Three Kingdoms: Ancestors of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 227 The Battle of Leqieshui ([-])
The rain that had been raining for several days finally stopped, the sky began to clear up, and the water level of Huangshui also rose a lot.

Wei Yan, whom Guo Huai thought about day and night, finally appeared on the south bank of the Huangshui River. At the same time, Guo Huai knew that hundreds of Han troops marched to Qixia on the south bank at night a few days ago. How could this not please Guo Huai.

Guo Huai also obeyed Wei Yan's wishes, crossed the Huangshui River, camped on the south bank, and entered Gaotai in advance to face Wei Yan.

At the same time, Wei Yan's Longyou Army arrived at the south bank of Huangshui, crossed Leqie River, and camped east of Leqie River.

The Han and Wei armies that had just come into contact immediately began a tense confrontation.

The rangers and scouts of the two armies chased each other within a range of more than ten miles. You advanced and retreated, calling for friends, or fighting with more than ten cavalry, or competing with each other alone.But they were all controlled within a reasonable range, because they knew that the real contest would be the next day.

Guo Huai, Wei Ping, Dai Ling and several Wei army generals stood on the high ground, overlooking Wei Yan's camp.

"Wei Yan is worthy of being a great general of Western Shu, and the camps he arranged are well arranged." Guo Huai said with emotion as he looked at Wei Yan's camp.

However, he didn't hear any worry from his tone; on the contrary, Guo Huai couldn't hide the joy in his tone.

Wei Ping said flatteringly: "Wei Yan is indeed quite capable. He secretly sent Han cavalry to sneak into Qixia at night. If the general hadn't sent a large number of scouts, we would have been lured by him and fell into Wei Yan's trap. But although he is so cunning, But he still couldn’t compare to the general, and the general saw through his treachery.”

Guo Huai waved his hand and said, "The victory is not yet decided, how dare you say that you will win? This is a big taboo for military strategists. You must not slack off in this battle. Wei Yan is extremely brave and should not be underestimated."

"No!" Wei Ping replied seriously.

"Apart from the Qixia ambush, do the Han army have other troops?" Guo Huai asked after a little thought.

"General Qi, there is no other army within [-] miles, please rest assured, General." Wei Ping answered with cupped hands.

"West of Huangshui, have you checked?" Guo Huai asked worriedly.

"There have been investigations, and there is no ambush by the Han army." Wei Ping said.

Hearing this, Guo Huai nodded reassuringly, took a long breath, and said, "That's good, tomorrow's battle will determine the outcome."

After a pause, Guo Huai said to Wei Ping: "Tomorrow, you must lead the cavalry to stop the cavalry of the Han army in Qixia, and don't let them interfere with our army."

Wei Ping straightened his body, and said in response: "I will fulfill my mission, and I will kill the offenders one by one in the future."

Guo Huai turned to Dai Ling and said, "Tomorrow, General Lao Dai will lead his headquarters to attack Wu Yi's troops. Even if he cannot be defeated, he cannot be allowed to support Wei Yan's troops."

"No!" Dai Ling replied.

Guo Huai looked at the distant Hanzhai with his hands behind his back, looking confident.

……

In the camp of the Han army more than ten miles away, the atmosphere of the people was not as relaxed as that of the Wei army, but they were seriously preparing for the war.

Wei Yan and the generals of the Han army gathered in front of the large map.

Wei Yan pointed to the map of the battlefield on the wall and said: "The Wei army has more cavalry than our army. Tomorrow Guo Huai will definitely send infantry to attack them head-on, and the cavalry will definitely attack from the right. That's why we need to prepare more bows and crossbows. On the right wing, when the cavalry arrives, all arrows will be fired."

Wei Yan's army lined up from west to east, facing Huangshui in the north, and the left (north) was a river beach. The torrential rain had washed away the river beach a few days ago, and the river beach was so muddy that it was difficult for cavalry to use it.The south is wide, which is convenient for cavalry to gallop.

After a pause, Wei Yan looked around at the crowd, and said in a deep voice: "Tomorrow the Japanese will personally lead the pawns on the right wing, and personally block the Wei cavalry. I will work hard to fight in the front line."

"No!" Everyone replied in a deep voice.

"Can Jiang Changshi's department be contacted?" Wei Yan asked while looking at the map.

"We got in touch. Jiang Changshi has led his army to Qixia smoothly. It seems that Wei Jun has noticed something." Wei Liang said in response.

Hearing this, Wei Yan raised the corner of his mouth, nodded, and continued to ask: "Has Gao Sima's department been in contact?"

Wei Liang hesitated for a while, then said: "Yes, but they contacted yesterday. I don't know if they have already set off."

Wei Yan waved his hand and said, "It's enough to get in touch yesterday. I specifically told Gao Sima not to contact our army today unless there is a serious military situation."

"Does Wei Jun have any latest developments?" Wei Yan asked.

"Yes, Guo Huai has close ties with the Jiangbei Dailing Department, and a scout reported that it seems that Guo Huai was patrolling our army camp at noon. Some cavalry soldiers of the Wei Army are being transferred to the rear camp, as if to guard against Jiang Changshi's troops." Wei Liang Said.

Wei Yan smiled contemptuously, and said: "It seems that Guo Huai has taken the bait, it's worth the effort to lure him into taking the bait."

Wei Yan made up his mind, looked around at the crowd, and ordered: "The whole army listens to the order, and the whole army rests tonight. Tomorrow, [-] cavalry will be the front army, and I will lead [-] cavalry as the right wing, and [-] will be the rear army. The Chinese army, according to the situation, support the ministries."

Wei Yan and Wu Yi led a total of 3000 people to attack Liangzhou in the north. Wu Yi led an army of [-] as bait, and Wei Yan himself led [-] elite troops as the main force.

"No!" Everyone responded.

The general of the Han army hurried out to arrange the military affairs.

……

The starry sky in early summer is full of stars, and the bright white moonlight is reflected on the surface of Huangshui.

The originally quiet and deserted Huangshui River was full of people's voices. Gao Gang led nearly a thousand Han and Qiang soldiers, and slowly pushed Paizi into Huangshui.

With a 'plop' sound, the paizi floated on the Huangshui. Gao Gang tucked the hem of his military uniform into his belt, poked a spear in his hand at the Huangshui riverbank, slowly waded across the Huangshui, and turned over to the paizi.Beside him, the soldiers of the Han army followed behind with a handful of thatch in their hands and armor on their backs.

Ji Xi, who was under Gao Gang's command, also waded up to his knees in the Huangshui, climbed up the row first, and then pulled his brother-in-law Wang Jie into the row.

Sitting on the row, Ji Xi wiped his wet feet, put on his beloved boots again, and nodded his head to prevent someone from losing it.

A moment later, the Han army nodded their heads, and Gao Gang motioned for everyone to set off.

Looking at the bright moonlight in the sky, Ji Xi couldn't help but miss his wife at home, perhaps she was also looking at the same bright moon.

The youthful Wang Jie leaned on the platoons with a spear in his hands, put his hands on his waist, and looked around the platoons. A burst of pride rose from his heart, as if he was a general, leading the army eastward.

Ji Xi glanced at his brother-in-law, then ignored him.

Dreaming!Every teenager has it, as long as they don't get beaten.

Hundreds of platoons, carrying thousands of Han soldiers, entered Leqishui along the soaring Huangshui.

Under the same crescent moon.

Wei Yan wiped the sharp long lance slowly with a towel. The bright white moonlight shone on the tip of the lance, emitting a faint silver light, reflecting a cold and mysterious beauty.

Wei Yan caressed his body, just like his beloved, showing great love.

Because this long lance was when he entered Shu with the late emperor. Because of his achievements in ascending first, the late emperor moved him to be the general of Yamen and gave him a long lance to reward him for his achievements.

At that time, Wei Yan made an oath, vowing to fight the world for the great man, unswerving until death, in order to repay the kindness of the late emperor!

Wei Yan turned his body around, feeling his chest burning, and whispered: "Tomorrow is the time when you and I become famous, and I, Wei Yan, want to let the world know my heroism!"

(End of this chapter)