The Xianbei cavalry who came from Danhan Mountain did not expect that the Han cavalry could fight like this, and were stunned by the scene in front of them. [: However, the Han cavalry did not stop moving, and the locust-like feather arrows had already pounced.
to them.
The Xianbei people have always been fierce and not afraid of the Han people's arrow rain. Although some people were constantly shot off their horses, others still rushed over the bodies of these companions without hesitation. When the Han cavalry entered their shooting range, they did not hesitate.
They picked up their bows and arrows without hesitation. Riding and archery were their specialty, so how could they be willing to lose to the Han people in this aspect? The wish was good, but the reality was extremely cruel. After several rounds of arrow rain, the Xianbei people who fell were far away.
Much more than the Han people.
Soon, the Xianbei people put away their bows and arrows and drew their scimitars. They all knew that when the two armies collided, it would be too late to draw their swords. But at this time, the Han people threw out their short-throwing spears.
Only those who have experienced it personally know the power of short-throwing spears. A short-throwing spear can pass through the body of the person in front, and then hit the next person, stabbing both people under the horse. Some short-throwing spears can even pass the edge.
Pass through three people and string them together like candied haws. Of course, these Xianbei people must have never seen candied haws.
However, the Xianbei people still rushed forward desperately, preparing to start a fierce close battle with the Han army. Unexpectedly, the Han army's formation suddenly changed and divided into two sides like a tide. They did not engage the Xianbei people in close combat. It was just that both sides
Being too close, the Xianbei people's momentum continued unabated, and they still slammed into the Han army's formation.
It was only then that the Xianbei people discovered that the Han cavalry had taken advantage of the situation to surround them. The Han people also showed off their sabers and showed off their superb riding skills, and a melee finally began. After the exchange of fire just now, the Han people
The Xianbei army, which was at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, was now less than half the size of the Han army. The Han army, which had an absolute advantage, could not let victory slip away from its fingers. The melee ended after only half an hour.
All 20,000 Xianbei cavalry were wiped out, and the land was dyed red with blood. It is said that the grass that grew here in the second year was tall and fat, but the cattle, sheep and horses did not eat it.
After wiping out this army, Zhao Yun drove his troops directly into the Xianbei camp at the foot of Danhan Mountain. Although there was no food and grass there, there was ample water, allowing the soldiers to wash off the blood on their bodies and take a break.
An hour later, Zhao Yun continued to set off and directly entered Yanmen County of Bingzhou. Since the Xianbei people burned, killed and looted in Yanmen County, Yanmen County, which was not rich in the first place, was even more desolate. Xianbei cavalry often passed through here, so
No one dared to come out and ask Zhao Yun who they were. The army had a smooth journey and arrived outside Yinguan City, the seat of Yanmen County, in the evening.
When Jiao Chu, the new governor and captain of Yanmen, heard that another cavalry group was coming from the north, he hurriedly opened the city gates and brought sheep and wine to labor the army. Yanmen City had been looted by the Xianbei people, and there were broken walls everywhere.
Yuan, this saves Jiao Chu the trouble. He doesn't have to worry about being robbed by the Xianbei people anymore, because there is nothing left to rob, and the city gate does not need to be closed at all times like Taiyuan City.
Zhao Yun's target is the Xianbei army outside Taiyuan City. He plans to get in touch with Zhang Liao and Gao Shun who occupy Gangyang City as soon as possible, attack from both sides, and defeat the leader. Therefore, Zhao Yun does not plan to waste much troops in Yanmen County, that is,
Zhao Yun did not prepare to capture Yin Guan City. However, he did not expect the Yanmen prefect to come to labor on his own initiative. Zhao Yun was confused about the situation for a while, so he quickly made arrangements and ordered the prefect to be let in.
Jiao Chu stood in front of the camp gate and began to mutter a little. He was afraid of offending the Xianbei people. As soon as he heard that they were cavalry from the north, he rushed to labor without thinking, but the soldiers outside the camp gate were clearly Han people.
But he also knew that now that he was here, it would not be easy to leave again, so he had to bite the bullet and go forward to report.
After entering the big tent, Jiao Chu realized that something was wrong. There was not a single Xianbei person in the whole tent, they were all Han people, and he didn't know any of the generals. This army was obviously not sent by Yuan Shao, so then
There is only one possibility: this is Liu Xin's army. Before they reached the Chinese army's tent, Jiao Chu was already covered in cold sweat.
However, although Jiao Chu was timid, his reaction was extremely quick. After entering the tent, they suddenly turned over and fell to the ground, saying loudly: "I am willing to surrender, you villain!"
Although there were no flags in the camp and it was impossible to tell where they came from, Jiao Chu decided to take a gamble and mistook them for Liu Xin's army. However, Jiao Chu was a little clever and did not describe his actions as Liu Xin's army.
Surrender, but surrender. This is an ambiguous statement. If the other party is Yuan Shao's reinforcements from other places, his surrender would be justified. If the other party is really Liu Xin's army, then he surrendered on his own initiative.
Fortunately, you can still work part-time as an official.
It's a pity that his pretentiousness could not be concealed from Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun raised his hand slightly and said calmly: "Since I have surrendered, what is the gift?"
Jiao Chu felt happy and quickly expressed his merit: "General, there is really nothing worth getting in the barren land of Yanmen. I worked hard and got fifty sheep and ten jars of good wine.
Also, there are ten little beauties."
Zhao Yun sneered and said: "I'm afraid it's not barren, it's just the Xianbei people who have done all the harm."
Jiao Chu hurriedly agreed: "Yes, yes, it was Xianbei who did the harm."
Zhao Yun took a picture of the cases in front of him and shouted loudly: "Come here, take him down!"
The soldiers on the left and right came forward and pushed Jiao Chu to the ground. Jiao Chu shouted that he was wronged.
Zhao Yun said coldly: "Stop complaining, even if I kill you a hundred times, it won't be much. Do you dare to say that these sheep, wine and women were given to the Xianbei people?"
Jiao Chu lowered his head helplessly. Now Yuan Shao wanted to seek help from the Xianbei people. If it were Yuan Shao's army, he would never dare to offend the Xianbei people. Jiao Chu had no doubts about the identity of the army in front of him. He could be said to have thrown himself into a trap.
Already.
However, the strong desire to survive made Jiao Chu unwilling to give up. He kowtowed repeatedly and said: "General, I just came from Taiyuan a few days ago and know the movements of the Xianbei people."
Zhao Yun's expression softened a little, he raised his hand and said, "If you tell the truth about what you know, I, the general, may consider sparing your life."
The soldiers on the left and right released Jiao Chu. Jiao Chu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and told Zhao Yun everything he knew about the situation. He was a general under Gao Gan and had been stationed in Taiyuan. Naturally, he was interested in the leader's movements.
Know it like the back of your hand.
Kuitou's attack on Daling, Qixian and other places failed, so he simply retreated into Taiyuan and could not do anything to him. However, the lesson of Yanmen was there, and the senior officials refused to let all the Xianbei people in no matter what.
In the city, only Kuitou, Fu Luohan and Bu Dugen were allowed to live in the city with their trusted guards, while the others could only camp outside the city.
This news, the phantom secret agent lurking in Taiyuan City has been sent out through flying pigeons. Zhao Yun has also learned the basic situation, and there is no discrepancy between what Jiao Chu said. But what Zhao Yun does not know is the situation outside Taiyuan City.
Because the senior officials had blocked the four gates of Taiyuan, the phantom spy could not get out at all, and had no way of knowing the news outside the city, and Jiao Chu knew exactly this news.
There were more than 120,000 Xianbei cavalry who returned to Taiyuan. Except for more than 10,000 people who followed the Kuitou brothers into Taiyuan City, the other 110,000 people were stationed outside the city. These Xianbei people formed more than ten groups according to different tribes.
Some of the camps were connected to each other, and some were more than ten miles apart. Due to the setback on the front line, these Xianbei people who returned to Taiyuan were obviously a lot more violent. Not only did they wreak havoc on the surrounding countryside, but a group of cavalry even attacked the platform.
The county seat was looted and the whole city was looted.
It is a bit sad to say that the equipment used by the Xianbei people to attack the city was provided by Yuan Jun, and the tactics of siege were also taught by Yuan Jun. After receiving the news, senior officials were restless, fearing that these Xianbei people would continue to attack other cities. But it is easy to send gods away.
It's difficult, I'm afraid, I'm afraid I won't come. These Xianbei people often fight with each other to snatch their children's gold and silk, and they have no sympathy for the Han people.
The 110,000 men are all cavalry, which is really a tough nut to crack. If Zhao Yun assembles the entire Sixth Army, he is not afraid of facing them head-on. But now he only has 20,000 men, so how can he pay the minimum casualties?
Winning victory has become his most important issue. However, no matter what, Zhao Yun must keep these Xianbei people in the Central Plains and must not let them return to the grasslands and let the tigers return to the mountains.
After being silent for a long time, Zhao Yun suddenly had an idea. He pointed at Jiao Hu and shouted in a deep voice: "Come here! Push this guy out and chop him down!"
Jiao Chu was shocked and said: "General, I am telling the truth, you can't kill me!"
Zhao Yun waved his hand and said: "I just said that a hundred times would be enough for the crime you committed. If I spare your life, you still owe ninety-nine lives! Cut it off!"
Without any explanation, the guards dragged Jiao Hu out and beheaded him.
Zhao Yun did not go south immediately, but led his people to the Yin Pavilion overnight. Jiao Chu's men led the way, and they easily opened the city gate, and a large group of cavalry swarmed in. The three thousand Yuan army soldiers brought by Jiao Chu from Taiyuan also returned
He became a prisoner in his sleep.
The streets were quiet without a single figure. Not many people in the city survived. They were even more panicked when they heard the sound of horse hooves. Who dared to take to the streets? However, as an important town in the north, Yanmen County Chengyin Pavilion is very strong.
, if they had not opened the door to fight off the thieves, it would have been impossible for the Xianbei people to enter Yanmen City with their cavalry and shooting tactics. With Yinguan City and the section of the Great Wall to the south, the return route of the Xianbei army was completely blocked.
The sky was getting brighter, and the people of Yanmen who had been nervous all night were not harassed in any way, but the sound of horse hooves could still be heard from time to time.
There is a man in Yin Guan City known as Xu Da Da. When the Xianbei invaders attacked Yin Guan City last time, he did not flee the city like others. Instead, he led his family to hide in a dry well and witnessed the Xianbei people's atrocities with his own eyes. Now.
, the sound of horse hooves sounded again in the city. While he asked his family to go down into the well again, he quietly looked out from the crack of the door and saw a group of majestic cavalry running towards his house. He couldn't help but feel restrained and hurriedly backed away.