Chapter 602: Internal and External Flanking (Ninth)
As a veteran general on the battlefield, Zhang He had no problem commanding large armies in battle. Similarly, the eight hundred Euphorbia soldiers he commanded were also like armies.
These soldiers were carefully selected by him.
Each of the Euphorbia warriors wore heavy armor and held a shield in one hand and a halberd in the other. The formation was tight and could easily defend against the thrusts of cavalry.
In the Battle of Jieqiao that year, Yuan Shao relied on Qu Yi's 800 soldiers to defeat Gongsun Zan's Baima Yicong offensive, and defeated Gongsun Zan's army.
Subsequently, Gongsun Zan's cavalry rushed in disorder and surrounded Yuan Shao. Thanks to the eight hundred Euphorbia warriors who fought to the death, they were able to withstand the offensive of Gongsun Zan's cavalry. They waited until Qu Yi returned to help and won the final victory.
Zhang He led his men into the battlefield, and the Euphorbia warriors set up their formation to face Guan Yu's cavalry.
After the Euphorbias appeared, the fleeing cavalry stabilized and retreated steadily.
Guan Yu led his troops to charge forward, and noticed that the soldiers on the other side were all wearing armor and holding shields, and they were in a strict formation.
In such a defensive formation, if Guan Yu's cavalry charges forward, even if it can overwhelm the first wave of Euphorbia warriors, the subsequent Euphorbia warriors will still be able to continuously harvest the cavalry, because the cavalry who have lost the ability to charge are not heavy armored infantry.
Formation of opponents.
Guan Yu made a prompt decision and said decisively: "Scatter all the attacks, bypass the infantry phalanx, and flank the attacking Yuan army from both wings of the battlefield."
The order is passed on.
The messengers kept shouting, and some soldiers waved their flags, and orders were passed down layer by layer.
The cavalry that was originally rushing forward like a mighty torrent suddenly dispersed like stars in the sky, avoiding Zhang He's Euphorbia warriors. They no longer clashed with the Euphorbia warriors, but scattered to both sides.
Guan Yu looked at the Euphorbia warriors in formation and sneered in his heart.
He is a veteran who has been on the battlefield for more than ten years. He has led cavalry in Youzhou in these years. He is proficient in cavalry tactics and knows the weaknesses of cavalry.
He wouldn't just rush into it.
That's what fools do.
Guan Yu's troops dispersed, and although they lost the force of the attack just now, they began to attack Yuan Jun from both wings. The offensive was not as fierce as when they were gathered together, but they were able to harass Yuan Shao's soldiers on both wings, weakening Yuan Jun's offensive against Yijing City.
Zhang He couldn't do anything after seeing it.
Euphorbia is indeed powerful.
However, the focus is on defense.
As long as the Euphorbia soldiers set up their formation, no matter whether the enemy is infantry or cavalry, it will not be easy to besiege the Euphorbia soldiers, and it will definitely cost a huge price.
However, the Euphorbia has advantages and disadvantages. There is no problem with defense, but it lacks offensive mobility. Even if it takes the initiative to attack, it is slow and the attack is rigid and impossible to disperse quickly.
After the eight hundred Euphorbia warriors were separated, they were bound to be cannibalized bit by bit.
Zhang He had no choice but to withdraw his troops.
When Zhang He was retreating with the Euphorbias, Guan Jing on the tower noticed Guan Yu coming with his cavalry, and also heard the news that Yan Liang and Wen Chou were killed, and he looked expectant.
Guan Yu is here.
This means that the army led by Zhang Liao has quietly arrived nearby. This is an excellent opportunity to completely defeat Yuan Shao.
Guan Jing looked at Gongsun Zan and said solemnly: "My lord, Guan Yu is here with his cavalry. I believe that our opportunity to fight is ripe. Please order my lord to open the city gates and send the army out to prepare for a decisive battle with Yuan Shao."
Gongsun Zan flicked his sleeves and said decisively: "It's just that Guan Yu came with his army, what's the hurry? Tian Chou kept holding back at first, wanting to use my army to consume Yuan Shao's strength."
"Now, I have chosen this method and will not send troops for the time being."
"We continue to hold on."
"I want to see how Tian Chou can persist in his insidious and cunning plan?"
Gongsun Zan's eyes were quite proud and he sneered: "Tian Chou is cunning. Could it be that I, Gongsun Zan, can't be cunning and learn from him? Let's delay for half an hour and then consider the next step."
Guan Jing's face fell, and he said solemnly: "Lord, this opportunity cannot be missed, and it will never come back. Now is an excellent opportunity to take the initiative to attack. If you miss the opportunity, it will be difficult to seize the opportunity to counterattack."
Gongsun Zan said coldly: "We won't send troops."
Guan Jing had no patience anymore, and with cold eyes, he ordered: "In that case, you're welcome. Pass my order, open the city gate, and the army will start to counterattack."
"Who dares?"
Gongsun Zan shouted loudly.
After giving the order, he held up his sword and ordered with murderous intent: "Get Guan Jing for me."
Clang! Clang!!
The surrounding soldiers drew their swords out of their scabbards, but all the personal guards around Gongsun Zan did not target Guan Jing. Instead, they held their swords and pointed them at Gongsun Zan. Once Gongsun Zan made any rash move, these people would capture Gongsun Zan.
At this moment, Gongsun Zan was stunned.
His eyes were in disbelief.
The look on his face was even more embarrassing, and he fell into self-doubt and confusion. After a long while, Gongsun Zan came back to his senses, shook his head and laughed at himself, saying in a mocking tone: "What a Guan Jing, what a
Guan Changshi."
Guan Jing knew that Gongsun Zan was mocking him, but Guan Jing didn't care at all and said in a deep voice: "All of us are loyal to the lord. At the same time, we are also loyal to the King of Wu."
"After all, my lord surrendered to King Wu."
"Without King Wu, we would have been defeated by Yuan Shao long ago. Without King Wu, people's hearts would have been dispersed long ago, and no one would fight to the death. Without King Wu, do you think we could stop Yuan Shao?"
"We are loyal to our lord, but we just hope that we can have a living in the Kingdom of Wu and do good things."
Guan Jing's tone gradually became more passionate, and he said loudly: "At present, the war is going on. Good opportunities are fleeting and cannot be lost. I have issued an order without authorization. Please forgive me. If my lord wants to ask questions afterwards, I will admit it."
"Open the city gate and the army will counterattack!"
Guan Jing gave the order again.
Click! Click! Click!!
The door downstairs of Yijing City opened at this moment, and at the same time the rumble of war drums sounded in the city.
The sound of the drums was like thunder, echoing continuously.
The army under Gongsun Zan in the city was very excited. Groups of infantrymen rushed out first. Following that, groups of white horse followers rushed out of the city and killed Yuan's army outside the city.
More than 10,000 elite troops attacked quickly and fiercely.
Yuan Shao noticed Gongsun Zan's army attacking. He smiled coldly and said disdainfully: "Gongsun Zan's army came out and was wiped out in one fell swoop. He thinks that Guan Yu will be arrogant and domineering after he wins? Dream on. Take advantage of this battle.
, defeat the opponent in one go and capture Gongsun Zan."
"Behead Yuan Shao."
Suddenly, there was another powerful voice coming from the battlefield far behind.
Woo! Woo!!!
The powerful sound of the horn echoed endlessly.
Boom!!
The sound of drums in the distance soared into the sky and kept coming.
Yuan Shao followed the sound and looked towards the battlefield in the distance behind, only to see a large number of troops sweeping in.
The Youzhou Army under the command of Zhang Liao has arrived.
