Chapter 323: Ambush
On the top of the city, Dong Xian looked at the continuous military camp outside the city and his face was sinister. The Jin army had been attacking Shou'an for nearly a month. Although it had not broken the city, Dong Xian in the city felt great difficulties. It was not easy for food and grass to come from Yongning.
Zhang Qi said: "Wang Zhenfu and Li Jingluo have reoccupied Guozhou and cut off the Jin army's retreat. Calculated the days, the Jin army under the city should have received news, so why are they still attacking the city? Doesn't Wu Shu think that the city can be broken by a few more days?"
Dong Xian said: "Ten thousand Jin troops came from Guozhou, how could they be willing to withdraw their troops like this? They always have to try to attack for two more days before they will withdraw."
"What's the use of attacking for two more days?" Zhang Qi shook his head repeatedly after hearing this.
After siege for many days, the Jin army's offensive was not fierce. Before the sun set, it withdrew its troops and returned to the camp.
When he returned to the county government, Dong Xian ordered his subordinates to slaughter a sheep, brought out a few jars of wine, and drank with several generals. He persisted for nearly a month and defended Shou'an City. Finally, the Jin army had to withdraw its troops. Today, we would like to celebrate.
He poured the wine, tore a big meat and took a bite. Dong Xian said: "This time, Wushu has tens of thousands of troops to attack, but we cannot hold on. This contribution is very great! You guys drink hard tonight and just wait for the Jin army to withdraw!"
Wang Yi said: "I heard that Li Jingluo had occupied Shanzhou and blocked Wu Shu's road back to Guanzhong. Will the Jin army--"
"What will happen?" Dong Xian glared at Wang Yi. "Our army occupied Guozhou again and opened the gate to Guanzhong. Wushu was the Jin army who stayed behind to guard the gate. How could he not return? If he stayed in Luoyang, Wang Zhenfu might occupy Jingzhao Mansion!"
Zhang Yan nodded repeatedly: "What the observation is that our army reoccupied Guozhou, and the Jin army must go back to rescue it."
Dong Xian said: "Wu Shu has surrounded me for nearly a month, and I have had enough of this bird's breath! I ordered my men to keep an eye on the Jin camp. Once they retreated, we would follow us! The Jin-Yiao Army would let out this bird's breath!"
Wang Yi said no and hurried out to make arrangements.
Dong Xian said to Zhang Sheng: "You must be prepared at any time. As soon as the Jin army sets out, you will lead the troops to chase him!"
In the Jin army camp, Wu Shu looked at the setting sun in the sky. After a while, he said, "There is no cloud, it's a good weather these days."
Han Chang said: "It snowed a few days ago, so it was difficult to walk. The snow has melted these days and the road is dry. We can walk faster on the road."
Wu Shu said: "I heard that Li Yanxian sent troops to reoccupy Shanzhou and block the road to Guanzhong. I am afraid it will not be easy to go back this time."
Han Chang crossed his hands and said, "Shanzhou City is already ruined and there are no people around. It is difficult for the Song army to defend the city. At the end, the general is willing to lead thousands of people to attack Shanzhou first and clear the way for the king!"
Wu Shu turned around, looked at Han Chang, and shook his head with a smile. He said, "You have something more important. I don't want you to be a vanguard this time, let you be a defender! Li Yanxian is my defeated general. What ability can I have to defend Shaanxi?"
Han Chang was stunned: "I wonder what the king wants me to do? When I go to Shanzhou, there will be no strong enemy except Dong Xian in the city."
"Do you think Dong Xian would be willing to watch us go?" Wu Shu shook his head repeatedly. "Let's go together, Dong Xian will definitely lead his troops to attack! This area is in the valley. You choose a suitable place to destroy Dong Xian's pursuit of the army!"
After hearing this, Han Chang immediately understood what Wu Shu meant. Yes, once he withdrew his troops, Dong Xian would definitely come to chase him. At that time, he was ambushed, and where would the pursuers want to escape? He could not conquer Shou'an in the past month, and maybe he could achieve great achievements if he retreated!
Dong Xian and the generals drank until midnight and fell asleep. The next morning, before the sun rose, the personal soldiers rushed in. He woke Dong Xian and said, "Observe, the Jin army had retreated last night!"
Dong Xian looked at his personal soldiers and shook his head suddenly after a while: "What did you say?"
"Report to observe, the Jin army has withdrawn!"
Dong Xian heard this and jumped out of the bed. He said, "Get my armor! Take my weapons! Take my horse! - Go and order Zhang Qi and lead the troops out of the city immediately! Tell him that no matter what method is used, the Jin army is not allowed to leave like this!"
The personal soldiers agreed and quickly walked out of the room.
Dong Xian put on his clothes, walked out of the room, and asked his personal soldiers to help him put them on. The things in the world are very strange. The more anxious they are, the more likely they are to make mistakes. The armor is always wrong, so Dong Xian kept jumping his feet.
Dressed neatly, Dong first left the room and was meeting Zhang Yan who was breaking in.
Zhang Qi crossed his hands and sang the promise, saying, "The last general has already ordered a thousand soldiers and horses, and is about to leave the city. Come and say goodbye to observe!"
Dong Xian said: "Okay, okay! You go first, I will lead the army and then arrive. When you see the Jin army, don't rush to fight with them. Just drag the Jin army to run away! Wait until our army will kill us and kill the enemy with all our might!"
Zhang Qi crossed his hands and sang a promise. He turned around and left Dong Xian, and hurried out of the city gate with his troops.
Dong Xian had no time to make detailed arrangements, so he handed over the city affairs to Wang Yi, and hurriedly set up three thousand soldiers. After everything was done, it was noon. Without having to eat, Dong Xian led his army out of Shou'an City.
After leaving Shou'an, there was a narrow road between mountains and rivers. After about ten miles, it became wider and went straight to Luoyang City.
Zhang Qi led his army out of the city and chased forward along the Luo River. At noon, after passing Cuiping Mountain, the road became wide. Looking at the road ahead, there was no sign of the Jin army, so Zhang Qi couldn't help but be anxious. The Jin army ran far away, with Luoyang 70 miles away as a support, so it would be useless to catch up with him. He could only grab the tail of the Jin army and take a bite.
Seeing that the sun was at the middle of the sky, Zhang Qi ordered his men to hurry up and catch up with the Jin army before the sun sets.
At this moment, a shrill horn suddenly came, resounding throughout the valley.
When Zhang Qi heard the sound of the horn, his face changed drastically. Without thinking too much, he must have been ambushed by the Jin army.
On the hillside next to it, a group of two or three hundred Jin cavalry rushed down and attacked Zhang Yan's army's waist.
Zhang Qi suddenly took off his spear and shouted: "Don't panic! Arrange the array! Don't be dispersed by the Jin army!"
Before he finished speaking, the Jin army had already rushed into the army. Amid the shouts of killing, Zhang Yan's thousand troops were in chaos.
Zhang Qi sighed, held the spear in his hand tightly, and said to the personal soldiers beside him: "Care with me! None of these Jin people are allowed to be spared!"
Everyone praised him and raised their weapons and followed Zhang Qi closely.
Before Zhang Qi could come forward, he heard another horn. The Jin army formation was pivoting from the foot of the mountain next to him, with about 3,000 people. Han Chang, the underworld of the name of Shuai, held a spear in his hand and looked at Zhang Qi in front of him coldly. As soon as he arrived in Shou'an, the guy shot his own eyes blind and took revenge today.
Chapter completed!