Chapter 173 The world can run rampant (seeking the moon)
The purpose of Wei Yan's attack this time was never to kill people. He knew very well what kind of opponent he was facing. The 20,000 Cao Wei Central Forbidden Army were undoubtedly elite. Even if they were attacked, as long as they were given some time to react, they would
They can stabilize the position and gradually reverse the disadvantage. The Wei family's soldiers are very strong. Even if they face these elites of Cao Wei, they are still capable of fighting and may win, but the death will be too much for him to bear.
Cao Wei suffered 5,000 casualties. Even the elites could be replenished in a short time. However, if 500 Wei soldiers died, it would be an unbearable loss.
Therefore, when attacking Pucheng, Wei Yan's targets were the main camp and the heavy supply camp of the weakest soldiers from Hedong County. Those soldiers were no match for him at all, and they were killed by him. The defeated troops also attacked the reinforcements that came to rescue them.
This bought Wei Yan more time, allowing him to calmly light the food and grass that the Wei army had just delivered, and then retreat unscathed.
This time when he attacked Zhang Yangchi, his purpose was not to kill people, but to burn the boats that Cao Zhen had spent half a month collecting.
The soldiers of the Wei family were divided into four teams and charged in from different directions, catching the Wei army by surprise. Before they could react, they rushed into the water stronghold and boarded the large and small boats moored in Zhang Yang Pool.
Most of the imperial guards of the Wei army were northerners. They were used to riding horses and not using boats. No one wanted to sleep on a rickety boat, so there was almost no one in the water village. Facing the fierce tiger-like Wei soldiers, they did not fight back at all.
In the blink of an eye, the water village fell into the hands of Wei Yan, and most of Wei Yan's subordinates were from Jingxiang and were very familiar with boat maneuvering. Stepping on the rocking boat was better than stepping on solid ground.
It also makes them feel safe.
The soldiers of the Wei family were like a flood, flowing over the Wei army camp on the shore and quickly occupied the water stronghold. Following Wei Yan's previous orders, they smashed the boats docked without hesitation, or set them on fire, and some simply
They overturned the boat, then slashed and smashed it at the bottom. When the Wei army officers came to their senses, they were facing an enemy not far away. With tens of thousands of elites, they could only look at the water and sigh, and shoot with bows and arrows, unable to do anything.
Launch into the water to pursue.
After the Wei army destroyed the water stronghold, Wei Yan ordered the water stronghold to be opened, raised the sails, and sailed towards the Yellow River with more than 200 undamaged fast boats.
Xiao Feng, who survived the catastrophe, rushed to Zhang Yang Pond with the support of his personal guards. He looked at the enemy sailing away. He was stunned for a moment and suddenly broke into a cold sweat. Not far downstream of Zhang Yang Pond was General Cao Zhen's camp.
Driving the boat toward the general's camp, could it be that the general no longer has the ability to intercept him?
In an instant, Xiao Feng thought a lot, but he still sent someone to ask Cao Zhen for help. Zhang Yangchi's ship was destroyed, and the enemy was heading towards Pucheng. He asked the general to be prepared to intercept.
However, Xiao Feng thought too much. No matter how conceited Wei Yan was, he would not rush to Pucheng with these ships to face the angry Cao Zhen. He knew very well that no matter how fast the ship was, it could not be faster than the war horse. Cao Zhen had enough
He took the time to intercept the boats on the river. His purpose of grabbing the boats was just to cross the Su River and destroy the boats on the way.
Less than ten miles away from Zhang Yangchi, Wei Yan ordered to go ashore. After smashing all the boats into pieces, he quickly moved to the Zhongtiao Mountains in the south and disappeared into the vast mountains before the pursuers arrived.
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After daybreak, Cao Zhen immediately sent out a large number of scouts to search for Wei Yan's whereabouts. When he learned that Wei Yan did not cross the Su River and fled south as he expected, but instead went east, he immediately knew that he had underestimated Wei Yan's ambitions.
. He immediately sent reinforcements to Zhang Yangchi, but before they were sent out, military reports came from the direction of Zhang Yangchi.
Cao Zhen looked up to the sky and sighed. He knew that this time he had encountered the most difficult opponent in his life, and would also face the biggest defeat in his life. Wei Yan not only attacked his camp with a surprise force of less than 5,000 men, but also
Within two hours, he attacked Zhang Yangchi again and burned hundreds of large and small ships that he had collected with great effort under the eyes of an army of 10,000 troops.
Cao Zhen's face was livid, his throat was itchy and a little sweet, but he said nothing. He just calmly ordered the cavalry to search along the river, gathered all the cavalry, and rushed to the east of the Yellow River near Tongguan.
At the same time, he urgently ordered Zhang He to march westward and sent cavalry to help search for traces of Wei Yan. Wei Yan dared to come to Hedong for a sneak attack, but he might not dare to station in Hedong for a long time. He would definitely return to Tongguan. To return to Tongguan, he would have to cross the river. As long as
If he moves quickly enough, he can stop Wei Yan in the east of the river. By that time, Wei Yan will be unable to fly.
Cao Zhen's idea was correct, but he didn't have enough time. Wei Yan knew his situation very well. The strategic goal had been achieved. If he stayed in Hedong for a moment longer, the danger would increase. If there was a slight mistake, Cao Zhen and Zhang He would block him.
In Hedong, even if he could hide in the mountains without supplementary supplies, he would starve to death in a few days. Therefore, he did not stop for a moment and ordered all unnecessary baggage to be thrown away. The soldiers with weaker physical strength even
He even threw away his armor and ran as fast as he could.
The soldiers of the Wei family are truly elites. Even after a long night of running, they still showed strong fighting qualities. However, the elite soldiers of the county soldiers pale in comparison. They have to throw away their armor and even weapons and go into battle lightly.
, just barely keeping up with the heavily armed soldiers of the Wei family.
Wei Yan's decision was very decisive. As soon as he arrived at the river, he saw the scouts sent by Cao Zhen. The scouts saw Wei Yan, but they could not stop Wei Yan. They could only send the news back as quickly as possible and notify the cavalry behind.
He rushed to intercept them. When he saw Wei Jun's scouts, Wei Yan did not dare to neglect them. He set up a defensive position with his back to the river and sent a message to the other side.
After receiving the report from the scouts, the elite cavalry of the Wei army immediately let go of their reins and galloped along the river. However, they finally arrived. When they arrived at the river, Wei Yan had already led the last group of soldiers onto the boat. Facing the furious Wei army,
The arrows rained down, and all the soldiers, whether they were participating in the battle or those who came to respond, couldn't help but laugh loudly. They rapped their swords on their shields or the sides of the boats, and sang newly composed songs in the Chu tune of their hometown.
, to humiliate the late Wei knights.
Attack Pubanjin at night and Zhangyangchi in the morning.
Three thousand stones of grain were burned and more than a thousand ships were destroyed.
Cao Zhen took a deep breath, and Cao Rui sighed.
The Wei family has military soldiers, and the world can run rampant...
Listening to the singing that was scattered by the river wind, Cao Zhen suddenly felt that his eyesight went dark, a mouthful of blood spurted out, his body swayed, and he almost fell off the horse. Seeing that something was wrong with him, Xiahou Ba quickly reached out to support him.
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Cao Zhen gasped a few times, took out a handkerchief from his arms, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and smiled with difficulty: "Set up camp here and wait for the right general."
Zhang He also arrived quickly. After receiving the news from Cao Zhen, he immediately rushed over with five thousand fine cavalry. However, as soon as he saw Cao Zhen, he knew that he was still a step too late, and Wei Yan must have run away.
"General?" Zhang He couldn't help but feel a little nervous when he saw that Cao Zhen's complexion was sallow and he was sweating constantly. The situation in the Wei Dynasty was urgent now. The Great Sima Cao Xiu had just suffered a big defeat in the southeast and could not afford to fall ill. If Cao Zhen fell again, what would happen to him?
No one can shoulder such a heavy task - this requires not only ability, but also the trust of His Majesty the Emperor. Putting more than half of the country's heavy troops in the hands of someone is no less dangerous than Wu Shu
threats.
"It doesn't matter." Cao Zhenqiang smiled: "Before you came, did your Majesty have any arrangements?"
Zhang He hesitated for a moment. Although he was very happy to hear the emperor's words "act according to circumstances", he was not stupid. He also had understanding people around him, and he soon understood that these four words were more comforting, otherwise
The emperor should have agreed to his plan at that time. Later he learned that Jiang Ji, who was appointed as the general guarding the army, was the one who opposed his plan. His Majesty's intention was already clear.
"What's wrong?" Cao Zhen raised his eyebrows and laughed: "Jun Yi, when did you become so nostalgic?"
Zhang He sighed, recounted what happened when he met the emperor in Henan City, and finally said: "Your Majesty appointed Jiang Ji as the general of the army guard. Obviously, he has rejected my plan. Now he can only wait for reinforcements from various states and counties to arrive.
Then they stormed Tongguan and Puban.
Cao Zhen frowned and pondered for a long time: "Jun Yi, how many people do you need to complete this plan?"
"General, if He is used as a separate unit to attack Tongguan, with the fighting power of Wei Yan..." Zhang He was suddenly stunned for a moment, realizing that Cao Zhen's question did not seem to be answered by him, and raised his head in surprise: "General, are you
explain……"
Cao Zhen smiled painfully: "I mean, if you are asked to rush to Longyou's aid, how many people and how much time do you need?"
Zhang He was stunned for a long time, then he understood and quickly bowed and saluted: "General, 20,000 cavalry are enough. As for the time, He can reach Longyou within half a month. If Guo Huai still survives and Jincheng is not lost, then it is
In one month, Zhuge Liang can be defeated. If one of the two survives, it will take two months. If both are lost, He... can only do his best and wait for an opportunity to break into the pass, hoping to share some of the pressure on the general."
After Zhang He finished speaking, he looked at Cao Zhen with sharp eyes. He knew very well that to carry out this task, it must be an elite force. And Cao Zhen's men can be called elite now, with only 50,000 Forbidden Army infantry and cavalry. These 50,000 people
Not only did he have to take back the heavy casualties in Guanzhong, but he also had to defend the capital and be ready to support Jingxiang and the southeast at any time, which was very stretched. He wanted 20,000 people, and if Cao Zhen could give him 10,000, he would be satisfied.
Cao Zhen was silent for a long time and said calmly: "I don't have enough troops to give you 20,000 people."
Zhang He was mentally prepared and just nodded to show his understanding.
"However, I can give you all the cavalry." Cao Zhen stared at Zhang He's eyes and said word by word: "Including my own bodyguard cavalry, the total number is about ten thousand cavalry. Jun Yi, you dare to go
?"
Zhang He was stunned for a moment, then suddenly prostrated himself on the ground: "Thank you, General, He will not hesitate to die!"
Cao Zhen leaned over and patted Zhang He gently on the back: "Jun Yi, don't die, live well. The country is in danger and misses its good generals. When the world is in danger, it is the time for good generals like you to make contributions. Go ahead and defeat Zhuge Liang. , Retake Longyou, I will ensure your glory and wealth, and leave your name in history."
"Here." Zhang He's eyes filled with tears. "Thank you, General. He will do his best to repay the General's trust."
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Yesterday, Lao Zhuang was so mean that he read a single chapter of Tang Sanzang, only to find that he despised him again. Although Lao Zhuang knew that it was not easy to win monthly votes for niche historical books, but he was so nakedly despised by Lao Zhuang. Still very uncomfortable.
Everyone, now I am only 7 votes away from him. Can we blow his anus and force him to turn over 720 degrees naked in the ice and snow again? (To be continued. Please search Piao Tian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!)