Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2328 Battle of Tianmen Pass, Chang Sheng's Victory Over the Enemy

Zhao Kuangyin left behind three men—Zhao Changping, Li Jilong, and Yu Qing—to oversee the Guandong region, but all three perished. From then on, countless others in the remaining parts of Guandong surrendered at the mere sight of him.

Starting in March of the sixth year of the Yuanshi era, in just two months, with the combined efforts of generals such as Chang Yuchun, Xue Rengui, and Li Jing, the entire Guandong region fell into the hands of the Han Dynasty, and their military might pointed directly at Tianmen Pass.

However, the most difficult battle of the war against the Song Dynasty was about to begin.

If Tianmen Pass is not breached, the Han army will be unable to advance towards Guanzhong Pass beyond it.

Tianmen Pass, as a formidable pass separating the east and west of the pass, is also an absolutely standard and dangerous pass in the world.

The Liang Pass was captured by Bai Qi after he risked great danger, but such a thing is almost impossible to replicate even in the same location, let alone in different locations.

Xue Rengui, Li Jing, Chang Yuchun, Feng Yi and other troops gathered at Tianmen Pass one after another. Among the generals, Xue Rengui, who had the highest official rank and title, was automatically chosen as the leader.

"The magnificence of Tianmen Pass is no less than that of Tianlang Pass!" Xue Rengui, leading his generals, stood atop a tall well railing, gazing in the direction of Tianmen Pass, and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

The danger of Tianmen Pass is even greater than the three passes and one mountain in Henan Province.

“This place was a crucial border area of ​​the ancient Cang Kingdom for hundreds of years. Its importance was no less than that of Tianlang Pass back then. Its scale is to be expected!” Li Jing also sighed.

Just by looking at this level, you can tell it's going to be tough!
After all, this was the western border of Da Cang after the country was first established.

In the days that followed, Da Cang once again expanded westward, opening up the Guanzhong Road as it is today. Only then did Tianmen Pass withdraw from its important role as a frontline border defense zone.

"Tianmen Pass is indeed magnificent!"

"However, the Song army suffered repeated defeats, and their morale plummeted. In the end, war is about fighting people!"

"General Xue, this humble general requests to be the vanguard and launch a strong attack on Tianmen!" Chang Yuchun volunteered.

Xue Rengui looked at Chang Yuchun, who had volunteered, and after a moment's thought, said, "General Chang is a valiant warrior. In that case, we'll leave this first battle to General Chang!"

"Before attacking, we can send someone to challenge them. If I'm not mistaken, the Song army has suffered repeated defeats and its generals have been killed or wounded. They will definitely not dare to come out of the pass to fight. However, it's not a bad thing to challenge them. If they really don't dare to fight, we can use this to demoralize the Liang army."

"promise."

A day later, Chang Yuchun personally led the team to be the first to attack the city.

The Han army here has prepared ample siege equipment, especially siege towers. When attacking such a strong pass, a large number of siege towers are more important than catapults.

After directing his army to set up the siege formation, Chang Yuchun immediately dispatched Yang Jian, the army's most valiant general, to challenge them to a verbal duel, while the other generals joined Chang Yuchun in the rear to provide support.

Inside Tianmen Pass.

"Report... Your Majesty, the Han army is attacking the pass, and General Yang Jian is currently engaged in a verbal battle at the pass."

Upon hearing this, the generals of the Song army immediately turned sour.

In the present Song Dynasty, there are only three strong generals left: Xia Luqi, Gao Yanping, and Jing Si. None of these three are qualified to fight Yang Jian, and even if they were combined, they might not be enough.

Even with their pride, Xia Luqi and Gao Yanping wore gloomy faces at this moment and did not mention going out to fight, let alone the other Song generals.

"Ignore them. If they dare to approach the wall, just shoot them with arrows!"

When Zhao Kuangyin thought of the many fierce generals of the Song Dynasty who had died in battle, his face also darkened.

If Xuanwu were still alive, how could he allow Yang Jian to be so arrogant? If Xuanwu were to fight, he might not necessarily win a battle, but he would also be extremely unlikely to lose one.

Outside Tianmen Pass, Yang Jian cursed for an hour straight until his voice was almost hoarse, but Tianmen Pass did not respond at all. He could only return to Chang Yuchun's side with a frustrated expression.

"General Chang, it seems that Zhao Kuangyin is determined to be a coward."

"As expected."

Chang Yuchun revealed an expression of "I knew it," and then ordered in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, there's no need to waste time. Let's attack the city with all our might."

"promise!"

At Chang Yuchun's command, the massive Han army, numbering over ten thousand, marched in unison, their momentum as powerful as a rainbow, their spirit soaring to the heavens.

"put!"

At the same time, hundreds of catapults roared, sending boulders slicing through the air and crashing down on the city walls with a piercing whistling sound.

In an instant, rubble flew everywhere from Tianmen Pass, and dust filled the air.

"Sergeant, advance!"

Dozens of siege engines covered in water-soaked cowhide slowly advanced under the cover of shields, the soldiers inside gripping ladders tightly and breathing heavily.

Arrows rained down from the city walls, and soldiers fell frequently, struck by arrows, but the troops pressed forward with unwavering resolve. The barrage of arrows from the walls did nothing to dampen the Han army's confidence in capturing this pass.

"Ding! Zhao She's Trap-Breaking Skill activated."
Breakthrough: Sky-Piercing Blade, Soul-Trapping Strike, Enemy-Burying Vessel, City-Burning Scar. Generals skilled in field battles have a certain probability of awakening different awakening skills with varying effects.

Effect 1: In field battles, Command +2 and Strength +3; in city defense, Command +1 and Strength +2.

Effect 2: When leading a surprise attack, the commander gains +1, and the morale, combat strength, and speed of one's own forces are greatly increased...

Effect 3: Based on Effect 2, if the enemy's troops are three times or more the size of your own, the entire army's attack power increases by one.

When Zhao She's "Breakthrough" skill is activated, while defending a city, his leadership and martial prowess increase by 1, his base leadership is 98, and his current leadership rises to 99.

On the walls of Tianmen Pass, Zhao She, the general of the Song Dynasty who was at the forefront, calmly and collectedly directed the soldiers on the walls.

At this time, Zhao Kuangyin was also inside the pass, but as the emperor of a country, he could not possibly keep an eye on the front line at all times.

Normally, Zhao She would take his place and command from the front lines.

With a large number of generals, led by Lian Po, killed in battle or captured, Zhao She is now one of the few remaining famous generals of the Song Dynasty.

Among the generals of the Song Dynasty, only a few, such as Zhao Wuji, Gu Jiantang, Zhao She, Ming Wei, Shi Shouxin, and Zhong Shidao, are still capable of serving.

This also included Gu Jiantang, whom Zhao Kuangyin did not trust.

Although Gu Jiantang's entire family died at the hands of the Han army, he might not surrender to the Han, but he was definitely not a loyal subject who would die for his country.

Therefore, when the Song Dynasty was powerful, Zhao Kuangyin could rely on him. However, when the Song Dynasty was weak, he absolutely could not be relied upon for important responsibilities.

It is precisely because of this that the Song Dynasty, which once boasted a galaxy of renowned generals, now has very few generals that it can truly trust.