Chapter 2086 Shou!
Up and down Wancheng, people shouted and horses neighed, weapons collided, and roared, tearing the originally peaceful and peaceful atmosphere to pieces!
In the face of war, there is no concept of so-called neutral territory at all, only those who want to fight and those who do not want to fight.
Wan City was originally considered semi-neutral.
Both Cao Cao and Liu Biao needed to obtain some strategic materials from Fei Qian, especially weapons and horses, and there was no other way but through Wancheng, so Wancheng was originally relatively independent of the war. At the same time, there are also a large number of Jingxiang gentry children in Wancheng. They hid in Wancheng before or during the war. In other words, Wancheng is like a refuge in Jingzhou...
Both Fei Qian and Pang Tong believed that Cao Cao would not attack Wancheng, at least he would not launch an attack on Wancheng so quickly, but in the face of war, is there a real refuge?
However, at the moment Cao Jun took the risk of fighting Feiqian, and even all the gentry in Jingxiang, and launched an attack on Wancheng!
The cavalry army led by Xia Houyuan has reached the highest speed and momentum, smashing away all the people and objects blocking the line! Even his own family, who was originally arranged to support among the refugees, couldn''t hold back the horse, and slammed it into the moat of Wancheng!
Fortunately, the suspension bridge was not very wide in the first place, coupled with the congestion of overturned vehicles, so not many Xiahouyuan cavalry rushed directly to the city gate at the beginning.
When Xia Houyuan started his army with Cao Cao, he once thought he was the number one cavalry general in the world. Then Lu Bu appeared, Tai Shici appeared, Zhao Yun appeared, and Zhang Liao also appeared...
Then Xia Houyuan discovered that these people were difficult for him to defeat, and he even gained the title of "General Baidi" because of this!
Back then, no one in the Cao army knew how to command the cavalry. Xia Houyuan said, someone will lead the cavalry!
When Yuan Shu sent Ji Lingbei to attack Yanzhou, it was difficult to fight head-on. Cao Cao said that he wanted to cut off Yuan Jun''s food road. Xia Houyuan stood up and wanted to fight!
Yuan Shao and Cao Cao confronted each other back then. The left army left Qingzhou, and the right army left Hanoi. Cao Cao struggled to support at Baima Guandu, with empty flanks.
All the cooperation, all the hard work, and finally the name of the speed!
At that time, Xia Houyuan thought that he had reached the peak and could look down upon the heroes of the world, and then he was slapped and fell to the ground, and then he was kicked from the peak into the valley with another kick, kicking the "Super Speed" The title was changed to "White Land".
Unwillingness, shame, shame, anger and other emotions mixed together became the motivation for Xia Houyuan to sacrifice his life to attack Wancheng, which made Xia Houyuan almost crazy, and even urged the cavalry to drive away the houses of those fake refugees on the road Soldiers, smash through the overturned vehicles on the suspension bridge, and smash through the unclosed gate of Wancheng!
dash forward!
Collide!
Twenty leading cavalry cavalrymen of Cao Jun ran into it like this!
The wreckage of the vehicle on the suspension bridge was knocked into the moat, and the horse and rider fell together, and were tied to the stakes! The follow-up cavalry of Cao Jun acted as a car of flesh and blood, and slammed into the gate of Wancheng! The huge impact made the gate of Wancheng squeak unbearably, and the force of the shock was transmitted to the defenders of Wancheng who were desperately shouldering behind the gate. Many of the Wancheng guards were dizzy from the shock, and even spurted blood with a wow!
And then on!
Hit again!
Xia Houyuan ordered again! Even if it is an iron wall and a copper mountain today, I will smash it open! capture! The battle of Wancheng this time was another turning point in Xia Houyuan''s life! In this chaotic world, even if he experiences a hundred more failures, as long as he still has his breath, I will turn around and fight again, a hundred and one fights!
Xia Houyuan yelled repeatedly in the front, deployed soldiers, and urged the cavalry of Cao Jun to show their last courage and strength, and even sacrificed their lives to attack. The purpose was one, to take advantage of the flaws exposed in Wancheng now, to squeeze and smash away Break through this gap and rush into Wancheng!
If you can''t attack in one go, it means that even if you can organize the next attack, even if you can win Wancheng in the end, you will need to spend ten times, dozens of times more energy and lives than now!
The defenders in Wancheng cannot be given any chance to breathe. We must seize the most critical moment! All the cavaliers of Cao Jun shouted in the same voice at this time: "Seize the city, seize the city!" kill in! 』
Pang Shanmin on the top of the city, at this moment, his eyes were about to burst. He knew that if Cao Jun''s attack could not be stopped at this moment, as long as these Cao Jun cavalry rushed over the suspension bridge and rushed into the city, they would be overwhelming like Like the tide, it completely submerged Wancheng, swallowing his home in the city and his family together!
The guards of Wancheng also knew this, so they put all their strength and skills into a desperate fight. Even if their internal organs were damaged by the collision and their mouths and noses were bleeding, they still blocked the city gate firmly. Close the city gate!
Wancheng defenders were all panting heavily, their physical strength almost reaching their limit. Although the fight didn''t last long, it was **** and cruel, especially the turning point, which made everyone overwhelmed, especially when Cao Jun''s cavalry rushed in, and the mountain-like pressure suddenly fell on every defender''s head On the ground, it impacted their will, and wanted to crush their fighting spirit and life into powder together!
But now, they can''t retreat!
Because behind them are the homes of these Wancheng guards!
After the baptism of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, they saw and knew the situation of the beacon smoke in various places during this period of time, so that they knew what kind of doom they would face if Wancheng fell! Leaving aside, the refugees outside Wancheng in the past few days are a **** reality!
"brothers! Even if you die, you have to stop it! 』
『Cao Jun has harmed Jingzhou, and now he is coming to harm our home! 』
『Go up! Go up! 』
Chinese men may inevitably be timid, maybe a little cowardly, but when they need to stand up to protect themselves from the wind and rain, they are willing to face life and death, sweating, crying and bleeding without taking a step back!
Cao Jun cavalry roared again, this time, faster and more ferocious than the first collision!
The hoofs of the horses were flying, beating the ground, and the blood-colored soil was splashing in the air!
The sword and gun were raised in front of the horse''s head, and the excited horse stretched its neck and exhaled breath!
The suspension bridge trembled.
The soldiers were howling.
Pang Shanmin pointed outside the city and shouted.
『Crack! 』
A clay pot flew out from the top of the city and landed on the ground, splashing thick and viscous liquid.
Then more clay pots flew out and landed in front of the gate of Wancheng and also on the suspension bridge.
Cao Jun cavalry was taken aback, thinking that these thrown clay pots contained kerosene, but soon discovered that they were not. Because kerosene is generally black and brown in color, and the liquid splashed out now is obviously red, yellow, and some are even green...
Of course, some of them are black and brown, but this is enough to prove that at least these clay pots are not kerosene, or that the colored ones are not kerosene. After all, who would be bored and color kerosene? ?
Since it’s not kerosene, there’s nothing to be afraid of, just continue with Ollie and you’re done!
But when the second batch of Cao cavalry rushed forward, even the wind pressure hit their faces, and these Cao cavalry smelled a strange smell!
This, this is indeed not kerosene, but it is similar to kerosene...
Pang Shanmin on the top of the city shouted: "Light it up!" order..." When he yelled the last word, Pang Shanmin''s voice cracked, but no one paid attention to this point, because everyone''s eyes fell on the few torches that were thrown down from the top of the city. superior!
Because kerosene is extremely flammable, it is usually not piled up randomly on the top of the city. It is stored in a cool cellar and then transported out when needed. In fact, Wancheng also has kerosene, but because of the sudden incident, Pang Shanmin did not expect to prepare kerosene in advance, so it is naturally impossible to have such a big killer on the top of the city.
But another kind of material can just replace kerosene.
That''s paint.
China is one of the earliest countries in the world to use paint. The earliest paint products can even be traced back to the new era, even earlier than Hemudu red lacquer wooden bowls!
During the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, lacquer was also used as a tribute. In the Shang Dynasty, the lacquerware manufacturing industry began to take shape and formed a unique system, which was manifested in the continuous increase in the number and types of lacquerware, and the increasingly rich colors and patterns. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, lacquer had already had a variety of colors, and in the Han Dynasty, the variety and diversity of lacquerware had also been greatly developed...
Before the arrival of the Little Ice Age, in the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period, and even in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the climate was relatively hot. The climate around the river was like the cloud river of the later generations, with a large number of ferns and tropical trees, while northern Henan and Hebei The south area is where Dahan richly produces paint.
There are all kinds of specialties in the land of hussars, which are sold everywhere, so naturally it is impossible to empty the car on the return journey, and at least some supplies needed in Guanzhong should be brought, and these paints are what the Huang''s caravan is preparing to transport to Chang''an …
In paint, there is not only paint, but also oil!
The torch landed on the ground and quickly ignited the paint. The blue-yellow flame rose up suddenly, fiercely, and at the same time emitted a large amount of black smoke, covering the entire area of ??the city gate suspension bridge. !
Even in later generations, improperly stored paint is still flammable and explosive, let alone in the big man? And once the paint is accidentally ignited, the most troublesome and terrifying thing is not only the burning flame, but also the large amount of poisonous gas emitted during the burning process of the paint!
Thick black smoke billowed with the flames, causing the cavalry horses of Cao Jun who were about to rush up the suspension bridge to retreat instinctively and evade. Howls, then set off in the moat.
At the same time, the paint burn has some added utility...
Pang Shanmin and the others on the top of the city were also coughed by the smoke, with snot and tears flowing out together, and hurriedly and subconsciously scrambled and crawled to avoid the invasion of the black smoke, while those who were fighting with the soldiers of Wancheng in the city gate were crowded together. Cao Jun''s soldiers who were pressing down on the city gate had no way to hide in an open place like Pang Shanmin and others on the top of the city!
Normally, the inside of the city gate is a dead corner that is difficult to throw at the top of the city, and it is not easy to be attacked by flames, but now the black smoke is billowing, thick as if it were solid, rolling inside the city gate, choking the soldiers of Cao Jun at the city gate to find it difficult to breathe. , I can''t even open my eyes, let alone fight desperately against the defenders of Wancheng across the city gate.
Although the Wancheng defenders in the city were also choked by the black smoke and coughed and cried, but after all, they were separated by a city gate, which was much better than Cao Jun who was in the gate hole. Arrived, seized this opportunity, thoroughly cleaned up the things that were congested at the city gate, and finally closed the city gate...
Pang Shanmin collapsed under the battlements, watched the billowing flames and black smoke, wiped the snot and tears from his face with his sleeve, and then realized that his arm was cut at some point, not only the pain was unbearable , the blood was dripping even more, already soaking half of his sleeves...
If he had such an injury, Pang Shanmin might have called out to the guards, and then he might have sat in the hall with a pale face to treat the wound, but now Pang Shanmin only feels happy in his heart, even the burning pain on his arm, It seems to be more enjoyable.
Hold on!
Although it is said that the suspension bridge will be lost, it will face follow-up attacks and challenges, but in the end, it is temporarily defending!
Pang Shanmin stood up with support, then looked back into the city, and smiled slightly. That direction is his home, with his family, so Pang Shanmin will still be here, even if it is his first time on the battlefield, he is a little clumsy, negligent and at a loss, but he will continue to fight and protect it!
Looking at the blazing flames and billowing black smoke, Xia Houyuan outside the city let out a meaningless howl angrily, and rode his horse back and forth a few times. Even though he was wearing a armor on the outside, he was still a body of flesh and blood inside. Can''t stand the burning of the flames and the invasion of the black smoke, so in the end Xia Houyuan could only give the order extremely unwillingly, and retreated in dismay. He could only reorganize the offensive after the flames were extinguished...
Flame does not distinguish between good and evil. Originally, humans used flames to keep warm, bake food, and even drive away wild animals to protect themselves. Later, humans learned to set fire to kill, destroy traces to destroy corpses, and eradicate roots to cut grass...
Near Bishui, an army of horses was stationed.
Cao Cao looked at the big flag of the Cao family above his head and remained silent. What did he want to do when he formed the army? Oh, I remembered, almost forgot...
The wind blows from the north.
The cold wind in autumn is always getting stronger and colder every day.
Cao Cao didn''t wear a helmet, and his hair was a little messy. Although it was fixed with hairpins, the north wind was blowing at his temples, like the tentacles of an octopus. Most of them were black. , but there are also some hairs that are gray or even white.
It''s a little cold.
Cao Cao rolled up his cloak and squinted behind him. Behind them are Cao''s soldiers and horses, who are doing all kinds of things nervously and orderly. Of course, these trivial matters don''t need Cao Cao to worry too much.
Well, when was the last time I did these trivial and complicated things? forget. It seems like a long time. It seems that when I recruited soldiers in Yangzhou, I personally went to arrange the queues and set up tents. Even though the soldiers in Yangzhou didn''t have a good face, I still kept smiling faces and asked for warmth, in order to win the hearts of the soldiers as soon as possible. Let those Yangzhou soldiers obey the command as soon as possible...
Then about those Yangzhou soldiers, Cao Cao suddenly smiled, his eyes turned slightly colder. The soldiers even screamed at night and escaped cleanly in one breath!
That year, that day seemed to be so cold.
Jiangdong people and Yangzhou soldiers are not good things! Cao Cao gritted his teeth, sooner or later he will have to settle accounts! Just as Cao Cao finished thinking about it, he couldn''t help but smile again. After so many years, I am still a careful person, but, these years, I have changed a lot, haven''t I?
When Yangzhou soldiers were recruited, all the money used was Cao Hong''s. Cao Hong took out almost all his assets, sold everything, and was ruined by those Yangzhou soldiers just like that...
Even so, Cao Hong did not say a single complaint. Cao Cao remembered that he was sitting on a rock just like he is now, without a helmet, and his messy hair fluttered in the wind. Cao Hong stood behind him, smiling, just like usual, "Brother, it''s okay, let''s do it again!" Don''t worry about money matters, I''ll figure it out! 』
Cao Cao wrinkled his nose, feeling that his nose was a bit uncomfortable. So for so many years, even Cao Cao knew that Cao Hong''s family was a bit of a jerk, but he turned a blind eye. Xiahou and the others are also aware of this, and they have all experienced it from that time, and they all think that some of Cao Hong''s current behaviors of accumulating money are probably left over from the heart disease at that time, so they basically don''t say anything.
Even this time, Cao Hong was in charge of researching the imitation armor, but in the end it became a purchase...
Purchased hussar armor!
Why!
Cao Cao didn’t even know what to say…
This big man Hussar!
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly, remembering that time when the sun was shining brightly and it was much warmer than now, that Fei Qian was outside the gate of Cai Yong''s mansion, carefully holding the wooden box, not even daring to look at him . If I knew at that time that Fei Qian would become what he is now, would I have just taken a bamboo stick and stabbed him to death?
Haha, um, that was Fei Qian’s fake bamboo stick.
Cao Cao suddenly remembered the conversation he had with Fei Qian later, and remembered that Fei Qian once said meaningfully that the "world" is very big, and that he wanted to go "outside" to have a look. Now, Ziyuan, you have already set your sights on the outside , Are you ready to take a look outside the cave? So this time they didn''t even come, but just sent Tai Shici and Xu Huang? Are you underestimating me, or do you no longer care about the gains and losses here?
Where the wind was blowing in the grass in the distance, three or two scouts of Cao''s army came on horseback, carrying the dust all the way, rolling down in front of Cao Cao.
『Report! Fancheng has sent troops to Wancheng! 』
Cao Cao nodded, then picked up the pocket with his backhand, buckled the messy hair and thoughts under the pocket, tied the ribbon tightly, stood up proudly, raised his arms, and waved forward: "Command!" March! 』
(end of this chapter)