After having a comprehensive plan, Xiang Shaolong and others changed the training method and divided the army into two. The 20,000 cavalrymen specialized in concealed and disguised marching tactics.
Xiang Shaolong applied what he learned in the 21st century to this team of cavalry.
In the blink of an eye, winter ends and spring arrives, Xiaopan goes to the altar to pay homage to the general and bid him farewell in person, and Xiang Shaolong sets out on his journey again.
The army sailed down the river by boat, landed at Wusui, and headed northeast until they arrived at Xuushi City, where Guanzhongxie's garrison was stationed.
Guan Zhongxie, Lian Jiao, and Zhao Pu led the army out of the city to greet him. On the surface, they were of course showing the courtesy of honor and inferiority.
Xiang Shaolong taught Wu Guo, Jing Jun and others to camp outside the city. In order to prevent Guan Zhongxie from being suspicious, he and Teng Yi led a thousand soldiers into the city. After arriving at the commander's house, they took out a small edict and ordered Guan Zhongxie to immediately
Hand over the military talisman and return to Beijing to report on your duties.
After reading the imperial edict, Guan Zhongxie changed his expression and said, "What does this mean? Why didn't Father Zhong give any instructions? This imperial edict also owes the Queen Mother her seal."
Xiang Shaolong pretended to be surprised and said: "Why is General Guan so nervous? The prince only asked General Guan to return to Xianyang for a rest because he was aware of Lord Guan's hard work and meritorious service and had been stationed in other places for many years. There is no need to trouble Mr. Zhong and the Queen Mother when the generals are changed."
Woolen cloth?"
At this time, Teng Yi saw Lian Jiao moving back and quickly gave an order. The bodyguards who followed him immediately took out their crossbows and took control of the situation. Guan Zhong Xie Na expected that Xiang Shaolong would make such a move, so when he saw him with a sneer on his face,
He put his hand on the scabbard of Bai Zhan, knowing that if he said the wrong word, he would immediately end up in a different place. He raised his hand to stop his subordinates from resisting in vain, and said with a smile: "The general taught you a good lesson. In fact, even the general also hopes to go back."
See my mother-in-law."
Xiang Shaolong smiled and said: "It is hard to disobey your orders. I just act according to your orders. It would be best if General Guan is willing to cooperate."
He has no worries about being disobedient, unless he wants to rebel immediately. Otherwise, this is the only result.
The next day, Xiang Shaolong sent Jing Jun to see him off, but he actually escorted Guan Zhongxie and his two thousand soldiers to Wusui, watched them board the warship, and then returned to Xuushi City.
At this time, Xiang Shaolong had completed the reorganization of Guan's army, increasing the number of cavalry to 50,000, light infantry to 50,000, and heavy armor to 80,000. The strength was greatly increased.
After another month of military training in Xuancheng, they left Xuancheng and headed north along the river towards Changzi City.
Their march was steady and slow, ensuring that the soldiers could get adequate rest and maintain sufficient physical strength.
Arriving at the south bank of Lushui, the 180,000-strong army stopped and waited for night to come.
Huan Qi came over after hearing the news. Everyone met, feeling sad and happy, talking about their confused feelings, and held a meeting with Xiang Shaolong, Teng Yi, Huan Qi, Zhou Liang, Wu Guo, Zhao Da and others at the commander's residence.
Huan Qi first reported the situation in Tunliu and analyzed: "There are only a few thousand people in Tunliu City who are the old troops of Du Bi and Cheng Qiao, and the others are Pu Hu's family generals and traitors who were originally Zhao Min. The situation is a bit the same as it was a few years ago.
The civil uprising in the former east was similar, with more ambition but less strength. However, the biggest problem was that Li Mu's 100,000 Zhao troops were stationed in the road city of Zhao territory forty miles east and west of Tunliu. The mutual echoes not only gave Tunliu something to rely on
, and also made us dare not attack Tunliu." Speaking of Li Mu, he showed a still frightened expression.
Teng Yi sighed and said, "How did you lose that battle?"
Huan Qi said sadly: "Li Mu's battles are like magic. The general and I have paid full attention to the movements in Zhao Jing and set up military posts. Who knew that the alarm had just been raised and Li Mu's cavalry had already arrived at the camp. That night, the stars and moon
Wuguang. Li Mu first captured the high ground and then burned the camp with rockets. The rebels in Tunliu also rushed out and attacked with torches and drums. We retreated before dawn. I led a team of ten thousand people.
, fight to the death, otherwise there may be more casualties."
Everyone felt chills when they heard it.
Huan Qi said enthusiastically: "After the death of General Wang, I used the morale of the mourning soldiers to attack Lucheng twice. Li Mu came out of the city and repulsed them. His formations were unpredictable, and the soldiers used their lives and were well-trained. No wonder he was able to do so.
Famous throughout the world."
Jing Jun said: "No matter how powerful Li Mu is, it's still useless if he has a good general but no master. Has Xiaoqi sent someone to check on the situation in Zhongmou?"
Huan Qi perked up, took out a roll of maps, spread them out on the mat, and said: "I took advantage of the heavy snowfall to order people to investigate the enemy's situation to ensure that the enemy didn't know anything about it. Zhongmou is the most important military base outside Zhaoren's Great Wall.
The important town originally belonged to the Wei people, but fell into the hands of the Zhao people four years ago, giving them an additional stronghold outside the Great Wall, so it is highly valued."
After letting everyone study for a while, he said: "They have two groups of Zhao troops stationed outside the city for a long time. Their number is between ten thousand, and they are located in the north and south, echoing each other. Their original intention is to deal with the Wei people. As for the inside of the city
The garrison numbered about 20,000. Such a force was rare in Zhao's cities. If something happened, the soldiers in the Great Wall could send troops to help. Therefore, the Wei people fought against the Zhao people several times, but they could not defeat them.
Zhongmu is an important city."
Xiang Shaolong said: "So this battle must be attacked with surprise troops. Attack them unprepared, otherwise this battle will be defeated."
Huan Qi said: "The Zhao people have built more than a hundred beacon towers on the high ground outside the teaching office in Zhongmou. There are people on guard day and night. If the army attacks, they will be detected even at night. It will be difficult to hide it from the enemy's eyes and ears."
Jing Jun patted his chest and promised: "I am responsible for this. I will ensure that no beacon tower on the high ground has the chance to sound an alarm."
Xiang Shaolong said: "Tonight our 40,000 elite cavalry will be divided into four batches after entering the dark. Jing Jun will lead 10,000 people as the vanguard to clear the beacon tower. The other 140,000 people will stay here for another three days.
, and then divided into two armies, each with 70,000 people, one army went to Zhangzi and the other to Zhongmou. When Li Mu returned to the army, it was the time for Xiaoqi to take action. Remember to set up a protracted battle pattern and never rush forward.
Attack the city, otherwise if Li Muming retreats and actually advances, then the battle of that night will be repeated, and the defeat will be worthless."
Huan Qi said with emotion: "No wonder the two generals recommended General Xiang like this during their lifetimes. General Wei never thought about this, and he broke out in a cold sweat when he heard about it."
Wu Guo smiled and said, "It's time to eat." Everyone laughed and cursed. When leaving the tent, Xiang Shaolong said to Huan Qi: "After you captured Tunliu, you immediately built fortifications, while we pretended to attack to separate the border between Zhao and Wei.
If the Great Wall suddenly retreats, it will be difficult for the Zhao people to pursue them."
Huan Qi was sincerely convinced and nodded to accept the instruction.
When it got dark that night, Zhou Liang released the Eagle King. After making sure that there were no enemy spies lurking, Jing Jun's special attack force composed of elite soldiers of the Wu family went out first. Within a short while, four groups of men and horses drove out one after another, riding slowly.
By the third morning, the army had sneaked into the dense forest forty miles outside Zhongmou City and set up sentries in all directions, waiting for the coming of night.
Zhongmou City is far away on the horizon. It has high walls and thick walls. It is a solid military fortress. The trees outside the city have been leveled. It is not easy to get close without being noticed.
Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi observed for a long time and both felt discouraged, but they couldn't think of any good solution.
No one dared to light a fire to make food, so they only ate dry food.
At dusk, suddenly there was a strong wind and heavy rain.
Xiang Shaolong and others shouted to help me and immediately dispatched.
Wu Guo and Zhou Liang each led an army to attack the Zhao camp outside the city.
Jing Jun then led a thousand of the Wu family's disciples, crossed the moat, climbed the wall and entered the city.
Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi's main force of 20,000 men sneaked into the hidden spot closest to the city, prepared to open the city gate, and charged into the city.
The rain became heavier and heavier, and there were thunder and lightning from time to time. The vision was blurred. The thunder also completely covered up the sound of horses' hoofbeats.
Jing Jun's elite regiment of a thousand men tied their war horses outside the city. It took them more than an hour to sneak across the moat and start climbing the city.
Xiang Shaolong and Teng Yi were waiting in fear. If the enemy were to notice at this moment, no one including Jing Jun would be spared.
The lights at the top of the city were covered by the heavy rain.
While waiting anxiously, the city gate to the west opened. The drawbridge rumbled down.
Xiang and Teng were so happy that they gave the order and the whole army rushed out. The sound of 20,000 horses galloping shocked the dreams of the soldiers and civilians in Zhongmou City, but it was too late.
Wu Guo and Zhou Liang's troops simultaneously launched a surprise attack on two Zhao army camps outside the city.
Inside and outside the city, the sound of killing was loud.
Although the heavy rain stopped, the war became more intense.
The army rushed into the city and scared everyone to close their doors. Most of the defenders took off their armor and abandoned their weapons and hid in civilian houses to save their lives. The rest of Kaicheng fled for their lives.
Even the will to resist has been lost.
By daybreak, Zhao's most strategic town in the south had fallen into Xiang Shaolong's hands.
Ten days after the attack, tens of thousands of infantry troops led by Zhao Da arrived one after another, bringing a large number of siege equipment and supplies and food. A supply line from Xuushi City was established.
Xiang Shaolong strictly ordered not to disturb the people, treated the surrendered generals and soldiers kindly, and adopted a policy to stabilize the people's hearts.
Xiu Yi set up camp outside the city, built fortifications, and cut off the traffic on the official roads of Zhao and Wei, pretending to invade Handan, the capital of Zhao.
A month later, the Zhao people invaded twice, but were repulsed both times.
The Wei people were also vigilant and kept strict guard on the border. However, since the Qin army occupied the fortified city, the Wei people just adopted a wait-and-see attitude.
No one dares to look down upon Xiang Shaolong, a famous general of Qin State.
On this day, Wu Ji came from Changzi City to meet Shaolong and brought important news. According to the intelligence from Handan, Guo Kai was really scared to death and urged King Zhao and the Queen Mother to transfer Li Mu back to guard the castle in the Great Wall.
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But after King Zhao issued the order, Li Mu actually refused.
Xiang and Teng screamed in secret, knowing that Li Mu had seen through their plot.
After discussion, the two decided to launch a fierce attack on Fan Wu.
When all preparations were complete, Xiang Shaolong mobilized 80,000 troops ten days later, marched north from the official road to Fanwu, and set up a stronghold outside the Zhao people's Great Wall. He sent people to attack the city wall day and night. Zhao people went out of the city to rob the camp several times, but the Qin army took the lead.
I noticed it and was stunned.
After eighteen days of attacking, a section of the city wall was finally broken through, but the enemy was still repulsed, causing heavy casualties on both sides.
But Xiang Shaolong and others knew that their mission had been completed, and they did not have to worry about Zhao Wangting not summoning Li Mu back to guard Fanwu this time. To be honest, with their current strength, they were not qualified to attack Handan at all.
In just one day, the Zhao people repaired the city wall.
Xiang Shaolong withdrew his troops without fighting so that the soldiers could have a chance to recover. The dead were cremated on the spot and the wounded were sent back to Zhongmou.
At this time, Xiang Shaolong had already lost his mind about life and death on the battlefield, otherwise he would not be able to be the commander-in-chief of the Qin army.
Xiaopan is right. There is no place for mercy on the battlefield.
Everyone is a chess piece, and it is common to eat or be eaten.
However, he managed to do everything he could. For example, he cared for his subordinates and treated surrendered soldiers and civilians kindly. I wonder if the Zhao people were afraid of being beaten and no longer dared to go out of the city to counterattack. The two armies fell into a stalemate.
Huan Qi, on the other hand, followed Xiang Shaolong's words, bluffed, and continued to send troops to help, aggravating the Zhao people's crisis.
Entering the second month of summer, Li Mu finally succumbed to King Zhao's military order and returned to Handan.
Xiang Shaolong hurriedly ordered to strengthen defenses in preparation for Li Mu's counterattack.
The thing he least wanted to happen finally came to an end.
On this day, when Xiang Shaolong, Teng Yi and Jing Jun were doing a routine inspection of the five-mile-long wooden village, Jing Jun said with a smile: "No matter how many heads and six arms Li Mu has, it will be difficult for him to capture our camp. At most, it will be a draw."
Already." Teng Yi said: "Is there any movement from the Wei people?"
Jing Jun said: "The Wei people have Wu Guo to deal with them, but if we hadn't captured Zhongmou, we would have been repulsed by now."
That night Xiang Shaolong had a terrible dream. He dreamed that Li Mu came to attack the camp. His famous cavalry was everywhere in the camp, and all the tents were on fire at the same time. Xiang Shaolong rushed out of the tent and wanted to call Jing Jun.
But he couldn't scream. He wanted to draw his sword, but the treasured sword of hundreds of battles disappeared. He woke up in shock. Only then did he realize that it was still dark, and he was covered in cold sweat and couldn't help but gasp for breath.
Xiang Shaolong strongly thought of his wife, maid, and beloved children at home, and wished he could leave everything behind and return to Xianyang immediately.
As soon as the shock subsided, he put on his coat and walked out of the tent.
The soldiers on night duty hurriedly followed around.
His handsome tent was circled at a high point in the camp. Looking around, he could see only the starry sky covering it. The lights were dotted and seemed to stretch straight to the end of the sky.
The Great Wall of Zhao State five miles away is also brightly lit and extremely spectacular.
Xiang Shaolong recalled that he was on an envoy from Handan to Daliang that day, and visited the city wall when he passed there. The name of the city guard Fanwu who was responsible for the introduction had been forgotten. He never expected that today, many years later, he would be attacking this place.
Commander of the Great Wall.
Nothing is more unpredictable than the unpredictable changes in world affairs.
Then I remembered that the two beloved people I escorted that day, Zhao Qian and Zhao Ya, had both died one after another. I couldn't help but feel heartbroken and almost cried bitterly before I could vent my sorrow.
The evening breeze blows away the depression in my heart, and I feel better.
Looking at the Great Wall from a distance, and thinking of the ancient city of Handan in the distance behind the Great Wall, I have mixed feelings.
The most frightening thing about war is the unpredictable factors.
At this moment, he had no idea what was happening behind the hundred-mile stretch of the Great Wall.
It can only be estimated.
Or make measurements.
It is indeed easier said than done to know ourselves and our enemies.
Where is Li Mu now? Two friends who were once sympathizing with each other will eventually become mortal enemies on the battlefield. What is the purpose of all this? Only when the sky becomes brighter does Xiang Shaolong gather his emotions and go back to his tent to rest.
The days passed in this situation.
A month later, good news came that Pu Hu finally abandoned Tunliu City and fled to Zhao Kingdom. On the way, he was captured by Huan Qi's ambush and was taken back to Xianyang.
Surprisingly, Li Mu remained silent until now.
Xiang Teng was not too surprised. If Li Mu was called to guard Handan, he would not come to Fanwu.
The two of them felt that their goal had been achieved, and after discussion, they decided to withdraw their troops immediately. They will continue to do so tonight.
They still left the empty camp with lights on. When it got dark, they withdrew in batches to Zhongmou. Xiang Shaolong and Zhou Liang were in charge of the rear. Because of the sharp eyes of the Eagle King, he was not afraid of the enemy chasing after him.
Jing Jun led the two thousand elites of the Dao family to advance first, followed by Teng Yi's army.
Xiang Shaolong waited until the second watch before quietly evacuating with the remaining 20,000 people.
After a while, the team arrived on the official road to the south and quickly headed towards Zhongmou.
The bright moon hung high in the sky on the left, dragging a dim shadow to everyone's right.
Xiang Shaolong was in the middle of the team, riding alongside Zhou Liang.
Zhou Liang sighed: "The capture of Tunliu this time was all due to the General's ingenious plan. Even Li Mu was tricked by the General."
Xiang Shaolong said calmly: "Li Mu didn't count on me, but Zhao Wangting did on me."
Zhou Liang said with a smile: "War is only about success or failure. No one cares about how you win, but how you lose is used as a talking point."
Xiang Shaolong nodded and said, "These words make sense."
Zhou Liang looked up at the sky and said: "It will be dawn in an hour and a half. At that time, we can all march. As long as we return to Zhongmou, we can attack, defend or retreat. There is no need to worry. What's more, even if the enemy encircles the city, there will still be Huan.
Qi’s army came to support.”
Xiang Shaolong immediately felt relaxed, feeling somewhat relieved that he had completed the responsibilities of this trip.
I hope this is the last external battle, and from now on we are waiting for the coronation ceremony of the small cap.
The familiar sound of the King Eagle flapping his wings was heard in the air.
All the soldiers raised their heads and looked up.
Just by looking at its posture, you can tell that there are no pursuers behind it.
Zhou Liang pursed his lips and whistled, calling him to come down and rest.
Unexpectedly, the Eagle King suddenly let out a roar, circled twice above his head, and then rushed into the air, flying quickly to the woods on the right.
Zhou Liang's expression immediately changed and he stared at the movements of the Eagle King.
Xiang Shaolong felt something was wrong and looked around.
The King Eagle kept circling in the far sky under the bright moon, its flight route was strange and difficult to understand.
Zhou Liang said in shock: "This is impossible. It seems that a large number of enemies are coming from the left, very fast."
In the midst of the lightning and flint, Xiang Shaolong understood what was going on. Li Mu's cavalry arrived.
Perhaps because the horse's hoof was wrapped in cloth, it didn't make any sound.
This well-deserved famous general saw through Xiang Shaolong's strategy from the beginning.
Although they had no choice but to abandon Tunliu, they refused to let them go. They have been closed for two months. They wanted to make Xiang Shaolong and others mistakenly think that he was stationed in Handan. In fact, he had arrived long ago. He even laid an ambush and waited.
The moment they retreat.
Xiang Shaolong is now repeating the same mistake as Cheng Qiao and Du Bi's defeat in the battle. The only advantage is that he knows the enemy's approach in advance with the help of the Eagle King.
If he fled immediately, the result would be no different from the defeat of Cheng Qiao's army. Even before the entire army reached Zhongmou, he would be killed by Li Mu and the entire army would be annihilated.
If he fights hard, then at least Jing Jun and Teng Yi can return to Zhongmou safely.
Xiang Shaolong did not hesitate anymore and ordered the entire army to retreat to the dense forest on the right and use all his strength to stop the enemy.
Before the formation was set up, tens of thousands of Zhao soldiers came out of the dense forest on the left and rushed towards them.
Arrows shot towards the enemy like locusts. The opponent's cavalry fell down row by row, but before another batch of arrows could be replaced, the enemy had already entered the formation, and in an instant, the front was full of enemies.
Xiang Shaolong shouted, pulled out his sword of hundreds of battles, and took the lead in charging out.
For a time, the official road that stretched for more than ten miles was filled with shouts of death.
Just when the 20,000 Qin soldiers were able to hold back the enemy, a sudden chaos broke out on the side near the Zhao border. Another group of enemies rushed out from nowhere and cut Xiang Shaolong's rear guard in two.
Xiang Shaolong led Zhou Liang and more than 2,000 soldiers, desperately blocking the enemy's attacks one after another.
The trees behind him suddenly crackled and fire broke out, cutting off the Qin army's retreat to the west. Xiang Shaolong knew that he would not be able to escape, so he threw everything aside, beheaded dozens of enemies in a row, and penetrated deeply into the enemy's formation.