All Realms Landing

Chapter 293
Tang Xiu was in Yanzhou, Shandong Province, and he attacked the city and pulled out the village all the way, and the battle went smoothly.

When the battle report reached Cao Cao, Cao Cao no longer cared about continuing to attack Xuzhou City, and personally led his troops back to aid.

Cao Cao originally had more than 20 soldiers in Qingzhou. Before that, he divided his troops into Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan with [-] troops. When they returned to Yanzhou, they were defeated by Tang Xiu.

Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou City caused half of the [-] to [-] defenders in Xuzhou City, but as the attacking side, the loss was even greater, losing tens of thousands of soldiers and horses.

Today, Cao Cao's Qingzhou soldiers have lost from more than 20 to more than [-].

Tang Xiu has [-] Xiliang iron cavalry and [-] Bingzhou army under his command. The attack on Yanzhou this time is a big victory, and the loss is not big.

He also has Huaxiong's [-] troops at Hulao Pass, and [-] to [-] soldiers and horses in Xuzhou City, which can be used as reinforcements.

There are more than [-] soldiers and horses in total!

Moreover, with Tang Xiu's ability, he could fight Cao Cao with only [-] Bingzhou Army and [-] Xiliang Iron Cavalry in his hands without the need of Hulao Pass and Xuzhou City's large army.

He has already moved his mind to eliminate the princes along the way of Cao Cao!
Because with Cao Cao's ability and ambition, it will also be a great obstacle for him to "rejuvenate the great man".

Tang Xiu was preparing to fight Cao Cao in Shandong, but unexpectedly, disasters happened in his lair.

Flying horses came to report disasters: "Zhang Xiu, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou and other generals were defeated by Niu Fu and Jia Xu!"

Tang Xiu was slightly startled.

He previously sent three brothers, Zhang Xiu, Liu Guan and Zhang, to command the 11 Xiliang Army, and two generals, Zhang Ji and Fan Chou, to command the [-] Xiliang Army to be in charge of logistics.A total of [-] Xiliang troops, with strong soldiers and horses, rich in money and food, went to attack Chang'an.

The defeat came so quickly! ?

How was the battle fought?

Zhang Xiu, Liu Guanzhang, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou and others were defeated and withdrew to Luoyang City.

At this moment, Tang Xiu couldn't sit still anymore, Luoyang City was empty at the moment, if Chang'an's Niu Fu army took the opportunity to attack, I'm afraid it would be bad.

What's more, there is Lu Bu who is in charge of the army, which is a big change.

Tang Xiu also had no intention of fighting Cao Cao and destroying Cao Cao, so he immediately ordered to withdraw his troops and return to the court.

At this time, Cao Cao also gave up attacking Xuzhou City and returned to Yanzhou, Shandong, his hometown.However, it was unexpectedly discovered that Tang Xiu had already retreated, and Cao Cao could only stop fighting temporarily.

After all, the soldiers under Cao Cao's command were a bit overwhelmed by the repeated battles.Fortunately, in this attack on Xuzhou, apart from not taking down Xuzhou city, a lot of money and food were collected from other places in Xuzhou, which is enough to support soldiers for the time being.

Tang Xiu withdrew his troops and returned to the court, and the [-] Xiliang cavalry transferred from Huaxiong returned to Hulao Pass, maintaining the [-] troops at Hulao Pass.

And he and Zhang Liao commanded a [-] Bingzhou army and returned to Luoyang City.

Next, Tang Xiu met Zhang Xiu, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou and other generals.

These generals of the imperial court were originally high-spirited commanders of 11 troops to attack Chang'an and prepare to make contributions.Now, they have fled back in disgrace one by one.

Even with an army of 11, more than [-] were lost!Only [-] soldiers and horses left!

This is still the [-] army commanded by Zhang Ji and Fan Chou. They are only in charge of logistics, and they did not charge forward, otherwise the loss will be even greater!

In other words, only [-] of the [-] troops in the hands of Zhang Xiu, Liu Guan, and Zhang Zhang lost [-] to [-] troops!
In a short period of time, [-] to [-] troops were lost, and Tang Xiu couldn't help doubting the abilities of the three brothers Zhang Xiu, Liu Guan, and Zhang.

If these were not all famous generals in history, he would have wished that these generals would be dragged down and beheaded in view of this record!
He had just regained Xuzhou City, and with the help of Kong Rong and Tai Shici from Beihai, it was a big step forward.In the future, the troops of Xuzhou City and Beihai can be used by him.

With the prosperity of Xuzhou City and Beihai, tens of thousands of troops can be easily added, for a total of [-] troops!

Not only that, Tang Xiu was also planning to completely eliminate Cao Cao's confidant, but unexpectedly, the three brothers Zhang Xiu, Liu Guan and Zhang gave him such a big surprise!
In the conference hall of the General's Mansion, Tang Xiu looked at Zhang Xiu, then at Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, then at Zhang Ji and Fan Chou, and said in a deep voice, "How is the battle going?"

All the generals were ashamed and did not dare to speak. In the end, Liu Bei took the responsibility and took a step forward, saying: "Reporting to the general, this defeat is really due to our carelessness!"

Tang Xiu's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly, "Let's listen."

"Here!"

Liu Bei responded, and slowly explained the situation of the attack on Chang'an.

It is said to attack Chang'an City, but in fact, it is to attack Hangu Pass.

Naturally, Tang Xiu also knew about it, because the main target of Zhang Xiu, Liu Guan and Zhang's troops was Hangu Pass.

Hangu Pass is located on the plateau in the west, Juejian in the east, Qinling Mountains in the south, and the Yellow River in the north. It is one of the earliest Xiongguan fortresses in Chinese history.

It was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States period. It is the throat of Luoyang in the east and Chang'an in the west. "The saying has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.

In the third year of King Shenliang of Zhou Dynasty, King Huai of Chu mobilized the troops of the six countries to attack Qin. Qin relied on the natural danger of Hangu, causing the troops of the six countries to "bury millions of corpses, bleeding and drifting away".In the sixth year of Qin Shihuang, the armies of Chu, Zhao, Wei and other five countries invaded Qin. "When they reached Hangu, they were all defeated" and "Liu Bang guarded the pass and refused Xiang Yu", all of which were carried out here.

In addition, Hangu Pass is not only a military important place, but also a key point of cultural and economic exchanges between the hinterland of China and the northwest region.Surrounding this famous city with important customs, there are historical stories and legends such as "Purple Qi Comes from the East", "Lao Tzu Passes the Pass", "Rooster Crows and Dog Robbers", "Gongsun White Horse", "Tang Xuanzong Changed the Yuan Dynasty" and other historical stories and legends.

Hangu Pass is the throat to Luoyang in the east and Chang'an in the west, and it is also the main place where Niu Fu's army is stationed.

When Dong Zhuo was defeated at Hulao Pass, he planned to move his capital to Chang'an from Luoyang. He wanted to rely on Hangu Pass to retreat from the coalition forces of the princes.

In history, King Huai of Chu sent troops from the six countries to attack Qin, and Qin relied on the natural danger of Hangu, causing the troops of the six countries to "bury millions of corpses, bleeding and drifting away", which shows the power of Hangu Pass.

Tang Xiu ordered the three brothers Zhang Xiu, Liu Guan and Zhang to lead 11 Xiliang troops to march out, with strong soldiers and horses, and rich money and food.

And Niu Fuman only has [-] soldiers and horses, and it is impossible for all of them to gather in Hangu Pass, but to be stationed in various places.

In Hangu Pass, there are [-] to [-] soldiers and horses, which is the limit, and it is very likely that there are only [-] to [-] soldiers and horses.

Almost three times the enemy's army, and with Zhang Xiu, Liu Guanzhang and other powerful generals, Tang Xiu thought it was easy to capture.

Unexpectedly, these generals were defeated in a short period of time. Instead, they lost 11 soldiers and horses, and only [-] of the [-] army were defeated!
(End of this chapter)