"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Just as the Guanzhong Allied Forces were attacking each other and fighting vigorously, Bingzhou Yuan's army, one mile away from his main stronghold, finally began to launch the final charge.
Under the command of Gao Rou, Yuan's army in Bingzhou, amidst the sound of drums, formed a vanguard force with spearmen and archers. Following the rhythm of the drums, they advanced towards the enemy's stronghold at a rapid pace that seemed to be slow but actually fast.
Later generations know that Gao Rou was a Situ and a civil servant of the Jin Empire, but few people know that he also led troops during the Battle of Hedong. The literati of the Han Dynasty were also very bloody, and their pursuit was , generals and prime ministers, such as Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, Lu Su, and Sima Yi.
It was only in the Song Dynasty that the civil and military branches began to be separated. In this way, Jing and Wei were clearly distinguished. In fact, heaven and earth are divided into yin and yang. There is yang in yin and yin in yang. This is normal. They are isolated from each other, but they are inferior.
Let’s look at the good generals of our republic. Which one is not capable of serving as a general or a prime minister?
In almost an instant, the Bingzhou Yuan Army, led by Gao Rou, had already penetrated the Chinese defense line of the Guanzhong Allied Forces. The main leaders of the Allied Forces were currently engaged in a dog-eat-dog fight in the tent.
The front battalion's defensive front lacked effective commander-in-chief, and all fronts failed and retreated.
Gao Rou pressed forward step by step. The generals who were not prestigious enough to guard the camp in the allied forces of the princes were like nothing in front of him. No matter how loud these generals were, the defeated soldiers no longer listened to his orders. They were defeated by Yuan Jun in the chaos. His subordinates were either killed or captured.
Taking advantage of the enemy's internal strife to attack, the comparison of combat power between the two sides in this battle was like a pack of tigers fighting a pack of sheep. Nearly 40% of the troops of the Guanzhong Allied Forces were killed, about 20% of those who surrendered were captured, and the rest were killed one after another. Break up and run away.
At this moment, in the princes' tent, the fighting between the two sides has reached a fever pitch. The two princes, Cheng Yin and Liang Xing, have all died under Ma Chao's sword.
The rest of the people were more or less stained, their hair was disheveled, they were scarred, but there was no good spot on their bodies.
The fight between the two sides was in full swing, but the thick shouts of killing outside the tent were getting closer and closer.
The tragic screams and mournful sounds reached the ears of everyone. Even though all the princes were angry and in the middle of fighting, they couldn't help but stop all of them and looked outside the tent with a look of horror!
Chen Gong, who had been huddled in the corner, saw everyone stop and walked to the field with a pale face. He murmured and shook his head: "It's over, it's over...it's all over!"
Everyone was confused when they saw a bloody soldier outside the tent suddenly rushed into the tent, raised his hands to Chen Gong with one knee, and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Lord Chen! Bingzhou Yuan's army has gathered all its combat power and attacked our camp! Our army is unable to resist, and the soldiers have suffered heavy losses. The front military stronghold has been breached! Gao Rou and others have led their troops directly into the central army! Chen The prefect...generals...we can no longer defend Dazhai! We need to make plans early!"
"Have you made plans early?" Chen Gong changed his usual elder demeanor and said in confusion: "At this point, apart from withdrawing troops and returning to Guanzhong, what else can we do to make plans? It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous that we waited with the coalition forces to go forward When I came to Bingzhou, I was so high-spirited and ambitious, but now that I can't do it, I ended up with such a decadent ending... It's really ridiculous!"
Ma Chao's ferocious eyes also showed some signs of calmness at this moment. He turned to look at Pang De. Both of them had different meanings in their eyes. Without saying much, they walked out of the commander's tent together, reorganized their troops and headed back.
On the other hand, the princes from all walks of life in Guanzhong were relieved when they saw Ma Chao and Pang De withdrawing without saying a word, and they also hurriedly advised Chen Gong to withdraw quickly.
Yang Qiu cupped his hands and said: "Prefect Chen, today's situation has been defeated. If we stay here, we will no longer be able to compete with Yuan's army. The most urgent task is to pack up our troops and return to the military pass to recharge our batteries in the future." Go kill Ma Chao and Pang De to take revenge!"
Chen Gong glared at Yang Qiu fiercely. At this moment, he no longer cared about his elders' demeanor and said angrily: "At this time, you are still thinking about killing Ma Chao? This battle has reached this level, even though Ma Chao has that temperament It is suspected of being violent, but most of it is caused by your unkindness, selfishness and foolishness! I really disdain to associate with you and other pigs like pigs and dogs!"
Chen Gong was furious for a moment, and he opened his mouth to curse without hesitation, but it turned the faces of all the princes to shame. If they didn't see that he was the governor of Chang'an and Cao Cao's buttocks, everyone would have gone up and kicked him back. Gone in the womb!
But despite the scolding, he still had to run away. Under the hustle and bustle, all the princes gathered around Chen Gong and ran out of the stronghold in a hurry.
At this moment, there is already a sea of war outside the camp. In the distance, there are still billows of wolf smoke, the dull sound of swords and iron weapons, and the cries of grief and anger of men and horses before they die. Everywhere, there is a decadent situation, which is deeply felt. It stabbed into Chen Gong's heart.
"My lords, please mount your horse quickly!"
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On the occasion of this battle, Yuan Jun took advantage of the Xiliang army to merge with the princes and launched a massive attack, defeating the Guanzhong Allied Forces in one fell swoop. The Guanzhong Allied Forces that were only killed abandoned their helmets and armor and fled south in embarrassment.
Not only did they recapture all the six lost strongholds, but they also seized the grain, grass and baggage of the Guanzhong Allied Forces. Instead of losing money, they made a profit, which made Yuan Xi overjoyed for a while!
Taizong Xuanwu Emperor Yuan Xi's Battle of Hedong. In fact, the strategy was the same as when Lu Xun burned Liu Bei's 800-mile company camp, which was to show the enemy's weakness first, then make the enemy arrogant and underestimate the enemy, and finally seize the opportunity to counterattack.
In the evening, after all the fighting was over, it was a pity that Chen Gong escaped.
The crisis in Bingzhou was quickly resolved. On the one hand, Yuan Xi gathered prisoners of war and prepared troops and horses. On the other hand, he sent envoys to greet Sima Yi, Chang Tun, and Liu Xiongming who were causing trouble behind enemy lines. Zhuo and the others immediately went north to return to Bingzhou, and the army was on standby. , make a good picture again.
Now that the danger in Bingzhou has been resolved, the next step is to turn around and reinforce the fifth brothers Yuan Mai, Zhang Jia, Guo Huai, Zhang Xiu, Gao Lan, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and Jia Xu who are in Liyang and are facing Cao Cao's army. , Jushou and other main troops of Jizhou’s original squad.
Time was running out and it was more efficient. At this juncture, from Jizhou, Pang Ji personally came to Bingzhou as an envoy and brought back the news of a head-on battle between Yuan Jun and Cao Cao.
The two sides faced each other in Liyang, attacking each other repeatedly, with each winning or losing. However, after all, Cao Cao had Cao Cao as the leader, with decisive strategies and well-organized troops. Yuan Mai and others could not compare, and he gradually gained the advantage in the war. Gradually overwhelm everyone in Hebei.
Now the main force of Jizhou is strictly guarding Liyang, closing the gate tightly, trying to prevent Cao Cao from attacking the city of Liyang, and sending Pang Ji as an envoy to Bingzhou to seek help from Yuan Xi.
With Jia Xu, Ju Shou, Guo Jia, and Tian Feng in Yecheng, they even fought a 50-50 draw with Cao Cao. Yuan Xi felt embarrassed. It was not the case of having more talents that would lead to victory, but how to allocate and use talents to maximize benefits.
Otherwise, just like his father Yuan Shao, even if he has good ministers and generals, he cannot defeat Cao Cao. Therefore, the energy exerted by the same leadership team is different whether it has a backbone or not.
Cao Cao's soldiers were elite and brave, and he himself was an unparalleled hero. Yuan Xi's suppression of the Jizhou army was within Yuan Xi's expectation, but the situation was urgent and reinforcements could not be delayed after all.
So Yuan Xi held military meetings for several days to discuss how to reinforce the main force in Jizhou, defeat Cao Cao, and relieve the crisis in Liyang.
In the commander's tent, all the generals from Bingzhou, headed by Yuan Xi, gathered here. There was a large sand table in the middle, with dots on it roughly showing the hills and rivers between Jizhou and Bingzhou. , distribution map of cities.
Before the sand table, Gao Rou was wearing mail and holding a wooden staff. He was pointing at the sand table like an omniscient professor in later generations, explaining all the current strategic forms to everyone.
"Now Cao Cao is stationed in the south of Liyang, divided into five strongholds. The formation is tight. You can advance, attack, retreat or defend. They advance one after another, and attack back and forth in a wheel-like manner every day. In order to guard against the reinforcements of our army, he has specially ordered the ban , General Yue Jin stationed himself in front of the Hanoi Avenue in Xitun, so that he could receive news of reinforcements at any time and stop our army... Cao's bandit's formation is so tight that there are almost no weaknesses to be found, making it very difficult!"
Yuan Xi touched his chin and glanced back and forth at the top of the sand table.
After a long silence, Yuan Xi looked at Sima Yi who had returned and asked, "Zhongda, what do you think?"
"Back to my lord, Cao Cao has set up a formation on the Hebei Road. Two troops, Yu Jin and Yue Jin, are blocking our army's reinforcements and delaying time. However, my route to Hanoi will take a long way. It is better to directly pass through from Taihang and bypass it. Wouldn't it be very convenient and time-saving for Tai Jin and Le Jin to stop the troops and directly attack Cao Cao's five military strongholds?" Sima Yi carefully organized his words and replied.
Pang Ji, who came to ask for help, heard this, looked at the sand table curiously, and said curiously: "From Bingzhou to Jizhou, taking the Hanoi Avenue is always the right way. Zhongda wants the lord to cross the Taihang Mountains. It is not the royal road, so how can it save trouble?" Say it?"
Sima Yi raised his hand and tapped the sand table, and explained: "Mr. Feng, don't look at the continuous mountains of the Taihang Mountains, which are very poor, but they stand vertically at the junction of the two states, without any detours! If you go through the mountains and ridges, If you find the right road, you will get to Jizhou faster..."
Gao Rou on the side carefully touched his chin and said: "My lord, if you want to travel the Taihang Mountains, it is not impossible. However, our army's regular troops have never walked through the mountain roads. Once they enter, they will not know the road." I wasted a lot of time on the way home, so it would be quicker to take the right path between the rivers."
Yuan Xi waved his hand and said: "Our regular army in Hebei may not know the roads in the Taihang Mountains, but there is one person who knows the terrain here well, and that is Changtun! Moreover, Liu Xiongming and Changtun, whom Zhongda brought back from Guanzhong this time, both At the intersection of Hongnongdi and Wuguan Road, the brave soldiers who have been entrenched in the mountains all year round are the best at walking on the mountain roads... What I mean is, brother, you led the generals and the soldiers and horses of Bingzhou as the main army, and marched from Hanoi in a dignified manner. Guan Dao rushed to Jizhou for reinforcements. On the way, he met Yu Jin and Le Jin's soldiers and horses, and they fought on the spot to attract Cao Jun's attention. Meanwhile, I went with Zhongda, Changtun, Liu Xiongming, and the people leading the bandits. Shandao is a special force, one is upright and one is dark, one is bright and the other is dark, and it may be a miraculous effect for Cao's army."
When the generals heard this, they immediately felt blessed and discussed with each other the feasibility of this strategy.
In the end, they all expressed their heartfelt approval of Yuan Xi and Sima Yi's strategy.
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As a result, Yuan Jun began to rectify his troops, horses and equipment, and set out from Hedong County in Bingzhou to reinforce Jizhou. Only Guo Yuan and others were left to stay here to prevent further changes in Guanzhong, and the rest rushed to Jizhou to reinforce.
A few days later, Changtun and Liu Xiongming's follow-up troops arrived from Guanzhong. The two of them also led the troops under their command. They were quite powerful. Their numbers were not too large and not too small, which could be used as a surprise force.
The next day, Yuan's army was divided into two groups. One was led by Gao Rou, Zhao Yun and other Bingzhou generals, and took the Hanoi Road, heading straight for Jizhou. The other was led by Yuan Xi, Sima Yi, Chang Tun, Liu Xiongming and others, and took the mountain road. , cross the Taihang Mountains and take the trail.
Two flowers bloomed, one on each branch. Not to mention that Yuan's army in Bingzhou had already taken action, but on Cao's side, Cao Cao had established five strongholds in a row in the past few days to attack Liyang.
Unexpectedly, the Jizhou generals led by Yuan Mai, Zhang Jia, Zhang Xiu, Gao Lan and others defended the city. Jushou, Jia Xu, Guo Jia and others made plans and deployed heavy troops in the surrounding counties of Liyang City. Although it was passive for a while, it was still not broken by Cao Cao.
Thirty miles due south of Liyang, Cao Jun's general camp is located.
"What!" Inside the commander's tent, Cao Cao slammed the table. Unable to suppress the anger in his voice, he roared violently: "The Guanzhong Allied Army was defeated by the Bingzhou Army? How is it possible? How could Gao Rou be so capable?! "
Under the commander's tent, an envoy sent by Cao Jun in Guanzhong was kneeling on the ground, his head dripping with cold sweat, as if his acupoints had been tapped, and his whole body was trembling.
"Returning to the Prime Minister, what I said is absolutely true and there is absolutely no reason to deceive! Yuan Jun resorted to alienation tactics and broke up the relationship between the various princes and the Ma family, causing them to be at odds with each other. The princes in Guanzhong suffered heavy losses. , defeated several princes, and Han Sui, the governor of Jincheng, sent troops to support them. They had not yet reached Hedong County. Seeing that the coalition forces were exhausted, they withdrew their troops without even sending out their hands... "
"Hmph!" Cao Cao snorted coldly and said through gritted teeth: "Han Sui, the old thief, is very cunning! Who is the leader of the troops he sent?"
"It's his son-in-law Yan Xingye."
"Han Sui, Yan Xing, I remember them... I will settle this debt with them in the future." Cao Cao was filled with grief and anger because he had lost Hedong, but Han Sui and Yan Xing were watching the fire from across the bank. Everyone was annoyed.
In Cao Jun's tent, Xun You was stroking his beard on his chin, stroking it in a very rhythmic manner.
"My lord, the top priority is not to blame the princes of Guanzhong for their dereliction of duty. Now that the princes of Guanzhong have been defeated, Gao Rou and his troops have nothing to worry about. It is only a matter of time before reinforcements arrive. My lord, we still need to make preparations early."
Just as Xun You finished speaking, counselor Cheng Yu said: "My lord, according to the report from the spies, Gao Rou left Guo Yuan to defend, and the three armies of Bingzhou were mobilized along the Hanoi Avenue and came straight to the left flank of our army. Morale is high and the prime minister cannot help but be on guard."
Cao Cao took a deep breath, suppressed the rage in his heart, and said calmly: "It doesn't matter! On the Hebei Road, the truth has been arranged for Yu Jin, Le Jin and two strong soldiers to go down to the stronghold and hold tightly. , if Gao Rou wants to break through the defense line, he will have to go through a lot of twists and turns. By then Gu has already broken through Liyang and captured Yuan Xi alive. No matter how many reinforcements he has, it will not help. "
In fact, Yuan Xi's commanding flag was still in Liyang City, and his fifth brother Yuan Mai pretended to be Yuan Xi. Although he did not show up, everyone in Cao's army thought he was here.
The man on the left next to Cao Cao knelt down, but Dong Zhao slowly stood up and cupped his hands and said: "Although my lord has been prepared for a long time, it is not a perfect plan. Bingzhou leads to Liyang. Although the Hanoi official road is its main road, there is still no way." There is a road to the Taihang Mountains. If we don't think of a way to defend it, if the enemy troops come over the mountains in separate groups, thinking they are making a surprise attack, and attack Jin and Lejin from both front and rear, I am afraid that the two generals may not be able to defend it."
Cao Cao frowned and said curiously: "The land of Taihang stretches for thousands of miles, the mountains are steep, and there are many small roads in it. It is impossible for the mountain army to walk without it. Even if Yuan Jun has this idea, I'm afraid it is not possible. Is it feasible?”
Dong Zhao smiled and said: "If you are not afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. It is always good to be careful."
"Then according to public benevolence, who should be sent to guard the mountain pass?"
Dong Zhao thought for a while and said: "Dian Wei, the commander of the Guards, was a leader of the people for a long time before he joined the army. He was used to walking in the mountains. There was also Li Le, the original leader of the Baibo bandits, who was also an expert in mountain warfare. With these two men, let him General Cao Zhen will command the troops and be able to defend the mountain pass!"
Cao Cao thought for a moment and nodded: "Okay, in that case, let's follow what Gongren said and send Cao Zhen, Dian Wei and Li Lebu to guard the Taihang Pass! To prevent Yuan's army from unexpectedly attacking the side road!"
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