Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 211 Wei Yan captures Xiahou Mao alive, Zhuge Qiao surrounds and kills Hao Zhao (seeking pursuit)
In panic, Xia Houmao thought of Zhu Ling, a veteran.

Zhu Ling was originally a general under Yuan Shao and assisted Cao Cao when he conquered Tao Qian.

At that time, Zhu Ling was attracted by Cao Cao. After a while of deception, Zhu Ling regarded Cao Cao as his master and chose to leave Yuan Shao.

After joining Cao Cao's command, Zhu Ling followed Cao Cao in conquering all directions and made many military exploits.

When Cao Pi ascended the throne, Zhu Ling even persuaded Cao Pi to join him as "envoy Chijie, Hou General, and Huaxiang Marquis".

Among Cao Wei's senior generals, although Zhu Ling is not the most adept at fighting, his qualifications and prestige in this army are not shallow.

Zhu Lingben was resting in the city.

After receiving the order, Zhu Ling rushed to the top of the city.

After carefully understanding the situation under the city, Zhu Ling saw that there were no siege equipment under the city, and made a decision immediately: "General Zhenxi has the help of General Zhenxi, General Zuo, General Right and Sima Supervisor. Even if he is defeated, he will not be defeated."

"I thought that these Han dogs were the surprise troops sent by Liu Bei to deceive the city."

"If we are deceived, General Zhenxi and others will have no way to return."

"There are still five thousand soldiers in the city. Even these Han dogs cannot take Chang'an City."

"As long as we hold on for a few days, these Han dogs will retreat."

Xiahou Mao stroked his palm and said: "General Zhu has made it clear that from now on, all military affairs of Chang'an City will be handed over to General Zhu."

"If you have any military information, don't ask me for advice. General Zhu will make the final decision!"

Zhu Ling was a little stunned: "Before General Zhenxi left, he appointed General Anxi as the commander-in-chief of Chang'an City. How could I exceed my authority?"

Xia Houmao said with awe-inspiring righteousness: "General Zhu, you have been fighting for many years, and defending a city is a piece of cake for you."

"I have no experience in defending a city, how can I imitate Zhao Kuo's armchair tactics?"

"When General Zhenxi comes back, I will explain to General Zhenxi."

Seeing that Xia Houmao was extremely serious, Zhu Ling didn't think too much and took the order: "I will obey General Anxi's military order."

Seeing Zhu Ling agree, Xia Houmao breathed a sigh of relief secretly.

After handing over the city defense to Zhu Ling, Xiahou Mao retreated from the tower.

After seeing that there was no one around, Xia Houmao quickly ordered his guards: "Prepare dry food and water quickly, and take advantage of the darkness tonight to leave the city through the east gate."

The guard was stunned: "General, with General Zhu guarding the city, Chang'an City is absolutely safe, why do we have to leave the city?"

Xia Houmao scolded: "Are you stupid? I am the general appointed by General Zhenxi. If General Zhu is not allowed to defend the city, wouldn't I abandon the city and flee?"

"Zhu Ling defended Chang'an City, and the credit goes to me; Zhu Ling couldn't defend Chang'an City, and I went to Tongguan to report the news in time, and the credit also goes to me."

"How could I have such a stupid bodyguard like you?"

The guard was a little dizzy.

Seeing this, Xia Houmao kicked the bodyguard: "If you don't understand, don't think about it. Get ready quickly."

As the son of Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Mao understands the essence of "if you cannot win a war, you will continue to be promoted".

You can't commit capital crimes at any time, and you have to make some merits. In this way, Cao Pi will only verbally scold, and then discuss merits for promotion.

Zhu Ling at the top of the city didn't know that Xia Houmao had already thought of running away, and was confronting Wei Yan at the bottom of the city.

"Han Gou, I am the General of the Wei Dynasty and the Marquis of Gaotang, Zhu Ling. If you have the ability, come and attack the city. If you don't, retreat quickly."

"If you stay here, don't blame me for not having an eye for bows and arrows!"

Zhu Ling's caution and calmness made Wei Yan's heart sink.

really.

Even a surprise attack through Ziwu Valley would be difficult to defraud Chang'an City.

fortunately.

I don't know how to cheat the city.

Wei Yan glanced at the top of the city and laughed: "Zhu Ling, do you think that if you defend the city, I won't be able to take Chang'an City?"

"Since I dare to take the city without siege equipment, I naturally have a clever plan to take the city."

"Do you know how many people in Chang'an City are my internal agents?"

"Do you know when the gates of Chang'an City will be opened tonight?"

"Ha ha!"

"Zhu Ling, let you be proud for a while. I will definitely capture you alive tonight."

Wei Yan said hello, and the Han soldiers turned around and left.

Seeing Wei Yan lead his troops away, Zhu Ling's eyes became gloomy.

How many internal agents are there in Chang'an City?

When will the gates of Chang'an City be opened tonight?

Although he guessed that Wei Yan might be playing tricks, Zhu Ling had to cast doubtful eyes on the surrounding Chang'an officials.

All the officials' expressions changed.

"General, are you doubting us?"

"How could I have an affair with a Han dog!"

"General, this must be a stratagem of Han dogs to alienate us. This is to make our army fall into chaos."

"I will definitely help the general defend the city and will never betray His Majesty!"

"."

One by one, the officials of Chang'an City swore an oath for fear of being suspected by Zhu Ling.

Although Wei Yan failed to defraud Chang'an City, the hearts of the officials in Chang'an City were inevitably affected.

If Zhu Ling hadn't been there, Xia Houmao's character might have allowed Wei Yan to defraud Chang'an City.

Zhu Ling's eyes were cold: "I have heard your loyalty; but this loyalty cannot be said in words, it must be put into action."

"From now on, all your family members will have to move into the military camp. If anyone is unwilling to move, they must be Wei Yan's internal agents."

All the officials felt a chill in their hearts.

When family members enter the military camp, they are being held hostage.

Seeing Zhu Ling's right hand pressing the handle of the knife, no one among the officials dared to refute.

"I hope Wei Yan is just bluffing me, otherwise Chang'an City will be difficult to defend." Zhu Ling looked at the gradually darkening outside of the city, worried.

It's midnight.

Several Han soldiers quietly came to the city and waved white cloth strips towards a corner of the city, seeming to send a secret signal to the city.

This scene happened to be caught by Zhu Ling who was on patrol at night.

"Sure enough, there is an inside job!" Zhu Ling's heart sank.

In order to avoid alerting the enemy, Zhu Ling carefully considered the Han soldiers' secret signals and asked his personal guards to wave white cloth strips outside the city.

however.

When the Han soldiers under the city saw the white cloth, they shouted and ran away: "You've been tricked, leave quickly!"

When Zhu Ling saw the Han soldiers withdrawing, his heart became even more gloomy: "These Han dogs are really cautious! It seems that the family members of those officials will be detained for a few more days."

The Han soldiers returned and reported the white cloth from the top of the city to Wei Yan.

Wei Yan sneered: "This Zhu Ling is so treacherous that he actually wants to trick me into telling me who the culprit is."

"It's a pity that Chang'an City has no internal response, so how can I tell you."

"Let you doubt yourself first."

After Chang'an City was guarded by cautious generals, Wei Yan changed his battle strategy.

If you can't defraud Chang'an City, then you can harass the grain roads, block the main roads, assassinate the scouts, etc.

Soldiers and horses deep behind enemy lines can do many things.

In order to avoid encountering Cao Zhang's scouts, Wei Yan deliberately left through the south gate at dusk, and then went around to hide his troops outside the east gate.

Just now.

Wei Chang trotted over: "There are Wei soldiers leaving the city outside the east gate, and there is a carriage in the middle. It seems to be a big shot."

"East Gate? Are they coming for us?" Wei Yan was surprised.

Soon, Wei Yan came to his senses and sneered: "It seems that not everyone in Chang'an City is as courageous as Zhu Ling."

Wei Chang asked: "Are we going to intercept and kill this Wei army?"

Wei Yan waved his hand and ordered: "Since he is out of the city, we cannot let him escape. If he is really a big shot, it will not be in vain for me to go to Ziwu Valley after all the hard work."

Immediately.

Wei Yan sent troops to guard the main road.

Seeing more than a hundred cavalry escorting a carriage, Wei Yan suddenly had a deeper understanding of the four words "after all hardships, happiness comes".

"God is really helping me!"

"Don't let anyone go!"

When the horse rope was pulled, the Wei cavalry who were caught off guard fell off their horses one after another.

The war horse neighed and overturned the carriage.

When the Han soldiers surrounded the carriage, Xia Houmao was completely stunned.

"Hey, you are the son of the great general of the Wei Dynasty, the son-in-law of Emperor Wu of the Wei Dynasty, the Qilin'er of the Xiahou family, the most outstanding and promising general of Anxi in the Wei Dynasty, Xiahou Mao, who is capable of shooting tigers, unparalleled in horseback riding and shooting?"

"If you are not in Chang'an City, what are you doing out of the east gate at night? Do you want to set up a stronghold outside the city and compete with Zhu Ling in the city?"

Wei Yan stared at Xia Houmao and his smile became bright.

When Zhu Ling took over Chang'an city defense, Wei Yan actually admired Xia Houmao a little.

At least Xia Houmao, the commander-in-chief, did not give random orders and knew how to let Zhu Ling defend the city.

result.

Xia Houmao went out of the city directly at night.

"General, can you recognize Zhang Fei, the Han's chariot general?" Although Xiahou Mao was captured, he had a strong desire to survive.

Wei Yan narrowed his eyes slightly: "What do you want to say?"

Xiahou Mao exclaimed: "Zhang Cheqi's direct wife Xiahou Juan is my clan sister."

"I don't want to confront the general in Chang'an City, just because I don't want to ruin the peace between the two families."

"Although Zhang Cheqi and I are our own masters, if the general really kills me, Zhang Cheqi will not look good on his face."

Wei Chang shouted: "Xiahou Mao, you are also Cao Cao's son-in-law after all. How can you be so afraid of death?"

Xia Houmao saw the hesitation on Wei Yan's face and patted the dust on his sleeves: "Am I afraid of death?"

"I just don't want to hurt the peace."

"In the past, when Zhang Cheqi was in Xudu, I even gave him wine."

"I don't want to embarrass you, so I secretly left Chang'an City, but you have to come and block me. It's too unwise."

Wei Chang sneered: "Since you want to build a relationship, why don't you just offer the city of Chang'an?"

Xiahou Mao put his hands behind his hands and snorted coldly: "I am also the Anxi general of the Wei Dynasty. If I offer the city, wouldn't it be a rebellion?"

"I just don't want to harm the relationship with Zhang Cheqi, so I let Zhu Ling guard the city."

"As long as you can defeat Zhu Ling, Chang'an City will be yours."

"Don't even think about taking me as a hostage. That would be equivalent to sending me to death. The Wei Dynasty has laws of all ages. If I are taken as a hostage, it is legal for Zhu Ling to shoot me."

Wei Chang stared at Xia Houmao in disbelief, as if he wanted to see through Xia Houmao.

Who are these people!
It is obvious that he is greedy for life and afraid of death, but he expresses his greed for life and fear of death so righteously.

Wei Yan stopped Wei Chang and said coldly: "Xiahou Mao, no matter how clever you are, it can't change the fact that you were captured alive by me."

"The woman in this carriage must be Cao Cao's daughter, right?"

"As long as you are willing to return to Chang'an City, deliver a letter for me, and then leave the city again, I will let you and Cao Cao's daughter go." If I help you, won’t I be accused of surrendering to the enemy? Do you think I will agree?”

Wei Yan took out a roll of sheepskin letters and handed it to Xiahou Mao: "As you said just now, I don't want to hurt the harmony; I don't want to offend Zhang Cheqi because of you."

"Of course, you can refuse, but if you refuse, Cao Cao's daughter will die!"

Xia Houmao stared at the parchment letter and finally took it into his hand: "Who is the letter intended for?"

Wei Yan smiled calmly: "Don't be too wary, this is actually a letter from home; it was written by Jiang Wan, the minister of Han Dynasty, to Pan Jun."

"As long as you pretend not to know, no one will know that this letter is from me."

Pan Jun?

How could it be him?

Xia Houmao was shocked inside, but remained calm on the outside: "Since you asked me to deliver the letter, can you tell me how you appeared under Chang'an City?"

"When you came to Chang'an City, you were bluffing and acting as an insider. You must not have come via the Wei River."

Wei Yan did not answer: "Xiahou Mao, you have too many questions. It's better to return to Chang'an City earlier. I won't wait here until dawn."

Xia Houzui didn't say much, but he was still worried in his heart, for fear that he would not be able to deceive Wei Yan.

It wasn't until he got on the horse that Xia Houmao raised his whip and ran hastily.

"Father, why did you let Xiahou Mao go? If you take Xiahou Mao to Chang'an City, the officials in the city will definitely be frightened." Wei Chang couldn't understand.

Wei Yan shook his head: "Even if we capture Xiahou Mao, we won't be able to capture Chang'an City."

"Although Zhu Ling is not well-known, he must be ruthless to be a general."

"If he sees that I have captured Xiahou Mao, Zhu Ling will definitely shoot Xiahou Mao to death, in order to inspire the determination of the officials, soldiers and civilians of Chang'an City to defend the city."

"I think that Xia Houmao, although he was captured, was not afraid of danger and was always thinking about how to escape. He must be an extremely selfish person."

"This kind of person will do anything to survive."

"I pretended to be deceived by Xia Houmao's words, but in fact I just wanted to use Xia Houmao's hand to drive a wedge between Pan Jun."

Wei Chang pointed to the carriage again: "What about Cao Cao's daughter?"

Wei Yan sneered: "Cao Cao's daughter?"

"If it were really Cao Cao's daughter in the carriage, how could she stay in the carriage without daring to say anything?"

"At most, she is a concubine taken by Xia Houmao in Chang'an City."

"If you are interested, I will give it to you."

Wei Chang shook his head: "It still won't work. If you waste your energy on women, you won't be able to run on the battlefield."

Wei Yan snorted: "It's good that you know. Get rid of all the remaining prisoners. It's time for us to move."

The more he understood the sixteen-character tactic presented to him by Zhuge Qiao, the more Wei Yan felt that the sixteen-character tactic was powerful.

In just sixteen words, the essentials of tactics for going deep behind enemy lines are summarized.

During the transfer of Wei Yan, Xia Houmao, who had survived the disaster, wished that his horse would have a few more legs. His calmness and fearlessness in the face of danger had already turned into panic.

"Damn Wei Yan!"

"That is my favorite concubine!"

Xia Houmao felt his heart bleed when he thought that his favorite concubine was taken by Wei Yan.

"Open the door quickly!"

Xia Houmao came to the city. While shouting to the city, he looked behind him, fearing that Wei Yan would take the opportunity to cover up and seize the city.

The city gate guard had been coerced by Xia Houmao to open the city and let him go. Now that he saw Xia Houmao returning, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Go quickly to find General Zhu Ling!"

The city gate guards did not dare to offend anyone. They opened the city gate to let Xiahou Mao enter the city, and at the same time sent people to notify Zhu Ling.

After Xia Houmao entered the city, the city gate guards quickly closed the city gate and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After hearing the news, Zhu Ling came in a hurry on horseback.

After hearing that Xia Houmao left the city from the east gate earlier, Zhu Ling was filled with anger and had no place to vent his anger.

No wonder he kept saying, "Don't ask me for advice on any military situation. It will be decided by General Zhu." "I have no experience in defending the city. How can I imitate Zhao Kuo's talk on paper?"

It turned out that he had made up his mind to abandon the city and flee!
"General Anxi, why are you here?" Zhu Ling pretended not to know that Xia Houmao was out of the city to save Xia Houmao's face.

Xia Houmao asked anxiously: "Has Pan Jun returned to the city?"

Zhu Ling was slightly stunned: "Why does General Anxi ask like this? General Pan has not returned yet."

Xia Houmao breathed a sigh of relief: "If you see Pan Jun returning to the city, don't open the door! This thief is Wei Yan's internal agent!"

Zhu Ling was shocked: "General Pan is a close minister of His Majesty, how could he be Wei Yan's internal agent?"

Xiahou Mao took out the sheepskin letter: "Here is Jiang Wan's family letter to Pan Jun."

Zhu Ling looked suspicious: "How could General Anxi have Jiang Wan's family letter to Pan Jun?"

Xiahou Mao asked the left and right to retreat, and briefly told Zhu Ling what happened when he met Wei Yan when he left the city. He then said, "I wanted to go to Tongguan to move reinforcements, but I bumped into Wei Yan."

"Fortunately, I deceived Wei Yan with my words, and Wei Yan mistook my concubine for Princess Qinghe and thought he had caught me."

"However, after I leave, Wei Yan will definitely see through my ruse."

"I can now conclude that General Zhenxi has not been defeated; we must inform General Zhenxi about this before Wei Yan contacts Pan Jun."

"Pan Jun is now responsible for escorting grain and grass. If he cooperates with Wei Yanli, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Zhu Ling's expression also changed greatly: "If Pan Jun is really Wei Yan's internal agent, and now that he has failed to defraud Chang'an City, the two thieves will definitely destroy General Zhenxi's food route."

"What's strange is how did Wei Yan avoid General Zhenxi's army and appear outside Chang'an City?"

Xia Houmao said in an angry tone: "I tried to trick Wei Yan, but Wei Yan was wary of me."

"No matter how Wei Yan arrived at Chang'an City, his plan to defraud Chang'an City failed."

"As long as General Zhenxi is prepared, this army will be like a turtle in a urn!"

"You can send people to Chiyang to inform Hao Zhao. When the time comes, there will be a three-pronged attack on Wei Yan. I must let this guy know how powerful I am!"

Zhu Ling carefully analyzed the current situation and agreed with Xia Houmao's judgment: "I will send people out of the city right now. But General Anxi, you are not allowed to leave the city again."

"I have blocked the news about tonight's matter, so no one will gossip about it."

Xia Houmao nodded.

After finally escaping back, it would be really stupid to go out again.

Before Zhu Ling's messenger arrived in Chiyang, Zhuge Qiao's scouts returned first.

"General, around dusk, a group of soldiers and horses suddenly appeared outside Chang'an City."

"I dare not get too close, but what is certain is that those troops are not Wei soldiers."

The scout carefully reported the information found outside Chang'an City to Zhuge Qiao.

Hear the news.

Zhuge Qiao's spirit was instantly lifted, and the right hand holding the Iron Feather Fan had a little more strength: "Wei Yan actually walked out of Ziwu Valley!"

"There is no need to change the original plan!"

"I can get information, and Hao Zhaoding can also get information."

"With Wei Yan's appearance in Chang'an City, there is no need for me to alienate Pan Jun myself."

Zhuge Qiao was slightly surprised and immediately summoned Huang Zhong, Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Yi and other generals.

"The fighter plane has arrived, generals obey orders!"

"Immediately bury the pot and make rice, and send out troops at five o'clock."

"Wang Ping, Ma Zhong, you two lead two troops to pretend to attack Chiyang City. If you see Hao Zhao's camp on fire, lead your troops to kill him immediately!"

"The rest of the people, come with me to Hao Zhao's camp to capture and kill Hao Zhao!"

Zhuge Qiao acted vigorously and resolutely, but did not tell the generals the reason for the attack.

The generals didn't ask any more questions.

Zhuge Qiao always behaves unexpectedly.

Since we decided to attack by force, there must be a reason for the attack!

Wudang Feijun's execution ability is very strong.

If it is said that troops will be sent out at the fifth watch, then they will definitely be sent out at the fifth watch.

Zhuge Qiao's camp was less than ten miles away from Hao Zhao's camp. When Zhuge Qiao personally led troops to attack the camp, Hao Zhao was surprised but did not panic.

"Zhuge Qiao must have also obtained information about the Han dogs under Chang'an City."

"I don't know where those Han dogs came from, but they were able to avoid General Zhenxi's army and appear directly under Chang'an City."

"Could it be that you're going to Ziwu Valley?"

Hao Zhao thought of the dangerous road from Hanzhong to Chang'an.

Just for a moment, Hao Zhao rejected this conjecture.

"It's impossible. Although people occasionally pass through that dangerous road, it's just a fluke."

"It is even more impossible to allow thousands of troops to pass through Ziwu Valley."

"If you don't go to Ziwu Valley, how can you attack Chang'an City?"

Hao Zhao couldn't understand.

The situation in front of him did not allow Hao Zhao to think too much.

Zhuge Qiao stormed the stronghold, and Hao Zhao had to stop Zhuge Qiao.

Otherwise, if Zhuge Qiao joins forces with the Han soldiers who appear under Chang'an City, Cao Zhang will be attacked from both sides.

Hao Zhao wanted to stop him, but Zhuge Qiao didn't give Hao Zhao this chance.

If Hao Zhao was in Chiyang City and had the advantage of the city and location, there would be nothing Zhuge Qiao could do.

But in order to intercept Zhuge Qiao, Hao Zhao chose to camp outside the city, which was tantamount to giving up Hao Zhao's best advantage in defending the city.

A temporary stronghold cannot be called a strong stronghold.

What's more, the purpose of Hao Zhao's camp was not to defend, but to prevent Zhuge Qiao from bypassing Chiyang and going to Chang'an City. Therefore, the fortifications of this camp were very crude.

"Same troop strength, but no city or location."

"Hao Zhao, what are you using to resist my useless flying army!"

Zhuge Qiao rode his horse outside Hao Zhao's camp and issued military orders one after another in an orderly manner.

Without the bravery of the flying army, coupled with the charge and killing of Huang Zhong, Jufu, Zhang Ni, Mi Zhao and other brave generals, Hao Zhao and the Wei soldiers gradually became unable to resist.

Just when Hao Zhao was struggling to resist, Wang Ping and Ma Zhong from the direction of Chiyang also led troops to kill him.

"Chi Yang has been broken, capture and kill Hao Zhao!"

Wang Ping waved his sword and shouted. Wang Ping understood this bluffing method well.

Believe it or not, we can talk about other things after shouting.

Seeing the panic of the sergeants on the left and right, Hao Zhao raised his sword and personally supervised the battle: "Behead those who retreat! Behead those who disrupt the morale of the army!"

however.

Due to the inferior strength of the troops and the gap in generals, even if Hao Zhao personally supervised the battle, it would be difficult to reverse the defeat.

They continued to fight until dawn, and the number of soldiers around Hao Zhao gradually decreased. Wei soldiers either died, surrendered, or fled, leaving only 500 soldiers guarding Hao Zhao.

Hearing that Hao Zhaoyin's soldiers were still resisting, Zhuge Qiao didn't hesitate at all.

"Mount the crossbow and surround and kill!"

The cold military order was issued, and each of the useless flying troops took out their repeating crossbows.

The dense crossbow bolts covered Hao Zhao.

(End of this chapter)