Three Kingdoms

Night can amplify human fears, and it can also amplify hopes to a certain extent.

The original small sentry village at Mengjin Ferry has been completely destroyed. In the night, it looks like a bird's nest that has been knocked over from the tree. Outside the bird's nest, there is a bird's nest that is not. The large camp was surrounded by a simple wooden fence, with a tent in the middle, and outside the wooden fence, there were some torches hanging, bringing the only light in the dark night.

Li Dian couldn't help but be overjoyed when he saw this. The lack of a decent wall meant that the defense here was not strong!

"kill! Fight in! 』

"Kill..."

Although Li Dian did not lead many people, he still roared with a somewhat shocking feeling in the originally quiet night. Such shouts seemed to increase some courage and get rid of some hesitations. .

The horses' hooves were in chaos and they shouted loudly.

As Li Dian and others rushed in, the guards at Mengjin Ferry seemed to be in panic. Some of them fired bows and arrows randomly, and some seemed to have climbed over the fence and ran towards the pontoon at the ferry, as if It looks like he is escaping to the north shore.

"Don't worry about that! Attack the camp! 』

Li Dian stopped several soldiers who were trying to hunt down the escapees, and pointed forward. His goal was very clear, which was to capture the camp and burn the pontoon. As for whether to kill more deserters or less, this kind of thing The merit of the head is secondary.

Li Dian's soldiers who were the first to grab the fence did not receive much damage. Only two or three of them screamed and fell off their horses, whether they were shot or tripped. However, the small amount of damage did not cause any damage. The loss of morale among Li Dian's soldiers actually aroused their ferocity. Not only did some people begin to attack the weak fence gate, but some even dismounted and climbed over the fence with bare hands...

Li Dian immediately stood on the outside, staring at the Mengjin camp in front of him with a pair of bloodshot glasses. Ever since he learned that Xiaopingjin had been captured and saw a large number of hussars and horses, Li Dian had no idea I had a good sleep for a while. Even though I was really tired, I was soon awakened by various slight noises when I lay down...

The pressure placed on Li Dian by the hussar generals and their horses was so great that it weighed heavily on his heart like a substance. It was like a piece of cloth was always clogged in his chest, making it difficult to breathe smoothly.

Although Li Dian's expression is relatively calm now, he is still nervous in his heart, and the knuckles of the spear he is holding tightly can't help but turn a little white. When it comes to fighting, Li Dian has fought a lot. Back then, when there were many yellow scarf thieves, , Li Dian has already been fighting on the battlefield, and has also seen big scenes like the Battle of Changshe at that time, but for some reason, he is a little nervous now, and even his breathing seems to be cut into several sections, intermittently. not smooth.

Is it because the reputation of the hussar is too great?

Or is he afraid?

Or is this raid on Mengjin too risky?

Maybe a little bit of both.

However, that's all.

Li Dian was stationed in Luoyang, not only responsible for the defense of Luoyang, but also responsible for the doubts of others, just like Xia Houlian. Li Dian was not deaf, so of course he could hear these rumors, so the fall of Xiaopingjin this time was almost equivalent to pushing Li Dian to a dead end. Even if he defended Luoyang, it still didn't mean much. After all, Defending the city means a weak response strategy. If the Hussars continue to move eastwards, Li Dian and he will not be able to escape accountability for all the losses caused.

Therefore, the only way to prove yourself is to give it a try.

If Mengjin can be captured and the Hussars General's food route is cut off, then the merits and demerits can be considered balanced, and the guilt of losing Xiaopingjin will not be so conspicuous. At the same time, when the news of Mengjin's fall reached Zhang Liao, it was a blow invisibly. The troops of these hussar generals could either re-open the grain road, or they could only destroy the boat, no matter which one it was. Li Dian was able to buy time for Cao Cao to readjust. When Cao Cao's army came from the northeast, General Xiahou Dun surrounded him from the southeast, and he was locked in Luoyang. Under the siege from three sides, there was still hope. To fulfill Cao Cao’s original strategic intention...

Therefore, Li Dian did not dare to confirm whether Meng Jin was the best choice. He could only say that from the current point of view, it is a place with a relatively high success rate. It is better than directly leading five or six hundred cavalry out of the city. It would be better to fight head-on with the nearly 3,000 cavalry commanded by Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan.

For the sake of Cao Cao and himself, Li Dian could only endure the anxiety rising in his heart, barely maintaining the so-called general's calm demeanor, desperately thinking, calculating, judging, and commanding...

There are not many Hussar soldiers left on the south bank of Mengjin, and their morale is not high. They collapsed quickly and may not be able to hold on for long.

Li Dian looked towards the north bank again.

The north bank of Mengjin also seemed to be alarmed, with some firelight swaying, but perhaps because the specific number of enemies on the south bank was not known, and there was a high risk of being attacked halfway across the pontoon, it seemed that the formation was only started on the north bank. , maybe the next step will be to advance to the south bank in formation.

ha! Enough time! When the formation is completed, the fight here will be over!

Li Dian looked at his men who had broken open the fence gate and rushed into the camp, and ordered again: "Drive the defeated troops to the north bank!" Then burn the camp and pontoon! Have you seen the grain and grass? Burn it, burn it all! 』

The men responded loudly, and then took the order and moved forward.

Soon, fire broke out over the camp, but the messenger came back quickly and reported: "Reporting to General, no food, grass or baggage was found in the camp..."

"What? ! ” Li Dian’s heart suddenly jumped.

How could there be no food and supplies?

Could it be said that they have all been moved to the North Shore?

But if we want to attack the north bank again...

While Li Dian was thinking, he suddenly saw the expression of the messenger in front of him as if he had seen a ghost. He looked behind him with wide eyes and pointed with trembling fingers but was speechless. Suddenly, a chill ran down his back. , turned his head suddenly, and suddenly his whole heart felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar!

I don’t know when, a fire started igniting in the distance, like a big net, coming towards Meng Jin!

Why?

Why is there no sound of hooves? !

Li Dian immediately realized that these cavalrymen who came up quietly must have wrapped their horses' hooves!

You must know that if you want to silence, it is impossible to wrap it with a layer, but even if you use rags, these cloths are basically damaged after this trip and can no longer be used. You must know that this is in the Han Dynasty, and some poor people only have A decent set of clothes is worn by everyone when going out. It is hung inside on weekdays. It is reluctant to even wash it because the yarn will fall off when washed...

The thought of General Hussar's inhumanity was just a fleeting thought, and more fear spread into the hearts of Li Dian and Li Dian's men, "Damn it, I've been tricked!" 』

Li Dian also realized at this moment that Bei'an's slow movements were not due to cowardice or incompetence, but to cooperate with the cavalry who came up to catch them all!

The night wind howled, and Li Dian felt a chill all over his body, "Quick!" withdraw! Escape! 』At this moment, there is no concern about whether the soldiers who rushed into the camp can escape in time. If Meng Jin is surrounded by these hussars, even if the gods come, they will not be able to escape their bad luck. !

Li Dian judged the change in the situation almost immediately, and raced against time to order a retreat!

However, in the darkness of the night, Zhao Yun had already led his men to exert force, switching from half speed to full speed. The faint sound of horse hooves gradually became dull and rapid. Even if it was wrapped in linen, it could not completely eliminate the sound. It was shaking in the night sky, and it seemed that even Mengjin heaven and earth were shaking together.

Although Li Dian made the best reaction immediately, there was still a big gap between standing still and going at full speed, and going from half speed to full speed. In addition, compared with Li Dian's cavalry and hussars, There are also some differences in riding skills. After all, most of the hussars are trained under the Yin Mountains for at least half a year, and Li Dian's cavalry is just wandering around Luoyang, so naturally the experience level There were some differences, so Zhao Yun bit his tail before he could escape very far.

"Ahhhhh!" 』The screams that followed one after another seemed to be connected together!

In the dark night, under the jumping firelight, the spear in Zhao Yun's hand was like the starlight from the sky falling into the mortal world, sometimes shining, sometimes obscured, like moving clouds and flowing water, knocking off Li Dian's soldiers who were lagging behind. It was exciting. Li Dian's pupils suddenly shrank!

This was the first time Li Dian saw Zhao Yun, but an expert would know if he was there as soon as he stretched out his hand. Zhao Yun's almost flawless movements made Li Dian immediately understand that this was a terrifying opponent!

Although Li Dian struggled to escape with his men and horses, Zhao Yun's war horses were obviously more powerful than ordinary war horses. In between breaths, the distance not only did not widen, but became closer and closer!

Screams sounded frequently. When Li Dian looked back again, he found that Zhao Yun had already caught up to a distance of only fifty or sixty steps. He was hanging a spear with one hand and leaning towards the side of the horse with the other!

Damn it!

What is this for? ! Where did the Hussars find these monsters? !

Li Dian had previously thought that Tai Shi Ci would be a headache, but the one he encountered now seemed to be shooting while the horse was galloping!

Riding and riding archery are fundamentally different things. Being able to ride a horse does not necessarily mean you can shoot an arrow on horseback, just like being able to drive a car does not necessarily mean you can shoot. If it is a covering shooting, it is naturally simple, but if it is aimed at a certain person, At one point, you have to adjust the angle and shoot at the same moment when the horse is galloping and its hooves are flying. A little earlier or a little later may cause the arrow to deviate!

And this guy actually seems to want to...

Li Dian didn't care about anything else. He pulled out the small halberd on the side of the horse and threw it at Zhao Yun. He didn't want to knock Zhao Yun down and injure him, but he just wanted to delay more time to prepare and adjust. At the same time, he also wanted to lose his body. Keep your head down, and be ready to twist your body to dodge at any time.

Zhao Yun used the back of his bow to knock away the whizzing halberd, and then he set an arrow on it.

This is where it becomes more troublesome for the cavalry to chase down the cavalry. If one party is determined to escape, it will be really difficult to catch up for a while. Zhao Yun originally thought that Li Dian would take the lead and rush into Mengjin's camp, but he did not expect that Li Dian stayed outside the camp out of caution or for some other reason. At the same time, without any hesitation, he immediately chose to escape, leaving Zhao Yun unable to do so. Without changing their formation, they pursued Li Dian.

After clearing away some of Li Dian's soldiers who were behind, he naturally got a wider field of vision. However, even though the distance was only about fifty steps, if he wanted to completely catch up, the soldiers around Li Dian would have to start again. They gathered together and covered Li Dian, so shooting with a bow and arrow was undoubtedly the best choice at the moment.

Amid the sound of horse hooves, a sharp whistling loomed!

coming! Li Dian turned aside fiercely, twirled the spear in his hand, and tried hard to call the deadly visitor hidden in the night!

Because of the dim light, which is not as bright as daylight, the direction of the arrow can be judged from a long distance. Only when the arrow is close can it be detected by sight. By then, it will be too late to do anything, so Li Dian almost mobilized all his body senses to defend Zhao Yun from this potentially fatal blow!

The arrow revealed its figure in the night. In Li Dian's eyes, it was like twisting and tearing out a hole in all the darkness between heaven and earth, and frightening murderous aura rushed out of the hole!

The direction of the arrow is not the side where you dodge!

After all, Li Dian was a veteran on the battlefield. He almost immediately judged the direction of the arrow. It did not mean that he was avoiding the side, which meant that he should...

wrong!

This arrow is not shooting at a man, but at a horse!

What the hell...

How shameless!

If it weren't for a life-and-death situation, Li Dian would really want to yell angrily. He would be ashamed to scold Zhao Yun for a guy like him who violated the battlefield etiquette inherited from the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period!

Since when did you start shooting war horses as soon as you get up? !

Li Dian's anger rose, and the arrow had already penetrated the body of the horse!

The war horse whined in pain, its hooves faltered, and it pounced forward, throwing Li Dian out on the spot!

The ground in front of him continued to expand rapidly. Li Dian didn't even have time to make any decent moves to slow down the impact, and he hit the ground firmly. He suddenly fell down and suffered a bloody head, tinnitus, and tinnitus.

Before Li Dian could recover from the spinning dizziness and pain, Zhao Yun had already rushed over. The horse stood upright, and when it fell down, it stomped its front hooves in front of Li Dian's eyes, just a slap or two away. , is the result of a brain burst!

The fine rocks splashed by the horse's hooves hit Li Dian's face, leaving a few small blood marks on Li Dian's face. At the same time, Li Dian's head recovered a little, but when he saw the sharp tip of a gun, Pointing in front of him, a voice that was so smooth and seemed to have no emotional fluctuations sounded in the sky: "Li Dian, Li Mancheng?" 』