Chapter 2307 Vanguard
The scout's call to the police woke up the sleeping camp. He looked at the soldiers on the building and quickly cast a vigilant look. Seeing the cavalry approaching, they rushed into the camp and quickly sent out a signal. At the same time, they called their companions below to ring the gong and call the police to the entire camp.
Before dawn, the soldiers on the night were exhausted, and the soldiers on the exchange rate had not arrived yet. It was the time to relax. When the sharp gong sounded, Zhang Liao and others had already rushed into the depths of the camp. They were not interested in fighting. Apart from rushing out of the camp and trying to stop them from passing by, they were too lazy to pay attention to the enemies they just raised their shields, protected the vitals, and rushed forward with their heads buried.
The sound of horse hooves sounded, and the earth shook, awakening more soldiers who had not yet gotten up. They were frightened and in a mess. Hedong was adjacent to Bingzhou. From time to time, the Huns or Xiliang people set foot here from time to time in recent years, especially the Huns, who once plundered in Hedong without restraint, leaving a deep impression on many people.
Most of the troops of these Hedong families guard the manors. They don’t have much experience in field battles and have limited experience in cavalry combat. When they suddenly attacked, many people panicked and subconsciously hid in the tent and dared not come out. Only a few people rushed out of the tent, and under the command of Du Bo, they formed a formation under the command of the team, preparing to counterattack.
Zhang Liao had almost no strong resistance, so he passed through the camp and came to the moat.
"Shoot the combat plan in!" Zhang Liao shouted loudly.
"Here!" A knight answered, raised the prepared six-stone crossbow and pulled the crossbow machine. The crossbow arrow tied with the combat plan roared out, leaping for more than a hundred steps, and shooting onto the top of the city. After completing the mission, another arrow was placed, ready to shoot again.
Zhang Liao turned his horse's head and rushed into the camp again. It was safer to travel between camps than to advance along the moat, because they could not determine their location and it was difficult for the enemy to dispatch troops to encircle them in time.
This time, they encountered more counterattacks. Many soldiers shot arrows at them through the camp fence, and some archers stood on the camp wall and shot from a high place. Zhang Fei immediately ordered Lu Xiaohuan and others to shoot to suppress the other party. Lu Xiaohuan had been unable to hold back and immediately pulled out his bow and looked for targets with neatly-clad armor or larger crossbows in his hands, and shot continuously. At first, he slipped his hands and lost one or two arrows. Later, he found the feeling, and almost every single shot, and every string sounded a scream.
In addition to the knights who were rushing to the front and outside, most of the other knights raised their bows and looked for their respective targets to shoot. Among them were Zhang Liao's personal guards, Gao Shun's personal guards, and some were Lu Xiaohuan's female guards. They had different sources, but they had one thing in common: most of them came from Yanmen and Wuyuan, and were good at riding and shooting. Since they were on bumpy horseback, they could still get seven or eight out of ten. The well-made crossbows and arrows of Wu's State made them look like tigers. Unless the opponent used a large shield or aphrodisiac, it would be difficult to withstand their close-range shooting.
Under the strong counterattack of these knights, people were constantly being shot and injured in the camp gate, and screams were heard one after another. Only the back of the camp gate was safer. It was difficult for the knights to hit the soldiers behind the thick Zhamu while moving quickly.
With the sound of horse hooves, the front line continued to extend forward. Soon, Zhang Liao encountered the enemy who came out of the camp to block the attack. Seeing the Zhongshan infantry who were rushing to array, Zhang Liao kicked up the horse without hesitation. His spear stretched out, brushed through the edge of the shield, and pierced a soldier's chest. Under the impact of the war horse, the soldier flew backwards and smashed hard on Du Bo who was commanding the array.
Du Bo staggered and fell to the ground. The soldiers around him were in a mess. The formation that had not yet been formed became even more chaotic. Zhang Liao took advantage of the opportunity to enter, and the spear made of steel flew, and they picked two people away one after another, trampling towards Du Bo. Du Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo Bo
Under Zhang Liao's leadership, the three hundred knights easily defeated the three infantry positions, without giving the opponent any chance to counterattack, and reached the pre-designated high slope. On the slope, Zhang Liao rode his horse around the slope for a while and checked the terrain. Other knights changed horses one after another, and some did not forget to give the war horses some food, and he also seized the time to take a few bites.
Lu Xiaohuan was no exception. This was her second battle in the true sense, and she took the initiative to attack. She was a little excited. When she dismounted, she slipped and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, a female guard next to her supported her in time, so she did not make a fool of herself.
"Let's go south." Zhang Liao turned back and jumped onto the war horse prepared by his personal guard.
"Why Xiangnan? We fought so easily, the entire camp was in chaos." Lu Xiaohuan asked loudly.
"Look at this side again." Zhang Liao pointed to the camp on the east side with the spear in his hand. When Lu Xiaohuan saw that the two camps close to the east side of the high slope were also rumbling war drums and flags flying, they were not too chaotic. Many camp gates were opened, and groups of infantry rushed out from the inside, setting up positions between the two camps. In the camp, there were still many cavalry gathering. Lu Xiaohuan closed his mouth, narrowed his eyes, looked at the battle flag of the central army, and saw the word "wang" on it, which was remembered in his heart.
Zhang Liao greeted and rushed south with the knights. Taking advantage of the hillside, the horses quickly accelerated and broke out of the camp.
Wang Ling on the stage frowned and let go of his clenched fist.
On the city wall, Lu Mengde was good at the combat plan written in secret language. He looked at Zhang Liao and others in the distance and nodded with satisfaction. "Beat the drum to see General Zhang off, cheer for Mrs. Lu. The Bingzhou cavalry is a good example."
The fierce drums exploded, and the soldiers on the city wall shouted in unison.
"General Zhang is mighty!"
"Madam Lü's mighty!"
"Bingzhou cavalry is mighty!"
The Zhongshan Army camp was not attacked for a long time, and the killing was very limited in less than two minutes. All the Zhongshan Army suffered only more than 200 casualties, but their morale was severely damaged. Amid the excited cheers on the city wall, the entire Zhongshan Army camp fell into indescribable panic.
Wang Ling was ordered to lead his troops out of the camp and pursue Zhang Liao, but failed to catch up. But he got the news that Zhang Liao went to Yanchi, which might be unfavorable to Wei Ji. He did not dare to be negligent, and while rewarding the central army, he led his troops to pursue. On the way, he met Wei Ji's envoy and learned that Zhang Liao came from the direction of Yi last night. Wang Ling was puzzled. The best opportunity to raid Wei Ji was last night. Now Wei Ji is prepared. What's the point of Zhang Liao going again? Wei Ji himself has three or four hundred guards and thousands of infantrymen. Zhang Liao took advantage of it.
Despite this, Wang Ling chased after him. He knew that Zhang Liao was the cavalry general of King Sun Ce of Wu. If he could capture him, it would be enough to offset the adverse impact of the attack on the camp. As for Mrs. Lu, he didn't know who it was and didn't care. A woman's move to battle had no practical significance except to attract attention.
Wang Ling chased Yanchi and met Wei Ji. Wei Ji told him that Zhang Liao had just passed by here, but did not attack him, but went west. It might be to Yishi, or to Jie County, or even to Puban. Zhang Liao's movement was too fast, and he was also responsible for the task of protecting Yanchi, so he had no chance to figure it out. I hope Wang Ling could go with him and take a look.
Wang Ling was very dissatisfied with Wei Ji's actions. Wei Ji wanted him to chase him, but he did not dare to say that he had to bring Liu Bei, the king of Zhongshan. But I forgot one thing, he was from Bingzhou. The people of Bingzhou were not like Hedong, nor were they like Wei Ji had no way to go, so they could only choose Liu Bei. They didn't have to follow Liu Bei's orders.
Wang Ling refused Wei Ji very strongly. My mission was to assist in the attack of Anyi. Before receiving the new order from the King of Zhongshan, he could not leave his post and pursue Zhang Liao. Wang Ling said again, Zhang Liao would probably come back. Wei Dayuan must pay attention to safety and not be successful by Zhang Liao, and then take the cavalry and return to Anyi.
Wei Ji was so angry that he cursed, but he had no choice but to send someone to ask Liu Bei for help. If these counties were robbed by Zhang Liao and suffered serious losses, the task of raising money and grain might be difficult.
When Zhang Liao learned that Wang Ling did not chase him, he slowed down and saved the energy of the war horse. He came to Yi again and picked a manor of an unknown little rich manor named Li, and went to collect grain. Although the Li family had a manor and some troops, they just had no confidence in Liu Bei and did not dare to go against Zhang Liao head-on. They met Zhang Liao's requirements as much as they could, and they treated him well with good wine and meat. Before leaving, they even gave him a generous gift.
Zhang Liao gave the head of the Li family a task, immediately found the sealing house, engraved the two announcements issued by the governor of Lu, and then distributed them to the township pavilions, so that the people of Yishi County would know the governor of Lu and actively offer grain. I will come again in a few days. If you see a township pavilion without an announcement, you will only ask.
The head of the Li family dared not respond. After reading Lu Su's announcement, he was skeptical and asked Zhang Liao, is what Lu Du said true? Can you really reduce taxes when you donate grain now?
Zhang Liao laughed and said to the head of the Li family that you can tell at a glance that you know very little about the outside news. This is not the decision of the governor of Lu, but the consistent policy of the King of Wu. He did this when he fought in Guandong. Otherwise, with the wealth of Guandong, why did the King of Wu always lack food and refuse to attack in large quantities? It is because this method of collecting grain is beneficial to the people, but he is too loss. He would not do this unless he is absolutely unsuccessful. Now this opportunity is in front of you. Whether you can seize it is up to you to do it yourself.
The head of the Li family did not know much about the outside world. Seeing that although Zhang Liao was a martial artist, he did not kill him, he mustered up the courage to inquire about Guandong from Zhang Liao, especially the King of Wu and his new policy. Zhang Liao did not refuse, and picked up some of what he knew. After hearing this, the Li family was skeptical. A young man asked, saying that the Wu Kingdom advocated equality between men and women, and that women also served as officials in the army. Is it true?
Zhang Liao laughed loudly, turned around and winked at Lu Xiaohuan. Lu Xiaohuan, who had been burying his head and ate and drank a lot, was confused. He looked at Zhang Liao with food all over his mouth, and was holding a chicken leg in his hand. When she reacted, she threw down the chicken leg, took off her helmet, untied her belt, exposed her black hair, and stared at her eyes and shouted: "Why are your eyes? I am a woman, you didn't even see it?"
The young man had seen Lu Xiaohuan long ago, but although Lu Xiaohuan had a pale face and no beard, he behaved rudely, no different from ordinary soldiers. He drank even more fiercely than Zhang Liao. He didn't think about that at all. At this moment, when Lu Xiaohuan drank, he was stunned and didn't dare to say anything for a long time.
Chapter completed!