A fierce battle on the river beach.

The soldiers from Hedong, whose calves were still trembling as they just crossed the river and were still thinking about the fight with the river god, were cut off half of their heads by the Qin cavalry flying by.

Blood and brain matter burst out.

The headless corpse suddenly fell down.

Seeing the massacre of his own soldiers crossing the river, Sima Mao was stunned and couldn't recover for a long time. He couldn't understand why so many Qin cavalry appeared at Hukou, a remote ferry crossing.

"What's going on?" Sima Mao lay anxiously on the rocks on the river bank, shouting at the chaotic team, but he couldn't think of any way to get reinforcements.

In the river, the equally panic-stricken Hedong soldiers were in a dilemma on the wooden valve. Some wanted to follow the order and move forward, while others wanted to retreat to save their lives. In a contradictory state, the wooden valve that lost control was spinning in the rapids.

, floated downstream one after another.

"Hurry to the shore, we're going to hit you if you go further down." Lou Fanren yelled anxiously. Once the wooden valve loses control in the river, it is very likely to hit the hard reef on the curved river channel. Not to mention people, it will hit the river.

Even if a cow or sheep bumps into it, it will shed a layer of its skin.

Hexi.

The fierce battle gradually turned into a one-sided massacre. The Qin cavalry who rushed back and forth shouted and killed the fierce soldiers in the Hedong Army who dared to resist, one after another. When those fierce warriors who still had some blood were all killed or injured.

It was also the last moment for the 7,000 soldiers crossing the river east of the river.

Fight until sunset.

When the sun slanted over the top of the mountains, the fierce battle that made the Hedong army change their temper gradually subsided. "Down, down, down!" The horses neighed, and the Qin army's cavalry waved their weapons and lay down, abandoning their weapons.

The soldiers of the Hedong Army on the ground gathered around one place, and then shouted an invitation to fight to the trembling Hedong Army on the other side.

This surprise attack suffered a huge defeat just after setting foot on the land in Hexi. Sima Mao felt like a plate of cold water was poured on his head, unable to advance or retreat.

"Sir, what should we do now?" Sima Mao turned his attention to Zhang Er, hoping that the envoy of the King of Han could come up with a perfect idea.

"Ahem, King Yin, our army's whereabouts have been controlled by the enemy. As a result, there is such a big change, and there is little hope of crossing the river at Hukou. It is better for our army to retreat temporarily, return to Jinyang, and rest in Anyi temporarily." Zhang Er looked helpless.

said.

How could Sima Mao not be discovered when he marched westward with such great fanfare? If he had followed his advice and dispersed the attack, the Qin army would not have been able to defend everything.

"Qin Gou, this time it's easier for you." Sima Mao said harsh words to the other side of the river, and then reluctantly returned with the soldiers stranded in the east of the river.

This encounter made the generals of the Hedong Army feel dejected. They were thinking of looting a lot, but suddenly they found that in front of them was not a sheep, but a tiger.

——.

The sky is high and the clouds are wide.

Compared with the Hedong Army, which suffered a bloody defeat in the Luliang Mountain area, in the Yunzhong County area in the north of the Three Jin Dynasty, Qin State General Su Jiao led five thousand elite cavalry to march southward day and night.

"My dear men, hurry up and hurry up. Within three days, we will climb the city walls of Jinyang." Su Jiao shouted, urging the horse forward, with the big black paper behind him hunting in the wind.

"No!" The five thousand border army generals responded in a loud voice. The Qin cavalry was like a black cloud, sweeping from the Hetao area in the north to the south, blowing through the clouds and passing Yanmen Pass.

The land of Sanjin.

Geographically, it is divided into three parts: southern Shanxi, central Shanxi, and northern Shanxi. Compared with the densely populated southern Shanxi area, the northern Shanxi area has always been occupied by nomadic tribes such as Loufan and Dingling. These tribes fought in the Guifang battle last year.

He was beaten by the Qin army and fled, completely defeated.

Su Jiao had few opponents all the way. He fought all the way to Quwo on the outskirts of Jinyang, and then he met the heavy troops of the Hedong Army who were responsible for collecting grain. Facing the wolf-like and tiger-like frontier cavalry, the old and weak Hedong Army could not stand up.

It means to resist.

August 26th.

Su Jiao's army went all the way east and occupied the empty Huguan, blocking the return pass of the Hedong army in one fell swoop. When the defeated soldiers reported the unfavorable news to Sima Mao, the Yin who still hoped to find another path to break into Hexi

Wang was shocked and pale.

"What are you talking about? The Qin people occupied Jinyang and Huguan. How is this possible? Where are Lou Fanren and Ding Ling people? Don't they claim to have tens of thousands of men with armor and string control? How could the Qin people break through so easily?

Defeat the line?" Sima Mao was extremely disappointed and shouted at the hired general to vent his dissatisfaction.

"Your Majesty, the cavalry of the Qin State is not even afraid of the Huns. How can we, a small tribe, block their edge? In this battle, more than a hundred of our Loufan warriors were killed. Please fulfill your promise as soon as possible. Otherwise, our Loufan will be killed."

I'm afraid General Fan won't be able to go out for the next battle?" Faced with Sima Mao's rebuke, General Lou Fan retorted unceremoniously.

"Your Majesty, our army is now in a dilemma. It is better to make a decision early. Based on what I have heard, it is better to withdraw to the Jinyang area first, and then retreat from Jingjing to the east of Taihang to rest." Zhang Erli admonished.

"The land of Zhao east of Taihang is a good idea sir." Sima Mao sneered and looked at Zhang Er with a sarcastic look.

Zhao Di was Zhang Er's old territory and was now occupied by his old friend Chen Yu. Zhang Er's proposal seemed good, but in Sima Mao's eyes, Zhang Er's selfishness was easily apparent.

Once Sima Mao arrives in the unfamiliar Zhao land, what awaits him is the result of being a puppet controlled by Zhang Er. Rather than that, it would be better to fight to the death with the Qin army in southern Shanxi.

The Qin army's side cavalry went all the way south. The journey was long and the number of cavalry was not very large. Although the Hedong Army lost 7,000 men and horses in the Hukou area, Sima Mao still had more than 20,000 men. In terms of strength, the Hedong Army

It is not that there is no chance of victory. What's more, when it comes to the terrain and landforms in southern Shanxi, the generals of the Hedong Army are undoubtedly much more familiar with the mountains and rivers of the Fen River Basin than the unfamiliar Qin Kingdom's frontier cavalry.

The only thing to worry about is that southern Shanxi is not far from Luoyang. If the Qin army stationed in Sanchuan County crosses the river north and forms a pincer attack with the border cavalry, the Hedong army will have no way to retreat.

"Send the order to the whole army: advance to Huguan!" Faced with the decision, Sima Mao finally decided to fight to the death. Since crossing the river to plunder could not be achieved, a battle with the Qin Kingdom's frontier cavalry would be the same. At least, this time it was a home battle.

Huguan.

This pass between Taihang Mountain and Wangwu Mountain is an important passage connecting Sanjin and Hebei. Su Jiaojun marched southward and finally rested in the Huguan area.

When the Hedong Army withdrew from the Luliang Mountains and turned southward, Su Jiao was elated. He had finally gone south once, but never got the chance to fight. He never expected Sima Mao to be so cooperative.

"Come here, please quickly report to General Jiang Yu in Luoyang and ask him to lead his army north to attack the Hedong Army."

"Send a message to Major General Meng in Gaonu and ask the Major General's troops to pursue the Hedong Army and annihilate the scattered enemy soldiers."

"promise!"

"promise!"

Su Jiao nervously gave orders in succession. As a warrior known for his bravery and brute strength, this was the first time that he had to command friendly forces to fight together on his own.

Fortunately, under Li Yuan's strict discipline, the atmosphere within the Qin army is now very good. Both Jiang Yu and Meng Hu have enough respect for Su Jiao.

September 1st.

Outside Huguan.

The Hedong Army and the Qin Border Army that had just arrived here collided head-on, and the field battle was about to break out. At this time, Sima Mao had long lost the cool and unrestrained attitude he had when he went on the expedition. Due to the continuous defeats, most of the warriors in the army had been defeated and fled. At the time of the Fenhe River, Zhang Er, the envoy of the King of Han, also left the Hedong Army for an excuse and went to Zhao Di alone along the well path.

Sima Mao had rebelled against his relatives and had lost most of his chips. When he saw the Qin cavalry waiting in full formation, he put down all his chips with red eyes.

"kill!"

"Hedong, Hedong! Kill the thieves!" Sima Mao's soldiers shouted loudly to boost their morale, and they received weak responses in twos and threes.

None of the promises made before the expedition were fulfilled. For the Hedong soldiers, the things that could stimulate their animal nature were unknown. Sima Mao's promise once made the soldiers howl and fight for him, but now, he is helpless. It was discovered that all the tried-and-true methods were ineffective.

"Jiujiao old Qin, restore our rivers and mountains, and we will fight until the blood is shed dry!" A low and desolate war song sounded among the Qin cavalry on the opposite side. Although this side cavalry did not participate in the battle of Julu five years ago, Qin The army suffered an unforgettable defeat, but many of their cavalry were related by blood to the Qin soldiers who died on the banks of the Zhang River.

After Wang Li's defeat, Sima Mao's troops followed the Chu army to pursue the Qin army. Many of the veterans of the Hedong Army on the opposite side were participants in that battle.

My brother and father——, died in the battle with the Kanto people.

Now, the chance for revenge has finally arrived.

"kill!"

Su Jiao shouted loudly, galloped his horse and charged out first, his halberd raised. The Qin general, who was steeped in bravery and fierceness, thrust violently at Sima Mao's central army banner.

Kill the general and capture the flag.

Under Su Jiao's halberd, Sima Mao was considered one of the princes and kings, and could be considered an opponent, even if he didn't pick anyone unknown.

"Quick, crossbowmen fire a volley to stop the Qin people?" Sima Mao was shocked. He had heard of Su Jiao's reputation five years ago. At that time, he was just a member of Zhao Xie's subordinates, following the general Chen Yu was watching from the giant deer wall, not daring to step even half a step beyond the thunder pool. Now, Su Jiao was in his prime, and the cavalry he led looked even more powerful. When it came to a duel, how could he be his opponent?

Upon hearing Sima Mao's order, the crossbowmen in the Hedong Army quickly set up their crossbow bolts, aimed in the direction of Su Jiao's banner, and started firing in panic.

In the absence of unified command, the scattered crossbows of the Hedong Army had little effect when facing Qin's heavy armored cavalry. At this time, Sima Mao couldn't help but regret that he had let go of those brave and ruthless Lou Fan generals a few days ago. , if these prairie warriors were still there, they might be able to stop Su Jiao for a while.
Chapter completed!