Chapter 785 Overthrow!

After being taught a lesson by the Yan people a few years ago, the Qian people, under the leadership of their officials, implemented new policies, raised the status of military generals, and rebuilt military preparations, which indeed showed a new atmosphere.

This included raising the status of Wu Juren (successful candidates in the imperial military examination). They even imitated the Imperial Academy to provide a new training threshold for martial artists. In order to take care of the backlash from the scholar-official class and not be too radical, Yao Zizhan also served as the chief administrator.

Teacher Yao also organized a group of people to compile textbooks. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it started from "Enlightenment". It imitated the "Zhengzi's Art of War" written by the Marquis of Pingxi of Yan, which combined the art of war with battle examples.

Many military generals had given their opinions on it. As for the literati in it, it could only be said that they might not have the ability to actually command an army, but they should not be underestimated when it came to analyzing things as after-the-fact Zhuge Liangs.

Among the textbooks, the most classic and highly recommended case of cavalry tactics was the opening of Jin by Jingnan Wang (Prince Jingnan) and Zhenbei Wang (Prince Zhenbei) five years ago.

The borrowing of the road from Qian in the case was glossed over;

It wasn't that the Qian people were covering up for themselves, because subsequently, Yu Ciming, as the Jin Emperor, opening the South Gate Pass himself was also glossed over, as were the secret agents and various preemptive measures deployed by the Yan State in Jin, which led to the opening of the military village.

The most valued thing by the Qian people in the whole battle was the silent appearance of the Yan State's iron cavalry behind the combined army of the Helian family and the Wenren family, who were attacking the Yan State.

This battle in the entire campaign was truly decisive.

Subsequently, they traveled thousands of miles in ten days and defeated all the field forces of the two families in one fell swoop, leading to the surrender of most of the cities.

The two princes' exquisite use of cavalry tactics intoxicated the Qian people.

The textbook hasn't been named yet, because there is a saying that the new monarch of Yan will use his own reign name soon according to the rules, and the Qian court and officials seem to have the intention of changing the reign name.

After the reign name is changed, the textbook can be named "The Military Records of So-and-So."

However, it is foreseeable that the best cavalry tactics in the textbook will change from one to two;

This addition,

comes from the world-recognized successor of Prince Jingnan... the Marquis of Pingxi.

…

Gou Moli was thinner and more haggard.

When he was selected as the main general of the vanguard army, he was full of anger.

Three points of this anger were directed at the Marquis of Pingxi for not taking his family property seriously, and that a son of a noble family still liked to bet on his wealth at every turn; the rest was anger at why this job fell on him?

Why not let Liang Cheng go?

Why not let Jin Shuke go?

Why did it have to be him?

Did they know how hard this was, how tiring this was!

Pouncing forward all the way, advancing, and opening up a smooth marching route for the subsequent central army.

The route here also refers to the suitability of the army's concealment. It is not the traditional sense of making the army disappear out of thin air or hiding in the mountains, but creating an information gap between the local garrison of Chu, the court, and the local people.

The people can know, but the nearby Chu garrison or the county town cannot know. If they do know, they must not be allowed to deliver the news at the first time.

Finally, a kind of strategic uprightness and tactical perfect concealment is formed.

The Chu garrison in Weihe knew that the Yan people had crossed the river from there, but they did not know which direction the Yan people were going to attack. Instinctively, they first defended the route that the Yan people might attack Yingdu, and made preparations for war mobilization. The so-called "800-li" urgent reports were also sent to the upper levels one after another.

Therefore, at this moment, a saying has been widely spread in the south of Chu that the Yan people's Marquis of Pingxi led his army to repeat the old story of Prince Jingnan and attack the capital!

Even the people in the south were anxiously asking each other, where have the Yan dogs attacked? When will they attack their homes?

The court's troops and garrisons have great subjective initiative in "political correctness". The troops spontaneously mobilize within the allowed range to protect the imperial city and prepare for the defense of the new Yingdu.

On the way the Yan army advanced westward, it was naturally impossible to pull out all the cities. In fact, they bypassed most of them as much as possible. Except for delaying for a while to seize food from the enemy, it was only a while, so they passed through like locusts.

The nearby county towns were shivering with fear because of this battle. After the Yan army passed, they dared to send people down to check the situation and inquire about the movements of the Yan people.

One step of delay, every step of delay, the Yan army also advanced at all costs under the order of the Marquis of Pingxi. In terms of speed, it might only be a little slower than your "800-li urgent report". When your action is close to the intelligence transmission power of the other party, the military situation cannot keep up with you.

Moreover, in the delayed military situation, there is the Chu people's fixed thinking, always thinking that the Yan people might burn their capital again after burning it once, and some chaotic military situations even gave conflicting Yan people's marching routes.

In addition, the army led by Dugu Mu entered Qu Peiluo's former activity area. The post stations and other aspects here were severely damaged. In addition to the Fan family's arrangement and infiltration over the years, its influence was not limited to a mere Fancheng;

This led to Dugu Mu feeling that his pacification of the Fan family was to pacify a traitor in the territory of Chu, but the actual situation was more like stepping into the land of an enemy country. Without the support of the local system, the transmission of military information could only rely on fast horses in the army. The efficiency was naturally low.

From beginning to end, Dugu Mu only received two military reports from the east. The first one said that the Yan army was causing trouble in Weihe, and the second one said that the Yan army had begun to advance.

In terms of time, it was very vague. In terms of location, it was also very unclear, because the Chu court was also confused at that time.

Therefore, in Dugu Mu's view, it should be Nian Yao's previous troop movement that angered the Marquis of Pingxi of Yan. The Marquis of Pingxi of Yan knew that it was too late and impossible to rescue Fancheng, so he could only fight and vent his anger in Weihe.

When the Chu court finally confirmed the Yan army's exact movements, it was unable to transmit the news to Dugu Mu, because Gou Moli had arrived.

He arrived, and then he hid.

The more than 5,000 soldiers and horses as the vanguard army did not suffer many battle losses along the way, but there were many who fell behind. At the same time, they also sent out groups of people to intercept messengers. When they finally arrived at the periphery of their destination, there were only more than 2,000 cavalry left.

No matter how you look at it, this number of soldiers and horses does not look like reinforcements, but more like delivering food.

Therefore, Gou Moli endured it, hid his troops, and quietly watched the situation.

The Chu army did not think that the Yan people would appear here.

It's like when you catch mice at home, will you be wary of your next-door neighbor sneaking into your house and holding a kitchen knife at you?

That's too much worry.

Therefore, the Chu army's scouts were not very active. Gou Moli successfully completed the "dark under the lights" achievement with his experience and superb command skills.

"This time, I've gained a lot of knowledge." The blind man said.

"Oh?" Gou Moli was a little surprised.

"In the past, my understanding of cavalry was that they could fight on the battlefield if they could, and if they couldn't, they could run away and the other side couldn't catch up. This time, obscuring the battlefield's vision is indeed an eye-opener for me."

"Mr. Bei is too polite. There is a saying in Zhuxia that everyone has their own expertise. If I had someone like you in my family to sit in charge, hehe, I wouldn't have been blocked in the pass by the lord back then."

If the blind man had been his subordinate back then, he would have integrated the snowfield long ago.

While the two were exchanging pleasantries,

the scout came to report:

"General, Mr. Bei, Fancheng has been captured by the Chu army!"

"What a damn jinx." Gou Moli cursed and turned to ask the blind man, "Mr. Bei, what do you think we should do now?"

"You are the main general, you decide what to do."

"We have to save them. If we don't save them, the Chu army will occupy Fancheng. We can't let the army brought by the lord rush over and then cut down trees to prepare to attack the city, right?"

"What do you think we should do?"

Gou Moli reached out and picked his ears,

then put it in front of him and blew on it,

and said:

"Have you read the 'Zhengzi's Art of War' written by the lord, Mr. Bei?"

The blind man nodded. He had dictated it.

"'Zhengzi's Art of War', the twenty-ninth plan, 'Blooming Flowers on a Tree'!"

"So, you were prepared long ago? That's why you ordered them to look for vines and dead branches the day before yesterday?" the blind man asked.

"We have to be prepared, right? That great philanthropist Qu has already done his best. We have to lend a hand on how to get up there."

…

Blooming Flowers on a Tree is actually very similar to "bluffing." When extended into specific operations, the first thing that comes to the blind man's mind is Zhuge Kongming's Empty City Stratagem.

Gou Moli is not plagiarizing, but a true master of military strategy, a kind of empathy under different spatial planes.

Dead branches were tied to the backs of the warhorses, like large brooms. When charging, everyone had to shout as loudly as possible.

The sand and dust that was stirred up, coupled with the shouts,

most importantly,

the sudden killing of their own small groups of soldiers who had been lurking nearby,

gave the Chu army a kind of astonishment that tens of thousands or even more Yan cavalry had suddenly appeared on their heads in the blink of an eye.

The Chu army in the camp collapsed directly. Most of them were auxiliary soldiers and civilians, with a worse psychological quality. Moreover, the Chu army wanted to take Fancheng in one go today, so the elites were all out, and most of those wearing armor in the camp were wounded and sick.

The military camp "exploded" directly.

Gou Moli took the lead, not in rushing to kill, but in controlling the speed of his horse and guiding the direction of his subordinates.

He wanted to maintain this false power of "thousands of troops and horses" for a longer time, watching the Chu people in the camp run towards the front army, watching the panic that began to appear in the Chu people's front army.

Gou Moli had a little expectation in his heart,

Stars,

grant me an opportunity,

just let the Chu people collapse like a beaded curtain.

…

"Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of Yan cavalry, how could they suddenly appear in front of me, and from here."

Dugu Mu cleared his throat, his eyes sank, and handed his saber to his grandson Dugu Nian:

"A Nian, lead Grandpa's personal guard camp to suppress the formation. In the military formation, those who dare to retreat without permission will be killed without mercy!"

"Grandpa…"

"Hurry up and go!"

"Yes!"

Dugu Nian led Dugu Mu's personal guards down. As the old pillar state ordered a change of formation and Dugu Nian began to kill fleeing soldiers, the military formation gradually stabilized.

The original rear army was changed to the front army, the middle army was spread out on both flanks, and the rear army filled the center. A new defensive formation was arranged to prepare to meet the Yan army.

It can only be said that the Dugu family's private soldiers are not a rabble, but well-trained. Moreover, Dugu Mu is still standing on the handsome chariot and constantly giving orders, so the "beaded curtain" that Gou Moli expected did not appear.

"Stars are indeed a ghost trick. After I go back this time, I will officially believe in Buddha. The temple is close to my home."

A new one was built in Fengxin City.

The blind man on the side also reined in his horse with Gou Moli. Zhuge Liang's empty city plan was to remain still, making the Wei army afraid; Gou Moli's was more difficult. He had to move, while the Chu people didn't need to move.

Soon, this kind of "confusion" will be self-defeating.

The Chu people's collapse was stopped, and cavalry were also sent out to begin encircling and probing this suddenly appearing Yan army. Finally, the real situation of this Yan army was sent to Dugu Mu's handsome chariot.

"Pillar State, the Yan cavalry on the opposite side only has more than 2,000 people." The adjutant reported.

"Heh, they should have been hiding near here all the time. Seeing the city being broken, they couldn't hold back. They have some brains. If it weren't for this pillar state being here to suppress the formation, if other armies were attacking the city and were hit by this, they might have collapsed directly."

"Pillar State, was this Yan army hiding here a long time ago?"

"It should be the trick hidden by that kid Qu Peiluo. Maybe even the cavalry wearing black armor with banners are not Yan people, but Qu Peiluo's own people pretending to be them.

That kid from the Qu family wants to gamble with me in the end.

Unfortunately,

luck,

how could it favor a rebellious person without a ruler or father."

"Pass the order, the cavalry on both flanks will continue to encircle and outflank, the front army will advance, and eat this cavalry for me!"

"Also, notify the soldiers who have entered the city to control the city wall. Don't rush to clear the city, stabilize it first.

I'm worried that there is another army hidden besides the one in front of me, don't let the people in Fancheng break through and be picked up!

His Majesty is about to ascend the throne,

Qu Peiluo and Fan Zhengwen are gifts that this Pillar State and the Great General have long reserved for His Majesty!

Forget it,

let's persuade them to surrender first. Send a message inside, if they tie themselves up and surrender, I, in the name of the Great Chu Pillar State, guarantee that their two families can be left with a trace of blood and placed under house arrest.

Sending two living people to the capital to congratulate His Majesty on his ascension to the throne, that's what makes it festive."

"Yes!"

…

"Mr. Bei, what do you think…"

"I'm blind."

"Tsk." Gou Moli laughed, "The Chu army is pressing over."

"So what."

"Two paths, either we rush in head-on now, or we retreat."

"Qu Peiluo and Fan Zhengwen don't seem to be worth us risking our lives for them."

"I think so too." Gou Moli nodded and ordered, "Withdraw, slow down."

The Yan army began to retreat, and the Chu army began to pursue, with cavalry encircling and infantry suppressing.

On the handsome chariot, Dugu Nian, who had handed over the personal guard camp, stood back beside his grandfather:

"Grandpa, what is that Yan army doing?"

Obviously, Dugu Nian also saw that the Yan army on the opposite side did not seem to be determined to escape.

"To hang on to us and give the remnants in Fancheng more hope and so-called opportunities."

"These Yan people have big hearts."

"They shouldn't be Yan people. How could Yan people be so willing to go all out for two dogs? That Marquis Zheng should also be someone who knows how to calculate.

Pass the order,

no need to go around in circles anymore. Call back the scouts and sentries and integrate them together, add them as a cavalry and go over there to block them in the river beach ahead!"

"Yes!"

Gou Moli wanted to go around in circles, but Dugu Mu was not a pushover either. Anyway, persuading the city to surrender also took some time. Dugu Mu didn't mind playing around here for a while and making a perfect dumpling.

Waiting and waiting, Dugu Mu finally found an opportunity. The Yan army was also underestimating the enemy. They were blocked on the flank by another Chu cavalry that appeared by a river beach.

"Uphill."

Gou Moli ordered without hesitation and led his subordinates up the slope.

The land of Chu is mostly mountainous, so the Chu people like to call some small hills slopes. The standard for mountains is much higher than in other places.

Seeing the "Yan army" going up the slope,

Dugu Mu ordered them to be surrounded and at the same time sent people up to persuade them to surrender. The standard for persuading them to surrender was much higher than for Fan Zhengwen and Qu Peiluo in Fancheng. They would not be held accountable for the past and would be given high positions and generous salaries.

"Grandpa, why is this?"

"Bluffing, using dust to cover the soldiers, the enemy's main general has brains;

When retreating, the soldiers and horses are well-organized, and this cavalry is also of excellent quality;

They are willing to risk their lives to save their master and did not escape directly, which can be said to be loyal.

Such people are worth me personally recruiting.

Furthermore, if my Chu wants to continue to fight against Yan, we must put more effort into cavalry. His Majesty will like this kind of talent."

…

"Yo, Mr. Bei, Dugu, the Pillar State of the opposite side, wants to persuade us to surrender."

"Do you want to surrender?"

"Look at what you're saying. Gouzi, I am loyal to the lord."

After saying that,

Gou Moli instructed the soldiers around him:

"Tell the persuader to say that we want to think about it for a while."

"Yes, General."

…

"Grandpa, is it still a delaying tactic?"

"Yes, but you can give the opposite general this face. I'll give him half an hour."

Not even half an hour had passed,

more precisely, as soon as the words fell,

from the east, the sound of horses' hooves and the rolling dust came again.

Black Dragon Flag, Double-Headed Eagle Flag, fluttering in the wind;

Black armored knights, galloping on horses, with spears upright and long knives cold.

Everything,

was exactly the same as before.

This time, the Chu army did not panic, but many people laughed.

Dugu Nian also laughed and said, "Grandpa is right, there is another army hiding here. Are these Yan people only capable of using this method?"

Dugu Mu didn't rush to speak.

The handsome chariot's position was the highest point in the military formation. Standing high, he could naturally see far.

Dugu Mu was old, but he was not yet senile. His eyes scanned the east like an eagle falcon. His archery skills were excellent, and his eyesight was naturally excellent.

That cavalry stopped and stopped on a slope with only two rows of knights, with only a few hundred people.

The previous sound of horses' hooves quieted down, and the dust also stopped.

Immediately,

many soldiers in the Chu army began to shout:

"Come on!"

"You bastard, come down if you have the guts!"

"Do you think your grandpa is easily scared!"

"Come on, come down, you grandson!"

The Chu army generals did not stop the soldiers from clamoring. They had been attacking the city for so many days, and they had been attacking the city today, and they had been besieging the cavalry on the slope for so long. The soldiers were actually tired and were now relying on a morale to support them. At this time, they let them do it.

"Grandpa, that Yan army probably stopped when they saw that we didn't react."

Dugu Mu suddenly grabbed Dugu Nian's shoulder.

The old body trembled a few times as if it had been shot by an arrow.

He saw that on that slope,

there was a person wearing black armor, riding a… a *pixiu* out of the army and standing in front of the army.

*Pixiu*, it's a *pixiu*, not a *pixiu* beast, it's a real *pixiu*!

There are only four *pixiu* in the Yan army.

One should have gone west with Tian Wujing;

One should have stayed in the Zhenbei Wang's Mansion because of the death of Prince Zhenbei;

One belongs to the Great Prince, but the Great Prince of Yan should be leading the Jingji defense in Yanjing City and cannot appear here.

So,

there is only one person left.

And when that person appears here,

it means…

…

The Marquis of Pingxi was sitting on the *pixiu*. It was a little tired, but seeing that the warhorses beside it were still holding their heads high, it was embarrassed to open its mouth and stick out its tongue to pant.

Beside Marquis Zheng were Liang Cheng, Jin Shuke, and the indispensable Sword Saint.

Si Niang galloped behind Zheng Fan, and Fan Li walked on foot, carrying a double ax, panting without regard for his image.

A Ming's face was still pale, but he still came with the team.

"This Marquis really didn't expect that Dugu, the Pillar State of Chu, would be so polite. Seeing that this Marquis had run so far, he would even give up his face and want to fight this Marquis in the wild.

By the way, Si Niang, I remember that Chu should have four Pillar States.

I've seen the Dugu family in front, I've seen the Shi family, I've seen the Qu family, what's the last one called?"

"Lord, the last one is Xie."

"Well, that's fine. Remember to remind me in the future that I'm still missing a Pillar State named Xie, and I'll be complete."

Si Niang smiled and replied, "Yes, Lord."

Everyone laughed together.

At this time,

if the line of sight is constantly raised and pulled upwards,

you can see behind the earth slope behind Marquis Zheng, there are countless black armored cavalry standing densely, almost without an end.

They,

are the most elite soldiers under the command of the Marquis of Pingxi's Mansion, and the real direct descendants.

At this time, the entire army was very quiet, waiting for their Marquis's orders to be issued.

Marquis Zheng looked at the Demon Kings beside him,

and said:

"It's my favorite moment again."

Fan Li shouted while panting:

"Do the job." (*shi er bei*)

"Come, A Li, come to the front. You'll be in the front in a while."

"Um…"

Fan Li scratched his head, raised his ax, and walked to the front.

"It's a pity that I didn't bring a painter this time."

"Don't worry, Lord, I'll remember it in my mind and can embroider it when I go back."

"Oh, that's good, thank you for your hard work, okay, I'm going to start."

The Demon Kings all galloped away a little, leaving enough space.

The Sword Saint looked at this scene and really couldn't understand, what was he doing now after working so hard to gallop for so long?

Subsequently, the Sword Saint also silently turned his reins and moved away a little, not so much as leaving space, but more like he didn't want to be too close to him at this time.

This time, Marquis Zheng did not draw out Uya,

but spread his hands open,

stretched lazily,

and let out a comfortable sigh,

then,

"Forget it, I'm not in good shape today, I don't feel it, let's keep it simple."

Then,

very casually pointed forward,

and said lightly:

"Charge." (*mang le ba*)