Chapter 3314 Zhang Gouzi’s Small Growth
The meanest people often pretend to be the most noble and righteous, and the most cowardly people often pretend to be brave and invincible. The same was true for Cao Jun under Wen Xi. After knowing that his retreat was blocked, he attacked Wen Xi like crazy.
The flag representing the big man made a hunting sound beside Lu Zhao.
"attack! attack! 』
As Cao Jun prepared to break the jar, it also became a clarion call for the people of Hedong to pursue their souls.
The entire Cao Jun camp was like a beast that had its chrysanthemum stabbed, howling and screaming, releasing its last vitality.
The soldiers of Cao''s army gathered together the scattered Hedong civilians like wolves and tigers. In the eyes of these soldiers of Cao''s army, there was no compassion for the same kind of people, only cruelty and bloodthirst.
There are many swords and guns, full of murderous intent.
Several military officers gathered around Lu Zhao.
Lu Zhao''s face was livid, and the generosity he usually pretended to be on his face was gone, "If we don''t conquer the city today, you and I will both be punished by death!" A certain ugly word comes from the front. If anyone dares to be lazy... Military law does not recognize people! 』
Behind Lu Zhao, stood a row of guards, each standing with their swords in hand, their faces filled with murderous intent.
Several military academies looked at each other, but they could only grit their teeth and lower their heads, and they all agreed.
Although it cannot be said that they did not try their best before, and it cannot be said that the military morale was low, at least they were not too desperate. Now that there is a problem with the backup, and the food and grass are about to be cut off, the atmosphere is naturally tense.
In war, in most cases, either you die or I die.
Groups of Cao Jun soldiers rushed the civilians to the front line one after another, and the sound of crying sounded again.
It is also strange that these Hedong folk men cried before and are still crying now.
I used to cry for injustice, but I still cry for injustice now.
I begged for mercy before, and I am still begging for mercy now.
Although these civilians did not struggle, they struggled too, crying and begging, but on the other hand, they obediently followed the requirements of Cao''s soldiers.
Normally, there should be a correlation of interests between soldiers and ordinary people, and this connection stems from their common social background and life needs.
Soldiers often come from the common people. They may have been farmers, craftsmen or traders before joining the army. They have similar life experiences and difficulties as ordinary people. Therefore, in most cases, the interests of soldiers and the interests of the people are closely linked, and their well-being often affects each other.
However, this cannot be seen among Cao Jun''s soldiers now.
Cao''s army is not known for its strict military discipline and efficient organizational structure. They show more brutality and hierarchy.
Soldiers were completely isolated from their social lives in the military camp. This isolation was not just physical, but also psychological and emotional. During this isolation process, Cao Cao''s soldiers were tangibly and intangibly indoctrinated into the strict class hierarchy. Everything was for Cao Cao and Cao''s political group. Therefore, in this case, even if someone among the soldiers died among the common people, At home, they have gradually become accustomed to thinking and acting as soldiers. Their first task is to obey orders rather than paying attention to the sufferings of ordinary people.
This special system made the distance between Cao''s soldiers and ordinary people wider and wider. This also made the gap between these Cao Jun soldiers and the Hussars soldiers getting wider and wider. Of course, this does not mean that the soldiers of Cao''s army have no feelings at all about their origins and ordinary people, but that their feelings are suppressed by higher military goals and their interests are redefined to suit the needs of the army and the cruelty of war. .
Therefore, when these soldiers of Cao''s army treated the people of Hedong, they did not think that these people of Hedong were also Han people and people who should be protected by them, but treated them like livestock.
The entire Cao Jun camp has been fully mobilized, and there is a buzz of people everywhere.
The officers shouted orders and the soldiers waved their weapons. All these sounds converged into a huge sound wave, making this period of darkness before dawn particularly terrifying.
The soldiers of Cao''s army ignored the tragic situation of the civilians in the east of the river. Most of them expressionlessly urged the civilians to gather into columns to attack the city, and then prepared to wait until the order was issued to attack the city one by one!
Wenxi must be captured within today!
Success or failure, it all depends on this!
The morning breeze was blowing, and the sky was gradually getting brighter in the mist.
Wenxi''s dilapidated city wall once again appeared in front of everyone in Cao''s army.
Everyone looked up at Lu Zhao on the high platform of the mound under Wenxi City, waiting for his order.
Lu Zhao was silent for a while, then waved his arm fiercely, and the war drum on the high platform behind him sounded at the same time earth-shatteringly. Six drummers hammered the war drum, which was as tall as one person, so loud that the ground shook.
The flags were fluttering, and the military formation issued an order, "First team, second team!" attack! 』
"quick! Come on! You bunch of pigs! Get moving! 』
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When defending your hometown, basically there are some BUFF bonuses more or less.
On top of Wenxi City, Pei Xi was wearing heavy armor and his face was more or less pale.
When Pei Xishou heard the news, he should have been even more happy.
But now, he felt that Wen Xi could not be saved.
Mr. Pei is just gambling.
In troubled times, whoever gets on the gambling table is likely to die on the gambling table at the next moment.
Just like his original name was "Qian", but now he can only be called "Xi". Whichever party he joins under, he must act according to the rules of that party.
In addition to Wenxi being the important birthplace of the Pei family, there is another crucial point. Only by guarding Wenxi can his "happiness" truly become "happiness"...
This is why Pei Xi is willing to risk his life to defend the city.
Pei Xi has been staying at the top of the city since the sudden movement in Cao Jun''s camp at midnight yesterday. He originally thought that Cao Jun was going to withdraw overnight, but what he didn''t expect was Cao Jun''s dying counterattack. Everyone knows that as long as we can withstand this wave of decisive counterattack by Cao Jun, victory will inevitably come, but can we really withstand this wave?
If I had known, Zhang Xiu should have abandoned the city when he first came!
But Pei Xi couldn''t bear it after all.
After all, it is different from Sima Yi who abandoned Pu Ban. Wenxi, this ancient city is not only the place where the Pei family has lived for generations, but also the symbol of their spirit and the soil where they are rooted. For the Pei people, this land carries their history, culture and memory and is an irreplaceable home.
Therefore, when Cao''s army came, Pei Xi had to defend.
There is no doubt about this.
At this critical moment of life and death, who would have the courage to sacrifice territory to protect people? Abandoning territory to protect people is not only an abandonment of territory, but also a challenge to family honor and tradition. In the eyes of most Pei clan members, this kind of sacrifice seems unimaginable. After all, Wenxi is not just a piece of land, but a city.
When Zhang Xiu came, Pei Xi was optimistic that since the hussars and horses had arrived, he could sit on the top of the city and watch the hussars and horses fighting for them, and all they had to do was applaud and cheer. . In his view, the arrival of the hussar army would not only protect Wenxi, but also protect the members of the Pei family from the flames of war. He imagined that he could watch the battle safely on the tower and witness the bravery and victory of the hussar army.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu took his troops and left just like that! This unexpected change caught Pei Xi off guard, and his plans and fantasies were shattered instantly.
Damn it, **** it!
Pei Xi''s heart was filled with regret and anger. He realized that his decision-making may have been too optimistic and rash, and did not fully take into account the uncertainty and cruelty of war. He never expected that Zhang Xiu would give up Wen Xi so decisively, which made him doubt his own judgment.
Of course, if it were Pei Xi leading the cavalry, his approach would probably be the same as Zhang Xiu''s. Pei Xi realized that if he were in Zhang Xiu''s position and faced the same situation and pressure, the choices he would make would probably be the same...
But when he saw Cao Jun ordering the remaining Hedong civilians to rush forward, Pei Xi still couldn''t help cursing Zhang Xiu and Fei Qian in his heart.
After all, he even changed his name, couldn''t he get the protection he deserved?
Children of the noble clan always feel that soldiers owe them.
Pei Xi also understood that this idea was wrong.
However, the offensive and defensive battles of the past few days had left him exhausted, and also made him waver and doubtful about himself, Wen Xi, and even Hussar.
Can anyone help me? Save the people of Wenxi!
Pei Xi couldn''t help but raise his head and look in the direction of Emei Mountain, like a son looking forward to his mother''s return, completely forgetting that he was still complaining just now.
However, until Cao Jun''s war drums roared into the sky, the hussars and horses that Pei Xi was looking forward to still failed to appear on Emei Ridge.
It’s over…
Even if the hussars come again now, it will be too late!
Whatever, whatever!
Only fight to the death!
It is a blessing to die in your hometown and keep your soul in your hometown!
"Fight to the death!" Pei Xi raised his arms and shouted loudly, "Protect my hometown!" Protect my homeland! Protect my father’s hometown! Fight to the death, fight to the death! 』
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The sun''s rays shine down from the mountains to the east.
Zhang Xiu squinted and looked to the east.
They took it back from behind Cao Jun.
In the age of cold weapons, cavalry was known as the king of the battlefield for its powerful mobility and impact. They are different from infantry or archers. The power of cavalry lies in their speed and mobility, allowing them to quickly deploy and adjust tactics on the battlefield to inflict fatal blows to the enemy.
Zhang Xiu suddenly realized this after seeing the achievements of Northern Territory Protector Zhao Yun...
The word "king" does not refer to a king who fights alone, but to those commanders and troops who can control the battlefield and have an overview of the overall situation.
Fighting alone is more about personal bravery and martial arts.
Although this also has its importance in ancient wars, what can really determine the outcome of a war are those generals who can grasp the situation and strategize.
Just like Zhao Yun''s several consecutive battles in the Northern Territory, can it be said that Zhao Yun fought them alone? Even Zhao Yun himself has fought several times without even playing! This is Zhao Yun''s tactical transformation from individual to overall, as well as his progress and growth as a general.
Although warriors fighting alone can make a name for themselves on the battlefield with their personal force and courage, the real kings are not just warriors, but those who can control the battlefield and have an overview of the overall situation. They not only possess courage and strength, but also possess resourcefulness and strategic vision. They can make correct decisions in complex battlefield environments and command the army to victory.
Zhang Xiu was a bit like a "warrior" before, but now he is a bit like a "king".
The reason why I say a little bit is because Zhang Xiu has not completely transformed yet and he still needs experience.
He discovered some problems with the grain transport team, and at the same time, he also focused on the chrysanthemums exposed by the Cao Jun camp in front of him.
Cao Jun''s attention was focused on Wenxi City, and he did not notice that Zhang Xiu had gone around and came back.
This cannot be entirely blamed on Lu Zhao''s short-sightedness. The main reason is that Cao Jun is not only disconnected from top to bottom, but also the horizontal connections between generals are equally fragmented...
There do exist some deep personal friendships among Cao''s generals, which may stem from shared experiences, battles, or mutual trust and respect. These deep friendships between life and death, and even life-and-death friendships, are particularly precious in wars and troubled times. They support the spirit and fighting spirit of generals in difficult times, giving them courage and strength.
However, if you zoom out and observe the entire group of Cao Jun generals, you will find that this group is not actually a united whole, but split into many scattered small teams.
These small teams are often formed based on different interests, origins, regions or family backgrounds. Although they all appear to be members of Cao''s army, in fact they rarely communicate with each other and fight independently, lacking in-depth communication and cooperation.
Veteran generals naturally enjoy a certain degree of prestige and status with their years of combat experience and profound military exploits. The new generals, on the surface, respect the veterans, but secretly they curse them.
The generals of the Cao family and the Xiahou family have a close relationship due to family ties, and there is natural trust and support between them. Other generals with foreign surnames may need to work harder to prove their loyalty and gain short-term recognition and respect.
This kind of alliance, nepotism, surname, etc., has woven invisible webs between these Cao Jun generals, affecting their relationships and communication. This is just like the department managers in large companies in later generations. Although they all appear to be from the same company, they actually have their own small circles and have their own interests and considerations.
This kind of division and internal friction will undoubtedly weaken the overall combat effectiveness and cohesion of Cao''s army. Without true unity and collaboration, Cao''s army was often like a piece of loose sand, unable to exert its maximum combat power.
This invisible internal friction is very terrifying, and it is also an important and difficult challenge that Cao Cao and other commanders of Cao''s army have to face. If you fail to master the balance even slightly, the battlefield will collapse.
In this aspect, the Hussars have become less estranged and more harmonious because of the existence of the martial arts hall.
Those who fail will not be jealous, and those who succeed will not cherish themselves.
Therefore, Zhao Yun''s experience promoted Zhang Xiu''s growth.
The chrysanthemum on the road will become a bright medal in its growth process.
Zhang Xiu raised the horse in his hand and faced the ray of light in the morning light.
He deliberately changed into a horse to show respect for Lu Zhao''s chrysanthemum.
After all, the horse spear is longer, thicker and stronger than the ordinary standard spear.
That ray of sunlight shone on Ma Shan''s eight-edge, eight-blade, eight-pointed and eight-pointed heart, and seemed to bloom with thousands of rays of light, piercing so hard that people couldn''t open their eyes or close their legs.
Um…
Something seems to be wrong.
But Zhang Xiu doesn''t care about this at all now.
As Zhang Xiu raised his horse, more and more hussars began to form behind Zhang Xiu.
A famous hussar, like parts and components, built a steel wall in the wilderness in the blink of an eye!
The war horses neighed and swords and guns flashed. Although the war horses and armor were covered with dust and blood, each war horse was still full of passion for battle, and every cavalryman revealed a strong fighting spirit.
They skillfully controlled the horses to keep their formations in order. Like an extremely precise war machine, every part plays its role accurately. Their movements were clean and neat, showing superb riding skills and excellent discipline. There is no fear or hesitation in them, only the desire for victory and the pursuit of glory.
Above their heads, the tricolor battle flag fluttered high.
They waited for orders.
Zhang Xiu looked at the fireworks ignited over Wenxi City from a distance, and also saw countless small black spots under Wenxi City, rushing towards the Wenxi City Wall like huge waves!
And that Cao Jun camp that was originally heavily fortified is now full of flaws!
Previously, Lu Zhao had huddled all his troops in the camp in order to guard against Zhang Xiu. Now, in order to capture Wenxi, all of them had to disperse to the city!
If the generals of Cao''s army could communicate with each other and exchange experiences, then Lu Zhao might be able to know that the speed of the Qiusi cavalry is far beyond what they usually know, and perhaps they would not have made such a ridiculous move. The action of falling comes.
Zhang Xiu pointed Ma Shan forward, "Stab him in the ditch!" 』
The hussars roared with laughter.
Amid the laughter, the war horses began to gallop.
It was like awakening the thunder on the battlefield.
The horses'' hooves crushed the dust, and the neighing sound was deafening. Every horse seemed to feel the coming battle. Their bodies were filled with wild blood and the desire for speed.
The cavalry on horseback held their swords and guns tightly, and the tricolor flag above their heads was pulled straight by the wind!
The speed of the war horses is getting faster and faster, and the armors of the cavalry are shining dazzlingly in the sun!
When the horses galloped to their highest speed, the entire battlefield seemed to tremble. The cavalrymen let out loud shouts. Their voices intertwined with the sound of the horses'' hooves to form an irresistible force!
At this moment, the aura of the King of the Battlefield filled the air overwhelmingly!
"Poke him in the ditch!" 』
"The hussars are victorious!" 』