In Shangdang County, on top of the city wall, Zhang He and Gao Lan looked at each other in the distance. Under the setting sun, the vast yellow sand rolled up the dead leaves, making it look particularly cold.
At dusk, pairs of Wuhuan cavalry can be seen.
"These Wuhuan beasts are getting more and more arrogant!"
Gao Lan said bitterly, these days there are more and more Wuhuan people near Shangdang County.
There are hundreds of teams, and from time to time they encounter some of their scouts who go out to investigate. Although the losses are not big, they are extremely annoying.
Moreover, the Wuhuan people became cunning and capable of fighting guerrillas. They never stayed around, took advantage and ran away. Moreover, relying on their fast horses, they disappeared in no time.
The last time Zhang He lost a hundred soldiers and horses as bait, thousands of people were killed. This situation has not improved, but has become more and more rampant.
Gao Lan couldn't help but get furious.
Zhang He was exceptionally calm and said calmly to Gao Lan: "These Wuhuan people are here to test our attitude. It must be that their army has made some move."
"These people keep raiding our camp just to attract our attention. The military advisor has already said so."
"However, they divided into small groups to harass, and we also divided into small groups. It's like a cat catching a mouse. They want to put on a show, so we just have to accompany them!"
"My lord's army has already moved closer here. Once the army is assembled, once Tadun's army fights Gongsun Zan, none of these insects will be left behind!"
Gao Lan nodded and began to order the lieutenants below to divide the cavalry in each camp. Their mission was to test Wuhuan's strength and attitude.
The purpose of stationing here is to make it easier to convey the news of Tongque. As for the time to attack the city, it is not yet time.
Now that Wuhuan wants to cover up, why don't they?
After giving the instructions, another soldier came down from the tower, took out a piece of cloth from his arms and handed it to Gao Lan.
Gao Lan took one look and couldn't help laughing.
"These Wuhuan people finally couldn't bear it anymore!"
He handed the strip of cloth to Zhang He, who also looked at it with a smile on his lips.
"After waiting for so many days, we finally have the result. The military advisor has placed all the bronze birds in Bingzhou. Now all the movements are in the eyes of the military advisor."
Zhang He raised his head, looked into the distance and said, "It seems that the day to capture Bingzhou and Youzhou is not far away!"
"Instruct all armies to leave the city in batches tonight and clean up all the rats around Shangdang County!"
Gao Lan's eyes lit up and he was overjoyed. He had been holding it back these days and was so annoyed by these Wuhuan people.
Now that Zhang He has spoken, he can finally let go and do something big.
"Haha, just watch out, Junyi. If I don't come back with a few heads today, my surname will not be Gao!"
After that, he walked down the city and strode towards the military camp.
At this time, Cao Cao's vanguard army had already passed Hanoi County and was only a hundred miles away from Shangdang County.
Due to the exhaustion of traveling and traveling, Zhao Feng asked everyone to take a break.
Cao Cao's infantry is still far behind, so he can slow down his march first.
Inside the military tent, Zhao Feng looked at the map when a voice suddenly came from outside.
"Military advisor! There's something going on in Wuhuan!"
Zhang Liao's face looked quite happy, and he rushed into the tent with a piece of cloth.
"Wenyuan, don't be anxious and speak slowly."
Zhao Feng couldn't laugh or cry when he saw Zhang Liao, who had always been steady, so excited. There was a reason why he asked Zhang Liao to be the vanguard this time.
Not only because Zhang Liao is good at fighting, but also because Zhang Liao comes from Bingzhou, and his elite cavalry are all Bingzhou cavalry!
Such a senior man who is familiar with the terrain and border conditions of Bingzhou is perfect to serve as a pioneer.
But the only drawback is that Zhang Liao was extremely angry at Wuhuan Xianbei's invasion of his hometown, and even lost control of his emotions.
This heightened fighting spirit also affected the soldiers in his hands, and he didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing.
At this time, Zhang Liao rushed into the tent, handed the information to Zhao Feng, and said excitedly: "As expected, these Wuhuan people cannot sit still!"
"An army of two hundred thousand has begun to attack Youzhou. It seems that Gongsun Zan and Wuhuan will be able to fight each other in less than half a month!"
"However, they were still smart. They left 100,000 people scattered in Bingzhou and relied on their familiarity with the terrain and the convenience of war horses to fight endlessly with the Shangdang County army."
Zhang Liao was very excited, which meant that he would have the opportunity to drive these Wuhuan beasts out of the Central Plains!
Zhao Feng quickly browsed through the information, burned it directly, and then said with a smile: "It seems that everything is fine. Are you sure you can eat these 100,000 Wenyuan in the fastest way?"
Zhang Liao was full of confidence, patted his chest and said: "I grew up in Bingzhou, and I once dealt with these Wuhuan and others in Yanmen."
"Whether it is the terrain of Bingzhou or the tactics of these people, I know them all by heart. In half a month, only half a month, these Wuhuan people will be eradicated!"
Zhao Feng nodded: "Okay, you can lead the troops first and lead your Bingzhou cavalry to Shangdang County. Junyi and the others have suffered a lot."
Zhang Liao's eyes suddenly lit up. He had been impatient for a long time, and now he was even more excited when he heard that Zhao Feng had ordered him to send troops first.
"Thank you, military advisor!"
After Zhang Liao thanked him, he strode out of the military tent and was immediately ready to set off.
After Zhang Liao left, Zhao Feng's eyes showed a glimmer of light. This time, Bingzhou was obtained!
In Youzhou, Jixian, and inside the military camp, Gongsun Zan looked solemn, and news of Wuhuan's invasion had come one after another.
The army was approaching. Facing the mighty army, Gongsun Zan really had no chance of winning, but he had to fight.
He has been in Youzhou for many years just to prevent foreigners such as Wuhuan and Xianbei from going south. No matter how much grudges he has with the Central Plains princes, they are all Han people's affairs after all.
If Youzhou is lost in his hands, then he will be a sinner for the ages and a disgrace to the Han people!
This battle is either win or die!
I, Gongsun Zan, will never take a step back. At the same time, with a fierce look in my eyes, I looked at the generals in the tent and began to issue orders in an orderly manner.
Although there are less than 100,000 troops in hand, they are still capable of fighting!
These people have experienced hundreds of battles and survived fighting with foreign races. Wuhuan has a really big appetite if he wants to eat Youzhou!
Even if he is unable to resist, he will seriously injure Wuhuan's vitality and prevent him from going south!
"Report, general, the Wuhuan army is only thirty miles away from the city!"
A soldier came quickly to report.
Came so fast!
Gongsun Zan was shocked. He picked up his sword from the side and strode out wearing silver scale armor.
Outside the tent, a thousand white horses are already waiting!
"Where righteousness comes, life and death follow it. The sky can tell you, and the white horse is the proof!"
When Gongsun Zan heard this, his eyes filled with tears. Facing the loyal white horse Yi Cong, he shouted loudly: "All soldiers, follow me into battle to kill the enemy!"
"Today I will not retreat from the alien race, and I swear that I will not be a human being!"
When I came to the city, I looked into the distance with my eyes. The Wuhuan army, as dense as a tide, occupied my sight.
The rumbling sound of war drums and the long sound of horns echoed over the entire battlefield.
Dark clouds were gathering and the wind was raging.
Suddenly there was a roar, as if the sky was falling and the earth was shaking, and the Wuhuan army, like a roaring mountain and a tsunami, rushed towards Jixian!