Li Ru's words just fell. Dong Zhuo's left "Huo" stood up. Said loudly: "How can you grow up their ambitions, sir. Destroy themselves. I think that the southerner has always been weak. How could they be Wen Hou's opponent? They must be tricky. This is a skill that defeated Wen Hou. I am willing to be the forerunner of the Taishi. I vowed to take the first level of the Southern Pirate."
When Dong Zhuo turned his head to look. But it was Liu Bao, the Zuo Xian king of the Southern Huns. Although this king Zuo Xian was under the jurisdiction of the Southern Huns. But he is the actual master of the power of the Southern Huns. He believes that the Xiongnu aristocracy has long made peace with the Han family. He should also be regarded as a Han family clan. He gave himself a Chinese name called Liu Bao. In fact, he didn't understand the etiquette of the Han Dynasty at all. Where to understand. Even if his mother is a princess of the Han Dynasty. He is not considered a Han family clan.
Haven't waited for Dong Zhuo to speak. The one sitting on his right side stood up again and said: "Zei Xia is willing to be a forward. Lead his troops to attack Yangping Pass in the starry night. Revenge for Wenhou.
This person is Beigong Boyu, the leader of the Qiang people in Liangzhou. He also led a rebellion in his early years. Later it was suppressed by the court. After the defeat, I asked for security. Have always made good friends with Dong Zhuo. This time he was recruited by Dong Zhuo. Come to help.
Are these two really good brothers? Talk about loyalty. Willing to pierce the knife for Dong Zhuo. Of course not. The Qiang people live in the Ganliang area. Semi-agricultural and semi-nomadic minority. The Southern Huns are purely nomads. The adult men in their tribe were ordinary people when they were herding horses and sheep. Picking up a knife and gun is a sturdy soldier. These nomads or semi-nomads. In the season of non-production, they often looted everywhere. They not only looted counties and counties on the border between Dahan and Han. Even among the same clan, they often fight for a place with a lot of water and grass. This time I received Dong Zhuo's call. Bei Gong Boyu and Liu Bao were both happy to lead the troops. Because it's still early spring. The pasture on the grassland has not yet returned to green. It's not the time for grazing. Just take this opportunity to come to the hinterland of the big man and take a good looting.
however. What disappointed them both. Since leaving Chang'an all the way south. He didn't even grab anything. Where do they know. Dong Zhuo's soldiers and them are all the same. Start from Chen Cang. To Hechi and Ju County. First, he was robbed by Li Zhang. Then Li Ying and Li Wei took another fifty thousand Luoyang army to sweep all the way. When Lu Bu led the army to pass by. There is not much oil and water to fish. The land has been scraped three times. How much is left. When it was Beigong Boyu and Liu Bao's turn to come. I didn't pick up a few bones. Thus. Two talents who hadn't gained anything eagerly offered to fight this first battle.
Dong Zhuo twisted his fat body. Look at Li Ru. He trusts Li Ru very much. Since Li Ru felt that he should avoid his edge. Then it is naturally the best choice not to send troops. He hoped that Li Ru could give a convincing reason. Come to dispel Beigong Boyu and Liu Bao's idea of sending troops.
Li Ru saw Dong Zhuo's eyes. Know immediately. He stood up and said: "There are two people who can help each other. I worry about Liu Xin's immortality. The city wall of Juxian County is low. It is not suitable to hold on. Liu Xin will definitely go forward and encamp. Since the two are willing to go, they can send troops immediately. Take advantage of their unsteady footing. . Beat him off guard. Get full success."
Beigong Boyu and Liu Bao said in unison: "Okay. Then according to Mr.'s words. I will return to the camp now and set off immediately."
Watching two people hurried out of the big tent. Dong Zhuo asked incomprehensibly: "Wenyou. You just advised me not to move lightly. Why did you let him take the initiative to attack. Besides, you don't know the strength of the Qiang and Xiong soldiers. You will definitely not be in my west. Above Liangbing. Can they beat Liu Xin."
Li Ru smiled and said: "The Taishi can still remember. The Qiang and Huns have invaded the border of Xiliang on more than one occasion. Since they took the initiative to ask for a fight this time, let them fight Liu Xin and lose both. Wouldn't we go to clean up the mess again? better."
Dong Zhuo smiled and said, "Sure enough. It is a good plan. Send the order immediately. Let Fengxian withdraw to Sanguan."
Li Ru was not bad at all. Liu Xin did not mean to stick to Ju County. The army has been out thirty li and set up a camp. Liu Xin was not in a hurry to advance. Several battles in succession. Although they are all wins. But the soldiers continued to run around. Already extremely tired. Need to take a proper rest. And more importantly. Many equipment, grain and grass have not been transported in place.
Two days passed. It is already the fifteenth of the first lunar month. A batch of trebuchets arrived in Daying one after another. Liu Xin was sitting in the tent. Drinking with the generals. This year's Lantern Festival can only be spent in the military camp. It is inevitable to celebrate with the generals. It stands to reason that the banquet for the Lantern Festival should be in the evening. Taking into account the need to be more vigilant at night. So Liu Xin stipulated. Drinking is not allowed at night. Had to advance the banquet to noon.
The banquet was just halfway through. Then there is a report from Malaysia. A large number of cavalry appeared outside the city of Hechi. Liu Xin raised the wine glass in her hand. He said loudly: "Everyone. Dong Zhuo doesn't want us to spend this festival comfortably. Then let's tell him to come and go. Everyone, please drink this cup. Come out to meet the enemy."
The generals said in unison. It's all in one drink.
quickly. There is also a report to visit Malay. The cavalry came here as expected. The number is as many as 200,000. Liu Xin was shocked when he received the report. He has long been informed. Dong Zhuo's elite Xiliang cavalry has a total of only 200,000. After two battles. At most 120,000 people are left. Why did another 200,000 cavalry come out all of a sudden? Quickly ordered to check again. It didn't take long. Another news came. These cavalry are not Xiliang cavalry. It is the army of the Qiang and Southern Huns.
Zhang Fei heard the news. Anxiously said: "Big Brother. They all say that these scumbags are good at cavalry and shooting. Then let them see and see how powerful our cavalry is."
in fact. Regardless of Dong Zhuo’s Xiliang soldiers, Luoyang soldiers, and Guandong soldiers. It is still the army of Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Tao Qian. They all played the banner of the Han army. but. Liu Xin has now classified them into the ranks of the rebellious big man. Publicize. Only one's own army is the orthodox Han army.
Huang Zhong, Xu Huang, Sun Ce, Gao Shun, and Wenpin all stood up. One after another please fight. Asked to lead the cavalry of the big man to compete with these Huren. There are only 25,000 cavalry in Liu Xin's hands. Distributed among the five legions. Some cavalry were damaged in previous battles. There are still 13,000 people stationed in the camp. With 13,000 people to fight against 200,000 people. This is a very dangerous task. But there was no trace of fear on the faces of Zhang Fei and others.
Who knows. Liu Xin waved his hand. Decisively said: "All the cavalry retreat ten miles to rest in place. Without my order. No one can use these cavalry. The three armies are sent out of the camp. The formation is open. Let's try the cavalry shooting of these Huren with infantry. What's so great? Besides. Assemble the trebuchet."
The generals looked at each other. I don't understand why Liu Xin hid the only cavalry. The use of infantry against cavalry is not only difficult. And there will be huge casualties.
Liu Xin has his own ideas. on the one hand. The training of his cavalry is not easy. It is difficult to get replenishment in time after the loss. Just like the two thousand cavalry casualties in the first two battles. Can't make up so far. He didn't have enough cavalry in the past. The lack of war horses is a major reason. right now. More than 40,000 war horses have been seized. But still unable to immediately form a powerful cavalry army. Because most people in Jing and Yizhou are not good at riding horses. Every cavalryman must go through long-term training before going into battle to kill the enemy.
In addition to this consideration. There is a more important reason. That is the cavalry of Qiang and Southern Huns who came back to attack. Liu Xin's cavalry has been equipped with stirrups and sabers. With the stirrups, the knight's hands can be freed. In addition to riding and shooting. You can also easily hack, slash, and stab. But the technical content of the stirrup is really not high. Those who are interested can learn how to make stirrups with a little attention. Both the Qiang and the Southern Huns are ethnic groups living on horseback. If you let them master the method of making stirrups. That would be even more powerful. I am afraid it will bring huge disasters to the Han nation. Before not grasping the place to raise horses. Liu Xin didn't dare to let the Hu people know that there was such equipment as stirrups. He would rather sacrifice a large number of infantry. He refused to use the cavalry to charge. This is the reason.
Liu Xin dared to use infantry against cavalry. It's not all impulse. From the time he entered Xiangyang. He has been ordering the study of various infantry tactics against cavalry. in fact. In his impression, there is a Modao formation that is the nemesis of the cavalry. But they only know that this Mo knife is a long knife. It weighs tens of kilograms. And the soldiers who use Mo Dao must wear heavy armor. Create such a Modao array. Not only does it require a lot of money. Moreover, the physical fitness requirements of the soldiers are also very high. There is no problem with money. But to find so many Hercules. Liu Xin consciously did not have this ability. Although it has not created a Modao formation that can effectively deal with the cavalry. However, the Academy has developed many weapons for cavalry. In the last time Luoyang sent troops to Luoyang, he had already tried his best. Completely wiped out the Luoyang cavalry. This time. He intends to test how powerful he is on the cavalry of Qiang and Southern Huns.
Beigong Boyu and Liu Bao's army should have rushed to Juxian two days ago. Just come all the way. They haven't gained much yet. Not reconciled. So stayed in Hechi for two days. The city of Hechi has been looted twice by the Xiliang army. There is nothing to grab. But most of the Hechi countryside has not yet been robbed. So the two men indulged their subordinates and looted everywhere. Therefore, it has been delayed until now before the whole team goes out of town. Kill Liu Xin's Dazhai.
Seeing that it was getting closer and closer to Liu Xin's Dazhai. There have been reports of visiting Malays long ago. Liu Xin's army formed an army in front. There are about 100,000 people. All are infantry. Bei Gong Boyu and Liu Bao looked at each other. All are very surprised. These Han people actually wanted to use infantry to stop their fine cavalry. It is simply seeking a dead end.
With a whistle. The brigade of nomadic cavalry divided into two groups. Beigong Boyu led the Qiang cavalry on the left. Liu Bao led the Southern Huns cavalry on the right. Riding horses together to rush towards the black and oppressive army formation. They wanted Liu Xin, who had frightened Dong Zhuo, to claim his subject under his horse's hoof.