During the march, Yang Xuan and Li Bai were envious when they saw Yunfeng's troops still maintaining their formation while they were galloping. They couldn't help but ask him about his experience in running an army, especially wearing silk and satin to fight.

What made them even more puzzled was that no matter how rich they were, they couldn't go through such trouble. Yunfeng patiently answered their questions and told them everything he knew. His attitude of not hiding any secrets made the two of them have a good impression of him.

He soon became a close friend, no longer just an acquaintance as before.

While resting at night, Yunfeng studied the crossbow. This was the first time he came into contact with this thing since time travel. The name of the crossbow is Zhuge Nu. It can fire ten arrows in one hit. The arrow is eight inches long and is made of pure iron.

It is made so that the effective range can reach an astonishing three hundred steps (about five hundred meters). Even Yunfeng's seven-stone bow does not have such a far range! But the shortcomings are also obvious. It is large in size and weight, and it is laborious and time-consuming to string.

, it requires ten stones of strength, and several ordinary sergeants can work together to wind it up. Therefore, it is not suitable for cavalry charges and can only be used for ambush or defense.

After carefully observing the structural materials, I couldn't help but think about modification. If the weight and volume were reduced and transformed into a personal weapon, it would be enough to hit ten arrows at one time, or less. Even if it can only be used once in combat, as long as there are enough,

With its super long range, it can also cause a fatal blow to the enemy. Or it can increase the size and weight and fire giant iron-feathered arrows, which is simply invincible! But he can only think about it now, no

The solution is that it is inconvenient not to have your own territory, and it is easier for Zhang Shi to do it.

Back when I went to Liangzhou, it took about ten days to get from Yuzhong to Guzang, but this time I galloped all the way and arrived in Yuzhong in just three days.

The whole army set up a camp ten miles outside the city, leaning against each other with the defenders in the city. They erected wooden fences, dug toilets, built ditches, and built stables. Everyone was very busy. Zhang Lingyun adopted Yunfeng's suggestion and set up a camp in the city.

At the same time as the stronghold, reconnaissance cavalry came out in all directions, but Yunfeng did not trust Zhang Lingyun's reconnaissance cavalry. He sent out the ten personal guards he brought, each with five agile sergeants, disguised as Di or Qiang people to spy on intelligence.

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Two days passed in a flash. At noon on the third day after arriving in Yuzhong, news came from the personal guards sent by Yunfeng that a Di army including 5,000 cavalry and 5,000 infantry came from Longxi County to attack Xiangwu (now Gansu Province).

Longxi County), heading towards Yuzhong. When they were discovered, Yuzhong was already less than 150 miles away. Subtracting the time it took for the guards to rush back, the enemy would almost arrive in the evening of the second day.

The troops approached the city. After asking about some of the enemy's situation, the military situation was urgent. Yunfeng immediately asked to see Zhang Lingyun to report the enemy's situation.

Although there was no news from her own scout, Zhang Lingyun had no doubt that Yunfeng was joking. After all, no one could bear the crime of lying about military information. On the one hand, she was secretly surprised by Yunfeng's scout ability. You know, she

The activity range of the dispatched reconnaissance cavalry is generally within a hundred miles. On the other hand, it is fortunate that the proposal of the Yunfeng Cavalry Branch was adopted, otherwise the enemy's first arrival would have made our side very passive. But at this time, there was no

I thought of talking nonsense to him, and quickly summoned the generals to discuss countermeasures.

Soon, Dou Tao, Yang Xuan, and Li Bo came to the tent.

Seeing that all the generals were seated one by one, Zhang Lingyun cleared his throat and said: "According to reliable information, the Di people, five thousand each on foot and cavalry, are heading towards me in Yuzhong. They are scheduled to arrive in the evening tomorrow. I have summoned you here for discussion.

Countermeasures. Please speak out."

Upon hearing this news, all the generals' expressions changed drastically. The enemy's army was 10,000, and our own side plus the Yuzhong defenders were only about 5,000. The follow-up infantry would not arrive until the third day at the earliest.

, I felt caught off guard for a moment.

After looking at each other, Dou Tao cupped his hands and said: "If the news is true, there must be something fishy about this arrest. There are still three to four days before the wheat is ripe. According to previous years, it should be one to two days in advance."

action."

Zhang Lingyun interrupted: "The Di people have trebuchets and rams."

Dou Tao was shocked and said: "Could it be that the Di people want to attack Yuzhong County?"

Zhang Lingyun nodded and said: "What Mr. Dou said is correct, the Di people must be attacking our Jincheng County." After looking at the generals, he continued: "According to my speculation, Pu Hong may be just as General Yun said that day.

We have surrendered to Liu Yao. Otherwise, we would not have taken such a big action. Moreover, since we have invaded Liangzhou, there may be follow-up troops arriving in the day."

Suddenly, the three people below all whispered to each other, but they all looked at Yunfeng with some admiration. You must know that when the enemy arrives tomorrow night, they will probably build ladders on the spot and attack the city overnight. With the two thousand defenders in Yuzhong,

It would be difficult for them to withstand the Di army with all the siege equipment. If Yunfeng hadn't proposed the infantry and cavalry branch, they might have already changed flags at the top of the city when they arrived in Yuzhong. And the Di people's intention to attack the city was obvious.

, which is to take advantage of the situation and annihilate Liangzhou's wheat-grabbing troops in one fell swoop. But now it's different. With three thousand more cavalry troops, the situation is much better.

After everyone communicated for a while, Zhang Lingyun continued: "What do you think about this?"

Dou Tao asked: "General, may I know who will lead the Di people this time?"

Zhang Lingyun looked at Yunfeng, but Yunfeng didn't mention this aspect to her.

"I don't know~!" Yunfeng was very straightforward. There was nothing he could do about it. Neither he nor his subordinates knew the leaders of the Di people.

Li Bai frowned after hearing this, cupped his hands and said: "General, the enemy's force is large and the enemy's situation is unclear. If you still don't know, it's better to stick to the camp and support each other with Yuzhong. It should be able to sustain it until the infantry arrives. In addition, we can attack Gu."

The safest way is to ask for help from Zang."

"General Yang~!" Zhang Lingyun said directly without comment, "Tell me what you think."

Yang Xuan thought for a moment and said, "General Wei agrees with what General Li said. The enemy's force is strong and it is best to hold firm and wait for reinforcements."

Zhang Lingyun looked at Yun Feng again and found that although his eyes looked deep in thought, as a master, he could sense Yun Feng's body rising with a strong fighting spirit, so he called him by name: "General Yun, let's talk about it.

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Yunfeng saluted and said: "If you don't think that our army will be attacked head-on by the enemy, you must not allow it to march to the foot of Yuzhong City."

"Why?" Zhang Lingyun asked quietly:

"There is a huge disparity in strength between our army and the enemy. If we stand firm and wait for reinforcements, we will easily be divided and surrounded by the enemy. If we use 5,000 cavalry to guard our army, and then use 5,000 infantry with siege equipment to attack Yuzhong, it will be easy

It makes it difficult for us to take care of both ends, and in the end we will not be pleased with each other. Therefore, we will not think that we should take the initiative to attack and resist the enemy outside Yuzhong."

Dou Tao pondered and said: "What General Yun said is true. It is true that the Di troops cannot be allowed to approach the city. However, our army only has three thousand troops, which is too far behind the enemy. Moreover, the surrounding areas are all gentle slopes and plains, and there is no place to set up an ambush.

How can we defeat it?"

Yun Feng smiled slightly: "What Mr. Dou said is absolutely true. However, our army is a pure cavalry force. This terrain is conducive to giving full play to the strengths of the cavalry and looking for opportunities to annihilate the enemy during the movement." After saying this, Yun Feng suddenly stepped out of the line and approached Zhang Lingyun.

He half-knelt down and asked for orders: "I have no generals and no talents. I would like to lead my troops and horses to defeat the opponent's 5,000 cavalry."

Suddenly, everyone, including Zhang Lingyun, opened their eyes and opened their mouths wide. They looked at Yunfeng blankly, thinking, is this man going crazy? Your equipment is good, and your army is well-organized, but with one against five, how can you be a human being?

How can you be so arrogant?

After a long while, Zhang Lingyun said slightly angrily: "General Yun, this joke is about to come out in the tent. I think you are new to the army. I forgive you for not being guilty. Just go back."

Yun Feng did not move, and said resolutely: "Wei Jiang is no joke. If we are not completely sure, how can we dare to fight one against five? If the general has doubts, Wei Jiang is willing to accept the military order."

"Brush~!" Zhang Lingyun's sharp eyes were fixed on Yunfeng for an instant, but there was an ideological struggle in her heart. Judging from the past few months of getting along with each other, Yunfeng is not only not reckless, but on the contrary, he is decisive and shrewd. Judging from this person

You can tell by coming to her brother's door to complain. Let me ask you, if the same thing happened, how many people in the world would dare to complain to the other person's parents? Besides, reckless people can't bring out a well-disciplined army. Thinking of this, maybe

I think Yunfeng is somewhat possible.

Zhang Lingyun inherited Zhang Shi's character, acting decisively and resolutely. Since she felt that Yunfeng might be able to defeat the opponent's cavalry, she immediately made a decision: "Yunfeng obeys the order!"

"We will be here soon!" Yunfeng was overjoyed.

"Since you are determined to fight, you will lead your troops to hold off the opponent's cavalry. It only takes two hours. I will also follow you to lure the enemy."

"The general has not accepted the order!" Yun Feng bowed and returned to the seat. He knew that this woman was a little worried about him, but being able to follow him in person made him feel a little warm in his heart. At the same time, he was also secretly troubled.

Get up. Yunfeng has a clear sense of grievances. He repays kindness with kindness and revenge with hatred. Not to mention Zhang Jun, at least the three Zhang family members are treating him pretty well at present. Before they fell out, Yunfeng was too embarrassed to take the lead in attacking, but for a moment he had the guts to

The feeling of being in a dilemma.

Zhang Lingyun never expected that Yunfeng would have such complicated thoughts, and continued to issue instructions: "Yang Xuan Li Bai!"

"Wei Jiang will be here!" The two of them both stepped forward and saluted.

"Ruoyun will successfully lure away the opponent's cavalry. You two will lead an assault on the opponent's infantry. They must be annihilated within two hours. Do you have any objections?"

The two of them looked at each other and responded in unison: "The general has not received his order."
Chapter completed!