Chapter 3314 Zhang Gouzi's Small Growth
The lowest people often pretend to be the most noble and righteous, and the most timid guys often pretend to be brave and invincible. The same is true for Cao's army under Wenxi. After knowing that his future path was raided, he attacked Wenxi like a madman.
The flag representing the Han Dynasty made a sound of rushing around the road.
『Occurrence!』
As Cao's army was about to give up, this became the clarion call for the people of Hedong to pursue their souls.
The entire Cao Jun camp was like a wild beast with a chrysanthemum poked, screaming, releasing its last vitality.
The Cao army soldiers gathered the scattered Hedong civilians like wolves and tigers. In the eyes of these Cao army soldiers, there was no mercy on their own, only cruelty and bloodthirst.
There are many swords and guns, and murderous intent.
Several military academies surrounded the road.
Lu Zhao's face turned pale, and his face was no longer as generous as he pretended to be in his usual manner. "If you don't have to defeat the city today, you and I will be punished by death! Some ugly words are ahead. If anyone dares to be lazy and slack... Military law does not recognize people!"
Behind the road, there were a row of guards standing, each standing with his sword, with murderous intent on his face.
Several military academies looked at each other, but they could only grit their teeth and bow their heads, and they all agreed.
Although it cannot be said that I did not do my best before, and there was no such thing as a lack of morale in the army, at least I did not work too hard. Now that there is a problem with the support, the food and supplies are about to be cut off, the atmosphere will naturally tense.
In most cases, wars either die or I die.
Teams of Cao's soldiers rushed the civilians to the front line one after another, and the crying sounded again.
It is also strange that these Hedong civilians cried before, but are still crying now.
I used to be accused of injustice, but now I am still accused of injustice.
I begged for mercy before, but I am still begging for mercy now.
They said that these civilians would not struggle, but they also struggled, crying and begging, but on the other hand, they obediently followed the requirements of the Cao army soldiers.
Normally, there should be a stakeholder between soldiers and ordinary people, and this connection originates from their common social background and living needs.
Soldiers often come from the people. Before joining the army, they may be farmers, craftsmen or vendors, and have similar life experiences and difficulties to ordinary people. Therefore, in most cases, the interests of soldiers are closely linked to the interests of the people, and their welfare often affects each other.
However, now, this is not visible to Cao's soldiers.
The Cao army was not known for its rigorous military discipline and efficient organizational structure. They showed more cruelty and hierarchy.
The soldiers were completely isolated from their lives in the military camps. This isolation was not just physical, but also psychological and emotional. During this process of isolation, the soldiers of the Cao army were tangibly and invisibly instilled in a strict hierarchy of class, and everything was for Cao Cao and for the Cao family political group. Therefore, in this case, even if the soldiers were born in the homes of the people, they gradually became accustomed to thinking and acting as soldiers. Their primary task was to obey orders rather than paying attention to the sufferings of ordinary people.
This special system makes the distance between Cao army soldiers and ordinary people bigger and bigger, and also makes the gap between these Cao army soldiers and Hussar soldiers bigger and bigger. Of course, this does not mean that Cao army soldiers have no feelings for their origins and ordinary people at all, but that their feelings are suppressed by higher military goals, and their interests are redefined to adapt to the needs of the army and the cruelty of war.
Therefore, when these Cao army soldiers treated Hedong civil servants, they did not think that these Hedong civil servants were also Han people and were also people who should be protected by them, but treated livestock as if they were alive.
The entire Cao Jun camp has been fully mobilized, and there are crowds of people everywhere.
The officers shouted commands and the soldiers waved their weapons. All these sounds gathered into a huge wave of sound, making this darkness before dawn particularly terrifying.
The soldiers of Cao's army ignored the tragic situation of the people in Hedong. Most of them urged the people to gather together into columns of siege cities, and then prepared to wait until the order was issued to attack the city in sequence!
Within today, Wenxi must be won!
Whether it is success or failure, it is just a matter of this!
The morning breeze swayed, and the sky gradually became brighter in the mist.
Wenxi's broken city wall once again appeared in front of Cao's army and others.
Everyone looked up at the road trick above the mound of soil under Wenxi City, waiting for his order.
Lu Zhao was silent for a little while, and then waved his arm violently. The war drums on the high platform behind him sounded earth-shaking at the same time. Six drummers shook the hammer of one person's high war drum.
The flags were waving, and the military formation was issued an order, "First Team, Second Team! Attack!"
"Hurry! Come on! You guys! Get moving!"
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When defending your hometown, there are basically some BUFF bonuses to a greater or lesser extent.
On the top of Wenxi's city, Pei Xi was wearing heavy armor and his face was a little pale.
Pei Xishou heard about the joy, and it was supposed to be more happy.
But now, he felt that Wen Xi could not be saved anymore.
Pei is just betting.
In troubled times, whoever goes to the gambling table may die at the gambling table in the next moment.
Just like his original name was also called "Qian", but now he can only call it "Xi". If he joins the banner, he must follow the rules of which party to do things.
In addition to Wenxi being the important birthplace of Pei’s family, there is another important point. Only by keeping Wenxi can his “happiness” truly become “happiness”…
This is also the reason why Pei Xi is willing to come here to defend the city at the risk of his life.
Since the sudden movements in the Cao army camp in midnight yesterday, Pei Xi has been staying at the city wall. He originally thought that Cao's army would withdraw its troops overnight, but unexpectedly, what he was waiting for was Cao's dying counterattack. Everyone knew that as long as he withstands this wave of Cao's decisive counterattack, he would inevitably usher in the dawn of victory, but can this wave really withstand it?
I had known that Zhang Xiu would have abandoned the city when he first came!
But Pei Xi was reluctant to give up after all.
After all, it is different from Sima Yi's abandonment of Puban. Wenxi, this ancient city is not only a place where the Pei family lived for generations, but also a symbol of their spirit and rooted soil. For the Pei family, this land carries their history, culture and memory, and is an irreplaceable home.
Therefore, when Cao's army came, Pei Xi had to guard it.
There is no doubt about this.
At this critical moment of life and death, who can have great courage to abandon the land and protect the people? Abandoning the land and protect the people is not only a abandonment of territory, but also a challenge to family glory and tradition. In the eyes of most Pei clans, this kind of sacrifice seems unimaginable. After all, Wenxi is not just a piece of land, a city.
When Zhang Xiu came, Pei Xi was optimistic that since the cavalry and horses came, he could sit on the top of the city and watch the cavalry and horses fight for them to death. They just need to applaud and cheer. In his opinion, the arrival of the cavalry army can not only protect Wen Xi, but also protect the members of the Pei family from the war. He fantasized that he could watch the battle safely on the city tower and witness the bravery and victory of the cavalry army.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu left with his men! This unexpected change caught Pei Xi off guard, and his plans and fantasies were instantly shattered.
Damn it, damn it!
Pei Xi's heart was filled with regret and anger. He realized that his decisions might be too optimistic and frivolous, and did not fully consider the uncertainty and cruelty of the war. He did not expect that Zhang Xiu would give up Wen Xi so decisively, which made him doubt his judgment.
Of course, if Pei Xi led the cavalry and horses, the way he did was probably the same as Zhang Xiu. Pei Xi realized that if he was in Zhang Xiu's position and faced with the same situation and pressure, the choice he made might be the same...
But when Cao Jun ordered the remaining Hedong civilians to rush up, Pei Xi could not help but curse Zhang Xiu and Fei Qian in his heart.
After all, he himself changed his name, so can't he get the protection he deserves?
The children of the gentry always feel that the soldiers owe them.
Pei Xi also understood that this idea was wrong.
However, the offensive and defensive battles these days have exhausted him, and have also shaken and doubted him, Wenxi, and even the cavalry.
Who will save me?
Save the people who are Wenxi!
Pei Xi couldn't help but look up at the direction of Emei Ridge, just like a son looking forward to his mother's return, completely forgetting that he was still complaining in his stomach just now.
However, until the war drums of Cao's army rose up in the sky, the cavalry and horses that Pei Xi had been looking forward to still failed to appear on Emei Ridge.
It's over...
Even if the cavalry and horses come back now, it will be too late!
Whether it's fine!
Only fight to the death!
It is not a blessing to die in your hometown and your soul is in your hometown!
『Fight to death!』 Pei Xi raised his arm and shouted loudly, 『Protect my hometown! Protect my father's hometown! Protect my hometown! Fight to death, fight to death!』
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The sun's light projected down from the mountains to the east.
Zhang Xiu squinted his eyes and looked at the east.
They copied it back from behind Cao Jun's butt.
In the age of cold weapons, cavalry was known as the king of the battlefield for their strong mobility and impact. Unlike infantry or archers, their power lies in their speed and mobility, allowing them to quickly deploy and adjust tactics on the battlefield and cause fatal blows to the enemy.
This was only when Zhang Xiu suddenly realized after seeing the achievements of Zhao Yun, the protector of the Northern Region...
The word "king" does not refer to the king who fights alone, but to those commanders and troops who can control the battlefield and see the overall situation.
Fighting alone reflects more personal bravery and martial arts.
Although this was also important in ancient wars, the ones who could really determine the outcome of the war were those generals who could grasp the situation and plan the situation.
Just like Zhao Yun’s consecutive battles in the Northern Region, can it be said that Zhao Yun fought alone? Even Zhao Yun himself had not played on the court and directly fought several times! This is Zhao Yun’s tactical transformation from individual to overall, as well as his progress and growth as a general.
Although warriors who fight alone can also become famous on the battlefield with their own strength and courage, the real king is not a fighter alone. They are those who can control the battlefield and see the overall situation. They not only have courage and strength, but also have wisdom and strategic vision, and can make correct decisions in a complex battlefield environment and command the army to achieve victory.
Zhang Xiu was a bit like a "martial servant" before, but now he is a bit like a "king".
The reason why it is said is a bit because Zhang Xiu has not completely transformed yet, and he still needs experience.
He discovered some problems with the grain transport team, and at the same time he also focused on the Cao Jun camp in front of him, the chrysanthemums exposed at the Luzhao.
Cao Jun focused all his attention on Wenxi City, and he did not notice that Zhang Xiu had already returned after going around.
This cannot be entirely blamed for Lu Zhao's short-sightedness. It is mainly because Cao's army is not only disconnected from top to bottom, but even the horizontal connection between the generals is also scattered...
There are indeed some deep personal friendships among the generals of the Cao army, which may originate from common experiences, battles or mutual trust and respect. These deep friendships between life and death, and even death friends, are particularly precious in wars and troubled times. They support the generals' spirit and fighting spirit in difficult times and give them courage and strength.
However, if you look further and observe the entire group of Cao's generals, you will find that this group is not a united whole, but is divided into many scattered small teams.
These small teams are often formed based on different interests, backgrounds, regions or family backgrounds. Although they seem to be part of the Cao army on the surface, they actually rarely communicate and fight with each other, and lack in-depth exchanges and cooperation.
The old generals, with years of experience in battle and profound military achievements, naturally enjoy a certain prestige and status. The new generals respect those old qualifications on the surface, but in fact they are cursing the old man behind their backs.
The generals of the Cao family and Xiahou family are closely related because of the family bond, and they have natural trust and support. Other generals with foreign surnames may need to make more efforts to prove their loyalty and gain temporary recognition and respect.
This kind of invisible nets are weaving between these Cao army generals, which affect their relationships and communication. This is like department managers in later large companies. Although they all seem to be from the same company, they actually have their own small circles and their own interests.
This kind of division and internal friction is undoubtedly a weakening of the overall combat effectiveness and cohesion of the Cao army. Without real unity and cooperation, the Cao army is often like a mess of sand and it is difficult to exert its maximum combat power.
This invisible internal friction is very terrifying and an important challenge that Cao Cao and other Cao army commanders have to face, but is quite difficult. If you can't master the balance well, the battlefield will collapse.
In this regard, the Cavalry Army has invisibly less estrangement and more harmony due to the existence of the martial arts hall.
Whoever fails will not be taboos, and whoever succeeds will not cherish it.
Therefore, Zhao Yun's experience promoted Zhang Xiu's growth.
And the chrysanthemums that are drawn by the road will become a bright medal during their growth process.
Zhang Xiu raised the horse spear in his hand and faced the ray of light in the morning light.
He deliberately changed into a horse spear to show respect for Luzhao's chrysanthemum.
After all, horse lances are longer, thicker and more firmer than ordinary standard spears.
The ray of sunlight shone on the eight-edged, eight-edged, eight-angled, eight-pointed, eight-hearted, and eight-pointed hearts of the horse spear, and seemed to burst out thousands of bright lights, which made people unable to open their eyes and close their legs.
Um……
Something seems to be wrong.
But Zhang Xiu doesn't care about these things at all now.
As Zhang Xiu raised his horse spear, more and more Hussar cavalry began to line up behind Zhang Xiu.
A famous Hussar cavalry was like parts, and in a blink of an eye, a wall of steel was formed in the wilderness!
The war horses neighed and the swords and guns shone. Although the war horses and armor were covered with dust and blood, each war horse was still full of fighting passion, and each cavalry revealed its vigorous fighting spirit.
Their skillfully controlled war horses made their queues uniform. It was like an extremely sophisticated war machine, and every component played its role accurately. Their movements were clean and neat, showing superb riding skills and excellent discipline. In them, there was no fear or hesitation, only the desire for victory and the pursuit of glory.
Above their heads, the three-color battle flags fluttered high.
They waited for the order.
Zhang Xiu looked at the fireworks ignited from the other side of Wenxi City from afar, and also saw countless small black dots under Wenxi City, rushing towards Wenxi City Wall like a huge wave!
And the Cao Jun camp that was originally very cautious but now has many flaws!
In the past, Lu Zhao curled all his troops in the camp in order to prevent Zhang Xiu. Now, in order to capture Wenxi, he has to scatter all of them to the city!
If the generals of the Cao army could communicate with each other and exchange experience, then the road trick might be able to know that the movement speed of the cavalry and horses was far beyond what they usually knew, and they might not have made such a broken-down move.
Zhang Xiu pointed the horse spear forward and said, "Pull him in the ditch!"
The Hussar cavalry laughed loudly.
Amid the laughter, the horse began to gallop.
It's like awakening the thunder on the battlefield.
The horse's hooves stomped through the dust, and the neighing sound was deafening. Each horse seemed to feel the coming battle. Their bodies were filled with wild blood and a desire for speed.
The cavalry on the horse held the swords and guns tightly, and the three-color flags above the head were pulled straight by the wind!
The speed of war horses is getting faster and faster, and the cavalry's armor shines with dazzling light in the sun!
When the horses galloped to the highest speed, the entire battlefield seemed to tremble. The cavalry shouted loudly, their voices intertwined with the sound of horse hooves, forming an irresistible force!
At this moment, the aura of the King of the Battlefield spreads overwhelmingly!
『Pull him into a trough!』
Chapter completed!