Tadun, who took a roundabout way again, was so angry that his eyes nearly popped out.
The opponent's formation is getting tighter and tighter, and part of the vehicle formation can already be used for coordinated defense. Even if they are stunned, they can clearly feel the difficulty of attacking the military formation.
Nan Lou on the side also realized this and gritted his teeth and said: "How about we attack by force? It may still be possible to attack now while the opponent's formation is not over yet."
"That's right."
Wu Yan also echoed: "I agree with King Nanlou's opinion. If we attack with force now, there is still a slight possibility of breaking the formation. Once the opponent completes the formation, what awaits us will definitely be a dead end."
"no!"
However, Tadun refused without hesitation: "The opponent's defense is very tight, it can be said that it is watertight, and there are also Yuan Shao's personal guards mixed in."
"We only have six thousand fine cavalry beside us. Once we are blocked, the opponent will definitely outflank us from both sides. Liu Yu doesn't have many soldiers and horses in the city anymore. It is impossible to expect him to cooperate inside and outside."
"We absolutely cannot take this risk."
Tadun was relatively conservative. After all, when Qiu Liju died, Wuhuan's power had been weakened. His first purpose was to preserve Wuhuan's strength, not to make the Han people more jealous.
Su Puyan led his troops to pursue Yuan Shao's cavalry. In all likelihood, he would encounter an ambush. With a volley of more than ten thousand powerful crossbowmen, he would be lucky if only half of his troops could be left.
If he is still frustrated, then after this battle, the Wuhuan cavalry will have no choice but to go to Mobei, and they may not be able to come back within decades.
"But......"
Wu Yan frowned, reined in his horse and continued to take circuitous steps: "Is it possible for us to just waste time here? Once Yuan Shao's infantry and chariot coordination formation is completed, I'm afraid we will never have a chance again."
"As long as there is no chance, let's leave in the worst case."
Tadun didn't care at all whether he could help Liu Yu.
Or it should be said that at this moment, Tadun no longer expected to be able to help Liu Yu: "We have done our best to Liu Yu. If he can persist, it will be good, but if he cannot persist, we will still
You can’t involve yourself in it.”
"What do you mean?"
Nanlou on the side was angry and angry.
"It's very simple."
At this moment, Tadun no longer concealed anything: "If the total force can be guaranteed to be more than 10,000 people, we can risk a charge, but if not, leave here and return to the tribe. It will not be too late to discuss it again."
"Brother Su's place..."
As soon as he spoke, Wu Yan frowned: "Tandun, are you waiting for news from Brother Su?"
Tadun nodded affirmatively: "That's right! If he wins, we will launch a strong attack to help Liu Yu. If he loses, we will escape quickly and return to the tribe to preserve our strength."
"good."
Wu Yan responded: "Okay."
Nanlou echoed: "No problem, I agree."
Although Su Puyan, Wu Yan, and Nanlou were relatively close to Liu Yu, they would never ignore the life and death of the soldiers and horses in their clan just to save Liu Yu. This was the most basic attitude.
"Report—!"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded not far away.
Tadun raised his eyes and looked up.
But when he saw his own scouts coming in a cavalry, the other party looked panicked and hurriedly stepped forward. He didn't even have time to salute, so he raised his hand and pointed outside:
"Your Majesty, something big has happened."
"What's going on?"
"King Su Puyan...he...his soldiers and horses..."
"Don't be impatient! Speak slowly."
The scout then took a breath and calmed down a little: "The six thousand elite cavalry led by King Su Puyan were completely wiped out in Boling Valley. Currently, the white horse Yi Cong are already behind, preparing to cut off our way out of the customs."
"What?"
Tadun looked in disbelief: "King Su Puyan's entire army was wiped out?"
Nanlou was even more surprised: "Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!"
Wu Yan's throat rolled: "Is Su Puyan stupid? How could he possibly enter Boling Valley? Isn't this asking for death?"
Facing the three people's doubts, the scout could only nod: "But this is true. The villain and others have confirmed it repeatedly. Yuan Shao's powerful crossbowmen are currently marching in a hurry to outflank them, and the white horse soldiers are encircling them!"
"King!"
The scout breathed out and said eagerly: "They are going to eat us all in one bite!"
Although Tadun expected the other party to have an ambush, he did not expect that it was a double collaboration between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan. Although Gongsun Zan had also attacked Wuhuan before, he had never cooperated with Yuan Shao.
But now...
The situation is completely different.
The two masters cooperated, more than ten thousand strong crossbowmen + white horse Yi Cong. Such a combination encountered the Boling Valley. With such terrain, it would be strange for Su Puyan not to annihilate his entire army!
"Damn it!"
Tadun secretly cursed, then immediately gave the order loudly without hesitation: "Get out of the customs! Get out of the customs as quickly as possible!"
Wuyan and Nanlou no longer hesitated, and immediately responded with a sonorous voice: "As ordered."
"Brothers, let's go quickly."
With a move of his hand, Wu Yan, Nan Lou and others all waved.
Rumble—!
At that moment, Wuyangyang's cavalry left Jixian like a tide.
They did not go straight to the north, through Juyongguan, but went east, straight to Pinggang, Lulong, and Wuji.
As long as you can get out of the Yanshan Mountains from here, you can go straight to the Xiliao River Plain, which was the original home of the Wuhuan Tuqi.
Of course, the reason why Tadun chose this road is because Boling Valley is on the west side and runs counter to this road, which can minimize the possibility of encountering the white horse Yi Cong.
But......
The moment they rode away from Jicheng.
Yuan Shao, who was forming a formation outside the city, suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed wildly: "Hahaha, did the Wuhuan Tuqi leave just like that? It seems that Yuan Hao has succeeded, and it is our turn this time."
"Here comes someone."
"exist."
"Quickly order Qu Yi to mobilize his troops and horses, and launch a strong attack on Jicheng as quickly as possible. Without Wuhuan's sudden cavalry, there is no need for our infantry and chariots to coordinate the formation."
"Here."
The next second.
Winter! Winter! Winter!
Dongdong—!
Rhythmic drumming sounded.
Qu Yi heard the sound and naturally understood what was going on.
Although he was a little unhappy, he finally gritted his teeth and gave a sonorous order: "Brothers, return to the army quickly. There is only one battalion of soldiers and horses who will continue to form a chariot formation and dig horse pits, just in case."
All the soldiers responded in unison: "Here."
At the same time, on the top of Jicheng City, looking at the Wuhuan Tuqi rolling away, Liu Yu sighed helplessly, his eyes full of loss:
"Alas, I finally left!"
"yes."
Wei You nodded, but his expression was extremely calm: "But please don't lose sight, my lord. It's already remarkable that you allowed the Wuhuan Cavalry to fight like this for half a year."
"kindness."
Liu Yu simply expressed his gratitude, and Quan responded: "Their departure may have something to do with the Wuhuan Cavalry that left before. In any case, I don't believe that Tadun would abandon Jicheng at will."
"After all, they have been holding on for half a year. It is extremely disadvantageous for them to choose to leave when winter is about to begin."
"certainly!"
Liu Yu glanced at the Yuan soldiers who were quickly forming formation below, preparing to attack: "Wuhuan's sudden departure proves that they have encountered difficulties, and it also proves that we are about to face a more severe test."
"Lord, don't worry."
Wei You hurriedly bowed: "The soldiers and civilians in the city are all ready. We swear that we will live and die with Jicheng. Even if we fight to the death of every soldier, we will never give up."
Canglang!
Liu Yu drew his sword out of its sheath, and his eyes flashed: "I swear to live and die with the city!"
Wei You and other soldiers all drew their swords: "I swear to live and die with the city!"
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "I swear to live and die with the city!"
"attack-!"
Winter! Winter! Winter!
"kill-!"
The golden drums shook the sky, and the shouts of killing continued.
Thousands of soldiers and horses rushed towards Jicheng like a tide.
*****
Sili, Hedong County.
White Wave Valley.
Zhang Liao Military Camp.
Central army, big tent.
Zhang Liao and others stood in front of the map and were discussing the military situation: "If we can really rush into the valley, we will break through in the current way."
"My general will lead the elite troops to attack from the front and force a breakthrough, while two generals, Li Kan and Cheng Yin, will each lead a force of troops and make detours from the left and right wings to prevent the bandits from cutting up our army at all costs.
.”
"Remember!"
Zhang Liao glanced at the two of them with burning eyes: "You must hold on for at least half an hour and give me enough time to attack before you can break through this second barrier head-on."
The two of them hurriedly put their hands together and said, "Here."
Immediately.
Zhang Liao turned his head and glanced at Hou Xuan: "General Hou."
The candidate handed over his hand: "The end will be here."
"You will lead all the crossbowmen to help defend the left and right sides, and mainly attack the front. There must be no mistakes."
"General, don't worry, just leave it to the last general."
"very good!"
Zhang Liao nodded and breathed a sigh of relief: "In that case, you can go back to camp and prepare. You must be prepared before Tai Shitong arrives."
All the soldiers raised their hands in unison: "Here."
Looking at the soldiers leaving, Zhang Liao sighed and turned to glance at Chen Gong: "Gongtai, do you think it's possible for us to do it this time?"
"Don't worry."
Chen Gong seemed relatively calm: "Since His Majesty dares to express this clearly, he will naturally have something to rely on. Let's just wait and see. The situation in Hedong is related to Bingzhou, and Baibo Valley is related to Hedong."
"We understand this, and His Majesty knows even more clearly that if Baibo Valley is not captured, it is equivalent to not capturing Hedong, which will inevitably restrict the overall offensive rhythm of our army."
"I think!"
Chen Gong smiled calmly and said in a comforting tone: "Your Majesty should be more anxious than us, so you can just rest assured. Wait until Tai Shitong arrives, and there will be an answer naturally."
"kindness."
Zhang Liao nodded: "I'm afraid this is the only way it can be, but Gongtai, do you know how long it will take Tai Shitong to..."
Before he finished speaking, a long report was heard outside the tent:
"Report—!"
Zhang Liao raised his eyes and looked.
But I saw a soldier hurriedly enter the tent. He leaned forward and said, "General, there is a man outside the tent who calls himself Tai Shitong. He says he is a messenger sent by the imperial court and asks to enter the tent."
"quick!"
Zhang Liao was overjoyed and waved his hand hurriedly: "Please invite him in quickly."
The soldier nodded: "Here."
Just as he was about to bow and leave, Zhang Liao waved his hand: "That's all, I'd better pick him up in person."
Immediately.
Zhang Liao stood up quickly, walked around the long eucalyptus, and turned into the tent: "Gongtai, let's go."
Chen Gong nodded and followed quickly: "Okay."
"Hahaha!"
After leaving the camp, Zhang Liao quickly followed him: "Taishi Lingcheng, it is indeed you."
I think back then, Tai Shitong followed Shi Zixuan to join King Hongnong in Nanyang. Later, Zhang Liao led troops to invade, and the two sides cooperated to capture Wancheng.
At the celebration banquet, Zhang Liao met Tai Shi Tong and Shi Zixuan, so he was quite impressed with these people. However, the two sides had less opportunities to contact each other later, so the intersection was not too much.
"I'm Tai Shitong, and I've met General Zhang."
Tai Shitong saluted hurriedly, with a smile on his face.
"Come on, come on."
Zhang Liao personally greeted him and waved his hand to make an invitation: "Let's enter the account together and discuss it in detail."
Tai Shitong nodded slowly and greeted: "You guys pull the things in and have someone look after them. It must be shaded and cool, and there must be no open flames. Do you understand?"
Several assistants leaned forward and cupped their hands: "Here."
Zhang Liao couldn't help but be curious: "This is..."
Taishi Tongdan smiled: "Fire and thunder pack, and two thousand fire and thunder bombs!"
Zhang Liao was surprised: "Fire and thunder? What is this?"
"this......"
Tai Shitong frowned and didn't know how to explain: "How should I put it? In short, it is a very powerful thing that can split mountains and rocks and level the entire Baibo Valley."
"ah?"
Hearing the words "razed to the ground" again, Zhang Liao was even more astonished: "Isn't Taishi Lingcheng joking? Can this thunder and fire fire really crack mountains and crack rocks and level Baibo Valley to the ground?"
Tai Shitong nodded without hesitation: "Of course!"
The other party was extremely sure, without any hesitation, and Zhang Liao finally believed it a little bit: "Okay! Let's go over the details and then discuss the plan, how about it?"
"Can!"
Taishi Tongdan smiled: "It just so happens that I am pressed for time here. After I help you level the Baibo Valley, I have to rush back to Nanyang quickly to build more Fire and Thunder Thunder to lay the foundation for the general attack."
"good."
Zhang Liao waved his hand: "In that case, let's not waste time. Let's listen to my general's brief description of the situation in Baibo Valley, and then listen to Taishi Lingcheng's opinion."
Tai Shitong raised his hand and said, "I have my wish, but I dare not invite you."
The two of them entered the military tent together and came to the map.
Zhang Liao immediately gave a brief description of the terrain of Baibo Valley and the formation inside.
Tai Shitong frowned and sighed: "What's going on inside, I can't reach it from below, but the fire and thunder can blast the mountains on both sides. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the army can rush into the interior."
"Explode the mountain?"
Suddenly, Zhang Liao was shocked!
Chen Gong was shocked!
The two of them agreed at the same time, and both were stunned: "Is it really possible?"
Tai Shitong nodded affirmatively: "Of course! But I need to conduct an on-site inspection before I can decide where to install the Fire Thunder and how much to use."
"Can!"
Zhang Liao agreed without hesitation: "I, the general, will take you there myself."
Tai Shitong was overjoyed: "Thank you so much, General."
"Zhang Zhen!"
"The end will be here."
"Quickly gather the personal guards and accompany me to inspect the Baibo Valley."
"Here."
At that moment, the two of them came out of the military tent together and led the guards straight to Baibo Valley.
About half an hour later, Tai Shitong stared at the entrance of the valley and the towering mountains on both sides, and said softly: "Xiaguan came in a hurry this time, and brought relatively few fire and thunder, so it may be difficult to level the Baibo Valley.
.”
"but......"
Tai Shitong changed the subject and added: "There will definitely be no problem in blowing up the mountains on both sides by about ten feet. We can even blow open the valley door for you."
"oh?"
Zhang Liao couldn't help but be surprised: "The mountains on both sides exploded about ten feet?"
Tai Shitong nodded with absolute certainty: "That's right, before coming here, His Majesty taught me some techniques for opening mountains. Different mountains have different methods."
"The mountains on both sides of Baibo Valley are relatively steep. The five-point method of opening the mountain will definitely have miraculous effects. It is conservatively estimated that it can be exploded by about ten feet. In this way, the arrow tower and watchtower above will be ineffective."
Zhang Liao's face was full of horror: "That's enough! Ten feet is enough! As long as the mountain can be opened, I will leave the rest to my general. I guarantee that General Bai Bogu and Huang Jin will catch them all in one fell swoop!"
"good!"
Tai Shitong nodded: "In that case, after we send people to measure, we will return to the military camp, and my subordinates will prepare the mountain excavation plan overnight to assist the general in breaking through the Baibo Valley."
"Can."
Zhang Liao agreed wholeheartedly.
Now.
He personally led the people to protect the safety of Taishi Tong and began to measure the mountain data outside Baibo Valley.
This scene was naturally noticed by Yang Feng in the valley. He looked down at Zhang Liao and others and couldn't help but wonder: "Gongming, do you know what they are doing?"
Xu Huang shook his head and said in confusion: "The general really doesn't know. They seem to be measuring the dimensions of the mountain. Qu Shuai, look over there. Someone is drawing."
"That's right."
Looking in the direction of Xu Huang's finger, Yang Feng nodded affirmatively: "There are indeed people drawing, is it possible that they want to climb up from outside the mountain?"
"impossible!"
Xu Huang shook his head without hesitation: "Commander Qu, do you still remember when the imperial officers and soldiers tried to come up from outside the valley and pull out all our archery towers and watchtowers?"
"Of course I remember!"
Yang Feng said with great certainty: "At that time, it was because of the hidden sentry you arranged that the officers and soldiers were discovered, and a loss was avoided. Afterwards, you personally led the people to transform the mountain."
"The mountain outside the valley is so steep now, it's all your fault. Unless you climb a ladder, it's impossible to climb the mountain. That's what you said."
Naturally, Xu Huang would not deny this.
Back then, after he led people to repair the mountains outside Baibo Valley, he also strengthened the internal formations.
From then on, the Baibo Valley was indestructible. No matter how many officers and soldiers came, they could not conquer the Baibo Valley. Even the soldiers and horses who could barely rush into the Baibo Valley were all buried in the Baibo Valley.
"That's right."
Xu Huang nodded affirmatively: "That's true, so they can't be attacking from outside the mountain. They must have other purposes, but we don't know it yet."
Yang Fengshen thought so and said tentatively, "Should we send someone to rush out and interrupt the officers and soldiers? It would be best if we could capture one or two prisoners and come back and ask them clearly."
"this......"
Xu Huang thought for a long time and finally denied: "Commander Qu, look at the surrounding areas. They are all Zhang Liao's elite soldiers and horses, and there are many cavalry. Our army is all infantry, and the cavalry does not exceed twenty."
"Even if we send people to kill us, I'm afraid it will only be a temporary interruption. Once we return to the valley, the other party will definitely come back again and continue to measure."
"The general will think..."
Xu Huang bowed and held his hands, and said loudly: "It's best for us to stay in the valley."
Yang Feng glanced at Xu Huang: "Gongming, if you lead the team yourself..."
Xu Huang still shook his head: "The result is the same! However, if Qu Shuai insists on doing this, he will be willing to try it."
Yang Feng waved his hand: "No need, Baibo Valley is indestructible, and they can't do any tricks. We have plenty of food and grass, and we can afford to spend it with them."
"snort!"
With a slight snort, Yang Feng said solemnly: "I want to see what tricks they can play!"
Xu Huang was equally curious: "The general also wants to know."
At the foot of the mountain.
Zhang Liao stared at Xu Huang on the mountain: "Where is Zhang Zhen?"
Zhang Zhen stepped forward quickly: "The end will be here."
"quick!"
Zhang Liao raised his hand and pointed to Xu Huang and others above: "Quickly bring the shield soldiers to protect Taishi Lingcheng. We must persist until the measurement of the mountain data is completed."
Zhang Zhen raised his eyes, cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "General, don't worry, I'll leave it to the last general."
"Niu Yong!"
Zhang Zhen shouted: "Take your people and follow me."
Niu Yong: "Here."
Hooray!
At that moment, a large wave of sword and shield soldiers surged up and surrounded Tai Shi Tong. The shields were connected end to end, and they were always on guard, leaving no gaps in defense.
With Zhang Liao's strict protection, Tai Shitong became increasingly at ease and focused, constantly measuring the data he needed, and even started the design of the plan at the same time.
About half an hour.
finally!
Data measurement, all completed.
After Tai Shitong returned to Zhang Liao's military camp, he started the retreat mode.
He took out the pamphlet given by His Majesty the Emperor, made corresponding calculations based on the above tips, and soon came up with a relatively accurate blasting plan.
"General Zhang."
Taking the calculation results, Tai Shitong hurried to the military camp and said excitedly: "The plan has come out. According to current calculations, if all is used to blow up the mountains on both sides, about twelve feet of the mountain can be opened."
"It will take about a whole day to deploy the Fire Thunder and train the soldiers who will install it. In other words, it will take at least one day before the general attack can be launched."
Zhang Liofei nodded quickly: "Okay, one day will come, one day will come, and I have waited for so many days. How can I care about such a small amount of time? Taishi Lingcheng can just prepare it. If you need anything, just say it."
"kindness."
Tai Shitong nodded: "In that case, the official said bluntly that the general needs to mobilize a team for me. In the future, they can become the Fuhuo Thunder Team."
"good."
Zhang Liao said without hesitation: "Where is Niu Yong?"
Niu Yong took a step forward: "The end will be here."
"From now on, you must listen to Taishi Lingcheng's instructions and work hard to learn the installation and detonation knowledge of Fuhuo Thunder. There must be no mistakes."
"General, don't worry, I will go all out in the end."
"good."
Tai Shitong nodded: "In that case, General Niu, please come with me. From now on, I will personally teach you some knowledge of succumbing to fire and thunder."