Three Kingdoms

The dull sound of drums echoed in the heaven and earth, stirring up the white mist in the early morning, announcing the beginning of another day of attack.

Outside Tongguan, high mounds of earth have been built to facilitate Huangfu Song's soldiers to climb the mounds and start shooting with the archers of Tongguan. Even though the war is still going on, the common people driven from Hongnong are still there. After struggling to transport straw bags and earth bags onto these mounds, stack these mounds as high as possible.

On top of the mound, soldiers or civilians were shot by arrows from time to time, and then screamed and rolled under the mound, becoming part of this huge man-made landscape.

Today's Tongguan City is even more miserable than the situation in Tudu. Tongguan City was originally not big. It was built on a large river and on a mountain. After days of attacks, a lot of dents had appeared. They were not repaired in time. They were just blocked a little with wood and rocks, and then they were restored. Some straw bags were thrown in, and these defects became the focus area for the next attack. As a result, there were layers of fallen corpses of soldiers from both sides around this place.

Under the city wall of Tongguan, all siege equipment is scattered. There were ladders, crashed cars, and even a siege tower. Most of the people pulling these tools were common people, including strong men and women. They died everywhere and fell under Tongguan City. These attacking tools were all prepared by Huangfu Song in advance, but now most of them have been smashed and damaged. In order to prevent Huangfu Song from recycling them, Hu Zhen from Tongguan even sent a death squad to hang them down from the city and burn them. The two sides were competing for these. The equipment was really like a meat grinder. The battle was bloody and bloody. On top of the burnt-black equipment, there were one or two equally charred corpses hanging...

Under the Tongguan city wall, there are still many gaps in the city wall that were dug out by soldiers and civilians. And around the gap in the city wall, there are shields and rocks on the left and right. Under these shields and rocks, there are soldiers and civilians who were killed. The pale bones are exposed, and there is no trace of blood one by one. No, it seemed that what died was not a living person, but a soul that had died long ago.

Regardless of whether they are the attacker or the defender, every city wall is covered with a layer of flesh and blood. Some people are not dead yet, they are just rolling around and wailing among the corpses, but no one pays attention to it. At a glance, the injured people were left to struggle among the dead, their blood flowing out with painful groans, and then gradually became silent.

At this time, no one has the so-called compassion, and no one will step forward to treat the wounded soldiers, because no one knows whether he will be the next one to fall over there.

On the top of the city, corpses were also stacked on the ground, some even higher than the crenellations. Blood flowed downwards along the city wall, as thick as a layer of red-black paste wrapped around Tongguan. The Xiliang garrison on the city wall, after experiencing such a battle, did not have much strength anymore. They were just moving like zombies, let alone talking to their comrades around them. Only those who were covered in blood, sweat and dust The occasional rolling eyes on the dark face proved that this was still a living person.

And on the mound, behind the stack of corpses, were the troops of the Southern Huns. They did not need to attack the city, but relied on the mounds of earth that were gradually leveling up with the city wall to shoot arrows at the top of the city to suppress it, covering Huangfu Song's soldiers for a strong attack. The densely packed felt hats on the mound looked at each other laughing and laughing, saying one or two words from time to time, followed by a burst of laughter.

Some of Huangfusong's soldiers couldn't stand it. Why were they fighting life and death, but let this group of southern Huns stand and watch the joke? However, after their complaints reached Huangfusong's side, they were scolded and returned.

Who let Huangfu Song have no cavalry?

If we want to garrison Chang'an and defeat the Xiliang cavalry in the next battle, can we just rely on infantry? This was also an important factor why Yang Biao and Huangfu Song coveted Fei Qian's troops...

A military lord under Huangfu Song was also covered in blood, sweat and mud. Apart from a human figure, he could not see anything else. He ran down from a mound and shouted to the civilians below: "Who is it?" Follow someone? Join the army and get two meals a day! Capture Tongguan and get a reward!"

The common people who had been numbed by torture mostly listened indifferently. They no longer had half the energy to react, they were just trying to survive. Even if they didn't apply for recruitment, when it came time to attack the city, they wouldn't have to push or pull the attacking tools. Filling the trenches or even painting the city walls with blood?

Some strong men who still had some strength struggled to stand up and gathered around the military leader. They had some hope that by replenishing their soldiers, maybe they would be treated better, at least they would be given an armored weapon, and at least they would be able to eat. With a hot meal, at least there's more chance of survival!

Even so, it does not mean that everyone can join the army during the war.

The military prince picked and chose, and without saying a word to the civilians who gathered around him, he punched those in the chest who could withstand it, or simply resisted, and then waved his hand and asked them to stand aside. Go, as for those who were knocked to the ground with one punch, they didn't even bother to look at them.

"Give them pancakes! Is there any hot soup?! Serve them together!" After the military marquis selected dozens of people, he gathered them into a pile and began to ask those responsible for logistics and supplies to bring them food.

When a few hungry civilians saw the food, they pushed forward without hesitation. However, a group of soldiers who came from nowhere punched them and knocked them to the ground. Then they wiped their noses honestly. The blood left on them stood in line obediently.

"This is your corps leader! Team leader! They're all fucking lined up! Which team will be lined up first, and that team will be given out the cakes first!" The Marquis waved his hands and shouted loudly, "The army has been replenished. , pancakes, weapons, armor, and money are all indispensable for you! But there is one thing! Remember it all damn clearly! When the military order is given, you must do whatever you are told! Otherwise, you will die under the sword of the supervising team. !”

While the military marquis was shouting, the corps commanders, chiefs and team leaders who came over immediately pulled the rest of their queues. In fact, these corps commanders, chiefs, and team leaders were mostly junior soldiers in the previous army. It was just that they were lucky and survived several attacks, so they were promoted to block the junior officers...

"The military command is to move forward. If the soldiers do not move forward, the commander of the unit will kill him! If the commander of the unit does not move forward, the commander of the unit will kill him! If the commander of the unit retreats, the commander of the unit will kill him! If the commander of the unit retreats, the commander of the unit will kill him! The commander of the unit will retreat. If someone retreats, the general will kill him!" The military marquis drew out his saber with a swish sound and waved it in the air. The cold light on the saber shone, and some scarlet color remained, which made people tremble at the sight.

The military marquis watched the formation gradually take shape, nodded with satisfaction, and immediately stood on a stone and shouted loudly: "Capture Tongguan! There will be a reward! No matter whether you live or die after the battle at Tongguan, Yang Gong will give you five Mu of farmland! If you are gone, I will naturally give it to your brothers and relatives! Think of five acres of farmland! You should use more damn strength! If you are the first batch to board Tongguan, each person will have ten acres of farmland! With head merit, there will be extra Reward!"

Although five acres of land is not much, it seems so precious at a time when most of the land is concentrated in the hands of the gentry. There is a big difference between having your own land and renting land from the gentry in the countryside for farming. .

For these civilians, they have little idea of ​​what it means to be rich and powerful, because they have never seen this kind of money before. However, land is indeed something they have longed for since they were young, so in the military princes After being encouraged, everyone opened their eyes wide, clenched their fists, and swallowed involuntarily.

If you work hard, you can earn five more acres of land for your family!

It's a cheap life, if you fight for it, fight for it!

In fact, not everyone in the Yang family is willing to give up their own land as a reward. Although five acres per person is not much, it is not a small amount when thousands of people add up. Naturally, some people will be Heartbroken.

But Yang Biao has a tough attitude, because he knows that if there is land, no one, and no military power, no matter how much land there is, it is of no use at all. Only by winning the current victory will there be more The land and population, otherwise it would be like when Dong Zhuo moved the capital before and sent thousands of soldiers to tear Hongnong into pieces.

Because Yang Biao had never led an army, he had to cooperate with Huangfu Song. Of course, this kind of cooperation seems to be relatively harmonious now, and they cooperate well with each other, but does anyone know that this kind of cooperation can still be maintained? how long?

Huangfusong didn't have much confidence in his heart, but now, he could only take one step at a time.

The Han Dynasty has reached its current situation, and those in the court know it far better than those in the countryside! Only those who are in it can see the weakness of the Han Dynasty more clearly and understand it more thoroughly!

Huangfu Song is naturally no exception.

The Yellow Turban Rebellion...

The current situation is even more chaotic and terrifying than the Yellow Turban Rebellion!

Zhang Jiao said that he was the great master of "Huang Tian" and the leader of Taiping Road, but in fact?

Without some official support, which religion can roam the market unscrupulously?

Taiping Road, haha.

Tang Zhou, haha, is actually Tang Zhou, also the Zhou of Chaotang...

Huangfu Song was not able to see these things clearly at first, but it was the same with everything. After a long time and careful consideration, he naturally figured out some clues.

Therefore, when Dong Zhuo was in power, Huangfu Song had no chance, and when Wang Yun came to power, Huangfu Song also did not gain military power. But now, the Yang family is using Huangfu Song, but then again, isn't this Huangfu Song's own Any chance?

But other things can only be done slowly in the future. No matter what happens in front of him, at this moment, Huangfusong has only one goal, Tongguan!

Everything else must be discussed after Tongguan is captured.

Now the Xiliang soldiers are just breathing their last breath. As long as Huangfu Song can hold on longer, he will naturally be the final winner!

Although the Yang family has some people, they are not strong in military affairs. Therefore, most of the soldiers Huangfu Song originally brought out of Chang'an City have been assigned to serve as the commanders of the current army. This army, It is said that it is Yang Gong's signature, but in fact Huangfusong is most likely in charge...

The thumping of the war drums stopped. Huangfu Song watched the wave of offensives being blocked by the Xiliang soldiers from Tongguan. His brows couldn't help but wrinkled, forming a deep wrinkle with the word "Sichuan" between his eyebrows.

A retired military prince panted and came to Huangfu Song.

The face of this military lord was wounded at some point. Some cloth strips were used to wrap half of his face. The wounds did not seem to be completely solidified. A few lines of blood were mixed with sweat under the red and black cloth strips. flowing down.

The military marquis walked up to Huangfu Song awkwardly, fell to the ground with a pop, and said with difficulty: "... General... let the brothers take a breath... It is really impossible to attack... In the past few days, the brothers have been sleeping In the wild, eating dry biscuits, and having to brave the rain of arrows, no one flinched, but...but the damage is too great...only half of the brothers who came out of Kyoto are left..."

Huangfu Song frowned and looked at the wounded military prince. He suddenly sighed and said, "I remember you...you followed me in the seventh year of Guanghe, right..."

The military prince kowtowed and said: "...Yes, General Meng Cheng still remembers me..."

Huangfusong nodded and said: "Well, it can be considered an old battle formation... Then tell me, why do you need to take a break?"

The military marquis said: "General! Look at these brothers now. Most of them are old men who have followed the general for many years. But now... I see them dying under Tongguan one by one! I am waiting for these old men. Half of them are dead right now." It's not here... The brothers have been attacking Tongguan since three days ago without stopping. Now they are all exhausted... General, I am not retreating from the battle, but I just hope that some of the bones and blood of the army can be left, and not all of them are used up. Under this Tongguan...General! As long as I have a good rest for a day or two and recover some strength, I can definitely capture Tongguan in one go!"

Huangfu Song frowned, stood up, came to the front of the military prince, patted the kneeling military prince on the shoulder, and said: "...what you said is not unreasonable...they are all old people who follow me...that's all." , you can go and rest first... However, Tongguan must be conquered quickly! The Emperor is still waiting for us to come to the rescue, and the Han Dynasty is waiting for me to help. If we can't capture even Tongguan, then we will have another chance. How can I go to see the emperor?"

The Junhou was stunned for a moment, but he didn't know what to say, so he could only bow again. Just when he was about to stand up and leave, he heard Huangfu Song continue to say in a low voice: "...Since you want to rest so much, just Go and have a good rest..."

While he was speaking, the personal guard standing behind Huangfu Song had stepped forward in a few steps. In the flash of light and flint, the sword flashed across the neck of the military lord!

The Junhou's head soared into the sky, and after hovering for a few weeks, he landed on the dirt, with a look of astonishment on his face...

"Bring the head to the front of the formation! Give the order to the whole army! In the current military law, there is no room for personal affairs! Anyone who deserts the army will be beheaded! Anyone who disobeys the military order will be beheaded!" Huangfu Song put his hands behind his back and said with a serious face, "Drumming! Continue. Attack the city!... Come, prepare torches! No matter what, we will go to Tongguan today!"