! It is said that the trapped camp is Gao Shun."
The soldiers in the tent raised their hands: "Here."
Immediately.
Turn around and go out of the tent, telling the messenger to pass on the order.
Not long after, Gao Shun, who was trapped in the camp, quickly stepped into the tent, bowed and handed over his hand: "The last general, Gao Shun, pays homage to General Cao."
Cao Cao waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite, and immediately went straight to the point without any nonsense: "Shixun, I'm calling you here today because I have an important combat mission with you."
"According to the latest intelligence, Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao sent a group of troops to Zhaoling and Fugou respectively, intending to attack Yingchuan from Linxian and Yanling directions."
"But the main force of our army is stationed in Xinji. In Linxian and Yanling, only Lejin and Cao Hong are stationed. The rest of the troops are all field soldiers with no combat experience. If they attack by force, their cover will be exposed."
"I'll discuss it later."
Cao Cao said very solemnly: "I want to send people to divide the troops into two groups to support Linxian and Yanling, cooperate with the army in the city, and exert the momentum of the main force. I wonder if the general is willing?"
Gao Shun did not rush to agree, but raised his hands and asked: "General, does he know the direction of Zhaoling and Fugou, and how many troops and horses the other side has?"
Cao Cao did not dare to hide anything and answered honestly: "There are about seven or eight thousand people, or even more."
"Then how many people are there in our army in Lin County, in the direction of Yanling?"
"Five hundred main troops and two thousand field troops."
"The general can agree."
Gao Shun bowed and held up his hands, and said loudly: "But I have a request."
Cao Cao was surprised and asked urgently: "What is the request?"
“It’s easy!”
Gao Shun was too lazy to talk nonsense and said bluntly: "The command must be handed over to me. The troops and horses in the direction of Yanling and Linxian must fully cooperate with our army in the battle."
"Can!"
Cao Cao agreed without hesitation: "This is no problem. I will personally write an order to you. Le Jin and Cao Hong will fully cooperate. You can rest assured on this."
"In that case, when will the general set off?"
"The sooner the better."
"good."
Gao Shun did not hesitate at all: "I will go back to the camp to make arrangements. We will break camp and set off before noon."
Cao Cao was overjoyed: "How happy! I wish the general a victory in the first battle and a complete victory!"
Gao Shunyi cupped his hands: "In that case, I will finally retire."
Immediately.
Suddenly he turned around and left the tent.
Looking at Gao Shun's leaving figure, Cheng Li couldn't help but wonder: "General, why don't you ask Shi Xun how he plans to use his main force in this battle?"
"No need to ask."
Cao Cao smiled, as if he was more confident than Gao Shun himself: "Didn't you see the look in Shi Xun's eyes? He didn't take Yuan Shu and Zhang Miao's troops seriously at all."
"this......"
Cheng Li marveled at Cao Cao's insight and nodded slowly: "It seems that it is true that with four hundred soldiers and horses facing thousands of people, Shi Xun's face was not shocked at all. Instead, he looked as usual and didn't care."
"That's right!"
Cao Cao's eyes shone with anticipation: "I really want to see how strong this army that the imperial court spent a lot of money to build can be."
Cheng Li nodded: "The same applies to me."
Cao Cao returned to his superiors, sat down, and took a pen and paper: "Zhongde, I am writing a military order. You should send someone to Gao Shun to deliver it to the camp as soon as possible. Don't delay his march."
Cheng Li held up his hand and said, "Don't worry, general. This matter is extremely urgent. How can I delay it?"
*****
Let's say that Gao Shun left the Chinese army and went straight to his own camp.
After returning home, he immediately summoned all the military commanders under his command to come and discuss the affairs.
"That's just the way it is."
Gao Shun briefly explained a few sentences and then went straight to the topic: "Our combat mission is to divide our troops into two groups to rush to Yanling and Yanxian County. Later, General Cao will send someone to send military orders. At that time, the entire army will cooperate with us.
Complete this mission."
"That's what I thought."
Gao Shun immediately conceived a strategy in his mind: "I will personally lead 300 people to aid Yan County, and Hao Junhou will lead 500 people to aid Yanling."
"In this battle, our trapped camp needs to take the lead, take the initiative to attack, and penetrate the enemy's depth in the shortest possible time. The army in the city will be responsible for building momentum, beating drums to cheer, waving flags and shouting, and the main force in the city will use their troops to cover up and kill."
"We must break it with one blow, and never hesitate for a moment. Remember that we are trapped in the enemy camp, and charging into the enemy formation is our specialty. This battle will teach the world about my reputation as an enemy enemy!"
All the soldiers raised their hands together and said loudly: "Here."
Since the establishment of the army in the trapped camp, they have trained hard and have become elites.
And he is always looking forward to making great achievements and proving his strength to the court.
This battle is their battle to establish their power and reputation!
"That's it."
Gao Shun glanced at the generals and said loudly: "You all go back and make preparations, load your armor and weapons into your vehicles, and set off first. When the military orders are received, the army will catch up immediately."
All the soldiers raised their hands again: "Here."
Immediately.
He bowed and left the tent.
However, Army Marquis Hao Zhao stayed behind. After the generals left, he came forward and said, "General, do you really want the last general to lead five hundred elite troops to Yanling alone?"
"kindness."
Gao Shun was extremely sure: "Why, you don't dare?"
Hao Zhao was indeed a little hesitant: "I...I don't know for sure. After all, the general has never left the general before."
Gao Shun patted Hao Zhao on the shoulder: "People always have to take this step. You can't always obey my orders to fight. You will never become the commander-in-chief."
"But......"
Before Hao Zhao could speak, Gao Shun interrupted directly: "Nothing! I personally brought you here. Even if you don't believe in yourself, you have to believe in me. I have full confidence in you!"
Hao Zhao was still hesitant at first, but when he saw Gao Shun's firm gaze, he suddenly calmed down:
"kindness!"
Hao Zhao nodded heavily, cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "General, don't worry, I will live up to my high expectations."
Gao Shundan smiled: "Go back and get ready, don't delay your trip."
Hao Zhao: "Here."
The trapped camp immediately enters a state of combat readiness.
Weapons and armor were inventoried, and we were the first to load the vehicles and set off.
In order to ensure a long march.
The Huotou army cooked rice in a pot and gave the soldiers a hearty meal.
The groom changed the fodder for the horses, gave them a good meal, and filled the cloth bags with marching horse rations.
As soon as noon arrived, the army immediately set off.
Although the soldiers in the trapped camp were infantry, they all marched on horseback.
Under rapid fire.
Arriving at Yanling at noon the next day.
Le Jin held the military order in his hand, his eyes rolling up and down, and he immediately understood it.
He raised his eyes to look at Gao Shun, cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "I wonder how many troops General Gao has brought with him this time?"
Gao Shun did not hide it: "Three hundred!"
"three hundred?"
Le Jin's eyes were as wide as bells.
He couldn't believe his ears: "Only three hundred people?"
Gao Shun nodded: "Although our army only has three hundred, we are all elites. One can be as good as ten. With the help of the general, it will be easy to defeat Yuan's army in Zhaoling."
Le Jin only felt that Gao Shun was taking it for granted, and sneered: "General, maybe you don't know the situation of Yuan's army in Zhaoling. They spread their flags widely, thinking that they are suspicious of the troops, but the actual strength is probably no less than three or five thousand."
people."
"If you add in the reinforcements that are about to arrive, the total strength will definitely be no less than seven or eight thousand, and it may even be tens of thousands. Even if you and I add up, we will only have 800 people. If we add the garrison army, we will have at most 3,000 people."
That’s all.”
"To unleash the momentum of an army?"
Having said this, Le Jin shook his head and asked: "Do you think this is possible?"
Gao Shun said with great certainty: "Just follow my command, of course you can."
Le Jin did not object: "The general has orders, and I, Le Jin, will naturally help me, but we have to agree in advance on how to act and how to cooperate, right?"
"It's very simple."
Gao Shun was too lazy to talk nonsense and said bluntly: "The battle is divided into three parts. The first is to trap the formation; the second is to cover up and kill; and the third is to build momentum! This general is responsible for trapping the formation, and General Yue is responsible for covering up the kill, gathering drummers and common people to act as sergeants, waving flags and shouting."
"Trapped?"
Le Jin naturally understood Gao Shun's strategic intentions.
Have to admit it.
It is indeed very simple.
However, this first step in the battle made Le Jin sneer: "Please forgive Le for being rude. The general only has three hundred elite troops. No matter how good he is in fighting, he cannot be the opponent of nearly ten thousand troops."
Gao Shun was full of confidence: "No matter how much you say, it's nonsense. I don't want to go into details. In short, general, just wait. If I fall into the camp and defeat the traitor's offensive, I will quickly use my troops to cover up the enemy. Don't waste the opportunity."
"good."
Le Jin nodded: "Yes, no problem! But we agreed in advance that if the general breaks the opponent's offensive, I, Le Jin, will not be able to go out of the city to rescue him."
Gao Shun said solemnly: "Do you know what the slogan of my trapped camp is?"
Le Jin frowned: "What?"
Gao Shun said sonorously: "The momentum of charging means advancing but not retreating, and the ambition to fall into the formation means death or life! Unless all our troops die on the battlefield, the pace of breaking the formation will never stop!"
Say it.
An awe-inspiring momentum surged.
Le Jin, who had been somewhat disdainful before, was intimidated by Gao Shun's aura at this moment and couldn't help but become solemn:
"I hope I fall into the camp and live up to my name."
Gao Shun responded proudly and sonorously:
"General, don't worry."
"Here comes someone."
Le Jin greeted.
"General."
There are guards entering the account.
"Hurry and prepare food and wine to help the brothers who are trapped in the camp."
"Here."
In the evening of that day, the equipment for the trapped camp arrived in Lin County.
Gao Shun sent people to make an accurate count and ordered all the soldiers to rest well and recharge their batteries.
The next day, early morning.
The rooster crows the dawn and the morning glow fills the sky.
Winter! Winter! Winter!
The dull and rapid sound of drums resounded throughout the city.
Lin County entered a state of war readiness as quickly as possible.
On top of the city, Le Jin looked up.
But see...
The waves of soldiers and horses are like a wave.
Le Jin was shocked.
Judging from the scale alone, the opponent's strength is probably no less than 8,000.
If we add the sheep attacking teams from the east and west gates, the total strength will probably be no less than 10,000.
"Has Gao Shunke arrived in the camp?"
Le Jin couldn't help but become nervous and tried to ask.
"Already in place."
The soldiers beside him raised their hands.
"oh?"
Le Jin was stunned for a moment and hurriedly turned back to the inner city and looked down.
Sure enough, three hundred fine armors were already in formation.
They wore iron helmets and armor, holding double curved shields on the left and Huanshou swords on the right. The cold iron armor surrounded their faces, with their eyes exposed, like a human-shaped castle. They walked there.
The pestle is full of murderous aura, which makes people feel sad.
"It's really well equipped."
Le Jin was envious and filled with emotions.
but......
He still turned down the city, found Gao Shun, and confirmed again: "General, there are probably no less than eight thousand soldiers and horses outside. Even if you are well-equipped, it will not be that easy to break the formation."
"The general doesn't need to worry about that."
Gao Shun was extremely determined in his heart, and his eyes flashed with the arrogant aura of "there is no enemy but no self": "Your Majesty gathered the elite of the entire army to build a team like the trap, and you did not want us to retreat in the face of difficulties."
"General, you should follow what I reminded you yesterday and be prepared to cover up and kill the drummers and people who are building momentum. If you delay the opportunity to fight, be careful with military law."
"OK!"
Le Jin nodded helplessly: "You are really awesome! I want to see how you three hundred people can be the opponent of thousands of troops outside the city."
Winter! Winter! Winter!
At this moment, a rhythmic beating of drums sounded outside the city.
Le Jin suddenly frowned: "Good guy, without saying hello, he started to attack the city. The opponent's attack is really fierce!"
"kill-!"
"Come on—!"
"Kill the traitor Cao!"
"..."
The next second, a deafening cry of death rang out.
Le Jin asked for the last time: "General, are you sure you want to go to war?"
Gao Shun replied sonorously: "Fight!"
"good!"
Le Jin expressed sincere admiration and cupped his hands: "You are all strong-willed men. I, Le Jin, admire you. General, don't worry. If you can really break the formation, I, Le Jin, will not drag you back."
"kindness."
Gao Shun nodded: "General Le is brave and good at fighting. I have heard about it for a long time."
Le Jin took a step back and surrendered to the trapped camp again. The shouts of killing in his ears became thicker and louder, and it was obvious that he was already close to Chi Chi.
Without any explanation, Le Jin gave a sonorous order: "Open the city gate!"
Squeak—!
The gate of Linxian City slowly opened.
When Wuyangyang's soldiers and horses came into Gao Shun's eyes.
There was no fear in his heart, but murderous intent flashed in his heart:
"The momentum of charge is forward but never retreat!"
"The ambition to be trapped in a battle will lead to death but not life!"
"kill-!"
This roar.
Like thunder, like a tsunami!
Originally a team of only 300 people, suddenly a terrifying momentum of 3,000 or even 30,000 people broke out.
Gao Shun raised the Huanshou sword in his hand, took a big step and rushed out.
Behind him, all the soldiers Wu Yangyang followed, no one of them looked fearful.
Le Jin quickly rushed to the top of the city and stared at the trapped camp outside the city.
Although they rushed out in a swarm.
but......
Led by Gao Shun, the entire team was arranged in a stepped manner, seamlessly integrated without any disorder.
Le Jin was also familiar with the art of war, so he naturally knew that the formation they had set up was a forward-defeating formation that was extremely good at attacking.
It's like the sharpest front part of the weapon.
The main general takes the lead, and the soldiers in the front rows on both sides form an array with swords and shields, which is compatible with defense and offense.
And behind the sword shield, there are about two rows...
"Huh?"
Le Jin was stunned: "Without spearmen, are they just bowmen? I thought Gao Shun was a talented general, but I didn't expect that he was also a reckless man. I thought highly of him!"
In Le Jin's eyes, the attack interval of the archers was too large. It was already very impressive to be able to keep up with the charge, but there was no point in forming a powerful long-range strike capability.
The most powerful thing about the front is the attack. It must be combined with spears, swords and shields to maximize the power of the attack. Only in this way can it be combined with the crossbowmen to bring out the maximum power.
But......
There was no spearman in Gao Shun's formation!
This is equivalent to completely handing over a large part of the offensive tasks to the sword and shield soldiers.
However, the sword and shield soldiers are an offensive and defensive unit and need to be in close contact with the enemy, which will inevitably limit their offensive capabilities.
If you charge forward without a spearman, you will be surrounded by the opponent's soldiers and horses in a short time, and then all of them will be wiped out under the city.
This is not an attack, but a death attempt!
Le Jin let out a long sigh, his heart strings tightened and his emotions were mixed.
Although Gao Shun's attitude is a bit arrogant, they are on the same front after all.
If Gao Shun dies, their military morale will also be dampened.
now.
Le Jin gritted his teeth and kept beating in his heart.
If the trapped camp is really surrounded by thieves, should you save it or not?
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