Deng Zhengzheng commanded 30,000 private soldiers from the Nanzheng clan and killed Pang Xi, Yang Huai and Gao Pei at the cost of more than 10,000 people, thus eliminating the threat of the Yizhou army rushing from Brazil to Hanzhong in one fell swoop.
Pang Xi was killed, but the 16,000-strong army that was still advancing was nothing to worry about.
In fact, Deng Zheng was able to defeat Pang Xi. On the one hand, Deng Zheng used more than 10,000 private soldiers as bait, which made Pang Xi arrogant and confident. He despised Deng Zheng and was eventually shot to death by random arrows. On the other hand, it was Pang Xi who was the coach.
However, he ignored the overall situation and marched aside from the army, and was eventually killed.
There is a saying that arrogant soldiers will be defeated. Pang Xi became rampant when he won, which gave Deng Zheng's strategy a place to use.
If it were Zhao Yun, a general like Gao Shun who was rigorous in employing troops would never let Deng Zheng's plan succeed easily.
Although Deng Zheng's plan was good, he followed every step and led Pang Xi into a trap step by step.
However, the strategy of luring the enemy was full of flaws, especially when Duan An, Deng Jun, and Chen Shi suddenly rushed out and wanted to ambush the Yizhou Army. This was an ambush, but Duan An and the other three refused to fight.
He retreated and ran away with just a feint shot. In this situation, it was already clear that it was a plan to lure the enemy. It was only because Pang Xi was carried away that he continued to lead his troops in pursuit.
In the end, when they reached the mountains and forests, Deng Zheng appeared, fought with the Yizhou army, and immediately retreated.
Pang Xi still ignored him and pursued him, and finally fell into Deng Zheng's trap.
During this period, Lingbao had already advised Pang Xi, but Pang Xi refused.
If Pang Xi accepted the advice humbly and thought about it carefully, the battle situation would have been different, and the more than 10,000 private soldiers used by Deng Zheng as bait would have been useless. Unfortunately, the fire burned, followed by an ambush with bows and arrows.
, the spearmen intercepted and killed again, and Pang Xi's four thousand elite soldiers were all killed.
Lingbao and Deng Xian escaped with dozens of surviving soldiers, but they were also in dire straits.
Deng Zheng's army led the way and won a great victory.
The remaining 16,000 Yizhou troops are in doom after losing their commander. The rest depends on how Deng Zheng cleans up the 16,000 troops.
However, a few days ago, the situation in Baocheng fell into a deadlock.
Five miles outside Bao City.
In the main tent of the Chinese army, Wang Can is sitting on the main seat, with his hands on his knees. Below, on the left side are Guo Jia and Lu Meng. Guo Jia is wearing a white robe, exuding a touch of elegance, and Lu Meng is wearing armor with a hanging waist.
The Han sword is majestic. On the right side sit Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao, both of whom are wearing armor and have serious expressions.
Guo Jia looked calm, while Zhou Cang and Pei Yuanshao looked slightly anxious.
Pei Yuanshao raised his hands and said: "My lord, it has been two days since the army arrived in Baocheng. The humble leader called for formation several times, but Yan Yan hid in Baocheng and refused to fight. What should I do?"
Wang Can also nodded and asked: "Fengxiao, how do you think we should deal with it?"
Guo Jiaxiao said: "My lord, it will be beneficial to our army if Yan Yan avoids fighting."
"Why is this?"
Guo Jiaxiao said: "Baocheng is located in the hinterland of Hanzhong, within the territory of Hanzhong. For Yan Yan, it is guarding an isolated city with neither food support nor army rescue. On the contrary, for the lord, the lord leads the army in Hanzhong
Fighting within the territory, you are familiar with the surrounding geographical conditions, and have geographical advantages; the lord can dispatch the Hanzhong army to support at any time, and there are many people and advantages; now the autumn wind is bleak, the weather is getting colder, Yan Yan leads the army for a long journey, the soldiers will inevitably not be able to support it for a long time, the lord has the advantage of time
.”
"The lord has the right time, favorable location, and good people, but Yan Yan has no advantage at all."
"In the current situation, Yan Yan should be worried, not the Lord."
Guo Jia's slender fingers were shaking rhythmically in the air, and his face showed infinite confidence.
After hearing Guo Jia's words, Pei Yuanshao breathed a long sigh of relief, with a touch of joy on his face. He gave a thumbs up and said angrily: "Mr. Guo's words are so insightful and great. Hum, let's talk to Yan Yan
Let’s wait and see who can’t bear it any longer and sends troops first.”
Guo Jia shook his head and continued: "Yan Yan defended Baocheng and did not take the initiative to attack. He must have a back-up plan."
"In fact, Gongda has already clearly analyzed the movements of Liu Yan's army. One of the armies marched from Brazil to threaten Hanzhong. Now that Yan Yan is guarding Baocheng, there must be an army hidden that has not yet been discovered, because Yan Yan
It is impossible to place all hopes on the Brazilian army. There must be other armies that want to attack Nanzheng. This is the reason why Yan Yan is willing to risk his life with his lord and drag him here."
"If the lord retreats, Yan Yan will continue to attack the city and seize the territory; if the lord besieges but does not attack, Yan Yan will occupy Baocheng and defend it; if the lord attacks, Yan Yan will immediately choose to defend. The strategy adopted by Yan Yan is to delay the lord and draw his attention.
Attract and create opportunities for the hidden army."
Guo Jia talked eloquently and analyzed Yan Yan's movements.
If Yan Yan heard what Guo Jia said, his expression would definitely change.
He led his troops to defend Baocheng, which was a stalemate with Wang Can. The purpose was to hold back Wang Can's army so that Wang Can could neither advance nor retreat. When Wang Can attacked, he defended the city; when Wang Can retreated, he could attack the city and seize territory at will.
In short, Yan Yan wanted to leave enough time for the other Yizhou troops to capture Hanzhong.
After hearing this, Wang Can pondered for a while and said, "Although Yan Yan's plan is good, it will also put him into a dilemma. It is not a good strategy."
Guo Jia Shen nodded in agreement and said: "Yan Yan defended Baocheng and did not go out to fight. What he relied on was the grain that was brought into Baocheng after the autumn harvest in Baocheng. With enough grain, he could defend Baocheng and block the lord's army.
.However, once the food in the city is in short supply, Yan Yan loses the power to defend the city, and the soldiers under his command do not need the lord to lead the troops to attack, but will mess up their positions."
Lu Meng's eyes lit up and he said: "Sir, do you mean that as long as the food stored in Bao City is destroyed, the situation on the battlefield can be reversed?"
Guo Jia still shook his head slightly and did not nod in agreement.
Lu Meng didn't get Guo Jia's approval, and there was a look of disappointment on his face, and he immediately asked: "In your opinion, sir, what should we do?"
Guo Jia said: "What I just said is that Yan Yan did not choose to take the initiative, but chose to defend the city and delay the lord. However, once Yan Yan had the opportunity to defeat the lord, he would definitely choose to take the initiative, as long as he could defeat the lord.
, Yan Yan can also lead the army to march straight into Hanzhong, wouldn't it be better if he doesn't have to rely on the other two armies?"
The corner of Wang Can's mouth rose, and he understood what Guo Jia meant.
After thinking for a moment, Wang Can said: "Fengxiao, do you mean Yan Yan will take the initiative and wait for an opportunity to defeat us?"
Guo Jia nodded and said: "My lord is right. Yan Yan and my lord are in a stalemate. On the one hand, it is to hold back the lord's army, and on the other hand, there is no chance to defeat the lord. Once Yan Yan sees the opportunity, he will choose to take the initiative."
Attack and defeat the lord. Compared with the stalemate between the two armies defending Baocheng, Yan Yan will definitely choose to take the initiative to attack and defeat the lord as long as he sees an opportunity. After all, defending Baocheng is not a long-term solution. Therefore, it is Yan Yan who is anxious at this time, and
Not the lord."
Wang Can also laughed and asked, "Does Feng Xiao have a strategy to defeat Yan Yan?"
When Guo Jia heard this, a confident smile appeared on his face.
…
Baocheng, County Hall.
Yan Yan was wearing armor and sitting in the hall with a golden sword and a large ring sword beside him.
Below, sat a group of Yizhou military generals and captains.
"General, the army is surrounded by the Hanzhong Legion and is trapped in Baocheng. There is no news about other armies at all. In a short period of time, our army can rely on food supplies from the granaries in the city, but in the long run, the food in the city will definitely run out.
Once that happens, the army trapped in Baocheng will become a turtle in a urn, making it difficult to escape."
The speaker's name is Yan Zhi, a member of the Yan clan in Ba County, and the same clan as Yan Yan.
Yan Yan glanced at the general below, shook his head and said, "It's not that we won't attack, it's that the time has not come yet."
Yan Zhi frowned slightly and said: "General, Deng Fang, the defender of Baocheng, was killed by you as soon as he came face to face with you. The Hanzhong soldiers under his command also fled in all directions and did not resist at all. It can also be seen from Deng Fang's army.
The strength of the Hanzhong army is insufficient. If the general leads the attack with a mighty army, he will definitely be able to kill Wang Can in one fell swoop and win great success. With such a great achievement in front of the general, what are you waiting for? Now is the best time to attack and kill Wang Can.
Can, wouldn't it be beautiful to capture Nanzheng and make the general famous in Yizhou?"
Yan Yan shook his head and said: "Wang Can killed Su Gu, defeated Dong Zhuo, and destroyed Zhang Lu. None of it was easy to accomplish. Such a person cannot be easily defeated. Deng Fang was low in strength and had no ability, so he was easily killed.
It is reasonable, but Wang Can is different. His ability is extraordinary and cannot be underestimated. If I say the time has not come, it means the time has not come, so there is no need to argue."
"Eh!"
Yan Zhi sighed, knowing that he could not persuade Yan Yan, so he stopped talking.
"General, when is the time to take the initiative?"
The person who spoke was young, less than thirty years old. He was slightly lean, but his knife-like face exuded a heroic spirit. This person's name was Du Xu, and he was Yan Yan's most trusted lieutenant.
He somewhat guessed what Yan Yan was thinking, but he still stood up and asked, hoping to get a definite answer.
Yan Yan said: "Soldiers, how can we judge the time for national affairs? If you want to defeat Wang Can, you have to wait and see the opportunity. Only when you have the opportunity can you take the initiative to attack. Du Xu, you send all the scouts to closely monitor the movements of Wang Can's army.
, we must get the movement of Wang Can’s army in the shortest possible time.”
"promise!"
Du Xu looked solemn and answered with clasped fists.
"It's all gone. Let's all go back and train as an army. Don't slack off."
Yan Yan waved his hand and dismissed all the generals in the hall.
All the generals in the hall left, except Yan Zhi who stayed. At this moment, Yan Zhi no longer had the rigid look on his face, but showed a sense of casualness, and said softly: "Brother, we have stationed troops in Baocheng and cannot leave.
If you are not careful, the whole army will be wiped out, you have to think clearly!"
Yan Yan said solemnly: "I am not in my position, and I do not plan for politics. I accepted the order to attack Baocheng and attract the strength of the Hanzhong Army. Naturally, I have to do what I need to do. I cannot choose to avoid it just because there is danger." After a pause, Yan Yan said sternly.
Yan added: "Okay, you go down too, train the soldiers well, and be ready to fight at any time."
"promise!"
Yan Zhi sighed, shook his head and turned to leave.
PS: First update, please collect and send flowers.
