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Chapter 271 Hulao Pass

The land of Luoyang is located in the south of the Yellow River.

In terms of land, Luoyang is located in the Central Plains, with mountains and rivers criss-crossing, west to the Qinling Mountains, Hangu Pass to the Guanzhong Qinchuan, east to Songyue, the Great Plains in Eastern Henan, north to Taihang and the danger of the Yellow River, facing Funiu , There is a man of thousands of leaves, and the rivers and mountains are worn together, and the situation is the best in the world.

The terrain of Luoyang, with mountains on three sides and the Yellow River on the north, is easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Nowadays, after Li Zicheng returned to Guanzhong, Luoyang became a barrier to the east of Guanzhong, and Hulao Pass was a barrier to the east of Luoyang.

Hulaoguan is located in the east of Luoyang, west of Xingyang, with Songyue Mountain in the south and the Yellow River in the north.

If the Qing army breaks the tiger prison, Luoyang is in sight, and if they go down to Luoyang, they can reach directly under the city of Tongguan.

In July, the Baiwang army camp in Xingze was surrounded by Qing cavalry. Thirty thousand Shun troops let the Qing cavalry cover up and killed more than 2 people. escape.

When Li Yan learned of Baiwang's defeat, he was shocked and hurriedly recruited a group of young men to come to Hulao to help defend, and at the same time sent a letter to Gao Yihuan and Guanzhong for help.

While Li Yan and Bai Wang were deploying their defenses at Hulao Pass, Duoduo's army had also completely crossed the Yellow River, and after a short rest in Rongze, they were ready to enter Luoyang.

In order to ensure the safety of the flank, he sent Abatai to lead [-] Zhengbai flags and more than [-] Mongolian soldiers from the Outer Domain to capture Zhengzhou, Mixian and other places in the south, and ordered them to protect the flanks of the army. Solve the food problem of the army.

After being guaranteed on the flank, Duoduo led the real Manchuria, and the Eight Banners of Mongolia, the Eight Banners of the Han Army, the Outer Fan Mongolia, and the surrendered Han Army, a total of more than [-] people, advanced towards Hulao Pass.

Affected by Baiwang's defeat, more than a thousand Shun troops stationed in Xingyang surrendered without a fight. Duoduo killed their leader, and the rest were incorporated into the surrendering Han army. The army soon reached Hulao Pass and launched a fierce attack.

On August [-]th, the Qing army's attack on Hulao Pass had lasted for six days. The troops led by Li Yan and Bai Wang suffered heavy losses, but the defenders still firmly controlled Hulao Pass.

At this time, on the Guancheng, the soldiers were collecting corpses one by one, carrying them down the city wall, and collecting the arrows shot by the Qing army to make up for the consumption of the defenders' equipment.

In Guancheng, Jinqian Qingzhuang was busy sawing wood. They cut off the branches and leaves of the big tree cut down from the nearby mountain, and then sawed it into sections, which became powerful rolling logs.

In the early morning, Bai Wang and Li Yan came to the city gate to patrol, watching silently, the Qing army camp stretching outside the city, feeling a little heavy in their hearts.

At this time, Li Yan looked at the Qing army camp outside the city, crowded with people, and seemed to be about to tackle the key again, and felt quite disturbed. He knew the situation of the defenders very well, that is, they could fight the Qing army only by relying on the pass. , It is bound to be a thousand miles away.

Baiwang's men and horses suffered heavy losses, they were only passively defending, and were unable to fight back. Now he can only see how Guan Zhong reacts and whether Gao Yihuan will listen to his orders.

At this point, Li Yan said: "Bai Shuai, within Hulao Pass, there are millions of living beings around Luoyang. I have already sent letters to Guan Zhong and Gao Yihuan asking for help. Bai Shuai must hold on until the reinforcements arrive."

Bai Wang looked serious, "Don't worry, Shuai Jie, I know the weight."

Li Yan took a deep look at him, then nodded, "The Hulao Pass and the people of Luoyang will be entrusted to Bai Shuai."

After finishing speaking, he turned around and went down to Guancheng. As soon as he got to the bottom of the city, an official hurried over and said angrily, "Jieshuai, the news from Guanzhong. Xi'an sent Ruhou to lead the army to strengthen the defense of Tongguan, but let We stand firm!"

Li Yan showed a look of displeasure, "There is a tiger prison and Luoyang is not guarded, but troops are stationed in Tongguan. What's the reason?"

The official said disappointedly: "Perhaps Xi'an just wants us to delay the time and is only going to guard Guanzhong!"

"Short-sightedness!" Li Yan said angrily, and suddenly turned his head to look around. Seeing that the soldiers were busy, he pulled the officials to his side and whispered, "Who knows this news?"

"As soon as the subordinate officials receive the order, they will come directly to find the commander-in-chief, and the subordinate officials will know now."

Li Yan's face darkened, "Give me the order, and then don't mention it to anyone, and don't let Shuai Bai know about it. Do you understand?"

The officials understood that Baiwang's army had just been defeated, and now they are holding on with the belief that Xiongguan and Guanzhong will send reinforcements. If the defenders know that there is no support in Guanzhong, their morale will plummet, and the tiger prison will be broken right before their eyes.

"Your official understands!" The official hurriedly bowed his head and cupped his fists.

Outside Hulao Pass, thousands of Han troops who surrendered once again formed an attacking formation in front of the pass.

At this time, Doduo was wearing a white armor, with a lightning rod on his helmet and a brown-red helmet fringe floating on it. There was also a bow and a pot of arrows hanging on the saddle. He led nearly a hundred horsemen to leave the camp and stopped behind the descending army. , Prepare to watch the research.

The Hulao Pass is more than three feet high. There is a moat in front of the pass wall, and there are horse faces and archery towers on the city. The defense is very complete.

During the attack in the past few days, the Qing army had killed or injured 3000 people, but they were all surrendered by the Han army. The real Manchuria did not enter, and even the relatively low-status Han Eight Banners did not participate in the siege.

"My lord, this Bai Wang is afraid of being killed by us. It's really difficult to hide in the city." Kong Youde looked at the city wall of Hulaoguan in the distance, lying under the wall more than three feet high. Countless corpses of the Han army surrendered, but Guancheng still stands tall.

Seeing that most of the Han army that surrendered was consumed, and if they continued to tackle key problems, it would definitely be the turn of the Han Eight Banners, Kong Youde became a little worried.

Duoduo looked at Guancheng, but sneered, "Hmph, the Han army can only hide in the city."

As he spoke, he glanced at Kong Youde and the others, "Don't worry, the regent has ordered Hu Yousheng to escort a batch of cannons in red. It was originally for the king to use when he attacked Tongguan, but now he can use Hulaoguan to practice his hands. Wait for the cannons Once it arrives, it will be easy for me to break through the barrier."

When everyone heard that there was a cannon in red clothes coming, they immediately rejoiced. With the cannon in red clothes, they would not have to attack hard and take the city with their lives.

"Hahaha~ my lord, as soon as the cannon arrives, it will be the time for us to enter Luoyang!" Kong Youde turned around and laughed with the generals.

Duoduo is also full of ambition. In his eyes, the Ming army and the Chuang army are all chickens and dogs, and there is no one who can fight.

He said arrogantly: "Luoyang, this king is determined to win. Either be captured by this king, or the intruders surrender themselves. There is absolutely no third possibility."

Several people were infected by Duoduo's arrogance. Since Prince Yu said so, the servants must take Luoyang no matter what, and they must not disappoint the master.

The master has already spoken, if they can't take Luoyang down, it will make the master lose face.

"My lord, as long as the army breaks through the tiger prison, I think Li Yan in Luoyang will definitely surrender." In the current situation, the Qing army is invincible, and everyone is full of confidence.

Duoduo sneered, "I heard that Li Yan is very prestigious. If he comes to surrender, I can't keep him. I heard that Gao Yihuan is also his subordinate! He dared to kill my Qing warrior and rob the Great Qing Dynasty. Qing's money and grain, disturbed the Huang Regent's plan to buy grain, if this person comes to surrender, this king will not spare him~"

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