Late at night, the moonlight is like water.
The war inside and outside Lanshiwu Fort has ended.
The tree wants to be still but the wind doesn't stop.
At this moment, a group of black shadows quietly emerged from Lanshiwu Fort, and the figures of the black armored cavalry were looming in the moonlight.
There are not many cavalry in this group, only four to five hundred people, but they are well-equipped and tall. They are the elite cavalry under Zhang Bao.
It was this elite group that was roaming the hinterland of Runan before.
They are warriors capable of hundreds of battles, no less powerful than tigers and leopards.
On the war horse, Zhang Bao's eyes were calm and firm, and the Zhang-character flag fluttered gently in the wind. He held the spear tightly in his hand, staring ahead, waiting for the best opportunity.
After leaving Lan's Wubao and going down to the stronghold, Zhang Bao made a gesture, and the cavalry behind him understood.
All the cavalrymen rushed out like tigers out of their cages, and their horses galloped out like a strong wind.
Rumble~
For a moment, the sound of horse hooves and the shouts of soldiers sounded in the night sky, as if the night was shaking.
Zhang Bao's elite cavalry approached quickly like ghosts in the dark, and then used their sharp blades like reapers to intercept and kill the Wei army's logistics team in the night.
"Enemy attack!"
"Help!"
"Protect the food, grass and baggage. Anyone who dares to escape without permission will be killed without mercy!"
"Penetrate the enemy's army, burn the food, grass and baggage, and fight quickly!"
The battlefield was in chaos, with Wei Jun's terrified shouts intertwined with Zhang Bao's calm command.
"Come die!"
Zhang Bao roared angrily, and the spear in his hand streaked across the night sky.
Puff puff puff~
As soon as he raised his gun and dropped it, several people were picked up by Zhang Bao and screamed. They were punched through a hole and looked like they were dead.
Under Zhang Bao's rapid offensive, the Wei army guarding the logistical equipment had no chance to react and was caught off guard by his cavalry.
"Kill, kill, kill!"
Zhang Bao's elite cavalry were killing Zhenghuan and rampaging, putting tremendous pressure on the Wei soldiers.
However, just as they were fighting vigorously, a powerful cavalry force suddenly rushed out from both sides.
This cavalry unit is capable and well-equipped. It is the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry led by Cao Xiu.
As early as Zhang Bao came out of Lan's Wubao, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry took action.
It took some time to set up an encirclement. The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry approached quietly and then suddenly launched an attack.
"You guys, follow me and kill!"
"Whoever takes Zhang Bao's head will be promoted to the third level and will be rewarded with a hundred gold!"
"Come on!"
"Kill!"
Suddenly, the battlefield was filled with flying sand and rocks, and the sound of horse hooves was deafening. Zhang Bao's elite cavalry was suddenly surrounded by the Wei army.
"His mother was ambushed!"
Zhang Bao was covered in blood, and his eyes were full of murderous intent. Even though he knew he was under tight siege, there was still no fear on his face.
"Turtle Formation!"
Zhang Bao decisively ordered the adjustment of the formation, and his elite cavalry closely formed a defensive front to withstand the fierce offensive of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.
There were flames on the battlefield, horses neighed, swords and swords intertwined, and the two sides engaged in fierce hand-to-hand combat.
Although it is a turtle-shaped formation, the cavalry formation is not just defensive.
Only by moving can the combat effectiveness of the cavalry be unleashed.
Otherwise, how can we escape if we fall into a vast sea of Wei army infantry?
Zhang Bao waved the spear in his hand. He was vigorous and unafraid of strong enemies. He personally led the elite cavalry to charge into the battle.
Although the Tiger Leopard Cavalry's offensive was fierce, it was still unable to break through Zhang Bao's defense line.
On the other side of the battlefield, Sima Yi personally commanded the main force of the Wei army to round up Zhang Bao's elite cavalry.
It turned out that Sima Yi had already anticipated that Zhang Bao might attack at night, so he not only set up a trap outside Lan's Wubao, but also arranged for Cao Xiu's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to ambush.
He was well aware of the bravery of Zhang Bao and his cavalry, so he laid a dragnet and prepared to catch Zhang Bao's cavalry in one fell swoop.
Zhang Bao is Liu Chan's general. Taking his head is like cutting off Liu Chan's arm. The most important thing is that it can boost morale!
After being unable to attack the city for several days, the Wei army now needs morale.
drive!
drive!
drive!
Cao Xiu led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and locked Zhang Bao's cavalry firmly, preventing them from getting away quickly.
Sima Yi made full use of Cao Xiu's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to contain Zhang Bao, creating more offensive opportunities for the Wei army.
A large net was already wrapped around Zhang Bao.
Zhang Bao, who was red-eyed, was naturally unaware of the changes on the battlefield, but as the elite cavalry around him fell one by one, Zhang Bao knew that if he was dragged down any longer, he would really be unable to escape.
"General, retreat quickly, I'll wait for you to come to the rear!"
Obviously, Zhang Bao was not the only one on the battlefield who had this idea.
Zhang Bao's personal guards obviously caught this.
Immediately, dozens of riders organized themselves and rushed in one direction.
Originally, the cavalry relied on speed to win, but if you want to break out in one direction, you have less room to move around. When the speed drops, the lethality of the cavalry will naturally decrease.
The casualties were increasing.
But more cavalry were ordered to go in one direction. Even though the most elite tiger and leopard cavalry in the world were in front of them, they still opened a way for Zhang Bao's cavalry to survive.
After breaking out of the encirclement, only dozens of hundreds of horsemen were left. Zhang Bao had no time to feel sentimental and ignored the arrow and gunshot wounds on his body. He lay on his horse and ran away towards the south.
He didn't even dare to escape into Lanshiwu Fort, fearing that the defeated army would rush into Lanshiwu Fort and cause Lanshiwu Fort to be breached instead.
Today, he took a risk and made an attack. He was originally going to accomplish great things, but now he made a big mistake. The big mistake has been made, but he can't make the same mistake again and again!
Cao Xiu had a look of reluctance on his face as he wiped out the Han cavalry that had not broken out of the encirclement.
Because it was dark, although Cao Xiu knew that someone had broken out, he did not expect that the person who broke out was Zhang Bao.
Otherwise, he will pursue him.
"It's a pity that Zhang Bao's life could not be saved."
Cao Xiu raised the bloody blade with a look of reluctance on his face.
"It is indeed a pity that Zhang Bao was not able to survive. However, most of Liu Chan's most elite cavalry have been damaged. It will be much easier to compete with him later."
In this era, cavalry is definitely a heavyweight unit. It can even be said that whoever masters the superior cavalry will already win half the battle!
If we want to make an analogy, cavalry is probably like today's tanks and armored vehicles.
Although armored vehicles and tanks cannot climb high city walls, it is impossible to storm a city.
But in most war environments, these things have the final say.
This was the case in the Battle of Pengcheng that year. Xiang Yu only used 30,000 cavalry to annihilate the Qin army of 560,000. This battle was exciting in both its results and tactics.
Although there are reasons for burning the cauldron to boost morale, it is undeniable that the cavalry is too important.
Otherwise, why would everyone fight to raise a cavalry army if it was so expensive?
To feed a professional soldier, it often takes more than five farmers to provide him with rations.
Moreover, a real cavalry often cannot have only one horse. Basically, it takes two or three horses.
Plus the fodder the horses eat and the weapons and equipment the cavalry needs.
Before the Warring States Period, it often took fifty ordinary farmers to support a professional cavalry!
It’s expensive for a reason.
Zhang Bao lost four to five hundred cavalry in this battle, which was really a strain on Liu Chan's elite cavalry.
"Besides, they don't have a supply of war horses!"
After listening to Sima Yi's words, the expression on Cao Xiu's face improved a lot.
"These war horses are the ones who captured my Tiger and Leopard Cavalry before and wiped out their elite cavalry. On the Runan battlefield, my Tiger and Leopard Cavalry can come and go like the wind again!"
"General, go to Shenyang quickly to provide support. Now, let me see if we can capture Lan's Wubao tonight!"
Zhang Bao's new defeat must have demoralized the troops in Lan's Wubao. If they could capture Zhang Bao when his troops were demoralized, it would also boost their morale and eliminate hidden dangers behind them.
Otherwise, Lan's Wubao would become a thorn in the side of the Han army. Wouldn't he have to be on guard at all times?
How can you allow others to snore on the side of the bed?
The main force of the Wei army's infantry, which had been prepared for a long time, was once again pressed outside Lan's Wubao.
When the Wei army launched another offensive and attacked Lanshi Wubao, they encountered strong resistance from the defenders in Wubao.
It turns out that although Zhang Bao is bold, he also inherited the meticulousness of his father Zhang Fei.
He only took the cavalry out of the city, but all the infantry stayed in Wubao.
During the day's repairs, the defenders of Lanshiwu Fort had already prepared for defense. Strong fortifications were built on the city wall, including arrow towers and other facilities. The defenders in the city were ready, and the defense facilities inside and outside the Wubao were arranged in an orderly manner.
The Wei army launched an offensive, but found their way forward blocked by a series of traps.
Traps, spikes, nooses, etc. made the Wei army difficult to move.
Arrows, stones, and kerosene on the city constantly greeted the Wei army attacking the city.
Even though the Wei army struggled to attack the city wall, the fortifications of Lanshiwu Fort were extremely strong, and the wooden boards and stones built on the city wall played a very good defensive role. Although the Wei army's offensive was fierce, it was difficult to break through the defense line of Lanshiwu Fort.
After many charges and attacks, the morale of the Wei army began to decline, and some soldiers had been injured and fell down.
"It seems that now is not the time to attack the city!"
Sima Yi realized that something was wrong and decisively ordered a retreat.
The safety of Shenyang and Ancheng is much more important than the mere Lanshiwu Fort.
He didn't have time to waste here.
The Wei army attacked fiercely, but when it retreated, it was as fast as the ebbing sea water.
In the blink of an eye, Lan's Wubao, which had been filled with loud killing cries, fell into calm again.
certainly
Peace is relative.
The injured screamed in pain, the children in the Wubao screamed in fear, and someone's big yellow dog also howled from time to time.
Phew~
but.
Lanshiwu Fort was defended, right?
A rare sincere smile appeared on Lan Zhan's face.
The Runan Lan Sect was saved by him.
But can the Crown Prince of Hanzhong really win the battle in Runan?
Lan Zhan was also worried.
But compared to the Runan Chang clan, the Runan Lan clan has no choice.
Now, I can only follow Liu Chan all the way to the dark side.
Early next morning.
New information city.
In the backyard of the government office.
In front of the clothes realm, a beautiful woman was helping Liu Chan tidy up his clothes.
This beautiful woman has a beautiful face and exudes a gentle and dignified temperament. Her skin is fair and delicate, like graceful jade porcelain. You can feel her smoothness with a gentle touch. The facial features are exquisite and well-proportioned, the eyebrows are slightly arched, and the eyes are like autumn water, crystal clear, showing a trace of clear light.
If it’s not Zhen Mi, who is it?
"Your Highness, there are still wrinkles here."
Zhen Mi seemed to deliberately reveal her proud figure in front of Liu Chan, and their cheeks were almost close to each other.
Each other can hear each other's breathing.
Zhen Mi's lips were as red as cherry blossoms, slightly upturned, like a flower in bud, exuding a hint of seduction.
This temptress was indeed seducing him.
It is estimated that this guy will have his bloodline faster than Princess Zhu Rong.
As for the reason, it is also very simple.
Other people's wives are completely different from your own.
In addition, Zhen Mi lets herself play freely, and the skills and charm of a mature woman are beyond the comparison of ordinary people.
If Hua Tuo hadn't been by his side and several of his disciples had nursed him back to health, how could his little body have endured it?
"OK OK."
Liu Chan said angrily, "I still have to deal with business!"
As soon as Liu Chan said this, Zhen Mi stopped being careless and after a while, she helped him put on his makeup.
Stepping out of the backyard, Liu Chan quickly arrived at the meeting hall.
At this moment, the sky is not completely bright yet, and there is a bit of fog around, but there are many people in the meeting hall.
Fei Yi, for example, had a haggard look on his face, obviously because he hadn't slept a wink all night.
Zhuge Liang was wearing a feather fan and a turban, and was yawning at the moment. Although he looked cool, he obviously didn't have a good rest.
"Your Highness, the battle report of Shenyang and Ancheng has arrived. General Zilong successfully attacked Ancheng. However, Shenyang was guarded by Chen Qun's son Chen Tai and failed to capture it. This son knew how to defend the city, and reinforcements from the Wei army have arrived. It’s no longer easy to capture Shen Yang.”
As soon as Liu Chan sat down, Fei Yi stepped forward to report the news.
"It is indeed a pity that Shen Yang has not yet fallen. It is an unexpected surprise that we can capture Ancheng."
Sneak attacks on the lower city were not successful every time.
In fact, Liu Chan was also prepared for the failure of Zhao Yun's attack on the city.
After capturing Ancheng, they cut off the Wei army's water and food route to the south of Ru. After a long time, it was the Wei army who couldn't stand it.
From a strategic level, Zhao Yun's attack has been successful.
"Although Chen Tai is young, he is not an easy person to deal with."
Chen Tainai is the son of Chen Qun. After his father Chen Qun died, he was granted the title of Marquis of Yingyin and served successively as guerrilla general, Bingzhou, Yongzhou governor, and minister.
When the Gaoping Ling coup occurred, Chen Tai urged General Cao Shuang to surrender, and thus gained the trust of the Sima family in power. After that, in order to avoid the court battle, Chen Tai took the initiative to request a transfer to Yongzhou to serve. During his tenure, he successfully defended against many attacks by Shu general Jiang Wei.
In the first year of Ganlu, Chen Tai was transferred back to the imperial court to serve as Minister Youpu She. He accompanied Sima Zhao to resist Soochow's attack twice, and was later appointed Zuo Pushe.
In terms of ability, this guy still has it.
"If Shen Yang doesn't fall, Ancheng will be an isolated city and it will be difficult to defend it for a long time. Next, should we take down Shen Yang, or?"
Fei Yi frowned and looked at Liu Chan and asked.
Liu Chan looked at Zhuge Liang and asked, "What do you think, the military advisor?"
Zhuge Liang raised his eyebrows with a look of pleasure on his face.
Obviously, the strategy is hidden in his chest and abdomen.
(End of chapter)
