This is one of the things that Han Sui, Ma Teng and others are proud of this time.

The reason why it looks like this is because they used a deception method this time.

It seemed that a large number of soldiers and horses were dispersed. In fact, except for a few, most of the others went out during the day and came back in the dark at night.

Repeating this cycle gives people the illusion of a large-scale skirmish, which can be used to confuse people.

According to the information they received, they knew that the army stationed at Aotou Mountain was indeed deceived by their plan.

Really thinking that they had strayed, they once again transferred some of the soldiers and horses stationed at Aotou Mountain.

Let Aotou Mountain become empty.

For this battle, which took great efforts to create various advantageous conditions, not to mention Ma Chao who took the lead, even Han Sui and Ma Teng felt that this time they were very confident.

Even if you can't capture Guanzhong in one go, you can still give Dong Zhuo a good beating and make him suffer.

Of course, according to the degree of caution of the two of them, especially Han Sui's degree of caution, if the matter is not sure, they will never make such a big move easily.

In their view, the powerful Dong Zhuo was actually not powerful, and everything he owned was unstable.

Usually he is overshadowed by his tyrannical military strength.

All it takes is a big defeat to expose all the problems that had been covered up.

Once that time comes, Dong Zhuo's situation is already over.

They will definitely be the first to enter Chang'an.

It will also be them who gain the greatest benefit.

After all, they are the closest to Chang'an. Once they break through the blockade of Aotou Mountain, a large number of soldiers and horses will be able to come all the way to Chang'an...

As for what happens after arriving in Chang'an, let's talk about it later. When the time comes, everyone will have to use their own methods, and it will be a different story.

It can be said that people like Ma Teng and Han Sui think very far into things.

As soon as the troops were dispatched here, I was already thinking about how to get along with each other in the future...

Here at Aotou Mountain in Guanzhong, soldiers and horses are stationed, and many camps stand.

The terrain here in Aotou Mountain is dangerous, with rolling hills on both sides extending far away.

There is such a path in the middle.

The mountains on both sides are so steep that it is impossible to cross the army. Ordnance, war horses, and enough food and grass cannot be transported across it.

If you want the army to pass through, you still have to go through Aotou Mountain.

But it's not that difficult to get through here.

Because this road has been cut off by a checkpoint.

The name of this pass is Aotou Pass.

Niu Fu has been stationed here for such a long time, and it is not just as simple as stationing here.

While stationed, construction of Aotou Pass was also underway.

If you set up a camp here as a road and cut off the road, you will never build a pass here to keep it safe and comfortable.

Therefore, there is an extra Aotou Pass at the Aotou Mountain Pass.

This pass is not particularly majestic.

It is far less majestic and tall than Hulao Pass, Tongguan and Sishui Pass.

unattainable.

The reason why it is like this is because the construction of Aotou Mountain was too late, only more than half a year.

Moreover, when it was under construction, it was officially built for more than a month. Seventy-eight percent of the civilians who participated in the construction of Aotou Pass here were transferred to participate in the construction of Taishi Dong's Xiwu.

Under such circumstances, the construction of Aotou Pass has slowed down, and it is reasonable for the current situation to occur.

Such a situation occurred because Dong Zhuo at that time really wanted to build Xiwu as quickly as possible. At that time, Guanzhong was undergoing large-scale construction, and there were not enough civilians.

On the other hand, Dong Zhuo felt that Niu Fu and his troops were guarding there. In addition, in the vast Guanzhong areas such as Chang'an behind Aotou Mountain, he and a large number of soldiers and horses were present. The people in Liangzhou did not dare to move lightly, even if they were

If we want to fight in the future, he will send troops to attack Liangzhou here. Building the pass at Aotou Mountain would be a waste.

These thoughts and practices actually coincided with Liu Cheng's later idea of ​​luring Liangzhou to send troops.

Under such circumstances, the speed of pass construction will naturally not increase.

This was mainly because they were worried that the building was too majestic, and Ma Teng, Han Sui and others did not dare to send troops to attack.

The decision made by Liu Cheng and the others was extremely wise.

If Aotou Pass was built as majestic as Hulao Pass, Tongguan, Jianmen Pass and other passes, they would probably not have the courage now to lead troops to attack Aotou Mountain directly...

Behind Aotou Pass, there is a large camp with many soldiers and horses stationed there.

On the mountains on both sides of Aotou Pass, there is also a camp on each side.

The mountain on the left is called Xiao Aotou Mountain, and the mountain on the right is called Big Aotou Mountain.

If Ma Teng and others could see the real situation here in Aotou Mountain at this time, they would be extremely surprised.

Because, in their imagination, the number of soldiers and horses here in Aotou Mountain, which has been greatly reduced, is actually not much reduced.

Li Jue and others were indeed dispatched. However, after Dong Zhuo's envoy returned from Liangzhou and Liangzhou Ma Teng, Han Sui and others began to disperse their troops, those who were withdrawing their troops did not really leave.

Just like what happened in Liangzhou, the soldiers and horses here in Aotou Mountain were also a fake withdrawal.

Withdraw troops during the day and quietly return at night...

Both sides have the same strategy...

They are all old swindlers, using the same method to avoid attracting the other party's attention, hoping to catch the other party by surprise.

Niu Fu stood at Aotou Pass, looking into the distance from time to time, with some expectations in his heart, but also a trace of nervousness.

I was looking forward to Ma Teng and others arriving quickly, but I was nervous because I was worried that these guys would arrive too early.

The two thieves Ma Teng and Han Sui, Niu Fu, had fought against them before.

Although no large-scale battle broke out, it can be seen from the small-scale battle that these two people are not easy to deal with.

At this time, after a series of stimulation from his father-in-law, the power that Ma Teng and Han Sui will gather this time will be greater and more violent.

Although I am confident, I am still a little worried after all.

He stood at Aotou Pass, turned his head and looked back, looking in the direction of Chang'an, hoping that the scene he was looking forward to would appear soon.

Not long ago, my father-in-law sent me a letter, saying that in a short time, Ke De would come to me secretly and help me resist Ma Teng and Han Sui's army.

To be honest, when he first waited for the news, Niu Fu seemed extremely happy and excited.

After it was reported that Kede had been deprived of military power by his father-in-law for various reasons, he was really anxious, fearing that his father-in-law and Kede would completely fall out.

To this end, he sent several urgent and secret messages to intercede for Liu Cheng in front of his father-in-law. He also sent a letter to Liu Cheng, saying that he would not let Liu Cheng remember to hate his father-in-law. He was just forced to be there temporarily.

So much.

It can be said to be heartbreaking.

After learning the truth of the matter, Niu Fuzhen breathed a sigh of relief.

Then a smile spread all over his face, and his whole person became relaxed...

"Report! A sentinel saw from a distance that a large number of soldiers and horses were rushing towards Xiliang. It looks like they are coming with bad intentions. They will arrive tomorrow at the latest!"

In the afternoon of that day, a general came to Niu Fu and hurriedly reported the situation.

Niu Fu nodded: "These guys in Xiliang really don't keep their word. Not long ago, they made good promises with my father-in-law's envoy, but now they lead troops to attack...

Send the order to all the ministries to prepare to prevent the thieves from marching at night, touching us tonight and launching an attack on us."

He conveyed military orders aloud.

As Niu Fu's military order was issued, preparations were made here in Aotou Mountain.

After issuing the military order, Niu Fu couldn't help but turn his head and look in the direction of Chang'an again, expecting the person who was supposed to come to come quickly.

If he doesn't come, he will start fighting with the thieves here. If Kede doesn't come, he will always have no confidence in his heart...

In the evening, a small team transporting grain, grass and baggage arrived behind the Aotou Pass Dazhai.

"Where do you belong? Where is the transfer order?"

When the soldiers guarding the camp saw them, they stopped them outside the camp gate.

The team is not allowed to enter the camp.

"On the orders of Grand Master Chang'an, we are here to transport grain, grass, and secret weapons. Please inform General Niu Zhonglang."

In the team, Liu Cheng and others, who were pretending to be civilian husbands, said nothing, leaving their own soldiers dressed as soldiers to deal with it.

The commander said as he handed something to the interrogating soldier: "Please send this to General Zhonglang. General Zhonglang will know it at a glance."

Originally, the soldiers who were questioning were a little arrogant. After all, Liu Cheng and his team had too few people, and the food and baggage they transported was also small.

But when I heard Liu Cheng's personal soldier say these words, things suddenly became different.
To be continued...