The setting sun was like blood, dyeing the battlefield where corpses were strewn all over the place even bloodier.
Before sunset, the battle was completely over.
Twenty thousand Xiliang troops were annihilated, the enemy Zhang Xiu was beheaded, and Jieting City and the dangerous areas of Maiji Mountain all fell into the hands of the Qi army.
Once the street pavilions are destroyed and Longshan Avenue is open, Yuan Fang's army can enter Liangzhou without any worries.
When returning to the camp, all the bloody generals came to gather with the fruits of victory.
"Your Majesty, Maiji Mountain has been captured, but I don't know who Zhang Xiu is"
Ma Chao, who was coming towards him, was about to report the results of the battle, but suddenly he found that his sister was riding with Yuan Fang, and she was also nestled in Yuan Fang's arms.
Seeing this somewhat ambiguous step, Ma Chao was immediately startled, and he forgot what he was going to say.
"Meng Qi, continue." Yuan Fang shouted boldly and threw Zhang Xiu's head in his hand.
Ma Chao instinctively took it and looked down. When he recognized it was Zhang Xiu's head, endless ecstasy suddenly surged on his bloody face.
"Your Majesty, is this Zhang Xiu's head?" Ma Chao asked in surprise and excitement.
At this time, when Ma Yunlu saw his brother, he quickly straightened up and did not dare to get too close to Yuan Fang to avoid embarrassment.
Seeing his brother being so excited, Ma Yunlu hurriedly told how Zhang Xiu tried to break out from the east, but was blocked by him, secretly used a hidden weapon and hurt herself, and how Yuan Fang arrived in time, not only saved her, but also helped her kill her. After learning about Zhang Xiu's story, he told Ma Chao the truth.
Ma Chao was so ecstatic when he heard this that he couldn't help but hold his hand over Yuan Fangyi. He solemnly said: "Your Majesty saved my little sister and helped her kill my enemies of the Ma family. Your Majesty is so kind to the Ma family that I don't know how to repay you."
However, Yuan Fang did not regard himself as a benefactor, and only smiled faintly: "Meng Qi made a serious statement. Since we are monarchs and ministers, we are one body and have the same honor. Your enemies of the Ma family are my enemies, Yuan Fang. There is no need to say thank you."
????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Ma Chao was even more grateful and deeply grateful for Yuan Fang's trust and attention.
While feeling grateful, Ma Chao remembered what his sister had said: Yuan Fang was able to knock Zhang Xiu down within ten moves, which not only made him even more amazed.
"Zhang Xiu's martial arts skills are still higher than Yunlu's. Even I was not sure that I could knock him down within ten moves, but the king actually did it. Could it be that in just a few months, the king's Martial arts. Has it surpassed me? If so, the king's talent is truly unparalleled"
Ma Chao was shocked. In addition to being grateful to Yuan Fang, he also had a bit of respect.
However, Yuan Fang has already entered the camp on horseback. Instead of returning to the big tent, he directly took Ma Yunlu away. Sent back to her own military tent.
Turning over and dismounting, Yuan Fang reached out his hand, carefully picked up Ma Yunlu from the horse, helped her into the tent and lay down, personally informed the doctor to come to treat her injury, and comforted her for a few words before leaving.
"Previously, I only thought that this King Qi was just a cold madman, but I didn't expect that he actually had such a gentle side. This person is really unpredictable"
Looking at Yuan Fang's leaving figure, Ma Yunlu murmured to himself, and couldn't help but recall the scene of Yuan Fang rescuing her on the battlefield just now.
His expression gradually became trance-like.
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When Yuan Fang returned to the main tent, most of the victorious generals had come to gather together and each reported their results.
Yuan Fang nodded slightly, praised each of the generals, and became more energetic.
Finally, Yuan Fang looked at Jia Xu in the corner and said with a smile: "Wen He, now that I can quickly break through Maiji Mountain and kill Zhang Xiu, the first achievement must be yours. You hide in the corner and do it." What, why don¡¯t you come and sit down?¡±
Jia Xu surrendered to Jieting City and gave Yuan Fang a fire attack plan to help Yuan Fang break through Maiji Mountain and kill Zhang Xiu. Yuan Fang praised him as the first contributor, so naturally it was not excessive at all.
Jia Xu smiled humbly, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty's words are serious. Today's victory is the result of Your Majesty's troops being like a god and all the soldiers working together with their lives. Xu is just paying lip service. He dare not take credit." No matter where you sit, it¡¯s the same. Xu can also talk to the king here.¡±
Jia Xu was extremely self-effacing and pushed all the credit to Yuan Fang and the generals, still insisting on hiding in the corner.
"This poisonous man has obviously made great achievements, but he is still so low-key and puts all the credit on others. He is really a good person. He is indeed the best counselor who can protect himself"
However, Yuan Fang did not force him, and only said: "Now that the street pavilion has been destroyed, my next step is to enter Longxi and destroy Han Sui quickly. Wen He, you should be the most familiar with the geographical situation of Longxi. Do you have any advice?" ?¡±
SoEveryone's eyes were focused on Jia Xu.
Jia Xu couldn't keep a low profile now, so he could only cough a few times, stand up, and come to the map hanging in the tent.
"Han Sui has 30,000 cavalry, and he has recruited Qiang soldiers. The total force is about 60,000 cavalry. They are currently stationed in the area of ??Didao, the headquarters of Longxi County. Your Majesty has broken the street pavilion. According to common sense, he should go south to capture Jicheng first, and then Advance westward along the Wei River, approach Didao, and engage in a decisive battle with Han Sui's troops."
Jia Xu traced his fingers on the map, but the conversation suddenly changed.
"It's just that Han Sui is very cunning and has Chen Gong as his conspirator. If the king were to attack head-on, he would probably be afraid of our army's power, abandon Didao, and flee to the Qiang land to avoid our army. And the Qiang land There is no way for our army to pursue in depth for thousands of miles. Once the king's army leaves, Han Sui will definitely enter Longxi again. Then the trouble in Liangzhou will start again. I don't know when it will be put down. "
Yuan Fangshen agreed, nodded and said: "It would be best if Han Sui dares to fight with me, but I am afraid that he will not dare."
At this time, Jia Xu smiled secretly, stroked his beard and said, "So, Xu has prepared a plan for the king."
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Four days later, Longxi County.
On the desolate ancient road, nearly 40,000 Daqi cavalry were moving forward with difficulty on this rugged desolate road.
The battle flag with the word "Qi", torn by the strong wind, still flew proudly, leading the knights in the direction of progress.
Yuan Fang sat on the red rabbit with his distant eyes staring ahead, looking at the vast road ahead. There was only determination on his heroic face.
In this battle, his target was not Jicheng, but Didao City, the seat of Longxi County.
In order to prevent Han Sui from escaping, Yuan Fang decided to adopt Jia Xu's plan and set off with only 40,000 cavalry. Under Jia Xu's guidance, he traveled along an abandoned and desolate ancient road day and night, heading straight for Didao City to kill Han Sui was caught off guard.
At the same time, Zhuge Liang was using his banner, commanding 200,000 infantry troops, heading towards Jicheng along the Wei River with great momentum, as if he would attack Didao from the front.
In this battle, Yuan Fang only brought 40,000 cavalry and no infantry.
This ancient road is difficult to walk. If you bring too many infantry, you will not be able to keep up with the transportation of supplies, which will become a burden.
"Moreover, both Han Sui and the Qiang were cavalry. If Yuan Fang led less infantry, they would not be of use at all.
And this ancient road is inaccessible. Even people from Guanzhong like Fazheng don't know the way. Only natives of Liangzhou like Jia Xu know the route.
There are no traces of flying birds along the three-hundred-mile ancient road, and there are no human beings along the way. Only Yuan Fang and his silent cavalry are moving forward silently.
The army kept moving forward, and after five days, the road began to become smoother.
That morning, Yuan Fang stood on the hillside and looked around. He saw that the front was already flat and the vast Longxi Plain came into view.
Jia Xu panted, raised his whip and said: "Your Majesty, please Bai, we are going to Didao City. We will walk another thirty miles and pass Baishi Mountain. Do you want our army to take a rest?"
"This is very close to Didao City. I'm afraid that we will encounter Han Sui's scouts soon. The army cannot rest. We must continue to advance and take Didao directly." Yuan Fang said resolutely.
The key to a surprise attack is speed. Now Yuan Fang has gone through a desolate ancient road and gone through hardships in order to kill Han Sui by surprise. How can he rest at this time?
Jia Xu was just talking. He knew better that he shouldn¡¯t rest, so he stopped trying to persuade her.
In the passage of King Yuan Fang, the 40,000 Qi Jun Iron rides, only a little breath, entered the Longxi Plain, and moved towards the direction of Baishi Mountain, which was towering northwest.
In this long-distance attack, Yuan Fang brought all four generals, Zhang Jia, Zhao Yun, Wen Chou and Ma Chao, who were good at commanding cavalry.
The cavalry of the White Horse Yi Cong, the Tiger Cavalry, the Leopard Cavalry, and the Xiliang Lancers all accompanied them, making up the strongest force of Da Qi.
The order was passed down, and all the generals gathered their troops and horses, and followed Yuan Fang's royal flag, running wildly.
At dusk, in the endless wilderness, a hill came into Yuan Fang's sight.
"Your Majesty, Baishi Mountain has arrived." Jia Xu took a long breath and pointed with his whip.
After passing Baishi Mountain, Didao City is right in front of you.
When the officers and soldiers of the three armies learned that Didao City had arrived, they were all in high spirits and excited, completely forgetting the fatigue of the long-distance attack.
Yuan Fang rode his horse up Baishi Mountain, opened his telescope, stood on his horse and looked far away, and sure enough he saw a city to the northwest, looming under the dim sunset.
Around the city wall, there were densely packed tents. Yuan Fang could even see that Xiliang troops and Qiang soldiers were mixed together, drinking.Scenes of drinking and fighting.
There is no doubt that there is Didao City, Han Sui¡¯s lair.
Listening carefully, I could only hear the faint sound of gongs ringing in the direction of Didao City, which was regarded as a warning sound for an emergency gathering.
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Fangyuan looked around and saw that the enemy soldiers in the enemy camp jumped up from the shouts and panic, picked up their weapons and ran out.
With such a close distance, Han Sui's scouts probably finally noticed the approaching Qi army.
But I saw groups of Xiliang Qiang mixed cavalry rushing out of the camp in a hurry and gathering near Baishi Mountain. Looking at the enemy's haste, it was obvious that they were unprepared.
"Wen He, it seems that your surprise attack really caught Han Sui by surprise."
A stern sneer appeared on the corner of Yuan Fang's mouth.
Fang Tian suddenly pointed his halberd, and Yuan Fang was so proud that he raised his head and shouted: "All armies must gather in formation and follow my king to defeat the last remnants of Xiliang's enemies and unify Liangzhou today!"