Some things, accidental and inevitable, are not so clearly distinguished.
But the problem is that there are always some sudden and accidental things that happen quietly and inadvertently, like the nail in the horse shoe...
Although there are no iron horseshoes yet, only wooden ones.
Yang Jun can be said to be fighting locally. Because transportation is convenient, there is no need to bring a large amount of food and grass at once, and there is no need to build a special food storage place somewhere like Wuchao. There will be a continuous supply in the rear.
The grain and grass will be sent here, so a grain road will appear, and such a grain road becomes the best goal in the eyes of Zhang Liao and Pang Tong.
However, if Yang Jun asked Zheng County to temporarily allocate grain and grass, it was an emergency. When the original grain route was threatened, it was reasonable for Yang Jun to decide to use a batch of grain and grass from Zheng County to rescue the emergency.
It's a matter of fact, and according to common sense, temporary food roads like this are generally relatively safe.
Because of the short time and the inconvenient communication in the Han Dynasty, even if the enemy found out, it would be difficult to do anything. The scouts worked hard to find out, passed it back, and then sent people out, maybe waiting for the troops to arrive.
By that time, the process of transporting grain and grass had been completed, and this temporary grain road had disappeared.
So in most cases, temporary food roads like this are safe. But Yang Jun only underestimated one possibility. Zhang Liao actually left Zhang Chen here with some people to draw prizes...
Just like the cavalry captain who came from Luoyang, he never expected that Zhang Liao also had some good players hiding in the valley to prepare for the prize.
The valley is not big, and it is closed. You can see the bottom of the valley at a glance from the mouth of the valley. There are no trees to cover it, and there are no jagged rocks. It is a very simple steep slope and a very simple grassland. It is so simple that you can see them all in just two glances.
If you can see the situation, naturally no one will work hard to climb up the steep slope to see if there are any treasures among the grass and shrubs on the steep slope.
Zhang Liao was an excellent cavalry commander, so he naturally knew what terrain was most suitable for camping, especially cavalry camps.
For example, here.
A small valley is like a natural fence, which can contain the horses. The sparse woodland on the outside can be used to set up hammocks or use curtains to block the dew, and can also be used for people and horses to rest.
There is a stream on the side of the mountain, which is very convenient whether you need to get water or drink your horses.
Release scouts and cruising patrols along both ends of the road, and you can rest assured to repair here.
If we no longer camp here, where else can we go?
After Zhang Liao defected from Lu Bu to Dong Zhuo, he was separated by Li Ru to lead the army alone. He has been wandering around Hangu Hongnong area. Maybe Zhang Liao is not very clear about the topography of other places, but here...
"Buzz!"
Zhang Liao turned around and threw a spear that he had grabbed. In front of him was a young officer holding a shield and a sword, who was summoning the soldiers. He might be a commander or a garrison commander. He didn't expect Zhang Liao at all.
Unexpectedly, he still took aim at him in the midst of the chaos, and immediately fell down with a scream.
The valley is not big, which means that it is not easy for people outside to launch an attack. Outside the entrance of the valley, there are dozens of soldiers blocked, who seem to be the personal guards of the Chinese army commander. When they see the valley
Due to the situation, they could not help but wave their weapons and roar. However, due to the chaotic men and horses at Taniguchi, these elite soldiers could not join the battle for a while.
The war horses that were originally circled in the valley were all coaxed out by Zhang Liao's men and ran towards the entrance of the valley, causing even more chaos in the scene. Under the shouts of people and horses, almost everyone
He opened his voice and shouted without stopping for a moment. Everyone felt like there was a "buzzing" tinnitus in their ears, and any sound and language lost their meaning. Even though Yang Biao had more soldiers than Zhang Liao,
, but the order could not come in. Even if it came, not many people would hear it.
And Zhang Liao is undoubtedly the most terrifying murderer in such chaos!
From the moment he rushed out of his hiding place, Zhang Liao was always at the forefront. He used his right hand to use a big gun with one hand, flying up and down, and his left hand held a sword, which not only protected himself, but also chopped down those who were killed.
Enemy soldiers trying to get closer.
The more chaotic the scene became, the calmer Zhang Liao became. He was like a machine, constantly scanning and paying attention to the subtle changes in his surroundings. His figure also moved left and right, always appearing at the place where Yang's soldiers were trying to gather together.
A spear, in Zhang Liao's hand, is sometimes agile and sometimes heavy. When it is agile, it penetrates the gaps and pierces the arms and insteps that cannot be covered. When it is heavy, it is like a heavy hammer, striking one after another.
It hit the stacked shields of the Yang family soldiers, broke through the defense, and then plunged in, completely defeating the defensive line.
These cavalrymen reluctantly acted as infantry and gathered together to try to stop Zhang Liao. The purpose was simply to allow the soldiers and horses outside the valley to form a cavalry formation and rush in. However, Zhang Liao did not leave any chance to these people. It was like a burst of
Like a whirlwind, the entire valley was turned into a mess.
The captain was riding his horse to avoid a war horse that was rushing towards him. His heart was bleeding! Originally, nearly one-third of the war horses were arranged for repairs in the valley, but now these war horses were wasted in the chaos.
Loss……
Even the docile war horse is still a beast. People are panicked, let alone the war horse?
The frightened horses ran away in all directions, disrupting the formation of the cavalry captain who was ready to rush into the valley several times. According to military law, those who break up and attack the formation should be beheaded on the spot, but the problem is that these are not soldiers.
But the war horses! Even if they kill the first few horses, the highly myopic war horses will still rush over regardless. Moreover, these war horses were all collected by Yang Biao with great difficulty. The riding captain also knew very well.
How could you bear to do this?
Time passed by minute by second, and finally when the war horses in the valley were either dead or wounded and mourning on the ground, or escaped from the valley, and gradually became less chaotic, the Cavalry Commander raised his sword and held it for a while.
It was finally time to vent the anger in his stomach. He pointed at Zhang Liao in the valley and roared: "Kill! Kill..."
Before Captain Qi could shout the second word "kill", a new round of screams came from the west!
Zhang Liao's cavalry on the outside saw the soaring fire and heard the noisy and chaotic sounds that echoed throughout the fields, so they moved forward silently. However, the chaotic scene in the valley made the cavalry commander not aware of Zhang Liao's cavalry on the side at all.
was approaching. All attention was attracted by the situation in the valley, which attracted Yang's soldiers. When Zhang Liao's cavalry sprang out from the darkness, they yelled, but it was already too late.
The original cavalry quickly rushed into the Cavalry Commander's camp, driving the Yang soldiers who were out of formation to run away, and then started the fire and threw them left and right...,
"Captain! Captain!" Yang's soldiers shouted in panic, "What should I do? What should I do?"
The captain's head buzzed, and almost all the blood rushed to his head. When he turned around and looked into the valley, he discovered that Zhang Liao, who was still killing people, had quietly left the battle with his men.
, shrank back into the darkness in the valley...
On one side is the valley where the battle has come to an end. There are dozens of fierce but small soldiers of General Zhengxi. As long as he rushes in with his troops, he can at least wipe out most of them and relieve the hatred in his heart...
On the other side, there are a large number of cavalrymen marching across the western camp, driving troops and horses, and burning utensils. If I don't suppress them at the scene, I'm afraid it will make the scene even more corrupt. If more people and horses suffer losses,
…
The Cavalry Captain gritted his teeth, and a trace of blood oozed from his gums. He stared hard at the valley and ordered: "Come here, seal the intersection of the valley... The rest, come with me!" Although the Cavalry Commandant was heartbroken.
Millions of people want to crush Zhang Liao to ashes immediately, but after all, the overall situation is more important. When a new threat is in front of us, it can only be the lesser of two harms.
If the remaining men cannot stop Taniguchi, after the invading cavalry is defeated, they can naturally turn around and come back to deal with it before it is too late!
The cavalry captain suppressed his burning anger and just rushed to the west camp with his men and horses. He found that the originally menacing Zhengxi cavalry had turned around in a circle and set off a lot of fire.
He turned around and left without any hesitation.
"Their horses are tired! They don't have much horsepower!" Captain Qi quickly reacted and shouted loudly, "Chase! Chase them! Kill them all!"
The Cavalry Commander suddenly realized that after running back and forth in the Hangu area of Shaanxi County and not being fully repaired, even the iron-clad war horses would still be exhausted! No wonder they could only use these small tricks to carry out sneak attacks, because their horses were already worn out.
I don’t have the energy to fight head-on!
The more the Cavalry Captain thought like this, the angrier he became. After all, he was knocked down by a powerful opponent head-on. He tried his best and died without any regrets. However, he was humiliated again and again by such means.
Even my uncle couldn't bear it.
The cavalry captain organized his troops and horses, raised his torch, and chased after the cavalry from Zhengxi. Even if he could not intercept and kill them all, he would kill some and seize some horses, armor, etc., so that he could reorganize his own army.
To improve the morale of the soldiers, on the other hand, it can also let out some of the evil spirits in your heart!
The hoofs of the horses rumbled like drums and thunder. Under the roar of the cavalry captain, everyone relaxed their horses and soon saw the back of the Zhengxi cavalry escaping in front of them.
This is the official road from Luoyang to Guanzhong. It is flat and smooth. It has been maintained by people for many years. Moreover, these Yang soldiers who originally came from Hongnong are also familiar with the terrain, so even at night, the light is illuminated
Despite the bad situation, they were still able to control the horses and bite the tail of the Zhengxi Cavalry.
"Catch them up and kill them all!" the Cavalry Captain brandished his sword and roared loudly.
"Kill them all!" After being humiliated all night, the Yang cavalry, who had recovered from the initial panic and eager to wash away their shame with the blood of their opponents, also shouted in unison with great energy.
Yang's cavalry kicked the horse's belly again, speeding up. Perhaps it was because General Zhengxi's cavalry and horses were tired and had consumed too much energy. Yang's cavalry chased closer and closer, and they were just a few seconds away from Zhengxi's cavalry.
Four or five horse lengths away, many Yang's cavalry had already raised their swords, leveled their spears, bared their teeth and cracked their mouths, roared excitedly, and chased forward crazily...
At this moment, the chasing horse suddenly let out a mournful cry. The horse stumbled and fell to the ground. The Yang knight on the horse was caught off guard and flew out in the clouds and mist, drawing a beautiful arc in the air with his teeth and claws.
, he fell to the ground with a thud, and saw that he could not survive.
Before anyone else could react, two more horses fell down one after another, and then two more. The cavalry on the horses couldn't control their bodies at all, and somersaulted and flew out.
"Be careful, the horse rope is tripping!" The cavalry captain pulled the reins hard and shouted loudly to remind his soldiers to be careful. However, he was so excited that he chased all the way, and now he is so anxious, how can he hold it back even if he said so?
Amidst the loud noises one after another, more than a dozen war horses fell to the ground with a rumble, and the scene suddenly became chaotic.
The war horses stood up, rushed forward a few steps, and finally stopped. While trying to control the horses, the cavalry captain shouted: "Everyone is on alert! Step forward and clear the stumbling rope!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a sharp scream coming from the darkness!
"Strong crossbow!" Relying on years of experience, the cavalry captain quickly judged the threat he was about to face. His face turned pale with fright, and he quickly shrank his body behind the horse, "Spread out! Dodge! Throw, throw away the torch.
!”
In the dark night, torches are the best targets.
The sound of bowstrings was heard, and crossbow arrows flew out from the darkness. Some of the arrows missed, but those that hit, whether they hit people or horses, were immediately deeply wounded.
It penetrated in, and some penetrated directly, leaving a bloody hole.
One horse after another fell, soldiers fell one after another, screams and horses neighed in chaos.
Several astute soldiers quickly threw away the torches in their hands, and then stamped out all the surrounding torches that fell to the ground...
Tabards and armor are not enough to withstand the sharpness of a crossbow, but the night can.
Falling into a dark battlefield, the crossbow bolts roaring with death finally stopped, and then it was as if they had never appeared before...
Zhang Liao climbed up the steep slope along the rope, signaled his men to pull up the ropes, turned his head to the west and looked at the battlefield that had plunged into darkness again, smiled slightly, and then said to his men: "How?
Are you having a good time tonight?"
"It's great! Of course it's great!"
"That's natural!"
"It's really fun. Even though it's pitch black, I don't know how many I've cut down..."
"The captain is here, and you are indispensable!"
Zhang Liao laughed and said loudly: "Follow someone. I'm not afraid of less achievements, but I'm afraid that you won't be able to catch up and won't get it! Move faster, we have to rush to the next game!"
