Chapter 73: Stay unafraid of chaos

The midsummer is approaching, the sun is long in the night, the weather is clear, and on a sunny morning, south of Chencang, the north entrance of the road is a tense scene...

The two armies faced each other, with the Bingzhou Army led by Lu Bu in the north, and the Taiping Army General Zhang Liao who was camping at the northern end of the old road.

Among the people, Lu Bu was full of energy, and he rode a Red Hare holding a Fangtian Painted Ridge. He led his troops to look at the enemy camp apart from a mile, gritting his teeth and being in a deep anger.

Zhang Liao was very particular about the formation and the camp. He set up three rows of horse-resisted rifles across the outside of the camp to resist the attack of cavalry. After the horse-resisted rifles, there were stone walls with strong walls and high barriers in the camp. The barriers of the camp must be made of solid stones, not civil and wood, otherwise the rockets cannot be stopped. This is common sense. Zhang Liao led 40,000 troops to fight Lu Bu. The dense military camp was also very consistent with the method of military strategy. The division of offense and defense was clear, and the offense and defense were all determined to see how the enemy attacked. This was the echo of the horns or tripods. The 20,000 troops in the central army were led by him, and the people on the left and right wings were commanded by Yan Yan and Yan Pu.

He had been confronting Lu Bu here for three days. Zhang Liao held on and did not fight. He was unmoved by Lu Bu calling and insulting. Lu Bu wanted to lead the cavalry to rush forward, but he refused to resist the enemy and let the infantry open the way. He was repeatedly shot by Zhang Liao's archers, which made it difficult to make progress. He robbed the camp at night, but unexpectedly the other party was prepared. More than 2,000 soldiers who raided at night were lost. Lu Bu was so angry that he was helpless.

Two days after the confrontation, Lu Bu took the lead in attacking and returned home in a miserable defeat at night. Zhang Liao, who had won the game, threw away the victory at night after getting up early in the morning, and calmly held the military book in the big tent.

Holding in his hand is a new book that Guo Jia ordered to integrate and revise after the completion of the Hundred Schools of Hundred Schools, General Lu Bing Tao, classified and recompiled many previous military books to learn from their strengths and weaknesses. With Guo Jia's own knowledge of later generations, he used this book as a compulsory course for military talents in the school. It contains basic knowledge of all aspects of war, including military morale, military arrangement, right time and place, understanding of the enemy and us, etc., as well as many analysis and summary of famous wars in ancient times. Zhang Liao could not separate himself to Chengdu, but Guo Jia ordered people to send more than a hundred bamboo slips to him, making him feel like he was a treasure and could not put it down. He was thought-provoking every time he read it.

Of course, cultivating military talents is not for the masses. Both middle and senior generals of the Taiping Army must receive military theory education. Even Dian Wei and Xu Chu are no exception. They are rough people, but they do not mean that they do not recognize words. It is better to learn more than to learn anything. Guo Jia does not like brave and unscheming generals. Brave generals lack strategy and are still useless. They do not expect them to be extremely intelligent. At least when marching and fighting, do not act emotionally. Use troops rationally is what the generals should do.

The less famous Zhang Liao led 60,000 troops to Hanzhong. This is something that outsiders can't understand. They are also curious about what he has to make Guo Jia so respectful. In the past, Zhang Liao could only talk about military affairs on paper. The ambush in Dingjun Mountain was commanded by Guo Jia. He was just an executor. It is not worth mentioning. Leading the army to make Zhang Lu surrender in the city is also a huge gap between us and us. Zhang Liao still cannot be regarded as a contribution. Zhang Yan, who has always been valued by Guo Jia in the eyes of outsiders, also took over Jiangyang after Guo Jia experienced many wars. However, Zhang Liao directly commanded 60,000 troops and guarded the strategic location of Hanzhong. It is puzzling.

But now, Zhang Liao is equal in number of troops and horses in the old way. Not only does he calmly resist the enemy, but he also wins one game. From his formation and camp form, it can be seen that he has completely applied the knowledge in the military books. Being able to do this means that Guo Jia has not read the wrong person. Zhang Liao is indeed a commendable general in history.

The most valuable thing about the lord is to know others and be good at placing them. If Guo Jia asked Xu Chu to come to Hanzhong, Xu Chu would probably not be able to resist Lu Bu's yelling and insulting, and secondly, it would be difficult to set up a formation like Zhang Liao. Everyone has their own stage to play their greatest strengths. What Guo Jia needs to do is to put the civil and military officials under his command in a position that can make them shine.

Zhang Liao wrote a military letter, and the two armies faced each other. He was calm and calm. After several days of observation of Lu Bu's military camp and Lu Bu's rash robbery of the camp last night, Zhang Liao had a preliminary understanding of Lu Bu, just as Guo Jia had used to: he was more brave and less capable.

At this time, Zhang Liao couldn't help but sigh that if he hadn't met Guo Jia, he would have to join Ding Yuan's tent, most of whom were under Lu Bu. Zhang Liao didn't know whether Lu Bu would treat him as heavy as Guo Jia, but he didn't need gold and silver or official titles. He wanted a stage where he could show his talents. Guo Jia dared to give him 60,000 troops to command Hanzhong. Zhang Liao was sure that this kind of courage was rare among heroes.

If Zhang Liao was Lu Bu, he would definitely not let the soldiers go to the camp to kill him. He was not sure whether the other party would set up an ambush, but if a general who had a good foundation for the advance and retreat and meticulous approach was to fall into the common tactics of the camp, it would be a waste of effort to build a solid wall, with the ban on the cloth and the military camp level in an orderly manner.

Zhang Liao was not in a hurry, but someone was in a hurry. Yan Yan and Yan Pu came to his tent together. Seeing that he was not putting his hand on his hands and looked calm, Yan Yan couldn't help but ask for a fight, "General, Lu Bu is brave but not a plan. Just lure him to fight head-on. I and the military advisor and I broke up his retreat from both wings, and then the crossbowman shot Lu Bu to kill him. This battle will definitely win a great victory."

Zhang Liao put down his military book, looked at Yan Pu with great interest, and asked him, "What do you think of the military advisor?"

Since Zhang Liao was in charge of Hanzhong, Yan Pu, as a counselor of Zhang Lu, surrendered to Zhang Liao. Zhang Lu was left to the shelves by Zhang Liao according to Guo Jia's wishes. He had good food and accommodation, and some rebels left wives and concubines to support him. However, Yan Pu was appreciated by Zhang Liao and gradually promoted him. After submitting it to Guo Jia, he was appointed as the military advisor in Zhang Liao's army.

Yan Pu thought about it and said cautiously: "General Yan's strategy is feasible, but Lu Bu is brave. If we go to fight, his cavalry will be unstoppable. Even if Lu Bu really takes the lead and goes deep into our army, after shooting Lu Bu, our army will probably suffer a heavy blow. It is better for the general to fight with Lu Bu first today, and he can return home if he pretends to be defeated. Then he will follow Lu Bu's robbery last night. When Lu Bu wins, he will definitely take his defense. The general will rob the camp at night, and a great victory is expected."

Both of them were offering suggestions to defeat Lu Bu, but Zhang Liao shook his head and said, "The lord sent a secret report to wipe out Lu Bu's entire army. General Yan's strategy and military advisors' strategy can severely defeat Lu Bu's edge. But if Lu Bu loses his troops and flees, how should I explain to the lord?"

The two fell into silence. After a long time, Yan Yan frowned and asked, "General, the lord led the Jinfan army north. Even if the general is now 40,000 troops, the 70,000 army will definitely damage Lu Bu's 40,000 troops. However, it is difficult to get Lu Bu's entire army out of the sky. Lu Bu can escape back to Chang'an even if he is at the least."

Zhang Liaochao and his two men opened their hands, stood up and gave up the map hanging behind them, pointing to a place and said, "This is the plan for the lord to wipe out Lu Bu's entire army."

Yan Yan and Yan Pu looked closely, and after pondering, they both showed a clear expression and would not ask for a fight again.

If Zhang Liao doesn’t fight, would Lu Bu not fight? No, he is restless and always impulsive. After three days of endurance, he has reached his limit.

The army gathered, and Lu Bu rode alone in front of the formation. After yelling for a while, he did not respond to the enemy camp, so he ordered an attack.

The five thousand-sword shield soldiers held their shields and moved forward slowly. When they were still a hundred steps away from the enemy camp, Zhang Liao finally responded. After resisting the horse and spear, countless crossbowmen were on the barriers, and the rain of arrows shot away like locusts.

The sun was scorching, and the army advancing on the flat road raised its shields to resist the arrows, but people were still shot down by the stray arrows.

Taking advantage of the opportunity of the enemy's rain of arrows, the refusal rifle in front of the barrier had been removed. Zhang Liao led the central army to meet the enemy. Yan Yan and Yan Pu separated from each other to support him. Facing those swords, shield soldiers who risked their lives to open the way, they beat drums and screamed in the sky, shouting and screaming. Zhang Liao's expressionless face, but his evaluation of Lu Bu was reduced by a point.

Last night, he returned from a robbery camp and his morale in the army must have been greatly reduced. At this time, he used such a tragic way to fight the enemy. Lu Bu was just the courage of every man.

Lu Bu led the Bingzhou army to attack south of Chang'an, which was originally a reckless attack. The troops were exhausted and their energy was exhausted. It was not as easy as Zhang Liao's calmness. Lu Bu either took the initiative to charge in the early stages of the battle, or found someone to come up with advice, but he lost one first and then gave way to the infantry to breeze a bloody path with his life. This was really unwise.

The Lu Bu army, who rushed to the barrier, fought in close combat with the Taiping Army, and did not have any advantage at all, because the Taiping Army not only had crossbowmen as cover, but also had long spears and spears in their hands, and the sword and shield soldiers were at a disadvantage in weapons. Moreover, they had difficulty in attacking, but the Taiping Army defended calmly.

Soon, nearly half of the five thousand swords and shield soldiers were lost, and they rode on the high slopes piled up in the camp. Zhang Liao saw the situation on the battlefield at a glance. He was sure to win and his expression changed suddenly. The screams of screams and drumbeats intertwined, but the sound of horse hooves gradually surged.

Looking at him, Zhang Liao was shocked and blurted out: "Lu Bu is a general in vain."

The refusal has been moved away because the two armies were going to fight in close combat, and Lu Bu also removed his worries and ordered five thousand cavalrymen to charge.

But if they want to rush to the Taiping Army, they must first step on the corpse of the robe.

Lu Bu would not issue an order to withdraw the sword and shield soldiers in the front, because as long as the sword and shield soldiers retreated, the Taiping Army would immediately move the Reikakura back to its original position. The Reikakura was a simple enemy-defending equipment with a long spear pierced across the horizontal wood, and both soldiers could lift it up very easily.

Hearing the sound of horse hooves behind him, the sword and shield soldiers under Lu Bu were also unbelievable, but they could no longer retreat. There was the Taiping Army in front and the cavalry of their own charge. In despair, they fell into chaos and wanted to escape everywhere, but they were disorganized and had no order.

"Transfer an order to Yan Yan and Yan Pu to block the enemy cavalry from both wings. The soldiers in front of the formation quickly retreated and put a horse-resisting rifle. The crossbowman aimed the target at the cavalry, leaving no matter how much the enemy infantry."

After Zhang Liao issued an order with a serious expression, he himself came to the central army and ordered the entire army to retreat for a mile. Zhang Liao led the central army to retreat in an orderly manner, without any surprise in the chaos.
Chapter completed!