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"Our army has been attacking San Pass for three days now, and the Han Kingdom must have already received the news."

"Given the current situation, Han reinforcements are very likely on their way. Every moment of delay increases the crisis facing our army."

"As for Pingxiang, Xiao He is meticulous and must have seen through Pingxiang's strengths and weaknesses. With his military skills, he is very likely to take the opportunity to launch a large-scale attack on the city. Pingxiang is now in grave danger."

"Your Majesty, I dare to offer my advice, but given the current urgent situation, shouldn't we consider..."

Han De slowly turned his gaze toward Longxi, hesitating to speak, but the implication in his eyes was quite obvious.

Cao Pi immediately understood Han De's implication.

At this moment, the surprise attack plan has been exposed, and Sanguan Pass has been difficult to capture for a long time, like a tough nut to crack, while the situation in Pingxiang is also very worrying.

He has found himself in a dilemma.

At this juncture, it is indeed advisable to consider abandoning the attack on Sanguan and retreating to Ji County to preserve strength and make further plans.

Cao Pi pondered for a moment, but his eyes grew increasingly resolute, as if an invisible force was supporting him in making his decision.

“With Xu Zhi and his men holding Pingxiang City, even if Xiao He is strong, he may not be able to take Pingxiang in a short time.”

"Our army has only been at San Pass for four days. Even if the Han reinforcements arrive without stopping, it will take at least six days. Therefore, I must take San Pass within three days!"

Having said that, Cao Pi suddenly raised his whip, pointed it forcefully towards Sanguan City, and shouted:
"I refuse to believe that Huo Jun can hold this Sanguan City. Order the entire army to launch a fierce attack. I want to see Huo Jun's head within four days!"

"I promise that whoever can take Huo Jun's head will be granted all wealth and honor!"

Cao Pi insisted on continuing the siege, his attitude resolute and showing no intention of backing down.

Upon hearing this, Han De felt a sudden jolt, as if a surge of hot blood rushed to his heart, stirring up the fighting spirit deep within him.

"Brothers, whoever obtains Huo Jun's head will be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households. This is His Majesty's promise to us, and it is also a great opportunity for us to make our mark!"

"We will raze San Pass to the ground and never retreat!"

"For wealth and glory, for the honor of Wei, charge!"

Han De shouted hoarsely, then turned his horse and dragged his sword, charging towards the city walls like an enraged lion.

When the imperial edict was issued, the morale of the Wei soldiers, which had been somewhat low due to the prolonged siege, instantly surged again.

"Crush San Pass—"

"Kill Huo Jun—"

The roar was like rolling thunder, echoing through the sky.

The Wei soldiers once again surged towards Sanguan City like a tidal wave, their eyes filled with madness, determined to completely devour the city.

The city wall was soon covered with Wei soldiers again, who climbed it with all their might, disregarding their own lives.

The Wei army's offensive suddenly intensified.

On the city wall, Huo Jun was gazing northwards, a hint of anticipation in his eyes, muttering to himself:
"Grand Marshal, when will your reinforcements arrive...?"

Suddenly, his eyes lit up with ecstasy, as if he had seen the dawn.

From the north, black dust and fog swept in like a huge storm.

No, that's not dust or mist. Upon closer inspection, it's actually cavalry!
Seven thousand iron cavalrymen, like a black torrent of steel, swept in with overwhelming momentum.

The banner bearing the character "Zhang" appeared and disappeared in the wind.

Zhang Bao has arrived!
About a mile away, Zhang Bao was galloping wildly on his horse.

Looking back, the seven thousand iron cavalrymen, though their faces showed signs of fatigue, still galloped like the wind.

Upon receiving Zhang Fei's military order, Zhang Bao did not hesitate to change direction and return.

Fearing that Huo Jun would not be able to hold out and that Sanguan would be lost, he ran day and night.

Today, he finally arrived at Sanguan.

"Brother, look..."

The young soldier behind him pointed towards Sanguan Pass and shouted excitedly.

This young player is none other than Guan Suo.

Zhang Bao looked into the distance and saw the Han flags still fluttering in the wind atop the Sanguan Pass. He couldn't help but feel a surge of admiration.

"Huo Zhongmiao, you truly deserve to be called the guardian deity of our great Han Dynasty."

Zhang Bao exclaimed in genuine admiration. Then, his fighting spirit ignited, and he roared:

"Heroic cavalry, heed my command! Charge forward and crush the Wei army!"
Let these Wei soldiers know the might of our Han cavalry!

The order to kill echoed across the battlefield, and the iron cavalry roared in unison:
"kill!"

"kill!"

They charged towards the Wei army like arrows released from a bow, unstoppable.

In the central army of Wei, Cao Pi stared intently at Sanguan City with a gloomy face, plotting how to capture the city as quickly as possible.

Seeing that the Han army was gradually unable to withstand the Wei army's attack, Cao Pi was overjoyed and raised his whip, shouting:
"Send the order: Today, I will raze San Pass to the ground!"

Just then, those around him suddenly cried out in alarm:
"Your Majesty... there are... cavalry! There are cavalry!"

They pointed north, their eyes wide open, their faces filled with terror.

Cao Pi was suddenly startled and turned to look north.

He saw the iron cavalry sweeping in like a black whirlwind, crashing into his vision.

Cao Pi froze instantly, his whip hovering in mid-air, as if he had been petrified.

"Han cavalry? How is this possible? This is impossible! How could Xiao and the reinforcements arrive so quickly..."

Cao Pi shook his head, his voice trembling, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He couldn't understand why the Han army's cavalry had appeared here so quickly.

The Wei army was thrown into chaos. The Wei army, which was attacking the city, was shocked to see the Han cavalry charging in, and their morale plummeted instantly.

They thought victory was in sight, but unexpectedly, a surprise attack came out of nowhere.

This sudden turn of events caught them off guard.

From the north, Guan Suo was the first to charge into the Wei army.

The long swords whistled out like streaks of lightning, reaping all the Wei soldiers who stood in their way.

Unstoppable!
This third son of Guan Yu was like a war god from hell; wherever he went, the Wei army fell one after another.

The iron cavalry followed closely behind, like a surging tide, crushing the Wei army, causing men and horses to fall and scream in agony.

The iron cavalry swept through the enemy like leaves and leaves, unstoppable, and in the blink of an eye, they had cut the Wei army in half.

The Wei army's defenses collapsed instantly.

The Wei army consisted entirely of infantry, and they were powerless to resist the fierce charge of the Han cavalry.

When the infantry was cut off by the Han cavalry, their formation collapsed and their once orderly ranks instantly became chaotic.

The Wei soldiers who had been climbing all over the city walls quickly retreated, panicked, and fled towards the frozen Wei River.

Meanwhile, the Han soldiers on the city wall, who had finally received reinforcements, let out a thunderous shout.

"All troops, listen to my command! Follow me out and capture Cao Pi alive!"

Huo Jun raised his longsword and shouted excitedly.

The city gates opened, and the Han army switched from defense to offense, rushing towards the scattered Wei soldiers like a surging torrent.

"Capture Cao Pi alive!"

"Capture Cao Pi alive!"

A deafening roar echoed outside the city.

"Your Majesty, the situation is hopeless! We must retreat immediately..."

The shouts from those around him startled Cao Pi awake.

Cao Pi looked around and saw his 40,000-strong army crumble and retreat in complete disarray. He couldn't help but feel a surge of grief and indignation.

The facts are crystal clear.

It must have been Xiao He who saw through Jiang Xu's plan. Only in this way would the Han reinforcements arrive ahead of schedule.

The surprise attack on Sanguan failed, and the troops fled in disarray. How could they defend Ji County when they returned?
How could they possibly withstand 200,000 Han troops?
Cao Pi was unwilling to accept this!
He was unwilling to flee, unwilling to lose his last chance to defend Longyou and the State of Wei! (End of Chapter)