Xiliang was already short of talents, and if he could bring these people under his command in one fell swoop, Han Sui was naturally very willing.

Han Sui nodded and said, "Okay, since you value it, the old man will not treat you badly, but this matter cannot be spread at present." ”

"Ma Chao is a person, he will not care about the consequences of doing things, if there is a fight at that time, I am afraid that Cao Jun will have a chance."

For this, these people are not stupid, of course they will not spread it, after all, this matter is related to their own lives.

Han Sui relied on just a few kind words to secretly bring these people under his command, and Ma Chao was indeed discussing with Pang De about attacking the city tomorrow at this time.

Ma Chao boasted that he wanted to lead the army to break through the pass, but Pang De knew that it was impossible, and at most it would create oppression for Cao Jun.

In order to avoid Ma Chao from going to the top and going out of his way to tackle key problems, Pound could only persuade him to talk about it. "Lord Governor, when you attack tomorrow, you should pay attention to the casualties, and if you can't do it, you should retreat in time to reduce the casualties."

Ma Chao said unhappily: "Could it be that General Pang also thinks that Benzhou Mu can't take Xiaoxiaotong Pass?" ”

"Ugh." Pang De sighed and said: "Take it, but after breaking the barrier, how much is left in the army, how can you face the potential threat of Han Sui?" ”

"In case Cao Cao sends an army to arrive again, what will he do to resist, do you rely on Han Sui, how big is this?"

After asking three times, Ma Chao's impatient heart began to waver a little, and the strong attack could be taken, but in the next face, I am afraid that there will be powerlessness.

Ma Chao said with a gloomy face: "But the words have already been spoken, if you don't attack tomorrow, I am afraid that you will leave a laughing stock." ”

As long as Ma Chao doesn't insist on going his own way, everything is easy to do, Pang De thought for a while and said: "This is easy to do, tomorrow, although Lord Zhou Mu will lead the army to attack, he will not watch the battle from the rear, and when the time is ripe, he will order Mingjin to withdraw his troops, and then the Zhou Mu can push this matter to the general." ”

Not for fame and fortune, carrying the black cauldron on his back, Pang De can be described as loyal to Ma, and it is precisely in this way that Ma Chao will listen to his advice.

Pound suggested that it was the best way, and Ma Chao also had steps feasible, so naturally he would not speak out against it.

The plan was thus set, and early the next morning, the Xiliang army had breakfast and began to attack.

When Cao Jun heard the sound of the siege horn, he quickly returned to his original position and started a new day of defense.

You attack and defend, everything is going on as if it was yesterday, but as the sun rises, the Xiliang army suddenly changes.

First, Ma Chao led 3,000 elite cavalry to launch cavalry shooting under the pass, which dealt a fatal blow to Cao's army, which was too late to guard.

Not long after the cavalry shooting, Ma Chaoyou led 5,000 dead soldiers to take over the siege sequence, not allowing Cao Jun to have a chance to breathe.

Ma Chao was shirtless, wearing soft armor, because the spear was not conducive to climbing, at this time he was biting the long knife in his mouth, and his hands were flexible to climb the ladder.

Constantly avoiding the falling boulders, Ma Chao took just one minute to climb Tongguan and distance himself from the Xiliang army that followed.

Someone climbed the tower, and Cao Jun, who found it, immediately raised his weapon and wanted to stab Ma Chao to death.

But Ma Chao is strong in martial arts, and the ordinary Cao Jun, who is his opponent, catches up with him, but he just gives his life in vain.

Ma Chao slaughtered all sides at the gate, turning the Cao army's defense line upside down, creating a short opportunity for the Xiliang army that was climbing.

After a brief loss of consciousness, Cao Jiang, who led the troops to defend, hurriedly sent someone to send the news of Ma Chao's ascent to the city tower to Cao Hong's ears.

I thought that the Xiliang army would not desperately attack the city like yesterday, so Cao Hong did not preside over the defense line, but transferred troops in the rear.

At the moment when he got the news, Cao Hong was frightened and hurriedly led his personal guards to Qianguan Tower, for fear that it would be too late and the Xiliang army would take Tongguan.

When Cao Hong came to the pass, Ma Chao had gathered hundreds of Xiliang troops behind him, and occupied a corner of the pass, and the Xiliang army under the pass was also climbing up in a steady stream.

The situation was endangered, Cao Hong didn't have time to think about it, and hurriedly led the guards into the battlefield.

"Whew!"

Ma Chao, who was slaughtering Cao Bing, suddenly felt a sharp knife wind coming, and hurriedly swung a knife with instinct and took two steps back.

"Boom!"

Stabilizing his figure, Ma Chao looked forward with his eyes, and saw that it was Cao Hong, and his face immediately showed a bloodthirsty expression. "Cao Hong, today the Honzhou Mu is going to take off your head."

Cao Hong clenched the big knife with both hands slightly, and said disdainfully: "Ma Chao, Your Majesty named you Xiliang Mu, and you innocently raised swords and soldiers in Xiliang, but now you are still guilty of committing crimes, and you dare to raise troops to attack Tongguan, intending to rebel." ”

Ma Chao said coldly: "Zhong Xuan led the army into Xiliang to help the rebels, and the herdsmen of Benzhou will send troops to Tongguan, you are spewing blood in this mouth, don't you know shame, look at the knife!" ”

As soon as the words fell, Ma Chao galloped a few steps quickly, slashing directly at Cao Hong's head.

Seeing the big knife falling, Cao Hong held the knife in both hands and quickly raised it to greet him.

"Boom!"

The two knives intersected, and the sound of metal collision sounded, and Ma Chao kicked out one after another, directly taking Cao Hong's abdomen.

But Cao Hong is also a veteran general on the battlefield, and his reaction speed is also extremely fast, and his body is slightly on one side, dodging the kick.

The two main generals are either attacking or defending, and the soldiers on both sides will naturally not stop watching and fight around the comers.

Cao Jun occupies the advantage of many people, can suppress the Xiliang Army, and can also help Cao Hong, playing a role in interfering with Ma Chao, so for a while, it is still difficult to analyze the outcome of the victory.

After fighting fiercely for half an hour, seeing that the Xiliang army in Guanshang was getting smaller and smaller, Pang De said to Han Sui on the side: "General Han, Zhou Mu has already attacked Guanlou, and this is the time to be full of energy, please send troops and horses again to attack the key problems." ”

Han Sui shook his head slightly and said: "The headquarters of Mazhou Mu, there are nearly two thousand people, it should be able to take the Guanlou, it is better to wait, after all, this Tongguan is such a big place, and if there is a lot of investment, it will not achieve the effect." ”

Although it is true, the battle situation has reached a stalemate at this time, and there is no other way but to rely on external forces to boost morale.

And the best way to boost morale is to send troops into the battlefield, so that they can see hope and see the hope of taking Tongguan.

It is impossible for Han Sui not to understand this truth, what he wants may be to see Ma Chao and Cao Jun both defeated.

Han Sui's careful thinking, Pang De was also clear, only to see his face slightly angry and said: "General Han, if you don't send troops, then Pang Mou can only order Mingjin to withdraw troops, and when Lord Zhou asks about it, Pang Mou will say it truthfully." ”

Hearing the threat, Han Sui said helplessly: "Since General Pang asked, then put in the soldiers and horses." ”

At present, the Xiliang army occupies the Guanlou, which is also a good thing for Han Sui, and Cao Cao will be anxious when he captures Tongguan, and his importance will also be raised by a few grades.

Under Han Sui's order, the Xiliang Army, an army of 3,000 people, began to attack and rushed towards Tongguan.

(End of chapter)