Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 488 Occupy the Peak! (Thanks to the monthly ticket support from book friend 2024…8611~)

Zhu Jun's eyes flickered slightly.

If such a densely packed camp were to be burned down by a big fire in the summer, it would definitely be a spectacular sight!

He still vividly remembers the fire that occurred when the Yellow Turban Army was strangled.

But he didn't expect that more than ten years would pass, he had grown old, and the enemy was the elite of Lu Bu's army.

He might never have the chance to recreate the past glory...

Zhu Jun observed silently for a long time, and after confirming that the enemy was not bluffing, he turned his head and looked at Han Sui and Mao Jie:
"What do you think the enemy is waiting for by setting up camp here?"

Han Sui wanted to repeat what he had just said.

However, considering Mao Jie's previous reaction, he just shut his mouth obediently.

Mao Jie speculated and said:

"Is it possible that the enemy has not received any supplies yet, so they chose to stay for a few days?"

Zhu Jun nodded slightly:

"That's possible. But if that's the case, they could have just sent 10,000 troops to wait for supplies in the rear.

“The remaining 40,000 troops can still advance up the mountain.

"Hongchiling is vast and extremely cold. It won't be easy for us to set up an ambush there."

Mao Jie shook his head:

"I don't know."

Zhu Jun sighed helplessly.

If the two top strategists Jia Xu or Fa Zheng were here, they would probably be able to see some clues.

However, these two people stayed in Sili to guard against enemy invasion and could not be transferred here.

And if I always rely on them, wouldn't it seem that I, the General of the Western Expedition, am too incompetent?
After thinking for a long time without any result, Zhu Jun could only lead everyone back to the camp.

However, in order to guard against any conspiracy or trickery by the enemy, he ordered the soldiers on the mountain to be on high alert.

Once the enemy has any movement, be sure to report it immediately!

……

That night.

In Wei Yan's camp.

Wei Yan summoned Huang Zhong, Kuai Liang and other people he trusted to discuss the next steps.

Wei Yan poured a cup of hot wine for everyone, holding the glass and asked:

“If our army wants to successfully implement the avalanche plan, we need to wait for a heavy snowfall.

“But before that, we still need to occupy the strategic location of Hongchiling.

“Otherwise, if we wait until it snows to take action, it will be too late.

“But based on our observations today, the enemy has clearly occupied a number of strategic locations.

“If our army wants to go up the mountain, it will inevitably be blocked by the enemy.

"The enemy has a high altitude advantage. How can we drive them away at the lowest cost?"

After hearing Wei Yan's question, all the soldiers began to think about it.

At this time, the secretary Jiang Gan stood up and said:
"It's freezing cold on Hongchi Ridge. The enemy must be taking turns patrolling the mountain.

“So there must not be many soldiers on the mountain.

"Tomorrow we can send 20,000 troops to charge at once, and the enemy will surely not dare to defend.

"We can easily occupy the dangerous hilltop."

After listening to Jiang Gan's words, Wei Yan felt that his advice was a bit rough and not detailed enough:

“Although the enemy’s number is not too large, the difficulty of climbing the mountain for our army is relatively high.

“If the enemy prepares enough rolling stones and logs, even if our army has an advantage in numbers, we may still suffer heavy casualties.

"So do you have a more secure way?"

At this time, Huang Zhong put down the wine bottle in his hand and said:
"In order to facilitate their ascent and descent, the enemy will certainly not occupy a high place. "Tomorrow, I can lead a thousand archers to occupy Lenglong Ridge, and shoot arrows at the enemy from this high point to cover the army's charge up the mountain."

Wei Yan responded in agreement:
"This is a good idea!"

At this time, Kuai Liang, who had been thinking, finally added:

"Tomorrow... ahem, tomorrow we can divide the 20,000 troops into ten teams.

"Each team of 2,000 men will march up the mountain and meet not far from the top.

"In this way, ahem... the enemy's... attack targets will increase, and the attack load allocated to each army will be greatly reduced.

“Of course, in order to reduce losses, some of the soldiers at the front should prepare large shields with thick fur on both sides.

"If you really can't avoid the enemy's rolling rocks and logs, use your big shield to block them.

"With the cushioning of the fur, it should be able to hold off the attack without sacrificing too many lives.

“Of course, the soldiers behind the shield soldiers need to support the backs of the people in the front row.

"Only by working together can we minimize the losses!"

After listening to Kuai Liang's detailed combat methods, Wei Yan finally smiled with satisfaction.

However, looking at Kuai Liang who coughed after saying a few words, Wei Yan asked worriedly:

"Military Advisor, how do you feel? Why do you seem to be coughing more frequently than before?

"It's too cold here. If you are really feeling unwell, you must not force yourself to stay awake. Return to Jincheng County to recuperate in time."

Hearing Wei Yan's concern, Kuai Liang smiled bitterly and shook his head:

"Don't worry, General. I'm still in good health.

"If I can help the general take over Wuwei County this time, I can also get some credit..."

Wei Yan sighed helplessly and could only give a few instructions before disbanding the meeting.

Early the next morning.

Wei Yan ordered Huang Zhong to lead a thousand archers to seize the heights of Lenglong Ridge.

Cheng Gongying, who was stationed near Lenglongling, was Han Sui's trusted general.

When he saw that a thousand enemy troops wanted to occupy Lenglong Ridge, he immediately took five hundred of his men to stop them.

Upon seeing this, Huang Zhong immediately ordered his soldiers to shoot at the enemy.

He then noticed that one of the enemy leaders seemed to be commanding his men.

He guessed that this person might be the leader of the enemy army.

So while Huang Zhong's men were shooting arrows at the enemy, he quietly picked up the Wanshi bow, used a dead tree to hide his body, and stealthily approached the enemy.

Soon they found a hidden and optimal shooting point on the enemy's flank.

Then he drew his bow and arrow, and when Cheng Gongying showed his head, he suddenly shot an arrow!
"middle!"

As Huang Zhong finished speaking, the sharp arrow accurately hit Cheng Gongying's temple!
Cheng Gongying let out a scream, "Ah——" and fell to the ground and died!

Such superb archery skills immediately frightened the enemy so much that they turned around and ran away.

Huang Zhong laughed and stroked his beard, then called on his men to successfully occupy the top of Lenglongling Mountain.

Wei Yan below saw this scene and laughed in surprise, clapping his hands:
"Brother Han Sheng is worthy of his reputation! With his help, our chances of winning will increase greatly!"

Then Wei Yan gave an order and the 20,000 people were immediately divided into ten teams and attacked the mountain at the same time.

Another general, Hu Zhen, seeing Cheng Gongying dead, hurriedly ordered his men to ask for help from the rear.

He commanded his subordinates, less than a thousand men, to push the boulders and logs that had been prepared long ago towards the enemy troops below.

However, Hu Zhen obviously did not expect that the enemy would be divided into ten teams and climb the mountain from ten different routes.

Helplessly, he could only divide his few troops into ten groups to resist the enemy separately.

But in this way, the blocking effect on the enemy along each route will undoubtedly be greatly reduced!
In addition, Huang Zhong on the flank was not idle either. He used bows and arrows to suppress and clear the enemy troops from a high position along the way.

In this situation, before Han Sui led his army to support, Wei Yan's 20,000 troops had already occupied the top of the mountain!

(End of this chapter)