－September 6, 2019, Xuzhou, Qingyang Pass－

Qingyang Pass is a pass more than 200 miles southwest of Pengcheng. It is famous for the fact that there was a divine sheep here in the early years. Like Lingshui Pass, it is an important pass that maintains the stability of Pengcheng, where Xuzhou Prefecture is located.

In such a crucial place, his guard Yang Li was not an ordinary general. Yes, by the heart, Xuzhou has always been a good general. However, although the former governor of Xuzhou Tao Qian and Tao Gongzu were gentle, they regretted paying great attention to the class of their families. In the vast Xuzhou, only Cao Bao, who was born in a wealthy family, was famous, and the rest of them were hard to make their name.

Even Yang Li, the governor of Qingyang Pass, took over the position of Qingyang Pass because his ancestors had a close relationship with Tao Qian. It has to be said that no one is perfect, and even Tao Qian, who is praised by everyone in Xuzhou, cannot escape the flaw of being nepotist.

Of course, Yang Li, the governor of Qingyang Pass, did not rely solely on his relationship to take up this position. This person was conquered as a side general twice a few years ago as a side general, and made great contributions to Xuzhou. Even when Cao Cao led his army to attack Xuzhou a few years ago, this person repeatedly repelled the raid of Xiahou Yuan, the general under Cao Cao, and was a experienced general.

More importantly, Yang Li was cautious and never showed off his courage, was content with himself and worked diligently. Therefore, even after Liu Bei took charge of Xuzhou, this person had never transferred another place. After all, it was impossible for Liu Bei to transfer such a crucial place to guard the generals.

Of course, this has something to do with Liu Bei's first entry into Xuzhou and not yet winning the hearts of the military and civilians of Xuzhou, and the aristocratic family members.

The new governor Liu Bei and the Qingyang Pass commander Yang Li only had the impression of him in that letter, which said in the letter. In the near future, Yuan Shu might have signs of invasion. He asked Yang Li to assist the surrounding counties and passes. If Yuan Shu attacked for a long distance, he would immediately divide his troops and reject them without reporting to Xuzhou. In other words, Liu Bei gave Yang Li enough autonomy.

You know, Qingyang Pass is not a small pass, it is a giant pass stationed with 20,000 permanent troops. What's more, the Dongwu Army in the east has temporarily rushed here as a grain conscription army. In other words, Qingyang Pass currently has nearly 30,000 soldiers.

Such troops are only a handful of them even in any place in Xuzhou.

Will Yuan Shujun come to attack Xuzhou?

Yang Li felt a little confused about the reminder in Liu Bei's letter. Although he also heard that a few days ago, the new Xuzhou governor led his army to attack Yuan Shu and fought fiercely with Yuan Shu's army in Lingbi, what did that have to do with Yuan Shu's attack on Xuzhou?

Could it be that governor Liu was defeated?

Yang Li was difficult to understand, and as for why the new governor Liu wanted to raise an army to attack Yuan Shu, Yang Li was even more difficult to understand.

No wonder, since the collapse and division of the Dong coalition forces of the Sourzao Anti-Dong, the pattern among the princes in the world has been much different from the past. The most dazzling one is Yuan Shao. This man annexed Jizhou, Bingzhou and Qingzhou one by one, becoming the most powerful princes in the world. Cao Cao, who once sent assassin to assassinate the rebel Dong Zhuo, also raised an army in Chenliu and gradually conquered most of the territory of Yanzhou and Yuzhou. The two of them joined forces to make other princes in Guandong quite afraid.

Especially Yuan Shu!

Therefore, Yuan Shu invited Liu Biao from Jingzhou and Tao Qian from Xuzhou to make an alliance to jointly resist Cao Cao and Yuan Shao's [Northern Army]. Once upon a time, Sun Jian was also the object of Yuan Shu's invitation, but it was a pity that the jade seal was aroused by Yuan Shu's suspicion, so he used Cai Huangteng and Jingzhou to get rid of Sun Jian.

To be honest, when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou, even if Lu Bu attacked Puyang did not happen, Yuan Shu would have intervened. After all, Tao Qian was his ally against Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. Of course, this does not mean that Yuan Shu had no covetousness for Xuzhou.

Unfortunately, God's will was unpredictable. Tao Qian died of illness, but Liu Bei, who was the governor of Xuzhou, followed by the righteousness. This led to the collapse of the third-tier alliance of Jingzhou, Xuzhou and Yangzhou. Immediately, Cao Cao's edict under the name of the emperor led to a conflict between Xuzhou and Yangzhou, the former ally.

I have to say that Yuan Shu was extremely angry at Tao Qian's handing over Xuzhou to Liu Bei. First, Yuan Shu has always looked down on Liu Bei, and second, Yuan Shu had coveted Xuzhou earlier. How could he tolerate Liu Bei, a guy from a mat and weaving shoe, holding the richest prefectures and counties in the Han Dynasty?

[It is better to be the governor of Xuzhou]. It is precisely because of this abacus that Yuan Shu completely put aside the alliance he had made with Xuzhou. In anger, he wanted to set up a large army of seven groups to conquer Xuzhou. Perhaps this is the original intention of Cao Cao, who is watching the fire across the river, at the moment.

"What will happen to Xuzhou... in the future?"

Sighing secretly, Yang Li climbed up to the city wall and looked at the scenery outside the city silently.

Indeed, as for Xuzhou at present, there are indeed many disasters, including Taishan gangs, Japanese rebellions, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shu stared at them. What's worse is that the prestigious governor Tao Qian died of illness, and the new governor Liu Bei has not yet convinced the military and civilians of Xuzhou and the aristocratic families. It can be said that he has many internal and external troubles.

Just as he was thinking, Yang Li narrowed his eyes slightly because he saw a person hiking towards Qingyang Pass in the distance outside the city. Seeing that the person was ragged and staggering, it was obvious that he had traveled a long distance before he arrived at Qingyang Pass.

"I... I am the county magistrate of the salt... County magistrate Liang Wu, hurry... take me to see this pass... the guard..."

In Yang Li's thoughtful situation, the man under the city shouted intermittently.

Liang Wu, Yancai County?

Yang Li frowned, waved his hand to the soldiers on the city wall beside him, and said in a deep voice, "Open and close the door!----Bring this person to the city tower to see me!"

"promise!"

After half a stick of incense, Yang Li, who had been waiting on the city tower for a while, finally met the Yanche County Magistrate who came to report the news.

To be honest, Yang Li had a little impression of the Yancai County Magistrate named Liang Wu. After all, the two of them were once in the army to fight against the Taishan gangs. It was not surprising that they had heard of the names, but Yang Li felt a little surprised at why this person traveled a long distance to Qingyang Pass to report the news.

Only a moment later, Yang Li understood the reason because he saw a black armored cavalry on the hillside outside the city...

What's going on? How could this black-armored cavalry go straight to the hinterland of Xuzhou, but no one came to report the news in advance?

etc……

Since this black-armored cavalry has arrived at the city of Qingyang Pass, that is to say, all the five counties in front of them have been destroyed?

How is that possible?

Yang Li narrowed his eyes slightly. Not to mention anything else, you should know that Pang Yuan, the commander of Lingshui Pass, is his friend of the same Ze, and is quite powerful. He was both a side general in the army that fought against the Taishan gangs. Was he even defeated?

After sighing slightly, Yang Li turned his head and looked at the Yanche County Magistrate named Liang Wu. Looking at his inexplicable expression, he was confused and smiled, and he actually sat on the ground and laughed madly.

"Impossible, impossible... I came to report the news before they even siege the city. How could it be... Hahahahahaha..."

"Biyang County? Before siege?" Yang Li's eyes narrowed, and a little chill appeared on his back.

So, this guy came to Qingyangguan News before the army attacked Biyang County. However, even so, the cavalry arrived almost at the same time, in other words...

What a terrible marching, what a terrible combat effectiveness...

"Hey. What's the name of this army?" Yang Li turned his head and asked Liang Wu in a deep voice, but saw Liang Wu holding his head and talking nonstop the words [Black Wolf Cavalry].

"Black Wolf Cavalry...?" Looking into the distance, looking at the black wolf-patterned flag in the black armored cavalry army, Yang Li suddenly felt fear as if he was being targeted by the wolves in his heart.

"Tell me the order, and sound the alarm bell, and order the soldiers in the pass to climb the wall to defend the enemy within one stick of incense. Those who are lazy will be killed without any hesitation!"

"promise!"

Seeing several soldiers running to the city tower and ringing the alarm, Yang Li felt a little relieved. After all, there were nearly 30,000 soldiers in the pass, but the number of black wolf cavalry in front of him was only two or three thousand. No matter how hard it was, it would be impossible to cause any major blow to the heavily guarded Qingyang Pass. Well, and there was a city wall to help him...

Yang Li murmured to himself, as if to cheer him up, but even so, the inexplicable chill and an unknown premonition in his heart never subsided, especially the man named Liang Wu was still saying something like "It's over" and "It's going to die" from time to time.

"Damn it!" Yang Li walked to Liang Wu a few steps, grabbed the armor on the other party, and shouted in a deep voice, "How did the Black Wolf Cavalry use cavalry to capture the five county towns in front of him, and a checkpoint, give me all the tips!"

However, facing Yang Li's questioning, Liang Wu, who was confused, had no reaction at all. Yang Li raised his fist and punched the guy hard in the face. The powerful punch actually knocked Liang Wu away for more than a foot and hit the city wall next to him.

"General...General?"

Under the surprised gaze of the guards near the city wall, Yang Li walked forward a few more steps, lifted Liang Wu up again, shouting in a deep voice, "I'm not sober at all, I'll take the county magistrate Liang Wu!"

Perhaps Yang Li's punch completely woke Liang Wu up. Liang Wu covered his forehead and shook his head, looked at Yang Li blankly, and finally woke up, exclaiming, "City gate, it's the city gate. The black wolf cavalry broke through the city gate and entered the city..."

"City gate?" Yang Li frowned, let go of Liang Wu's left hand, turned his head to look at the black wolf cavalry outside the city, and said in surprise, "I haven't seen this army carrying a siege car..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Liang Wu covered his head and said repeatedly, "It's a man, someone broke the city gate..."

"What?" Yang Li's expression changed slightly. You should know that even the gate of the county town was made of a huge tree weighing thousands of pounds, and it was difficult for ordinary people to push it away. However, although this person was able to defeat him, someone in the enemy army could actually defeat him.

"Impossible..." At this point, Yang Li's voice stopped abruptly. He calmed down unexpectedly. After staring at the black-armored cavalry outside the city for a long time, he murmured, "Are there any enemies of thousands of people...?"

As he said that, Yang Li's expression changed and he ordered his left and right, "Tell me the order, and the supplies trucks behind the gate... Wait, it's too late, quickly demolish the houses in front of the gate, take out civil and industrial items, block the door, and don't have any mistakes, go quickly!"

"promise!"

Just as the Qingyang Pass defenders were intensively implementing the general order issued by Yang Li, the Black Wolf Cavalry outside the city finally made a move, and a flag-holding official with a flag carrying a flag came to the city to shout, which was similar to before.

Yang Li naturally refused this extremely rude request immediately. After all, he had already summoned two thousand archers to split the city walls, and blocked the door with civil and wooden objects just in case. What's more, he had laid several infantry formations of no less than a thousand people in the city, which was very strict.

As expected, a moment later, when a melodious horn sounded outside the city, it seemed like a wolf howl in Yang Li's ears. After the wolf howl, the three thousand black wolf riders swarmed towards Qingyang Pass like a pack of wolves.

"Shoot the arrow!"

With Yang Li's order, the arrows on the gate were like rain. It was worthy of being Qingyang Pass, which had heavy troops. The arrows were so dense that they were like a group of locusts that killed them.

However, the jingling sound made a look of horror appear in Yang Li's eyes.

gas……

It turned out to be angry...

That turned out to be a cavalry that had all the energy in control!

"No wonder we can capture many county towns ahead in such a short time, no wonder..." Yang Li turned around and looked at the soldiers on the city.

Sure enough, after discovering that the arrows they shot could not cause any damage to the other party, the defenders on the city wall fell into inexplicable panic because they could not understand the scene in front of them.

"Don't stop! Keep shooting arrows!" Yang Li waved his hand and shouted.

A loud shout resounded like thunder in the ears of the soldiers in the city wall, causing them to raise the crossbow in their hands again as if they were waking up from a dream.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a loud bang came from the direction of Qingyang Pass, and for a moment, Yang Li seemed to feel the entire pass was trembling.

What a powerful force!

Yang Li poked his head out of the city wall and looked at the city. He saw a large number of black-armored cavalry gathered at the gate of the city. Although he couldn't see it clearly, he was sure that there was an unknown 10,000-level general in this cavalry. Moreover, this 10,000-level general was striking the gate with his extremely powerful force.

"Take a stone! Take a stone!"

"Continue to shoot arrows for me!"

Two general orders were issued, and the soldiers on the city divided their troops and actually carried the huge rocks as big as millstones piled up on the city and threw them to the limit.

Finally, a muffled groan came from the gate. However, when Yang Li poked his head out, he saw the guys in the black wolf cavalry with slightly different armor styles on their bodies, using the weapons in their hands to break the thrown stone. As expected, they were the bosses and Du Bosses in this army.

Unable to help, cold sweat oozed out of Yang Li's back, because he could hardly imagine how to repel such an army. Fortunately, he had already blocked the door in advance, otherwise... once this army was asked to rush into the city, it would be hard to imagine what would happen.

Finally, after an incense-long tug-of-war, the black-armored cavalry retreated for some reason. While they retreated, Yang Li on the closed eyes were clearly seen. Just now, his side had only killed dozens of arrows and the huge rocks.

"Huh!" Seeing the terrifying cavalry retreating, Yang Li breathed a sigh of relief and reached out to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. When he raised his head again, he saw that the army had actually formed a formation outside the gate of a arrow, as if he had the intention to charge again.

“…”

What exactly do they want to do?

Yang Li was stunned for a moment, but at this moment, a loud bang came from the gate of the city, and the movement was stronger than any time just now.

"What?!" Yang Li subconsciously leaned down from the city, but he could not see the movement at the close of the door due to the angle.
To be continued...