Chapter 380: Attack Wancheng

Wancheng.

After several days of fierce attack, Zhang Xiujun finally made a breakthrough at the weakest defense South Gate. Zhang Xiu usually likes to charge forward the front most. Now he is the commander of the first army, so he should not be as good as before, but he still tried to keep his position closer to the city wall to facilitate command.

In the rain of arrows in the defenders, Zhang Xiu saw a member of his army killing him. He jumped from the ladder to the city wall with his upper body naked. From a distance, he looked very strong, with his dark skin tightly on the raised muscles. The weapons he used were also very special, which were the horse forks unique to the Xiliang Army. This is a long-handled weapon, which has two blades on both sides of the sharp spearhead, which looks like a boring method. The attack methods include blocking, picking, breaking, smashing, rolling, moving, pounding, rubbing, etc. Generally speaking, the use of horse forks is something that non-martial arts masters cannot master them.

The man's palm was a horse fork, which made him so amazing. Every time he stabbed out like a poisonous snake, he harvested a living life. In a moment, he opened a gap on the city wall, and then a continuous stream of Xiliang soldiers climbed up the city, quickly stabilized their positions, and continuously expanded the breakthrough area. Soon, more and more Xiliang soldiers climbed the city wall, and the defenders sent reserves, but they still couldn't resist it, and they were defeated after a while.

Zhang Xiu looked at the powerful general and liked it very much. He hurriedly asked around and said, "Who is the one who took the lead in climbing the city? Why don't I know him?"

A personal guard under Zhang Xiu's tent hurried forward and replied: "Report to General, the man's name is Hu Cheer, who is a small school in the army. He is brave in fighting, but because of his bad temper, he often violates military orders. Although he has made many military achievements, he cannot be promoted to an official position."

"Hu Cheer~~~, right. I see that this person is very strong, and I guess no one in the army can compare to it." Zhang Xiu said in a deep thought.

"Yes, Hu Cheer is one of the few strong men in our army. He can carry 500 kilograms and travel 700 miles a day." The eyes of his guard showed envy.

Zhang Xiu was overjoyed and said, "It's great to have such a warrior! You can't bury him. After the city is broken, you will ask him to come and see me."

Just as they were talking, the south gate of Wancheng had been opened by the Xiliang army from inside, and a large group of cavalry began to enter the city through the city gate. Their sharp sabers reflected the sunlight, as if telling the defenders of Wancheng that their nightmare was coming and their nemesis was coming. Only by surrendering quickly could they save their lives.

After the south gate was broken and Wancheng was not protected, Qiao Rui quickly protected Yuan Shu's son Yuan Yao and killed out of the city, leaving his general Geng Qi and Li Yu to cut off the rear of the army. Yuan Shu moved to Shouchun and left Yuan Yao to station in Wancheng. His original intention was to train his son, so that he could establish his prestige in the army as soon as possible, grow up as soon as possible, and to take good care of their Yuan family's pang family in Wancheng. Unexpectedly, this move harmed Yuan Yao. Under Zhang Xiu's fierce attack, Yuan Yao did not dare to go to the city all day long, but just hid in the house to study to relieve the fear in his heart.

Zhang Xiu led his troops into the city, and there were still soldiers of Yuan Shu's army resisting with the help of the alleyway. However, under the trampling of the Western Liang Iron Cavalry, their resistance was weak. One hour later, the remnants of Yuan Shu's army, including Geng Qi and Li Yu, were all wiped out.

Zhang Xiu's subordinates tied up the captured Geng Qi and Li Yu to Zhang Xiu and sent them to Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu advised them to surrender. Geng Qi and Li Yu both raised their heads and refused to surrender. Zhang Xiu was furious and asked them to drag them down to behead. When the two of them were bloody heads, Zhang Xiu sighed and said, "I didn't expect that Yuan Gonglu had such loyal and righteous men." Then, Zhang Xiu asked Geng Qi and Li Yu to be buried with great grave.

At this time, Zhang Xiu's personal guard brought a person. When Zhang Xiu saw that it was Hu Cheer, he saw Hu Cheer's long yellow hair and a pair of leopard eyes shooting terrifying splendor. His exposed body was covered with spots of blood. The thick-backed machete in his hand was even more shocking, and even the blade was curled a lot. It was obvious that he had just fought with all his strength.

Zhang Xiu immediately turned over and dismounted, smiled and greeted Hu Cheer, and said aloud: "This is the first warrior to climb to the top of Wancheng today! Come on, let's cheer for the warriors!"

The personal guards beside Zhang Xiu cheered in unison and praised Hu Cheer's bravery. Hu Cheer was moved, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists with both hands, and said roughly: "Thank you lord, this is my duty!"

Zhang Xiu smiled and looked around and shouted: "Hu Cheer made his first contribution to attacking Wancheng today! I announced that Hu Cheer would be promoted to a general and lead a battalion of troops!"

Everyone cheered loudly, and the eyes of Hu Cheer were both happy and jealous. Hu Cheer couldn't help but have a thin layer of mist covered with water. He gritted his teeth and said loudly: "Thank you, lord! Hu Cheer will serve the lord in the future, and everything will be respected!"

"Okay~~" Zhang Xiu was happy. Today, he not only captured Wancheng, seized a large amount of food and supplies that Yuan Shu had hoarded, but also discovered Hu Cheer, a powerful general. Through this matter, he further established his prestige in the entire army. He won multiple goals in one fell swoop, which was so happy.

Zhang Xiu announced loudly that a banquet was held tonight to entertain all the generals, and the soldiers gave a sheep and two jars of wine for every twenty people to celebrate the success of the battle in Wancheng.

Zhang Yan led 30,000 infantry and cavalry on the official road towards Wancheng. When he encountered Qiao Rui's defeated soldiers, he learned that Wancheng had been lost. Later, he saw Qiao Rui and Yuan Yao who escaped in a hurry. From their mouths, Zhang Yan learned that the bravery of the Western Liang Army was beyond his imagination. Even though he had 30,000 troops, he might not be his opponent.

While Zhang Yan quickly ordered camping, he quickly sent the battle report to Shouchun, suggesting that he temporarily avoid the enemy's edge, strengthen the defense around Wancheng, and strictly prevent Zhang Xiu's troops from expanding the chassis. After Yuan Shu received the letter, although he was heartbroken for the night because of the wealth he had accumulated was obtained by Zhang Xiu's troops, he was not so dark that he was very serious, at least he still knew his own army. Since the Guandong Alliance Army attacked Dong Zhuo, the Western Liang Iron Cavalry has left a deep impression on Yuan Shu. Their brutal and fierce style and the ruthlessness of killing people without blinking were indeed not something that Yuan Shu's army could resist.

Therefore, Yuan Shu replied to the military report the next day, agreeing with Zhang Yan's combat strategy, requiring that he be strictly guarded from Wancheng to Shouchun to ensure the safety of Shouchun. When there is a favorable opportunity, he will launch a counterattack. At the same time, Yuan Shu ordered Yang Feng, Hu Cai and other commanders to strengthen their defense, always pay attention to Cao Cao's army in the north, and strictly prevent his sudden attack.

Yuan Shu, who was rarely surrendered throughout his life, finally made a compromise under such unfavorable circumstances. After discussing a ceasefire with Liu Bei, he sent an envoy to Moling again, sending Zhou Yu a lot of precious property, and taking four pretty beauties in Nanyang.

I know what happens next, and listen to the next chapter to explain it.
Chapter completed!