Gao Fei used the tactic of central breakthrough to repel Qiu Liju, and other Wuhuan people also began to disperse. Wuliden led his army to arrive in time, and as a new force of pure assault cavalry, he began to inflict heavy losses on Qiu Liju's men.
, and soon swept across the entire battlefield.
The warm spring sunshine shone on this battlefield. Rivers of blood were already flowing near the Han army's camp, with mountains of corpses. The air was filled with the smell of blood, and the camp was already in dilapidated condition.
Seeing the scene on the battlefield, Gao Fei said loudly: "The whole army retreats ten miles, Hua Xiong and Pang De clean up the battlefield."
Under the protection of everyone, Gao Fei and the baggage were escorted ten miles to the rear. Zhang He and his soldiers began to set up camp. Zhao Yun called the military doctor to help Gao Fei take out the arrow from his right arm, apply medicine, and wrap it with a bandage
For a moment.
Two hundred Fei Yu troops surrounded Gao Fei, forming a very tight protective net. Gao Fei sat on a rock on a high hill, watching the injured soldiers retreating from the battlefield in front one after another, with a trace of sadness in his heart.
Guilt. The bursts of pain in his right arm made it impossible to move it casually. This was the first time he had been injured.
"It fucking hurts!"
In the evening, all the armies retreated. All the corpses of the Wuhuan people on the battlefield ahead were thrown into the dilapidated camp and burned with fire. The Han soldiers were buried on the spot, including those under Gao Fei.
Wulongju was also buried in the loess. This battle can be described as a real hard battle. There were only less than 9,000 soldiers left in the 15,000-man army, and more than half of them were killed. Among the enemy soldiers killed,
It's just over thirteen thousand.
The new camp was built. This time, the camp was much stronger. Thousands of wooden piles were first driven into the ground, and then the camp was built on the basis of the wooden piles. The camp was also found from the surrounding hills.
Some stones surround the camp.
In the Chinese army's tent, Gao Fei raised his injured right arm, looked around at everyone present, and said immediately: "This time it's all my fault. I underestimated the strength of Wuhuan's cavalry. The battles in Guanzicheng and Liucheng
It basically took no effort and allowed me to put down my guard against Wuhuan's cavalry. However, I didn't expect that the assault of the cavalry would be so fierce. If Wuliden hadn't arrived in time, even if Qiu Liju was defeated,
All the enemy has to do is retreat and then gather together, then our entire army will really be annihilated. Alas!"
After the generals heard this, everyone felt uncomfortable in their hearts, with a hint of guilt, and said in unison: "My lord, we failed to protect our lord, please punish me!"
Gao Fei stretched out his left hand and waved it, and said with a smile: "This has nothing to do with you, it's because the black horse under me runs too fast. If a person rushes too fast, he can easily become the target of the enemy's arrows.
Fortunately, I was only slightly injured, nothing serious. Military advisor, how are Gongsun Yue and Yan Gang's injuries?"
Xun You said: "Gongsun Yue was hit by two arrows, and Yan Gang was hit by three arrows. Fortunately, neither of them suffered any serious injuries. They only needed to rest for a while. The two thousand white horses under them were also righteous.
There are not many left, there are about 300 more riders left."
Gao Fei said: "Forget it, we won't let them participate in the war in the future. Although Baima Yicong is an elite cavalry under Gongsun Zan's tent, without a good cavalry commander, it will be very difficult to deal with Wuhuan's sudden cavalry. Fortunately,
I brought back 12,500 Wuhuan surrender troops from Liucheng, which is indeed a great benefit to us who are short of troops. The total strength of our army is now about 30,000, which means that there are still
I have the strength to fight Qiu Liju. However, I don’t want to continue fighting like this. I must find a way to defeat Qiu Liju in one battle and let him escape to the counties in the west of Youzhou and withdraw from Liaoxi."
Xun You thought for a while and said slowly: "If Qiu Liju simply withdraws from Liaoxi, my subordinates have a plan, but it may take some time to implement this plan."
Gao Fei hurriedly said: "As long as we can get Qiu Liju to withdraw from western Liaoning without seriously damaging our army's combat effectiveness, even if it takes a month, I can continue like this with Qiu Liju!"
Xun You smiled and said: "It won't take that long, ten days is enough."
Taishi Ci said loudly: "Military advisor, please stop being so secretive. If you have any ideas, tell me quickly!"
Xun You said: "Now that Qiu Liju has been defeated for a while, and our army has reinforcements, I think Qiu Liju will not easily go to war again. In this way, our army can use these few days to continuously harass Qiu Liju."
To create the illusion of attacking the city, all the ministries took turns to rest, harassed day and night, and pretended to attack Yangle. In this way, I believe that within a few days, Qiu Liju and the Wuhuan people in the city would be frightened.
, Retreat without fighting."
After hearing this, Gao Fei thought about it carefully, suddenly laughed, and thought to himself: "I remember when Liu Bei and Cao Cao were fighting in Hanzhong, Zhuge Liang used day and night harassment tactics to force Cao Cao to retreat.
, this strategy is indeed a good one."
After hearing this, Hua Xiong asked in confusion: "Military advisor, can Qiu Liju really be able to retreat without a fight just by attacking Yangle City?"
Xun You smiled and said: "Of course, according to my prediction, if such a tactic is adopted, Qiu Liju will definitely withdraw from Yangle City and escape to the west within three days."
Gao Fei nodded and said: "Qiu Liju's lair is in Pinggang, north of Lulong Sai. We only need to force him outside Lulong Sai. Although this strategy can make Qiu Liju retreat without a fight, but
Qiu Liju still has about 30,000 to 40,000 cavalry in his hands. If he doesn't use this opportunity to severely injure Qiu Liju, I'm afraid he will make a comeback after returning to Pinggang. Don't forget, Nanlou and Wuyan are still there.
The counties and counties in the west of Youzhou are in chaos, and they have no less than 80,000 soldiers and horses, so we must use this opportunity to defeat Qiu Liju in one fell swoop."
Wu Li said: "General Tian, the two hundred miles from here to Pinggang are dangerous areas, and we must pass through Bailang Mountain. The terrain there is dangerous. If we can set up an ambush there, we can severely damage Qiu Liju.
We can even pursue him as far as Pinggang and approach Qiu Liju's lair."
Gao Fei immediately ordered: "Bring the map!"
Zhao Yun brought the map up, spread it flat on the table, pointed at several points on the map, and said loudly: "My lord, this is Bailang Mountain, and this is Pinggang."
Gao Fei looked at the map carefully and saw that escaping westward from Yangle would be a winding road. He would first pass through Liucheng, then turn into Bailang Mountain, and then go north from Bailang Mountain into Pinggang.
Such a tortuous road can indeed set up many ambush sites. If he wants to completely defeat Qiu Liju, he will have to go straight to Ping Gang's lair, but his troops are not enough, which is also the biggest headache for him.
While he was thinking about it, a guard came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Gongsun Zan, the commander of Huwuhuan School, has led an army of 12,000 to come to support. Now Gongsun Zan has arrived at the gate of the village."
"Oh? Let him in quickly!" Gao Fei was worried about the lack of troops, so Gongsun Zan led his troops to come, which was undoubtedly a timely help.
"My lord, if we can command together with Gongsun Zan's troops, we may be able to severely damage Qiu Liju and make him unable to recover. Then it will be much easier to deal with Nanlou and Wuyan." Xun You said hurriedly.
Gao Fei said: "Well, I am General Anbei, and he is the Colonel Huwuhuan. I want to be a little higher than him in rank and salary. It seems that we must fight together this time. Otherwise, in the next few years,
As time passes, the Wuhuan people will not stop."
Not long after, Gongsun Zan walked into the tent alone and said immediately: "I have seen General Gao!"
Gao Fei hurriedly stood up and said to his subordinates: "Take a seat!"
The soldier immediately added a stool and placed it closest to Gao Fei. Gongsun Zan walked over directly, sat down on the stool, and said with cupped hands: "Thank you, General. I have received the message sent by General Gao."
Letter, I didn’t expect General Gao to be able to capture Liucheng without any effort. Since Liucheng has been captured, there is no need for me to go, so I led my troops to support General Gao.”
Gao Fei laughed and said: "General Gongsun came just in time. I am in need of reinforcements. I have formulated a strategic plan and can use this plan to completely defeat Qiu Liju. I wonder if General Gongsun is willing to obey my command?"
Gongsun Zan was startled for a moment, and then said: "In terms of official rank, I should be under General Gao. Since we are attacking the Wuhuan people, it is my duty to attack them. I still have two thousand cavalry and ten thousand infantry under my command. As long as I can defeat them in one fell swoop,
Qiu Liju, I am willing to obey General Gao's orders."
Gao Fei said: "Great, General Gongsun, now I want you to take all the soldiers and horses under your command to Liucheng to garrison, and set up an ambush on the only road from Liucheng to Bailang Mountain. It can last as short as five days.
In as long as seven days, Qiu Liju's army will definitely pass by there. At that time, General Gongsun can strike hard, but be sure not to pursue them too hard. It is enough to eliminate Qiu Liju's effective force."
Gongsun Zan said in confusion: "Since General Gao asked me to set up an ambush, why didn't he let me pursue the enemy? Once Qiu Liju escapes from Bailang Mountain and escapes back to his home base of Pinggang, wouldn't it be like letting the tiger return to the mountain?"
Gao Fei smiled and said: "General Gongsun, don't worry. I will naturally lead my troops to set up a second ambush at Bailang Mountain, and the second ambush will be the place where Qiu Liju will be dealt a devastating blow."
Gongsun Zan said: "Then let me go to Bailang Mountain to ambush. For half my life as a soldier, I have basically been fighting against the Xianbei and Wuhuan people. It is my mission to expel the Hulu."
Gao Fei shook his head and said: "No, General Gongsun's subordinates are all wounded soldiers, and there are 10,000 infantrymen. If Qiu Liju breaks through the defense line, how should General Gongsun pursue him?"
Gongsun Zan hesitated for a moment, and then said helplessly: "Then... well, I will lead my troops to set up an ambush in Liucheng. As long as I can completely defeat Qiu Liju, the remaining Nanlou and Wuyan will be easy to deal with."