Hee Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 423 Defeated at Yangping Pass (second update)
Around noon, the scorching sun hung high and scorched the earth. The soldiers standing guard outside had already sweated, but inside the majestic and tall canopy hall, an abnormally cold voice sounded, making one feel chills all over.

"Immediately send a message to Fazheng, telling him that there is no need to worry about Liangzhou, and Hanzhong alone doesn't care, let him let go of his courage, and must do everything possible to use Hanzhong as Guan Yu's mausoleum"

This was Yuan Xi's voice, and there was a murderous intent in his tone.

"promise!"

. . . . .

Time passed by, ten days later, at Hanzhong, Yangping Pass.

The situation in Hanzhong affected the whole world, but the rapid change of the situation shocked the world. Wu Yi, the mere general of Shu, was like a thunderbolt on the ground, which attracted the attention of the princes from all walks of life.

Because he defeated the brave and invincible Guan Yu.

When Yangping Pass was lost, the princes of all walks of life thought that Cao Cao would definitely capture Hanzhong. However, what they didn't expect was that Liu Zhang, who was weak and incompetent, would send an army to rescue his old enemy for many years.

Although Guan Yu's bravery and Cao Jun's tenacity in the first battle still defeated the two armies of Zhang Ren who came to aid and Zhang Lu who survived the catastrophe, even Zhang Ren was seriously injured.

But the loss of Chenggu put Guan Yu in a dangerous situation. Although he won, the exhausted army could not take back the strong city behind for cultivation, especially the roads and bridges on the three major passages that the Shu army will enter Sichuan later. , completely destroyed, without leaving a trace, and Cao Hong, who was stationed in Chang'an and was ready to support at any time, could only send people to speed up the repair. At the same time, he immediately contacted Xiliang and prepared to take the road to Shu. Too ruthless, Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei in the previous life could actually do the same, but they didn't, and they even tried their best to protect the passage, because they still thought about the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains and the revival of the great Han.

But Wu Yi and Fazheng have no worries at all. They are already the subjects of Dayan, and Dayan is the number one overlord in the world. After all, it will be quite troublesome to repair in the future, but the appearance of Huangge really made him feel at ease. Even if the road has been closed for several years, they can still listen to Yuan Xi's orders at any time.

Chenggu couldn't take it down, and Nanzheng couldn't be broken in a short time because of the reinforcements from Central Shu, and the most worrying thing is that after Zhang Lu stabilized, relying on his prestige for many years, he immediately issued a strategy of strengthening the wall and clearing the country, making Hanzhong The people of Hanzhong temporarily fled to the mountains to avoid the chaos of war. The people of Hanzhong were at ease for a long time, and they were very disgusted with the sudden Cao Jun, so the speed was completely destroyed, and Guan Yu's idea of ​​getting food nearby was shattered, and Cao Jun's food and grass could not be transported. Come in, the weary soldiers will soon run out of food.

In desperation, Guan Yu had no choice but to lead his army back to Yangping Pass, waiting for support.

However, Fazheng would not give him this chance, and soon he persuaded Zhang Lu. The two houses combined, and another [-] troops were raised to encircle Yangping. The roads in the county were blocked one by one.

Guan Yu once invited to fight alone, but none of the generals came out to fight again, and there was even a move of feathers and arrows flying together, intending to shoot him to death directly.

Guan Yu also led his troops to break through the siege a few times, but there was a lack of food and grass, and the back road was cut off, especially from Liangzhou, which made the morale of Cao's army very weak. Without the stormy momentum at the beginning, coupled with the loss and gap of troops , Three times without success, even a night attack, and was almost surrounded.

On the majestic and huge Yangping Pass, Guan Yu standing proudly holding the Qinglong Yanyue Saber, every time Cao Jun saw it, he would feel a lot more relaxed. No matter what, they at least still have such a brave and invincible general.

However, Guan Yu looked at the far away military camp, his face was solemn, and there was a trace of doubt in his eyes. He was really surprised when Liu Zhang sent troops, but he didn't have much fear. It is true that all calculations made him feel wrong. This feeling is a bit like when they faced Cao Cao back then, they were completely seen through.

"General" At this moment, a lieutenant ran over worriedly.

Guan Yu immediately regained his composure. He must not panic at this time. If he panics, the army will be defeated.

"What's the matter?" Guan Yu asked in a calm tone.

"General, the food and grass are only enough for ten days," the lieutenant said anxiously.

Guan Yu frowned, and said, "Have all the scouts been sent out?"

"Five batches have been dispatched, and the enemy has not stopped them, but this Yizhou is no better than other places. Except for the limited access, the mountains in other places are dangerous and the roads are unknown. Our army can't contact the outside at all. Three roads have been completely destroyed. Horses I can't make it through, I can't get there in a month by walking, and Liangzhou is even more abominable, not only did Didao not come to support, but even our army scouts were not allowed to enter the city, and he said he would report to the two princes." The lieutenant looked angry road.

Guan Yu couldn't help holding his sword, and said solemnly: "It seems that our army has been calculated. Liu Zhang sent troops, but Xiliang ignored them. Someone must have taken action."

"Who could it be!"

"Who else can be, isn't it the number one traitor in troubled times, Yuan Xi?" Guan Yu said with a cold look in his eyes.

"It's okay for Liu Zhang to say, after all, he was worried about our army entering Shu from Hanzhong, but Liangzhou is an ally of Cao's army! Cao's defeat, what good will it do them?" the lieutenant general wondered.

"That's not clear, but he, Yuan Xi, wants Guan's life. It's not that simple. Pass on the order. After the food and grass are exhausted, he will kill horses and fill his belly. He must not let the soldiers starve," Guan Yu ordered solemnly.

"promise!!"

After the deputy general retreated, the pale-faced Yang Song came over and said in a panic: "General Guan, waiting like this is not an option! If you keep it for a long time, you will lose."

Yang Song's mood at this time was very turbulent. He originally thought that he had a chance to win, but he didn't expect that cowardly Liu Zhang to be brave at this time, which directly made their plan fall short, and made him, a world-famous hero, into the shackles of today's urn.

Guan Yu glanced sideways, and said arrogantly: "Why are you panicking? Guan's head is still there, and you will be fine. Sikong must be trying his best to rescue our army at this time, just wait patiently."

"But the road is destroyed, even if Sikong has a great strategy, he can't fly over! Why not?" Yang Song rolled his eyes.

Guan Yu suddenly burst out with a terrible evil spirit, and said coldly: "Who is Liu Zhang, and what qualifications does he have to ask Guan to surrender? If you are afraid, just leave on your own."

Yang Song was startled, looked at the red face full of chills, and hurriedly said fearfully: "Since Song has joined Sikong, he will never change."

"Then go down and restrain your soldiers," Guan Yu ordered.

"No!" Yang Song backed away in fear.

Guan Yu looked up at the sky, and murmured with hatred on his face: "Brother, I won't just fail like this. I still want to go north to the Central Plains, kill Yuan Xi, and avenge your blood hatred."

. . . . . .

At this time, outside Yangping Pass, in a command tent of the two armies, a handover of military power was going on amidst bursts of sadness.

(End of this chapter)