On the front line of Dayuan Pass, the Western Shu Formation.
At this time, Xu Mu, who was in the formation, had a calm look in his eyes. After switching from offense to defense, the situation became increasingly unfavorable. Chang Sheng on the opposite side has become extremely experienced. Together with Chang Laosi who entered the formation, the second army was divided into four groups and attacked from multiple directions, trying to break the Xishu formation as quickly as possible.
Above the head, there are not only flying arrows, but also fire arrows. The eight-oxen crossbow launched is a powerful weapon for breaking the shield array. From time to time, the Xishu Shield Camp, which was arrayed on the edge, collapsed one after another.
"Brother Mu, what will happen if the rice seller brings a catapult?"
"No..." Xu Mu breathed out. It was not a siege. The two armies were fighting hand-to-hand. If stones were thrown, the Beiyu people would still suffer heavy losses.
"Liannu Camp!" An old general from Xishu, with his hair and beard spread out, started to move forward with the reserve Liennu Battalion.
Whenever there was a chance to breathe, Xi Shu would use the repeated crossbows he was good at to shoot at the approaching Beiyu army from the gap in the shield.
However, in many directions, the morale of Chang Laosi's personal expedition was boosted, and the formation of Xishu was already shaky.
The downed fire arrows filled the air with the pungent smell of kerosene from time to time, and bursts of fire appeared all around. Fortunately, the generals and captains in the formation were extremely calm and ordered people to fetch curtains and quickly put them out.
"My lord, something bad has happened. Beiyu General Shen Tuguan has arrived and is waiting for an opportunity to charge into the formation behind our army."
"I know." Xu Mu looked calm. Last night, Dongfang Jing did not go out of the city to pursue him, and only let the ambush army hold back Shen Tu Guan. Therefore, it was no surprise that Shen Tuguan came after daylight.
In this battle, Chang Sheng spent a lot of money. If the attack fails, we must try hard to keep him, the King of Shu, here completely.
But with the momentum of the war, no one dares to say that there is an absolute chance of victory. Chang Sheng didn't dare, and Dongfang Jing didn't dare either. What we have to do now is to win the first round of the spring by using the strategies and tactics of the soldiers of Xishu in this contest.
"My Lord, the Yanzhou Archers are here too."
Xu Mu turned his head, with no surprise on his face. On the surface, Yanzhou's bow cavalry is almost the largest elite of the Beiyu cavalry army.
But Xu Mu believed that in terms of cavalry, he still had an invincible force. At this time, he will come to the battlefield with the young military advisor Dongfang Jing.
As for Chao Yi's Qingqi, it will have another great use.
Dongfang Jing's side should be arriving soon.
The main formation of Western Shu is the defense line of the rear army. Shen Tu Guan, who had finally returned to his teacher, had anger all over his face. Not only was this surprise attack unsuccessful, but after trapping nearly 20,000 people, they were ambushed by the Xia'er Army. In order to gain time, two more men were sacrificed.
When they finally arrived, they found that King Xu Shu had turned from offense to defense and formed a defensive formation.
"Quick, cooperate with me, Beiyu Paoze, and break through this formation quickly! As long as we capture King Xu Shu alive, it will be a great achievement for us!"
With Shen Tu Guan's continuous encouragement, the originally a little tired morale gradually increased, and tens of thousands of people continued to move forward, trying to open the Xishu headquarters formation.
"Military advisor, the lord is here." Chang Sheng, who was staring at the battle in Beiyu's main formation, hurriedly turned around and saluted after hearing this.
Today's Beiyu army has been divided into multiple directions according to his wishes, and will attack the Western Shu army as quickly as possible. As long as the defense line is broken, King Xu Shu will most likely stay here.
Of course, he also understood that the lame man on the other side of Dawan Pass would definitely come to help.
"Greetings, my lord."
"Changsheng wins, no need to be polite." Changshiro approached and said with a smile.
"It's shameful to lose. Compared to last year, your abilities this year are even more incredible."
Changsheng didn't dare to be arrogant, so he bowed and handed over his hand.
"Just tell me, what are your plans next?"
"If my guess is correct, the lame man will arrive soon. I was still wondering why the lame man didn't go out of the city to pursue General Shentu after he failed to attack the city. Now it seems that he has considered this step and is worried that I will still Backhand. Keep the army in the city as a supporting force."
Although he was a little unwilling, Chang Sheng still calmed down and said, "I have to say that the lame man is really a strange person in the world. My lord, why not send out archers to invade with maneuver and hold back the lame man's reinforcements."
Listening, Chang Shiro thought for a moment, "Don't forget that there are tens of thousands of Qingqi in Western Shu. If Gongqi rides over, I'm afraid Dongfang Jing will send Qingqi to deal with it."
"It's a tug-of-war formula." Chang Sheng said in a calm voice, "The 20,000 Yanzhou archers and cavalry will not charge and kill. They will be divided into separate armies and focus on intrusion. My lord, please don't forget that the archers and cavalry that we rely on most are waiting for opportunities to invade and expand our power." Beiyu has an advantage in the battle situation. When the enemy pursues us, we retreat. When the enemy retreats, we pursue them. The Yanzhou horses mounted by the bow cavalry are extremely fast. It is impossible to say that the entire supporting army can bite a lame man. "
Changshiro was silent for a while, "Isn't it too risky to win a victory? I also know the reinforcements coming out of the city this time. Including Xishu Qingqi, there are at least 60,000 to 70,000 people."
"In addition to the archers, there are more than 20,000 cavalry following the front line this time. I plan to send them there together. My lord, I still say the same thing. As long as we break through King Xu Shu's formation, I, Beiyu, will win. A huge advantage, every step is a chance to win.”
Tsuneishiro finally nodded. He has always been like this, employing people without suspicion, whether it is Lao Zhongde or Xiao Changsheng in front of him.
"Thank you so much, lord... This time, I, Chang Sheng, will definitely live up to your lord's trust." Chang Sheng also looked moved, and bowed again.
"Let it go and do it. I know what you are thinking. You have been holding your breath and can't express it. In that case, this time I am waiting for you to win the good news of the lame man."
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At dawn, the weather is still good for the beginning of spring.
Dongfang Jing sat in the carriage, frowning in thought. Just like back then, when he saw his lord for the first time, he said that he was lame and that he would be inconvenienced when he marched and fought in the future.
But at that time, his master said that he would always treat him as a buttock for the rest of his life.
No one could have imagined that this chance encounter would turn a depressed lame man into a world-famous person.
"Military advisor, we still have twenty miles to go before we arrive."
The distance from Dayuan Pass to the battlefield on the front line is only more than thirty miles, which is not too far. Of course, he also believed that Chang Sheng would not allow him to rush to help smoothly, so there must be other means.
But no matter what method it is, it will be blocked if the troops come.
"San'er, General Lu, how are the preparations going?"
Lu Zhong is a member of the Seven Heroes of Western Shu, and he is also the younger brother of Changling Gong Lu Xiu. Li Xiaoyao and Wei Xiaowu were already fighting on the front line. But Lu Zhong and several other young generals were still taking orders under Dongfang Jing's tent.
"Don't worry, military advisor, everything has been prepared... But why did the military advisor bring these 7,000 surrendered soldiers?"
Shen Tuguan fled last night, and nearly 20,000 Northern Chongqing troops entered the city. Thousands of them were killed in a panic. And now, Dongfang Jing took another 7,000 people out.
Guard Li Saner was puzzled. Logically speaking, in just one day, even if it means begging for work, he will definitely not surrender to Xi Shu.
"Firstly, there are not many guards in Dayuan Pass. I am worried that these surrendered soldiers will cause trouble and cause a catastrophe. Secondly..."
Dongfang Jing stopped his voice and smiled lightly, "San'er, you will know when the time comes."
