Chapter 374 The Battle of Hedong! Burn! Burn! Burn!
drive-!
drive-!
On the vast plain, a horse galloped like lightning.
This is a courier sailing from Chang'an, and it is the highest-standard eight-hundred-mile express letter.
The reason is very simple. Yuan Wei received a very crucial piece of information. The information stated that Liu Bei, a clan member of the Han Dynasty who succeeded Zhang Liao, had two sworn brothers. One of them was Zhang Fei, who killed three generals of the imperial court in succession.
As for the second one...
He was Guan Yu, who was born in the Guan clan in Hedong.
These two people have never been known to anyone, but Zhang Fei was just fine if he didn't take action, and once he did, he was astonished to the heavens.
If even Zhang Fei has such ability, then where is Guan Yu, who was born in the Guan family in Hedong, now?
It's obvious!
He must have gone straight to the battlefield in Hedong, cooperated with the Guan family in Hedong, cooperated internally and externally, and thus determined Hedong.
Yuan Wei was naturally aware of the seriousness of the matter, so he did not hesitate, expediting the eight hundred miles with the highest standard, and quickly sent people to Hedong, hoping to kill all the Guan clan in Hedong before the war started.
"Eight hundred miles, expedited, send to Jiangxian as quickly as possible."
"quick-!"
Xiyuxu—!
The messenger ran wildly for a long time, and was already exhausted and exhausted.
He threw the mailbox on his back to his successor and fell to the ground with a thud.
The surrounding inn members stepped forward one after another, lifted him up, took him to the room, and began to treat him. This situation was very common in the 800-mile emergency, so the response measures were comprehensive and appropriate.
In this way, at every other station, they change horses and continue running wildly. In one day and one night, they can cover hundreds of miles. If they use the highest-level fast horses, they can reach eight hundred miles.
just like!
The identity of the Guan clan in Hedong used Chang'an's highest-level intelligence transmission.
In less than a day, they rushed from Guanzhong to the east of Hedong and headed straight for Jiang County.
At this moment, Jiangxian County.
Zhang Kan camp.
Central army, big tent.
Situ Wang Yun stood in front of the map, frowning, holding his hands behind his back, and pondered for a long time: "I don't know why, but I always feel that something is not quite right."
"What did the prince discover?"
Zhang Kan, the governor of Hedong on the side, frowned and asked tentatively: "Judging from the current situation, Zhang Liao's troops and horses at Zhiguanxing will be able to walk out in less than a day. We have already packed our bags, and we will definitely be able to do so."
Catch them all in one fell swoop.”
"wrong!"
Wang Yun shook his head and waved his hands, and said softly: "Although Zhiguanxing is difficult to navigate in a rugged area, the road is not that long. It would take an ordinary team less than three days to get out, but he delayed it for six days."
"Although Zhiguanxing has been abandoned for a while, the road is still clearly distinguishable. According to common sense, they should not delay for so long, as if they are waiting for something."
Zhang Kan followed Wang Yun's train of thought and answered tentatively: "What the prince means is...Zhang Liao has guessed that we have an ambush, so he is waiting for reinforcements?"
"Isn't it possible?"
Wang Yun turned to glance at Zhang Kan and asked softly.
"It's indeed possible!"
Zhang Kan first affirmed Wang Yun's answer, but then changed the topic: "But Your Majesty, judging from the current intelligence, these are already all the troops in the direction of Heluo."
"Even if Zhang Liao is really waiting for reinforcements, he still needs to mobilize urgently from the direction of Nanyang. What kind of army can march nearly a hundred miles a day? You must know that the wolf cavalry, leopard cavalry, and tiger cavalry have already rushed to Hanoi. Their target must be the Xiongnu
People, and the reinforcements sent by the original, not us."
I have to admit that Zhang Kan still has some military literacy, and he has his own opinions on the marching speed of the army and the strategic layout.
But...
He didn't know at all that the current Gao Shun was a second-strengthened Gao Shun. They were far from the original trapped camp. Their marching speed had already exceeded the conventional infantry.
"Um."
"That makes sense."
Obviously, Wang Yun agrees with Zhang Kan's statement.
He took a long breath, nodded slowly, and tried his best to suppress this uneasy feeling: "Perhaps I am overly worried. As long as this battle is won, Hedong will be stable. Then I will continue to go north and rush to Bingzhou."
"Counter Zhang!"
Wang Yun grinned and bowed his hands: "You can just wait for the imperial edict by then. You will be granted the title of marquis and general. I would like to congratulate you in advance."
Zhang Kan hurriedly returned the gift and bowed to express his humility: "Zhang's achievements are all the result of the prince's planning. Zhang still wants to thank the prince for his support."
“Eh—!”
Wang Yun waved his hand and said with a smile: "Wang is just following orders. The one who really plans the strategy is Grand Master Yuan. If Commander Zhang wants to thank Grand Master Yuan, he should thank Grand Master Yuan."
"Of course I have to thank you all."
Zhang Kan was about to continue flattering.
suddenly.
A long announcement sounded outside the tent:
"Report—!"
The two subconsciously looked up.
However, he saw a soldier coming in a hurry. He leaned over and held his hands in his arms and said: "Prince, the county guard, intelligence has been sent back from the direction of Zhiguanxing. Zhang Liao hastened his march and is about to enter the encirclement."
"good!"
Zhang Kan couldn't hide the excitement on his face.
After waiting here for a long time, it is finally time to close the net: "You quickly send orders to all departments to be ready for battle at any time according to the original plan."
The ordering soldier bowed and raised his hands: "Here."
Immediately.
He bowed and left the tent.
Zhang Kan turned to glance at Wang Yun and bowed his head: "Your Majesty, let's go meet the number one general under King Hongnong?"
Wang Yundan smiled: "It's my wish, but I don't dare to invite you."
Zhang Kan hurriedly waved his hand to make a petition: "Your Majesty, please."
Wang Yun twisted his beard and stepped out of the camp.
The two men led the army and rushed to the designated location immediately.
But at this moment...
The imperial court of Chang'an was rushing eight hundred miles away and was still on its way to Jiangxian County.
******
Zhiguanxing.
At this moment, there was a group of soldiers wearing bright silver armor, carrying double arc shields, divided into two columns, and quickly passing through Zhiguan Pass, like a long silver dragon.
Vanguard General Hao Zhao stared at the mountains on the left and right, judging whether he had entered the encirclement, and was ready to give orders at any time to enter a defensive state.
Although the mountains on both sides were rugged and there was nothing unusual on the surface, Hao Zhao could clearly feel a murderous aura surrounding this narrow path.
It's getting closer and closer to the scheduled location.
suddenly.
A strange cold light flashed across his eyes.
This is definitely not normal sunlight, but the light reflected from the metal.
However, Hao Zhao was not afraid at all. For the current trapped camp, such a crossbow attack was just scratching an itch and would not produce the slightest bit of lethality.
"rush!"
Give an order.
Hao Zhao ignored everything and continued to move forward to kill.
In the next moment, hundreds of crossbowmen stood up, each tensing up to the full moon, and then hundreds of crossbow arrows shot through the air from the tops of the mountains on both sides, making sharp screams.
The dense arrows were like a downpour, hitting the soldiers trapped in the camp on the road, hitting their armor and stomach, and there was a dense thumping sound.
Although the enemy occupied high ground and had a strong geographical advantage, their offensive methods were completely incompatible with the aluminum alloy armor that trapped the camp. Even if two or three waves of arrows rained down, not a single soldier was injured.
Hao Zhao stood in the rain of arrows without any scruples, commanding Ruoding: "Arrange on the left and right, open the passage!"
The soldiers in the two rows on the left and right of the trapped camp immediately stood the double arc shields in their hands on the ground, supported it on the ground with its own outriggers, maintained a certain arc, and gradually spread forward.
Peng! Peng! Peng!
One shield after another opened the road in the middle, preventing them from being attacked by rolling logs and rocks, creating an excellent opportunity for Zhang Liao and Guan Yu to charge.
This scene caused the enemy generals who were originally ambushing Zhiguanxing and had the belief of victory to fall into a state of confusion.
The man stepped on a lifting stone, gnashing his teeth, and his eyes almost popped out of his head.
He couldn't believe it!
The other party delayed for so long because they were waiting for such a force.
Silver helmet, silver armor, double arc shield?
He still has the Huanshou sword on his waist and a spear on his back?
Good guy!
This is not a human being, it is simply the heavenly soldiers and generals descending into the world!
Bows and crossbows can't hurt him at all, so what's the point of ambush here?
"General, what should we do?"
A soldier was also anxious to get angry, but he didn't know why.
"what to do?"
The general's eyes widened and he replied sternly: "What do you think we should do? How do I know what to do? Stop attacking with bows and crossbows, push all the thunder stones and rolling logs down to block the road!"
The soldier responded with a sonorous voice: "Here."
Now.
In the forest, there was a sound of drum beating.
Then, from the mountainside on both sides, thundering rocks and rolling trees came down one after another.
The rear of the formation was naturally blocked by double arc shields, but the thundering rocks and rolling logs rushing down from the front were lying across the road. This was simply fatal to the charging horses.
But apparently...
Gao Shun had anticipated this.
There have already been two hundred dedicated elites with boring palladium, rushing to the forefront, pushing away the rocks and rolling logs blocking the road to ensure the absolute safety of the road.
About a mile away, Zhang Liao stared at the battlefield through the telescope and exclaimed excitedly: "It's amazing. Falling into the camp is worthy of being trapped in the camp. Our army will win this battle."
"Wenyuan, let me have a look."
Guan Yu hurriedly grabbed the telescope from Zhang Liao's hand and looked at the battlefield ahead. A straight passage filled with arrows appeared in front of him.
However......
The soldiers trapped in the camp did not care about the arrows above their heads. They gradually spread the passage forward without any fancy, forming a fast passage.
"color!"
Even Guan Yu himself couldn't help but praise him.
The original nervousness was swept away, replaced by excitement and unconcealable excitement: "Wenyuan, give the order quickly, it's our turn to go to war."
"good!"
Zhang Liao has been looking forward to this day for a long time.
He put away the telescope, raised his hand suddenly, and said loudly: "Brothers, follow quickly."
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "Kill—!"
Rumble—!
The sound of horse hooves rolled away.
Guan Yu was so anxious that he charged forward on his horse with a spear in hand.
Along the way, although there were sporadic arrow rain attacks, it could not stop the speed of their charge. They were easily moved from left to right, and not a single arrow was missed, which could hurt Guan Yu in the slightest.
"kill-!"
"I have ordered to punish the thief and kill Zhang Kan!"
*****
Winter! Winter! Winter!
Dongdong—!
The thundering sound of drums resounded in Zhiguan County. Even Wang Yun and others who were stationed outside could still hear it clearly. This was enough to prove how fierce the battle in Zhiguan County was at this moment.
"Hahaha!"
Wang Yun pinched a strand of goatee under his chin and said softly: "County Commander Zhang, do you think Zhang Liao's more than 10,000 people can break out of Zhi Guanxing, how many will be left?"
"I want to come..."
Zhang Kanran smiled and bowed his head: "To be able to leave 1,800 people is already the limit, or they will not fight out of Zhi Guanxing after encountering an ambush, but will withdraw."
"No!"
Wang Yun shook his head and directly denied: "This possibility does exist, but it is obvious that Zhang Liao did not do this, otherwise the drumming sound would not be so sonorous and powerful."
"That's right."
Zhang Kan obviously agreed. He nodded and agreed: "However, if Zhang Liao dares to force his way in, he will play into our hands. In this battle, he will be killed to rectify the reputation of the imperial court."
Wang Yundan smiled: "I think back then, Zhang Liao forced Dong Zhuo to retreat to Guanzhong in the battle at the Capital Cang, and he became famous in one battle. It seems that he was rewarded by King Hongnong with the Zhongxing Sword of Tianwei Star."
"Counter Zhang."
Wang Yun turned to glance at Zhang Kan and said softly: "If you step on Zhang Liao's shoulders, you will definitely become famous all over the world, but if you can give me the Zhongxing Sword, I am very interested in it."
"What did the prince say?"
Zhang Kan immediately picked up the conversation and said with a smile: "You don't need to give orders for this matter. I will take care of it naturally. I heard that it is a sword that can sharpen iron as well as mud."
"Ha ha."
Wang Yun nodded and said with a smile: "Yes, but there are such rumors."
At this moment, a sharp shout came from Zhi Guanxing, and Zhang Kan smiled lightly: "They should be coming out. It seems that Zhang Liao is quite capable. There may be three or five thousand people left, but not necessarily."
"It doesn't matter."
Wang Yun waved his hand: "Just destroy it."
Zhang Kan bowed his head and said: "I have the order!"
"Report—!"
Just as Zhang Kan looked towards the exit.
suddenly.
A quick report sounded from behind.
Turn around and look.
But when he saw his own scout Juechen coming, he looked extremely flustered. He didn't even bother to salute, so he dismounted his horse, hurried forward, and handed over the mailbox:
"General, Chang'an 800 miles is urgent."
"Just delivered."
"oh?"
Zhang Kan was stunned for a moment.
He naturally knows what the eight hundred miles expedited means.
When Wang Yun heard the sound, he also put away his smile and said hurriedly: "Quickly, take it apart and take a look."
Zhang Kan immediately opened the mailbox, took out the letterhead from it, unfolded it, his eyes rolled up and down, and he suddenly broke into a cold sweat, his eyes widened, as if he had seen a ghost:
"not good!"
Zhang Kan was so frightened that his eyes almost popped out: "Liu Bei's second brother is called Guan Yu, and he is from the Guan family in Hedong."
Wang Yun was stunned: "Hedong Guan clan? Isn't that..."
"Someone is coming!"
Wang Yun didn't care about his manners and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs: "Quickly, send a message to Wei Jian quickly and ask him to eliminate the Guan family in Hedong immediately. There must be no mistakes."
Rumble—!
The sound of horse hooves became louder and louder.
Zhang Kan exhaled, with a look of shock and fear: "Your Majesty, we are afraid that we are too late. The traitor's troops are about to come out. It is better to send people to support the right wing first and then make plans."
"good!"
Wang Yun responded: "It all depends on the orders of the county governor."
Zhang Kan immediately greeted him: "Whoever is coming, quickly send General Pan Lin and lead his troops to surround the Guan family in Hedong with all their strength and kill them without fail."
The messenger cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "Here."
Immediately.
He galloped away on horseback.
The moment the messengers left, a crimson lightning flashed out from the exit of Zhiguan Pass, and behind it, the black cavalry filed out.
They did not break out to the left and right wings, but headed toward the center to attack Zhang Kan's elite force head-on. This undoubtedly made it more difficult for Zhang Kan's troops to meet the enemy.
"Good guy!"
Zhang Kan tried his best to stay calm and spoke with his steel teeth: "They are coming straight towards us. Send an order immediately to fight the enemy."
The messenger said with a sonorous voice: "Here."
Immediately after, the red and green flags flashed, the army in front moved forward slowly, and the soldiers and horses on the left and right wings were outflanking, obviously intending to devour Guan Yu and Zhang Liao.
But......
Zhang Kan couldn't believe it.
What was killed from Zhi Guanxing was not a remnant of defeated generals, but an absolute elite with at least three thousand elite cavalry. Especially the first one was a strong general, with more than ten soldiers, carrying poles and spears.
Son, jumped right in.
The opponent's moves were wide open and closed, and his attacks were as fast as lightning. It seemed that in just a blink of an eye, the formation in front of him was torn open by it, and he continued to kill left and right inside, which was extremely terrifying.
"What a great Yun Chang. He is indeed amazing."
Even Zhang Liao, who followed, couldn't help but be filled with emotion.
Although he knew that Guan Yu was worried about his son's safety and wanted to resolve the battle quickly, but even so, being able to break through the opponent's defense line in this way was enough to prove how terrifying his strength was.
"Brothers."
"Kill with me—!"
As the commander-in-chief of the three armies, Zhang Liao cannot fall behind.
He galloped forward on horseback, carrying a fine iron horse spear in one hand and a Tianwei Zhongxing sword in the other. Those who were far away were killed by the spear, and those who were close were stabbed with the sword. More than ten people on the left and right surrounded him, but no one could hurt Zhang Liao in the slightest.
But see...
Zhang Liao held the Tianwei Zhongxing Sword and swung out a cold light like the moon. The two spears thrust from the left were cut off directly. He turned sideways with his backhand and made another crack, and blood surged wildly.
, the two soldiers fell to the ground in response.
Guan Yu and Zhang Liao, one on the left and one on the right, were like two sharp swords. They easily tore apart the frontal formation. The cavalry that followed took advantage of the situation and charged forward, widening the gap continuously and threatening to destroy everything.
On the other side, the soldiers and horses on the left and right wings also came out. The soldiers and horses led by Zhang Yang rushed straight towards the Hedong Wei family camp on the right.
Just when the two sides were about to engage in hand-to-hand combat, behind them, Guan Chen raised his war spear high and shouted in a cold voice: "All the officers and men of the Guan family listen to the order and kill the Wei family. Follow me!"
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "Kill—!"
The anger that had been suppressed for more than ten years suddenly burst out at this moment.
Guan Chen, Guan Ping, Guan Rui, Xu Shu and others led the elites of the clan and rushed directly to the rear of the Hedong Wei family's troops without any fancy.
The sudden change made Wei Qi suddenly stunned. He really couldn't believe that at this critical moment, the Guan family in Hedong dared to turn against each other, charge in his direction, and kill madly.
"Damn it!"
The anger in Wei Jian's heart surged into his throat. He turned his head and looked back, shouting sternly: "Quick, summon the teams of the Li family and the Cheng family immediately, and outflank them from left to right."
"Master!"
The man beside him hurriedly raised his hands and said, "I'm afraid it's too late, so you'd better leave quickly and leave this place to me. Your safety is the most important thing."
"Nonsense!"
Wei Jian retorted without hesitation: "If I leave, the morale of the army will definitely be weakened. Guan Chen will definitely take advantage of the situation to spread the word and fight back vigorously. If so, he will be completely defeated."
"quick!"
Wei Jian shouted sternly: "Order according to my instructions."
The guard held up his hands: "Here."
Immediately.
Red and green flags flashed.
Li Kan and Cheng Yin immediately mobilized their troops and outflanked them.
At the same time, Wei Jian kept the personal guards and some elites in the rear. As long as they can delay enough time, it is still unclear who will win:
"snort!"
Wei Jian snorted coldly: "The little Guan family, you are not overestimating your own abilities!"
The Wei family's calm response was beyond Xu Shu's expectation: "No, the Wei family did not retreat according to the planned plan. Brother Guan, I'm afraid our battle will not be that simple."
"It doesn't matter."
Guan Chen killed a soldier with a spear. He naturally understood what Xu Shu meant and shouted coldly: "As long as we can fight to the death with the Wei family, even if they all die in battle, we will not be surrounded at all."
"Tell you the truth!"
Speaking of this, a murderous look appeared on Guan Chen's face: "This time I brought the troops here, I have no intention of returning alive, so sir, don't worry, every soldier of the Guan family is prepared to die."
"kill-!"
A roar.
Guan Chen raised his spear and dropped it, killing one person.
Xu Shu was shocked by Guan Chen's attitude of looking forward to death.
Although the situation on the battlefield was not as smooth as he imagined, after all, Zhang Liao had already led his troops to attack, and elite soldiers and horses also came to help. As long as he could persevere, the final victory might still be his.
"Hang on!"
Xu Shu gave the final order with difficulty: "The imperial troops are on the outside. As long as we can hold on, the traitors will be defeated."
All the soldiers shouted in unison: "Kill—!"
The strong shouts of killing shook the sky and the earth.
The Hedong Guan family were all filled with bloodthirsty fighting spirit. They were like a pack of howling wild wolves, waving their weapons and constantly attacking the rear of the Hedong Wei family.
Guan Ping himself, in particular, galloped his horse wildly, with the spear in his palm dancing like the wind, quite like his father. The soldiers and horses of the Wei family in Hedong could not get past him at all, but were killed one after another as they moved forward slowly.
"Hedong Wei family—!"
"Come take your life—!"
This screamed loudly.
It's like spring thunder bursting out of the mouth, and thunderbolts shaking on the tip of the tongue.
Guan Ping even vented the anger he had suppressed for more than ten years through the war spear in his palm. The flying blood filled the air, and in the blink of an eye, five or six people fell.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
A wave of arrows suddenly came, like a downpour, towards the Guan family army. Xu Shu and others could resist it, but many Guan family soldiers lay down in a pool of blood.