"Duke Pei is dead? How did he die?" He finally settled down in the camp and caught the group of soldiers who were almost scattered, and heard the news. Linghu Sheng's face was also sinking, and there was no trace of sadness in his heart, only irritability and anger remained.
Liu Changshi, who was thrown by you, is still alive, how come you, the Governor, died instead? Could it be that there are still enemies behind? !
However, the answer he got was even more outrageous than he imagined.
"The commander, the commander seems to have... fell off a horse and died..." The soldier who delivered the letter stammered, "Just before the baggage camp, Captain Zhang was out of breath when he rushed there..."
"What about his personal soldiers?"
"All, all escaped."
Linghu Sheng was silent for a long time, then sighed wearily: "It is said that the governor tried his best to kill the enemy, and unfortunately died."
Throwing down the handsome flag to escape halfway, but also fell off a horse and died, the blow to morale is simply devastating. Moreover, Pei Dun is also a Pei family son, so he should have the dignity he deserves.
After a brief command, Linghu Sheng put this rotten thing behind him. To be honest, how exactly did Pei Dun die, he didn't want to ask at all. The accidental death of this man actually relieved his heartache. Now there is no need to attack Li Shi anymore, and we can finally withdraw our troops.
However, how to return to the teacher must be carefully considered.
"Liu Hu's army has surrounded Jinyang?" Linghusheng turned his head and asked his son and nephew.
Linghu Kuang hurriedly said: "It is indeed true. It is said that there are as many as ten thousand people, and they have also brought along cavalry from the Baibu Xianbei, and they have already begun to attack the city. Uncle, immediately rescue Jinyang!"
Unexpectedly, Linghu Sheng shook his head: "You can't be hasty! Now that the front is the wolf and the back is the tiger, and hurriedly returning to the rescue, it will only end up being attacked by the enemy."
Now it seems that the Huns were well prepared for this Jinyang dispatch. Otherwise, Liu Hu would not have sent troops to attack Jinyang as soon as he arrived in the territory of Xihe Kingdom. There are also thousands of elite cavalry that nearly destroyed the central army, and the leader is not a simple person. If he rashly went back to rescue Jinyang, he might have been embroidered by the Xiongnu army behind him before the army could start. At that time, Liu Hu will send some Xianbei people, and the only remaining people will not be able to keep it.
"Before the expedition, the envoy guessed that Liu Hu might start an army. He must also have a back-up move. Now that Shangdang soldiers and horses have also come to the rescue, Jinyang should be able to hold on for some time. We have not lost our food and grass, It can also be regarded as a trooper, as long as you stabilize your position and retreat slowly. You must definitely give the Huns an opportunity to take advantage!”
Linghu Kuang was stunned for a moment before he had to admit that his uncle was right. If they act rashly, not to mention whether they can save Jinyang, just Liu Hu's 10,000 soldiers and horses, plus the more than 10,000 Xiongnu soldiers behind him, are enough to crush them. If the soldiers and horses on hand are also clean, Jinyang will not be able to keep it.
Suppressing the gloom in his heart, Linghu Kuang said in a low voice, "My son knows! After all, Jinyang has an envoy guarding him, so the soldiers won't be distracted."
This is the influence of a chief officer with both popularity and ability on the military's morale. If someone else is replaced, who can guarantee that Jinyang will not lose when the city is empty and the army is approaching? But with Prefect Liang around, almost no one worried that he would be defeated. Those legendary experiences had long given him a halo. As long as the envoy is there, they seem to be fearless.
Seeing that his nephew had also figured it out, Linghu Sheng let out a sigh of relief: "Go ahead and send the order, and we will start retreating tomorrow!"
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I thought that the winning ticket was in my hands, but when I woke up, my appearance changed. Liu Cong frowned as he watched the slowly retreating army. This is not like fleeing in a panic after a big defeat. On the contrary, the Jin army retreated extremely measured, the formation was not leaking, and the camp was solid. It is the kind of battle that can't be beaten without spending ten times the strength and adding a lot of casualties.
Knowing that Jinyang was surrounded, he could still be so calm. Aren't they afraid that it will be too late to go back and Jinyang will be captured by Liu Hu
However, no matter how unwilling he was, Liu Cong could only reorganize the team and wait for the opportunity behind the Jin army. After walking all day like this, Liu Cong finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Only more than 30 miles a day, when will we be able to reach Jinyang?!" He rushed forward with a light cavalry without much food and grass. After Lishi is a great famine again, there is no military ration to support. Just retreating for three or five days like this, the food and grass on my side will be stretched first, so what else is there to fight? !
"Order Liu Hu to send Baibu Xianbei to come to support!" Liu Cong finally made up his mind.
The thought of striving for merit should be put aside for now. Winning is the key. This Jin army on the expedition to Lishi, he must eat it! Only by destroying this army can it be possible to attack Jinyang. And once Jinyang is defeated, the rock-solid Shangdang will also fall apart, and taking Bingzhou at that time is like searching for something. This credit is several times stronger than that kid Liu Yao!
With the fast horse, Liu Cong's order arrived at the foot of Jinyang City. In the humble tent, Liu Hu was also full of anger. No matter what he said, he was also the descendant of Qubei, King Youxian of the Xiongnu, but now he has to obey Liu Yuan, who was born in Tu various tribes. Even if Liu Yuan claimed to be a descendant of Yu Fuluo Shanyu, how could they, the real descendants of the Huns, be aware of the twists and turns inside
Forced by the general trend, it is enough to defect to Liu Yuan, and now juniors like Liu Cong are pointing fingers. Doesn't he also have more than ten thousand soldiers and horses in his hands? Why can't a mere 20,000 Jin troops be wiped out? This Jinyang City is even more frustrating. It's been the third day, and it still can't be captured for a long time! How many soldiers are there in the city? Could it be that the surnamed Liang can conjure tens of thousands of troops
However, no matter how depressed his heart was, he still had to show an obedient appearance to Liu Yuan's beloved son. Pretending to be hearty, Liu Hu laughed: "General Fu Jun has an order, how dare the last commander not obey? It just so happens that those Su and Erlang have been suffocating for a long time, and it is time to let go and fight a battle."
The Xianbei of the White Department, also known as the Suhe Department, was originally a vassal of the Tuoba Department. However, after Tuoba Yi passed away and the battle for the throne began within the clan, these other tribes moved their minds and reached an agreement with Liu Hu and voted for the Xiongnu and Han kingdom together. This time, when they came to attack Jinyang, Baibu also sent a full 2,000 cavalry. But letting these Xianbei attack the city is really difficult for them. These few days are nothing more than swept away arrows and cheers. Now that Liu Cong came to ask for help, it might not be an opportunity. It is obviously much more cost-effective to let this group of Xianbei people fight the big camp than to fight the city.
And after the outgoing Jin army was annihilated, will Liu Cong give up attacking Jinyang? At that time, Cheng Ke will still have his own credit!
Thinking clearly, Liu Hu naturally answered simply. After the order was passed, the group of Xianbei people immediately became excited, loaded up their horses one by one, and rushed towards the lamb to be slaughtered.
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It's been three days! Zhang He only felt that he had endured to the limit, and his mouth was full of fire. However, his immediate boss, still did not send out the slightest movement of troops.
The lord has been guarding that lonely city for three days! How many soldiers are there in the city? Do you really have to wait for the city to break before sending troops to rescue it? If Zhang He hadn't known that Yi Yan was the confidant of the lord, he would have wondered if he was ready to die!
Not only Zhang He, but all the soldiers hidden in Longshan accumulated the same anxiety and strong killing intent. These people were all from the Liang residence, they were the confidants of the confidants, the elite of the elite, and they all tied themselves to the Liang residence and the lord. No one could tolerate that the god-like head of the family had an accident.
How long will it take? When is it a head? !
When his thirst for battle was about to burst open, Yi Yan finally issued a military order.
"Two thousand cavalry of the enemy left Jinyang and turned to Lishi. The tiger and wolf battalion blocked it, and the brave battalion cooperated with the cavalry to counterattack the enemy army under the city!"
finally come! After all the cavalry of the Tiger and Wolf Camp were dispatched, Zhang He ordered his men and horses and rushed towards Jinyang!
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Su and Leopard also held back for a long time. Jinyang was like a slaughterhouse. No matter how many soldiers were thrown every day, they would eventually turn into a fireball of flesh and mud and fall down the city. These Xianbei athletes even participated in the battle to seize the city, but if they can't attack, they can't attack! The tall city wall of Jinyang is like a ghostly forbidden place, and no one can set foot on it.
Seeing that 10,000 soldiers had hit 8,000, these cavalrymen couldn't sit still. Siege is not supposed to be a matter for the Xianbei people, field warfare is!
Coincidentally, Liu Cong came to ask for help. Without saying a word, he ordered his troops and ran towards Li Shi. It is said that Liu Cong had already won a battle, and the commanders of the enemy army were killed in battle. Such a group of bereaved dogs, I am afraid they will be broken in one fell swoop, right
Just as he was thinking about how to break through the enemy camp and grab more money and money for armaments in front of the Huns, Su He Leopard's ears suddenly moved and he raised his head. There was also the sound of horse hooves in front, and there were quite a lot of people! what happened? Are there ambulances
However, the next moment, a group of Xiongnu cavalry appeared at the end of the road. The number of people is about one thousand and fifty-six, and the horses are galloping, rushing towards this side. Su and Leopard couldn't help but slow down their horses, and said to the herald next to him, "Does your general send troops to pick us up?"
Did Liu Cong have other plans and sent cavalry to greet him
The herald was also a little confused. Could it be that there was a change ahead? However, after a short while, he suddenly exclaimed: "No! That's not the Han army!"
His reaction was not unpleasant, but it was too late! The oncoming cavalry did not slow down at all, and rushed into the range like a thunderbolt—not a horse bow, but a hand crossbow—the cold light of 1,500 crossbows shot out, like a rain of arrows like locusts, towards the Xianbei riding. Pounce!
Xianbei people are good at riding and shooting unparalleled, but not to mention Xianbei people, even if they come from immortals, they can't escape such an attack! After a rain of arrows, half of the Xianbei cavalry fell off their horses. The remaining ones roared and wanted to draw their knives to attack, but the enemy on horseback pulled the bowstring again, this time it was a real hard bow, like the most skilled nomadic hunter, the second round of arrow rain came!
It was like the weeds blown down by the strong wind, but in an instant, most of the people around Su and Leopard were missing. He also reacted very quickly, and almost raised the wooden shield in his hand. Rao is so, he was also hit by two arrows in the shoulder and thigh. However, even at an extreme disadvantage, he did not have the slightest fear. On the contrary, pain and anger ignited the killing intent. With a loud roar, Su and Leopard drew out their machetes and charged towards the cavalry!
Among the tribes, Su and Leopard are also one of the best warriors. Few people can withstand his power of unity. Unexpectedly, in the enemy's lineup, a strong white horse rushed out, and the silver chain was like a knife, and it exploded in front of this Xianbei brave general!
The unstoppable blow was blocked by Su and Leopard desperately. But the next moment, the machete in his hand, the helmet on his face, and the flesh and blood around his neck were slashed by the long knife. Those gray-blue eyes that flashed past, with a chilling killing intent and cold air, didn't even stay on him for a moment. Su and Leopard swayed and fell off their horses.
Under the leadership of the big white horse, Qianwu Jing rode like a broken bamboo, tearing the broken line of the Xianbei people. The sound of the killing was thunderous, and the blood shone into the sky!
Half an hour later, Liu Hu looked at the horizon in amazement. There was actually a cavalry there, less than 2,000 people, and it looked like a fierce battle. Whose family is the horse? Didn't Su and Bu just leave in that direction? But the group of people did not give him time to be confused, like iron-gray turbid waves, rushing towards the city.
Oops! Liu Hu suddenly stood up: "It's the enemy soldiers! The enemy's reinforcements!"
What is Liu Cong doing? Can more than 10,000 people look down on Jin Jun? What do Vegetarian and Leopard eat? ! But no matter how much you hate it, it's too late. Now that it is not too late, there are still many soldiers under his command who are attacking the city, and they are unable to defend at all.
Before he came up with a countermeasure, on the other side, a foot soldier also appeared, like a ghost that suddenly appeared, rushing towards him! Flanking from both sides, even if the number of people is small, it is enough to make his tired soldiers rout!
"Quick! Quickly organize a team to counterattack!" Liu Hu climbed up on the war horse in embarrassment, and greeted him with more than a thousand personal soldiers beside him, trying to stop this wave of offensive...
On the top of the city, Liang Feng looked at the soldiers and horses fighting under the city, and let out a long breath.
"Come on, drum and help!"
He finally waited. And Yiyan also fulfilled his strict instructions. This battle will not be defeated!
The drums of war rumbled, resounding through the head of Jinyang City, resounding through the wilderness below the city, echoing endlessly between the mountains of corpses and the sea of blood!