The last three kingdoms

Chapter 866 The Battle of Xinkou

At the beginning, although the Huns were limited by their military strength, it was impossible to carry out a large-scale encirclement and suppression of the Shu army in northern Shanxi, but they still had enough strength to protect some important passes and fortresses. Even if Jinyang was in danger, Liu Meng could not Without returning troops to rescue, some important passes including Yanmen Pass were abandoned, but some cities and passes still cannot be abandoned, such as Jiuyuan where the county seat of Xinxing County is located, and Xinkou to the north of Jiuyuan, because it belongs to Jinyang To the north gate, guarding Jinyang must guard Xinkou, so the Huns can't give up anyway.

Not only could they not give up, the Xiongnu army also strengthened Xin's defense force during the retreat to Jinyang. Liu Yuan sent general Hu Yanlang to guard Jiuyuan to ensure the safety of the north of Jinyang.

Fu Qian sent his troops to the south, and his primary goal was to capture Xinkou.

Xinkou is located at the Duanque of Xinkou Mountain. It is rumored that Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, withdrew his troops and returned here after breaking the siege of Pingcheng. Longxin was very happy, so he named it Xinkou, and set up a dangerous place here, becoming an important place for military defense.Since there is no danger from Xinkou to Jinyang, Xinkou is particularly important. Those who guard Jinyang must guard Xinkou first, making Xinkou a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

Jiuyuan is also the base camp of the Huns in the northern part of the five tribes of the Huns. The Huns have been operating here for many years. The entire Xinkou was built by the Huns to be as solid as a rock. He didn't dare to slack off. After he led his army to Xinkou, he integrated the local garrison forces and held on to the fortress to ensure the safety of Jinyang.

Fu Qian led his army to Dingxiang, which was also the city that the Huns had just abandoned. Fu Qian knew the importance of Xinkou, and thought that the Huns could give up other places, but they would definitely not give up Xinkou. The Left Army stayed in Dingxiang temporarily. Xiang, sent people to Xinkou to spy on the military situation.

Sure enough, as Fu Qian expected, the Huns not only did not withdraw the garrison at Xinkou, but instead sent another army led by Hu Yanlang to reinforce Xinkou, strengthening the defense of Xinkou.

Although the garrison of Xinkou was only over 3, which was far inferior to the Shu army in terms of numbers, the Huns defended against danger and tightly controlled the key points of Xinkou's throat, especially Liu Yuan sent his brother-in-law Hu Yanlang to lead his descendants The fact that troops stationed in Xinkou shows how much Liu Yuan attaches great importance to Xinkou.

Fu Qian called all the generals together to discuss how to take Xinkou Pass. Zhang Le stepped forward first and volunteered: "Fu Dudu, the last general is willing to lead the army as the vanguard to attack Xinkou Pass."

The Wudang Flying Army led by Zhang Le has always been the most elite troops of the Shu Army, attacking the city and pulling the village, usually it is the first to charge, this time it is naturally doing its part.

Fu Qian didn't agree immediately, and said: "Xinkou Xiongnu's defenders are very powerful. If you go alone, you may lose. You need to send another army to assist you before you can attack."

Zhao Zhuo immediately stepped forward and said: "I will report to the governor, and the general is willing to go."

Zhao Zhuo is commanding the Yang'an Army, which is also Fu Qian's old-fashioned army. It has always been known for being good at fighting hard. The Shu army's left army was the sharpest attacking force. With these two armies as the main attackers, Fu Qian was naturally relieved, and immediately nodded in agreement. Zhang Le and Zhao Zhuo led the order to leave the camp and head towards Xinkou Pass.

Fu Qian also sent Zhuge Shang's Baidi Army as the left-wing attacking corps, and Deng Zhong's Longxi Army as the right-wing attacking corps. Heyang'an's attack on Xinkou.

As for Ma Rong's Guanzhong Army, it was included in the general reserve team by Fu Qian, and it will be reinforced everywhere at any time.

Zhang Le and Zhao Zhuo walked side by side. The two brothers have never seen each other since the division of troops. This time, they won the task of jointly attacking Xinkou. Naturally, they are quite happy. Talking wildly, counting his "great achievements" in detail.

Zhao Zhuo, who knew Zhang Le's personality very well, naturally had doubts about Zhang Le's words, but Zhao Zhuo was unwilling to expose Zhang Le's shortcomings, and listened attentively with a smile, letting Zhang Le's spittle splash.

Talking about the battle of Xinkou, Zhang Le was even more beaming, as if he would hold Xinkou Pass as soon as he stepped out, Zhang Le's chest slapped loudly: "Third brother, just watch it, you just watch it from the sidelines." It's lively, Xinkouguan alone is enough to take it down with just one of my Wudang Flying Army."

"Fu Dudu has an order. It is Liu Yuan's direct line general Hu Yanlang who is guarding the Xinkou Pass. If you want us not to underestimate the enemy, you should be more cautious, second brother." Zhao Zhuo was naturally very cautious when he received Fu Qian's exhortation. Good words to remind Zhang Ledao.

Zhang Le showed a nonchalant expression, and said: "Siege the city and move the fortress, but there is no such thing as a flying army. What are the Huns who abandoned their horses to defend the city? Third brother, you just need to scan the formation and see how I can break this Xin The gate is right."

Zhang Le insisted on leading Wudang's flying army to attack the city first, but Zhao Zhuo couldn't resist him, so he nodded in agreement, Zhang Le led Wudang's flying army to attack the city first, and went straight to Xinkou Pass.

Xinkou Pass is located at the Duanque of Xinkou Mountain, with high mountains and mountains on both sides, but the Xinkou Pass is interrupted like a knife and an axe, which makes people suspect that it is the work of nature.Xinkou Pass is located on an earthen mountain in Dangdao. The topographical characteristics of Xinkou have some similarities with Jieting. Come on a lot stronger.

This pass city was first built in the era of Liu Bang, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty. After many repairs in history, Xinkou Pass is as solid as gold, and it is not much better than Yanmen Pass.

Zhang Le didn't care about March 21 and [-], when he arrived at the city wall of Xinkou Pass, he immediately issued an order to attack. The Wudang Flying Army was already ready to go, and after receiving the order, they launched a fierce attack on Xinkou Pass with overwhelming force.

The Wudang Flying Army, formed with the Qiang people as the team, has been a resounding force since its establishment. No matter whether it is a tough battle or a counterattack, no matter whether it is good or bad, what the Wudang Flying Army lacks most is the kind of courage to move forward and be brave. With a fierce and fierce spirit, he completely ignored the strength of Xinkou Pass and the strength of the Huns defending the city, and launched a strong attack without fear.

There are no large-scale siege equipment or gunpowder weapons. With their blood and fearless spirit, the Wudang Flying Army carried a simple ladder and launched wave after wave against the city wall of Xinkou Pass. attack.

Hu Yanlang personally commanded on the front line, and the Huns were also very tenacious, stubbornly resisting the fierce attack of the Shu army. The two sides fought desperately on the front line of the city wall. This battle was thrilling. It was dark.

(End of this chapter)