Three Kingdoms: The Reverse Son of the Guan Family, Dragon Blessing Jingxiang

Chang'an City.

When an army of more than 5,000 people from Yongliang was rushing to Chang'an City.

And when they had already arrived at Wuzhangyuan, not far from Chang'an, even Guan Yu could not help but become nervous after hearing the news.

After all... Chang'an was newly settled, and his soldiers were only 5,000 elite soldiers of the Guan family army, and they had come a long way and experienced sieges, so their physical strength and energy had reached their limits.

Before the capture of Chang'an City, they all held their breath in their hearts, but now... with the capture of Chang'an City, this breath fell, and fatigue arose spontaneously... It was time to rest.

It is no exaggeration to say that the Guan family army was at its weakest at this time.

At this time, a powerful enemy came to attack——

For a moment, on Chang'an City... despite being extremely tired, more than a thousand Guan family soldiers were still on full alert, with spears, swords and halberds everywhere, and all kinds of battering rams, arrows and stones were fully equipped, as if... an enemy was approaching the city.

Guan Yu, led by his deputy general Zhao Lei, climbed up the city wall, his phoenix eyes condensed, looking around at the Wei army soldiers under the city.

He muttered, "Although there are not many, if they continue to come here, it will be a trouble——"

As Guan Yu worried, although Chang'an was captured, Guanzhong is not equal to Chang'an. Yongliang and Liang places such as Tianshui, Anding, Wudu, Fufeng, Weinan, Huayin, Lantian, Nan'an, Shangjun... these are especially the territories of Cao Wei. If they continue to gather new soldiers and attack Chang'an, it will make Chang'an very troublesome and passive!

When he thought of this, Guan Yu's expression was covered with a thick layer of gloom. Will he be forced to fight again?

But at this moment...

"Report..."

A scout came with news, "Report to the second general, the troops in Guanzhong stopped at Wuzhangyuan and stationed here..."

When he heard this, Guan Yu was still a little confused.

At this time, it is the time to launch a general attack while the enemy is not yet stable. Why did they suddenly stop and station outside?

Even if they are stationed, they should be stationed under the city tower to give the enemy great pressure?

Could it be...

Could it be that these Yongliang army generals do not understand the art of war? They are all paper talkers?

Just when Guan Yu was thinking about this.

The scout continued, "Yes... Yes, in this Guanzhong army, the leaders of each unit came out together, without followers or weapons, and rode to Chang'an City on horseback!"

Hmm...

Guan Yu was even more confused now. If the enemy generals were stationed in Wuzhangyuan, it could be attributed to the fact that they did not know the art of war and only knew how to fight on paper, then... why did the leaders of each unit come to Chang'an alone?

Just as Guan Yu was thinking...

"Report...Report..."

Another scout rushed up to the tower. His urgency was the same as the previous scout, but the difference was... he was very excited, as if he had heard some exciting news.

"Second General... Second General, Tianshui Prefect Yin Shang, Anding Prefect Dai Ling, Wudu Prefect Li Feng... and... and Huaili County Magistrate, Fufeng Commander, Weinan County Magistrate, Huayin County Magistrate, Lantian County Magistrate, Nan'an County Magistrate, Shangjun County Magistrate... They are coming to Chang'an City in person to pay a visit to the Second General!

Hmm...

This piece of news instantly calmed Guan Yu's originally nervous mood. He looked at the scout with both surprise and joy, "What are you saying? Are you serious? "

Just as Guan Yu's words came out, the scout quickly took out a pile of documents, "This is the household register and roster of various places presented to the second general by these prefects and county magistrates... In addition, they ordered all their men to be stationed in Wuzhangyuan, without soldiers or weapons, to come to Chang'an City to pay a visit to the second general in person, which is also... It is also to express their attitude, and also to reassure the second general..."

This...

After a brief shock, "Hahahaha..." Guan Yu swept away the tension and haze in his heart before, and laughed suddenly He said, "As my son Yunqi said, if we conquer Chang'an, we will conquer Guanzhong. These governors and county magistrates are here to surrender. Hahahaha--"

While laughing, he grabbed the city wall excitedly. The feeling of the sand and stones on the city wall rubbing against his palm made his heart surge even more!

Not long after...

Chang'an City, in the government office.

"Tianshui Governor Yin Shang--"

"Anding Governor Dai Ling--"

"Wudu Governor Li Feng--"

"Nan'an County Governor..."

One name after another, one by one The loud voices resounded throughout the place. Of course...these names were not important. What was important was the seals they presented one by one, and the words they chanted from the bottom of their hearts.

"General Guan, we have finally waited for you to come——"

"You are unjust against Wei and have occupied Guanzhong. Guanzhong has suffered from Cao Cao for a long time——"

"We are willing to follow the general, be at his side, and go through fire and water without hesitation——"

If history had gone its original way, Xiahou Yuan, Guo Huai, and Deng Ai would have guarded this place for more than 30 years, and there had never been a Lost.

But now, these dazzling names were either captured, killed in battle, or too young, and... the current situation in the world, the emperor belongs to...

and Guan Yu's name that shocked China -

It's no wonder that these Yongliang officials abandoned the dark and joined the light, and the good birds chose the trees!

Of course, this is not important. The important thing is... Yongliang has been stabilized, and the time and space left for Cao Cao are almost completely gone!

It's hard to fly, Cao Cao can't fly -

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...

"Yangping Pass!"

"Attack the pass with all our strength -"

Outside Yangping Pass, when Liu Bei issued this military order to attack.

The soldiers of the Wei army, who had just experienced the decisive defeat in the decisive battle, experienced the capture of their general Xia Houyuan, and learned that the food and grass in the rear were burned and that they were about to run out of food. They had not yet recovered from the drastic change in the battlefield environment, and now they were about to face a brand new situation. challenge!

The night is like ink, and the towering city wall of Yangpingguan is looming in the dim moonlight, like a silent giant beast lying across the vast land.

"Dong dong dong——"

"Rumble--"

The offensive of the Eight Ox Crossbow and the Thunderbolt Ten Ox Crossbow has begun, and huge crossbow arrows are smashing crazily at the last pass of the Wei army.

The faces of the Wei army's officers were ashen, and their eyes revealed deep exhaustion and despair.

But outside the pass, the war drums of the Shu army were loud, and every drumbeat hit the hearts of the Wei army soldiers like a heavy hammer.

The shouts one after another and the roar caused by the siege equipment shocked the entire Yangping Pass.

In the firelight, the figures of the Shu army became more and more brave. They were like rough waves, rushing toward the city gate layer by layer.

"Attack on it——"

"The first person to clear the barrier will be rewarded with a hundred golds——"

"Open the crossbow and shoot——"

Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, and Huang Zhong have begun to lead their own armies to put tremendous pressure on Yangping Pass.

"Withstand...withstand--"

"Crossbow arrow...fast, crossbow arrow——"

"Block these ladders...quickly——"

On the tower here, the only remaining generals of the Wei army seemed to be... unable to compete with the famous generals in Shu, let alone save the morale of the Wei army in this extremely unfavorable situation.

The Wei army's arrows continued to shoot out... but they seemed to be weak and unable to stop the Shu army's advance.

On the city wall, soldiers of the Shu army have already boarded the city first, and with their bravery and murderous spirit...

In sharp contrast, the figures of the Wei army officers and soldiers were crumbling in the firelight...

Their defensive movements became more and more sluggish, and every swing of their swords seemed inadequate.

"Hold on! Hold on!" The generals of the Wei army roared as always, trying to boost their morale, but their voices seemed so pale and weak amidst the biting cold wind and the sound of the Shu army's war drums.

As the Shu army charged again and again, the city gate of Yangpingguan was shaking amidst the huge impact.

The Wei army's defense line was like a sand embankment washed away by floods, crumbling little by little.

The soldiers fell one after another, and the blood stained the city wall and the ancient battlefield red.

Although... Yangping Pass has not yet been captured, in fact, anyone can see that the Wei army with such morale and fighting spirit is simply unable to hold on to this city pass.

The fall of Yangping Pass is just a matter of time——

But at this moment, under Yangping Pass, the central army of the Shu army, on the command platform, Liu Bei looked at Yangping Pass and sighed: "It seems that the defense of Yangping Pass is quite lax. It seems that Cao Cao has no intention of holding on to this city pass..."

After hearing Liu Bei's words, Fazheng explained, "Cao Cao can't defend Yangping Pass..."

Having said this, Fazheng pointed to Dingjun Mountain not far from Yangping Pass. "The fire in Chenggu County has also destroyed the defense line there. It is obvious that it can no longer block the exit of Dingjun Mountain. Even if the front of Yangping Pass can be defended, the side... will be lost sooner or later. Cao Cao is aware of this, so, I guess he has made a choice to strategically abandon Yangping Pass and attack Hanzhong..."

"For food?" Liu Bei understood and exclaimed, "But if this is the case, the pressure on Hanzhong will be great..."

Fazheng squinted his eyes and stared at the Yangping Pass battlefield, "So, the sooner we capture Yangping Pass, the sooner we can help the Guan family army in Hanzhong..."

When Fazheng said this, Liu Bei's eyes froze, and he immediately ordered, "Prepare your horse and get my armor—"

"Lord..." Fazheng said quickly, "That's not what I meant..."

Liu Bei, who had already put on his armor, was walking with his head held high. Even though he was nearly sixty years old, against the backdrop of this armor, he showed the prowess and posture of a hero.

With the pair of swords in hand, at this moment, he seemed to have returned to twenty years ago, to the scene where he fought side by side with his second brother and third brother on the battlefield.

"It's been decades..." Liu Bei said calmly, "In order to end the collapse of the Han Dynasty and to reshape the unity of the world, I have shed blood on the battlefield for decades. I have lost many close friends, many brothers, and many comrades. …Many times, I wonder, what else can I do for them besides weeping? It seems that there is nothing I can do.”

Speaking of this, Liu Bei's eyes became more determined. He looked solemnly at the battlefield and the crumbling Yangping Pass. He said fiercely, "Now, there is only one thing I can do, and that is to take the risk myself." Take the lead with arrows to boost the morale of the soldiers, capture Yangping Pass as soon as possible, and rush to the aid of our brothers in Hanzhong City as soon as possible! Once the great cause is accomplished, let's... let as many brothers live as possible. !”

When he said this, Liu Bei's eyes were filled with tears, but his eyes were as determined as ever.

He knew that so many people came and went for him.

He also knew that there wasn't much he could do...

This is precisely why, at this time, as the leader of the Shu army, he imagined that he would rush to the front and fight with all the soldiers like he did twenty years ago!

These words and behavior should be stopped and dissuaded by Fa Zheng.

But... from the eyes of his good friend, he could understand the mood of his good friend.

With a "gudong" sound, Fazheng swallowed his saliva and grabbed Liu Bei's hand.

"Are Xiao Nao trying to stop me?"

Liu Bei asked.

But what responded to him was Fazheng's fiery eyes and firm words: "Working with the lord -"

That is, after this voice.

Liu Bei's voice became rich, and his two swords pointed directly at Yangping Pass. He roared loudly: "Where is General Shu? Come with me to attack the city -"

Immediately, the Shu army's rear troops surged together, and another round of burning clouds came over the city. The explosive, gorgeous, and brilliant sparks filled the sky!

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…

In Luoyang City, Guan Lin, Jiang Wei, Ma Liang, Lu Xun, and other generals such as Ling Tong, Gan Ning, etc., were talking louder and louder, and the occasional disputes... no, to be precise, they were about the situation on the battlefield. The worries are coming out.

At this moment, Ma Liang was opening his mouth:

"Hanzhong——"

"What I mean is...if everything goes well and the Guan army can burn all Cao Jun's food, then...then...Cao Cao, who was defeated in the decisive battle, will they attack Hanzhong City out of revenge or competition for food? So... The pressure faced by Hanzhong City will be unprecedented.”

After Ma Liang finished speaking, everyone started talking about this topic.

They are in Luoyang, which is thousands of miles away from Hanzhong. They can't help much, but that doesn't mean... they can do nothing...

Try to analyze Cao Cao's decision-making, and then discuss ways to break the situation. Whether it is through flying pigeons or seven hundred miles of expediting, passing the decisions here to the front line is all they can do now.

"Now..." Lu Xun was explaining, "The topic we are discussing is not whether Hanzhong City has been lost, but Cao Cao's next move... As far as Hanzhong is concerned, the Guan Army has actually completed its mission, and the city can be lost! And Cao Cao Even if they occupy this city, they will not be able to hold it even if they run out of food and supplies!”

Jiang Wei frowned, "But if Cao Cao vents all his anger on Hanzhong and the Guan family army, then in this battle... I am afraid many comrades will die! Or even... the Guan family army will be completely annihilated..."

The topic became more and more dangerous, which also made the atmosphere of discussion here become more solemn.

"call…"

At this time, with a heavy exhale, Guan Lin opened his mouth, "Hanzhong, let me tell you..."

As his words came out, everyone closed their mouths in tacit agreement and turned their eyes to him.

"What I want to express is actually...the first Hanzhong cannot be lost!" Guan Lin explained solemnly: "As Bo Yue said, the current situation means that for Cao Cao, attacking Hanzhong has no meaning at all. ...Maybe the only meaning is food and grass! But this is too easy to solve. As long as my eldest brother lights a fire in Hanzhong City, the food and grass in Hanzhong will be burned, and the Guan family army will not hesitate to burn it... Then Cao Jun knows that there is no food in the city? Who would risk their lives to attack the city for no reason! The siege of Hanzhong... has been easily solved——"

Well…

Guan Lin's analysis seemed to come from another angle, but it undoubtedly... hit the nail on the head.

Everyone thought for a moment and continued to stare at Guan Lin...

Guan Lin continued, "Of course, even if Cao Cao is extremely angry and crazy, and wants to massacre the city to vent his anger... I also considered this before my father and my eldest brother went off to war... so..."

Speaking of this, Guan Lin paused.

"So what?" everyone asked impatiently.

Guan Lin turned his attention to Ma Liang, "It seems that Military Advisor Ji Chang has not been paying attention to the deployment of Jingnan soldiers in recent times..."

"What?" Ma Liang was a little confused.

Guan Lin simply stopped pretending and told the truth: "Before my father and eldest brother went on the expedition, I transferred Hao Zhao, who was stationed in Changsha City, to Luoyang to go with the army this time -"

Ah...Hao Zhao!

As Guan Lin read out the name, everyone's eyes, especially Gan Ning's and Ling Tong's, widened to their maximum size!

Hao Zhao…Hao Bodao——

A person’s name, a tree’s shadow…

If the battle between Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan at Xiaoyaojin made the children of Jiangdong stop crying, then the city of Changsha held by Hao Zhao was the source and foundation of Soochow's destruction! It’s the Sun family, the major clans in Jiangdong... a nightmare that they will never get over!

Guan Yu raided Soochow——

Soochow was destroyed overnight——

The source of all this started when Changsha City, garrisoned by a mere thousand soldiers, withstood the attack of the Soochow army!

Gan Ning and Ling Tong knew all this very well. Because of their past positions, their memories were fresh and deeply impressed——

Even Lu Xun couldn't help but ponder for a moment before asking.

"Yun Qi...you mean...Hao Zhao? He is in Hanzhong City?"

"That's right!" Guan Lin's words were categorical, "To be more precise, it is Hao Zhao who is holding on to Hanzhong City now... He alone controls a city, and ten thousand people can't attack it. Haha, it's not that I underestimated Cao Cao. Hao Zhao led the Guan family army to hold on. Hanzhong City, even if three Cao Cao are tied together, they may not be able to attack it——"

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Three thousand iron clothes wrap up new ghosts, and a hundred thousand old tombs fortify the lonely city——

If there is no good news from Hong Ling, my bones will be dug up in Cangdong——

Historically, Hao Zhao only used a thousand men to withstand Zhuge Liang's army of 100,000, causing Zhuge Liang to return without success...

Judging from the current defense of Hanzhong City, the gold content of this deed is still rising.

The night was getting darker, and the hazy moonlight shone on Hao Zhao's resolute face, reflecting his calm and deep eyes.

Facing... the nearly crazy attack of hundreds of thousands of Wei troops... Hao Zhao always stood on the top of the city, his iron armor trembling slightly in the night wind, like a black god of war. His dull expression and sharp eyes were like a benchmark, conveying the belief of "perseverance" to the three armies.

——A general without a strong backbone will not be able to settle down.

——Even if the enemy's army comes, it will be in vain!

Hao Zhao has never fought such a rich battle in his life.

Since taking over the defense of Hanzhong...

Since Guan Ping handed over all the military tokens of 15,000 Guan family soldiers to him, he felt for the first time what a pleasure it was to guard a strong city and command an army with strict military discipline and powerful combat power!

Before that, he only had a thousand people to resist the invasion of tens of thousands of troops of Dongwu...especially since he was as solid as a rock and as stable as Mount Tai...

Not to mention now.

Rich, 15,000 elite soldiers, this is too rich for him!

"Supplement bows and arrows... rolling logs, rocks--"

"Report... General, the enemy's fierce attack at the west gate is already somewhat unstoppable!"

"The fourth mobile corps of the Guan family army in the city will rush to help..."

"Yes--"

"Report... The east gate is short of manpower and cannot deliver rocks and rolling logs on time..."

"Order the seventh corps of the Guan family army stationed in the arsenal, the fifth and sixth corps, to help transport military supplies..."

"Yes--"

"Report... There are..."

In this way, when any problem related to defending the city arises and is reported to Hao Zhao, he can always make the most accurate dispatch in the first time.

It's like how many people are there? What kind of heavy damage has been suffered there? How many people are needed to stop it? How to dispatch military supplies and weapons?

These are like a picture deeply embedded in Hao Zhao's head, and he can always... make decisions in an orderly manner.

It has to be said...

Talent is really something that exists!

For example, Hao Zhao's "talent for defending a city" is second to none in this era...

No matter how the Wei army rushed into Hanzhong City, there was never a single flaw in the city. The entire city... seemed to be tightly sealed, as if not even an ant could penetrate it.

...

Cao Cao, who was in great pain, looked like a bereaved family. His pupils were widened to the extreme. He pointed at Hanzhong City fiercely and roared angrily.

"Hundreds of thousands of people? Can't you even capture an isolated city?"

"Are you all fools, good-for-nothings, and good-for-nothings?"

In fact...

Just now, Cao Cao was being treated for a headache by a medical officer in the tent.

When Jia Xu and Jia Kui broke into the room, Cao Cao had not yet realized the seriousness of the problem. He just asked calmly: "Hanzhong City has been captured, right? How many days can the remaining food in the city last?"

Whether it was beyond Cao Cao's expectations or Cao Cao's headache was destined to worsen today...

When Jia Kui reported truthfully, "Hanzhong City... has not been captured!"

Cao Cao turned over and fell off the bed. He opened his eyes wide and looked at Jia Xu and Jia Kui in disbelief...

But just a moment later, he went out of the tent with a huge headache...to supervise the battle in person.

The scene in front of him was shocking...

Just under Hanzhong City, he finally felt the despair of Lu Meng back then...

This city was defended in four words-impeccable!

And looking at this solid city, in addition to being unbelievable, Cao Cao could only roar the most angrily...

At this moment, Cao Cao felt his head was "buzzing", and he felt that his whole body was numb-

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...(End of this chapter)