Xiaoguan Nei.
Gan Ning led Feihu Military Camp with 22,000 men, and Pang Tong joined the army to defend Xiaoguan.
Cheng Peng, the general guarding Xiaoguan, handed over the defense to Gan Ning and said: "Ganwu Camp, the Huns are coming fiercely. I have made defensive preparations on the Guancheng, and I would like to ask the general to check."
Since Hu Ji died in battle, Cheng Peng appointed Xiao Guan as the general to guard this place.
With the profound lessons learned from the past, after Cheng Peng took office, he was cautious, worked hard and defended meticulously, living up to Hu Ji's rebirth.
"Um!"
Gan Ning also affirmed Cheng Peng's actions. He and Pang Tong walked to the top of the Xiaoguan city and looked down. They could see the military tent of the Xiongnu soldiers and horses in the distance.
"Pang Canjun, Xiao Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack. With Cheng Yu's help, the Xiongnu will not attack blindly. If you were Hu Chuquan or Cheng Yu, how would you attack Xiao Pass?"
"Put yourself in someone else's shoes?"
Pang Tong laughed: "General Gan is really a handsome man! Well..." After pondering for a moment, he said, "Xiaoguan has an advantageous terrain. No matter how many soldiers and horses the enemy has, they can't use it. There are three most feasible ways: The first is to besiege and cut off food, but Xiaoguan has plenty of food and grass, so this road is blocked. The second is to internally disintegrate, but our army is united and it is absolutely impossible to do it. The third is to build high ground outside the pass, and build several higher ones than Xiaoguan. Use the high platform to attack Xiaoguan."
"Building a high platform?"
Cheng Peng thought for a while and said: "If this is the case, then Xiaoguan will lose its terrain advantage. How to defend it?"
Gan Ning called out Cheng Peng's name: "Did Xiaoyi forget our army's trebuchet?"
Cheng Peng suddenly realized.
With the accurate tool of trebuchet, the high platform in the place can definitely be turned into a living target.
"Although there is a trebuchet, we must not be careless. We strictly order the soldiers to defend carefully, especially night patrols. Cheng Yu, an old fox, is good at night attacks. We need to treat it with caution." Gan Ning gave a stern order.
Cheng Peng had already suffered this loss and nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, general. Leave the vigil for this battle to me. If the Huns succeed in their night attack, the general will behead me!"
"good!"
Gan Ning patted Cheng Peng on the shoulder: "Since Xiaoyi is so determined, I will hand over Ye Fang to you."
Cheng Peng was overjoyed: "Thank you, General!"
…
Hangu Pass.
Ji Ling and Fazheng were ordered to stand firm at Hangu Pass, but they were unsure about facing Cao Cao's 100,000-strong army.
Hangu Pass is located on the plateau in the west, bordering Juejian in the east, Qinling Mountains in the south, and the Yellow River in the north. Because it is located on the "Ancient Road between Two Capitals", it is close to the bank of the Yellow River and is closed in the valley. It is as deep and dangerous as Han, so it is named Hangu. close.
Behind the pass is Hangu.
Cao Cao's 100,000-strong army was still a hundred miles away from Hangu Pass. Ji Ling and Fa Zheng were walking on the pass, carefully inspecting the things guarding the city, and they were also worried about the next matter of guarding the pass.
It goes without saying that Hangu Pass is important to Guanzhong.
Zhang Xiu's ability to defend such an important pass shows his trust and reliance on him, and also brings him a great responsibility. Hangu Pass must not be lost in his hands.
"Xiao Zhi, Cao Cao led an army of 100,000 to knock the pass. We have a heavy responsibility! You are the liberal arts scout appointed by the lord. Do you have any good strategies to defend Hangu Pass?"
"General!"
Sticking to Hangu Pass with Ji Ling is Zhang Xiu's exceptional promotion. It also fully demonstrates Zhang Xiu's trust in his abilities and other aspects. He will rely on this battle to prove his strength and improve his reputation among his colleagues. right.
Facing Cao Cao's 100,000-strong army, Fa Zheng had already made plans: "Cao Cao led the crowd to knock on the pass, and he must be sure to win. Xiao Pass is guarded by General Gan and Pang Shenjun. We have no worries. There are five troops assigned to us by the lord in the city. With ten trebuchets and two hundred pairs of heavy armor, as long as the top and bottom work together and rely on the dangerous location of Hangu Pass, no matter how many troops Cao Cao has, they can't even think of passing through here."
Ji Ling nodded.
Five hundred heavy armors have been built. Zhang Xiu has allocated 300 pairs to Xiaoguan and 200 pairs to Hanguguan. Together with the sharp weapon of trebuchet, it is enough to stop Cao Cao's troops.
After thinking about it, Ji Ling said: "Although we have powerful weapons, we cannot be careless. Cao Cao has many advisers, so we must treat them with caution."
Fazheng said: "I am not good at martial arts, but good at strategy. General, I can't take part in the battle at the top of the city, so I leave it to the general to take full responsibility. I will be the one to deal with the advisers in Cao Cao's army."
"good!"
Ji Ling said, "In this way, we each use our strengths to defeat Cao Cao together."
The two nodded and smiled.
…
Hetao Plain.
Cloud City.
Zhang Xiu led 25,000 people along the inner side of the Qin Great Wall towards Shuofang City at the foot of Yin Mountain. Since this area is located at the foot of Yin Mountain, even though it is spring in April, it still feels cold and eerie.
That night, we set up camp and rested.
In the Chinese army's tent.
"Can you find out who the guard is in Shuofang City?" Zhang Xiu bent down and looked at the map, while Hu Che'er next to him held up a goose-footed lantern and emitted a stream of black smoke.
Xu Shu said: "I have found out that the defender of the city is Lebat, the son of Huchuquan. There are more than 10,000 defenders in the city. I came to report on the horse. A few days ago, Lebat led 3,000 cavalry to leave Shuofang City and go to the tribe. went."
"oh?"
Zhang Xiu was surprised.
At a critical moment during the war, instead of staying in Shuofang to defend the city, Lebat dared to run out alone?
I really don’t know if the other person is being arrogant or if he looks down on Zhang Xiu too much.
Next to him, Yan Xiang smiled and said: "King Youxian went to Bei and was beheaded by our army. All the Huns cavalry in the clouds surrendered. There are also our troops patrolling on the outside. The news in the clouds has not been leaked. I am afraid Lebat doesn't know that we have already Right in front of him, with such a timing, God will destroy the Huns!"
Xu Shu nodded.
As long as Lebat is caught by surprise, Shuofang City will definitely fall without a fight.
At that time, Lebat's head can be used to threaten Huchuquan to retreat, but Zhang Xiu does not want to do this. What he wants is the heads of Huchuquan and Lebat.
Huchuquan is the chanyu of the Xiongnu. As long as Huchuquan and Lebat are alive, the Xiongnu will never be peacefully attached to his tent. They must use strong means to kill them and send another person to manage them. Huns.
So he said: "Huchuquan led an army of 100,000 people to go south. Although Gan Ning and Pang Tong are holding Xiaoguan, there are many dangers with an old guy like Cheng Yu making suggestions. If we can kill his son directly, Huchuquan will definitely hate him. Soar to the sky, turn around and seek revenge on us."
When Xu Shu heard this, he immediately stopped him and said, "My lord, you must not do this!"
"Why?" Zhang Xiu turned to look at him and asked.
This is the first time Xu Shu has actively raised objections since he came to his account.
"Lord!"
Xu Shu said, "Huchuquan has an army of 100,000 men. Even with the help of Cheng Yu, he will not fight to the death to knock the pass. He can still rely on the danger of Xiaoguan, the courage of Xinghege, and the strategy of Shiyuan to resist it. If I The army has a grudge against him to kill his son, so Huchuquan will definitely attack the pass regardless of the cost. If Xiao Pass is lost, our army will be in danger! I hope my lord will think twice!"
Hearing this, Zhang Xiu woke up with a start.
My consideration just now was too one-sided. I only thought about how to control the Xiongnu, but I forgot to consider the current situation.
Yan Xiang also hurriedly clasped his fists: "My lord, please think again!"
Zhang Xiu patted his forehead: "Oops! If it weren't for Yuan Zhi's reminder, I almost missed the important event. Well... According to Yuan Zhi's words, tomorrow we will send troops to the Shanyu tribe to capture Lebat alive."
"Here!"
Xu Shu and Yan Xiang also breathed a sigh of relief.
