Updated: 2013-04-12

The border of Rong State was full of corpses. After a fierce battle, the Allied Forces outside the Frontier finally retreated. The soldiers and horses of Jin who came to help arrived hurriedly, but they were not able to do so. The Allied Forces outside the Frontier invaded the territory of Rong State from time to time. Wang Rong, the lord of Rong State, personally commanded the troops to intercept them everywhere and fought several times. Although they were repelling the enemy, they also lost many of their own troops.

Jin general Cao Wu left behind his troops to help the Rong army clean up the battlefield and guard the whole world. He led his personal soldiers to go straight to Wang Rong's place.

"General Cao, you are here just in time. People from outside the Great Wall frequently test, and you and I are always unable to help each other. Now we need to find a way to solve this matter, otherwise we will become exhausted soldiers within five days." Wang Rong sat in the car and looked at Cao Wu with a serious look on his face.

Cao Wu rode his horse to the side of the carriage and said deeply: "The last general came here with great effort when he heard the news, but he was still escaped by the enemy. It can be seen that the other party must have had a way to deal with it. Such support from the two armies will only drag down the soldiers. I wonder what the king has to think?"

The Liaodong troops of Jin State joined forces with Rong State to fight against the advance of the Allied Forces outside the Frontier. At first, under the planning of Wang Rong and King Sima Ji of Yan, the two countries were waiting for their labor, and lured the enemy to take advantage of Wang Rong's familiarity with the tribes outside the Frontier to win a complete victory. After disappearing for a few days, the troops from outside the Frontier made a comeback.

After spies spy on intelligence and after several battles, the opponent was still the opponent who lost in the first battle, but their strategies and strategies were completely different. They repeatedly raided and evacuated in advance. This tactic that came and went like the wind was the essence of the cavalry tactics, but to be able to be applied to this level, it was obvious that the person behind the planner was no longer the opponent of the first battle.

In view of the tactical characteristics of the alliance forces outside the border, Wang Rong personally led the Rong army to set up roadblocks within fifty miles of the border and ambush the army. The combination of infantry and cavalry, and countless strong bows and hard crossbows were necessary to annihilate the invading cavalry outside the border in one fell swoop.

With years of survival experience outside the Great Wall, Wang Rong knew well how to trap the cavalry outside the Great Wall in his siege and how to use his superior forces to kill opponents, but he only paid the smallest price. However, familiarity does not mean winning every battle. Wang Rong, who has always been skilled in using troops, found that the opponent's fighting method was strange after several consecutive battles, and his thinking was different from most external tribes in the Great Wall.

The other party turned a blind eye to the traps he was full of confidence. The other party turned a blind eye to the other party. The tactics of choosing his own weaknesses really made Wang Rong sweat. Even if Liu Yao was like this, he might not have such a sharp attack. Who is the other party's leader?

Sima Ji, the king of Yan of Jin, sent his general Cao Wu to lead 10,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry to the border between the two countries. Once he heard that Rong State encountered an enemy, Cao Wu led 5,000 cavalry to come after hearing the news, but every time the enemy army retreated early as if he knew the movements of the Jin army.

The net of heaven and earth arranged by Wang Rong could not be encircled, and the Jin army at the far end had not arrived yet. The cavalry outside the frontier fought and ran away. Wang Rong was helpless. On the contrary, because the opponent was chasing and colliding in disorganized ways, he messed up his careful arrangements, and the losses of the soldiers and generals under his command were far above the original plan.

If this continues for a long time, not only the Rong people will be unable to bear it, but the Jin army will probably find it difficult to support such a trip.

Wang Rong's eyes flashed and thought for a while: "The two countries' troops were divided into different places, and there were only a few soldiers in the same place, which was the target of the other side. The cavalry of Jin Rong was not enough to travel and support, and it was not uncommon for all races outside the border to raise tens of thousands of cavalry. If they were controlled by them, it would be difficult to defeat the enemy."

Cao Wu agreed upon hearing this. Most of the soldiers and horses of Jin State were infantry, and there were not enough cavalry in the entire Liaodong. However, a medium-sized tribe outside the Great Wall could gather nearly 10,000 cavalry. The strength of the cavalry on both sides was obvious at a glance. It was not only the difference in quality, but also the quantity of Jin State was difficult to reach.

Looking at the war horses of the Rong Kingdom were all brought from outside the Great Wall. After the founding of Liaodong, there was no supplement at all. Even if the Rong Kingdom had 30,000 knights, one was missing. Just imagine that Jin State could not replenish war horses in Hebei. How could Rong Kingdom manage horses in just a few cities?

The guy who hid behind the scenes to command the battles of the Allied Forces outside the Frontier was obviously well aware of this, so he put away all the infantry. Every time he sent troops, he divided the cavalry into several teams, and invaded the territory of Rong State in a roundabout way. The cities of Rong State did not dare to fight, so Wang Rong led the main force to surround him.

The cavalry outside the frontier can kill people and set fires, and the cavalry that can attack the Rong army is attacking the Rong army. In short, they can do whatever they can. They retreated early and did not show off. In addition, there are iron cavalry outside the frontier nearby who are specifically responsible for the transmission, which makes the two countries of Jin and Rong very troubled.

If you ignore it, you may be occupied by the opponent's cavalry to cut off their respective connections. If you go out in full, the opponent will avoid the important things and be very cunning!

"The two countries' military garrisons cannot be changed. Could it be that the king's intention is to take the initiative?" One-third of the cavalry power of the Jin army in Liaodong was in the hands of Cao Wu, which shows that the Yan King Sima Ji valued Cao Wu. After listening to Wang Rong's analysis, Cao Wu understood the other party's meaning in his heart.

The two countries each guard the border. No matter how they are equipped with troops, the other side can have the advantage of cavalry power to attack the weak side. Neither Jin nor Rong can give up their own land and join forces with their allies, so it is unlikely that there will be other ways to take the initiative.

Wang Rong shook his head and said, "There is no dangerous place on the borders of both countries. If you take the initiative to send troops, the rear will inevitably be empty. The enemy cavalry will come and go quickly, and it will be even more difficult to react. This method is not available."

"The king is very familiar with tactics outside the border. I wonder who the other party is so difficult to lead troops?" Cao Wu received very limited information in Jin State. Most of the information about the ethnic groups outside the border was provided by Rong State, so I have this question.

Wang Rong pondered for a moment and said, "Although I dare not say that all the kings outside the border are in control, there are not many people who can understand the advantages and disadvantages of the two countries. I have no idea at all, but I have a way to deal with it."

Cao Wu was excited when he heard this and said, "I would like to ask the king for advice."

Wang Rong's eyes swept around, and the soldiers and generals around him scattered, leaving only Wang Rong in the car and Cao Wu who entered the car. After experiencing storms outside the frontier, Wang Rong knew that he should not trust others easily. At least one person could know the important secret, which would be less risky.

This has nothing to do with trust.

Seeing everyone retreating, Wang Rong lowered his voice and said, "I will observe the enemy's dynamics. There must be large troops around me. There are also scouts along the way to monitor the dynamics of the two countries. Therefore, General Cao, your reinforcements are known to you. If the two countries work together to attack, they will be defeated by them."

Cao Wu responded: "What the king said is exactly the same as what Cao thought. This tactic seems simple, but in fact it is just as heavy as light. Without a huge army supporting it in the rear, the enemy will definitely not be able to communicate so easily. I wonder what the king has to do?"

Seeing that Wang Rong was so cautious, Cao Wu knew that the other party's strategy must be related to the outcome of this competition. If it were not for the victory or defeat, Wang Rong's status and experience, there would never be any need to be so cautious.

"General Cao also believes that the army outside the border is surveillance and waiting for an opportunity to do it. It seems that my judgment is somewhat credible. Although the enemy general's tactics are so sophisticated, it is not perfect in my opinion. Using so many cavalry has indeed created a huge advantage, but what is the disadvantage? I believe General Cao can also find out." Wang Rong's eyes flashed and looked at Cao Wudao.

When Cao Wu heard this, he thought carefully and couldn't help but say: "The cavalry needs are not available to the nearby area. There must be places where the enemy can stock up on the baggage within a hundred miles! If you can raise a fire and burn it, the enemy will retreat without attacking!"

The border between Rong and Jin is the most likely place to fight. Both countries pursue the strategy of clearing the walls and strengthening the walls of the wilderness, so they will naturally not leave any grass to supply the enemy troops outside the Great Wall. Although the alliance forces outside the Great Wall only exposed a small part of the cavalry, they could not advance and retreat so accurately without huge structural support, and they would not be able to observe the movements of Rong and Jin.

If the army was on the side, how could there be no place to hoard money, food and supplies? You should know that the consumption of tens of thousands of war horses in one day is quite amazing!

Wang Rong smiled and said, "That's true. I know that several lonely paths are winding and twists and turns to the outside of the border. If someone is sent to investigate, there will be news. With the power of Rong, it is difficult to divide the troops into two groups. Therefore, General Cao returned to the King of Yan this time and hoped to ask a team of troops and the Rong army to form a surprise attack force to burn the enemy's food and grass, so that the border between our two countries can restore peace for a while."

Cao Wu clasped his fists and said, "If the enemy can retreat temporarily, it can also reduce the pressure between the two countries. Finally, it will turn around!"

That night, Cao Wu led dozens of cavalry to the place where King Yan Sima Ji stationed his troops to discuss Wang Rong's proposal. Although King Yan Sima Ji led a large army to station on the border, he was worried and unable to remain peaceful every day. Even though the attacks of the troops outside the border were Rong, the harassment of the border of Jin and Liaodong never stopped.

There were more than ten scattered battles between the two countries. Not only did they mobilize troops, but they also had to guard against the other party's iron cavalry's surprise attack, which was exhausted. As a symbol of Emperor Jin Sima You on the front line, King Yan Sima Ji of King Yan was a substitute for the emperor to fight. Although he did not interfere too much in the military, the tragic battlefield was seen in his eyes and his mind was restless every day.

After hearing Cao Wu recounted Wang Rong's plan, King Yan Sima Ji was a little worried and said, "The path leading to the outside of the border is very remote. However, since Wang Rong knew it, how can he ensure that people outside of the border do not know this path?"

Wang Rong has lived outside the Great Wall for a long time, and most of them are from all ethnic groups outside the Great Wall. Although these tribes do not surrender to the strength of the Huns and are expelled and killed by the Huns and other tribes, they are too many people after all. Who can guarantee that this road is truly a secret road?

Cao Wudao: "Don't worry, the last general is quite cautious in thinking about Wang Rong's words. If he is not sure, he will not be willing to take risks with Wang Rong's style. Moreover, this battle is a joint force between the two countries, not a soldier. If he succeeds, the barbarians outside the border will inevitably withdraw their troops."

King Sima Ji of Yan looked at Cao Wudao: "What do you mean is that this strategy is feasible?"

Cao Wu stood up with a serious face and said, "The enemy's tactics are very good, and it is difficult for us to break it for a while. If this continues, the generals are tired and have no intention of fighting. At that time, the defense line in Liaodong will be as vulnerable as if it is broken and destroyed. Now that there is such a good opportunity, even if the chance of victory is not high, the last general is willing to try it in person!"

King Yan Sima Ji looked at Cao Wu for a while, frowned slightly and said, "This trip is extremely dangerous. Even if you can get rid of it without any ability, you will still be in the uncertain world. I have always valued you, so how can I bear to let you get involved in danger..."

Being able to hand over one-third of the cavalry to Cao Wu shows Cao Wu's ability and the trust of King Sima Ji of Yan. At this time, Sima Ji said slowly, and his heart couldn't help but feel tight. The place outside the frontier is very conducive to the galloping of the iron cavalry. Once the other party's place to store grain, whether he can return is not only an uncertain number, but it is basically a life-and-death life!

Cao Wu said: "The last general is deeply grateful to the King of Yan. As a warrior, Cao Wu should serve the country as a military man. Only in this way can he live up to the cultivation of the King of Yan. I hope the King of Yan will not think about the last general!"

"You...hey!" King Sima Ji of Yan also knew that what Cao Wu said was the truth. It is precisely because of the dangers and variables of this trip that both wise and brave need to go there to have hope of success. Moreover, because it is related to the outcome of the border and the survival of the country, one less person knows is one more hope of success, so it is difficult to find others to replace it...

"Thank you for your accomplishment!" Cao Wu saw this and swept the floor, turned around and strode away from the King of Yan's residence to arrange follow-up matters.

...

Yedu, within the imperial palace.

Every day, the military and civilian sentiments from all over the country were sent into the palace like snowflakes. The ministers in charge of various affairs in the court almost discussed and dealt with them without any clothes. Emperor Jin Sima You even ordered all places to mobilize all their power to calm the chaos in various places.

"Your Majesty, the emerging things should not be delayed anymore." Jin Chen He Zuncong hurried into the study outside, and after seeing the ceremony, he opened his mouth to remind him.

Emperor Jin Sima You worked hard for several days and looked bad. He nodded and said, "I also know that this matter should not be delayed anymore, but all the troops must be mobilized. It is difficult for Pingbei to provide assistance..."

"Your Majesty, I think that the balance of power can still be achieved everywhere, because Xinxing has not fallen all, so the barbarians dare not divide their troops. If Xinxing falls into the hands of the Huns, the barbarians are divided into various places, our front line is attacked from both sides, and the troops are divided from multiple sides, it is probably about to collapse!" He Zun is not aware of military affairs, not to mention that he has long understood the importance of the situation these days.

Emperor Sima You of Jin thought for a moment and said, "Can there be troops nearby that can be mobilized?"

He Zun said: "Apart from the Yedu garrison, only the defenders stationed on the banks of the Yellow River can be mobilized. There are only a few county soldiers who maintain order in the remaining areas, and the rest have already been transferred."

The soldiers and generals stationed on the north bank of the Yellow River were to prevent the Han Dynasty from taking advantage of the situation to invade the situation. Jin State reluctantly cut off the two major counties of Beihai and Puyang and handed them over to the Han Dynasty in exchange for the non-aggression of the two countries. This was a helpless move and even more humiliating the Jin people!
Chapter completed!