Although everyone in the Yan army wanted to escape from Zhao, the differences lay in how and where to escape!
Originally this shouldn't be a problem, but the existence of Li Mu turned it into a problem, a very troublesome problem.
There was no way, the battle with Li Mu had been going on for several days, and there was just such a camp, but no matter how hard the Yan army tried their best, they couldn't break out of it.
As a result, many generals unconsciously tended to take a detour to return home.
Among them, the generals led by Qing Qin, who had experienced the bloody battle between Yan and Cheng, reacted particularly fiercely.
Obviously, the battle between Yan and the city left them with too many memories, the memory of Zhao Jun's invincibility in defending the city. Since we can't break through, we might as well just find another way to escape.
Of course, it's not that easy to change the route and escape. The biggest problem is the rear. Obviously, no one wants to be the queen who is most likely to be left in Zhao State.
Another big problem is that since they have to take a detour, it will inevitably extend the time to return home. Instead, they may be overtaken by Zhao Jun, which is not safe enough. It is even better to directly attack this weak camp and return home in just one day.
At the same time, King Yan and Prime Minister Li Fu, who ran all the way from Handan City to Anping City, obviously did not want to continue running. The bumpy feeling was simply too uncomfortable.
Seeing that the number of Zhao troops in the village was gradually decreasing, King Yan and the Prime Minister obviously preferred to return directly from Anping City.
Obviously, Qing Qin was not qualified to argue with the King of Yan and the Prime Minister. Although he repeatedly made suggestions, he was rejected time and time again by the King of Yan and the Prime Minister.
As a result, Yan Jun's actions were severely restricted.
For Qing Qin, the only good news may be that there is enough food and grass in the camp. We can only hope that Zhao Kuo can gather his troops more slowly, and that the Qin army can take action after receiving the news of King Zhao's death.
However, it is a pity that Qing Qin is destined to have neither of these two hopes come true.
What Qing Qin didn't even know was that on the night when he was sent away again by Prime Minister Li Fu, Zhao Kuo's army was already on the way.
The Qin State, for which he had high hopes, had just received the news that King Zhao had been killed in battle. What's even more terrible is that Qin's general Wang Lu has returned to Xianyang, but Zhao's Lian Po and Tian Dan have received orders to defend against Qin's surprise attacks to the west and south.
Even if Wang Lu rushed back immediately, it would be difficult to gain any benefit from the joint defense of Lian Po and Tian Dan.
The peaceful night always passed quickly, and it was another day. The Yan army, which had been fighting for a long time, was obviously a little tired. In order to open up the passage to return home, the Yan army had no choice but to muster up its last courage and march toward Zhao Jun. The camp launched an attack.
On the contrary, Zhao Jun, who was in a defensive position in the camp, had obviously much higher morale under the leadership of Li Mu. Perhaps it was because Li Mu promised that as long as he defended the Yan army, he would forgive his crime of defeat.
Almost every Zhao army risked their lives to withstand the Yan army's attack, and Li Mu hardly needed any supervision.
Under the circumstances of the ebb and flow, even if the Yan army has the advantage of military strength, it is still meaningless. The day's battle passed quickly, and there was still no suspense, and it still ended with the defeat of the Yan army.
The officers and soldiers of the Yan Army seemed to have become accustomed to this. Seeing that the sky was getting dark, many of Yan's soldiers had stopped attacking and were quietly waiting for the sound of withdrawing their troops.
All these scenes were seen by Qing Qin who was on the chariot.
Looking at the already numb Yan Jun soldiers, and then looking at the Zhao Jun in the camp who were celebrating having blocked Yan Jun for another day, Qing Qin was sure that no matter how much time he had, he would lose his enterprising spirit. It is impossible for the Yan army to break through the Zhao army's camp on the opposite side. If they continue to stay, they can only bring about their own destruction!
"No! Tonight, no matter what, we must convince the king and the prime minister to take a detour and return home. Otherwise, all the last 60,000 elites may be lost here." Qing Qin silently made up his mind after jumping off the chariot.
But obviously, it is not easy to persuade the headstrong King Yan and Prime Minister Li Fu.
It's so easy.
And this said, it took another half-quarter of an hour. Although King Yan's attitude gradually softened after Qing Qin's sincere words, emotion, and reason, the problem was that the sky had dimmed.
In the dense forest of a mountain in the northwest, Zhao Wei was already hungry and thirsty.
As early as half an hour ago, his vanguard army had arrived here. After a short rest, while the troops and horses were half full, they also waited for the arrival of the two armies on the left and right.
The scouts have conducted a comprehensive investigation of the Yan Army's camp. It has to be said that the Yan Army is really big-hearted. There are almost no security forces behind it. The scouts almost easily defeated the Yan Army. I gave him a clean look at his troop deployment.
"General: Sun Gu and Zhou Qi are two miles away. The main army will arrive shortly." A messenger whispered to Zhao Wei, reporting the latest situation of the army.
"Okay!" Zhao Wei sighed while stroking his palms, then stood up and ordered to the five thousand elite soldiers behind him: "Send the order: Titles, gunshots, and horse bells are taken off! The entire army remains silent and moves north." .z.br>
"No!" the ordering soldier agreed subconsciously, turned around and went to convey the order.
Not long after, Zhao Wei's five thousand cavalry were ready. Everyone held their breath and held their breath. Each person led a horse and walked quietly and slowly through the dense forest. They were afraid of disturbing the birds in the forest and letting the Yan army see that the forest was in danger. Exception.
Of course, with Yan Jun's current vigilance, Zhao Wei's approach is obviously too high esteem for Yan Jun.
Within half a quarter of an hour, Zhao Wei's five thousand cavalry were already moving quietly in the dense forest.
After about a quarter of an hour of transfer, Zhao Wei's cavalry had reached the edge of the dense forest. Further forward, there is no longer any obstruction by vegetation, and the Yan army's camp is less than two miles away from here.
No matter how relaxed the Yan army was, it was impossible not to discover an army of this size without the cover of dense forests.
No more hiding is necessary!
"Command: Prepare to fight." Zhao Wei immediately mounted his horse and ordered to his cavalry.
Immediately, the cavalry under his command took off their bells, released their horses' mouths, hung up the bells again, pulled out their swords, held their spears, took off their long bows, and were ready to charge at any time.
Almost in an instant, Zhao Wei had already pulled out the long sword at his side, pointed in the direction of the Yan army camp in front, and said: "Light the smoke, all the troops will follow me, attack!"
Then everyone rushed out of the jungle at the lead.
Then two cavalry, three cavalry...more and more cavalry rushed out of the dense forest.
They formed small teams in twos and threes, and each small team formed a large formation, gradually forming a torrent of arrows, charging towards the Yan army's main formation with a devastating force, and it was bound to completely destroy it!
Just as Zhao Wei's five thousand elite cavalry rushed out, three wolf smoke also rose in the forest!
This was a signal to Li Mu, who was still farther east, to continue to persevere. The distance was almost instantaneous, and Zhao Wei was not afraid of being discovered by the Yan army. But these three clear smokes can bring great encouragement to Li Mu's troops who are fighting alone.
Of course, at least that's what Zhao Kuo thinks. This is what Zhao Kuo asked Zhao Wei to do. Traveling a hundred miles, Zhao Kuo did not expect that Li Mu's troops would fall at the last moment before victory.
Zhao Kuo believed that knowing these three pillars of smoke were rising, even if Li Mu was forced into a desperate situation, he would still be able to hold on for a while.
It's a pity that even Zhao Kuo obviously underestimated Li Mu's ability! The Yan army simply did not have the ability to push Li Mu's troops into a desperate situation.
As for these three flashes of smoke, what they brought to Li Mu's troops was not encouragement, but a signal to counterattack!
That's right, fight back!
Of course, just three blasts of smoke were not enough. Li Mu, who was patrolling at the gate of the camp, saw the smoke in the distance and quickly boarded the watchtower. Zhao Wei's iron cavalry, which was like a torrent, soon appeared in Li Mu's eyes.
Immediately, Li Mu knew that the general was here!
What else is there to say! Counterattack, now.
Immediately, Li Mu gave the order: "The general has arrived. Open the middle door. Please follow me to meet the general!"
"Yes!" The Zhao army officers and soldiers who heard this immediately responded to Li Mu's order without even the slightest doubt or delay.
How much trust does this have in Zhao Kuo that he can open the central gate to meet him with just a few pillars of smoke and a torrent of cavalry? Even the entire army has no doubts about this? !
But, no matter what!
The village gate was already wide open, and Li Mu was the first to run out of the village gate with knives in both hands. The spearmen behind him also followed closely. After exiting the village gate, he ran straight towards the Yan army who was slowly retreating back to the camp. .
Then came the archers who were supposed to be on the wall, followed by the spearmen out of the city. After leaving the city, they spread out along the roots of the city wall. After the formation was completed, they began to suppress the Yan army.
After that, it’s Zhao Jun’s jumping soldiers. Due to his light load and good physical fitness, he quickly filled the gap left by the archers' departure.
Yan Jun is crazy! What do you mean, you still dare to take the initiative?
It's one thing that we can't break through your village gate, but you guys are just such smart people, and you still want to take the initiative. Isn't it a little disrespectful? !
But it is a pity that Yan Jun here has not yet recovered from the shock in front of him. The sound of horse hooves behind him has completely broken the tranquility of the dusk!
cavalry? ! The officers and soldiers of the Yan army were shocked.
Obviously, the Yan army's troops are all here. It is impossible for cavalry to come for reinforcements?
It is self-evident where this cavalry comes from!
Sure enough, before the Yan army could react, bursts of wailing could be heard from the rear camp!
Before anyone arrives, the arrows will arrive first!
Until this moment, the monarchs and ministers of Yan State, who were still discussing the detour intensely, received the report of the Zhao army's attack.
