I will be the master of Xuande

Chapter 711 Eat him

Yuan Shao commanded the people who hijacked Liu Jian's army, and the general who commanded them on the battlefield was Cai Mao.

To be honest, Cai Mao's sister was now included in Liu Jian's bed curtains and became a member of his harem.

Cai Mao and Liu Jian were actually related by marriage, but Yuan Shao still relied on Cai. The main reason for this was that the idea of ​​making Cai a concubine for Liu Jian was Yuan Shao's own idea.

Secondly, it is also because Cai Mao's sister and Liu Jian are not the official wives, so Yuan Shao can still accept this point.

Moreover, the main interests of the Cai family are still in Jingzhou, which is very consistent with the interests of the Yuan family in Runan over the years, and the two parties have already reached an agreement.

So this is the plan to command elite soldiers to attack in a sneak attack. Cai Mao shouldered the responsibility.

In the land of Guanzhong, there were only a few transportation routes leading to Sizhou. Yuan Shao easily found out the main route for Liu Jian's grain transportation to Luoyang.

And he also knew that the person responsible for protecting the grain transportation road was Han Meng, the Hebei general under Liu Jian.

Han Meng is somewhat famous in Hebei and is currently serving as a school captain, but compared to Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and others, he is still far behind.

Moreover, I heard that this person was reckless and headstrong in Hebei. According to the analysis of Yuan Shao's men, this person should be the type that is easier to defeat.

Therefore, Yuan Shao equipped Cai Mao with sophisticated cavalry, infantry, sword and shield troops, and powerful crossbow troops, and asked him to ambush him on the only way to Luoyang.

The sky was getting darker. Cai Mao's elite soldiers were lying in ambush in the dense forests on both sides of the road. It was gradually approaching winter. Although it had not snowed in the Luoyang area, it was still quite cold. Many soldiers were squatting there in ambush. , I haven’t seen the target for a long time, and I feel a little uncomfortable with the cold.

But even so, they couldn't light a fire to keep warm. If they lit a fire, they would soon be discovered by the approaching Han troops. By then, the ambush would be nothing.

A corps commander among the squatting Jingzhou soldiers said to several of his men: "Hey, I don't know why our Duke Yuan sent us here to ambush the other party's soldiers and horses. If you ask me, we should organize The large-scale phalanx, meeting up with Liu Jian, and having an upright showdown with him also let the Northern Army know the bravery of our Southern soldiers."

A sergeant under the corps commander said: "I heard that the Hebei Army is very good at fighting, especially their cavalry, which is beyond the reach of our Southern Army. If we fight head-on and the other party charges with a large cavalry formation, what should we do? Okay?"

The elder Wu waved his hand and said nonchalantly.

"The cavalry in the north is far stronger than the cavalry in the south. You have also been misled by this fallacy. The cavalry in the north is impeccable and unstoppable. To be honest, that is what they brag about."

"I think if it were a head-on battle, our Confederate cavalry might not lose to them."

"Don't their northern cavalry have a lot of experience fighting foreigners on the plains all year round?"

"If the cavalry of our Southern Army were to fight against those Wuhuan Xianbei, I'm afraid they might not lose to them."

"What's more, our Southern Army also has a crossbow army that has been cultivated for many years. The power of our Southern Army's crossbows is unmatched in the world. Let me tell you, this is why we want to capture Luoyang, so we have to fight with the Northern Army." It seemed like we were at a bit of a disadvantage in the fight.”

"If the Northern Army comes to attack our city, with the power of the city walls, the sharpness of the bows and crossbows, and the power of the warships, it will be even more difficult for the Northern Army to invade Jingzhou."

Just when the captain was bragging non-stop to his four pawns. Suddenly, a soldier said: "Look! There seems to be a message over there."

Everyone turned their heads hurriedly and looked in the direction the man said.

At this time, the sky was gradually getting darker. Although it was not completely dark, people could still be seen to some extent.

The imperial army, led by Han Meng, was slowly moving towards the direction where they were ambush.

Taking advantage of the thin sunlight setting over the western mountains, these people saw that there were many huge grain trucks among the teams.

On the grain cart, it is obvious that the carts are carrying grain.

Hebei's general Han Meng was currently looking around in the army, constantly urging his men to move forward quickly.

He kept looking at both sides, trying to see if there was any danger nearby.

However, Cai Mao's 20,000 elite soldiers seemed to be well ambush, and Han Meng did not see any clues.

So he kept urging the troops pressing grain to move forward.

Cai Mao waved his hand gently and ordered the soldiers of the three armies to prepare for the attack.

The soldiers of the Jingzhou Army quietly followed the general's instructions and raised their crossbows.

Soon, as Han Meng's army approached, Cai Mao waved his hand and fired an arrow.

But at this time, Cai Mao's deputy general, Zhaowu Colonel Lu Dai, suddenly said to Cai Mao:

"General Cai, let them go first, and then attack later."

Cai Mao glanced at Lu Dai in surprise and asked: "

"how so?"

Lu Dai swore to Cai Mao and said: "General, look at the soldiers and horses in front of you. They are all Han Meng's elite soldiers. They are wearing strong armor and shields. They are obviously well-prepared. If the general orders the crossbow now, If they shoot arrows with their hands, they will definitely form a tortoise shell formation immediately. It will not do much damage to them at that time. From a certain point of view, it is better to let these soldiers and horses pass by. Those trucks carrying food are behind. Later, the general only needs to attack the opponent's food. When the truck launches an attack, Han Meng and other sergeants in the front will inevitably return to rescue the grain truck when they hear it is being attacked. By then, their formation will be disrupted and they will not be able to form an effective defense."

"At that time, they will not have a turtle shell formation as a protective formation. In addition, the armor and shields on their bodies are quite thick. They will not be able to block our attack. This is the best opportunity for us."

When Cai Mao heard this, he couldn't help but nodded seriously and said: "This is reasonable, so I will act according to your words."

Afterwards, Cai Mao temporarily let Han Meng and other soldiers go.

And when the grain trucks behind them all appeared in the sight of Cai Hao and others, a deep smile suddenly appeared on Cai Hao's face.

"Fire arrows!"

Following Cai Mao's loud shout, the Jingzhou troops behind him stood up one after another. These people had been in ambush for a long time, and now they could finally attack. They were in a good mood.

"Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

The flaming arrows flew through the sky, plunged into the carts carrying grain, and ignited. Black smoke rose up and obscured people's sight. Soon, the soldiers and horses protecting the grain carts were seen scattering. .

"Go down!"

Cai Mao issued the order decisively.

Then, the Jingzhou soldiers hiding on both sides appeared one after another, spreading among the Han army, and shouts and wails suddenly sounded.

The sky was slightly tilted, the setting sun shone on the clouds, and goshawks flew across the field of vision. Han Meng's army hurriedly turned around, but due to the rescue, the formation was disrupted. Wave after wave of soldiers were repulsed by the Jingzhou army, and the crossbows on both sides were strong. Shooting makes them unable to resist.

"This group of northern thieves, as long as their formation is broken, is nothing more than that."

On the grassy slope on one side of the battlefield, Cai Hao observed the progress of the war. Now that the general situation was under control, he ordered: "Inform the commanders and commanders of all departments, Sima, not to burn all the carriages, but to hijack some food and go back to meet with Yuan Gong. This is The spoils of war! It’s our merit.”

In the battlefield, Han Meng could no longer withstand the opponent's powerful crossbow. He was ambushed. At the same time, he had not made sufficient defensive preparations in advance. The defeat was certain. He just shouted loudly: "Retreat!" ...withdraw!”

But his shouting had no effect. In desperation, Han Meng could only retreat hastily towards Luoyang under the protection of his left and right.

……

Chaos, shouts of fighting, and screams of people merged together. Far and near, the defense of the grain transport team had been broken. Countless figures rushed into the field, and the flying rockets even ignited the nearby woods. A Han soldier He flew upside down and hit the fire, rushed out with his whole body on fire, screamed miserably, and threw himself into a small pool nearby. Soon, he floated up from the bottom of the water, motionless.

The weapons were swung, arrows were flying, gushing blood and stumps were flying into the air. There was chaos everywhere, and the defeated Han army had already fled in panic.

Lu Dai said respectfully: "General Cai, the Han army has withdrawn to the direction of Luoyang. It's time for us to pass."

Cai Mao crossed over the corpse that had just fallen down and came to the field. He stepped on the corpse and raised the blade: "Warriors of Jingzhou, you have made great achievements today. When we go back, Duke Yuan will definitely reward us!"

"We allowed Liu Jian and the Northern Army to see the bravery of our son, Jingchu!"

The shields were being struck continuously, and the sword blades in the hands of these Jingzhou soldiers made a clanging sound against the shields. "Roar -" they roared majesticly.

Cai Mao smiled and shouted: "Come on, transport the remaining grain and grass back and let the world see that we and the Jingchu people are definitely more powerful than the Northern Army!"

So, under the command of Cai Mao, these soldiers began to rush the remaining grain and consigned horses in the direction of their Jingchu camp.

On the way back, Cai Mao took the lead, leisurely and contented, and felt very comfortable.

Lu Dai followed Cai Mao, always feeling that something was wrong.

An ominous premonition grew in his heart, and he looked into the distance. Goshawks soared across the sky, emitting a sharp and high-pitched cry, as if to remind him of something.

……

Further back, an arrow flew over silently, as if it had hit something.

The horse's hooves came trampling on the grass, and his eyes turned away from the crowing eagle. The plush on the cloak and coat was fluttering in the wind. In the distance, firelight and black smoke rolled up into the sky. Next to the horse's hooves, a Jingzhou scout fell. In a pool of blood.

"Jingzhou Army..."

Zhao Yun's eyes stayed on the large banner standing up on the grassy slope in the distance, his lips moved, he looked sideways at the knights behind him, and slowly raised Chang Shuo: "Get ready!"

There were no morale-boosting words, just simple words. Many of the elite Hebei cavalry behind them had red eyes, and they drew out their long bows or raised their swords high!

Zhao Yun pulled the reins of his horse and shouted to the cavalry behind him: "You saw...these soldiers of the Yuan Army, under the command of Yuan Shao, came to our Sizhou to destroy the fields we had worked so hard to build. The fields were destroyed. If they fail, they will hijack our food routes! Kill our comrades and deny us a peaceful life!"

"How should we deal with such a bandit army?"

"The blood of my Han army is never shed in vain! Isn't it?"

As Zhao Yun finished speaking, countless people shouted loudly.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

"Today, let them taste the pain of bleeding!" Zhao Yun's eyes became cold and ferocious.

"According to the scouts sent out just now, there are about 20,000 people there!"

"And we are the most elite Eight Thousand Horsemen in Hebei!"

"Twenty thousand people, can it be broken?"

Yan Liang was below, holding the reins, and said loudly: "Xiudao 20,000, 200,000, we can also eat -!"

"Kill and eat two hundred thousand!"

"Eat two hundred thousand!"

"Eat two hundred thousand!"

"Hahahahahaha... good! As expected of my Northern Xinjiang men, they are wild and brave enough!" Zhao Yun praised loudly.

"General Zhao... give me a chance to be a vanguard."

Zhao Yun looked at the person who spoke, it was his deputy general Zhang Liao!

Zhao Yun nodded and said: "Wen Yuan is a person personally recommended by the Prime Minister, so he should be reused!"

When he finished speaking, the horse's hooves had already begun to move.

"Then let Liao Lai serve as the vanguard——"

When the words fell, the war horse had already rushed out.

……

On the road, the moonlight shone down and was screened into mottled spots of light by the dense branches. Countless pairs of footsteps stirred up mud, and figures crowded together to drive the carriages towards the south.

Cai Mao was walking ahead with great satisfaction, when suddenly he saw the captain Lu Dai rushing to his side.

Lu Dai looked extremely nervous. He said to Cai Mao: "General, something doesn't seem right!"

"What's wrong?"

"General, please listen carefully to the voices from behind!!"

Cai Hao was stunned when he heard the words, and then listened attentively.

At first, he didn't seem to hear anything, but soon, he felt a faint feeling like a mountain falling apart.

A chill suddenly ran down his spine.

This is a feeling of being stared at by a wild beast!

After a few breaths, he quickly shouted loudly: "Immediately transfer some people from the front to return to the rear to protect..."

Before they could finish shouting, they heard the loud rumbling sound getting closer and closer. Everyone looked back and their pupils shrank to the extreme in an instant.

The horse's hooves tore the ground with a loud roar, and the charging cavalry came over like waves. The long bows were lifted up at an oblique angle. During the gallop, the leading knight shouted ferociously, and the long sword Howling in the wind.

"Hold them off——"

Cai Mao subconsciously issued an order, and the soldiers who had been guarding the back turned around and defended that way.

Then the horse's hooves approached, and the sword-wielding figure leaned forward. The moment the arrow passed by, the tiger's mouth sword in his hand gave off a cold light. There was a snapping sound, and a Jingzhou sergeant who was holding a spear was cut off with his spear. , blood spilled in the air.

On the other side, war horses rushed from the front, raising their spears to stab.

Zhang Liao turned his head fiercely, his eyes extremely ferocious. The heavy long knife was swung in the wind, whizzing at the person's body, directly cutting the opponent into two pieces, and the bloody internal organs fell to the ground.

Behind him, arrows flew from the long bow into the sky and arced, falling on the Jingzhou army in front who also drew their bows, splashing blood!

Zhao Yun put down his bow and said to Yan Liang beside him: "No need to hunt, just cut through and chop down the big banner!"

The trumpet sounded.

Thousands of knights on war horses put their long bows on their backs, took out their short bows, and fired another burst of flat fire at the approaching Jingzhou army. Then they changed their cold weapons and rushed towards the enemy's banner.

On the grassy slope, Cai Mao was walking back and forth holding the reins, anxiously watching the battlefield. There were only a thousand cavalry guards around him. Although there were as many as 20,000 infantry, the opponent's cavalry was roaring like a tsunami. In this kind of terrain, his side had no advantage.

Cai Mao kept giving orders to gather the Qianqi on the left and right to form a formation.

However... the sound of iron hoofs came in a fierce voice, and the figure of the leader carrying the sword led dozens of Han army cavalry into the formation of the Jingzhou army. The tiger's mouth sword clashed with the opponent's spears and iron knives. Just listen to the sound of bang bang bang, sparks are flying, fierce and crazy slashing, the war horse screams and falls, the human figure falls, and he kills seven or eight feet away in the Jingzhou army's formation.

There was a rumble, the sound of horse hooves came quickly, and the moment more cavalry hit, the two torrents of water diverted and circled around again.

"rush!!"

The cloak was raised, the arms were raised, the spear was raised in the sky, reflecting the sunlight and emitting silvery white light, Zhao Yun's voice roared amidst the galloping of the war horses.

"kill--"

The formation of the Han cavalry shocked the surrounding areas.

(End of this chapter)