The clouds and mist in the mountains came as soon as they arrived. Although it was only past noon, rain and mist suddenly filled the valleys. The water vapor was pressing downwards. Not long after, thin wisps of rain began to float.
It's not raining heavily, but it's just annoying.
Zhao Yun led more than a hundred horses, and he just led the horses forward along the mountain road that was soaked by water vapor and seemed a bit slippery. The bodies of the group were gradually soaked by raindrops, and their hair stuck to their necks and faces. I don't know if it was sweat.
The rain was still flowing down my face, and the muddy mountain road sometimes made my feet slippery. Fortunately, I was walking through a valley. Otherwise, if I were on a high mountain road, I would have died from this slip.
Zhao Yun walked at the front, walking steadily and looking around fearfully.
The guide followed Zhao Yun and said breathlessly: "Further...further forward, there will be...a larger valley...where you can rest..."
Zhao Yun nodded slightly and said, "Does this place have a name?"
The guide shook his head and said: "There is no... name, it's just... I just walked a lot, so I called this place Laoyukou..."
The mouth of the valley is where the valleys converge.
Originally, this was probably a river in ancient times, but due to the changes in the sea, the river here dried up, leaving such a road.
From Sucheng to Pinyang, taking the spacious Baishuigou route was naturally the first choice for marching, but this mountain road had to be guarded against. When Xu Shu suggested that someone should take this route, Zhao Yun stepped forward.
However, this road is indeed difficult to walk. Even those tribesmen who originally climbed the mountain road in Montenegro are now exhausted.
War horses don't like humidity. When encountering such weather, they become very irritable. They shake their heads and snort loudly. From time to time, they shake off the rainwater stained on their fur and splash mud onto the surrounding people and horses.
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Those who followed Zhao Yun on the mountain road, except for the twenty tribesmen from Heishan, were basically the Bingzhou troops assigned to Zhao Yun by Fei Qian before setting off from Sucheng. They were half Han and half Qiang.
These Qiang people are quite good, they are used to wind, frost and rain, and they were used to traveling long distances and suffering during their previous nomadic migrations, so they followed Zhao Yun without saying a word, but the forty people who were deployed there were
When people joined the state cavalry, low grumbles came out.
Although these Bingzhou cavalry are all here and not from rich families, their equipment has improved since they followed Fei Qian. Even compared to the Qiang people who were traveling with them, they are much better. They are all equipped with iron armor.
With the addition of some cowhide soft armor, the protection is strong, but in this weather, it becomes a huge burden.
Not to mention iron armor, those leather armors alone, even if wrapped in cloth, are not very effective. The water vapor still penetrates, and then it becomes more heavy and stuffy. In order to maintain the physical strength of the horse, it is not willing to put too much burden on the war horse.
, I can only take care of myself and move forward step by step.
When this person gets tired, he complains more.
The Bingzhou soldiers who have followed Fei Qian for a longer time also know a little bit about Zhao Yun's origin. If Ma Yan still has Huang Cheng before him, these Bingzhou veterans will naturally keep their mouths tightly shut, but facing the younger age,
Zhao Yun, whose qualifications are not very high, more or less does not have so many worries in his heart...
Furthermore, Zhao Yun's appearance is not necessarily impressive. His stature is not that powerful and burly, and his appearance is simple and unpretentious. Not surprisingly, his face is usually stern, but there is not much in it.
The sense of majesty only makes people feel a little calm. The most important thing is his age, which is a little younger than many old soldiers in Bingzhou. Adding these several factors together, it is said that Zhao Yun can be so powerful that his body can be shaken.
Sifang is obviously a lie.
"What a shabby road! I've been wandering in and out of the mountains for several days, which makes me dizzy!"
"Damn thief, either you have to do it as fast as you can, or you can't do it at all. It's annoying to death if you can't go up or down!"
"How many days will we have to go? We are all cavalry, why not let the infantry come?"
"Stop chattering, just have some strength left...I just want to find a dry place, drink hot soup, and have a good fucking sleep!"
The complaints of these soldiers were neither too loud nor too quiet. In addition, the surrounding valleys were not inhabited and were naturally very quiet. Therefore, Zhao Yun who was walking in front could naturally hear them. Ban Er who was following Zhao Yun listened.
He was a little upset, so he was about to turn around and scold him. Just as he was about to turn around, he was grabbed by Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun shook his head, said nothing, and continued forward.
To convince these old soldiers and warriors, it is not about talking about military law, but about the ability of a general. Now that Fei Qian has given him his position, and whether he can fulfill his life ambitions and truly fulfill his wishes,
You can only rely on yourself!
Although I participated in the battle of Yinshan and achieved some achievements, not all soldiers knew and understood these things. Therefore, it is natural for the current situation to happen. Complaining is a natural thing for soldiers.
Power is nothing more than complaining. When I was in Montenegro, didn't the people under my command complain?
So why could I not tolerate it now if I could tolerate it before?
Seeing Zhao Yun not even turning his head, but just moving forward step by step, the Bingzhou soldiers behind him said a few words and felt that it was meaningless. Coupled with the exhaustion of physical strength, they gradually closed their mouths and followed silently.
forward.
Unknowingly, we arrived at the Laoyu Kou mentioned by the guide.
This is a valley shaped like a "Y". In addition to the path Zhao Yun took, after passing through a relatively wide mountain valley, there are two forked roads, one heading to the southwest and the other to the west.
The guide wiped the water on his face and said: "Both of these roads can go to Pinyang... The one to the west can go directly to the north of Pinyang, while the one to the southwest is about eight miles east of Pinyang.
Then he left the mountain..."
"Which one is closer?" Zhao Yun looked as far ahead as possible through the mist of rain and fog. The mist made Zhao Yun's young face soaked unknowingly, and he didn't know whether it was sweat or rain.
The eyebrows and cheeks will flow downward.
"The one to the west is closer, but it's all mountain roads and a bit difficult to walk. General, you all have horses. This..." the guide gestured and said, "...the one to the southwest is a little further, but after leaving the mountain it is flat land.
Already..."
Zhao Yun nodded and silently estimated the time in his heart. His troops were only used for early warning and containment. It was somewhat unrealistic to say that such a force of more than a hundred cavalry could capture Pinyang, so naturally he and Fei were needed.
Only when the large forces on the lurking side cooperate with each other can they play their due role.
"...Let's set up camp first!" Zhao Yun pointed to a sunken piece of flat land on the side of the valley and said.
Above this place is a large sloping rock, which just blocks the rain, so the lower part is relatively dry, suitable for camping. Under the rock, there are still some vague remains left by people who have walked this road before.
Some dry firewood proved to some extent that such a valley was indeed a must-go place.
When they heard that they could set up camp and repair, the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief and immediately got busy in that large, drier open space.
Zhao Yun was still looking at the two bifurcated roads, and for a moment he didn't know what to choose. The two exits were more than eight miles apart. If one of them was chosen, people on the other road might detect someone.
Undetectable...
Or should we wait here first?
Just when Zhao Yun was hesitant, Ma Teng, who came from Wuzhangyuan to Xinfeng, felt a little happy.
Flags were fluttering, and nearly three thousand light cavalry were not wearing armor. Some of them were not even wearing helmets. They were just wearing leather robes. At most, they were leather armors that could protect their henchmen. If their protective capabilities were indeed poor,
But the victory lies in the excellent riding skills. Just like this, one man and two horses went straight to Xinfeng!
This is part of the Qiang Qingqi that Ma Teng brought out. In order to allow each of these Qingqi to be equipped with two horses and rush to Xinfeng as soon as possible, Han Sui and Fan Chou, who were lagging behind, and even a considerable number of them changed from cavalry to Qiang Qingqi.
Infantry.
Li Li's failure became the last straw to overwhelm Li Jue and Guo Si's tough attitude. Under the current harsh situation, turning enemies into friends with Ma Teng and Han Sui, who was also from the Xiliang clan, became Li Jue and Guo Si's best choice.
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Fan Chou had already known Han Sui. After seeing Li Jue and Guo Si's order, he rode straight into the camp alone and brought back the captured Li Li. At the same time, he reached a verbal agreement with Ma Teng and Han Sui.
Agreement, of course, the specific distribution of benefits will still need to be discussed later.
Fan Chou's behavior is exactly in line with Ma Teng and Han Sui's appetite. The other party's generals are all on their own territory. What else can show the sincerity of the alliance?
Therefore, the stalemate in Wuzhangyuan basically came to an end, and in order to repay him with kindness, Ma Teng quickly rushed to the hinterland of Guanzhong with his troops, on the one hand to confirm the effectiveness of the alliance, and on the other hand
Show your strength.
Although he is now considered to be in alliance with Ma Teng and Han Sui, Fan Chou was originally an outspoken warrior. In addition, he stayed in Wuzhangyuan and did not know much about the changes in Guanzhong. He thought that it was Li Jue who decided to make an alliance with Ma Teng and Han Sui because of Li Li.
So he compromised, but he didn't have a good look on Li Li, and even scolded Li Li in front of everyone...
Of course, these have nothing to do with Ma Teng. It would be great to be able to join forces. If they can't join forces, he is not necessarily afraid of Li Jue and Guo Si. What makes him even more delighted is that his son Ma Chao has already shown his leadership in commanding troops.
General potential, this is the most important thing!
I worked so hard for the family business and fame, wasn't it for my own children? When I learned that my children still had the ability to inherit the family business, and even showed signs of moving forward,
No matter who it is, they will feel relieved and feel that the burden on their shoulders seems to be a lot lighter, right?
Therefore, some of the original grievances and dissatisfaction with Li Jue and Guo Si were greatly reduced by such good news. In addition, Li Guo and Li generously promised to divide Guanzhong, so Ma Teng took these nearly three people with him.
Thousands of cavalrymen rushed to Guanzhong to join Li Jue...
As for the current situation, basically everyone with a discerning eye knows that Li Jue and Guo Si have not yet established a stable foothold in the Guanzhong area. The movements of the troops of Hongnong and others in front are unknown, and new defeats have been added. Under this situation, Li Jue
Guo Si's choice to cooperate with Ma Teng and Han Sui had a certain basis. After all, the original conflict was just that Ma Teng and Han Sui felt that the distribution of benefits was a bit uneven. Now, since they have unified with each other, they can naturally sit down and talk without having to
What swords and guns were used?
Ma Teng and Han Sui were far away in Xiliang and had been hanging out with the Qiang people for a long time. Their thinking and behavioral principles were basically similar to those of the Qiang people. When they got on the horse and got upset, they would fight. When they got off the horse, everyone drank and laughed. They were basically part of the Qiang tribe.
This is a normal state. It is precisely for this reason that the relationship between the Qiang tribes has been good and bad, and they have never been able to unite into a big alliance.
The nomadic weather and hardships made these Qiang cavalry endure hardships and endure hardships, and they came and went like the wind.
Throughout the ages, as long as the farming people in China did not change their model, the Hu people still had the upper hand in terms of cavalry. And because of the nomadic nature of the Hu people, they have always respected the spirit of proactive attack, so the Hu cavalry has always been
It is difficult to limit death by battle lines, or to completely eliminate them. As long as there is a little living space, it is like a wildfire on the grassland, and there is no telling when it will come back.
Even the stubborn Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty only managed to beat the Northern Huns into panic. It would be difficult to completely wipe out all the surrounding barbarians.
In this seemingly vast land of Guanzhong, cavalry all over the mountains and plains galloped eastward, leaving trails of dust and smoke.
Ma Teng looked at the indigo mountains that seemed to be on the horizon, and then looked at the blue sky and green grass in front of him. He felt a little like he was galloping in the desert of the Xiliang grassland, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief in his chest.
Standing on his back, he raised his head to the sky and let out a long, unexplained roar.
Hu Qi, a Qiang man, followed Ma Teng, shouting and screaming in the same manner. For a while, it even drowned out the muffled sound of the horse's hooves, and was carried far and far...
When Ma Teng was rushing to Xinfeng, Li Jue was standing on top of the city of Xinfeng County, pressing the crenellations of the city with a gloomy face. Even the personal guards surrounding him had expressions on their faces.
There is some solemn look.
Things about Tongguan can be hidden for a while, but they cannot be hidden forever.
So when these people knew that they were about to face a two-sided battle, it was naturally impossible for the soldiers who followed Li Jue to say that they did not have any worries or worries.
Although there was a fierce battle under Chang'an City before, it was not too tragic, and now the tragic news coming from Tongguan, the practice of taking people's lives to the top of the city without caring about landfills, made Li Jue
Their views on these Shandong nobles have changed somewhat.
No matter who it is, as long as they are not stupid, when faced with a group of desperate people rushing towards them, there will always be some butterflies in their hearts, right?
The Xiliang soldiers are indeed relatively brave, but that doesn't mean they can ignore swords and guns and fight as they please without getting hurt or dying. Therefore, when the news of Fei Qian going south came, they immediately felt troubled.
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They had to fight against the armies in the east and north at the same time. Such a situation immediately made Li Jue's soldiers feel that this time might not be an easy task. This battle might not be what they imagined before, and it could be won in one battle.
Certainly……
Li Jue looked at his troops under Xinfeng City. As long as there were thousands of troops, they seemed to be quite large. In addition, Xinfeng was not a big city, so the city could not accommodate many troops and horses at the same time.
, we can only build a camp based on the city.
The scouts and Qingqi who came and went in small groups ran to the distance, bringing the latest information here. Although Li Jue had ordered not to let the news spread, it is inevitable that some people would rely on their friendship with each other to do this kind of thing.
After making inquiries, someone must not be able to bear it and say mysteriously: "I will only tell you one person, you must not tell others..."
As a result, nothing could be completely kept secret, and news of the surrounding situation gradually spread among Li Jue's troops...
