Chapter 39: The Siege
Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi, although he didn't like this person very much, but it was undeniable that perhaps this person was the only person in Guanzhong who could synchronize with his thoughts at this moment, and he was also the only person who could make up his mind when he hesitated.
Cao Cao sat down slowly and looked at Cao Zhang: "Order, General Xiaocai commands the cavalry of 10,000 people as the vanguard, galloping to the aid of Baozhong, I have led the army to the rear, and passed on the book Wudu, so that the partial general Cao Zhen led a partial division along the East Wolf Valley to Baoshui and wait for the arrival of the army." Then summon Zhang Jitong to Baoshui to standby. ”
"Whoa!" The temple Chinese martial arts should be used.
"Prime Minister! There is not much grain and grass in Guanzhong, so it is advisable to fight quickly! For the first time, Cheng Yu said a word that disobeyed Cao Cao's words. This shows that there is indeed not much grain and grass in Guanzhong.
Cao Cao nodded, and didn't say much: "All armies immediately reorganize the army and send troops, do not delay, everything is simple, the faster the better!" Gather all the horses and carriages that can be summoned in the pass. It is necessary to rush to the praise as soon as possible. ”
"Whoa!"
Hanzhong, the city of Baozhong at this moment, is already on the verge of danger, the Shu army is tens of thousands, the army is complete, surrounded Baozhong, and the front three armies on the left and right are also coming steadily. Looking out from the head of the city, you can only see the despairing, boundless military tents.
"Lord, the three generals in the city are all under Cao Cao's command who can fight habitually, it is not enough to have internal responses, our army must consume the will of the defenders in the city, so that they do not have too much attention to pay attention to the city! In this way, you can go all out and win the praise! Huo Yi pointed to Baozhong City on the map and said loudly.
"The last general thought that our army had a lot of soldiers, but it could attack the city day and night, so that Cao's army would be able to defend it. It is also exhausted, and when the time comes, our army will send a signal in the middle of the night to join forces with the scouts in the city, and can break through the praise! ”
"Good, just follow General Huo's strategy!"
Huo Yi's strategy turned the small Baozhong City into a sea of blood, and the Shu army attacked the city day and night, which made the Cao army tired and demoralized. The three generals in the city all believed that the Shu army was so eager to attack the city. It's not for him, it must be that the prime minister's army is already on the way here, and it won't be there in a few days, and the Shu army is afraid of long nights and dreams, so it is to attack the city in a hurry.
The news reached the ears of the Cao soldiers in the city. It greatly encouraged the determination of the city guards, but it was a tie with the besieging army outside the city. It is the white Yu of the Chinese army. It was also unable to take advantage of the Cao army defending the city.
After attacking the city for five days and nights in a row, the soldiers on both sides were already exhausted, but the Shu army still had an elite army, which was the rear army under Huo Yi, and this force had been waiting for the last moment to come.
Fifth night, sub-hour. In the past, at this time, the Shu army would never launch a surprise attack again, and often had to make a truce until dawn before resuming the siege. The defenders in the city had already figured out the siege rhythm of the Shu army, although they were ordered by the three generals, even if no one attacked the city. It is also necessary to keep an eye on movements outside the city in case of a surprise attack, but the siege of the city for days has made every defender very tired.
In the west of the city, the rear army camp of the Shu army, Huo Yi stood on the platform, glanced at his relatives standing under the platform, these are the elites he brought out from Jingnan, each of them is his robe, he Huo Shaoxian, the first battle of more than 10,000 people in his life, tonight's battle, he wants to lead these comrades, smash open the door of Baozhong, and dye his Huo Yi's sword with the blood of Xiahou Yuan, Zhang He, and Xu Huang.
Huo Yi said in a deep voice: "Since a certain Congrong, there have been dozens of battles of all sizes, and there has never been a single defeat!" Today, I stand with you under the city of Baozhong! In the city, it is the famous general of the Cao army, have you ever been afraid? ”
The soldiers under the tent all looked at Huo Yi speechlessly, without making the slightest sound, only the "crackling" sound of the torches met Huo Yi's question, but the war guns in the hands of these soldiers and the resolute expressions on their faces were all silently telling their hearts. They knew that the roar would alarm the enemies in the city, but they remained silent and stoic.
Huo Yi nodded: "Tonight, I live and die with all the kings, go in and out together, and vow to break this praise, let the blood of the soldiers in the north stain the land here, and let them hear my Huo Yi's name, and they will be unable to sleep!" ”
There was still silent silence, but the frenzy in the eyes of these soldiers told Huo Yi that they couldn't wait to march and attack this dangerous city!
Huo Yi got off the platform, rode his war horse, and looked at the flag commander on the platform, the flag commander only waved the red flag in his hand, and the soldiers under Huo Yi immediately took the battalion as a unit, and slowly advanced with their respective commanders, except for the footsteps under their feet, and the "sonorous" sound of touching the battle armor on the body, there was no noise, and the entire Huo family army, like a prehistoric giant beast devouring people, was devouring this dangerous city.
In the end, there are still sentinels who have not fallen asleep in the city, and the sound of war drums and trumpets resounded throughout the entire western city.
Huo Yi saw that the soldiers in the city had been alarmed, and slowly pulled out the sword on his side, and pointed obliquely at the head of the city that was not towering, but very hideous. At the same time, from the rear army's formation, countless fire arrows suddenly flew out, illuminating the entire Baozhong West City.
Ye Ji is the commander of this force, and the Shu army in the city is all Huo Yijian pulled out, most of them are carefully trained scouts, and when they are called, they quickly assemble hundreds of people as units, and each goes to the target that they are responsible for strangulation. All of them are important places in the city to be guarded.
Ye Jiong gathered two or three hundred people, but the task he was responsible for was the heaviest, he had to assist the siege troops and break through the enemy's city gates. Fortunately, the two or three hundred people under his command are all trained Huo Yi's personal guards, and most of them have some unique skills in their hands to be selected, so it can be said that Huo Yi has made a bloody effort for this battle.
The defender of Baozhong City at this time was on duty to Xu Huang, his long face was full of exhaustion, looking at the Shu army that was surging like locusts under the city, he felt a sense of powerlessness in his heart, and turned his head to look at the north, but he didn't know when the prime minister's reinforcements would arrive. But he knew that he couldn't collapse, and the countless soldiers around him turned their eyes on him, so he could only cheer up: "Give these bitches a little bit of a good look!" ”
The Cao army at the head of the city quickly maneuvered, but they didn't notice at all that in the west city behind them, there were countless figures flickering, like ghosts.
Xu Huang looked at the offensive under the city, and his face was grim: "Send someone to ask General Xiahou to send reinforcements to Xicheng!" The enemy's offensive is not weak, and it seems that they are all elites who have been recuperating for a long time, so they can't be careless! ”
"Whoa!" The soldier took the order and departed.
Huo Yi's men and horses collided with Baozhong City in the end, many days of preparation, has already built a lot of siege equipment, the towering well fence through the shadow of the fire has become a lingering shadow in the hearts of the city soldiers, although they have just woken up from their sleep, but they know that this time, I am afraid it will be difficult to defend. (To be continued......)