Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3388 Law

Gubeikou is a pass and a passage. There is still a distance between the south entrance and the north entrance. After Lei Zhong and Liu Fu rushed into the south entrance, their speed gradually slowed down.

At first, they took advantage of the unexpected effect and killed the Cao army guards by surprise, but soon the guards at Gubeikou also reacted and began to counterattack.

Gubeikou is the north gate of Yuyang. No matter how short-handed Cao Chun was and how sparse his troops were, he stationed a large number of troops here. This is like a big family. Even if the family is in decline, it will send a servant to guard the gate. If even this gate is not worth guarding, it can only mean one thing, that is, this family has fallen into disrepair.

No matter how stupid Cao Chun was, he knew the importance of Gubeikou, so he not only paid the garrison of Gubeikou in full from the beginning, but also rushed to help with two horses as soon as he received the alarm beacon fire...

Now, the effect of supplementing the garrison, although it cannot be said to be very good, it cannot be said to be completely absent. The guys who turned their faces as soon as they pulled up their pants are often the guys who are full of benevolence and morality, while the civilian soldiers at the bottom are very real. They take money from people and help them to eliminate disasters.

So are there people who sympathize with Lei Zhong and help him secretly?

There are.

For example, those who restrained their soldiers and just shouted from a distance that Lei Zhong should surrender quickly, not resist, and go all the way to the end...

Lei Zhong also understood and did not take his men there.

But even so, there are still many Cao army soldiers in Gubeikou, especially the direct troops sent by Cao Chun here. Even if they are scattered in various places in Gubeikou, there are still five or six hundred people concentrated in the central avenue and the north-south intersection. These soldiers of Cao Chun's military academy knew that the situation was urgent, so they rushed forward regardless of everything, and wanted to defeat or crush Lei Zhong and Liu Fu before the cavalry army arrived!

These people and horses directly under Cao Chun knew that as long as they could defend the north entrance of Gubeikou and prevent the cavalry army from entering, Lei Zhong, Liu Fu and others would not be able to make much waves!

The bloody fight once again unfolded in the passage of Gubeikou.

Both sides risked their lives, facing each other with swords and spears in the narrow streets, slashing and stabbing desperately. For a while, the mountain mist was cold, and the bloody wind blew all over the sky!

Human blood is smelly.

This is almost a self-instinct genetic imprint of human evolution for thousands of years.

In ancient times, once a large amount of human blood smelled, it meant that there were beasts that humans could not resist and fight against, and many people died. Even though the human sense of smell is much weaker than that of other animals, they can sense the stench of human blood, which is also used as a warning to ensure that humans have a higher chance of survival.

But when humans evolved in ancient times, they never thought that no matter how brave and fierce the beasts were, they would eventually bow down to humans. Only the desires in the hearts of humans became more powerful and cruel, devouring countless human lives.

On the ancient road, blood splashed up and soon dried up under the autumn wind.

Liu Fu and others disguised themselves as civilians and did not wear full armor. Lei Zhong and others came under the name of asking for money, so it was impossible for them to bring too many people and wear heavy armor, so it was inevitable that some injuries would occur.

As they continued to advance, Liu Fu and Lei Zhong could not help but change to long weapons and fight with long spears or lances. Because the distance between short weapons and the enemy is too close, the slightest carelessness will lead to casualties. Long weapons can maintain a certain distance between them, and there are guards holding swords and shields around them. Even if they are exhausted, they have the opportunity to leave the front line to take a breath and recover slightly.

Fighting requires methods.

In a fight, the most taboo is to output madly without considering the strength.

Except for a few battlefield perverts and peerless generals, most of the strength has an upper limit, and the strength recovery speed is not so fast. If you really output blindly without caring, when the strength is exhausted, let alone attack, you can't even do a parry and roll, and you can only watch yourself being hacked and killed on the spot!

If Lei Zhong and Liu Fu can directly disrupt the Cao army's arrangement at Gubeikou and cause large-scale riots, then they will naturally chase and attack directly to the north entrance and open the gate to welcome Zhang He. If the attack is hindered to a certain extent, they can't take crazy output without considering the consequences, but should seek progress in stability and wait for the arrival of subsequent reinforcements.

That's right, it was Lei Zhong's other soldiers, and Han Gun who came with Liu Fu.

The fighting advanced step by step towards the north entrance, but the speed of Lei Zhong and Liu Fu's advancement was getting slower and slower.

Those who were still fighting for their lives had some injuries on their bodies.

Inside the ancient entrance, the city walls, streets, roads, and houses were full of random shouts, one after another.

The flames shot up to the sky, and the black smoke billowed. With the autumn wind in the ancient road, it drifted to the north and swayed to the south.

Suddenly, on the south road of Gubeikou, a louder sound suddenly broke out. Han Gun and others followed the footsteps of Lei Zhong and Liu Fu and rushed to the city. They were clearing out some of the remaining Cao troops at the south entrance and rushing to where Liu Fu and Lei Zhong were!

"It's done! It's done!" Liu Fu was overjoyed and laughed loudly, "We got it! We got it!"

Liu Fu was happy and felt that this great achievement finally fell on his head!

As the Cao army at the southern entrance retreated in all directions, Han Gun also caught up with Liu Fu and Lei Zhong. Just as he was about to say something, he suddenly heard a huge shout from the front...

The three of them had no time to reminisce about the past, so they all turned their heads to look to the north in front of them, only to see that a large area of ​​fire suddenly rose in the north at some point!

This fire was obviously not a fire, or a light and fire formed by the burning of one or two houses or objects. This fire rose very quickly, and in a blink of an eye it had become a whole, almost covering the entire northern entrance tightly!

The flames soared into the sky, illuminating the faces of Han Gun, Lei Zhong, and Liu Fu.

"Look at this..." Han Gun whispered, "The good news is that they can't stop General Zhang's offensive, so they can only use this trick... The bad news is... We can't get through either, unless the fire weakens..."

Who would have thought that the Cao army would actually break the jar at this moment!

Blood was dripping, and the wind was cold!

The fire was raging, and the black smoke was everywhere!

For a moment, the ancient road was cut off by the smoke of the fire, and became two independent battlefields.

The troops led by Zhang He were not far from Han Gun and the other two. The straight-line distance might not exceed 500 steps, but these short 500 steps, at this moment, were like a natural moat!

Everyone knew that the fire could not burn like this forever. The bigger the fire, the faster it burned, and the shorter the duration. But the problem was that the Cao army in Gubeikou had cut off Zhang He's army with fire, which meant that they had freed up their hands to deal with Han Gun and others.

There were only two ways left for Han Gun and others.

One was to retreat, and the other was to hold on.

If they retreated, although they might not be worried about their lives for the time being, and the Cao army could not chase them thousands of miles away from the pass, it meant that their previous efforts, although not in vain, were reduced by at least 70%!

Then it's just about holding on...

Who knows how much kerosene Cao's army has stored in Gubeikou?

With all these cans poured out, plus the cut down trees, even if the fire stops, the ground and stone walls are scorching hot, and it's impossible to pass, at least for half a day or a day, and no one can get in!

But can these people hold on for the last half a day or a day?

Han Gun and the other two were silent for a while.

...

...

Cao Chun led a team of people and rushed hurriedly on the land of Youyan.

From Cao Chun down, almost everyone looked serious.

Calling and coming, coming and fighting, this is almost the dream of all generals, but how many troops can really do it?

Do you really think that you are a good brother for fifty yuan, as long as fifty, the money is paid, you will fight for your life?

These are all living people!

As a human being, you will have ideas.

Even if you try your best to endure and don't express it, it doesn't mean that these soldiers are like wooden people, with empty heads, letting them be ordered around.

The war has reached the current situation. The problems facing Youyan are not only clear to Cao Chun, but also to his subordinates who follow Cao Chun...

Some people think that Cao Chun has lost his order.

Some people also understand that Cao Chun has no solution now...

"Law" is a good thing.

Having a solution at least shows that there is still a brain, and having a rule at least shows that there is order.

If there is no "law", it is possible that even the "method" of death cannot be decided by oneself.

It is impossible to carry all the tools when rushing to Gubeikou. Those who can be lightly packed are also lightly packed. Except for the armor on their bodies, the rest of the extra clothes are not brought. There are very few dry food and other things. What can be eaten is stuffed into the stomach while walking, and what can't be eaten is thrown away on the spot.

"Follow up!"

"Follow behind!"

This is the most voice and the most commands along the way.

Yes, they followed Cao Cao and Cao Chun all the way to here.

Follow up, follow up!

Who knows, is there a smooth road ahead or a cliff?

But the command is still——

‘Follow! Follow! ’

…

…　　　　‘I have a way. ’

Lei Zhong said.

He looked at Han Gun and Liu Fu, who seemed unwilling to give up, and knew that retreat was impossible.

Han Gun and Liu Fu were like this, so was Lei Zhong himself?

Sometimes, it’s not that there is no way, but that you can’t stop and can’t choose!

Knowing that retreating can save your life, but at this point, what’s the use of having only a life?

Could it be that I return to Cao Cao’s flag, kowtow to the ground, saying that I was wrong, so that Cao Cao can spare my life?

If an apology can exempt everything, or a fine can represent everything, then who will still respect the law? !

‘There is a mansion nearby. It's over there..." Lei Zhong tried to speak briefly, because they didn't have much time left. It was obvious that Cao's army was gathering in front of them, preparing to encircle and suppress them. "It was a wealthy family in the early years, but some fled and some died, leaving behind an empty house that was requisitioned as a warehouse... There are stone walls and corner towers. If you want to hold on, only that place is more suitable. "

Han Gun glanced at Liu Fu.

If they don't retreat, they will naturally have to delay until Zhang He's army enters the pass.

As long as Zhang He's army enters the pass, Cao's army will naturally be defeated!

Looking at the intensity of the fire, Cao Jun obviously used kerosene, and kerosene should be burned as much as there is, unless Cao Jun can hoard endless kerosene here...

This is obviously impossible.

So if we can delay it for a while, we can usher in the final victory.

However, it is obviously not appropriate to hold on at the southern entrance or on the main road.

Although Gubeikou is an important pass, this passage has been developed over the years for people traveling from south to north. In addition to the walls at the north and south crossings, there are also streets and alleys. If they really fight on the central street, they will inevitably be surrounded from all sides. Cao Jun only needs to form his troops and advance slowly. The number of soldiers commanded by Han Gun and the others is not enough to contend. If there are more casualties, the disadvantage will become more and more obvious and eventually the entire army will be annihilated.

Therefore, it is very important to have a position that can be defended.

Liu Fu also knew the meaning of Han Gun's glance at Liu Fu.

He didn't know whether the mansion Lei Zhong mentioned here was suitable or not, but he didn't care much at this time and could only nod and say, "You might as well give it a try!" 』

Han Gun frowned slightly, but quickly nodded and said to Lei Zhong, "Okay!" Just do as you say! 』

Until there is no better way, the only way is the best way!

Lei Zhong didn't waste any more words, "Follow me!" Go here! 』

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…

Outside Gubeikou.

Zhang He frowned as he looked at the raging fire in front of him.

This thing is obviously what Cao Chun wants to use against Zhao Yun...

Normally, one would wait until the hussars invade the city and then light the kerosene. Even if the hussars who attack are not burned to death, they will be surrounded and shot from all sides...

But how many people have been captured just now, and they are used like this.

"Report!" The front team lost thirty-seven people, and there were more than ten people injured by fire..."

The soldiers came to report.

Zhang He nodded, "The deceased will be recorded and paid according to the law, and the injured will be sent back to the rear team for immediate treatment!" 』

These are the rules set by Qiusi.

In the early years, when Zhang He was under Yuan Shao, there were no so-called laws and regulations. Yuan Shao had the final say in everything. Although this kind of reward comes from the top and is conducive to Yuan Shao's power and rule, it also brings many disadvantages. Just like Zhang He himself, if he wins, everything is easy to say. Once the war fails, he may be beheaded with just one sentence!

Later, Zhang He followed Boss Cao and became somewhat more disciplined. After all, we are welcoming the emperor, so we still have to follow some rules, but it is a pity that the people of the Cao family and the Xiahou family are breaking those rules that should be in place.

It wasn't until he was under the hussar that Zhang He truly realized how important it was to have a rule, especially a good rule.

Just like now, he doesn't need to worry about casualties, because there are hussar rules, so no matter whether they are injured or killed, the soldiers can get their due share, so the soldiers who rush forward will not feel that they are Unfortunately, the soldiers who are still in place will not die in grief.

Many things come from comparisons, especially comparisons with people of the same job type and class.

The hussars have rules, but Cao's army has no rules.

The fire in front of him was obviously a manifestation of Cao Jun's disarray.

It looks powerful, but actually it is weak on the inside.

It's just that the fire is raging now, and it won't be cracked for a while...

"Send the order!" Let the soldiers take turns to rest where they are! Summon the military academy to discuss matters! 』

Zhang He issued the order.

Tuoba was the first to come again. He jumped off the horse without slowing down his horse. He even patted the horse's butt. When he saw Zhang He, he said with a smile: "Cao Jun meets the general." Come on, I'm scared out of my wits! Now that the fire has been burned, let me see if they can find any other way to stop the general! As long as the fire stops, our army can break through directly! 』

Zhang Sheng was the second one to come. After hearing the second half of Tuoba's words, he sneered and said, "Who said you can enter as soon as the fire stops?" Okay, when the time comes you take the lead and be the first one in! If you don’t dare to go in, just imitate a few dog barks in front of everyone! 』

Tuoba Shi glared at Zhang Sheng.

Zhang He pretended not to hear.

When marching and fighting, you don't have to be a good gentleman, and under the cavalry, you don't need to take into account any interpersonal relationships every day. Everything depends on your ability. Even though Tuobashi is usually jovial and flattering, he is not shy when he is actually in battle. The reason why Tuoba likes to flatter is because all the previous generals of the Han Dynasty also like to flatter.

Zhang Sheng believed that he had changed his surname to Han and was now a Han, at least a preparatory level Han. Therefore, when he saw Hu people, he always couldn't help but show off his sense of superiority. In fact, he had no deep hatred against the Tuoba family.

Gan Junhou also came soon, "General, I just don't know how much kerosene and wood Cao Jun has prepared... kerosene? Even if there is still some left, judging from the current intensity of the fire, there shouldn't be much, but This wood... there isn't much wood around..."

Zhang He quickly understood what Gan Gan meant, and he looked up at the surrounding terrain.

Gubeikou has been an area where Hu and Han fought back and forth since the Qin and Han Dynasties. Therefore, it has been eroded by the souls of the undead, making it difficult for trees to grow...

Okay, the above is all nonsense.

The actual cause was war.

Just like such a fire, even if some trees grow during the war, how many can sustain it?

Once, twice, many times, wouldn't it be that it was completely burned, leaving only sand and gravel?

"ha! That's right! ” Zhang He clapped his hands and said, “If Cao Jun wants to collect and cut down the surrounding trees, there must be a trail to transport wood in the mountains!” 』

These days, if you want to transport something, it is not as convenient as the logistics of later generations. Not to mention people dragging horses, this mountain and this terrain alone cannot be cut down and transported anywhere!

Cao Jun prepared kerosene, which can be transferred from Jizhou or Yuzhou, but this ordinary wood...

For the sake of convenience, Cao Jun must have cut down trees on a nearby mountain, so there must be a road used for temporary transportation of wood, and it went straight to Gubeikou Pass!

According to the rules, Cao Jun should not cut down trees nearby. After all, that would be equivalent to telling his opponent that there is a way to go here.

But the problem is...

Will Cao Jun really follow the rules?

"Send people immediately to search the mountain!" 』

Zhang He ordered, his eyes bright.