Dahan Pirate Air Force

Zhang Bai's army was considered a relatively large force in Shu's southern expedition.

In addition to Zhuge Liang's main force, Li Hui and Ma Zhong both had only 5000 troops, most of whom were infantry and could only be responsible for sneak attacks.

Along Zhang Bai's route were cavalry and infantry, as well as air force and newly added elephant soldiers.There is a huge difference in mobility between the various arms, making it difficult to coordinate.

For example, Liu Ning's cavalry can travel hundreds of miles a day without any problem if the weather is good.In just two days, we crossed the plains and began to enter the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau.

The air force's advance speed was even more terrifying. In the same two days, they marched day and night and had landed in the dense forest west of Dian Lake.At this time, the camp was being set up, and hidden sentries were placed everywhere to avoid being discovered.

The infantry is the slowest. If the elephant soldiers slow down a little, the two arms can march at the same time.But infantry can board a spaceship, but elephants are too heavy to do so.

Zhang Bai and Liu Ning discussed for a long time and finally decided that the elephant soldiers and cavalry would be together, mainly responsible for transporting food and grass for the cavalry.

The infantrymen acted alone and were shuttled back and forth by spaceships.In this way, the mobility of the entire army can be greatly improved.

Just three days after Zhuge Liang left Chengdu.

To the west of Dianchi Lake, in the mountains two hundred miles away.

The camp of Shu Kingdom has been built secretly. Chen Zhuo and Zheng Chuo divided the work. Zheng Chuo led the fleet back to pick up the remaining infantry, while Chen Zhuo commanded the Sakir to monitor the surroundings of the camp from the air.

The leader of the more than 1000 infantrymen who landed first was Zhang Bai's good friend, Huo Yi, the son of Huo Jun.The 2000 people who were marching slowly on the plain were led by Zhao Guang, Zhao Yun's second son.

The people responsible for arranging the secret sentry were Gong Dunyang and Jiao Yi from the Sou tribe.They were more familiar with this area than the Han people, and the specific location for camping was suggested by Gong Dunyang.

An army of thousands of people was quietly lying in ambush halfway from Dianchi Lake to Chengdu, waiting for the main force to arrive.

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East of Beishui, the vanguards of Guan Xing and Zhuge Qiao have begun to station.

The enemy troops on the west bank are the main force of the Gaoding troops. They are very afraid of Zhuge Liang's attack, and internal instability has occurred.

However, at this time, the Shu army on the east coast was not under Zhuge Liang's banner, and there were not many troops.

There was just one thing that made them very nervous.

To their surprise, the Shu army on the other side were all cavalry.What is even more concerning is that the horses ridden by the cavalry are tall, mighty and handsome. In the eyes of the southern foreigners who only have ponies everywhere, they are like beasts of prey.

The vanguard was so majestic, making Gaoding's subordinates even more frightened.Fortunately, Guan Xing was not in a hurry to attack, but just camped on the other side, which gave them some peace of mind.

"Commander Gao, I heard that Zhuge Liang has raised more than 2 troops. They are well-prepared and well-fed. It is difficult for us to resist!"

"Yes! The vanguard general on the other side is Guan Xing, the son of Guan Yunchang. After this famous general, his troops are indeed elite."

"I heard that Zhuge Liang even sent his son, who is among the vanguard on the other side. Zhuge Kongming is going to fight tooth and nail."

"Commander, what should we do? You should come up with an idea!"

In the rebel camp, all the generals were making suggestions, and they didn't want to fight.

Gao Ding was angry. He knew that the fate of his surrender would not be better, but these subordinates were different. They were not the culprits. If they surrendered, they might even be promoted to a higher position.

A group of people eat things inside and out.

Gao Ding suppressed his anger and forced himself to calm down: "Then what do you think?"

Among the generals, those who knew how to look at their faces remained silent. The tent was quiet for a moment, and then a bold one spoke up.

"Commander is wise, now is the time to surrender to the Han Dynasty! Why not..."

"Not what?"

"Why don't we send someone to the other side to see if we can talk to Zhuge Cheng."

"Oh!" Gao Ding looked expressionless and looked at the generals around him, "Do the other generals mean the same thing?"

The generals looked at each other, and some of them nodded slightly.

"Bang!" Gao Ding suddenly slapped the table in front of him and stood up angrily.

"Mice dare you!"

The generals who surrendered were frightened.

"Zhuge Liang scared you so much that you trembled. What did you say when you saw the benefits when you raised the army? Now you see people coming from Chengdu. The former heroes have now become cowards?"

The generals were so frightened that they shrank their heads on the spot and did not dare to say a word.

Gao Dingyu was still angry. He pointed at the general who had previously persuaded him to surrender, and shouted loudly: "Come here! Drag this rat out for me and chop him down!"

At this time, there was chaos in the tent. After all, these generals were tribal leaders, and they were secretly on the same page.

Many people who had not chewed gas before quickly came out to dissuade him.

"Commander, please calm down. Although the generals are a little timid, they are all members of the family after all. Just punish the culprit. It would be unlucky to kill the generals in battle."

"It's better to do this. In my opinion, it is best to send a letter to Yizhou County quickly and ask Yong Kai and Meng Huo to send troops to rescue as soon as possible."

Gao Ding lost his temper, but actually had no idea in mind, so he slapped the quick-tongued general who wanted to surrender and ended the matter hastily.

Soon, a fast horse came out of the camp and galloped southeast towards Yizhou County.

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The Sakir was in the sky every day during this period, monitoring the surroundings of Dian Lake.

Zhang Bai always had a rule. Whenever he could board a spaceship, he would not land on it because it was so safe.Furthermore, it is late summer and early autumn, and the heat is still rolling on the ground, which is not as cool and comfortable as the air.

Chen Huo is also on board the Sakir. He is a wise general. Zhang Bai trusts him the most and likes to discuss strategies with him.

At this time, Zhang Bai told him his estimate of the enemy. For example, around Dian Lake, Yong Kai and Meng Huo should have [-] troops each, making a total of [-] troops, etc.

He was particularly worried about Li Hui's command.

There were only about [-] troops, and they were advancing alone at this time.

Meng Huo's troops are usually scattered, but once they gather together, their number will be several times that of Li Hui's, and they will be besieged by Meng Huo.

Chen Huo was extremely surprised by the accuracy of Zhang Bai's information. He didn't understand how Mr. Zhang knew this information, as if Zhang Bai lived there originally.

Of course, it is impossible for Zhang Bai to have lived in Nanzhong. After all, Chen Shuo followed Zhang Bai all the way from the Western Regions and knew clearly.

Zhang Bai did not explain, but continued to express his so-called "guess."

He believed that once Zhuge Liang's main force came out, Gao Ding would definitely be able to attract Gao Ding near Beishui. Gao Ding would definitely ask Yong Kai for help in panic, and Yong Kai would definitely rescue him.

At this time, the rebels in Yizhou County divided into two groups.

Led by Yong Kai, 2 people headed towards Beishui.The other group was controlled by Meng Huo, and there were probably more than 2 people scattered in Yizhou County.

"It's a taboo to divide our troops. Our flying army, although our troops are elite, is insufficient in number, so we must not divide our troops. Therefore, we can only attack one side." Zhang Bai said, looking at Chen Huo.

"Which way do you think is better to attack?"

Chen Huo thought while replying: "The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. It is true that we should not divide our troops when attacking. If we only focus on the immediate situation, of course I am willing to wait for Yong Kai to leave before attacking. But here, the prime minister, will the pressure be too great? What if? If you blame us, then..."