Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 355
Only one night later, the scout cavalry sent back news that the main force of Xia Houyuan's army had retreated to Sishui Pass.

"how can that be?"

Luo Zheng was taken aback when he heard the news, "Sishui Pass has been abandoned since the feudal lords' second call for Dong, and its strategic position is far less important than Hulao Pass. How could Xia Houyuan abandon Hulao Pass and guard Sishui Pass? ?”

Jia Xu said solemnly: "It's very simple, this must be Cao Jun's strategy."

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "What tricks does Cao Jun have?"

Jia Xu shook his head and said, "I don't know about this, I can only play by ear."

Fazheng was also frowning and thinking hard, unable to guess what trick Cao Jun had.

Luo Zheng asked: "Have you ever checked the nearby terrain, is there any abnormality?"

Yan Xing hurriedly stood up and replied, "Nothing unusual!"

Luo Zheng thought about it for a while, but couldn't figure it out, so he waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "If you can't guess, don't guess, this general won't believe it, even if Guo Guicai is really in Xiahouyuan's army, he can still play tricks Can you come? Order the various ministries to prepare food at the third and fifth shifts tomorrow and set up troops. Yan Xing will lead [-] cavalry as the vanguard and rush to Sishui Pass."

"As ordered!"

Everyone got up and obeyed orders, and dispersed separately.

Early in the morning of the next day, before dawn, the army rose up from the camp and rushed to Sishui Pass.

Although Sishui Pass has been abandoned, the geographical location is still very dangerous. Since Cao Jun has reoccupied Sishui Pass, it is impossible for the army to bypass it.

In the early morning, Sishui was closed.

"Master, do you have to do this?"

Xia Houyuan rode on the horse, looking at Guo Jia who came to see him off with an extremely ugly expression.

Guo Jia sighed and said: "Luo Zheng has experienced many battles, and Jia Xu is very resourceful. If not, how can Luo Zheng and Jia Xu relax their vigilance. If Luo Zheng and Jia Xu don't relax their vigilance, our army's strategy How can it be achieved!"

Xia Houyuan said: "Our army has [-] troops, and Luo Zheng's Xiliang army has only [-] infantry. As long as we hold Hulao Pass, our army will have the advantage of fortifying the city. Even if we can't defeat Luo Zheng, we will defend it for a year Half a year is still not a problem, as long as the lord defeats Yuan Shao's army, he can turn back and deal with Luo Zheng, how can he let the military division go to death!"

Guo Jiadao: "General Miaocai has underestimated Luo Zheng too much. Passive beating is never an option, especially in the face of Luo Zheng. Even if our army has a strong city to defend, even if the Xiliang Army has only [-] infantry, it is impossible to break through Hulao Pass , we can’t get out. General Miaocai, don’t forget that there are [-] cavalry under Luo Zheng’s command, and the only cavalry in our army is under the command of the lord. If Luo Zheng orders the army to besiege the city, another [-] Xiliang will be condemned After the cavalry bypassed Hulao Pass and raided the lord's army, what will happen then? Now the lord is blocking Yuan Shao's army at Guandu, and Sun Ce is attacking Huainan. The Guanzhong garrison can be assembled at any time, so what will our army do to stop it?"

Xia Houyuan was speechless for a while, then sighed for a long time, and said: "Even so, the military commander should not be sent to die. If the lord knows about it, how can he spare a certain one. A certain one is willing to stay and fight Luo Zheng to the death, and invite the military commander to go to Xingyang to preside over the overall situation! "

Guo Jia said calmly: "This general Miaocai doesn't have to compete with this subordinate! Although I am not talented, he ranks second in the Xiliang Army's hunting list. It seems that the head is worth a little more than General Miaocai, and he is also more capable. Let Luo Zheng feel at ease. Only in this way, we have the opportunity to destroy Luo Zheng and his [-] army in one fell swoop. Otherwise, if Luo Zheng's army is allowed to enter the Central Plains, the lord's foundation will be destroyed once. Even if I take a risk, it's nothing!"

Xia Houyuan sighed for a long time, and didn't try to persuade him any more, and said with desolate eyes: "Since that's the case, the military master, please take care!"

Guo Jia also cupped his hands and said: "Don't worry, General Miaocai, although this head is worthless, if Luo Zheng wants to take it away, it is not so easy. General Miaocai please go to Xingyang to preside over the overall situation, and I am afraid that something will change!"

"Military division is precious!"

Xia Houyuan stopped talking nonsense, cupped his hands, and went away like a whirlwind with hundreds of soldiers.

Early the next morning, Yan Xing led [-] vanguard cavalry to the Sishui Pass first, and set up camp outside the city.

When the sun was about to set, Luo Zheng led the army to arrive. After the army set up camp, Luo Zheng, accompanied by Jia Xu, Fazheng, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and other confidants, rushed to the outside of Sishui Pass to check the enemy's situation. The flags were flying, and the crowds were crowded. On the banner of the Chinese army, the two big characters of "Xiahou" danced in dragons and phoenixes. It was Xiahouyuan's general flag.

When I was watching, I saw the west gate of Sishuiguan opened, and a handsome army horse rushed out.

Luo Zheng took a closer look and saw hundreds of soldiers rushing towards a chariot, arrayed dozens of steps away.

Cheng Ying hurriedly urged him to come immediately, and said, "My lord, this is Guo Jia."

"This is Guo Jia?"

Luo Zheng hasn't seen Guo Jia yet, so he couldn't help but take a closer look.

He saw that this person's eyes were extremely bright, his bearing was extraordinary, and he had a somewhat unrestrained and unrestrained taste, but his face was slightly sickly pale, as if he was already dying of illness, and he might be taken away by the king of hell at any time.

While watching, I heard Guo Jialang say: "Where is General Luo Zheng, please see me!"

Luo Zheng urged the horse to come forward and said: "Guo Jia, it's not what the general expected, it's really you who are making trouble!"

Guo Jia said calmly: "The general has a great reputation and outstanding military exploits. How dare you show shame in front of the general. I heard that the general is young and promising. He settled the western Qiang and flattened the desert. , although the famous generals of the former Han Dynasty are also inferior, I don't think they are so young, I really teach Jiahao to be envious!"

Luo Zheng laughed three times, and said: "I heard about Mr.'s name earlier. When the Japanese generals entered the Central Plains, they also visited Yangzhai. It is a pity that I didn't want to miss it. Now that Cao Cao's defeat is imminent, why don't you return as soon as possible, and be with me The generals will build an eternal career together?"

Guo Jia said indifferently: "Thanks to the general's love, I am really flattered. However, Mr. Cao has not treated me badly. As the old saying goes, a soldier dies for his confidant. If I want to work for Mr. Cao, I can only have the general's good intentions!"

"What a pity!"

Luo Zheng nodded, regretted it, and then said: "If the honored mother comes, can the gentleman return?"

Guo Jia was stunned, and then suddenly said: "No wonder my mother disappeared when I went back to Yangdi next time. It turns out that the general invited me to Guanzhong. The captive family is young, doesn't the general feel that it is unreasonable?"

Luo Zheng laughed and said: "This general only asks for the result, not the process. And the Central Plains is in endless wars. It is also a good intention of this general to invite your respected mother to Liangzhou. Who would have thought that you would join Cao Cao? This general has taken care of your respected mother for several years , you should express something, right?"

(End of this chapter)