Chapter 857: Smart attack on Hulao
Chapter 857: Smart attack on the tiger's prison
Chapter 855: Smart attack on the tiger's prison
Although Hulao Pass has been destroyed twice, it still does not hinder its status as the "No. 1 Pass in the World". After all, this pass is so legendary.
After the third reconstruction of Hulao Pass, the defensive power is completely different from before.
Yang Jian, who presided over the reconstruction of Hulao Pass, not only heightened and thickened the city wall this time, but also built many new archery towers. There were even many catapults on the towers. In addition, the defensive materials and military rations in the pass were also very abundant, which was enough. Supported the garrison in the pass for half a year.
After Qin Hao led the princes around the perimeter of Hulao, almost all the princes showed a solemn expression, because they found that there were almost no flaws in Hulao Pass, and the only way to go was to attack by force, and this was How many casualties will it cost?
Looking at the iron wall-like Hulao Pass, Cao Cao pondered for a long time and then said: "Alliance leader, Hulao Pass is not without flaws. There may be sufficient other defensive materials in the pass, but the number of flying stones must be limited."
Qin Hao prefers to call the flying stones Cao Cao calls stone bullets, and what Cao Cao said is correct.
In this era, although stones are not valuable, there are not many natural stone projectiles suitable for catapults, and most of them are difficult to transport and store. To use them, they must be polished, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
Therefore, the storage capacity of stone bombs is generally not too large, and they are basically used while searching. This also makes the defenders often encounter situations where there are not enough stone bombs.
Of course this does not exist in the Qin Army. After all, the Qin Army has mastered the cement technology and can make as many stone bullets as they want. However, the Liang Army has not yet mastered this technology.
“Alliance leader, our coalition forces can use a feint attack method, first consume the flying rocks in Hulao Pass, and then attack with all their strength when they are almost consumed.
The morale of the defenders inside the pass has been greatly reduced due to the defeat. If there are not enough flying stones, the defensive power will be greatly reduced. Such a strong attack will definitely break the pass in more than a month. "
Cao Cao didn't have enough confidence to say this, but it was indeed a good way to reduce casualties. After all, even if he tried to break his head, it would be nothing more than a strong attack.
Qin Hao stared at the layout on the tower and said calmly after a while: "Although this method is good, our army has just arrived. If we don't take advantage of the situation to attack to build up our prestige, but instead deliberately feint to attack, I am afraid it will increase the momentum of the Liang army. Isn’t it necessary to pay for the loss?”
Cao Cao obviously didn't take this into consideration. He was silent for a moment and then sighed: "What the leader said makes sense. At this time, our army's morale is at its strongest due to the great victory. However, feigning an attack without attacking by force will indeed fail."
“However, Wei Hou’s method can still be implemented.”
After Qin Hao glanced at Cao Cao, he smiled lightly and said: "Our army can attack for three days first to weaken the enemy's momentum, then feint to attack and consume the enemy's stone bullets. After the stone bullets are insufficient, we can attack with all our strength. This is the decision. It works wonders.”
“The leader of the alliance is still far-sighted, and Mengde is convinced.”
Qin Hao clasped his hands behind his back, slowly turned around and looked at the princes, and asked with a smile: "I wonder who among you is willing to take on the important task of attacking the city in this first round?"
As soon as Qin Hao finished speaking, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Song Jiang were the first to stand up and said in unison: "I am willing to take on this important task."
Many princes showed surprised looks. The casualties in this first round of siege must be the heaviest, but why are these three people rushing to get in?
Soon they figured out the reason: to gain a good reputation.
Qin Hao looked at the three people who took the initiative to ask for help, and after a moment of thought, he said: "In this case, the three of you will attack by force for one day each. After three days, it will be a feint attack, and the princes will take turns attacking the city."
The three of them looked at each other and said in unison: "No."
"Before attacking the city, send someone to challenge the city. If my prediction is correct, Liang's army will not dare to go out of the city to fight after a major defeat. However, it doesn't hurt to challenge. If you really don't dare to fight, you can also use this to attack Liang. Military morale.”
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One day later, Cao Cao took charge of the first siege. After Cao Cao prepared enough siege equipment and commanded the army to set up the siege array, he immediately sent his first fierce general Yin Shou to scold the battle, while the other princes watched the battle from the rear.
In Hulao Pass.
"Report...to the general, the Kwantung Allied Forces are coming to attack the city. Cao Cao's general Yin Shou is scolding and fighting outside the city."
When the generals of the Liang Army heard this, they immediately became excited. Wu Yunzhao was the first to stand up and gritted his teeth and said: "A mere unknown soldier dares to show his strength. I will go and kill him now."
Before Wu Yunzhao could reach the door, he heard Li Shimin's slow but unmistakable voice.
“Wait a minute.”
Wu Yunzhao immediately stopped, and Li Shimin, who had most of his body wrapped in gauze, put down the teacup in his hand and said calmly: "Our army is sitting on a fortified city and a natural barrier. If the enemy is slightly provoked, they will come out." Pass to fight, then what is the use of this heroic pass?
An order was issued to the whole army that no one should go into battle without permission. The Kwantung Allied Forces could scold him as much as they wanted. Anyway, they would not scold a single soldier of our army to death. "
“Promise.” All the Liang army generals responded unwillingly.
Seeing this, Li Shimin also sighed in his heart. It was not that he could not guess the intentions of the coalition forces, but that the Liang army had just experienced a great defeat. The generals were obviously not rational at this time. Moreover, even he himself was seriously injured, and some of the generals were seriously injured. They haven't recovered yet, which shows that this is really not a good time to go out of the city to fight.
Of course, the most important point is that Li Shimin caused the Liang Army to lose 50,000 elite cavalry. It is impossible for Dong Zhuo to not react to such a heavy casualty. And before Chang'an's punishment order was conveyed, Li Shimin would not dare to do so under any circumstances. Going into battle without authorization.
Outside Hulao Pass, Yin Shou cursed for an hour, but Hulao Pass did not respond at all and could only return to Cao Cao with a depressed look.
“My lord, it seems that Li Shimin is determined to be a coward.”
“something to be expected.”
Cao Cao looked as if he was indeed like this, and then said in a deep voice: "Let's attack the city with all our strength."
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Cao Cao's army was only responsible for the attack for one day. Even if there were casualties, they would definitely be within the tolerance. It was better to take advantage of this to make a name for himself among the princes. Therefore, Cao Cao spent a lot of money this time. The 10,000 troops responsible for the attack were all elite soldiers.
Cao Cao looked at the great pass in front of him, slowly pulled out the green sword from his waist, and then pointed to the sky and shouted: "The whole army attacks."
“Kill…kill…kill…”
The siege army of ten thousand people marched in neat steps, united as one, and their momentum was like a rainbow, soaring into the sky.
The princes watching the battle from behind were all shocked when they saw Cao Jun making such an alarming noise.
Except for literati such as Kong Rong and Tao Qian, most of the princes present were knowledgeable about military affairs. Therefore, it can be seen from the momentum and formation of Cao's army that the combat power of this army definitely exceeded that of most princes.
(End of this chapter)