The garrison of the coalition of princes.
When the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao, received news of Gongsun Zan's military success, he gathered all the princes to discuss the matter.
The princes from all walks of life entered the tent and took their seats.
"A few days ago, Bao Zhong disobeyed orders and entered Sishui Pass without authorization. He died and lost three thousand soldiers. The generals took this as a warning. Fortunately, Gongsun Bogui, the vanguard of the coalition forces, was brave and resourceful and had just arrived at Sishui. At the foot of Guancheng, we saw through the enemy Hua Xiong's night attack scheme and defeated the enemy army, beheading more than 4,000 prisoners in total." Yuan Shao, the leader of the alliance, said.
When all the princes heard the news, they were both happy and sad.
Yuan Shu, the allied grain and grass officer, is worried. This Gongsun Zan is so brave, who can control him in the future?
Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, was livid, thinking that he and Gongsun Zan had failed in their battle for the top spot. Not only did his brother die in the battle, but he also lost three thousand men and horses. However, Gongsun Zan defeated Hua Xiong and gained a lot.
At this time, Cao Cao was very happy. Gongsun Bogui saw through the enemy's night attack in the first battle and won a complete victory. There was hope that he could help the Han Dynasty, so he immediately handed over his hand to the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao.
"Alliance leader, Governor Gongsun won the first battle and deserves a reward for his merits. In addition, the enemy's force is strong. Our coalition forces should advance quickly, join forces with the vanguard army, break through Sishui Pass, and go straight to Luoyang to kill the old thief Dong Zhuo."
After hearing what Cao Cao said, Yuan Shao didn't want to slow down his marching speed and weaken Gongsun Zan's army, so he immediately spoke.
"What Meng De said is true. Gongsun Bogui served as a vanguard and served with merit. After the war, I will ask your Majesty to discuss his merits and reward him. Pass my order to speed up the march and rush to Sishui Pass at starry night!"
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In front of Sishui Pass.
Zhao Yun led five thousand soldiers to form a formation at the front of the pass.
"Hua Xiong, a common man, do you dare to go out of the city to fight?" Zhao Yun said as he moved his horse forward.
At this time, Hua Xiong, who was on the city wall, was filled with anger. He thought at the right time. He had not settled the accounts of being ambushed in the previous night attack, so he dared to provoke him again, and he was ready to show Gongsun Zan's army how powerful he was.
A moment later, the city gate of Sishuiguan was opened wide, and it was Hua Xiong who led five thousand soldiers and horses to file out. When they were ready to form a formation, Hua Xiong raised his sword and slapped his horse and shouted.
"Who is coming? I, Hua Xiong, will not kill this unknown person!"
"I am Changshan Zhao Zilong!"
"Zhao Zilong? Never heard of it!"
"Is there anyone left under Gongsun Zan? He actually sent you, an unknown young man, to die!"
"The last Bao Zhong who said this has become the ghost under my sword!"
After he finished speaking, Hua Xiong burst into laughter.
"Incompetent man, don't use your words to show off your power, look at the gun!"
Zhao Yun raised his spear and rode his horse straight towards Hua Xiong.
Hua Xiong saw Zhao Yun's menacing attack and fought with Zhao Yun with a sword.
As soon as they fought, Hua Xiong was stunned by Zhao Yun's spear, and he was slightly frightened. He thought that Hua Xiong was a brave man among the Xiliang army. Except for Lu Bu and Lu Fengxian, he had never encountered such an opponent.
Now I don’t dare to underestimate Zhao Yun and put everything I have learned in my life to use.
Here Zhao Yun saw that Hua Xiong was skilled in swordsmanship and had long strength, so he had real abilities.
No wonder this man was able to fight dozens of rounds with the lord yesterday. Apart from Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, in the coalition forces, there probably weren't many people who could survive twenty rounds at the hands of Hua Xiong. Thinking of the lord's trust, Zhao Yun's marksmanship became even more fierce.
As soon as Zhao Yuncai used his strength, his spear went straight towards Hua Xiong's vitals. Suddenly Hua Xiong couldn't resist, and his sword skills were messed up.
Hua Xiong didn't expect that Zhao Yun, who had just fought, had not tried his best. At this moment, he felt like a cold light on his back. His life was at risk in an instant, and he had the intention of retreating.
Hua Xiong used all his strength to drive away Zhao Yun's spear, slapped his horse and fled.
"I haven't eaten enough at noon today. Let's fight again when I'm full!" Hua Xiong said as he ran away.
But in his heart, he was thinking about hiding in Sishui Pass when he went back. Gongsun Zan would not come out no matter how many times he called for formation. He was ambushed in the night attack before, and now Zhao Yun is so troublesome.
"Huaxiong, don't leave!"
"The whole army will charge with me!"
When Zhao Yun saw Hua Xiong joining the army and escaping, he would not miss this opportunity, so he ordered the whole army to charge and kill him.
As soon as Hua Xiong escaped, the formation of his troops was in chaos. At this time, he was charged and killed by Zhao Yun's army. After a while, the formation turned into a rout.
Zhao Yun led his army to pursue them straight to Sishui Pass and captured many enemy prisoners.
When the city guard saw Zhao Yun rushing to the pass, he immediately fired a volley of arrows, and the arrows came like rain.
Seeing the situation, Zhao Yun had no choice but to let Hua Xiong escape. However, he had captured the enemy prisoners and achieved the purpose of his trip, so he led his army back to the camp.
When Gongsun Zan learned of Zhao Yun's victory and returned, he led his army, both civil and military, out of camp to greet him.
"My lord, Yun was lucky enough to live up to his command and capture the enemy prisoners, but just now the rain of arrows on the city wall allowed Hua Xiong to escape!" When Zhao Yun saw Gongsun Zan leaving the camp, he immediately bowed his hands and bowed.
"I just saw that Zilong was in a hurry to pursue me. It's okay if nothing happens. It's okay for little Hua Xiong to escape!"
"Besides, Zilong, you have done a great job by capturing the enemy prisoners!"
Gongsun Zan helped Zhao Yun up and laughed.
"Zilong, you showed off your heroic skills on the battlefield just now. It made me want to rush to the battle and kill you. You have to let me have a good time next time!" Gongsun Yue said with a naive smile on the side.
Zhao Yun, Gongsun Fan and others all laughed.
"Zhongde, Gongtai!" Gongsun Zan said.
"I'm here!" Cheng Yu and Chen Gong responded in unison.
"Quickly interrogate the enemy prisoners and inquire about the current situation in the city!"
"No!"
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Half an hour later.
Gongsun Zan gathered in the main tent of the army and his men, both civil and military, gathered together.
"Ming Gong, just now Gongtai and I interrogated the captured prisoners separately. The opinions were basically the same. We said that after Hua Xiong's night attack failed last night, he had a dispute with Li Su and gave Li Su fifty military sticks. Su fell unconscious on the spot!" Cheng Yu stood up and said.
"Sir, in addition, according to the enemy soldiers' description, Hua Xiong failed in the night attack because he suspected Li Su of collaborating with the enemy. From this, we can judge that opening the gate at midnight tonight is an opportunity to defeat the city in one fell swoop!" Chen Gong also stood up and went out.
"Then what are you waiting for? I will be the first to enter the city tonight!" Gongsun Yue said loudly.
"Shrui, when you go to war, please obey my lord's orders!" Gongsun Fan said in a deep voice.
"Yun is willing to take the lead in the battle and defeat the Sishui Pass!" Zhao Yun couldn't help but say.
Gongsun Zan also didn't expect that Hua Xiong, a common man, would dare to be so mean to his subordinates in front of the two armies. Seeing the high spirits of the Chinese warriors in the tent, he immediately gave the order.
"Generals, listen to the order and break through the Sishui Pass at midnight tonight!"
