Chapter 49 Decide on World War I

The battle of Lingxiao Mountain completely shocked Hebei, and the four seas were boiling.

In addition to the initial defeat and lure the enemy to lose a small number of people and horses, in the battle of Tianwang Mountain, it almost did not take a soldier and easily take down the Lingxiao Mountain village. In this battle, he not only captured tens of thousands of Hebei soldiers with trembling legs and pale faces, but also almost all the high-level generals and advisers. Except for Wen Chou, Yan Liang, Shenpei, Guo Tu and others who saw that the opportunity was not right, they led hundreds of bodyguards to escort Yuan Shao to sneak away early. The rest of Chunyuqiong, Han Meng, Ju Shu, Xin Ping, Xin Pi and so on were all captured. He was upright and then put in Dazhai prison.

Gao Lan and Sha Rong led the other 20,000 rounds of soldiers who did not have time to use dinner. In order to protect Yuan Shao from being chased, they did not retreat after sacrificing their lives. As a result, they were besieged by Xu Huang and Wei Yan. In addition, they came with Huchuquan's light cavalry and blocked them for nearly two hours. Finally, Sha Rong was killed in battle, and Gao Lan was captured, and nearly ten thousand people felt hopeless. The soldiers surrendered.

In the battle where Lingxiao Mountain decided the surname, Yuan Shao's more than 100,000 main elite troops were incorporated and disabled, which was the key to Hebei's transition from prosperity to decline. In addition to Ju Yi's 50,000 troops to guard Zhang Yan, Gao Gan and Xu You's 150,000 horses and Gongsun Zan could not be mobilized, the number of soldiers left behind in Xindu City was more than 50,000, most of whom were recruits. The whole territory of Jizhou and Qingzhou is only 50,000 government soldiers, and the rest are women, the elderly and young children, and they can no longer organize most of the people.

After this defeat, Yuan Shao's forces were directly thrown into the trough. If Zhang Yan and Gongsun withdraw, there may be the power of World War I, but how can these two forces let go of such a great opportunity? No matter what purpose, why don't they take advantage of the fire to rob Yuan Shao to death?

Hearing the news of Yuan Shao's defeat, the two families almost coincidentically launched a crazy offensive.

And Ju Yi and Gao Gan were also worried about the war situation and almost tried their best to attack.

After this battle, He Chen's momentum was infinite for a while, and he completely sat at the head of the princes in the world, and no one dared to shake his edge.

And the Battle of Lingxiao Mountain has become a textbook. Whether it is a fraudulent defeat to lure the enemy or a unique poison, it makes people talk about it and spread word of mouth. It's not about how He Chen used soldiers like gods, but Guo Jia's poisoning method, which is really unprecedented. Although there were examples of poisoning on the battlefield before, no one had ever done so. Almost overnight, the 100,000 troops in Hebei lost most of their combat effectiveness and completely became lambs to be slaughtered.

Guo Jia didn't dare to think of others and do what others could not do. After this battle, the reputation of ghosts and poisons spread all over the Central Plains. After the continuation of Xun You and Tian Feng, another brilliant advisor of Bingzhou. His military talent has become the chief military division of He Chen, which makes people see He Chen's subordinates. The fierce generals of the counselors are emerging one after another, which makes people unable to defend.

After the Battle of Lingxiao Mountain, He Chen took advantage of the hot iron. In addition to leaving 20,000 horses, he escorted the troops from Hebei to Bingzhou to prepare to disrupt the group. In addition to the distribution of various counties and counties, he led 80,000 soldiers straight to the capital and decided to solve Yuan Shao's problem in one fell swoop.

After Yuan Shao fled back to the capital, his temples were white overnight. In the year of confusion, he was like an old dragon bell in the ancient age. He was gloomy, and there was no ambitions a few days ago. If it hadn't been for the two sons who didn't want to bow down to others and beg bitterly, he was afraid of surrendering to He Chen and dedication to the city.

Now Yuan Shao's only life-saving straw is the strong city of Xindu. If you can withstand He Chen's siege and defend the state government, you still have a glimmer of life. I hope that Gao Gan and Ju Yi can solve their opponents and return to Xindu. Ruoxin was broken again, the territory of Jizhou was fragmented, the whole territory of Qingzhou was penetrated, and there was no backhand power. It's better to surrender directly, and maybe you can be a free man.

It's just that Yuan Shao has no confidence. His whole spiritual will has been completely defeated. In his heyday, he had hundreds of thousands of troops and was defeated by He Chen several times inexplicably. Now the form is in danger, and I'm afraid he can't stand He Chen's ghosts and means.

Half a month later, He Chen's army besieged Xindu.

Yuan Shao has been disheartened and let his eldest son Yuan Tan keep his trust in all matters.

Yuan Tan has some means. Under the advice of the review, he not only collected a large amount of grease, rolling stones and wood, but also mobilized the scholars and ordinary people to defend the city together. At the same time, he opened the arsenal. All the arrows, armor and weapons were moved out for free, ready to be smashed in this battle of the city, especially on the four gates. Eighteen giant bed crossbows are set up in every place, all the catapults and even crossbows are distributed, and almost even ordinary people can get an iron weapon and light leather armor.

Yuan Tan is determined this time and wants to stick to the capital until the last minute.

He Chen has some dilemmas. In this case, if the attack is strong, it will definitely lose a lot. If it takes a little longer, food and fodder will become a problem. So what about opening the gate with the skills of generals? Although the situation will be much better this time, the Hebei army will also break a lot of combat effectiveness. Even if it takes Xindu City, the death will never be a minority.

It's Guo Jia. This time, he fully supported He Chen to blow up the gate with thunder, and then let the soldiers capture Jizhou.

He Chen decided that if he couldn't think of a better way in three days, he could only use this trick.

In the early morning, He Chen just woke up and received a message from the soldiers: Hearing of Yuan Shao's defeat, Ju Yi led 50,000 soldiers to withdraw from Changshan overnight, and then quietly released the message to Zhang Yan. Sure enough, Zhang Yan was fooled, and more than a dozen troops under his command came out together and intercepted in sections. However, he did not expect that Ju Yi was prepared for a long time. He killed a horse gun and the ambush came out. The Montenegrin army was not as good as the equipment and training. In addition, he was in a panicked after the plan. He was defeated by Ju Yi, beheaded more than 10,000 people, and surrendered was not counted. Then Ju Yi chased and fought fiercely, and Zhang Yan was defeated all the way, and finally retreated to Taihang Mountain.

After the victory, Ju Yi no longer took care of Zhang Yan, but took thousands of troops from Montenegro as the vanguard, and Lei Gong 10,000 as the governor. Then he raised the army and rushed to Xindu City to support Yuan Shao.

This is not a good news. Originally, He Chen was still a little hesitant. In an instant, he made up his mind and began to prepare for the siege.

On the night of the same day, the stage will be raised.

He Chenhu looked around at his generals, all of whom were heavily armored, with belts and swords. His face was full of spirit and high fighting spirit. Obviously, he was looking forward to this battle to determine the fate of Hebei. He could shine and grab a share of his own credit. He Chen nodded with satisfaction and said loudly, "After two years of bloody battles, the most exciting moment is coming. Today, as long as the capital of Xin is captured, Yuan Shao's power, even if it is not completely destroyed, is also a fish in the net pocket, and it will not last long.

"The so-called attack in a battle is about the present. Xu Huang obeyed the order. He Chen did not make a long speech. He quickly took out the first military token and shouted in a low voice...

"My subordinates are here." Xu Huang responded loudly, crossed his thighs, and brought up the cold and piercing friction sound of armor and leaves.

"You picked out a thousand elite soldiers from the Blizzard Legion as the vanguard. After hearing a burst, the fire rose to the sky, and the wall door was destroyed, you immediately rushed up. The first wave of offensive will directly determine the success or failure of our army, so you have to completely control the city gate in the shortest time, follow up for our army, and open one A green corridor.

"No, Lord, wait for the good news." Xu Huang answered loudly, and then respectfully took the token and strode out.

"Ma Yu, Zhao Jun, Hao Zhao." He Chen took out the second card.

"My subordinates are here." Zhao Jun, Ma Yu and Hao Zhao answered loudly at the same time, with expressions of calmness, excitement, or joy.

"You each have 5,000 people and horses. At the three gates of the east, west and north, prepare more resin firewood and burn the city gates to prevent the enemy from escaping from these three roads."

"No." The three generals answered together. Then Zhao Jun paused, and his voice was a little doubtful: "The art of war has clouds, and the siege is missing one, so that the enemy can't move the heart of death. It is my chance to win, but the lord attacked the city on one side and besieged the three sides, as if..."

"Ha ha, are you afraid that the Hebei army has no way to live and want to fight with me?" He Chen raised his eyebrows and smiled gently. He was not angry with Zhao Jun's questioning, but explained it carefully.

"Don't worry, the morale of the Hebei army has been severely frustrated since the foot of Lingxiao Mountain, and everyone is in danger. Ha ha, as long as you can block Xindu City all the time, don't let anyone escape. The Hebei army will not only resist desperately, but also accelerate their surrender. I have a lot of letters of loyalty from Yuan Shao's generals in my hands.

Sure enough, the tree fell down and the macaque scattered. Zhao Jun thought about it for a moment, and then he surrendered.

"Chef Spring." He Chen quickly took out the third military order.

"My subordinates are here." The man on the grassland was very angry, with a strong smile on his face. Looking at his expression as a foodie, this is not to go to war, but to rob.

"Yuan Shao saw that the city gate was broken, and our army rushed in. It was bound to organize a large army to break through the siege. The Xiongnu cavalry came and went like the wind and the wind was blowing. You led 10,000 cavalry in the headquarters to rescue. If you see any city gate to break through, you can support it immediately. Be sure to pester them and wait until the reinforcements come up.

"I understand." Huchuquan happily led the military token, and the wind and fire went on.

"Wei Yan." He Chen thought for a few thoughts and took out the fourth token.

"Although Xu Huang is brave and brave, his soldiers are also brave and good at fighting, but it is difficult to guarantee that heavy troops will gather around the city gate for a short time. You lead the "Hurricane Legion" to watch the battle in the back first. If you see Xu Huang controlling the gates, battlements and other important defensive places, you will immediately lead the soldiers to build ladders and hook ropes, and join the battlefield as soon as possible to support. They must suppress the first waves of counterattacks of the Hebei army.

"No." Wei Chen answered and suddenly turned around and left.

"Wang Ling, Wang Chen, Xin Ming."

"Yes."

"Once you enter the city, you will immediately take 3,000 people with you. Regardless of the killing along the way, you will rush directly to the state government. If Yuan Shao is here, you will take it directly, regardless of life or death."

"No."

(to be continued)