At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 220 Xiao Han goes to Tianxian Pass

“How do you lure a snake out of its hole?”

He raised an eyebrow.

"Mobilize the troops."

Guo Tu waved the feather fan in his hand and said confidently: "Shangdang County still has 30,000 elite cavalry. Those miscellaneous Hu tribes have long been frightened by our Xiliang Iron Cavalry and have become frightened birds."

"If these 30,000 cavalrymen don't move, they will definitely not dare to invade Shangdang County on a large scale."

"so."

Xiao Han narrowed his eyes. "Take the initiative to transfer part of the army in Shangdang County to create the illusion of rushing to the east to help. By then, those miscellaneous tribes will surely be eager to make a move and unite to attack Shangdang."

"Yes."

Guo Tu and Xiahou Qing nodded in unison.

"It just so happens that the Marquis is going to Tianxian Pass, and we are about to go to war with Jizhou, so it makes sense to mobilize troops."

"What's the appropriate adjustment?"

he asked.

"Twenty thousand people."

Xiahou Qing said: "And we can't do it in a big way, we have to do it secretly, but we have to let the miscellaneous Hu tribes around Shangdang get the news."

"After these 20,000 troops show up at Tianxian Pass, they will immediately return to Shangdang and transfer another 40,000 light cavalry from Qingyou Pass."

"This time we will mobilize 70,000 troops to wipe out the entire Zahu tribe around Shangdang in one fell swoop."

"Good plan."

Xiao Han grinned, "With you two here, I have nothing to worry about."

"Leave the war with the Northern Wei in Jizhou to me, and the two of you will be in charge of the military affairs department and the Shangdang war, planning and winning the battle thousands of miles away."

"We will definitely do our best."

Xiahou Qing and Guo Tu stood up and clasped their fists, their faces solemn.

Since entering Xiliang, Xiao Han has placed great trust in Xiahou Qing and other aides and advisers.

He was given power and official positions when asked for, and within a few short years, he went from being an ordinary person to becoming the core of power in the mansion.

This made the scholars from poor families, led by Xiahou Qing, feel that a scholar would die for his friend.

"Master Guo, Master Xiahou, it's time for breakfast."

Two clerks pushed the door open and brought in two large bowls of mutton noodles. The bright red oily soup was covered with beef and exuded an aromatic aroma.

Seeing this, Xiao Han's appetite was aroused, and he hurriedly stopped the clerk and said, "It just so happens that I haven't had breakfast either. If there is any extra, bring me a bowl as well."

"Yes, yes, yes."

The clerk nodded repeatedly.

"Haha."

Seeing this scene, Guo Tu and Xiahou Qing couldn't help laughing.

Their marquis was a wise leader. He could put on armor and mount a horse, charge into battle, kill generals and seize flags. He could also govern the people's livelihood and work diligently and love the people.

at dusk.

The drizzle stopped.

The evening breeze gradually became cooler, passing over Guanyu Lake, and the setting sun was no longer visible.

"Boom boom boom"

"Boom boom boom"

The ground was shaking slightly. More than a hundred riders were galloping on the official road from Xiliang City to Tianxian Pass.

The first rider was a burly man wearing thick black armor, holding a long and narrow saber in his hand, and his cloak whistled in the morning breeze.

The man with a three-foot long sword with a scabbard on his waist and a dark brown horse under his crotch is none other than Xiliang Hou Xiao Han.

On the left and right are the cold-blooded man Xueying in black robe and Qingyao in white dress, and behind them are more than a hundred warriors from Shicun led by Hu Chi.

Each of them was wearing heavy armor, holding a saber, with a long and narrow sword on their waist, and carrying a bow and crossbow on their back.

Hundreds of riders galloped wildly, the mountains and fields shook, the mist was torn apart, and at dawn, there were not many carriages and pedestrians on the official road.

We arrived at the post station at noon, took a short rest, and then continued on our way, arriving at Tianxian Pass in the early morning of the next day.

The majestic pass stands tall in the Qilian Mountains, like a ferocious beast with its bloody mouth opened wide. Flags are fluttering, soldiers are standing in line, and murderous aura rises into the sky.

"Why does it feel like Tianxianguan is much bigger than when I came here?"

Qingyao spoke.

"That's natural."

Xiao Han dismounted and said, "Since I took back the pass, I have been expanding it. Otherwise, how could it accommodate more than 100,000 soldiers and horses?"

"click"

The gate opened, and a group of black-armored cavalrymen rode out. "My Lord!"

"Master Hou!"

Generals Lu Ju, Zhuge Shou and Qin Yuanba dismounted from their horses, knelt on one knee, their eyes burning.

"Get up."

He nodded slightly and led a hundred cavalrymen into the city.

Climbing up to the top of Tianxian Pass and looking far to the west, you can see the endless Jizhou camp stretching dozens of miles away.

Outside the camp, many cavalry units were patrolling, and even outside Tianxian Pass, there were scouts from Jizhou monitoring at all times.

Flags fluttered and war drums roared. Then the Jizhou camp was opened and a mighty force of cavalry rushed out, heading straight for Tianxian Pass.

Qingyao, who was beside him, was carrying an ancient sword case, her pretty face slightly pale.

"Scared?"

Xiao Han withdrew his gaze.

"Not afraid."

Qingyao shook her head.

"Pass the order down. If the Jizhou army gets within a hundred steps, use bows and crossbows to attack them."

he ordered.

"promise."

Although the Jiaozhu army had 200,000 cavalry, there were also more than 100,000 Xiliang cavalry inside Tianxian Pass.

Considering the comparison of military strength, relying on Tianxian Pass, without 300,000 troops, don't even think about attacking the city.

Unless Chen Qingzhao is a fool, he will not come close.

of course.

It is not ruled out that the dog will do something desperate.

But this possibility is very small.

Less than half an hour later, the white-clothed soldier Chen Qingzhao appeared at the foot of Tianxian Pass with two hundred thousand cavalry.

On top of the city.

Xiao Han laughed: "Chen Qingzhao, you are almost starving, yet you still have the energy to come out and attack the city."

"Xiao Han."

Under the pass.

Chen Qingzhao was riding on horseback, holding a spear, riding a white horse and wearing white armor, with a gloomy face and gritting his teeth.

The 200,000 Jizhou cavalry behind him were slightly agitated, and many soldiers looked at the man on the top of the city wall with a faint light in their eyes.

Although he has left Jizhou for many years, he still has unimaginable influence in the Jizhou army.

Especially the old soldiers, when they saw Xiao Han standing on the top of the city wall, they thought it was good enough if they didn't surrender, let alone join in the siege.

In terms of influence, Xie Xuanli is the first, Xiao Han is second, and the white-clothed soldier Chen Qingzhao is slightly behind and can only be ranked third at most.

"General."

Seeing that the army's morale was in turmoil, except for the tens of thousands of soldiers under Chen Qingzhao's command, the other Jizhou soldiers were whispering to each other and talking about the matter.

The deputy general stepped forward, his tone somewhat worried.

Xiao Han went down the city wall, and the next moment, the gate opened. Then Xiao Han rode out of the city alone. He had no weapons in his hands, only a long sword with a sheath on his waist.

He rode up and came in front of the Wan Jizhou army. He glanced at the dark mass of soldiers and could see that.

Although they are still tough and murderous, it is not difficult to see a bit of yellowness on their faces.

Since last month, the food supply for this 200,000-strong army has been unable to keep up.

However, the Xiliang army refused to give up and did not give them any chance to withdraw.

"Do you still recognize me?"

The warhorse under his crotch circled twice and stopped more than ten feet away from Chen Qingzhao, and he shouted.

"Don't try to mislead the troops."

The deputy general opened his eyes wide, raised his spear, and shouted: "Follow me and kill him."

"Haha."

"Come if you dare."

Xiao Han laughed.

One person, one horse.

He faced Jizhou's 200,000 cavalry alone, but he was not afraid at all.

(End of this chapter)