Guo Jia and Chen Yan really fell in love at first sight. It's not that Chen Yan and Guo Jia have similar personalities and temperaments, it's just that Chen Yan has no doubts about Guo Jia's ability, and Guo Jia is grateful to Chen Yan for his trust and kindness, which makes the two very compatible.

The rest of the soldiers in Dingyuan City, although they did not figure out Guo Jia's origin, but they knew Chen Yan's methods very well, and now that Chen Yan respected Guo Jia, they naturally did not dare to say more.

In this way, although Guo Jia has only been here for a few days, he has become a character that everyone in Dingyuan City knows and wants to get acquainted.

Under the supervision of Jia Xu personally, the catapult, that is, the manufacture of the thunderbolt car is also in full swing, and after a few days, the first successful catapult was not only built in Dingyuan City, but also the first batch of five catapults has been completed.

The impact of this news on the entire Chen Yan Legion was not intended to be positive.

And Lu Bu, at this time, because his troops were really a little weak compared to Chen Yan, he did not take the initiative. This is also the reason why he secretly colluded with Xiliang Ma Teng and Han Sui.

But because of this, Chen Yan had to hurry up and quickly capture Chang'an City before Xiliang's troops advanced eastward.

The discussion was decided, and Chen Yan, who had not gone on the expedition for a long time, decided to personally lead the brothers of the Yueqi Battalion to explore the way outside Chang'an City today.

After all, whether it is the transportation of catapults or the start of siege warfare, it is necessary to explore the geographical location in detail in advance.

Chen Yan discussed with the generals in the city, and left Dingyuan Stone City with a few skilled craftsmen who were good at drawing maps, with 5,000 elite cavalry from the old Song and Yue cavalry battalions, as well as the new cavalry team trained by Huang Zhong and him personally, and headed towards Chang'an. Of course, Chen Yan was also accompanied by Guo Jia, a talented man who insisted on coming to see the terrain in person.

The reason why he took Huang Zhong this time was completely because Chen Yan was afraid of encountering Lu Bu. Huang Zhong has been under Chen Yan for a long time, but he has not had a chance to make a move.

Xu Rong seems to appreciate Huang Zhong a lot, and divided his cavalry to Huang Zhong for 5,000, and although the time is still short, Huang Zhong seems to have compared these 5,000 cavalry ** with Chen Yan's Yue cavalry battalion, I am afraid that over time, the first cavalry team in Chen Yan's army will no longer be the Yue cavalry battalion.

The two cavalry teams were mighty and fast, and they were inserted like arrows in the direction of Chang'an City, faintly only seeing Chang'an in sight, and Chen Yan suddenly felt a desolate feeling in his heart.

That is, not long ago, he was in this Chang'an City, under Lu Bu, with Zhang Liao and Li Su, still united and united with the outside world.

At that time, Dong Zhuo had just been assassinated, Dong Bai had just left Chen Yan's side, Niu Fu and Li Daoshang were clamoring outside the city to avenge Dong Zhuo, and now, all this is like a passing cloud and can no longer be reproduced.

Chen Yan let out a long sigh, infinitely melancholy.

The situation in the world is changing, and no one knows what will happen in the next second.

Guo Jiace stepped forward immediately, the north wind blew his robe trembling, his sideburns were flying, and he was indescribably chic and good-looking. Guo Jia smiled slightly and said, "What, lord, when you see this city that once lived here, do you feel a little emotional in your heart?" ”

Chen Yan nodded and said, "I think that when I was just promoted to the captain of the Yue Cavalry, I was also quite respected by the Holy Master, I don't know if the Holy Lord still remembers that there is such a number one person as me after these many days." ”

Guo Jialang smiled and said: "Don't worry, the emperor will not forget a hero like you who can be civil and martial and support the army." ”

Chen Yan smiled when he heard this, and suddenly saw a hillside not far away, this hillside was bare at this time, even the weeds had withered, the north wind blew, the dust was flying, and it was indescribably desolate and barren. But not so long ago, it was a beautiful place full of flowers and grasses.

Chen Yan sighed, pointed to the hillside and said, "It's called Shaxia Slope, which should be very beautiful, but now it's so embarrassing. ”

Guo Jia pondered for a moment when he heard this, repeatedly chanted the three words "Broken Xiapo", and suddenly said: "This name is very beautiful, but unfortunately it is a little unlucky." ”

Chen Yan was thinking in his heart that he and Dong Bai had tasted ** here, and he was nostalgic in his heart, but he didn't expect Guo Jia to suddenly say this, and immediately asked: "I don't know why this name is unlucky?" ”

Guo Jia said: "This broken xia has a very good image, but the clouds are late, and it is already the end of the day, which means the end or the end; And broken Xia, broken words but also said the state of this ending, broken, although very beautiful, but it is fragmented, not satisfactory meaning, so this broken Xia slope, it means an unsatisfactory ending. ”

Chen Yan heard this, shocked and a little lost, Guo Jia said a little well, although this broken Xia Slope is the most memorable and wonderful place for him and Dong Bai, but it is also the last stop for him and Dong Bai, Guo Jia said that the unsatisfactory ending, could it be that he and Dong Bai are in a hurry?

Chen Yan suddenly felt that he was still deeply concerned about Dong Bai in his heart, although Chen Yan had Xing'er, Cai Yan, and even Zou by his side at this time, but in Chen Yan's heart, the most unforgettable thing was always his first woman, Dong Bai.

Guo Jia looked at Chen Yan a little distracted, and said, "What's the matter, what did you think of?" Why do you feel a little lost? ”

Chen Yan sighed and said, "Fengxiao, do you know that the woman I once loved the most was here, saying goodbye to me......

Guo Jia was stunned when he heard this, and sighed with Chen Yan.

Who is this woman and where she has gone now, Guo Jia will not ask again. He is a smart man, and he knows that in this troubled world, every encounter and separation is subject to the will of God. In this war, everyone is just a small ant, not to mention reunion, even if it is alive, it is a luxury thing.

Even being alive is a last resort, who would bother with that ethereal relationship?

Guo Jia and Chen Yan, the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they were relieved at this moment.

At this moment, I saw Song Zhong and Huang Zhong coming over on horseback, and reported back: "Lord, the nearby terrain has been explored!" ”

Chen Yan smiled slightly and asked, "Have the painters ever drawn a map of the nearby terrain?" ”

Song Zhong immediately showed a proud look and said, "Don't worry, the painters are very fast, and now they are almost finished." ”

Chen Yan nodded when he heard this, Huang Zhong rode over, pointed to Chang'an City and said: "We have already looked at the terrain around this Chang'an City, do you want to go to the edge of Chang'an City to see the fortifications of this city?" ”

Chen Yan was stunned for a moment, and thought: "This Huang Zhong is too bold, it is daytime at this time, and it is already reckless for us to come to the edge of Chang'an City to explore the terrain with such fanfare, if we get close to Chang'an City again, I am afraid that we will be startled." ”

Sure enough, Guo Jia heard the words and persuaded: "That's it, although General Huang Zhong's idea is good, but after all, our rash actions at this time are easy to be discovered by Lu Bu." This place is already very close to Chang'an, and if you are not careful, you will be in danger of startling the snake...... You can't go any further. ”

Huang Zhong stroked his long hair and said with a smile: "Okay, Lu Bu'er is famous all over the world, I don't know if he really has some skills or is famous, Huang Zhong is not talented, I really want to compete with him." ”

Chen Yan shook his head and said, "Although I know that General Huang Zhong is not afraid of Lu Bu, if they find out that we have come to visit the terrain, then I am afraid we will not be able to sneak attack." ”

Song Zhong grinned and said, "What the lord said is also right, this Chang'an City is impregnable, if it is a sneak attack, it will always have a chance of winning." ”

Guo Jia waved his hand and said: "There are too many guards on all sides of Chang'an City, if you really want to sneak attack, it will be a bit of a hardship. Besides, Lu Bu must always remember us, scouts must be all over the four directions, and what's more, I'm afraid that our army is also mixed with meticulous work, so the plan for a sneak attack may have to be stopped. ”

As he was talking, suddenly a cannon rang out in the distance, and I saw the gate of Chang'an City open, and suddenly a cavalry team rushed out. The odds of this team being so strict, although they are in a rapid run, they are not out of formation, which is daunting.

Chen Yan glanced at it and said in a lost voice: "It's not good, we were really discovered by Lu Bu!" ”

Guo Jia sighed and said, "It's okay, we are so fanfare, naturally we can't escape their eyes, but since we brought 10,000 cavalry, we won't be afraid of him." ”

These 10,000 cavalry are not much, but they are the majority of Chen Yan's entire cavalry. War horses are scarce in this era, and if it weren't for the full strength of the Baibo Army, I'm afraid Chen Yan wouldn't even be able to get out of the 10,000 cavalry.

Huang Zhong saw the enemy troops pouring out of Chang'an City, and suddenly raised his head to the sky and roared, and this howl resounded throughout the field and reached the vicinity of the enemy soldiers. I only heard Huang Zhong arch his hand and said: "Lord, Huang Zhong is not talented, he is willing to be a pioneer and rub their sharpness." ”

Chen Yan saw that Huang Zhong was high-spirited, although he was happy in his heart, he said: "We have few people at this time, and we must not fall in love with war." ”

Guo Jia also nodded and said: "Yes, at this time, we are not far from Chang'an, I don't know how many enemy troops are still entrenched near Chang'an, if we rush to exchange troops, I am afraid that there will be fewer enemies." ”

Huang Zhong nodded and said, "Since this is the case, then it is better for Huang to stay behind." ”

Chen Yan nodded and said, "Although I am with General Huang Zhong, Lao Song, you protect Mr. Guo Jia and retreat first!" ”

Song Zhong replied loudly, and then rode his horse to protect Guo Jia and retreated towards Dingyuan Stone City.

Chen Yan and Huang Zhong rode side by side, lined up on the hillside. At this moment, suddenly a long howl came from the enemy formation in the distance.

This long howl was so familiar that Chen Yan only listened to it for a short moment before he recognized the source of this sound.

Sure enough, Chen Yan raised his eyes and looked into the distance, only to see that in the wilderness, in the sea of people in the army formation, a fierce general was running towards Chen Yan with his head held high. This fierce general's eyebrows are like flying and his face is handsome, it is Lu Bu's iron-blooded general, Chen Yan's old friend - Zhang Liao.