Three Kingdoms

 Chapter 3209 Escape

In such a late spring weather, it is not a good idea to attack the Qiang and Hu's royal court.

Bingzhou, originally a prosperous and prosperous place in the Central Plains, was a bitter, cold and remote border state that people never thought of, but now it has become the focus of everyone's attention.

Cui Jun never thought that one day he would fall to this point. Even when he went to Xihe to be the governor, he still had at least a team of chariots and horses and more than a hundred guards, but now...

Cui Jun looked back.

 Jinyang City has gradually moved away.

　　Cui Jun also stayed away from his wife, concubines, and several young children.

Beside him, there were only his eldest son and Cao's soldiers wearing heavy armor.

Further back, there is Cui Hou, who is constantly wiping sweat, and his face is pale, and Cui Hou's son, who is also pale.

　　Can't take too many people, this is already the limit. There are no baggage trucks, let alone large and small bags.

In other words, Cui Jun has left 99% of his property here since he was the governor of Xihe until now. He only has some gold and silver left with him and some flying tickets that he doesn't know whether he can cash in by then.

What a pity!

　　Why did Mrs. Cui suffer so much?

Didn’t he just do the most normal thing for a nobleman?

 What's wrong with him?

As the saying goes, "A gentleman does not stand behind a dangerous wall." Does it mean that even if a knife has been cut on the head, it still needs to be hardened?

 He is not one of those mindless warriors!

Throughout his life, he worked diligently, worked hard in remote states and counties, wasn't it just for his children to have a good future and for the Cui family to prosper? What's wrong with this?

　　Why let Mr. Cui endure such suffering? Why let him endure the pain of parting?

Cui Jun couldn't help but his eyes turned red, and then he closed his eyes, as if this way, he could be out of sight and out of mind, just like how he left his family and fled Luoyang.

 As Cui Jun, who has spent some time in the North, he really knows some about the "hidden" gathering points of Qiang and Hu.

These gathering points are actually relatively hidden for Cao Jun who is not familiar with this place, just like Erhu Village, but for Cui Jun and Cui Hou, it is not difficult to find these points...

 That's right, there is no so-called "royal court" at all, only a gathering point for Qiang and Hu.

 As for Xia Houcheng's surveillance, Cui Jun didn't care.

 Because they are just a few soldiers, whether in battle or when preparing to flee, Cui Jun can find a way to get rid of these soldiers, or simply kill them.

 He was just distressed.

Back then, when he was in Xihe and Taiyuan, amidst the turbulence and ups and downs, who would not call him Commander Cui when they saw him?

But now even if Run reaches Shandong, some people may still call him Cui Shijun, but no matter who it is, it is clear that this ambassador is no longer the other ambassador...

 After many years of operation, it was destroyed in one day.

It’s just because of one wrong step.

Cui Jun looked up to the sky to prevent his tears from rolling down.

 …

 …

 In Pingyang.

Fei Qian stood in front of the sand table.

This feeling is somewhat like a strategy game, but it is absolutely different from a game.

 Most of the soldiers in the game do not have morale or stamina systems. They will not get tired running around. More importantly, they only cost one time to recruit, and no additional expenditures are required in the future.

 But in the age of cold weapons, especially in the current battle, Fei Qian must be cautious.

It is not a good idea for both sides to fight in formation, charge forward, and engage in life-for-life hand-to-hand combat.

 Because Lao Cao wanted Fei Qian to do this.

Have a big fight, and then everyone goes back to their homes to find their mothers.

Shandong has a large population and low-priced soldiers. Lao Cao can recruit another group of soldiers at any time to consume Fei Qian.

 In fact, this strategy is not difficult to understand.

The elite hussars under Fei Qian's command can be roughly regarded as meat tanks that eat grass and beans. If they are used to attack the opponent, they will gradually fall into a situation like the Battle of Gullah. Once the speed drops, the damage rate will increase. If it is too high, the meat tank will become a burden.

So Fei Qian's current plan is to use cavalry to harass and compress the opponent's space for movement. It is best to tightly compress Lao Cao within the camp, making it difficult for them to collect wood and collect water.

 Furthermore, the cavalry's range of activities is larger and more flexible than that of Cao's army, limiting the opponent's battlefield authority as much as possible.

It is not cost-effective to use cavalry to attack Cao Jun's camp or to attack the well-organized array of Cao Jun's infantry. Therefore, the only option is to attack the enemy and rescue the enemy, lure the opponent out of the stable camp and fortress, and use force during the march. A surprise attack is to show the enemy's weakness, induce the opponent to divide his troops, and then find an opening to attack.

 It’s a pity that Lao Cao is also very stable, even when the situation is relatively unfavorable.

The Yuncheng Basin with Anyi Governorate as its core was the pit planned by Fei Qian for Lao Cao.

Cao Cao also knew that this was a pit, so he would rather set up camp all the way in, but the army did not leave Zhongtiao Mountain.

　　　　Friend, where do you think Cao Jun wants to attack? Fei Qian asked Xun Chen.

Xun Chen stood aside and said, "Cao Jun wants only three things." 』

"Speaking. Fei Qian nodded and said.

Xun Chen pointed on the sand table, "First, if our army crosses the river and enters the east of Hedong, Cao's army will use the hard camp as a support to retreat step by step, and finally use the Zhongtiao Mountain line as a barrier to counterattack. In fact, the army will circle Tongguan and force our army to retreat." Don't think twice. Second, if our army is stationed in Guanzhong and does not fight with it, Cao's army will rely on the camp to devour the surrounding areas of Anyi, hijack the population, transfer goods, and replenish military supplies in order to gain victory in battle. Third, if we fight Cao Jun in Anyi, Cao Jun will send spies to confuse the place and cause chaos later, just like what Cao Yuan fought for. 』

Fei Qian nodded.

 Cao Jun built many pontoons on the river, which seemed to facilitate a large-scale march to the east of the river, but the opposite was also true. It was also convenient to withdraw troops.

For Fei Qian, although Longmen Ferry is now frozen, it is equally convenient to directly reach the Hedong area, but the problem is that once Longmen Ferry thaws, it will not be that simple for Fei Qian's army to return to Guanzhong.

How long the current late-spring cold weather will last, as there is no weather forecast, no one can say for sure.

"What You Ruo said is true..." Fei Qian's eyes stayed on the sand table, "Now let's see if Sima Zhongda can stir up Cao's army..."

 Hedong was once a quagmire.

Although Fei Qian added a lot of water to it, it was still not alive.

Now, all the pits that need to be dug have been dug, and we are just waiting for more water to wash out these ditches.

 Whether it is ice water or blood water.

　　　Cao Jun did not dare to attack Pingyang. Fei Qian said slowly, "If Cao's army comes to besiege Pingyang, let alone anything else, the Tongguan camp will definitely not be protected." Cao Mengde also knew about this. 』

If it is said that after Fei Qian's army crossed Longmendu, it would be difficult to return to Guanzhong once the river thawed, then once Cao Cao's army left Zhongtiao Mountain and entered the Hedong Basin, it would certainly be difficult to return to the Tongguan camp immediately. Therefore, if Cao Cao's entire army attacks Pingyang, he will also face huge risks.

 This is the fundamental reason why Fei Qian and Cao Cao could send letters to each other and quarrel.

 If you have the guts, come up!

 If you have the guts, come down!

Xun Chen agreed with Fei Qian's words, "What my lord said is true." Cao's army is here, unable to fight, unable to advance, unable to retreat, and will be defeated in the long run. Therefore, Cao Jun is more impatient than me...well, unless..."

Xun Chen seemed to have thought of something. Halfway through his words, he suddenly got stuck.

 Then, Xun Chen took a step forward and stared at a place above the sand table, "My lord!" If Cao Jun... drives the people away, takes advantage of the situation, and colludes with the nobles in Yuncheng..."

Fei Qian nodded and stroked the beard on his chin, "I'm thinking about this too..."

 …

 Above Anyi.

Pei Jun watched Zhang Xiu leading the hussars past the city. The smell of blood in his words and deeds made him feel breathless.

Zhang Xiu did not enter the city, but only asked for some military supplies, and then asked Anyi to treat some elderly and weak refugees.

Only then did Pei Jun know that Zhang Xiu and others had successively attacked several Cao Jun camps under construction in Yi County, defeated Cao Jun, and recovered many Cao Jun civilians, who were transferring them to the Pingyang Basin.

This news made Pei Jun take a breath.

The hussar's command is truly well-deserved for its powerful soldiers and horses and the bravery of its soldiers.

It is really scary if it doesn’t move.

No wonder the vast desert, the Xiongnu Xianbei, and the Western Qiang Western Region were all destroyed under their hooves.

 But after sighing with emotion, another question emerged in Pei Jun's mind, which he couldn't let go for a long time.

The Hussars had such powerful soldiers and horses, so why did they let Cao Cao oppress them all the way to the vicinity of Anyi, Hedong?

 Could it be...

On the one hand, he did feel the strength of the hussars, but on the other hand, he was also constantly being persecuted by Cao Jun. This contradictory feeling made Pei Jun feel uneasy and uncomfortable.

Unconsciously, the hussars and horses had disappeared from sight, leaving only the Cao army and civilians walking slowly along the way, still winding their way north.

Pei Jun went down the city wall, returned to the city, and paid homage to Pei Mao.

In the past two days, Pei Mao didn't know whether it was the cold wind blowing or some other reason. He was infected with wind and cold and was recovering on his bed in a daze. After all, Pei Mao is getting older, and his body and bones are getting worse every year.

　　　『Ahem...General Zhang is gone? Pei Mao asked when he saw Pei Jun coming back.

Pei Jun nodded, "Let's go." 』

 The two were silent for a moment.

Pei Mao sighed, "You still can't let go?" 』

Pei Jun gritted his teeth and said nothing.

His villages outside the city were all built bit by bit!

Pei Jun was so poor that he couldn't even afford to wear underpants... well, he doesn't wear them now, after all, big men don't have the habit of wearing underpants. At the beginning, Pei Jun was just a branch of the Pei family. He went to Pingyang as a communication messenger. As a result, Pei Jun got lucky and turned around...

No, I finally felt that I had some accumulated wealth, but Cao Jun came!

Although Pei Mao suggested that Pei Jun abandon those manors, after years of hard work, how could he just abandon them?

Since the Hussars can connect Cao’s army camps in Keyi County and other places, why don’t they come to help Anyi? Pei Jun said bitterly, "Why don't you come?" Why don't you come? ! 』

Pei Mao glanced at Pei Jun and said, "Didn't I tell you this before?" 』

In Pei Jun's original idea, although the extravagant wealth he had worked so hard to collect would be somewhat damaged, it would not be all in vain! As long as the hussars and horses can be sourced, he can keep most of his assets. If it goes more smoothly, he might be able to get more benefits before the hussars and horses defeat Cao Jun...

But Pei Jun didn't expect that Zhang Xiu just came for a tour and then went back immediately. He had no intention of stationing in Anyi to help protect the surrounding areas of Anyi!

Although the Pei family had some private soldiers, and even Pei Jun had more than a dozen strong bodyguards, whether they were private soldiers or bodyguards, they were not enough when compared with the troops under Fei Qian and Cao Cao.

 But it’s hard to feel at ease just giving up like this.

The man's eldest husband runs across the world and has no money to make money. What does it mean to live?

Pei Jun did not stay at Pei Mao's place for long and quickly resigned.

He stood in the corridor, gritting his teeth for a while, twisting the muscles on his face, not knowing what he was thinking.

Pei Mao, who was on the bed, raised his body slightly and looked at Pei Jun's figure through the window lintel. He was silent for a moment, then lay down again, and then whispered, "Old Futou..."

An old voice whispered outside the window, "The old slave is here." 』

　　　Look at him. 』

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　为. 』

An old voice responded.

 …

 …

Cui Jun found a hiding place of the Qiang and Hu people, and successfully rushed in with his people, killing those Qiang and Hu people who resisted, and plundered the Qiang and Hu people's reserves and horses, as well as some livestock, cattle and sheep.

Cui Jun was originally invited to this place as a "distinguished guest". Sitting on the carpet in the tent, he watched the Baishi Qiang people singing and dancing at the campfire. But now, Cui Jun had brought disaster and death to the place where he had been a guest.

Cui Jun turned a blind eye to the blood and flames.

He is still thinking about how he can obtain an inheritance like the land of Jinyang if he goes to Shandong. When he obtains another inheritance, he will never allow his property to fall into the hands of others again!

 The abacus went well, and Cui Jun felt that he was 60% or 70% sure of success.

Of course, you have to take a certain risk, and you might get lost in the Taihang Mountain Trail.

 But staying in Jinyang is undoubtedly more risky!

Especially when he knew that Xiahou Dun was short of manpower and was completely powerless against the harassing hussars, Cui Jun would no longer be able to stand under the "dangerous wall" with Xiahou Dun under any circumstances.

 Speaking of which, Cui Jun has no loyalty to Fei Qian at all. If nothing happens, Xiaohehe will always talk about Pingyang Hou, but he is still a little arrogant in his heart, feeling that the fate of his family can only be decided by himself.

Although Xiahou Dun robbed the city, he didn't care about Cui's life or death at all, so at this time, fleeing far away may be the best choice.

Cui Jun called the bodyguard sent by Xia Houcheng to "protect" him. He pointed at the cattle, sheep and livestock and said, "These are all living animals. If they are not sent to Jinyang in a hurry, they may be recaptured by the Qiang and Hu." Do you have any countermeasures? 』

Cao Junshi was already fascinated at this moment, and his joy was almost floating. Where can I continue to "protect" Cui Jun?

What's more, what Cui Jun said is also very reasonable. The value of living cattle, sheep, and horses is far greater than that of dead ones. After all, the big man does not have a refrigerator at the moment. If there is no suitable means to store it after slaughtering, the originally good meat will be lost. Decays quickly. And if these four-legged guys are not sent to Jinyang in time, they will indeed be easily robbed by the Qiang people who come back later, and then the effort will be in vain.

Since it is going to be sent to Jinyang, who will send it and who will stay for the future?

 Cao Jun glared, even a fool knew how to choose, so he immediately said that he would take some of his people to go ahead and drive the cattle and sheep back to Jinyang, while Cui Jun and others were responsible for breaking up the rear.

Of course, for the sake of "safety", the chief also left two men behind to continue to "protect" Cui Jun...

Cui Jun smiled and said nothing.

After the commander of Cao's army left with his cattle and sheep, Cui Jun immediately found an opportunity and easily killed the remaining soldiers of Cao's army, including the two who were monitoring him.

These soldiers of Cao's army did not expect that the "friendly troops" who had been fighting together and collecting the spoils just now would attack them in the blink of an eye. Most of them did not have time to react, and a few were quickly surrounded and killed. Quickly killed.

 Blood dyed the land red.

 As long as there is no personal or material evidence, then Cui is naturally innocent and clean.

Of course it was impossible for Cui to make these Cao soldiers commit suicide, but it was easier to pretend that they were being chased by the Qiang and Hu people...

　　　　Brother, why...those cattle and sheep...』

Cui Hou walked to Cui Jun and asked.

 Why do you need to give cattle and sheep to Xiahou before leaving?

 Why don’t you just leave?

Cui Hou was dumbfounded and couldn't figure it out.

Cui Jun ordered his men to arrange the scene as if they were being attacked by the Qiang people, and said: "Some Qiang people have already escaped just now... You said they brought people and horses back, will they follow the tracks to chase the cattle and horses, or will they come to us?" 』

Cui Hou suddenly understood, but after a moment he said: "If we don't bring these cattle and sheep... we don't have much food and supplies..."

Cui Jun smiled slightly, as if everything was under control, "I remember Xiahou secretly transported a lot of things before... Haha, he thought he could hide it from me?" There must be food and baggage in Fukouxing, enough to support you and me on our journey to Shandong..."

Cui Hou was relieved. He looked back with a somewhat sad look on his face, "When we leave like this... I don't know when I will be able to reunite with my wife and children again... I wonder if the Xiahou family will..."

Cui Jun was silent for a moment, patted Cui Hou's arm and said, "You and I both died here, so what reason does the Xiahou family have to embarrass you and my wife and children?" After the war is settled... we will see each other one day... Let's go and stay here. Only if we both die together and can we get out can we have a chance of survival! 』