The Xiahou family of Peiguo Qiao County is the descendant of Xiahou Ying, the founding hero of the Han Dynasty. The two brothers Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan are the leaders of this generation. In terms of military strength, both of them are between 91-94, and they are firmly among the first-class generals.
In the world, there are probably no more than ten people who can stop the Xiahou brothers from joining forces. But unfortunately, their opponent this time is Zhao Yun, a top-notch general who has never failed in a single duel or group attack. .
Moreover, Zhao Yun defeated Cai Yang, whose martial arts skills were comparable to those of the Xiahou brothers, in less than ten moves. The confidence in the two men's hearts was invisibly reduced, and it further restricted their performance. Therefore, seeing Zhao Yun charging into the formation, Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan both He gritted his teeth and came forward.
However, the two men's martial arts skills were far behind Zhao Yun's, and Zhao Yun's double battle was just a draw. They couldn't help but feel a sense of gloom in their hearts. They knew that it would be difficult for them to deal with the young white-horse general in front of them, and there was also Zhang Liao on the opposite side. Didn't stand up yet.
The two Xiahou brothers had seen Zhang Liao's martial arts skills at Hulao Pass. Although they were later found to be cheating, Zhang Liao's defeat of Lu Bu, the strongest general in the world, also reflected Wen Yuan's strength. If Zhang Liao went into battle again, the two of them would Where is the chance to win?
Therefore, the fight only lasted for more than twenty rounds. Xiahou Dun winked at his younger brother, made a feint with his sword, and both drew their horses back. Wen Yuan pointed his halberd and waved his troops to cover up the attack.
The Yanzhou sergeants were all discouraged when they saw that three generals who had always been famous for their bravery were in the hands of one man. They were rushed and killed by the Jizhou army. They were defeated and retreated for thirty miles. Raise troops and occupy.
Regarding Cao's army from Yanzhou, Wen Yuan had long been determined to fight quickly. Seeing that Cao's new stronghold was not strong, he mobilized his troops to attack Cao's camp the next day. The Jizhou army was like a rainbow and rushed straight into the stronghold. , Xiahou Dun was defeated and fled, and his troops retreated for more than thirty miles.
For seven consecutive days, Xiahou Dun lost four battles in a row. Cao's army retreated hundreds of miles. Even Hulao Pass was unstable and was captured by Wenyuan. After Hulao Pass, it was Yuanwu County in the east of Sili. He was going to be killed by Wen Yuan and entered the land of Yanzhou.
Xiahou Dun took up residence in Yuanwucheng and immediately summoned his younger brother Xiahou Yuan to discuss the matter.
The two brothers sat down, and Xiahou Dun said with a gloomy face: "Miaocai, you have always been familiar with Tao strategy. Meng De ordered that day, Zhang Liao must be resisted for at least ten days before he can enter Hulao Pass. Now, just after seven days, Zhang Liao is allowed to break through the pass. At this point, tell me, will this affect the overall situation that Meng De carefully planned?"
Xiahou Dun had a careless temper, and he was the only one who dared to call Cao Cao by his first name. In comparison, his younger brother Xiahou Yuan was more polite, and compared to Xiahou Dun who was more brave but less resourceful, although Xia Houyuan was a few years younger, His military skills and strategies were beyond those of his elder brother. They led the army together. Although Xiahou Dun was nominally the commander, Xiahou Dun usually only charged into the battle, marched and set up battle formations, and set up camp. Xiahou Yuan took care of it.
Xia Houyuan thought for a while and said with a troubled face: "Brother, my lord has always left no trace of his plans. We just have to follow the plan. However, Zhang Liao's soldiers and horses are so powerful that he fights as if he is risking his life. After seven days of work, the 20,000 brothers brought out were left with more than 10,000 people. If we continue like this, "after fighting the four formations, there are now only more than 10,000 soldiers left in the original Wucheng. I think of the ferocity of the Jizhou soldiers in the battle." , Xia Houyuan still has lingering fears.
Xiahou Dun stood up with emotion and said: "We can't retreat anymore. We will all die here. We can't ruin Mengde's plan. He ordered all the troops to hold on to the original Wucheng for three days. Zhang Liao must not be allowed to take another step forward within three days. "Xiahou Dun has a strong and stubborn temperament. Although he lost consecutive battles, it did not weaken the determination of this brave general on the battlefield.
Infected by Xia Houdun's heroic spirit, Xia Houyuan also stood up and said seductively: "If a man dies, he will die. I am willing to advance and retreat together with my elder brother."
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Yuanwu is located fifty miles east of Hulao Pass. It is a very small city. The height of the city is only two feet, and the length and width are only three miles. Because this year's Sili wilderness has caused people to flee everywhere, the people left behind in Yuanwucheng have increased. There were only a few thousand people together, and most of them were women, children, the elderly and the weak who were resigned to their fate.
This small town is not famous, but the land twenty miles southeast of the city has extraordinary special significance to Wenyuan.
Because Wen Yuan once fought here and became famous, it was known to the world.
Wen Yuan walked aimlessly on the land that once made his blood boil. Five years ago, he fought Lu Bu alone here. After this battle, he became famous in one battle. From then on, the world knew the name Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan of Yanmen. The existence of the character, and taking this as an opportunity to advance, he obtained the status of Julu Prefect from Han Fu. From then on, Wen Yuan's dream truly took wings and began to take off.
In the blink of an eye, five years have passed. In the past five years, Wenyuan has experienced countless ups and downs and dangerous encounters, but Wenyuan survived in the end. I believe it will be the same this time. Even if Cao Cao unexpectedly cut off the supply, the food and grass were in danger. Wen Yuan was not discouraged at all, because from here to Yanjin, there was only less than 200 miles of mountain road left. As long as the Cao army in front of him was defeated, within five days, Wenyuan can reach Yanjin Ferry and cross the river back to Jizhou from there. This road is at least a thousand miles shorter than taking a big circle from Hanoi to Shangdang. This is the main reason why Wenyuan chooses to take this road to return to Jizhou. reason.
Although Xiahou Dun was defeated consecutively within seven days, with each battle, although Xiahou Dun's soldiers were decreasing, Wen Yuan clearly felt that the resistance he encountered suddenly intensified, especially after passing Hulao Pass and arriving here. Could it be that Cao Jun, in order to defend his homeland, The stubborn resistance did not want to let him enter the land of Yanzhou.
This truth makes sense, but Wen Yuan always felt that there was something strange behind this seemingly ordinary thing. Cao Cao was the most talented and strategic person among the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty. This is undisputed. Occupying Hanoi in one fell swoop and grabbing him by the throat also reflects his cunning and ferocious tactics. But did Cao Cao really just send troops to the north bank to cut off his return? Wen Yuan vaguely felt that if Cao Aman didn't have any back-ups, it would be too unlike his style. .
Although there are some doubts, Wen Yuan is not a person who likes to go back. Now that he has moved all the way east here, Wen Yuan will never retreat timidly because of the strangeness in his heart. A man should face the difficulties and face the difficulties. At worst, he will break Yuan Wu. Just march all the way back to Jizhou.
Thinking of this, Wen Yuan summoned a messenger and said: "Order Zhao Yun and Zhang Yang to attack Yuanwu day and night. Let the soldiers work harder and capture Yuanwu within three days. After ten days, we will return to Jizhou and have a good rest."