On the fourth day, the coalition forces discovered that the Qin army had disappeared: there was a false flag in the camp, but there was no movement for a long time. When the Wei army approached cautiously, they discovered that it was actually just an empty camp. Judging from the traces left behind, the troops had already moved northeast.
Mang Mao was shocked and flew to Daliang to report the incident, and also called the police along the Great Wall. At the same time, military envoys were sent to investigate the whereabouts of the Qin army.
On the fifth day, reports from various places showed that no movement of the Qin army was found. Mang Mao gave the order to attack the city the next day. It is hoped that attacking Huayang will force Hu Yang to reveal himself.
On the sixth day, the Wei army attacked the city. The noise is loud, the action is small. Probably for fear of casualties. At the same time, the city gates of Zheng State were opened wide, and a large army came out of the city and approached Zhao Army to camp ten miles away. Zhao Jun also began to adjust his army.
On the seventh day, Xingyang reported that a large number of Qin troops appeared at the foot of Beimang Mountain. Mangmao sent out military envoys to investigate and reported that the Qin army had a large number of troops, at least 50,000. ——Obviously not the Qin army led by Hu Yang. At the same time, Zheng's troops were still leaving the city one after another.
A sense of crisis arises spontaneously. While Mang Mao sent people to report to Daliang, he also sent envoys to the Qin camp to inquire about the Qin army's purpose.
In addition to the head coach of the Qin army and Qin Xiang Ranghou Wei Ran, he was also accompanied by Chen Zhen. Although not everyone knew about Chen Zhen, the envoy obviously knew about it, even though he had never met him in person.
A deep sense of powerlessness arose from within. But the envoy still asked in a routine manner: "Wei and Qin are allies. Qin came out of Mang Mountain and Wei didn't know about it, which is not the meaning of the East Road. I would like to hear its direction, and Wei should accumulate resources on the road."
Wei Ran said: "I heard that our city was guilty of the big country, and the big country raised troops to attack it, so I dare not refuse to take it. However, Han is also a friend and ally of Qin. If it offends the big country, I hope the big country will abandon it!"
The envoy's head was pounding. The other party said bluntly, I'm just here to help South Korea. Don't you want to hit me? Come on! What's the point of conquering Korea? How to answer this!
The envoy could only say politely: "I have received a clear statement from Prime Minister Qin, and I will repay him." Wei Ran did not stop him and let him go. The envoy deliberately went around the mountain to take a look, and saw a steady stream of carriages coming out of the confused road. The former army, which had formed its formation, did not camp, but continued to move forward. At this speed, we can drive to the outside of Huayang City by tomorrow at the latest.
The envoy did not dare to neglect and drove straight to Huayang to report the Qin army's developments to Mangmao. Mang Mao called all the troops together to discuss the current strategy. Everyone was puzzled by the Qin army's appearance so quickly. It takes two days to drive from Hanguguan to Mangshan, more than 600 miles away. How come the Qin army arrived just as Chen Zhen set off?
Mang Mao said: "The Qin people march day and night, they will be exhausted, and there are only fifty thousand. I intend to use the whole army to attack the Qin people first, and then attack Huayang."
At this point, there is no other way to choose. Attack Huayang first? It is impossible to capture it before the Qin army arrives!
In order to boost morale, Mang Mao personally led the Beicheng Army, the most powerful force, to go north to fight Qin. After the Beicheng Army moved north, the Xicheng Army took up a position ahead of the Beicheng Army to prevent the Korean army from attacking the rear. The Dongcheng Army followed the Beicheng Army on the east side to protect the flanks of the Beicheng Army. Zhao Jun followed the Dongcheng Army and was responsible for guarding the entire army. What everyone is most worried about is not the 50,000 Qin troops in Beimang. After all, the Beicheng army has concentrated 80,000 Wei troops. It has an advantage in strength and will not suffer in a head-on confrontation. In case of failure, there are still 30,000 from West City and 40,000 from East City that can be replenished. What everyone is most worried about is Hu Yang, who has lost his trace. If it happened unexpectedly in the middle of a war, that would be unbearable. Therefore, all secondary forces were concentrated on the east side to prevent Hu Yang from sneak attacks.
After a night of preparation, the coalition forces began to adjust their deployment the next day. Huayang City was pleasantly surprised to find that the coalition forces had retreated from their attack positions; the message conveyed by groups of sentinels going north was unmistakable, and the army was about to go north; the road between Zheng Guo and Huayang was open, and Zheng Guo opened The outgoing army was almost halfway from Zheng Guo to Huayang, and it only took half a day to enter Huayang. Although officers at all levels reminded their soldiers to be more vigilant and not to let down their guard, everyone knew that this disaster would finally pass without any danger.
When the sun was almost at its peak, the sound of drums came from the north of the city, and the army was indeed heading north. The dust on the horizon in the distance indicates the destination of the army's advance.
The army advanced for more than ten miles and came to the vicinity of the South Pass of the Great Wall of Wei. The sentinel reported that the Qin army had reached the front line of Guancheng. Mangmao ordered the camp to be set up. The four armies were divided into left and right groups and camped on both sides of a small river ditch. The sentinels from both sides often collided head-on, but after discovering each other, they tacitly agreed to stay a hundred steps apart and retreat. Both sides are testing each other's deployment and adjusting their own.
When the coalition forces moved north, the reinforcements of the Korean army immediately moved to the edge of Huayang City. The Huayang defenders, who survived the disaster, opened the city gate and carried Bao Yuan, who was sick and led the army into battle, into the city. In addition to the security troops, other troops also went to the city to rest; while the villagers who entered the city left the city and went home.
When the sun rises again, the intense fighting begins.
Under the leadership of the sentinels, 10,000 soldiers formed a horizontal line and occupied both ends of the preset position. Each military battalion is followed by five civilian army battalions. The Dongcheng Army and Zhao Army on the right moved forward to the front of the Beicheng Army, with the two armies arranged in an "eight" shape. Since the flank is the Great Wall of Wei, there is no risk of a sneak attack on the flank.
The Qin army appeared on the battlefield almost at the same time, forming the same formation a hundred steps apart. Perhaps due to lack of troops, they only formed a horizontal line.
Urged by the sound of drums, the armies on both sides slowly approached. When they were fifty steps apart, the two sides shot an arrow at each other, causing some damage to each other, and then quickly switched to a charge.
The Wei army's first line of charge went very smoothly. The Qin army's horizontal line was quickly penetrated in front of the absolutely superior Wei army. The Qin army, which had lost its formation, supported the wounded and dragged the bodies of their fallen brothers and fled to the second line 200 steps away. Dao position.
The victory of the first line increased the courage of the Wei army. Mang Mao stopped beating the drums, waved the flag, and asked the front to reorganize their formation and rest before fighting again.
The second-line Qin army, reinforced by the defeated troops of the first-line, was also adjusting its formation, and there was some confusion on the position. Mang Mao then ended his entire team and took the initiative to attack the Qin army's position. He sent a message to the right wing, followed his position, and entered the battle at the appropriate time.
As expected, the frontal contact was somewhat chaotic, but when the Dongcheng Army entered the battle from the flank, the Qin Army retreated on its own initiative. Under the cover of the garrison troops, all troops entered the military camp and prepared for defense. Mangmao launched an attack on the Qin army's barracks, but the troops to cover it were insufficient. Although it caused some damage to the coalition forces, they were quickly defeated. Before the retreating Qin army could get into position, they were flooded by coalition forces. The Qin army had no choice but to abandon the military camp and retreat to the rear.
After occupying the Qin army camp, the sun was already setting. Mangmao stopped attacking and arranged for all armies to be stationed based on the Qin army's camp.
During the day's battle, the Korean army did not come into contact with the rearguard Wei army or Zhao army. They just hung behind and followed unhurriedly. Seeing the Wei army's position move forward, the Han army entered the camp fence left by the Wei army. ——Less than ten miles away from Huayang.
The sun rises another day. Wei Jun, Zhao Jun and Han Jun formed their troops in order, preparing to enter the battle.
On the top of Huayang City, a lookout suddenly said: "There is dust in the west, and there seems to be a large army." The first-level report was sent to Lieutenant Huayang, and Lieutenant Huayang and Han Bushen quickly went up to the tower to watch. As expected, the sky in the east was filled with dust. Wei Huayang asked: "Where is Mr. Bao?"
Han Bushen said: "I have followed General Bao out of the city to fight!"
Wei Huayang said: "Send an envoy quickly to report the violence to the general... and to the state of Zheng."
Han Bushen hesitated and said: "Zheng Guo should also see such dust."
Wei Huayang said: "Our foresight is also a great achievement." Han Bushen agreed and sent two military envoys to report to Baoyuan and Zheng Guo.
Since the Wei army's rear army did not advance, the Han army stopped where it was. Huayang's military envoys quickly entered the camp and shouted, "There are enemies in the east of Huayang City!" He kept shouting and ran into the Chinese army's tent.
When Bao Yuan, who was lying on the wooden board, heard the report, he felt confused and ordered a retainer to return to Huayang quickly to find out the truth. On the one hand, he ordered the rear army to send sentinels to the direction of Miyi.
When the Bao clan's retainers climbed up to the Huayang Tower to watch, countless flags appeared on the horizon, arranged very neatly, and they were obviously a well-trained army. The retainers hurriedly called the sentry to patrol the sentry.
As the sun rose higher and higher, the troops coming from the horizon became clearer and clearer. Judging from the flag, there are five square formations in total.
It is basically clear where a huge army came from the west: it must be the army of Qin. Moreover, the overall appearance of this army seems to be better than that of the Qin army in the north. The Qin army in the north is commanded by Ranghou Wei Ran. There is only one possibility for the commander of this army: Wu'an Jun Bai Qi!
The Bao clan's retainers had sweat on their faces. To the north, the Wei army and the Qin army were fighting fiercely. The Han army followed the coalition forces and sat on the mountain to watch the tigers fight. They could take advantage of the opportunity. But a Qin army suddenly appeared behind them. How to deal with it? First of all, should we treat it as an enemy or a friendly force? He, a retainer, would not dare to make the decision on such a major matter related to the relationship between the two countries. He immediately sent someone to report the storm. It was the Qin army that appeared. How to deal with it?
The Qin army marched very fast, almost as fast as the envoys traveling back and forth. So when the military envoy came back and ordered the city to be closed, the Qin people were already ten miles away from Huayang City.
The drums beat loudly in Huayang City. All the Korean soldiers went to the city and the city gate was closed.
The Qin army did not stop advancing. Only the sentry ran back to report. A leather chariot sped out and shouted to the city: "I am the Qin army, and I am assisting Han with the king's orders! I am willing to open the city!"
Wei Huayang and Han Bushen were both in the city, but they did not dare to answer. The retainer of the Bao family replied: "I have been ordered by the general to close the city for defense. I hope the general will bypass it."
The leather chariot gallops back. The drums of the Qin army changed, the flags were waving, and the left and right vanguards changed directions and headed north from outside Huayang City. When Lieutenant Huayang and others saw the Qin army turning around, they secretly wiped the cold sweat from their heads. But when the Chinese army passed by, twelve cars of the Chinese army drove out, and one car had obvious flags and drums. The first car rushed to the bottom of the city and shouted: "The general has an order, let's beat the drums three times. If we don't open the city, we will massacre it!"
So the flag and drum car started beating drums...
