This dawn was probably the most difficult dawn in Cao Cao's life.
Since Liu Bei and Guan Yu left the camp with four thousand elite soldiers, Cao Cao has been sitting in the tent with an expressionless face, like a clay sculpture. If Cao Cao doesn't leave the tent, will others dare to leave?
the answer is negative! Therefore, the two poor princes Tao Qian and Tian Kai, counselors such as Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Liu Ye, Jiang Ji, Chen Gong, and Chen Deng, Cao Hong, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Yu Jin, Le Jin, Li Dian, Xu Chu, Wu Anguo, Cao Bao and other generals also stayed in the tent in a daze, accompanying Cao Cao and thinking about when the sun would rise in the sky.
Time passed little by little, and today¡¯s hourglass seemed to have a very small hole, and the yellow sand inside always fell so slowly.
Cao Cao is waiting. He is waiting for the good news from Liu Bei. He is also waiting for the outcome of the coalition.
If Liu Bei failed and failed to capture Shenyuan Pass, Cao Cao would not dare to think about it anymore. He saw blood all over the sky, and he saw his not-so-exquisite head flying up with blood spurting out, smiling at himself.
"What time is it?" Cao Cao stood up suddenly, looked at the dejected people under the tent, and asked loudly.
"Lord, it's daybreak!" Everyone else was startled by Cao Cao's sudden initiative. Only Xun Yu, the chief adviser of Cao Cao's account, usually has a closer relationship with Cao Cao and is a little more courageous than the others. He is a strong man. Dare to answer.
"It's dawn! Where is Liu Bei? Have you sent someone to deliver a letter?" Cao Cao did not realize that his gaffe had frightened everyone in the tent, but asked more eagerly.
"Not yet!" Xun Yu answered honestly.
There was silence in the big tent, and everyone lowered their heads because they really did not have the courage to face Cao Cao's hideous and terrifying face. It stands to reason that Liu Bei should have sent a letter by this time. Whether he succeeded or failed, the results have already been announced by this time.
"Perhaps Liu Bei is busy and hasn't had time to send the letter yet!" Xun Yu replied again, with a clear lack of confidence in his tone, and the reason was a bit far-fetched.
"That's right! No news is the best news!" Cao Cao actually took it for granted and comforted himself.
Even everyone in the tent felt that Cao Cao's words were very reasonable. If something unexpected happened to Liu Bei, someone would have come back to report it long ago. How could it be possible that more than 4,000 people died completely? Liu Bei must have captured Shenyuan Pass and was busy cleaning up the remaining enemies in the pass before he could send a message. Everyone's hearts suddenly brightened, and their future became brighter.
Cao Cao and everyone continued to sit in the big tent waiting for Liu Bei's good news! At this time on weekdays, Cao Cao had already mobilized his troops and prepared to attack Hulao Pass.
"Lord, can I take Hulao Pass today? The city wall south of Hulao Pass has been knocked down by me. Give me 30,000 soldiers and horses, and I can take Hulao Pass today!" At this time, The fierce man Xu Chu got a little impatient and shouted in a rough voice. He is a fierce man with a straight heart, and he is usually Cao Cao's first bodyguard, so he speaks straightforwardly in front of Cao Cao.
Xu Chu¡¯s words made the powerful generals in the tent a little moved. These days, they are addicted to attacking cities. Although he didn't break Hulao Pass, he was beaten so hard that Xu Huang couldn't fight back every time. This feeling was still very satisfying. As for how many people died, anyway, the coalition forces have nothing but a lot of people. As long as they can break through Hulao Pass, no matter how many people die, it doesn't matter!
"Wait!" Cao Cao uncharacteristically refused Xu Chu's request.
Cao Cao knew very well that Hulao Pass seemed to be about to be breached every time, but every time there was a near miss. He was plotting against Huangfu Jian, so why wasn't Huangfu Jian plotting against him? Huangfu Jian used Hulao Pass to attract Cao's troops, so that he could seize the empty three states of Yan, Xu and Qing. Huangfu Jian succeeded. Cao Cao used the illusion of storming Hulao Pass to confuse Huangfu Jian in order to seize Sheyuan Pass, but he didn't know if Cao Cao was as lucky as Huangfu Jian.
Now that Cao Cao has sent Liu Bei and Guan Yu to capture Shenyuan Pass, how could Cao Cao send people to attack Hulao Pass again without increasing the number of casualties? Of course, these are not things that a fierce man like Xu Chu can understand.
Cao Cao is waiting, Huangfu Jian is waiting, and he is also waiting for the information from Zhang Xi.
Soon after the attack on Shenyuan Pass, guard Ding Gao's flying pigeon message was delivered to Huangfu Jian. At that time, Zhang Xiu had already led his troops to reinforce. Huangfu Jian believed that Ding Gao's thousand defenders could hold out until Zhang Ruo arrived, and even more confident that Zhang Ruo could repel Cao's army and keep Shenyuan Pass intact. So at dawn he left Luoyang City and came to Hulao Pass. Huangfu Jian wanted to see Cao Cao's brilliant expression after learning that the sneak attack on Shenyuan Pass failed. Until now, Huangfu Jian still didn't know that it was the brothers Liu Bei and Guan Yu who led the troops to attack Shenyuan Pass.If he knew it was these two people, Huangfu Jian might not have the heart to stand on the gate tower of Hulao Pass and watch the scenery!
Cao Cao waited for half a night but still didn't wait for Liu Bei to send someone to send the message, and he may not be able to wait in this life! Compared to Cao Cao, Huangfu Sword was much luckier. He didn't wait too long, Zhang Xi's flying pigeon message arrived.
Just when Huangfu Jian was standing on the city gate tower, a burst of pigeon chirping came, and a milky-white homing pigeon flew across the sky and flew into Tie Ying's hands. Tie Ying took out an urgent letter from the pigeon's leg and delivered it to Huangfu Jian immediately.
"Your Majesty, this is an urgent message from General Zhang Xi!" Tie Ying came to Huangfu Jian and respectfully presented the letter.
Huangfu Jian took the urgent letter and opened it quickly. He was also anxious to know the result. After all, the gain and loss of Shenyuan Pass were of great importance.
"Hahaha" Huangfu Jian laughed loudly after reading the letter.
The news from Zhang Ruo was even more perfect than Huangfu Jian expected. All four thousand Cao Cao's troops were wiped out at Sheyuan Pass, and not even a messenger was left for Cao Cao. What surprised Huangfu Jian was that it was Liu Bei and Guan Yu who attacked Shenyuan Pass. What Huangfu Jian couldn't believe even more was that Zhang Ruo shot Guan Yu to death with a city defense crossbow!
A hero, a hero, the two most powerful figures in the world in Huangfu Sword's previous life, died inexplicably without even exerting one-tenth of their energy! Huangfu Jian didn't know whether to feel pity or pity for these two people, but this time Zhang Xiu's great contribution was confirmed.
"Good boy, he's so cruel!" At the end, Huangfu Jian said such a curse word.
Fortunately, now that the Dawu Kingdom has just been established, there is no imperial censor or anything like that, and there is no one to supervise Huangfu Jian's every word and deed. Otherwise, Huangfu Jian, the new emperor of the Dawu Kingdom, may be convinced. However, these are secondary to Huangfu Sword. The key is that Shenyuan Pass was saved. Cao Cao's deliberate and planned plan failed.
"Come here, beat the drum!" Huangfu Jian was in a good mood, and the expression on his face was as golden as the sun in the sky.
Who dares to disobey the golden words of Huangfu Jianyu?
"Dong, dong, dong" Hulao closed the war drum and shook the sky. It seemed that he wanted to beat out all the resentment he had endured during this period. The military drummer beat the giant war drum on the city gate with all his strength.
"General Xu Huang, you have worked hard for a month! Today you sit on the city gate tower for me, set up the formation for me, and see how I tease Cao Cao!" Huangfu Jian said to Xu Huang amiably with a smile on his face.
When Xu Huang heard this, his yellow-black face immediately turned green, like wheat seedlings in winter, and he almost fell away from Huangfu Jian. He was looking forward to the stars, the moon, and looking forward to this day. Now that this day has come, the Holy Master asked him to sit on the city gate tower as a spectator. How could Xu Huang bear it? But His Majesty's words were so eloquent that Xu Huang didn't dare not listen even if he had two heads. He could only snort: "Promise!" He looked so weak that he was even more tired than guarding the city for a month.
"Hahaha Don't be discouraged, General Xu! Today is just asking Cao Cao for some interest. The real big battle is yet to come. I am ordering Military Advisor Yan to mobilize another 30,000 horses for you. At that time, I will ask Cao Cao to settle the matter. General Ledger, how can we fight a big battle without my General Xu!" Huangfu Jian saw Xu Huang's expression and joked with a chuckle.
"Really!" Xu Huang was happy after hearing this, and his eyes glowed green with excitement. How can Xu Huang calm down the bad temper in his heart if he doesn't regain his position with Cao Cao?
"Really! It's more real than real money and silver!" Huangfu Jian patted Xu Huang's shoulder and said with a smile.
After arranging for Xu Huang to take charge of Hulao Pass, Huangfu Jian took Lu Bu, Guo Jia, Eighteen Dragon Riders, Tie Ying and others down to the city gate tower. At the east gate of Hulao Pass, Shi Lie, Che Slave and others have brought the God of War chariot and ligers. Zhao Yun's ten thousand dragon riders have also gathered and are on standby at Hulao Pass.
"Raise the Ten Thousand Blood Flag!" Huangfu Jian came closer and ordered loudly.
¡°Creak¡¡± A burst of mechanical sound came out, and the command center of the God of War slowly rose.
When the command center reached the top, a huge red flag unfolded with a "pop" sound. Under the reflection of the sun, the area around the Ares vehicle turned blood red. A fierce murderous aura came out of the flag, and the surrounding temperature dropped. A lot.
Huangfu Jian kicked off his legs, leaped into the air, and landed on the huge metal armchair on the God of War like floating catkins. Huangfu Jian once again demonstrated his superb martial arts in front of everyone, winning bursts of applause from everyone. The two beauties Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao on the Ares car looked at Huangfu Sword with fascination, and were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths.
"Switch! Get out of the city!" Huangfu Jian shouted.
¡°Rumble¡¡±
¡°Squeaky¡¡±
The east gate of Hulao Pass, which has been closed for more than a month, finally has the suspension bridge lowered and the door opened wide.
Ma Teng led a thousand personal guards and cavalry to clear the way in front, Huangfu Jian's war chariot was in the middle, Jin Jun led a thousand personal guards and cavalry behind, and slowly walked out of the gate. After the bodyguard cavalry passed by, the dragon cavalry general Zhao Yun also raised his silver spear lightly, stepped off the white dragon horse, and followed the bodyguard cavalry out of the gate.
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