Chapter 210: Breaking Through Three Levels (1/2)

The revolving door was placed in the first year of the Eastern Han Dynasty Emperor Lingdi.

When the Taiping Road Rebellion, the Yellow Turban rioted.

The rebels once threatened the eastern capital of Luoyang, which made the court panic.

In this case, the Han Emperor placed the eight passes of Luoyang and guarded the eastern capital. These eight levels are: Hangu, Guangcheng, Yique, Yuyuan, Revolving Gate, Xiaoping, and Mengjin.

In Ban Zhao's "Eastern Expedition Fu", it was also mentioned: The exchange of Wanghe Luo is regarded as the revolving door of Gao.

The revolving door in this refers to the later revolving door closing.

The revolving gate pass is named after the winding road, which is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

At noon, a group of cavalry troops in the Spiral Gate Pass came to the city and held a bronze tiger talisman and asked to pass the pass.

The revolving gate guard is named Bian Xi, who was originally a general of the Yellow Turban Army, and later returned to Cao Cao and was responsible for guarding the revolving gate. Hearing that there were soldiers and horses to pass through the revolving gate, Bian Xidun was puzzled. Because he has not received any news that there must be soldiers and horses passing here. The revolving gate pass is under the jurisdiction of Chenggao, and if there are soldiers and horses passing through, Chenggao will definitely send people to inform. But this time, Bian Xi didn't get any news, so he was also inexplicably confused about the arrival of this army.

"Can you see where it belongs?"

"According to the general, it is the Xiahou Yuan of Yingchuan County."

Xiahou Yuan?

Bian Xi is even more strange......

It stands to reason that if Xiahou Yuan's department wants to pass through the revolving gate, it should be Henan Yin who first notifies Chenggao, and then notifies the revolving gate.

But this time, it obviously didn't conform to the rules, and it also made Bian Xi confused.

"In that case, follow me out of the customs to check."

Bian Xi did not doubt the origin of this army of soldiers and horses, after all, the revolving gate pass is located in the land of Heluo, which is under the rule of Cao Cao, and it is unlikely that there will be rebels. There must be an urgent military situation, which is why it is in such a hurry...... Bian Xi thought so. A large part of it also comes from the influence of Xiahou Yuan. After all, Xiahou Yuan and Cao Cao have a close relationship, and Bian Xi doesn't want to anger Xiahou Yuan because of a misunderstanding.

But as a revolving gatekeeper, he still has to do his part.

If it was really an urgent military situation, Bian Xi wouldn't mind and sell Xiahou Yuan a face.

Therefore, Bian Xi didn't care too much, ordered a soldier and horse, and set out of Guancheng.

Look at it from afar. Then he saw a troop of soldiers and horses arraying under the pass.

is the first general, wearing iron armor and majestic. It's just that his mount looks extremely strange! Well, not quirky. It should be said that it is ugly.

Bian Xi frowned, and urged him to step forward.

"Who are you and why are you here?"

The general put his sword on the horse, urged the horse to take two steps forward, bowed slightly, and said: "My name is Pang De, and I am the military Sima of Xiahou Taishou's tent, and I was sent by General Xiahou." Travel to Hanoi on business. Because he was in a hurry, he failed to notify Henan Yin in time, and asked the general for forgiveness. ”

Under Xiahou Yuan's account, is there a military Sima named Pang De?

Bian Xi is not very clear.

But look at him politely. Bian Xi had a good impression.

Since it was sent by Xiahou Yuan, there must be no fake, so he relaxed his vigilance and said with a smile: "Since it is Xiahou Yuan's errand." I should have let it go. However, as a revolving gatekeeper. There is also due diligence. If General Pang wants to pass, he also needs the tiger talisman of Xiahou Taishou. ”

Pang De suddenly smiled, took out a tiger talisman from his arms and said, "The tiger talisman is here, please check it by the general." ”

After speaking, he urged him to step forward, apparently wanting to hand it to Bian Xi with his own hands.

Bian Xi didn't doubt it, and urged the horse to catch up.

The distance between the two was getting closer and closer, and Bian Xi gradually saw the appearance of the tiger talisman in Pang De's hand.

No, this doesn't seem to be the tiger talisman used by Yingchuan Taishou, it's more like the Sikong Mansion Tiger talisman...... But the problem is that Pound said that he was a trilogy of Xiahou Yuan.

Bian Xi's heart was thrilled, and he suddenly felt bad.

He hurriedly reined in the war horse, and the probe was just about to take off the weapon, but Pang De suddenly urged the war horse. His horse was a black-mouthed yellow horse, with a scientific name, called Horse, and his appearance was extremely ridiculous. This horse was obtained by Pound when he attacked each tribe with Ma Chao. At that time, Ma Chao snatched more than 100 horses, but Pound took a fancy to such a horse, and was even teased by others. However, everyone later discovered that Pound's horses were indeed a rare horse.

Yizu electric hair is Ma Chao's evaluation of this batch of horses.

The so-called easy foot means that the horse walks lightly and is as fast as lightning.

Especially in terms of explosive power within twenty meters, even Ma Chao's black horse is difficult to compare.

Therefore, when Pound urged the horse to rush towards Bian Xi, Bian Xi failed to react.

When he sobered up, the horse had already arrived in front of him, Pound turned his wrist, and the big knife in his hand pushed the boat outward, only to see the knife flash, Bian Xi didn't even have time to see the big knife in Pound's hand clearly, and was slashed to the ground by Pound from the horse.

"Clear!"

At the moment when Pound succeeded, there was a loud shout from the cavalry behind him.

Liu Chuang dragged Jiazijian to take the lead, and Xiahou Lan patted the horse and danced the spear, following closely behind...... Dozens of Flying Bear Iron Guards rushed into the revolving gate in an instant.

Wu Ban led a team of soldiers and horses and drove other empty horses to follow behind Liu Chuang.

The iron cavalry charged, only to kill the revolving door and Cao Jun fled in all directions.

How could Cao Jun have thought that the revolving gate pass would be attacked by the enemy? This is also related to Bian Xi's attitude towards coming out before. Everyone felt that it was unlikely that this army would be the enemy. But who would have thought that the other party suddenly had a seizure, and he actually killed the guard Bian Xi and cut him down.

Bian Xi's death, Cao Jun suddenly panicked.

They didn't even know where the army came from, and they were immediately routed.

After Liu Chuang and the others rushed out of the revolving gate, they didn't stop at all and went straight to Chenggao......

Wu Ban said that after passing through Mi County, he could only rely on himself.

After discussing with Zhuge Liang and others, Liu Chuang decided to use lightning tactics and take them by surprise. Thinking about this time, the Changshe side had just discovered that Liu Chuang and others were missing, and it was possible that they had already found the tunnel. But it will take some time to react......

Liu Chuang believes that whether it is Xu Du Xunyu or Yang Zhai's Xiahou Yuan, if he really reacts, he can threaten himself, and it will not be until after dark. So. As long as you rush out of Chenggao before dark, you can be safe for the time being. Crossing the Yellow River before dawn and getting out of danger before Cao Cao reacted, even if Cao Cao sent troops and horses to pursue him, it would be difficult to really threaten him.

And at the heart of this qiē action is only one word: fast!

This is also the reason why Liu Chuang has three riders by himself, and even if he flees, he has to take the horse with him.

As long as it is handled properly, it can break through from Chenggao before dark. Trick open the revolving door. It is also the first step for them to get out of danger, but the Yellow River is not safe after all.

Therefore, after rushing out of the revolving door, Liu Chuang still didn't dare to rest.

After leaving the turnstile gate for about ten miles. Liu Chuang asked everyone to change their horses and ordered Xiahoulan Pound to go to Chenggao.

He led a large group of men and horses and hid behind Xia Houlan.

After running for about 20 miles, you will see Chenggao Castle in the distance.

Chenggao, placed by the Western Han Dynasty, was the Zheng State system in the Spring and Autumn Period.

to the north and west, bordering the Yellow River; South and East. It is a deep stream.

This is also the land of Heluo, located at a gateway on the south bank of the Yellow River, and is extremely heavily guarded.

Xia Houlan appeared under Chenggao City with more than 20 people, looking extremely wolf.

"Open the gates. Enemies are coming! ”

He shouted loudly under the city, which immediately panicked the Chenggao defenders.

It's no wonder that Xia Houlan was dressed in Cao Jun's uniform and covered in blood. No matter how you look at it, it looks like you're in big trouble. So, Cao Jun at the head of the city. Hurriedly informed Cheng Gao to guard Cai Yang. This Cai Yang is over fifty years old, and he is a veteran of Cao Cao's side, and he is very valued by Cao Cao.

After getting the news, he was also taken aback, and hurriedly ordered his troops and horses to kill them out of the city.

He didn't want to deal with Xia Houlan, but wanted to go to the rescue of the revolving gate. It's just that before sending troops, he always has to ask about the enemy, so after leaving the city, he immediately ordered someone to bring Xiahoulan up. Xiahoulan stepped forward with a team of remnants of the defeated generals, and Pang De hid in it.

"What's your name, and what's going on with the revolving door?"

When Cai Yang saw Xiahou Lan, he didn't suspect it, but only urged him to step forward and ask.

Xiahou Lan hurriedly dismounted and said: "The revolving gate pass was attacked by the enemy, and the general Bian Xi was killed by the thieves, please send troops and horses to the rescue." ”

"Do you know, who is the thief?"

Cai Yang was taken aback when he heard this, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask again.

But at this moment, Pang De suddenly rushed out of the crowd, and the horse was like lightning, and he arrived in front of Cai Yang.

"Ahh

Cai Yang was taken aback and drew his sword to block it.

How do you know that Pang De didn't say a word, and he slashed Cai Yang under the horse with a knife in his hand.

At the same time, Xia Houlan also turned on his horse and swooped down on Cao Jun with a gun.

In the distance, the sound of iron hooves and the billowing of smoke and dust were evident that a large group of soldiers and horses were approaching Chenggao.

Seeing this, Cao Jun was also in a mess all of a sudden, and was killed by Pang De and Xiahoulan in a round, and then seized the city gate...... When Liu Chuang led his troops to Chenggao, Chenggao's Cao army was already in chaos. No one could see clearly how many enemy troops there were, so they scattered in a hurry.

Liu Chuang led people to enter from the west gate of Chenggao, and then from the north gate, and went straight to the crossing of the Yellow River......

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Yang Zhai, too shou fu.

When Xiahou Yuan learned the news of Liu Chuang's disappearance, he was also surprised.

"When did you find out that Liu Chuang left the Changshe?"

"At that time, a slave maid in Liu's Mansion went to the backyard to get something, but found that the entire backhouse was empty.

The slave then found a tunnel in the garden, and knew that something was wrong, and hurriedly notified the Changshe county order. The county order of Changshe then investigated and found out that the tunnel led directly to the outside of the city. At the same time, in the early hours of this morning, the defenders of Changshe faintly heard the neighing of horses outside the city. It's just that it was dark at that time, and he didn't notice the situation, so he didn't care. Now that I think about it, the sound of the horse neighing should be the sound made by Uncle Liu Huang when he left the Changshe. ”

Xiahou Yuan's face turned pale, and he shouted and asked, "What time is that?" ”

"According to the defenders, it should have been around the time of the ugly."

Now, the time has passed.

In other words, if Liu Chuang and the others escaped from the Changshe, it would have been six hours, almost half a day.

Xiahou Yuan reacted, Liu Chuang frequently sent troops and horses some time ago, I am afraid that it was just to prepare for today...... He gritted his teeth and said sharply: "Immediately light up the troops and horses, and follow me in pursuit."

Also, immediately send someone to Xudu and send someone to inform Xun Shangshu. Ask him to do his best to block the pass and prevent the intruder from escaping. ”

Xiahou Yuan knew that if Liu Chuang escaped from Xu Capital, it would inevitably have a huge impact.

Cao Cao was very jealous of Liu Chuang, if he escaped, how could he give up?

It's just that without waiting for Xiahou Yuan's soldiers and horses to be dispatched, news came from the front.

At the end of the day, there was a group of soldiers and horses from the mountain pass to guò. At that time, the army was holding Xiahou Yuan's talisman, and a military marquis was also transferred from Shanshan Pass.

Xiahou Yuan was stunned for a moment!

How can Liu Chuang have my talisman?

If the talisman was fake, it would be impossible for the Shanshan Guards to let him pass. Unless the talisman in Liu Chuang's hand is real...... Thinking of this, Xiahou Yuan shivered. He suddenly realized that if the talisman in Liu Chuang's hand was real. Doesn't it mean that Liu Chuang arranged a spy by his side? However, after checking the number of talismans, they were not lost. This made Xiahou Yuan feel extremely confused, but now that he had no time to think about it, he hurriedly led the soldiers and horses. Go straight to Shanshan Pass.

After inquiring about the situation at Shanshan Pass, Xiahou Yuan did not dare to stay and pursued towards Mi County.

When he arrived in Mi County. Only then did I learn that Liu Chuang, with the help of a Shanshan guard, had crossed the Weishui ferry as early as around Maoshi.

That talisman is definitely fake!

Other words. The military marquis that Liu Chuang took away at Shanshan Pass was Liu Chuang's troops.

Xiahou Yuan hurriedly asked again: "Since they have passed the guò ferry." Can there be a talisman? ”

The guard of the Weishui Ferry hurriedly said: "Those people are holding the Sikong Mansion Talisman, so the last general will not dare to stop them." ”

Sikong Fu Talisman?

Xiahou Yuan was obviously a little confused......

Could it be that Xu Du also has Liu Chuang's meticulous work?

How long has he been in Xudu for a long time, and has he established such a huge network? Even, even Sikong Mansion was infiltrated by him?

The more Xiahou Yuan thought about it, the more frightened he felt.

No wonder the lord is so jealous of this intruder, this guy is really cunning and resourceful, if he doesn't eradicate it, he will inevitably become a confidant.

Thinking of this, Xiahou Yuan was even more determined to kill Liu Chuang.

He sent people to Xudu to inform Xun Yu of the situation, and then took the soldiers and horses and went straight to the revolving gate.

In Xiahou Yuan's mind, Liu Chuangtong's trick to pass through Guò from Shanshan Pass and Weishui Ferry Port to Guò may not be able to break through the Turngate Pass and Chenggao.

If he pursues it now, he will still have a chance to catch up with Liu Chuang's subordinates, and when the time comes, he will directly kill Liu Chuang south of the Yellow River......

Xiahou Yuan didn't dare to delay any longer, and hurriedly ordered a group of cavalry troops to pursue in the direction of the revolving gate.

It's just that when Xiahou Yuan arrived on the bank of the Bishui River, there was a report from Tanma: "General, the big thing is not good...... The revolving door was closed, and wolf smoke appeared in the direction of Chenggao, which had obviously been attacked by the enemy. ”

Xiahou Yuan was taken aback, and hurriedly asked: "Can you see clearly, is the revolving door closed, or is Chenggao igniting wolf smoke?" ”

"General Hui, it is the wolf smoke that appeared in the two places at the same time."

Xiahou Yuan gasped, if there is wolf smoke in the revolving gate pass and Chenggao, it means that the revolving gate pass has been broken, otherwise, Chenggao does not need to release wolf smoke, Cai Yang directly sent troops to rescue. Since wolf smoke appeared in the two places at the same time, doesn't that mean that Chenggao was attacked?

Cai Yang is a person who is old and steady, and he should be able to stop Liu Chuang.

In Xiahou Yuan's heart, he could only secretly pray that Cai Yang could see through Liu Chuang's tricks...... However, that Liu Chuang was treacherous, from Changshe to Chenggao, almost three levels in one day. Although Cai Yang is an old man, and he has been following the lord for a long time, there is naturally no need to say much about loyalty. But if you can stop Liu Chuang? Xiahou Yuan felt that it was unlikely...... After all, that Liu Chuang is a person that even Cao Cao is afraid of.

However, it's too late to say anything now!

Xiahou Yuan could only hope that Cai Yang could stabilize the situation.

He led his troops in the pursuit, and when it was about to get dark, he reached the revolving gate.

"Chenggao, how is the situation?"

Xiahou Yuan grabbed a revolving general and asked sharply.

The officer seemed to be distracted, and when he heard Xiahou Yuan's questioning, he replied in a trembling voice: "Cheng Gao, Cheng Gao has been broken!" ”

"What?"

Xiahou Yuan was extremely angry, "Couldn't Cai Yang stop Liu Chuang?" How many soldiers and horses are there? ”

If Cheng Gao is broken, it is the fourth level.

Xiahou Yuan was a little frightened in his heart, if Liu Chuang even broke through Cheng Gao, could it be that this guy was a demon?

The officer said: "That thief is in the first battle of our army, pretending to be a defeated army, and fraudulently opening the gate of Chenggao City...... General Cai thought that the revolving gate was in danger, so he went out of the city to prepare for rescue. How do you know that the thieves are cunning and cruel, as soon as General Cai left the city, he was killed by the thieves, and Cheng Gao was immediately broken! ”

After Xiahou Yuan heard this, he was speechless for a long time.

At this time, it was already completely dark, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Give me an order to immediately pursue the thieves with me, and never let the thieves cross the river." ”

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Liu Chuang and his entourage arrived at the crossing of the Yellow River, but saw the river surging.

The river is turbulent, and there is not a single ferry on both sides of the river.

If it had been planned, Du Ji would have prepared a ferry and waited here. But now, there is no one on both sides of the strait, which also makes Liu Chuang's heart nervous.

"Kong Ming, have you ever found Du Bohou?"

Zhuge Liang also looked nervous, this time to escape from Xu Du, it has reached the last moment.

If there is an accident on Du Qi's side, all efforts will be wasted. He also knew that there was not enough time on his side...... This time, they broke through four levels in a row, relying on a surprise. Don't look at Liu Chuang's killing of two Cao army generals in a row at Xuanmen Pass and Cheng Gao, but I believe that it won't take long for Cao Jun to react.

"Keep looking!"

Zhuge Liang said in a deep voice: "It is impossible for Du Bohou to defect in battle, his wife and children are now in the hands of Yuan Fu and others, how can he betray?" ”

As a result, the Flying Bear Iron Guard immediately searched twice.

According to the previous agreement, Du Ji should have hidden near the ferry.

But after searching for a long time, there was still no trace of Du Ji, and Liu Chuang's heart became more and more anxious.

"Childe, in the two places of Revolving Gate Pass and Chenggao, there is wolf smoke."

The wolf smoke together shows that Cao Jun has woken up from the initial panic, and they let out wolf smoke, believing that Cao Jun's pursuers will come soon.

But what about Du Ji?

Where is this guy hiding?

At this moment, I suddenly heard someone shouting loudly: "Childe, look, it seems that a ship is approaching this way." ”

Liu Chuang hurriedly walked to the ferry and looked in the direction of the soldier's finger...... I saw that from the direction of the upper reaches of the Yellow River, more than 30 ships appeared and were slowly approaching.

Is it Du Gi?

Liu Chuang's heart was nervous!

ps: There is one more shift, before eleven o'clock.