Weird Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3639: The young eagle shakes the dangerous nest, and the whistling arrows startle the fallen

The Cavalry Army is really coming!
When the Cavalry Army did not show up, Xiahou Xian was hoping that his opponents would appear in front of him.

Then he can kill everyone and establish his prestige!
But when he really saw the traces of the hussars, Xiahou Xian pursed his lips tightly and beads of sweat rolled down his young face.

For a moment, the only thing he thought about was running away, but Xiahou Xian touched the bronze plate around his waist.

For ordinary people, it is very difficult to save up even a copper coin, but for the Xiahou family, or the family that has already upgraded its class, the bronze medal is just a basic configuration, and every male in the family will have such a medal.

It's like a small goal.

It was not until the pillar of Xiahou fell that Xiahou Xian realized that the barrier that could have protected him from wind and rain was so fragile.

After rising in social status, the most feared thing is not eating, drinking, defecating or urinating, but falling into lower social status.

Of course, Xiahou Xian didn’t understand what “class decline” meant, but he knew that if he continued to decline like this, he might never be able to come up again!
The worries, fears, terrors, and anxieties of these days, as well as how he could establish his prestige and achievements in the army, and how he could restore the glory of the Xiahou family, etc., all kinds of complex emotions surged up, causing Xiahou Xian's adrenaline to accelerate and pump into his heart, making it seem as if a fire was spreading, burning, and surging all over his body.

The glory of the Xiahou family will be protected by me, Xiahou Xian!
Xiahou Xian waved his hand and ordered, "Before they arrive... you, and you, you, go back and report! Everyone else, follow me here... ambush them!"

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More than a hundred cavalry soldiers were leading their war horses and marching slowly along the mountain path.

This is a pure light cavalry team, but it is not equipped with double horses.

If it is not for fighting or there is a specific marching destination, the cavalry will not deliberately increase their speed.

After all, the human eye is not a battlefield scanner that can generate images and transmit them to the rear line just by passing by. In many cases, people still need to do a little bit of reconnaissance. A cursory look is not a good habit for a scout.

Normally, when scouts from both sides meet, a small battle will break out in most cases, and in most cases they will not kill each other or fight to the death.

Because basically both sides are aware that from the moment they meet, normal people will have sent someone back to report the news. Sometimes they will even send two teams in different directions. Even if all the other side's left behind are killed, they cannot block the information. Therefore, generally speaking, they just determine who is strong and who is weak, and then the weak side will retreat on their own initiative, and that's it.

The Hussars had just crossed the ridge and turned around the mountain road, a little later than Xiahou's men, so Xiahou saw the smoke and dust raised by the Hussars as they climbed the mountain, but the Hussars were blocked by the mountain and could not see the situation of Cao's army.

But that doesn't mean these cavalry scouts can't detect danger from other angles...

The cavalry scout walking in the front walked slower and slower, and finally stopped altogether, with his hands on the back of his horse.

On one side of the warhorse's back, there is a cavalry shield.

The cavalry scouts led their gaze slowly, looking from one side to the other.

Human senses are not limited to the five senses.

The cavalry scout did not see any Cao army soldiers, but based on his years of experience, he instinctively sensed some unusual aura.

Of course, it could also be said that the surroundings were too quiet, and the birds and beasts were warning the Hussars.

Suddenly, more than ten arrows whizzed out from the side of the mountain!
The leader of the cavalry scouts shouted "Enemy attack" and immediately put his shield in front of his own and his horse's heads!
The rain of arrows was mostly directed at the war horses.

Cao's army actually hated horses.

After all, Fei Qian occupied the largest amount of horse-breeding land in the Han Dynasty, while Cao's army only had horse-breeding land in Youzhou and northern Hebei.

There were continuous "puff, puff, puff" sounds, and most of the arrows hit the bodies, shields, and horses of the cavalry scouts at hand.

Amid the screams, a cavalry scout did not retreat, but instead rushed forward, holding his shield in front of him, "Protect your horses and retreat!"

Two long screams were heard from the crowd. It turned out that two scouts of the Hussar Army were hit by arrows.

"Over the hill!"

Among the cavalry scouts, some protected their horses and retreated, while others shot arrows in the direction from which the arrows came.

The whistling arrows made a sharp sound in the air, pointing towards the hill where the figures of Cao's army emerged.

"Fight back! Fight back!"

The cavalry scouts formed three parts in the blink of an eye.

One part was in the front using shields to provide cover, one part was leading the horses backwards, and the other part raised their bows to fight back. Even when they were suddenly attacked, they remained calm, and their bows and arrows were powerful, fierce and steady.

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At the southern foot of the Songshan Mountains, although the mountains are not as steep as the Taihang Mountains, the mountains are still undulating.

A hill of two or three hundred feet is not a big deal in terms of absolute height, but it is really tiring to climb up one by one.

Although Taigu Road controls the passage that is most convenient for the army to move, other places still need to be taken care of.

The one in the front was Xiahou Xian, and the general leading the troops in the rear was Cao Yi.

At this point, apart from the Xiahou and Cao families, Cao Cao was not confident in handing over the military power to the opposition party in Yingchuan.

For example, the cunning and treacherous Zhong Yao and others.

Cao Yi and Xiahou Xian were not going to engage in a decisive battle with the Hussars in these mountain passes, so naturally the guards and scouts were deployed in a large area and were in frequent contact with each other.

Xiahou Xian volunteered to be the first to conduct scout and survey of Taigu Pass. Cao Yi tried to persuade him to go, but Xiahou Xian was determined, so Cao Yi couldn't say anything.

After all, Cao Yi is only a little older than Xiahou Xian, both of them are around twenty years old. Considering what has happened during this period of time and the information he has received, how could he not know how depressed and painful Xiahou Xian is behind his silent appearance?

Cao Yi actually doubted whether Xiahou Xian could do the job well. After all, although Xiahou Xian was capable, he lacked combat experience. If he was given the important scouting mission, could he handle it?

However, looking at Xiahou Xian's silent face and the look in his eyes, Cao Yi could only nod in agreement. Wasn't it the same when he first joined the army?

Just as Cao Yi was thinking about the matter, he suddenly heard a voice shouting from afar: "Captain Cao! Captain Cao! Here they come! The Cavalry is coming!"

Cao Yi's expression suddenly changed and his look became serious.

The Hussars are really coming?!

Although Cao Yi had some ideas in his mind when he came here and knew that there would be a tough battle in the future, when the day really came, he found that he could not say that he was fully prepared.

My dear father, it is just as you said, the Hussars are Chen Heluo, but does it actually refer to Jingxiang?

Cao Yi followed the person who came to report the news and rushed forward to the top of the mountain ridge, looking at the place where the smoke was rising in the distance.

"How many cavalrymen have come?! How is the situation at Taigu Pass now?! "

Cao Yi stared at the smoke rising in the distance and asked repeatedly.

The Cao army soldier who came to report the news showed some complicated expressions on his face, and reported loudly: "Captain Xiahou led the troops to cover the rear, and shot and killed several cavalry scouts! When we retreated, Captain Xiahou was still blocking the cavalry scouts from moving forward!"

When the people of Yuzhou say "we", I wonder if they include Cao Yi, Xiahou Xian and others...

However, for these Yuzhou soldiers now, it does make them feel complicated to have a general and military officer who dares to stand up and cover their retreat, instead of them having a cavalry captain who covers the retreat for the general and military officer.

"Come here! Send a group of people to deliver a message to Xun Canshi in the rear camp! The rest of you, follow me and go to pick up Xiahou Duwei and bring him back!"

The soldiers of Cao's army responded one after another and went straight to the place where the smoke and dust were rising.

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In the Heluo area, the originally wide official road now seems to have become narrow.

On the official road, and even on some open spaces beside it, there were flags everywhere and the noise of carriages and horses was deafening.

The transport queues formed by oxen and horses, the fast horses carrying messages, and the farmers and craftsmen carrying short-distance transportation were all moving in different directions.

Even though there were soldiers patrolling and directing traffic, congestion was still unavoidable.

The official road was not wide enough to travel on, so some people tried to pass through the abandoned fields on both sides, but it was obviously not a good idea. From time to time, vehicles were seen stuck in a pothole, and then a group of people were busy lifting and pushing the carts.

There were two-wheeled baggage carts and new four-wheeled baggage carts, but the steering of the four-wheeled baggage carts was still not as convenient as in later times, and sometimes they had to reverse to turn, which made the convoys on the road more and more cumbersome. Because Hebei had made a new breakthrough, Zhu Ling and Jiang Jiong formed an old partnership again, standing at the ferry crossing of Mengjin, watching the convoys and people coming and going on the official road.

Zhu Ling looked up at the flag of the Zhu family generals behind him, with an expression full of emotion on his face.

A military general can only prove himself on the battlefield. Otherwise, no matter how many titles or how great the reputation he has, it will be of no use.

I don't know if it's my illusion or if it's true, but Zhu Ling feels that after defeating Cheng Yu in the past two days, the surrounding soldiers seem to be more respectful to him...

"After receiving this batch of supplies, we will cross the river!"

Jiang Jiong came over, his expression also excited.

"I thought I would have to wait a few days for these supplies, but I didn't expect it to be so fast..." Zhu Ling nodded and said, "This Guanzhong Envoy Xun is really capable..."

Military generals realize their value on the battlefield, while civil servants demonstrate their abilities in logistical support.

Jiang Jiong also nodded, "Yes, but I have to say...that Envoy Jia is also very powerful..."

"Empress Jia?" Zhu Ling asked, "I rarely hear you mention Envoy Jia..."

Jiang Jiong seemed to recall something and shook his head, "It's hard to say, it's hard to say!"

Jiang Jiong changed the subject abruptly, "Those Cao army bandits, few of them can fight, but they run really fast! They are all like rabbits, you can't catch them!"

Zhu Ling laughed loudly, and the depression between his brows disappeared. "It's okay. Where else can I escape to? Wen County! As long as we take Wen County, Hanoi will be a smooth journey!"

Jiang Jiong also nodded, "That's right! Wen County!"

He and Zhu Ling will lead the additional 2,000 troops to cross the river, pursue the victory, and attack Wen County in Hanoi.

"Have you heard?" Zhu Ling said again, "Originally Sima wanted to take over our position..."

"Sima Zhongda?" Jiang Jiong asked, "Isn't he in Hedong?"

Zhu Ling exhaled, "Fortunately we won... otherwise..."

Zhu Ling didn't say the second half of the sentence, but Jiang Jiong understood what it meant.

Sima Shi was originally from Wen County. Now that he has the opportunity to "return home in glory", how can Sima Yi sit still?
Jiang Jiong looked at the wound on Zhu Ling's body, "I say... your injury... you will have to travel through mountains and rivers next, are you... okay?"

"It's fine!" Zhu Ling wanted to pat his chest to show that he was healthy, but he put his hand down halfway. "Anyway, I'm mainly assisting from behind... It's up to you to fight in the battle..."

Zhu Ling paused for a moment, "I also heard that Captain Hao's injuries haven't fully recovered yet, and he's also clamoring to come to Heluo..."

Jiang Jiong raised his eyebrows, "I heard his injury is quite serious!"

"Isn't it?" Zhu Ling sighed. "Speaking of the Jinchuangke of Baiyi Clinic, it's really amazing. Look at my wound, it's basically starting to heal... But Captain Hao's wound..."

"Yeah." Jiang Jiong nodded, "After all, we should be more cautious..."

Zhu Ling nodded silently.

After a while, a soldier came to say that the ferry was ready.

Zhu Ling and Jiang Jiong looked back in the direction of Heluo and headed towards the north bank of the river together.

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When Zhu Ling and Jiang Jiong set out to cross the river to the north, Sima Yi was also looking north.

Sima Yi naturally had some concerns about Wen County.

What a delight it would be if I could lead the army back to Wen County and unfurl the Sima family's flag under the city of Wen County.

Unfortunately, his request was not approved by Fei Qian, who instead sent him in the opposite direction.

Nanyang.

To be more precise, it means crossing the Songshan Mountains and marching into Runan, Nanyang and other places.

Sima Yi was previously in Hedong, assisting Xun Chen in handling Hedong-related affairs.

However, as the relationship between the refugees in Hedong, the surrendered soldiers of Cao's army, the captives, and the gentry of Hedong gradually became smooth, Sima Yi no longer needed to stay in Hedong...

After Xun Chen was able to handle most matters, he gradually reduced the tasks assigned to Sima Yi.

Sima Yi could understand.

After all, Xun Chen could not gain military merits like Sima Yi, so he could only try to accumulate more merits in civil affairs. If Sima Yi were in Xun Chen's position, he would obviously not want to share more of his achievements in governing Hedong...

This is human nature.

The higher you go, the smaller the space becomes, and the more people below want to climb up.

Even though they may be brothers on weekdays, at this time, they are all competitors.

Sima Yi withdrew his gaze from the north.

Sima Yi could also understand why the General of Cavalry was unwilling to send him to attack Wen County.

Nowadays, the territory that the General of Cavalry has to manage is larger and more numerous, and it may continue to grow larger and more in the future. In such circumstances, a certain "avoidance" system is often needed.

Although Fei Qian did not say it explicitly, Sima Yi could guess that Fei Qian was worried that after Sima Yi arrived in Wen County, he would quickly "get along" with some of the aristocratic gentry in Wen County, or even in Hanoi.

When Sima Yi was assisting Xun Chen in Hedong, he already knew that in the process of post-war reconstruction in Hedong, a huge amount of materials and money would be handled. If someone with a crooked mind could not hold back...

Especially those who have a good relationship with the local gentry, they would simply deceive their superiors and deceive their subordinates, and the 2:8 split of the profits would be a piece of cake.

Moreover, in the Han Dynasty, there were often few people who could calculate addition and subtraction within 100, so it was even more difficult to understand where the materials and money for disaster relief and people's rescue were used and how much was spent. All they had to do was find some "witnesses and evidence", pose a pose, and deal with the inspection of the Ministry of Information or somewhere else.

After all, how many people are there in the Wensi? They have to keep an eye on Cao's spies and let the riots in the city go. How many people can be spared to go to the fields and villages to question the villagers who can't speak clearly and can't understand what they are saying?

Therefore, Fei Qian asked Sima Yi to go to Nanyang in Runan, and asked Jiang Jiong and Zhu Ling to go to Wen County in Henei, in order to avoid the inevitable corruption problems that would arise when people were too familiar with each other.

Although Sima Yi was sure that he would not dirty his hands for "petty gains", what about the people in the Sima family? What about those relatives who did not leave Wen County and were implicated by the Sima family, resulting in damage?

If they asked Sima Yi for help, could he still be impartial and refuse to let these people take up "lucrative jobs"?
caveat?

admonition?

Ha, you are used to corruption and feel that you have power. If you don’t use it, it will be wasted and expired. How can you bear it?

So should we wait until these people reach out before catching them?

I'm afraid it will be a bunch of trouble again. Pull up a rope and bring out a group of grasshoppers!

At that time, it would be difficult to deal with it or not to deal with it, so I could only pretend to be confused...

Sima Yi exhaled, "Okay."

Although it’s a pity not to go to Wen County, it’s also good.

Sima Yi was thinking when he suddenly saw soldiers coming hurriedly from a distance.

The soldier who came to report bowed down in front of him, "Report! Cao's troops have been discovered! The front scouts were ambushed at Taigu Pass!"

"Bring the map!" Sima Yi ordered immediately, and then continued to ask, "How many Cao troops are there? Who is leading them?"

"I don't know who it is, but I saw the general flags of the Cao and Xiahou clans!"

"Cao family, Xiahou family?" Sima Yi was a little confused, but still nodded, "Continue to investigate!"

The Cao and Xiahou families still have generals?

Could it be that Cao Ren moved here?
No, that's unlikely, who could it be?
Sima Yi thought about it, but he didn't look too nervous because he believed in himself. Even if Cao Ren was here, he was still confident that he could defeat him!