Yang Chou looked at Zhang Yang and gave a quite pertinent military plan. It was possible to hold off the front and deprive the back of food.
"Okay, as you said, the whole army will go north and fight Yuan Shu to the death at Hubeiguan in Zhan County."
Zhang Yang was very satisfied with Yang Chou's suggestion, and now this was the best he could do.
In the afternoon of the same day, General Yang Chou led only 5,000 cavalry as the vanguard and rushed to Hubeiguan at full speed, while Zhang Yang led a main force of 30,000 people and marched towards Hubeiguan in a mighty manner.
Protecting Beiguan is the northern gateway of Zhang Yang, so he has always stationed troops, with a large number of five thousand. When Gao Lan and his Weilu army arrived, the place was immediately on alert.
"I am Gao Lan, the general of the Weilu army under the command of Jizhou Mu, and I have been ordered to attack the remnants of Dong Zhuo. If you know what I am doing, open the city and surrender. I will ensure that you are safe and sound. Otherwise, you will be buried when the city is broken."
Gao Lan looked at the towering Hubeiguan and rode his horse to the city gate to persuade him to surrender.
"This is Bingzhou, not Jizhou. Your Yuan Shu will not work here. If you want to pass the North Pass, you have to risk your life to do so."
The guard guarding the gate looked young, at most sixteen or seventeen years old, but his slightly immature face had a vicissitude that should not have been seen at this age.
The place in Bingzhou is very unfavorable. There are Qiang and Barbarians on the left, Xiongnu invaders, and Black Mountain Yellow Turbans on the right. These combined factors have created a strong folk custom here and a character that is not afraid of anything. This is why a mere young guard dares to confront Gao Lan.
The root cause of the clamor.
"Boy, what's your name? I like this character, so I'll tell you this. If you don't die after you pass the level, you can come under my command."
Gao Lan was not angry because of the young general's words, but rather admired him.
"I can't change my name, but I can't change my surname, Hao Zhao. If you want to take me in, I'll wait until you establish the barrier."
If Yuan Shu heard this name, he would be very surprised, because people who are familiar with the Three Kingdoms should be familiar with Hao Zhao. This man was the mainstay of Cao Wei in the later period. In Chencang, he used 3,000 troops to prevent Zhuge Liang's 300,000 troops from advancing.
wall.
"Hao Zhao, I remember you. Remember, don't die and live well. Let's go."
Since Hubeiguan has been prepared, relying on cavalry alone to attack the city is impractical. Instead of losing elite cavalry outside Hubeiguan, it is better to set up camp and wait for the arrival of the army.
"Hahahaha, they say that Jizhou's military is the best in the world, but today it seems like nothing more than that."
Hao Zhao laughed wildly at the retreating Weilu army. In his opinion, Yuan Shu's troops were mediocre.
"Ha ha ha ha."
"That's right, nothing more than that."
"It's just a rat."
Hao Zhao's words instantly boosted the morale of the entire people guarding the Beiguan. The original worries about Yuan Shu's attack also flew out of the sky. No wonder he will be called Cao Wei Tiebei in the future. The thing about guarding the pass is indeed very talented.
point.
On the third day after Gao Lan arrived, Yang Chou finally arrived at Hubeiguan with 5,000 cavalry. When he heard that Gao Lan was stationed outside the pass, he secretly shouted that he was in danger. If Gao Lan had led 20,000 infantry instead of cavalry, he might have
Beiguan has changed hands.
"Hao Zhao, you did a great job, leave it to me next."
Yang Chou first praised Hao Zhao, and then took the command of protecting Beiguan in his hands.
Leping County had no suspense under Yuan Shu's army. The prefect Yue Qing surrendered to the city. Yuan Shu did not stop after taking Leping. After turning around Zhao Yun's Ying Yang army, the whole army rushed straight to protect Beiguan.
Zhang Yang was the same. After driving for several days, he finally arrived at Hubeiguan the day before Yuan Shu.
Flags fluttered and war horses roared outside Hubei Pass. Yuan Shu's 110,000 soldiers and horses lined up outside Hubei Pass. The small Hubei Pass was also crowded with people. Zhang Yang's entire main force plus the original defenders totaled 45,000.
Ready for battle...
"Uncle Zhang Zhi, come out and answer."
Yuan Shu rode out alone and came to the foot of Hubeiguan.
"Yuan Gongli, I have no grudges with you in the past and have no grudges recently. Why did you accuse me of joining the party?"
Yuan Shu was under the city, and Zhang Yang didn't dare to go out at will. After all, Zhao Yun, Wen Chou and others had made a great name in the battle against Dong, and he was afraid that he would fall into trouble.
"Uncle Zhang Zhi, we do not have any grudges, but I am here to defeat the remnants of Dong Zhuo. If you are wise, please open the city and let me pass. I will protect your prosperity and wealth."
After listening to Zhang Yang's words, Yuan Shu couldn't help but smile. There is no justice in this world now. He can just find an excuse.
"Dong Zhuo's remnant, thank you for your ability to speak out. Do you remember that when the eighteen princes attacked Dong, you were one of them? Your reason is too far-fetched."
Zhang Yang almost jumped up. You are the remnant of Dong Zhuo, and your whole family is the remnant of Dong Zhuo.
"Uncle Zhang Zhi, I, but you are raising troops to stop me now. What do you mean?"
Yuan Shu raised his riding whip and pointed at the top of the city.
In ancient times, when marching and fighting, one would start with a verbal attack, which could not only demonstrate one's own justice but also demoralize the enemy.
"Raise troops to stop you? If I hadn't sent troops, I'd be your prisoner by now."
If Yuan Shu were in front of Zhang Yang at this moment, I believe he would definitely not be stingy with a melon seed.
"How could it be possible, Uncle Zhi, you are thinking too much."
Yuan Shu shook his head.
"Yuan Gongli, don't talk nonsense. If you want to pass the pass, just risk your life. I don't know how many Jizhou men will die to protect Beiguan."
Zhang Yang was too lazy to argue with Yuan Shu because he realized that if he continued to fight, he might really become the remnant of Dong Zhuo that Yuan Shu said.
"In that case, where is the man from Jizhou?"
Yuan Shu raised his riding whip, and more than 100,000 troops behind him shouted loudly at the same time.
"exist."
"exist."
"exist."
The loud voice was like thunder from the sky, rolling in.
"I want to attack the remnants of Dong's traitors, but Zhang Yang, the governor of Shangdang, stops me without any reason. What should we do?"
Yuan Shu asked again.
"Anyone who blocks the Righteous Master will be killed without mercy."
"Anyone who blocks the Righteous Master will be killed without mercy."
"Anyone who blocks the Righteous Master will be killed without mercy."
"Zhang Yang, I'll give you another chance to help me defeat the remnants of Dong Zhuo. Otherwise, even if I agree, these hundreds of thousands of Jizhou men will not agree."
The corners of Yuan Shu's mouth cracked slightly, and he waved his whip again to point at Beiguan.
"Stop talking nonsense, where is the man from the Shangdang Party?"
You Yuan Shu can inspire morale, can't I Zhang Yang?
"exist."
"exist."
"exist."
"Yuan Shu actually slandered us as remnants of Dong's thieves. Do you agree?"
"I don't agree."
"I don't agree."
"I don't agree."
"Yuan Gongli, this is the answer I give you, and it is also the answer I give you from the soldiers and civilians of the Shangdang."
Zhang Yang waved his hand and stopped the shouting from the top of the city.
"Uncle Zhi, save your life. Let's have a drink while I capture you."
After Yuan Shu finished speaking, he turned his horse's head and returned directly to the army.
