With the help of Yujian's attack, Gao Shun piled up a thousand heavenly thunder fires that had just been transported from Hanoi under Hulao Pass...
After late that night, he ordered people to sneak out of the pass and detonate the sky thunder fire. At this time, the Cao army of Hulao Pass had begun to retreat, so he did not pay attention to the actions of the Han army. Although the power of the sky thunder fire is not as amazing as that of later generations, more than a thousand heavenly thunder fires, that is, nearly 800 kilograms of black gunpowder. The result of such an astonishing amount of gunpowder detonation was still particularly amazing... The thick city wall of Hulao Pass was directly blown down, and even the location of the city gate tower showed signs of collapse. Even the winch crossbow attack made the Hulao Pass wall no longer as solid as before. It encountered such an astonishing explosion, even the majestic gate could not resist it.
The Cao army on the city suffered heavy casualties.
The huge explosion made the defenders in the pass into chaos.
The Han army immediately entered Hulao Pass and launched a more fierce attack.
When Xiahou Dun learned the news, he was also shocked. He quickly ordered people to retreat quickly, and then he mounted his horse and cut off the back and pressed the formation.
Facing the Han army's offensive like a tide, Xiahou Dun stained his blood in the battle robe.
However, the morale of the Cao army was already in chaos, and no matter how Xiahou Dun fought, he could not stabilize the morale of the army.
At the same time, Xiahou Dun received news: Zhang He, Xingyang, led his troops to Hulao Pass...
The fall of Xingyang was unexpected. Xu Huang has no news yet. It is said that he was captured alive by the Han army. Now that the Han army in Xingyang is coming, Xiahou Dun knew that Hulao Pass could not continue to hold on. In desperation, he had to lead the troops to retreat, but as soon as he broke out from the barracks, he encountered a Han army intercepting him. The costumes of this Han army were completely different from the previous Han army.
All of them were wearing heavy armor and holding swords and shields. After stopping the retreating Cao army, they immediately launched an attack.
This Han army is well-trained.
The soldiers cooperated with each other in a very tacit way, and there was more rules to advance and retreat, without any confusion.
When Cao's army encountered an interception, they naturally fought hard. However, the other party was like a sophisticated machine. Although there were no warriors in the Cao army, they could not resist it under such fierce attacks. When the Han army acted, it seemed like a meat grinder. When Cao's army fell into it, it was quickly destroyed without hesitation.
Xiahou Dun was also shocked when he saw this situation.
He shouted loudly, but he could not stop Cao's army's defeat, and even he himself was trapped in a siege.
"Xiahou Dun, dare to fight me!
Just as Xiahou Dun was fighting desperately, a general had already blocked his way.
With the help of the fire, Xiahou Dun recognized the man at a glance, and it was Xu Chu, the general of the Tiger Ben under Liu Chuang.
How could he appear here?
When Xiahou Dun saw Xu Chu blocking the road, he knew that today was a good fortune.
Since Xu Chu is here, the Han army blocking the road must be the most elite Tiger Ben Army under Liu Chuang, which is the elite troops evolved from the Laoju camp. Although Xiahou Dun had not fought with the Tiger Ben Army, he was very familiar with the combat effectiveness of the Tiger Ben Army. Last year, Cao Peng fought with the Tiger Ben Army, but was killed and defeated. Not to mention that Xu Chu was also a brave general.
"The bold village man dares to come and die."
Xiahou Dun lost no loss, even if he knew how much luck was tonight, he would not retreat at all.
He yelled immediately, picked up his gun and fought with Xu Chu.
However, Xu Chu's magical power was amazing, and his sword technique was even more exquisite. The golden-backed sword was erected and straight, disturbing Xiahou Dun's mind... Logically speaking, Xiahou Dun and Xu Chu had no choice but to know if there were no more than ten rounds. But the current situation is that Cao's army is defeated, and the number of Han troops is increasing, which makes Xiahou Dun feel frightened and naturally cannot concentrate on fighting with Xu Chu.
In terms of courage, Xu Chu is better than Xiahou Dun.
Xiahou Dun was no match for Xu Chu when he was even more impressed.
After more than 30 rounds of confrontation, Xu Chu saw a flaw. After the two horses were kicked incorrectly, he suddenly pulled out an iron whip from the horse's back and flew out. This was called a hand-showing whip, also known as a knife whip. Xiahou Dun did not expect Xu Chu to use such a trick? He was caught off guard and was hit by an iron whip, which made his armor fly around, and spewed out a mouthful of blood and then loaded it down from the horse.
Before Xiahou Dun could stand up, several swords, shields and hands rushed forward.
Two shields pressed against Xiahou Dun, and someone even took out the rope and tied him up quickly...
Seeing Xiahou Dun being captured, the generals of Cao's army were immediately anxious and came forward to rescue Xiahou Dun. But at this time, Gao Shun's trap had already arrived at the battlefield. Gao Shun personally led his troops to command the battle. Speaking of which, the Lao Fu Camp and the trap were of the same lineage. In the early days, the Lao Fu Camp was trained by Gao Shun. Although there have been changes since then, it has not changed at all.
After the two soldiers and horses merged together, there was no sluggishness at all. On the contrary, they cooperated very well.
In an instant, Cao's army was divided into pieces and destroyed by the Han army one by one.
Xu Chu also led his troops and fought bravely under Gao Shun's command, killing Cao's army to run away with his head...
When it was dawn, the battle in Huzhu gradually stopped.
The Cao army was killed in battle, and the prisoners were completely defeated. Gao Shun and Xu Chu rode their horses and blood-flowing battlefield, and they couldn't help but feel extremely happy. The breaking of Hulao Pass also indicates that the Xudu door was opened. Next, it was the time to fight Cao Cao.
"Report!"
A fast horse came from a distance and stopped in front of Gao Shun and Xu Chu.
The knight immediately rolled down and fell from his horse, knelt on one knee and shouted: "The lord captured Gong County yesterday and sent General Zhao Yun as his vanguard, and his troops were approaching the Arc destiny.
The guards of Arc deputies surrendered, General Zhao seized Arc deputies without blood, and was rushing towards Hulao Pass, about thirty miles away from here!"
"Zilong, is it so fast?"
Xu Chu was also shocked when he heard this.
He naturally knew Zhao Yun's power, and also knew that the Arrow Rider under Zhao Yun's hand was amazing in combat.
However, he did not expect that the speed of Liu Chuang and Zhao Yun's advancement was so terrifying... From Gong County to Arctic Pass, after conquering overnight, he quickly approached Hulao Pass. This speed was indeed a bit beyond the expectations of Xu Chu and Gao Shun, and it also made the two of them secretly admire, and their faces showed inexplicable admiration. The two looked at each other and Gao Shun said, "Since that's the case, we will welcome you quickly!"
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Huzhu broke, and Heluo oscillated.
If Sima Fang was in Luoyang, it would be frightening.
The fall of Hulao Pass indicates that Cao Cao's situation was gone, and Liu Chuang completely gained a foothold in Heluo. This was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, which quickly stabilized the Heluo area. At the same time, Xu Shu besieged Chang'an, and dispatched troops and continuously transported troops from Guanzhong. In just ten days, 30,000 Xiliang soldiers left Hangu Pass and entered Heluo.
The Han army's troops stationed in Heluo suddenly surged to 80,000.
At this time, Cao Cao gathered 50,000 troops in Xudu and stationed east of Honggou, confronting the Han army across Honggou.
Cao Peng and Cao Xiu were even more ready to fight to the death with the Han army.
"I ordered Zike to continue to defend Liyang and never let the bandits cross the river."
In Xudu City, Cao Cao's hair turned much whiter overnight, and he looked particularly old.
The change in the situation made him feel off guard... Sima Fang suddenly broke up in Luoyang, which could be said to have disrupted Cao Cao's entire deployment.
If Sima Fang did not rebel and Luoyang did not fall into Liu Chuang's hands, then Cao Cao still had the power to fight.
But now...
Luoyang was lost and Heluo was in chaos.
Cao Ren in Guanzhong has become an isolated army and cannot give Cao Cao any assistance at all.
Yu Jin of Dongjun, Cao Chun, Man Chong of Qingzhou, and Lu Qian of Liyang, all had to face the threat of the Han army and were even less able to rush to help.
"If it really doesn't work, I'll transfer Li Dian back from Nanyang?"
Seeing that Cao Cao was upset, Dong Zhao couldn't help but step forward to offer advice.
Cao Cao shook his head and said, "The distant water cannot quench the near thirst. Mancheng is in Wancheng. On the one hand, he wants to resist Liu Biao, and on the other hand, he is also to monitor Zhang Xiu.
Zhang Xiu was forced to join me back then because of helplessness.
He has never really been accomplice to me. If Mancheng monitors, he will definitely take the opportunity to cause trouble... If there is chaos in Nanyang, Yingchuan will be in chaos. I would rather transfer Mancheng here now, it would be better to let Zhang Xiu come to support him. At least the troops in his hands are quite combat-effective."
After saying that, Cao Cao looked at Jia Xu.
Jia Xu thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "The lord's plan is very wonderful. If Zhang Xiu comes, it would be a helping hand."
"Is it too late?"
"Although the thief defeated the Huzhu in Hanoi, he won Luoyang again.
But after a series of battles, he was exhausted...so I guess he would not launch an attack immediately. For the lord, there was still a chance. Li Dian could guard Nanyang and order Zhang Xiu to join the war. In addition, Zhu Ling led his troops to help, which could solve the urgent problem."
"But if Zhu Ling comes, Jiangdong..."
When Xun Yu heard this, he immediately laughed.
"Sun Quan is now seeking Jiaozhou, so he may not have enough energy to cross the river.
Besides, the lord can let people sit in the Huai River and resist the troops and horses in Jiangdong. If he cannot defeat Liu Chuang, what's the use of staying in Guangling?
As long as he can defeat Liu Chuang, even if Sun Quan seizes Guangling, he will still have to retreat obediently in the end."
Cao Cao, agree deeply.
"In this way, let Zhu Ling come back."
After he continued to give the order, he felt inexplicably tired.
At this time, Jia Xu stood up and whispered: "There is one more thing to report to the lord."
"oh?"
Jia Xu whispered: "After Wang Zitai was assassinated, fortunately he left a detailed record.
After repeated experiments during this period, Xu finally found the correct recipe for the thunder fire that day... After the demonstration yesterday, its power is not inferior to the thunder fire of the Han army. When the lord and Liu Chuang are in duel, if you have this weapon, you will at least not be threatened by the thunder fire that day."
When Cao Cao heard this, he stood up suddenly.
"Wenhe, what you said seriously?"
Jia Xu smiled and said, "How dare Xu speak nonsense about such a thing?"
Chapter completed!