Although after conquering Qixian and Daling, the Wei army adopted the method of blocking news and setting up checkpoints on the main roads from Qixian and Daling to Jinyang to prevent the news of the fall of Qixian and Daling from reaching Jinyang.

Pass it over there.

But Cao Liang knew that this blockade could only be temporary, because the Huns from Jinyang would also send messengers to Qixian and Daling. Once they found out that the messengers never returned, they would suspect that something was going on here.

question.

As for how long this temporary period will last, Cao Liang is completely unsure. It may be tomorrow, or it may be ten or eight days later, but for the Wei army, there is not much time left for them to prepare for war.

Once the Huns find out that Qixian and Daling have been lost, they will definitely launch a crazy counterattack. In this case, the Wei army will inevitably face an enemy force several times their own. This battle will also be the most difficult and arduous battle.

"General Cao, from what I've seen, you have no chance of winning this battle." Huan Fan said bluntly.

Huan Fan was telling the truth. Although the Pingbei Army was supplemented by reserves and could always maintain a strength of 10,000 people, the total strength of the four Huns combined was at least 60,000 or 70,000, and from Jinyang to Qi

Daling County is almost a large plain, which is most beneficial to cavalry operations. If the Wei army fought against the Huns cavalry in the plain area, there would be almost no chance of winning.

It is even more unwise to stick to Qixian and Daling. First of all, Qixian and Daling are just two county towns. Both the height of the city walls and the strength of defense are very weak. Secondly, Qixian and Daling are very weak.

Ling is the base camp of the Huns, and the Wei army has no mass base here at all. It is impossible to defend a city for a long time without the support of the people and relying on the army alone.

Finally, there is a more important point. The key to holding on to the city is reinforcements, because once you are surrounded by the enemy, you can only be in a passive defensive state. Only by relying on reinforcements can you break the enemy's siege.

As an army heading north for rescue, the Pingbei Army has no backup army and can only rely on itself for all battles. Once it is surrounded by enemies, the situation will become very dangerous.

Therefore, it is a big taboo for the Pingbei Army to defend the city. In this battle, they must face the Huns head-on.

The battlefield for the head-on confrontation could only be the area north of Daling in Qi County. It was vast and unobstructed, so Huan Fan bluntly said that Cao Liang had no chance of winning this battle.

With 10,000 cavalry facing the Huns' 60,000 to 70,000 cavalry without any geographical advantage, this kind of battle is disappointing. Even if Sun Wu is reborn or Wu Qi is reincarnated, it may be difficult to come back.

Even Huan Fan, who has always been known as a think tank, is confident that the defeat is certain. Obviously, no one is optimistic about Cao Liang's plan.

Cao Liang, however, looked calm and asked: "In your opinion, sir, what should we do?"

"Withdraw troops!" Huan Fan said firmly.

"Withdraw troops?" Cao Liang raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes, the only solution now is to withdraw our troops back to Hedong County to temporarily avoid the enemy's attack. We must move quickly and retreat decisively when the Huns are unaware. This may still have a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, once the Huns pursue us,

Come, it's too late to retreat." Huan Fan said leisurely, twirling his short beard.

Cao Liang pondered for a moment and said: "The retreat from Daling in Qixian County to Hedong is about three to four hundred miles, and it will take at least four or five days. The Huns cavalry can easily catch up in just two or three days.

How will we respond?"

It is an indisputable fact that the infantry cannot outrun the cavalry, not to mention the Hun cavalry who have been taken away from their lair. Rabbits will bite when they are anxious. The Huns know that their lair is being taken away, so why not come here in a hurry?

If you risk your life and run, you will never win.

Huan Fanmu said expressionlessly: "The infantry cannot be taken away. We can only let them stay in a certain city. As for whether they can hold it or not, it all depends on luck."

Huan Fan's suggestion was undoubtedly cruel. Facing the crazy pursuit of the Huns' cavalry, the slower infantry would definitely not be able to escape. No matter which city they stayed in, it was difficult to guarantee that they could survive.

Although intellectually speaking, there is nothing wrong with Huan Fan's suggestion. When a disaster is imminent, it is normal to give up the car to save the commander, but giving up 6,000 robes all at once was difficult for Cao Liang to accept emotionally.

Cao Liang shook his head and said: "As a general, I, Cao Liang, will not give up any of my sons. What's more, there is no turning back when I shoot my bow. Since I am here to suppress the rebellion, there is no reason to flee before fighting. This battle is inevitable."

Okay, if you don’t succeed, you will succeed!”

"Does the General really have to think about this?"

"Even if there are thousands of people, I will go!" Cao Liang said generously, his eyes firm.

Huan Fan chuckled and said: "The general has such courage and courage, I feel relieved. I just joked that I have a plan to defeat the Huns."

Cao Liang didn't expect that Huan Fan's previous words were just a joke. He laughed to himself. Fortunately, he didn't listen to what he said. Otherwise, Huan Fan would have despised him. Hearing that Huan Fan had a plan to defeat the enemy, Cao Liang was even more excited.

He was refreshed and said happily: "Sir, if you have any clever ideas, please tell me."

Huan Fan calmly said: "With ten thousand of our cavalry alone, we can defeat the Huns. But if there is another army that can cooperate with us in the battle, and we should cooperate with the inside and outside to attack from the front and the rear, it will not be difficult to defeat the Huns."

Cao Liang thought for a moment and said, "What you are talking about, sir, are you referring to the soldiers and horses of Tian Yu, the governor of Bingzhou?"

In fact, it is not difficult to guess. Now on the ground in Bingzhou, apart from Cao Liang's Pingbei Army, there is only Tian Yu's Bingzhou Army.

"Yes, if you want to win this battle, you must rely on Governor Tian's troops."

Cao Liang hesitated and said: "Now that the news between the north and the south is isolated, it is very inconvenient to communicate with Governor Tian. It is difficult to contact him. Even if we can contact him, the Huns are now in full force, so Governor Tian may not be willing to send troops?"

Cao Liang and Tian Yu have no subordinate relationship. Cao Liang naturally has no right to mobilize the Bingzhou army. At this time, Jinyang is surrounded by the Huns. Even if the Huns withdraw at this moment, Tian Yu will suspect that the Huns are deceitful.

Dare to leave the city easily.

Huan Fan smiled slightly and said: "Of course, Tian Yu is a cautious man, and he will definitely not leave the city easily when the enemy's situation is unknown. However, I have some friendship with Tian Yu. If I go there in person, I will be able to persuade him to send troops.

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Chapter completed!