Chapter 453: Zhang Ren reveals his strength (2)

Perhaps it was because of fear that Liu Biao's movements were very fast.

In mid-January of Taiping, Liu Pan and Liu Ba's army passed through Mount Wuling and entered Wuling. Li Yan stationed 30,000 troops and stationed in Yidao.

For nothing else, Yidao is the gateway to Wuling and is also the only way for Nanjun to enter Wuling.

Liu Biao's order to Li Yan was very simple, that was, to ensure the smooth flow of the food supply of Liu Pan's army. At the same time, if Liu Pan was in danger, Li Yan would also have to pick up Liu Pan and Liu Ba to ensure the safety of the two. In addition, Cai Mao, the chief general of the Jingzhou Navy, was ordered to set up a water camp on the front line of Gong'an to Zuotang (now Anxiang, Hunan) to prevent Gan Ning from entering Huanshui from Yunmengze and responding on the waterway.

According to Liu Biao's design, a total of 200,000 troops from Jingxiang and the land army will be mobilized in this battle, which is less than half of the total force of Jingzhou. The intention is very obvious: Wuling must be captured in one fell swoop, and the Guanzhong army will be cut off from sending troops from Xichuan, and now the road to Jiangnan.

Liu Pan is now full of energy.

After the army crossed Mount Wu, Liu Pan found Liu Ba.

"Military advisor, I plan to divide my troops into two groups and defeat the rebels in one fell swoop."

Liu Ba asked: "How do you plan to divide the troops and how can you defeat the thief?"

Liu Pan said: "The importance of Wuling lies in the two towns of Linhuan and Youyang. You and I divided our troops into two groups, attacking Linhuan and pretending to attack Youyang. In this way, the barbarians of Hutoushan will definitely divide their troops to support Youyang, and then I suddenly returned to the army in Dayong and captured Huannan County."

Huannan County (now Taoyuan, Hunan) is the junction between Hutou Mountain and Linhuan, the capital of Wuling County.

Liu Pan's idea was not bad, and he had the cleverness of attacking the east and west. He mobilized the soldiers and horses of Wuxi Barbarians in Hutou Mountain, and then cut off the connection between Shamoke and Zhou Xin. As long as it was used properly, the purpose of this battle could be achieved. Capturing Linhuan was equivalent to cutting off Wuxi Barbarians.

Liu Ba thought about it and thought Liu Pan had a good idea.

"Young Master's plan is very good... I am willing to lead five thousand men as suspicious soldiers and mobilize the barbarians of Hutou Mountain. You are leading the troops to attack Linhuan, how about it?"

Liu Pan nodded and agreed, "From Dayong to Huannan, you need to pass through Huanshui. The military advisor should be careful when crossing the river, and do not get caught by the thief. I will attack Linhuan for feint. Once the military advisors occupy Huannan, I will immediately launch an attack on Huannan. At the latest thirty days, I will seize Linhuan."

"Just follow the young master!"

The reason why Liu Ba did this is very simple.

If you seize Huannan, you will inevitably encounter the attack of Shamoke. Liu Pan is young and energetic, and has force. If you are not sure that you will fight Shamoke for a while, you will fight against Shamoke. It cannot be said that Liu Pan is incompetent, but Liu Ba is invincible in Jingxiang's military generals, and no one can defeat Shamoke.

Therefore, it is up to him to capture Huannan.

The two made up their minds and immediately stepped up their march. On January 23, they captured Lingyang and then divided into two groups.

Liu Pan led a large army to attack Lin Huan and ordered Zhang Hu to follow Liu Ba to act. It was nothing else. After all, Liu Ba was a scholar and was not good at fighting in two battles.

Just talking about Liu Ba, he led a large army out of Lingyang and headed straight for Youyang.

Along the way, the method of reducing troops and increasing stoves was used to make the main force of the army to seize Youyang. In early February, Liu Ba defeated Zhou Fang's troops in Dayong and settled in Dayong City. He sent a scout to find out the news. Two days later, he learned that Shamoke, the king of Hutou Mountain, personally led 10,000 people to increase the troops in Youyang. Liu Ba couldn't help laughing... It seemed that Liu Pan's plan had been successful, and now he could return to the army and attack Huannan.

However, Liu Ba was still very careful.

In the excuse of causing heavy losses in Dayong, he left 500 people to station in Dayong, and made a situation where the army was still resting in Dayong.

He led his troops at night and left Dayong (now Zhangjiajie, Hubei, Guyong Kingdom) and turned back to the original route, passed the Fengshui River, and marched quickly towards Huanshui.

In just three days, Liu Ba drank horses and washed water.

According to the scout's return, Shamoke had just arrived in Youyang at this time, and there were only eight hundred soldiers stationed in Huannan. At the same time, Wuxi Man gathered food and supplies for Lin Huan.

Unexpectedly, Huannan was actually Linhuan’s granary!

Liu Ba was overjoyed, but he did not forget to be cautious because of this.

He personally led a small group of soldiers to cross Huanshui. After confirming that there was no danger, he sent a signal and ordered Zhang Hu to lead his troops to cross Huanshui.

After passing Huanshui, you just need to cross Shizi Ridge south to see Huanshui. It is mid-spring, and the two sides of Huanshui are lush with grass and trees.

Instead of marching during the day, Liu Ba asked the soldiers to hide in the reed marsh for a rest for a day. When night fell, he set out for the Lion Ridge of War. This is the territory of Wuxi Barbarians. Marching during the day is very easy to be noticed by the other party. If marching at night, it is safer.

At night, rain suddenly fell on Hutou Mountain.

The muddy roads made marching much more difficult.

If you accidentally slip, your feet will fall down from the ridge. Although Lion Ridge is not high, there are rugged and strange rocks on the mountain road. Even if you don’t die, your bones and tendons will be broken. If you don’t make it well, you will be penetrated by trees on the ridge and you will lose your life.

Seeing that the second update had passed, the army was moving slower and slower, Liu Ba couldn't help but feel anxious.

"Zhang Hu, urge everyone to speed up. At the fourth update, we must bypass Lion Ridge. Before dawn, we will seize Huannan."

"But the mountain road is hard to walk, so we need to find the path."

"It's now, why are you still inquiring about something? I'm passing the order, and the three armies will forcibly march... regardless of death or injury, be sure to bypass Lion Ridge at the fourth update."

If you force yourself, it seems that this is the only way to do it!

Zhang Hu immediately organized a supervisory team and ordered the soldiers to speed up the marching.

For a moment, the soldiers complained. But facing the cold steel knife of the supervisor team, they had to grit their teeth and walk forward.

At the same time, on Lion Ridge, a man hidden in the strange rocks in the jungle was quietly watching the Jingzhou army march.

Three young generals crawled behind the huge rock.

The rain hit the three of them, and it was cold... but the three of them seemed to have no feelings and quietly observed the Jingzhou army.

"Shu Jun, why haven't you taken action?"

The young Zhou Yan couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

Zhang Ren smiled and showed a mouthful of snow-white teeth, which made people feel cold in their hearts.

"Did you see that guy riding a horse?"

Zhang Ren pointed at Liu Ba who was behind the team with a horse whip, "Shoot the horses first, and capture the thief first. That guy is the chief general of the thief army. As long as he kills him, these Jingzhou troops will be a group of mobs. He passed on my general order. After that guy comes, the martial artist will attack first and shoot this person... and the black-faced man who looks strong and looks strong, don't let him go... Zhou Qing, prepare!"

Zhou Qing immediately sent an order to put a special whistle made by Wuximan in his mouth.

When Liu Ba led his crowd to walk down the mountain, a harsh whistle sounded like a ghost's scream and suddenly sounded in the night.

Immediately afterwards, ambushes rose up on the mountains.

The fighter pointed dozens of strong bows in his hand at Liu Ba.

The moment Liu Ba heard the whistle, he thought to himself that something was wrong. Just as he was about to shout, dozens of sharp arrows rushed over and all hit. Just before and after the attack of the martial artist, more than a thousand archers opened their bows and shot arrows. The arrows fell with the raindrops, and the mountains echoed and wailed.

Liu Ba was shot like a hedgehog and fell off his horse.

When Zhang Hu saw this, he was shocked. He waved his big gun and charged towards the mountains, shouting loudly: "Three Army, don't panic. Follow me to kill the enemy!"

Before he finished speaking, a sharp arrow whistled and rushed towards him.

Zhang Hu raised his hand and collapsed the sharp arrow. He didn't want to hide a long arrow after this... a pearl arrow! Zhang Hu wanted to dodge again, but it was too late. With a puff, the long arrow hit Zhang Hu's forehead. The huge impact force led Zhang Hu's body and rolled down the mountain.

Zhang Ren put away his big bow expressionlessly, "Zhou Qing, let the whistle... Don't let anyone go... Zhou Yan, attack!"

After saying that, he didn't even look at the Jingzhou army under the mountains, and took dozens of martial artists to leave, turning over horses outside the mountains and forests.

"Notify the Third Master to attack Lingyang!"

"Here!"

The personal guard responded and turned around and left.

At the same time, the harsh sound of whistling echoed in the night sky. From front and behind the mountain road, countless Wuxi barbarian soldiers suddenly appeared, waving swords and guns, and slashing fiercely. Wuxi barbarians live in the mountains and are born with good feet, wading through mountains and rivers, like walking on flat ground.

At the same time, their weapons and equipment are also different from ordinary soldiers.

Most of them are made of century-old vines, which are specialized in Wuling Mountain, and are made into rattan armor and made of teng zippers. They look heavy but have no weight. Walking through the mountains and fields, it is like a ghost. Each person carries six bamboo guns on his body, throwing them first and then charging.

After a round of arrows, Zhou Yan grinned.

"Three armies, follow me to charge..."

*******

Runan, outside Pingyu City.

Lu Bu was full of spirit, with a helmet and armor, and a burqa tied his belt. The feathers of the young chicken moved in the wind, and the two thousand traps stood quietly and silently.

The red rabbit and wind beast seemed to feel something, and was excited to sprinkle flowers in front of the formation.

Gao Shun led eight hundred soldiers to stand behind Yan and Lai Ying'er. Lu Bu hugged Lu Xin and kissed her pink little face.

"Good girl, listen to your mother and don't be willful!"

Lu Xin hugged Lu Bu's neck tightly and refused to let go, "Dad, let's go with us, Xin'er should not be separated from Dad."

Yan stepped forward, "Fengxian, why don't you... think about it again? There are more ways to repay King Dong. Why should we separate our family?"

Lu Bu smiled, "Madam, what else can I repay Dong Xiping except for my good martial arts? Besides, being able to charge and fight on the battlefield is the fate of our men. Could it be that you want to see your husband drinking to drown your sorrows every day as before?"

"I……"

"Don't worry, I'll be fine! Lu Bu puts his horse on his crotch and holds the Chinese painting halberd. The only person who can stop me in the world is Dong Xiping. Although you go to Chang'an this time, if someone from Dong takes care of me, I can feel relieved. Don't worry, I will definitely go to Chang'an to meet you soon... Ying'er, take good care of Xin'er... In the future, I will find her a man who stands tall and upright."

Come to Ying'er for a blessing, "Take care, husband!"

Lu Bu laughed loudly, gritted his teeth and handed his daughter to Lai Ying'er. Then he walked to Gao Shun and looked at the 8-foot-high burly man. Since he led his troops, he has countless powerful generals under his command. However, to this day, only Gao Shun and Cao Xing are still chasing him.

There was nothing to say, Lu Bu suddenly opened his arms and hugged Gao Shun hard.

"Shiying, Bu has entrusted all the family to you!"

Gao Shun's old-fashioned face twitched, "Junhou..."

"Don't say it again!" Lu Bu took a deep breath and patted Gao Shun's shoulder. "If Bu can arrive in Chang'an, we will continue to be brothers; if... Shiying, you can assist Dong Xiping. Although that guy looks ugly, he is also a character. Let's discuss friendship in the next life."
To be continued...