Facing Zhang Hu's abuse, Xia Houchun quickly broke through the defense line and headed south with a cold face, because he knew that Zhang Liao from Jingxian County was probably already on his way. If he delayed for a while, he would face Jingjun's attack again. Zhang Xian, the city guard on the east side, also learned that Zhang Hu was under attack and quickly led his troops from the south to outflank the rear area.
Zhang Ren's army behind him was also coming quickly.
Zhang Liao is in the west, Zhang Xian is in the east, Zhang Hu and Zhang Ren are behind, quickly outflanking the Wei army fleeing south, it is bound to intercept and annihilate Xiahou Chun here, at least Xiahou Chun's effective force must be eliminated here. Otherwise, when they reach the Xinzheng defense line, their offense will be even more difficult.
From Jingxian County to the south there are flat plains, which are extremely suitable for cavalry charges.
Xia Houchun led the army, sparing no effort, to break through Zhang Hu's defense line as quickly as possible and move south. Of the 40,000 people, there were more than 35,000 people left. The huge cavalry force raised dust all over the sky, and the soldiers around and far away could only Follow the movement of Xia Houchun's banner.
On the way south, Fuxi Mountain is on the west side and open and flat on the east side.
Zhang Liao wanted to outflank Xia Houchun from the west. He had to seize the remaining slopes of Fuxi Mountain spreading eastward before the Wei army could intercept him. Otherwise, his steps would have to stop in front of the mountain and he would not be able to complete the outflank. Therefore, before the war began, Zhang Liao anticipated the importance of Fuxi Mountain and sent more than 3,000 troops to guard the mountain early.
"Father!"
When Xia Houchun's son Xia Houchun glanced at a hilltop of Fuxi Mountain that was approaching, he saw birds circling in the sky but not settling. He pointed at the birds above and said in surprise: "There must be an ambush of the Jing army on this hilltop!"
Xia Houchun glanced at the top of the mountain and was sure that there must be an ambush.
At the moment, they don't dare to stay here. The endurance and speed of the Jing army's horses are stronger than those of the Wei army. Zhang Xian's soldiers and horses in the plain on the west are approaching quickly. If they are intercepted by this wave of people on the hilltop and then attacked by the Wei army behind them, they will not dare to stop here. A combined attack, the consequences would be disastrous.
After a brief thought, Xia Houchun's eyes flashed with a terrifying cold light, and he ordered: "General Hao Zhao, I order you to lead three thousand troops and horses, and you must intercept the Jing army at the top of the mountain to buy time for our army to retreat."
Hao Zhao, courtesy name Bodao, was born in Taiyuan. He joined the army as a young man and made many military exploits to climb to his current position step by step.
At this critical moment, Hao Zhao knew very clearly that leaving the troops to intercept the ambush on the mountain would almost escape death. If the war changed slightly, he would be surrounded by Jing's army. But after receiving Xia Houchun's order, he agreed without hesitation even though he knew it was risky.
Xia Houchun looked at Hao Zhao and said deeply: "Bo Dao, this battle is related to the survival of our great Wei Dynasty. I have to be so ruthless. Bones are buried everywhere in the green mountains. Why return corpses wrapped in horse leather? If Xinzheng can hold it, you will be our great Wei Dynasty." The number one hero, if he cannot hold on, he will die! - Bo Dao! Take care!"
Hao Zhao: "A man should sacrifice his life for the country! General, you can leave with peace of mind. Although Zhao died in battle, it is more important than Mount Tai. It's just one death, so there is nothing to be afraid of! General, take care!"
After saying that, he turned the horse's head and ordered his men to kill towards the top of the mountain.
On the top of the mountain, the Jing army saw that the Wei army wanted to counterattack up the mountain, and ordered the army to rush down the mountain to cover up the killing. With such a condescending and favorable terrain, coupled with sophisticated equipment, the Wei army was far from being a match for the Jing army.
In order to stop this wave of enemy troops, Hao Zhao no longer cared about life and death and rushed to the front line, followed by the generals behind him. The bravery of the general also inspired the soldiers of Wei and Wei, each of them put on a desperate posture to fight.
As the saying goes: If you are stunned, you are afraid of being arrogant, and if you are arrogant, you are afraid of losing your life.
The soldiers of Jingjun are also human beings. No matter how high the pension is, they cannot spend it on themselves. They have not yet reached the last resort, so how can they risk their lives with Hao Zhao? However, the Jing Army's military laws were strict and they had the order to intercept. They had to face the Wei Army's desperate charge head-on, but their morale was not as strong as that of the Wei Army.
Fortunately, their equipment is good. It is easy for them to kill the Wei army, but it is difficult for the Wei army to kill them. This way they will not be unable to withstand the Wei army's offensive.
Hao Zhao is here to fight for his life.
If you want to survive in such a desperate situation, the best way is to fight desperately. As the saying goes, the brave will win when encountering a narrow road. If you are too timid to die, you will die faster. His desperate drive really worked and achieved unexpected results. The Wei army, which was originally at a disadvantage, actually fought to a draw with Jing's army and intercepted Jing's army's momentum.
Xia Houchun's army was also able to break through the encirclement and march south to Xinzheng.
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After Zhang Liao learned that the interception failed, he angrily beheaded the school captain who was ordered to intercept to enforce military discipline. At the same time, I also started thinking about the next battle plan. Xiahou Chun's garrison in Xinzheng prevented them from entering the Yingchuan Army and the Western Front troops from Duyang City in a short period of time. What's more terrible is that they went a little deeper.
Hanoi County south of the Yellow River was in the hands of the Wei State, and Chenliu State to the east was also in the hands of the Wei State. Only Dongjun was captured. The two places were far apart and it was difficult to transport grain. The only way to transport grain was from Hulao Pass, but from From Hulao Pass to Xinzheng, they are all the cities of the Wei State. How could the defenders in the city not send troops to rob food?
Is it possible to go back and attack the city?
"I think we can go back and attack the city." Fazheng shook his feather fan, wearing a square scarf on his head and a half-sleeved scholar, his narrow eyes flashing with light, "Let Xia Houchun build a defense line in Xinzheng, we won't go Pay attention and take down Hanoi and Chenliu smoothly."
Zhang Liao frowned: "Aren't you going to attack Xinzheng?"
Fazheng smiled and shook his head: "It's not that we don't fight, it's that we don't rush to fight."
"Why? Ask the military adviser for advice!" Fa Zheng was one of the first batch of civil servants in the Dajing Dynasty. He was quick-thinking and good at handling emergencies. Zhang Liao did not dare to ask him for advice.
"The lieutenant's words are serious!" Fazheng did not dare to exaggerate, and said with a smile: "What is the purpose of Xia Houchun's desperate breakout to establish a defense line in Xinzheng? First, he was unexpectedly surrounded by our army, and he had to break out. Go out, secondly, south of Xinzheng is Yingchuan County, which is Xudu City. He must defend Xinzheng."
"We are rushing forward now. Xia Houchun will definitely fight us desperately. Even if he wins, he will still have to pay a price. It is better not to go and digest Hanoi County first, and then take Chenliuguo. I heard that the troops on the Western Front have broken through Ye City, the troops are divided into two groups, one taking Xiangcheng and Yingyang to Xuchang, the other taking Dingling and Linxian, and preparing to go south to Yuzhou and take Nanyang."
"When the army from the west approaches Xudu, we will attack Xinzheng in a moment, or we may have already captured Chenliu Kingdom and entered Yingchuan County from Yanling."
Zhang Liao thought carefully and nodded in agreement.
The grain road at the rear was unstable, and it would be too dangerous to go too deep. There was no need to fight Xia Houchun. We could simply wait for the battle situation on the Western Front and open up the food road ourselves.
So he pretended to be a Taiwei and ordered Zhang Ren to march to Chenliu Kingdom, Zhang Hu to lead an army of 10,000 to the west to capture Yangcheng and other places, and Zhang Xian to lead an army of 10,000 to the east to capture Yuanyang and other places, and occupy the entire Hanoi County.
