Deng Ai led 4,000 cavalry to attack Heshenggucheng. Its speed was so fast that the sixty-mile journey was almost fleeting. The scouts patrolling along the way were shocked. They had heard that the Yan army was far away in Liangshui, so why did they suddenly appear near Gucheng?

Could it really be falling from the sky?

The scout fled and urgently informed the nearby three thousand border troops composed of soldiers, soldiers, young men and strong men, to be ruled by Huo Da, the garrison of Heshenggu City.

Until this most critical step, Deng Ai finally ordered the Longxiang Cavalry to be fully armed, put on the fine and heavy armor, and the war horses also wore protective gear. Five hundred Longxiang Cavalry rushed in front, as the front army of the army, like an evil tiger pounced on food.

Deng Ai's scouts also went around and quickly came back to the news. He heard that Huo Da had only formed three thousand scattered soldiers and roamed with a smile on his face: "Since that's the case, I won't take action first. If my entire army moves, Huo Da feels afraid and defends Heshenggu City and does not have a strong wall. We will not be able to break through. Zhong'er, you lead the Longxiang cavalry to rush to the camp and attract Huo Da to lead the army out of the city. I will come from behind to remove your siege. Seeing that my army is twice as big as his three thousand border troops, Huo Da must be afraid and run back to the city. Since he is the commander of the city, the officers and soldiers who are guarding the city must open the city and let him in. You and I will chase into the city to save unnecessary war of attrition."

As soon as this said, Deng Zhong was not afraid. He had already felt that he would rather die in battle than humiliate his family. Besides, the Longxiang Cavalry is an elite man, and all kinds of protection is included. Huo Da's three thousand border troops may not be able to shake it. His face was firm and he said loudly: "Thank you General to give the order. If you can't hold Huo Da, you will beg for death."

There was no father and son in the army, and there was no relative of father and son at this moment. All they had were the instructions of the general and the soldiers. Deng Zhong no longer called his father in the army, but respectfully called him the general.

Deng Ai showed a look of admiration on his face and thought to himself: "My son has indeed grown a lot. With this determination, he will not be able to make great achievements in the future. He can also become a warrior of Yan State, a man who is trapped in the battle, and seek survival in his death. What he wants is this kind of spirit."

After all, it was fatherly love like a mountain, and Deng Ai was born to stutter, so he was even more reluctant to speak too much, so he nodded calmly: "The Dragon Cavity is the hard work poured into the king. The first cavalry of Yan State is the first battle, and it must show its might."

Deng Zhong nodded, with a strong expression and said seriously: "This battle will surely allow all the heroes in the world to see it. In the future, they will be frightened when they hear the name of "Dragon Cavity".

Deng Zhong immediately led five hundred Dragon Cavities, and he also wore armor and protective gear, becoming a member of the Dragon Cavities. The difference is that his armor was finely polished and appeared in the color of a golden armor, shining brightly under the sunlight, like a golden armor. As the pioneer in governing the Dragon Cavities, he had to lead the way to best improve morale, rather than hide behind him.

When Longxiong Cavalry looked from a distance, the silver spear shining with armor, like a heavenly soldier and general shining with divine light, and the spear in his hand reached 100 feet and 40 feet, which was extremely fierce. Longxiong Cavalry's spear was not held with his hands, but was clamped under his armpit.

Huo Da from Heshenggu City heard that the vanguard had only 500 cavalry, and thought to himself: "This must be the troops that attack the vanguard, and the army behind had not arrived yet."

Huo Da was withered and was already sixty years old. It is said that humans were old and ghosts were slippery. Ordinary strategies to lure the enemy could not lead him out of the city. He sneered: "It was not as expected by me that the Yan army was still 600 miles away from Liangshui, which was still six days ago, suddenly appeared here, as if riding the wind. In my opinion, Gongsun Xiu ordered the army to march forcibly, and kept falling behind, falling apart and reducing personnel along the way. Only 500 cavalry could arrive here. The subsequent troops were still slowly gathering, and they would definitely not arrive so quickly. We can lead a army to break it. How much he arrived and how much he destroyed him, it was exactly the strategy of "waiting for labor with leisure."

No wonder he thought so. The Yan army's actions were too strange. They were found when they could sneak to Liangshui. They suddenly arrived at Heshenggu City by six days, which proved that they were completely caused by a rushing march.

In ancient times, when the army forced a marching force, only one-tenth of the number could arrive. This is due to the inconvenience of transportation, the only means of transportation were chariots and horses, and the overall low mental awareness of soldiers.

Once a forceful army travels a hundred miles a day, soldiers with poor physical fitness will fall behind and eventually arrive at their destination. They are generally soldiers with super willpower.

The most terrifying thing in history is the 38th Army of the Volunteer Army, which is comparable to the adrenaline rush of all members, shocked humans and the earth, with extreme fatigue, and rushed 72.5 kilometers in a 14-hour rush. That is an advanced army with patriotism, strong will, and ideals, which has such perseverance.

In ancient times, such troops who fought for profit, forced recruitment, and coercion, temptation, marched urgently according to this standard. First, the physical fitness was not up to standard, and second, the will was fragile and morale was dispersed, and it was impossible to complete a high-intensity emergency marching.

Huo Da had every reason to believe that the Yan army was almost as scattered as sand. It was completely seeking death if it did not take a deep rest and attack.

He sneered: "At first, I heard that the Yan army had arrived in Heshenggu City, I was still a little scared. Think about it carefully, at the end of my strength, I could not penetrate Lu Hao. There is no need to be afraid, wait for me to send troops to capture him."

He Shenggucheng was a little surprised at Lu: "How can troops be sent to greet him when the troops are at the city? If they fall into a trap, wouldn't they be wiped out? I think that we should last for another ten days and wait until Gao Yong, the leader of the Juenu tribe, leads his troops."

Huo Da sneered: "How can we accomplish anything without courage? Do you know how far is the distance from Xuantu County to Liangshui, and from Liangshui to Heshenggu City? The Yan army rushed to this point, and the soldiers were tired and the horses were lame. It was not worth worrying. If you are afraid, just defend the city, and I will go to suppress it in person."

He smiled bitterly at Lu, thinking that if something goes wrong, the city where he is in charge will be in trouble.

How could he have thought that in order to march in an urgent manner, Deng Ai only brought 5,000 light cavalry, and died of more than 10,000 war horses without even carrying food and grass. He starved and killed horses to satisfy hunger. War horses can be said to be like gold. Deng Ai's suicide attack not only damages a large number of precious war horses, but also may be destroyed by the enemy when he arrives at the front due to the exhaustion of soldiers and civilians.

Not to mention the shortage of food and grass.

But this is the detail that Huo Da ignored. Gongsun Xiu and Deng Ai, who advocated sending troops to the east, were not ordinary people. The former did not intend to go to the expedition to show their power, but annexed small states. The latter was one of the 64 generals of the Tang Dynasty who were posthumously awarded the title of the ancient Tang Dynasty. Only thirteen people were on the list until the reunification of the Three Kingdoms in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

Huo Da gathered the three thousand border troops temporarily recruited, all young and strong men drawn from various tribes. They opened the arsenal in the city, equipped the soldiers with bows, arrows, axes and halberds, and marched out of the city.
Chapter completed!