The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 208 Volume Only Lose!
Just three days after Liu Bei set out, Hanzhong also began to prepare for the attack on Baishui Pass, attempting to complete Jia Xu's plan of driving the tiger to devour the wolf with a disastrous defeat.

Xun You first closed all the roads from Hanzhong to Shu, making it mysterious, as if he was afraid that others would not discover what he was doing.

Such an action naturally aroused the vigilance of various forces in Shu.

The generals stationed at Baishui Pass were Yang Huai and Gao Pei.

Both of them were young generals promoted by Liu Yan, calm and strategic. Therefore, after hearing the news of the blockade of Hanzhong, they both had a bad feeling.

Yang Huai said to Gao Pei, "Since arriving in Hanzhong, Xun You has managed all affairs in an orderly manner. It is clear that he is not a reckless person. His actions must have a deep meaning. We need to report to the lord as soon as possible and ask him to send reinforcements."

Gao Pei deeply agreed with this.

It's not just Xun You.

In fact, Gao Pei also led his troops to spy on Hanzhong during this period.

But Pang De disciplined his army strictly, especially on Dingjun Mountain, an important place in Hanzhong, where he built many defensive fortifications and piled up many chevaux de frise and deer horns. This made Gao Pei realize that Pang De was not a good person either.

With such a person hanging over their heads, Yang Huai and Gao Pei couldn't even sleep well, always worrying that Hanzhong would send troops to attack Shu.

However, their letters did not attract the attention of the people in Chengdu.

The person who wrote back to them was Sima Zhao Wei, who was also the actual controller of Liu Mao's power today.

Zhao Wei said in a haughty tone: "The court just pacified Liang Province and seized Hanzhong last year. How could it be possible that it would send troops to Yi Province again this year? Moreover, the emperor of the court has just come of age this year and is going to hold a grand wedding. How could it be possible that it would easily decide to start a war? I think you two are just a little too nervous, so you have such thoughts. Or do you actually have other intentions?"

When Yang Huai and Gao Pei received Zhao Wei's reply, they knew that it was unlikely that they would receive reinforcements from Chengdu.

Liu Yan had just passed away, and Zhao Wei was actually wrestling with Liu Mao in secret, trying to gain control of the military power. Now that Yang Huai and Gao Pei asked him for reinforcements, Zhao Wei would naturally not agree easily, and even asked Yang Huai and Gao Pei at the end of the letter whether they had other intentions.

Yang Huai was somewhat resentful: "If the imperial court really raises troops to attack, wouldn't that delay important matters?"

Gao Pei saw that Yang Huai was excited and tried to calm him down.

"Although Zhao Wei's words are annoying, his previous words are not without reason."

"I have also heard some news from merchants from Guanzhong. The emperor is not only coming of age and getting married, but he also seems to be implementing new policies and laws. I'm afraid he won't attack Shu. Xun You's arrangement may just be a trick."

"And Brother Yang, don't underestimate yourself. Although the reputation of Baishui Pass is not as well-known as Hangu Pass and Yangping Pass, it is still a strong pass where one man can block ten thousand men. Even if all the troops in Hanzhong are deployed, I'm afraid it will be difficult to break through this place!"

After Gao Pei's repeated persuasion, Yang Huai finally relaxed.

But just one day later, the closed door suddenly opened, and a piece of news swept across the entire Shu area like a storm!
The imperial court sent troops!
Pang De and Guan Yu, leading 10,000 infantry and cavalry, have bypassed Dingjun Mountain and are heading towards Baishui Pass, the strategic point of Yizhou!

For a time, all forces in Shu were in chaos!
Chengdu immediately sent 10,000 reinforcements to Baishui Pass in an attempt to hinder the imperial army.

Zhang Wei in Baozhong no longer used the Five Pecks of Rice Sect to stir up trouble, but instead asked Yang Bo to lead 3,000 elite soldiers to Nanjiang to curb the reinforcements that the court might send from there.

Shen Mi, Lou Fa, Gan Ning and other generals of Ba County also suddenly became extremely well-behaved, hiding in the Jiangzhou area and not disturbing the rear of Liu Mao and Zhang Wei.

Sure enough, it was exactly the same as the court's initial guess.

Even though the three forces are fighting fiercely now, they are all secretly wary of the imperial court.

Now that the imperial court has just sent troops to Yizhou, the three forces immediately united to target the outside world and stopped continuing the internal strife.

Pang De and Guan Yu also received news from various parties one after another.

Guan Yu looked disdainful: "They are just a bunch of chickens and dogs! They disrespect the Han Dynasty and the emperor, they really deserve to die!"

Pang De frowned and reminded him: "General Guan, don't forget that we can only lose, not win."

"Everything we have done is to create chaos within Yizhou so that Liu Huangshu can seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Chengdu. But please do not act on impulse!"

After hearing Pang De's reminder, although Guan Yu was a little indignant, he still followed his advice.

When the army arrived at Baishui Pass, Guan Yu understood why the imperial court was unwilling to attack the place by force.

Baishui Pass was built on the bank of the winding Bailong River. It had its own water gate, which could be used to block the river surface. At the same time, it could also go up the Baishui River to easily outflank the attacker's rear, or destroy the attacker's food supply, causing the attacker to gradually run out of ammunition and food.

In addition, the location of Baishui Pass is very cleverly designed. Not only does it use the natural rocks on both sides of the pass to build a series of urn cities, but they are also interconnected, allowing the defenders to move freely and occupy high points at any time to carry out full-coverage strikes on the attackers. It is really creepy.

If we attack this place by force, I'm afraid thousands of people will die and it will take a year or two. It will be impossible to take it.

Fortunately, their current mission is just to inflict a major defeat, so they naturally don't have to face this terrifying pass.

Pang De ordered his soldiers to set up camp outside Baishui Pass, and beat gongs and drums to make it lively. At night, they even lit more than a dozen large pots and stewed delicious fat sheep in them, letting the aroma hover over Baishui Pass. Yang Huai and Gao Pei also swallowed their saliva and cursed while patrolling at night.

"Are they here to fight or to have a picnic? The army has just arrived and has not achieved any success, but they have already started stewing mutton. Is the imperial court really that wealthy?"

Yang Huai stood on the tower and looked at the Han army camp. Suddenly, he had an idea: "Now that the enemy has just arrived, their camp is unstable and they are so relaxed. Isn't this a great opportunity for us to make achievements?"

Baishui Pass has a steep terrain, but the view is excellent.

Gao Pei had previously confirmed that there were no other ambushes of the Han army nearby. If he rushed into the camp in one fell swoop, it would be possible for him to turn the Han army camp upside down!
"That's good! It's a good opportunity to let Zhao Wei and his people know that we are not unknown people after all!"

After the two discussed it, they immediately decided to launch an attack on the camp at dawn!
In the Han camp opposite, Pang De and Guan Yu saw the smoke from the Baishui Pass rising early, and guessed that the other side was preparing to attack the camp.

Pang De inspected the military camp again and confirmed that the layout was correct, then he felt relieved.

What Pang De and Guan Yu are about to perform now is not just a failure, but a great defeat!
But neither the two of them nor the imperial court would allow the lives of the soldiers to be given to the other side in vain. In this case, there must be something else to highlight the great victory of Yang Huai and Gao Pei.

"This time, Governor Xun emptied out all the treasury in Hanzhong, and only then did he get so many valuables."

"In addition, there are 30,000 shi of grain and fodder piled up in the camp, waiting for the enemy to take them."

When talking about this, Pound couldn't help feeling a little distressed.

But he still reminded Guan Yu not to act on impulse, he must be defeated! He must be defeated badly!

Guan Yu could not bear such urging, and also made a fierce statement: "I, Guan Yu, will definitely lose beautifully, and will never ruin the court's plan!"

"It better be so!"

Pang De didn't know why, but he always felt that Guan Yu was unreliable...

It’s not that Pang De doubted Guan Yu’s ability and bravery.

Pang De had known Guan Yu's strength during these few days. His only worry was Guan Yu's arrogance, fearing that Guan Yu would do something bad at a critical moment...

When the sky was gray and about to get light, the gate of Baishui Pass suddenly opened. Yang Huai and Gao Pei rode ahead, leading the defenders in the city and charging straight towards the Han army's tent.

Pang De was "extremely frightened", but after a hasty resistance, he abandoned the camp and began to flee to the rear.

After Pang De "escaped from death", he looked around and his face was a little pale.

"Where's General Guan!!!"

Little did they know that in the rear camp, Gao Pei looked as if he had seen a ghost.

As soon as he rushed into the Han army camp, a red-faced man came at him with a knife.

Moreover, this red-faced man was so powerful that he almost knocked him off his horse with just one chop. This really frightened Gao Pei. He wondered when the Han army had such a figure.

After testing Gao Pei's fighting ability, the red-faced man gently stroked his beautiful beard, raised his eyes, and seemed to be disdainful of Gao Pei.

"Fuck you!"

Gao Pei was considered a famous general in Xichuan after all. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?
Anyway, now that the Han army camp has been breached, Gao Pei simply ordered his soldiers to rush over, vowing to drown the red-faced man in the crowd!
The red-faced man is Guan Yu.

At first Guan Yu didn't notice anything until he looked up slightly and found Gao Pei's soldiers rushing towards him from all directions, then he felt something was wrong.

Thinking of the promise he had just made to Pang De, Guan Yu felt ashamed and angry for a moment. He no longer concealed the strength in his hands, and swung his sword, knocking down all the enemies to the ground.

Seeing Guan Yu being so brave, Gao Pei took a deep breath and quickly asked Yang Huai to come to support him, determined to keep Guan Yu here.

Yang Huai noticed the battle situation here and ignored the Han army's treasury he had just seized, and turned to attack Guan Yu.

At this moment, suddenly an arrow fell in front of Yang Huai like a meteor, and Yang Huai was so frightened that he immediately reined in his horse.

When Guan Yu saw Yang Huai stop, he realized that this was his chance. He immediately swung his sword into a full moon, leaped out of the gap, and fled hastily towards the north.

Yang Huai and Gao Pei wanted to give chase further, but they realized that the Han army was running too fast, so they had to give up and turned back to check the intercepted Han army camp.

Gao Pei stepped forward and asked, "How is it?"

Yang Huai was delighted: "What a great harvest! They are all fucking great stuff!"

(End of this chapter)