"Since losing to Lu Bu, I finally understand what it means to be someone outside the world, and there is a world outside the world."
The first ray of sunshine in the morning shone on the horse walking path in Yangcheng. Sun Ce, who was wearing silver armor, seemed to have lost his original arrogance. He smiled and sighed: "I heard that Zhao Yun is the most powerful general under Lu Bu. In terms of personal martial arts, he is the most likely to replace Lu Bu and become the number one person in the Lu Army.
Whether it was Xiao Guan riding alone into Cao's camp or taking Tadun's head from the rebellious army at the foot of Bailang Mountain, all proved that this rumor was not groundless. "
Sun Ce paused. Although he was no longer as arrogant as before, whenever he mentioned a powerful general in the world, he couldn't help but have the urge to compete.
"It's more than that."
Next to him, Zhou Yu looked at the rising autumn sun with a somewhat complicated expression, "I heard that his temperament is far better than Lu Bu's. After becoming the commander-in-chief of the Lu Army, he did not rely on his bravery and impulsiveness. Not only was he brave and resourceful, but he was also calm." Shi, he is truly a good general in this world."
"So, although your deployment this time is extremely sophisticated, you may not be able to capture Zhao Yun." Sun Ce spoke without emotion.
"I never thought that such a small skill could capture Zhao Yun. After all, our army has no war horses; what's more, the siege of Bo County was not to surround and ambush him, but just to stabilize the group of aristocratic families in Lujiang."
Zhou Yuyun's gentle words made Lu Meng, the little fanboy who followed behind, stand in awe and couldn't help but say, "After the general learned about Lu Jun's movements, he immediately made arrangements to have the army retreat to Lujiang River, plotting against Lin Mo When they entered Changfeng, they began to transfer supplies from county to county. Even the movements of their cavalry were accurately guessed by the general.
With the help of the route to transfer supplies, they were attracted to Bo County and asked Ziyi and others to set up an ambush. Zhao Yun's thousands of cavalry would only be able to return a few hundred. This clever plan seemed to the general to be a small trick, but in the eyes of the general, The final general's eyes were filled with astonishment. "
Bo County is just a small town, but Taishi Ci, Dong Xi, and Ling Tong brought five thousand soldiers to ambush them. According to the time, Lu Jun arrived at night on the road. They were short of men and horses and burned the city to scare the enemy. Not only did they have realgar and other poisons According to the information, each of them was equipped with twenty iron caltrops to deal with the cavalry. They only waited for them to flee in fear from being shot by random arrows before dropping the iron caltrops.
No matter how you calculate it, this cavalry is more likely to be wiped out.
In this era, Lu Meng no longer had the opportunity to experience Sun Quan's persuasion to learn, but he still learned a lot from following Zhou Yu.
"Ziming, do you think I'm pretending to be humble?"
Zhou Yu glanced at him, then smiled and said: "Actually, no, it's okay to make money from Zhao Yun and others with such a scheme, but if he faces Lin Mo, he can see through the mystery at a glance."
"Lin Mo is the leader of the Lu army, and he is not good at military strategy. He naturally leads the central army, and it is impossible to follow the vanguard cavalry into the formation. In this way, the general is better."
As the number one fanboy, Lu Meng firmly believed that Zhou Yu's resourcefulness would not be lost to Lin Mo. He took a deep breath and said with a smile: "The Lu army relies on the cavalry under its command in the north and south. If we defeat these cavalry in the first battle, we will fight against Lujiang." No longer weaker than them.
Those aristocratic families in Lujiang will definitely be on both ends of the spectrum. Even if we enter the city, we won't have to worry about being betrayed by them. "
It is not without reason that Lu Meng admires Zhou Yu.
In his eyes, Zhou Yu's plan this time was to lure Zhao Yun into the game with his own body, and cleverly calculated the opponent's time and psychology. The final chain reaction was to shock the Lujiang family and let them know that Lin Mo is not invincible. You It's better to settle down.
As long as they can enter the city to garrison instead of setting up a stronghold outside the city, then it won't be a big problem to delay for half a year. By then, Cao Cao will attack from behind and the crisis in Lujiang will be resolved.
After reviewing the game again, Lu Meng still couldn't help but sigh at Zhou Yu's clever methods.
"Ziming is right."
Sun Ce turned around and patted Zhou Yu on the shoulder, "My defeat to Lu Bu in Guangling was a shadow. I won't tell you, but I also know that that battle also made you grudge against Lin Mo. But, in our case, In my heart, you Zhou Gongjin will be able to defeat Lin Mo sooner or later."
"I also believe that my lord will be able to defeat Lu Bu one day!" Both of them had unlimited expectations for the future in their eyes.
But before this good feeling lasted long, a captain hurried up and said, "Lord!"
He bowed his hands and said, "Replying to my lord, the scouts from Bo County reported that no cavalry from Lu Army has entered the city!"
"What?"
Sun Ce looked at Zhou Yu subconsciously, and then asked anxiously: "Where have they gone?"
"have no idea."
The captain lowered his head a little and said bitterly: "After nightfall, our army's scouts did not dare to follow too closely, and they lost track of Lu Jun during the shuttle."
Everyone looked at each other.
It's strange, according to their direction, they were obviously coming here, how come they disappeared halfway.
The faces of the three people who were exchanging business blows just now looked uglier than the last.
Sun Ce speculated whether he was coming to Yangcheng, but even if he was coming to Yangcheng, the route would be the same and he would eventually be exposed to the scouts. There was no reason why he wouldn't find any trace even at dawn.
Lu Meng was a little doubtful about life. It was impossible. The general had such a clever plan. There was no reason why Zhao Yun should not be fooled. After all, he was using the lord as a bait. Who could withstand this temptation?
Damn it, why did it suddenly disappear?
"Oops."
Zhou Yu's expression suddenly changed, his eyes widened: "Could it be that Zhao Yun went to Lujiang?"
Hearing this, Sun Ce looked suspicious, "Going to Lujiang? That's not the case, there are still hundreds of miles to Lujiang, and Zhao Yun is leading cavalry who cannot attack the city, so what's the use of going there?"
"However, if the Lord is not in the city, he may not be able to suppress the group of aristocratic families who have soldiers in the mansion. If Zhao Yun kills them brazenly, and those people are thinking about committing a crime and opening the city to surrender, then General Demou will be in danger. !”
After saying this, Sun Ce lost control and his expression became serious.
He took about 3,000 men with him, and 5,000 men were ambushed in Bo County. Cheng Pu brought about 10,000 soldiers back to Lujiang. In theory, he would not be afraid of 3,000 cavalry if he defended according to the danger.
But if those idiots really get angry and open the city gate to respond, how can Cheng Pu respond? Han Dang, Taishi Ci, Dong Xi and others were all brought out, and Cheng Pu didn't even have a decent lieutenant by his side. .
Thinking about this, Sun Ce couldn't help but think of Huang Gai who died after being killed in Guangling. He was so shocked that his back went cold, and he immediately shouted: "Call the soldiers out of the city immediately!"
"Master, master, don't worry, it was just my conjecture!"
Zhou Yu hurriedly stopped him, but his mind was thinking quickly and he was mumbling, "The leader is Zhao Yun. I have been thinking about this man for a long time. He is not a man who enjoys great achievements. There is no reason to leave the infantry in the wilderness untouched." He ran to Lujiang.
After all, General Demou will send soldiers to guard the four gates after entering Shu City. Unless the aristocratic families suddenly unite and use all their troops to break through, they don't have to do this.
If Zhao Yun was leading the army, with his composure, it would be right to go to Bo County. Where did he go?"
Zhou Yu even speculated whether there might be an ambush on his way to Bo County to join Taishi Ci, but this idea seemed unlikely. After all, this area was a wilderness. It was certainly appropriate for a cavalry charge, but it was impossible to evade the scouts. of investigation.
Then, could it be that he was ambushing his army in the Shucheng area and setting up an ambush while his army was on its way back?
It's also unreasonable. There are many woods and ravines in that area, which are suitable for ambushes but not suitable for cavalry combat.
Where did the people go?
Seeing Zhou Yu's appearance, Sun Ce knew that his anxiety would be no less than his own, so he could only raise his forehead towards Lu Meng and signal him to gather people, and then said in a deep voice: "Gong Jin, no matter whether they went to Lujiang or not, , it is not suitable to stay here for a long time, we must rush back to Shucheng!"
"Okay, let the soldiers tie the caltrops around their waists in case something unexpected happens along the way!" Zhou Yu reminded seriously.
Sun Ce nodded and said nothing more.
It is difficult for these caltrops to cause too much damage to the cavalry in the wilderness, but after all, there are a lot of them, and they can still be used to block the cavalry's pursuit.
In order to travel quickly, Sun Ce did not even dare to ask the soldiers to bring provisions and grass, and tried to travel as lightly as possible.
The journey was peaceful without any ambush, which made Sun Ce think that Zhao Yun was more likely to go to Lujiang.
Zhou Yu has been restless. He still can't guess where those people have gone, and he still feels that going to Lujiang is not the best idea.
What's more, with Zhao Yun's military habits, Bo County must be the right one.
But until we arrived in Bo County, we didn't see any changes.
When the two groups of people met again, they headed towards the Lujiang Trail. They no longer cared about the fact that they had buried a lot of tung oil and realgar in Bo County. Even the bows and arrows piled on the horse trail could not be taken away. What a waste.
On the way, the generals were cautious, and the sergeants put their hands in the cloth bags around their waists and grabbed a handful of caltrops, ready for action at any time.
Until everyone entered the Lujiang Trail, Lu Jun's cavalry was not seen. At this point, even if Zhou Yu no longer believed it, he felt that Zhao Yun's only place to go was Shucheng.
After all, it's impossible for him to come out with so many cavalry and do nothing.
Going to Shucheng is a bad idea. How could Zhao Yun do this?
After entering the Lujiang Trail, the soldiers moved much slower and more relaxed. On the one hand, it was impossible for cavalry to appear in this place, because it would be very difficult for people to walk on such a road.
Secondly, this road is not only rugged, but also quite narrow in several sections. The narrowest part is only about one foot, so there can't be many people lining up side by side. As the line lengthens, the speed will inevitably slow down.
On the left side of the Lujiang Trail is Jinyang Mountain, and on the right is a stream. However, it has dried up after autumn, so some soldiers walked along the gravel on the river bed just to speed up their pace.
After entering here, Sun Ce was not so nervous. The Lujiang Trail runs through the entire Jinyang Mountain, as if the middle of the mountain range has been cut open. The road is not easy to walk, but it is very close.
Zhao Yun and his cavalry wanted to go around Jinyang Mountain to Shucheng. At most, they would only be a day or two faster than him, so it was not a big problem.
Zhou Yu is still doubting life.
I have laid out such a big game to invite you to the urn. I claim that I have seen through Zhao Yun's character and made it tailor-made for him. How could I not be fooled?
What he was questioning now was not his plan, but his problem with how he looked at people. Zhao Yun seemed different from what he imagined.
Probably, Zhao Yun wanted to ambush outside Shu City. Not to mention that the terrain there was not suitable for cavalry combat. The soldiers brought so many iron caltrops that it would be difficult for the three thousand cavalry to do anything.
Did I overestimate him, Zhao Yun?
In the early morning, they set out from Yangcheng and drove more than 20 miles to Bo County. They took 5,000 people and plunged directly into the Lujiang Trail without even daring to bring ordnance. By that time, it was already past noon.
After walking for a while, it was already dusk. Sun Ce was thinking about finding a place to camp. Scouts had already explored this road. This narrow road was not continuous. After each distance, there would be an open area similar to a valley. It is convenient for the army to station and rest.
We should be there in about seven or eight miles, and we should arrive almost at dark.
You don't need to go to the village, you just need to find a place to rest, but it won't waste time.
While he was thinking about it, there was a sudden movement on the mountainside of Jinyang Mountain.
Rumble~
"not good!"
Almost at the same time, Zhou Yu, who had always been confused, suddenly figured out something and fell into a misunderstanding.
Cavalry does not necessarily have to gallop in the wilderness. When dismounted, they can also act as infantry! "Enemy attack! Enemy attack! It's Zhao Yun, it's Zhao Yun!"
Obviously, it was too late to shout at this time.
Countless rolling stones and trees rolled down Jinyang Mountain, and the trees that were hugged by adults collided with each other. A centurion could not dodge them and could only block them with his gun.
The gun shaft made of solid wood broke under the huge impact. Even with armor protection, the centurion could not survive. His chest sank, and blood mist spewed out from his mouth. He was then knocked several feet away. .
Only one side of the Lujiang trail is close to the mountain, and the other side is a dry stream bed. There is enough distance for them to make a judgment and avoid.
After all, whether it is a rolling stone or a tree, it is powerful, but the target is also large. If you give enough reaction time, you can still have a chance to avoid it.
But in the next breath, the rain of arrows pouring down from the mountainside was covered by fire.
Arrows came like a violent storm one after another. The arrow clusters penetrated Jiangdongjun's body and left half of them outside. They could not be killed immediately and their lives entered a countdown.
"The shield soldiers block, and others rush over. Hurry, there are not many people coming from the Lu army. As long as you rush through this passage, you can escape. Hurry!" Jiangdong's tiger generals are commanding each section of the road, including Zhou Yu. Inside.
He waved his sword to knock down the incoming arrows, and at the same time commanded the army to pass quickly, telling the shield bearers how to stand.
Pfft~
When he was panicking, an arrow penetrated his right arm. The heartbreaking pain made Zhou Yu's eyes widen and he gritted his teeth.
Dong Dong~
Because he was hit by an arrow in his right arm, he could no longer hold the sword firmly, and several arrows hit his armor with a dull thud.
Whether the arrow cluster can penetrate the armor of a soldier depends largely on luck. One is the strength of the archer himself, and the other is the identity of the person who was hit by the arrow. After all, even armor is divided into three, six, and nine levels. .
As the most prestigious person under Sun Ce in Jiangdong, Zhou Yu's armor could not be said to be invulnerable. After all, it was of much better quality than those worn by ordinary soldiers.
"General!" Lu Meng, who was not far away, roared. He didn't care about blocking the arrow. He picked up the shield from the hands of the shield soldier who was shot over on the ground and blocked it in front of Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu felt as if his right arm was filled with lead. Not only was it painful, it was also too heavy to lift.
Lu Meng held the shield in his left hand, and wrapped Zhou Yu's left arm around his neck with his right hand, helping him move forward and leave.
Finally, the rain of arrows ended.
What followed was a thundering sound of fighting, echoing continuously on the narrow Lujiang trail, as if it was about to tear the sky apart.
On the hill, Lin Mo looked down expressionlessly. Since time travel, he has seen the most brutal battlefield, and the scene in front of him has long been accustomed to it.
"Aren't you going?"
"Let them go. You can't be without someone to protect you. I'm not worried about the others." Zhao Yun said calmly, holding a bright silver gun in his right hand and a green sword in his left hand.
"It's a pity that time is too short. We can't prepare too many rolling stones and wood, and we don't have too many arrows with the army. But for this reason, if we let the soldiers chase and kill, there will be no military morale on the other side of Jiangdong. Resisted." Lin Mo looked at the ferocity of Yu Jin and Xu Sheng's killing, and estimated how much they could gain.
As the sound of fighting gradually faded away, Zhao Yun said: "Yunwen, if you don't come, I will definitely enter Bo County."
Lin Mo didn't answer him. There was no need to comfort him. It was normal. You couldn't expect every military commander to be as scheming as the old scumbag. Then he would have given birth to a lot of babies in Pengcheng.
"We escaped under the cover of night, and there was no sign of the Jiangdong scouts after dawn. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu would have guessed that we had gone to Lujiang, or they might have thought that we were waiting for them to leave the city and ambush them.
But they definitely didn't expect that you would choose to let the soldiers dismount and set up an ambush on the mountain. This battle should hurt Jiangdong's body.
The caltrops they had prepared so painstakingly might not be of use anymore. "It's not like Zhao Yun has never seen Lin Mo use troops, but he seems to have different emotions every time.
Since he determined that Sergeant Jiangdong must be carrying a large amount of caltrops if he dared to openly lure the enemy, Zhao Yun also thought about how to counterattack.
But after much deliberation, there is no satisfactory result.
Even if you wait for them to leave the city, you still can't hide from Jiangdong's spies, and the Lujiang trail from Bo County is only a few miles away. Those iron caltrops are a nightmare for the cavalry, and they really don't know how to deal with them.
But it was different to take the initiative to dismount and go up the mountain, which directly made their iron caltrops useless.
Zhao Yun even thought that if Zhang Liao were here, he would definitely shout about the truth and the truth again.
"It still works."
Lin Mo sighed, "The place is so cramped, it's getting late now, and the military's vision is blocked. If you throw it away casually, people will be injured if they step on it. Just chase and kill them appropriately."
If the cavalry is used as infantry, the combat effectiveness will of course be greatly reduced, but this is the only way to resolve the natural restraint of the caltrops on the cavalry.
After this battle, they probably don't have the guts to stay in the city.
After all, those aristocratic families would probably go crazy and act like monsters after learning about it.
The only pity is that in such terrain and road sections, cavalry cannot be used. Whether they can kill Jiangdong's fierce generals depends on luck.
Please forgive me if updates are not timely in the future. I will not publish separate chapters again.
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