Following Yu Xi's flag, the Han cavalry changed from the long snake formation that plunged straight into the Northern Zhou infantry formation into a triangular pyramid formation that was more suitable for the cavalry to advance, and his target also became the left wing of the Northern Zhou cavalry.
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Two thousand versus two thousand, there is no difference in strength.
More importantly, the Northern Zhou cavalry did not expect that the enemy with such a clear target would suddenly change direction.
The tall horses at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in the northwest have a higher speed-accelerating ability than the grassland horses. Although the horses' heads were turned, the Han cavalry only paused for a moment and then quickly picked up again. They charged forward faster and faster.
, like a sharp sword, penetrated directly into the left wing of the Northern Zhou cavalry who had not had time to react.
Cavalry hedging is the most common and unpretentious tactic used in cavalry battles. Generally, after the two sides hedge, they will distance themselves and attack again, or they will fight each other directly. However, Yu Xi led the Han cavalry directly
After the breakthrough, he had no intention of stopping. He actually made a circle to the north and ran away.
This time it was Yuan Xie and the Northern Zhou cavalry's turn to be surprised.
What's the origin of this?
When he saw the Han infantry also starting to retreat, Yuan Xie realized that the enemy was really planning to run away, and hurriedly stamped his feet and shouted: "Send the order, the whole army is pursuing!"
Apparently there was no large army ambushing the enemy, and the enemy was just delaying the attack.
Fell into a trap!
The Northern Zhou cavalry began to rush forward, but the Han infantry had already retreated first, and the Han cavalry had already rushed to the entrance of the valley.
Under the constraints of the valley terrain, the wind howling from the north to the south had no way to exert its influence. The air flow flowed, and even the wind was turned into an east-west direction. The Han cavalry slowly moved forward along the valley, and everyone caught up with them.
Crossbow, just wait for the Northern Zhou cavalry to catch up.
Seeing this posture, the Northern Zhou cavalry did not dare to advance rashly, because they did not dare to be sure that there would be Han crossbowmen ambushing them behind the hillside that they could not see.
"Send the order, proceed carefully." Seeing this scene, Yuan Xie could only give the order helplessly.
At this time, he could only move forward with restraint, not because he was afraid of Yu Xi, but because now he couldn't bear too much loss, or even a tragic victory, because that would mean that he had no chance at all.
Enough troops to continue moving south.
Obviously the enemy had also expected this, so he always acted in vain and did not engage in direct combat with the Northern Zhou army. However, Yuan Xie could only hold his nose and give in.
Why did Yang Jian only have so many soldiers and horses in his hands now?
At this time, the Han cavalry had successfully left the valley, and their infantry had already marched to the next line of defense.
Yu Xishi Shiran reined in the horse.
"General, they didn't catch up." The scouts from behind came to report.
Yu Xi smiled and said: "Yuan Xie really doesn't dare to take risks. This makes it easier. Let's tease him properly."
The other generals of the Han army looked at each other and laughed.
Although there are so few people here, he can lead Yuan Xie by the nose. I guess Yuan Xie is also very depressed, right?
Yinzhou (now Yulin), at night.
This small frontier town once again became lively due to Yang Jian's Northern Expedition, and after renovation, it could barely be regarded as a fortress. As the war came to this town again, it naturally seemed much quieter.
The Han army's frontline has crossed Shuofang and is approaching Yinzhou. Now the only territories in Yang Jian's hands are Yinzhou, Wuyuan and Hetao. And only Yinzhou can really intercept the Han army.
After passing Yinzhou, there is grassland.
Yinzhou may have never attracted so much attention as it does today, and it even stands on the cusp of the times.
While Yuan Xie was still fighting with the Han army around Lingwu, the battle of Yinzhou, which decided the fate of Yang Jian's small force, began just as night was approaching.
After the results of the Battle of Shuofang came, Yang Jian reacted relatively quickly and did not panic. A large amount of money and food in Yinzhou City had been transferred north in advance, and Yang Jian personally led the army out of the city to form an array.
His intention is also very obvious. Compared with Shuofang and Yanzhou, Yinzhou is not big. If he is trapped in the isolated city, the result may not be any better than that of Liang Rui and Yin Shou. Moreover, Yang Jian is here, this time
Naturally, the Han army would not adopt the traditional siege of three and one missing. If they really attacked the city, they would definitely go all out and directly encircle the entire city. After all, if they could capture Yang Jian, the series of wars in the north would be over.
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Of course Yang Jian knew this, so he simply focused his defense on the small hill on the south side of the city and had no intention of defending the city. If he could stop the Han army, it would be best. If he couldn't, Yang Jian would be the first to do so.
The choice is to retreat directly to Wuyuan instead of returning to Yinzhou.
As a temporary foothold, Yinzhou is qualified, but as a fortress town for long-term resistance, Yinzhou is unqualified.
Yang Jian would rather place his hopes on fighting and advancing than on his ability to defend Yinzhou City. He has no confidence that he can even be better at defense than veteran Liang Rui.
Moreover, the continuous appearance of suspicious people in Yinzhou City in the past two days gave Yang Jian reason to believe that the mysterious white-robed organization of the Han Army must have been ready to coordinate in the city, but the time was not yet mature. And in the city
Officials, Yang Jian had no way of knowing which way his heart was headed. After all, he was now at the end of his rope, so it was reasonable for everyone to wait and see which way the wind would turn.
Therefore, in order to avoid causing greater commotion, Yang Jian did not search for people in the city while using troops and horses to transport food and grass. Moreover, he no longer hoped that the generals and people in the city could work together to help him defend the city. I am afraid that many people were already there.
Waiting to take his head, there will be another Baimenlou Incident.
Yang Jian is very good at calculating people's hearts, so he does not intend to be calculated by his own people.
Therefore, no matter from which perspective, Yang Jian only had the option of forming an array outside the city.
Yang Jian's move made Han Qinhu a little surprised, but it didn't play into what he wanted.
The musketeers were tied up in the previous siege battles, and now they could finally show off their skills.
And the night is perfect for rendering with gorgeous fireworks.
"Cavalry spread out on both sides and prepare to outflank," Han Qinhu calmly ordered. Defeating Yang Jian is nothing. It is not that no one among the Han generals has done it, but if Yang Jian can be captured alive, it will be an out-and-out feat.
One piece, "Musketeers arrayed, crossbowmen lined up, ready to attack!"
"promise!"
Han Qinhu's troops were still the main force of Pei Zilie's army going north, but unlike when they attacked Shuofang before, they fought alone. At this time, Pei Zilie and Cao Zhong also arrived with the main force of the Han army, less than half a mile behind Han Qinhu's troops.