Chapter Fifty-Six: Rush to the Rescue

The rapid march for three consecutive days made Cao Shuang a little unbearable. But Xiahou Yuan and the others who were traveling with him were like no one else, and Cao Shuang found the gap between himself and began to strengthen training. Along the way, the military rations were given priority to Cao Cao's 100,000 soldiers and horses, and the mighty marching team could not be seen at a glance.

Five days passed, and 100,000 Cao troops finally arrived in Luoyang City. At that time, Luoyang was burned down by Dong Zhuo, and the capital of the Han Kingdom became a ruin. Later, Cao Cao repaired it, although it could not restore the prosperity of Luoyang in the past, but it was also one of the few cities in the Han Dynasty under Cao Cao's efforts.

Cao Cao sat in Luoyang and sent Cao Hong to lead 30,000 soldiers and horses to guard Tongguan. Xiahou Yuan led 30,000 cavalry to rush to the aid of Chang'an, and Cao Shuang was sent into Xiahou Yuan's army. Xiahou Yuan is a well-known pioneer in the Cao Group, and running thousands of miles is Xiahou Yuan's forte, such as in later martial arts novels, the world's martial arts are only fast and unbreakable. That night, 30,000 cavalry galloped to the aid of Chang'an under the leadership of Xiahou Yuan, and since Cao Shuang followed Cao Cao on the expedition, his riding skills have improved by leaps and bounds. But even so, there is still a certain gap between Cao Shuang and Cao Jun's soldiers. It took only a little more than a day to rush to Chang'an, and at this time, Chang'an City was already surrounded by Ma Chao. With such a large-scale march of 30,000 cavalry, the Xiliang Army, which is experienced in cavalry combat, has already discovered the traces of Xiahou Yuan's cavalry.

"General, Chang'an has been surrounded by the Xiliang Army, should we postpone the march and make another plan." Xiahou Yuan's lieutenant Xia Hou Shan was riding his horse while discussing with Xiahou Yuan.

Xiahou Yuan sat on his horse and shook his head, "No need, such a large Chang'an City, the siege of the Xiliang Army naturally needs manpower." Look for weak spots and rush in. ”

"We've been marching for two days, and I'm afraid the soldiers won't be able to bear it." The deputy general Xiahou persuaded bitterly.

"In one go, break through Ma Chao's encirclement." Xiahou Yuan waved his big hand, and his face showed a look of anger.

As Xiahou Yuan's lieutenant general, Xiahou Shan is very aware of Xiahou Yuan's fiery temper. If you continue to persuade you, there will definitely be no good fruit to eat. Xiahou Shan obediently closed his mouth and went to convey Xiahou Yuan's order. Ma Chao ordered a strict defense and was not allowed to let go of Cao Jun's soldiers. But the ideal is very plump, and the reality is very skinny. At the beginning, Ma Chao brought out a small number of Xiliang troops, and it was not easy to barely surround this Chang'an City, and now it is undoubtedly impossible to block the 30,000 Cao army.

After several tests, Xiahou Yuan finally chose the Liangxing camp in the south of the city as a breakthrough. Liang Xing was in the big tent in the camp at the moment, drinking wine and eating meat. After having to eat, Xiahou Yuan led an army of 30,000 straight towards him. Liang Xing was taken aback,

"General, don't panic." Vice General Liang Xing helped Liang Xing, who fell to the ground, up, "We still have five thousand steps to ride, as long as we block Xiahou Yuan for a moment." At that time, Major General Ma led his troops to support, and if he didn't happen to be able to get some war exploits. ”

Liang Xing heard this, swept away the embarrassed appearance just now, climbed back on the war horse, and drew the sword at his waist, "Brothers, give me a formation to defend against the enemy." ”

The 5,000 Xiliang army took a pose and prepared to abuse Xiahou Yuan's 30,000 cavalry, and Xiahou Yuan took the lead and came with a gun and a horse. The two Xiliang soldiers in front of the Xiliang army died under the cold spears before they could see the appearance of the comer, their eyes full of doubts and reluctance to this world. Once upon a time, they always thought that they were the top masters in the world, and the reason why they did not become a famous player like Ma Chao was just a lack of an opportunity. It turns out that they have always been wrong, so completely wrong, but they have never had a chance to correct their mistakes.

The bows and arrows of the Xiliang army could not stop the pace of the Cao army at all, and the soldiers of the Cao army in front fell, and the soldiers behind stepped on the corpses of the robes to fill the vacancy. Because they know that after they die on the battlefield, their families can get a pension and be supported by the imperial court. This system allowed the soldiers of the Cao army to have no worries about fighting on the march. Cao Jun's desperate fighting style completely shocked Liang Xing, and he saw that 5,000 people were eaten by Xiahou Yuan's 30,000 cavalry. Liang Xing must not flee the camp with a few hundred personal soldiers and flee towards the nearby camp.

Xu Kun, the defender of Chang'an, also opened the city gate at the right time and let Xiahou Yuan's 30,000 cavalry enter Chang'an City.

"Zhong Xuan, on behalf of the Chang'an army and people, thank you General Xiahou." As soon as he entered the city, Zhong Xuan saluted Xiahou Yuan, "If it weren't for General Xiahou coming, I'm afraid we would have become Ma Chao's prisoners at this time." ”

Xiahou Yuan hurriedly stepped forward to help Zhong Xuan, "Mr. doesn't need to be polite, this is what Miao Cai should do." ”

The two did not exchange pleasantries, and began to discuss the plan to defend the city. The 30,000 cavalry brought by Xiahou Yuan rested for a while, and then rushed to the head of the city to garrison. Cao Shuang was also arranged to live in Chang'anzhi, and there was a hissing inhalation sound in Cao Shuang's ear room. After a few days of rapid marching, Cao Shuang's legs and legs had been worn out by horses. Seven-year-old Cao Shuang insisted on not falling behind along the way.

Cao Shuang took out the ointment that Qin Xiu had prepared for him and applied it to his legs, and a cold feeling was like a hand massaging the wound. Xiahou Yuan also walked into Cao Shuang's room at this time, looked at the injury on Cao Shuang's leg, took the ointment in Cao Shuang's hand and wiped it for him, "It will be fine in a few days, just get used to it slowly." ”

"Thank you, uncle." Cao Shuang wanted to retract his legs, but Xiahou Yuan's hands grabbed Cao Shuang's legs like steel tongs.

Xiahou Yuan rubbed the ointment and asked, "Do you regret it?" ”

"No regrets, it's also a kind of exercise." Cao Shuang smiled and said softly.

Patting Cao Shuang's leg, Xiahou Yuan wiped the ointment sticking to his hand with a sweat towel, "What matters now is how to repel the Xiliang army outside." ”

Cao Shuang shook his head helplessly, saying that there was nothing he could do, "When my grandson goes to the battlefield for the first time, there is no way to do it." ”

"What if this is a rehearsal of the art of war?" Xiahou Yuan asked, standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back.

"To surround Chang'an City, how many people are needed, the uncle should know better than the grandson." Cao Shuang tried to express his opinion, and he had an immature idea in his heart.

A glimmer of light flashed in Xiahou Yuan's eyes, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he glanced at Cao Shuang appreciatively and then withdrew from Cao Shuang's room. The number of the Xiliang army is not very large, and the battle line besieging Chang'an City is too long, and the defensive strength of each large battalion will naturally be weak. Naturally, Xiahou Yuan was able to enter Chang'an City from the weak point, and naturally he could break through the weak points of the Western Liang Army, thus eating away the Western Liang Army little by little.

If this battle plan is realized, the premise is to be fast. Before Ma Chao gathered the Xiliang army in one place, the Xiliang army was defeated one by one. If not, the Xiliang army will shrink into a ball at that time, and I am afraid that the Cao army will not be able to make a profit in a head-to-head confrontation.