Three Kingdoms

"It's over!" The Han people discovered us! I can’t hide it anymore! 』

After Gan Feng arrived at the Ancient Great Wall of Yan State and continued to explore north, the Ding Ling people finally couldn't help it anymore and became somewhat panicked.

Since last fall, the Ding Ling people have been in a state of division. The panic caused by natural disasters has not been completely transferred because of foreign wars. Instead, the emptiness caused by the manpower taken away by the war has created more panic and helplessness.

There is no doubt that the leader of the Ding Ling people led his troops to attack the city and conquer the stronghold all the way in Liaodong, feasting on the flesh and blood on the bones of Gongsun Jun, and eating happily. Naturally, that part of the Ding Ling people did not need to worry too much about survival. After all, no matter how incompetent Gongsun Du was, the Han people's natural habit of accumulation made it easier for these Ding Ling people in the Eastern Expedition.

But the question is what about these Ding Ling people who stayed in place?

In this era of logistics, there is no such thing as next-day delivery. Even if you really want to cut off a piece of Liaodong's harvest and transport it back to the desert, you don't have to think about it in just a few months. In other words, unless the Ding Ling people dispatched the transportation team at the beginning of the year, the Ding Ling people who are left behind at the moment should not think about any additional supplements.

At the same time, what is even more troublesome is that among the Ding Ling people who stayed behind, they once again split into the Western Expeditionary Army.

The reason for the Western Expeditionary Army is that they are all people from the desert, and the expedition to the land of White Water and Black Mountain has lost the tradition of the desert, just like evil heretics...

Well, this difference of opinion is actually quite normal.

Because there is no essential difference between the Dingling people and the Xiongnu, Xianbei, etc., they are still a collection of nomadic tribes in the desert, and among these nomadic tribes, some came from the White Water and Black Mountains. Of course, I don’t have any big objections to going back, but some people have lived in the desert for generations and feel that leaving the desert is a sacrilege.

Even in later generations, there is still a tradition that women in the desert grasslands do not marry far away.

Of course, other Han provinces also have similar customs. The reasons for not marrying or marrying someone from a certain township, county, or even province are different.

Under the combined effects of complicated and failed timely and effective communication, as well as the weak control of Ding Ling people and the failure to form a strong sense of belonging, the Ding Ling people inevitably split up and started to embark on a new journey. Following the old path of Xianbei, it was split into three parts: the eastern, central and western parts, each with its own subordinates and displeased with each other. .

The Dingling people in the west went west, and at this point they met Zhang He and other migrating tribes from Rouran and Jiankun, and a fight broke out. However, because of the vast desert area, the message transmission was delayed, including the Dingling people in the central part, and Zhao Yunganfeng. Others still don’t know the specific situation.

Those in the eastern part of Ding Ling are enjoying the fruits of victory in Liaodong, and have not yet considered supplying the Ding Ling tribe in the middle. Therefore, the Ding Ling tribe in the middle is now very embarrassed.

On the one hand, foreign wars, whether it was the Eastern Expedition or the Western Expedition, gave the central Ding Ling people more space and reduced the pressure to survive. But on the other hand, the Eastern Expedition tribe and the West Expedition tribe also caused the Ding Ling people to be very divided. To be sure, the Dingling people in the central area are more of a relatively weak tribe that is unwilling to leave. Therefore, their combat effectiveness and total population have dropped significantly, and there are even empty areas in some places.

Under such circumstances, Gan Feng, a somewhat simple-minded guy, wanted to find the traces of the Ding Ling people. Instead, he pierced the window paper on this layer, directly exposing the weakness of the Ding Ling people. state……

Perhaps in order to maintain the hard-earned status of the Ding Ling people and protect their secrets from being revealed, the Ding Ling people began to attack Gan Feng and others one after another from the moment Gan Feng led his soldiers away from the ancient city wall of Yan State and continued north. People pressure and test.

At the beginning, Ding Lingren's scouts approached Gan Feng's queue cautiously, but then they were scared away by the "enthusiastic" Gan Feng rushing out...

But as they continue to go north, the number of Dingling people gradually increases.

According to normal thinking, Ganfeng should have retreated at that moment.

There is no news from Liaodong and the western section of the desert that can be transmitted directly here. Even Zhao Yun is not very clear about the specific distribution of Ding Ling people in the desert. After seeing the increase in the concentration of Ding Ling people, who knows whether there will be more in the future. An ambush of many Dingling people? Although Dingling, like the Xiongnu and Xianbei, had no systematic military art, they also had tactics passed down by word of mouth, and luring the enemy with small units was their most common method.

This was not over yet. As evening approached, the number of scouts sent out by the Ding Ling people had reached as many as four to five hundred, so that Gan Feng almost sent out all the troops to drive away these Ding Ling people's scouts, or rather small troops.

After all, Gan Feng was only conducting long-distance reconnaissance and patrolling, not leading an army to attack. His troops were only three to four hundred people.

However, Gan Feng, a reckless man, felt that the current scene was not exciting enough and could not fully stimulate his adrenaline. To put it simply, his fun soul could not be satisfied...

So Gan Feng didn't back down at all, and even longed for a more intense battle to come!

"Xiao Wang, your plan was discovered by the Han people. 』

When the Ding Ling people marched eastward, the big king left, and of course the little king was left behind.

Xiao Wang Ding Ling was also very sad. Why didn't he know the current situation? They are just bluffing, like big bubbles blown open. They look colorful and huge, but as long as the other party is not afraid at all and comes to poke them...

This bubble will burst in an instant!

"We must evacuate!" 』

A tribal leader said, he said in a deep voice to Xiao Wang Ding Ling, "We must withdraw, otherwise we will have big problems!" Xiao Wang, you have to know that if... As for the cattle and sheep, I will let my son return half of it! 』

The tribal leader is still very contractual. After he felt that he could not complete Xiao Wang's mission, he immediately said that he would return the cattle and sheep he had obtained before. Well, of course he could only return half of it. After all, they did go out, right?

Xiao Wang looked at him: "What if we add a thousand sheep?" Are you willing to help me one last time? 』

The tribal leader thought for a moment, then shook his head and said: "You can have fewer cattle and sheep, but you can't have fewer tribesmen... I promised the women in the tribe that they would bring back all their husbands, fathers and brothers, one by one." No less. Xiao Wang, you know, under the white disaster and the black disaster, our number of people can no longer be reduced..."

"No need to die, it's still just a walk." "Xiao Wang raised his head and stared at the tribal leader, "It's just walking the horse...and after walking the horse, not only you will go, but we will go too! No one is left! 』

So, by the time Gan Feng and others discovered the abnormality, the Ding Ling people had already evacuated from Caodianzi where they were originally stationed.

A strange feeling began to spread.

Gan Feng frowned, confused.

Especially when he saw various remaining traces on the meadow...

An old soldier jumped off his horse, then walked to a pile of horse dung, grabbed a piece, and rubbed it with his fingers. "It's not completely dry yet... I just walked for a day or two..."

"gone? Gan Feng still frowned, "Why?" 』

Lieutenant Gan Feng stepped forward and said, "There may be a trap." 』

The nomadic peoples on the grassland, starting from the time of the Xiongnu, have been good at luring enemies and ambushes, and now that they are going deep into the northern desert, they should be more careful and vigilant.

"I think..." Gan Feng pinched his chin and thought, "There is no trap." 』

"Why? ” Qi Ling asked, “Is it just a feeling? General Zhao said that if it is just a feeling, it cannot be a basis to support action. 』

Gan Feng waved his arms a little irritably, "I know this!" 』

In order to prevent Gan Feng from getting hot-headed and losing control when he was leading the team alone, Zhao Yun specially equipped Gan Feng with a deputy. He also gave the deputy a certain amount of authority to prevent Gan Feng from acting impulsively.

Looking at the deputy's eyes that said, "If you don't find strong evidence, you won't be able to convince me." Gan Feng also had a headache. He didn't know if it was because of an instinct for war, or some kind of hormone molecule. He felt that there might be something wrong among the Ding Ling people, but he couldn't find any strong evidence to explain this for a while.

"General Gan, before setting off this time, General Zhao repeatedly emphasized..." The deputy's voice was lowered, "So I think it's better to be more cautious, otherwise something will really happen... General Gan wants to lead the team alone next time... …』

"Yeah yeah yeah!" ” Gan Feng waved his hand, “I know! I know! 』

It was not easy for Gan Feng to lead the team alone this time.

Because Gan Feng's character and Zhao Yun's are completely different directions.

Zhao Yun is cautious by nature and would rather be sure of ten thousand than make one mistake. But for Gan Feng, taking risks is the way to go, and only then can he have the adrenaline rush of being on the gambling table...

Therefore, this time Zhao Yun promised Gan Feng to lead the troops alone and judge the marching route and corresponding strategies on his own. It has been a long time since Zhao Yun took care of Gan Feng. Otherwise, according to Zhao Yun's habit, unstable elements like Gan Feng , it would be better to stay with Zhao Yun from beginning to end.

"There is a deception, but it is definitely not an ambush deception!" ” Gan Feng said helplessly. This is how he felt, "You know...if they want to fight, they will...that or something...very fierce, yes, very fierce. They will set up an ambush and hold back the evil... ...It's like a wolf staring at you from a distance... But now I don't think they are fierce at all, more like dogs, you know? dog! And the wolf! 』

Gan Feng gestured with his hands, trying to make his words more convincing, "This is a dog!" This is not a wolf! This...can you understand? 』

"..." The deputy leader was silent for a while, "I don't understand." 』

"Hi! ” Ganfeng covered his forehead.

The deputy looked at Gan Feng and then said, "Safety is the best." I didn’t fight this time, there will be another time. But if we say that the fight is over this time... then there will be no next time... So, can General Gan understand? 』

"Uh...thief!" Thief, thief, thief! ” Gan Feng stamped his feet, exhaled a big breath, then cursed angrily, turned around and left, “Thieves stepping on horses, let’s go!” 』

Across the distant grassy slope, Scout Ding Ling, who was lying on the ground with half of his face exposed behind the grass, watched the flags of the Han cavalry flying high and jumping, and his heart could not help but beat wildly.

Those Han people's armors, cloaks, as well as those swords, guns and flags, even the simplest arrows, are so full of power that the Ding Ling people feel envious and fearful...

Why don't the Ding Ling people have such elite armor and weapons?

Scout Ding Ling couldn't understand, but if everyone in Ding Ling had such a weapon, then they would definitely be able to follow the nomadic tactics without fear, whether it was cavalry charging with a burst of fire, or directly charging with a knife, instead of Like now, he is like a mouse in the grass.

"Let's go." 』

Another Ding Ling scout was urging, it was time to go back.

"If you don't leave, the Han people will come up!" 』

The bluff is false after all.

At this moment, Scout Ding Ling suddenly felt something, stretched out his head in the grass again, and saw a miraculous scene!

The Han cavalry seemed to have figured out their plan, and when they were about to continue to attack with swords and guns, they turned their horses' heads, turned their backs to their direction, and galloped south!

The smoke and dust were billowing, just like when the Han people came. The banners and cloaks rolled with blood-red waves, and then disappeared in the smoke and dust...

"What happened? 』

"Did the great god appear?" 』

"Hold the plow up!" God bless you! 』

There is no doubt that this great miracle must be the guidance of the gods!

Scout Ding Ling couldn't help but pass the news to Xiao Wang, and then it aroused countless voices of joy among Ding Ling people who couldn't hide it!

Those terrible, cruel Han people are finally gone!

God bless Ding Ling!

A few days later.

Zhao Yun's camp, or the current scale, can actually be regarded as a new city.

The Hussars of the Northern Territory are basically the elite among the elite, and may even be a bit stronger than the cavalry of the Western Territory. Because of the successive years of fighting against the Hu people, and under the invasion of the desert wind and frost, whether it was training or actual combat experience, especially after adding the latest weapons and horses, it also demonstrated the strength of the Han family with strong logistical support. The entire northern desert is criss-crossing, and its sharpness is unparalleled.

But despite holding such sharp authority, Zhao Yun is still as cautious as a cheetah lurking in the grass. He will never waste his energy easily. Once he takes action, he must be sure to chase and capture him.

After Gan Feng came back, well, of course he muttered all the way back, or said if he could be given twice as many soldiers, or given half of his heavy armor, etc., but when Gan Feng really saw Zhao Yun's time, but said nothing.

Zhao Yun was entrusted with important tasks by the Hussars General. In the eyes of some people in later generations, it may be a matter of course. However, in the current era of the Han Dynasty, not everyone can have historical experience as a basis. Therefore, Zhao Yun as the Northern Territory The military chief, who is almost like a feudal official, is just like Liu Bei appointing Wei Yan as the prefect of Hanzhong in history. There are inevitably doubts and discussions...

Therefore, Zhao Yun's requirements for himself are to be cautious, prudent, and not make mistakes in any step. Naturally, he also requires the soldiers and generals around him to be careful. Gan Feng's conclusion based on his feelings, whether in front of Zhao Yun or being pushed Naturally, it cannot be established in front of the generals that Zhao Yun influenced, and it cannot be used as a basis for combat.

"There is something in the first volume of "Lectures on Wutang Strategies," Zhao Yun said slowly while looking at the newly drawn map brought back by Gan Feng, "Those who take risks in military affairs mostly rely on small skills to make big gains. Then the country will be destroyed, and it cannot be used as a basis." Today you have not made any rash advances, which shows that you know how to control yourself and listen to good advice. This is gratifying and congratulatory, and it is better than beheading and winning a flag. 』

Gan Feng couldn't help but feel happy, grabbing the back of his head and laughing. The complaints and annoyances he had felt during the journey suddenly disappeared as if they were blown by the breeze. He felt comfortable all over his body, and then suddenly As if thinking of something, he said with excitement: "General!" That being said, next time...can you give me more people to carry you? 』

Zhao Yun raised his head, smiled and said, "If you still guard against arrogance and impatience, there is nothing wrong with you." 』

"middle! Gan Feng chuckled and said, "I know!" 』

Zhao Yun smiled, and then his eyes returned to the map, "However, the Ding Ling people are indeed empty..."

"Um? "Gan Feng's eyes widened, "Huh? What? ! 』

Xin Pi stood aside, and after getting Zhao Yun's approval, he took out a few rolls of paper from his sleeves, then selected one and handed it to Gan Feng, "This is a secret!" Don’t make any noise, don’t spread rumors! 』

If Gan Feng hadn't shown his ability to control himself during this operation, neither Zhao Yun nor Xin Pi would have shown such information directly to Gan Feng...

Although this operation did not directly result in killing the enemy and capturing the flag, it proved Gan Feng's growth and also proved that the training system of the Jiangwu Hall had a certain effect on the current soldiers and generals.

A general who knows only mindless rage and bravery to kill, and a general who knows how to control his emotions and consider everything, everyone knows which one will be more important and will go further. Especially in the face of the increasingly sharp war equipment under the command of the Cavalry General, if a general is only capable of fighting bravely, even if he can attack the opponent's Chinese army array, he will most likely die directly from the opponent's Chinese army guard. Under the powerful crossbow fire, his entire army collapsed immediately.

After all, I don’t know since when, it has been a standard equipment for Chinese army guards to equip strong crossbows. Even generals like Zhao Yun have to remind themselves every time they see the strong crossbows they are guarding. The days of fighting alone and charging into battle are over. All enemies will not always be like the yellow turban thieves armed with sticks and dung forks. Commanding and dispatching abilities will gradually become the mainstream requirements for generals.

"This..." Gan Feng looked at the information and raised his head in disbelief, "General Zhang... General Zhang encountered an enemy there?" ! So, these Ding Ling people, aren’t they..."

Xin Pi signaled Gan Feng to hand over the information and said, "Ding Ling is making many moves now, so you need to proceed with caution..."

Because those who were sent by Ding Ling to negotiate peace with Zhao Yun were killed halfway, and because there were nomadic tribes that surrendered near Changshan, it was even more necessary to consider multiple aspects to ensure the implementation of the overall strategy.

But Gan Feng's thinking was still a little different. He quickly became happy, like a child about to get the latest toy, and almost started dancing, "So, there will be a war soon?" Ha ha ha ha! Very good! good! 』

Zhao Yun and Xin Pi looked at each other, and then Xin Pi said helplessly: "We need to do some more detection to be sure... No, you don't have to go this time... Don't we have some barbarians who can just test it?" Do these barbarians really return to the Han..."