Three Kingdoms

  Chapter 2968 Huguan Chaos

  『Dang! 』

  The huge impact made Zhang Tian unsteady on his feet and fell backwards. Enduring the almost fainting pain in his shoulder, Zhang Tian's defensive ability and offensive strength dropped by more than one notch.

Zhang Tian's guards rushed forward in an attempt to protect Zhang Tian, ​​but at the same time, Le Jin's trilogy also attacked frantically, causing the two sides to be at a stalemate for a while. The only thing that is certain is that once Zhang Tian and Le Jin are separated After winning or losing, it will inevitably determine the final result of this battle.

   Le Jin endured the groaning of his numb muscles, and chopped off again!

   Although extremely exhausted, but the momentum is like a rainbow!

  Zhang Tian tried his best to hold the saber with both hands, and blocked it with all his strength!

  The body is damaged, although he has the heart to fight for his life, but...

  『铛…』

   Zhang Tian basically doesn't use much strength with one hand, and he can't compete with Le Jin with just one hand.

After colliding with each other, Zhang Tian couldn't hold the saber any longer. Even the man and the saber were hit and staggered back. Immediately, he stepped on the ground, and with a series of "cracking" sounds, Zhang Tian rolled along the mountain road , fell down and broke three or four branches of the bushes, and barely stopped. Just as he was about to stand up again, before he was panting, Le Jin rushed forward, and slashed directly with a single knife. Down!

   Knife falls!

  Heads fly!

   Le Jin grabbed it, and shouted loudly, "The enemy general confers the head!" Are you still not surrendering? ! 』

As soon as Zhang Tian died, the morale of the soldiers in the entire army village suddenly collapsed. As Le Jin and his men shouted loudly, some people were shaken and surrendered on their knees, while others turned around and fled when they saw that the situation was not good. Of course, there are also some people who shouted for a fierce battle, and they will not rest until they die.

But no matter what the choice is, Zhang Tian's death did lead to the collapse of the defense system of the entire military camp. Insufficient manpower, morale collapsed, and the defense line of the Juma Wall was quickly breached, and the attack on the main body of the Yakou Army Village was launched immediately.

Logically speaking, although the number of defenders in the Yakou Army Village is small, their physical strength and endurance should be better than those of Le Jin who ran for a long distance and the Cao soldiers under Le Jin. However, in the era of cold weapons, physical strength is not decisive. After losing their fighting spirit, the defenders of the Yakou Army Village will even deform the most familiar movements in their daily life. Bending bows and archery will either shoot into the sky, or shrink their heads after throwing an arrow indiscriminately. Accurate head.

  Under such circumstances, Deng Li saw that reinforcements had no time to come, and he had no intention of defending, so he had no choice but to suggest retreating. Burning the materials in the military stronghold, on the one hand, stopped Cao Jun's urgency, and on the other hand, it also prevented Cao Jun from occupying the Yakou military stronghold, obtaining supplies and repairing places.

  From a military point of view, Deng Li's suggestion is undoubtedly correct, but after he fled back to Huguan with the remnant soldiers, he was accused by the deputy of the army village that he was mainly responsible for the loss of the army village!

  Deng Li was stunned for a moment, and didn't know how to respond, because the deputy of Junzhai accused Deng Li of being from Shandong, so he was probably a spy of Cao Jun. Zhang Tian's death in battle and the burning of Junzhai were all related to Deng Li!

   Is it relevant?

   It seems to be related, but it also doesn't seem to matter at all.

   But the problem is that Deng Li cannot deny that he is indeed from Shandong...

  Shangdang prefect Jia Qu frowned deeply.

  The death of Zhang Tian and the fall of the three military villages in Taniguchi overnight caused alarm bells to ring in his heart.

  His face was gloomy. He didn't expect that among all the sidelines under Hussar's command, Shangdang was the first to be attacked.

   It was nothing to be attacked first. He had just arrived at Huguan, ordered to call up soldiers, and started to call up the reserve team, and the Taniguchi army camp was completely destroyed! Couldn't last a night!

   At the same time, what he didn't expect was that when Cao Jun's attack was launched, the enemy was already present, and the hidden internal contradictions would be so big!

   Jia Qu was silent.

  Shandong and Shanxi, inside and outside the pass, originally had contradictions in the Western Han Dynasty, and this contradiction was not eliminated in the Eastern Han Dynasty, but deepened...

  It’s like in the Western Han Dynasty, the Marquis of Guannei was close to the capital and the emperor, so he was naturally superior to others, and he was more honorable than those who were entrusted outside the pass. This kind of glory is obviously superficial, but even in later generations, some people will still feel very proud that their ancestors are old residents of Forty-Nine City.

  In the Western Han Dynasty, people in Guanzhong looked down on people outside Guanzhong. On the one hand, it was because the people from Guanzhong defeated the people from outside the Guanzhong twice, once in Qin and once in Han; The great surname of the country weakened the six countries and at the same time mixed sand with the old Qin in Guanzhong, but it also brought extraordinary wealth to the Guanzhong area, which naturally made the people in Guanzhong look down on people outside the Guanzhong.

   In the Eastern Han Dynasty, it was just the other way around. During the period of Wang Mang in Guanzhong, there were wars and chaos, and the red eyebrow army and Emperor Gengshi were squandered and damaged. When Liu Xiu recovered Guanzhong, the land in Guanzhong was already dilapidated.

  According to the saying "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", should we extend a helping hand to the people of Guanzhong? Ha, on the contrary, what the sages said was what the sages said. Shandong people in the Eastern Han Dynasty just felt that Feng Shui took turns, so come to my house from now on! Treat people in Guanzhong well, there is no door! Previously, Guanzhong suppressed the outside of Guanzhong for two hundred years, and now Shandong has to suppress it for two hundred years, otherwise this breath will not be swallowed!

After such back and forth, the relationship between Guanzhong and Guanwai, Shandong and Shanxi, naturally became more and more tense, so that during the Xiqiang riots, some people even suggested that Longyou be cut out directly. Its Han nationality.

  So, Guanzhong people, especially those from the Xiliang generation in Longyou, do they have a good impression of Shandong people?

  Now this stereotyped impression is hidden in people's hearts. Even if Fei Qian accepts the people of insight in the world with an open mind, it does not mean that everyone can let go of everything and tolerate everything in their hearts.

  It's a pity that the adjutant of the military village met Jia Qu.

If you are a little brainless and encounter such a situation, one side has worked under your own staff for a long time, and the other side is a newcomer. When conflicts and conflicts arise, then should you believe in "your own people" or Believe in "outsiders"?

  Jia Qu did not make a judgment immediately, but asked the two to recount what happened.

  After listening to the narration of the two people, Jia Qu looked at the deputy in the army village, and then at Deng Li.

  『Deng Shuzuo was trying to dissuade Zhang Sima from leaving the stronghold, what were you doing? Jia Qu suddenly asked the adjutant of the army village.

  The adjutant of the army village was taken aback, "I...I am... counting soldiers..."

  『We don’t know the enemy and it’s night again. Zhang Sima wants to leave the camp and leave his post. As a deputy, why don’t you speak up? ’ Jia Qu asked in a deep voice.

  The adjutant of Junzhai looked at Jia Qu, then at Deng Li. What does this mean? Shouldn't Shandong people be blamed? Why does it seem like you want to settle accounts with me? "Emissary! Zhang Sima and I are both from Xiliang! He is from Shandong! He is a spy! 』

  Jia Qu ignored the words of the adjutant of the military camp, and asked: "Deng Shuzuo persuaded you to gather the soldiers who refused to ride the wall and stick to the military camp, why did you refuse?" 』

  The adjutant of the army village shouted: "He wants to abandon the wall of rejecting horses!" To easily give it to Cao Jun, of course he cannot agree! 』

  『Then did you defend the wall? Jia Qu said in a low voice, "Has the army stronghold been held?" 』

  The adjutant of Junzhai hesitated and couldn't answer.

  『Since Zhang Sima has something to say, ask Deng Shuzuo to conspire, and you will implement it. If Deng Shuzuo commits any wrongdoing, you will punish him on the spot! Jia Qu's voice turned cold, "The reason why you didn't follow Deng Shuzuo's suggestion was because he was from Shandong, not because what he said made sense!" Furthermore, since you think he is a spy, why don't you kill him on the spot, and keep him in Huguan, because he is not guilty of being a Shandong spy! 』

"It's not like this…"

  The adjutant of Junzhai denied it repeatedly, but Jia Qu was too lazy to argue with him, so he raised his voice to call for guards, dragged him down and beheaded him for public display.

   Losing the army stronghold is equivalent to losing the land, which is a capital crime. If it is true that the **** battle is defeated without standing, then there are some reasons to say that it will not be a capital crime, but now that instead of fighting hard, if you want to get off the crime by falsely accusing others, then there is only one dead end.

  Jia Qu looked at the head brought up and sighed.

   This year was supposed to be a very good year. Shangdang and Taiyuan have been stable for a long time without any major disturbances. There are no bandits in the surrounding Taihang Mountains, and generally speaking, it is a very peaceful time period. The biggest thing is that in the middle of the year, due to insufficient rain, the people in the farmland had some conflicts with each other, but it was just a small fight, and there was no bloodshed.

   And now, the flames of war are already burning in front of them.

   Not only to bleed, but also to die!

  Beside Huguan Pass, there is the Sanjun Village.

If Zhang Tian, ​​or the adjutant of this military camp, can really follow Deng Li's advice, even if the three military camps at Gukou are lost, they can at least keep the Yakou military camp, and then wait until the reinforcements arrive , Cao Jun couldn't gain a foothold, so he could only retreat, regroup and attack again. At that time, there were many means that could be used.

   But now...

  Cao Jun made a massive attack, advancing along the Taihang Mountain Trail, approaching Huguan. If you seize Taniguchi, you must be able to proceed with peace of mind. Even if Cao Jun, who attacked Taniguchi by surprise, needs to rest and recover, Jia Qu will not be left with much time.

  Counterattack?

   How many people does Cao Jun have now?

  Who is in charge?

   When you don't know anything, rush forward, isn't it Zhang Tian's second?

  The only good news is that when Deng Li was retreating, he burned down the Yakou military stronghold, which made it impossible for the Cao army who had come from afar to get supplies, which bought some time for Huguan.

  Huguan is said to be the gate of Shangdang, but in fact it is also the gate of Taiyuan. If Huguan is lost, Shangdang Taiyuan will not be able to defend it.

   Deng Li stepped forward to thank him.

  Jia Qu waved his hand, signaling Deng Li to get up, "I never thought that Deng Shuzuo not only understands scriptures, but also knows military affairs..."

  Deng Li bowed his head and said: "My father has learned a lot, and some incomplete military books have been passed down to my subordinates. I am excited about it. I have studied it a little, so I dare not pretend to be proficient in two words." 』

  Jia Qu nodded and said, "There is no need to be humble. Cao Jun is here today. Can Shuzuo have a good strategy to deal with it?" 』

Deng Li thought for a while, then cupped his hands and said: "Huguan can block the east and west, and strangle the north and south. Now the soldiers are gathered here, and there are envoys guarding the pass. The walls are high and thick, so that the king can guard it without any danger. General Zhang has an elite army and horses, both in battle and defense. Cao Jun came from a long distance, and the situation will not last long. If they circle the city and do not attack, they can watch each other, chase back and forth, surround and fight, and when they are exhausted, the morale of the army will be shaken. Cao Jun can only retreat in the end. Other methods. 』

  『What if Cao Jun stationed in Huguan and secretly went to the east of the river? Hearing this, Jia Qu couldn't help asking.

  In fact, Jia Qu was already a little concerned, but seeing that the assistant was clearly organized and well-thought-out, he paid more or less attention to it, and wanted to investigate and see how this person saw the overall situation.

  Although the land of Hedong is not as important as Chang'an Sanfu, it is also an important food production area under the rule of Huqi. If Cao Jun kills people and sets fire there, it will greatly damage the foundation of Feiqian.

  Deng Li frowned and said, "This...Since Cao Jun has already pushed here, it is naturally possible to enter other places... However, setting up defenses everywhere, I am afraid...we have no strength to catch, and the best policy is to stick to Huguan. 』

What Deng Li said naturally made sense. After all, Jia Qu, as the prefect of Shangdang, the most important thing is to guard Huguan. Guarding Huguan is equivalent to guarding Shangdang Taiyuan. What's the use of getting more?

If it is said that Cao Jun really approached under Huguan, and then secretly detoured from Hanoi to Hedong, they had no good way, they could only inform Hedong as much as possible, and let Hedong get ready. This possibility will only be possible when there is no threat from Huguan.

  Jia Qu looked at Deng Li, nodded after a while, and asked Deng Li to go down to rest.

Deng Li himself is Huguan Shuzuo. He went to the military village to deliver food and grass. After he was sent to the military village, he was considered to have completed his errand. As for the military village being taken away, the food and grass were burned. In fact, it cannot be regarded as Deng Li’s responsibility. .

  Jia Qu thought for a moment, then beckoned for the guards, and hurriedly contacted Zhang Ji, who was training soldiers and horses within the Shangdang, to come to Huguan, and at the same time ordered to fortify the wall and clear the area outside Huguan.

Outside of Huguan, over the years, many villagers have successively developed some barren fields and built some buildings. Now that Cao Jun has come, these unprotected fields and buildings outside Huguan Houses must be destroyed.

  As the order was issued, outside Huguan, at the foot of Taihang Mountain, these small-scale villages immediately became busy. The villagers packed up their belongings at home, brought everything they could bring, and helped each other to go to Huguan.

The news that Cao Jun was about to enter the Guanguan made them all panic. Fortunately, Jia Qu had accumulated a lot of trust in Shangdang for many years, so these people also believed in Jia Qu, and felt that the walls of Huguan City were high and thick. , Cao Jun will definitely not be able to fight in, but outside Huguan...

  No one wanted to leave home, but when Cao Jun came, he might pull these villagers to become civilian husbands. It was not clear whether they would die or not, so these villagers inevitably showed some worry and fear on their faces.

  The adults are worried, but the children are jumping up and down.

These children are still at an age where they don’t know what worry is. They thought their parents were taking them out for a play, and seeing the huge Huguan Pass and the busy soldiers on the pass, they even thought it was fun, giggling. It was in stark contrast to the wry smiles on their parents' faces.

"queue! 』Some soldiers stood under the Huguan to maintain order.

  The flow of people gradually became congested.

   It is impossible to quickly check the identity, register, and arrange a place to stay one by one.

  The crowd gradually became impatient, especially those children. Adults obey the rules, but big kids know what rules are? Those who want to shit, pee, eat, run to other places to play, catch grasshoppers in the bushes...

   The chaos gradually increased, and suddenly there was a sharp voice, as if a knife had been stabbed in everyone's ears!

  『Cao Jun is here! 』

  One of the children didn't know whether he was scared or for some other reason, and immediately burst into tears, and even several other children also cried for no reason, which immediately made the whole atmosphere tense and flustered.

  『Cao Jun is here! Go in and out! It's safe to enter the customs! 』

   Someone shouted again.

  The people were coaxed again and they all started to move, and they all rushed forward.

  The child was crying, the woman was screaming, and the old man was unable to move and fell to the ground.

   All of a sudden, it was completely in chaos.

  『Don’t panic! Don't mess! 』

  The soldiers maintaining order at Huguan shouted loudly.

  But the surrounding people have obviously panicked. The villagers in a state of panic don't listen to the instructions at all, let alone have any correct response to the instructions. They are still pushing forward. Because in their limited rationality, as long as they enter Huguan, it is safe, so they should go in earlier, earlier, earlier if possible...

  The soldiers before Huguan tried their best to maintain order.

  『Line up! 』

  『Everyone line up! 』

Of course, it is impossible to open the door of convenience at the Huguan, so that everyone can go in directly, and they must be registered according to the roster, and their identities have been verified one by one before being let in. Therefore, the speed of travel itself is not fast. Coupled with the momentary chaos and congestion, more people crowded together, almost overturning the three or two small clerk stalls in front!

  The soldiers maintaining order held their spears horizontally and pushed forward, trying to calm these people down...

  『Something is wrong. 』

   Jia Qu, who was above the Guancheng, watched, his eyes patrolling the queue.

  Although the Yakou military stronghold was destroyed, Cao Jun could indeed arrive at any time, which made the people outside Huguan a little flustered.

  Cao Jun attacked far away and captured the Three Villages overnight. Although the striker is sharp, he still needs to rest!

  At this moment, the temporarily added sentry posts in the distance outside the pass did not warn, and no large troops of Cao Jun came to attack!

so…

   Among the crowd, such frantic pushing and scrambling to enter the pass is obviously unreasonable.

"close the door! No one can enter the customs without restoring order! Jia Qu immediately ordered, "Order everyone outside the pass to stop immediately!" Anyone who pushes and shoves, who doesn't listen to orders, fights! Those who still disobey the order and do not obey will be killed! 』

  The soldiers immediately repeated Jia Qu’s order, and then the people saw that the gate of Huguan was closed. After the first few people were beaten by the battle, they gradually calmed down...

Some people in the queue, seeing that the chaos was about to subside, exchanged some winks, one of them suddenly pushed the people in front of him, and then pulled out the short blade from under his robes, stabbing The neck of a woman who was lowering her head and coaxing her child was cut off, and the blood splashed all over the heads and bodies of the people around her!

  The child stared blankly at the bright red colors in the sky, saw his mother's head suddenly tilted to the side, and instinctively covered his face and screamed and howled!

  The child's voice was sharp and piercing, like an awl piercing the ears of the rest of the people!

  The crowd couldn't help being attracted by the screams of the children, and when they saw the **** scene, they were in an uproar!

   Several other people mixed in the crowd also took the opportunity to start attacking other people around them, and shouted at the same time...

  『Cao Jun is here! Cao Jun is really here! 』

  『Everyone run! 』

  『Killer! 』

  Before the Huguan, the people were like rice porridge in a pot, thumping everywhere!

  (end of this chapter)