Tian Feng smiled: "Lord, Yun Chang is very good at fighting, you don't have to worry." He is level-headed, decisive, meticulous in the execution of orders, and has a thorough understanding of tactics. In the face of the mountains of grain, especially at the moment when he knew that we were waiting for the Yellow Turban Army to run out of food and launch a fierce attack on Gaotang City, he was able to resist this temptation without burning, which shows that his understanding of this battle is really very thorough. ”

Zhang Fei next to him was dizzy, and asked suspiciously: "Big brother, and the military advisor, aren't we just waiting for the moment when the Yellow Turban Army runs out of food?" And we all know that the troops in Gaotang City are limited and cannot hold the city for a long time. But according to what the military advisor just said, we shouldn't burn the grain and grass of the Yellow Turban Army, what the hell is going on? ”

Li Yi didn't answer Zhang Fei's question, but asked Zhao Yundao next to him: "Zilong, tell me, why doesn't Yun Chang burn grain?" ”

Zhao Yun nodded and said, "After burning the grain, Zhang Jiao will immediately give up his plan to encircle and annihilate us, and instead attack Gao Tang with all his might." He was on high alert at this time and it was difficult for us to find an opportunity to attack. Gao Tang can't get our help, so he will naturally be lost. On the contrary, Yun Chang will not burn his grain and continue to maintain the status quo, Zhang Jiao will definitely still want to eat us, and he will continue to keep Gao Tang City to lure us. Gao Tang is not lost, we still have a chance. ”

"The eldest brother once said that the moment the Yellow Turban Army runs out of food, it will be our chance to defeat the Yellow Turban Army, but we all know that it is just a simple opportunity to defeat the Yellow Turban Army, and the price paid is not only the casualties of thousands of troops and tens of thousands of people in Gaotang City, but also a large number of casualties of our Youzhou Iron Cavalry. However, judging by the recent weather, we have a better chance of waiting for heavy rain. ”

"In the past two days, there has been a noticeable change in the weather, and it is a sign of heavy rain. Once the heavy rain falls, the ground is full of swamps. The roads were muddy, the cavalry was not as nimble as the infantry, and we had to withdraw. When the Yellow Turban Army saw us withdrawing, they had to give up their plan to trap us, and at this time, they naturally had to attack the city with all their strength without worries, and they wanted to take Gaotang before the weather improved. ”

"The opportunity is just a few hours when it starts to rain. Shortly after the heavy rain, we hurried back and took advantage of the unpreparedness to make a surprise attack. The Yellow Turbans were caught off guard. We must draw troops to stop us, so that the forces of the siege will be weakened. Liu Yuanjun in the city has our help, as long as he holds on, he will be able to hold on for more time. At that time, the Yellow Turbans would not only have to face the entangled attack of our cavalry, but also worry about the danger of running out of food and grass for their own army, and their only solution was to retreat. ”

"Although this plan of the eldest brother has been greatly improved from the plan we specified when we first set off from Ling County, there are too many uncertainties and it is very risky. Will it rain? When does it rain? We suddenly turned around and attacked. Will the enemy be prepared? Can Gao Tang City hold it? If Gaotang City is lost, will we be able to leave the battlefield in time? If Zhang Jiao sees that the siege is hopeless, and turns to besiege us with all his might, can we break through? ”

"The eldest brother is to save Gao Tang. For the sake of this very slim glimmer of life, it is really admirable to be so bold and dangerous. ”

Yue Fei and Tian Feng nodded at the same time. The face showed a look of approval. Li Yi stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, and praised loudly: "Zilong said it thoroughly, and said it thoroughly. ”

For the next two days. Li Yi's subordinates were even more daring, and even a little unscrupulous in attacking and killing the Yellow Turban soldiers. Zhang Fei, Li Xun, Li Qiong and others led their troops to rush to the camp several times, and the Youzhou Iron Cavalry roared in, and the wind swept away like a remnant cloud. But the Yellow Turban Army ignored it and only cared about attacking the city, as if it had given up the counterattack on the Youzhou cavalry.

The weather was getting hotter and hotter, and the sky was overcast all the time, and the sun was not seen for several days, but there was no sign of rain.

………………

Li Yi pointed to the black and oppressive sky with the halberd in his right hand, and shouted loudly: "Thief, you are under dark clouds every day, why is it not raining?" Why?! ”

Dian Wei walked lightly to Tian Feng's side and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Tian, is there no food in the army?" ”

"No, we must withdraw today, otherwise we will kill the horse." Tian Feng said with a heavy heart.

Dian Wei's face showed grief and stopped making a sound. Liu Ding and thousands of soldiers in Gaotang City had no hope, and there was no hope for tens of thousands of people. The imperial army was defeated again and again, and no matter how powerful the cavalry general was, he was powerless to return to the sky. Although Li Yi tried his best to survive in such a few short hours, made detailed plans and preparations, and wanted to survive in death, turn the tide, and rescue Gaotang City, which was in danger, God did not help, and he was helpless.

Could it be that this is the so-called planning in man and success in heaven?

"My lord, where are we going?" Tian Feng asked.

"Huiling County." Li Yi sighed, turned around and walked into the Chinese military tent.

Tian Yu strode in, bowed down and said, "My lord, all the tribes have returned to the camp on time. ”

Li Yi didn't raise his head, and said calmly: "Order all the troops to immediately evacuate in the direction of Lingxian along the big river." ”

A trace of helplessness flashed on Tian Yu's face, and he bowed down to retreat.

"That's right, Guorang." Li Yi suddenly called out to him and said loudly, "Order all departments to go slowly, don't camp tonight, camp in the open air." ”

Tian Feng, Tian Yu, and Dian Wei looked at Li Yi blankly, feeling that he was simply going crazy, and he didn't give up at this time. You must know that the current situation is already very dangerous, because the army has run out of food and grass, and if it does not go back to replenish, the army may even mutiny.

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Zhang Jiao took the paperwork handed over by Wang Dang and glanced at it, and then he put down the bamboo slip with a melancholy expression and sighed softly.

"Is it another rush for food?" Sun Qin asked softly.

Zhang Jiao nodded silently, and said with a heartache: "The food of each battalion has basically run out, and the displaced people who followed the army have even run out of food. Yang Feng came to report that dozens of displaced people had starved to death outside Dongdaying. ”

"Tomorrow we're going to attack the city, right?" Sun Qin suggested, "Yu Shuai and Zhang Shuai have also urged food several times, and it is also very difficult for them to camp in the south. ”

Zhang Jiao looked down at the map on the desk, and said worriedly: "Wait for the last group of scouts to come back, and see where the Youzhou army has withdrawn." If he has indeed withdrawn to Lingxian, we will attack the city tomorrow. It's just that Li Yi doesn't get rid of it, and the future troubles are endless. ”

Then he pointed to Gao Tangcheng on the map and sighed, and said regretfully: "Alas, Li Yi didn't take the bait, this bait is not fragrant." ”

Wang Dang glanced at him timidly, and said cautiously: "Our army's food has not been exhausted, and God does not rain, so this bait does not smell good. ”

"Yes...... Zhang Jiao's right fingers lightly knocked on the desk, and said thoughtfully, "It's been gloomy for so long, why isn't it raining?" ”

"Great sage and good teacher, if it really rains, we will attack the city again, and we will besiege and annihilate Li Yi's Youzhou army, is our strength enough?" Sun Qin asked softly.

Zhang Jiao thought for a moment and said, "Even if he breaks through, how many cavalry will be left?" ”

Sun Qin shook his head and whispered: "I'm not familiar with cavalry combat, and I haven't confronted the Youzhou army head-on, and the army that confronted them head-on is gone, so I can't say for sure." ”

"Did you scare him on the battlefield of Wei County, why did you speak so unconfidently?" Zhang Jiao slapped the table lightly angrily and asked.

Sun Qin's face flushed and he didn't make a sound. He was indeed frightened by Li Yi and his Youzhou Iron Cavalry on the battlefields of Wei County and Julu County. Even when he was in Quzhou, if Li Yi hadn't let him go, he would have either died in battle, or become a prisoner of the Youzhou army, or simply surrendered to the Youzhou army like Zhang Baiqi and others.

The scout flew in and shouted loudly: "Great sage and good teacher, the Youzhou army is camped in Yangjiatun, which is eighty miles away from us. ”

Zhang Jiao came to the map to take a look, and found that Yangjiatun was indeed eighty miles away from Gaotang, and immediately overjoyed, and said loudly: "Order all the armies to attack Gaotang City with all their strength tomorrow." ”

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Liu Ding pushed the door and walked out of the house, and heard the wind on the city tower blowing violently in the sky, and the mournful cry was terrifying. The sound was so loud that it even drowned out the sound of the rushing water of the great river a few miles south of the city.

It was pitch black inside Gaotang City, and it was also pitch black in the camp of the Yellow Turban Army outside the city, only a few lanterns near the gate emitted a faint red light, swaying left and right with the wind.

Liu Ding let out a long breath.

Li Yi's bravery and fearlessness deeply touched the old man. It's been ten days. He took the Youzhou Army Iron Cavalry like a group of ferocious wolves, galloping around Gaotang City day and night, patiently and meticulously looking for the flaws of the Yellow Turban Army, ready to give them a fatal blow to rescue the besieged Gaotang City.

A young martial artist can still persevere, for an unknown possibility, a glimmer of life and tenacious efforts, never give up, how can he be willing to fall behind and give up lightly?

If there is hope, go for it, and if you persevere, miracles may happen. If you win, you must meet him, invite him to a drink, and talk about the hardships and thrills of overcoming Zhang Jiao.

A young man who has been assigned to northern Xinjiang for more than ten years has this kind of ability, which shows the prosperity of the national fortune of our Han country. Can a single horn subvert the 400 years of my Great Han Kingdom?

Suddenly, he remained motionless, slowly looking up at the dark night sky, and then he used all his strength to roar: "Drum ......"

The sound of war drums broke the dark silence in an instant, resounding throughout Gaotang City. (To be continued.) )