Looking at the right wing retreating in an orderly manner and once again organizing the battle line, Guan Yu was very satisfied. This was the most disciplined soldier he had ever led.

Afterwards, the second formation of the Han army's right wing rushed forward under the leadership of their respective military officials, and fought fiercely with Guan Yu's right wing.

At the same time, Guan Yu's left wing also began to encounter attacks from Henan soldiers. The first line of Han troops on the right wing rushed forward under the "sincere" military orders of their commander Huang Wan.

Therefore, in addition to the fact that the front line was also fighting hard, Guan Yu's troops were already under pressure from three sides. The phalanx of less than 2,000 people was besieged by 4,000 people. The troops barely maintained the front line by relying on the huge rifles in their hands.

But Guan Yu was not panicked, because this was Qu Commander's military strategy before the war started, called "Central Blooming." Qu Commander planned to use Guan Yu's new army as a distraction to attract Han troops to besiege from both wings, and then other troops would attack.

Make a counter-encirclement in front.

This tactic undoubtedly tests the fighting will of the troops acting as a grinder, and also tests the friendly forces. We cannot sit back and watch the success or failure of the friendly forces, motionless. There must be close cooperation between brotherly units.

The old battalion leaders of the Taishan Army obviously possess these, which is also Zhang Chong's confidence for this tactic.

While Guan Yu was eagerly waiting for the friendly troops on both wings to encircle him, several aides on the Chao chariot in the rear formation suggested to Zhang Chong that he should change his military strategy.

At this time, in the chao chariot, He Kui and Zhao Da, after fully observing the situation on the battlefield, suggested delaying the arrival of reinforcements because the Han army's actions were obviously different from what the Taishan army had originally expected.

Their original deduction was that the Han army should have pressed forward on both the left and right wings at this time, but now it is obvious that only part of the force on the opposite side has been used, and there are still about 6,000 troops still deployed on the two wings. If the Taishan army steps forward at this time,

If you flank the other side, you will end up being outflanked by the enemy.

Zhang Chong knew that these two aides were right. It was obvious that Huang Wan on the opposite side might not be good at scheduling, but he had first-class wisdom.

In the final analysis, military strategic decision-making is a game. It depends on whether you can think one more level than the opponent. Of course, it is necessary to remind you that you can only have one more level. Any more will make the decision in vain. Previously, Zhang Chong and his staff were

Those who have dealt with Huang Wan will inevitably look at it from an old perspective, so they think of the Han army on the third floor. Since the enemy is on the third floor, they only need to be on the fourth floor, but it was only after this fight that they discovered

, but the opponent is on the fifth floor. If you don’t have the means to counterattack, you will be at a disadvantage.

This military strategy game had already begun before the two armies clashed.

When the Han army first deployed the Crab Formation, it was on the first level, that is, our various units were separated and relied purely on the leadership of the central army. If Zhang Chong only thought of the opponent on the first level, then he would choose to attack the opponent directly

In the middle, directly defeat the strongest central army and win. But Zhang Chong saw that the opposite side was not on the first floor, but on the third floor. That is, their two wings were actually waiting for the Taishan Army to attack.

He attacked the Chinese army on the opposite side, and then attacked from both sides. It was precisely because he thought that the opposite side was on the third floor that Zhang Chong arranged the tactic of blooming in the center before the battle.

But it's a pity that even though Huang Wan had a high opinion of him, he still underestimated him. He was not on the third floor. He was obviously on the fifth floor. He was just waiting for Zhang to rush forward to engage in central tactics, and then Huang Wan's backup on both wings came forward.

, directly encircle the big circle and the small circle.

What a seasoned Huang Wan.

In fact, Zhang Chong didn't understand that Huang Wan had a hobby, which was to play chess, and this game was vaguely related to the game of military formations. Zhang Chong didn't know that the superiors were ahead, so he naturally fell behind in military strategy decisions.

One step at a time.

He Kui and Zhao Da were both wise and resourceful, and they had been in the army for a long time. They were both first-rate strategists. Therefore, after the battlefield situation changed, they decided to find ways to make amends. They wanted to check for leaks and make up for the vacancies. They wanted Guan Yu's troops to consume more of the enemy's strength, and then

Apply light pressure to the front of the left and right wings.

But even though he also saw the problem, Zhang Chong had no intention of changing his strategy. He decided to stick to the original military strategy and continue to attack with the left and right wings to encircle them.

So he ordered:

"Show the white flag and order Zhang Dan's troops to attack the right wing of the Han army's advance. Send the yellow flag and order the left wing of the Central Army to move forward and move to the right, replacing Ru Ying's Yellow Turbans to attack the left wing of the Han army's advance."

After receiving the order, the guards on one side immediately began to wave flags and carry out the commander's military orders.

However, Zhang Chong's military order puzzled many of his staff, especially Zhao Da, who said in confusion:

"Commander Qu, according to the original plan, Ru Ying Huangjin was to attack from the right side. Why was it replaced by soldiers from the Chinese Army? Aren't the Chinese Army here to guard against the Youzhou sudden cavalry that may appear in the northwest?"

Youzhou sudden cavalry? Didn’t they say they had returned north?

That's right, Zhang Chong, who has always been cautious, has never forgotten the force of Youzhou's sudden cavalry that determines the battlefield. He and his staff discussed under what circumstances the Taishan Army would lose if they joined forces with the Han army.

This is not thinking about victory, but thinking about defeat first, and then preparing corresponding countermeasures.

The staff discussed five or six situations. Some of the left and right Zhonglang from the south suddenly rushed to the battlefield. Some Han soldiers were so worried that they dug up the river in an attempt to block the Taishan Army. They even thought about the sudden attack of Emperor Liu Hong of the Han Dynasty.

The imperial commander personally marched, and Jia Qi's heroic spirit boosted the morale of the Han army's troops marching to the east. Even the situation of meteors falling from the sky was discussed by everyone.

But these are not the most likely. On the contrary, the Youzhou Assault Cavalry, which disappeared after the defeat of the battle, is more likely to become a reality. If the Taishan Army and the Han Army were in a tense battle, and the Youzhou Assault Cavalry appeared on the battlefield, what would happen?

A fatal blow.

Is this scene very familiar? Yes, Zhang Chong played like this in the Battle of Yingyang before, so it was natural to be prepared for the opponent to do the same to him.

Therefore, Zhang Chong and the others decided to keep four thousand soldiers from the Chinese army to fight against any possible accidents. Everyone believed that with such elite soldiers, no accident would be able to stop the Taishan Army, except for a real meteorite falling from the sky.

of victory.

But now, why did Commander Qu divide half of his troops and leave? Didn't he guard against the Han army's Youzhou cavalry?

Therefore, when Zhao Da asked this question, except for He Kui who was thoughtful, Dong Zhao who had the pearl of wisdom, and Tao An who was calm and calm, everyone else was so confused.

However, they were just confused and did not stop them. This was on the battlefield, and there was always only one voice and one brain, so Zhang Chong carried out the order just now. So, now they are just confused and reflecting.

Is there something unexpected about me and others?

These people have been with Zhang Chong for a long time, and after conflicts with Zhang Chong's opinions, it always turns out that Qu Shuai is more forward-looking, so that whenever there is a difference now, they never think about whether Qu Shuai is wrong, but think about whether they are

It's not an oversight.

There are good and bad aspects to this phenomenon, but it is inevitable after all, because Zhang Chong has such charm.

At this moment, Zhao Da asked, and most of the staff did not understand, so Zhang Chong explained a little:

"That's what the so-called planning military strategy game is. In the end, it falls on the battlefield to see who can fight and who is better. We did underestimate the old man on the opposite side, but can he win? I just need to use the main force

Send them up and carry out the original plan. When the time comes, Zhang Dan and Acque will attack from both sides first. Can the enemy troops who are attacked in front and behind stop them? If they can't, how can they respond to the Han soldiers on the periphery? So wait for the enemy troops on the opposite side to attack on the left and right sides.

When both wings were fully charged, they encountered an elite force of 6,000 men. At that time, with the three elite troops of Yun Chang, A Dan, and A Que as their heart, I led three troops to attack on the periphery. Otherwise, it would still be the same.

Are you going to start a war? So, let the old ghost Huang have many tricks, and I will defeat them with my own strength."

After hearing this, Zhao Da and others suddenly realized that this was true.

Among them, Guo Tu even complimented him face to face:

"Tall, Qu is handsome!"

Zhang Chong smiled lightly and ignored him.

But Yan Zhuang beside him frowned and asked:

"But in this case, if the Youzhou Cavalry really comes, we may have to rely on Ru Ying Huangjin. This risk is too great."

Zhang Chong stood up and pointed to the Han army opposite them and the mountains and rivers behind them, which was the location of Luoyang, the capital.

He said to the crowd:

"You always tell me about destiny, saying that destiny is mine, and I have to do anything to achieve it. But I feel that the so-called destiny is divided into three parts destiny and seven parts man-made. If destiny is mine, it is also three parts. If I want to take over this mountain and river

How can we not let you and I work together for this treasure? Today is the same, if the Youzhou Cavalry really comes, then let them see how the power of ten thousand people can pour out the five mountains and fill the four seas."

Seeing Commander Qu's arrogance, all the staff couldn't help but fell in love and bowed down:

"Here!"

…

At this time, when he saw the Chinese army waving the white flag and waving it three times forward, Pan Zhang, who had been impatient for a long time, jumped up. He ran to the right captain Zhang Dan and said with great joy:

"Colonel Lieutenant, the Chinese Army has issued an order."

Zhang Dan has now put on the collar armor and the big cloak. He has a majestic appearance. He has been sitting in a high position for a long time. He no longer has the confusion of the little ranger in Da Sangli in the past. Every move and action shows the spirit of the martial arts.

Seeing Pan Zhang being so impatient, Zhang Dan said calmly:

"Are you so impatient because you want to choose the front for this battle?"

Pan Zhang was overjoyed and immediately bowed down to invite him to fight:

"Pan Zhang asks for a battle and is willing to be the first to ascend for the whole army."

Zhang Dan clapped his hands and cheered:

"That's great. I'll bring my fifty cavalry with you to fight for your advantage. I'll take credit for you. If you don't succeed, I'll behead you."

Pan Zhang twisted his neck without any fear:

"If Pan Zhang can't break the enemy's formation, I will die in the formation without the cost of the captain's sword."

Zhang Dan stood up directly from the horse, put on Pan Zhang's armor himself, and at the same time led Pan Zhang's horse to Pan Zhang. While tying the rope for Pan Zhang, Zhang Dan said:

"Work hard! The whole army is watching you? Commander Qu is also watching from behind. If you can break the formation, break it. If you can't, come back to me properly. The most brave generals in my Zuo Xiaowei Department are not wasted here."

Pan Zhang was moved, stopped talking, took two steps back, bowed to Zhang Dan, and left with the school cavalry that had been prepared.

It is necessary to talk about the 50-man cavalry led by Pan Zhang, which is directly under the command of the right captain Zhang Dan. Unlike ordinary rangers, who only wear a piece of armor and a hat, this cavalry is very well-equipped.

All the knights wore armor, with an eight-petaled pouch, arm armor on both arms, iron armor on the torso, and knee skirts to protect the legs. They also carried two pairs of hard bows with them, and thirty arrowheads in their quivers.

Straight, iron-feathered arrows with hard shafts. The horse's belly is buckled with a double-headed horse, and the waist is equipped with a ring-head knife. The clipped side of the horse's head is placed on each knight's own short soldiers, or

Iron bones, short axes, hand halberds, and even two Wuhuan men carrying nooses. The horses of these men were all marked with horseshoes to ensure that their legs would not sprain.

Therefore, Pan Zhang wanted to lead such a cavalry team into the battle.

In fact, this cavalry did not have large armor except for the war horses. It was very close to the heavy armored cavalry that was popular during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. Unfortunately, the creation of horse armor was too time-consuming, and Zhang Chong did not have any extra resources to spend on it.
To be continued...