On the valley water, since the defeat of the Wu army at Hangu Pass, they immediately panicked.

The current Wu army did not hide his traces at all, but went down the river day and night, hoping to leave as soon as possible.

"Hasn't the general woken up yet?"

On top of the flagship, a partial general asked the soldier beside him with a sad look on his face.

That soldier was Zhou Tai's own soldier, and after hearing the general's inquiry, a gloomy color flashed in his eyes.

"The general had lost a lot of blood and was now very weak. The most serious thing is that because of the injury to the left arm, the wound has been somewhat decomposed. ”

"If you don't get treatment as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable."

When the general heard this, he immediately scolded: "These military doctors are all waste, if the general has three longs and two shorts, they will all be buried together." ”

Although the soldiers were also concerned about Zhou Tai's injury, they also knew that it was not the military doctor who was careless.

He smiled bitterly and said: "The general temporarily rested the wrath of the thunder, it is not that these people are quacks, but the lack of herbs on the ship, the environment is also very bad, and General Zhou's injuries have worsened, so it is no wonder that they are not." ”

This surprise attack on Hangu Pass, originally deduced according to Zhuge Liang and others, it was a matter of nine out of ten.

Therefore, there were not many military doctors accompanying him, and there were very few herbs, because as long as he could take Hangu Pass, everything would be available.

Surprisingly, Chen Xu had suspicions in advance, so he sent Xu Xian to Hangu Pass.

What's even more unexpected is that Xu Xian actually learned about the movements of the Wu army from a fisherman, and then decisively abandoned the large army and attacked Hangu Pass day and night.

Subsequently, Xu Xian even planned to kill Jiang Qin first, then defeat Zhou Tai, and break the Wu army.

It can be said that the Guanzhong army had such a big victory but it also seemed very lucky, if it wasn't for Chen Xu's suspicions, and then sent Xu Xian to Hangu Pass, Hangu Pass would definitely be lost.

If Xu Xian hadn't found clues from the fishermen's mouth, it would have been impossible to know that there were enemy troops preparing to raid Hangu Pass.

If it weren't for Xu Xian's courage, responsibility, and determination, he directly abandoned the large army, and then led the elite cavalry to Hangu Pass, it would not have been possible to change the situation of the battle.

Therefore, this victory of the Guanzhong Army seems to be a bit fluke and thrilling.

However, luck sometimes also represents luck, it can only be said that the sky is immortal Chen Xu, Zhuge Liang and others calculated everything, but after all, they still fell short.

The Wu army was originally a sure surprise battle, and no one thought that it would be defeated at all.

"Hey!"

The lieutenant general looked at the cabin and couldn't help but sigh slightly.

There are many people on the warship and there is little space, and the environment is already very harsh, especially for a wounded.

What's more, before Zhou Tai got on the boat, he was already in a coma due to excessive blood loss and repeated blows.

"Crunch!"

The hatch was opened, and a soldier hurried out with cold water.

"How's the general?"

The soldier had a sad face and said with a crying voice: "The general's face is flushed, his body is like fire, if he can't change something, I'm afraid he won't be able to survive for long." ”

When the adjutant general heard this, his face suddenly turned pale.

He thought for a long time, and suddenly asked, "How long is there to be from Gucheng?" ”

"It's only half a day's journey."

After thinking for a while, the adjutant general gritted his teeth and said: "Although the current situation, we should always evacuate, but the general's life is on the horizon, and we can only capture Gucheng." ”

The environment on the ship is poor and there is a lack of medicine, but this is not the case in Gu Cheng.

Zhou Tai's personal soldiers paused for a moment, and then said in ecstasy: "If you can capture Gucheng, the general's condition will definitely improve." ”

After the adjutant general made up his mind, he immediately said: "Pass my military order and prepare to attack Gucheng." ”

In the eyes of the deputy general, there are very few defenders in Gucheng, even if the current Dongwu Naval Army is only a rout, it can be easily taken.

If Zhou Tai can be rescued, even if he loses some soldiers and horses, he will not hesitate. As for the possible pursuers, the adjutant general can't control so much.

In Gucheng City, Xu Xian asked the soldiers to stop fighting, but asked people to close the city gate tightly, making a nervous look.

As for the large army in the city, they were sent outside the city by Xu Xian.

The adjutant general saw Xu Xian's series of arrangements, and asked a little strangely: "Since the general is preparing to ambush the Eastern Wu naval army, why is he putting on such a posture in the city?" ”

Xu Xian said with a smile: "Although we have placed a barrage in the valley, we may not be able to leave all the Dongwu naval forces behind. ”

"If you can lure the Dongwu naval army ashore and come to attack Gucheng, you can leave them all behind."

The neighbor asked again puzzled: "Since you want to lure the Eastern Wu Navy to attack, why did the general close the city gate and let the soldiers wait for it?" ”

Xu Xian explained again: "The battle of Hangu Pass has passed for a while, and if Gucheng is defenseless, it will arouse the suspicion of the generals of Eastern Wu. ”

"On the contrary, I deliberately let people close the city gates, and then sent more than 100 soldiers to defend the city, making a nervous appearance, the Eastern Wu naval army must have thought that there were not enough troops in the city to defend the city."

"Only in this way can we lure the enemy army to attack."

The adjutant general pondered for a while and said, "Has the general considered that this Eastern Wu naval army has become a rout, and he will definitely try to escape as soon as possible." ”

"In that case, what reason do they have to attack Valley City?"

Xu Xian bowed slightly, and said: "What you said is not unreasonable, but Zhou Tai was seriously injured that day, and there were countless wounded soldiers in Eastern Wu. ”

"It is expected that there are not many herbs on the ship, if they can easily break through the valley city and loot the herbs and medical workers in the city, they will definitely not give up this great opportunity."

"What's more, although I arranged it like this, I didn't expect the Wu army to really go ashore to attack the city, so I would let the army out of the city and be ready to intercept it at any time."

When the adjutant general heard this, he suddenly realized, and then bowed to him.

However, after the deputy general of Dongwu decided to attack Gucheng, he was still worried that there were too many soldiers and horses in the city, and it was not easy to conquer the city.

Therefore, after the navy entered the territory of Gucheng, the deputy general of Eastern Wu sent scouts to investigate.

Not long after, the scout immediately came back and reported: "General, the city gate is closed, and the city wall is guarded by the Chinese army, and the enemy army has already been prepared. ”

The adjutant general's face changed when he heard this, and then he asked, "How many defenders are there on the city wall?" ”

The scout said, "It seems that there are only about a hundred people. ”

When the adjutant general heard this, he immediately laughed loudly and said, "If the city sergeant is defenseless, I will have doubts." ”

"They defend so closely, they will definitely not be cheating, and they don't want us to go to attack the city."

"It's just that there are only more than 100 people at a city gate, how can you defend Gucheng?"

Speaking of this, the adjutant general sneered a few times, and then gave an order: "Pass the order, prepare to go ashore and capture Gucheng, so as to snatch herbs for the wounded brothers." ”

Or the adjutant general said, "How many soldiers should be sent to attack the city?" ”

This time, Zhou Tai commanded 10,000 troops to raid Hangu Pass, but lost nearly half of them under Hangu Pass.

Up to now, there are less than 5,000 soldiers in Eastern Wu.

After a long silence, the adjutant general replied: "There are too few defenders in the city, only half of the troops need to be dispatched." ”

With the order of the deputy general of Dongwu, all the 2,500 Dongwu sailors went ashore, and then rushed towards Gucheng.

"Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

"Enemy attack!"

A terrible and slightly frightened voice sounded, and the guards of the city immediately panicked.

"Knock knock!"

The sound of war drums rumbled, and the deputy general of Dongwu with 2,500 soldiers began to attack the city with a roar.

"Defend the city and swear not to retreat!"

Contrary to the expectations of the soldiers of Eastern Wu, the pitiful Guanzhong army on the city wall, although with a look of panic on their faces, still stubbornly defended the city.

The Dongwu naval army lacked siege equipment, and thousands of people attacked the city, but they didn't capture it.

Seeing this situation, the deputy general of Dongwu was immediately so angry that his face turned pale, and he had the intention of making siege equipment, but he was worried that the defenders of Hangu Pass would chase after him.

"On my order, only 500 men were left to guard the ships, and the rest of the soldiers came to attack the city with bows and arrows."

"Give me orders, cut down the stout trees, and prepare to break open the gates."

After the order was given by the adjutant general of Soochow, 2,000 soldiers soon came to help, and they kept shooting at the top of the city wall with bows and arrows.

It didn't take long for the defenders on the walls to be left with very few left.

"Bang the door!"

At this time, a stout tree was also pulled over, and it was carried by the soldiers of Eastern Wu and began to storm the city gate.

"Knock knock!"

The defenders on the city wall had no way to counterattack at this time, and the Eastern Wu soldiers rushed more than a dozen times, and the city gate was finally knocked open.

Seeing this, the deputy general of Dongwu was immediately overjoyed and shouted: "Kill it!" ”

"Kill!"

More than 4,000 soldiers of Eastern Wu immediately rushed into the city excitedly.

At the same time, Xu Xian was waiting tightly outside the city, and when he heard that Gu Cheng had been destroyed, a smile suddenly appeared on his face.

Turning his head, Xu Xian said to a partial general: "You lead 1,500 soldiers to capture the Eastern Wu warship." ”

"No!"

He said to another general: "You lead 1,500 soldiers to the position of the Hengjiang Iron Cable, and be sure to intercept all the Dongwu warships." ”

"No!"

"By the way, try to capture Zhou Tai alive."

"No!"

After the order was delivered, Xu Xian personally led 5,000 soldiers and horses to kill in the direction of Gucheng.

However, he said that the deputy general of Dongwu had just entered the city, but he felt that something was not right, and the whole Gucheng seemed too quiet.

Even ordinary people can't find it.

"How so?"

Just when the deputy general of Dongwu was puzzled, the scout stumbled over and shouted in horror: "General Qiyu, there is a Guanzhong army that has killed Gucheng. ”

"What!"

The deputy general of Dongwu was shocked in his heart, and he quickly figured out why the city was empty, and he was definitely the strategy of the Guanzhong army.

The adjutant general of Soochow hurriedly asked, "Who is the leader?" ”

The scout replied with a little fear: "Guanzhong Admiral Xu Xian! ”

The deputy general of Dongwu had turned pale at this time.

In the battle of Hangu Pass, Xu Xian planned to win more with less, and he had already killed the Wu army.

Not only ordinary soldiers, but even the deputy generals of Soochow are the same.

"How is it possible, how can Xu Xian arrive in Gu City so quickly?"

No one answered the adjutant general's words, and he hurriedly said: "Close the city gates, close the city gates!" ”

Hearing Xu Xian's name, the deputy general was already frightened, and he didn't have the courage to go out of the city to fight with him, so he wanted to defend the city.

One person said: "We are defending the city, but what should General Zhou do?" ”

The adjutant general replied: "The Guanzhong army has no warships, and General Zhou's life is worry-free." ”

One of us said, "If we are trapped in the hinterland of the thief army, and we have no food and grass supply, and no reinforcements to save us, will we not become turtles in the urn?" ”

The adjutant general said, "Do you want to go out of the city to fight Xu Xian?" ”

"When General Zhou Tai and General Jiang Qin were there, he was still killed by him to lose his armor and lose his armor. Now that the Guanzhong army has more troops than us, how can we engage them? ”

Someone else said, "We can break through the siege and escape back to the warship." ”

The deputy general sneered: "Xu Xian is such a person, how could he not prepare in advance, I want to join the warship now, and I am killing myself." ”

When the people heard this, they said no more.

The city gate was closed, and the soldiers of Eastern Wu came to the city wall, feeling a little uneasy.

"Stomp, stomp!"

It didn't take long for Xu Xian to lead 5,000 Guanzhong troops to the city.

Xu Xian slapped his horse forward, pointed at the city with a spear, and shouted: "The heavenly soldiers are here, why don't you descend early!" ”

The soldiers of Eastern Wu were afraid of Xu Xian's power and did not dare to answer, so the deputy general of Eastern Wu could only stubbornly say: "If you have the ability, just come to attack the city." ”

Xu Xian snorted coldly and said, "Stubborn!" ”

"Knock knock!"

The sound of war drums rumbled, and in the valley city, which was originally empty, two thousand Guanzhong troops suddenly slashed out, and they roared towards the city gate.

"Why, how can this be?"

The deputy general of Dongwu was cold in his heart at this time.

Due to the urgency of time, as soon as he broke through the city gate, he learned that Xu Xian was leading his troops to attack, and the deputy general of Dongwu did not have time to carefully investigate the situation in the city.

What's more, these Guanzhong soldiers are scattered and hidden in private houses, even if they want to investigate, it is not easy to find them.

"Kill!"

The Guanzhong army hidden in the city was like the last straw that crushed the camel, and the soldiers of Eastern Wu, who were already panicked, no longer had the will to fight at this time.

Xu Xian shouted: "It's not too late to surrender now, if there is any hesitation, there will be no chickens and dogs left when the city is broken!" ”

"Chickens and dogs don't stay!"

"Chickens and dogs don't stay!"

"Chickens and dogs don't stay!"

The earth-shattering shout broke through the sky, and the face of the deputy general of Dongwu turned pale, and he said sadly: "I hurt everyone, you can all surrender, but I can't!" ”

After finishing speaking, the deputy general of Dongwu drew his sword and killed himself, and those soldiers who were loyal to him also wailed, and then followed the deputy general.

The soldiers of Eastern Wu, who had lost their commander, no longer had the slightest will to fight, and threw their weapons on the ground one after another.

In this war, Xu Xian, with his wisdom and prestige, almost surrendered without a fight, so that thousands of Eastern Wu soldiers did not dare to confront him.

At the same time, when the soldiers of Eastern Wu who stayed on the warship saw the Guanzhong army coming, they were shocked and fled by boat.

However, not long after the warship traveled, they were stopped by a rope from the Hengjiang River.

The Soochow naval army, which had only 500 soldiers left, surrendered one after another in despair, and the unconscious Zhou Tai was also captured.