"In any case, we must respond to the enemy first!" Zhao Yun said in a deep voice: "Chang Wen, how many troops and horses are there in the city now that can be mobilized?"
Wei Yan went through the situation in Fanyang City in his mind, and immediately replied: "There are eight thousand Youzhou soldiers in the city now, and there are five thousand Maobian Qingqi!" As the ace of the Western Qin Army, Maoban
Qingqi has always been the main force of the Youzhou Army. In addition, Gongsun Zan loved cavalry and bought many war horses from various places to raise in Youzhou. Although some of them were later taken away by Sima Yi, there are still many war horses left in Youzhou.
They have all become the equipment of the Blade Qingqi.
Zhao Yun thought about it in his mind, shook his head and said: "If there are not many enemies, these troops can indeed handle it! But since Cao Cao dares to send troops to Youzhou this time, he must be determined to win! I'm afraid Cao Cao will win this time.
There will be no shortage of troops sent! The Blade Qingqi are only cavalry and cannot participate in the battle to defend the city. Just these 8,000 Youzhou troops may not be enough!"
Fa Zheng also nodded in agreement and said: "General, you can send people to Zhuojun and other places respectively, and dispatch local troops and horses to come for assistance! If my subordinates remember correctly, there are three thousand and two Youzhou troops in Zhuojun alone.
Qian Mao Ren Qingqi! If we add this up, we can mobilize at least 20,000 Youzhou troops and tens of thousands of Mao Ren Qingqi to come to our aid!"
However, Zhao Yun's brows did not loosen because of this, but instead became tighter and tighter, saying: "I also know, but according to the intelligence from the scouts, I am afraid that Cao Wei's army will rush outside the city only tonight, and the reinforcements will not be able to come in time!"
Zhao Yun naturally didn't forget to ask about the marching speed of Cao Wei's army just now. According to what the scout said, Cao Wei's army was obviously marching in a hurry. Although it was not as fast as the scout's single horse, it was not slow. The fastest could be reached tonight.
In this case, even the reinforcements from the nearest city and county will not be able to arrive so quickly!
Even though he said that, it was still necessary to ask for help. Zhao Yun even wrote a few letters asking for help and ordered his soldiers to send messengers to send them out. At the same time, Zhao Yun also wrote a battle report and sent a confidant to deliver it in person.
Go to Chang'an. Cao Wei's army launches an attack on Youzhou. This matter is not trivial. Chang'an must be notified in time.
Fazheng lowered his head and thought for a moment, and then said: "Why don't we send out those five thousand sword-riding light cavalry to get ahead of the enemy before they attack the city, and strike first to catch him off guard!"
Fazheng's idea made Zhao Yun and Wei Yan quite excited. Zhao Yun and Wei Yan looked at each other and nodded. Zhao Yun said: "This plan is feasible! Wen Chang, I will leave this matter to you!" Zhao Yun
As the governor of Youzhou, Zhao Yun must stay in Fanyang City at such a critical moment. Besides Zhao Yun, only Wei Yan in Fanyang City is suitable to perform this task.
Wei Yan did not shirk, he clenched his fist vigorously and said, "Okay! Don't worry! Just leave this matter to me!"
Wei Yan and Zhao Yun were comrades who had worked together for many years. Zhao Yun also had special trust in Wei Yan. After hearing what Wei Yan said, there was nothing Zhao Yun could not agree with. Even if he handed Wei Yan the token of Mao Blade Qingqi, he said
"Without further delay, Chang Wen, you go and gather your troops and set off now! There is a flying stone slope thirty miles south of the city, which is the only place the enemy must pass when marching to Fan Yang. You can occupy it first and fight against the enemy.
The army conducts a surprise attack, which can achieve miraculous results!"
"I can save it!" Wei Yan can now be regarded as a veteran who has experienced hundreds of battles. Naturally, he will not be confused about how to fight. The flying stone slope that Zhao Yun ordered is actually the best ambush that Wei Yan has considered.
So, after receiving the token, Wei Yan clasped his fists at Zhao Yun and Fazheng and shouted, "In that case, I'll go first!" After saying that, Wei Yan left the study directly.
After watching Wei Yan leave, Fazheng said to Zhao Yun again: "General, General Wei's ambush on the enemy this time may have a miraculous effect, but it will definitely not cause much damage to the enemy! Cao Cao's fierce generals
There are many capable people, and the generals sent for this large-scale attack on Youzhou must not be ordinary generals. According to my subordinates, we should prepare to defend the city as soon as possible!"
Zhao Yun nodded in agreement and said: "I also understand this. I have ordered the garrison in the city to guard the city gate strictly and be ready to fight at all times! Well, it's a pity that Bo Dao and the others were transferred to Chang'an. Otherwise, I would have more men.
Give me some helpers!" What Zhao Yun was talking about was the younger generation of generals such as Hao Zhao who were under his command at the time. However, as Hao Zhao and others' achievements became greater and greater, they naturally could not stay in Youzhou for long.
Now they have all been assigned to various important positions in Chang'an, and they have a bright future!
Hearing what Zhao Yun said, Fazheng's eyes lit up. He seemed to have remembered something and said quickly: "If the general wants help, it's not difficult to find him. Has the general forgotten the few people sent from Chang'an a few years ago?"
Young people?"
"Huh?" Zhao Yun was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered what Fazheng was referring to, and looked like he suddenly realized it. However, Zhao Yun soon frowned again and said: "Those few are too young, I don't know if they can do it.
Ah! Moreover, except for the youngest who stayed in Fan Yang, I sent the rest to Zhuojun and Yuyang respectively!"
Fazheng immediately said: "Send that boy up first to test whether he is as powerful as the lord said! As for the remaining few, if they are as talented as the lord said,
Then we will definitely be able to come to Fan Yang’s aid in time!”
"Okay!" Zhao Yun hesitated for a moment. After all, it is a bit risky to reuse a little devil at this critical moment. But now Zhao Yun really has no one on hand, so he can only do what Fazheng said.
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On the other hand, Wei Yan received Zhao Yun's general order and did not dare to delay any longer. He immediately went to the military camp, took out the five thousand Mao Blade Qingqi, and headed directly out of the city towards Feishipo. Mao Blade Qingqi was known as the world
Although the First Cavalry has not appeared on the battlefield in the Central Plains for so many years, its strength has not declined at all. The Mao Blade Qingqi who stayed in Fanyang City are even more elite than other Mao Blade Qingqi! Short
In less than an hour, Wei Yan led the Maobian Qingqi to Feishipo.
As Zhao Yun said before, the terrain of Feishipo is indeed very conducive to a surprise attack by Qingqi. Feishipo is located to the east of the official road leading to Fanyang. The slope facing the official road is flat. Although there is some slope, it is
It is not steep, so it is suitable for cavalry to launch an assault from the top of the slope. After Wei Yan led the Mao Ren Qingqi to Feishi Slope, he immediately ordered all five thousand Mao Ren Qingqi to ambush on the top of the slope, waiting for the arrival of Cao Wei's army!
About two hours later, as the sky gradually turned into dusk, a faint sound of horse hooves could be heard from the south of the official road. This sound of horse hooves was like a steel needle piercing Wei Yan's body.
Wei Yan's body became energetic! Wei Yan immediately shouted in a low voice to the soldiers riding swords and cavalry on the left and right: "The enemy has arrived! Prepare to fight!"
The soldiers of the Kaoren Qingqi were all selected into the Kaoren Qingqi after rigorous training. Although they had been lying in wait on the top of the slope for a little longer, there was no reaction at all for them. Listen.
After receiving Wei Yan's order, each of these soldiers lifted their spears and placed them across their chests. At the same time, they lowered the masks on their helmets, leaving only pairs of eyes shining with cold light.
Not long after, the sound of horse hoofbeats was getting closer and closer. Wei Yan listened carefully. The number of soldiers and horses coming was probably no less than three thousand! And they must be all cavalry! Wei Yan's heart sank, he ran out from Cao Wei
With such a large number of cavalry, it goes without saying that they must be the old rivals of the Qingqi Cavalry, Baima Yiyi!
Back then, the White Horse Yi Cong was Gongsun Zan's ace unit, but since Gongsun Zan was defeated and killed, Sima Yi took all the remaining White Horse Yi Cong and defected to Cao Cao's account. Now the White Horse Yi Cong has changed its appearance and become Cao Cao's ace unit!
And Cao Cao actually sent Baima Yicong out this time, which is obviously a sure win for this sneak attack on Youzhou!
After changing his mind, Wei Yan raised his palms, but did not issue an order to dispatch. Instead, his eyes were fixed on the official road in front. He saw a faint cloud of dust on the south side of the official road.
There were signs that a large number of soldiers and horses were approaching. When the group of soldiers and horses came closer, Wei Yan could already see the white patch from the large amount of dust. It was the white horse Yi Cong! Wei Yan's eyes rolled.
, but he shouted to the soldiers on the left and right: "Don't take action! Stay hidden!"
With Wei Yan's order, the soldiers who were riding lightly did not move. They took a few steps back and hid their bodies. It was dusk now, and the light was not very good.
With such a distance, the enemy really couldn't detect their whereabouts once the soldiers hid like this.
Not long after, at least three or four thousand white horse Yi Cong passed through the official road in a mighty manner. The long queue and neat formation made Wei Yan couldn't help but sigh. However, these White Horse Yi Cong were in Cao Cao's hands.
It’s getting more powerful! And Wei Yan also looked carefully. The general leading the white horse Yi Cong was none other than the Cao Wei general Xia Houyuan whom he had seen outside Hangu Pass!
Wei Yan's inverted triangular eyes narrowed, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. He didn't pay attention to the meaning of the white horse Yi Cong at all, but turned his head and looked to the south of the official road. Wei Yan believed that this white horse Yi Cong was just Cao Wei
The advance troops of the army were sent out to explore the road! If the Mao Blade Qingqi attacked rashly, not only would they not be able to cause much harm to the White Horse Yi Cong, who was also a member of the Qing Cavalry Army, but they would actually alert the enemy! Therefore, Wei Yan also deliberately let the White Horse Yi Cong go.
In the past, his target was the main force of Cao Wei's army that would pass by here soon!