Chapter 395 Xu Huang lost, exposed the white wave valley layout?
It's too late to say it, but it's soon.
Xu Huang seemed to have sensed the danger. While leaning backwards, he raised the battle ax in his hand backwards and upwards, only to hear a "chi" sound.
call-!
Like a giant python coming out of a hole, the war spear rushed out towards Xu Huang's front door, almost knocking the helmet off Xu Huang's head. The howling wind was even Xu Huang himself, and he couldn't help but be stunned.
"What a risk!"
Xu Huang was startled and tried his best to knock Guan Yu's war spear away.
The next second, he stood up hastily, caught the strength from his waist and abdomen, swung the battle ax in his hand over his head, directed at Guan Yu's head, and struck Huashan with a super powerful force, as if he was going to cut Guan Yu in half.
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"Objection."
"Eat a certain axe."
However, Guan Yu seemed to have expected it. While his body turned in an arc on his war horse, the war spear in his palm quickly poked out diagonally, and like a thunder, it hit the body of the war ax accurately.
clang-!
Where the spears and axes meet, sparks burst out.
Due to the side impact, Guan Yu's powerful force was concentrated at one point and exploded, and the battle ax flew out immediately, pulling Xu Huang's arm straight, and with his body, showing a strange arc.
Guan Yu was originally preparing to launch an attack immediately, but he never thought that the opponent would use his own strength and swing the battle ax in a huge arc. After gathering enough strength, he suddenly slashed across from the other direction.
"ah-!"
Xu Huang gritted his steel teeth in his mouth tightly, his eyes almost exploded, and the muscles of his arms bulged as he swung the battle ax. Because the ax body was huge and heavy, the ax shaft was dragged in a huge arc.
"not good."
This ax attack made even Zhang Liao who was watching the battle a little shocked: "Yun Chang, be careful—!"
Guan Yu on the battlefield also widened his eyes, staring in disbelief at the tomahawk flying sideways. The power, speed, and angle contained in it were infinitely greater than before.
Even Guan Yu himself couldn't help but double the pressure. The offensive posture he had originally prepared immediately changed into a defensive posture. His body suddenly leaned out in an arc, and the war spear in his palm lay sideways, still maintaining an arc.
clang!
Spears and axes intersect.
The huge force immediately bent the spear shaft into a visible arc. Fortunately, Guan Yu tilted the spear shaft in advance, so that the opponent's battle ax had a tendency to slide upward. Otherwise, if the ax was knocked down, the spear shaft would inevitably break.
This is judgment!
This is experience!
This is an effective defense measure!
At this moment, Guan Yu was bearing huge power. He controlled the spear shaft with both arms to continuously release this power. At the same time, he used his two legs to control the war horse, trying to keep himself in position to avoid falling into a disadvantage.
"color!"
Even Zhang Liao couldn't help but secretly marvel at such a method.
Although Guan Yu does not have much fame at present, such a figure will definitely be one of the bright stars of the Han Dynasty in the future. At the same time, Zhang Liao also understands why Liu Bei can become his successor in the direction of Heluo.
Both of his brothers are powerful generals who can defeat thousands of enemies, and he himself is the emperor's uncle of the Han Dynasty. Not only does he have certain political abilities, but his loyalty is absolutely unquestionable.
If such a person does not succeed me, how can there be someone else?
Chi Leng Leng!
The battle ax stuck to the spear shaft and slid out a distance. Thousands of sparks flashed out and flew towards Guan Yu's hand holding the spear shaft. It seemed that in the next second, it would crack Guan Yu's palm in half.
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However......
Not to mention Guan Yu, Zhang Liao himself could easily handle such an attack.
Being able to gradually resolve extremely difficult moves into low-difficulty moves is Guan Yu's ability in actual combat, and it is also where he is better than himself.
"perhaps......"
Zhang Liao secretly breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Only Yun Chang in this world can compete with Fengxian. If there had been Yunchang and his brothers in the battle at Guangcheng Pass, who would win and who would lose?
It’s unknown.”
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The golden sound exploded, and the sparks burst out.
In the blink of an eye, the two sides were going back and forth, and another dozen rounds passed.
The soldiers above and below the city all shouted for their own soldiers.
This is simply an unprecedented battle that shocked the past and the present!
A full forty rounds passed.
Zhang Liao has gradually seen some signs of victory or defeat.
When horses from both sides passed by each other on the battlefield, Xu Huang was sweating all over and his arms were shaking slightly. Although Xu Huang tried his best to hide his horror, Zhang Liao still felt the panic in his heart.
Compared with Guan Yu, he became more and more courageous as he fought, full of energy, and had a vague feeling of addiction. His spear skills were unpredictable, and the force on each spear was at least a thousand catties.
Although Xu Huang is also a powerful player, he is far inferior to Guan Yu in terms of speed. He could barely cope with it at first, but after thirty rounds, his power was exhausted too quickly.
And now...
Every time Xu Huang took a shot, the tendons in both arms seemed to be broken.
When the two sides collided again, even Guan Yu felt that the other side was unable to do what he wanted.
Under normal circumstances, he would usually run away to avoid death, but the other party never retreated, and his eyes were firm, as if he was bent on defeat.
Seizing the flaw, Guan Yu thrust his spear past the opponent's battle axe, and when it was about to reach his heart, Guan Yu suddenly stopped his move, changed his stance, and directly lifted Xu Huang's giant ax into the sky!
Ta! Ta! Ta!
When the two men's bodies crossed each other again, Guan Yu laughed loudly, stroked his long beard with his hands, and stared at Xu Huang with bright eyes: "The general's ax skills are superb, Guan admires him."
Xu Huang took a deep breath, then leaned forward and handed over his hands: "General Guan is outstanding in spear skills, and Xu feels ashamed. However, the general is going to break his promise. He wants us to surrender, and please take Baibo Valley before it's too late."
At this moment, Xu Huang's back was facing Baibo Valley. When he bent over and handed over his hand, something slipped from his hand and fell in front of the horse. He immediately signaled Guan Yu with his eyes, reined in the horse, turned around, and returned to Baibo Valley.
"This is......"
In the military camp, Zhang Liao took the silk cloth left by Xu Huang and started browsing it. He couldn't help but be surprised.
What is painted on it is exactly the defense plan inside Baibo Valley.
The watchtowers and arrow towers on the mountains on both sides were already giving Zhang Liao a headache. He didn't expect that there was such a tight defense formation inside, which was almost like an iron barrel.
No wonder, even if the officers and soldiers risk their lives to enter Baibo Valley, no one will come out in the end. Such internal personnel arrangements are simply impeccable.
"Xu Huang is indeed a talented general!"
Even Guan Yu, who had always been proud, couldn't help but praise him.
"yes."
Zhang Liaoen nodded: "This man is indeed a talented general. It's a pity that Mingzhu secretly turned his back and became Yang Feng's subordinate. It's such a pity."
"but......"
Chen Gong, who was on the side, pinched a strand of beard under his chin and said softly: "The fact that Xu Huang took this opportunity to hand over the map of the interior of Baibo Valley to us is enough to prove that he still has a good impression of our Nanyang."
"perhaps......"
Speaking of this, Chen Gong's voice was drawn out, he frowned, and thought for a long time: "There was a problem within Baibo Valley, which forced Xu Huang to do this."
"kindness."
Zhang Liao nodded affirmatively: "What Gongtai said makes sense. Now that our reputation in Nanyang is well-known and scholars from all over the world have returned home, I think there are also forces within the Baibo Yellow Turbans who want to join us."
"Is it possible..."
Zhang Liao seemed to have gotten something, and his eyes suddenly flashed: "They will kill all the people who are willing to submit to Nanyang, and only those who are loyal to Chang'an will be left?"
"If this is really the case, it is possible for Xu Huang to help us and others in this way and hint that he has a good impression of Nanyang Hanting."
Chen Gong frowned and sighed: "But if this is the case, then it is impossible for us to avoid this battle. I wonder if His Majesty will mobilize the camp?"
"Even if we don't move the camp, it would be good to send some more aluminum alloy battle armor. In this way, we can have some chance of winning in the special environment of the White Wave Valley."
Zhang Liao shook his head and said softly: "Even if we are trapped in the camp, we may not have much chance of winning. Did you see that the attack depicted in this picture is not just a bow and arrow attack."
"There are also boulders, rolling logs and other blunt weapons to attack. You have to be clear. The terrain here is by no means comparable to Zhiguanxing. Although there are boulders and rolling logs there, they can only be used halfway up the mountain. The force of rolling them down will not
Too big."
"But......"
Speaking of this, Zhang Liao exhaled: "This place is all on the top of the valley. The front half is supported by ditches, which will not harm our own arrow towers and watchtowers. The back half is gone, making it difficult to defend against."
"Wen Yuan's words make sense."
Guan Yu deeply agreed, stroking his long beard and said: "The difficulty of this Baibo Valley is indeed much greater than that of Zhi Guanxing. Moreover, Baibo Yellow Turban has been operating here for many years, and it seems that it has turned it into a fortress, making it difficult to conquer."
How could Chen Gong not know this: "But in addition to being trapped in the camp, if we want to attack by force, it will be too difficult, and the casualties will definitely be very serious."
It's a time of dilemma.
Suddenly, a long announcement sounded outside the tent:
"Report—!"
Zhang Liao and others turned to look.
But then, Li Kan hurriedly broke into the tent, leaned over and held his hands in his hands, saying: "General, this is a reply from the imperial court sent from a secret cave."
"oh?"
Zhang Liao was overjoyed: "Send it up."
After receiving the information, Zhang Liao started browsing and suddenly frowned: "Fire and thunder? What is this?"
Chen Gong was also confused: "I have never heard of this thing either."
Guan Yu asked: "What do you mean, Your Majesty?"
Zhang Liao glanced at the letter and sighed: "Your Majesty said that Baibo Valley will be razed to the ground."
"ah?"
Chen Gong was stunned!
Guan Yu was even more stunned!
Raze the White Wave Valley to the ground?
Although the Baibo Valley is not very big, and the mountains on both sides are not very high, more like hills, but it would be a joke to flatten it.
How could your Majesty say such words so casually?
Zhang Liao frowned: "I don't know what this means, general. Anyway, Tai Shitong is already on the way here. He will be coming to Hedong in a short time. Just let us wait."
Although Chen Gong didn't understand what His Majesty meant, he understood the Emperor's temperament: "Since Your Majesty said that, there must be a reason for saying that. Let's wait and see."
Guan Yu nodded: "Yes, why not take this opportunity to study what we should do if we rush through the valley gate and enter the Baibo Valley?"
"That's fine."
Zhang Liao and Chen Gong nodded, and immediately unfolded the silk cloth to study: "Look, you two, what is arranged here is..."
*****
Youzhou, Jicheng.
Looking at Yuan Shao's cavalry escaping in gray form, he yelled at the top of his lungs: "Don't chase the poor enemy! Come back, Subo!"
Su Puyan rode back, stared at Tadun, and said angrily: "Tadun, what do you mean? Yuan Shao's cavalry are like flies, harassing us all around, fighting repeatedly, defeating him, and destroying our uprising.
For Huan Tuqi, it is as easy as flipping the palm of a hand."
"That's right."
Tadun nodded affirmatively: "Su Boyan's words are reasonable, but our main task is to ensure the safety of Liu Yu in Jicheng City, not to eliminate Yuan Shao's cavalry."
"Don't you see it? This is Yuan Shao's plan to divert the tiger away from the mountain. His real purpose is to divert all our elite troops away from Jicheng, so as to buy time for his army to attack."
"joke!"
Su Puyan responded without hesitation: "Tandun, don't think that Shan Yu ordered you to lead the three divisions. You can really command us. We have fought more battles than you have eaten."
"It doesn't matter if the tiger is sent away from the mountain. Jicheng is strong, the city is high and the pond is deep, and there are hundreds of thousands of people helping to defend the city. How can Yuan Shao and his soldiers and horses easily capture it?"
"As long as we destroy Yuan Shao's cavalry, we will naturally come back and continue to harass the opponent. This is the real way to get the best of both worlds. If you follow your ideas, this battle will not be over even if it lasts until the end of the year."
"Don't forget it!"
Su Puyan reminded in a cold voice: "It's already the Mid-Autumn Festival, and winter will come soon. The weather is getting colder, and we may not have enough food for the winter in the future."
"If we can't help Liu Yu out of the siege, at least half of our people will starve to death with this thing. You are not anxious at all, but do you know how anxious we are?"
"That's right!"
When Su Puyan said this, others immediately echoed.
Nanlou followed up and said: "This battle has been going on for more than half a year. If it really lasts until the end of the year, they people in the Central Plains can have enough food and warm clothes, but what about us? We can only drink the northwest wind."
"There are more than six thousand or tens of thousands of people in my clan. If there is really no food to eat, at least half of them will starve to death and go to other places to plunder. Gongsun Baima is definitely not someone to be trifled with."
Wu Yan frowned and nodded affirmatively: "That's right! This battle must end as soon as possible, otherwise this winter will be a huge test for us."
"People in the Central Plains have had bumper harvests in various places this year. They don't have to worry about food and drink, and don't have to worry about surviving the winter. But we are different. If we don't have food to eat, I'm afraid this thing won't be able to survive."
How could Tadun not be aware of the difficulties he was facing now, but he also knew the danger of taking such a risky approach. Yuan Shao's cavalry attacked them and then left without showing any desire to fight. This was completely different from their past.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
Tadun had to guard against this.
What's more, their real purpose is to protect Liu Yu.
As long as Liu Yu can be saved, Wuhuan's livelihood will definitely not be a problem, but if Liu Yu cannot be saved, Wuhuan will surely suffer. This is inevitable.
"this......"
Tadun felt a little embarrassed and sighed.
While he was feeling melancholy, Su Puyan's anger had already rushed into his throat: "Tandun, don't think that just because you have studied the Han people's military strategies, you know them well."
"Actually, they are not as powerful as you think. How could there be traps everywhere? Yuan Shao is at the end of his strength and can't hold on for long, so he wants to fight to the death!"
"We must give Yuan Shao a chance to fight to the death in order to help Liu Yu solve the crisis in the shortest possible time. Otherwise, if time is delayed any longer, it will not be good for any of us."
"That's right."
Nanlou waved his hand and said loudly: "I agree with Brother Su. Since we want to divert the tiger away from the mountain, let's pretend to fall into the trap, wait until we destroy this group of cavalry, and then come back to outflank Yuan Shao's retreat."
"As it should be."
Wu Yan nodded and took a long breath: "This is the fastest way to end the war at present. As long as we can help Liu Yu rescue the siege and get tens of thousands of stones of food and grass, there will definitely be no problem."
"Tandun!"
Having said this, Wu Yan turned to look at Tadun: "Although you are currently in charge of the three divisions, and we need to listen to your orders, when it comes to our tribe, the nature is different."
"If you don't agree with this..."
"Okay, okay!"
Before Wu Yan could finish speaking, Tadun waved his hand and interrupted: "I agree, but there is a condition."
Su Puyan asked curiously: "What are the conditions?"
Tadun looked around the three of them and said loudly: "Each ministry is only allowed to send half of its troops. The remaining troops still need to be based in Jicheng. Yuan Shao must not be allowed to take advantage of it."
"this......"
When Su Puyan was hesitating, Nan Lou on the side interrupted directly: "Okay, no problem! Half of our three troops and horses, which add up to thousands of horses, are enough to destroy Yuan Shao's team."
"Although it is a little difficult to return reinforcements and raid Yuan Shao's rear, it is better than procrastinating the request all the time. Brothers, we have to give him some face."
"good."
Wu Yan nodded: "Okay."
Although Su Puyan felt unhappy, he still nodded after all: "What you are thinking makes some sense. In that case, let's do it this way. If Yuan Shao's cavalry dares to come again, they will divide the work in this way."
Tadun saluted: "Thank you uncles for your understanding."
Su Puyan looked at Tadun's situation and felt more and more unhappy: "Tadun, you have to remember that you are from Wuhuan, not a Han. Don't one day, you really think of yourself as a Han."
Tadun was a fan of Han culture. He learned the language of the Han people, and also learned the art of war and tactics of the Han people. Even saluting at certain times was also Han people's etiquette. This made Su Puyan and others very unhappy.
but......
Qiu Liju had realized the strength of the Han people since the last defeat, so he had no objection to Tadun learning the essence of the Han people, and even encouraged Tadun to do so.
After all, only by truly understanding the culture of the Han people can you defeat them and finally truly gain this land. Otherwise, you will always be a domestic slave dependent on the Han people and will never be able to stand up.
Tadun nodded: "Don't worry, Uncle Sub, my nephew knows very well where the roots are."
Su Puyan then expressed gratitude and said nothing more.
About half an hour passed.
finally.
Yuan Shao's troops made a comeback and appeared outside Jicheng again.
Wuhuan's cavalry immediately began to work, preparing to harass Yuan Shao and drive him away.
Yuan Shao's cavalry continued to attack, attracting the attention of Wuhuan's sudden cavalry, and then fired a wave of arrows, then turned around and left without any hesitation. This time, Su Puyan and others did not hesitate anymore and immediately released their horses to pursue them.
Rumble—!
The sound of horse hooves rolled away.
Outside Jicheng, Yuan Shao was sitting on his horse. His originally unhappy expression disappeared at this moment and was replaced by excitement:
"Hahahahaha!"
Yuan Shao looked up to the sky and laughed wildly, raised his hand and pointed at Wuhuan Tuqi, and said excitedly: "Let's see, sir, Wuhuan Tuqi has fallen into the trap. They have finally fallen into the trap. This time they must capture Jicheng!"
Guo Tu frowned and stared at the front: "My lord, half of the Wuhuan cavalry have not left yet. They are obviously wary of us. We are afraid that we will have to allocate part of our troops to guard against them."
"Of course you have to be careful."
Yuan Shao nodded affirmatively and said loudly: "Where is Qu Yi?"
A burly man took a step forward, bowed and cupped his hands and said, "The end will be here."
Yuan Shao raised his eyes and motioned for him to look at him: "How many people do you need to ensure that we will not be attacked by thieves?"
Qu Yi turned his head and glanced at Wuhuan Tuqi, frowning: "My lord, the general knows that the troops are insufficient, but if you want to defend properly, you will need four thousand people at the beginning. After the general has completed the defense, two thousand people can defend it."
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"good!"
Yuan Shao naturally knew that the Wuhuan cavalry came and went like the wind and had an absolute advantage in speed.
If there are not enough troops and horses, the opponent can attack at will and harass the rear, causing your offensive rhythm to be disrupted or even completely ineffective.
Therefore, if the infantry wants to defend against the cavalry, it must cooperate with the fortifications to ensure that it is foolproof, otherwise it will only be passively beaten.
Yuan Shao had no way out and immediately said: "Qu Yi, I will transfer 4,000 men to you. In addition, I will transfer all my personal guards to you, totaling 6,000 troops."
"We need to adjust our formation. We will not attack for the time being. You must use the fastest speed and the best defenses. Otherwise, once the Wuhuan Cavalry comes over, we will still be defeated."
Qu Yi couldn't believe his ears. Yuan Shao would actually lend him his personal guards. How much magnanimity was needed to do this!
"The last general..."
Qu Yi immediately raised his hands and clasped his fists: "The final general will definitely live up to my lord's high expectations."
Yuan Shao waved his hand: "Hurry up and make arrangements. Before that, Yan Liang, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Han Meng and others will help you strictly guard Wuhuan's cavalry. You have to hurry up."
Qu Yi nodded: "Here."
Immediately.
He straightened up, suddenly turned around, and waved his hand: "Brothers, follow me and quickly build fortifications. Bring all the chariots over to form a defensive formation. Be quick."
All the soldiers raised their hands in unison: "Here!"
Looking at the energetic Qu Yi, Yuan Shao took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "Qu Yi is indeed a talented general and is proficient in Qiang and Hu's cavalry warfare. With him in charge of the rear, we will have no worries."