Tuoba Shao was shocked, but his mood was very stable, without the slightest panic. He said decisively: "Fire the arrow, aim at Zhou Huhou and shoot the arrow."
call out! call out!
Bows and arrows swept across the camp and shot in the direction of Zhou Huhou.
Zhou Huhou beat the drum and raised the golden hammer to sweep across, clanging the bows and arrows. But after he blocked a wave of bows and arrows, Da Xigu had already run a certain distance and was unable to pursue him.
Zhou Huhou could only withdraw.
He walked to Zhao Shan's side, turned over and dismounted, with a look of regret on his face: "Your Majesty, it's a pity that I didn't kill the Xianbei dog."
Zhao Shan patted Zhou Huhou on the shoulder and praised: "Killing two people in a row and defeating one more is very good. Unexpectedly, Huhou also knows how to use tricks to show weakness, which is very good."
Zhou Huhou smiled naively.
Zhao Shan turned his eyes and looked at Tuoba Shao: "The military god of the Northern Wei Dynasty shamelessly arranged for people to shoot arrows when the two sides were fighting. It's disappointing."
Tuoba Shao said coldly: "Fighting on the battlefield depends on each method. There is nothing that cannot be used. If I can kill you, even if I use assassination, I am willing."
Da Xigu came back, with a trace of blood hanging from the corner of his mouth, and his face was even pale. He knelt on one knee and said: "The general is incompetent, please punish me."
Tuoba Shao frowned and said, "How big is the gap between you and Zhou Huhou?"
Da Xigu thought for a while and said: "I fight with Zhou Huhou. I have no chance to win. The most I can do is delay. I will be killed by him in thirty moves at most. Zhou Huhou's explosive power is as strong as a mountain or a sea, and it is indestructible."
Tuoba Shao nodded and ordered: "Get up, it's not your responsibility, it's my failure to investigate the information clearly. This is my responsibility, not yours."
"The general is incompetent!"
Da Xigu stood up and lowered his head, feeling helpless and clenching his fists with an angry look on his face.
He was a great general in the Wei Dynasty, but he was defeated in front of the two armies. He lost face and ruined all his reputation.
Tuoba Shaocai looked at Zhao Shan again and continued to challenge: "Zhao Shan, as I said before, my camp is here, do you dare to attack?"
"With the current situation between Dawei and Daqian, I can continue to delay the situation because there is enough food and fodder for the troops."
"But what about you?"
"You are not in Luoyang, but you are dragged to Youzhou. All the demons and ghosts in Daqian will jump out."
"Some people are causing trouble in Luoyang. King Zhao Fan of Wei, King Zhao Rui of Chu, and King Zhao Gou of Wu each sent troops to steal homes. There may be countless thieves and bandits. If you continue to stay in Youzhou, the rear will collapse."
Tuoba Shao said confidently: "Can you wait? Do you dare to delay further? You want to force me out of the camp to fight. Unfortunately, I cannot be fooled, nor will I fall into the trap. When planning an attack, judging the situation is the strategy."
Zhao Shan had nothing to do with Tuoba Shao for a while.
The old guy was so tolerant that he killed his own brother Tuoba Jian and two tiger generals. Even the fierce generals he sent were defeated, yet he was still able to hold his own.
This state of mind is not something ordinary people can possess.
Zhao Shan looked at Tuoba Shao's camp again. In the camp, archers and spearmen were arrayed, as well as catapults and other weapons. Moats were dug outside the camp, and horses were deployed. They were heavily guarded. It would be very difficult to attack by force. .
Zhao Shan did not waste time and ordered: "Withdraw troops!"
Following Zhao Shan's order, the army retreated like a tide and quickly set up camp in the rear.
Tuoba Shao looked at Zhao Shan's leaving figure with an unprecedented fear in his eyes.
Zhao Shan killed Tuoba Jian, and asked Zhou Huhou to kill Jin Sanzhan and Han Nanbang, and even defeated Da Xigu. With such great victories in succession, ordinary people would have launched an attack arrogantly.
However, Zhao Shan actually withdrew his troops and suppressed his arrogance.
Completely beyond expectations.
While Tuoba Shao was thinking in his mind, Tuoba Zhen stood up, his eyes were a little expectant, and he clasped his fists and said: "Manager, Zhao Shan retreats, we can deploy troops to cover up the situation now, maybe it will have a miraculous effect."
Da Xigu also looked angry, and said quickly: "The last general is willing to be a pioneer, and he will make meritorious deeds."
Other generals asked for battle one after another.
Tuoba Shao smiled coldly and said in a deep voice: "Zhao Shan achieved such a great victory, but gave up his advantage and retreated. Do you think he was tempted? If he sends troops to cover up the killing now, he would be throwing himself into a trap."
Tuoba Zhen's cheeks twitched and he immediately gave in. He thought it was very possible.
Da Xigu also smiled sarcastically.
Tuoba Shao ordered: "Everyone go to rest, appease the soldiers, and actively prepare for war. I have said before that we have the advantage of delaying time. We can wait, but Zhao Shan cannot wait. We fight for a year, Zhao Shan dares to stay A year in Youzhou? So don’t be impatient, hold your nerve and wait for the opportunity."
Tuoba Zhen said: "The general manager is wise, I will finally understand."
Da Xi Gu said naively: "I am the same."
Each of them stopped asking for battle, and each of them calmed the army and stabilized the hearts of the generals.
When the Northern Wei army was still stable, after Zhao Shan led his people to evacuate a certain distance, he felt a little regretful when he saw that Tuoba Shao did not arrange soldiers to pursue him.
If Tuoba Shao were to cover up the attack quickly, Zhao Shan could launch a counterattack and wipe out the opponent's troops.
Unexpectedly, Tuoba Shao did not accept the move.
The old guy is too cautious.
Zhao Shan led his men to retreat steadily and set up camp in an open area eight miles south of Tuoba Shao's camp. There are rivers passing through this area nearby, ensuring sufficient water sources.
In addition, there are rolling mountains two or three miles behind. You can cut down trees in the mountains and find firewood for cooking.
Everything is arranged properly and the soldiers rest.
Zhao Shan summoned Wei Polu, Jin Wuwei, Zhao Feihu and other generals to discuss matters in the Chinese army's tent.
Zhao Shan looked at everyone and said in a deep voice: "Tuoba Shao avoids fighting and talks about how to break through it? As Tuoba Shao mentioned, we can't be wasted in Youzhou. It's not good for us. .”
Wei Polu said without thinking: "Your Majesty, if Tuoba Shao avoids fighting, he can only arrange for further provocations. Or, arrange for people to attack by force. In addition, the other strategy that can be adopted is to explore Tuoba Shao's food routes and prepare Intercept Tuoba Shao's supply of food and grass, forcing Tuoba Shao to take the initiative to attack."
Zhao Shandao: "We can start arranging the investigation of the grain road. There is no need to storm Tuoba Shao's camp for the time being. Let's continue the provocation first."
Wei Polu said: "The old minister arranged for Jin Wuwei and Zhao Feihu to challenge each other in turn."
Zhao Shan replied: "When Jin Wuwei and Zhao Feihu go to challenge, let Zhou Huhou hold down the formation to prevent Tuoba Shao from arranging a surprise attack. In addition, Tuoba Shao is so tolerant, let's add fuel to the fire."
Wei Polu looked confused and asked, "What are you adding to the fire?"
There was expectation in Zhao Shan's eyes and he ordered: "Go find a set of women's clothes and give them to Tuoba Shao. Let me see how much he can bear it."
