Lu Xiang was very confused. Lu Xiang was very confused.
Looking at Liu Pi's body in front of him, Lu Xiang could not feel the joy of having his great revenge avenged at all.
What is going on? I just pointed at a random place. How come you are really there?
"Let's go back to camp!"
Gao Lan didn't know what Lu Xiang was thinking. Gao Lan just knew that Lu Kuang was indeed killed by the Chu general.
And the Chu army who had killed hundreds of people in the previous attack was also killed.
This also made Gao Lan completely believe what Lu Xiang said before.
As for why he returned? Just kidding, Gao Lan only came with more than ten thousand soldiers to investigate. Wouldn't it be bad if he encountered the main force of Chu at this time?
Just as Gao Lan led the Hebei army back, Gong Du, who had fled before, also returned to the Chu army camp in Anqiu.
"It's not good, General Tai Shici, it's not good!
Hebei Army, Hebei Army has invaded!
Liu Pi, Liu Pi is responsible for cutting off the rear, I am afraid he has been killed!"
Suddenly hearing the bad news, Taishi Ci was shocked.
Liu Pi was killed in battle? The Hebei army invaded?
Damn it, is Yuan Shao really connected with Liu Biao? Otherwise, how could he launch an attack on Chu at this juncture?
You know, when news of the fall of Lujiang came before, Taishi Ci was naturally shocked.
No one would have thought that Liu Biao, who had been busy fighting for legitimacy with Shuchuan, would actually send troops at this time.
Faced with the threat from Liu Biao's army, Xiang Ji chose to go out in person.
Xiang Ji's only request to Taishi Ci was to guard the Anqiu defense line and not allow the Hebei army to cross the border.
But now, Xiang Ji's army has just moved to the south, and the Hebei army immediately launched an attack in response to Liu Biao's army?
"Send the order, the entire army must assemble and prepare for battle!"
What is known now is that the Hebei army has moved to the border area, so Taishi Ci will naturally order the entire army to prepare for the enemy.
Under the order of Taishi Ci, the Chu army stationed in Yangdu, Qingzhou, moved.
And just as the Chu army was taking action, Gao Lan was also issuing combat orders.
"I am giving an order to the whole army. Now that the Chu State has innocently invaded our borders, we men from Hebei must fight bravely to kill the enemy and defend our country!"
"Protect our home and country!"
"Destroy the invaders!"
Obviously, because of Lu Xiang's ancient history, the Hebei Army placed its mentality on the victim's side.
Damn Chu Army, we haven’t gone to trouble you yet, how dare you invade our territory first?
You know, this is unacceptable to the arrogant Hebei Army.
For the Hebei Army, which has always taken the initiative, I can attack you, but if you dare to attack me, it will be contempt for my majesty.
And for this kind of contempt for majesty, it must be taught a lesson that they will never forget.
Seeing the high fighting spirit of his subordinates, Gao Lan nodded with satisfaction.
He is worthy of being my brave warrior in Hebei.
"Target Anqiu Chu Army Camp, the entire army attacks!"
To strike first is to gain strength, to strike later is to suffer disaster.
Obviously, the arrogant Hebei Army will not tolerate the enemy attacking their doorstep.
"Gao Lan! You innocently led your troops to invade our territory. Do you want to start a war with our country of Chu?"
Shu said, Taishi Ci, who was waiting in full formation, indeed saw Gao Lan and the Hebei army under his command.
Looking at the densely packed Hebei army, Taishi Ci said it was impossible not to have a big head.
You know, at this time, the Chu State was unable to send any reinforcements to it.
In other words, the only troops Taishi Ci could use were these 50,000 defenders. If one of them died, there would be one less.
On the other hand, look at the Hebei Army.
There are more than 100,000 troops in Qingzhou alone. If the front line is tight, follow-up reinforcements will also come in a steady stream.
Previously, because Yuan Shao's strategic focus was entirely on Yanzhou and Guandu, Taishi Ci could maintain a confrontation with the Qingzhou and Hebei troops for a year.
But now, looking at the posture of the Hebei Army, it is obvious that they do not intend to continue the confrontation.
"Hmph! Attack with the whole army!"
Facing Tai Shici's shouting question, Gao Lan could only sneer in response.
What are you kidding about? What were you thinking about before? How dare you send troops to sneak into my territory, and how dare you come to question me?
Woo~~~
Under Gao Lan's order, loud war trumpets sounded from the Hebei military formation.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Immediately, the dull sound of war drums sounded.
"Archer, prepare to shoot!"
Seeing that the Hebei Army began to attack without saying a word, Taishi Ci confirmed his previous judgment.
This was obviously to divert Chu's attention in response to Liu Biao's invasion from the south!
That being the case, there's no need to think about anything.
The only thing Taishi Ci can do now is to block the advance of the Hebei army and delay enough time for Xiang Ji.
"Come on!"
Facing the rain of arrows from the Chu army, the Hebei army began to charge.
Unlucky soldiers were constantly being hit by the flying arrows, causing bursts of screams.
But this further stimulated the charging Hebei Army.
In just a moment, the Hebei Army in the front line had already rushed to the front of the Chu Army's camp. Facing the Chu Army who was waiting in full formation, the Hebei Army did not hesitate at all, and the hand-to-hand combat began.
"Archers, projectiles, pikemen, line up, meet the enemy!"
Realizing that they were in close combat, Taishi Ci quickly made adjustments.
"Xuan Gao, I'll leave this to you. I'll go find their handsome flag."
After all, the Hebei army was twice as strong as the Chu army, so Taishi Ci did not intend to defend it.
Among the current formations of the two armies, Taishi Ci should be the most powerful.
Therefore, Taishi Ci also planned to follow Xiang Ji's example and go directly to kill the general and seize the flag to break the enemy's courage.
I have no objection to Taishi Ci's decision to hide his dominance. After all, they are all veterans on the battlefield. Do you still understand this truth?
If they do not take the initiative to seek fighting opportunities but just defend stupidly, I am afraid that the Chu army will not be able to hold on for long.
"Gao Lan! You dare to fight with me!"
Taishi Ci rushed into the enemy's formation by riding his horse, knocking away the enemy troops beside him, and kept shouting loudly in the hope of attracting Gao Lan.
But how could Gao Lan, who had fought against Tai Shici for a long time, take heed of this?
Hum hum, you can just scream, I won't pay attention to you if your throat is broken.
You know, when Gao Lan just took over the Qingzhou war, it happened that Taishi Ci was recovering from his injuries.
What can there be to say when the two generals faced each other? After a round of fighting, Gao Lan, who was defeated, vowed never to fight Tai Shi Ci again.
On the other side of the battlefield, the two parties involved in this battle also met.
"Lu Xiang! Give my brother back his life!"
Gong Du, who was fighting, discovered Lu Xiang. What else is there to say?
Looking at Gong Du who was raising his sword to chop, Lu Xiang was also filled with anger.
Your brother is dead, and you want me to pay for it with your life? What about my brother? Why is he also dead?
They were both old rivals, so they didn't need to say too much when they met. With a shot of his spear, Lu Xiang killed the oncoming Gong Du without showing any signs of weakness.
The soldiers were howling, the horses were neighing, and the war drums were roaring.
However, except for the two people who were avenging their brothers, no one knew that the reason for this battle was just because of a widow.