Chapter Four Hundred and Twenty One: Defeated Yangping Pass
It was about noon, the scorching sun was hanging high and the ground was baking. The soldiers standing guard outside had already left beads of sweat, but in the majestic and tall Huagai Hall, an extremely cold sound sounded, making people feel cold all over.
"Immediately send a message to Fazheng and tell him that there is no need to worry in Liangzhou, and Hanzhong is not caring. He let him let go of his courage and must do everything possible to use Hanzhong as Guan Yu's tomb."
This is Yuan Xi's voice, with a tone of killing.
"promise!"
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Time passed slowly, and ten days later, at Yangping Pass, Hanzhong.
The wind and clouds in Han Dynasty touched the four fields, but its situation changed rapidly, which shocked the world. Wu Yi, this mere general of Shu, was indeed like thunder in the plains, which made all the princes look at him.
Because he defeated the invincible Guan Yu.
When Yangping Pass was lost, all the princes thought that Cao Cao would definitely seize Hanzhong, but what they didn't expect was that Liu Zhang, who was cowardly and incompetent and contented in enjoyment, would actually send a large army to rescue his old enemy who had been for many years.
Although the first battle was due to Guan Yu's courage and Cao's tenacity, he still defeated Zhang Ren who came to support and Zhang Lu who survived the disaster, and even Zhang Ren was seriously injured.
However, Cheng Gu's loss did put Guan Yu in danger. Although he won, the tired army could not take back the city behind to cultivate. Especially the Shu army then destroyed all the roads and bridges above the three major passages entering Sichuan without leaving any trace. Cao Hong, who was stationed in Chang'an and ready to support at any time, could only send people to speed up the repairs, and at the same time contact Xiliang immediately and prepare to join Shu. Wu Yi's step was too ruthless. Zhuge Liang and Jiang Wei could actually do this in his previous life, but they did not, and they were even trying their best to protect the passage, because they were still thinking about the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains and the complete revival of the Han Dynasty.
But Wu Yi and Fazhen had no concerns at all. They were already ministers of Dayan, and Dayan was the world's number one overlord. Even if Yizhou was closed, it would be better than to give it to Cao Cao. In fact, Fazhen didn't want to do so at that time. After all, it would be quite troublesome to repair it in the future. However, the appearance of the imperial pigeon did not make him worry. Even if the road was sealed for a few years, they could still wait for Yuan Xi's orders at any time.
Cheng Gu could not take it down, and Nan Zheng was unable to break through the reinforcements in Shuzhong. What was most anxious was that after Zhang Lu stabilized, he relied on his years of prestige to immediately make plans to strengthen the walls and clear the fields, allowing the people of Hanzhong to temporarily escape from the mountains and avoid the war. The people of Hanzhong were happy for a long time and were very disgusted with the sudden Cao army. Therefore, they quickly and completely destroyed Guan Yu's idea of getting food nearby. The Cao army's food and grass could not be transported in, and the tired soldiers soon had no food available.
In desperation, Guan Yu had no choice but to lead his army back to Yangping Pass and wait for support.
However, Fa Zheng would not give him this opportunity. Soon he persuaded Zhang Lu to combine the two houses and to form another 100,000 troops to surround Yangping, but he did not rush to attack immediately. Instead, he blocked the roads leading to Yangping Pass to Hanzhong counties one by one.
Guan Yu once invited him to fight alone, but no general came out to fight again. Even feather arrows flew together, intending to shoot him to death directly.
Guan Yu also led his troops to break through several times, but the food and grass were short of food and grass, and the rear route was cut off, especially Liangzhou, which made Cao's morale very weak. Without the beginning of the turbulent momentum, coupled with the loss and gap in troops, he failed three times, and even had a night attack, and was almost surrounded.
On the towering and huge Yangping Pass, Guan Yu, holding the Qinglong Yanyue Sword, stood proudly. Whenever Cao's army saw it, they would feel much more relaxed. No matter what, they at least had such a brave and invincible general.
However, Guan Yu looked at the military camp far away and his face was solemn, with a hint of confusion in his eyes. Liu Zhang sent troops, he was indeed surprised, but he was not afraid. After all, he had a lot of troops, but all the plans were made for the past few invitations and breakthroughs, which made him feel wrong. This feeling was a bit like they were completely seen through when they faced Cao Cao.
"General" At this time, a deputy general ran over with concern.
Guan Yu immediately returned to his peace. He must not panic at this time. Once he panics, the army will be defeated.
"What's the matter?" Guan Yu asked calmly.
"General, the food and grass are only enough for ten days," said the deputy general anxiously.
Guan Yu frowned and said, "Have the scouts sent out?"
"Five groups have been sent, and the enemy has not stopped them, but Yizhou is not as good as other places. Except for limited passages, other places are dangerous and the roads are unclear. Our army cannot contact the outside. Three roads have been completely destroyed, and the horses cannot pass. It is estimated that they will not be able to arrive in a month by walking. Liangzhou is even more abominable. Not only does it not come to support Didao, but our army's scouts are not allowed to enter the city. He said he wants to report the two marquises." The deputy general said in anger.
Guan Yu couldn't help but hold the big knife and said seriously: "It seems that our army has been plotted. Liu Zhang's troops and Xiliang's ignorance, there must be someone taking action."
"Who will it be!"
"Who else can you do? Isn't it the number one traitor in troubled times, Yuan Xi?" Guan Yu said with a cold eye.
"But Liu Zhang is okay. After all, he was worried that our army would enter Shu from Hanzhong, but Liangzhou is an ally of our Cao army! What are the benefits for them if our Cao army is defeated?" The deputy general said in confusion.
"This is not clear, but Yuan Xi wants Guan's life, it's not that simple. If you pass the order, and after you run out of food and grass, you will kill the horse to fill your stomach. You must not let the soldiers be hungry," Guan Yu ordered seriously.
"promise!!"
After the deputy general retreated, Yang Song, with a pale face, walked over and said in a panic: "General Guan, it is not a solution to wait like this! You will lose after a long period of time."
Yang Song was in a very turbulent mood at this time. He thought he was sure to win, but he didn't expect that the cowardly Liu Zhang would become brave at this time, which directly made their plan fail, and turned him, a hero from all over the world, into what he is now.
Guan Yu glanced straight and said arrogantly: "Why are you panic? Guan's head is still there, you won't have any trouble. Sikong must be trying his best to rescue our army at this time. Just wait patiently."
"But the road was destroyed, even if Sikong had great strategies, he could not fly over! It would be better." Yang Song's eyes rolled.
A terrible evil aura suddenly burst out from Guan Yu's body and said coldly: "What is Liu Zhang? What qualifications are you to make Guan surrender? If you are afraid, just leave by yourself."
Yang Song was shocked, looked at the chilled blushing face, and hurriedly said timidly: "Since Song surrenders to Sikong, he will never change it."
"Then go down and take good care of your soldiers," Guan Yu ordered.
"No!" Yang Song retreated in fear.
Guan Yu looked up at the sky and murmured with hatred: "Brother, I won't fail like this. I will still attack the Central Plains in the north, kill Yuan Xi, and avenge you with blood and hatred."
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Chapter completed!