The Three Kingdoms began with the rescue of Mrs. Mi

Chapter 496 Gao Xiang died in battle, Shu Han was loyal

From Zhang Xi's defeat and death, Liu Feng became the target of the young generals of the Wei army to chase and defeat.

Hu Fen is young and energetic, he wants to become famous quickly, and he is even more eager to defeat Liu Feng.

However, this time, he has no chance.

Because, Liu Feng is not in Hanzhong at all.

Although Hu Fen was disappointed by this, he was not discouraged. With his current status and strength, even if Liu Feng stood in front of him, he would have no chance to strike. Liu Feng was surrounded by fierce generals.

In Baozhong County.

The Shu Han army was nervously adjusting its defenses, and five consecutive lines of defense were penetrated by the Wei army. This news made Gao Xiang, the general of the Han army stationed on the Baoxie Road, very angry.

In terms of seniority, Gao Xiang can be regarded as a veteran general in the Han army, but compared to Wang Ping and others under Liu Feng's command, Gao Xiang obviously belongs to the unlucky generals.

As early as when Liu Zhang ruled Yizhou, Gao Xiang was a general who commanded an army, but at that time he was in Jiangyang County, and he led some county soldiers, so he didn't get any chance.

When Liu Bei became the king of Hanzhong, Gao Xiang also joined him. Over the years, he has been fighting with Zhuge Liang. In the Shu Han army, Chen Shi has a similar experience to Gao Xiang.

However, Chen Shi's current life is much easier than Gao Xiang's. After being fortunate enough to join Liu Feng's Jingzhou Army, Chen Shi served as the commander of the West Han Army in the last Xiangfan battle, and made a big contribution to the victory in the counterattack. credit.

"Report urgently to the governor of Hanzhong. The Wei army is attacking fiercely. Our army is fighting hard and cannot be supported. Now we are standing firm in Baozhong and rush to help." Gao Xiang gave the order and climbed onto the city wall in armor.

In Baozhong County, Gao Xiang has only a thousand county soldiers, and nearly half of these people are food soldiers, and their combat effectiveness cannot be compared with formal combat soldiers.

Gao Xiang was really not sure that he could stop the Wei army's attack with just a thousand people.

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Hanzhong, Nanzheng.

Standing in front of the hanging silk picture, Wang Ping, the governor of Hanzhong, frowned, stroking his beard with one hand.

This time the Wei army's surprise attack made Wang Ping a little uncertain from the very beginning. According to normal logic, the Wei army should not launch an attack at this time. The reason is that apart from the fact that summer is not suitable for fighting in mountainous areas, the Wei army does not have enough troops. South invasion.

An army of less than [-] people wanted to capture Hanzhong. From Wang Ping's point of view, Sima Yi was overbearing.However, Wang Ping did not expect that Sima Yi would do just that.

"Could it be that Wei Guo has already heard the news that the Prime Minister is about to lead the Northern Expedition, and wants to strike first?" Wang Ping muttered to himself.

Zhuge Liang is about to make a northern expedition. This is the most confidential information of the Shu Han. Now it seems that it should have been leaked. As for who leaked it?Wang Ping had no way of knowing.

Now, what he urgently needs to do is to immediately send troops to reinforce Gao Xiang and block the south exit of Baozhong Valley.

"Quickly inform the Prime Minister of the Hanzhong Army's information, and ask him to send light soldiers to help."

"Also, can you send a letter to Jiang Boyue in Longyou, telling him that if Hanzhong is not protected, Longyou will also be in danger."

"Ju Fu, you led a part of the Wuqian Army, crossed from the east side of Baoshui to the rear of the Wei Army, burned the plank road for me, cut off the back road, and the rest of the troops, together with me, rushed towards Baozhong."

Wang Ping repeatedly ordered that the flying cavalry in Nanzheng City leave the city one after another, galloping away in different directions.

The vanguard of Zhuge Liang's Northern Expedition, led by Guan Xing and Zhang Bao, was currently in the Jiange area, three days away from Nanzheng. Wang Ping had to block the Wei army's attack alone during this time.

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At the same time, the battle in Baozhong City became more and more intense. Gao Xiang led his soldiers to the tower, and met Hu Fen who was torn up. As soon as the two fought, Gao Xiang was almost assassinated by Hu Fen.

Compared with Hu Fen, who was young and risked his life, Gao Xiang was old.

He became hesitant, and in the one-on-one fight, he even paid attention to observing whether there was any reinforcements coming, which made him inevitably lose the wind. If it wasn't for the desperate resistance of a group of Han soldiers around him, Gao Xiang's head would have been hung on Hu Fen waist.

"kill!"

"Wei Dog, take your life."

"Shu thief, don't die yet."

Amidst the cries of desperate life, Baozhong's city wall made of rammed earth and gravel collapsed. Gao Xiang was accidentally hit by a stone, and his whole body was buried in the dust.

Hu Fen strode forward, raised his hand and thrust his halberd into the dust. When he pulled it out, blood was dripping from the tip of the halberd.

"Gao Xiang is dead, win, win!" Hu Fen raised his blood halberd high and hissed loudly.

At this moment, behind Hu Fen, a bloody hand was stretched out from the dirt and gravel, and then a tall and embarrassed figure stood up staggeringly.

"Lao Tzu, I want your life." A hoarse voice sounded behind Hu Fen, Gao Xiang quickly stretched out his hands, and slammed Hu Fen's neck tightly.

Hu Fen couldn't take precautions, Gao Xiang choked his breath, his face turned pale immediately, he waved his hands indiscriminately, trying to break free, but he still couldn't reach his back.

Seeing this scene, the guards of the Han army who were fleeing were stunned at first, and then broke out into a frenzied fighting spirit. The generals could risk their lives, so there is nothing they can't do.

In contrast, the vanguard soldiers of the Wei army lacked Hu Fen's command, their morale plummeted, and they became chased chickens instead.

If this situation continues, the Han army will win more with less, and it will not be a problem to defend Baozhong, but at this moment, a sharp arrow is shot from behind, hitting Gao Xiang's back.

"Uh!" Gao Xiang roared in pain, his eyes widened and he lost his spirit suddenly.

Hu Fen was in despair when he suddenly felt that the restraint around his neck was loosened a lot. After struggling again, he found that Gao Xiang's arm had no strength, and he seemed unable to stand still.

"Kill!" Hu Fen yelled, and pushed Gao Xiang who was out of breath.

When he looked back intently, he saw the banner of his father Hu Zun appearing on the plank road not far away, and a group of Wei soldiers in front were aiming at the single Han soldiers with their machine crossbows.

"Gao Xiang!"

On the hilly road in the south of Baozhong City, Wang Ping's eyes turned red as he watched the Han flag with high characters fall from the tower.

He was still late.

Walking on two legs, even if you can climb mountains and ridges, it is not as fast as Wei Jun's horses.

"Seize the mountain pass in front and build a siege. We will guard the pass. General Gao is watching us. If anyone takes a step back, my prince will stab him with a knife."

Wang Ping shouted viciously.

After guarding Hanzhong for many years, Wang Ping has never suffered such a dark loss like today.

Now that the vanguard of the Wei army has arrived at the south entrance of Baoxie Valley, if he can't stop it, Gao Xiang's bloody battle just now will be in vain. If General Liu Feng knows that Wang Ping has lost Hanzhong, he will be extremely disappointed.

(End of this chapter)