Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 3388 Law

Gubeikou is a pass and a passage. There is still a distance between the south and north crossings. As Lei Zhong and Liu Fu entered the south entrance, their speed could not help but slow down.

At first they had a surprise effect, catching Cao's defenders off guard at first, but soon the defenders at Gubeikou also reacted and began to counterattack.

Gubeikou is the north gate of Yuyang. No matter how short of manpower Cao Chun had and his troops were sparse, he still stationed a large number of troops here. This is like a big family. Even if the family declines, they will always send a servant and concierge to guard the gate. If the gate is no longer worth guarding, it can only mean one thing, that is, this family It has fallen into disgrace.

No matter how stupid Cao Chun was, he still knew the importance of Gubeikou, so he not only paid enough troops to the garrison at Gubeikou from the beginning, but as soon as he received the alarm, he immediately rushed to the rescue...

Nowadays, although the effect of supplementing the military pay cannot be said to be very good, it cannot be said to be completely absent. Guys who get upset when they lift up their pants are often guys who talk about benevolence, justice and morality, but the people at the bottom are very down-to-earth, taking money from others and eliminating troubles with others.

So is there anyone who sympathizes with Lei Zhong and secretly helps him?

There are also.

For example, those guys who restrained their soldiers and just shouted from a distance to let Lei Zhong quickly surrender, don't resist, and walk all the way to the dark side...

Lei Zhong also understood and did not lead his men there.

But even so, there are still many soldiers of Cao's army in Gubeikou, especially those directly under Cao Chun who were sent here. Even though they are scattered throughout Gubeikou, they are concentrated on the Central Avenue and the north and south crossings. There were five to six hundred people. These soldiers of the military academy directly under Cao Chun also knew that the situation was urgent, so they rushed forward desperately, trying to defeat or defeat Lei Zhong and Liu Fu before the hussar army arrived!

These men and horses directly under Cao Chun all know that as long as they can guard the North Pass of Gubeikou and prevent the Hussar army from entering, then Lei Zhong, Liu Fu and others will not be able to cause much trouble!

The **** fight once again unfolded in the passage of Gubeikou.

Both sides fought for their lives, fighting each other with swords and guns in the narrow streets, hacking and slashing desperately. For a moment, the mountains were freezing, and the **** wind was blowing in the anime sky!

Human blood smells fishy.

This is almost a self-instinct genetic imprint that humans have evolved over thousands of years.

In ancient times, once the smell of a large amount of human blood appeared, it meant that there were ferocious beasts that humans could not resist fighting against, and many people died. Even though humans' olfactory organs are much weaker than those of other animals, they are particularly sensitive to the fishy smell of human blood, which is used as a warning to ensure that humans have a higher probability of survival.

But when humans evolved in ancient times, they never expected that no matter how brave and ferocious the beasts were, they would eventually bow down at the feet of humans. Only the desires in human hearts would become more powerful and ferocious, swallowing up the lives of countless humans. .

On the ancient road, blood spattered and quickly dried up under the autumn wind.

Liu Fu and others pretended to be civilian husbands and did not wear enough armor. Lei Zhong and others earned their reputation by asking for pay, so it was impossible for them to bring too many people and wear heavy armor, so some damage would inevitably occur.

As they continued to advance, Liu Fu and Lei Zhong could not help but switch to long weapons and fight with spears or spears. Because the short-blade combat distance is too close, a slight mistake will result in casualties. The long-blade weapon can maintain a certain combat distance, and there are guards around you with swords and shields. Even if you are exhausted, you still have a chance to escape. The battle line took a breather and recovered a little.

Fighting requires methods.

In fighting, the most taboo thing is crazy output regardless of strength.

Except for a few battlefield perverts and peerless generals, most of the energy has an upper limit, and the energy recovery speed is not that fast. If you really ignore the output and wait until the energy is exhausted, don't say a move, just He couldn't even parry and roll, so he could only watch as he was hacked to death on the spot!

If Lei Zhong and Liu Fu could directly disrupt Cao Jun's deployment at Gubeikou and cause a large-scale riot, they would naturally pursue them straight into Beidaokou and open the gate to welcome Zhang He. However, if the attack was hindered to some extent, they could not Rather than resorting to crazy output regardless of the consequences, we must make steady progress and wait until subsequent reinforcements arrive.

Yes, it was Lei Zhong's other soldiers and Han Gun who came with Liu Fu.

The fight advanced step by step towards the north entrance, but the speed of Lei Zhong and Liu Fu's advancement became slower and slower.

Still fighting for his life on the front line, there were some injuries on his body.

Within the ancient road entrance, the city walls, streets, roads and houses, there were random shouts everywhere, one after another.

The fire was soaring into the sky and the black smoke was billowing. With the autumn wind in the ancient road, it drifted to the north and swayed to the south.

Suddenly, a louder noise suddenly erupted on the south road of Gubeikou. Han Gun and others followed Lei Zhong and Liu Fu's footsteps and rushed to the city. They were clearing away some remaining Cao troops at the south road entrance and heading towards Liu Fuli. Come to where the two of you are!

"It's done!" Done! "Liu Fu was overjoyed and laughed, "We've won it! We've won it!"

Liu Fu felt happy, feeling that this great achievement had finally fallen on him!

As Cao's army at Nandaokou scattered and retreated, Han Gun also caught up with Liu Fulei and Zhong. He was about to say something when he suddenly heard a huge shout from the front...

The three of them didn't have time to reminisce about the past, so they all turned their heads and looked to the north ahead. However, they saw that at some point, a large fire suddenly appeared in the north!

This fire was obviously not a fire, or a light fire caused by one or two houses or utensils being burned. The fire started very fast, and in the blink of an eye it was engulfed in flames, almost completely covering the entire northern crossing!

Flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the faces of Han Gun, Lei Zhong, Liu Fu and the others.

"Look at this..." Han Gun whispered, "The good news is that they can't stop General Zhang's offensive, so they can only use this move... The bad news is... we can't get through it either, unless we wait for the fire to weaken..."

Who would have thought that Cao Jun would break the jar at this moment!

The blood is dripping and the cold wind is biting!

The fire roared and black smoke billowed into the sky!

For a time, the ancient trail entrance was cut off by the thick smoke of the fire and became two independent battlefields.

The soldiers and horses led by Zhang He were not far away from Han Gun and the others. The straight-line distance may not exceed 500 steps, but these short 500 steps were like a natural chasm at this moment!

Everyone knows that a fire cannot burn like this forever. The bigger the fire, the faster it burns and the shorter its duration. But the problem is that Cao Jun in Gubeikou has used fire to cut off Zhang He's army, which means he can free up his hands. It’s time to deal with Han Gun and others.

There are only two ways left before Han Gun and others.

One is retreat and the other is support.

If they retreat, although their lives may be safe for the time being, and Cao Jun cannot leave the pass to pursue them for thousands of miles, it also means that although their previous efforts will not be in vain, they will be reduced by at least 70%!

Then just support...

Who knows how much kerosene Cao Jun hoarded in Gubeikou?

With the fallen cans and the felled trees, even if the fire stopped and the stone walls on the ground were scalding hot, it would still be impossible to pass, at least not even a person would be able to get in!

But can these people survive this last half day?

Han Gun and the other three were silent for a while.

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Cao Chun led a team of people and hurriedly ran across the land of Youyan.

Starting from Cao Chun, almost everyone looked serious.

Being able to fight when called upon is the dream of almost all generals, but how many troops can really do it?

Do you really think that he is a good brother with fifty yuan, and as long as he has fifty yuan, he will work hard when the money comes?

These are real people!

If you are a human being, you will have ideas.

Even if they try their best to endure it and not express it, it does not mean that these soldiers are like wooden men, with empty heads, just letting them drink and drink.

The war has reached the current situation. Not only Cao Chun is aware of the problems faced by Youyan Land, but also the men who follow Cao Chun to some extent...

Some people think that Cao Chun is out of order.

Some people understand that Cao Chun has no choice now...

"Dharma" is a good thing.

Having a method at least shows that there is still brains and a method, which at least shows that there is order.

If there is no "method", it is not up to you to decide what kind of "method" to die.

Of course, it is impossible to carry all the utensils when driving to Gubeikou. Those who could pack lightly did so. Apart from the armor on their bodies, they did not bring any other additional accessories. I also brought very little dry food and stuff. What I could eat was stuffed into my stomach as I walked. What I couldn't eat was thrown away on the spot.

"Follow!" 』

"Follow me!" 』

This is the most voices and the most passwords along the way.

Yes, they followed Cao Cao and Cao Chun all the way to here.

Keep up, keep up!

Who knows whether the road ahead is a smooth road or a cliff?

But the password is still—

"Follow me!" Keep up! 』

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…‘I have a solution. 』

Lei Zhong said.

He saw that both Han Gun and Liu Fu seemed to be unwilling to do so, and he knew that it was impossible to retreat.

Han Gun and Liu Fu were like this, so why not Lei Zhong himself?

Sometimes, it’s not that there is no way, but that you can’t stop or choose!

I know that I can probably save my life by retreating, but now, if I have only one life, what's the use?

Could it be that he returned to Cao Cao's banner, kowtowed to the ground, and said that he was wrong, so that Cao Cao could spare his life?

If an apology can exempt you from everything, or if a fine can mean everything, then who will respect the law? !

"There is a big house near here. It's over there..." Lei Zhong tried to speak as briefly as possible, because there was not much time left for them. It was obvious that Cao's army was gathering in front, preparing to surround and suppress them. "In the early years, we were a big family, but later we were able to escape, and we died. After his death, an empty house was left, which was requisitioned as a warehouse... It had stone walls and turrets. If you wanted to hold on, that was the only place that was more suitable. 』

Han Gun glanced at Liu Fu.

If you don't retreat, you will naturally have to wait until Zhang He's army enters the pass.

As soon as Zhang He's army enters the pass, Cao's army will naturally be defeated!

Looking at the intensity of the fire, Cao Jun obviously used kerosene, and kerosene should be burned as much as there is, unless Cao Jun can hoard endless kerosene here...

This is obviously impossible.

So if we can delay it for a while, we can usher in the final victory.

However, it is obviously not appropriate to hold on at the southern entrance or on the main road.

Although Gubeikou is an important pass, this passage has been developed over the years for people traveling from south to north. In addition to the walls at the north and south crossings, there are also streets and alleys. If they really fight on the central street, they will inevitably be surrounded from all sides. Cao Jun only needs to form his troops and advance slowly. The number of soldiers led by Han Gun and the others is not enough to contend. If there are more casualties, the disadvantage will become more and more obvious and eventually the whole army will be annihilated.

Therefore, it is very important to have a position that can be defended.

Liu Fu also knew the meaning of Han Gun's glance at Liu Fu.

He didn't know whether the mansion Lei Zhong mentioned here was suitable or not, but he didn't care much at this time and could only nod and say, "You might as well give it a try!" 』

Han Gun frowned slightly, but quickly nodded and said to Lei Zhong, "Okay!" Just do as you say! 』

Until there is no better way, the only way is the best way!

Lei Zhong didn't waste any more words, "Follow me!" Go here! 』

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Outside Gubeikou.

Zhang He frowned as he looked at the raging fire in front of him.

This thing is obviously what Cao Chun wants to use against Zhao Yun...

Normally, one would wait until the hussars invade the city and then light the kerosene. Even if the hussars who attack are not burned to death, they will be surrounded and shot from all sides...

But how many people have been captured just now, and they are used like this.

"Report!" The front team lost thirty-seven people, and there were more than ten people injured by fire..."

The soldiers came to report.

Zhang He nodded, "The deceased will be recorded and paid according to the law, and the injured will be sent back to the rear team for immediate treatment!" 』

These are the rules set by Qiusi.

In the early years, when Zhang He was under Yuan Shao, there were no so-called laws and regulations. Yuan Shao had the final say in everything. Although this kind of reward comes from the top and is conducive to Yuan Shao's power and rule, it also brings many disadvantages. Just like Zhang He himself, if he wins, everything is easy to say. Once the war fails, he may be beheaded with just one sentence!

Later, Zhang He followed Boss Cao and became somewhat more disciplined. After all, we are welcoming the emperor, so we still have to follow some rules, but it is a pity that the people of the Cao family and the Xiahou family are breaking those rules that should be in place.

It wasn't until he was under the hussar that Zhang He truly realized how important it was to have a rule, especially a good rule.

Just like now, he doesn't need to worry about casualties, because there are hussar rules, so no matter whether they are injured or killed, the soldiers can get their due share, so the soldiers who rush forward will not feel that they are Unfortunately, the soldiers who are still in place will not die in grief.

Many things come from comparisons, especially comparisons with people of the same type of work and class.

The hussars have rules, but Cao's army has no rules.

The fire in front of him was obviously a manifestation of Cao Jun's disarray.

It looks powerful, but actually it is weak on the inside.

It's just that the fire is raging now, and it won't be cracked for a while...

"Send the order!" Let the soldiers take turns to rest where they are! Summon the military academy to discuss matters! 』

Zhang He issued the order.

Tuoba was the first to come again. He jumped off the horse without slowing down his horse. He even patted the horse's butt. When he saw Zhang He, he said with a smile: "Cao Jun meets the general." Come on, I'm scared out of my wits! Now that the fire is burning, let me see if they can find any other way to stop the general! As long as the fire stops, our army can break through directly! 』

Zhang Sheng was the second one to come. After hearing the second half of Tuoba's words, he sneered and said, "Who said you can enter as soon as the fire stops?" Okay, when the time comes you take the lead and be the first one in! If you don't dare to go in, just bark a few times in front of everyone! 』

Tuoba Shi glared at Zhang Sheng.

Zhang He pretended not to hear.

When marching and fighting, you don't have to be a good gentleman, and under the cavalry, you don't need to take into account any interpersonal relationships every day. Everything depends on your ability. Even though Tuobashi is usually jovial and flattering, he is not shy when he is actually in battle. The reason why Tuoba likes to flatter is because all the previous generals of the Han Dynasty also like to flatter.

Zhang Sheng believed that he had changed his surname to Han and was now a Han, at least a preparatory level Han, so when he saw Hu people, he always couldn't help but show off his sense of superiority. In fact, he had no deep hatred against the Tuoba family.

Gan Junhou also came soon, "General, I just don't know how much kerosene and wood Cao Jun has prepared... kerosene? Even if there is some left, judging from the current intensity of the fire, there shouldn't be much, but this Wood…there isn’t much wood around…』

Zhang He quickly understood what Gan Gan meant, and he looked up at the surrounding terrain.

Gubeikou has been an area where Hu and Han fought back and forth since the Qin and Han Dynasties. Therefore, it has been eroded by the souls of the undead, making it difficult for trees to grow...

Okay, the above is all nonsense.

The actual cause was war.

Just like such a fire, even if some trees grow during the war, how many can sustain it?

Once, twice, many times, wouldn't it be that it was burned to the ground, leaving only sand and gravel?

"ha! That’s right! ” Zhang He clapped his hands and said, “If Cao Jun wants to collect and cut down the surrounding trees, there must be a trail to transport wood in the mountains!” 』

These days, if you want to transport something, it is not as convenient as the logistics of later generations. Not to mention people dragging horses, this mountain and this terrain alone cannot be cut down and transported anywhere!

Cao Jun prepared kerosene, which can be transferred from Jizhou or Yuzhou, but this ordinary wood...

For the sake of convenience, Cao Jun must have cut down trees on a nearby mountain, so there must be a road for temporary transportation of wood, and it also goes straight to Gubeikou Pass!

According to the rules, Cao Jun should not cut down trees nearby. After all, that would be equivalent to telling his opponent that there is a way to go here.

But the problem is...

Will Cao Jun really follow the rules?

"Send people immediately to search the mountain!" 』

Zhang He ordered, his eyes bright.