said that on Zhao Yun's side, Lin Filter County was basically burned by the previous fire. Entering the Taihang Mountains from Longshu Mountain requires crossing dozens of mountains. So over there, Guo Yi has already taken Gaodu County, and here Zhao Yun is still on the road on Taihang Mountain.

Hukou Pass is very different from other levels. Other levels are either built along the mountain, such as the Taihang Eight Paths. Either built along the river, such as Shanhaiguan, Hugao Pass, etc.

They all have one thing in common, and that is that there is no other way to go but this path.

For example, the Taihang Eight Trails, the checkpoint is at the entrance to the only mountain road that allows the army to pass, and there are high mountains on both sides, even if you climb over, you will face more high mountains, and there is no road. Take the ancient soldiers to cross the Taihang Mountain, where there is no mountain road? Zhao Kuo couldn't do it.

Such as the Tiger Pass, it is built along the south bank of the Yellow River, and if you want to go through, you can only go around from the Yellow River! The Yellow River in the past? Can't get around! The Yellow River is not as good as the Yangtze River, and it is seven bends and eight turns to the west. In ancient times, at this level of shipbuilding, two archery teams were placed on both sides of the strait, and one round of rockets will burn you out.

There is only Hukou Pass, which is not on the Taihang Mountains. It is a straight mountain in a north-south direction derived from Taihang Mountain, like a wall! There is a gap in the middle of the wall, and the spout is closed in this gap.

The total length of the mountain is about 60 miles, and it is bounded by Hukou Pass, and a section is only 30 miles. The cavalry, thirty miles, ran in the blink of an eye. In front of Hukou Pass, there is a plain area of more than ten miles between it and the main body of the Taihang Mountains, and the rear is also a plain area. Follow the mountain south to the end. Between it and Sheepshead Mountain, it is also a plain of dozens of miles.

For example, the Changzhi Basin is a room. The 60-mile-long mountain of Hukou Pass is a screen blocking the door.

So here's the problem. You're going to go into the room, there's a screen in the way. Will you crash through the screen? This is where the embarrassment of the spout closes lies.

After two days and nights of marching, Zhao Yun arrived at Hukou Pass, where the towns and villages had been emptied, and all the people had been transferred. At this time, it was already dark, and in this uninhabited town, it was just enough to cook and sleep.

"Set up camp here."

Spread out the map and draw it in great detail, which was drawn by the draftsman trained by Guo Yi himself. In the face of such terrain, rest well tonight, and tomorrow you will be able to make a long-distance attack on Changzi County.

The two large counties of Changzi County and Tunliu County are on the plain forty miles behind Hukou Pass. Lu County in the north is at the northernmost point of the Hukouguan Mountains, where it meets the Taihang Mountains. Further north, there is also Xiangyuan County, and then there is the vast mountainous area, according to the records of Shaofu, there are only a few pavilions in this area.

What Zhao Yun is planning is no longer the eldest son county that is already within reach, but the question of how to enter Taiyuan. From Xiangyuan County to the north, until the Fenhe Plain, it is a mountainous area about 200 miles long from north to south.

There are two official roads, one leading to Qi County and the other leading to Yangyi. Messengers and pedestrians can be unimpeded, and it is a little difficult to change armies, especially cavalry.

"The best plan is to enter the customs, and after taking Hedong County, you can go north along the Fen River, which is much simpler. It's just that now Guanzhong is in the hands of Dong Zhuo, and it is difficult to take it. Hmmm......"

Zhao Yun frowned, thinking about how to use the most efficient method to cross the two hundred miles of mountainous area and approach the city of Jinyang in Taiyuan Mansion.

At the same time, Shangdang County Taishou was very anxious in the government hall, sometimes sighing, sometimes holding his forehead, and he was at a loss. The subordinates were all sitting in the hall, and they couldn't help but look at their bosses.

"Guys, what the hell should I do about this!" Taishou spread his hands, he was anxious to find an answer and find a way to live for himself. "Guo Yi has already taken Gaodu County, and Zhao Yun has also arrived at Hukou Pass. If we don't think about it, we'll all be dead! ”

The officials also looked at each other, if you want to talk about a war, they can't even beat Zhang Yang, and Zhang Yang can't go under Guo Yi's hands for less than a round. If you want to talk about surrender, Guo Yi was decisive in Liangzhou, and his style of clearing corrupt officials made them tremble. The suppression of the scholars in Yangzhou, the attitude of self-respect, also made them dare not surrender.

But now they have to make a choice. Guo Yi is the pastor of the state of the imperial court, and he wants to take the state, which is a matter of course, who dares to say that he is not qualified? They don't have a moral advantage. But whether you surrender or fight, it's a dead end......

One of them suggested, "Why don't you just come down?" I'm waiting for all of us to abandon the official and go home, so he won't have to kill them all, right? ”

Another retorted: "If we surrender without a fight, what face do we have to meet the elders of the party?" ”

"There is still a glimmer of life if you surrender, if you break the city and get captured, it is a dead end."

"Guo Yi's labor expedition, trekking through mountains and rivers, is already exhausted. We also have soldiers and horses, and if we don't think about it before the battle, we don't know the strength or weakness! ”

The officials soon became a mess, and the quarrel was endless.

The master bookkeeper said to Taishou on the side: "My lord, why don't we put down the position tomorrow, show our flag, and fight with Guo Yijun." If he wins, he can take advantage of the victory to pursue. If the battle is defeated, it is not too late to surrender. ”

Taishou worried: "Defeat and surrender, isn't it a dead end?" ”

"Definitely!" The master book explained: "If you surrender without a fight, with Guo Yi's character as a hero in the world, you will think that the adult is worthless, then you will kill without blinking." If the adults put on a posture and have a few skills, but they are just defeated, then after surrendering, there will still be a place! ”

"Makes sense!" Taishou made up his mind and motioned for everyone to attack quietly, "I've decided, go and give Zhao Yun a war letter, and fight tomorrow!" You don't need to say much! ”

Zhao Yun received the battle letter and showed a hint of a smile. It's okay, it's easier to get involved.

After a night's rest, Zhao Yun led his army south and arrived at the southernmost point of Hukou Pass. Shangdang Taishou gathered about 5,000 soldiers and horses here, and waited in a phalanx.

The other party sent a person to call the formation, "Who is coming?" ”

"Changshan Zhao Zilong!" Zhao Yun jumped out of the battle, the white horse and silver spear were majestic, and the white armor shone in the sun.

Shangdang Taishou was psychologically afraid, and hurriedly ordered: "No need to say more, go to war!" ”

Zhao Yun raised his spear and said loudly: "Soldiers, rush with me!! "He took the lead, rushed into the enemy line, and took off a human head with a raised hand.

The party was too guarded and did not know how to use troops, and these troops were simply assembled. In the face of the cavalry charge, it collapsed at the first touch, and the dead and wounded were everywhere!

"Run!!"

The front-line soldiers were routed, and the rear soldiers turned around and ran.

Zhao Yun was indomitable and went straight to the enemy's main general. The cavalry was always by his side, scattering the enemy's assault. Archers, infantry followed behind the cavalry and quickly began to harvest the battlefield.

"I'll ......" Taishou saw Zhao Yun kill in front of him, and it was too late to shout surrender. Zhao Yun's gun was faster than him to speak, and a single shot stabbed him in the heart.

Zhao Yun cut off his head with one hand, hung it on the tip of the spear and held it high, "The Lord General is dead!" Surrender or kill! ”