Huanghua Valley has a narrow mouth and a wide belly, with a high ridge on one side and a cliff on the other. There is no deep ditch and hard barrier at the entrance of the valley, just a row of wooden fences and two sheep's horns, but it has become a natural chasm that the incoming Shu army cannot cross.
In front of the entrance of Huanghua Valley, there were endless howls. The Han army's crossbowmen lurking on the flanks and in the valley were condescending to carry out continuous attacks on the incoming Shu army. They used the most concentrated attention and the fastest speed to attack the incoming Shu army. , firing arrows, Shi Shou kept his word and used all the arrows in the quiver.
The five hundred assault soldiers led by Han Jixun personally were hit hard at the first opportunity. Before they could reach the entrance of the village, they were stunned by several waves of fire from the Han army.
Fortunately, these five hundred soldiers were the elite of the Shu army. They found peace in the chaos, quickly hid and evaded, or relied on trees or rocks to erect shields to resist.
"Your Majesty, the Han army has been prepared for a long time and has set up an ambush on the side of the mountain!" Several Shu army soldiers jointly set up shields and stood in front of Han Jixun for protection. The military academy under his command was full of panic, lowered their heads and shouted to him loudly. said.
Han Jixun's face was a little pale and he was in shock. The sky was already a little dark. The sound of whooshing around him was mixed with the screams of the soldiers. The sharp arrows pierced the shield with strong force. Every sound shocked Han Jixun's heart.
His forehead was hot and sweaty, and he looked around. The sky was already a little dark. The most eye-catching thing was the few lights burning in Huanghua Valley. They were gorgeous and bright. They were not the lights to guide him. Instead, they brought him frustration and disappointment. .
"How many people are there in the Han army? How is the rear group?" Han Jixun tried his best to calm down, observing and asking about the situation.
"There are enemy troops in the valley and on the side of the ridge. Flags are flashing, drums are beating, and people are shouting. It's hard to tell the strength of the army. But the Han army used intensive bows and crossbows to kill our troops!" The military academy next to him couldn't hide his fear in his tone and answered quickly. : "Your Majesty, please think of a way quickly, how to deal with the enemy?"
The incoming Shu army was exhausted after a day's trek. The middle group maintained an attack-ready formation when it advanced, but was quickly dispersed by the Han army's strong bows and crossbows. Shi Shouxin sent two more battalions of soldiers to ambush on the side of the mountain. At this time, they were only responsible for waving flags and shouting, and they also showed sufficient intimidation.
On Han Jixun's side, sweat was dripping from his forehead, looking at the increasingly dark and obscure mountain forest, with numerous human figures and arrows raining down like life-threatening weapons shot from the abyss.
His brain was spinning wildly. Although he was surprised by the Han army's early response and ambush, he couldn't care less about exploring at this time. In an emergency, Han Jixun also knew that he had to make a decision.
Of course, he didn't think about it for long. Seeing the Shu soldiers crowded in the mountain road and being slaughtered by the Han army like headless flies, Han Jixun said directly: "Quickly send an order to the generals of each battalion to restrain the soldiers and withdraw the troops!"
Although Han Jixun knew that according to the current situation, a retreat order would probably lead to a rout, but he had no choice. The Han army has been prepared for a long time. Without understanding the enemy's situation, delaying it will only lead to a greater crisis. Getting rid of it in time and breaking through to stop losses is the best choice.
In fact, although the bows and crossbows were powerful, due to the strength of the troops, apart from the unprepared attack at the beginning, they did not directly kill the Shu army that much, and only the forward and middle Shu army suffered heavy losses.
However, in the case of an ambush, the dispersion of military morale and the collapse of morale are the biggest blow. After Han Jixun's retreat order was issued, the rear army quickly disguised itself and retreated along the original route. The Chinese army retreated and hid while the front army did not dare to ignore it and fled in confusion.
Shi Shouxin's troop deployment did not intend to completely annihilate the Shu army. He only intended to achieve the maximum results at the minimum cost. After the ambush was launched, he stayed at the top of the valley, watching the battle from a high position.
High up in the sky, the autumn wind was blowing his robes and hunting, and Shi Shouxin stood with a knife in his hand, his eyes awe-inspiring, quietly observing the battlefield, and what was revealed in his eyes was a kind of indifference to life. Beside me, the setting sun was still mostly red, becoming the background.
"General, the Shu army has retreated!" Bu Qu next to him suddenly pointed at his feet excitedly and said.
"This Shu general took advantage of the situation to attack the stronghold and retreated when he saw the opportunity. He was decisive! If he failed to detect his movements in advance, he would really bring a lot of trouble to our army!" Shi Shouxin commented.
Immediately he raised his hand and gave decisive instructions: "Light the fire and send the signal! Let the ambush attack and kill the Shu army!"
"yes!"
Following the chorus of the song, several fireworks quickly erupted in the Yellow Flower Valley, which were very obvious under the dim sky. When the Han troops lurking in the valley and ridges saw it, they immediately rushed out under the leadership of the generals, and the killing sounds seemed to become more solid.
Han Jixun walked forward quickly, but when he saw the dense light of swords reflected in the mountains and forests, and the pursuing Han troops rushing out of the valley behind him, he wished he could tear the scouts who were investigating the military situation to pieces...
As the Han army broke out from the ambush, the defeat of the Shu army finally became a reality. The soldiers accelerated their running pace. Their bodies seemed to be tired, the mountain road seemed easier to walk, and the casualties began to increase. Infinite.
The Han army in the valley quickly caught up, but the ambush troops on the side of the ridge had to be careful and spend some time on the way down. They attacked from the front and back, intercepted about a thousand Shu troops, strangled hundreds, and all the rest surrendered.
Han Jixun escaped faster and quickly followed up, retreating to the Chinese army to "organize", otherwise he would inevitably be left behind and die in battle or be captured. Of course, although the thousands of Shu troops left behind were defeated and fell quickly, they still played a role in delaying the pursuit of the Han army.
However, there was still not much time and space left to reorganize the army. Despite their efforts, the army was defeated like a mountain and the rout was unstoppable. Han Jixun could only gather hundreds of soldiers to escort him to retreat.
Perhaps Han Jixun had an outstanding talent in retreating. He ran from the end to the front, seeing all the paths and walking in the woods along the way. Among the Shu army, countless people died due to trampling, falling off cliffs, and fighting for the road, and there were even many lost soldiers. Of course, there are many exhausted people who wisely and simply choose to surrender.
It was already night, and among the mountains and forests, the Shu army, tired of running, finally stopped.
"Are the Shu army still pursuing you?" Han Jixun asked his subordinates in a state of embarrassment, even his helmet had fallen off.
"Return to the envoy, the Han army's pursuit has slowed down!"
"Let the soldiers rest where they are!" Looking around, Han Jixun ordered feebly: "Check out how many of us there are left?"
"yes!"
Soon, amid mourning, the defeated soldiers of the Shu army, exhausted physically and mentally and hungry, collapsed and rested wantonly. There was some firelight shining in the forest, but it was a cool autumn night and the cold wind was blowing. Some soldiers couldn't help but light a fire to keep warm.
This situation immediately caused the Shu army officers to yell: "Are you idiots afraid that the Han army will not know the way? Are you giving directions to the Han army?"
As he spoke, there was a burst of punches and kicks, and he hurriedly put out the bonfire. The fire was extinguished, and in the dim night, a lot of light smoke could be faintly seen rising. After a while, some sad sobs could be heard from the surroundings.
"Your Majesty! The last generals have been counted. There are more than a thousand soldiers left in each battalion. The organization is scattered and the soldiers do not know the generals. The remaining soldiers are either dead, lost, or surrendered!" The military academy reported to Han Jixun in a low voice. .
Hearing this, Han Jixun's face couldn't help but twitched several times. This battle was so frustrating that the Han army was defeated without even touching it. The Han army was also cunning. They just drove them away and surrendered, allowing the Shu army to collapse on their own.
"We shouldn't retreat rashly. We should concentrate our strength and fight with the Han army. Maybe we can survive and turn defeat into victory..." Han Jixun couldn't help but sigh.
"Your Majesty, I have been fleeing for more than ten miles. I have thrown away all my baggage and not much rations left with me. It is very difficult for the soldiers to support me. The Han army is still pursuing me. What should I do?" There was something in the voice of his subordinate. despair.
Han Jixun had no idea at all and could only try his best to comfort him: "Night has fallen and the mountain road is difficult to travel. The Han army has won such a great victory and will no longer pursue recklessly. The night is our best cover. Otherwise, how would we be waiting for you?" A chance to breathe. Tell the soldiers to hold on and we will be safe when we return to Tangcang!"
The Han army seemed to have stopped pursuing them. After resting for half an hour, there was no movement. However, although Han Jixun and others were a little worried, they did not dare to brave the night to walk on the Ling Road again. It was too dangerous.
Warmly, when the sky was slightly bright the next day, the defeated soldiers dragged their hungry bodies and continued on the road back to Tangcang.
The soldiers were all in despair, but Han Jixun's psychological activities were richer. Huangniuzhai was defeated happily, and Huanghua Valley was completely defeated. In the two battles, he lost nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses of Hou Shu. In addition to the endless frustration, there is also anxiety and humiliation. This sin is inevitable. I have the intention to commit suicide to atone for my sin, but I can't do it...
With the will to survive, Han Jixun finally returned to Tangcang Town with the remaining soldiers, followed by less than 800 sergeants. However, what they saw were the traces of a fierce battle, and what was flying on the military stronghold was the dazzling Han army flag.
"Tangcang has also fallen!" The astonished voice was almost squeezed out of Han Jixun's throat, with a look of horror on his face: "The Han army reacted so quickly. How do they know so clearly about our army's movements?"
Soon, a Han army emerged from Tangcang Town, aiming directly at Han Jixun's remaining soldiers.
"Your Majesty, what should I do?" Zuo Zuo asked in horror.
