Three Kingdoms

If everyone in the world never made mistakes, perhaps the world would have been upright and out of the galaxy. But the problem is that it is always easy to point fingers from the vantage point of hindsight, but when we really face the problem , it’s not necessarily easy.

"General Qi..." Zhang Chen rushed back from where several scouts were standing behind, panting, his face a little sad, "The water on the previous ferry was deeper, almost up to his chest...I'm afraid..."

Zhang Chen didn't finish speaking, but his meaning was very clear. It's still raining lightly now, and the water level will rise further. If the whole army rushes back to the river crossing before, I'm afraid it won't be chest high, and maybe it won't even be able to hold it up.

Zhang Liao raised his head and let the thin raindrops hit his face. Originally, the water level of this ferry, according to Xun You's benchmark, was only half a horse's leg. It could be passed at half speed without even slowing down. But now a continuous rain has caused the situation to change in vain, allowing Zhang Liao to Somewhat caught off guard.

Changes in nature can sometimes turn a thoroughfare into a desperate situation, and such changes are often unpredictable. Just like everyone knows that earthquakes are terrible, but even the pig guys who are hindsight cannot say with shame that they can prevent humans from the harm of earthquakes forever.

Zhang Liao had also sent people to secretly measure the water level here before, and it was probably close to the thigh. But now, if it is assumed that it is still rising, it will be almost to the waist. This means that if we cross the river now, we should still You can get through it, but if you delay it any longer, I'm afraid you won't be able to get through it either.

Zhang Liao's current position is in a bend of Yingshui River. On one side is Yingshui River, on the other side is the Yangcheng Mountains, and then there are ferries on both ends. One is too deep to cross, and the other, although it is still possible to cross, has been blocked by Xiahou Dun. Seizing the opportunity is equally difficult to pass.

Accidentally, he was stuck in this small area on the north bank of Yingshui River. This was something Zhang Liao could not expect and could not predict. Not everyone has the same talent as Zhuge. Look at the sky. The clouds will know that there is rain over there. Although the weather was not Zhang Liao's fault, Zhang Liao seemed relaxed on the outside, but in fact he still felt a lot of pressure inside.

Could it be that Xiahou Dun didn’t have many people at all? It's just that other follow-up troops are still rushing over, so why did they dig this kind of trap in front of them for themselves to see?

"If you say that Xiahou doesn't know the art of war, I won't believe it..." Zhang Liao said calmly, "Did you see the fire over there?" If there were really soldiers and horses hidden in the forest and grass, how could they be revealed? I'm afraid it's just the strategy of doubting the soldiers... Also, I suspect that Xiahou may have sent people to mobilize Yangdi's troops now, and they are probably on the way! If we continue to delay, I am afraid that Cao’s army will become more and more numerous..."

The most troublesome thing for the cavalry is that they are compressed in such a long and narrow terrain. They are in a dilemma. They can only wait, or they must actively look for opportunities. Zhang Liao is by no means a passive person. He prefers to take the initiative, no matter where he is. Where, not to mention the current situation, it seems that the longer it drags on, the more unfavorable it will be...

Zhang Chen straightened his chest and said, "General, please give the order!" 』

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In the darkness of the night, Xiahou Dun, with several guards, was conducting an inspection that was not known to be the last of the day or the first of the next day.

On a rainy night, it is really uncomfortable to not be able to go to a dry place on a high slope, nor to take off the armor that has been soaked by the rain.

Xiahou Dun walked for a while and then exchanged a few words with the soldiers. He did not show his serious image in front of the lieutenant general.

"General, why don't you take a short break?" ” While the guard was helping Xiahou Dun take off his boots and remove the yellow mud, he looked at the leak mark in the awning and persuaded, “It’s already the fourth watch...”

Xiahou Dun did not set up a camp as strong as a turtle shell like a traditional infantry camp, nor did everyone set up tents. It can even be said that the so-called camp was mostly pretended and not really inhabited. . Because even Xiahou Dun himself, like many soldiers, simply put up a shelter, so although the soldiers endured a difficult time, they did not complain much.

As the saying goes, virtuality and reality are just like the cards on a gambling table. What you see may be true or false.

Xiahou Dun shook his head and said, "Don't slack off..."

Although Xiahou Dun didn't know what the hussars on the opposite side were thinking, Xiahou Dun felt that tonight, or before dawn, was probably the most dangerous time and he must not take it lightly.

Xiahou Dun has already sent people to Yangzhai urgently to mobilize troops and horses to come here. When Yangzhai's troops arrive, it will not be too late for him and his soldiers to take turns and rest. Riders and horses come and go like the wind. Today, it rains so beautifully that it is trapped in the north of Yingshui River. How can it be easily let go? If I let him escape because I was not prepared for the moment, wouldn't I have betrayed Cao Cao's trust?

Since General Hussar left Hangu Pass, all the news seemed to be bad news. Everyone seemed to be living in a nightmare. The successive blows made Xiahou Dun and Cao Jun feel overwhelmed. The Yongbing cavalry, which was the most majestic in the world during the reign of Emperor Guangwu, seems to have once again appeared in front of the world, blooming with incomparable brilliance. Yongzhou Bingzhou originally bordered the Hu people, so it often faced the threat of war, which led to the decline of folk customs. It is fierce and has a natural bonus in cavalry, so compared with the soldiers in Shandong and other places, it was still ahead of Shandong and others.

Later, Emperor Guangwu established his capital in Luoyang, and the force that Yongzhou relied on to bind the state lost its advantage during peacetime. Under the suppression of the Shandong gentry, it gradually declined...

And now, it’s troubled times again!

Damn it!

Damn Yongbin people!

The chaos in this world is caused by these guys!

It brought trouble to the Han Dynasty, and now it is coming to bring trouble to Yingchuan!

"Keep an eye on the ferry!" Xiahou Dun said in a deep voice, "If there is anything unusual, report it as soon as possible!" 』

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The raindrops are still floating in the sky, as if they are trying to connect the Yingshui River to the dark clouds in the sky. Zhang Chen looked around, and there was silence all around. There was no sound, only the sound of the rushing water in front of him.

When a soldier goes to the battlefield, it is considered excellent to see something like this.

Zhang Chen has seen corpses all over the ground and ditches, both rotten and not completely rotten. At night, little phosphorus fire floats on the ground at the bottom of the ditch. Anyone who has never seen a big scene will be scared to death. Chaos collapse!

The group of people led the horses and cautiously approached the bank of Yingshui River.

Although it is said to be some distance from Sanshi Bay, there is no guarantee that there will be no scouts from Cao Jun. It is best to make as little noise as possible.

Although the war horse knows how to swim, it still doesn't like water very much. It twists its neck and resists a little. Zhang Chen stopped, comforted the horse again, and checked the horse and the hollow skin bag tied to himself again...

These hollow skin bags are modified with water bags. After pouring out all the water and inflating enough air, although they cannot be like the special sheepskin bags that are oiled and inflated, they can still provide a little buoyancy for Zhang Chen and others. People need to save effort when crossing the river.

That's right, Zhang Chen still got the job of sneak attack this time. He was still good at it, but the location was different and the target was different. Disrupting Xiahou Dun's rear formation and creating space and time for Zhang Liao to cross the river would be the end of the matter.

It's easy to say, but not easy to do.

This place is some distance away from Sanshi Bay, which means that the water flow here is not as gentle as that at Sanshi Bay. Moreover, Zhang Chen has no idea whether there are any sharp rocks or aquatic plants in the river bed. Maybe it's based on my own observation and judgment, and some luck given by God...

"That's it!" Zhang Chen turned around and said, then he looked at the several scout veterans behind him and nodded slightly. There is no time to continue searching, it is here, everyone can settle down with their destiny!

The first person to cross Yingshui was a veteran who was proficient in water-based scouts. He first had to take the leather rope to the other side to pull out a channel. Otherwise, the men and horses would be swept away by the rapid river water. Even if they were buoyant, they would not be able to maintain their direction, and they might be swept away. Go somewhere!

Zhang Chen and others almost held their breath as they watched the scout struggle forward in the Yingshui River and quickly submerged under the water. The river surface here is not wide, but it means that the water flow is more rapid. A few water melts and the person disappears...

Fortunately, there is apparently no danger lurking at the bottom of the river. Later generations have learned clearly about the flow and mass transfer coefficient. When liquid flows, the flow rate is actually not uniform. For example, the flow rate is different between the water surface and underwater. Therefore, under the turbulent water surface, the bottom is relatively gentle. Finally, we have arrived. On the other side, the leather rope was tied to the big tree on the other side.

Immediately afterwards, the rest of the people went down to the river one by one. Zhang Chen was probably in the middle without moving forward.

Zhang Chencai entered the river with his horse, and felt that his whole body was shaken by the current. If he hadn't held on to the leather rope tightly, he would have been washed away and his body would be unstable. Because none of them were wearing armor, the war horses were a little more relaxed. With their four long legs spread apart, and Zhang Chen and others holding on to the leather ropes, they would not be carried down by the current.

The slightly cold river water splashed on the face and body, and the physical strength was greatly reduced. The men and horses were almost struggling to move forward. They were soaked all over. The leather rope seemed to have become endlessly long. I don't know how long it has been. After a while, the war horse suddenly shook its feet. Zhang Chen was overjoyed. It was finally here!

The war horse also seemed to be very happy. After a few steps, it struggled to reach the shore, and then shook its neck with a splash. Zhang Chen had just wiped the water off his face, and was thrown in the face again. He could only pat him helplessly. He patted the war horse on the head, then quickly dismounted and cleaned up the big guy. He also took out the bag of dry ingredients in his arms, shivering and stuffed a mouthful into the big guy's mouth, and then took a bite himself.

But the luck didn't last long. I don't know whether it was because the leather cord had problems in the first place or because it couldn't withstand such a continuous pull. It unexpectedly broke and opened!

The hussars who were still crossing the river along the Pisuo were caught off guard and were immediately swept away by the river!

Zhang Chen ignored the yelling and rushed to the river. Together with his comrades, he pulled half of the leather rope to the river bank. However, he could only snatch three people back, and there were four or five others who were already there, including men and horses. Disappear into the Yingshui under the dark night!

"Damn it!" 』

Only a little more than half, a little over a hundred, made it over, and a small half were still on the other side, also frightened by the sudden change.

Zhang Chen gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it!" God's will! Just us! 』

……(*Д*)-A……

The first cry finally rang out at dawn, tearing away the rain curtain that confused the surroundings! Zhang Chen and his party finally rushed behind the Xiahou camp. After bumping into Cao Jun's scouts, they could no longer hide their bodies, so they could only bend their bodies down, violently knock the belly of the war horse, and move forward towards the Xiahou camp. rush!

Although there were only more than a hundred people, when the entire cavalry rushed straight along the official road, they were still majestic and unrivaled! Zhang Chen tied the sword to his hand, and no matter what he encountered in front of him, he just swung it with one blow!

There were chaotic shouts one after another, and then all kinds of sounds came out at the same time. It was like a pole was suddenly stabbed into a hornet's nest. There was a "buzz" and chaos started. Many Cao Jun subconsciously looked to the other side of the Ying River. It seems that because in their original concept, only in that direction can there be opponents and enemies...

From the beginning, Cao Jun was making various preparations facing the other side of the Ying River. Even at night, he did not relax. He still wore armor and checked the movements on the other side, but he never thought that there would be enemies behind him. Coming in a surprise attack!

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Chen rushed to the front of Cao Jun's camp and was stunned for a moment. At this moment, Zhang Chen discovered that in fact, most of Cao's army was not in the camp. There were many, many people hiding on the other side of the official road. They just built a shelter with branches, leaves, etc., and they were a little sluggish. Look at yourself!

Grass!

The camp above is probably a fake, but the other side of the official road is the real camp!

"Go here!" ” Zhang Chen made an instant decision, and then led his troops to pounce on Cao Jun, who was still confused.

Horse hooves flew, bringing up mud and blood. In the blink of an eye, Zhang Chen deviated from the official road and cut diagonally into Cao Jun's team! The weapon fell with the rain, and blood rose with screams!

Xiahou Dun heard the neighing of the war horses, the dull collision, and the shrill shouts, mixed in the rain and fog, all seemed to be wet and heavy, and even people's thoughts seemed to be half-viscous and stirring like mud. It doesn't seem to be very flexible...

At dawn, it is a time when people are relatively tired and weak. In addition, it is impossible to get a good rest in the wild, which makes the process of waking up relatively longer. Perhaps because he suddenly stood up too hard, Xiahou Dun felt that the world suddenly turned gray. It seemed that even the blood that filled the rain and mist was gray and black.

"..."

"General!" General! 』

When the sound came to mind in his ears again, Xiahou Dun took a few deep breaths and said, "Ming Nao!" Warning! This is just a small team! Still have to be careful on the other side..."

Xiahou Dun's words had just fallen when another burst of uproar suddenly came. On the other side of Yingshui River, a three-color battle flag was picked out from the mist. The three colors soaked in water vapor were bright and translucent, like lust. drop! There are already layers of people lined up under the banner, and the leader is raising his spear and thrusting forward!