Chapter 1463: Han Banner World (One Hundred and Fifty-Three) Defend and Die, Break Out and Die

Qu Wan saw that he could not do anything. In order to prevent his remaining more than 100,000 sons from falling on a foreign land, he chose to surrender. His surrender made the situation in the entire south immediately clear. The two Qin troops that broke into Wulong were immediately in a desperate situation. Guli's Xiongnu Independent Cavalry Division, Agu Huaien's Donghu Independent Cavalry Division, and Gongsun Yi's Ten thousand cavalrymen originally went to rescue Yingshui, but now they immediately diverted to Wulong and began to attack the Qin army. The first and second divisions of Yang Dasha's first army from Wuguan also rushed to Wulong immediately. More than 40,000 southern frontier troops led by Meng Yong and more than 30,000 Xuanyi guards were all blocked in Wulong.

Meng Yong fell into despair, the logistical supply route was cut off, and he knew very well that there were no reinforcements at all. Now the Qin army, one led by Xu Yahua, left Hangu Pass to attack Jinyang, and the other led by Wang Changyong left Shannan County to attack Jishi and Dayan. The 50,000 new troops led by Bai Qi were defeated by the Shu rebels. He was firmly dragged in the land of Bashu, and there was not much road left. The direct line of Chao Chao was stationed in Xianyang, and it was impossible to rescue him.

Wulong is a deserted area. It was first looted by Lu Chao, and then the Han army took control of it. In order to lure the enemy deeper, they conducted another large-scale retreat. The result of clearing the country and strengthening the walls was to allow the Qin army to supply supplies on the spot. Can't do it either.

The daily consumption of nearly 80,000 troops is a terrifying figure, and the food and grass carried with the army is about to be reduced to nothing.

Thirty thousand Xuanyi guards were stationed in Wulong County, and 40,000 southern frontier troops set up defenses in Banyan Town, Changgou Town, and Yanping Town with Wulong County as the center, forming a semicircular defense circle.

"Although we occupy the three towns of Slate, Changgou and Yanping, there is no way to completely connect these three places. The Han army is mainly cavalry and can penetrate into the rear of our army at any time. So after the war started, the Xuanyi guards We must not sit back in the city, we must attack from time to time, cooperate with our army, and defeat the Han army that breaks in. Otherwise, as long as one of these three places is broken through, a chain effect will be formed, and the other two places will not be able to defend. Yes." Wang Ming stood in front of the map and said to Meng Yong and Lu Zihui.

Now among the three generals of Wulong. The only person with real war experience is Wang Mingming, the former deputy general of the Western Frontier Army. Meng Yong is the son of Meng Tian. He has read a lot of military books, but when it comes to applying them in practice, he has to be in a hurry. Lu Chao sent him here not because of him. He has outstanding military strategy, but he has taken a fancy to the tens of thousands of elite southern frontier troops, which are his father's old troops. The 200,000 southern frontier troops were dismantled and scattered, which is the one under Zhou Yu's command. He was saved by Zhou Yu. As for Lu Zihui, he has personal abilities, but the same problem exists here. The Xuanyi guards stationed in Xianyang have too few opportunities to go to the battlefield. Over the years, the only battle was at Hangu Pass, led by King Wulie of Qin to defend the pass.

"General Wang, we can't hold on! We won't be able to hold on to food and grass for long." Meng Yong rubbed his hands nervously. Looking at Gou Yi beside him: "General Gou, how much food and grass do we have?"

Gou Yi's face was gloomy. He never expected that things would suddenly develop to this point. "I have ordered that starting from today,

The army only eats one meal a day. Even so, it wouldn't last more than half a month. "

"General Wang Ming, the current plan is that we may have to break out of the encirclement." Lu Zihui said.

"Breakthrough?" Wang Ming couldn't laugh or cry: "General Lu, the main force of the Han army surrounding us is three cavalry divisions. Do you want to give up your solid defense in front of the Han army's cavalry and fight them in a field battle?"

"The Xuanyi Guards are invincible in the world." Lu Zihui said with a sullen face, "Staying here is just waiting to die. The only way to survive is to break out."

"The only way to break through is to die faster!" Wang Ming said decisively. "I'm sure that the first army of the Han Army's Young Guards guarding our only channel back to the south must be the First Army of the Han Army's Young Guards. Breaking their defense is not something that can be accomplished in a short period of time, and the Han Army was The cavalry bit in the middle, which was disastrous for our infantry-based troops. "

"We can't defend, and we can't break through. What can we do? What on earth is Qu Wan doing?" Meng Yong murmured.

Wang Ming smiled bitterly: "Does this need to be said? Qu Wan must be doomed. The three Han cavalry divisions left the Jingzhou war zone. This can only mean that the Chu Kingdom and Ying have been captured, and the main force of the Han army is moving towards us. Come on."

"After subduing an army of 150,000 men, it's over like this?" Meng Yong's eyes widened.

"It may not be all over, but as long as Qu Wan knows that Yingdu has been captured, he will not continue to fight, because everything has lost its meaning. The greatest possibility is that he has surrendered to the Han army." Wang Ming's face turned gloomy.

"In this case, we must break through. General Wang, I, the Xuanyi Guards, do not care what you do, we must break through." Lu Zihui stood up suddenly, "If we continue to hesitate, when the Han army arrives, we will not even have a trace. The chance is gone, even if the ones blocking us are the Young Guards, I will fight them."

"If you want to fight, our southern frontier army will not accompany you." Wang Ming said coldly. "If you want to seek your own death, don't drag the southern border troops with you."

"What can you do if you stay here? Are you waiting to die?" Lu Zihui yelled.

"Staying here, even if you wait for death, is better than dying right away." Wang Ming sneered back.

"You two, stop fighting. Now is the time to work together in the same boat. If we work together, we will both benefit, and if we divide, we will lose. We will discuss it carefully and we can always come up with a good solution." Meng Yong watched the two generals arguing. You can only be a peacemaker in the middle.

Wang Ming stood up and said coldly: "I won't stop Xuanyi Guard from leaving, but you are not allowed to take away any food or grass. Otherwise, you will not be able to leave my defense zone."

"How dare you!" Lu Zihui slapped the table and shouted.

"You can give it a try!" Wang Ming glanced at him, turned around, and walked out of the meeting hall.

The meeting broke up unhappily, and Meng Yong was filled with sorrow. He was the nominal commander, but the real leaders of the two armies were Wang Ming and Lu Zihui. Now that the two were quarreling, he was helpless. The same is true for Yi. When Lu Chao stands behind him, everyone must sell his face. But now that he is in a desperate situation, Lu Chao is beyond his reach, and he can no longer maintain his authority to suppress Lu Zihui and Wang Ming.

At the third watch, Gou Yi hurriedly knocked on Meng Yong's door, "Mr. Meng, Lu Zihui has gathered the generals of the Xuanyi Guards and has decided to break out."

Meng Yong was shocked, "If Lu Zihui really does this, what if Wang Ming insists on disagreeing?"

Gou Yi sighed: "Master Meng, now the two armies have turned against each other. I can barely suppress the Xuanyi guards, but the southern frontier army can only look to you. Go tell Wang Ming and let Xuan Yi guard." The Yiwei brought three days of food to break out, which can be regarded as an outpost for them. If they can't break out in three days, they are basically out of luck. If they can open a hole, the southern frontier army may still be able to escape. Go out this way."

"General Gou, the Han army has three cavalry divisions!" Meng Yong sighed.

"Lu Zihui is right. If you stay here, you will die sooner or later. There is no way to survive. Let's break out. If you can escape, you can't just cook everything here, or you can catch the Han army by surprise!" Gou Yi smiled bitterly: "I have decided to break out with Xuanyi Wei. What about you, Mr. Hou, do you want to stay here or come with us?"

Meng Yong stayed for a moment, "Forget it, I'd better stay here. I'll go find Wang Ming and ask him, for my sake, to support you if you can when you break out!"

Xuanyi Guards decided to break out, and Wulong County was taken over by Wang Ming's southern frontier army. Wang Ming mobilized 15,000 border troops into Wulong County, agreed to allow Xuanyi Guards to take away three days of food and grass, and in the early morning, ordered the commander to The defenders at Gou and Yanping made feints to confuse the Han cavalry on the periphery, making them mistakenly think that the Qin army was about to break through. After successfully mobilizing the Han cavalry, the two defenders quickly retreated to their starting point. At the same time, , Thirty thousand Xuanyi guards were already attacking from the slate.

The Han army did not expect that the Qin people would split into two parts at this time, one to defend and the other to break out. Wang Ming's feint did attract the attention of Gongsun Yi and Agu Huai'en, but in the direction of Slate , and Guli’s cavalry division.

The 30,000 Xuanyi guards, with 5,000 cavalry as the main force, tried to engage in a decisive battle with Guli's Hun cavalry division. However, to their disappointment, Guli retreated. The 5,000 cavalry did not dare to stray too far from the infantry brigade. Jian Guli refused to engage in battle, so he could only return and lead the way as the vanguard of the entire army.

As soon as the Xuanyi Guard cavalry left, Guli's cavalry division immediately bit the Xuanyi Guard's infantry brigade. The entire division's five thousand cavalry were divided into several waves, biting the Xuanyi Guard's troops all the way. flesh. The speed of Xuan Yiwei's advance was reduced again and again.

At this time, Yang Dasha had already formed a formation on the path that Xuan Yiwei must pass, and was waiting for Xuan Yiwei to bump into him. When it was daylight, Gou Yi and Lu Zihui saw clearly in front of them. An army of 20,000 Han infantry blocked their only way. Rows of artillery held their heads high, and there were dark holes. The muzzle of the gun was pointed directly at most of the Qin army.

On both sides of them, Guli's cavalry division was already pressing forward. Five thousand cavalry galloped and roared towards the flanks of Xuanyi Guards on both sides.

"Cavalry, charge into the formation!" Lu Zihui shouted angrily. If he could not break through the young guards on the opposite side, the Xuanyi Guards would surely destroy the whole army here today.

"Fire!" In the Han army formation, the artillery officers roared at the same time.

There was a loud sound, thick smoke, and explosive shells flew into the sky one after another, falling towards the galloping Qin army cavalry. Behind the artillery, a door god machine crossbow was also aimed in the direction of the cavalry, and their The goal is to intercept enemies who have broken through the artillery attack. Further back, infantrymen holding spears formed a forest of spears. (To be continued.)