As soon as the military order was issued, Zhang Yan's 110,000 soldiers and horses came out in full force, crossing the mountains and plains across the Changgen Village, and went south to pursue Yuan Shu.
At this moment, Yuan Shu's 70,000 troops are ambushing Yunzi Mountain, the only way to go south, waiting for Zhang Yan's arrival.
Within three days, Jushou also mobilized his entire army, one led by Yan Liang, with 20,000 robbing troops and 10,000 captive troops, a total of 30,000 troops and horses heading to the outskirts of Zhang Yan's stronghold to set up an ambush.
The other part was led by Jushu, who went to Yezhuling, supplemented by Gaolan Grassland Cavalry, Xu Rong's Xiliang Army, 20,000 civilian regiments, and 10,000 captive troops, totaling more than 60,000 troops. In addition, Jushu also brought scholars to throw stones.
Twenty machines were used to attack Zhang Yan's Dazhai.
In order to catch up with Yuan Shu, Zhang Yan's troops, except for the 5,000 fully armed cavalry, moved forward with light chariots and went all out.
The advantage of Zhang Yan's arrangement is that it is fast, and as long as the five thousand cavalry are not defeated, they will have enough time to prepare for the battle.
Zhang Yan is not the only one like this. In fact, 90% of generals do this when marching. Unless they encounter particularly dangerous places, they will order their sergeants to march forward with their armor in hand.
Why Tian Feng arranged the ambush point in Yunzi Mountain? One is that the terrain of Yunzi Mountain is undulating, which is suitable for an ambush. The other is that Yunzi Mountain is about a day and a half away from Changgen Dazhai.
Ordinary people who have been traveling continuously for a day and a half will always be unable to catch up when they get here. There are only a small number of them, so they can only wait for work and attack with surprises.
"Your Majesty, it is impossible for Yuan Shu to escape from this battle."
Lin Du said to Zhang Yan, who was in the first place in the tent.
"Pu Sheng, what do you mean?"
Zhang Yan took a bite of the barbecue and asked Lin Du, before they caught up with Yuan Shu, why did Lin Du conclude that Yuan Shu would have difficulty escaping.
"Your Majesty, do you know how much baggage and flags we have picked up this day?"
As Lin Du spoke, his eyes shone brightly and his mouth almost closed.
"How many?"
Hearing Lin Du's words, Zhang Yan couldn't help but stop.
"The baggage picked up is enough to sustain an army of 110,000 troops for ten days, and the flags are even more. I roughly calculated that there must be at least 40,000 troops and horses."
"real?"
Zhang Yan couldn't help but stood up. The baggage was okay, but the flag was too important. The so-called marching and fighting should be carried out according to the order. This order is not only the general's order, but more importantly, the cooperation between the leaders of each team.
How the teams cooperate with each other depends on their flags. Now that they have picked up the flags of more than 40,000 troops, it proves that Yuan Shu has at least 40,000 troops and will fall into command chaos.
If you think about it more boldly, these 40,000 soldiers and horses have fled Yuan Shu and become a defeated army.
If this is the case, Yuan Shu only has 20,000 to 30,000 men at his disposal.
"Okay, if Yuan Shu can be captured alive in this battle, Jizhou will be settled, but Chongyi can no longer see the success of his plan."
Speaking of capturing Yuan Shu alive, Zhang Yan was overjoyed, but suddenly he remembered Zhou Da, the creator of the Changshan attack plan, and Zhou Chongyi, who had died under Zhao Yun's gun.
"Your Majesty, I believe that Zhongyi saw the success of his plan in Tianzhiling and killed everyone."
Lin Du comforted Zhang Yan.
"Well, in that case, we all have to hurry up tomorrow, and I will definitely capture Yuan Shu alive, light a sky lantern, and sacrifice him alive to comfort all the Black Mountain soldiers who died in this battle."
"promise."
Everyone stood up, clasped their fists, and made a promise.
"Your Majesty, you must be extra careful tonight. I suggest implementing a half-replacement system. All troops and horses are divided into two and take turns to rest."
Although they came after Yuan Shu and picked up a lot of baggage and flags on the way, Yuan Shu was Yuan Shu after all. If he made a sneak attack at night, it would definitely be enough for them to drink.
"Well, what Pu Sheng said is true. Just as you said, I will change it at midnight tonight."
"As commanded."
During the night, the situation was calm. Although the half-change system could prevent Yuan Shu from sneak attacks, his army did not have a good rest.
Early the next morning, Zhang Yanjun continued to pursue, still in the same formation, with the cavalry in front, followed by light infantry.
Yunzi Mountain was filled with smoke, like a fairyland. Tian Feng stood on a high place and stared motionless at the bottom of the mountain.
"Military advisor, look over there."
A boy saw the smoke in the distance and knew that Zhang Yanjun was coming.
"Haha, it's not in vain that I send you so many baggage and flags. It's a good thing to come and avoid it."
Tian Feng nodded and took the boy into hiding in the forest.
It turns out that the baggage and flags that Zhang Yan picked up along the way were all intentional by Tian Feng.
The purpose was to create a real escape scene and even give Zhang Yan the illusion that Yuan Shu had fallen apart. Only in this way could he relax his vigilance and make this battle less difficult.
Of the 70,000-strong army, there are more than 50,000 in ambush at Yunzi Mountain. Zhao Yun's cavalry is waiting in the south of Yunzi Mountain. Together with the fighter planes, they will rush directly to defeat the enemy.
Zhang Yan's army was very fast, and the cavalry arrived at the foot of Yunzi Mountain in half an hour. Looking at Yunzi Mountain shrouded in clouds and mist, Zhang Yan didn't think much and directly ordered the army to speed up.
"Lin Du, do you think we can really capture Jizhou if we capture Yuan Shu?"
Zhang Yan immediately asked Lin Du beside her.
"Your Majesty, Yuan Shu is a member of a wealthy family of the Fourth Generation and Three Dukes. One of the shortcomings of such a person is that he cherishes his life and is afraid of death. I think it is a bit difficult to ask him to cede the entire Jizhou, but cede Zhongshan Kingdom, Changshan County, Zhao Kingdom, Guangzhou
Ping, the five counties of Wei County are definitely more than enough."
The corners of Lin Du's mouth slightly curled up as he spoke, with visible confidence in his eyes.
"good."
Zhang Yan has nothing but the word "good".
Yunzi Mountain is not big, so the cavalry took the lead and quickly collapsed, while the infantry behind them also passed quickly.
"Dong dong dong,"
After Zhang Yan's army was halfway through, the thick war drums exploded like thunder.
"Kill."
"Go ahead."
"Kill."
After the war drums were endless shouts of killing, more than 50,000 troops ambushed on both sides of Yunzi Mountain took advantage of the momentum to kill Zhang Yan's army directly.
"The enemy is attacking, prepare for battle, order the cavalry to return for reinforcements."
Looking at the enemies charging from both sides, Zhang Yan commanded his troops and horses to prepare for battle, while calling his scouts to ask the cavalry to return for reinforcements.
It was terrifying to be ambushed by the enemy during the march. After all, their armor and weapons were still on the oxen and carriages beside them. Facing the swooping Yuan Shu army, they had to use their own bodies to defend themselves against the enemy.
The first ones to attack were the archers of Yuan Shujun. Countless arrows were like a heavy rain, covering the entire Zhang Yanjun. Countless Zhang Yanjun who were unarmed and unarmed were shot directly to the ground, and blood flowed freely like a stream.
Xiaoyong was the strongest among the Polu troops, and they rushed the fastest. Soon they took advantage of the situation and rushed to a place twenty steps away from Zhang Yanjun.
