"We'll talk about the Loop later. Let's take the northwest first and chop off Han Laocheng's head." As Wu Nian spoke, his eyes passed over the generals and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Sheng, Wang Gui, Feng Chong, and Wu Min."
"The four of you will go back and prepare immediately. You will bring your luggage to keep out the cold and enough food for ten days. Early tomorrow morning, you will set out with the others to sneak attack on the street pavilion."
"yes."
Zhang Sheng, Wang Gui, Feng Chong and Wu Min responded loudly.
"There must be collusion between Han Laocheng and the Slavs. The Han infantry will continue to stay in Hetao and confront the Slavs to prevent the Slavs from intervening in Gansu. Long Qie, you will command the generals."
"The men and cavalry are not here, so don't fight with the Slavs."
Wu Nian raised his head and said to Long Qie.
"Yes." Long Qie bowed in response and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured."
"Yeah." Wu Nian nodded slightly.
After that, there was nothing more to say. All the generals left to prepare. Wu Nian also handed over the military affairs to Long Qie and went to rest and recuperate for the next attack.
Starting from Hetao, heading south, passing through northern Shaanxi, and attacking Jieting along Longshan Road.
It's definitely a long journey, and the roads are rugged in some places.
It's not easy.
Early the next morning.
In front of the Chinese army's tent. Wu Nian was wearing heavy armor, stepped on the stirrups, turned over vigorously and mounted the horse, reined in the horse, and shouted: "Let's go."
"Da da da."
Twenty thousand household guards followed Wu Nian out of the military camp and headed south. On the road, they joined Feng Chong and Wu Min's Wanhu cavalry and headed south.
............
"drive!!!!"
On Longshan Road, a torrent of countless cavalrymen headed west. The sound of horses neighing and people roaring like thunder.
The word "Han" is everywhere. It shows the origin of this man and horse, the Han cavalry.
The front of the team. Wu Nian rode his horse at full speed, and the cold wind was as sharp as a knife, which made his face hurt. His spirit and body were very exhausted and he was struggling to hold on.
However, the street pavilion is not far away.
Thinking of the street pavilion, Wu Nian's spirit involuntarily lifted up, and he gained strength out of thin air.
Those who win street pavilions win Gansu.
Since ancient times, street pavilions have been a battleground for military strategists. It's just ahead.
"Drive!!!" Wu Nian waved his whip, urging the exhausted horse to gallop forward.
This time Wu Nian went non-stop, traveling day and night, from Hetao to attack the street pavilion.
The speed is fast and the soldiers are very fast.
On the Gansu side, the message delivery was only a little faster than the Han army's march.
Street pavilion.
This battleground for military strategists is impregnably managed by Han Laocheng's nephew and general Han Lin. The city walls were reinforced and thickened.
The food in the city was piled up like a mountain, and military supplies were inexhaustible.
Supplies for defending the city were piled all over the city wall.
There are ten thousand infantry and eight thousand cavalry.
The soldiers are well-prepared and the city is impregnable.
It is an unassailable city in the art of war.
morning.
In the street pavilion city.
Han Lin was wearing heavy armor and patrolling the city wall with dozens of soldiers. When he sees someone working hard, he rewards him.
If you see someone slacking off, treat them with a stick.
He led the troops in battle, and military law was extremely harsh. But he is fair in dealing with things and has clear rewards and punishments, which is very popular among the soldiers.
Gansu is a place where the folk customs have been strong since ancient times. Gansu soldiers are strong and brave. They don't need a weak commander, they need a strong general.
A general who can make them surrender.
For example, Ma Chao during the Three Kingdoms period.
Han Lin's toughness suited their taste.
Han Lin inspected the South City Gate and was about to take a step forward to inspect along the city wall when he heard the sound of rapid horse hooves from behind.
Han Lin's heart was moved. He turned around and saw a horse galloping towards the city. After reaching the city, the knight dismounted and raised his head to report to Han Lin: "General. The Han army's large-scale cavalry went up Long, and it was less than fifty miles away from the street pavilion. "
"Fifty miles!!!"
The soldiers on Han Lin's left and right looked horrified. How fast it is, how non-stop.
Han Lin was also shocked, but he quickly calmed down and laughed: "Hahaha. Just as the Governor expected. The Han army pretended to be attacking the Slavs, but in fact it was spying on our street pavilion."
"I have been prepared for a long time. Although the Han army is powerful and fast, when it comes to our Jieting city, it will only be broken."
Having said this, Han Lin showed a serious expression and shouted sharply.
"Here comes. Pass the military order and prepare for battle."
"Yes." The soldier responded loudly and went down to deliver the order. Soon, the entire Jieting City was filled with roaring drums.
Gansu's army is well prepared.
The street pavilion is difficult to attack.
.........
For the Han cavalry, the distance of fifty miles was like a leaping horse crossing a stream, passing by in an instant.
afternoon.
Wu Nian led the vanguard troops of ten thousand households to the foot of Jieting City.
The sun was a bit dazzling, so Wu Nian squinted his eyes and looked up at the wall of the street pavilion. After a long time, he sighed and said to Wang Gui on the left: "Be prepared. It seems that the sneak attack failed."
"The soldiers are strong and the horses are strong, and the murderous intent is overwhelming." Wang Gui nodded and sighed.
"Soldiers have worked hard, let's set up camp first." Wu Nian waved his hand and ordered.
"Yes." Wang Gui responded and went down, organizing the Ouchi guards to go to the mountain to cut down trees and build a camp.
Wu Nian picked up the horse and personally led three thousand household guards to serve as guards.
"Fortunately, I have a second plan." Wu Nian raised his eyes and looked at Jieting City, not discouraged.
Suddenly, Wu Nian narrowed his eyes, and the three imperial guards from Qianhu immediately tensed up and got ready to attack.
After a while, the street pavilion wall opened, and a fast horse galloped out of the city.
The guards around Wu Nian rode forward on their horses to intercept the intruder. After a while, the horse came to Wu Nian.
The knight on the horse knew that the person in front of him was Wu Nian. He was not afraid and looked at Wu Nian wildly.
"Discourteous!" The Ouchi guards were furious, and they all drew out their steel knives, preparing to kill this guy.
Wu Nian waved his hand, indicating not to do anything, and asked: "You rode out alone, what's the matter?"
The knight turned over and dismounted, clasped his fists and bent down and said, neither humble nor arrogant: "Return to the emperor. The man in charge of the city now is General Han Lin. My general said."
"Your Majesty came from the Hetao and came to Jieting City day and night. As the saying goes, at the end of a strong crossbow, there is no way to wear Lu Tie."
"Your Majesty can't take down the street pavilion, so you should retreat and go back to Chang'an."
Hearing these words, the guards and ministers present were furious. Wu Nian smiled slightly and said, "It's Han Lin."
"Then there are at least eight thousand cavalry in the city?"
The knight raised his head and said, "Of course. Wherever my general is, the Gansu cavalry will be there."
"I understand." Wu Nian nodded slightly, and then said angrily: "Go back and tell Han Lin."
"My attempt to attack the East and the West has indeed failed. Han Laocheng is a man who knows how to fight. I admire him."
"As for whether to retreat or not, I still have to think about it."
"Okay." The knight responded loudly, got on his horse, tightened the reins, turned the horse's head, and galloped away towards Jieting City in full view of everyone.
After Wu Nian watched him leave, he smiled to the people around him and said, "General Tie held the door, so I was rejected. Han Lin must be very proud now."
