"Yesterday, the Huns' cavalry went south, harassing Yunzhong, Shanggu, Daijun and other places, burning, killing, looting, and taking a lot of border residents." Said the sergeant.

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"Bastard!" Cao Cao was furious. He couldn't help but grabbed the sword at his waist. "It was the first time that I, Cao Cao, were so humble. When I went to trade with the Huns, negotiate, and give money every year, I just wanted to concentrate on dealing with the disputes in the Central Plains. I didn't expect these Huns to be so savage.

"Duke Cao sent me 100,000 cavalry, and I'll go straight to the Xiongnu's lair and swept the north!" Xiahou Dun immediately called for orders. The generals gritted their teeth and were very annoyed. The civil servants were calmer, and most of them frowned and shook their heads.

"General Xiahou, don't be impulsive. Now our army is at war with the powerful Luochen Group, and we have to sweep Hebei and pacify Liaodong. We have already suffered from many enemies... I am afraid that we are really powerless to fight the Huns." Xu You sighed and shook his head. .

"Then the Huns want to burn and kill? They treat me as pigs and dogs in the Central Plains? We swallow our anger and still don't fight back when we are beaten? Let's just sit back and leave?" Xiahou Dun asked again and again, extremely angry.

"That's not right... What angered the Huns? Do we have frontier troops fighting with the Huns?" Guo Jia asked the sergeant.

"No..." The sergeant scratched his head and said, "Our army strictly abides by the orders, avoids friction, and has never fought with the Huns. It seems that the dusty Shangjun and other places were also attacked by the Huns..."

"That's weird..." Guo Jia walked on the trail. Could it be that Luochen angered the Huns, and the Huns went south indiscriminately? Or, what happened to the Huns? .

Chapter 55 The Trickster

It was said that the report of the Huns attacking Yunzhong land reached Cao Cao, and Cao Cao was furious. When the ministers discussed what stimulated the Xiongnu, most of them were confused.

At this time, Zhang He, who was in charge of patrolling outside, suddenly walked into the tent, strode to Cao Cao's ear, and whispered in a low voice. "Oh." Cao Cao was very interested, and his eyes were shining. "Tell everyone about the situation."

"No." Zhang He said: "I inspected the soldiers and found that a group of soldiers and horses were escorting boxes of things, which seemed to be heading to Hangu Pass on the side. That thing, if I read it correctly, was the gunpowder on the top of Tongguan City the day before yesterday. ."

"Prevent the enemy's treachery." Before Zhang Song could finish listening, he immediately understood what Cao Cao meant. He just wanted to study the gunpowder robbery. Is Luo Chen so stupid? Zhang Song did not hesitate to remind Cao Cao that this might be a trick of "Thirty-Two".

"I asked the soldiers to search again and again, but I didn't find any fallen troops around. It's just that this group of people obviously wanted to quickly transport the gunpowder to Hangu Pass. If they didn't seize the opportunity, they might not be able to catch up..." Zhang He said, " I am willing to take the soldiers to see it myself."

Obviously everyone knows that the enemy army is likely to have tricks, it is intentional. But the temptation of gunpowder is too great for them. Whether they are counselors or generals, they all want to know what this thing that killed Cao Jun lost his armor and armor. What is it made of? I want to come and study it myself.

"Zhang He, why don't you go there in person... Call a school officer, you can grasp the situation from a distance." Cao Cao said.

"No need, thank you lord for your concern, this matter is very important, I will be there in person, even if I encounter risks, I can stabilize the situation." Zhang He said and left with folded fists.

"Everyone go out and see?" Cao Cao tentatively suggested that he wanted to see the legendary gunpowder. The ministers were just about to say that there was no disagreement. Everyone rode together, guarded by regiments of guards, and went out of the side gate of the camp to see Zhang He's actions from afar.

Sure enough, a troop of horses, carrying boxes full of them, was clinging to the foot of Mount Huashan and quickly approached Hangu Pass. That Hangu Pass was the first barrier to entry, but it was set on fire by Cao Cao back then. Later, Hangu Pass was never built, just a small stronghold. When Cao Cao's army arrived, he just sent troops to guard the flank a little, but he didn't pay attention, because there were few soldiers inside. At this time, the fallen army transported gunpowder over, and did he want to attack Cao Jun from the side?

The fallen infantry followed the cavalry at a rapid pace, and soon thousands of Zhang Liao's cavalry spread their wings and fanned out. The fallen soldiers didn't pay attention at first, but suddenly, some soldiers seemed to have climbed on their horses and forgot to forget, and then hurriedly rolled off their horses. Obviously, the fallen army found Zhang Liao approaching them. The fallen soldiers seemed to be discussing for a while, and they rushed their horses to Hangu Pass together. Is that Zhang He a vegetarian? While running wildly across the horse, he drew out his bow and arrow. The arrow between the Pegasus was like a shooting star, and hit a fallen soldier who was running in front of him. The soldier fell to the ground and died. Cao Cao's cavalry shouted and tightened the encirclement, it seemed that they were about to surround the fallen soldiers.

The fallen soldiers seemed to be discussing again, and suddenly they threw the boxes of their horses together, mounted their horses one after another, and ran in the opposite direction of Tongguan.

"Hehehe..." Zhang Song next to Cao Cao laughed loudly, "These fallen soldiers are quite smart and well-trained... There are two options..."

The fallen soldiers got on their horses, but they were surrounded by Cao Jun's cavalry for three floors, and it seemed that they could not escape. Seeing that the situation had been settled and nothing else had changed, Zhang He instructed a group of soldiers and horses to encircle and prepare to capture the fallen soldiers alive. I took a group of people and went to the gunpowder to check the spoils.

The fallen soldiers gathered together and seemed to be preparing something. It's too late to say that, the fallen soldiers outside dodged, and a soldier in Tsing Yi rushed out of the fallen army camp. He was holding a short bow, and his sword was already drawn. What's more, the arrow had a fireball!

"Damn!" Cao Cao shouted. Unfortunately, it was too late, and Zhang He couldn't hear it either. The short arrow flew out in an arc and landed firmly on the box. Fortunately, Zhang He was also quick-witted, and he was lucky not to dismount, but to direct the soldiers to carry them right away. Seeing that the arrow was like an arc, Zhang He immediately seemed to understand something, so he whipped the horse frantically with the whip, and the horse ran out desperately. However, the short arrow had already landed on the gunpowder box, and there was a loud "bang", and the soldier carrying the gunpowder was instantly smashed to pieces, and Zhang He was also thrown from his horse by the air wave and fell straight to the ground, motionless.

"General Zhang!" the soldiers began to shout in panic. The formation was a bit confusing. The soldier in Tsing Yi swishly shot arrows in front of him, and Cao's army collapsed in chaos. Taking advantage of the chaos, the fallen soldiers rushed out of the encirclement and ran towards Tongguan.

Cao's soldiers were in chaos, and only a small number of the fallen troops ran away, and they fired arrows frantically in the back, shooting several soldiers to death. Some of them rushed towards Zhang He, and most of them surrounded Zhang He in a panic, not knowing what was going on.

"Drive!" Cao Cao shouted, and flew over in person. The ministers and guards quickly followed. "General Zhang He!" Cao Cao jumped off his horse and ran to Zhang He's side, "Military doctor! How is it, are you still alive?"

When the counselors and generals saw that Zhang He was already **** and covered in blood, he couldn't help gasping for breath. This stuff is awesome! A good-looking general of the gods and martial arts, and the bravery of ten thousand people, in the face of gunpowder, he is really nothing!

"General Zhang is still alive! He is still alive!" a group of military doctors shouted after checking. "Quick! Bring it back! Severe burns!"

Even so, the military doctors are still a little helpless, because traditional Chinese medicine has always been in charge of the inside, this Zhang He has severe burns on the outside, and his skin is quite damaged. Chinese medicine is really helpless... The genius doctor Hua Tuo knows surgery, but now it is said that he is in Jiangdong.

"3.6 bastard!" Cao Cao yelled, and then said: "It's my fault, my fault, I regret not listening to Mr. Zhang Song's blunt words, and I want to see gunpowder..." All the advisors bowed their heads and said nothing. Everyone wanted to see gunpowder, see no Ambush, want to see. Unexpectedly, gunpowder can be ignited and exploded at a long distance, so what kind of ambush is there... Just a little spark can be done. Everyone bowed their heads and followed Cao Cao back to the tent.

Cao Cao wandered back and forth in the large tent, very anxious. All the ministers bowed their heads in silence.

Gao Lan rushed in from outside, "There is a situation!" Usually, the messenger soldiers come over to report the enemy's situation.

"What's going on? Why are you so panicked?" Cao Cao hurriedly asked. .

Chapter 56 The Huns

The Huns, the descendants of their ancestors, the Xiahou clan, were also called Chunwei. Above Tang and Yu, there were Shanrong, Linghu, and meat porridge, who lived in the northern barbarians and moved with animal husbandry. The number of their animals is horses, cattle, and sheep. By the migration of water and grass, Wuchengguo is always in the field of farming, but each has its own land. No paperwork, just words.

——"Historical Records: Biography of the Huns"

"Luo...Luochen is out in person!" Gao Lan was out of breath.

"What?" Cao Cao thought he had heard it wrong. what's the situation? Fallen to death by himself? He didn't continue to ask, and strode out of the tent to see what was going on. The counselors and generals also followed.

Zhang He and Gao Lan were in charge of the daily defense of Dazhai, along with Cheng Yu, a counselor, and Mao Jie who was in charge of visiting. I saw that Cheng Yu had arranged to open the gate of the village, and the big village was full of bowmen. Hundreds of thousands of cavalrymen in front of Dazhai had come out from different gates of the village, lined up in an orderly manner. Cao Jun was heavily guarded and fully armed, looking like he was ready to attack and kill at any time. Cao Cao saw it and was quite satisfied.

The fallen army is the Guanzhong iron cavalry again! There are probably hundreds of thousands of people, raising their knives iconicly, preparing for battle. Dust billows everywhere, only the neighing of horses, it looks empty and chilling.

Cao Cao walked to the 10th formation, and the guards surrounded him. The generals around him also took their places, Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong lined up on the left and right, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang and other generals lined up on the left and right of Cao Cao. The advisors also mounted their horses and lined up left and right. That Luochen really appeared in front of the formation in person. This was the first time that Luojun took the initiative to fight out of the city at the foot of Tongguan. Luochen was obviously surrounded by high officials, like Zhuge Liang, Xu Da, Ma Chao, Xu Shu, Fazheng, Zhang Song, Zhang Heng, Sun Yuanhua, Ma Dai, Yan Qing and others. Cao Cao noticed that it was the soldier in Tsing Yi who shot the short arrow next to Luo Chen. It turned out that Yan Qing was in the **** team, just to take the opportunity to let Cao Jun see the power of gunpowder.

Before Luo Chen walked on the horse, Yan Qing hurriedly followed, and the guard surrounded Luo Chen to prevent plotting. Luo Chen said: "Duke Cao! I've heard the name for a long time!" Cao Cao snorted, and he also stepped forward, and the extreme generals and guards also hurriedly followed. "Empress Cao! Let's talk about one urgent matter first, and then talk about other things slowly. Your general needs to be treated with surgery! The wound needs to be treated immediately, otherwise, Zhang He's life will not be saved!"

When Cao Cao heard Zhang He, he couldn't help but get angry and clenched his fists. Just when I was about to have an attack, I heard Luochen say that it needs to be dealt with immediately, otherwise my life will be lost, but which of those Chinese medicine practitioners can do surgery! Cao Cao was furious for a while.

"Duke Cao! There is one person in our army who can help you heal! I trust you and can send him to your army to heal General Zhang. I believe you, Cao Cao, will not hurt him."

When Cao Cao heard this, he was suspicious, what the **** is this Luo Chen doing! He sent someone to almost kill his general, and now he has taken the initiative to send someone to help with the treatment.

Seeing that Cao Cao was silent, Luo Chen smiled and waved his hand, and Sun Yuanhua, who was behind him, stepped forward with a horse. That Sun Yuanhua is Xu Guangqi's apprentice, who is Xu Guangqi? He studied Chinese and Western, compiled the Complete Book of Agricultural Administration, and had close contacts with missionaries, learning everything. He has compiled many books on geometry, western medicine, etc. that introduce western scientific knowledge. He was almost the number one scientist in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Then Sun Yuanhua followed Xu Guangqi. Although he mainly engaged in artillery, he also learned a little about Western medicine and surgery... It's okay to deal with wounds.

That Sun Yuanhua did not wait for further orders, and swaggered towards Cao Cao's camp. The general behind Cao Cao was shocked, and Na Le Jin instantly drew his sword, suspecting that Sun Yuanhua had hidden gunpowder to assassinate Cao Cao. But Sun Yuanhua did not go in the direction of Cao Cao, but swaggered towards the main entrance of Dazhai. The soldier of Cao Cao had a gun with a gun, and a knife with a knife, and when Cao Cao gave an order, he could rush up and chop this nerdy-looking guy into meat sauce. But Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Gao Lan, you accompany this gentleman in to see General Zhang's doctor."

The ministers breathed a sigh of relief. Because this is the last hope, and according to the situation, Luo Chen really wants his subordinates to save lives, and there is nothing deceitful about it.

"Gong Cao, I'm sorry. My subordinates were not very calm when they saw your people robbing things. They actually exploded the gunpowder in a frizzy manner. I'm sorry." Luo Chen said with a sneer. He turned to Yan Qing with a look of disgust on his face: "Idiot! I asked you to be responsible for the safety of gunpowder, you are so frizzy! One day, you will set the warehouse on fire, and you won't blow us all up to the sky. !"

"Yes, yes" Yan Qing agreed, nodding like garlic. The generals behind Luo Chen couldn't help laughing and snickered.

How could Cao Cao not know the double reeds they played, and his face turned green with anger. However, the powder was so powerful that he even believed that the powder of falling dust could blow Tongguan into the sky.

"Duke Cao doesn't know... The Xiongnu is rampant, and he has recently transferred troops to destroy the arrogance of the Xiongnu." Luo Chen said. "Duke Cao must have also received the battle report. The day before yesterday, the Huns went south, burning, killing and looting, destroying farmland, and plundering border residents. It was absolutely rampant! This is to deceive me and there is no one in the Great Central Plains! This must be known to Emperor Gaozu and Emperor Wu. Don't you disgrace your ancestors?"

Cao Cao didn't answer, and felt that Luo Chen was a bit whimsical... He was clearly a powerful enemy with hundreds of thousands in front of him, but now he told the enemy about his plan to fight the Huns... But it's true that the Huns are rampant, and Cao Cao also wants to fight them. .

"The Xiongnu's activities are very abnormal! Could it be that your falling dust has stimulated the Xiongnu? Did our border suffer?" Cao Cao said coldly, "That Xiongnu, Shanyu Qiang Canal, has signed a treaty with me in the Central Plains, and his activities have been stable all the time. , how could the southern invasion happen this time? You didn't deliberately play tricks inside, did you?"

Luo Chen laughed loudly: "Cao Gong, Cao Gong, you don't even know! That Qiang Canal has already fallen to the ground!"