Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3314 Zhang Gouzi’s small growth

The meanest people often pretend to be the most noble and righteous, and the most cowardly people often pretend to be brave and invincible. The same was true for Cao Jun under Wen Xi. After knowing that his retreat was blocked, he attacked Wen Xi like crazy.

The flag representing the big man made a hunting sound beside Lu Zhao.

"attack! attack! 』

As Cao Jun prepared to break the jar, it also became a clarion call for the people of Hedong to pursue their souls.

The entire Cao Jun camp was like a beast that had its chrysanthemum stabbed, howling and screaming, releasing its last vitality.

The soldiers of Cao's army gathered together the scattered Hedong civilians like wolves and tigers. In the eyes of these soldiers of Cao's army, there was no compassion for the same kind of people, only cruelty and bloodthirst.

There are many swords and guns, full of murderous intent.

Several military officers gathered around Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao's face was livid, and the generosity he usually pretended to be on his face was gone, "If we don't conquer the city today, you and I will both be punished by death!" A certain ugly word comes from the front, if anyone dares to be lazy... Military law does not recognize people! 』

Behind Lu Zhao, stood a row of guards, each standing with their swords in hand, their faces filled with murderous intent.

Several military academies looked at each other, but they could only grit their teeth and lower their heads, and they all agreed.

Although it cannot be said that they did not try their best before, and it cannot be said that the military morale was low, at least they were not too desperate. Now that there is a problem with the backup, and the food and grass are about to be cut off, the atmosphere is naturally tense.

In war, in most cases, either you die or I die.

Groups of Cao Jun soldiers rushed the civilians to the front line one after another, and the sound of crying sounded again.

It is also strange that these Hedong folk men cried before and are still crying now.

I used to cry for injustice, but I still cry for injustice now.

I begged for mercy before, and I am still begging for mercy now.

Although these civilians did not struggle, they struggled too, crying, shouting and begging, but on the other hand, they obediently followed the requirements of Cao's soldiers.

Normally, there should be a correlation of interests between soldiers and ordinary people, and this connection stems from their common social background and life needs.

Soldiers often come from the common people. They may have been farmers, craftsmen or traders before joining the army. They have similar life experiences and difficulties as ordinary people. Therefore, in most cases, the interests of soldiers and the interests of the people are closely linked, and their well-being often affects each other.

However, this cannot be seen among the soldiers of Cao Jun today.

Cao's army is not known for its strict military discipline and efficient organizational structure. They show more brutality and hierarchy.

Soldiers were completely isolated from their social lives in the military camp. This isolation was not just physical, but also psychological and emotional. During this isolation process, Cao Cao's soldiers were instilled with the strict class system, tangibly and intangibly. Everything was for Cao Cao and Cao's political group. Therefore, in this case, even if some of the soldiers died among the common people, At home, they have gradually become accustomed to thinking and acting as soldiers. Their first task is to obey orders rather than paying attention to the sufferings of ordinary people.

This special system made the distance between Cao's soldiers and ordinary people wider and wider. This also made the gap between these Cao Jun soldiers and the Hussars soldiers getting wider and wider. Of course, this does not mean that the soldiers of Cao's army have no feelings at all about their origins and ordinary people, but that their feelings are suppressed by higher military goals and their interests are redefined to suit the needs of the army and the cruelty of war. .

Therefore, when these soldiers of Cao's army treated the people of Hedong, they did not think that these people of Hedong were also Han people and people who should be protected by them, but treated them like livestock.

The entire Cao Jun camp has been fully mobilized, and there is a buzz of people everywhere.

The officers shouted orders and the soldiers waved their weapons. All these sounds converged into a huge sound wave, making this period of darkness before dawn particularly terrifying.

The soldiers of Cao's army ignored the miserable situation of the civilians in the east of the river. Most of them expressionlessly urged the civilians to gather into columns to attack the city, and then prepared to wait until the order was issued to attack the city one by one!

Wenxi must be captured within today!

Success or failure, it all depends on this!

The morning breeze was blowing, and the sky was gradually getting brighter in the mist.

Wenxi's dilapidated city wall once again appeared in front of everyone in Cao's army.

Everyone looked up at Lu Zhao on the high platform of the mound under Wenxi City, waiting for his order.

Lu Zhao was silent for a while, then he waved his arm fiercely, and the war drum on the high platform behind him sounded at the same time earth-shatteringly. Six drummers hammered the war drum, which was as tall as one person, so loud that the ground shook.

The flags were fluttering, and the order was issued from the military formation, "First team, second team!" attack! 』

"quick! Come on! You bunch of pigs! Get moving! 』

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When defending your hometown, basically there are some BUFF bonuses more or less.

On top of Wenxi City, Pei Xi was wearing heavy armor and his face was more or less pale.

When Pei Xishou heard the news, he should have been even more happy.

But now, he felt that Wen Xi could not be saved.

Mr. Pei is just gambling.

In troubled times, whoever gets on the gambling table is likely to die on the gambling table at the next moment.

Just like his original name was also called "Qian", but now he can only be called "Xi". He has to follow the rules of which side he joins.

In addition to Wenxi being an important birthplace of the Pei family, there is another key point. Only by defending Wenxi, his "Xi" will truly become "Xi"...

This is why Pei Xi is willing to risk his life to defend the city.

Since the Cao army camp moved at midnight yesterday, Pei Xi has been staying on the top of the city. He originally thought that the Cao army was going to withdraw overnight, but he didn't expect that what he was waiting for was the Cao army's dying counterattack. Everyone knows that as long as they withstand this wave of Cao's desperate counterattack, they will inevitably usher in the dawn of victory, but can they really withstand this wave?

If I had known that Zhang Xiu should have abandoned the city when he came for the first time!

But Pei Xi couldn't bear to do it after all.

After all, it is different from Sima Yi's abandonment of Puban. Wenxi, this ancient city, is not only the place where the Pei family has lived for generations, but also the symbol of their spirit and the soil where they are rooted. For the Pei clan, this land carries their history, culture and memory, and is an irreplaceable homeland.

Therefore, when Cao Jun came, Pei Xi had to defend.

There is no doubt about this.

At this critical moment of life and death, who can have the courage to abandon the land to save people? Abandoning the land to save people is not only a renunciation of territory, but also a challenge to the family's honor and tradition. In the eyes of most Pei clan members, this sacrifice seems unimaginable. After all, Wenxi is not just a piece of land or a city.

When Zhang Xiu came, Pei Xi was optimistic that since the cavalry came, he could sit on the top of the city and watch the cavalry fight for them, and they only needed to applaud. In his opinion, the arrival of the cavalry army can not only protect Wenxi, but also protect the members of the Pei family from the impact of the war. He fantasized that he could watch the battle safely on the city wall and witness the bravery and victory of the cavalry army.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu left with his men! This unexpected change caught Pei Xi off guard, and his plans and fantasies were shattered in an instant.

Damn it, damn it!

Pei Xi was filled with regret and anger. He realized that his decision might be too optimistic and rash, and he did not fully consider the uncertainty and cruelty of the war. He did not expect that Zhang Xiu would give up Wenxi so decisively, which made him doubt his judgment.

Of course, if Pei Xi led the cavalry, his approach would be the same as Zhang Xiu's. Pei Xi realized that if he was in Zhang Xiu's position, facing the same situation and pressure, his choice might be the same...

But when he saw the Cao army ordering the remaining Hedong civilians to rush up, Pei Xi still couldn't help cursing Zhang Xiu and Fei Qian in his heart.

After all, he even changed his name, so couldn't he get the protection he deserved?

The sons of the nobles always felt that the soldiers owed them.

Pei Xi also understood that this idea was wrong.

But the offensive and defensive battles of the past few days have exhausted him, and also made him waver and doubt himself, Wenxi, and even the cavalry.

Is there anyone who can save me?

Save the people of Wenxi!

Pei Xi couldn't help but look up in the direction of Emei Mountain, like a son looking forward to his mother's return, and completely forgot that he was still complaining in his stomach just now.

However, until the Cao army's war drums roared, the cavalry that Pei Xi expected still did not appear on Emei Mountain.

It's over...

Even if the cavalry came again now, it would be too late!

Whatever, whatever!

The only way is to fight to the death!

It is a blessing to die in my hometown and have my soul in my hometown!

"Fight to the death!" Pei Xi raised his arms and shouted loudly, "Protect my hometown! Protect my hometown! Protect my parents and my family! Fight to the death, fight to the death! '

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The sun's rays shone down from the mountains in the east.

Zhang Xiu squinted his eyes and looked east.

They copied back from behind Cao's army.

In the era of cold weapons, cavalry was known as the king of the battlefield for its strong mobility and impact. Unlike infantry or archers, the power of cavalry lies in their speed and mobility, which enables them to quickly deploy and adjust tactics on the battlefield and deal a fatal blow to the enemy.

Zhang Xiu suddenly realized this after seeing the record of Zhao Yun, the Protector of the Northern Territory...

The word "king" does not refer to a king who fights alone, but to commanders and armies who can control the battlefield and have a general view of the overall situation.

Fighting alone is more about personal bravery and martial arts.

Although this is also important in ancient wars, the generals who can grasp the situation and plan strategies can really determine the outcome of the war.

Just like Zhao Yun's consecutive battles in the Northern Territory, can it be said that Zhao Yun fought alone? Even Zhao Yun himself didn't fight directly on the battlefield a few times! This is Zhao Yun's tactical transformation from individual to overall, and his progress and growth as a general.

Although a single warrior can also become famous on the battlefield with personal force and courage, the real king is not just a warrior, but those who can control the battlefield and have a panoramic view of the overall situation. They not only have courage and strength, but also wisdom and strategic vision, and can make correct decisions in a complex battlefield environment and command the army to victory.

Zhang Xiu was a bit like a "warrior" before, but now he is a bit like a "king".

The reason why I say a little bit is because Zhang Xiu has not completely transformed yet and he still needs experience.

He discovered some problems with the grain transport team, and at the same time, he also focused on the chrysanthemums exposed by the Cao Jun camp in front of him.

Cao Jun's attention was focused on Wenxi City, and he did not notice that Zhang Xiu had gone around and came back.

This cannot be entirely blamed on Lu Zhao's short-sightedness. The main reason is that Cao's army is not only disconnected from top to bottom, but also the horizontal connections between generals are equally fragmented...

There do exist some deep personal friendships among Cao's generals, which may stem from shared experiences, battles, or mutual trust and respect. These deep friendships between life and death, and even life-and-death friendships, are particularly precious in wars and troubled times. They support the spirit and fighting spirit of generals in difficult times, giving them courage and strength.

However, if you zoom out and observe the entire group of Cao Jun generals, you will find that this group is not actually a united whole, but split into many scattered small teams.

These small teams are often formed based on different interests, origins, regions or family backgrounds. Although they all appear to be members of Cao's army, in fact they rarely communicate with each other and fight independently, lacking in-depth communication and cooperation.

Veteran generals naturally enjoy a certain degree of prestige and status with their years of combat experience and profound military exploits. The new generals, on the surface, respect the veterans, but secretly they curse them.

The generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family have a close relationship due to family ties, and there is natural trust and support between them. Other generals with foreign surnames may need to work harder to prove their loyalty and gain short-term recognition and respect.

This kind of alliance, nepotism, surname, etc., has woven invisible webs between these Cao Jun generals, affecting their relationships and communication. This is just like the department managers in large companies in later generations. Although they all appear to be from the same company, they actually have their own small circles and have their own interests and considerations.

This kind of division and internal friction will undoubtedly weaken the overall combat effectiveness and cohesion of Cao's army. Without true unity and collaboration, Cao's army was more often like a piece of loose sand, unable to exert its maximum combat power.

This kind of invisible internal friction is very terrible, and it is also an important challenge that Cao Cao and other commanders of Cao's army have to face, but it is quite difficult. If you fail to master the balance even slightly, the battlefield will collapse.

In this aspect, the Hussars have become less estranged and more harmonious because of the existence of the martial arts hall.

Those who fail will not be jealous, and those who succeed will not cherish themselves.

Therefore, Zhao Yun's experience promoted Zhang Xiu's growth.

The chrysanthemum on the road will become a bright medal in its growth process.

Zhang Xiu raised the horse in his hand and faced the ray of light in the morning light.

He deliberately changed into a horse to show respect for Lu Zhao's chrysanthemum.

After all, the horse spear is longer, thicker and stronger than the ordinary standard spear.

That ray of sunlight shone on Ma Shan's eight-edge, eight-blade, eight-pointed and eight-pointed heart, and seemed to bloom with thousands of rays of light, piercing so hard that people couldn't open their eyes or close their legs.

Um……

Something seems amiss.

But Zhang Xiu doesn't care about this at all now.

As Zhang Xiu raised his horse, more and more hussars began to form behind Zhang Xiu.

A famous hussar, like parts, built a steel wall in the wilderness in the blink of an eye!

The war horses neighed and swords and guns flashed. Although the war horses and armor were covered with dust and blood, every war horse was still full of passion for battle, and every cavalryman revealed a strong fighting spirit.

They skillfully controlled the horses to keep their formations in order. Like an extremely precise war machine, every part plays its role accurately. Their movements were clean and neat, showing superb riding skills and excellent discipline. There is no fear or hesitation in them, only the desire for victory and the pursuit of glory.

Above their heads, the tricolor battle flag fluttered high.

They waited for orders.

Zhang Xiu looked at the fireworks ignited over Wenxi City from a distance, and also saw countless small black spots under Wenxi City, rushing towards the Wenxi City Wall like huge waves!

And that Cao Jun camp that was originally heavily fortified is now full of flaws!

Previously, Lu Zhao had huddled all his troops in the camp in order to guard against Zhang Xiu. Now, in order to capture Wenxi, all of them had to disperse to the city!

If the generals of Cao's army could communicate with each other and exchange experiences, then Lu Zhao might be able to know that the horse's movement speed is far beyond the scope of what they usually know, and perhaps they would not make such a ridiculous move. The action of falling comes.

Zhang Xiu pointed Ma Shan forward, "Stab him in the ditch!" 』

The hussars roared with laughter.

Amid the laughter, the war horses began to gallop.

It was like awakening the thunder on the battlefield.

The horses' hooves crushed the dust, and the neighing sound was deafening. Every horse seemed to feel the coming battle. Their bodies were filled with wild blood and the desire for speed.

The cavalrymen on horseback held their swords and guns tightly, and the tricolor flags on their heads were pulled straight by the wind!

The speed of the war horses was getting faster and faster, and the armor of the cavalrymen shone brightly in the sun!

When the war horses galloped to the highest speed, the whole battlefield seemed to tremble, and the cavalrymen shouted loudly, their voices intertwined with the sound of horses' hooves, forming an irresistible force!

At this moment, the breath of the king of the battlefield spread all over the sky!

『Poke him in the ditch! 』

『The cavalrymen will win! 』