Weird Three Kingdoms

Chapter 3314 Zhang Gouzi's Small Growth

The most despicable people often pretend to be the most noble and righteous, and the most cowardly guys often pretend to be brave and invincible. The Cao army under Wenxi was also like this. After knowing that their retreat was cut off, they attacked Wenxi like crazy.

The flag representing the Han Dynasty made a fluttering sound beside Lu Zhao.

"Attack! Attack!"

As Cao's army was ready to fight to the bitter end, this also became a clarion call for the people of Hedong to chase their souls.

The entire Cao army camp was like a wild beast whose anus had been stabbed, howling and releasing its last bit of vitality.

The soldiers of Cao's army gathered the scattered Hedong civilians like wolves and tigers. In the eyes of these Cao's soldiers, there was not a single bit of mercy for their fellow men, only cruelty and bloodthirstiness.

Swords and guns were everywhere, and the air was filled with murderous intent.

Several military academy students surrounded Lu Zhao.

Lu Zhao's face turned pale, and his usual magnanimous expression was gone. "If we fail to conquer the city today, both you and I will be punished by death! I have to make it clear that if anyone dares to be lazy and slack... military law will not recognize anyone!"

Behind Lu Zhao stood a row of guards, each holding a knife with murderous looks on their faces.

Several military cadets looked at each other, gritted their teeth and lowered their heads, and responded one after another.

Although it cannot be said that they did not try their best before and there was no problem with morale, at least they did not fight too hard. Now that there is a problem with the support and the food and grass are about to be cut off, the atmosphere is naturally tense.

In most cases, war means either you die or I die.

Teams of Cao's soldiers drove the civilians to the front line one after another, and the sounds of crying and shouting rang out again.

It’s also strange that these Hedong civilians were crying before and are still crying now.

They cried out for injustice before, and they are still crying out for injustice now.

I begged for mercy before, and I am still begging for mercy now.

It would be fine if these civilians did not struggle, but they did struggle, crying, shouting and begging, but on the other hand they obediently did what the Cao soldiers asked.

Normally, there should be a correlation of interests between soldiers and ordinary people, and this connection stems from their common social background and life needs.

Soldiers often come from the common people. They may have been farmers, craftsmen or merchants before joining the army, and have similar life experiences and difficulties as ordinary people. Therefore, in most cases, the interests of soldiers are closely linked to the interests of the common people, and their well-being often affects each other.

However, this point cannot be seen in the soldiers of Cao's army today.

Cao's army was not known for its strict military discipline and efficient organizational structure, but rather for its brutality and hierarchy.

Soldiers were completely isolated from social life in the barracks, and this isolation was not only physical, but also psychological and emotional. During this isolation process, Cao's soldiers were instilled with a strict class system, both tangibly and intangibly. Everything was for Cao Cao and the Cao family political group. So in this case, even if some soldiers were born in ordinary families, they gradually got used to thinking and acting as soldiers. Their primary task was to obey orders, not to pay attention to the suffering of ordinary people.

This special system made the distance between Cao's soldiers and ordinary people bigger and bigger. It also made the gap between these Cao's soldiers and the cavalry soldiers bigger and bigger. Of course, this does not mean that Cao's soldiers have no feelings for their origins and ordinary people, but their feelings are suppressed by higher military goals, and their interests are redefined to adapt to the needs of the army and the cruelty of war.

Therefore, when these Cao army soldiers treated the Hedong civilians, they did not think that these Hedong civilians were also Han people and should be protected by them. Instead, they treated them like livestock.

The entire Cao army camp has been fully mobilized, and there is a lot of noise everywhere.

Officers shouted orders and soldiers waved their weapons, and all these sounds combined into a huge wave, making this darkness before dawn particularly terrifying.

  The Cao army soldiers ignored the miserable conditions of the Hedong civilians. Most of them urged the civilians with expressionless faces to gather into columns for the siege, and then waited for the order to come and attacked the city in sequence!

We must capture Wenxi today!

Success or failure depends on this one move!

The morning breeze blew, and the sky gradually brightened up from the mist.

The dilapidated city walls of Wenxi once again appeared in front of Cao's army.

Everyone looked up at the road sign on top of the high earthen platform below Wenxi City, waiting for his order.

Lu Zhao was silent for a moment, then he swung his arm violently, and the war drums on the high platform behind him started beating at the same time. Six drummers beat the war drums, which were as tall as a person, so hard that the earth shook.

The flags were flying, and the army issued the order, "Team One, Team Two! Attack!"

"Hurry up! Hurry up! You pigs! Move!"

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When defending your hometown, there will basically be some BUFF bonuses to a greater or lesser extent.

On the top of Wenxi City, Pei Xi was wearing heavy armor and his face was somewhat pale.

Pei Xi’s arrival in Wenxi should have been double happiness.

But now, he felt that Wenxi could no longer be saved.

Pei is just gambling.

In troubled times, anyone who sits at the gambling table may die at the next moment.

Just like his original name was "Qian", but now he can only be called "Xi". Whichever side he joins, he must follow that side's rules.

In addition to Wenxi being the important birthplace of the Pei family, there is another crucial point. Only by defending Wenxi, can his "joy" truly become "joy"...

This is also the reason why Pei Xi was willing to risk his life to come here to defend the city.

  Pei Xi had been staying on the city wall since the Cao army's camp moved at midnight yesterday. He originally thought that the Cao army was going to withdraw overnight, but he didn't expect that what he was waiting for was a dying counterattack by the Cao army. Everyone knew that as long as they could withstand this wave of Cao's desperate counterattack, they would inevitably usher in the dawn of victory, but could they really withstand this wave?

If I had known that Zhang Xiu was coming for the first time, I should have abandoned the city!

But Pei Xi couldn't bear to do it after all.

After all, it is different from Sima Yi's abandonment of Puyang. Wenxi, this ancient city, is not only the place where the Pei family has lived for generations, but also the symbol of their spirit and the soil where they are rooted. For the Pei family, this land carries their history, culture and memory, and is an irreplaceable home.

Therefore, when Cao's army came, Pei Xi had to defend.

There is no doubt about this.

At this critical moment of life and death, who can have the courage to give up the land to save the people? Giving up the land to save the people is not only a surrender of territory, but also a challenge to the family's honor and tradition. In the eyes of most Pei clan members, such a sacrifice seems unimaginable. After all, Wenxi is not just a piece of land or a city.

When Zhang Xiu came, Pei Xi was optimistic that since the cavalry had arrived, he could sit on the top of the city and watch the cavalry fight for them, and they only needed to applaud and cheer. In his opinion, the arrival of the cavalry army would not only protect Wenxi, but also protect the members of the Pei family from the war. He fantasized that he could watch the battle safely on the city wall and witness the bravery and victory of the cavalry army.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu actually left with his men! This unexpected change caught Pei Xi off guard, and his plans and fantasies were instantly shattered.

Damn it, damn it!

Pei Xi was filled with regret and anger. He realized that his decision might have been too optimistic and rash, and he did not fully consider the uncertainty and cruelty of war. He did not expect that Zhang Xiu would give up Wenxi so decisively, which made him doubt his own judgment.

Of course, if Pei Xi led the cavalry, he would probably do the same as Zhang Xiu. Pei Xi realized that if he were in Zhang Xiu's position, facing the same situation and pressure, he would probably make the same choice...

But when Pei Xi saw Cao's army ordering the remaining Hedong civilians to rush forward in a large number, he still couldn't help cursing Zhang Xiu and Fei Qian in his heart.

  After all, he even changed his name. Shouldn't he get the protection he deserves?

The children of the aristocratic families always feel that the soldiers owe them something.

Pei Xi also understood that this idea was wrong.

However, the offensive and defensive battles in the past few days had exhausted him, and had also caused him to waver and doubt himself, Wenxi, and even the cavalry.

  Is there anyone who can save me? Please save the people of Wenxi!

Pei Xi couldn't help but raise his head and look towards the direction of Emei Mountain, like a son waiting for his mother to return, completely forgetting that he was complaining in his heart just now.

However, even after waiting until the war drums of Cao's army roared to the sky, the cavalry that Pei Xi was expecting still did not appear on Emei Ridge.

it's over...

Even if the cavalrymen came again now, it would be too late!

  Whatever, whatever!

Only fight to the death!

  It is a blessing to die in your hometown and keep your soul in your homeland!

"Fight to the death!" Pei Xi raised his arms and shouted, "Protect my hometown! Protect my native land! Protect my parents and family! Fight to the death, fight to the death!"

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The sun's rays shine down from the mountains in the east.

Zhang Xiu squinted his eyes and looked towards the east.

They attacked from behind Cao's army.

In the era of cold weapons, cavalry was known as the king of the battlefield for its powerful mobility and impact. Unlike infantry or archers, the power of cavalry lies in their speed and mobility, which enables them to quickly deploy and adjust tactics on the battlefield and deal a fatal blow to the enemy.

Zhang Xiu suddenly realized this after seeing the achievements of Zhao Yun, the Protector General of the Northern Territory...

The word "king" does not refer to a king who fights alone, but to commanders and armies who can control the battlefield and have an overview of the overall situation.

Fighting alone reflects more of one's bravery and martial arts.

Although this is also important in ancient wars, what can truly determine the outcome of a war are the generals who can grasp the situation and plan their strategies.

Just like Zhao Yun's consecutive battles in the Northern Territory, can it be said that Zhao Yun fought alone? Even Zhao Yun himself did not fight directly on the field a few times! This is Zhao Yun's tactical transformation from individual to overall, and his progress and growth as a general.

Although a lone warrior can also become famous on the battlefield with his personal strength and courage, the real king is not just a warrior, but someone who can control the battlefield and have a panoramic view of the overall situation. They not only have courage and strength, but also wisdom and strategic vision, and can make correct decisions in a complex battlefield environment and command the army to victory.

Zhang Xiu was a bit like a "warrior" before, but now he is a bit like a "king".

The reason why I say a little is because Zhang Xiu has not yet completely transformed and he still needs experience.

He discovered some problems with the grain transport team, and at the same time he set his eyes on the Cao army camp in front of him and the hidden dangers revealed by Lu Zhao.

The Cao army's attention was focused on Wenxi City and they didn't notice that Zhang Xiu had returned after a long journey.

This cannot be entirely blamed on Lu Zhao's short-sightedness. The main reason is that Cao's army is not only disconnected from top to bottom, but even the horizontal connections between generals are also scattered...

There are indeed some deep personal friendships between Cao's generals, which may be derived from common experiences, battles, or mutual trust and respect. These deep friendships of life and death, or even swearing death, are particularly precious in wars and troubled times. They support the spirit and fighting spirit of the generals in difficult times and give them courage and strength.

However, if we zoom out and observe the entire group of Cao's generals, we will find that this group is not a united whole, but is divided into many scattered small teams.

These small teams are often formed based on different interests, origins, regions or family backgrounds. Although they all seem to be members of Cao's army, they actually rarely communicate with each other, fight on their own, and lack in-depth communication and cooperation.

The senior generals, with their many years of experience and profound military exploits, naturally enjoyed a certain prestige and status. The new generals, on the other hand, outwardly respected the senior generals, but in fact, they cursed the old men behind their backs.

The generals of the Cao and Xiahou clans were closely related because of their family ties, and there was a natural trust and support between them, while generals of other clans might have to make more efforts to prove their loyalty in order to gain temporary recognition and respect.

This kind of invisible network, built by marriage, nepotism, surnames, etc., wove a web among these Cao army generals, affecting their relationships and communication. This is just like the department managers in large companies in later generations. Although they all seem to be from the same company, they actually have their own small circles and their own interests.

This kind of division and internal friction undoubtedly weakened the overall combat effectiveness and cohesion of Cao's army. Without true unity and cooperation, Cao's army was more like a pile of loose sand and could not exert its maximum combat power.

This invisible internal friction is very terrifying, and it is also an important challenge that Cao Cao and other Cao army commanders have to face, but it is also quite difficult. If the balance is not properly grasped, the entire battlefield will collapse.

In this regard, the Cavalry Corps, because of the existence of the Military Academy, has less barriers and more harmony.

No one will feel ashamed if they fail, and no one will feel proud if they succeed.

Therefore, Zhao Yun's experience promoted Zhang Xiu's growth.

And Lu Zhao's chrysanthemum will become a bright medal in his growth process.

Zhang Xiu raised the lance in his hand, facing the bright light of the morning sun.

He deliberately changed into a horse lance just to show respect for Lu Zhao's chrysanthemum.

After all, the horse lance is longer, thicker and stronger than the ordinary standard spear.

The ray of sunlight shone on the eight edges, eight blades, eight corners and eight centers of the lance, and seemed to burst out with thousands of brilliant lights, piercing people so much that they could not open their eyes or close their legs.

Ok……

Something seems to be wrong.

But Zhang Xiu didn't care about these at all now.

As Zhang Xiu raised his lance, more and more cavalrymen began to line up behind him.

  The hussars were like spare parts, and in the blink of an eye they formed a steel wall in the wilderness!

War horses neighed and swords and spears flashed. Although the horses and armor were covered with dust and blood, each horse was still full of fighting passion and each cavalryman revealed a strong fighting spirit.

They skillfully controlled their horses to form a uniform formation. It was like an extremely precise war machine, with every component performing its function accurately. Their movements were clean and neat, showing superb riding skills and excellent discipline. There was no fear or hesitation in them, only the desire for victory and the pursuit of glory.

Above their heads, the tricolor battle flag fluttered high.

They waited for orders.

  Zhang Xiu looked at the fireworks burning in Wenxi City from afar, and also saw countless small black dots under Wenxi City, rushing towards the city wall of Wenxi like a raging wave!

And the Cao army camp that was originally heavily guarded but now full of loopholes!

Previously, in order to guard against Zhang Xiu, Lu Zhao had gathered all his troops in the camp. Now, in order to capture Wenxi, he had to disperse all his troops to the outskirts of the city!

If the generals of Cao's army could share their knowledge and experiences with each other, Lu Zhao might have known that the movement speed of the cavalry was far beyond their normal understanding, and perhaps he would not have made such a desperate move.

Zhang Xiu pointed his lance forward, "Stab him in the ditch!"

The Hussars laughed loudly.

Amidst loud laughter, the war horses began to gallop.

It was like awakening the thunder on the battlefield.

The horses' hooves crushed the dust and their neighs were deafening. Every horse seemed to sense the upcoming battle. Their bodies were filled with wild blood and a desire for speed.

  The cavalrymen on horseback held their swords and guns tightly, and the tricolor flags above their heads were pulled straight by the wind!

The speed of the war horses was getting faster and faster, and the armor of the cavalrymen was shining brightly in the sun!

When the war horses galloped to their maximum speed, the entire battlefield seemed to tremble. The cavalrymen let out earth-shaking shouts, and their voices intertwined with the sound of horses' hooves, forming an irresistible force!

At this moment, the aura of the king of the battlefield spread all over the place!

"Poke him in the ditch!"

"The hussars are victorious!" 』