"How can this kid have such a method? It's really extraordinary!"

After hearing about his scout's recent actions, Zhang He couldn't help but be deeply shocked and sighed unconsciously.

He really didn't expect that the Shu army would use this trick to attack the surrounding people!

Zhang He was not a stupid person. He also realized in an instant that if he allowed the enemy to attack the people's hearts in the territory, when the main force of the Shu army came to attack in the future, the situation would be quite bad.

"Zhao Tong, this kid, is very thoughtful. It seems he is determined to force me to lead my troops to fight."

Zhang He secretly muttered a few words, knowing that the enemy was following this strategy and that he could not set up camp, so he stopped with silence.

Now it was necessary to expel the Shu army from the country.

"Go quickly and order the generals to come immediately. I will tell you that I have urgent military affairs to dispatch."

"Here!"

Then, he quickly looked back at the captain of the guard who was standing beside him, and said loudly like a bell.

As soon as the words fell, the guard did not dare to show any slightness and immediately answered with his hands raised.

All the generals came running towards him one after another, each of them looking puzzled.

Is my general finally going to take action?

When Zhang He slowly revealed the current military situation, some unbelievable expressions appeared on the faces of all the generals.

"Is this boy Zhao Tong so cunning?"

"This son must be strangled in the cradle this time, otherwise he will definitely become a disaster for our army in the future."

"Yes, it's time for General Zhang to launch a large-scale attack to annihilate the Shu army. We cannot let them continue to act recklessly in our territory."

The generals then also invited each other to fight.

"I have called you here to discuss the dispatch of troops. Can you tell me in detail what good strategies the generals have?"

Seeing that the generals still had the intention to fight, Zhang Hesui felt a little relieved and said with confidence.

…

During these more than ten days, the various branches of the Han army were scattered among the farmers around Xicheng and successfully integrated with the people by virtue of their excellent military discipline.

The sergeants helped each household sow seeds and gained the absolute trust of the people. All of them exclaimed, "You are truly a teacher of benevolence and righteousness!"

It's no wonder that the people in Longxi are so hungry.

The key is that the Han Dynasty has been in chaos for decades. Liangzhou, which is located in the west, is prone to wars, warlords have emerged, and there are many bandits in the territory, which has made the farmers miserable.

For many years, Prime Minister Cao led his army to the west, leading people to fear and wipe out all the heroes in the world. The people in the area west of Longshan thought they were looking forward to the arrival of the "savior".

Although in the end, Cao's army did gradually destroy various warlord forces under Xiahou Yuan's conquest, and reunited the counties of Liangzhou that had been in war for a long time.

However, in the process of quelling the rebellion, Cao's army also committed mass killings, and military discipline was extremely poor.

This also had a profound impact on the people.

Now Zhao Tong ordered his ministries to support the farmers, showing what "the military and the people are in a fishy situation."

This naturally led the people to compare Cao's army with the Han army.

The difference between teachers of benevolence and righteousness can be seen through comparison.

On this day, the various Han army units scattered around Xicheng were still preparing to assemble as usual and go deep into the fields to help the farmers.

But some people who had left earlier turned back now.

"Old man, why are you so panicked? What happened?"

"... General, we originally planned to sow more seeds in the cool weather before the sunrise, but... but we found that there was a group of people from the surrounding area who were leaving the West City and moving towards the nearby area."

"General, I'm afraid this is aimed at you!"

…

After a few words, the surrounding generals basically heard the military situation of Cao Jun's initiative.

For a moment, they all became impatient and gathered together to discuss.

"What? Cao Jun came out?"

"What should we do? This area is all flat, but it is suitable for the enemy's large corps to spread out. How can we resist it?"

"What can I do? What can I do?"

The generals became slightly panicked.

After about a while, one of the generals suddenly remembered something when he was in danger and said quickly: "By the way, Old Song, before setting off, didn't Governor Zhao give you a tip bag?"

"If there is a crisis, we can open it and there must be a good strategy!"

"Ah? Yes, there is also a tips bag given by the general. How could I forget this?"

After saying that, the general slapped his forehead, then quickly put his thick palm into the inner layer of his armor, and after a moment took out a tightly wrapped brocade bag.

The situation was urgent, and the enemy troops were attacking along this area. He quickly opened the brocade bag and took out a piece of paper inside, with a few words engraved on it.

"If there is a crisis, gather the troops and return to the crossing along the southeast. If there is any subsequent danger, I will take care of it myself!"

After all the generals read this sentence together, they all looked at each other in confusion.

"What do you think?"

"The general asked us not to worry about anything else and just go back to the wooden gate crossing along the southeast direction. We don't have to worry about other dangers. What do you think?"

"Is it really okay? Retreating to the east is closer to the west city, right? What if we are blocked by Cao's army?"

"I think the general has always been very resourceful. Since he dared to order us to go deep into the farmers' homes to attack the people's hearts, and he has laid out the tips in advance, he obviously has a countermeasure!"

"We just have to act according to the order, and the general will definitely take care of it."

After saying that, the generals thought for a moment and then agreed one after another.

This comes from a kind of trust.

This is the invincible belief that all the generals have been following Zhao Tong in the war, winning successive battles and conquering every attack.

Now that the decision has been made, the generals did not hesitate at all.

First, they gathered the people, then said goodbye to the farmers briefly, and then evacuated along the road crossing.

Before retreating, many older men burst into tears unconsciously.

What a benevolent and righteous army this is?

They went deep into the villages but did not harass the people. They would rather camp outside the villages than take the initiative to trouble the farmers.

Recently, we have also taken the initiative to help them with spring plowing.

When the horse bandits arrive, they can also send troops to attack them and protect the country and the people.

Who wouldn’t support such an army?

Now that the Han army has left and Cao's army is attacking, the people are becoming more and more worried and frightened, fearing that they will massacre them because they have taken in the Han army.

Here all the Han troops gathered together to retreat to the mouth of the valley.

…

the other side.

Zhang He personally went into battle, and as soon as he led his troops out of the city, they ran into the troops led by Zhao Tong.

However, he also clearly knew that this move was Zhao Tong's strategy to slow down their march and allow the troops who had penetrated into the surrounding farmers to retreat safely.

In response to this, Zhang He sent a small force to intercept the Han army, but the main force still outflanked the main force of the Shu army that was scattered around!

But he obviously underestimated the combat power of Zhao Tongjun.

At this time, Zhao Tong was seen riding a war horse and rushing to the front with a spear in hand, with his personal guard Huo Yi protecting him from the side.

He alone led a cavalry of more than a thousand riders in the battle formation.

The whole journey was like an uninhabited land. Zhao Tongyi's spears were thrust out one after another. The enemy soldiers facing him were unable to resist and fell to the ground one after another.

This small group of soldiers who were ordered to intercept obviously lacked strength, but they were dispersed by the knights led by Zhao Tong in just a short time.

Afterwards, Zhao Tong ordered his troops to run wildly behind the enemy's main force. Then, keeping a distance, he took out a long bow on horseback, drew the bow and nocked an arrow in one go, and fired at the Cao army's rear formation.

Suddenly, bursts of arrows rained down from the sky!

The soldiers in Cao's army were unable to defend themselves and fell to the ground one by one.

"What? Mounted shooting!"

"How could the Shu thieves' cavalry regiment be so impressive?"

At this moment, all the soldiers in Cao's army were dumbfounded.

They never expected that the Shu army in the south could train such a powerful cavalry and be able to shoot left and right on their horses.

It should be noted that to draw a bow and set an arrow on horseback, you need to get on the horse and practice it from an early age, right?

But he was surprised. Facing the cavalry regiment that followed closely and kept their distance from each other, Cao Jun was miserable!

I want to take the initiative, but I am unable to resist.

After all, the rear army is basically composed of infantry, and there is no way to deal with the cavalry.

In desperation, the generals of the rear army had no choice but to quickly send people to report to Zhang He again. The enemy army was coming with a fierce force, and the small group of troops could not intercept the news.

"Um?"

"It seems that I have underestimated Tong Zhao? This man is really strong."

When the military information reached Zhang He, he also frowned slightly unconsciously.

Zhao Tong's current leadership level is indeed somewhat unexpected!

Seeing this situation, he couldn't ignore the rear army!

If not, even if we can encircle the Shu army units that penetrate deep into the farmhouse, our side will definitely suffer heavy losses.
Chapter completed!