Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

At that time and that moment, isn't it just like this moment?
Isn't Yuan Shao at that time just like Cao Cao at this time?

This idea is dangerous.

This thought flashed through Tian Yu's ears, and he didn't dare to think about it further...

In fact, the heroic army commanded by Cao Zhang left by Cao Cao in the north was extremely combat effective.

Never mind that there were two hundred thousand of them.

Simply because of the constant attacks against the Xianbei people, and because King Kebi of Xianbei was a formidable opponent, this army was extremely powerful in both mobility and combat effectiveness.

These undoubtedly... all added to Tian Yu's confidence and brought his dangerous thoughts to an abrupt end.

"Come here, prepare the horses. I am also going to call the troops——"

Cao Zhang walked out the door, drinking and shouting, looking very excited as always.

By the time Tian Yu walked out of the tent, Cao Zhang had already ridden away on horseback. Not far outside the door...what caught his eye was the simulated confrontation training of this northern army...with infantry and cavalry.

Groups of cavalry rushed towards the infantry quickly, and these infantry were obviously well-trained. They performed their duties and placed rows of tanks on the periphery in an orderly manner.

The cavalry inside put the "wooden arrows" used in exercises on wooden bows, and under the cover of the chariot, shot wooden arrows at the rear one after another. Even though these wooden arrows did not have sharp arrows, they could hit the outer cavalry in this way. Especially on their horses and bodies, their formation was in chaos and they could not attack for a long time.

It is hard to imagine that simply surrounding the chariots with walls could effectively block all the cavalry charges.

Simple and efficient——

After that, these infantrymen took advantage of the chaos of the cavalry and came out to kill them all.

In the end, the exercise ended with the cavalry's defeat.

The man who was riding on the horse and responsible for the attacking side threw his weapon to the ground angrily, with a hint of frustration in his words, "It can't be broken, it can't be broken, this damn car formation is simply the nemesis of the cavalry..."

On the defensive side, Yan Rou, who was driving the car formation, laughed "hahaha", "If I had known this method, the infantry would be of great use when we conquered the Xianbei Hugo... It wouldn't be a problem for one side. Xianbei is afraid of its cavalry and cannot attack for a long time, alas..."

Along with a faint sigh, Yan Rou seemed to be quite emotional.

Speaking of which, this Yan Rou was the Wuhuan captain of the Wei Dynasty. When he was young, he was captured by Wuhuan and Xianbei successively. However, he secretly gained the trust of his captain and escaped by killing his captain.

Later, he took refuge with Liu Yu and was elected as the Sima of Wuhuan. Miraculously, he made good friends with Wuhuan and Xianbei, and then used them.

Then contact Wuhuan and Xianbei to avenge Liu Yu and confront Gongsun Zan.

It was only during the Battle of Guandu that he defected to Cao Cao and became a captain of Wuhuan. When Cao Cao went on an expedition to Liucheng to defeat Wuhuan, he made great achievements! !
Cao Cao treated him very well and treated him like a son. Cao Pi also regarded him as a brother and sat in the north...

Even Wuhuan, who was now wiped out by the Wei Dynasty, and the five subordinate tribes of the Southern Xiongnu submitted their offerings to Cao Cao through him.

As for Qianzhao, the commander of the cavalry, he and Liu Bei were the same heroes when they were young, and they became close friends.

But later on, he first served He Jin's younger brother He Miao, and was lucky enough to survive the Shi Chang Shi Rebellion. Then he followed Yuan Shao, and finally surrendered to Cao Cao in the ninth year of Jian'an. He was also a border general whom Cao Cao trusted.

It can be said that Tian Yu, Yan Rou, and Qian Zhao are the cornerstones of Cao Wei's frontier, and they are also the key to the proud existence of this heroic northern army under Cao Zhang.

However, whether he stands proudly or not is not important at all to Tian Yu now.

He watched the exercise and listened to Yan Rou and Qianzhao's words, and couldn't help but sigh.

"It's really powerful——"

As he lamented, even the magnificent chariot formations used against cavalry today were actually derived from the "side carriage formation" used by Guan Lin's Jingzhou Army to restrain cavalry...

The most terrifying thing is that Guan Lin thought of this method of fighting cavalry two and a half years ago.

And now, we don’t know how many new weapons he has developed!

This young man has always been imitated and never surpassed——

Tian Yu couldn't help but murmur in his heart...

Thinking of Guan Lin, he suddenly became a sentimental person, a person who hesitated and felt uneasy about this southern expedition.

At this time, the conversation between Yan Rou and Qian Zhao came out again.

"I think... this car formation is wonderful! In this way, our infantry can penetrate into the barren land of Xianbei..."

"Yes, make good use of this chariot formation, strong crossbows, and powerful bows...Xianbei's advantage in fighting us is gone."

The conversation between Yan Rou and Qian Zhao was quite exciting and joyful.

But Tian Yu was the only one who sighed "Alas" in his heart as always.

Yes, how can you not sigh?
It is true that this chariot formation smoothed out the Wei's cavalry weakness against the Xianbei Hulu;

But how could it not eliminate the Han army's disadvantage against the Wei army?
The current situation can be described as - offense and defense have changed!

Wherever the Wei Dynasty could attack, the Han army could also attack.

"Guorang (Tian Yu), what are you doing? Why do you look so sad?" Qianzhao noticed Tian Yu's expression and asked quickly.

"Oh..." Tian Yu finally came out of panic and confusion, and he said loudly: "Stop rehearsing. The King of Wei has sent an urgent message, asking us to besiege Luoyang City at all costs. The Marquis of Yanling has given the order to order troops immediately and march south tomorrow. , begging for thieves——”

Well…

When such news came out, Yan Rou and Qian Zhao were both stunned.

After the two looked at each other, Yan Rou murmured, "Didn't our chariot formation learn from that Guan Lin? Isn't it for the purpose of conquering Xianbei...conquering the Western Regions? Why...why is it suddenly going south!"

Qianzhao asked: "We are gone, what should we do here? The Xianbei Hulu have been trying to make a move recently, the five southern Xiongnu tribes are also dishonest, and there is also the dormant royal court of Wuhuan over at Liucheng...also..."

Yan Rou and Qianzhao talked a lot.

But all he got back was Tian Yu's sigh.

Yes, they were fighting against aliens, fighting for their comrades beside them, and for the compatriots behind them.

What he sticks to is the backbone and pride of the Han Dynasty, and what he does is a great achievement worthy of being recorded in history, just like Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty swept away the Xiongnu and restored the style of the Western Regions!

But now... King Wei gives an order, but they... want to turn their focus from foreigners to their own brothers!

No matter who...no one...can quickly accept this change and accept this gap.

"The king said that half of the knights will be sent south, and the other half are still at the border..."

Tian Yu explained helplessly.

"But..." Yan Rou just started, but was directly interrupted by Tian Yu, "There is nothing but, don't forget, we are wearing the armor of the Wei army——"

The armor of the Wei army?

When Yan Rou and Qian Zhao heard this, they couldn't help but be startled. Yan Rou opened her mouth subconsciously, but she forced herself to swallow back the words that were about to come out before she blurted them out.

Yes, Tian Yu was right, they were wearing the armor of the Wei army.

But...but what Yan Rou wants to say is...

But they are also Han people——

Could it be that Yan Rou took refuge in Cao Cao just to help Cao Cao... and make the Han people kill each other?
...

...

Autumn troops on the battlefield——

The rising sun is rising, and the golden sunshine shines on the ancient walls of Xuzhou City...

The solid bricks and stones shined in the morning light.

At this time, in Xuzhou City, there was an open school field with flags and bright armor. Tens of thousands of elite infantry and cavalry were neatly arrayed and stood solemnly, waiting for an order to charge into battle.

This is a division capable of hundreds of battles. It is led by Zhang Liao and includes brothers brought from Bingzhou, including soldiers who stayed behind in hundreds of battles in Huainan.

Of course, because of the fall of Huainan, the Wei Dynasty urgently transferred troops and horses from Xuzhou and Qingzhou. In total, there were as many as 70,000 troops!
Some of them are sharpening their knives and are as powerful as a rainbow.

But most of them had dark faces, and they didn't know whether it was because of fear in their hearts or for some other reason. Their eyes were always dodging, as if they were deliberately avoiding something.

In other words, they actually don't want to participate in this troop call.

At this time, Zhang Liao was wearing silver-white armor on the general stage. There were two guards beside him. One was holding his crescent halberd, and the other was holding up the edict of King Wei from Chang'an City!
"Tap-ta-"

With sonorous and powerful steps, Zhang Liao stepped onto this general platform with dragon and tiger steps.

His gaze was like a torch, scanning the faces of every soldier in the audience.

Through these faces, he could see the hesitation in the hearts of these soldiers, but he knew better that these soldiers were the sharp swords in his hands, the last thing he could rely on... to once again guide the Wei Dynasty towards the dawn of glory.

He took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Soldiers, we are about to set out today, march west to Yanzhou, and start from Chenliu to attack Hulao Pass directly. Behind Hulao Pass is the glory that our Wei Dynasty has lost. In order to regain our Our homeland, in order to regain this glory, we must fight bravely and fulfill our mission!”

"Today, I, Zhang Liao, put down my words here. I, Zhang Liaoning, will be buried in Sili until I break the Hulao, and I swear not to return alive!"

Following Zhang Liao's call, the soldiers shouted in unison: "Kill the enemy bravely and fulfill your mission——"

“I will never return it until I break the tiger prison——”

"Kill the enemy bravely and fulfill your mission——"

"I will never return it until I break the tiger prison -" At this moment, the voice was loud and loud, soaring into the sky.

At this moment, Zhang Liao forced himself to use his generous courage and the reputation he had earned over the past few decades to boost the morale of the three armies.

Let these Wei troops be brave and fight together for the same goal.

“I will never return it until I break the tiger prison——”

When such a voice resounds again...

Zhang Liao nodded with satisfaction, raised the long sword in his hand, pointed to the distant sky, and said loudly: "Let's go!"

Suddenly, thousands of horses galloped, dust flew, and the entire school seemed to be shaking.

The infantry and cavalry were mobilized together, divided into legions of thousands of people, and marched towards the city gate...

Their goal is only one - victory!
In other words, their most real goal is only one - to live!

In fact, many people are already aware that when the Wei Dynasty marched like this and forcibly attacked Luoyang, it was Xuzhou that gave up...

After they leave, Xuzhou will fall soon.

However, they can understand that this is Wei's last and most ferocious counterattack!

Failure or Cheng Ren's counterattack.

At this time, with a "creak", the gate of Xuzhou City suddenly woke up like a dormant giant beast. It slowly opened, and all the legions filed out and embarked on the journey.

Zhang Liao is riding on a black war horse. He holds the crescent halberd tightly in his hand and his eyes are firm.

In other words, he deliberately made himself more determined.

But after all, I couldn't help but look back for the last time...looking at the towering "Xuzhou" city gate.

It is said that it is the Xuzhou City Gate, but it is actually the Xiapi City Gate. In the Han Dynasty, the administrative offices of a state were often named after the state, so Xiapi City was also called Xuzhou!
Of course, it doesn't matter...

The important thing is, what all the soldiers thought of, how could Zhang Liao not think of it?
--"hehe…"

——"I never thought... Wei would be forced to this point one day!" 』

——"This is King Wei's desperate move, but it is also Zhang Liao's last stand..."

Indeed, trading space for time…

Use the five counties of Xuzhou to buy time for the army to attack Luoyang!
At such a price, we are going to kill the culprit who has repeatedly put Wei into a passive position in the past two years!

"Yun Chang, you and I are finally going to have a decisive battle——"

Zhang Liao murmured softly.

In fact, his mind is as clear as a mirror...

The three-way encirclement of Luoyang was already King Wei's trump card.

If we lose this battle, then...there will be nothing left for Wei!

The world belongs to you—in fact, it’s this battle!

Luoyang offensive and defensive battle——

After Zhang Liaoyin came out of Guan Yu, he subconsciously thought of Guan Lin... who was the only target of this mission——

Even if the emperor is let go, Guan Lin can never be let go!

With such a mood, Zhang Liao's eyes fell from the plaque on the top of Xuzhou City. He turned back to the front and added another instruction bitterly.

"Go to war——"

"woo woo woo woo--"

The passionate horn sounds——

"Boom boom boom——"

The beating of drums at the top of Xuzhou City also sounded loudly. Perhaps, this would be the last drum beating in Xuzhou for the Wei army!
Gradually, countless flags began to flutter in the wind...

Eventually, these flags... drifted away.

But at this time...

Several Koto Shosakus who were ambushing outside the city were dumbfounded when they saw almost the entire Xuzhou force mobilized. They saw the army walking away...with no intention of looking back.

One of them lowered his voice and exclaimed: "Good boy... you really left! At the top of the city... you didn't even leave a single soldier?"

Another person also rubbed his eyes with a look of disbelief on his face, "Oh, so, according to Master Yunqi's gold mine distribution map, there are at least three mineral veins in Xuzhou, oh my... those gentlemen in Jiangdong After discussing for a long time how to capture Xuzhou, now it’s easy!”

At this point, the young man was a little jealous, but he had no choice but to sigh: "We can't be envious. Following Mr. Yun Qi, we deserve to have all the respect and face of these rich families, and we deserve to get rich -"

"Yes, let's send the news back here immediately. Such good news cannot be kept intact... When they are happy, they can reward us with more gold!"

...

...

There are two descents from Dingjun Mountain to Hanzhong.

One is in the east, garrisoned by Xiahou Yuan's deputy general Guo Huai, and the other is in the south, garrisoned by Xiahou Yuan himself.

With a long-drawn-out "report..."

Dingjun Mountain, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly boiled and the waves surged, as if a storm was about to come and the wind filled the building.

"Report..."

A lieutenant general quickly reported to Guo Huai, who was stationed at the foot of the east mountain, "A large number of Shu troops appeared on the mountain. They went down the mountain at night. When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they lit torches, spread all kinds of fire oil, flint and other materials on the antlers of the deer, and then... Then a fire was lit, and all the antlers deployed around the military camp were set alight."

All of a sudden, Guo Huai cheered up, bit the corner of his lip gently, and couldn't help but sneer.

The number of routes the Shu army has is actually nothing more than a few.

Their goal is Hanzhong, so no matter what, they have to attack from Dingjun Mountain, no matter whether they attack from the foot of the east mountain or the foot of the south mountain.

At the same time, in order to prevent the Shu army from seizing the military stronghold in one fell swoop...

Therefore, whether in the east or south, the Wei army laid out a large number of antlers.

If the Shu army wants to break through this protection, the first hurdle they have to pass is these antlers...

Undoubtedly, the Shu army chose the only way to break through the deer horns, which was... fire attack!
Fortunately, Xia Houyuan had already given instructions to Guo Huai. Once he encountered a fire attack, it would definitely indicate that the enemy was about to attack. The first thing Guo Huai had to do was to pass the news to Xia Houyuan, and then... send troops to help from there. .

It can be said that these antlers... can buy them time to concentrate their superior forces.

Guo Huai just thought of this...

"Report..."

Another scout hurriedly broke in: "The thieves are getting stronger and stronger. Some generals saw that the leaders of the Shu army in burning antlers were Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, Zhao Yun..."

call…

This time, Guo Huai could no longer remain calm, his whole body was trembling.

——Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, Zhao Yun.

This is the most capable general in Liu Bei's army. If they all show up, there will be no doubt that the purpose of the Shu army must be here.

For a moment, Guo Huai's face turned pale, and he quickly ordered, "Quickly report the news to General Xiahou, and tell the Shu army to raid the east camp and make a gesture of going down the mountain with all their strength. Our army cannot resist it, so please quickly request for reinforcements..."

"Here..."

The deputy general responded with his hands raised and hurried out of the camp. Horses were already prepared outside the door...

Accompanied by the horse's neighing sound of "Dede", the lieutenant general and his horse rode away at once.

The other deputy generals quickly asked: "The enemy burned our antlers, general... what should we do?"

"What should I do?" Guo Huai frowned. After a moment of thinking, he muttered: "The situation is still unclear, so we cannot attack rashly..."

Having said this, he raised his eyes and looked at the burning antlers through the tent door. He analyzed calmly and cautiously: "They are just some antlers. If they are burned, they will be burned. At this time, I, Dongying, will be Defensive formations... each guard the key points, do not attack rashly, and wait for the reinforcements from General Xiahou..."

At this point, his voice became more solemn, and his tone became more commanding, "Pass my military orders, everyone should keep them brief. Anyone who attacks without permission will be punished under military law -"

"Here..."

With a shout from Dongying, the battle at Dingjun Mountain completely kicked off——

The moon is dark and the wind is high, and the torches are brightly lit. This is destined to be a killing night!
But it is also destined to be a night full of all kinds of conspiracies and tricks!

Hanzhong battlefield, start——

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…(End of chapter)