Lantian, Guanzhong's army always goes out from here to fight in all directions.
The terrain here is open and suitable for large armies to garrison. Over time, large and small military villages have been formed. However, this is definitely not a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack. On the contrary, the open land is suitable for large armies to move forward. For defenders,
Although it is not a nightmare for the military, it is definitely not a good place.
Therefore, this is why after Wuguan was breached, Chang'an was really undefeated. After all, with places like Shangluo and Lantian, there was no effective way to stop the overwhelming attacker.
When Liu Bang entered Guanzhong, he also entered Wuguan and then drove to Chang'an without any obstruction.
But now that Xiao Shilian reined in his horse, he could already see the outline of Lantian Camp.
The continuous camps were completely empty at this time, seeming to be waiting for new owners.
However, Wei Xiaokuan's army had very little left. From a glance, it only numbered 20,000 to 30,000 people. These should be the only soldiers and horses left in the Lantian camp after Wei Xiaokuan had suppressed the defeated troops.
Wei Xiaokuan continued to send troops and horses to break up the rear, and finally crossed the trench on the south side of Lantian Camp before Xiao Shilian and formed an array along this trench.
"Captain!"
Huang Wan and Lu Guangda both rushed to Xiao Shilian's side.
Huang Wan had a great time fighting this battle, with a smile on his face, while Lu Guangda looked thoughtfully at the array Wei Xiaokuan had set up in front of him again.
Xiao Shilian said in a deep voice: "Do you think we can still fight?"
This time, Huang Wan's voice also became cautious: "My subordinates thought that we should advance cautiously. Now the army is running wildly and is exhausted. Wei Xiaokuan still has at least tens of thousands of troops left behind at Lantian Camp. If we attack directly, they will disappear.
If you get it, you will get the benefits."
Lu Guangda, who was next to him, also echoed: "Our subsequent baggage has not caught up yet. If we attack rashly, without the help of trebuchets and bed crossbows, even if we can break through the enemy's defense line, it will be difficult for us to break through."
Camp. Even if Lantian is undefeated, Wei Xiaokuan, Gao Xi and Liang Shiyan should not dare to take a step back."
For them, after Lantian is Chang'an City, there is really no way to retreat.
Huang Wan and Lu Guangda were in agreement, which surprised Xiao Shilian, but he seemed to be happy about it. Because this showed that the generals of the Han Dynasty had gradually matured, and they were no longer just pursuing a happy victory.
"Then shall we go or stay?" Xiao Shilian asked immediately.
"My subordinates think that Lantian is still going to be attacked, so we will set up camp here. Since this trench can be a barrier for the enemy, it can also be a barrier for us." Huang Wan said decisively, "If we retreat to Bailuyuan or even Shangluo
If so, the enemy will inevitably come back."
"But this means that our supplies and baggage need to take a longer route," Lu Guangda said immediately, "and our flanks are likely to be exposed to Yuchi Jiong's attack and have to guard against it."
Xiao Shilian smiled bitterly. In fact, he was not worried about Wei Xiaokuan now. What Xiao Shilian was most concerned about was what father and son, Yuchi Jiong and Yuchikuan, planned. His Majesty's father-in-law and his father-in-law would most likely not miss this great opportunity.
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In fact, Yu Chijiong is also Xiao Shilian's father-in-law. Just half a year ago, Xiao Shilian took Yu Chikuan's youngest daughter as his concubine. Of course, Li Lian'er is not an unreasonable person. The Xiao family still hopes that Xiao Shilian can flourish.
, so as a eldest lady, she only wanted to be able to secure her position, and she really couldn't care about anything else. She even took the initiative to help Xiao Shilian with his affairs. Therefore, Xiao Shilian can be regarded as the son-in-law of the Captain Chi's family.
And for the Yuchi family members who are in that situation, this is obviously a very good choice. At least it is better than being randomly rewarded with cats and dogs, or even being thrown directly into the Jiaofang Division.
But Xiao Shilian can't guarantee that his father-in-law will give him this face.
"Report!" At this moment, a sentry rider came quickly, "Enemy cavalry was found on the north side, the number should be around five thousand!"
Huang Wan, Lu Guangda and others suddenly became excited.
Now their 50,000 soldiers and horses are mainly infantry, even Wei Xiaokuan. Almost all the Xianbei cavalry that the Northern Zhou relied on to conquer the world returned to Yu Wenxian along with Chen Wang Yuwenchun. It is precisely because of such a cavalry
Due to the blockade, Yang Jian was unable to advance even half a step after taking Puzhou, and he also suffered a loss outside Hangu Pass.
Of course, this does not mean that Yang Jian has no cavalry at all. On the contrary, almost all of the thousands of Han cavalry in the army, as well as the cavalry in the hands of Yuwen Shenju, Chen Shanti and others who later rebelled, fell into Yang Jian's hands.
In total, Yang Jian's cavalry should have been at least seven or eight thousand, or as many as tens of thousands.
In this wilderness, the best way to deal with cavalry is cavalry. Using infantry to deal with cavalry, especially soldiers who are tired from long battles, is no different from seeking death.
So Huang Wan and Lu Guangda both cheered up.
This is not an easy opponent to deal with.
"It seems that Yang Jian has issued an order to expel someone." Xiao Shilian helplessly spread his hands, "Then someone has no choice. Send the order and withdraw the troops with gold!"
Lu Quanda and Huang Wan both breathed a sigh of relief. They really didn't have the guts to confront the enemy's cavalry on the plains, or rather there was no need.
The Northern Zhou cavalry came very quickly, but they had no intention of launching a direct attack. They could only tell who was coming by looking at the flags flying in the army.
The big flag with the word "Yang" flutters in the wind.
There is no Yang family member in Chang'an who can be entrusted with important tasks by Yang Jian, so the only possibility is that Yang Jian arrives in person.
It is no wonder that the Northern Zhou cavalry did not dare to attack rashly, because Yang Jian obviously rushed over to support his own people after receiving the news of the defeat. No one would allow him to really put himself in danger.
As long as it can scare Xiao Shilian away.
Xiao Shilian gritted his teeth and looked at the group of cavalry. If he was just the commander of a partial division, then he really wouldn't mind competing with Yang Jian. But now he is the commander of a large army, and his enemies are not just
Yang Jian in front of him, Wei Xiaokuan who was watching eagerly from the side, and even Yu Chijiong who might intervene at any time.
In this case, Xiao Shilian could only choose the safest method.
It can be said that Yang Jian's timely appearance finally saved Lantian Camp for the time being.
But in any case, Xiao Shilian actually defeated Wei Xiaokuan and completely seized all the fields west of Lantian. Now Yang Jian should not dare to advance rashly with his cavalry. It is not bad for him to be able to hold the Lantian camp.
the result of.
The sound of ringing gold sounded, and the Han army slowly retreated.
And Yang Jian's cavalry also slowly followed up, which was quite a gift. (To be continued)