In Mang River Bay, the wind rustled the leaves, and occasionally one or two horses neighed in the quiet night. Three miles to the north, thousands of people were lurking in the forest, looking at the dotted bonfires in Manghe Bay.
Five miles east,
The sound of "rustling" footsteps was particularly clear at night, and thousands of people were marching westward in darkness under the pale moonlight.
Xi Sugong looked up at the moon in the sky, which was only a sliver away from the center. He asked in a low voice: "Has Luan Dan not launched an attack yet?" Xi Sugong was the Sima of Yuzhou, and Luan Dan was the Sima of Jijun.
Two days ago, Luan Dan led 3,000 soldiers and horses to Yewang City, and the number of soldiers and horses in Yewang City increased to 8,000. The reconnaissance cavalry was sent out, and the route map of the Jin army was marked. The Jin army camped in the west of Wen County last night. Xi Sugong judged that the Jin army was likely to go north to Yewang City.
The reconnaissance cavalry continued to report the whereabouts of the Jin cavalry. The Jin army first circled in Wen County, then turned east, then turned north at noon, and stopped in the Manghe Bay area before You hour.
Xi Sugong looked at the map and saw that Manghe Bay was only twenty miles away from Yewang City. Jin Qi wanted to visit Yewang City tomorrow.
Luan Dan smiled and said: "Xi Sima, the last general has been to Manghe Bay. There are overgrown trees and silt on the riverside. It is not suitable for horses to gallop. The Jin cavalry trapped themselves in the ground. Why not attack at night and attack the Jin army with fire?" Being able to kill generals will result in meritorious deeds." Xi Su Gong was somewhat moved and pondered for a moment before saying, "The troops from Gaoyang County will arrive tomorrow, so we won't wait until Gaoyang's soldiers and horses arrive." Luan Dan wanted to get the credit for intercepting and killing the Jin cavalry first, and said with a smile : "The Duke of Yidu is away at war. It is up to Xi Sima to decide how to fight. Xi Sima has been fighting for many years. He should know that the opportunity to fight is fleeting. By tomorrow, the Jin cavalry will be far away. Where can there be such a good opportunity?" Xi Su Gong was moved. , said: "In that case, you and I will each lead three thousand soldiers and horses to Manghe Bay, and set fire to attack and kill the Jin army at this time." Xu Zheng opened the city gate, bringing only ordnance, and six thousand soldiers and horses arrived at Manghe Bay in an hour Ten miles away from the bay.
An ambush agent came forward to report that the Jin army was stationed on the east bank of Manghe Bay. After discussing with Luan Dan, Xi Su led his troops to defend the north and asked Luan Dan to lead three thousand troops around to the east and launch an attack first.
At the zenith of the moon, a line of fire pierced the night sky, followed by countless rockets falling on the trees and reeds.
When Xi Sugong saw a fire starting in the east, he shouted loudly: "Set the rockets." The wind was blowing from the southeast tonight, and the fire soon spread for several miles. There were horses neighing in the fire ring. Xi Sugong was very happy. It seemed that the Jin army was trapped in the fire. within the circle.
At the Jin army's garrison in Manghe Bay, dozens of bonfires were scattered about a few miles around, but the shadowy figures beside the fire were reeds and Geyi. Shen Qingzhi and dozens of soldiers looked at the approaching fire and drove their horses to swim towards the river. .
At the end of the year, Yang Anxuan had already left south with a large group of people, leaving only Shen Qingzhi and a group of people who were familiar with water to pretend here.
When the fire weakened slightly, Luan Dan couldn't wait to lead his soldiers and horses towards the Jin army's garrison. When Xi Sugong heard the shouts of killing, he was unwilling to be deprived of the first victory by Luan Dan and led his soldiers and horses straight towards the south.
The Jin army stationed in a very open place. Some of the human figures made of reeds beside the campfire were burning, and some had turned into ashes.
Luan Dan saw the empty Jin army garrison and shouted urgently: "Quickly form a formation and erect a shield wall." At this time, Xi Sugong also led his army to rush in. He saw only the reed figures burning brightly. Knowing that he had fallen into the trap, he shouted: " Form a formation and retreat to Xiaochai Mountain in the northeast." Xiaochai Mountain is about three miles away from Manghe Bay. As long as they retreat into the mountain, the Jin army's light cavalry will not be able to enter the mountain to pursue them.
Shen Qingzhi led his men to swim across the Mang River. On the other side, he saw the Wei army about to retreat, and ordered: "Sound the Dy." The sharp whistle of the Dy's arrows resounded through the night sky and spread to five miles to the south.
Yang Anxuan got on his horse, pointed his steel sword forward, and shouted: "Kill the enemy." The sound of the two thousand cavalry's hooves was like thunder, which sounded like a death knell in the ears of the Wei army. Xi Sugong ordered: "Luan Dan, lead your troops to stop the Jin cavalry." Luan Dan cursed secretly, asking himself to block the Qingqi, which was obviously a sacrifice of the chariot to protect the commander. However, Xi Sugong was the Zhenwu General and had a higher rank than him, so he had to obey orders.
There were three small square formations with 200 people in each formation. They all lined up in front of the formation, all holding shields and spears. Luan Dan led the remaining 2,000 people and followed Xi Sugong in the direction of Xiaochai Mountain. Xi Sima abandoned himself. I might as well abandon these six hundred soldiers.
Because it was night, the horses were not galloping very fast, and the burning trees turned into torches, illuminating the way forward.
Seeing the Wei army forming a dense square formation, with their spears like the long thorns on a porcupine, Yang Anxuan sneered. A porcupine is a porcupine after all, and no matter how many thorns it has, it cannot escape the fate of being hunted.
Last night I told Shen Qingzhi not to kill people, but showing mercy to the enemy on the battlefield is a way to die and is cruel to your own soldiers. Although these enemies also have parents and family members, since the swords and guns are at each other, it is only you and me.
Eighty steps away, Yang Anxuan raised his hand, and arrows were fired towards the forest of spears. The horses did not charge straight forward, but circled towards the wings. The square formation was quickly torn apart by the arrow rain, and the Wei army began to retreat. .
The infantry, chased by the Qingqi, only regretted that their parents had lost two legs. The defeated rear formation quickly crowded together with Luan Dan's group, no matter how Luan Dan shouted, he even ordered his bodyguards to kill the fleeing soldiers. It was impossible to stop the defeat.
The sound of horse hooves wandered around the Wei army like ghosts. From time to time, they rushed over and took a bite. The three thousand soldiers and horses were getting fewer and fewer.
Xi Sugong panted and climbed up Xiaochai Mountain. He turned back towards the shouting of death. The defeated troops from inside and outside rushed towards here in darkness, pushing the soldiers who climbed the mountain first to go up. It was impossible to gain a foothold in the mountain, let alone Deploy a defensive formation based on the terrain.
Luan Shan's face was ashen, the Jin army's Qingqi had cut off their retreat, arrows were shooting towards the center from all directions, the guards around him groaned and blocked the stray arrows for him with their bodies.
He glanced at the dark Xiaochai Mountain, but the distance of two hundred steps was like a natural chasm. It was impossible for him to escape into the mountain.
In despair, Luan Dan solemnly ordered: "I wish to surrender."
The cry of "willing to surrender" rang out, and Yang Anxuan ordered a halt to the attack. He ordered the besieged Wei army to throw down their weapons and line up in a long queue towards the Jin army's initial camp.
Xi Su Gongzheng asked the generals to try their best to restrain the soldiers under his command, and formed a formation in the mountains and forests, leaving a passage for the soldiers who had escaped to enter the formation.
The cry of "willing to surrender" came, and Xi Su Gong took out his sword and chopped off the tree bitterly, cursing: "Luan Dan was a thief who misled me." At dawn, Yang Anxuan ordered the soldiers to clean the battlefield and count the number of surrendered Wei troops. There were more than 800 people. .
Luan Shan was escorted in front of Yang Anxuan, wearing an iron armor. Yang Anxuan asked coldly: "Who are you and what is your official position?" After surrendering, Luan Dan planned to follow Yang Anxuan to the Jin Dynasty. It is common for generals from various countries to surrender to each other. The former Qin prince Fu Hong also surrendered to the Jin Dynasty. .
After learning Luan Dan's identity, Shen Qingzhi said excitedly: "You can pretend to open the city gate by changing your clothes." Yang Anxuan smiled slightly and said: "Yes, we have to do this quickly." At the beginning of the morning, the Jin cavalry was divided into two groups, and Shen Qingzhi led 800 people. He escorted more than 800 prisoners of the Wei army to Heyang County, crossed the Yellow River and headed for Mengjinguan.
Yang Anxuan took the remaining 1,200 people into Wei army uniforms and rushed to Pinggao City. The Wei army crossed the river from Hulao Pass, and 80% of the army's supplies were hoarded in Pinggao City. Therefore, if Mu Chong could burn Pinggao's supplies, he would definitely return to the army.
Luan Dan took the initiative to tell Yang Anxuan that he was an old acquaintance with Su Gutao, the guard of Pinggao City, and could deceive the city gate into opening.
Driving quickly from Manghewan to Pinggao City, a distance of 120 miles, we arrived in two hours. Qingqi stopped in the west city of Pinggao City, and Luan Shan sent his personal guards forward to report.
The four gates of Pinggao City were closed. The Jin cavalry had burned the baggage here a few days ago. Duke Yidu ordered to stand firm and wait for reinforcements. When the defenders in the city saw this group of Wei troops coming from the north, they quickly reported it to the general guarding the city, Sugu Tao.
Sugu Tao learned that the reinforcements were from Jijun soldiers and horses, leaned down and shouted: "Who is leading the army? Come closer and answer." Luan Dan glanced at Yang Anxuan, urged his horse to come to the city, raised his face and said: "Sugu Tao Tao, what are you talking about? Haven't you seen your Lord Luan? Why don't you open the city gate quickly?" Sugu Tao and Luan Dan once fought side by side. When attacking Zhongshan City, Luan Dan once blocked an arrow for Sugu Tao. , the two are considered life and death friends.
After seeing Luan Dan clearly, Su Gutao ordered the city gate to be opened and walked towards the bottom of the city to greet him. He murmured in his heart that it was a pity that it was wartime and alcohol was banned in the army, otherwise he would have to drink this old boy down.
After Qianjin Chan was lifted up, the city gate opened, and Luan Shan's horse took the lead and galloped into the city. Su Gutao saw Luan holding an iron spear in one hand and did not doubt him. He smiled and opened his arms to welcome him.
A stern look flashed in Luan Dan's eyes. He pinched the horse's belly. The horse rushed forward, leaning slightly, and the iron spear pierced Sugu Tao's chest.
Sugu Tao was strung up by an iron spear and looked at Luan Dan with confusion. Blood spurted out from his mouth and chest, dyeing the spear shaft red.
Luan Dan looked at Sugu Tao's wide-open eyes and said softly: "I saved your life back then, and I will treat it as repayment from you." The iron spear shook and dropped Sugu Tao's body, and Luan Dan raised the iron spear high. He shouted: "Sugu Tao intends to rebel. I am ordered by the emperor to kill the thief." Seeing that the general was killed, Sugu Tao's bodyguards raised their swords and rushed towards Luan Dan. Yang Anxuan had already led his light cavalry to rush towards him, with steel swords. With the help of the horse's momentum, he easily killed more than a dozen guards.
The defenders at the top of the city did not know the true identity, but listened to Sugu Tao shouting
"We were ordered to kill the traitor Sugu Tao, and all the troops laid down their weapons and waited for him to be killed." Yang Anxuan urged his horse to rush straight to the top of the city along the horse road, shouting: "Put down your weapons quickly, otherwise you will be guilty of the same crime as the rebels." Some people hesitated, Yang Anxuan urged his horse forward and swung his sword, and his head fell with the sword.
Yang Anxuan raised his sword and shouted: "Don't put down your weapon yet."
"Dang clang", someone threw the knife in his hand, and then
There was a loud "clang" sound, and the defenders at the top of the city abandoned their weapons one after another. Luan Dan came forward and drove these disarmed officers and soldiers together with the people in the city outside the west gate. Someone noticed something was wrong and shouted, and he was greeted by sharp arrows.
Surrounded by steel swords and sharp arrows, three thousand Wei troops, more than ten thousand servants, and common people sat obediently on the ground. Half an hour later, a fire broke out in Pinggao City. With little effort, the entire city turned into a sea of flames.
The crowd began to commotion, and there was another rain of arrows. A dozen people fell in a pool of blood, and the others could only watch as Pinggao City turned into a torch that reached the sky.
Seeing that the fire could no longer be saved, Yang Anxuan led his Qingqi towards the bank of the Yellow River. The night was getting dark, and the flames soaring into the sky could be seen even ten miles away. When Yang Anxuan arrived at the bank of the Yellow River, Chen Yu had already led a fleet to greet him.
