And the Han army has already reached Qizhou, which means that they are really only one step away from Chang'an.

Many of the generals present were in Guanzhong, and many of their families were in Chang'an, and the enemy was already approaching Chang'an City, how could they not be worried?

This is also the reason why He Ruobi and Gao have not dared to say much for so long, even if they only came forward to confirm this matter. Once it is proved that this is true, the entire army and the people's hearts will be completely chaotic, how can this Wuguan City be defended?

And a general immediately said: "General, Qizhou has been lost, and the next thing is Chang'an, what is the point of us still guarding this military pass?" ”

He Ruobi said coldly: "After Qizhou, there is also Fufeng, Nanban will not be so easy to enter Chang'an City!" ”

Seeing that He Ruobi was obviously angry, the generals suddenly didn't dare to say more. And Gao hurriedly stood up to play a round: "Okay, you must believe in the King of Sui, and you must also believe in the old General Li on the Western Front, how to discuss with the King of Sui as soon as possible, with the ability and skill of the King of Sui, it is not without a chance to resolve the crisis." And if we can't hold the Wuguan, then the enemy can go straight into the pass from Wuguan through Shangluo Chang, and the threat to Chang'an will be greater, I hope you can recognize this. We have our part to do, and we must be able to"

"Bang!" There was a loud bang outside.

"Report, the enemy has begun to attack the city again!"

Gao sighed in his heart.

After Xiao Shilian fought a wave of psychological warfare, the pace of siege was obviously accelerated again.

Internal and external troubles, this is clearly not to leave a way for people to live.

"Go to the city, kill the enemy first!" He Ruobi said decisively and walked straight out. Compared with the previous high morale, most of the generals hesitated to look at each other this time, but the long-term obedience and respect for He Ruobi still pushed them to keep up with the pace of the coach.

It's just that it's no longer as fast as it used to be.

"Wuguan, it is estimated that it will be impossible to hold it." Gao secretly shook his head.

But where is the King of Sui and their back road?

Xiao Guan.

Xiaoguan and Pinggao County on the north side should be the most northwestern city that the Northern Zhou can still hold in their hands now, which is like a nail, relying on the winding Liupan Mountain has been on the throat of the northwest of the Great Han, making it difficult for the Great Han to continue to develop northward along the east bank of the Great River through stability, and now even if there is a small Lingwu in the hands of the climate, and if it crosses the Great River directly to the north, it will be a large desert.

Therefore, Liang Rui, who was guarding Xiao Pass, had a very sense of crisis, and always felt that the Han army around him had bad intentions, after all, the Han also had a criminal record, and he had used various means to make Yu Yidu, who was stationed in Pinggao County, old and had to take refuge in the Han Dynasty, if it wasn't for Yang Jian to send Liang Rui to take the town, I'm afraid that this Xiao Pass would have been a big Han before.

It wasn't until the Han army began to attack Qizhou and mobilized Tianshui soldiers and horses to go south that he breathed a sigh of relief, and even felt that he still had a chance to attack Anding, once he won Anding, he would be able to threaten Tianshui and Wuwei and force the Han army to retreat.

But soon Liang Rui sensed that something was wrong, after the Han army assembled in Tianshui, it was not in a hurry to go south, only a small part of the south should be five or six thousand soldiers and horses, and most of them were still in Tianshui, and even began to re-move to stability, and even the garrison of Lingwu on the north side began to move south.

What do they want to do?

If Liang Rui was only suspicious before, now it can be determined that he is the target of the Han army.

Although Liang Rui didn't know what kind of courage the Han army had to fight in the two directions of Qizhou and Xiaoguan at the same time, did they really think that the walls of Xiaoguan were made of paper? But he also knows that now that he is staring at the place of Xiaoguan, he can only block it with soldiers and cover it with water.

On the map, Qizhou has been replaced by the red color of the Han army, and looking at the red mountains and rivers, Liang Rui is also very nervous.

Will the Han army directly kill Guanzhong, and how should they deal with themselves at that time?

"Report, the enemy has 2,000 cavalry coming from the southwest to pursue our scouts." A sentry sped in.

Liang Rui immediately waved his hand: "Order, drum and gather generals!" ”

"No!"

The Han army has already made a move, and now Guanzhong is surrounded by flames, even the most remote Xiao Pass, it is obviously impossible to leave it alone. Since you want to fight, then you have a good fight.

It's just that Cao Zhong and Xu Deyan will really attack Xiao Guan?

Liang Rui frowned, looking at Yutu thoughtfully.

Xiao Pass is built in the Han Dynasty in order to prevent the Xiongnu in the north, when Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty the Xiongnu once entered the pass, that is, to break through the Xiao Pass, the then Xiao Pass guard, the Han Dynasty Captain Sun was outnumbered and still fought bloodily, and finally died in martyrdom, the Huns plundered the pass, and returned with a full load. And the Han Dynasty was also ashamed of this and changed Xiaoguan to a tile pavilion.

Later, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent troops to the Northern Expedition, and once twice drove his own expedition, entering the Saibei and Yaobing grasslands through Xiao Pass, deterring the Xiongnu, and Xiao Pass gradually reverted to its old name with the passage of time. At the same time, because Xiaoguan has long been the primary pass to prevent the enemy in the northwest grassland, compared with Wuguan and other places in the interior, it has undergone more repairs and proper maintenance, and it is located in the Liupan Mountain, relying on the Great Wall and the front and rear city fortresses, it has formed a complete defense system, which is by no means easy to overcome.

With the strength of the Han army in the northwest, if you want to storm Xiaoguan, it is a bit wishful thinking, right?

Especially since the beginning of the war, the Han army's east road is still under the city, and the west road is only because Qizhou has no danger to defend will enter the station so smoothly.

Who gave Cao Zhong and Xu Deyan confidence? Could it be that these two men have already swelled up because of the previous battle against the Turks? But isn't there still Yu Yi watching from the side?

Liang Rui was very surprised by the movements of the Han army.

Unless the Han army can attack from both sides.

The so-called Xiaoguan front, naturally speaking, is the side facing the northwest, the city is lined with ramps, ravines and ravines, it can be said that after hundreds of years of operation, it has long been perfect. But Xiao Guan's weakness is on the back.

Xiao Pass was set up as the gateway to the northwest to defend against the enemy, originally just a pass, and later evolved into a city, but the city wall on the northwest side is tall and strong, between the two mountains, but the city wall on the southeast side is very low, and it can even be said to be an earthen wall, but it can only play a role in delimiting the meaning of the scope of the city.

After all, if Guanzhong is lost, Xiao Guan will have no value in existence.

And once the enemy kills from behind Xiao Guan, then Xiao Guan is just an out-and-out showcase, and there is no danger to defend at all.

"Behind" Liang Rui didn't notice that the generals behind him had gathered more and more, but just stared at the map tightly, looking more and more nervous.

The enemy took Qizhou, could it be to be able to attack Xiaoguan from behind?

If they really want to make a detour to Fenzhou, it's not impossible!