Chapter 1235 General Guan’s hesitation
On a flat river south of Otaniguchi, several horses appeared in the distance, galloping towards them. Not far behind them, rolling yellow dust rolled up, covering the clouds and the sun, and the rumble was like thunder, dull and carrying. With extremely strong pressure.
All this was quickly amplified in everyone's hearing and vision.
Wang Ping, who had been staying at the highland camp, raised his telescope and looked in the direction of the rising smoke.
After seeing clearly the appearance of the cavalry at the front, he put down the telescope in disbelief, rubbed his eyes with his other hand, and then raised the telescope to look again.
That’s right!
This is the most familiar costume of the Han Dynasty's horseback riding.
Coming from the southwest, no one else could make such an alarming movement except the Han cavalry.
"coming!"
Wang Ping's originally exhausted face suddenly revealed a look of ecstasy, "Here it comes, here it comes!"
He shouted in a hoarse voice:
“Brothers, our reinforcements are coming!”
The Han army’s camp was originally stationed on a small high ground.
Hearing Wang Ping's words, the Han soldiers who were sitting or lying around and resting all around them jumped up as if they had heard some fairy music!
“Seriously?”
“So fast?”
Reinforcements arrived faster than expected. This unexpected surprise made the soldiers feel like they were in need of treasure, in darkness they were in need of light, in hunger they were in food, and in drought they were in rain!
In an instant, an indescribable and inexplicable feeling spread quickly throughout the camp.
Let the soldiers who had fought hard for many days suddenly cheer.
Because their perseverance and sacrifice were not in vain.
On the contrary, the fact that the imperial court sent reinforcements so quickly proved the value of this battle.
“Why did the bandits at the bottom of our road suddenly move? It turns out that our reinforcements have arrived.”
"When you say that, I also find it strange. From yesterday to now, it seems that many of the rebels have retreated towards Otaniguchi?"
"Yes, I discovered it too. I thought it was a thief, so what tricks did he have!"
“The thieves...could it be that they want to retreat?”
"It shouldn't be possible, right? What about the main force of the bandit army in Jinyang?"
It’s okay if you don’t mention this. When you mention this, someone’s eyes light up:
"Once the imperial reinforcements arrive, doesn't it mean that the bandits' army has been cut off? This is another great achievement given to us by God!"
“What are you dreaming about?” The colleague babbled in the direction of the reinforcements, “Did you see that? They have four legs, how many legs do you have? Can you keep up?”
Besides, everyone has been exhausted from these days of hard fighting and is struggling to hold on.
Many colleagues even died in wailing, groaning, or in obscurity because they did not receive timely treatment.
At this time, they were in urgent need of a rest.
Even after people were sure that reinforcements were coming from their own side, after relaxing their tense spirits, they simply lay down on the spot and fell asleep.
As the thunderous hoofbeats became louder and louder, the cavalry army gradually appeared in everyone's sight.
The speed of the cavalry is not very fast. It is probably because they deliberately suppressed their speed in order to preserve their physical strength and maintain their formation.
However, the cavalry all over the mountains and plains, as dark as dark clouds, are still very oppressive, and it is frightening to see them.
The halberds and spears were shining brightly under the sun.
Wang Ping did not look at them, but held up his binoculars to look for the big flag representing the position of the commander in the army.
Soon, as the army continued to approach, the Guanzi flag finally appeared in Wang Ping's sight.
“It’s General Guan, General Zhendong! General Guan personally led the army to rescue us!”
“General Guan is here?”
Some people just lay down, and when they heard the name Guan Zhendong, they quickly got up again and looked up:
“Where is it? Where is it?”
“General Zhendong? Really?”
A group of generals surrounded him.
“The banner of Guanzi should be unmistakable.”
“Could it be that he was the general who assisted the Han Dynasty (i.e. Guan Xing)?”
The battle situation has been decided, and the guys who are free are already in the mood to carry steel bars in front of the battle.
He glanced at the arrogant guy, said nothing, and sneered "Haha" with endless meaning.
Although the general who assisted the Han Dynasty also had the surname Guan, looking at the entire Han Dynasty, no, I should say the entire world, commanding such a large-scale cavalry march, the formation can be so neat and coordinated...
If you don’t count the commander of the mountain, then it must be General Guan!
I don’t recognize General Guan and his brother even when they come.
The achievements of Shanzhang are definitely not something you should expect.
Just to possess eight points of talent in the world is already beyond the reach of others.
General Dan Guan led an army to surprise thousands of miles, swept through Bingzhou, and swallowed up Hanoi. This achievement is the dream of many men who are aspiring to the battlefield.
Just as Wang Ping was looking at the army coming from the southwest with his telescope, General Zhendong also received news from the scouts at the front:
"General, there are only sporadic rebels ahead. They retreated immediately after seeing us."
"There is another army stationed on a high ground in front. Judging from the flag, it should be our Han soldiers."
General Guan heard this and raised his telescope.
As far as the eye can see, the ruined camp, the high-flying Han flag, and some people seem to be waving weapons of different lengths, as if they are cheering for their side.
Although their appearance cannot be seen clearly, it can be seen that the clothes and armor on their bodies have long lost their original appearance, and are as dilapidated as the camp.
Obviously, this is a team that has experienced a fierce battle.
General Guan, who had always been cold and cold, was also slightly moved.
“Send someone over immediately to contact them.”
“Here!”
“Let the rear army prepare medical supplies immediately!”
“Here!”
“Speed up!”
“Here!”
The messengers began to rush out in all directions:
“The coach has orders, speed up!”
“The coach has orders, speed up!”
…
Soon, the forward cavalry army split into two sides, bypassed the high ground, and continued to roll forward.
The few remaining Wei troops nearby immediately retreated toward the entrance of the valley upon seeing this.
The small high ground that had been defended for many days finally received reinforcements from the Han army.
A small school student rode a horse and galloped to the front of the defense line made of random unknown objects, shouting:
“I dare to ask you brave men, who is the commander-in-chief of the army?”
Wang Ping, who had already received the news, was still able to stand up and came to greet him:
“Wang Ping, the captain of the Xianbei Protectorate, I wonder which general is leading the army to help?”
Before the colonel could answer, another group of cavalry came galloping up from the small highland.
With bright armor, sharp weapons, and tall horses, one can easily tell that he is a rare elite.
A young general, surrounded by his bodyguards, stepped out from the crowd. He dismounted gracefully and strode over:
Wang Ping saw the young general and quickly saluted:
“The last general, Wang Ping, pays homage to General Zhendong!”
He is really General Zhendong!
Many people behind Wang Ping had their eyes wide open and stretched their necks, trying to see clearly what the legendary number one general under the mountain chief looked like.
As expected, he is handsome, tall, and impressive.
"General Wang, please get up quickly. Guan cannot afford such a great gift from General Wang at this time."
General Zhendong stepped forward quickly, helped Wang Ping up personally, and then looked at the generals behind Wang Ping who were stained with blood and even their faces were gray and black.
Although it is impossible to see what their true faces look like, the light in their eyes and the high spirits they still maintain after the tragic battle can be seen.
You can see their excitement at this time.
“You have made great achievements, so I should be the one to salute you.”
Hey!
General Guan salutes me. I will have bragging rights in the future!
"General Guan, since we have joined the army, we should fight to the death to kill the thieves and report to the court and the people. Otherwise, wouldn't we be ashamed of the cultivation of the king?"
“That’s right!”
…
While there were a lot of chatter, there were also messy replies.
Although Yanmen County is a border county, Pingcheng is directly facing the desert.
But how could General Guan not know that his Alang valued this place far more than others?
Hence, the captain who protected the Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion was the first Wang Ping promoted after he came out of the mountain. At the same time, the relationship between the Wang family and his son and Alang could be described as sharing weal and woe.
And the long history of Xiaowei Mansion is Zhang Yuan, the senior brother of Jiangwu Hall, who has been with Alang for many years.
As for the key generals in the army of Xiaowei Mansion, they are either descendants of Nanxiang or students of Jiangwu Hall.
Among the Hu cavalry troops, some were transferred from the original Liangzhou army.
It can be said that from Nanzhong to Liangzhou, to the Jiuyuan Governor's Mansion, and then to Yanmen County, the soldiers who guarded the border for the Han Dynasty and the people who built the border area were inextricably linked to the Xinghan Hui and Alang. .
This can probably be regarded as a way of immigrating to the border and establishing land and garrisoning the border.
Of course, this may also be a way out that Alang is looking for for these ordinary people.
After all, in the frontier, frequent dealings with barbarians—whether peacefully or violently—not only provide training, but also make it easier to accumulate merit.
If the incident had not happened suddenly, the Zhongduhufu had no plans to launch a major war with other countries in the past few years.
General Guan smiled and nodded at these enthusiastic young generals, and then said to Wang Ping:
"I have asked the rear to send supplies up quickly to make up for the general's soldiers."
"Also, where are the wounded soldiers in the army now? I also specially ordered a batch of medicinal materials to be sent up..."
It's okay that General Guan didn't mention this. When he mentioned this, Wang Ping's face darkened, and even the originally excited generals fell silent.
Seeing their expressions, General Guan already guessed what was going on, and she sighed softly...
Having been in battle for a long time, how could she not understand that the difference between the soldiers who died before the battle and the soldiers who died after being injured were basically half and half.
In other words, Dahan has been able to save the lives of a large number of injured soldiers in recent years because of the medical school.
At the same time, these soldiers who have recovered from injuries will grow into experienced veterans.
Over the years, the generals of the Han Army have become more and more powerful in combat. This is one of the important reasons.
After all, someone else's best soldier may really be the one who survives in the end out of a hundred people.
But the big man is different.
With such good weapons, such high armor coverage, and so many medical students, how can it be so easy to die?
It’s just that this situation is based on strong logistical support.
As for the battle at Otaniguchi, the number of Han soldiers who died of injuries has reached an alarming level.
After arranging the rest and medical treatment for the soldiers protecting Xianbei Xiaowei Mansion, General Guan immediately asked about the war situation in Bingzhou.
“General Zhendong, we are trapped here. We only know that Sima Yi is leading the army to the north, presumably to attack Jinyang.”
Wang Ping actually knew almost nothing about the situation in Jinyang.
The only thing he knew better than General Guan was that Sima Yi indeed led the army there.
"And since yesterday, the Wei thieves who besieged us have suddenly retreated, but I can be sure that Sima Yi's army will not return."
Hearing Wang Ping’s words, General Guan raised his eyebrows:
“Sima Yi’s army did not return?”
Wang Ping nodded: "Definitely not."
My own camp is just at the exit of Otani Pass.
Even if Sima Yi's tens of thousands of troops were marching at night, they would still need torches, and they would not be able to quietly return to the mouth of the valley under their noses.
“General Zhendong, doesn’t that mean that the army of thieves has been cut off by us?”
Hearing this, Ma Dai immediately said, "General, if you don't want the last general to lead the army as the vanguard, go to Jinyang immediately!"
General Guan was not so excited. She shook her head gently:
"It's not that simple. I have fought against Sima Yi. This person is not a simple person and should not be underestimated."
In the Battle of Guanzhong, if Alang had not been determined to cleanse the Hedong family, and would have stayed by the river to fish, and was unwilling to cross the river, he would have fallen into Sima Yi's plan.
General Guan even fought with Sima Yi personally after crossing the river, and he knew that this man was very deep and ruthless.
If your opponent doesn't pay attention, he will suffer big losses.
Wei Yan’s failure in joining the party was a lesson learned in blood and tears.
"But General Zhendong, Jinyang has few soldiers. If we don't rescue him in time, I'm afraid..."
Facing veterans like Ma Dai, General Guan had to patiently explain:
“General Ma, please be patient. I’m not saying not to go to Jinyang. I’m just saying that the matter of Sima Yi’s retreat may not be as simple as we imagined.”
She looked at Ma Dai:
“So General Ma, when you go with your troops, you must be careful, don’t rush forward, and remember to report news from the front at any time.”
Ma Dai was overjoyed and took the order.
After everyone dispersed, Wang Ping deliberately stayed at the end and asked quietly:
“General, are you worried that General Ma has fallen into Sima Yi’s trick?”
General Guan smiled lightly and shook his head slightly:
"When I arrived in Qixian County, I had already sent people to Jinyang to investigate in advance. I should be able to meet General Ma on the way."
"I led the army to occupy the entrance of Dagong, which means that I have blocked the main route of the Wei thieves' advance and retreat. What will happen if Sima Yi has another trick?"
Wang Ping asked again: "Is the general worried about Jinyang's loss?"
General Guan suppressed his smile and pondered for a while, then said:
"Sima Yi's retreat has been cut off. Even if he captures Jinyang, so what? If at the cost of one Jinyang, he can annihilate Sima Yi and his army, it will be worthwhile."
Wang Ping is a little confused:
“Then what are you still worried about, general?”
General Guan breathed out:
"Because I can't understand Sima Yi's actions. If it were me, I would directly take advantage of the situation to capture Gaoping Pass and block all the Shangdang passes to defend myself."
General Guan’s eyes were a little confused and his tone was hesitant:
“Unless he thinks that Taiyuan will be like Shangdang, who will immediately surrender the city as soon as the army arrives, otherwise, he is taking a risk..."
As she spoke, she put herself in Sima Yi's position and shook her head:
"It's too risky, not worth it! How could Sima Yi not see it? But why would he do this?"
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster.
(End of this chapter)