Gubeikou is a pass and a passage. There is still some distance between the south and north crossings. As Lei Zhong and Liu Fu entered the south crossing, their speed could not help but slow down.
At first they had a surprise effect, catching Cao's defenders off guard at first, but soon the defenders at Gubeikou also reacted and began to counterattack.
Gubeikou is the north gate of Yuyang. No matter how short of manpower and sparse troops, Cao Chun still stationed heavy troops here. This is like a big family. Even if the family declines, some of them will be stationed at the gate.
It's like having a servant and concierge on duty. If the gate is no longer worth guarding, it can only mean one thing, that is, the family has fallen into disgrace.
No matter how stupid Cao Chun was, he still knew the importance of Gubeikou, so he not only paid enough troops to the garrison at Gubeikou from the beginning, but also immediately rushed for reinforcements as soon as he received the beacon warning...
Nowadays, although the effect of supplementing soldiers' pay cannot be said to be very good, it cannot be said that it is not at all. Guys who fall out when they lift their pants are often guys who talk about benevolence, justice and morality, but the civilian soldiers at the bottom are very down-to-earth.
If people have money, they will eliminate disasters for others.
So is there anyone who sympathizes with Lei Zhong and secretly helps him?
There are also.
For example, those guys who restrained their soldiers and just shouted from a distance for Lei Zhong to quickly surrender and not resist, and walked all the way to the dark side...
Lei Zhong also understood and did not lead his men there.
But even so, there are still many soldiers of Cao's army in Gubeikou, especially those directly under Cao Chun who were sent here. Even though they are scattered throughout Gubeikou, they are concentrated on the Central Avenue and the north and south crossings.
There were five to six hundred people. These soldiers of the military academy directly under Cao Chun also knew that the situation was urgent, so they rushed forward desperately, trying to defeat or defeat Lei Zhong and Liu Fu before the hussar army arrived!
These men and horses directly under Cao Chun all know that as long as they can guard the North Pass of Gubeikou and prevent the Hussar army from entering, then Lei Zhong, Liu Fu and others will not be able to cause much trouble!
The bloody fight once again unfolded in the passage of Gubeikou.
Both sides fought for their lives, fighting each other with swords and guns in the narrow streets, hacking and slashing desperately. For a moment, the mountains were freezing, and the bloody wind blew from the anime sky!
Human blood smells fishy.
This is almost a self-instinctive genetic imprint that humans have evolved over thousands of years.
In ancient times, once the smell of a large amount of human blood appeared, it meant that there were ferocious beasts that humans could not resist fighting against, and many people died. Even though humans' olfactory organs are much weaker than other animals, especially for
Human blood can keenly sense the fishy odor, which is used as a warning to ensure a higher probability of survival for humans.
But when humans evolved in ancient times, they never expected that no matter how brave and ferocious the beasts were, they would eventually grovel at the feet of humans. Only human beings’ inner desires would become more powerful and ferocious, swallowing up countless human lives.
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On the ancient road, blood spattered and quickly dried up under the autumn wind.
Liu Fu and others pretended to be civilian husbands and did not wear enough armor. Lei Zhong and others earned their reputation by asking for pay, so they could not bring too many people and still wear heavy armor, so some damage would inevitably occur.
As they continued to advance, Liu Fu and Lei Zhong could not help but switch to long weapons and fight with long spears or spears. Because the combat distance with short weapons was too close, a slight mistake would lead to casualties. Long soldiers
The blade can maintain a certain fighting distance, and there are guards around you with swords and shields to protect you. Even if you are exhausted, you still have the opportunity to leave the battle line to take a breath and recover a little.
Fighting requires methods.
In fighting, the most taboo thing is crazy output regardless of strength.
Except for a few battlefield perverts and peerless generals, most of the energy has an upper limit, and the energy recovery speed is not that fast. If you really ignore the output and wait until the energy is exhausted, don't say a move, just
He couldn't even parry and roll, so he could only watch as he was hacked to death on the spot!
If Lei Zhong and Liu Fu could directly disrupt Cao Jun's deployment at Gubeikou and trigger a large-scale riot, they would naturally pursue them straight into Beidaokou and open the gate to welcome Zhang He. And if the attack was hindered to some extent, they could not
Instead of engaging in crazy output regardless of the consequences, we must make steady progress and wait until subsequent reinforcements arrive.
Yes, it was Lei Zhong's other soldiers and Han Gun who came with Liu Fu.
The fight advanced step by step towards the North Pass, but the speed of Lei Zhong and Liu Fu's advancement became slower and slower.
While still fighting for his life on the front line, there were some injuries on his body.
Within the ancient road entrance, the city walls, streets, roads and houses, there were random shouts and shouts everywhere.
The fire was soaring into the sky and the black smoke was billowing. With the autumn wind in the ancient road, it drifted to the north and swayed to the south.
Suddenly, a louder noise suddenly erupted on the south road of Gubeikou. Han Gun and others followed Lei Zhong and Liu Fu's footsteps and rushed to the city. They were clearing away some remaining Cao troops at the south road entrance and heading towards Liu Fu.
Rush over where the two of you are!
"It's done! It's done!" Liu Fu was overjoyed and laughed, "We've won it! We've won it!"
Liu Fu felt happy, feeling that this great achievement had finally fallen on him!
As Cao's army at Nandaokou dispersed and retreated, Han Gun also caught up with Liu Fulei and Zhong. He was about to say something when he suddenly heard a huge shout from the front...
The three of them had no time to reminisce about the past, so they all turned their heads and looked to the north ahead. However, they saw that at some point, a large fire suddenly appeared in the north!
This fire was obviously not a fire, or a light fire caused by the burning of one or two houses or utensils. This fire started very fast, and in the blink of an eye it had ignited into a sea, almost completely covering the entire northern crossing.
Strict!
Flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the faces of Han Gun, Lei Zhong, Liu Fu and the others.
"Look at this..." Han Gun whispered, "The good news is that they can't stop General Zhang's offensive, so they can only use this move... The bad news is... we can't get through it either, unless we wait for the fire to weaken...
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Who would have thought that Cao Jun would break the jar at this moment!
The blood is dripping and the cold wind is biting!
The fire roared and black smoke billowed into the sky!
For a time, the ancient trail entrance was cut off by the thick smoke of the fire and became two independent battlefields.
The soldiers and horses led by Zhang He were not far away from Han Gun and the others. The straight-line distance may not exceed 500 steps, but these short 500 steps were like a natural chasm at this moment!
Everyone knows that a fire cannot burn like this forever. The bigger the fire, the faster it burns and the shorter its duration. But the problem is that Cao Jun in Gubeikou has used fire to cut off Zhang He's army, which means he can free up his hands.
It’s time to deal with Han Gun and others.
There were only two ways left before Han Gun and others.
One is retreat and the other is support.
If they retreat, although their lives may be safe for the time being, and Cao Jun cannot leave the pass to pursue them for thousands of miles, it also means that although their previous efforts will not be in vain, they will be reduced by at least 70%!
Then there is support...
Who knows how much kerosene Cao Jun had hoarded in Gubeikou?
With these cans and cans falling down, plus the felled trees, even if the fire stops and the stone walls on the ground are hot, it will be impossible to pass, at least not even a person can get in!
But can these people survive this last half day?
Han Gun and the other three were silent for a while.
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Cao Chun led a team of people and hurriedly ran across the land of Youyan.
Starting from Cao Chun, almost everyone looked serious.
Being able to fight when called upon is the dream of almost all generals, but how many troops can really do it?
Do you really think that you are a good brother with fifty yuan? As long as you have fifty yuan, you will work hard when the money comes?
These are real people!
If you are a human being, you will have ideas.
Even if they try their best to endure it and not express it, it does not mean that these soldiers are like wooden men with empty heads and are allowed to drink and drink at will.
The war has reached the current situation. Not only Cao Chun is aware of the problems faced by Youyan Land, but also the men who follow Cao Chun to some extent...
Some people think that Cao Chun is out of order.
Some people understand that Cao Chun has no choice now...
"Dharma" is a good thing.
Having a method at least shows that there is brains and a method, which at least shows that there is order.
If there is no "dharma", it is not up to you to decide what kind of "dharma" to die.
Of course, when driving to Gubeikou in a hurry, it was impossible to carry all the utensils. Those who could pack lightly also packed lightly. Except for the armor on their bodies, they did not bring any other extra clothes. They also brought very little dry food and other things, which could be eaten.
They were stuffed into the stomach while walking, and those that could not be eaten were thrown away on the spot.
"Follow!"
"Follow me!"
This is the journey with the most voices and the most passwords.
Yes, they followed Cao Cao and Cao Chun all the way to here.
Keep up, keep up!
Who knows whether the road ahead is a smooth road or a cliff?
But the password is still——
"Follow up! Keep up!"
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... "I have an idea."
Lei Zhong said.
He looked at both Han Gun and Liu Fu who seemed to be unwilling to do so, so he knew that it was impossible to retreat.
Han Gun and Liu Fu were like this, so why not Lei Zhong himself?
Sometimes, it’s not that there is no way, but that you can’t stop or choose!
I know that I can probably save my life by retreating, but now, if I only have one life in vain, what's the use?
Is it possible that he returned to Cao Cao's banner, kowtowed to the ground, and said that he was wrong, so that Cao Cao could spare his life?
If an apology can exempt everything, or if a fine can mean everything, then who will respect the law?!
"There is a big house near here. Just over there..." Lei Zhong tried to speak as briefly as possible, because there was not much time left for them. It was obvious that Cao's army was gathering in front, preparing to surround and suppress them. "Earlier.
Nian was a wealthy family, but later he escaped and died, leaving an empty house, which was requisitioned as a warehouse... It has stone walls and turrets. If you want to hold on, that is the only place that is more suitable."
Han Gun glanced at Liu Fu.
If you don't retreat, you will naturally have to wait until Zhang He's army enters the pass.
As soon as Zhang He's army enters the pass, Cao's army will naturally be defeated!
Looking at the intensity of the fire, Cao Jun obviously used kerosene, and kerosene should be burned as much as there is, unless Cao Jun can hoard endless kerosene here...
This is obviously impossible.
So if we can delay it for a while, we can usher in the final victory.
However, it is obviously not appropriate to hold on at the southern entrance or on the main road.
Although Gubeikou is an important pass, this passage has been opened up over the years for people traveling from north to south. In addition to the walls at the north and south crossings, there are also streets and alleys. If we really fight on Central Street, we will definitely
Surrounded from all sides, Cao's army only had to form its troops and advance slowly. The number of soldiers led by Han Gun and the others was insufficient to contend. Once there were more casualties, the disadvantage would become more and more obvious and eventually the entire army would be annihilated.
Therefore, it is very important to have a position that can be defended.
Liu Fu also knew the meaning of Han Gun's glance at Liu Fu.
He didn't know whether the mansion Lei Zhong mentioned here was suitable or not, but he didn't care much at this time and could only nod his head and say, "You might as well give it a try!"
Han Gun frowned slightly, but quickly nodded and said to Lei Zhong, "Okay! I'll do as you say!"
Until there is no better way, the only way is the best way!
Lei Zhong didn't waste any more words, "Follow me! Go here!"
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Outside Gubeikou.
Zhang He frowned as he looked at the raging fire in front of him.
This thing is obviously what Cao Chun wants to use against Zhao Yun...
Normally, one would wait until the hussars invade the city and then light the kerosene. Even if the hussars who attack are not burned to death, they will be surrounded and shot from all sides...
But now that we have captured so many people, we are using it like this.
"Report! The front team suffered thirty-seven losses, and there were more than ten people injured by fire..."
The soldiers came to report.
Zhang He nodded, "The deceased will be recorded and paid according to the law, and the injured will be sent back to the rear team for immediate treatment!"
These are the rules set by Qiusi.
In the early years, when Zhang He was under Yuan Shao, there were no so-called laws and regulations at all. Yuan Shao had the final say in everything. Although this kind of reward came from above, it was conducive to Yuan Shao's power and rule, but it also brought
There are many shortcomings. Just like Zhang He himself, if he wins, everything is easy to say. Once the war fails, he may be beheaded with just one sentence!
Later, Zhang He followed Boss Cao and had some rules. After all, he was welcoming the emperor, so he had to have some rules. But unfortunately, the people of the Cao family and the Xiahou family broke those rules that should have been there.
It wasn't until he served under the hussar that Zhang He truly realized how important it was to have a rule, especially a good rule.
Just like now, he doesn't need to worry about casualties, because there are hussar rules, so no matter whether they are injured or killed, the soldiers can get their due share, so the soldiers who rush forward will not feel that they are
Unfortunately, the soldiers who are still on the spot will not die in grief.
Many things come from comparisons, especially comparisons with people of the same type of work and class.
The hussars have rules, but Cao's army has no rules.
The fire in front of him was obviously a manifestation of Cao Jun's lack of order.
He looks powerful, but he is actually weak on the inside.
It's just that the fire is raging now, and it won't be cracked for a while...
"Send the order! Let the soldiers take turns to rest where they are! Call the military academy to come to discuss matters!"
Zhang He issued the order.
Tuoba was the first to come again. He jumped off the horse without slowing down his horse. He even patted the horse's butt. When he saw Zhang He, he said with a smile: "Cao Jun meets the general."
Come on, I'm scared out of my wits! Now that the fire is burning, I wonder if they have any other way to stop the general! As long as the fire stops, our army can break through directly!"
Zhang Sheng was the second one to come. After hearing the second half of Tuoba's words, he sneered and said, "Who said you can enter as soon as the fire stops? Okay, then you will be the first one to enter! Don't dare to enter."
Just learn how to bark like a dog in front of everyone!』
Tuoba glared at Zhang Sheng angrily.
Zhang He pretended not to hear.
When marching and fighting, you don't have to be a good gentleman, and under the cavalry, you don't need to take into account any interpersonal relationships every day. Everything depends on your ability. Don't look at Tuoba Shi who is usually joking and flattering, but when he really goes into battle,
It's not ambiguous. The reason why Tuoba likes to flatter is because all the generals of the Han Dynasty before liked to flatter.
Zhang Sheng believed that he had changed his surname to Han and was now a Han, at least a preparatory level Han. Therefore, when he saw Hu people, he could not help but show off his sense of superiority. In fact, he had no deep hatred against the Tuoba family.
The Marquis of Gan Jun also came soon, "General, I just don't know how much kerosene and wood Cao Jun has prepared... Is there kerosene? Even if there is still some left, judging from the current intensity of the fire, there shouldn't be much, but
This wood... there isn't much wood around..."
Zhang He quickly understood what Gan Gan meant, and he looked up at the surrounding terrain.
Gubeikou has been an area where Hu and Han fought back and forth since the Qin and Han Dynasties. Therefore, it has been eroded by the souls of the undead, making it difficult for trees to grow...
Okay, the above is all nonsense.
The actual reason was the war.
Just like such a fire, even if some trees grow during the war, how many of them can sustain it?
Once, twice, many times, wouldn't it be that it was completely burned, leaving only sand and gravel?
"Ha! That's right!" Zhang He clapped his hands, "If Cao Jun wants to collect and cut down the surrounding trees, there must be a trail to transport wood in the mountains!"
These days, if you want to transport something, it is not as convenient as the logistics of later generations. Not to mention people dragging horses, this mountain and this terrain alone cannot be used to cut down and transport anywhere!
Cao Jun prepared kerosene, which can be transferred from Jizhou or Yuzhou, but this ordinary wood...
For the sake of convenience, Cao Jun must have cut down trees on a nearby mountain, so there must be a road for temporary transportation of wood, and it went straight to Gubeikou Pass!
According to the rules, Cao Jun should not cut down trees nearby. After all, it would be equivalent to telling his opponent that there is a way to go here.
