The Zhang Lu army stationed at Yangping Pass was basically infantry. The infantry against the cavalry is at a disadvantage. What Zhang Wei relied on was only the advantage in numbers. however. What he faced was Liu Xin's new cavalry. These cavalry are not only equipped with stirrups. And a new saber is used. This kind of saber is different from the tyrant sword except for the style. There is no difference in the craftsmanship. Equally tough and sharp. The armor can be split easily. In front of such a powerful cavalry. Zhang Wei's infantry did not have the slightest strength to fight back. Moreover, most of his infantrymen did not even have time to eat breakfast. How to reach the enemy hungry one by one. The entire battlefield quickly turned into a one-sided slaughter.
Zhang Wei is now crying without tears. It is impossible to continue to reinforce Zhang Lu. How could two legs run over four legs. The only feasible way is to return to Yangpingguan. Although the soldiers around him were severely injured. And it's no longer a team. Zhang Wei still gritted his teeth and rushed towards Yangpingguan.
Sun Ce made a spear. With the cavalry brigade charge together. Looks very different. Moreover, the movement of the spear is not very coordinated with the rhythm of the cavalry slashing. but. Now Zhang Lujun outside the city is in chaos. Sun Ce simply left the cavalry brigade. Start to find the goal by yourself. He saw Zhang Wei at a glance. The horse rushed over.
Zhang Wei's army saw this. One after another gave up their lives to stop. Sun Ce, who seemed to be doing nothing in the cavalry just now. When a person enters the enemy line, he returns to the water like a fish. Concussion from left to right. Such as entering the land of no one. In a blink of an eye, he arrived in front of Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei saw that the momentum was wrong. Don't dare to think of turning around Yangping Pass again. Quickly turn the horse's head. Fled.
Where is Sun Ce Kenshe. Hurry the horse forward. In hot pursuit. Zhang Biao and Li Sheng led the cavalry to kill at Yangping Pass. The soldiers under Zhang Wei cried and cried for his mother. Fleeing in all directions. I only hate that I have two legs.
Zhang Wei ran all the way. People are sleepy and tired. The soldiers under him gradually dispersed. Sun Ce peeped from behind. Hang up the gun quietly. Strike a bow and set an arrow. Just listen to the sound of the bowstring. Zhang Wei turned and fell. Sun Ce fought forward immediately. It doesn't matter if he is dead or alive. Several more shots were fired. This took Zhang Wei's first level. Reinforce and turn around.
The battle under Yangping Pass has ended. Zhang Wei brought 25,000 soldiers out of the pass. After this battle most of the casualties. The remaining five thousand people surrendered. Be a prisoner. Zhang Biao and others took the soldiers to clear the battlefield. Only then did he discover that Sun Ce was nowhere to be seen. About to send someone to look around. I saw a horse galloping not far away.
Sun Ce picked Zhang Wei's head with the tip of his spear. Just below the city shouted: "The people in the city listen. Your lord is dead. Now surrender can guarantee your life. If you close the door and break it, everyone will be killed. No mercy."
The massacre at Yangping Pass just now. The soldiers on the front of the city could see clearly. They are stationed here all year round. I have seen the sturdy and brave iron cavalry of Xiliang. But compared with the cavalry in front of him. It's not so bad. Hear Sun Ce's cruel words under the city. The soldiers on the head of the city began to shake. After all, there are only a few who are not afraid of life and death. Besides, their families are still in Hanzhong. Look at this situation. Even now Hanzhong is still in the hands of Zhang Lu. The fall is only a matter of time.
But the two captains on the front of the city didn't think so. Their family lives in Hanzhong. In fact, Zhang Lu was held hostage. If Hanzhong was not breached by Liu Xin. But they surrendered. Then their families don't have to think about surviving anymore. Seeing that many soldiers around were ready to move. The two school lieutenants waved the whips in their hands. Bump desperately. One of the soldiers was pushed to the city by them. Fell to death. See this scenario. The soldiers on the front of the city finally evolved from the initial violence into a riot. Everyone hit back. Actually chopped these two school captains into mashed meat.
The door opened immediately after closing. Sun Ce entered the city first. The impenetrable Yangping Pass was attacked by a cavalry of 5,000 men. If you say it. Who would believe it. Sun Ce knew that Liu Xin's goal in this Northern Expedition was Dong Zhuo. Whether or not Yangping Pass can be held is crucial to the development of the battlefield situation in the future. He still didn't dare to trust these soldiers who had surrendered. Nearly 20,000 soldiers were driven out of Yangping Pass. Let them set up a camp in Guannan. Wait for Liu Xin's arrival and then send another post. All the troops he led entered the pass. The north and south closed doors were all locked. The cavalry abandoned the city. Instead, he became a pawn to defend the city.
Liu Xin arrived at Jianmenguan on the seventh day of the first month. On the eighth day of the first lunar month, the soldiers won the Jiameng Pass without any blood. And only one day passed. Sun Ce has already stood on the head of Yangping Pass. This speed is not unpleasant.
at this time. The ten thousand horses led by Xu Huang himself have also besieged Zhang Lu Tuantuan in Hanzhong City. Due to logistics and transportation temporarily unable to keep up. Xu Huang ordered that simple siege equipment be made from local materials. On the one hand, people came to the city to shout. Urge Zhang Lu to surrender out of the city.
Zhang Lu paced anxiously in the hall. Liu Xin's army came too quickly. It was too fast for him to react. He is ambitious. But the ambition is not big. He doesn't expect to fight for any world. I just want to be the king of Hanzhong safely and steadily. but. Judging from the current situation. Obviously, such a small wish has been difficult to realize.
Upon seeing this, counselor Yan Pu persuaded: "Enjoy the lord. Yan has a word to tell. Liu Xin's army is approaching the city. The vigor is vigorous. Our army is really hard to resist. If we continue to hold on, there is only one dead end. The plan is for the present. There are only two ways to go. One is to abandon the city and go to Xiliang to go to Dong Zhuo. The other is to open the city gate to welcome Liu Xin into the city. Where to go. Please make a decision early."
Zhang Lu shook his head and said, "Dong Zhuo is cruel and unkind. If I run to him, I will be cast aside by the world. I just surrender to Liu Xin. I'm afraid I won't be able to see him. That's it. I will close the palace tomorrow. Go hidden in the countryside."
Yan Pu thought for a while. Said: "If Liu Xin really refuses to meet him. Even if the lord leaves with the crown, he is left alone. He is even more helpless. On the contrary, he is more vulnerable to humiliation. It is better to descend early."
Zhang Lu sighed. Silently speechless. Early the next morning. He ordered the gates to be opened wide. He personally held the seal of the Hanzhong prefect. Kneeling outside the city gate to meet Xu Huang's army. And vowed to promise. Willing to send people to Yangping Pass to recruit Zhang Wei and Yang Ang's men. He still didn't know that Yangping Pass had been lost. Both Zhang Wei and Yang Ang are in different places.
Xu Huang didn't know the situation at Yangping Pass. I was overjoyed after hearing what Zhang Lu said. On the one hand, he asked him to revise the book and spread it to Yangpingguan and the counties. Promote its early drop. One side ordered someone to escort Zhang Lu and his family to Jiameng Pass. In fact. Before Zhang Lu's messenger arrived. The counties have already dropped. Broken broken. When Zhang Lu arrives at Jiameng Pass. It just so happened that Sun Ce's news had also arrived. Only then did he know that Yangping Pass had been conquered by Liu Xin the day before. Compatriot brother Zhang Wei and general Yang Ang have both died. but. Liu Xinnian took the initiative to surrender. All family members of Zhang Wei and others will be pardoned. Zhang Lu was sent to Xiangyang. Reunited with his mother. This result is for Zhang Lu. There are gains and losses.
But he said that Li Ru was sitting at his home in Chang'an City that day. Suddenly saw the housekeeper Li An hurried in. Holding a cloth strip in his hand. He hurriedly said: "Master. There really is a pigeon flying back. This is also tied to the leg. Master, please have a look."
An accidental opportunity that year. Li Ru has seen Li Yang's skill in domesticating pigeons. He also said that pigeons can not only fly long distances. Can also accurately recognize the target. Then on a whim. Let Li Yang train pigeons to deliver letters. Of course. Li Ru didn't take this matter to heart. Just let Li Yang enter Jiameng Pass quietly. As soon as there is news of Liu Xin's attack on Jiameng Pass, the pigeons will be released. More than a year passed in a flash. Li Ru almost forgets this. Unexpectedly, there was really news coming back today.
When I saw the five words "Jia Mengguan has been lost" on the banner. Li Ru's heart "cocked". A scene of meeting Liu Xin outside Yique Pass could not help but emerged in front of him. He couldn't help but shiver. Liu Xin captured Jiameng Pass. It is easy to occupy the entire Hanzhong again. If Liu Xin occupied Hanzhong. Go north to Chang'an. The westward movement threatened Dong Zhuo's foundation, Xiliang.
Thought of this. Li Ru couldn't help but sweat in a cold sweat. Quickly ordered to prepare a car. He is going to the Supreme Master's Mansion to see Dong Zhuo. Discuss countermeasures.
Dong Zhuo is brutal and bloodthirsty. The brain is not stupid. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to get to where he is today. After listening to Li Ru's report. Dong Zhuo keenly felt that Liu Xin was not just to clean up Zhang Lu this time. His target is likely to be himself and Liu Xie. Because Liu Xin has always threatened to eliminate Dong Zhuo and abolish Liu Xie. It's just that Dong Zhuo never took his words seriously.
Lu Bu looked worried when he saw Dong Zhuo. He said disapprovingly: "Foster father don't worry. Soldiers have come to block it. Water comes to cover. A little Liu Xin is nothing. There is a child. Forgive him for not being able to step into Chang'an City."
On the way. Li Ru has already figured out a countermeasure. He smiled and said: "Wen Hou Xiaoyong. The world is invincible. But. Liu Xin is not a villain. How can the Taishi sleep peacefully. Although Liu Xin has taken Jiameng Pass. Zhang Lu will not be captured. There must be a fierce battle between the two sides. Too Why don’t the division send a general. Swing the division straight into Hanzhong. A fisherman will profit.
Dong Zhuo raised his head and glanced at his subordinates. Asked: "Wenyou makes sense. Who of you wants to lead troops to Hanzhong."
Lü Bu said with his hands, "The boy is willing to go."
Zuo Zhonglang General Liu Fan came out of the class and said: "The hatred of killing his father is not shared. The final general is willing to fight Liu Xin to the death."
Liu Fan is Liu Yan's eldest son. Originally served in the court. Because Liu Xin captured Chengdu. In a rage, he and his second brother Liu Dan switched to Dong Zhuo's sect. He vowed to avenge his father. This ambition is much greater than that of his two younger brothers. It's a pity that talents are limited. It is not reused under Dong Zhuo.
As expected, Dong Zhuo didn't catch Liu Fan's initiative to fight. But turned his head to look at the other generals. When the Kanto princes invaded the Hulao Pass. The generals are eager to fight. But today except for Lu Bu and Liu Fan. No third person came forward. People are still those people. It's just that everyone's identities are different now. These generals are playing their own little nines. They are now in high positions. Enjoy endless glory and wealth. There are groups of wives and concubines at home. It is the time to be happy and happy. Who wants to live a life of blood licking with a knife head.
Dong Zhuo's gaze swept across the generals' faces one by one. Finally stayed on Li Zhang.
Li Zhang can't avoid it. I had to brace my head and say: "I will go to the end."