Xiahoudun actually said that he would break the pass within three days.

Cao Cao smiled and asked, "Really?" ”

"Yes."

"There is no joke in the army, if you can't capture Chang'an City within three days, what will you do?"

"The last general is willing to make a military order, if you can't capture Chang'an within three days, please behead me!" Xiahoudun said.

"Good!"

Cao Cao took pen and ink and asked Xiahoudun to make a military order on the spot.

"Wait..." When Xiahoudun signed, Cao Cao deliberately said: "Yuan Rang, you can think about it." Once you sign the note, it will take effect immediately. If you don't capture Chang'an within three days, you must forgive your sins. ”

"Hmph."

Xiahoudun has been fighting for many years and has never taken his life seriously.

If he really wants to take over the task, he would rather die on the battlefield than come back with his life, because if he didn't capture the city, coming back would make Cao Cao embarrassed.

After all, military orders are like mountains, and it is very difficult for Cao Cao to kill or not to kill.

With this in mind, Xiahoudun signed the military order.

"Yuan let me have good courage." Cao Cao put away the military order with a smile and said, "Put this form here first, I hope it will never be used..." ”

"Genius."

"Yes." Xiahou Yuan stepped forward.

Cao Cao said: "Yuan Rang is responsible for attacking Chang'an, and Miao Cai should be on guard against Wuguan and Tongguan, and cannot let the enemy troops in these two places approach Chang'an and affect our army's siege." ”

"Yes."

Xiahou Yuan responded.

In fact...

What Cao Cao thought in his heart was also to let Xiahou Yuan go to guard Wuguan and Tongguan.

Only Xiahou Yuan can do this.

If he is replaced by Xiahoudun, it is really difficult for him to rest assured.

.........

Cao Cao quickly assigned the task.

Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, according to their respective tasks, went forward to prepare.

Night.

Sima Yi, who came later, found Cao Cao.

He brought an accurate message: "Lord Yu, according to the careful investigation below, Xu Ding has indeed gone to Jiangdong and brought 70,000 elites. Now in the Central Plains, there are very few armies.... ”

"Hahaha..."

Cao Cao smiled: "Sure enough, it is not what I expected. ”

"Zhongda, how is the situation in Chang'an?"

Sima Yi replied: "The defenders of Chang'an, with less than 3,000 people, are the First Group Army of the Huaxia State, the 17th Division, and the 50th Brigade. This is a very weak army, as if it has never been involved in battle. ”

"The large number of firearms arrived in Chang'an two days ago, and now they are all stationed in the Beicheng school grounds."

"Haha... Well, God has eyes. Cao Cao was already excited.

If he gets this equipment, he can form a new army of his own. When the time comes, it will not be a problem to confront Xu Ding.

"My lord."

Sima Yi has always been cautious, he arched his hand and said: "I think it's better to be careful." Since Xu Ding's army, he has won many battles, successively swept the Central Plains, attacked the Xiongnu in the north, and then defeated the technologically advanced Western Shang Empire. Please think about it, Xu Ding would really be so careless and give us a large number of firearms for nothing? ”

"Chen would rather die than believe it!"

It was the eve of the war, and Sima Yi was still mourning.

Although there is some truth, Cao Cao doesn't like to listen to it.

For Sima Yi, he both likes and hates it. Every time he wanted to do something, Sima Yi would stand up and persuade him for various reasons, and it was best to give up.

This time I came to Chang'an, if it was according to Sima Yi's thoughts, I would not have come at all.

Isn't it a pity to have these weapons?

Cao Cao said: "Zhongda, you don't panic when you encounter problems, and you are cautious, this is excellent." But if you are too cautious, you will make a mistake. Some things that can be decided, but also hesitate. It is difficult to achieve great things if you are indecisive. ”

"The Lord reprimands, remember."

Sima Yi did not persuade again.

Because he knows that persuasion is useless.

It's better to think about how to fight this battle.

Outside the Wuguan.

Lu Xun, who was hiding in the mountains, had been waiting for the arrival of Cao Jun.

I don't know if it's shit luck or what's wrong today, early in the morning, there is news. Cao Cao's army has arrived in Chang'an.

Lu Xun was overjoyed.

In order to prevent Cao Cao from escaping, he hurriedly convened a meeting to arrange combat missions.

The participants in the meeting included the 14th and 15th divisions, and generals at and above the regimental level.

Lu Xun hurriedly stepped into the account, hung the map in his hand in front of him, and said: "Time is pressing, I won't discuss with you, and directly issue the combat mission." ”

"All the 14th Division, as the main force fighting against Cao's army, will march to Chang'an the day after tomorrow. The 46th Brigade, 47th Brigade, and 48th Brigade of the 15th Division immediately set off to capture Dasanguan, Chencang, and Wuzhangyuan. ”

.........

According to Lu Xun's plan, the two divisions he brought were all to be put into battle.

But only 14 divisions engaged the enemy.

The 15th Division was only responsible for containment.

Once Cao Cao wanted to withdraw to Hanzhong, they would have a role.

It's night.

The 15th Division was the first to set off.

Cross the mountains and head in the direction of Gojogahara.

Wuzhang was originally the main road into Qishan.

It is also the most important strategic location.

Through there, you can get to Dasanguan and Chencang.

On the third day after the departure of the 15th Division, the 14th Division crossed the Wuguan Pass and headed for Chang'an.

This force was led by Lu Xun himself.

It is also one of the most combat-effective units in the Second Army.

Within the martial arts.

It is about 100 miles away from Chang'an.

Xiahou Yuan was ordered to guard Wuguan and had already deployed troops in this area.

There were more than 10,000 troops, blocking the water at the intersection.

But...

No matter how good the road is blocked, it is useless.

The shells of Huaxia can blow up all the towers, not to mention these sparse defense lines.

Lu Xun led the troops, without a moment's pause, and swept all the way.

Bang bang bang...

Rumble! Rumble!

Artillery and rifles, mixed with attacks.

Directly covered the battlefield ahead.

At the beginning of the war, Xiahou Yuan's 10,000 troops were all lying on the ground, not daring to move. Because the distance was too far, their bows and arrows could not shoot far at all.

If you stand up, you are a live target.

If you charge, you will not be able to reach the effective range.

Because of bows and arrows and rifles, the range is too far apart.

Before they could get closer, they had to be wiped out.

The only way to survive is to stick to the ground so that you can dodge the attack. However, Lu Xun's artillery has been bombing, which will bring huge casualties to Cao's army.

"Order, stop shelling!"

Lu Xun suddenly remembered that his task this time was not to ask for many enemies, but to capture the enemy army. If a large number of artillery pieces were used, I am afraid that Cao Jun would be killed.

In order not to affect the promised plan, Lu Xun no longer used artillery.

"Attack!"

He shouted.

The artillery was all extinguished.

The strength of two companies, forming the left and right vanguard units, ran towards the front.

After that, the Chinese army led by Lu Xun.

Bang bang bang...

Those two companies were commandos formed by Lu Xun, each armed with a light machine gun, and the firepower was very fierce.

And the enemy on the opposite side does not have enough range of bows and arrows, so he can only be beaten passively.

They swept all the way through...

Wherever they passed, the enemy fled in despair.

"They're coming, they're coming..."

"Run!"

Many soldiers did not listen to the command, and their fear made them dare not fight the Chinese army again.

Seeing the Huaxia National Army rushing towards them, they all ran away.

Bang bang bang...

Lu Xun led the army and marched all the way.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Cao's army was repulsed.

"Inform the battalions, don't stop, kill all the way to the city of Chang'an, and establish a defensive line." Lu Xun said.

"No."

Several brigade commanders next to him answered in unison.

..........

Xiahou Yuan's vigilant troops were crushed at the touch of a button. As a result, Xiahoudun's troops were also threatened, as they were stepping up their assault on Chang'an. According to the original plan, it would take three days to take it, but this was in two days. Moreover, the defenders of Chang'an were extremely tenacious and their firepower was also very fierce, and Xiahoudun could not attack it at all.

After two days and one night of bloody fighting, Chang'an City was still as stable as Mount Tai.

For Cao Jun, it no longer matters whether he can capture Chang'an. The important thing is that Lu Xun behind him has already defeated Xiahou Yuan, and the troops have pressed over.

If they don't retreat, they will be flanked from front to back.

"Lord, lord..." Xiahou Yuan returned to Cao Cao's camp with an elite army, and said eagerly: "The army of Huaxia Kingdom is too strong in combat power, and the final general can't withstand it." ”

"The battle has just begun, and you can't stand it?"

Cao Cao asked.

Before that, he had carefully watched Xiahoudun's siege.

A team of several thousand people rushed forward, but few returned.

Faced with a rain of bullets, the soldiers fell one by one.

Even heavy armor is difficult to block, at least it will be injured and lose its combat effectiveness.

If you are shot in the head, you die instantly.

It is reasonable that Xiahou Yuan could not withstand Lu Xun's army, but Cao Cao did not expect that tens of thousands of troops would be defeated so quickly.

"My lord..." Xiahou Yuan wanted to speak and stopped.

"What do you want to say?"

Xiahou Yuan said: "The army of Huaxia Kingdom is beyond imagination, they are thousands of steps away, and they are attacking our army, but we can't attack them. In the battle just now, we were routed without killing even a single enemy soldier. The last general thinks that we will not be able to win this battle. Still is... Retreat, please think twice. ”

"What about Chang'an? Just give up? ”

"The lord thinks that in the case of being attacked from both sides, can we still capture Chang'an?" Xiahou Yuan said.

Until now, Cao Cao is not willing to give up.

He was still thinking about the weapons and equipment in the city.

However, Xiahoudun was responsible for attacking Chang'an, and there was no progress at all.

This shows that there is indeed a certain gap between his troops and the Huaxia National Army.

There is no possibility of winning a two-front battle.

Cao Cao thought for a while, looked at Xiahou Yuan, and said: "Our army has traveled thousands of miles, but it has not achieved an inch, so I am really unwilling to return to Yizhou like this..." ”

Cao Cao's words were only half sentenced.

Sima Yi hurriedly ran into the tent: "Lord, lord..." ”

"What's the matter with Zhongda?"

Sima Yi said: "My subordinates just heard that the army guarding Wuguan has been defeated and withdrawn, General Xiahou Yuan..." Sima Yi just saw that Xiahou Yuan was in the tent.

He simply asked Xiahou Yuan: "General, how is the battle on the front line?" ”

Xiahou Yuan told the battle again.

Sima Yi turned around and arched his hand: "My lord, my subordinates suggest that we immediately withdraw to Hanzhong." ”

"Zhongda, we finally came out..."

"My lord. At this moment, it is a great luck that our army can safely withdraw to Hanzhong. Chang'an is obviously a trap for Xu Ding, luring us to the bait. I believe that around Chang'an, there are still troops of the Huaxia Kingdom, and if we do not withdraw, the consequences will be very serious. Please be cautious, or... Withdraw your troops. ”

Sima Yi persuaded bitterly.

"Let me think about it..." Cao Cao walked to the door of the tent, he looked into the distance, the light of bullets kept shuttling, and the deafening gunshots were constantly coming.

After standing in the doorway for a moment, he turned around and said, "Withdraw." ”

"Zhongda, you go and give the order. After stopping the siege and leaving 20,000 troops behind, the rest of the troops withdrew to Hanzhong one after another. When he said this, Cao Cao seemed to be ten years old.

He has always dreamed of returning to the Central Plains and capturing Guanzhong.

I thought that my strength was about the same as Xu Ding, but now it seems that the difference is too far. An army of tens of thousands could not defeat a few thousand enemies, and in just a quarter of an hour, it was defeated and retreated.

This withdrawal may mean that it will be difficult for him to return in the future.

The Central Plains and Guanzhong will also become the inherent territory of Xu Ding.

"Yes."

Sima Yi was very excited.

Cao Cao finally accepted his suggestion.

Cao Jun can be saved.

.........

That night, Lu Xun's army, within fifteen miles around Chang'an, swept through everything.

Whoever is caught up with Cao Jun will be immediately controlled.

Because Lu Xun's troops were too strong, they had already destroyed Cao's army psychologically. After being captured, they all chose to surrender.

All the way west...

In less than two hours, Lu Xun captured more than 20,000 Cao troops.

At this time, a soldier came to report: "General, Cao's army has stopped attacking the city." ”

"When?"

"Just now."

Lu Xun took out the map and glanced at it, and chuckled: "Cao Cao wants to run." It's a pity. As early as two days ago, I sent troops to Sanguan, Chencang, and Wuzhangyuan, and I saw how he would retreat to Hanzhong. ”

The three places Lu Xun said are the only way to enter Hanzhong.

Even to go to Xiliang, you have to go through Chencang.

Of course, Cao Cao could choose to cross the Wei River, take a detour from Weibei to Longxi, and then go to Xiliang, but in that case, it would be delayed for a long time. And crossing the river is risky.

Lu Xun expected that Cao Cao would not go to Weihe.

As long as he blocks those three places, he can steadily eat Cao Cao and all the troops.

Lu Xun ordered: "Pass on my order, all battalions should not be greedy for capture, but should be at the top of Mount Tai, and slam into the depth of the enemy, and must catch up with the enemy in the fastest time and capture the enemy troops as much as possible." ”

"No."

Of the three brigades under Lu Xun's command, two brigades were tasked with pursuing the enemy.

Rush and slam to the west.

Cao Cao fled early and was not caught up, but Xiahoudun was in charge of the palace, and he was miserable. He had just run out not far before he was caught up by one of Lu Xun's vanguard regiments, and in the wild, a fierce battle began.

This battle was a difficult one since Xiahoudun became a general.

He led a force of more than 10,000 people and exchanged fire with Lu Xun's vanguard regiment. From the very beginning, it was pressed and beaten, and then the army was in a rout, and it was out of control.

Xiahoudun wanted to fight hard, but when he saw his soldiers, they all fled, or abandoned their weapons and surrendered. He also had no thoughts of fighting and broke through with his troops.

Lu Xun rushed to the battlefield, glanced at it with a telescope, and asked in surprise: "The one-eyed general in the distance is Xiahoudun, right?" ”

"Yes."

"He is Cao Cao's general, and he must be captured!" Lu Xun said to the herald: "Tell the troops in front to stabilize the battlefield first, and then shrink the defense." Be sure to capture Xiahoudun. ”