Chapter 337 Meeting in Guanzhong (5)

Since Zhao Gao transferred troops from the northern border to Guanzhong in the name of Qin II, Liu Kan used the excuse of mobilizing troops and was reluctant to send troops, but in fact, the Tang Dynasty could be regarded as a comprehensive attention to Guanzhong without any slackness.

You can enter Guanzhong, but the first thing is to get Xiaoguan.

It is the northern gateway to Guanzhong and the only channel connecting Guangwu City and Guanzhong.

If Zhao Gao ordered the Xiaoguan Pass to be closed after entering the pass, Liu Kan's troops would probably become turtles in the jar.

Therefore, when Liu Kan enters the pass, he will definitely get to Xiao Pass!

But is Xiao Guan really that easy to be taken away?

During the Warring States Period, the Qin Great Wall went from west to east, crossed the Huanjiang River, crossed the Xiaoguan Ancient Road, set up fortresses along the river, and built cities and passes. The Xiaoguan, built at this intersection, was the pass at the Great Wall, and was also one of the earliest passes in the history of the Great Wall.

The location of Xiaoguan is a dangerous canyon north of Sanguankou and south of Wating Gorge, accompanied by Jingshui.

It is not an independent pass, but is closely related to the northern defense system of the Qin Dynasty. The Qin Great Wall, including the fortresses built along the Great Wall in Huan County, formed a complete defense system. Around the county, there are three beacon towers, Guoer Mountain, Yuhuang Mountain and Chengdongyuan, as well as the city barriers at Chengzigang, Shenjiatai and Chengdonggoukou... Everything forms an extremely strong artificial barrier in Xiaoguan. Standing on the three beacon towers, you can overlook the river valleys and mountains within a radius of five miles of Xiaoguan.

The height and the bottom are vertical and horizontal, forming a unique three-dimensional defense system, with meticulous design and clever layout, which can still make people feel extremely calm even after two thousand years.

This pass has resisted the invasion of the Northern Quanrong countless times and has been tested by war.

Therefore, when Gong Shuliao was alive, he once said to Liu Kan: You can only use cleverness to get to Xiaoguan, but not forcefully attack. The danger of Xiaoguan is even greater than that of Wuguan. Liu Bang could use 100,000 troops to break through Wuguan, but Liu Kan used 200,000 troops to get to Xiaoguan.

The reason is that Wuguan is located in Weinan and Nanshan Mountains.

At this time, Weinan had not had too many populations, which was a world of difference compared to the Xiaoguan area.

When Liu Bang conquered Wu Pass, the Qin army in Weinan received almost no news. So he was able to conquer successfully and break into Guanzhong; but if Liu Kan attacked Xiao Pass forcibly, it would immediately trigger a counterattack from the entire Qin Great Wall defense system, and would even touch Guanzhong.

To get Xiao Pass, you can only wait for the opportunity.

When Liu Bang conquered Wu Pass and was in a storm on the land of Weinan, Liu Kan immediately received the news.

Don’t underestimate the shock that Wuguan falls, which brings to Guanzhong!

Since Shang Jun's reform, few troops could attack Guanzhong. But once they attacked, they would tremble in the eight hundred miles of Qinchuan. The garrison guarding Wu Pass was a former army of Shejian. After learning that Wu Pass had lost, Shejian immediately sent a letter to Liu Kan, asking him to pass it on to the garrison guarding Xiao Guan. Shejian once said that he would not be an enemy of Guanzhong, but it did not mean that he could accept the Chu people occupying Guanzhong.

At the same time, Liu Bang's attack on Guanzhong also made Xiao Guan's guard feel a little panic.

Shujian's letter was sent to Xiaoguan at this time. Liu Kan almost lost his blood and took down the Xiaoguan Fortress and led his troops into Guanzhong.

And the Bashu soldiers and horses also acted quietly at this time...

With the sharp deterioration of Guanzhong's form, Liu Kan could no longer wait for the large group of people to be recruited from the northern border.

He only had eight thousand black flag troops in his hand, and there were three thousand chariots and soldiers in Lu Shizhi's hands. So Liu Kan ordered Lu Shizhi to guard Xiaoguan and lead the cavalry deep into Guanzhong... He wanted to take the lead and occupy Xianyang to gain a high posture. Fortunately, the eight thousand black flag troops under his command were all changed. They were all dressed up with two stirrups and high saddles and long swords. In terms of equipment, he had the upper hand.

From Xiaoguan to Xianyang, you have to pass through many passes along the way.

As early as after Zhao Gao's fifth military service in the war, Liu Kan increased his attention to Guanzhong, and the mountains, rivers and rivers were clear.

Eight thousand iron cavalry traveled day and night, and did not dare to stay for a second.

The routes taken were all carefully designed by the military staff and passed through the Qin army's defense.

Although after Zhao Gao took power, Guanzhong's defense was lax, after all, after hundreds of years of operation, many passes were still not within reach even if they were lax in defense.

Liu Kan made every effort to make a big move. In addition to strategic factors, he also had some personal factors.

If Liu Bang cannot be eliminated from Guanzhong this time, in the future... it will inevitably become a major concern for him. You must not be merciful to Liu Bang!

At the second update, the Chu army launched a sneak attack on the Qin army on the banks of the Bashui River.

Liu Fei and Zhu Jujian led 20,000 Chu troops to force their way across the Bashui River and attack Lantian Camp in the dark.

Liu Bang, the army in charge, took Zhou Bo as the vanguard to attack Ba Shang. This Ba Shang is a plateau area southwest of Bashui.

Zhao Ai's base camp was set up on Ba Shang, echoing the Lantian camp and forming a stance.

As the war between the two sides became more stable a few days ago, Zhao Ai gradually relaxed his vigilance. When Zhou Bo passed by Bashui, Zhao Ai was drunk and in his sleep. Suddenly, a shout of killing was heard in his ears, which made Zhao Ai wake up in a daze.

"What are you shouting in the middle of the night?"

He was also carrying a hangover and was a little unconscious.

The personal soldiers rushed in and shouted: "General, the big thing is not good. The Chu army crossed the Bashui River and attacked the Bashang Camp."

When Zhao Ai heard this, he was a little unbelievable. He stared at his cow's eyes and cursed: "You're a little bit? Jing Manzi is so good, how could he suddenly start a war?"

A brief look, this Guanzhong dialect means, what are you talking nonsense?

The reason why Zhao Ai said this is because he had received a notice from his uncle Zhao Gao from Xianyang.

In Zhao Ai's view, he was about to surrender, so how could the Chu army do such an extra effort?

The personal soldier was anxious, "General, I don't have a brief look. Jing Manzi really came here... He has already attacked the front camp, and the outside is in chaos."

Zhao Ai woke up immediately and quickly asked someone to put on his helmet and armor, and ordered the troops from all departments to fight back.

"Go to Lantian Camp quickly and let them attack!"

Zhao Ai was not sure about the situation of Lantian Camp at this time.

He picked up a long scepter and rushed out of the tent. Military soldiers had already come to ride a chariot, but without saying a word, he jumped into the light chariot and raised his eyes to look into the distance.

The whole tyrant has become a mess!

The Qin army, without any defense, was quickly defeated under the sudden attack of the Chu army.

There were Qin troops running away in a panic everywhere, and Jing Manzi was slashing shirtless everywhere... On the Bashui River in the distance, floating bridges were built.

Standing on the top, you can clearly see that the continuous Chu army is coming across the river.

"Damn the damn Man, how dare you cheat?"

Zhao Ai was on the chariot and Zhenqi shouted loudly: "Kill me back, kill me back..."

But where is anyone in this chaotic army obeying his orders?

Zhou Bo held a scepter in one hand and a short pestle as thick as an arm in the other hand, fighting hard among the chaotic army, while shouting loudly: "Attack the Ba, capture Zhao Ai alive!"

The short pestle has become slippery and covered with blood.

He threw it hard, danced and walked, and wherever the big skull passed, he saw flesh and blood flying everywhere.

The Qin army gradually couldn't resist it and kept retreating...

Seeing this, Zhao Ai hurriedly shouted: "Retreat, retreat, retreat to Lantian Camp!"

In his opinion, the fortifications of Lantian Camp should be able to block the attack of Jing Manzi. The soldiers took the lead in evacuating backwards, and countless Qin troops followed closely and retreated towards Lantian Camp. However, Zhao Ai's retreat made the Qin army, which was already panicked, even more chaotic!

Liu Bang followed the central army and crossed the Bashui River. He stood on the shore and watched the army win step by step. He couldn't help but feel extremely happy.

"Master, after we have tonight, we will be the lord of Qinchuan in these eight hundred miles!"

Liu Bang laughed loudly, but Fan Kuai, who was standing beside him, frowned.

"Master, why are you unhappy?"

Fan Kuai whispered: "June, for some reason, I feel unwilling today, I am very panicked... It seems that something is going to happen."

"Haha, you're too careful!"

Liu Bang smiled and said, "Now, 60% of the troops in Guanzhong are concentrated on this domineering power. As long as they are defeated, Xianyang will no longer rely on. What are you worried about?"

Fan Kuai smiled bitterly, "I can't say it well, but I just feel panic!"

He paused and said softly: "June, do you think Xianyang will take action?"

"Xianyang? I'm afraid I can't protect myself now!"

Liu Bang smiled and didn't care about Fan Kuai's words.

He jumped into a light car that had just passed by Bashui, then pulled out his sword, and shouted loudly: "My boys, attack, attack!"

The shouts of killing covered the sounds of hoofs coming from afar.

Fan Kuai led the horse over and was about to get on the horse, but suddenly he felt an inexplicable tremor under his feet.

His heart couldn't help but skip a beat and he listened carefully.

There was a faint sound of thousands of troops galloping from far to near.

"Bullshit, what are you doing?"

Fan Kuai keenly realized that this tremor was definitely not the effect of the fighting between his own soldiers and horses. Chen He came forward to ask, and Fan Kuai was about to answer, but suddenly he heard a sharp roar from the night sky. Swish swish swish swish swish swish swish swish... When this sound gathered together, it was like a roar of a wolf. Fan Kuai widened his eyes, showed a look of horror, and pulled Chen He off the horse.

Thousands of arrows broke through the sky and rushed towards them.

Many Chu troops who had just crossed the river were shot by rainy arrows before they could figure out what was going on.

"Canglang Arrow, it's Canglang Arrow..."

Fan Kuai was so familiar with the sound of the arrow roaring!

Not to mention that when Meng Tian led the Qin army to encircle and suppress Wangling in the Daze of Zhaoyang, he used such arrows. Just ten years ago, Fan Kuai and Liu Kan attacked Henan, and even heard the harsh and sharp whistle countless times. His war horse had turned into a hedgehog and fell in a pool of blood to convulse. Fan Kuai turned over and climbed up and looked into the distance. But this look made him lose his soul.

A black-armored cavalry rushed from a distance.

The rumbling sound of hooves had already covered the shouts of killing on the top.

A fiery red white dragon star was clattering in the wind... The cavalry was marching neatly.
To be continued...