Three Kingdoms: Start With 3,000 Qin Cavalry To Revive The Qin Dynasty
Chapter 64: Sun Jian Runs Out Of Food, Hua Xiong Attacks At Night
"My lord, you don't have to worry too much. The eldest young master is still young and there are still many things that can be changed. With a little experience, he will definitely be able to become my lord's right-hand man."
Cheng Pu had a calm look on his face, obviously not feeling that Sun Ce had many shortcomings.
They all came from a young age, so they naturally understand the principles of youth and frivolity.
For Sun Ce's fiery temper, a little tolerance is enough.
"I hope so."
The military was busy, and Sun Jian had no time or thought to manage Sun Ce.
After everyone left Sun Jian's camp, they immediately split up and took turns greeting Dong Zhuo's family and ancestors day and night.
The outcome was not unexpected. The defenders in the city ignored them at all.
The walls of Sishuiguan City are high and thick, and the Xiliang army has strong soldiers and horses. It can be said that it is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Sun Jian hadn't arrived yet, so he asked Jiangdong's disciples to attack the key point forcibly.
The two sides fought a war of attrition inside and outside Sishui Pass.
After half a month, Sun Jian had not gained anything, and the army was running out of food and grass.
"Lord, our current military rations are only enough for one or two days. If there is no more food support, the army will run out of food."
Cheng Pu looked anxious and spoke of the biggest crisis in the army.
During this period of time, they have only tried every means to lure the Xiliang Army out of Sishui Pass, but they have ignored the most critical issue of food and grass.
Except for the twenty days of food and grass that the army brought with it when setting off, not a single bit of food and grass arrived.
"According to the time calculation, the grain transport team should arrive before the 9th. Could it be that they were robbed by the Xiliang cavalry? Han Dang tried to analyze.
As the vanguard of the coalition forces, the coalition forces will never lack their food and grass.
If food and grass are not available at this time, there must be a major change.
"The two waves of grain officials we sent out all came back to report that they didn't see Yuan Shu at all, so they were kicked out by the civil servants beside Yuan Shu.
"Taking a step back, even if the food and grass are really stolen by the Xiliang cavalry, we will not receive the slightest bit of news here.
"But now let alone grain and grass, there is not even a trace of grain trucks." Cheng Pu continued to analyze.
At this moment, he had clearly realized that Yuan Shu did not want to provide them with food and grass.
As a disciple of the Yuan family, you should have a deep understanding of the righteousness and priorities.
Yuan Shu is just a selfish and short-sighted person.
"De Mou, I'm afraid I have to trouble you to go to the coalition camp in person, ask for food and grass from Yuan Gongluo, and see what else he has to say. He doesn't care about the life or death of the vanguard army."
"Wait a minute!" After Chen Pu was about to leave, Sun Jian seemed to have thought of something and continued to warn: "If you can't see Yuan Shu, you will rush to the Bingzhou Army camp without stopping and ask the Marquis of Ancheng for help."
Only then did Sun Jian remember the letter sent by Ying Xin, and regretted not listening to Ying Xin's advice and not being so passive.
I don’t know if the current food and grass can last. Cheng Pu returned with the food and grass.
If there is a shortage of food and the morale of the army is in chaos, they will completely fail without the Xiliang army taking action.
Sun Jian was completely helpless and had no choice but to pin his hopes on Cheng Pu.
"Don't worry, my lord, I will fight to the death to bring back food and grass for the army."
Cheng Pu didn't say much and hurried out of the military camp.
"Public notice, please pass on my order quickly. The entire army will be on heightened alert. Soldiers in each battalion are not allowed to go out without my warrant."
"Tell Huotou Camp that the entire army's food will be reduced from two meals to one, and they will reduce their clothing and diet, and wait for Demo to bring back grain and grass.
Sun Jian understood that in addition to the crisis of food shortage, there was also a greater crisis, that is, Hua Xiong would take the opportunity to attack.
Once there is no food, the children of Jiangdong will not even have enough to eat. How much fighting power will they have to deal with the sneak attack of the Xiliang army?
If Hua Xiong takes this opportunity to attack, he may be unable to resist.
"The general will obey your orders!"
Huang Gai rubbed his flat belly and left helplessly.
When they came to join the alliance this time, they originally brought enough food.
After Yuan Shu became the logistics manager of the coalition forces, he collected all the grain and grass in his pocket in the name of uniform distribution of grain and grass for the entire army.
Now, as the vanguard of the coalition forces, he is troubled by lack of food.
In Huang Gai's heart, he had already greeted the eighteen generations of Yuan family ancestors.
If he saw Yuan Shao, he would definitely catch that guy and beat him up to get rid of the hatred in his heart.
Jujube camp.
Outside Yuan Shu's military camp.
"What on earth do you guys want to do? I am the envoy sent by General Sun Jian to ask for food and grass. If you want to see Yuan Gongliu, please let me in quickly."
The angry Cheng Pu originally wanted to ask Yuan Shu for military rations, but he just arrived outside the opponent's military camp. After announcing his name and purpose, he was blocked from the tent by Yuan Shu's personal soldiers.
He was so angry that he had no choice in the face of so many soldiers and horses. He could only curse outside the tent and get rid of the sullen feeling in his heart.
Not long after, Yuan Shu, the quartermaster, walked out of the big tent and waved impatiently: "My lord doesn't have time to see idle people like you, so just go back and forth from where you are."
"It doesn't matter if Yuan Shu doesn't want to see me, please quickly hand over our army's food and grass, and I will leave immediately."
"If you don't hand over the food and grass, I, Cheng Pu, will fight you to the death today."
Cheng Pu was filled with anger and stared at the grain press officer.
These grains and grasses originally belonged to their Jiangdong children, and the gardening skills could only be kept on their behalf.
In the current situation, Yuan Shu withheld all their food and grass. Not only did he refuse to hand it over, but he couldn't even see anyone. As a result, they could only starve, which was really annoying.
"My lord has made arrangements for the food and fodder a long time ago and sent it to your former vanguard army camp. If you go back now, you might still be able to see it."
The grain officer was a little impatient and made up a random reason.
These words made Cheng Pu even more furious.
Along the way, he didn't even see the shadow of a car. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come here to find Yuan Shu, and would have left with the food and grass.
"Do you think I, Cheng Pu, am a three-year-old child? If I don't hand over the food and grass today, don't blame me, Cheng Pu, for being rude."
While talking, Cheng Pu pulled out the sword from his waist and started to fight whenever he had any disagreement.
Seeing this, the soldiers behind him also showed their weapons.
"What do you think this is? Are you allowed to run wild?"
Seeing Cheng Pu's violence, the grain officer did not have any fear. He shouted loudly and countless soldiers surrounded him.
Hundreds of soldiers were fierce and aggressive, and if they had any disagreement, they would kill Cheng Pu and others on the spot.
The enemy is strong and we are weak, Cheng Pu is determined to fight tooth and nail, but he still has a more important task at hand.
With a sigh, he left sadly, planning to follow Sun Jian's instructions and seek help from Ancheng Hou Yingxi.
The spring rain suddenly stopped, and with a bit of dissatisfaction, "Kangkang led the army and set off again.
The army stopped advancing when it reached Xinxiang, the border between Hanoi County and Chenliu County.
This place is not far away from Suanzao and Sishui Pass.
Since he chose to sit on the sidelines, Yingyi naturally had no plans to join forces with the princes' coalition.
The army had just set up camp when Cheng Pu came looking for them.
"Cheng Pu is here, which is quite interesting.
Ying Xi raised the corner of his mouth and showed a successful smile.
"I have prepared fifty carts of grain and fodder for you, which can meet your urgent needs. General Cheng Pu will return with the grain and fodder. I hope it's not too late."
When he learned of Cheng Pu's arrival, Ying Xi had already guessed the other party's intentions and ordered people to prepare the food and grass.
"On behalf of my lord and the children of Jiangdong, I would like to express my gratitude to Ancheng for his great kindness. My lord will definitely thank the Marquis in person for his help when he comes."
Cheng Pu clenched his fists excitedly and expressed his gratitude three times.
With this batch of food and grass, his mission can finally be completed.
Not daring to stay any longer, Cheng Pu took the food and grass and left in a hurry.
For him, the only way to achieve true merit is to rush back to the camp as early as possible to fill his stomach with morale.
"Thank you. I hope Sun Jian knows the truth and doesn't blame me."
"No, history is like this, and I am just adding fuel to the flames."
Ying Xi smiled lightly and ordered: "Zhao Yun and Uncle Wang must obey the order. You two quickly lead 3,000 Bingzhou Qingqi and 3,000 Iron Eagle guards to follow Cheng Pu.
"If Sun Jian is defeated and killed, we will take the opportunity to take action and destroy the Xiliang army. If Sun Jian is still alive, we will wait for the opportunity to take action."
"promise!"
Zhao Yun and Wang Bodang quickly led the army away.
"My lord, the battle situation on the frontline is currently unknown. Why are you so sure that Sun Jian will be defeated by the Xiliang army and may even die?
Tian Feng glanced at the backs of Zhao Yun and Zhao Yun, and finally asked the doubts in his heart.
"The secret must not be leaked. Yuan Hao believes that I am."
Ying Xi didn't say too many words, pretending to be profound.
In the novel, Sun Jian was indeed attacked by Hua Xiong due to a shortage of food and grass.
The current situation is so similar that the outcome will naturally not change.
Because winning does not allow the outcome to change.
Sishui Pass, Huaxiong Military Camp.
"What do you think of this secret letter?"
Hua Xiong said and handed the secret message to Wang Fang and others.
"Sun Jian's army has been without food for many days. Isn't this realistic? Could it be a trap set by the Kwantung princes to lure us into battle?"
Yang Ding didn't believe the contents of the secret letter at all.
Wang Fang also echoed: "As the vanguard of the coalition forces, Sun Jian absolutely cannot run out of food. These eight achievements are a trap.
Although they don't know who the person who sent the message is.
But this letter was nothing more than asking them to sneak attack Sun Jian.
Either he wanted to use the help of their Xiliang army to defeat Sun Jian, or he was planning to deal with them.
Whether to attack or not depends on whether their leader Hua Xiong has the planning and courage to make a sudden decision.
Regardless of whether this letter is true or false, Sun Jian has indeed been acting strangely these past few days. Not only did he not send anyone to continue the provocation, he instead increased the security of the military camp.
After Hua Xiong finished speaking, Dong Min next to him quickly echoed: "433 Could this letter be true? Sun Jian is really in a state of food shortage."
For more than half a month, Sun Jian has been sending people to curse in the streets in front of the pass, which has annoyed many generals in Xiliang.
Now that he has suddenly stopped moving, there is indeed something fishy about it.
"The Prime Minister ordered us to guard Sishui Pass and repel the coalition forces of the princes. We should also let these princes see the power of our Xiliang army.
This general has decided to leave the border and attack Sun Jian's camp. "
"Wang Fang and Yang Ding each led 8,000 soldiers and horses from their headquarters to sneak attack Sun Jian's camp from the left and right wings.
"I, the general, have united 15,000 infantry and cavalry to break through Sun Jian's camp from the front."
"Dong Min will lead the remaining 10,000 troops to garrison the Sishui Pass. If the situation changes, he will guard the pass and will never open it unless I, the general, arrive in person."
After being greeted by Sun Jian's family for more than half a month, Hua Xiong had long been holding back a ball of unknown anger in his heart.
Now that he finally got the chance, he had to let Sun Jian know what price he would have to pay for offending him, Hua Xiong.
"promise!"
Wang Fang and Yang Ding handed over their hands and immediately went down to mobilize their troops.
If you want to approach Sun Jian's camp quietly and catch the opponent off guard, the most important thing is
The first thing is to eliminate the spies Sun Jian arranged on the front line of Sishui Pass.
After these days of observation, Hua Xiong knew exactly where these people were hiding.
In addition, Sun Jian's camp had already run out of food, and the spies couldn't keep up with their meals. They were all starved and emaciated, and they couldn't keep up their energy at all.
These people had their necks wiped before they noticed the actions of the Xiliang army.
"These spies are so hungry that they have only one breath left. It seems that Sun Jian's camp has been without food for a long time."
Looking at this group of spies, Youxiong laughed proudly.
These people are so hungry. The food problem in Sun Jian's camp is already quite serious.
The moon and stars were sparse, and the whole camp was dark.
Hua Xiong immediately ordered more than ten thousand soldiers to light torches. He greeted Sun Jian inside the camp. Creating chaos, he then led the Xiliang cavalry. Attack from the front.
At the same time, Wang Fang and Yang Ding. The soldiers and horses led by each also successfully approached Lord Sun Jian's left and right wings.
Although Sun Jian gave the order. The entire army was on tight guard.
However, the soldiers under his command were all hungry, their morale was low, and they had no combat effectiveness at all.
Facing this group of soldiers who only had half their lives left, the Xiliang Army carried out a completely unilateral massacre and killing, and the momentum was overwhelming along the way. .
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