Three Kingdoms: Ten Times Speed, Diao Chan Says I'm Too Fast

Cavalry, also known as cavalry.

Lord of War.

Since the invention of cavalry, it has always been considered an ace on the battlefield.

When infantry faces cavalry, even if they outnumber the enemy tenfold, they can only manage to remain undefeated.

Defeating the cavalry was virtually impossible.

Because cavalry not only possess powerful combat capabilities, but also absolute mobility.

Even if you can't win, you can quickly retreat from the battlefield.

Of course, the role of cavalry was not limited to this.

Tired the enemy, harass the enemy, cut off supplies, surround, and use mounted archery are all tactics that cavalry can employ.

When an army composed entirely of cavalry faces an army composed entirely of infantry, the war is not fair.

As soon as the infantry stops, the cavalry will harass them.

Therefore, even at the cost of attrition, the infantry will be completely worn down.

The reason why the Liangzhou army was so powerful and invincible was because Liangzhou had a strong cavalry.

The White Horse Cavalry under Gongsun Zan was not a hastily assembled cavalry unit, but a cavalry force that had always been adept at fighting against the cavalry of the nomadic tribes of the grasslands.

In addition, there were three thousand skilled Wuhuan cavalrymen who were good at riding and archery.

Defeating it will definitely not be so easy.

“General Qu, we are all infantrymen on this mission, and we are at a disadvantage against Gongsun Zan’s White Horse Cavalry.”

Gao Shun cautiously analyzed, "If there were a cavalry force here, we could still manage, but relying entirely on infantry would indeed be very dangerous."

Qu Yi's gaze remained fixed on the map in front of him.

Of course, Gao Shun's words were not ignored.

However... Qu Yi, having heard that Gongsun Zan's forces consisted entirely of cavalry and having discovered some clues on the map, seemed to have already devised a plan.

After Gao Shun finished speaking, Qu Yi pointed to a spot.

That was originally a valley passage where they planned to cross the Taihang Mountains.

After crossing the Taihang Mountains from that location, you can reach Hanoi County.

"General Gao, I don't need many men. Five thousand men are enough for me. Five thousand men are enough to make Gongsun Zan's White Horse Cavalry suffer a crushing defeat," Qu Yi said confidently.

Ok?

Gao Shun stared at Qu Yi in astonishment.

"Don't worry, I, Qu Yi, never boast. With just five thousand men, I can take care of this Gongsun Zan of the White Horse."

"General Gao led the remaining troops to garrison in Gaodu County."

"In this way, even if I am defeated, it will not affect the overall situation."

Gao Shun frowned and pondered carefully.

The two were ordered by Jia Xu to attack Shangdang County.

Gao Shun was the commander-in-chief, and Qu Yi was the deputy commander.

If Gao Shun does not allow it, Qu Yi will have no way to mobilize troops.

But at this moment, seeing Qu Yi's confident appearance, Gao Shun also hesitated.

"General Qu, are you really confident?" Gao Shun asked.

Qu Yi nodded vigorously: "Five thousand soldiers are enough."

Gao Shun took a deep breath and then nodded.

The fighter plane is fleeting.

That's how it works sometimes.

If you can't make a decisive decision, you might miss a golden opportunity.

Gongsun Zan commanded 7,000 cavalrymen, and once these 7,000 cavalrymen reached the outskirts of Gaodu County, it would not be so easy for them to leave Gaodu County.

On the plains, it would be too easy for 7,000 cavalry to annihilate 15,000 infantry.

All you need to do is send a portion of your troops to cut off their food supplies, then surround them and slowly whittle them down.

Even if Gongsun Zan cannot defeat them, once the main army arrives to support them and Gongsun Zan retreats, it will not help them in the way of attacking Hanoi County.

Now Qu Yi has volunteered for battle. If he can annihilate the White Horse Cavalry, then there will be no hindrance in launching a military campaign against Hanoi County.

Without the support of Gongsun Zan's cavalry, Hanoi Commandery was at best a tough tortoise to crack.

"Alright." Gao Shun nodded and said, "Since General Qu is confident, let's give it a try."

"I will take over the remaining troops to garrison Gaodu County and suppress Shangdang County."

Snapped.

Qu Yi clasped his hands in a salute to Gao Shun: "Thank you for your trust, General Gao. I will certainly live up to your trust."

That afternoon, Qu Yi led 5,000 troops south, heading towards the direction of Gongsun Zan's advance.

..............

Two days later, Tianjing Pass.

Tianjing Pass is also known as Xiongding Pass.

It is located within the territory of Shangdang County in Bingzhou.

Although Tianjing Pass is located within Shangdang Commandery, it has always been under the jurisdiction of Hanoi Commandery because of its strategic location as a key point for entering Hanoi Commandery and an important pass for defending the area around Luoyang.

In the early Western Han Dynasty, it was mainly used to defend against the Xiongnu's southward advance from Bingzhou.

Tianjing Pass is located at the southernmost part of the Taihang Mountains. It is a pass leading to Hanoi Prefecture and is historically known as one of the Eight Passes of Taihang. It is named Tianjing Pass because there are three unfathomably deep springs in front of the pass.

In the third year of the Yangshuo era of the Western Han Dynasty, Emperor Cheng of Han ordered the construction of Tianjing Pass here.

When Cai Yong was persecuted by Zhang Rang, his plan to flee north once passed through Tianjing Pass. It is said that there is a Tianjing Pass on the Taihang Mountains, located north of the well, a natural barrier set up by heaven.

Liu Xin, the founder of the Ancient Text School of Confucianism, wrote in "Sui Chu Fu": "I galloped through the perilous Taihang Mountains and entered the high pass of Tianjing."

This location has been a strategic point of contention for military strategists throughout history.

The Battle of Changping between Qin and Zhao.

The King of Qin personally went to Henan and granted each of the officials and commoners aged fifteen and above a rank of nobility, ordering them to march north along Tianjing Pass to Changping to block Zhao's reinforcements and supply lines.

From then on, Zhao's army suffered a major defeat in the Battle of Changping.

Three days after traveling north from Huai County, Gongsun Zan was leading his troops to Tianjing Pass.

This place is less than fifty li away from Gaoduxian.

Once you cross this distance, you'll find yourself in the flat plains of Gaodu County.

At this moment, Gongsun Zan, along with several of his generals Yan Gang, Shan Jing, Guan Jing, Zou Dan, his cousin Gongsun Yue, Gongsun Fan, and the Wuhuan Chanyu Tadun, were gazing out from the pass.

Accompanying Gongsun Zan was the garrison commander of Tianjing Pass.

Gongsun Zan not only gazed at the distant Taihang Mountains.

After traveling several dozen miles, you can exit Tianjing Pass.

Of course, this journey was not like it was three days ago.

Because Tianjing Pass has not yet been captured, there will be no enemies along the way.

But things are different once you leave through Tianjing Pass.

The Liangzhou army has already occupied Gaodu County, but it is currently unknown whether they have already left Gaodu County.

"Have there been any suspicious people around the pass recently? Have you spotted any Liangzhou troops?"

Gongsun Zan asked the captain guarding the pass.

The guard captain quickly shook his head and said, "We did not find any Liangzhou troops, but there were indeed many refugees who wanted to enter the pass, but they have all been dispersed because the gates are closed."

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Zan nodded to himself: "After noon, draw a thousand infantrymen from Guanzhong to advance in front of my main army. If you encounter an enemy ambush, form a battle formation on the spot. My main army will be right behind you. Don't worry, just fight them with confidence."

"what?"

Upon hearing Gongsun Zan's words, the captain guarding the pass was taken aback.

"General, this...this is probably not a good idea. There aren't many soldiers guarding Guanzhong to begin with. If we transfer a thousand men, the garrison will be less than three thousand."

"Ok?"

Gongsun Zan swept his gaze over and said sternly, "What are you afraid of? With me behind you, even if there are enemy troops, can they fly over my head?"

"The road out of the mountains is difficult. If my troops weren't all cavalry, would I need you?"

"With me behind us, even if the enemy is numerous, we can simply retreat slowly. What is there to fear?"

Although Gongsun Zan said that.

But the captain guarding the pass still looked distressed.

Gongsun Zan gripped the hilt of his sword at his waist, his eyes glaring fiercely at the guard captain.

The captain guarding the pass immediately felt a chill run down his neck after being swept by Gongsun Zan's gaze.

Even though they were a hundred times unwilling, they could only grit their teeth and nod in agreement.

Gongsun Zan then looked at the generals behind him.

"After we leave the pass, each of you will have another unit of troops, supporting each other from the front and back. Remember to be careful and cautious," Gongsun Zan said.

The generals behind Gongsun Zan nodded in agreement.

As the sun rose higher, it was noon in the blink of an eye.

After the three gates of Tianjing Pass were opened, a thousand infantrymen led by the garrison captain slowly walked out of Tianjing Pass.

Then came the White Horse Cavalry led by Gongsun Zan.

The massive army marched from Tianjing Pass, where they started, stretching all the way through the Taihang Mountains.

The mountain road was difficult to traverse; even the widest section could only accommodate three warhorses abreast.

The birds and beasts in the surrounding mountains and forests were startled by the marching army and scattered in all directions.

Gongsun Zan specifically ordered that the White Horse Cavalry and the vanguard infantry maintain a distance of about one li.

This way, even if the vanguard encounters enemy forces or ambushes, there will be time to retreat.

The forests on both sides of the mountain are dense, and tender green buds have just climbed onto the branches.

Apart from the heavy footsteps and hoofbeats of the marching army, there was no other sound in the valley.

Gongsun Zan, mounted on his horse, looked around warily.

Once you've traveled these few dozen miles along the mountain road, you'll reach the Bingzhou Plain.

Wherever he goes, his seven thousand cavalry can exert their greatest advantage. As long as the Liangzhou army dares to leave the city, he has a hundred different sorcerers who can wear down the Liangzhou troops.

He thought to himself that if he could defeat Duan Yu's army, the Luoyang court would surely grant him a title and appoint him as a general.

After all, Liu Bei had already been granted titles and honors.

Back when he was still in Youzhou, Liu Bei was just his subordinate.

When I was studying in Luoyang, he often came to help and take care of me.

In just a few years, when I met Liu Bei in Luoyang some time ago, Liu Bei had already been enfeoffed as a marquis and appointed as a general. Even Liu Bei's two sworn brothers had been enfeoffed as marquises.

He was merely a military captain with real power.

Gongsun Zan felt aggrieved just thinking about it.

Despite his numerous military achievements in Youzhou over the years, he still couldn't compare to Liu Bei.

Nestled in the mountains, atop a towering cliff.

Standing on the cliff, Qu Yi squinted at the white horse cavalry below, which stretched out like a long dragon.

"Let the vanguard pass through, cut off the main force from the middle, and after the fire starts, quickly cut down the trees on both sides, the bigger the fire, the better."

"I will go ahead and meet this White Horse General!"