Chapter 3424 Attack and Defense

Chapter 3423 Attack and Defense

Thousands of miles apart, the flames of war are so similar.

Zhou County.

More Cao's defenders rushed in from all over the city.

Gao Rou miscalculated.

Indeed, the Cao's procedures were simple, and the guards were lax. These were all expected by Gao Rou, but Gao Rou missed one thing...

Since the news of the attack on Yijing has spread, no matter what, the surrounding area is also prepared!

Zhou County did not expect the cavalry to attack, but the number of Cao's soldiers gathered in Zhou County is far more than usual!

If it were normal times, there would be only 500 to 800 soldiers in Zhou County, and they might all be old, weak, sick and disabled, but now it is different! Especially after the fall of Yijing, part of the manpower and material resources that were originally to be sent to Yijing were stored in Zhou County. After all, they were sent all the way here, and it is impossible to transport them back.

Gao Rou never expected that there were nearly 3,000 soldiers stationed in this county!

The intelligence Gao Rou had obtained about county was true, but also outdated...

So now Gao Rou felt that he could not kill them all. After killing one wave, another wave came!

Although he occupied the city gate and used fire to block Cao's soldiers on the street, the burning baggage carts were soon dragged away by Cao's soldiers, and some Cao's soldiers came out from the alleys on the wall...

If Gao Rou's military force was strong enough, or he brought enough people, then launching a powerful attack would be easier to form a domino effect, with small cards pushing down big cards, and small defeats leading to large escapes, and finally successfully taking over county.

But Gao Rou's martial arts...

Average.

The number of people he brought was too much for the transport team, but too little for the more than 2,000 soldiers in county.

The small cards couldn't be pushed, and the big cards couldn't fall down, so Gao Rou was pressed near the doorway and fell into a bloody battle.

Sometimes the gap is often hidden in places that are generally invisible.

Just like many merchants in later generations, they all look very beautiful on the surface, but secretly reduce the configuration in places that customers can't see...

The most interesting thing is that some yellow-skinned and white-core joint ventures try their best to reduce the configuration, saying that some functions are "unusable"!

When Gao Rou followed Wei Yan, he watched Wei Yan chop and kill those Cao army generals and military schools, just like chopping melons and vegetables, but when he really went up, he found that it was not that simple.

The rookie saw the master relaxed and at ease, so he thought he could do it too...

Gao Rou thought that he had followed Wei Yan several times, and he was the leader in Yijing last time, so he should be able to become a master. Unexpectedly, even if he faced the Cao army, which was also a rookie, he couldn't achieve the same effect as Wei Yan.

Even if the Cao army soldiers were fragile, one knife per one, and the attack frequency was insufficient, they would be surrounded by the Cao army.

Moreover, he was not good at martial arts. It seemed that he was the same as Wei Yan, who also chopped down with a knife. However, although they both used a war knife, Wei Yan could chop the opponent's vital points, while Gao Rou could only chop the shield or armor. The sound of ding-dong-dong looked like sparks flying everywhere, which was very sharp, but in fact, the knife became blunt after a while.

The lethality was insufficient. He did not have the ability to attack and kill the leader like Wei Yan, and to mow the grass with his great power. He could only grind with a knife. Naturally, both the efficiency and lethality were a bit daunting. Fortunately, just when Gao Rou and others gradually fell into a passive state and their morale, endurance and physical strength gradually declined, Yan Rou came.

The diffuse fireworks enveloped Lu County. The air was full of choking smells of burnt and bloody. The sounds of killing and shouting that came one after another completely obscured the sound of Yan Rou and others approaching.

The Cao army school stationed at the gate of Lu County tried his best to command the Cao army soldiers to fight, but his hoarse shouting seemed to sound particularly miserable and desperate in the dark night. He barely regrouped the formation by killing several Cao army soldiers who fled in panic before, but Yan Rou and Liu Zhi arrived with their men!

In order to grab the credit, Liu Zhi did not dare to compete with Yan Rou for the South Gate, so he took the shortcut and attacked the North Gate with his troops!

Yan Rou had to go around half a circle to the south of the city, so it was relatively far away.

So it was Liu Zhi who launched the attack first.

But speaking of it, I don’t know if it was Liu Zhi’s luck. Because of Gao Rou’s disturbance at the South Gate, most of the Cao army at the North Gate was transferred to the South Gate for support, which happened to give Liu Zhi an excellent opportunity!

In order to quickly take Lu County, Liu Zhi risked everything and put all his troops into the battlefield.

Liu Zhi and his soldiers used the ladders they carried to set up on the trench, and then directly put them on the city wall, shouting and climbing up to the top of the city!

The city guard of Cao's army who was commanding the counterattack in the city thought that he had fallen into a trap and was shocked. Seeing that the situation at the south gate seemed to be under control, he hurriedly dispatched soldiers to the north city for defense.

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At the south city gate.

If Gao Rou knew that it was Liu Zhi who saved his life, he would have to thank him and repay him.

But who could know?

On the battlefield, it is always so wonderful.

The moment before, Gao Rou couldn't hold on. He regretted why he was so bold and thought that he could easily take the county like Wei Yan...

The next moment, he found that the offensive of Cao's army weakened, and it seemed that he could hold on again...

Although Gao Rou didn't understand what happened, it was a good thing that he survived.

And Gao Rou also felt strange, why did the morale of Cao's soldiers not collapse?

Aren't the soldiers of Cao's army in Yi Jing ruined?

Why doesn't it exist in Mo County?

Gao Rou thought wrong.

Cao Jun's soldiers, especially those at the bottom, actually don't ask for much.

After all, there are some differences in different places, so as long as there are slightly better guarding officers, Cao's soldiers will not be so completely destroyed...

Although the guard of Min County was negligent and failed to warn Gao Rou before his sneak attack and failed to detect it in time, he treated ordinary soldiers pretty well, so he has not completely collapsed until now.

Speaking of which, the reason why Yi Jing's lower-level soldiers died was because Yi Jing's general did not regard these lower-level soldiers as human beings, so the lower-level soldiers had no sense of responsibility for Yi Jing, and M County still maintained some The most basic attitude towards ordinary soldiers does not mean that they are scornful of human lives and drink soldiers' blood to the extent of anger and resentment. Therefore, they cannot be treated in the same way. I feel that this is the case in Yi Jing and that it is the same in all counties under Cao Cao's rule.

Gao Rou, who came recklessly, suffered a lot.

Even though Cao Jun's offensive slowed down slightly, Gao Rou's strength and stamina were still exhausted. His shield was knocked off at some point, and the sword in his hand had been curled.

A soldier of Cao Army rushed forward, but Gao Rou failed to kill the opponent with a knife. Instead, his feet were held by the opponent, and he couldn't break free for a while. Then another soldier of Cao Army took the opportunity to make a gash on his thigh, and he was immediately dripping with blood!

Gao Rou screamed in pain!

The old injury has not completely healed, and a new injury has been added. This leg may be useless...

Gao Rou's guards rushed forward, protected Gao Rou with their shields, and dragged her behind.

When Cao Jun saw Gao Rou and others retreating, they involuntarily moved forward to pursue them.

The entire front line was crumbling and was trapped in the small area of ​​the doorway.

At this moment, Yan Rou arrived.

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Yan Rou faced the Cao soldiers, roared, used her spear to drive away the spears of the Cao soldiers, and cut them across their necks. As the blood spattered, she shouted, "Follow someone!" Fight in! 』

Yan Rou's men followed Yan Rou closely, slashing with swords and stabbing with spears, advancing step by step, which was unstoppable.

Cao Jun, who was originally besieging Gao Rou and others, saw that Yan Rou and other fresh troops were so sharp, and after more than a dozen people were killed one after another, they lost their courage. The remaining Cao Jun soldiers did not dare to continue going up, and some even started to run away. As a result, he was beheaded by the war supervisor.

Gao Rou let out a long breath and almost collapsed to the ground. She shook her body with her sword and leaned against the wall beside her. She was covered in blood and breathing heavily.

Yan Rou stopped and, seeing Gao Rou like this, she had a little more respect and said, "Do you still have fighting strength?" If there is none, rest here to recuperate. If there is still strength left, then follow me to capture the Yamen County Office! 』

Yan Rou's attitude towards these Cao Jun's surrendered generals is also very simple. Whether they can fight or not is another matter. Whether they dare to fight or not is the most important criterion. Seeing Gao Rou's bloody battle, he naturally gained a little more recognition.

Gao Rou heard this and knew that Yan Rou meant well.

Because of the attack on the government office, Yan Rou actually didn't need Gao Rou's help at all.

Yan Rou said this because she was just taking care of Gao Rou.

Gao Rou smiled and managed to stand up, "Thank you for your kindness!" I'll just hold this gate here for the general! 』

Yan Rou nodded, then said no more, raised his spear and shouted, "Come with me!" 』

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Liu Zhi wanted to take the credit, but Cao Jun came back for reinforcements.

After finally climbing up the city wall of Muxian County along the ladder, he was surrounded by Cao Jun's defenders.

Liu Zhi swung his sword and slashed at the Cao soldiers on the opposite side, and cut off the halberd handles of the Cao soldiers with one blow.

The soldiers of Cao's army were stunned. They originally wanted to retreat, but were pushed back by other soldiers of Cao's army behind them. Instead, they advanced instead of retreating, catching Liu Zhi off guard...

Cao Jun's soldiers threw half of the wooden handle in their hands towards Liu Zhi's face.

Liu Zhi subconsciously tilted his head and turned to avoid it, and then he knew it was bad!

How lethal can a wooden handle be?

Just lower your head and use a helmet to resist...

As a result, the movement range is too large now, which exposes his body to the outside of the shield.

He tried to use his shield to defend himself again, but was held down by Cao Jun who bumped into him, unable to move for a moment!

Before Liu Zhi had time to return his sword to slash the Cao soldier who was holding down his shield, a spear was stabbed in front of him!

Liu Zhi had no way to hide, and he couldn't defend himself with his shield. In a hurry, he let go and struck with the sword but lacked the strength. He couldn't completely knock the spear away. The spear slashed his arm. He screamed in pain and couldn't hold the sword. , fell to the ground, but luckily he raised his foot based on instinct and kicked away the Cao soldiers who were close to him.

Liu Zhi was injured in his right arm, and his combat strength was immediately reduced by more than half.

Cao Jun's military academy was overjoyed when he saw this, and immediately howled, "Kill!" Kill him! That's a thief general. Cut off his head and get promoted to the third level immediately! 』

Cao's troops swarmed up and tried to kill the drowned dog.

Liu Zhi secretly cried out that he was unlucky!

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The spear was swung, causing bursts of bloody wind.

Yan Rou roared in like a bloodthirsty beast.

Amidst the violent shouts, blood sprayed everywhere, severed limbs and arms flew in the air, and fierce screams suddenly became one in front of the M County Government Office.

Yan Rou rushed forward and killed two people in an instant.

A soldier of Cao's army roared and rushed out from one side, slashing Yan Rou with his sword.

Yan Rou stepped aside slightly, grabbed the enemy's arm with one hand, pushed his legs up and down, and immediately tripped Cao Jun to the ground, twisted his sword smoothly, and stabbed it down.

Under the knife, blood spattered, and the screams were heartbreaking.

"Quack!" 』

Yan Rou twisted the handle of the knife, and the screams stopped.

The surrounding Cao soldiers subconsciously took half a step back.

Sometimes, people's intuition is very sensitive.

When these soldiers of the Cao army faced Gao Rou or Liu Zhi, although they did not know Gao and Liu, they could instinctively sense that they could fight. However, when facing Yan Rou, they did not do this. kind of idea.

Yan Rou's movements are not fancy at all.

Even if he doesn't scream and dance with his hands and feet, he won't wave his spear easily, but as soon as he takes action, he will kill the opponent without any ambiguity, and he will even twist the knife that has been inserted into the vital part... …

This damn guy is simply too skilled, isn’t it?

"You won't be captured without hesitation!" Yan Rou shouted, "Refractory ones!" Kill without mercy! 』

The magistrate of Muxian County was in the government office. He stepped on a shelf and leaned on the wall, with his head partially exposed to take a peek. Yan Rou shouted and almost fell down.

The servants quickly stepped forward to help him, and felt that the Magistrate's legs were like freshly baked steamed cakes, so soft that he could turn around.

"It's over... it's over..."

The magistrate of Min County murmured, his expression dull.

What's going on? Wasn't it fine during the day? Why did the situation in Mo County become like this at night after just two sips of wine? !

The magistrate of Muxian County originally thought that he was well-read in the scriptures and knew astronomy and geography. Moreover, the magistrate of Mixian County had also received news before that an angel was coming. If nothing unexpected happened, the two sides were about to cease fighting, so as long as they could If you persist for a few more days, you can build up your reputation. Even if the Hussars really come to attack, you can still hold on to Mo County for a month or two. By then, won't you become famous in Jizhou and become a hero of Shandong?

Now he was dumbfounded.

The magistrate of Mo County is said to be a descendant of the Shandong gentry, but he is not considered a wealthy family. After Yuan Shao's death, the family defected to Cao Cao, barely becoming a county magistrate, and then never getting promoted.

It didn't matter to him if he didn't get promoted. Anyway, Cao Cao held important positions and rarely gave them to outsiders, so he wasn't the only one in Jizhou who complained about not being promoted. The only reason that allowed him to stay in Mo County, a relatively remote area close to northern Xinjiang, was that it was relatively peaceful...

As a result, things are not going well now!

This knife and gun are almost reaching my face...

"Lang Jun, Lang Jun!" ” The servant shouted anxiously, “What should I do? The thieves are coming! What to do? ! 』

The magistrate of Muxian County took a long breath and tried hard to restore his paralyzed legs to normal. Then he straightened his robes and scolded the servants around him, "How can you talk nonsense?" ! Where is the bandit army here? This is the Han Hussars! 』

"ah? ”The slave was stunned.

"Why are you standing there? Open the door! 』

The magistrate of Mo County swallowed his saliva and said, "I, I want to surrender... well, I want to abandon the darkness and surrender to the light!" 』

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The magistrate of Mo County voted, saying that he was standing in the spring water, and sold the captain of the military commander of Mo County to the outside push tower.

The captain of Mo County, who almost forced Liu Zhi to a dead end, sighed deeply after receiving the news, abandoned Liu Zhi, opened the city gate, and ran away among the fleeing people.

Liu Zhi escaped from death, gasping for air and in shock.

At first, he had the same idea as Gao Rou, thinking "I can fuck me," but now he truly understands that many things are not as simple as they seem...

The blood and death made him feel shocked and frightened.

It turns out that he is really going to die!

Talking about war on paper is one thing, but actually fighting it is another thing entirely.

Now that he had narrowly escaped death, Liu Zhi's face was pale. He didn't know whether it was because of excessive blood loss or fear in his heart. At this moment, he wanted to escape from here, to escape the killings and blood, and to find a beautiful mountain wilderness to escape the cruelty and pain of the world.

But when the city cheered "The Cavalry is victorious", Liu Zhi stood up again and put the thought of retirement behind him.

"The hussars are victorious!" Won victory! 』

Liu Zhi followed and shouted.

The other surviving soldiers also shouted together.

As long as the Cavalry continues to win, he will naturally be able to rise with the tide. Why should he be in a hurry to retire?

Right?

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Xu County.

Xun Yu and Cui Yan were drinking.

The dishes on the table are exquisite and full of color, flavor and taste.

But neither of them paid attention to the dishes. They occasionally raised their wine glasses and moved their chopsticks while chatting and laughing, which was more like covering up their thinking process.

"Cui Shijun." ” , grind survey, test and evaluate, then you can make two thousand stones, take up the post, assist the emperor..."

Cui Yan also smiled and listened.

Cui Yan also knew that this conversation was very important.

Logically speaking, officials in the Han Dynasty were recommended for promotion and indeed needed to follow this rule.

But the problem is that someone jumped in line...

The key is that he succeeded in cutting in line and turned the official position into a "business".

So Emperor Ling of Han also did "business" later.

It's probably because why Zhang San can get the position, Li Si can get the position, but I, Wang Lao Ba, can't get the position?

But these Zhang San and Li Si from the gentry came to point fingers and insult Emperor Ling of Han for selling official positions...

"Hehe." Cui Yan smiled perfunctorily, "Your Excellency is right."

Now, isn't it all nonsense?

Does Xun Yu want to say that Cui Yan has been promoted out of turn and must be loyal to the Han Dynasty and willing to go through fire and water for Cao Cao?

Sorry, what scholars say is called a story.

We all make up stories, how can we take it seriously?

And aren't the Cao family the ones who break the rules the most now?

But Cui Yan didn't expect that Xun Yu would say something that made him hesitate, even a little surprised, and beyond his expectations...