I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 171 Battle of the Golden City

"Are you worried about complicit in rebellion?"

"The lower official is still worried about the Shu army going north."

"Hahaha..." Cao Shuang laughed.

Zhang Lian asked in confusion: "Why is Mr. Cao laughing?"

"I laugh at you for being short-sighted!" Cao Shuang said, "As the Shu army marches north, will Zhuge Liang choose to come to the Western Capital or attack Jincheng?"

Zhang Lian thought for a moment and said, "Of course it's to fight in Jincheng!"

The Western Capital City is hundreds of miles away from Longxi County, and most of it is mountainous. If the Han army marches westward and is directly blocked by reinforcements, it will easily be besieged and reinforced.

But Jincheng is different. Jincheng (Lanzhou) is not far from Didao County.

"Zhuge Liang wants to attack Jincheng and force me to come back for reinforcements, but he doesn't know that I have also placed [-] elite troops in Jincheng. As long as the Shu army comes, our army will be waiting for work. Isn't it wonderful?"

"But there are still Fa Tong..."

"Fatong is just a loser! It's nothing to worry about!" Cao Shuang waved his hand and said with a smile.

"but……"

"No need to say more, the army will march westward immediately!"

On the first day of July, Wang He, the prefect of Jincheng, received information from many scouts.

Every piece of information told him: The Han army is coming!

As for how many people have come, the estimate for each message is different.

Some said seven thousand came, some said ten thousand, and some said they saw dense flags flying and countless horseshoe footprints.

There are also enough fires to feed [-] people.

Although it was impossible to tell how many Han troops had come, Wang He was not in a hurry.

Because Cao Shuang left him [-] troops.

Wang He: As long as I can hold on to the city, I can kill the Shu dogs! Out of town? Absolutely impossible!

On the third day of July, after Wei Chang's troops crossed the mountains in front, they saw a wide plain.

Jincheng is located on the bank of the Yellow River. It is an important town on the Silk Road and one of the main channels into Hexi.

Wei Chang was not in a hurry to go to Jincheng City, but sent people to investigate the surrounding terrain.

When the scout came back in the afternoon and reported, Wei Chang was surprised to find that the terrain here basically matched what Huo Yi said.

Huo Yi actually knows the topography of Jincheng?

Huo Yi, the logistics guy, said he was stationed in Yishan?

OK! Then stay close to the mountain!

The arrival of the Han army naturally could not escape the eyes of the Wei army's scouts.

In other words, Wang He was keeping an eye on this Han army all the time.

The scout rushed over: "Report! Your Majesty!"

"What's the matter?"

"We have found out that only a few thousand Shu troops came!"

Wang He was stunned for a moment, and then asked nervously: "Seriously?"

"We have investigated several times, and now the Shu army is on the plains. Their true strength cannot escape our eyes!"

Countless thoughts flashed through Wang Heyi's mind in an instant.

“How many people are thousands?”

"Definitely no more than five thousand!"

Wang He suddenly became excited.

Only five thousand people?

And it comes from a long way away!

O tired teacher!

Oops! Why did this military achievement come so suddenly?

Wang He couldn't help but stand up, Yangtian laughed and said: "Quickly rectify the entire city's troops!"

Liu Cheng, who joined the army, said: "Your Majesty, Duke Cao ordered us to stay in the city and not leave the city!"

"You are worrying too much!" Wang He couldn't help but smile on his face, "Just five thousand Sichuan dogs! Send troops!"

"If Duke Cao knew..."

"If Mr. Cao is blamed, I will bear the responsibility alone!"

"Here!"

After Wei Chang finished his afternoon meal, he was thinking about going to sleep. Liu Yuan, who joined the army, suddenly reminded him: "General, the Wei army may attack at any time. We still have to be careful."

Wei Chang smiled and waved his hand and said: "Don't worry, the Wei army will not be stupid enough to fight us head-on. If I were a Wei general, I would just hold on to the city. So during this period, we must quickly send cavalry to get some food from the surrounding areas to prepare for the battle with the Wei army." Be prepared for a protracted war!” ˆ ˆ ˆ “Our few troops and horses have come all the way from afar, I’m afraid...”

"Let's not attack the Wei army first. I have sent people to see the Qiang leaders, unite the Qiang people, and surround Jincheng! Cao Shuang will definitely withdraw his troops. This is called besieging Wei and rescuing Zhao!"

As soon as Wei Chang finished speaking, a voice suddenly came from outside: "Report! The main force of the Wei army has left the city!"

Wei Chang was startled for a moment, then jumped up.

He quickly ran out of the tent.

Another group of scouts came: "Report! General! The main force of the Wei army has left the city!"

Wei Chang turned around and glanced at Liu Yuan, then shouted: "Gather quickly!"

"General, our army is a tired army..."

"It's more than enough to defeat the Wei thief!"

The sound of horns as the Han army gathered wafted over the camp.

"It's the rally call!"

"The Wei thief is here!"

"My sons, pick up your weapons! Put on your armor!"

Under the organization of the officers, the Han soldiers took action quickly.

Wei Chang put on his armor and mounted his war horse.

About [-] cavalrymen gathered in the open space, and the neighing of war horses could be heard one after another.

In the summer wind, the red tassel on the helmet began to dance with the wind.

Wei Chang never expected that as soon as he arrived, the Wei army would leave the city!

Wang He did not expect that thousands of Han troops would dare to cross hundreds of miles to come to Jincheng.

Both parties felt the surprise!

Happy to everyone!

Not long after, [-] Wei troops began to form an array on the plain.

The Wei army had three thousand cavalry and seven thousand infantry.

The Han army also formed an array on the plain. After forming the array, the soldiers began to put on their armor.

Liu Yuan hurried back on his horse and said: "Report! Your Majesty, the Shu army is arrayed on the mountain!"

"Array on the mountain?" Wang He said with a smile, "It seems they are afraid of our cavalry!"

"Your Majesty, why don't we just line up and wait for the opportunity!" Liu Yuan said, "The Shu army has come all the way and is already exhausted. If our army doesn't move in line, the Shu army will definitely have to stay in line. This will consume the Shu army." On the third day, our army will attack the Shu army again, but the Shu army will be defeated if it does not attack!"

Liu Yuan's strategy makes sense. The Wei army has a large number of people and can take turns forming formations.

"No! We are not attacking now. We are waiting for the Shu army to rest and recuperate. Isn't this stupid!" Wang He waved his hand, "Send my military order. The elite cavalry on both wings will attack and harass. The forwards will move forward two hundred steps to wait for the opportunity. Who will If you can capture the flag with the commander, you will be rewarded with a thousand gold coins!"

The messenger galloped over on horseback.

Not long after, the cavalry on both wings of the Wei army began to assemble.

Under the control of the cavalry, the war horse breathed out and kicked its hooves hard several times.

The cavalrymen put on their helmets, prepared their shields, halberds in their hands, and short bows at their waists.

Under the leadership of the officer, the cavalry began to advance slowly.

"Don't rush forward, follow my lead!" the officers shouted loudly from the front, "The enemy is tired, our army can calmly attack!"

The gusts of wind and waves blew the military flags.

The forward battalion of the Wei army also began to take action, with about forty square formations arranged vertically and horizontally.

There are about fifty people in each square, like tofu cubes, with roughly the same distance between them.

They began to move forward, their steps surprisingly consistent.

"Don't rush in! Follow the pace!"

The voice of a Wei army officer came from the military formation.

The Han army camp has not yet moved, but stands in silence, with military flags fluttering in the wind, and their iron armor flowing with a cold sheen in the sun.

Without orders, the soldiers could only stand ready.

Under the scorching sun, gusts of wind and waves carried the water vapor from the Yellow River, blowing towards my face, mixed with the smell of grass and earth.

"My sons, the cavalry of the Wei thieves are coming soon. Pick up your shields! Raise your halberds! Steady the line! We can win!"

(End of this chapter)