On the south bank of the Hutuo River, Zhao Guofang City (now Lincheng County, Hebei Province), Pang Nuanfu.

Fangzicheng originally belonged to Zhongshan Kingdom. Later, Wei destroyed Zhongshan Kingdom and was occupied by Wei Kingdom.

In the 24th year of King Huiwen of Zhao (275 BC), Ji Kang's grandfather Zhao He, with Lian Po as the main general, captured the Fangzi City occupied by the Wei State, and divided the land of Zhongshan occupied by the Wei State, one in the south and one in the north.

The Pang Nuan Mansion in Fangzi City is very large in scale, with a lake in the mansion, and the pavilions and towers in the mansion are built on the lake.

At this time, in a pavilion by the lake, an old man with white hair and beard was standing, looking at the clear and rippling lake water, constantly wandering and thinking about something.

This old man is Pang Nuan, who led the Zhao army to garrison on the Yanzhao border.

Pang Nuan is the great-grandson of Pang Juan, a famous general of Wei. Pang Juan died at the hands of his brother Sun Bin in the battle of Maling. Since then, the Pang family has been greatly deprived of the King of Wei in Wei.

In desperation, Pang Nuan's grandfather Pang Cong led his family to Zhao State and settled in Zhao State.

When Pang Nuan was young, it happened to be the period of King Wuling of Zhao in the State of Zhao. King Wuling of Zhao was a man of great talent, quite open-minded, and attracted talents from all over the world without any restrictions.

At that time, there were many talents gathered beside King Wuling of Zhao. The current Ge Xiangju Xin and Sufu of Yan State, including the former general Le Yi and others, were all Pang Nuan's friends and all served for Zhao State.

Pang Nuan met King Wuling of Zhao and explained to King Wuling of Zhao that "winning in a hundred battles is not the good ones of good ones; winning without fighting is the good ones of good ones", and was highly valued by King Wuling of Zhao.

After the "Sand Dune Change" occurred in Zhao State, people's hearts scattered, Pang Nuan's friends Lou Yan, Le Yi, Fu Ding, Ju Xin, Su Fu and others abandoned them one after another, but Pang Nuan still stayed in Zhao State.

Because of King Wuling of Zhao, Pang Nuan was not favored by King Huiwen of Zhao. He gave him a free job and no longer paid attention to him. Pang Nuan was also aware of himself and lived a "secret" life in Zhao State.

After Zhao Wangdan ascended the throne, Ji Kang's grandmother Zhao Wei launched Pang Nuan and asked him to lead his army to garrison on the border of Zhao and Yan. Don't think that this position is not important, but very important.

You should know that the national policy of Zhao at that time was to go north and annex Yan State. With the wise and capableness of Zhao Wei, Pang Nuan was placed in this position, which shows how much importance he valued Pang Nuan.

After Empress Zhao Wei passed away, Zhao Wangdan valued his royal family relatives. Pang Nuan was an outsider. In addition, after the Battle of Changping, Zhao State was no longer able to go north to attack Yan State, so Pang Nuan was "straighted" by Zhao Wangdan again.

By now, Pang Nuan is already an old man in his seventies and almost eighty years old.

Pang Nuan knew the Yan army's attack on Zhao State very well and was very anxious.

Deputy General Yan Ju bowed behind Pang Nuan and said:

"General, according to the Ma Lai newspaper, Le Yi's troops have changed their route to Feihu Xing and headed south. The natural danger of our army in Jingxing is equivalent to being a false one. What should we do now? Please make plans early."

Pang Nuan frowned and touched her snow-white beard under her jaw with her hands and said:

"Yes! If the Lejian changes its route, the combat power of its cavalry can be fully utilized."

Speaking of this, Pang Nuan shook his head and sighed softly: "Since this happens, our army is indeed very difficult to deal with. Facing Rongfu going south, the two armies of Lejian, plus Wang Shi's troops in the east, have formed an encirclement of our army."

"Today's plan, our army is no longer suitable to fight the Yan army on the south bank of the Hutuo River. Only... can the entire army retreat south and block the Yan army in Xindu (now Xingtai City, Hebei) to prevent the Yan army from attacking Handan."

After the Battle of Handan, Zhao State used several cities on the north bank of the Hutuo River to exchange for Yan State to send troops to Shangdang. In this way, the Hutuo River, which blocked the Yan army's southward migration, was half controlled by Yan State.

According to Pang Nuan's plan, the Zhao army originally planned to rely on Jingxingkou of the Taihang Mountains to block the Lejian troops of the Yan army's west road. Pang Nuan personally led the main force of the Zhao army to block the Rongqi troops of the Yan army's middle road on the south bank of the Hutuo River, and searched for opportunities to win.

Gao Yang Jun is much more famous than Pang Nuan at this time.

In Pang Nuan's heart, there was no fear of Rongfu. Pang Nuan led his army to compete with Rongfu, and it was not once or twice. Rongfu's nickname "Escape General" was created by Pang Nuan and Tian Dan for Rongfu!

I, Pang Nuan, can be afraid that you will be honored, it is simply a "joke".

However, with the Lejian troops, they diverted to Feihu Xing to Zhao State and attacked Jingxing and other places. The military plan originally set by Pang Nuan is no longer applicable. If Pang Nuan is deployed according to the original military plan, he will inevitably be surrounded by three large armies of the Yan army.

After hearing what Pang Nuan said, Deputy General Yan Ju couldn't help but say to Pang Nuan:

"General, if our army abandons Jingxing, Feicheng and other places on the south bank of the Hutuo River, and returns to Xindu, the king and the ministers of the court, will definitely not agree to our army's doing this."

Pang Nuan snorted coldly and said to Yan Ju:

"The general is outside, and the emperor will not accept the order. General Yan Ju, if our army does not take advantage of this time, seize the time to withdraw Xindu, and is blocked by the Yan army on the south bank of the Hutuo River. Not only is our army in danger, but our country of Zhao is also in danger!"

Pang Nuan wandered back and forth in the pavilion for two more times, and had made up his mind and said to Yan Ju:

"General Yan Ju, our army cannot hesitate anymore. I am telling me that the officials of various cities on the south bank of the Hutuo River will not retreat, and block the Yan army from the south. The main force of our army will be equipped with the southward direction. All responsibilities will be borne by me and it has nothing to do with you."

Seeing this, Yan Ju was not persuaded, and bowed to accept the order and said, "One."

Ji Kang never expected that before the Yan army entered Zhao State, the main goal set, the 100,000 Zhao army led by Pang Nuan, would give up the many cities on the south bank of the Hutuo River and choose to go south.

At the same time, veteran Lian Po also led an army of 50,000 to head north and headed towards Xindu.

The Yan army divided and encircled and annihilated Pang Nuan and Lian Po's strategic concept was completely shattered.

It is about to turn into a life-and-death showdown between Yan and Zhao armies, the two countries, and Xindu.

On March 16th, on the south bank of the Hutuo River, a Yan cavalry was running on the official road to Jingxing.

In this season, the trees on both sides of the road begin to sprout. The branches and leaves of the trees have a faint green color. A breeze blows, and the branches and leaves shake, bringing a hint of spring.

The Yan army's cavalry was not large, only about a hundred people, and the sound of horse hooves splashed with dust.

All the soldiers riding on the horse were wearing red military robes and a murderous aura.

"Report!" There were several cavalrymen in the same outfit in front of them, and Pegasus rushed towards the cavalry.

Seeing several cavalry soldiers in front, the Yan army captain in front of the cavalry held the reins of the war horses and waved his hands. The cavalry team behind him slowly stopped.

At this time, several Yan cavalrymen in front of him had already arrived in front of the captain.

An Yan army officer dressed in a second lieutenant, immediately clasped his fists and reported: "Corporate Commander, ten miles ahead is Jingxing of Zhao State, and no enemy troops were found within thirty miles around."

This Yan army captain was in his twenties, wearing steel armor and murderous face.

"It seems that we are about to arrive in Jingxing. I will be sent to my order. Our troops will continue to explore the surrounding areas, pay special attention to the mountains around Jingxing to see if there are any enemy troops hiding." The captain of the Yan army said calmly.

"No." The second lieutenant in front received his order and took a few cavalry and rode away.

The cavalry captain turned and ordered a lieutenant behind him:

"Go back immediately and report this to the Lord General Lejian."

"No." The lieutenant turned around and headed back.

Behind this Yan army, on the official road about twenty miles away, a large army was moving in a mighty manner. Large red military flags were dancing over the army's team, and wherever they went, thick smoke and dust rose.

The army stretched for dozens of miles, layer by layer, and made people unable to see the edge. As the army marched, all the red military robes and red helmets were burning, and the entire earth seemed to be burned by fire.

In the center of the army, there is a big banner embroidered with the word "Le", which stands tall. Below this banner is the main general of this army, Chang Guojun.

The troops of the Yan Army Lecheng from the West Road crossed the Hutuo River in the Lingshou area yesterday morning, but were not blocked by the Zhao army. The army immediately came to Jingxing as planned.

"Report to the general, our army is coming to report to the Mass in front of us." A personal guard reported to the music club.

"Let him come." Lejian ordered.

The lieutenant who was probing horse in front of Lejian came to the front, kicked off his horse, and knelt on one knee.

"You reported to the general, more than thirty miles ahead is Jingxing City, and no enemy troops were found around."

Lejian looked up at the front and ordered:
Chapter completed!