Yuan Shao didn't expect that Gongsun Zan's army was worse than his own. Wasn't it said that he was very capable of fighting?
Seeing that the opponent was defeated, the opportunity was not to be missed. At this time, the order to launch a general offensive was hurriedly issued. Tens of thousands of rear troops began to pursue Gongsun Zan with Qu Yi.
After chasing them all the way to the boundary bridge, they found that Gongsun Zan had not returned to camp, but had organized a second wave of resistance on the boundary bridge in an orderly manner.
However, Gongsun Zan's troops, especially the infantry, were almost entirely from the Bohai Sea. There was no order at all, but the skinny camels were bigger than horses. After all, Gongsun Zan had been cultivating in Bohai County for several years, and the number of cavalry was considerable. He took advantage of the narrow boundary bridge to control his own side. There is no need to spread out the battle formation. After blocking the boundary bridge for half an hour, the cavalry formation is reorganized in the rear.
Compared with history, Yuan Shao was captured by the Bohai Sea and severely wounded by Liu Han. Although his troops were replenished when he entered Yecheng, it was not as exaggerated as the original history.
Even if Yuan Shao won in the first battle, he would not be able to devour Gongsun Zan in one go.
Therefore, after Qu Yi's elite and Yuan Shao's army entered the other side of the boundary bridge, the game changed from home to away, and the real battle began.
Gongsun Zan committed a taboo among military strategists, but after all, he led troops all year round, so he could naturally adjust his status quickly. Since the first wave of charges cannot defeat your elite troops, then take advantage of the cavalry and use the cavalry to fight you on both sides. Reorganize the infantry formation, let the infantry suppress your elite, and the cavalry cannibalize the army, and fight for perseverance.
Yuan Shao felt the pressure after the change in tactics, and hurriedly ordered his army to adjust tactics. One part stayed on the boundary bridge to eliminate the remaining enemies, and the other part passed the boundary bridge and fought a decisive battle with Gongsun Zan.
"Gao Lan, Han Meng, order you two to lead the army to clear out the remaining Gongsun Zan troops on the Jie Bridge."
"Here."
"Yan Liang and Wen Chou, I order you two to follow me to the other side of the boundary bridge to support Qu Yi."
"Here."
Although Gongsun Zan had 4 people, only half of them had just returned to the other side of the boundary bridge, including about 6000 cavalry. The rest were fleeing on the boundary bridge. Yuan Shao would not let them go, especially the horses.
# Qu Yi was holding on to the bridge, but he couldn't resist Gongsun Zan's large number of infantry. The powerful crossbows could cause damage to the cavalry, but Gongsun Zan had sword and shield soldiers in front, spearmen in the middle, and archers in the back. More than 1 people came to kill him. The damage caused by his 800 elite soldiers was minimal.
At this moment, Yan Liang and Wen Chou led reinforcements through the boundary bridge, and only then could they withstand Gongsun Zan's offensive.
However, the disadvantage of the lack of cavalry was fully exposed. The two-legged ones could not catch up with the four-legged ones. Yuan Shao had some scattered cavalry, but the total number was only 2000, and he could not compare with Gongsun Zan in battle.
At this time, Yuan Shao was experiencing a life and death crisis.
A dozen miles away from the boundary bridge, he was commanding the army, with only dozens of crossbows around him, followed by a bodyguard of more than a hundred people.
More than 2000 cavalrymen under Gongsun Zan's army regrouped after being dispersed, and then suddenly met Yuan Shao's more than 100 guards. Without any precautions or worries, you just appeared in my world. , brings me a surprise.
Seeing that more than 100 Yuan's troops were beginning to take revenge, this group of cavalry began to come in a steady stream, surrounded Yuan Shao and his party layer after layer, and began to fire various arrows.
When Yuan Shao's second highlight moment in his life came (the first time was when he drew his sword against Dong Zhuo), he threw his helmet to the ground and said angrily: "A real man is fighting to the death, but how can he survive if he enters the wall?"
"Everyone listen to my command! Hold the formation! Counterattack by the crossbowmen!"
Perhaps it was Yuan's fate at this moment, and the team of 2000 people was stunned that they could not take down more than 100 people.
It was not until the follow-up army arrived that they killed the group of cavalry. Yuan Shao also gained a prestige from this encounter that was no less than that of Qu Yi, the absolute hero of this battle.
When Yuan Shao came to Jie Bridge, he saw that the opposite side had turned into a meat grinder. The troops that had been put in had suffered heavy casualties, especially on Qu Yi's side. Half of the 800 elite troops had been lost.
He fell into hesitation. If he continued to attack and consumed Gongsun Zan's last breath, he would inevitably withdraw from Qinghe Kingdom and enter Bohai County. After this battle, Gongsun Zan would be at the end of his battle, but his own losses would be considerable.
If Ming Jin withdraws his troops at this moment, although his losses will be reduced, he will never have the opportunity to defeat Gongsun Zan in one fell swoop like today.
Yuan Shao's heart moved, and the whole army pressed forward!
As more and more troops crossed the boundary bridge, the infantry on Gongsun Zan's side fell into a numerical disadvantage and gradually became unable to withstand it.
This time, the infantry was broken through first. Yuan Shao's troops defended Gongsun Zan's cavalry on both wings. The frontal infantry and the remaining two thousand cavalry were directed at Gongsun Zan's camp.
This time, it was Gongsun Zan's turn to panic.
Qu Yi once again broke through Gongsun Zan's army with his victory, and then rushed to Gongsun Zan's military camp, then broke through his military camp, pulled down the military flag in front of Gongsun Zan's tent, and defeated all the remaining reserve troops in Gongsun Zan's camp. Baima Yicong was defeated again , and has never recovered since first to die became famous and became Yuan Shao's trump card.
The stone that had been hanging in Yuan Shao's heart was finally put down. "At this time, the soldiers' energy is thundering, and the horses are electric; the master and the apprentice are united, the machinery is not strict, the strong and the weak are different, the masses are different, and the help of false gods is small." Da Ke, Sui Ling crept on his back, and built the pavilion and valley."
# However, things started to go out of control.
Although Gongsun Zan's 5000-strong army was defeated in this battle, our own side also suffered 5000 casualties, leaving [-] exhausted troops.
"Report!!"
"My lord, Mr. Zhang Jingming has urgently reported that the Shangdang and the state army have passed through Huguan and Luxian, have conquered Wu'an, and are approaching Handan."
Yuan Shao was shocked and asked quickly: "Do you know who this person is?"
"The leader is a military general named Xu, and it is confirmed that he is Zhonglang General Xu Huang."
"Report!!"
"Shangdang Bingzhou's troops have left Hukou Pass and arrived at Youli. The leader of the army is Xu Rong, who is about to approach Yecheng."
"what?!"
Xu Huang is already very difficult to deal with, and here comes Xu Rong. The King of Hejian really thinks highly of himself! "Report!!"
"The Youzhou army marched south from Zhuojun, General Zhang Nan died in battle, and Zhongshan Kingdom has fallen."
At this time, Yuan Shao couldn't figure out that he was a fool, and the King of Hejian took action on him! "Which group of people is this again?"
"The leading generals are Huang Zhong and Zhang He!"
"Huang Zhong...Zhang He..."
Yuan Shao smiled bitterly. The King of Hejian didn't even use such a luxurious lineup to deal with Dong Zhuo. No wonder Zhang Nan died in the battle. How could he be Huang Zhong's opponent in these three or two attacks.
"Report!"
"what happened again?!"
One bad news after another made Yuan Shao breathless.
"Lord, the army from the Hejian Kingdom has moved and is heading towards the Qinghe Kingdom. The leaders are Zhao Yun, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei."
"I see!"
Now the situation is very clear. The King of Hejian is coming for himself, attacking Yecheng all the way, cutting off his own retreat, and going south to attack Changshan, Zhongshan, and Zhao State.
The rest of the way is for yourself.
Looking at the direction in which Dongfang Gongsun Zan was defeated and fleeing, Yuan Shao said: "The whole army retreats and returns to Yecheng to aid."
"My lord..."
"My lord..."
Yuan Shao suddenly felt a sense of frustration in his heart, which suddenly diluted the joy of his recent victory.
"The King of Hejian is not like a reckless man like Gongsun Zan. He either doesn't move or moves with the power of thunder. The last battle in Luoyang..."
During the Battle of Luoyang, Yuan Shao vividly remembered how he was beaten by Liu Han to the point where he was as anxious as a lost dog and panicked like a fish that had slipped through the net. The only thing he could do now was to defend Wei County and Yecheng, and then call for help. (End of chapter)