Xiliang Iron Cavalry

"It's really hard to defend against." Zhuge Liang sighed, and only when he really had to face the Xiliang army did he realize how terrifying they were. Just being able to open the city gate made people feel like there was nowhere to start. On the battlefield, you don't It is possible to be on guard against the enemy rushing out from the city gate at any time, and it is impossible to completely seal the city gate when going up, cutting off the escape route. They are not elite soldiers, as long as the city gate is sealed, it is very likely to cause mutiny in the field. Not every team can survive from death.

Guo Si had 5 horses in his hands, and after finishing the matter in Hanzhong in an orderly manner, he began to march towards Baishui Pass. In the land of Yizhou, there are many strong passes, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. The enemy can be easily blocked at the periphery, and Hanzhong will be captured. The Xiliang army will also have to face Baishuiguan, Jiamengguan, Zitong, and Mianzhu, all of which are easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Jia Rong met Zhang Lu in the palace, the leader of the Five Dou Rice Sect, and the prefect of Hanzhong with [-] followers. After discussing for a long time, Zhang Lu left the palace with a heavy face.

The treatment Jia Rong gave Zhang Lu was not low, and his official position was many times stronger than that of the previous Hanzhong prefect, but some of the conditions Jia Rong gave were not in line with the teachings of the Five Dou Rice Sect, such as what Jia Rong said In times of war, the common people should rise up, help the army defend the city, and voluntarily join the army to resist the enemy. Those who invade our country will be punished even if they are far away.

After thinking for three days, Zhang Lu gave Jia Rong an answer, agreed to Jia Rong's modification, and at the same time changed the name of Wu Dou Rice Sect to Taoism, allowing Zhang Lu to develop believers among the people. It was revealed that the Five Dou Rice Sect would become the state religion, which aroused Zhang Lu's fighting spirit even more.

Xiliang's army ruled a vast area, and there were millions of people, so Zhang Lu's attraction was not insignificant.

After Cao Cao went through the battle of Xiliang Army occupying Yuzhou and attacking Hanoi County, he seemed to be a little depressed. Cao Jun was so tyrannical in the Central Plains. The momentum, not fearing life and death in the battle, bravely moved forward, since the encounter with the Xiliang Army, Cao Jun has rarely won, repeatedly defeated, lost Luoyang, Hanoi and Yuzhou, even in Dongjun, and was defeated by the Xiliang Army Ten thousand soldiers and horses defeated fifty thousand soldiers and horses, killing corpses all over the field.

Not only that, the people's livelihood under Cao Cao's rule was not very good, mainly due to the economic suppression of merchants in Liangguo. What kind of chamber of commerce Xueliu wants to join and become the eagle dog of the Xiliang army makes Cao Cao very puzzled.

The economy was sluggish, and the price of rice fluctuated too much. Under the rule of Cao Jun, people rebelled.

Cao Cao is not a future traveler, and Jia Rong's small economic trick can make them scramble.

After selling a lot of resources, Cao Cao felt more at ease. With money and food in his hands, he didn't have to fear that the Xiliang army would come. However, he didn't know that after the resources were in Jia Rong's hands, they would turn into a huge amount of money, and he would turn the money in Cao Cao's hands again. Money earned.

Sometimes, Cao Cao had a faint feeling that the Liang Congress would unify the world. When this idea appeared, Cao Cao was extremely shocked, and immediately suppressed it in his heart. When the two armies confront each other, if the superior has no confidence, what is the big deal? To win the battle, I thought that when I raised my army back then, there were only a few thousand generals and only a few generals. It is not the current situation. Compared with Jia Rong, I am not weak at all, and the gains and losses in a war do not represent anything.

"Xiliang Army, don't be afraid." Cao Cao clenched his fists and said every word.

"Order, let the aristocratic families and merchants in the city come to the mansion to have a banquet tonight." Cao Cao ordered.

Wu Ban, the general of Baishui Pass, is still very famous among the generals in Yizhou.

There are 2000 defenders in Baishuiguan, and Wu Ban is confident that the Xiliang army with 2000 men will stop the attack. Zhang Lu's failure in Hanzhong makes Wu Ban feel a little disapproving. The first battle can only show that Zhang Lu is too useless. The generals in Yizhou looked down on Zhang Lu, a traitor.

The terrain of Baishui Pass can also be called dangerous in Yizhou. Not to mention that one man is in charge of the pass, even if there are 10 people, there is no way to get a bargain. The geographical situation of Yizhou is not comparable to that of the Central Plains. It is not conducive to cavalry operations. The advantage of the Xiliang army lies in the strong combat effectiveness of the cavalry. Once such a barrier is in front of them, no matter what means the Xiliang army has, they will face a hard fight.

Wu Ban continued to strengthen the city's defenses, and the strength of the soldiers patrolling increased. There were no civilians living in Baishuiguan. Guan's garrison force.

"General, it is said that the Xiliang Army has 5 people, but we only have 2000. I'm afraid it will be difficult to defend." The deputy general said in a sad voice.

"Hmph, if this general hears such words again, he will immediately behead his head and show it to the public. The enemy is at hand. As the general's deputy general, you should strengthen the city instead of talking about defeat or victory. Even if the Xiliang army has 10 people , but also tenaciously defend the city, even if there is only one soldier in the city, we must work hard to persevere."

"No." The lieutenant clasped his fists together. From Wu Ban's body, he felt a strong fighting spirit, and he felt much more at ease. Baishuiguan is an important checkpoint, so he doesn't have to worry about food and grass, soldiers' arrows and other consumables. Can be replenished quickly.

"The start of the war is a great opportunity for the lieutenants to make meritorious service. The most powerful cavalry in the Xiliang Army is the cavalry. How can they attack the city if they can't exert [-]% of their combat effectiveness outside Baishui Pass?" Wu Ban explained in a relaxed tone.

When Hua Xiong led the vanguard army to Baishuiguan, he couldn't help but gasped, and understood why Guo Bang only let him lead a hundred cavalry, and the rest of the cavalry stayed in Hanzhong. Checkpoints, the cavalry wanted to attack the city, the chance of success was very small, and they were completely exposed to the enemy's offensive.

Even if the Xiliang army had such powerful siege weapons as thunder chariots, it would be difficult to attack the soldiers on the pass, and Baishui Pass was the first line of defense to attack Yizhou, so they had to face it.

"General, this?" Li Meng asked.

"What this and that, stationed outside the city, waiting for General Guo's army, the little Baishuiguan, how can it stop our army's pace." Although Hua Xiong was a little timid, he couldn't let go of such an opportunity.

Seeing 100 pioneers of the Xiliang Army stationed outside the city, Wu Ban smiled smugly. He had heard that the Xiliang Army's fighting power was unparalleled in the world, so it didn't mean that they stopped in front of the Baishuiguan that he was guarding.

After the army arrived at Baishui Pass, they only rested for a day before starting the siege battle. The soldiers, densely packed like ants, headed for the pass. Some scalp tingling.

The terrain outside Baishui Pass determines that the Xiliang Army can only use simple siege equipment such as rush cars and ladders. As for Jinglan, don't even think about it, unless Guo Si is willing to stop the attack and gradually repair and level the terrain outside the pass. The well is difficult to approach, and the terrain outside Baishuiguan is not so easy to rest, only to launch a strong attack.

The Baishui Pass was broken, and under Wu Ban's surprised eyes, the heavy gate flew up into the sky. As it was closing, he felt the city wall under his feet trembling constantly. Many soldiers were crooked and unable to stand.

The swarming Xiliang army rushed into the pass, ending the battle, and Wu Ban was also killed by hundreds of soldiers led by the lieutenant general.

Hua Xiong laughed loudly and said, "The general said, Baishui Pass is nothing, how about it?"

Li Meng said that yes, the Xiliang Army with this kind of weapon is an extremely terrifying existence.

From the Xiliang army's attack on Baishuiguan to the break of the pass, it took only half a day before and after. No matter how capable Wu Ban was, he couldn't imagine the reason. Only one checkpoint can be broken, and Baishui Pass is an important pass in Yizhou. After breaking it, the Xiliang Army can take advantage of the opportunity to attack Jiameng Pass. After Jiameng Pass, Yizhou will be in danger. Baishuiguan is even more dangerous, but Wu Ban doesn't have enough confidence.

"General, we should rush to Jiameng Pass as soon as possible, and the Xiliang army is still chasing after us." The deputy general reminded, with a look of panic on his face. There were 2000 defenders, and after the First World War, there were only 300. Many people escaped, and the fate of the rest can be imagined.

"Well, rush to Jiameng Pass as soon as possible, and send a fast horse to tell General Yang at Jiameng Pass what happened here." Wu Ban cleared his mind and said hastily.

The gains and losses of one city and one pool are nothing to worry about, but if the Xiliang Army relies on this weapon to attack Yizhou's cities one after another, it will be a huge loss for Yizhou, and he Wu Ban will also know that because he knows If you don't report it in time, you will be more implicated.

"Son Wu Ban, where are you going to escape?" A loud shout came from behind, it turned out that it was Hua Xiong who led a hundred cavalry in pursuit.

"Leave 100 people to resist the Xiliang cavalry, and the rest retreat quickly and rush to Jiameng Pass as soon as possible." After Wu Ban gave the order, he left the deputy general in place, and then led the army to flee in a hurry.

The lieutenant's face turned pale. Wu Ban was the chief general. He didn't dare to disobey the slightest, so he could only bite the bullet and lead a hundred soldiers down. Naturally, he felt a little resentful towards Wu Ban in his heart. There is a reason for surviving, 100 people are sent to die, in the face of life and death, he was ruthlessly abandoned.

The lieutenant general immediately led the soldiers to surrender without seeing Wu Ban just now.