Due to the long-term traffic and felling of Gubei Road, the trees near the entire passage have been cut down by humans sooner or later. The trees that can survive must be hidden away, but even so, they still cannot escape the vicious hands of humans.
It's just that due to the needs of the war, most of the trees within three to five miles of the level have to be cut down, so that the opponent cannot hide their troops, and some even expand to ten miles. But the trees outside this distance
, especially in mountains or some dense forests, indiscriminate logging is not allowed. After all, no one knows whether once it is cut down, it will open up a new road for the opponent?
Just like the changes in Hangu Pass during the Qin and Han Dynasties, how many Kwantung Allied Forces were killed in Sangchou Plain before it was cut down?
But after all the trees and shrubs on the Sangchou Plateau disappeared, Hangu Pass also became dispensable due to water and soil erosion.
The fierce fire at the north entrance of Gubeikou soared into the sky, and there were two walls of fire...
Even if the Hussars could pass the first wall of fire, they could not pass the second.
Maybe the defenders didn't want to light two fire walls at once, but with the fire, how could they control it how they wanted? Under the scorching heat and flying sparks, the second wall of fire soon became the same as the first.
The walls of fire complement each other, almost drying up the air between the two walls of fire, causing the air above the flames to twist and tremble.
Such a huge fire is inaccessible to humans and animals.
Zhang He and others did not have any magic weapons such as fire shelters, so they could only avoid it from a distance.
In fact, it is not that there is no way to attack by force.
After all, water and fire are incompatible, and most of the weight in the bodies of humans and animals comes from water...
As long as enough humans and animals are sent up, a path of flesh and blood can be waded out of the sea of fire.
The Yuan and Qing dynasties also did this.
Zhang He knew it, but he couldn't do it. So after hearing Gan Gan's suggestion, he immediately sent out men to explore the mountains and valleys more than ten miles around the Gubeikou crossing.
Zhang He knew that there was a rule not to cut down trees on the hills around Daokou Pass and destroy the original state, but he also knew that Cao Jun would not abide by the rules.
So now it's a matter of time.
Either wait until the fire is extinguished and the ground cools down before attacking again, or we can find the wood-carrying trails created by Cao's soldiers themselves and attack Gubeikou by surprise!
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Within Gubeikou, Han Gun, Lei Zhong, Liu Fu and three others took their men and occupied the mansion that had been converted into a warehouse.
The defenders of Cao's army gathered into formation and took turns to attack without taking any rest.
Originally, the mansion had a stone wall, but it was reinforced after Cao Jun requisitioned it as a warehouse. Therefore, after Han Gun and three people occupied it, it became the best defense. As long as the gate and stone wall were defended, Cao Jun would be outside.
Even though they have the advantage in numbers, they can't get in for a while.
The soldiers of Cao's army outside the mansion were shouting and cursing, and the shouts were as loud as the sky. The streets were also crowded with soldiers of Cao's army, but it was a bit tricky for the stone-walled mansion. I opened the door several times and the attack was successful.
You have to get in, but those who rush in not only have to face the frontal opponent, but also have to guard against the swords and guns on both sides of the door. They are often unable to defeat four hands with two fists. They are hacked to death, and even the corpses are dragged in with scratching hooks and stripped.
Armor thrown out...
This really made the leader of Cao's army somewhat embarrassed.
Damn it, just drag this corpse in, out of sight, and then strip it naked and throw it out. It makes it look like you are sending armor to the rebels.
"We set fire to them!"
Just someone shouted.
"What a great idea! I'll give you a torch and you go set it on fire!"
The commander of Cao's army waved his hand, indicating to his men to give a torch to the guy who could only yell but didn't pay.
Everyone knows that setting fire to it can suffocate these hussars and Cao's rebels. If the stored supplies are burned, they will be burned. It's not a big deal. But the problem is that this mansion is in a good location and has been renovated.
The barns were all made of stones, without grass or trees, and there was no place to light a fire!
It's not impossible to carry some hay and firewood, but how much do you need to carry and how long do you need to carry it?
The key is that if there are only people like Han Gun, they can move it if they bring kerosene, oil, firewood, etc. Anyway, it can be replenished after use, but now there is Zhang He's army at the northern pass!
This is the most troublesome part!
Kerosene, dry firewood, etc. should be kept to resist Zhang He's army. If they are used to burn such a stone mansion, even if these thieves are burned to death, how will they resist when Zhang He's army comes?
That's Zhang He!
The reason why the fire was set immediately after fighting for a long time is not that the leader of Cao's army at that time was already at the end of his rope and could not hold on, but that he did not want to hold on!
If you really risk your life, how many lives do you have?
It would be better to just set fire to it. Zhang He's army would naturally have to retreat, and when Cao Chun leads his troops, the big head will naturally push up, and he will be "wounded" by chance, and retreat with glory...
If there are only enemies in one direction, although the leader of Cao's army does not dare to brag, he can survive for a few days at least!
But now there are rebels inside and powerful enemies outside. What should we do?
It can only be due to guilt!
All fools know that persimmons should be picked soft and pinched.
Need more to say?
In order to save more kerosene and firewood to stop Zhang He's army, we must use them sparingly and not set fires here, but there are still countermeasures.
"Send two or three chariots to come!" The leader of Cao's army shouted, "Crush the wall! Find a wooden ladder and put it on the wall! Archers also go up to the roof of the house next to it. If you see the thief, shoot him!"
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Although the hussars who followed Han Gun and Liu Fu were all elite, tough and strong, the fatigue of continuous battles would inevitably cause their upper limit of strength to begin to drop.
Although Liu Fu was extraordinarily brave, he was somewhat at the end of his battle after fighting so far. Although he wore armor ripped off the bodies of Cao's soldiers, it did not fit his figure. He was either exposed here or short over there.
In addition, Cao Jun's soldiers rushed to kill him again and again, but he was too dismissive at the beginning and did not care about some minor injuries. As a result, he is now somewhat weak in energy and blood.
In fact, the offensive intensity of Cao Jun's soldiers did not increase much, but Liu Fu began to feel that the Cao Jun soldiers in front of him seemed to be ignorant of fatigue and death. He climbed up the wooden ladder and climbed over the stone wall, jumped down, and raised his sword to kill Liu.
Fu finally felt fear. He thought he was going to die. He couldn't help shouting: "Help! Someone come and save me!"
Then he heard running footsteps, and then Han Gun's roar.
Han Gun arrived brandishing a long-handled sword.
Because Han Gun held a long-handled sword with both hands, he was very powerful when slashing. However, even if ordinary Cao Jun parried Han Gun's slashes, his rhythm would be disrupted, or his defense would collapse, and he would be defeated.
The hussars who followed Han Gun made a last-ditch attack.
Liu Fu felt relieved and almost knelt on the ground, so he quickly used his gun to support his body.
He was indeed unable to kill him. He felt like his chest was like a broken bellows. He was inhaling and exhaling desperately, but not much breath was entering his body. His heart was also beating violently, like
The next moment, his voice will either jump out of his throat, or he will go into spasm and become paralyzed.
After all, Liu Fu was not a soldier under the command of the Hussars. He just surrendered to the Northern Territory Protectorate as a guest soldier. Moreover, he had previously boasted of his martial prowess. Even when he was in the Northern Territory Protectorate, he did not really go to fight with them.
Ordinary soldiers should train well to build up their strength and strengthen their basic combat skills.
These subtle differences in fighting habits didn't seem to be a problem at the beginning.
Because Liu Fu's strength is indeed greater than that of ordinary soldiers. Although he cannot keep up with first- and second-rate generals, he is almost the same as third-rate generals. Therefore, in short battles and even during simulated fights on weekdays, Liu Fu
Fu Du can defeat his opponent by defeating him ten times with one force. Moreover, during training, there are many dirty tricks on the battlefield, and the opponents in sparring will not use them against Liu Fu...
But things are different now.
Throwing stones, sand, and the like are all small tricks. Quicklime is already considered a regular move, and exchanging injuries for injuries, or a desperate blow, can be encountered from time to time. Liu Fu's accumulated minor injuries amounted to just
Gradually it became a drag on him. He was so awesome and heroic at the beginning, but now he feels so regretful and painful.
Just like now, if Han Gun hadn't brought people to support him, he might have been hacked to death by several Cao Jun soldiers!
Don't think that the swords and guns held by the soldiers are just made of paper...
Seeing others playing tricks with sticks, Shen Shen was so powerful that he killed them all the way without even taking a sip of the gourd. He thought that those guys were just noobs and could survive any beating. Only when he was on his way did he realize that the stick was there.
In the hands of the Great Sage, it can only be called the Ruyi Golden Cudgel. For thousands of years, in the hands of others, it has become so heavy that it can only be regarded as the Dinghai Divine Needle!
Han Gun's moves were very simple. They were simple, powerful and heavy, with no sense of beauty at all. However, even this simple move caused Cao's soldiers to die and injure those who touched them. Several hussars soldiers
With the cooperation of his left and right, it was like a fierce tiger descending from the mountain, pounced straight up, and immediately wiped out the messy Cao Jun soldiers.
Han Gun put away the blood-stained sword, walked back, looked at Liu Fu, "Is it okay?"
Liu Fu wanted to say "OK", but found that he could only gasp and could not speak.
Han Gun waved, "Bring some water!"
After he retreated, Liu Fu felt a buzzing in his ears. All the sounds on the battlefield came together, making him a little dizzy. He staggered and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, a hussar soldier came up to help him.
Hold him.
"Let him drink some water and eat some solid food," Han Gun said with rich experience, "He is exhausted from the battle... Someone, come here and take care of these wounds for him..."
Han Gun ordered, but he didn't stop for long, and quickly rushed forward with the knife in hand.
Tonight must be very long, so use your strength sparingly. As long as you can survive tonight, Zhang He will definitely come with his troops tomorrow!
Han Gun looked at the northern sky.
The red color reflected by the fire began to dim...
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Fierce fire cooking oil cannot last long.
When Cao Chun arrived at Gubeikou, the flames at Beidaokou had gradually weakened.
The fire burned and melted the sand at the crossing, forming a glass-like shape that adhered to the rock surface. I don't know if it was mixed with human blood, or it was reflecting the residual fire, making these rocks look colorful.
red.
Cao Chun looked at the fire at Beidaokou, his face ashen.
On Gubeikou North Road, although Zhang He's troops were burned back, many of the original fortifications were also burned down.
"What the hell are you doing?!"
Cao Chun was so angry that he was shaking a little.
These defensive methods of his were originally intended to deal with Zhao Yun!
The result is better now. Not only was Zhang He not injured, but the traitor who sneaked in at the entrance of the ancient road was also unable to be taken down!
"Kill the enemy!" The commander of Cao's army at Gubeikou responded matter-of-factly.
Cao Chun squinted his eyes, revealing some murderous intent.
He looked at the red fire that was still burning at the North Pass, and then looked at the ruins that were set on fire by Han Gun's people inside the ancient pass. He suddenly thought of Xia Houshang. That guy was indeed a waste, but who would have thought of leaving.
A waste, the new one is even more waste!
"General!" The commander of Cao Jun in Gubeikou noticed something and quickly reminded Cao Chun, "You need to know my identity!"
"Identity?!" Cao Chun narrowed his eyes, "If you didn't tell me, I would have forgotten it!"
The leader of Cao's army seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.
"Here comes someone! Capture it with someone!" Unexpectedly, Cao Chun turned around and pointed directly at the leader of Cao's army and shouted, "Weak guarding, greedy for life and fear of death! What crime should we do?"
Although Cao Chun is called Chun, he is not a junior brother. How could he not understand this club...oh, the tricks in the battle?
Burning the North Road at Gubeikou will temporarily allow the Hussars to retreat, but it will cause even greater trouble in the future!
The crossing was burned to the point where the sand and gravel melted, so the fortifications and defense systems originally built were also reduced to nothingness along with the fire!
This is obviously the last resort, but this guy just used it from the beginning!
Cao Chun didn't believe him if he was said to be stupid.
So there is only one explanation...
He did it on purpose!
He is confident!
"They have Five Elements Thunder! They can't rush in! I...I'm injured! I have killed the enemy!"
The leader of Cao's army still wanted to make excuses.
"Are you injured?" Cao Chun's eyes became colder and colder, "Where are you injured?"
If the leader of Cao's army expressed his willingness to pay for his crimes by leading his troops in a deadly battle and killing all the thieves who sneaked into the road, Cao Chun would let this guy go for the time being and wait for the war to be settled together, and he would be rewarded for his merits.
Any violation will be punished.
"I'm here, here..."
The leader of Cao's army was a little panicked and subconsciously answered, pointing to the bloody place on his body.
It was really because he was "injured" that he could stand behind him all the time, yelling at others to go up and fight for his life.
Anyway, he was "injured" and had good reason to stand back.
Cao Chun nodded, "Okay! I happened to bring some high-quality wound medicine! Someone, come and change the medicine for him!"
The leader on duty at Gubeikou became more and more panicked, "No, no! The general keeps this medicine for himself, just in case... Ah, no, no, that's not what I meant..."
"Hmph!" Cao Chun snorted coldly and immediately waved his hand.
Cao Chun's guards rushed forward, grabbed the leader of Cao's army on duty at Gubeikou, and tore off the blood-stained bandage covering his abdomen.
Injury, indeed injury.
On its abdomen, there is only a wound about one finger long, which is just a cut of some flesh. How deep is it? It will probably heal naturally in three to five days even if no medicine is applied...
Cao Chun shook the blood-stained bandage.
Such a small wound, but a bandage with so much blood.
This is really treating Cao Chun as a fool!
"To avoid conquests by pretending to be wounded and sick, to evade by squeezing an injury and feigning death, this is called cheating the army!" Cao Chun shouted, "Behead him immediately! This is the law of military affairs!"
Immediately there were thousands of guards, who grabbed the leader of Cao's army and pinned him to the ground.
"You can't kill me!" the leader of Cao's army shouted, "my sister is Mrs. Wang, she is..."
Seeing that the leader of Cao's army wanted to shout something, Cao Chun's guard had quick eyesight and kicked him on the cheek, kicking back the rest of his words.
How could Cao Chun not know that his sister was Mrs. Wang?
However, he has never used his sister's butt, so why should he wipe it now?
Cao Chun had used him before, but when he listened to his military discussions, he was very clear-cut. In addition, with such a relationship, Cao Chun felt that at least this guy had no problem with his loyalty, and he would not show up as soon as the hussars came.
In the case of betrayal and surrender to the enemy, who would have thought that this guy is just an armchair strategist! There is indeed no problem with loyalty, but there is a big problem with his ability!
Cao Chun just asked this guy to hold on for a while, and he also erected a beacon tower and prepared layers of fortifications and defense systems. But this guy was lucky, and he was all set on fire!
Is this guy resisting the hussar or helping the hussar?!
This guy wanted to shout something, but he was pressed to the ground and kicked in the face, so his words were muffled...
Cao Chun's guard glanced at Cao Chun, nodded immediately, drew his sword, and without saying a word, slashed his head!
The dirty blood spattered out, and under the light of the torch, there was a strange and grotesque distortion.
At this moment, Cao Chun felt a little regretful and a little angry. What do you think Mr. Cao always likes to do?
It's just a few things, it's okay if you are a lowly person. After all, those untouchables don't have much fun or pursuits in their daily lives, so it's understandable that their lives revolve around a few things. But as a leader, Lao Cao
, if you can’t even control your own affairs, how many others should you control?
Of course, Cao Chun could only churn these thoughts in his stomach for a while, and then vomited out other words, "Come here! Pass this beast's head in front of the formation! There are enemies, deceivers, and deceivers."
Those who are killed will be killed without mercy!"
"Light a bonfire and surround this place! Cook some food immediately and feed it to all the soldiers!"
"After eating, it will be destroyed in one fell swoop!"
Cao Chun pointed at the stone mansion and shouted, "I will supervise the battle here! The brave will be rewarded! The timid will be killed! These traitors will be killed before dawn!"
