Chapter 385: Conquering the Tiger Prison
This night the moon is white and the wind is clear, and then look at Cao Cao's camp is covered in silver, the whole army raises a white flag, the whole camp is drowned in mourning, whether it is a soldier or a general are wearing linen and filial piety, shuttling back and forth, the camp also has the fire of the memorial and the couplet, the whole camp is immersed in a mourning, but at this moment I heard a cannon in the distance, shouting and killing is earth-shattering, and there are more people looking up to the neighing sound of horses, all of a sudden will break the silent night, and then the fire reflects the sky, but I see a group of people and horses go straight to the camp to kill the general, The first member of the general wore a copper helmet and bronze armor, a black robe on his shoulders, a black-maned horse under his crotch, and a steel spear with a snake spear in his hand.
Zhang Fei took a group of men and horses to kill into Cao Cao's Chinese army camp, the personnel of Cao Cao's camp suddenly disappeared, the whole camp became empty, Zhang Feiyue horse dance gun suddenly picked up a camp in front of him, but saw that the camp was empty, Zhang Fei was startled and subconsciously felt bad, Zhang Fei immediately turned his horse and retreated, but at this moment he could hear the sound of drums shaking the sky, for a time the Liangzi pine lantern torch Qi Ming, bright as day, shouting and killing from all over the world, Zhang Fei shouted: "Not good!" "Hurriedly dialed the horse to break through, but at this moment I saw two people and horses coming from the front, a big iron gun in the crotch of the first general on the left, and then look at the face of red, yellow, blue and green in any color, the whole face of a watermelon skin, Zhang Fei recognized it was Cao Cao's general Xiahou Yuan, two and a Biao people copied from the right bread, the first member of the general golden helmet and golden armor, holding a bright golden gun, Zhang Fei fixed his eyes to see that it was Cao Cao's general Cao Hong! The two generals came out together, Zhang Fei knew that these two were generals, and they were about to make a move, but they saw that another group of Chinese soldiers were coming, and the first general was Yu Banye. The three people and horses combined to attack Zhang Fei in one place, Zhang Fei could not reach the enemy, and hurriedly retreated, the three people and horses covered and killed from behind, Zhang Fei fled in the wilderness, Zhang Fei had to get rid of a bloody road and gallop back
Zhang Fei seized the road and fled to the Tiger Prison Pass to retreat. At this moment, I heard a cannon sound, there was Cao Ren on the left, Zhang Xiu on the right, two people intercepted Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei shouted with enough strength to fight the two, a continuous battle has 20, 30 Zhang Fei did not dare to love the battle and seize the road and then escape, behind Cao Cao's army hurriedly chased away, Zhang Fei drove the horse forward, but at this time he saw a person in front of him shouting: "Where did Zhang Fei escape?" ”
Zhang Fei followed the prestige, but saw that a general blocking the way was Cao Cao's general Zang Baye. This Zang Ba crotch in the horse's palm of a ghost-headed knife immediately stopped Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei immediately angry, wow wow screamed and rushed to Zang Ba, the two horses fought with each other 20, 30 without winning, at this moment the oblique stab suddenly killed a biao people, Zhang Fei regarded it as Zhang Jiye, Zhang Ji with a biao of men and horses rushed to Zhang Fei, Zhang Fei roared. Fighting to the death with all his might, Zhang Ji and Zang Ba couldn't stop fighting. Zhang Fei broke through this third line of defense, he was already embarrassed, and when he arrived at the Tiger Prison Pass, he saw a group of people and horses at the gate of the Tiger Prison Pass, Zhang Fei was startled at first, and he was really startled when he looked at it.
In the Tiger Prison, a group of people and horses were killed. One of the first two generals was Cao Cao's younger brother Huwei Lieutenant Cao Xiu, and the other was Cao Cao's side guarding Xia Houen with a knife. It's Cao Cao! Cao Cao said to Zhang Fei: "Zhang Yide has not dismounted and died, I have already won the Tiger Prison!" ”
Zhang Fei's lungs were about to explode after hearing this, it turned out that when Zhang Fei opened the city gate and walked out of the Tiger Prison Pass, Cao Cao led a group of men and horses to attack the Tiger Prison Pass under the escort of Cao Xiu and Xia Houen, and captured the Tiger Prison Pass, and when Zhang Fei came back, Cao Cao had firmly controlled the Tiger Prison Pass, when the following team Cao Cao and the two generals went out of the Tiger Prison Pass, Zhang Fei was angry and filled his chest with a prancing horse dance gun to take Cao Cao, Cao Xiu and Xia Houen killed together, Zhang Fei also closed out this time, as the saying goes, a general will sacrifice his life and ten thousand will be invincible, Cao Xiu, Xia Houen and the two generals killed Zhang Fei wow wow screamed and immediately fought with the two, how the two were Zhang Fei's opponents, the battle had more than 30 together, the two resisted the enemy Zhang Fei couldn't stop, Xia Houen was careless and was stabbed under the horse by Zhang Fei, Cao Xiu took the bow and arrow, but heard the sound of "whoosh", the arrow shot towards Zhang Fei at once, Zhang Fei shouted: "Shaft Hugh wants to release the arrow!" This arrow hit Zhang Fei's left arm impartially, and Zhang Fei had no choice but to give up when he hit the arrow, and immediately turned his horse and fled north
Cao Cao won the Tiger Prison Pass again, but this time the price paid was not small, the left and right arms were wounded, and Zhang Fei killed three cronies and generals in a row, but won the Tiger Prison Pass, hope is not far away, this is a difficult bone Cao Cao decided to rest the men and horses immediately after the army sent to Luoyang.
But it was said that Zhang Fei was injured and fled to Bishui Pass, and called the city gate of Bishui Pass to enter Bishui Pass, Pang De caught Zhang Fei and welcomed Zhang Fei into the pass, Pang De first asked someone to bandage Zhang Fei's wound, and after settling down, he asked Zhang Fei in detail about what happened, Pang De was really angry when he heard it, and said Zhang Fei said: "Three generals, you are here to recuperate and help me guard the pass!" I'll rush to Luoyang to increase the number of troops and horses, and then send someone to inform the prime minister! ”
Zhang Fei nodded in agreement with Pang De's approach, Pang De knew that the military situation was urgent, the Tiger Prison Pass was the eastern gateway of Luoyang and now it was lost, Cao Cao could go straight to Luoyang next, he had to take up the heavy responsibility at that juncture, Pang De led a team of men and horses out of the Bishui Pass and then rushed to Luoyang, Pang De did not dare to slack off all the way to Luoyang, and entered Luoyang City, he wanted to find the person in charge to report the military situation, but he never thought that there was no person in charge in Luoyang now, and everyone had tasks to be busy with reforms. Now there is no one in charge in Luoyang at all, Guan Yu and Liu Bei have gone out, and the rest of the people are busy with reform affairs, Pang De knows that the military situation is urgent, and he can't find the master for a while, he is as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, he knows that his position and grade can't hold a military meeting no matter what, no way, Pang De pondered for a while, on the one hand, he sent Tanma Lanqi to send a letter to Guan Yu, on the other hand, he decided to return to Bishui Pass and transfer Zhang Fei out, at least Zhang Fei is Guan Yu's sworn brother, and it is still powerful to summon the generals, so he had no choice but to go back to Bishui Pass again to replace Zhang Fei.
Zhang Fei was shocked when he learned that Luoyang had no person in charge, and immediately rushed to Luoyang regardless of the shoulder injury, Zhang Fei returned to Luoyang, Guan Yu and Liu Bei were not in Luoyang, Zhang Fei had no choice but to send people to find the generals in Luoyang. He wanted to temporarily convene the generals to deal with this unforeseen event, and the generals who were in Luoyang who held military power were as follows: Captain Wen Li, Captain Cui Lie of the City Gate, Captain Wang Ji of Changshui, Captain Xu Huang of Xiaocai, Captain Ma Chao of the Military Academy, and Zhang He, the general of Fubo, and the summons sent by Zhang Fei all returned. But when he didn't see a general coming, Zhang Fei was immediately anxious, so he had to visit these people in person.
Zhang Fei visited one by one and was closed, and the reply he got was much beyond his expectations, almost the same accent, that is, no one can mobilize troops and horses without the prime minister's order, Zhang Fei screamed angrily, if he had to do it with these people according to his previous temper, but now he is injured. He really can't do anything about these people! The army in Luoyang City could not be mobilized, Zhang Fei had no idea for a while, Zhang Fei had a headache, just when he was at a loss, Zhang Fei suddenly thought of a person, who? That is Taiwei Zhu Jun, this is an important minister of the court and in charge of the military, and he has a high position in the court. It would be best to find him to coordinate the matter.
Zhang Fei rushed to the Taiwei Mansion, and at this time, Taiwei Zhu Jun was studying the city defense reinforcement project. Zhang Fei's arrival made him really surprised, Zhang Fei went straight to the house to see Zhu Jun and the two of them to greet each other, Zhang Fei told Zhu Jun what happened, Zhu Jun was shocked when he heard it, his expression became very anxious, and he saw that his face showed embarrassment and Zhang Fei said: "Three generals! This matter is critical, and immediately report to the prime minister! ”
"Messengers have been sent to rush to Guanzhong. However, Cao Cao has just won the Tiger Prison Pass, and then he will rectify the people and horses to approach Luoyang, if he does not resist the enemy outside the country, I am afraid that Luoyang will be in danger! The prime minister is thousands of miles away, and the water can't quench the thirst of the near, and now we still have the main army in Luoyang, and we should take advantage of Cao Cao's unstable foothold to recapture the Tiger Prison Pass to ensure that Luoyang is foolproof. At present, the prime minister and the eldest brother are far away, and there is no one in charge in Luoyang, so Lord Taiwei should take responsibility, help coordinate all the people, and then send troops to attack them! Now you are the Optimus Bo Jade Pillar, the purple gold beam of the sea! Zhang Fei persuaded Zhu Jun.
After hearing this, Zhu Jun said anxiously: "Third general, things are not as simple as you imagined!" Although I am a captain, at such an old age, to put it bluntly, I am a pensioner, and this transfer of military power is not something I can interfere in! ”
"The life of the monarch outside the country is not affected, and at the critical moment of life and death, the Tairen must not wander left and right and delay the fighter! First cut and then play, something happened, I'm in my pocket! Zhang Fei immediately said.
After hearing this, Zhu Jun got up and said: "Since this is the case, the old man will go out, and he must help the third general Zheng Zheng pocket help coordinate it!" ”
Zhu Jun immediately ordered his subordinates to summon the generals with heavy troops in Luoyang Capital to the mansion
After a while, Si Li's lieutenant Wen Ping, Chengmen Lieutenant Cui Lie, Changshui Lieutenant Wang Ji, Xiaoqi Lieutenant Xu Huang, Dian Military Lieutenant Ma Chao, Fubo General Zhang He have come to the Taiwei Mansion, the current Luoyang military power is in the hands of these people, the arrival of these people makes Zhu Jun feel very pleased, it seems that he still has the appeal of this Tai Lieutenant, these people can come to prove that he has enough face for this Tai Lieutenant, Zhang Fei is also overjoyed to see everyone coming, Zhu Jun first informed the generals of the military situation, and then said: " The generals are in an urgent situation, and the prime minister is far away, so I hope that the generals will take their responsibilities and jointly resist the enemy outside the city gate, in view of this, I also hope that the generals will put aside the things at hand, and allocate troops and horses to gather outside Luoyang City, and then wave the tiger prison pass, and Cao Cao decisive battle! ”
After Zhu Jun finished speaking, he saw the generals looking at each other, you look at me, I look at you, but no one expressed their position, Zhu Jun and Zhang Fei were a little surprised, and after a long time, no one made a statement, Zhu Jun saw that no one answered, so he said: "General Wen, you are the biggest, you should make a statement first, right?" ”
Wen Ping said calmly: "Before leaving, the prime minister specially told that no one should move the army without his permission!" The stakes are high, but you must get the Prime Minister's permission to do it! ”
Zhu Jun and Zhang Fei were really shocked when they heard it, Zhang Fei was about to get angry, and was pressed by Zhu Jun, Zhu Jun saw Wen Ping's attitude, and knew that it would be useless to ask others again, it seems that Guan Yu made a special advice before leaving, these people are obviously obedient, Zhu Jun had no idea for a while, Zhang Fei saw that everyone was indifferent and immediately got up and rushed out of the Taiwei Mansion, Zhang Fei was angry in his heart, and secretly wondered in his heart: It seems that these people can't be counted on, and the only way to do this is to return to Bishui Guan!
Zhang Fei returned to Bishui Pass again, Pang De caught it, Pang De was really surprised to learn that Zhang Fei could not move troops, Pang De said to Zhang Fei: "Since the three generals in Luoyang can't move troops." I don't think you should be in a hurry, I don't believe that when Cao Cao's army approached Luoyang, the soldiers were about to come to the edge of the trench, and they were still indifferent! ”
"Won't Luoyang be in danger by then?" Zhang Fei said.
Pound said with a smile: "How is it possible, I have already thought of a plan!" If Cao Cao came to attack Luoyang, Luoyang City was impregnable, and these generals defending the city would definitely do their best to block it. It is impossible to be indifferent, once they fall into passivity, Cao Cao's persecution is imminent, we can directly send troops from Bishui Pass to attack Cao Cao from behind, and Cao Cao will definitely be defeated! ”
"Hmmm! Luoyang City can be protected, but won't my Tiger Prison Pass be lost? Zhang Fei still didn't give up.
Pang De then said: "Naturally, the Tiger Prison Pass has been completely occupied by Cao Cao, and it will not be easy to recapture it from Cao Cao!" It seems that we have to wait until the prime minister comes back to clean up the mess! ”
Zhang Fei shook his head helplessly
However, it was said that Cao Cao had taken the Tiger Prison Pass at a heavy price, and that he was going to attack Luoyang in the Tiger Prison Pass. At this moment, I suddenly heard a report from Yanzhou that Yuan Shao's army invaded Qingzhou, and attacked the state all the way to seize the village and quickly occupied a large area of land. Once Luoyang is taken, it is not too late to recover Qingzhou in the future! ”
Cao Cao nodded when he heard this, so he assigned the general Cao Ren to go to the Qingzhou border to resist Yuan Shao. At the same time, he sent a flag arrester to Xuzhou to summon the general Li Dian to distribute troops and horses from Xuzhou to resist Yuan Shao's offensive, and he still put the main force on attacking Luoyang, so Cao Cao's army rested in the Tiger Prison Pass to prepare to attack Luoyang, but at this time Cao Cao's heart was still a little uneasy, he never thought that Yuan Shao did not play according to the routine and attacked the rear. This is clearly a robbery while the fire is hot! Cao Cao is so angry! Things are far from going as smoothly as expected, but now he is already difficult to ride a tiger, there is no future to retreat, and I don't know how sure he can enter, this is the real dilemma! For now, there is only a fight against the water. The key point is whether you can take Luoyang, win the whole game, and lose if you can't win the whole game, this is the situation, Cao Cao still has a clear understanding of this situation, based on this, the only way out is to go all out to attack Luoyang.
But at the moment, another thorny problem still plagues Cao Cao, what is the problem? That is, the two front Zhengyin pioneer officials Dian Wei and Xu Chu were injured, this matter is not easy to do, to attack Luoyang such an impregnable city without these two people is absolutely impossible, but now the siege is imminent, the injuries of the two can not be healed for a while and a half, Cao Cao began to worry, now time is the fighter, if you take advantage of the victory to attack, while Guan Yu has not returned, if you delay waiting for Guan Yu to come back, it will be difficult to do, Cao Cao has no choice but to attack Luoyang, so you have to bite the bullet, Since Dian Wei and Xu Chu were injured, let the remaining generals go, and the dead horses would be used as live horse doctors, and after a period of time, the injuries of the two would be improved, and then let the two join the battle.
Just when Cao Cao was about to attack Luoyang, Guan Yu and his party had already completed the investigation of Xiliang, on the way from Xiliang to Guanzhong, Guan Yu explained the reform task of Xiliang in Xiliang, and clarified the key tasks of Xiliang, focusing on the restoration of the Silk Road and focusing on the development of commerce and trade
Guan Yu and his entourage rushed from Xiliang to Luoyang, all of them were in a hurry without delay along the way, and when they arrived at the border of Guanzhong, the flag officer sent by Luoyang was already waiting here, Guan Yu was really surprised to receive the news from Luoyang, Guan Yu was different from the last time, he and Liu Bei came out, although he also explained Luoyang's affairs, but Guan Yu was still a little uneasy, worried about Luoyang's affairs, after all, Luoyang is now under the covetousness of the two heroes, last time it was because he traveled west, As a result, he lost two passes at once and almost hit Luoyang, how could such a chaotic situation not make him worry this time, although he explained to Zhang Fei and Pang De and the generals before leaving, but his heart was always uneasy.
When he arrived in Guanzhong, what worried Guan Yu still happened, when he received the Tang report from Luoyang, he was very surprised, he was really angry and surprised, angry that he was worried about what, Zhang Fei, the finally made a mess, and he had to clean him up fiercely when he went back, and the surprise was that Cao Cao now took the Tiger Prison Pass and would approach Luoyang immediately, and Luoyang now has no coach, that is to say, no one can support the scene, so Luoyang is in danger! Guan Yu didn't dare to slack off when he thought of this, he accelerated the speed of his trip, and worked day and night to return to Luoyang in the shortest possible time. Guan Yu rushed from Guanzhong to Luoyang, originally he planned to do a simple investigation of Hanoi and Hongnong area, but it seemed that he had to give up, Luoyang's safety made him unable to calm down. (To be continued......)