Pang De was still stationed, always feeling that something was wrong.
There was something wrong and I couldn't tell.
Just as he was wondering, a soldier came in and said, "General, a group of cavalry suddenly appeared from the south and is running towards our military camp."
"cavalry?"
"How can there be cavalry in the south?"
"Could it be that the Qiang people fought them out?"
Pang De suddenly stood up and walked outside, feeling that today would not be peaceful, and now something uneasy finally happened.
When they arrived outside, a Liangzhou scout hurriedly rode his horse over from the south. When he reached the vicinity of the military camp, he lifted the reins hard and stopped.
"General, this is bad!"
"Most of them are Xianbei cavalry, and there are a small number that look like cavalry from the Western Regions, and they are coming straight to our military camp."
The scout said eagerly.
"How could Xianbei's cavalry appear in the south? I...I know!"
Pang De trembled, and finally understood what he was feeling uneasy about today, and why Han Sui wanted to hold a Hongmen Banquet today.
They had wondered before where Han Sui had the confidence to hold the Hongmen Banquet, and why he had the courage to do so.
When he saw the foreign cavalry, Pound understood everything. It turned out that Han Sui had invited foreign aid. This foreign aid was a foreigner, so he was so courageous.
As a Han people, it’s okay not to resist the foreign barbarians, but to invite the foreign barbarians to invade and plot the land of the Han people, this is damned!
Han Sui's mercenary method is different from that of the previous Han Dynasties. It is more destructive and is even more detrimental to Liangzhou.
At this moment, Pang De could think that Ma Teng in the city was definitely in danger.
Han Sui dared to do this. Not only did he invite foreign aid, but he also made various arrangements within the city. For example, among the soldiers guarding the city, many of them were Han Sui's men but were now recruited by Ma Teng.
It is not impossible if Han Sui instigates rebellion against these people.
Various conjectures appeared in Pang De's mind, and he felt a cold feeling on his back, thinking that Liangzhou would be in danger this time.
The Ma family is more dangerous.
"General, what should I do?"
A lieutenant next to him asked nervously.
Pound came back to his senses and shouted: "Send the cavalry out to block for a while, arrange our resisting horses, and make a good defense. Then block another block of cavalry. The others will follow me into the city."
Of the 30,000 guards in the city, 20,000 were Han Sui's men.
Pound was certain that something was going to happen to Ma Teng, and he had to fight back to help Ma Dai secure the city, then rescue Ma Teng and capture Han Sui.
Only by retreating into the city can we rely on the city to block those foreign barbarians.
They saw that the foreigners were only cavalry, but they knew that there was definitely more than cavalry, and there must be a large number of infantry following behind.
The foreign aid Han Sui invited would not be as simple as just cavalry.
Without entering the city, Pang De would not be able to defend the military camp outside the city.
"yes!"
The deputy general listened to the order and immediately led the cavalry to attack, facing the enemy cavalry and charging and killing them.
Horse hooves trampled on the ground, making a loud sound.
Pound's cavalry numbered only 5,000.
Facing the enemy's 10,000 war cavalry, the number is still not enough, but it is still enough to block for a while, which is enough to cover Pang De's entry into the city.
The cavalry from both sides soon met and started fighting.
The Xiliang cavalry did not dare to charge and fight with the foreign cavalry. There were not many of them and they could not kill the enemy at close range.
When the two sides approached within an arrow's distance, the Liangzhou cavalry drew their bows one after another.
These cavalrymen all use stirrups and saddles.
This is what Cao Cao allowed them to use.
With saddles and other auxiliary equipment, the Liangzhou cavalry can shoot on horseback, and the speed of drawing bows and arrows on horseback is much faster than that of the Xianbei people.
Arrows flew past, and the barbarian cavalry rushing in front fell down in rows.
"Separate and retreat!"
A general of the Liangzhou Cavalry said loudly.
What they want to use is the pulling tactic and resolutely avoid close sprints and collisions.
Seeing the Liangzhou cavalry on horseback, their reaction and speed were faster than their own, and their riding skills seemed to be even better than their own, the Xianbei cavalry felt the pressure.
But they had more people and quickly regained their advantage.
First, the cavalry in the front row fired on horseback, suppressing the Liangzhou cavalry and taking cover. The cavalry behind them rushed over as quickly as possible.
Since the Liangzhou cavalry did not want to charge and fight at close range, they created opportunities to engage in close combat and fight at close range.
"You Liangzhou cavalry are so skilled in riding?"
When the bald man saw this, he looked towards Ma Wan in surprise.
He also felt the pressure.
Ma Wan looked forward and saw that Han Sui's people actually knew about the stirrups and saddles, but it was impossible to reveal them to the Xianbei people.
Otherwise, Xianbei's riding skills are stronger, which would be bad news for them.
"They are the elite cavalry under Ma Teng. It is said that they use the same training method as Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry. The training is rigorous, the number is not large, and we do not have many war horses."
Ma Wan introduced briefly.
The sense of crisis for the bald Pi Gu was even stronger. They had grown up on horses and thought their riding skills were already very strong, but they were no better than the cavalry trained by the big men.
After hearing Ma Wan's description, there were more cavalrymen like this under the command of Prime Minister Cao of the Han Dynasty.
The bald-haired Pigu was thinking that after returning, the Xianbei people must strengthen their training. Even if they sleep, they must sleep on horseback. He said: "Destroy all these cavalry, kill them!"
The order was passed on, and the Xianbei cavalry killed more fiercely and ran faster.
The war horses on the grassland are better than those in Liangzhou. They have better explosive power and endurance. The difference between the good and the bad is becoming more and more obvious.
However, the Xiliang cavalry were assisted by saddles. Although the number was small, they would not be pushed aside immediately. They could still hold on for a while and continue to entangle.
"not good!"
Harrick said: "Look, Pound is coming to the city."
As long as the city gates are closed, it will be difficult to siege the city because they have no experience in siege warfare.
Ma Wan said calmly: "Don't worry! Pang De's entry into the city will not help, and nothing can be saved. Now Guzang City is no longer under the control of Ma Teng and the others."
After a pause, he continued: "Three leaders, the south gate is closed. It is more troublesome to enter here. Our general has made arrangements. If the south gate cannot enter the city, enter through the east gate. What do you think?"
"Go to the east gate!"
Ilyar said decisively, not wanting to attack the city.
They immediately changed direction and rushed towards the east gate.
At this time, Pang De had already entered the city.
When he arrived at the city, he saw that the situation inside was similar to what he had imagined. The city had been in chaos for a long time, and Han Sui would not do nothing.
"Have someone contact Ma Dai quickly!"
Pang De shouted loudly and said: "Come again, take the cavalry into the city, close the city gate, and follow me to suppress the unrest in the city. Quick!"
People around me were moving around in a hurry.
The cavalry outside who was responsible for intercepting the enemy did not hesitate to retreat when they heard Ming Jin's voice.
Of the five thousand cavalry, more than a thousand were dead at this time.
The remaining ones retreated towards the city gate and bypassed their military camp, while the foreign cavalry pursued fiercely and accidentally fell into a trap outside the military camp.
The enemy cavalry fell into the trap, and the Liangzhou cavalry found an opportunity to get rid of it, quickly retreated, and closed the city gate.
There were also some foreign infantry who continued to come to the south gate. Instead of attacking the city, they rushed into Pang Tong's camp to plunder the loot.
Even the cavalry, at this time, ignored the trap and dismounted to plunder, but instead let the retreating Pound go.
Pang De looked outside and breathed a sigh of relief. The next step was to suppress the turmoil in the city and save the situation.
