"I agree with General Lee's words and fight to the death. We have Liangzhou as our solid backing, and Hangu Pass is guarded by natural hazards. No matter how strong the combat effectiveness of the imperial army was, it would never be possible to break through the city defenses in a short period of time. ”

"Ladies and gentlemen, we need to cooperate sincerely and seek common causes. Prepare for the worst, even if our war with the imperial court is in a stalemate, the supply of grain and grass for the imperial court will definitely be difficult to maintain, and then we will have the conditions for peace with the imperial court. Guo Yan said.

"That's great!"

"Now let's divide the defense of the four city gates of Hangu Pass. Li Dao glanced at everyone, and already regarded himself as the commander of the three armies.

"I personally led 20,000 Flying Bear Army under my command to guard the main gate of Hangu Pass, and confronted the imperial army head-on, and the remaining 10,000 Flying Bear Army and 30,000 Tuntian soldiers stayed in Tongguan. If Hangu Pass is lost, we will immediately lead our subordinates to retreat to Tongguan. ”

General Guo Yan led his 10,000 guards and 20,000 Tuntian soldiers to guard the east gate, General Fan Chou led 40,000 horses to guard the south gate, General Zhang Ji led 40,000 soldiers and horses to guard the west gate, and General Zang Ba led 20,000 elite cavalry to ambush on the Hangu Ancient Road and wait for the opportunity. ”

"What do you think of this distribution?" asked Li Dao.

"General Li's arrangement is very proper, we will guard each other and take care of each other, and there will be disagreements between each other, and the imperial court will never have a chance to break the city in a short time. Guo Yan nodded in agreement.

"Now we are both prosperous and lossy. If someone keeps giving orders and turns their elbows outward, then it will be no wonder that the general is ruthless. Li Ji said coldly, his gaze swept over Fan Chou like an arrow, but his gaze still stayed on Zhang Ji for a moment.

After all, Zhang Ji advocated throwing himself into peace before, and it was inevitable that he would be noticed by Li Ji.

Time flies.

Ten days passed by in a snap of a finger.

Ten miles away from Hangu Pass, 170,000 troops were stationed here, and the camp tent stretched for several miles, and under the arrangement of several battle-hardened strong generals, the entire camp tent was planned and arranged very properly, and the corresponding traps had been properly placed. If someone steals the camp, there will be no return, and there will be no place to bury him.

The center of the camp, in the main account of the center.

The congregation will be gathered.

Liu Xie sat on the main seat, exuding a kind of momentum of not being angry and arrogant, and the secret reports and administrative and military affairs from secret agents from all over the country were piled up on the bookcase, and the ministers below were all in awe.

"Fengxian, can you find out the situation of the city defense in Hangu Pass?" Liu Xieduan sat on the high position of the camp tent and asked majestically, at the front of the seat, several generals and military advisors were tall and pine, with solemn expressions.

"Hangu Pass is only ten miles away, and tomorrow the army will be able to attack the city. However, according to the report of the spies, there are now 140,000 troops gathered in Hangu Pass, and 40,000 troops are stationed in Tongguan, echoing each other. ”

"Dong Zhuo Yu in Hangu Pass, after learning the news of His Majesty's royal conquest, all of them shrank into the pass and could not be closed. It seems that he intends to resist to the end. Lu Bu was wearing armor and said with a majestic face.

"Well! Hangu Pass City has thick walls, and it is protected by the dangers of the mountain, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If the rebels are unable to speak, the battle will be dragged into a war of attrition, and if they attack by force, it will only be thankless, and our troops and horses will surely suffer heavy losses. Huangfu Song said with a solemn face.

"General Huangfu has nothing to worry about, the last general is willing to personally lead the iron cavalry to break the city, as long as the city gate is breached. Our army can march straight into the army and defeat the defenders of Hangu Pass in one fell swoop. Lu Bu said loudly, looking fearless.

"Feng Xian, after this battle is over, you should ask the military advisor and the general Huangfu for advice on the art of war. Liu Xie raised his head, looked at Lu Bu and said.

"Your Majesty, why do you want to ask the military advisor and the general Huangfu for advice on the art of war?" Lu Bu said with some surprise.

Feng Xian, although you have the courage to crown the world, but the march on the battlefield depends not only on blood, but also on the art of war, and you must master the method of anticipating the enemy's opportunities, so that you can win all battles. ”

"Storming Hangu Pass, although it is not impossible. However, there are 140,000 troops stationed in Hangu Pass, and there are even more natural dangers, how many people do you have to die to attack the city gate, let alone open the city gate. Liu Xie looked at Lu Bu angrily and scolded.

"Your Majesty is angry, and the minister understands. ”

Lu Bu thought about it for a while, and thought of the consequences of storming the city. The sword light and sword shadow were on the side, and the corpses were all over the field under the chaotic arrows, and there was a look of fear on his face.

If it is attacked, the 170,000-strong army will inevitably suffer more than half of the casualties, which is in the hands of Li Dao and others.

"Gongda, can you make a good plan for this situation?" Liu Xie looked at Xun Yu with a sense of test.

"The strategy that the minister can think of, Your Majesty must have thought of it. Xun You's eyes were full of wisdom to see everything, and he said unhurriedly.

"Master Strategist, don't sell it, just say it. Lu Bu said impatiently.

"A soldier who surrenders without a fight, and a good man who is good. This battle to exterminate Dong Zhuo's remnants is a battle to attack the heart, and the focus is on the word attack. Xun You smiled confidently, looking strategic.

"First, after Dong Zhuo's death, the remnants of Xiliang were divided by Li Dao, Guo Yan, Fan Chou, Zhang Ji, and Zang Ba. If it weren't for the fear of the imperial army, they wouldn't have gathered together. It shows that they are brothers, friends and brothers, but in fact, they have ghosts in private, and they can't wait to deal with them quickly, which is one. ”

Second, in order to make up for the lack of soldiers and horses, Li Dao, Guo Yan and others used the Tuntian soldiers in Xiliang as defenders. Most of these people are the children of Orion, who can ride horses and shoot arrows, and are good at fighting in Liangzhou, which is the advantage of the Tuntian soldiers. But no matter how trained these newly recruited soldiers are, can they let go of these generals in a short period of time?"

"Liangzhou Tuntian soldiers are high and the emperor is far away, Your Majesty is too insignificant for them, and their loyalty to Your Majesty is naturally not high. ”

This is the reason why they dare to use Tuntian soldiers, but these Tuntian soldiers are also the easiest to be grasped by others, and they are also the easiest to be swayed by others. If Your Majesty knows it with affection, it will move with reason. It's hard to say who these people's loyalty is more inclined to!"