According to his original intention, he did not want to be responsible for the defense. He hoped to lead his troops to attack Nanzheng over a long distance, and then attack Nanzheng County first.
Because what he is good at is long-distance raids.
Historically, Xiahou Yuan was very accomplished in long-distance raids. According to historical records, Xiahou Yuan led his army on the road, covering five hundred miles in three days and one thousand miles in six days. A normal march would be considered very fast, even a hundred miles a day, but Xiahou Yuan did
It's not easy to travel five hundred miles in three days.
The direct families under Cao Cao, whether they are Cao Hong, Cao Ren and Cao Chun, or Xia Houyuan and Xiahou Dun, are all good warriors.
These people have very rich combat experience.
Unfortunately, in the battle at Dingjun Mountain, Xia Houyuan was so arrogant that he dared to mend antlers with only four hundred soldiers (similar to rejecting horses). In the end, Xia Houyuan was beheaded by Huang Zhong, and his reputation for life was lost.
Finally, he got the title of General Baidi.
Although Xiahou Yuan was unwilling to defend, he obeyed the order and guarded Yangping Pass. Because Xiahou Yuan knew that Yangping Pass was the key, and with Yangping Pass there, Cao Cao could attack Nanzheng with confidence.
Once Cao Cao captures Nanzheng and Hanzhong is under Cao Cao's control, he can attack Lu Xuan at any time through Hanzhong.
Xia Houyuan inspected the camp and then went to the tower of Yangping Pass to inspect the defensive equipment and supplies, and told the soldiers who were taking turns to defend to keep their spirits up and not relax in any way.
Xia Houyuan leaned against the city wall and looked outside the pass, in the direction of the army camp left by Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan divided his troops to go to Ju County. He already knew that Xia Houyuan could not attack. He only had 8,000 elite troops. Once he went out to fight, he was entangled by the Wu army outside the pass, or something happened, it would affect the overall situation in Hanzhong.
"General, are you worried about General Cao Ren?"
Next to Xia Houyuan, the chief clerk Ding Xiao asked.
Ding Xiao is Xia Houyuan's chief clerk. In addition, he also has another level of identity. He is the younger brother of Xia Houyuan's wife, Ding, and now works by Xia Houyuan's side.
Xia Houyuan said solemnly: "Although Zi Xiao is good at guarding, Lu Xuan is good at using surprise troops and has treacherous methods, which makes it difficult to deal with. In addition, Zi Xiao only has five thousand troops, and Lu Xuan has tens of thousands of elites. Huge.
With such a disparity in strength, Zixiao faces great pressure."
Zixiao is Cao Ren's cousin.
Ding Xiao smiled slightly and said: "General Cao Ren has his own destiny, not to mention that he is a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time, so he should be fine."
"I hope so."
Xia Houyuan nodded.
He put his hands on the tower and looked at the river that could be seen outside the pass and the steep mountains around him. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the official road outside Yangping Pass.
A sentinel came back on horseback.
The sentry came to the city gate and shouted: "Urgent report, urgent report from Ju County."
Xia Houyuan suddenly felt nervous and quickly ordered: "Quickly turn the switch on and let the people in."
The soldiers at the bottom of the tower opened the door and let the sentry in. After a while, the sentry came to the tower of Yangpingguan and saluted with clasped fists.
Xia Houyuan looked at the panting sentinel and asked impatiently: "What happened in Ju County?"
The soldier quickly said: "Ju County was captured by Lu Xuan, and General Cao Ren died."
boom!!
Xia Houyuan felt as if there was a thunder in his mind. He lost consciousness for a moment and his mind was buzzing. He and Cao Ren were old brothers who had fought side by side for many years, and now Cao Ren died in Juxian.
Moreover, he died in Lu Xuan's hands again.
Cao Hong died in Wancheng before, and now Cao Ren died in Ju County. Two of the most important generals of the Cao family were killed by Lu Xuan.
Xia Houyuan came back to his senses, clenched his hands into fists, beat them on the city wall fiercely, gritted his teeth and said: "Lu Xuan's dormitory is really hateful. One day, I will definitely kill Lu Xuan and avenge Zixiao."
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Ding Xiao quickly said: "Lu Xuan has captured Ju County, and the next step will be to attack Yangping Pass. The war is coming, and we must prepare for it."
Xia Houyuan's eyes were filled with anger, and he said: "With my general here, it is impossible for Lu Xuan to take this step through Yangping Pass. As long as I am on the tower for a day, it is impossible for Lu Xuan to take this step."
Ding Xiao nodded.
However, there was a hint of worry between his eyebrows, because Lu Xuan was too powerful.
As soon as Cao Ren arrived in Ju County to garrison, Lu Xuan defeated the city in a blink of an eye. Even though Yangping Pass is a dangerous place and a natural danger that is easy to defend but difficult to attack, the name of the shadow man of the tree, the two characters Lu Xuan, gave people great
pressure.
Xia Houyuan looked at the sentry again and asked: "How did Lu Xuan kill Zixiao? Although Ju County is a small town, there are troops to guard it. How come Ju County was conquered in such a short period of time?"
The sentry replied: "Lu Xuan led an army of 40,000 to the outside of Juxian City, and immediately sent a large army to attack. At that time, Lu Xuan divided the 40,000 troops under his command into teams of four to five thousand people."
"Each team carried out a fierce attack for an hour. They rotated every hour. They fought fiercely all night and killed all night. The next morning, General Cao Ren's troops were exhausted and could not hold on, so he had to withdraw with his troops."
The sentry detective said: "At that time, General Cao Ren went in the direction of Chencang's old road, but was overtaken by Lu Xuan with his cavalry, and died in Lu Xuan's hands."
Xia Houyuan thought about it in his mind.
Lu Xuan attacked in rounds, which meant that each round of the army's offensive was fierce and there was always a fresh force. Cao Ren's troops were limited and he was constantly attacked with high intensity. It was normal that he could not withstand it.
Cao Ren was also right to evacuate to the old route of Chencang.
In everything, Cao Ren has tried his best.
It's just that Lu Xuan is too strong.
Xia Houyuan took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and ordered: "Look again and watch Lu Xuan's whereabouts carefully."
"Here!"
The sentry left in a hurry.
After the sentinel left, Xia Houyuan looked at Ding Xiao and asked, "Did you tell the King of Qin about the news about Zixiao?"
Ding Xiao's expression suddenly hesitated.
Telling Cao Cao means a huge blow to Cao Cao and will affect Cao Cao's mood. But if you don't tell Cao Cao and conceal the information, what if you are accused later?
Ding Xiao thought about it and said: "Yu Qing, Cao Ren and the King of Qin are both from the Cao family and are brothers of the same clan. Yu Li, Cao Ren died on the battlefield. This is the most urgent battle report and cannot be concealed. I think it should be reported."
Xia Houyuan beat the city wall hard again and sighed: "Zixiao, Zixiao, why didn't you defend it?"
He lamented not only the death of Cao Ren, but also the fall of Ju County.
Xia Houyuan sighed with emotion, then looked at Ding Xiao and ordered: "You write the information immediately and arrange for the sentry to report to Nanzheng County as quickly as possible. At present, King Qin should have arrived in Nanzheng County and is attacking. Please inform King Qin immediately
, please ask King Qin to make arrangements."
"Here!"
Ding Xiao agreed directly and went to prepare quickly.
After the sentry took the letter, he hurried towards Nanzheng County to report.