"Heaven does not obey people's wishes.
[Liang Xiao smiled bitterly and shook his head.]When he was most reluctant to fight with Hunt Jiaomi, Hunt Jiaomi pressed step by step, and he had to fight with him.If he spends a winter in the Ili River Valley according to the predetermined plan and fights again next year, both the strength of the troops and the combat effectiveness of the soldiers will be much better than that of the two now, and his certainty of victory will be much greater.Now, all hope lies in Doros's five hundred Greek armor.If the Greek cavalry can fully wield the power it deserves, he still has a fifty or sixty percent chance of winning.If the Greek Armies are dumbfounded, then the result is difficult to say, and even if it can win, it will be a miserable victory.After all, the Yueshi people are not Han people, and their loyalty is not even as good as that of the Dawan people.When there is no strong force to deter, no one can say whether they will fight back.But it was inevitable that Ayana would ask for more.They are friends of interest in the first place.When there are common interests, everyone can talk about feelings, and when there are no common interests, talking about feelings is seeking skin with the tiger."
Dalu, it's not that we're warlike, we really have to fight."
Ayana stroked her beard with a solemn expression."
The general doesn't have to worry, Hunt Jiaomi can't hold out for long, as long as he can hold the valley, he can't do anything.It won't be a few days, and he will naturally retreat, unless" Ajuna hesitated for a moment and shook her head."
He also wants to spend the winter in the river valley.""
Then let's remind him."
Liang Xiao looked helpless."
It's not a pleasure to be a neighbor with him all winter.""
How is the general going to remind him" "I'll write him a letter and tell him about the stakes.Although I don't have Dongfang Shuo's clever tongue, the basic truth is still clear. ”Ah Xiana laughed and jaws repeatedly."
That's right, although the general is not a well-spoken lobbyist, he has a vision that is difficult for ordinary people to reach.As long as the hunt is not dizzy, you can always understand the general's hard work. ”"I hope so."
Liang Xiao immediately called a cypriot and dictated a few words, to the effect that it was very simple, it was nothing more than to tell Hunter Jiaomi, you and I are up and down, now that I have occupied a favorable terrain, if you attack strongly, you must suffer heavy losses.Winter is coming, you better go back to Akita Castle, and we'll fight again next year.Akaya Castle is your foundation, and if Akaya Castle is lost, all your family members will become captives, and you, Kunmo, will be able to do it.Liang Xiao asked the Cypriots to repeat it and confirm that it was correct, so he let him go to see Hunt Jiaomi.Ayana had been listening, quietly relieved.He didn't know that Liang Xiao's ear power was amazing, even if he was several steps away, even if he was very careful in his breath, Liang Xiao could still hear it clearly.Even the changes in his heartbeat, Liang Xiao knew it well.At that moment, Liang Xiao sighed.It's good to be at home for a thousand days, but it's hard to go out for a while.If these seven or eight thousand horsemen are all Han troops, if Ah Hao is Li Guang or Wei Qing, why is it so entangled.After listening to Liang Xiao's message, Lie Jiaomi was noncommittal, and arranged for the Cypriot envoy to have a meal and beat him back.The Cypriots were confused, and they didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd, so they had to repay Liang Xiao in fear.Liang Xiao asked what had happened, but he didn't say anything, rewarded him with half a silk and let him go down to rest.Liang Xiao immediately invited Ah Xiana and Yu Mi to convey to them the reaction of Hunt Jiaomi.After listening, she blinked her two big eyes and couldn't figure out what the situation was, but Ayana was disappointed, pondered for a long time, and shook her head."
It seems that this battle is inevitable."
Liang Xiao asked rhetorically: "Why does Dalu have such a conclusion, is it a decision that Hunt Jiaomi will really storm Gukou, this is a decision that outweighs the loss, we occupy a geographical advantage, and foot combat is the strength of our Han army, if Hunt Jiaomi gives up the advantage of cavalry in foot combat, the loss will inevitably be not small." ”He shook his head again."
In my opinion, the hunt for arrogance is just a trick to make us unclear about his intentions.A strong assault is unlikely. ”Ah Xiana originally just had a little idea, but when she heard Liang Xiao say this, she became interested.After working with Liang Xiao for so long, he saw Liang Xiao hesitating for the first time, and for the first time, he believed that he could see more accurately than Liang Xiao this time, and he was immediately interested."
General, let's make a bet, how" Liang Xiao was a little surprised, and a little curious."
What is Da Lu going to bet on?"
"Bet on whether the arrogance of hunting will attack Taniguchi." ”Ayana said: "I bet that he will attack, and I bet on 100 gold." ”Liang Xiao smiled."
Since Dalu has such a Yaxing, then I will accompany you.I know that Da Lu has always wanted a high-quality Dawan horse, and if I lose, I will give Da Lu one, how" Ah Lu raised his eyebrows and laughed."
Just what I wanted.General Frying, are you interested in interfering with me, or do you support General Liang?
”Don't think twice."
I support General Liang."
Ajuna stroked her hands and laughed."
Well, I've got another big horse."
Liang Xiao also smiled.Lie Jiaomi convened the generals to discuss the matter and told the envoy sent by Liang Xiao.The crowd listened and looked at each other.They felt that Liang Xiao had a point.In terms of geographical advantages, the gorge mouth is easy to defend and difficult to attack.In terms of length and shortness, the Han army is obviously better at foot combat, and the Wusun people dismount and fight, sacrificing their strengths and weaknesses, which is not suitable.In terms of time, Liang Xiao grabbed enough supplies and had no worries, while the Wusun people had to collect more cattle, sheep and forage if they wanted to spend the winter in the river valley, otherwise they would not be able to hold out until next spring.What's more, there is a bigger problem: once the heavy snow closes the mountain, Akatani Castle will change, and by the time they know the news next year, it will be too late to go back to the rescue.After quietly listening to the opinions of the generals, Lie Jiaomi only said one sentence: Liang Xiao sent an envoy to persuade me to withdraw my troops, which is a manifestation of weakness.If he was sure of victory, he wished I would fight, so how could he be so kind and persuade me to retreat.The opportunity is rare, if we don't take this opportunity to defeat him, wait until next year, when the reinforcements of Dawan, Yue, and even the Han people arrive, we will have no chance.Although the mouth of the gorge is easy to defend and difficult to attack, this canyon is a dead end, as long as the gorge mouth is broken, Liang Xiao has no way to escape, and he will inevitably be captured.As for Chigu City, what is there to worry about, Liang Xiao has been blocked in the canyon by me, what can his subordinates do Is Guo Wu stronger than Aliusu, dare to forcibly attack my Chigu City and retreat 10,000 steps, even if Chigu City changes, as long as we defeat Liang Xiao, this land will still be ours, and even Dawan will become our vassal country.Think about it, isn't Dawan's Guishan Castle richer than Akaya Castle, even Suye Castle, because of the existence of a large number of Han merchants, is many times stronger than Akaya Castle.The generals listened to the arrogant explanation, woke up like a dream, and admired it to the ground.Hunter Jiaomi immediately made arrangements and sent 3,000 horsemen to collect necessary supplies such as cattle, sheep, and forage, and at the same time recruited the shepherds in the river valley as soldiers.Liang Xiao was blocked in the valley by him, and now he can move freely and boldly.With enough supplies, he was able to survive the winter in the river valley.With more troops, he has a better chance of winning.Then, he personally led a large army, approached the canyon, and began to prepare for a strong attack.Liang Xiao ordered someone to bring two Dawan horses and deliver them to Ah Xiana's hands with his own hands.Ayana took the reins of the horse and stroked the mane of Dawan horse, and couldn't put it down.The Yueshi also give birth to horses, but they know horses better.Dawan horse is definitely the best war horse, there is no one.He was able to get two high-quality Dawan horses at once, and his heart blossomed."
Da Lu, why don't we gamble again" Ah Xiana squinted at Liang Xiao, triumphant."
I didn't expect the general to be reluctant, why, he still wanted to win these two horses back" "Yes. ”Liang Xiao said calmly: "These two horses are the princess's beloved things, and I lost them, so I am naturally unwilling."
If Da Lu dares to gamble again, I will definitely be able to take them back, and maybe I can win a few hundred more gold against Da Lu. ”"A few hundred gold, you're so big."
Ayana was moved."
What do you want to bet on, and what do you bet on" "Bet that I can hold the gorge, but Dalu can't." ”Liang Xiao smiled."
Well, the bet, including Mingzhu, the princess and I still have five high-grade Dawan horses, if I lose, all of them will be given to Dalu.If Da Lu loses," Ah Yana's brows raised.He knew that high-grade Dawan horses were rare, and even the Dawan royal family was not in unlimited supply.Luo Xuli had only seven or eight of these Dawan horses in total, four adult horses for her and Liang Xiao's mounts, and three young horses for her son Little Hannibal.Liang Xiao took out all the Dawan horses to make bets, which shows that he is really in a hurry.Of course, it was not because of the loss of Dawanma, but because of the fear of losing the position at the mouth of the gorge.He admitted that the Han people were good at foot warfare and were indeed stronger than the Yue's people, but if the Dawan people were also stronger than the Yue's people, then he couldn't accept it.When the Yueshi people passed through Dawan, it can be said that they have won a hundred battles and have never been defeated.How could the people of the Yue clan be inferior to the people of Dawan.This is related to the dignity of the Yueshi people, and they must fight.Even if the Moon people are not good at guarding the city, five thousand people are more than enough to guard the canyon.If you can take this opportunity to learn some offensive and defensive skills from Liang Xiao, it will be even more profitable.Ajuna Xun made a decision."
If I lose, not only will these two horses be returned, but I will also give another five hundred gold, how?"
”Liang Xiao raised his hand."
It's a deal."
Ashana greeted him and swore with a high-five."
Papapa" made three crisp sounds, and the two of them looked up to the sky and laughed, both of them feeling that they had won the ticket.Liang Xiao immediately arranged his troops.He met Ajuna's request, and he led the Han army and the Dawan people to defend the first formation, and the Yueshi people plundered the formation, and by the way, they observed and learned from Liang Xiao to command the battle.This canyon is not deep and wide, less than 20 miles long from north to south, only two or three miles wide from east to west, and the mouth of the gorge is even narrower, only about 200 steps.There is a river in the middle, flanked by steep cliffs, and no creature can climb directly except for argali, and snow leopards.Liang Xiao made full preparations, ordered people to cut down firs, built dozens of shooting platforms as high as ten zhang, and placed them at the mouth of the gorge, and ordered people to roll down hundreds of huge stones from the hillside, which were scattered at the mouth of the gorge.These boulders are about a man high, and when they stand behind them, they can be used as cover when they bend down slightly, and when they stand up, they can shoot and slash freely, like a city wall.Liang Xiao asked the Dawan soldiers to mix and match with the Han soldiers, and every two Han soldiers were paired with one or two Dawan soldiers to fight together.These Dawan soldiers have all been trained by Old Andrew, and they are no strangers to foot combat, and now there is on-site guidance from the Han army, which is a rare opportunity.The Dawan soldiers confidently entered the position and began training.The biggest problem with cavalry dismounting and foot combat is footwork.Accustomed to riding a horse, the legs are somewhat uncomfortable on the ground, and they can't see it when they walk normally, and when they need to fight, their legs don't obey the call.Navigating freely in such a rocky position is an extremely demanding task.Under the guidance of the Han soldiers, the Dawan soldiers began to practice walking fast in the stone formation, advancing and retreating.Seeing it in her eyes and happy in her heart, Ah Xiana immediately ordered someone to draw a scoop according to the gourd and find a suitable place to practice.Seeing the Han army laying down the stone formation, and seeing the Han army practicing in the formation, the Wusun people also wanted to take the opportunity to steal the division.But they couldn't get up close, they could only watch from afar.It is difficult to find a suitable boulder outside the gorge, and it is even more difficult to build an identical training ground than to climb to the sky.Hunting arrogantly had no choice but to let people draw circles on the ground to simulate boulders and train soldiers.Fortunately, the outside of the canyon is open, and hunting arrogance can allow tens of thousands of soldiers to start practicing at the same time, which is an advantage that Liang Xiao and Ah Xiana in the canyon do not have.Tens of thousands of people on both sides, separated by hundreds of paces, began a large-scale training at the same time to make final preparations for the upcoming battle.More than ten days later, the Wusun people, who had gone out to collect supplies, arrived with the first batch of supplies and new soldiers, and Hunter Jiaomi immediately launched the first wave of attack.The trumpets sounded, and the thousand newly conscripted shepherds were forced to take up arms and walk towards the Stonehenge, while the true Wusun elite stopped at two hundred paces, ready to enter the battle at any moment.Seeing these poorly armored and poorly armed shepherds, the Cypriot boys around Luo Xuli were silent.The Amazonian female warriors were also a little unbearable to watch.Most of these shepherds were Cypriots, most likely family members or clansmen of these teenagers.Liang Xiao stood on a shooting platform, looking at the shepherds who were not fully armored and looked desperate, and the corners of his eyes twitched.The hunt is arrogant enough.But this is not a bad thing, and the fact that he dares to treat the shepherd in this way shows that he has made up his mind to fight the winner and believes that he can suppress anyone by force.In the event of an unfavorable or even a rout, the shepherds will fight back."
You want to compete with me in a positional battle" Liang Xiao sneered: "Hunt arrogantly, let the horse come." ”The war drums sounded, and Liang Xiao waved his hand, calling Sebas, and pointed to the shepherd who was slowly approaching."
Sebas, do you want to save your people?"
Sebas nodded vigorously."
Well, you go to the front of the battle and say that I know they were forced and I don't want to hurt them.If they are willing to surrender, I can let them in.If they don't dare, they can also play dead in the array, as long as they lay down their weapons, they can be spared from death. ”"Really" Sebas was overjoyed."
A gentleman said that a four-horse cart can't catch up."
Liang Xiao touched Sebas's head."
Go ahead."
Sebas knelt down in front of Liang Xiao with a "plop", kowtowed a few times, got up, and rushed away.