Xiliang Iron Cavalry

"Strengthen the security in the city to guard against the Xiliang army's surprise attack." Cao Ren said, "Transfer the personal guard battalion to my central army tent. Without my order, no one is allowed to approach."

"No." The deputy general clasped his fists and left.

Climbing up to the city wall and looking at the densely packed Xiliang army outside the city, Cao Ren's expression became more determined, and he said coldly, "Xiliang army, Jia Rong, sooner or later you will be defeated by the Lord."

It would take half a month to fill the moat outside Luoyang City, even if all the troops were mobilized. During this time, the Xiliang Army could only become the target of the Luoyang defenders. Of course, this was not what Jia Rong wanted. It is necessary to see, but it is impossible to take down Luo Yang without bloodshed.

Zhao Yun gave an order, and a thousand cavalrymen were dispatched, and each cavalryman held a sack in his hand.

But when he saw a cavalryman approaching the moat, he suddenly threw the sack in his hand into the moat, stirring up waves, then turned his horse's head and went to the rear. of riding.

Not only Zhao Yun's place, but also the other three walls, all cavalry were dispatched at a fast speed, and the defenders were not given extra chances.

Cao Ren looked at the busy cavalry below, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth, and ordered: "Shoot arrows."

The ready-to-go bed crossbow was accompanied by the heavy sound of the bowstring shooting, and the crossbow arrows whizzed out, heading towards the busy cavalrymen.

The crossbow arrows pierced a cavalryman, man and horse, and was nailed to the ground. His death was chilling.

Seeing this, Jia Rong had no intention of retreating at all. All the cavalry were used to fill the moat. Not only that, all the Thunderbolt chariots were also loaded with boulders, and they fired stones into the moat day and night.

The death of the cavalry did not frighten the Xiliang army. During the training, they understood that casualties on the battlefield are very normal, so you not only need superb martial arts skills, but also good luck.

Seeing that the cavalry under the city didn't even show up, Cao Ren dispatched again, frowning slightly. This kind of team is enough to attract anyone's attention. Being a soldier who is not afraid of life and death may make people feel ridiculous, a hundred is enough It's shocking, and when all the soldiers look like this, what would it be like to look at death like home.

Cao Ren knew that the Xiliang Army was very powerful, but he did not expect to have reached this point. No wonder the military adviser often said that Cao Jun's biggest opponent was the Xiliang Army. When I saw him today, he was indeed a strong enemy.

As the capital of the great Han Dynasty, Luoyang not only has high walls and thick walls, but also has bed crossbows and other sharp weapons for defending the city.

The moat was constantly filling up at a very fast speed. Jia Rong withdrew the cavalry and wandered around Luoyang. He believed that the surrounding counties had already heard the news that Luoyang was besieged. They were all attacked, but they could order the cavalry to intercept them on the way to rescue. At this time, Luoyang was an isolated city, and it was impossible for Cao Ren to send a letter for help, or command the soldiers in the surrounding counties.

The moat was completely filled in on the 13th, and it was even rested. Not for the traces above, it is impossible to believe that there was a wide moat here before.

The city wall to the east of Luoyang became the main direction of the Xiliang army's attack, and Cao Ren also mobilized most of his soldiers to the east gate of Luoyang, preparing for a decisive battle with the Xiliang army.

The gates of the city were closed for thirteen consecutive days. The hearts of the people and businessmen in the city were naturally fluctuating. Cao Jun was preparing for a jedi counterattack. They were not ready to die. They grabbed the city wall to defend the city. During times of war, anything could happen. The businessmen knew this better. Many businessmen with connections sought out people to entrust their connections in order to keep them safe.

Cao Ren also issued an order, as long as he can defend Luoyang, he will never embarrass any of the people, but if he does not cooperate, he will raise the butcher knife in his hand. However, Cao Ren has realized the benefits during this period of time. That is, the merchants kept giving gifts, and one person might give very little. The merchants in Luoyang City who wanted to protect themselves gave gifts one after another, which was a lot of money.

"Notify the heads of the families to discuss matters at the General's Mansion tonight." Cao Ren handed the guard a list.

Jia Rong's policy of governing the local area has a great conflict with the aristocratic family. Cao Ren wants to gather the strength of the entire Luoyang aristocratic family to resist the Xiliang army. The strength of the aristocratic family has always been unfathomable. There are many big families, some of which have a history of hundreds of years. The number of private soldiers has reached a terrifying number. Cao Jun only has more than [-] people. As long as the strength of the family is gathered together, it will definitely double.

In the Xianlian Pavilion in Luoyang, Su Shuang was sitting upright, facing the densely packed soldiers outside, without changing his expression. For many years, he has been the person in charge of the surrounding area of ​​Luoyang, laying a solid foundation for the intelligence network of the Xiliang Army in the surrounding area of ​​Luoyang , Cao Ren is a senior general in the Cao army, so he naturally knows that Xianlian Pavilion is inextricably linked to the Xiliang army, so he immediately monitored the place.

The Cao army group in Yanzhou learned that the Xiliang army had surrounded Luoyang. It had been several days. Cao Cao, who had always been stable, was also very anxious, pacing back and forth in the house. Yuan Shao was not afraid at all. One or two counties will be attacked, but the Xiliang army is a fierce tiger entrenched in Chang'an, ready to eat people at any time. This is why Cao Cao is eager to make friends with the Xiliang army. The Xiliang army must pass through when attacking the Central Plains. On the other hand, it is thinking that there will be enough time to develop its own strength. With the background of the Central Plains, it will soon be able to catch up with the Xiliang army. With all the Central Plains in his hands, it was only a matter of time before the Xiliang army was defeated. Unexpectedly, after only one year of stability, the Xiliang army withdrew from the Youzhou battlefield to attack Luoyang again. This recovery ability shocked Cao Cao.

In particular, the bank of the Xiliang Army has been developed under the rule of Cao Cao, and has won the trust of businessmen and some people. Before the measures were proposed, they were blocked by the Xiliang Army's attack.

"Zhiyuan, can you finally bear it?" Cao Cao whispered.

Cao Cao's military vision is very keen, and he naturally realized the purpose of the Xiliang army after they surrounded Luoyang. If Luoyang persisted and retreated after the Xiliang army ran out of food and grass, it would be the luck of Cao Jun. If it is at this time to send soldiers to Luoyang to rescue , unless the strength of the troops is far higher than that of the Xiliang army, it is absolutely impossible. Cao Cao has already experienced the combat effectiveness of the Xiliang cavalry.

"My lord, Jia Rong led an army of [-] to attack Luoyang. The situation is in jeopardy. If Luoyang is lost, our army is in danger. We should immediately send troops to rescue."

Cao Cao sighed: "I don't know about this, but Jia Rong is extremely cunning. On the way to rescue Luoyang, it must be full of cavalry from the Xiliang Army. It is difficult to transport food and supplies to the city."

"The Xiliang army took down Sishui Pass and Hulao Pass too suddenly."

"My lord, the Xiliang army has an alliance agreement with our army, why not send someone to the army to persuade them to withdraw."

Cao Cao said: "Jia Rong has always disregarded the law and discipline in his work. How can he be controlled by others because of a small covenant? I'm afraid the people he sent will never come back. It's futile. It's better to prepare early."

"My lord, what, what should I do?" Xun Yu asked worriedly.

"Luoyang can't afford to lose anything. Call troops and horses to Luoyang, and try to reach Luoyang before the Xiliang army captures Luoyang." Cao Cao calmed down and said firmly, "Not to mention that Luoyang has Zixiao guarding Luoyang. Jia Rongxiu wants to get something from him."

At this time, Cao's army had a strength of 20, and this was only possible due to the stimulation of the Xiliang Army. It was very expensive to raise such a group of soldiers. On weekdays, these soldiers reclaimed barren fields, called Tuntian soldiers, and they were idle. They train at any time, and they can barely be self-sufficient. Once the war breaks out, these soldiers will discard the hoes in their hands, pick up their weapons, and rush to the battlefield.

Cao Cao also knew that such an army was not as powerful as the Xiliang Army, but the situation on the battlefield did not allow the slightest hesitation.

It would take at least a month to mobilize an army of [-], and it would take two months to go to Luoyang. Cao Cao could only beg Cao Ren in his heart to persist for two months, otherwise all his efforts would be in vain.

Sure enough, as Jia Rong expected, when the counties around Luoyang heard the news that Luoyang was besieged, the first thing they thought of was to send troops to rescue them, and these teams were ambushed not long after leaving the city. The soldiers approached the city, and the officials in the city had no soldiers to use, so they easily gained control of the city, and so on. In less than half a month, half of the surrounding counties were pacified.

After the moat was filled, the Xiliang Army took a short rest before launching a fierce offensive. Perak chariots threw stones at the city walls and gates recklessly. Offensive, but also a little timid.

The bed crossbow on the city keeps shooting deadly arrows. After continuous shooting, half of the bed crossbow has been damaged. Luo Yang has not experienced war for a long time, and many weapons are difficult to use. The craftsmen in the city have limited ability to repair the bed crossbow. live, it is difficult to complete.

Under the command of the general, the Liannu continued to fire, suppressing the Cao army on the top of the city, and providing cover for the army to attack the city.

After five days of siege, there were bloodstains everywhere above and below the city, and the city wall to the east of Luoyang was also completely dark. The total number of soldiers killed and injured on both sides had reached 8000, and the Xiliang army suffered heavy casualties.

Guo Jiadao: "My lord, this kind of loss is already beyond imagination. Cao Cao in Yanzhou has already started to mobilize troops and horses, and he will be able to arrive in Luoyang at the earliest in more than a month. At that time, our army..."