The Three Kingdoms: Hindsight is 20/20, and the Three Revivals of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 117 Zhao Yun Wants to Learn from Huo Qubing, Zhuge Liang's Ingenious Strategy Determines the Overall Situation (3rd Update)
Zhao Yun frowned: "Is there another path?"

The key to a surprise attack is to catch the opponent off guard; therefore, the longer the time required, the greater the variables.

Now it's the season when water and grass are scarce, which affects the transport of food and fodder for people and horses. It's said to take three days, but it might not arrive in three days.

Xianyu Fu thought for a moment and said, "There is no shorter route from Juyang City to Yuyang City. However, in recent years, the Wuhuan people have frequently migrated south, so there are many Wuhuan tribes along the way. If we abandon our food and supplies and take Nanlou's head with us, we can obtain supplies directly from the Wuhuan tribes. In this way, we can reach Yuyang City within two days."

Zhao Yun was intrigued: "How many cavalrymen do you have under your command?"

Xianyu Fu answered truthfully: "We originally had 600 cavalry, but we lost several dozen when we attacked Juyang City."

Zhao Yun then looked at Huang Zhong, full of heroic spirit: "Although the strategist only instructed us to choose an opportunity to attack and kill the Wuhuan troops, now that Nanlou is dead, the Wuhuan bandits in Shanggu are leaderless and unable to reinforce Jixian. Why not take advantage of the emptiness of Yuyang and cut off Yan Rou and Wang Song's retreat route first? What do you think, General Huang?"

Inspired by this, Huang Zhong's own spirit swelled: "Back then, when Huo Qubing first fought, he led eight hundred cavalrymen hundreds of miles away from the main army, beheading and capturing two thousand twenty-eight enemy soldiers. He even killed Ruohouchan, the grandfather of the Xiongnu Chanyu Yizhixie, and captured the Chanyu's uncle Luogubi. His bravery surpassed that of the entire army. Although I dare not compare myself to Huo Qubing, I am not without courage and am willing to join Commander Zhao in attacking Yuyang."

Xianyu Fu was terrified upon hearing this.

These two are actually trying to emulate Huo Qubing?
Are all the generals under his command such fierce warriors?

Seeing Xianyu Fu's surprise and doubt, Zhao Yun said again, "If Governor Xianyu is unwilling, you can lend me four hundred cavalry. After General Huang and I break through Yuyang, we will share the credit with Governor Xianyu."

Unable to be provoked, Xianyu Fu immediately declared loudly, "Why does Commander Zhao underestimate me? Since I dare to raid Juyang City, I dare to raid Yuyang City as well. I am willing to go with Commander Zhao!"

Zhao Yun laughed loudly: "With Prefect Xianyu accompanying us, this battle is sure to be a success!"

Subsequently.

Zhao Yun then selected a thousand cavalrymen from both sides and chose strong Wuhuan warhorses from Juyang City to replace the injured ones. While reorganizing the troops, he ordered the remaining cavalrymen to return to Ji County to report to Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang.

After resting for a day in Juyang City, Zhao Yun led a thousand well-trained cavalrymen, along with Huang Zhong and Xianyu Fu, to raid Yuyang along the river valley.

In Ji County.

Yan Rou, who had been waiting anxiously for Nanlou, finally received news of Nanlou's defeat, but it wasn't news of Nanlou's army arriving in Jixian.

The messenger was a dozen or so defeated Wuhuan soldiers who, in shock and fear, told Yan Rou about Zhao Yun's killing of Nanlou's four sons in battle, among other things.

Yan Rou was stunned by what she heard!
No matter how much they planned, they never expected that Nanlou would be so crazy as to engage in one-on-one duels, and they never expected that all four of Nanlou's sons would be killed by one person!

More than 10,000 infantry and cavalry!
Even if there are more than 10,000 sheep, they cannot be stopped by a few hundred riders when they charge!

“Xianyu Fu has not yet arrived, King Nanlou has been defeated again, and although Wang Song has come, he refuses to enter the city. Prefect, this battle is unlikely to be won.” Qi Zhou lowered his voice.

Yan Rou gritted her teeth in anger; this was the first time she had felt so frustrated in all the years of fighting.

The agreed-upon plan was to gather troops in Ji County, but Xianyu Fu's arrival was uncertain, Nanlou's presence was ineffective, Wang Song refused to enter the city under the pretext of a "pincer attack," and it was unclear whether Tadun had even deployed troops. With the battle progressing in this manner, Yan Rou began to doubt himself: "Perhaps I am ignorant of military strategy?"
However, Yan Rou was helpless at the moment. He did not have enough troops and his morale was greatly reduced because Zhang Fei had killed someone. Yan Rou had no choice but to defend the city to the death.

Moreover, Yan Rou dared not tell Wang Song about Nanlou's defeat, fearing that Wang Song would turn around and run away immediately.

however.

Even though he was unaware of Nanlou's defeat, Wang Song, who had falsely claimed to be forming a pincer movement with Yan Rou outside the city, was considering withdrawing his troops.

"Yan Rou's prestige is not what it used to be. She said she would gather troops in Ji County, but in the end, only I led the troops here. If I had known this would happen, I would have been better off holding the city of Yuyang." Wang Song's eyes were fierce, filled with anger at being deceived by Yan Rou.

Xianyu Yin, who had been shouting, "With my long spear and carved bow, a thousand men will come, and a thousand will die!" had long since lost his temper.

When Xianyu Yin first arrived in Ji County, he ran up to Liu Bei's camp and swaggered around, yelling at Liu Bei to go back. This angered Zhang Fei, who then beat him ten times with his spear.

If Zhang Fei were skilled enough, he could have killed Xianyu Yin in three rounds. However, Zhang Fei only smashed the target without stabbing him, intending to humiliate Xianyu Yin. Like a cat playing with a mouse, he directly brought out Xianyu Yin's psychological trauma.

“The governor is right. Liu Bei is too powerful. We should retreat.” Xianyu Yin immediately agreed, his tone tinged with fear.

Liu Fang, standing to the side, was filled with worry: "Liu Bei's cavalry scouts have been spying on us outside the camp. If we retreat, Liu Bei will surely pursue us. We need a foolproof plan."

"Damn it!" Wang Song slammed his fist on the wine table. "Liu Bei is too cautious with his troops. They've been here for several days and haven't fought me. Could it be that he's really waiting to catch me off guard when I break camp?"

Liu Fang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"Constable Liu, you may speak frankly." Wang Song frowned upon seeing Liu Fang's expression.

Liu Fang took a deep breath and carefully chose his words: "The Prefect and the Left General have no old grudges. When the Cavalry Commandant fought with Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei held back at every turn. I believe there is room for negotiation between the Left General and the Prefect."

"Hmm?" Wang Song's eyes flashed with a fierce light: "Does Liu want me to submit to Liu Bei?"

Liu Fang withstood the pressure of Wang Song's fierce gaze and gritted his teeth to persuade him: "In the past, when Dong Zhuo rebelled, heroes rose up and the powerful men of various counties established their own armies. Although General Zuo is weak and alone, he is able to uphold righteousness throughout the world. Kong Beihai knows General Zuo's benevolence and righteousness and promotes his fame, Cao Sikong knows General Zuo's talent and calls him a hero, and the Grand General knows General Zuo's reputation and personally went to welcome him."

"Currently, Cao Cao and the Grand General are engaged in a great battle at Guandu, and the outcome is uncertain. Meanwhile, the Left General is sweeping through the six commanderies with overwhelming force. I have heard that those who arrive quickly will gradually be blessed, while those who submit later will perish first. The Prefect could emulate Ying Bu, who abandoned his position as the Southern Emperor and returned to Han with his sword, entrusting his life to the Left General. By befriending the Left General with generous gifts, he could not only avoid disaster but also be promoted and ennobled in the future."

Liu Fang's words, though different in content from his earlier advice to Wang Song to submit to Cao Cao, were similar in essence, except that Cao Cao was replaced by Liu Bei.

Wang Song felt both annoyed and helpless upon hearing this.

What's frustrating is that Liu Fang suggested surrendering again, but what's frustrating is that there's no better plan than not listening to Liu Fang.

Seeing Wang Song's hesitation, Liu Fang added, "Prefect, there's no need to rush into a decision. You can first send someone to convey goodwill to General Zuo. If General Zuo refuses to promise any benefits, it's not too late to withdraw your troops."

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(End of this chapter)