"The time has come, please take the prime minister. Table the ambition of this trip. ”

Xun You asked Liu Fan.

Liu Fan nodded and took the lead in striding onto the platform.

I have made up my mind that after pacifying Xiliang, I will definitely reorganize the military system while I have time to recuperate. At maximum capacity, train another 100,000 Iron Riders.

In the Shanglin Garden of Chang'an, the generals of each army are neatly arranged, with a radius of more than ten miles, and they are full of soldiers.

The flag covers the sky, and the sky is endless.

Of the 100,000 troops, not a single one spoke, and they all looked in the direction of the Chinese army's generals.

On the platform, Liu Fan bowed his armor, held his sword, and swept the army majestically.

"Today, gather 100,000 troops and go west to Liangzhou. Defeat the Liangzhou Zhonghao, the remnants of the Dong thieves, and the traitors of Xiliang. Among the soldiers, many of them are from Xiliang. The traitors are a disaster to the Han land, and today they are all pulling them out as they move westward. ”

Liu Fan said loudly to the soldiers in front of him.

There were heralds who spread Liu Fan's words farther.

In the westernmost part of the soldiers, Huang Zhong's headquarters stood here.

Huang Zhong stood at the front of the department, and behind him was the general under his command, and there were capable generals promoted by Ge Xuan and Zhuang Zhen under his command.

Guo Tai, Han Xian, Yang Feng, Li Le, and Hu Cai, the former generals of Baibo, also stood behind Huang Zhong.

With such a majestic scene, they did not dare to speak out. Transformed from traitors to generals, although they put on a glamorous coat, they are still at a loss.

They knew that they were not Liu Fan's cronies, and they had just joined Liu Fan's army, so it was impossible for them to be entrusted with important tasks.

At this time, a sturdy herald came to Huang Zhong's front and shouted: "Listen to the order, pacify Xiliang, and fight here." The prime minister personally led the army to the west, just to see who could retire and make contributions. Who can kill the enemy and make meritorious deeds. Who can contribute to my great man? ”

At the same time, the surrounding armies shouted: "The Han is mighty, the Han will win, kill!" Kill! Kill! ”

I saw Liu Fan on the stage draw his sword and raise it high, and the sound was shocking, spreading for dozens of miles.

Earth-shattering, resounding in the sky.

Everyone, whether it is the original veterans, or the recruits at this time, or the soldiers and horses who have surrendered.

All have a passion for killing the enemy and recovering the land. They all longed to be able to hang gold and silver on their chests in this battle.

Liu Fan recounted the significance of the operation and expressed his determination.

"General Zhengxi, the prime minister said that you are the vanguard, leading 10,000 cavalry, stationed in Wangxian first, forcing Longguan, and preparing to open the gate of Xiliang. The prime minister asked the general to do what he could. ”

The herald told Huang Zhongyu.

"Tell the prime minister, if I can, I will take Longguan, if it can't be attacked, wait for the prime minister to arrive."

Huang Zhong surrendered his hand.

Liu Fan understands that Huang Zhong has a strong temper, but he is still quite steady. So let him do what he can.

It is best to be able to capture Longguan, but if you can't capture it, you will stand by in place.

It is connected to Hanyang County in the west of the right Fufeng, which can be said to be one of the largest counties in Liangzhou, both in terms of population and economy, and is the first in Liangzhou.

The main forces of Ma Teng and Han Sui must be there.

Liu Fan can go southwest out of Dasanguan and enter Wudu County. However, the Dasanguan to curb the road into Sichuan is the throat of Sichuan and Shaanxi, and Wudu County is barren and weak. Liangzhou is pacified, and Wudu County can be pacified, Liu Fan doesn't want to use useless work.

Liu Fan can also go northwest out of Xiaoguan and enter Anding County. However, Anding County and Beidi County have a lot of mixed hus, and the mountains are high and the water is dangerous, which also violates Liu Fan's strategic purpose.

Because the enemy's strength was still very large, Liu Fan did not want to divide his troops, and planned to twist the 100,000 army into a single force, chiseling through Hanyang and Longxi County, south of Anding, and west of Longshan. Enter Wuwei, control the four counties of Hexi, and open up the Hexi Corridor. Accomplish the ultimate strategic purpose.

If you don't return to Xiliang, this is Liu Fan's oath before he set out on the expedition.

If someone blocks Liu Fan's way, Liu Fan will spare no effort to show his sword to him.

"The major affairs in Guanzhong are still decided by you. Si Li and Luoyang have virtuous ministers presiding over the overall situation. If there is any big event, it can be transmitted to Luoyang. The grain and grass supplied by our army came from Luoyang, and was transported to Fufeng by the Liangjing Straight Road, and the first army had no grain and grass, and it had been defeated ninety, hoping that Jing Zhaoyin could reasonably allocate the grain and grass in transit. ”

Before leaving, Liu Fan summoned Wei Qi and gave him instructions.

……

Huang Zhongyong crowned the three armies, was worshiped as the vanguard of the army, and rode ten thousand, each of whom had two horses, and ran along the Weishui to Wangxian County in one day.

On the second day, Huang Zhong galloped across the river again and came to the bottom of Longguan.

At this time, Longguan has been reinforced twice by Han Sui and Ma Teng, specifically to guard against the east of Longshan.

Longguan, because it is in the southwest of Longshan in Longxian County, many people call it Longguan.

Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty led a hundred officials to the Kongtong Mountain to parade, through the clear water, over the Longguan, because the thunder shocked the horse, this place was named.

"Except for Longguan, there is no entrance, if you don't take it, it may be difficult for the prime minister's army to advance westward."

Huang Zhong's subordinate General Ge Xuan said to Huang Zhong.

"The height of this pass is no less than how much it is in the Dasan Pass, you see that the city is densely covered with soldiers, and our cavalry is not good at attacking the city, and the prime minister makes me measure my strength, not let me lose the elite here."

Huang Zhong said solemnly.

"It's better to scold the city, make the law agitated, and force its guards."

Ge Xuan suggested.

"The weight of Longguan, the leader of the thief army must know that it is impossible for them to send a vertical man who is easily provoked."

Huang Zhong shook his head.

"Anyway, it's fine, they don't go out of the city to fight, but it will increase our morale and weaken their morale."

Ge Xuan said with a smile.

"Well, you sent someone to scold the battle, and said that I am here to challenge their main general, and I have the courage to come down to fight."

Huang Zhong nodded and instructed Ge Xuan.

Above Longguan, the wall was facing Huang Zhong's cavalry.

"It's a pity that my father didn't let me bring the elite cavalry, otherwise I would lead the heavy armor elite cavalry, and I would be able to break it up in one round."

Ma Chao looked at the cavalry wandering not far away, and hammered his fist on the women's wall.

"There are no more than 10,000 cavalry under the command of the lord, of which 3,000 are heavy and 5,000 are light. Liu Fanjun can send 10,000 cavalry at will, and they are all two horses. What a hero of the Northlands. ”

Pound stood beside Ma Chao and sighed.

"Why should my brother increase his popularity and destroy his own prestige? The enemy formation is scattered, I can't see Er'er, and the silk and satin are draped over them, which is really a terrible scenery. ”

Looking at the formation of Huang Zhong's subordinates, Ma Chao said disdainfully.

If it weren't for the more than 10,000 soldiers guarding Longguan who were all infantry, he would have rushed over.

Ma Chao was young and arrogant, but he also knew that in the wilderness, the infantry had little chance of winning against the cavalry with a similar number.

"Don't be careless, young master! Maybe the enemy's plan to lure our army out of the pass. ”

Pound reminded Ma Chao.

"I see."

Ma Chao waved his hand, but he didn't think so.

Suddenly, more than a dozen horsemen rushed out of Huang Zhong's army and went straight to a hundred steps away from Longguan.

"The people of Xizhou are all warriors. I, the people of Kanto, want to compete with it. Do the people who close it have the courage to open a formation below the gate, and the two sides will fight? Let's see if it's Ru Kansai Yongjian, or my Kanto Fierce. ”

Ge Xuan pointed his spear and shouted loudly.

(End of chapter)