After coming out of the pass, Zhang Han sent flying cavalry to chase Cao Cao's army and informed them of what happened that night.
At the same time, he brought three days' worth of dry food and filled his marching water bags.
Each of the eight hundred riders has three arrow baskets and travels with strong bows and crossbows.
Before setting off, Dian Wei walked up to Zhang Han, pulled him in with a serious look, and whispered, "Sir, you have figured it out this time. My lord has given orders before that you are not allowed to run around."
"I still remember his order at that time. You can explore the terrain outside and dispatch your own troops, but you can't go too far."
"Okay, let's go take a look. We won't go far. We only have three days of food now. If we can't achieve anything in one day, we will come back."
"Hey! Okay!" Dian Wei nodded. He was not afraid of being surrounded and killed alone. This group of cavalry was well-equipped and well-trained. They were all fierce men with good martial arts skills, and they cooperated extremely well with each other. Okay, we have become more and more understanding.
He was just afraid of being scolded. If he didn't perform meritorious service when the time came, he would be aggrieved if he got a few military sticks when he came back.
Zhang Han was high-spirited and took the lead to urge the horse forward. Eight hundred knights in black robes and silver armor followed closely behind. Gao Shun was at the head of the heavy horse. The chaotic sound of horse hooves gradually faded away. Passing by Luoyang Nancheng, you can overlook this place from a distance. The river outside the majestic city has never changed its flow, but the ruins and crumbling walls are still clearly visible.
There are vague shadows of mountain villages on the distant mountains, but the roads are overgrown with weeds.
In the cool breeze caused by Jueying's wild run, Zhang Han's scattered hair was flying back, and he was in a good mood.
In this way, after running wildly for half an hour, Luoyang disappeared from sight and moved forward along the river until near Gucheng. Further to the west was Hangu Pass. The gatekeepers here belonged to Yang Feng and there were five hundred troops stationed there. here.
The city gate has not been closed, and there are no vigilance or fortifications around it, but under the dim moonlight, the sound of rolling horse hooves can be heard.
"who?"
"Is there an enemy attack at this time?"
"We released a lot of sentries the night before. I'm afraid the reinforcements from the Hanoi Governor have arrived."
Several soldiers on guard were chatting and guessing who was coming, but soon someone came up with a different opinion, "No, be on guard!"
"It's at least a day's journey from Hanoi County's garrison. No matter how fast we go, we can't get there right away!"
"Close the door and get on the arrow rest!"
Hangu Pass is built on the mountain. It is the largest pass in the east-west direction and can be called a choke point. Thousands of troops can be garrisoned at the pass across the mountains. However, due to the narrow siege area, it is estimated that ten times more troops can be defended.
Not long after, all the soldiers and horses were on the city wall, and barriers and shield walls were erected at the gate to prepare for the attack.
At this time, the commander saw a black cavalry running quickly.
People on the city wall shouted loudly and asked: "Who is coming and why did you break through?"
Zhang Han tightened the reins, and Jueying's front hooves were raised high. After falling down, he was majestic. His mane was like a shining light, and his body was streamlined, as if it had proportions rarely seen in the human world, like a god or an illusion.
Come to think of it, its name is Jueying not only because it flies like a gust of wind, but also has something to do with its hair and body shape.
Just by looking at this horse, you can already tell that the person coming is not an ordinary knight. Then, look at the strong cavalry behind him with strong bows, powerful crossbows, black robes and silver armor, and you can know who it must be. of elite troops.
"I am the chief clerk of General Dejian Cao Cao's account! Knowing that Hongnong is in chaos, the emperor went east to ask the prefect Qin Wang. The guard is under the command of General Jianyi Yang Feng?!"
"That's right! Did you meet the emperor's reinforcements who just went over to ask for help?"
The people at the gate immediately became happy. The person who had just arrived had Yang Feng's order and sword on him, and also brought a handwritten order. They had just let him go, and the officers guarding the gate now knew that Li Jue The general was in trouble, and General Yang Feng was guarding the emperor's return eastward.
From this point of view, they have been separated from Li Jue's army and should be the Han soldiers and horses protecting the emperor.
Therefore, it is natural to obey the orders within Kanto.
As soon as Zhang Han saw his reaction, he knew that we could talk. He immediately stood on his horse and said, "Xu Gongtu is my old friend! He came here to invite me first! Then he went to invite the governor of Hanoi! My lord is also on the road to rebuild Luo. On the way to the sun.”
"Although I have soldiers, I have no food and grass and need to replenish my armaments! If my brother opens the city gate and comes back with meritorious service in the future, I will definitely take credit for your advice!"
"Thank you sir!"
After hearing this, the leader at the city gate no longer had any doubts in his mind. After all, Duke Cao was also a man who supported Han Dynasty. The envoys who passed through Hangu Pass at that time also mentioned the achievements of Yanzhou and Xuzhou in the past two years.
He came down from the pass, opened the door, rode out to greet Zhang Han, clasped his fists and bowed in front of Zhang Han, took the reins and said, "How many horses are you here, sir?"
"Eight hundred riders."
"How many days do you have the military rations with you?"
"Only three days of dry food."
Zhang Han answered very simply. He expected that the soldiers guarding the pass had decided not to obey Li Jue's order, so he let the previous sentry riders go.
Therefore, there was not much caution when speaking, and his face was full of excitement.
"With eight hundred horses, if you dare to leave Hangu Pass to meet His Majesty, sir, aren't you afraid of being imprisoned and dying on the battlefield?" Although the leader came down and opened the door, he was a little disappointed. After all, Hongnong came from The news was a bloody battle involving tens of thousands of troops.
A mere 800 people are like a mud cow entering the sea.
Zhang Han looked proudly and coldly, and said in a deep voice: "My parents give me orders, and my family and country live on. Without a country, I have no home. How can I be without a home? You and I are both Han people, how can we sleep and eat in peace when we see the emperor of the Han Dynasty in trouble? I If I don’t get out of seclusion, I won’t be able to sleep tonight.”
His words were so resounding that Wang Tong immediately put away his gaze and felt a bit of admiration. He cupped his hands and said, "I'm Wang Tong, courtesy name Ziying. May I ask for your name?"
"Zhang Han, courtesy name Bo Chang."
"Oh," Wang Tong's face froze, and his hands clasped in fists were slightly stunned: "You are Zhang Bochang!?"
"Hehehe..." Zhang Han smiled slightly, and his body suddenly straightened unconsciously, showing his majestic posture.
Unexpectedly, my reputation has spread to Hangu Pass?
Maybe the princes outside Guan also know my name? !
Unconsciously, a very proud joy rushed from the bottom of his heart to his head. Zhang Han breathed smoothly and his mind was clear. The moment he was stared at by Wang Tong's admiring eyes, he felt comfortable...
At this moment, he actually felt that the face of the guard Wang Tong in front of him, which contained vicissitudes of life and was slightly scarred, was somewhat rough and tough, and had a different air of majesty.
"Zi Ying, have you heard of my story?" Zhang Han's mouth was crooked, and his face seemed to be aloof.
The admiring smile on Wang Tong's face changed slightly, and he shook his head and said: "No, I heard that the guard Dianwei beside you is a great hero who defeated the flying general Lu Fengxian. I have long wanted to make friends with a fierce man in this world. He can go with you today." Come!?"
Zhang Han's expression froze, and the corner of his mouth suddenly twitched.
The proud face suddenly collapsed and he turned around and shouted: "Brother Dian! If someone has an itchy neck, come here!"
The sentence is weird, it shouldn't be to admire you, come here? Wang Tong was a little confused.
Not long after, Dian Wei came over on the back of a big maroon horse. He was wearing thick armor, his eyes were angry, he was tall and mighty, and his beard was spread out. His calm and authoritative temperament was very shocking.
There are exquisitely carved double halberds placed on both sides of his horse's back. Each halberd is as long as a person, and is wide and thick. You can imagine how violently it is wielded. With such a body, when the horse is urged to come, there is a "punch in the face" Coming" feeling of majesty.
He is worthy of being the one who defeated Lu Fengxian.
At that time, Lu Fengxian could be said to be the most courageous among Dong's troops. He had a red rabbit horse on his crotch and a Fangtian painted halberd in his hand. He was known as Lu Bu among men and red rabbit among horses. Combined, he was an unparalleled general in the world.
Now, the legend has been broken, and the new legend is the warrior in front of him.
It's a pity that instead of going to the battlefield to make a name for himself, such a fierce man huddles next to a young man and becomes a little guard.
It's a pity that this person's identity must not be simple. Being protected by a fierce man who is like an "enemy of ten thousand people" shows his importance.
"What's the matter?" Dian Wei asked in a deep voice, his voice equally powerful and domineering.
Wang Tong clasped his fists and smiled, "The general will know how brave the general is. When the switch is released, there is still food in the pass. Please enter the pass, drink water and feed grass, and rest for a while before setting off!"
"Let's go!" Zhang Han said concisely and concisely. He didn't want to say a word to Wang Tong. He was ugly and not handsome at all!
He chose to enter customs directly.
When the soldiers were locked up and heard that Dian Wei was here, most of them gathered around him and wanted to make friends with him. Some even gave him gifts as a courtesy, hoping that Dian Wei would remember him and join him again if he had the opportunity in the future.
Dian Wei accepted them one by one, but did not remember any of their names.
Zhang Han ordered eight hundred war horses to be fed with fodder, and then personally led Jueying to defecate violently in the camp inside the pass. After everything was prepared, he rested for about a stick of incense. During this period, he informed Wang Tong to guard the pass and head east to meet Cao Jun. arrival.
It is expected to arrive this morning.
Wang Tong thought of what Zhang Han had said about "family and country" just now, and he actually admired him very much. He generously handed over his hand and expressed his determination to welcome Duke Cao.
So, we took advantage of the night and set out, after leaving the customs, we walked towards Xin'an on the Dayang Plain. The next hundred or even hundreds of miles were all flat terrain, which was extremely suitable for cavalry to attack. Jueying was like flying wings, joyful Running wildly, all the generals and horses behind him can't reach him.
…
On the way to Xinzheng, Cao Cao marched slowly in a chariot. It was estimated that he and Zhang Han would arrive at Luoyang together.
In fact, we are waiting for Zhang Yang's reaction. If he leads troops to meet him, he can go with him. If Zhang Yang has not arrived or even asked with cavalry, things may change, so we must be careful and be prepared for sudden attacks.
This is what Cao Cao was cautious about when he was marching. He felt that this was not paranoia, but he had to be on guard against others. He didn't trust Zhang Yang enough and didn't understand him well enough to be completely unguarded.
Today, when we were marching until midnight, there was a sudden noise in the distance. Some of the guards stopped several messenger cavalry in front. While they were questioning them, they caused a commotion among Cao Cao's troops. A cavalry team immediately came out to meet them.
Guo Jia and Xun Yu immediately went to Cao Cao's chariot and guarded it with their swords. At the same time, they looked from a distance and observed. After a while, they turned around and said, "My lord, if this is not an enemy attack, it should be a sentinel inspection."
"Well," Cao Cao raised his head from the car window and shouted, "Let him come over and ask questions!"
"only!"
In the distance, Su Wei received the order to cup his fists and brought Xu Cheng and others over. Before he could ask, Xu Cheng quickly said, "May I ask, are you General Cao Gong of Dejian?"
"Not bad." Cao Cao nodded, his expression slightly strange.
"That's right," Xu Cheng immediately told Cao Cao everything about what he saw Zhang Han when he came. The army stopped and told him what happened before and after he met Zhang Han here, as well as the battle in Chang'an and Hong Kong. The whole story of the bloody battle was told in detail.
Finally, Xu Cun bowed and said, "Master Zhang also asked me to bring you a message."
"Say," Cao Cao leaned against the car window with a slightly strange expression.
Xu Cun's face straightened up, he cupped his fists and said, "Sir, please note that Shaori Nayunzhi once promised to be the best in the world. He wants to leave Han Valley in the west to welcome the emperor first!"
The faces of Cao Cao, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu changed at the same time, and their expressions were thoughtful. Cao Cao fell into a long period of deep thought.
At that time, I told him not to run too far... It was still a bit of a loophole, so I should have issued a death order not to allow him to run around.
However, every time I want to be cruel, I always feel that if I leave him a loophole, there may be unexpected gains.
Bo Chang is always good at surprising people.
Guo Jia's face looked very wonderful at this moment. He clapped his hands and laughed loudly: "What a poem! So heroic! So heroic!"
"It should be noted that Shaori Nayunzhi was once promised to be the best in the world!"
"He wants to be a hero to welcome the emperor!"
Guo Jia immediately looked at Cao Cao and said with joy, "My lord, we must send troops out of Hangu immediately!"
"Humph," Cao Cao snorted, noncommittal, and smiled after a moment: "This poem is about boldness and arrogance. How can it be heroic and magnificent? Uncle Zhang is where he is today because of your temperament, so he acted so wantonly!"
Guo Jia suppressed his smile, but his eyes were still filled with excitement. He only wished that he had not recited this poem, otherwise it would have been so elegant!
After Cao Cao finished speaking, he slowly looked at Xun Yu and smiled softly: "Wen Ruo, I'll let you arrange for these villagers and infantry to go to Luoyang first."
Xun Yu accepted the order, but soon his eyes revealed a strange light, and he looked at Cao Cao incredulously. He waited for Cao Cao to bend down from the car and stand on the wooden platform in front of the driver's door, looking into the distance, before he tentatively He bowed and asked, "I will lead the infantry and the villagers to Luo for resettlement. Where is your lord going?"
Cao Cao straightened his back and looked at the mountains and rivers in the distance. At this time, he was like a turbulent sea with hidden waves under the moonlight. He straightened his tiger body, stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes were far-reaching, and he chanted with great heroism: "You must know that the young man will take the cloud ambition. I was promised to be the best in the world!"
"I, Cao Mengde, will lead the troops to the west and personally greet the Han Emperor!"
Xun Yu was stunned.
You, do you really regard Zhang Bochang as your own son? Do you use his poems so naturally?
Next to him, Guo Jia fell directly into an awkward mood. He marveled at Cao Cao's broadmindedness and regretted that he did not have such a broadmindedness.
Only now did he understand that a truly broad-minded person does not want to tolerate the world.
But you have to learn to tolerate your shameless self. My lord, he is really too cruel.
…
The second day.
Cao Cao personally led the cavalry to Hangu Pass, and the guard general Wang Tong personally greeted him and presented him with rations for the march.
He also told Cao and Guo what Zhang Han had said about his family and country last night.
At that moment, the cavalry was invigorated, and Cao Chun personally recruited the patriots among the defenders, and obtained another hundred cavalry, and headed west together to rescue the cavalry.
At this moment, Zhang Han, while rushing to attack, heard about the place of fighting from the mouths of the refugees, and he was almost reaching Hongnong...
Dian Wei shook his head secretly.
"I'm so stupid. Really, I shouldn't believe you when you say you just came out to take a look."
At this glance, I almost saw the main battlefield.
(End of chapter)
