The winter in the North is very cold. Some things in Liaodong, which is covered by heavy snow, are still in full swing. Minerals are being mined bit by bit. Soldiers are also actively training and equipped with weapons produced from steel mills.
arms.
Gao Fei recruited Xun You and Liao Hua back, and made Gongsun Kang and Xia Houlan mainly responsible for mining minerals and steel production. They also held regular military exercises to strengthen military strength and prepare for the battle that will occur after the spring of next year. For as long as
During the cold weather for several months, the governor's mansion was staffed by three great advisers: Jia Xu, Xun You, and Tian Feng, as well as Guoyuan, Wang Lie and other experts in handling government affairs. Gao Fei's days were relatively leisurely.
In the army, the 37,000 troops stationed in Liaodong City are also strengthening their training. Taishi Ci and Zhang He each command 15,000 infantrymen. One of them is stationed in the south of the city, and the other is stationed in the north of the city, guarding Liaodong City.
of safety.
On the other hand, Zhao Yun's Wangping City has been newly built, and his three thousand soldiers are also strengthening their training, secretly building siege weapons, and collecting intelligence on Xuanjun County.
Day after day, he lived leisurely like this. When Gao Fei had something to do, he would go to the Juxian Hall in person to inspect the studies of professors Guan Ning, Bing Yuan and others, and by the way, he would get close to Guan Ning and Bing Yuan.
In this way, three and a half months passed in the blink of an eye.
Liaodong City, Prefect's Mansion.
"My lord, my subordinates have followed your lord's instructions and everything is ready." Jia Xu stood in the hall and raised his hands to Gao Fei.
Gao Fei nodded, immediately walked to Xun You and Tian Feng, and said with a smile: "Two gentlemen, after I leave, everything in Liaodong will be entrusted to these two gentlemen."
Xun You and Tian Feng answered together: "Nuo!"
Gao Fei smiled and said to Jia Xu: "Mr. Jia, let's go, don't let those soldiers wait too long."
"Yes, lord."
After the words fell, Gao Fei walked in front, Jia Xu followed behind. When they reached the gate of the prefect's mansion, they mounted their horses at the same time and galloped towards the north gate.
Outside the north gate of Liaodong City, Zhang He and Taishi Ci each led 10,000 soldiers in formation. The teams were all lined up in a long formation, with swords and spears standing everywhere, and flags flying. All the soldiers were holding steel weapons and wearing robes.
Wearing iron armor shows all the power.
Zhang He and Taishi Ci both wore steel helmets and armor, each riding a horse and waiting at the city gate, looking at the main road in the city. The two looked at each other with cold expressions.
, after snorting heavily, no one paid any attention to anyone.
In the past six months, Zhang He and Taishi Ci have become the most powerful opponents. In the three military exercises that have been held, Zhang He slightly beat Taishi Ci with a record of two wins and one loss. Moreover, the military exercises also made the two people recognize each other.
Their own shortcomings increased their ability to command troops in combat. The two not only pointed out each other's shortcomings during military exercises, but also consulted each other after the military exercises. They were both friends and rivals.
"Come, come, my lord is here!" Taishi Ci shouted happily when he saw Gao Fei and Jia Xu riding their horses out of the city.
On the main road in the city, Gao Fei took the lead, followed closely by Jia Xu, and the two of them arrived at the north gate one after the other.
"See my lord, all the troops have been assembled and are just waiting for my lord's order." Zhang He said first.
Gao Fei smiled slightly and said: "Well, let's set off. I think Zhao Yun should have set off with his troops by now. We must reach Houcheng as soon as possible to meet him."
"Don't worry, my lord, my subordinates are very strong. As long as my lord gives the order, the large army will reach Houcheng in one go." Taishi Ci patted his chest and praised boldly.
Gao Fei said: "Okay, let's get the order and set off!"
"promise!"
After giving the order, the army began to march towards Houcheng in Xuanzhen County.
Houcheng is a county in Xuanzang County. It is at the northern end of Liaodong City. In order to occupy Xuanzang County, Gao Fei made some elaborate arrangements. As early as half a month ago, Gao Fei ordered Hua Xiong, Pang De, and Zhou
Cang, Guan Hai, and Bian Xi brought 7,000 Feiyu troops to Wangping to accept Zhao Yun's command. He trained all the 3,000 soldiers who stayed in Wangping and returned to Zhao Yun's command into cavalry. This time, he specially ordered Zhao Yun to take Wangping with him.
Ping's 10,000 cavalry launched a rapid attack on Xuanpu County, first attacking the counties bordering Wangping County, then crossing Xiaoliaoshui and joining Gao Fei in Houcheng, and together they attacked Gaoguli City, the county seat of Xuanpu County.
siege.
The army set off, Gao Fei and Jia Xu walked at the front of the team, followed closely by Zhang He and Tai Shi Ci with 20,000 infantry and cavalry. The official roads were covered with dust, which covered the sky and the sun.
"At this time, Zhao Yun's army has almost launched an attack, right?" Gao Fei said to Jia Xu beside him as he walked.
Jia Xu said: "Well, Wangping borders Xuanyuan County, and is also very close to the most peripheral county, Liaoyang. Zhao Yun's troops are all cavalry. According to the speed, they should reach there in half a day. It's just after noon now, I
It seems that the attack on Liaoyang County has almost begun, and he also has the troop distribution map that Bian Xi brought back, so I believe he will not encounter any trouble."
Gao Fei said: "This war was initiated by our lord, and the troops came from unknown sources. This war must be ended with a blitzkrieg. If it drags on for a long time, I'm afraid there will be resistance."
"Haha, my lord has brought three times as many troops as the enemy this time. Isn't the purpose of occupying Xuanzhen County in one fell swoop? In addition, Zhao Yun's 10,000 elite Feiyu troops are here. According to my subordinates, we arrived at Houcheng.
By that time, they had already occupied Hou City."
"Of course, I have been waiting for several months for this operation. Both the training and combat skills of the soldiers have been rigorously trained. If I want to gain a foothold in Xuanpin County this time, I must
Send a garrison, that's why I brought so many troops there. Don't forget, the geographical location of Xuanyuan County is very important. Fuyu is in the northeast, Goguryeo is in the east, and Xianbei is often in the northwest. If you don't leave a large number of troops,
If the troops are stationed, they are likely to be attacked by others."
"My lord thinks very comprehensively, and my subordinates admire him very much." Jia Xu praised.
Gao Fei didn't say anything, he just ordered to speed up.
At the end of February, there was still some unmelted snow left on the Northeastern land, causing the snow and dust on the official roads to mix together and be trampled into solid blocks. As the temperature rose, these snowdrifts gradually turned gray and soft.
When it rises up, the surface also dissolves into small grooves. The sky above the head is blue, without a trace of cloud shadow. There seem to be millions of luminous atoms in the air, shining and dancing like crystals. The surrounding trees also begin to
Gradually sprouts are sprouting, and some cheerful animals are often seen in the fields, which makes this early spring very wonderful.
Two days later, Gao Fei arrived at Houcheng with his army. Just as he had expected, the towers of Houcheng were already filled with big flags with the word "Gao".
"Haha, as expected, it seems that Zhao Yun's troops have captured this city." Gao Fei was very happy when he saw his flag flying on the tower.
When approaching the city, Zhao Yun took Hua Xiong, Pang De, Zhou Cang, and Guan Hai to wait at the city gate. When they saw Gao Fei coming, they all said in unison: "I see you, my lord!"
Gao Fei said: "Without courtesy, Zilong, you did a very good job. Are there any casualties in the past two days?"
Zhao Yun was fully clothed and immediately clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, my subordinates will lead the troops to attack Liaoyang first and then attack Hou City. As expected, Su Zheng, the prefect of Xuanzhen County, had no time to react. However,
Now Su Zheng has assembled all his troops in Gaoguli in an attempt to resist."
Gao Fei waved his hand, turned over and dismounted, and said immediately: "It doesn't matter anymore. The reason why I used three times the enemy's force this time is enough to prove that I think highly of him, and Xuanping County is also an important position. I can't
Take it lightly.”
At this time, Jia Xu, Zhang He, and Tai Shi Ci rode their horses to follow. As soon as the three of them came behind Gao Fei, they bowed their hands to Zhao Yun and others without saying a word.
Zhao Yun looked at a strange face appearing behind Gao Fei, and asked Gao Fei: "My lord, is this General Tai Shi Ci?"
Before Gao Fei could answer, Taishi Ci stood up and said with a smile on his face: "Yes, I am Taishi Ci, are you Zhao Yun?"
Zhao Yun chuckled and said: "It's me. I heard Hua Xiong and Pang De say that you are very powerful. However, I have been stationed in Wangping and have not returned to Liaodong City, so I cannot meet you. When I meet you today,
It’s really majestic.”
When Taishi Ci heard Zhao Yun's praise for him, he immediately laughed and said, "I have heard them talk about you, and when I saw you today, you are indeed an extraordinary talent."
Jia Xu said: "Okay, now that everyone knows each other, let's go into the city. This is not the place to talk."
Zhao Yun reacted and hurriedly made a gesture and said to Gao Fei: "Lord, please come in!"
Gao Fei said "Yeah" and entered the city, and the troops behind him also filed in. After entering the city, Gao Fei noticed that the people in the city did not have frightened faces, and seemed to welcome the arrival of Gao Fei and others.
In the hall of the prefect's mansion, Gao Fei sat at the top, looked around at the people standing below, and asked: "Zilong, why don't you see Chu Yan, Yu Du and Bian Xi?"
Zhao Yun hurriedly replied: "Lord Qi, Bian Xi, Chu Yan, and Yu Du have all gone to find out the news, and they will not be back until almost night. Now Su Zheng has gathered all his troops in Gaoguli City.
My subordinates wanted to know exactly what was going on in the city, so they sent Bian Xi and others to find out the truth."
Gao Fei said: "Well, you did a good job. Let's get down to business. Mr. Jia, please tell us about this battle plan!"