Moreover, the Han army has already reached Qizhou, which means that they are really only one step away from Chang'an.
Many of the generals present were from Guanzhong, and many of their family members were in Chang'an. The enemy's troops were approaching Chang'an City. How could they not be worried?
This is why He Ruobi and Gao have not dared to say anything for so long, even if they just came forward to confirm the matter. Once it is proven that this is true, the morale of the entire military and the people will be completely messed up. How can we defend Wuguan City?
And a general immediately said: "General, Qizhou has been lost, and Chang'an is next. What's the point of us still guarding Wuguan?"
He Ruobi said coldly: "After Qizhou and Fufeng, the Southern Barbarians will not be able to invade Chang'an City so easily!"
Seeing that He Ruobi was clearly angry, the generals immediately did not dare to say anything more. Gao hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Okay, you must believe in King Sui and General Li on the Western Front. Specifically, we will fight with King Sui as soon as possible."
After discussion, with the ability and skill of the Sui King, there is no chance of resolving the crisis. And if we cannot defend Wuguan, the enemy can drive directly from Wuguan to Luochang into the middle of the pass, and the threat to Chang'an will be greater. I hope you can
Recognize this. If we all perform our duties, we will be able to do it.”
"Bang!" There was a loud noise outside.
"Report, the enemy has begun to attack the city again!"
Gao Zai sighed in his heart.
After Xiao Shilian fought a wave of psychological warfare, the pace of the siege obviously accelerated again.
With internal and external troubles, it is clear that we should not leave a way for people to survive.
"Go to the city and kill the enemy first!" He Ruobi said decisively and walked straight out. Compared to the previous high-spirited fight, most of the generals this time looked at each other hesitantly, but for a long time
Obedience and respect for He Ruobi still push them to keep up with their coach.
It's just that it can no longer be as fast as before.
"Wuguan, I guess we can't hold it any longer." Gao An shook his head to himself.
But the Sui kings still had their way out, and where were they?
Xiao Guan.
Xiaoguan and Pinggao County to the north should be the most northwest-oriented city that the Northern Zhou Dynasty can still control. This is like a nail, relying on the winding Liupan Mountain, it has been pressed against the throat of the northwest of the Han Dynasty, causing
It is difficult for the Han Dynasty to continue to develop northward along the east bank of the river through stability. Even with a small spiritual weapon in hand, it is not feasible now. And if they cross the river directly to the north, it will be a large desert.
Therefore, Liang Rui, who was stationed in Xiaoguan, had a very sense of crisis. He always felt that the Han troops around him had bad intentions. After all, the Han army also had a criminal record. He had previously used various means to make Yu Yidu, who was stationed in Pinggao County, a young man.
He had no choice but to seek refuge with the Han Dynasty. If Yang Jian had not made the decisive decision to send Liang Rui to take charge, Xiao Guan would have already belonged to the Han Dynasty.
It was not until the Han army began to attack Qizhou and mobilized Tianshui troops to go south that he breathed a sigh of relief. He even felt that he still had a chance to attack Anding. Once he captured Anding, he would be able to threaten Tianshui and Wuwei and force the Han army to retreat.
But Liang Rui soon realized that something was wrong. After the Han army gathered in Tianshui, they were not in a hurry to go south. Only a small part of them went south, which should be five or six thousand soldiers and horses, while most of them were still in Tianshui, even in Tianshui.
Re-mobilization towards stability has begun, and even the Lingwu garrison in the north has begun to move south.
What do they want to do?
If Liang Rui was just suspicious before, now it is certain that he is the target of the Han army.
Although Liang Rui didn't know what kind of courage the Han army had to fight in both directions of Qizhou and Xiaoguan at the same time. Did they really think that the city wall of Xiaoguan was made of paper? But he also knew that now he was eyeing Xiaoguan.
, we can only use soldiers to block it, and water to cover it up.
On the map, Qizhou has been changed to the red color of the Han army. Seeing the mountains and rivers all red, Liang Rui felt extremely nervous.
Will the Han army directly attack Guanzhong, and how will we deal with it then?
"Report, the enemy has two thousand cavalry coming from the southwest, chasing our scouts." A sentry rushed in quickly.
Liang Rui immediately waved his hand: "Send the order, beat the drum and gather the generals!"
"promise!"
The Han army has already taken action. Now Guanzhong is surrounded by wars. Even the most remote Xiaoguan obviously cannot stay away. Since there is a fight, let's have a good fight.
Will Cao Zhong and Xu Deyan really attack Xiaoguan?
Liang Rui frowned and looked at the map thoughtfully.
Xiao Pass was built in the Han Dynasty to guard against the Xiongnu in the north. During the reign of Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty, the Huns once entered the Pass and broke through Xiao Pass. At that time, the guard of Xiao Pass and the captain of the Northern Han Dynasty still fought bloody battles despite being outnumbered, and eventually died for their country.
, the Huns plundered Guanzhong and returned laden with goods. The Han Dynasty was also ashamed of this and renamed Xiaoguan as Wating.
Later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent troops to the Northern Expedition. He conducted two personal expeditions through Xiaoguan and entered the northern Saibei and Yaobing grasslands to frighten the Xiongnu. Xiaoguan also gradually regained its old name with the passage of time. At the same time, because Xiaoguan has long been a guard against the northwest grasslands
The enemy's primary pass has undergone more repairs and proper maintenance than Wuguan and other places in the interior. In addition, it is located in Liupan Mountain, relying on the Great Wall and front and rear forts to form a complete defense system.
It is by no means easy to conquer.
With the strength of the Han army in the northwest, it would be a bit wishful thinking to attack Xiaoguan, right?
Especially since the beginning of the war, the Han army on the east route has even attacked Wuguan City. The west route only entered the station so smoothly because there was no danger to defend Qizhou.
Who gave Cao Zhong and Xu Deyan confidence? Could it be that these two people had been inflated by the previous battle against the Turks? But wasn't Yu Yi watching from the side?
Liang Rui was very surprised by the movements of the Han army.
Unless the Han army can attack from both sides.
The so-called front of Xiaoguan naturally refers to the side facing the northwest, with numerous fortresses and ravines. It can be said that after hundreds of years of management, it has long been perfect. But the weakness of Xiaoguan is on the back.
Xiaoguan was established as a gateway to Guanzhong to defend against enemies from the northwest. It was originally just a pass and later evolved into a city. However, the city wall on the northwest side is tall and strong, spanning between two mountains, but the city wall on the southeast side is very low, even
It can be said that it is just an earth wall, which can only play a role in delineating the scope of the city.
After all, if Guanzhong is lost, Xiaoguan will have no value in existence.
And once the enemy comes from behind Xiao Guan, Xiao Guan will be nothing more than a showman, with no danger to defend at all.
"Behind" Liang Rui didn't notice that more and more generals were gathering behind him. He just stared at the map with an increasingly nervous expression.
Could it be that when the enemy captured Qizhou, they wanted to attack Xiaoguan from behind?
If they really want to take a detour to Binzhou, it is not impossible!