One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 336 Changes in Military Situation
Zhang Xiu and Lu Bu's leading troops had 4000 men. Niu Fu arrived with 3000 cavalry. Fan Chou, Wang Fang, and Li Su led another [-] troops to Yewang County. In this way, Niu Fu's troops reached [-]. [-] people.

Thirteen thousand troops may not sound like a lot, but since they are just for attacking a county, they are already quite a few.At this time, the situation of separatist rule among the princes had just taken shape. It can be said that there are very few counties that can assemble ten thousand soldiers and horses.

Take Hanoi County as an example, the entire Hanoi County, with all the troops combined, is only in the early [-]s.However, there are still so many counties to defend in one county, and once the troops are dispersed, at most half of the troops that can be mobilized can be assembled.Wang Xu only assembled [-] troops to garrison Yewang County.Even with Qin Yi's reinforcements, it was only in the early seven thousand.

But having said that, Qin Yi and Wang Xu are related to the city of Keyi, and they are fighting a defensive battle.The [-] troops against the enemy's [-] troops are still superior in terms of numbers alone.

However, the outcome of a war is not determined solely by the strength of the troops. The most important factor is the quality of the soldiers.Niu Fujun came from Chang'an and belonged to the direct line of the imperial court. The soldiers were basically professional soldiers, well-equipped and well-trained.Most of Wang Xu's Hanoi defenders were county soldiers who were both farmers and soldiers, and their combat effectiveness was much worse than that of Niu Fujun.

Let's talk about Qin Yi. Although he has been training his troops hard since he arrived in Bingzhou, because his troops have been expanded successively, the quality of the soldiers is uneven. There are only 1000 soldiers who can be called elite soldiers.The remaining 2000 people, although better than the soldiers of Hanoi County, are still weaker than the soldiers of Niu Fu.Although Qin Yi still has 800 soldiers borrowed from Cao Ren, the quality of these [-] Yanzhou soldiers is not as good as that of Shangdang County soldiers.

Based on such an analysis, Wang Xu and Qin Yi's odds of winning are extremely slim.

After receiving the news of the arrival of Niu Fu's army, Qin Yi's pressure doubled.

Fortunately, Qin Yi now occupies several dangerous passes. Even if he can't defend Shuinan Pass, he can still retreat to Tianjing Pass. In addition, Cao Ren still has 2000 people at Tianjing Pass, so he still has the confidence to stop Niu Fujun.As for whether he can help Wang Xu defend Hanoi County...let's do our best to obey the destiny.

Qin Yi originally thought that Niu Fu would attack Yewang County the next day, or send troops to block Shuinan Pass.However, Niu Fujun remained silent for the whole day.

Although this is a bit abnormal, it is also understandable.Niu Fujun had just arrived, so he had to catch his breath.It will take time to settle the 3000-strong army.

However, to Qin Yi's surprise, Niu Fujun remained silent for five days.They stayed in the barracks every day as if they were coming to Yewang City for vacation.Neither drills nor wars were performed, and no new troops were discovered.

This is not normal.Soldiers are expensive and fast, and the longer the Niu Fu army takes, the more time is left for the defenders to prepare.Moreover, Niu Fujun came from afar, and logistical supplies were also a big problem.One more day spent will waste one more day of food and grass. Niu Fu would not have thought of this, but why did he do this?

After Qin Yi convened everyone to discuss, he came to a conclusion that Niu Fu must be waiting for something to happen.It may be news from other fronts, or it may be that Dong Zhuo has other orders for Niu Fu.To put it bluntly, Niu Fu was waiting for the best opportunity to fight.

But what is the best opportunity to fight?Xi Zhicai proposed to prevent Dong Zhuo from sending another army to attack Xiangling.

As soon as Xi Zhicai mentioned Xiangling, Qin Yi broke out in a cold sweat.Before that, he didn't think that Niu Fu would fight on two fronts, it was based on the conclusion that Niu Fu's purpose of operation was to enter Bingzhou.Niu Fu's troops are also limited to 1 people. Since he wants to enter Bingzhou on the eastern front, he has no spare power to attack the western front.

But now, the battle has expanded, and the two sides facing each other are no longer Qin Yi, Yang Feng and Niu Fu, but the Chang'an court and the Yecheng court.To use an inappropriate analogy, this is already considered a national war.The coach of the enemy army also changed from Niu Fu on the front line to Dong Zhuo in Chang'an.

Dong Zhuo could definitely send another army to attack Xiangling.If Xiangling is captured, Dong Zhuo's troops can march directly into Bingzhou.Then, they can either cooperate with Niu Fu to attack Qin Yi's back, or they can march eastward from Shangdang County and attack the Yecheng court.

After hearing Xi Zhicai's analysis, Qin Yi broke out in a cold sweat.If Dong Zhuo would really do what Xi Zhicai analyzed, it would be too vicious.He is going to fight on three fronts and destroy the court of Yecheng in one fell swoop.Such a strategic conception, such a step-by-step method, is absolutely beyond the imagination of ordinary people, and it must have come from the hands of Li Ru and Jia Xu.

Qin Yi immediately wrote a letter to Yang Feng, telling Yang Feng Xi Zhicai's analysis, reminding him not to be careless.If Dong Zhuozhen sent troops to attack Xiangling, if Yang Feng couldn't stand it, don't force it, Qin Yi will send troops to support Yang Feng.

Although it was already late at night after the discussion, Qin Yi still sent someone to deliver the letter.The military situation is like fire, and there is no delay for a moment.

However, just as Qin Yi was going to bed, he was suddenly woken up by Pei Ji.Pei Ji told Qin Yi that Yang Feng sent someone to deliver the letter.

Qin Yi got up immediately and met the messenger.

After receiving the letter written by Yang Feng and opening it, Qin Yi was dumbfounded.

In the letter, Yang Feng told Qin Yi that at the evening of the day before yesterday, the scouts found out that Dong Yue and Yang Ding of Dong Zhuo's army led [-] troops out of Hangu Pass and headed north. According to preliminary judgment, their goal was Xiangling City.Judging from the enemy's marching speed, they should arrive in Xiangling in two days.

Everything was as Xi Zhicai expected.Niu Fu was originally waiting for news of Dong Yue and Yang Ding's troops.He must have wanted to attack at the same time as Dong Yue and Yang Ding, so he was wasting time.

As soon as Qin Yi read the letter, Xi Zhicai entered the account of the Chinese army.As he walked, he was still wearing his robe, obviously just getting up.

"Sir, you came just in time. Let's take a look at this letter." Qin Yi didn't bother to be polite to Xi Zhicai and handed the letter to Xi Zhicai directly.

After reading the letter, Xi Zhi sighed and said, "Dong Zhuo's handwriting is great! He has been planning this war for at least three or four months, otherwise, it would be impossible to arrange it so calmly, as smoothly as flowing water."

"Yes, Dong Zhuo's army increased its troops little by little and expanded the war little by little, which made our army completely fall into a passive situation." Qin Yi also sighed with emotion, "In war, we usually mobilize as many troops and horses as we can, in one fell swoop. Launched, causing the army to suppress the situation. But Dong Zhuo did the opposite this time, using the refueling tactic, and the effect was beyond imagination. Our army has fallen into his trap bit by bit. "

Xi Zhicai pondered for a moment, then said: "It's not the worst outcome yet. Dong Yue and Yang Ding only lead five thousand troops, so they may not be able to break through Xiangling City. Just be afraid, Dong Zhuo still has a backup."

Qin Yi smiled bitterly and said: "The current situation alone is already difficult for our army to deal with. If Dong Zhuo still has a backup plan, our army will be really in danger."

Xi Zhicai said: "No matter how dangerous it is, we have to deal with it. Xiangling City still has the strength to fight. We don't need to worry about Yang Feng. Let's take a look at Niu Fu's movements first. If someone's prediction is true, tomorrow Niu Fu's army will definitely start fighting with our army. Fight!"

(End of this chapter)