"I am willing to pioneer for this!"
A loud shout rang out in the camp, causing everyone to turn their attention in unison.
I saw a middle-aged man with a majestic figure and an extraordinary appearance. He quickly came to the center of the field, bowed down and said so.
It was Sun Jian, Marquis of Wucheng, who was the current governor of Changsha.
At this moment, Sun Jian was wearing armor, with a red scarf wrapped around his head, and a long knife called an ancient ingot on his waist.
Um?
Ancient ingot knife!
Cao Ang looked at this matching knife and couldn't help but think about it. He had to think of a way to get this knife.
For Sun Jian.
Cao Ang still has a lot of praise.
The fierce men on the battlefield will fight at the slightest disagreement and will kill anyone they catch. This can be seen from the fact that when Sun Jian came, he killed Wang Rui, the governor of Jingzhou, and Zhang Zi, the governor of Nanyang. .
Both strength and luck.
If Cao Ang hadn't cut off Hu in advance and fished out the imperial seal from the well in the palace, I'm afraid it would have been Sun Jian's turn to have this great fortune after taking Luoyang on this trip.
It's just that such a fierce man didn't end well. He died under Liu Biao's account and in the hands of Huang Zu. His business collapsed halfway.
Never mind that.
At this moment, Yuan Shao looked at Sun Jian, who asked him to be the vanguard, and couldn't help but nodded with satisfaction.
You must know that Sun Jian's title of Marquis of Wucheng was achieved through his service on the battlefield with his sword and spear. He fought for many years and went through countless battles, and was promoted through hard work.
With him as the vanguard, I guess there will be something to be done!
Think about this.
Yuan Shao immediately walked around the table, quickly came to Sun Jian, and lifted him up with both hands.
"Wen Tai is brave and brave, and his military skills are extraordinary. He is qualified to take on this important task."
"Since you asked for a battle, I order you to immediately lead five thousand troops and rush to the outside of Chenggao Pass to conduct a test. After dealing with Hua Xiong, regardless of success or failure, you must report back quickly!"
"Here!"
Sun Jian responded in a deep voice.
He asked for the command talisman from Yuan Shao, bowed slightly to Yuan Shu, and then turned around and left the camp.
The alliance against Dong Zhuo, the first battle between the two forces is about to begin.
…
After getting the military order.
Sun Jian led his troops and horses to run day and night. In a hurry, he had covered most of the distance in just a few days.
Currently located in an abandoned village.
Sun Jian was waiting for the scouts he sent to explore the horse to report back. Chenggao Pass was not far away, so he could not march recklessly at high speed.
Stand high with your hands behind your back.
Sun Jian had a panoramic view of the dilapidated scene of the entire abandoned village. Everywhere he saw were broken walls and ruins, and the ground was littered with messy debris.
Some of the remaining household items in the house, as well as pots, pans, stoves, beds, and the like, all indicate that a large number of people lived in this place before, leaving clear traces here.
But now it is deserted.
I searched the whole village but couldn't find a soul.
Behind the village, some soldiers discovered some bones, many of which were newly buried.
So what happened here is obvious.
Sun Jian couldn't help feeling a little sad for a moment.
"Luoyang is the capital of the Han Dynasty. It was so prosperous in the past. Many people lived in the surrounding villages. Although they were not rich, they were stable."
"But now this most kind place in the world has become a burial place for the living people. Everywhere you look is a wasteland. How many evils has the evil thief Dong Zhuo done!"
After muttering a few words to himself.
Sun Jian shook his head helplessly.
"well!"
He casually patted a tree trunk next to him and let out a long sigh.
"If Duke Bo Shen had listened to my suggestion and killed Dong Zhuo, how could there have been such a tragedy today?"
Duke Bo Shen is Zhang Wen.
He once served as the superior of Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian and others, and was ordered to suppress the rebellions of Han Sui, Bian Zhang, Beigong Boyu and others. He was powerful in the world at that time.
Sun Jian once advised Zhang Wen to kill Dong Zhuo, who had no military discipline and was arrogant, but it was a pity that Zhang Wen did not take his advice.
After sighing for a while.
Suddenly there was a sound of horse hooves outside the station.
Then he saw several soldiers rushing up from the slope, came to Sun Jian, and knelt down on one knee.
"General Qi, according to our investigation, from now on, the road to more than thirty miles outside Chenggao Pass will be smooth!"
"The road is sparsely populated. Most of the villages along the way are in ruins. There are basically signs of looting, burning and killing. Apart from a few people living in seclusion in the mountains to avoid disaster, the brothers have never seen anyone else!"
"Then we hid our whereabouts and quietly observed. The four gates in the city were tightly closed and no one came in or out. There were many sentries on the city walls and they were heavily guarded."
After the soldiers reported.
Sun Jian waved his hand and motioned for them to go down and rest, while he leaned against the tree trunk and closed his eyes to think.
The road was smooth and went directly to Chenggao Pass, which was closed and heavily guarded.
It seems that Hua Xiong is preparing to defend the city.
All the dangerous terrain outside Guancheng was abandoned, and all the strongholds were abandoned, leaving only an isolated city.
Then this is a bit troublesome.
If Hua Xiong is determined to fight a defensive war, then the coalition forces may have only two options if they want to forcefully break the city.
Either spend some time and grind little by little, or be willing to sacrifice and just fight.
But I don’t have to think about this for the time being.
The most urgent task is to find out clearly.
Sun Jian immediately gave the order.
After the whole army rested for a while, they were ready to break camp and set off. The vanguard army advanced to Chenggao Pass to see if they could lure Hua Xiong out of the pass, and then make plans.
…
Under a rapid march.
Thirty miles of land does not take one day.
Sun Jian's vanguard army had already arrived at the city before the sun set. Chenggao Pass, which was already heavily guarded, immediately entered a highly defensive state.
The two armies soon entered a confrontation stage.
The vanguard troops under the city formed their formations, eager to launch an attack.
But the people on the top of the city ignored it.
They just mobilized a large number of archers, pointing their bows and crossbows downwards. As soon as Sun Jian really gave the order to launch an siege, they would fight back.
The two sides were in a stalemate.
The posture was strong, but there was no action.
After a long while.
Seeing that Hua Xiong was motionless, Sun Jian immediately ordered the soldiers to start cursing. Several soldiers stood on the wooden shelf and shouted obscenities at the top.
The curse words used in the Han Dynasty are actually similar to those used in modern times.
Or immediate family members, such as parents and children.
Or maybe it's got some animal involved, typically a dog.
Or maybe it has to do with women.
Combining these three, the curse words are extremely lethal, and the words are so vicious that they cannot even be recorded in a book.
Under Sun Jian's order, the soldiers who were good at swearing started to yell loudly and would not stop until Hua Xiong was lured out of the prison.
And now on top of the city tower.
Looking at the enemies jumping up and down under the city, I heard these people greeting their parents, wives and daughters.
Hua Xiong was furious.
The scoldings of these sons of bitches were so damn unpleasant that Hua Xiong wished he could go down with a gun and a horse right now and shoot these foul-mouthed ones to death one by one.
Too bad he couldn't do that.
Hua Xiong gritted his teeth.
Staring straight at the majestic man sitting in the middle of the crowd, riding on a tall horse with a crimson scarf on his hair.
A sharp light flashed in his eyes.
snort!
Sooner or later you will feel better!
…
He yelled and cursed outside the city for a long time.
Hua Xiong just remained calm.
Watching the sun set and the sky gradually darken, Sun Jian couldn't help but frown.
Fighting at night is definitely not an option.
Moreover, as a vanguard team on this trip, Yuan Shao's task for him was to test, not to attack the city.
Therefore, after secretly cursing "shrinking his head," Sun Jian had no choice but to order the entire army to retreat two miles.
Before night falls, speed up and prepare to set up camp.
Just when Sun Jian gave the order.
Huang Gai next to him asked with some confusion: "General, are the two miles too close? Once Hua Xiong attacks at night, it may be difficult to defend against it!"
Sun Jian smiled slightly when he heard this.
He waved his hands with some confidence.
"Don't worry about the public prosecution. I sent people to investigate during the day. Except for the defenders stationed in the city, there are no troops roaming around."
"As long as you send people to keep an eye on the city gate and guard the road on the west side, you can sleep peacefully."
"Besides, I won't sleep too deeply tonight. I will order the soldiers to sleep in their coats later. They will be on alert. If anything happens, they will immediately pick up their weapons and fight the enemy."
Speaking of which.
Sun Jian pinched his right hand and clenched his fist heavily.
"It's okay if Hua Xiong doesn't come. If he really dares to go out of the city to attack at night, then it will play into my hands. If I lure him out of the city, he will never come back!"
Seeing his general speaking so confidently.
And it sounded really complete and proper, with all aspects considered, and Huang Gai couldn't help but feel relieved.
But just to be on the safe side.
He still sent out more than a dozen scouts to patrol around in all directions as a warning.
After nightfall.
Sun Jian was lying on the hastily made couch.
Except for the fact that his armor has been removed, his attire is no different from that of the day. There is a long knife under his head so that it can be used at any time.
At this moment, he was not sleepy at all, staring at the roof of the tent with wide eyes, his thoughts couldn't help but fly.
He has been fighting in the north and south for many years.
He has made countless contributions, big and small.
Now he is the governor of one side, and even has a title. It can be said that he has achieved great success.
But these are not enough.
Although the Sun family has been officials in Wu for generations, they have never produced any prominent high-ranking officials. What's more, the counties in the south are not taken seriously compared to those in the north.
Therefore, I want to bring prosperity to my family.
Sun Jian must climb up again.
Fortunately, the opportunity is now in front of us.
In this battle against Dong Zhuo, he only needed to make great achievements and show a dazzling performance.
Presumably he can mention it more when the merits are discussed and rewarded after the war. Then maybe there will be no need to follow Yuan Shu as a follower.
…
Just as Sun Jian was thinking.
Suddenly there was a loud noise outside the camp.
Even vaguely, figures could be seen running outside the tent, and there seemed to be chaos all of a sudden.
Sun Jian's heart suddenly skipped a beat.
Could it be that Hua Xiong is here to kill him?
But this situation is wrong!
According to his arrangement, the soldiers under his command were keeping an eye on the city gate. If Hua Xiong made any changes, the army would have already given advance warning.
It's impossible to make any progress until the chaos is now, unless Hua Xiong didn't leave the city at all!
So what's the situation now?
Sun Jian didn't have time to think too much, he jumped up, picked up the ancient ingot knife, and hurried out of the tent.
Just not waiting for him to go out.
The curtain of the tent was opened from the outside.
Then several soldiers rushed in carrying a cavalryman who had been hit by an arrow.
"General, something bad is going on!"
"This is the scout brother General Huang sent out earlier. He suddenly rushed back with injuries. He said that he found a large number of cavalry in the east of the camp. They are approaching us now and seem to want to attack at night!"
"East side!"
Sun Jian was suddenly shocked.
Chenggao Pass is in the west, and his defense focus is also on the west. However, now the enemy comes from the east.
Hua Xiong is actually using a trick!
The so-called sticking to Guancheng is just an illusion created by Hua Xiong for himself.
However, during the day, he sent soldiers to conduct a large-scale search, but did not find the troops wandering outside the city. How did Hua Xiong bypass his own eyes and put a cavalry behind him?
Could it be that you had such a plan a few days ago?
Sun Jian felt his scalp numb for a moment.
He never thought that his opponent, the general from Xiliang, would be so resourceful.
On the other hand, I am a veteran of the battlefield, who has fought countless battles in the north and south, hunting geese all day long, but at the end of the day he was pecked by geese and was blinded, but I was negligent.
No time to think too much.
Sun Jian immediately ordered the entire army to set up defenses, wake up all the soldiers as quickly as possible, dress up and prepare to face the enemy.
Suddenly the whole camp was filled with the sound of gongs and drums.
It can be described as chaotic.
However, Sun Jian was not ready yet.
There was a vibration on the ground, and the neighing of war horses could be vaguely heard not far away.
And that's not the worst news.
"General, the sentry post in the west is warning that the gate of Chenggao Pass has been opened and a large force is coming out of the city!"
Sun Jian looked extremely ugly.
The army that suddenly appeared behind him was indeed arranged by Hua Xiong in advance.
Right now, things are being attacked from both sides.
If he is still stuck in the same place, what awaits him will be the annihilation of his entire army.
This was something Sun Jian couldn't bear no matter what.
After all, this army is his own family property. If it is destroyed, there will be nothing left.
So Sun Jian gritted his teeth.
Decisively issued an order for the entire army to retreat south.
Just listening to the shouting and killing behind him, as well as the screams from his soldiers, Sun Jian couldn't help but show a painful expression.
I don't know how many remaining troops he can gather after this battle.
…
The sky is slightly brighter and the morning light is beginning to shine.
The weather was bright and beautiful.
However, at this moment, the coalition camp was filled with gloom and gloom, and the atmosphere was somewhat stagnant.
Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and other leaders looked at Sun Jian who was kneeling on one knee, his hair disheveled and in a state of utter disarray.
Their faces were all extremely ugly.
Especially Yuan Shu!
At this moment, he was staring at Sun Jian with evil eyes.
Everyone knows that Sun Jian is his, but now that this guy has suffered a huge defeat, doesn't this mean he has lost face to Yuan Shu?
What could be more hateful than this!
He wanted to eat this guy alive!
In such a tense atmosphere, everyone listened to what Sun Jian said about the causes and consequences.
Yuan Shao couldn't help but said in a low voice: "Wentai, I told you earlier that this trip is a heavy responsibility, and it is related to the next strategy of our army."
"How dare you be careless and underestimate the enemy? It's really disappointing. You are in vain to be a veteran on the battlefield!"
Yuan Shao's criticism made Sun Jian feel ashamed.
It is undeniable that he was indeed negligent.
If you accept Huang Gai's suggestion and choose a place where the night camp is five or even ten miles away, even if you are attacked by cavalry, you will not be trapped in a pincer attack.
He suffered huge losses in this battle.
After Hua Xiong led the city's defenders out of the gate, they chased him all the way. If his general Zu Mao hadn't stepped forward at the critical moment and tied his red turban on his head, Sun Jian might not have been able to escape.
When he thought of this, Sun Jian felt a little worried, and he didn't know what Darong's situation was now.
Just as Sun Jian was thinking.
Suddenly a gloomy voice came from my ears.
"Sun Wentai was negligent and delayed the military aircraft, which led to this huge defeat. I think he must be severely punished so that he can serve as a warning to others and improve military discipline!"
Looking up, he saw that the person who said these words was his eldest brother Yuan Shu, whom he had just met.
Sun Jian was immediately surprised.
It stands to reason that he does have to be punished, but not everything can be justified.
As his boss, Yuan Shu should have helped his relatives at this time, but should have put in a good word for himself to avoid punishment.
The result was to add insult to injury at a critical moment!
What kind of bullshit is this?
Sun Jian was a little angry for a moment.
Because of this great defeat, he had already lost his troops and felt extremely miserable.
As a result, Yuan Shu had to kick him at the critical moment. Wouldn't this cost his life?
Look at the left and right sides again.
Many people were slightly agitated, as if they wanted to punish Yuan Shu because of his words.
Sun Jian's heart suddenly became cold.
Just when he was feeling uneasy about his next fate.
Suddenly someone in the tent spoke.
"Victory and defeat are common matters for military officers. General Sun sent five thousand soldiers to test Hua Xiong's 20,000 army. This was a risky move."
"If you are not careful for a moment, you fall into the enemy's conspiracy. Although it is disappointing, it is also something that can be done."
"Besides, when the two armies are fighting, punishing the generals in front of the battle line is really unreasonable and is an ominous sign."
"Therefore, in my opinion, it is better to put this matter aside for the time being and let General Sun take advantage of his crime and make meritorious service. In the future, he will be more courageous in killing the enemy and exchange his merits for his crime!"
Sun Jian was in a difficult situation.
Suddenly heard this.
Just like drought-stricken seedlings receiving sweet rain!
I wonder which hero is speaking out for justice?
Look up.
It was actually Cao Ang and Cao Zixiu who was temporarily serving as the captain of Huben School!
…
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(End of chapter)
