Chapter 51 Attack and Defense
At the end of September of the first year of Zhongping (184), Pei Yuanshao, who was stationed in Liaodong, sent him overnight to speed up military information and said: The Xianbei Pu head raised more than 10,000 troops and rushed to Wangpingcheng.
Before Liu Yi could summon Zhao Yun to discuss military affairs, the next day, Zhou Cang, who was stationed in Bianfang County, also sent emergency information: the Liaodong Wuhuan King's troops led more than 3,000 troops to encircle Fang County.
With such internal and external troubles, Liu Yi seemed a little busy. Where can he go?
"Dingdong! Given that the host is currently unable to do anything, he triggers advanced missions in the Empire and launches a fatal blow to the Xianbei Putou on the border of Liaodong, capture or kill its leader Putou alive, and rewards the unparalleled strategist to summon once."
【Task time: within ten days】
[Task Conditions: The host must go in person]
Faced with the rewards given by the Empire Sign-in System, Liu Yi began to feel excited. He could be called an unparalleled historical figure, but there were only a handful of historical figures. He could have been helping anyone and could have worked hard for several years.
"Come here, go and invite General Zhao Yun to come and discuss matters!"
Suddenly, Zhao Yun walked in quickly.
Liu Yi said straight to the point: "Zilong, yesterday Wangping sent back the news that Xianbei local dogs went south, with more than 10,000 troops. The situation was not good. Just now, news came from Fang County, saying that the King of Tang Zhi of Wuhuan in Liaodong had rebelled and had already surrounded Fang County, and was in danger. Now there are only two groups of troops. I want you to lead the troops to Fang County and help Zhou Cang."
It is said that if you fight against foreign countries, you must first settle the country. If you cannot quell the Wuhuan people in Liaodong, you are afraid that by then, these two alien races will be in trouble.
"Lord, what you mean is that you want to go to Wangping City alone!"
Compared with the three thousand Wuhuan people, the more than 10,000 Xianbei army is indeed even more difficult, Zhao Yun said worriedly.
Liu Yi said in a deep voice: "Yes, I want to lead Li Yuanba to help defend the city. After Zilong pacifies the Wuhuan people in Fang County, he will then lead his troops north."
"No, it's too risky. Why not go to Wangping City and the lord takes Xuanjia Army to Fang County."
Liu Yi waved his hand and said solemnly: "I have decided. Zilong specializes in cavalry, and his march and formation are even better. If I lead my troops to Fang County, I am afraid it will last a long time and it will be difficult to get out of the north as soon as possible, which will be counterproductive."
Seeing that Zhao Yun could not resist, he had to accept the order.
Before leaving, Liu Yi instructed Zhao Yun again: "The situation in Xiangping City is unstable. I am afraid that a thief will take the opportunity to cause trouble. Zilong can leave a team of Xuanjia soldiers and horses to secretly protect Xiangping City to prevent accidents."
"promise!"
After the discussion was decided, Zhao Yun immediately summoned the soldiers of the Xuanjia Army and rushed to Fang County. At the same time, Liu Yi also took Li Yuanba and the two of them rode north to Wangping City.
Just after the Xuanjia Army was dispatched, in a dilapidated house in Xiangping City, a stinky beggar whispered to a man in black: "The third leader, the matter has been found out. All the defenders in the city have been dispatched, and only 300 newly recruited county soldiers remain in Xiangping City."
The man in black nodded, then took out a packet of medicine powder from his sleeve and said gloomyly: "You spread this packet of medicine powder into several places in the city to get water. After the matter is completed, the master will be rewarded with great rewards."
"Thank you, the head of the family!"
The beggar took the medicine powder and left in a hurry.
...
Liaodong, Wangping City.
Pei Yuanshao and Guan Hai looked at the dense Xianbei people under the city, all of whom were one and two big. They only sent back the news when they explored the horse yesterday that the Xianbei people were still a hundred miles away and had already arrived at the city this morning. They were really coming too fast.
"Old manager, what should I do?"
Pei Yuanshao couldn't help asking.
Guan Hai sneered, "Ask me, who will I ask? Even if the lord gets the news and sends people to rescue him, he still has to wait two or three days before he can arrive. For the sake of this, we can only defend the city and wait for reinforcements to come."
"I hope I can hold on until that time!"
“Woo woo…”
The trumpet sounded, and a great road was dodged in the Xianbei formation, and a thousand infantrymen ran out of the formation, pushing the siege ladder, preparing to attack the city.
Guan Hai frowned. It seemed that this group of Xianbei local dogs had already made plans! They were actually prepared so well.
"Lao Pei, prepare for the battle, these local dogs are probably a bit tricky."
Pei Yuanshao nodded solemnly.
Wangping City is located on the border of Liaodong. It has always been war-torn. The city is not high, less than ten meters, and has been disrepaired in many places. It is not easy to defend the city.
"Send the order, archer prepare!"
A team of archers of a hundred people headed straight to the city tower, leaned against the battlements of the city walls, bent their bows and arrows, and aimed at the front.
While the archers on the top of the city were lined up, the flags of the Xianbei formation were unfolded, and a thousand infantrymen who were sieging the city had already begun to make great strides.
At the same time, a team of Xianbei cavalry from both sides of the left and right wings ran forward, raising crossbow arrows on the back of the horse, pointing to the top of the city, preparing to cover the infantry to capture the city tower.
In the Xianbei rear formation, the Xianbei Xiao Wang Putou was talking to a Han scholar and said proudly: "Liu Yi, how about my Iron Cavalry of the Great Xianbei?"
This scholar was Liu Yi sent by Gongsun Du to contact him. At this time, he became a guest of honor in Putou and came to attack the city together.
"The king's iron cavalry is like a tiger, but Liu Yi's soldiers are like lambs, far from the point!"
Liu Yi complimented.
"Ha ha……"
Putou smiled at the sky and said, "No one can defeat my Iron Cavalry of the Great Xianbei. Just looking at Pingcheng is not a problem!"
"That's, that's!"
Liu Yi nodded quickly and agreed. In order to allow Putou to send troops as soon as possible, Gongsun Du spent a lot of money this time. Not only did he send Putou five hundred sets of armor, but he also sent a hundred craftsmen to accompany him to build a siege ladder for the Xianbei people.
"Siege!"
With Putou's final order, dozens of siege ladders ejected from the underworld of Wangping City, and the ladders were up straight and leveled at the top of the city.
The strong Xianbei man followed the ladder and began to launch a fierce attack on the city.
At the top of the city wall, Pei Yuanshao said to the archer with a cold face: "Let it go!"
"Swoosh!"
"Swhoo!"
One hundred sharp arrows broke out at the same time and left the chest of the Xianbei man.
"Puchi!"
The sharp arrows were everywhere and they were hard to defend against. In an instant, dozens of Xianbei men were shot through their chests and rolled down from the ladder.
"put!"
With another order, the archers on the top of the city responded together.
At the same time, the Xianbei crossbow archers on the left and right wings of the city also began to move. With the help of the sprint of the war horses, the crossbow arrows with limited ranges surged out at this time, like locusts, scattered towards the city like forests.
Waves of Xianbei crossbow arrows shot up, pushing Pei Yuanshao so hard that he dared not stand up.
"My mother!"
Pei Yuanshao cursed angrily, then carried a wooden shield and raised his arms and shouted: "Brothers, fight back!"
Chapter completed!