Since they were in a state of war, the whereabouts of Murong Chui and the others were naturally the focus of the Huashan Army. As soon as they crossed the river, the spies in Luoyang City found out the news, and then immediately sent them to Nanling Pass and Guanzhong. By the time Murong Chui marched along the Beikunhan Ancient Road, more information was also found out one by one.

After all, this army of more than 10,000 people is not two or three people, and they can hide if they want to. By the time they passed Luoyang City, Murong Chui's purpose had already been clearly revealed.

In Nanling Pass, after Chen Kang received the news, not only was he not frightened, but he faintly gave birth to a fighting spirit. The whole person walks with the wind, and seems to have become more energetic.

"Okay, you Murong Chui! How dare you beat my idea! Could it be that they saw that I had fewer troops here and better terrain, so they thought that they could easily defeat me? This time, I'll show you how good I am! If you solve your way, are you afraid that you won't be promoted to a general? Chen Kang said secretly in his heart.

On the one hand, he immediately sent people to Guanzhong to inform Wang Meng and others, and on the other hand, he sent people across the river to the north to report the news to Liu Xiaohai and Li Xin. On the other hand, a group of soldiers, horses, grain and grass were quickly dispatched from Shaanxi County, Hu County, Hongnong County and other places in Hongnong County.

In addition, while Murong Trai had not yet been killed, he first went to Kip Shi Pass to inspect it. In this way, this defense system is basically already in place, just waiting for the arrival of the enemy and the official battle between the two sides.

In addition to these people, Zhao Ji of Shangluo County in the south, he also sent someone to inform him. After all, the other party is a general, and it happens to be located in his neighboring defense area, so they may cooperate with each other.

Kip Stone Pass, like Nanling Pass, is located on the branch of Kunshan Mountain. This branch runs north-south, and where the valley passes in the middle, two passes are just established and stuck.

But these two places are not as dangerous and rugged as Yiguan and Bowl City, so they may be a better choice for Murong Chui.

The passage where the two passes of Nanling Pass and Kip Shi Pass are located is about 20 miles long from east to west. Due to the obstruction of the mountain range, you can only cross it from here, and once you cross it, it will not be far from the county seat of Shaanxi County.

On the afternoon of the second day after crossing the river, Murong Chui's army finally reached the outside of Kip Shi Pass. He did not attack that night, but sent 6,000 men and horses south to rush to the outside of Nanling Pass. By the morning of the third day, the two localities had launched an attack on the Huashan army.

This time, they didn't have much equipment with them, but they were enough! After all, attacking a fortified city is not the same as attacking a city, and in addition, it is a mountain road, so many things cannot be used! Otherwise, the march will only be slower!

"The two critical passes are under the control of the Huashan Army, so that the way to enter the Guanzhong in the west is all under its control. If you can't open a breach, it's impossible to occupy the land in Guanzhong! Standing outside Kip Shi Pass, watching the soldiers below keep rushing forward, Murong Trai couldn't help but sigh.

"Kip Stone Pass and Nanling Pass have been established for a long time, and the two customs cities are very strong. Moreover, there are a lot of soldiers of the Huashan Army inside, and there are ordinary people to help. If we want to capture this place, I'm afraid it's not easy! The general on the side said.

"There's no way around that, at least, it's much better here than there in Yiguan and Bowl City. Again, don't we have another option? In short, this time it shouldn't be empty-handed! Hearing this, Murong Chui couldn't help but smile and said.

"That's it! Even if this place is not captured, there is still a Luoyang City! The general next to him smiled heartily.

There were 5,000 soldiers and horses in Hongnong County, including 2,000 in Nanling Pass and only 1,000 in Kip Shiguan, and the rest of the men and horses were distributed in various counties and at the crossing of the Yellow River. However, due to the fact that Yongan Shangdang and other places later transferred troops from Hedong, they had to transfer a part of it from Hongnong County to supplement Hedong.

As a result, there were only 4,000 men left in the entire Hongnong County. Because of the killing of Murong Chui's army this time, Chen Kang transferred part of his troops from Nanling Pass and increased the number of Kip Shi Pass to 1,500 people.

And judging from the scale of the two passes, it is impossible to expand so many people at one time! So, it can just be used to rotate the defense of the city, so that everyone can be a little more relaxed. Of course, this is only a pre-war estimate, and if necessary, reinforcements can be mobilized from other places.

The battle was raging from the beginning, and there was no way around it! After all, Murong came from afar to open a gap from here. If he doesn't work hard, if he doesn't return at that time, I'm afraid this matter will become his trouble.

Since Murong Chui was outside Kipshi Pass, Chen Kang was naturally also seated in Kipshi Pass. He has been stationed here for more than a year, and he is relatively clear about the situation in this area, so there is no difficulty in guarding it.

The two sides fought for two days in a row, and the fighting was basically a stalemate. Neither side cared much, though. Chen Kang was because he only needed to guard this place, while Murong Chui planned to slowly drag down the Huashan army.

The battle on the side of Nanling Pass soon became known to Guanzhong and Li Xin. Wang Meng and others immediately organized a batch of ordnance, grain and grass to send over, and at the same time, ordered the troops left behind in Guanzhong to start guarding in case of emergency.

In Jinyang's Li Xin, the news was received a day later. For him, Murong Chui would go to Nanling Pass, which was really a bit unexpected for him.

"It's worthy of Murong Chui! Actually thought of this! I have to say that his vision is still very unique! After receiving Chen Kang's report, Li Xin couldn't help but praise.

"General, although it is said that the two places of Nanling Pass and Kip Shi Pass are more convenient for the attack of the army than Yiguan and Wanzi City! But with Chen Kang and 3,000 soldiers and horses, it's unlikely that the other party wants to fight, right? Could Murong Trai not have thought of this? For his praise, Tu Qi was a little strange.

"Hehe, Murong Chui's purpose is not simple! If you think about it, he went away with more than 10,000 troops, if he didn't know for sure, would he do this? In other words, even if he can't win two levels, does it really mean that he has failed? Regarding his question, Li Xin did not answer directly, but asked rhetorically.

Hearing this, Tu Qi couldn't help but think about it, combined with the information in his hand, coupled with the keen thinking he had cultivated over the years. Soon he figured it out, and said excitedly: "Subordinates understand!" This Murong Chui's goal is not just Nanling Pass and Kip Shi Pass, or not just us. He's still fighting Luoyang's idea! ”

"Yes! You said that compared with Luoyang and Nanling Pass, which place is easier to take? Seeing that he understood, Li Xin asked again.

"Of course it's Luoyang City! Although it is said that it is a rare fortified city in the world, it has been in constant war for so many years, and it has never been properly repaired! Moreover, there is no danger on all sides of Luoyang City, only the city wall. The city is large and the troops are small, so it is difficult to defend! Tu Qi said almost without thinking.

"That's right! If it were me, if I saw that there was really no hope of capturing Nanling Pass and Kip Shi Pass, I would naturally immediately turn around and go to Luoyang City! Taking Luoyang City is a matter of great significance for Yan Guo! Li Xin nodded.

If Murong Trai hears his analysis, I'm afraid he will have to applaud him! After all, that's what he said to the generals around him before. Of course, he is not the only smart person in the world, so Li Xin can also see his purpose.

"Speaking of which, this time when Murong Chui's army attacked us in the west, those people in Luoyang City were actually indifferent? They were allowed to pass under Luoyang City! This kind of behavior is really immoral! If Murong Chui really goes to fight Luoyang City in the future, I think, we can do the same! Speaking of Luoyang City, Tu Qi naturally thought of what Mao Muzhi and the others were doing, and couldn't help but say angrily.

"Hehe, I don't blame them for that! After all, the troops in their hands are insufficient, and it is already quite difficult to defend themselves, so how can they support us! However, when Murong Chui crossed the river, it was a good opportunity, and they just let it go themselves! The key is that Murong Trai wants to use the excuse to beat us, and they actually don't give us a word in advance, which is too much to say! Hearing this, Li Xin couldn't help but shake his head, and in the end, there was no smile on his face.

"I think those people are clearly looking at the fire from across the strait, and they want to see us and Murong Trai lose both. After all, it's a good thing for them. No matter who wins or loses on both sides, it will be beneficial for them! Tu Qi couldn't help but say.

"The soldiers are dangerous, and they are deceitful, and this is how the world is! I told you before that we can't rely on anyone else for anything, but on ourselves. Especially in this kind of military affairs, if you don't become self-reliant and self-reliant, can you still rely on others to relieve and sympathize? Li Xin was not too angry, after all, he understood this reality very well.

The forces of the world are like countries in the world. Where is the sincerity of each other? Some are just interests.

When the interests are strong enough to bring the two parties together to live and die together, there is no need for any reason, even the other party will follow you! Because if you don't go down, you can't do it! If he didn't follow, he might be doomed.

Obviously, Huashanjun and Jiang Zuo do not have this kind of relationship, and it can be said that there are no forces in the world that have such a relationship.