For several days, the two sides launched a tug-of-war in Yanmen County. Zhang Fan relied on his excellent tactics and the heroic performance of his generals to repulse the Xianbei army's attacks many times. However, Tan Shihuai was not willing to accept defeat. He mobilized more troops and vowed to capture Yanmen County.
At this critical juncture, Zhang Fan decided to adopt a risky plan. He summoned generals such as Lu Bu, Cheng Lian, and Wei Yue to discuss strategies to defeat the enemy.
"Everyone, now the Xianbei army is coming in a steady stream. We must come up with strange strategies to defeat the enemy." Zhang Fan looked around the crowd and said in a deep voice.
Lu Bu jumped up and said, "What the general said is absolutely true. The general is willing to lead the cavalry to raid from behind the enemy's rear and catch them off guard!"
Cheng Lian and Wei Yue also agreed. Zhang Fan was overjoyed when he saw the high morale of the generals, "Okay, this plan is feasible. But you need to be cautious to ensure nothing goes wrong."
At night, the moon is dark and the wind is high. Lu Bu led the elite cavalry troops to quietly leave Yanmen County and march towards the rear of the Xianbei army. Their actions must be concealed to avoid detection by enemy forces.
At the same time, in Yanmen County, Zhang Fanzheng and Prefect Guo Mian supervised the transportation and distribution of grain and grass. The war lasted for several days, and the supply of food and grass became critical. They knew that only by ensuring sufficient food and grass could the Han army's combat effectiveness be maintained.
"General, according to the latest intelligence, the Xianbei army will launch a full-scale attack tomorrow." A counselor hurriedly came to report.
Zhang Fan frowned and said, "I understand. Order the entire army to be on alert and prepare for a desperate fight."
Early the next morning, before the sun had risen, the Xianbei army launched a fierce attack. They rushed to Yanmen County like a tide, trying to break through the city wall in one fell swoop. The Han soldiers resisted tenaciously, and arrows rained down, driving back the Xianbei soldiers one after another.
Just as the two sides were in a stalemate, the cavalry troops led by Lu Bu suddenly launched an attack from behind the enemy's rear. They swept past like a gust of wind, crippling the enemy wherever they went.
Tan Shihuai was shocked when he saw that he was being attacked from behind. He hurriedly turned his horse's head and led his personal guards to fight against Lu Bu. The two sides fought fiercely on the battlefield, with swords and swords flashing and flesh and blood flying everywhere. Although Tan Shihuai is extremely brave, he still seems powerless against the invincible Lu Fengxian!
Upon seeing this, Wei Yue immediately led his men to join the battle and cooperated with Lu Bu tacitly. They attacked Tan Shihuai from the left and the right, causing him to fall into an extremely passive situation.
At the same time, the army led by Cheng Lian was also struggling to resist the attack of the Xianbei army in the city. On the city wall, the Han soldiers waved their spears and long bows and continuously killed the invading enemy troops, causing many casualties. However, the fighting continued, and the number of Xianbei people seemed endless.
Zhang Fan knew that victory or defeat depended on one move, so he kept a close eye on the development of the battle and endured the torment of anxiety in his heart. Although he was confident that he could repel the Xianbei army, the enemy's momentum at this moment made him somewhat difficult.
At the critical moment, there was a sudden explosion on the city wall, which attracted everyone's attention. Large swaths of fire illuminated the entire battlefield, and the rockets thrown outside the city exploded one after another, instantly beating the Xianbei army's charging team to pieces.
A figure rushed out from the explosion and plunged into the enemy formation like lightning. It was Lu Bu who had just gone on a raid and brought his cavalry back to support.
Under the leadership of Lu Bu, the cavalry swept the battlefield like a violent storm. Like a group of lion-like warriors, they were extremely brave and suppressed the Xianbei army with great difficulty. Lu Bu held Fang Tian's painted halberd, as if he were in an uninhabited land, and loud noises resounded across the battlefield, shocking the enemy.
Lu Bu's heroic appearance and momentum were like a rainbow, and the knights fought stronger under his leadership. They fight bravely to kill the enemy, they are invincible and unbeatable!
Tan Shihuai's face turned livid. Looking at the battle situation in front of him, he felt a trace of despair in his heart. The morale of the Xianbei army had collapsed and they began to collapse.
Seeing that the situation was favorable to him, Zhang Fan quickly mobilized the strength of the Han army and launched a comprehensive counterattack. The morale of the Han army was greatly boosted, and they launched a fierce attack on the enemy army like breaking bamboo. Led by Lu Bu and other generals, they galloped across the battlefield, showing unparalleled bravery and fighting skills.
After a fierce battle, the Xianbei army was finally defeated. Tan Shihuai's horses were surrounded by the Han army and had no way to escape. He was still frightened, but he still rose up to resist and launched a life-or-death duel with Zhang Fan in a desperate attempt.
Tan Shihuai tried his best, the wounds on his body were constantly flowing with blood, and the handle of the knife he was holding tightly was filled with his sweat. At this moment, he could only risk his life on this duel.
Zhang Fan frowned slightly. He knew the importance of this duel and must win! He decided to put all his strength and courage into this duel. He must defeat Tan Shihuai!
Tan Shihuai's eyes were ferocious, and he rushed towards Zhang Fan. The knife in his hand flashed past, and instantly cut into Zhang Fan's shield, exposing Zhang Fan's waist.
Zhang Fan was stunned. He did not expect such a flaw. At this moment, his thoughts fell into chaos. But before he could react, Tan Shihuai struck again with a knife. This time, his knife penetrated Zhang Fan's shoulder, knocking him to the ground.
Zhang Fan's body fell to the ground with a thud, blood spurting out. Tan Shihuai's pride suddenly surged. He stood in front of Zhang Fan, the knife in his hand pressed tightly against Zhang Fan's throat, "Just go ahead and capture him, otherwise you will have no chance of survival."
At this moment, a figure appeared behind Tan Shihuai, and he shouted loudly: "Tan Shihuai! Put down your weapons!"
Tan Shihuai turned around, and it was Lu Bu. He looked at Tan Shihuai with a smile, his eyes full of teasing and contempt, "Lu Bu? You are such a good guy! You actually ran like this!"
Lu Bu's answer was a cold snort. He had already ignored Tan Shihuai, "Put down your weapons! If you still want to live!"
Tan Shihuai didn't listen to Lu Bu's words. He shouted loudly: "You all get out of here! Otherwise I will kill him!"
Lu Bu said calmly: "Okay, let me see if you dare to do this!"
Lu Bu dodged and swung his halberd again. This time his target was Tan Shihuai. Not to be outdone, Tan Shihuai held a long knife and slashed at Lu Bu.
The two got into a fight, and at this moment, the entire battlefield was enveloped in their fight. During this fight, Tan Shihuai was gradually suppressed. Lu Bu's combat experience and courage greatly increased his strength, and he gradually gained the upper hand. His cavalry also jumped out one after another to join in. In this life and death duel.
Looking at Tan Shihuai's increasingly embarrassed figure, Zhang Fan was also surprised. He did not expect Lu Bu to be able to perform such a feat. But the surprise that followed brought a smile to his face.
The Xianbei people were suppressed by the Han army, and they fled the battlefield one after another. Only Tanshihuai was still struggling to hold on. He wielded his long sword and continued to resist the attacks of Lu Bu and the Han army, but his strength was gradually exhausted.
Lu Bu saw the right moment and struck Tan Shihuai with a halberd. Tan Shihuai's knife was knocked to the ground, and his body was also knocked away and fell heavily to the ground.
"Haha! Little Xianbei, you are nothing more than that!" Lu Bu smiled proudly.
Tan Shihuai lay on the ground, his eyes showing unwillingness and despair. He knew that he had no chance. He raised his head and looked at Lu Bu, "Sir, Lu Bu, you are cruel! But don't be complacent, we Xianbei people will definitely come back!"
Lu Bu sneered, "Then I'll wait for you to come back! Now, get out of here!"
The Xianbei people fled one after another. They didn't care about the life or death of their companions, they just wanted to escape from the battlefield. In this battle, the Han army won.
Zhang Fan struggled to stand up. He looked at the scene on the battlefield with emotion in his heart. Although he won the battle, his mood was not easy. He understood that the victory in this battle was only temporary, and the threat from the Xianbei people had not been eliminated.
He turned back and looked at Lu Bu and the others. Their faces showed signs of exhaustion. But they are all heroic generals and soldiers. They fight for the security of the country. This is their honor and mission.
Zhang Fan was deeply moved and knew that he must work harder to repay these heroic generals and soldiers. He decided to use his wisdom and courage to lead them towards a brighter future.
The victory of this battle also strengthened his belief: only by uniting as one can we defeat all difficulties and enemies!
After the Xianbei people retreated, Zhang Fan led the Han army to carry out pacification work in the Bingzhou area. They restored towns and villages destroyed by the war, provided food and shelter to the people, and helped them rebuild their homes.
Under the leadership of Zhang Fan, the performance of the Han army won the respect and gratitude of the people. They expressed their willingness to provide intelligence and material support to the Han army to jointly resist foreign invasion.
At the same time, Zhang Fan also sent envoys to other states and counties to deliver news to wealthy nobles and armies everywhere, letting them understand the current situation and the determination of the Han army. He hopes that in this way, forces from all over the country can be united to jointly safeguard the security of the country.
As time went by, Zhang Fan's reputation gradually spread throughout the Eastern Han Dynasty. Everyone knows that there was a wise and brave general in Bingzhou. The Han army he led protected the entire state under the threat of the Xianbei people. And his heroic deeds spread throughout the country and became a legendary figure.
Under the leadership of Zhang Fan, the situation in Bingzhou gradually stabilized. Rich nobles and armies from all over the country also responded to his call and joined the ranks of the Han army. They fought together for the security of the country, showing the unity and strength of the Han nation.
However, the threat from the Xianbei people has not been eliminated. They are watching eagerly from the outside world and may make a comeback at any time. Zhang Fan knew this well and decided to take more active measures to prevent the Xianbei invasion.
