Chapter 0423: Hulao Pass (Part 1)

The sun is hanging in the western sky and is about to set.

The whole army is marching in a tense manner, densely packed and continuous, with neat and orderly teams.

My lord, there are still thirty miles left, "said the general, lowering his voice to report!

Send the order, we must arrive at Hulao Pass before sunset! "Ye Qing said. He was wearing a red bright armor at this moment, but his demeanor was elegant and graceful. The Yuanting Mountain stood tall, which was heart wrenching.

At this moment, Ye Qing silently looked ahead, and the Hulao Pass was already faintly visible, which was the obstacle to the campaign against Dong Yijun.

Diaochan reported that large-scale relocation has been implemented in Luoyang since today, reducing the possibility of rescue by one point every night and day. Not to mention the burning of Luoyang in the end, tens of thousands of people are being relocated every day, causing a delay of two months in Hulao Pass with the historical allied forces of over 100000 people. The yellow flowers have cooled down.

The coalition camp is slightly closer, only fifteen miles away, but in reality, there are already some small feudal lords' camps nearby. The large camp is spread out within a radius of thirty miles, and there are reports that there are still large areas of empty space at the forefront, undoubtedly reserved as the core camp for powerful feudal lords like Ye Qing.

The basic planning work for each camp was done by Guan Yu, who initially occupied more than 20 nearby cities or towns as landlords, and also had the obligation to provide accommodation to various lords, but only provided accommodation without food. In the short term, the rebel army still brought their own dry rations.

It depends on the situation in the long run

It was reported that the total military strength of the Allied forces had reached 400000, far exceeding the historical scale and even several times larger than in the novel. With just these 400000 soldiers, it would take a small mountain to destroy rice, flour, grains, and vegetables every day. Ye Qing was also afraid of this and would not allow the Hulao Pass to remain unbroken for a long time.

In history, the competition around the Central Plains was themed around the mutual attack and defense of the east and west sides of Luoyang, and this time the warlords also fought against Dong.

However, it is impossible for various armies to carry too much food to Luoyang, and no one has the strength to maintain a long food supply route. They can only "collect on the spot". In history, a part of the food supply for the Kwantung Alliance was provided by Yuan Shu in Nanyang County nearby. Over time, this guy would simply cut off food supply.

Although Ye Qing chased away Yuan Shu, she felt that good methods could be learned.

At the same time, a new encrypted communication from Luoyang was also reported, which was personally deciphered and inspected by Ye Qing.

Diaochan has contacted the late Han general Zhu Jun according to plan. This person was the one who was left behind by Dong Zhuo to block arrows in Luoyang in history. She admitted in the secret message that she knew this was unreliable, but it was okay to prepare more

What is she preparing

Ye Qingzheng frowned and considered, when someone reported, "The former general led 20000 soldiers to welcome the lord

Spread it

For a moment, Ye Qing squinted her eyes and looked at the blood red sunlight and the approaching general in the evening shadow. Under the magnificent sunset, there were layers of red and gold light in front of her, as well as the sound of armor and leaves colliding. Amidst the soldiers like the waves of the river, they echoed in harmony from afar

Ye Qing seemed somewhat intoxicated, and after a long time, a voice came from him, and he finally woke up. He helped Guan Yu up and said, "The former general has worked hard

Guan Yu led 20000 infantry soldiers to meet his senior general and younger brother, who had been leading the troops for many years. There was a lively atmosphere, and Ye Qing keenly noticed that Guan Yu's attitude was more respectful than friendly.

After finishing the ceremony and appearing easy-going, Guan Yu mentioned that he had encountered 100000 soldiers of Cao and 100000 soldiers of Sun on the way over.

A smile flashed across Ye Qing's face, and his gaze flickered. "They intentionally traveled half a day to avoid it, so there's no need to worry," he said

Guan Yu didn't ask much. He now admires his elder brother more and more. He can break three hundred thousand with nine thousand. Even if he pretends to use various situations, it is extremely difficult, let alone learning from military intelligence reports that most of those situations are man-made. Why can't Ye Huolei conquer the fortified city?

At this moment, with the addition of 20000 infantry into the main force, there are a total of 120000 troops. Guan Yu pointed to the west and said, "Our army's main camp is ready... Oh, General Zilong and his sister-in-law have arrived early and will follow the team for a while

Did they arrive early?

Ye Qing was somewhat puzzled. There were only two formal wives in Xiatu, and Qianqian, the little Mi Lady, was always by her side, at most staying behind Lady Gan, clearly instructing her to guard the house

A plain black roofed carriage appeared as it turned a gentle slope, and the dragon aura in its body moved slightly. Ye Qing raised her eyebrows slightly, feeling a bit clear, and heard a familiar and friendly voice in her ear: "Husband, look who I brought here

Ye Qing sighed helplessly and told her not to come.

Bi is facing a major enemy from the combination of Taiping Dao and Dong Zhuo's army. The fourth level sorcerer is in danger of falling, and he may not be able to take care of it himself... It's just hard to say, but he still followed.

He nodded at Zhao Yun, who was guarding the car, and said, "Zilong has worked hard

My duty is to serve as a minister, "Zhao Yun responded, leading his own troops in formation, adorned with armor and exuding great dignity. After the great battle, he remained calm and composed, with a harmonious aura in the environment without any abnormalities.

Ye Qing suddenly realized that Zhao Yun had broken through the heavenly ban and officially entered the Dao through martial arts. He couldn't help but feel delighted. With such a great general, he had an additional combat power that could rival real people. This kind of great general, who had spent the rest of his life fighting for a hundred battles, had a remarkable performance on the battlefield, far surpassing cultivators who came from the same level of martial arts masters.

Congratulations Zilong

Ye Qing smiled and asked about his recent cultivation progress, considering teaching him the "Six Yang Diagram". By optimizing his foundation, his strength would continue to grow.

Qianqian pushed him from behind and whispered, "Husband, go check on your cousin and hang her up without asking. It's really urgent

This girl noticed it again.

Ye Qing estimated that the punishment was strong enough, no matter how much it was, it was useless. In the past, she only saw Cao Baijing sitting in the middle, deliberately ignoring her first and then looking to one side.

Behind the glass curtain blocking the partition, there was a person sitting, and under the dim glass lights inside the car, a woman's figure was faintly visible.

Ye Qing knew it in her heart, but she also knew that she had misunderstood "sister-in-law" just now - most likely because Guan Yu knew that the situation was special and it was inconvenient to speak up, so she made up the excuse.

At this moment, Ye Qing only gave a slight salute.

The woman behind the curtain bowed and remained silent. Ye Qing set up a soundproof formation and turned to Cao Baijing, frowning, "Why didn't Madam listen and come over

Don't worry, Jingbei is very obedient and stable. The focus of the dispute is in the Central Plains. Since we are coming according to the plan, there is no need for me to stay at home alone, so I turned to the Yingshui River to accompany us... General Zilong protects the carriage, and there is also a hidden information formation in the carriage, so no one noticed us

Cao Baijing explained so confidently, and only after seeing Ye Qing remain silent for a moment and nod slowly did she breathe a sigh of relief in her heart.

I am a sorcerer, and I always encounter battles, "he whispered

Compared to safety in the rear, she doesn't really care as a high-level sorcerer, or rather, Cao Baijing has been a wild girl since childhood, not afraid of wind and rain, and fighting alongside her husband can give her a sense of security.

Sweet talked about some things since we parted ways. She glanced at the figure behind the curtain and woke up, saying, "Husband, we are searching for clues to the imperial jade seal in Jingbei. During the interrogation of the scattered soldiers, it was confirmed that Yuan Shu was lost when he fled. The biggest suspicion is that he fell into the hands of Yuan Yin, who broke through and headed north

Going north? Looking for Yuan Shao! "Ye Qing stroked the stubble on her chin, her eyes gradually turning cold as she pondered.

Someone is going to be unlucky again... Cao Baijing thought to herself, how will her husband respond?

According to local history, Yuan Shao was the leader of the alliance. Now, he has taken over Yuzhou, infiltrated the southern part of Bingzhou, and the northern part of Sili, with a force of 100000 soldiers and strong strength. It is said that he has fought several battles with Zhang Yan's 300000 Black Mountain Army without winning or losing.

At this time, Governor Cao Cao had not yet broken ties with Yuan Shao, and it was normal for him to choose to support Yuan Shao and bring disaster to the north after the defeat in Xuzhou.

At this moment, Yu Fan thought that getting involved in Jingbei and Xuzhou would make them enemies, and it was only natural to suppress the trip to Shangluo.

But my husband, from childhood to adulthood, is not someone who compromises everything... "Cao Baijing smiled as she watched her husband ponder and couldn't help but look forward to the upcoming Battle of Luoyang.

Luoyang City

A hundred and fifty miles east, the Hulao Pass faced off for several days, and at this moment, the military aura soared into the sky, shining brightly with the setting sun.

After two years, the domestic turmoil once again gathered in the Central Plains, and many people were looking forward to this battle, but the intention was far from pure war seeking like Cao Baijing.

For people on the ground, the starting point is to gain more benefits for their own power.

Different from the last time we played the side drums in Luoyang, the people on the ground at this time, except for those who were eliminated early, truly had dominant power, cultivating more Qi practitioners to bring into the underworld, actively participating in cooperation, confrontation, and joining with various lords, and obtaining many official positions.

At this moment, each leading troops from various places is rushing in, which is about to determine the historical process of the land settlement.

But what they need to solve first is a hurdle.

Hulao Pass is not a thin wall, but a fortress city built along the mountains and rivers, accommodating tens of thousands of military and civilians. It has a defense mechanism that has been accumulated and perfected for four hundred years as a barrier to Luoyang. Every historic breach is almost not solved purely by military means, and even with the help of Taoist techniques, great sacrifices are required. It is even more difficult for the enemy to have Taoist techniques on the other side.

The terrain around the Guankou Pass is a combination of towering mountains and steep hills, with Mount Song to the south and the Yellow River to the north. It is an insurmountable natural danger, with only a deep valley in the southwest leading to Luoyang. For a long time, it has been the gateway to the eastern capital Luoyang and the front blockade of Hulao Pass.

Under the sunset, the grassland was filled with a slightly damp fishy fragrance, which was a trace of heavy rain the night before yesterday.

Yu Fance stood on a small slope, frowning and gazing at the magnificent Guancheng in the distance. He also glanced at the various feudal camps scattered on the plains, big and small, showing a hint of caution towards each other in their reports.

Without cooperation, they twisted together and turned into a disorganized group, "Yu Fan thought, waving his hand and ordering the army to stop and set up camp. He asked beside him," Where are the Cao army, Yuan army, and Gongsun army

A sorcerer reached out and flicked, making a buzzing sound. A transparent cover appeared around, which was a magic array for isolation and detection. It had a validity period of one hour and was more than enough.

Mr. Kou saw this and took out a report from the guard's backpack, reporting: "The governor has just entered the camp, and the army is stationed in the hilly area on the north bank of the river, close to Yuan Shao's camp. It is estimated that the past relationship has been restored. Yuan Shao's front army has arrived at Lizhai, and I am still on the other side of the river. As for Gongsun Zan, he heard that he was blocked by flash floods on his way and is still stranded in Youzhou