One Piece of Song Dynasty

When the Jin Army's cavalry rushed over, the first thing they faced were the arrows of the Song Army's crossbowmen. When they were about to rush to the front of the Song Army's formation, suddenly a large number of horses stepped into the pit with their legs, and then the horses stumbled and threw the people on the horses out. , the cavalry behind didn't know what happened, but they had no time to stop. For a while, many cavalry fell in front of the Song Army's formation and were shot dead by Song Army's crossbowmen.

Ma Kuo looked at the situation in front of the battle and laughed loudly: "It seems that the prince's damaging move is really useful."

Because these pits in front of the formation suddenly slowed down the momentum of the Jin Army's cavalry, the cavalry lost momentum and became lambs to be slaughtered in front of the infantry. The situation suddenly became unfavorable to the Jin Army. The cavalry who lost momentum were constantly shot by the Song Army. Either to kill or to be killed by Mo Dao soldiers, Nie Libei Jin saw that the situation was not good and immediately asked the cavalry to retreat. Now it was Ma Kuan's turn to make a move.

Ma Kuo waved his flag and ordered the cavalry in the middle to attack, pursue the enemy's cavalry and attack the enemy's infantry formation, while the infantry followed the cavalry.

At this time, Han Shizhong had also broken through the people blocking him behind Nie Libei Jin's palace, and the cavalry led by Li Shifu was already attacking his central army.

The Song army attacked from both front and back. Seeing that the situation was over, Nie Libei Jin quietly led his soldiers to withdraw from the battlefield. The escaped Nie Libei Jin led his soldiers towards Xuzhou.

The tens of thousands of Jin soldiers who stayed on the battlefield were completely wiped out by the Song army after half an hour of fighting. In this battle, the Jin army of people, except for a few who escaped, were killed, and more than people were killed. The remaining people all surrendered and were killed. were captured, while the two Song armies suffered only more than casualties.

This seemed to be another great victory. After the war, Ma Kuo met with Han Shizhong and said, "Well done, Han Shuai. Without Han Shuai's help, it would not be easy for my men alone to capture the horses of Nie Libei. .”

Han Shizhong waved his hand and said: "It should be Han who said this. Our East Road Governor's Office should thank Marshal Ma for his assistance. Today Han set up a banquet for Marshal Ma in Chuzhou to thank Marshal Ma for his assistance."

Ma Kuo did not refuse and said: "Okay, I will accept Han Shuai's favor today, but I can't drink too much today. Our army will be on the road tomorrow, and our army will need some supplies from Han Shuai." "

Han Shizhong patted his chest and said: "No problem, you have helped us so much, this matter will be taken care of by Han."

While the two were chatting, Wang Qi came over to report: "Two marshals, a cavalry unit has come from the west. It looks like it should be our army."

Ma Kuo said vigilantly: "Confirm that it is really our army and not the enemy pretending to be the enemy. Order the entire army to be on alert. You can confirm again."

Wang Qi cupped his fists and said, "Yes, Commander."

Just as Wang Qi was about to leave, Li Shifu came over and said, "There's no need to go. I've met with them and confirmed that they are indeed the cavalry of our army, led by the prince's future son-in-law Yue Yun. They also led the prince's cavalry." He was ordered to come to cooperate with us in the battle, but it was a pity that he arrived a step too late and did not catch up."

Han Shizhong joked: "Oh, then we are related to General Li. You, General Li, are the prince's brother-in-law. Since General Yue is also here, tonight will be even more lively."

After a while, Yue Yun came to dismount his horse and clasped his fists, saying: "Both commanders, I'm really ashamed that it was a step too late. I didn't expect that you had already wiped out the enemy's Eastern Route Army."

Han Shizhong waved his hand and said: "It's okay, it's okay. I still know General Yue's achievements. Isn't the Xuyi victory a while ago a masterpiece of your General Yue? It suddenly lightened the burden on my East Road Governor's Mansion. I have already made an agreement with Ma Shuai." , this is X’s territory, I will be hosting tonight and treat you all to a good meal.”

Yue Yun cupped his fists and said, "Okay, then it's better to obey orders than to be respectful. I will thank Han Shuai first. Anyway, I will fight with Han Shuai in the next step."

At night, in the box of Xianglou in Chuzhou, Han Shizhong raised his wine glass and said: "Shuai Ma, General Yue, Han will toast you two first. Without your help, if Han's East Road Governor's Mansion wants to destroy the enemy's East Road, We don’t know when the army will be here." After Han Shizhong drank it all in one gulp, Ma Kuo and Yue Yun saw Han Shizhong drinking, and they also drank.

After drinking, Han Shizhong asked: "What is Ma Shuai going to do next?"

Ma Kuo replied: "In this Northern Expedition, the task entrusted to me by the prince is not only to help your East Route Governor's Mansion to destroy the enemy's East Route Army, but also to capture the entire Shandong Peninsula. So the next step I will lead the army back to Shandong, but I The wounded in this battle will have to ask General Han to send people back to the rear."

Han Shizhong nodded and said: "That's no problem, then we have to go our separate ways next. The prince is currently surrounded by Jin Wushu's -strong army in Luzhou. Han received the prince's order and returned to the army after destroying the enemy's East Route Army. Luzhou competes with Jin Wushu."

Yue Yun echoed: "Han Shuai, I will fight with you to break Jin Wushu."

Ma Kuo asked: "Jin Wushu's -strong army is much more powerful than the Jin army on the east route that we destroyed. I don't know how many people Han Shuai plans to use to go to Luzhou."

Han Shizhong said: "Currently, I can gather people around me. There are people in Shuzhou, southwest of Luzhou, and another people in Yangzhou. I plan to bring them all. If I add General Yue's cavalry, It should reach close to people.”

Ma Kuo said thoughtfully: "If we add the people in Luzhou City, that is . The comparison of the enemy's and ours' forces is basically one to one."

Han Shizhong nodded and said: "Yes, our military strength is not that dominant. To be honest, I really don't know what to do."

Ma Kuo smiled and said: "Han Shuai need not worry, there should be no problem in this battle. Although Jin Wushu's combat power is strong, he will definitely lose his position in a few days."

Han Shizhong said doubtfully: "Oh, how can Marshal Ma say this?"

Ma Kuo laughed and said: "This matter is related to the prince's Northern Expedition strategy, and it is the top secret of our army. I should not tell Han Shuai, but since the Northern Expedition, this matter is no longer a secret. Maybe Han Shuai will receive a major victory from our army in a few days, and this victory will be a fatal blow to the Jin Army."

Han Shizhong was tickled by Ma Kuo and said, "Since it's no longer a secret, Ma Shuai shouldn't lie about it. What is the Northern Expedition strategy of a certain prince?"

Ma Kuo first asked: "If Han Shuai is allowed to command the Northern Expedition, how will Han Shuai fight?"

Han Shizhong said without thinking: "I have thought about this problem before. Our army already has Shaanxi through the peace negotiation. If I am allowed to command the Northern Expedition, it will naturally be the west route to the governor's office out of Tongguan and eastward, the east and middle routes to the governor's office to go north, and the third route to the governor's office." The government will work together to regain the Central Plains."

Ma Kuo asked again: "Han Shuai's method is good. Then I will ask Han Shuai where he can hit with the troops of the three-pronged governor's office."