The direction of the Guanzhong roads heading north has been decided, but on the Jizhou side
Yuan Xi also led a group of soldiers and horses under his command and marched towards Bingzhou without daring to delay for a moment.
In order to ensure that Jizhou could fight Cao Cao solidly and effectively, Yuan Xi went to reinforce Bingzhou this time, and only led Zhao Yun's 3,000 Xiaoqi battalion, 500 Tiger Guards, and Xu Chu's 2,000 Guards battalion and 1,000 Xianden camp. There are a total of 6,500 people, and the generals are equipped with Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, and the latest two generals Wang Ling and Sun Li, who are accompanied by Sima Yi.
Zhang He was ordered to rush to Yecheng's aid. When the soldiers and horses reached the western border of Jizhou, Gao Rou had already sent scouts to convey the news to Yuan Xi. Yan Chen Palace took the three princes as the front and intended to attack Hedong first, so he sent a special person to ask for instructions on what to do...Abandon or defend?
If you keep. How to provide reinforcements. After Yuan Xi learned the news, he thought for a long time and then told the scouts that the land east of Hedong belonged to the Bingzhou front line. He was determined not to give up. As for reinforcements, it would be enough for Gao Rou to send Sun Li alone.
At that time, Sun Li had been sent to Bingzhou by Yuan Xi and was temporarily serving as Gao Rou's deputy general.
Guanzhong regards candidates as candidates. Li Kan and Duan Yan were the forwards, heading straight from Hedong. After Guo Yuan, the governor of Hedong, received the news, he couldn't help but feel anxious, and immediately sent people to Jinyang, Bingzhou, to ask Gao Rou for help. On the one hand, he organized his army and prepared for war, intending to defend the city.
Suppressing Hedong in accordance with Gao Rou's order was the first important thing Guo Yuan did to show his face. Not only did he succeed in his act and became the governor of Hedong, he also found a way to instigate Zhang Sheng, Zhang Yan and Wei, the original generals of Hedong County. With three people as the backbone, Hedong County was firmly under his control, which can be regarded as having two brushes. Guo Yuan is Zhong Yao’s nephew! But I didn't expect that as soon as I conquered Anyi in Hedong, I was ambushed by Ma Teng and sent back to Pingyang. It was a shame.
However, Guo Yuan welcomed the reinforcements sent by Gao Rou for him, which were three thousand city-defending infantry led by Sun Li.
After seeing the ceremony, Sun Li went straight in and asked Guo Yuandao directly: "Guo County Governor, this time Chen Gong and the various princes in Guanzhong came to suppress Hedong. I don't know how the County Governor can resist it? I hope you can give me some advice."
Guo Yuan did not dare to entrust his troops and immediately said: "The Guanzhong army is marching north with full momentum. Guo Yuan wanted to lead his troops out of the city. Taking advantage of the enemy's unsteady footing, he crossed the river and attacked him first, hoping to weaken his spirit first. Then we return to the army to defend the city. I wonder what General Sun thinks?"
Hearing this, Sun Li touched his chin and thought for a while and said: "Although this method is in line with the beauty of military art, it is not the best strategy. I heard that the lord personally led a group of troops to reinforce Jizhou. We might as well hold on with all our strength and not let him go." The enemy has crossed half a step across the border of the pool, waiting for the reinforcements from the lord and Gaobing Prefecture to arrive before making a good plan... What does Governor Guo think?"
Hearing this, Guo Yuan shook his head and disagreed. He said, "I am your lord's general, and you were recommended by my lord to join the state. It can be said that you have been deeply supported by my lord. Now that the enemy is facing a powerful enemy, you don't want to make progress, but only want to stand firm. How can you be worthy of my lord's generous cultivation? General Sun Just defend the city, I will lead the troops myself. Go and kill for a while, and then come back naturally after the success is achieved, don't give me any more advice."
Sun Li saw that Guo Yuan could not be persuaded, so he said no more. He just said: "Since the general insists on his request, one of my soldiers and horses should be assigned as backup. If the general wins, I will not do anything. If the general fails, I will do it myself." How about leading the army to respond?"
Guo Yuan didn't want to do such a troublesome thing, but after all, Sun Li was sent by Gao Rou to assist him, so he couldn't bear to refute it too much, so he had to nod in agreement. Guo Yuan was making moves, but he didn't know that Duan Xuan, Li Kan, and Ma Wan, the three coalition vanguard officers, also received a letter of advice from Chen Gong.
"Guo Yuan has a rather reckless character and is headstrong and eager to win. He is also the governor of Hedong County for the first time, so he must be eager to perform meritorious service. The three generals are the vanguard, so he will underestimate the enemy and cross the river. The three generals are doing their own thing." The three generals got it. After receiving Chen Gong's letter, he naturally didn't dare to trust anyone, so he discussed it in detail, and then began to lay an ambush...
That night, at the narrow mouth of the Yellow River in the south of Hedong County, Guo Yuan led a group of soldiers in a small boat and began to sneak towards the south bank.
"Quick! Hurry up and get the boat to the shore!" Guo Yuan was excited when he suddenly heard the sound of a boat rowing on the water in the distance.
Among Yuan's troops, a soldier at the head of the boat raised his eyebrows and looked forward, only to see the shadow of a boat appearing five feet away. Before he could shout, he was shot open by an arrow from the person at the front of the boat.
"Kill!" As the first sharp arrow was shot, the Guanzhong Army ambushing in the reed swamp suddenly shouted in unison, and their voices shook the sky.
Pieces of arrows hit our side from all directions. The Yuan troops who followed Guo Yuan fell into the water one after another, and countless people were injured. Guo Yuan's heart suddenly tightened, and he understood the situation in front of him! After all, he underestimated the Guanzhong Allied Forces!
"I'm... I'm ambushed! Retreat! Evacuate quickly!" But at this moment, he didn't care so much. Guo Yuan organized the ship and headed back to the north bank. He stood on the bow of the ship and waved his weapon to block the arrows.
Just as they were about to reach the north bank, the enemy soldiers who were chasing behind him suddenly shot an arrow into Guo Yuan's chest. The sharp pain accompanied by the cold rain invaded his internal organs, almost causing him to faint from pain.
The enemy troops behind them were chasing closer and closer. Suddenly, they heard a cry of killing from the south bank. However, they saw Sun Li leading a group of crossbowmen, looking up to the sky and shooting at the pursuing enemy troops. Defeating the enemy's offensive, Guo Yuan and his men got a chance to breathe, and proudly sailed their boat to the shore.
"General Sun, save me!" Guo Yuan covered his chest and shouted at Sun Li who was not far away. Sun Li didn't say much. He asked people to help Guo Yuan off the boat and mount his horse, and at the same time he personally led the troops and horses to break up the rear and fight while retreating.
Duan Xuan, Li Kan and others still landed ashore, looking at Yuan Jun running away in panic in the distance, they couldn't help laughing. The first battle was successful and the enemy's morale was completely depleted. It seemed that Hedong County was already being applauded.
The Guanzhong Allied Forces defeated Guo Yuan in the battle at the crossing of the river and seriously injured him. If Sun Li had not led troops to rescue him at the critical moment and rescued Guo Yuan, it is estimated that the life of the newly appointed Hedong County Sheriff would not be as good as today. I have to explain it here.
Duan Xuan, Li Kan, and Hou Xuan did not pursue them, but after winning the first battle, they immediately ordered people to report the victory to Chen Gong's army in the rear. On the one hand, they used this first victory to improve the morale of the coalition army, and on the other hand, they also intended to follow the army. Ma Chao showed off a bit so that he could vent his anger at being insulted by his arrogance.
After the victory report was sent, the three men broke up their camp overnight and quickly crossed the river to the north bank. After resting for half a day, the three soldiers rushed to Pingyang, east of the river, hoping to take advantage of this opportunity to conquer the city in one fell swoop.
The Guanzhong United Army had heroic morale. On the other hand, in Hedong County, Guo Yuan was hit by an arrow in the chest and was seriously injured. After returning to Pingyang, Hedong, he could only lie in bed and moan. The remaining lieutenants such as Xia Zhao, He Qun, Han Guan, Zhang Sheng, Zhang Yan, Wei Gu and others are just mediocre people. Once they lose Guo Yuan, they immediately seem to have lost their backbone. At most, they can support half of the envoys. How can they be used to decide the matter? ?
At the critical moment, it was the young general Sun Li who took over the military affairs of defending the city instead of Guo Yuan and began to display his true abilities...
Outside Pingyang City, Hedong County.
"Kill, kill! Kill me again! Whoever is the first to board Pingyang City, I will make him the city's bearer! Beat the drum! March in!" Li Kan's teeth cracked, waving the flag in his hand, and kept saying He urged the three soldiers to mount the ladder and attack Pingyang City.
"Dong, dong, dong, dong!" The siege drums sounded loudly, hitting the hearts of every Guanzhong coalition soldier. This made them excited and murderous.
At the foot of Pingyang City, I saw the Guanzhong Army, which had always been the vanguard and dared to die, raising more than twenty sets of ladders, forming a horizontal column, symphonically interlaced, and besieging them from all sides, like a huge wave connecting to the sky. Crazy, ferocious, and fast, they are attacking Pingyang City again!
Li Kan ordered his soldiers to use ladders to climb the city. The candidate on the other side was not idle either. He mobilized a group of capable giant shield heavy infantry and formed a circle. Protecting a huge rush car, like wind and fire, it went straight to the tall and thick city gate of Pingyang City.
Amidst the stormy waves, the dead soldiers of the Guanzhong Army had reached the city wall. Then they heard a symphony of dripping wood and stone. Countless ladders were already set up on the edge of the city wall. Every one of the death squad soldiers Holding the knife in his teeth, his eyebrows were cold and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
On top of the city tower, Hedong County General Wei Gu's face was pale and his legs were shaking uncontrollably. Now that he saw the Guanzhong Allied Forces attacking the city again like crazy, he couldn't help but feel frightened.
He hurriedly turned around and ran towards Sun Li, saying anxiously: "General Sun, they... they are attacking again!"
In the middle of the southern city wall, Sun Li had a calm expression on his face. He held his sword and remained motionless, tapping the stone stacks at the top of the city with his fingers. Looking at the siege soldiers below who were as densely packed as ants, their expressions were calm at all.
"How many times have they attacked the city?" Sun Li's tone was relaxed, as if he was not involved in the war at all.
"Seven...seven times..." As if influenced by Sun Li's calmness in the face of danger, Wei Gu's panic in his words had obviously reduced a lot, but he stuttered slightly.
"Since when did the attack start?" Sun Li raised his head and looked at the sky, as if he was trying to figure out the time.
"The attack on the city started at this hour, and it has been two full hours now..."
Sun Li nodded and said, "Have they eaten at noon?"
Wei Gu was a little stunned when he heard this, and said: "Yes...it should be no..."
"Very good! After guarding this wave for a while, go and replace the soldiers guarding the city, prepare dry food and let them have a good rest, and then replace the second team that has been in the city to recuperate! Continue to defend the city .”
"No...but General Sun, the enemy is almost on the city. Isn't this the time to discuss eating?"
Sun Li smiled coldly and said: "Why are you panicking? I have attacked the city seven times on an empty stomach and still can't fall. It's just the end of the powerful crossbow and the death. Tell my generals to push the ladder and let the rocks fall! And supplement it with bows and arrows... ..Kill the ladder soldiers first!"
"Promise!" When the words fell, the guards around Sun Li had already issued orders one by one. The city defenders finally took action and pushed down all the ladders on the city wall one after another.
Many Guanzhong soldiers who were half-climbing could not get up or down. They could only watch helplessly as they fell from mid-air and fell into the crowd in the rear formation. Not only did they hinder the advance speed of the siege rear army, but they were also beaten by the friendly troops who followed them. , trampled into puddles of flesh and blood.
That's not all. On top of the city, huge boulders mixed with arrows flew from the sky, hitting the siege soldiers below who had not yet reacted. Suddenly, the sky was filled with stone rain, which made people dizzy. .
Sun Li's demeanor remained the same, commanding the troops and horses with great energy, and he had the spirit of an unparalleled general who guided the country. This battle became Sun Li's battle to become a god, and its merits were no worse than Zhang He's attack on Cao Cao in the last battle of Liyang.
"The people in the city and the servants in each government will be recruited and carried on the city wall as a successor. There must be no interruption in the middle."
"Reporting to General Sun, the enemy troops have rushed to the south city gate and are now breaking down the door. They are wrapped in iron shields and cannot be penetrated by arrows!"
Sun Li smiled coldly and said: "Don't panic, send an order to pour the boiling oil that has just been boiling down from the front door! Then add fire to it, so that they will never come back!"
"No!" As the order was issued, billowing boiling oil poured down on the armored soldiers at the gate of the city like rain. You could see oil smoke rising from the side of the car, and bursts of hot iron and the smell of burnt human flesh. It permeates the gate of Nancheng, making people sick to hear it!
Not far away, Li Kan and Duan Xuan. The candidate's eyes were full of smoke, his teeth were cracked, and he wished he could step through the city and swallow the gift alive! I thought I would defeat Guo Yuan at the ferry. Hedong County can be determined at the snap of a finger, and it is at your fingertips. I don’t want an unknown Sun Li to appear out of thin air.
Not only did he single-handedly take over the military defense affairs of Hedong County, he also stubbornly refused to defend the city walls. He was so stunned that he completely cut down the troops and horses of the seven sieges of the three princes. He did not even touch the edge of Pingyang City. Waiting in vain under the city, but there is no move at all!
Seven times! Why should Li, Duan, and Hou be so embarrassed? The candidate's blood surged, and the bottom line in his heart was finally broken, and he couldn't bear it any longer. Throwing the red flag in his hand forward, he saw a large group of elite cavalry behind him rushing towards Pingyang City.
"Come on and conquer Pingyang City!"
Sun Li, who had just repelled the enemy's siege army, couldn't help but smile when he saw this. He said to the lieutenants around him: "The light of a grain of rice. How dare you compete with the sun and the moon? You actually sent cavalry here? This is not looking for death. Well! Send the order to the crossbowmen and shoot them with random arrows!"
A hail of arrows was like a swarm of locusts, shooting down at the cavalry team. Wherever it went, people fell on their backs, and a large number of them were killed immediately...
All of a sudden. The three princes were completely withered. During the seventh attack on the city, the soldiers and horses of the three princes finally returned in frustration. The thunder was loud and the rain was light, but Sun Li was finally repulsed again.
When it comes to other abilities, Sun Li may not be good at it. Just speaking of defense, looking at the entire Eastern Han Dynasty, there are only a handful of them. Hao Zhao is one of them, and Cao Ren is also one.
Seeing that the siege troops and horses of the three princes were once again repelled by Sun Li, the momentum of the defenders in Pingyang City gradually increased, and everyone was filled with pride and excitement.
