I did it all for the Han Dynasty!

Chapter 297 You Don't Even Deserve the Surname Liu? (Third Update)
To the west of Longmen Ferry lies the majestic and towering Longmen Mountain.

This mountain is different from the Xiaoshan Mountains, where at least there are river valleys to pass through. This mountain is a completely towering mountain range, impossible for people to cross.

Therefore, since ancient times, the large armies stationed at Longmen Ferry have only been concerned with the troops in the south, and have not taken precautions against the rest of the country.

However, this time is clearly an exception.

Even before burning down the ferry crossing, Zhou Yu had ordered Taishi Ci and Zhang Liao to lead troops north along the Luo River, bypassing places like Longmen Mountain.

Once you reach Ganquan to the north, there will be a road leading east to the river.

Then, by heading south along the path from the north of the main river, they could launch an attack from the north of Longmen Ferry.

Without a doubt, this road was incredibly difficult, several times more difficult than Liu Miao's crossing of the Xiaoshan Mountains!
In particular, the newly formed heavy cavalry under Zhang Liao's command severely slowed down the army's march.

Therefore, Zhou Yu was actually somewhat unsure when he formulated this plan.

But Zhang Liao made a solemn pledge to Zhou Yu—

"Liu the General of the Cavalry treats me as a national hero, and I will repay him as a national hero!"

Liu Miao directly entrusted Zhang Liao with the command of his most valuable heavy cavalry!
Such a thing is truly unprecedented and unparalleled!
Let alone heavy cavalry.

Even the elite Trapped Camp trained by Gao Shun was not handed over to Zhang Liao by Lü Bu after Gao Shun left. Instead, it was handed over to his brother-in-law, Wei Xu!

How could Zhang Liao not be moved by such trust?
"Please trust me, Commander!"

"Even if I, Zhang Liao, personally carry all that equipment, I will definitely arrive at Longmen Ferry on time!"

"If I fail to reach our destination, I, Zhang Liao, will surely offer my head to repay the kindness of my lord!"

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yu agreed to Zhang Liao's request.

And Zhang Liao certainly did not disappoint Zhou Yu's expectations.

The journey from Guanzhong to Ganquan is relatively easy.

As early as the Warring States period, the State of Wei established Diaoyin Town in this area, which was later known as Shangjun of Qin, and the roads were smooth.

During the early Han dynasty, roads were still regularly maintained due to the needs of the war against the Xiongnu.

Although this area was frequently invaded by the Qiang people during the Later Han Dynasty, it was still part of Shu, China, and accessible to travelers.

Taishi Ci and Zhang Liao soon arrived at Ganquan, but the real difficulties were yet to come.

The road from Ganquan to Gaonu has been completely submerged in overgrown weeds.

The group even lost their way for a time, and even Taishi Ci had the idea of ​​retreating back to Guanzhong, but Zhang Liao stopped him.

Because Zhang Liao came from the border region and knew some of the Hu language, he directly led his cavalry to destroy a Qiang tribe and asked them to guide him.

These Qiang people, fearing Zhang Liao's power, could only give directions.

After capturing these Qiang people, Zhang Liao kept them in the army to carry the soldiers' provisions and supplies.

This greatly reduced the burden on the Han soldiers, allowing the troops to travel light.

With the help of these Qiang people, Taishi Ci and Zhang Liao finally arrived at Gaonu.

Once you reach Gaonu, the road becomes much easier.

The Yan River flows eastward from this point and empties into the main river.

As long as you follow the river, you will naturally reach the Longmen Ferry!
With the soldiers united as one, they finally arrived at Longmen Ferry at the right time, just like Liu Miao, neither too early nor too late.

Upon hearing that Yuan Tan had been defeated and was now holed up in this place, Zhang Liao exclaimed in admiration: "The wisdom of the Commander-in-Chief is unparalleled in the world!"

Zhang Liao hadn't fought such a strategic battle under Lü Bu's command for far too long!
While blindly charging into battle alongside Lu Bu is exhilarating, this method of skillful command, which maximizes battlefield success, is undoubtedly equally exciting!
Taishi Ci saw that Zhang Liao was eager to make a name for himself and immediately burst into laughter.

"I'll cover Wen Yuan! Wen Yuan, just follow behind and charge!"

Zhang Liao bowed to Taishi Ci in gratitude, his words conveying everything.
Taishi Ci led his infantry forward to fight. Although the Xiongnu cavalry were startled by Taishi Ci's sudden appearance, they were somewhat relieved to see that Taishi Ci's side was, after all, infantry, and immediately went forward to fight Taishi Ci.

Just as the situation was becoming increasingly tense, a roar came from the north!

The roar sounded like a dragon's cry! It drew the attention of the Xiongnu cavalry, who all looked towards the river: "Could it be that the river has collapsed?"

Although the river was turbulent, it did not suddenly become angry and continued to flow obediently in its channel.

Having doubted the earth, they then began to doubt the heavens.

"Is it thundering and it's going to rain?"

But the sky was cloudless that day, so where could Thor find a place to beat the drum?
It's not land.

It's not the sky.

There is only one possibility—

people!
Many people!
Many fearless men, clad in heavy armor, galloping forward on warhorses!
"Heavy armor cavalry!!"

After the battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, even the Xiongnu people recognized these killing machines, whose bodies were covered only by their eyes!
Crush! Crush! Crush!

Whether it be flesh and blood or the changing of the sea and the transformation of land, all are reduced to dust under this invincible iron hooves!
Zhang Liao's face was completely covered by the iron helmet from Xiangpi Mountain, but the fighting spirit in his eyes had all turned into a monstrous killing intent, almost solidified!

How many enemy troops are ahead?
do not know.

How many roads are ahead?
I don't know. Zhang Liao has never felt so carefree in his entire life!
The chainmail covering the elephant hide was completely impenetrable by arrows! An invincible fortress that could not be cut by swords!

With the power of the engine, the fortress continued to roll forward, making it impossible to stop!

Zhang Liao's weapon, however, could easily break through and even pierce through the Xiongnu's armor and body!

A cavalry charge—it's incredibly exhilarating!

"These heavily armored cavalrymen are truly exhilarating!"

Zhang Liao even had some thoughts that he "shouldn't have".

Under Lü Bu's command, how could he possibly lead such an army into battle?

Zhang Liao believed that no general in the world would refuse to lead such an army in a thrilling battle!

At least, if Lü Bu were to ask Zhang Liao to return now, Zhang Liao might start to hesitate...

Shaking his head, Zhang Liao banished these distracting thoughts from his mind.

Although the charge of the heavily armored cavalry was virtually invincible, and Liu Miao had tried his best to reduce the weight of the armor by using elephant hide and mountain-patterned chainmail, their endurance was still not considered abundant.

Zhang Liao could clearly feel that after charging for a while, his warhorse was shaking violently, obviously showing signs of exhaustion.

Zhang Liao dared not delay, immediately changed direction, and charged towards a certain place—

Longmen Ferry!

Where Yuan Tan's banner stands!
We must completely eliminate Yuan Tan in the Hexi region and prevent him from returning to the Hedong region!
Zhang Liao lay prone on his horse, seemingly oblivious to everything and everyone blocking his path!
And these things indeed could not hinder Zhang Liao.

Like a hot knife cutting through cheese, whatever was in front of them was trampled underfoot by this heavily armored cavalry, who greeted Zhang Liao's arrival with their blood and flesh!

Yuan Tan watched helplessly as Zhang Liao's divine troops descended from the sky, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

"Heavy cavalry?"

"Heavy cavalry?"

Yuan Tan murmured twice, completely unable to believe it.

Liu Miao actually managed to create heavy cavalry!
The most crucial question is: why did these heavy cavalry appear in Guanzhong? Why did they appear to our north?

Does Liu Miao now completely disregard the battlefront in the Central Plains and Qingzhou?

Not only did he personally arrive, but he also brought his heavy cavalry to Guanzhong?

Although Yuan Tan's army was originally intended to lure Liu Miao's detachment.

But when Liu Miao actually arrived, Yuan's army became unhappy!

At this point, Yuan Tan had completely lost the courage to fight Liu Miao. All he could think about now was how to escape from this damned pass as quickly as possible!

But now it's not just Yuan Tan's idea.

All of Yuan's soldiers were terrified by Zhang Liao's terrifying momentum and rushed towards the ferry with all their might, hoping to get a ticket home or even to save their lives.

High-ranking officials are no exception.

He tried to squeeze onto the boat, but found that the ferry crossing had completely lost its order and he could not move forward at all.

Gao Gan was so anxious he kept stamping his feet, until he saw Yuan Tan, who was also unable to get on the boat, and immediately came up with a plan.

Gao Gan squeezed next to Yuan Tan and cried out in a panic, "Young Master! The situation is chaotic right now, we cannot board the ship!"

"The only way to restore order now is for the eldest son to set an example!"

Lead by example?

Screw your idea of ​​setting a good example?

Isn't staying here just asking for death?
Yuan Tan decisively rejected Gao Gan's proposal, but unexpectedly, after Gao Gan whispered something in Yuan Tan's ear, Yuan Tan actually agreed to it!

A moment later, Yuan Tan stood on the shore, unmoved, urging his soldiers to restore order. He then ordered several boats to leave the ferry and head east along the river.

Zhang Liao finally charged to Yuan Tan's banner!

Just as Zhang Liao was overjoyed, he noticed that something was off about the "Yuan Tan" in front of him.

His eyes are dull; where is the slightest bit of nobility?

Taishi Ci caught up at this moment. Having met Yuan Tan in Jingzhou, Taishi Ci immediately frowned: "You are not Yuan Tan! Where is Yuan Tan?"

"Crossing, crossing the river."

Yuan Tan suddenly burst into tears: "I am but a personal guard of the eldest young master! The eldest young master promised to take care of my wife and children, but I did not, sob sob sob!"

Zhang Liao and Taishi Ci instantly turned pale, staring blankly at the boat that had already sailed to the middle of the river.

At this moment, only Liu Qubei, the Right Wise King of the Xiongnu, was captured by soldiers in the rear. After being brought before Zhang Liao, he immediately shouted: "I am the Right Wise King! I am a member of the Han imperial family! I am also surnamed Liu! You cannot kill me!"

Hearing this, Zhang Liao, who was already in a fit of anger, slapped Liu Qubei with another slap.

"You? You dare to call yourself Liu? Bah!"

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(End of this chapter)