The fall of Yique Pass also announced the beginning of the Luoyang battlefield. When Cao Xiu received the news that Niu Jin was killed by Guan Yu formation, it was already early the next morning. When the news of Guan Yu breaking Yique Pass came, Cao Xiu felt a little unbelievable that Yique Pass was easily broken by Guan Yu.

Even though there were still 50,000 defenders in Luoyang, when Yique Pass was captured by Guan Yu in less than three days, not to mention the news that Yique Pass was captured by Guan Yu, even Cao Xiu, the chief general, was a little shocked. The army that was originally planning to fight Guan Yu had to stay temporarily. At this time, even the news that Hangu Pass was captured by Meng Da was definitely not as shocked as Guan Yu's appearance at Yique Pass.

"What did you say just now?" Cao Xiu, who had digested the fall of Yique Pass for a long time, suddenly reacted and looked at the soldiers who came to report the situation of the war.

"Return to the general, Han general Meng Da suddenly led his army to capture Hangu Pass yesterday. In the same area, a large number of Han troops appeared." The general who came to the message bowed and said.

"Who is Meng Da? The Han army appeared here, and was he coming to Wu Pass?" Cao Xiu had a headache. Guan Yu's problem had not been solved yet, and Hangu Pass was also broken. In this way, even if the connection between Luoyang and Chang'an was completely cut off, even if the reinforcements came, they would probably not be able to do anything. The Han army did not move when they left Shu this time, and once they moved, it would be earth-shaking.

The Han army's appetite is not only the place in Guanzhong, but even Luoyang wants it?

Cao Xiu stood up and looked at the map in the tent. If even Luoyang was captured, the territory of the Han army would be completely connected. Although there were connections before, the Shu road was difficult to move after all, and they were not smooth to each other. However, if even Guanzhong and Luoyang were obtained by the Han army, the problem of the Han army would be solved.

Luoyang must not be lost, otherwise the Han army will become even more terrifying!

Cao Xiu had a plan in his mind, and at the same time said to his personal guards: "Transfer our military order and ordered Sima Yi to arrive in Luoyang within three days!"

Although there is no difference between the superiors and inferiors of the same ministers left by Cao Pi, Cao Xiu is a relative of the Cao family and a member of the royal family. When it is really critical, Cao Xiu has the confidence to give orders to Sima Yi.

"Here!" The personal guard agreed, turned around and went to pass the military order.

Sima Yi was the reinforcements commander sent by Cao Wei this time.

Cao Xiu silently thought in his mind that Hangu Pass was sealed and it was unrealistic for reinforcements to support Guanzhong through Luoyang. He could only go to Hedong and go to Fengyi County through Pubanjin to support Guanzhong.

Although it would take a long way, this is the only way that Cao Xiu could think of at present. If he fought back to attack Hangu Pass at this moment, he would not say when he could break through. If he was not good, even Luoyang might lose. This time, the strength of the Han army was beyond Cao Xiu's expectations. He did not want to take risks and dared not take risks. This battle was not an exaggeration to say that it was a battle that would determine the future situation of the world.

Besides, even if he breaks through Hangu Pass first, how long will it take? Supporting Guanzhong is already an imminent matter, and there is no need to delay any delay.

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A few days later, when Jiang Wei surrendered and Zhang Fei successfully captured Tianshui, when he received news from Liu Yi that he had captured Hangu Pass and Yique Pass, the situation in Longyou was basically controlled by the Han army. Zhang Fei did not go to Jieting to meet Zhang Ren. After learning that Zhang He had arrived at Jieting, Zhang Fei and Pang Tong both felt that this was a great opportunity and led his army to Longguan to detour to take Zhang He's retreat.

After receiving the order, Zhang Ren quickly led his army to Jieting. While heading down the village, he set up beacon towers on various hills to prevent the Wei army from being plotted against.

When Zhang He arrived at Jieting, he was stunned when he saw the military camp that cut off the entire road, which was two feet tall with the wall alone. It would be fine if the other party came first, but the military camp was built like a small city. What was the other party thinking?

"General, when will you attack the camp?" The general came to Zhang He and asked.

Zhang He looked at the beacon smoke rising from the surrounding mountains, sighed slightly in his heart, shook his head and said, "Get up and go to the camp!"

The other party was obviously prepared, but his side had been rushing for several days and was stranded and lacked in horses. If he attacked at this time, it would be detrimental to his side.

"Here!" The deputy general agreed and went to arrange for the camp. Zhang He took Qin Wei to carefully examine the Han army camp. After finding that there was no opportunity to take advantage of it, he could only sigh and retreat to the camp.

Back at the barracks, Zhang He thought carefully about the development of the matter. From the earliest appearance of the Han army from Wuzhangyuan, then Chen Cang, to the end, the real main force appeared in Longxi, the Wei army was led by the other party. As a veteran on the battlefield, Zhang He knew very well that this was inappropriate. Once the rhythm of the war was controlled by the enemy, the final result would usually not be very good.

But just like playing chess, one step is slow, one step is slow, at least for now, both Zhang He, Cao Zhen and Xu Huang can only follow the rhythm of the Han army.

The losses of the two counties in Tianshui and Nan'an are not going to be a big deal for Guanzhong, but what really worried Zhang He was that the Han army had used all its tricks? If so, although the current situation was not good for the Great Wei, it might not be able to turn defeat into victory. After all, Wei has the dominant advantage here, and what Zhang He is really worried about is that the other party has not yet made a backup plan. If so... Zhang He dare not imagine what kind of scene will be next.

Jieting...

Zhang He looked at the map and closed his eyes and thought about what to do next. Jieting's road was blocked and Tianshui could not be rescued, but it also blocked the enemy's way. It was just passing through Tianshui and Nan'an, not Jieting's road, but if it were about supply lines, Jieting was undoubtedly a throat place. No matter where the other party sent troops, Jieting could not get by. Since it was unable to rescue Tianshui, then defend it here to block the way the Han army advanced east, separate the main force of the Han army, so that they could not attack Jingzhao arbitrarily.

If you can do this, you will win this battle!

After clarifying these things, Zhang He's originally a little impatient mood instantly calmed down a lot.

After a night of rest, the next morning, Zhang He led his army to the Han army camp to fight. It was not advisable to attack. The opponent clearly wanted to take advantage of the advantages of the city to build the military camp so strongly. Zhang He wanted to see the opponent's chief general.

Even if they had never seen the older generation of commanders under Liu Bei, he had heard of them. He didn't know who the general of the same surname appeared in front of him this time?

At least Zhang Fei is unlikely. With Zhang He’s understanding of Zhang Fei, the other party shouldn’t be so calm. If it were Zhang Fei, it wouldn’t be a fight by himself, but Zhang Fei came to challenge him.

"Zhang He, the left general of the Great Wei Dynasty, is here. Who is the general in the camp? How dare you go out of the city to fight?" Zhang He came to the place outside the camp with an arrow and ordered people to go and pass on the message.

Zhang He has seen the strength of the Han army's crossbows, and he dare not get too close.

In the camp, an old general under the banner stepped out and clasped his fists in the direction of Zhang He and said, "Zhang Ren, Shu County, has seen the general. I have the responsibility of this general. You and I are also hostile, and I have nothing to talk about. If the general wants to go over, please attack the camp!"

Zhang Ren?

Zhang He looked at the general, about the same age as himself, but his name was very unfamiliar. There were not many generals under Liu Bei's command, and most of the famous generals were in the Central Plains. In recent years, there were few people in Shu who appeared.

However, looking at his military camp, he was a very rigorous person. If the other party made up his mind to defend the camp, it would be impossible to lead the other party out to annihilate it. However, he still wanted to incite the other party to a few words. Zhang He gave a few instructions and asked the personal guard to go and pass the message.

"Shu has been easy to enter and difficult to exit since ancient times. Could it be that the generals in Shu are so good at defending and dare not fight against the enemy?"

When Zhang He's words were heard by his personal guards, they did anger many people. This time, the soldiers sent from Hanzhong were basically soldiers from Shu. Who could stand such an insult?

Zhang Ren smiled and said, "Wild beasts are good at attacking, but animals in Shu are usually delicious at banquets."

If the generals fail to provoke, Zhang He naturally would not risk attacking the camp just because of the other party's words. Seeing that Zhang Ren did not leave, he retreated back to the camp and ordered the soldiers in the army to take turns to shout and scold him. Although this method is a bit old-fashioned, it is enough to be useful.

If the soldiers in the military camp relax their constraints, they would be as cruel as they would be to scold people. In one day, they would greet the eighteen generations of Zhang Ren's family.

Although Zhang Ren was angry, he would not send troops randomly at this time. He was just waiting, waiting for the other party to reveal his flaws. The troops of the two sides were not much different. The Han army had an advantage in equipment, but it was impossible for each to be worn with iron armor like Guan Yu's school knife hand. If he fought hard, he would definitely be damaged. Zhang Ren did not want to be the title of a defeated general as soon as he left Shu.

Zhang He had sent people to scold outside the city for two consecutive days, but when he saw that Zhang Ren was still indifferent, he had to give up for the time being.

That night, Zhang Ren sent an army to steal the camp, but Zhang He had already made preparations. The people sent by Zhang Ren were almost wiped out. Two days later, Zhang He suddenly set fire to Zhang Ren's camp with a catapult. Zhang Ren killed more than 300 Wei soldiers with a bed crossbow.

The two of them fought wits and courage on this street pavilion. Although there was no big fight, their temptations never stopped.

On this day, Zhang He was unable to calculate Zhang Ren again. Zhang He felt a move in his heart and looked at the deputy general beside him and said, "Zhang Ren has been here for many days, but he has never seen Zhang Fei's main force come. Even if Tianshui resists stubbornly, it may be difficult for him to resist for too long. Zhang Fei should have been here long ago, but now he has not seen him for a long time. I'm afraid there is a fraud among them!"

"If this is the case, why not quit Jieting first?" The deputy general looked at Zhang He and said.

"You can't retreat, the Han army cannot lose Jieting, our army cannot!" Zhang He shook his head and thought, "I have a plan that may defeat that Zhang Ren!"

After walking back and forth in the tent for two steps, Zhang He suddenly looked at his deputy general and said, "You should lead your army to lie beside the road. If Zhang Ren comes to chase him tomorrow, you don't have to pay attention to him. Take the opportunity to break through the camp, and it will be a merit!"
Chapter completed!