Chapter 180 Ambush in Hulu Valley

Author: Zimu Feiyang

Chapter 180 Ambush in Hulu Valley

Zhang He's march was slow, largely because these wounded soldiers slowed down the march.

Now, after giving up all the horses to the wounded soldiers, their marching speed has really increased a lot.

After Zhang He led his troops to the entrance of Hulu Valley, he only left five thousand elite troops behind, while the rest continued on their way with their wounded soldiers.

The terrain at the mouth of Hulu Valley is very suitable for defense. After setting up an ambush here, it can completely contain three to five times the enemy's pursuit.

If the enemy is negligent, he will surely suffer heavy losses.

Zhang He ordered his soldiers to ambush on both sides of the gourd valley entrance. In addition, he also placed many huge rocks on both sides of the valley entrance.

After setting up all this, it was already evening.

Zhang He withdrew his troops at midnight last night, and Cao Hong pursued them around Yin Shi.

This pursuit lasted the whole day, and by dusk, Zhang He had already set up an ambush at the entrance of Hulu Valley.

At this time, Cao Hong also arrived at the entrance of Hulu Valley.

When they arrived at the entrance of Hulu Valley, Cao Hong's lieutenant looked at the terrain ahead and reminded: "General Cao Hong, I think this terrain is very suitable for setting up an ambush."

"You wait here first, I will lead a team of soldiers and horses to go in and explore the truth."

I have to say, what this deputy general said is correct.

When encountering such a dangerous situation, a team of soldiers should be sent to find out the truth.

At this time, Cao Hong hesitated.

Because it's already evening now.

After sending people to find out the truth first, Cao Hong was on his way to the entrance of Hulu Valley. This trip back and forth would take a long time.

Once it gets dark, it will be difficult to catch up with Zhang He.

What should I do if I get lost after dark?

Cao Hong hated Zhang He to the core, and now he has lost his mind.

"Let me see, Zhang He is so eager to escape for his life that he has no time to arrange an ambush!"

"There is no need to test, the army will quickly pass through the Hulu Valley!" Cao Hong made a gesture and was about to rush towards the entrance of the Hulu Valley.

The deputy general quickly stopped Cao Hong and persuaded him earnestly: "General, Master Su Ming told you when you came."

"Be careful of encountering an ambush. Once you encounter an ambush and are defeated, you must withdraw immediately."

"It seems that Mr. Su Ming has probably guessed that Zhang He will ambush. It's better for us to be careful."

Upon hearing this, Cao Hong was unconvinced.

When Su Ming warned Cao Hong before, Cao Hong thought that Su Ming's mother-in-law, how could he be easily ambushed after fighting for so many years?

Now, the deputy general mentioned this issue again and repeatedly blocked his advance.

Cao Hong became angry on the spot and shouted angrily: "Master Su Ming didn't come after you?"

"When he said there was an ambush, does that mean there must be an ambush? Is it possible that Mr. Su Ming can still pinch him?"

"I have been chasing for so long and there is no ambush. Why don't I know?"

After being yelled at by Cao Hong, the deputy general did not dare to say anything more.

Cao Hong was the commander-in-chief and he was the deputy-general. He said everything that needed to be said, but if Cao Hong didn't listen to him, there was nothing he could do.

At this time, a group of scouts hurried back and reported to Cao Hong: "General Cao Hong, about twenty miles ahead, discovered Zhang He's army."

"Under Zhang He's commanding flag, the march is not going very fast."

Didn't Zhang He just leave five thousand troops to set up an ambush?

Then, the remaining soldiers and horses took the wounded soldiers and rushed to Qingzhou first.

The scouts sent by Cao Hong discovered Zhang He's army, which was the army that rushed to Qingzhou first.

These scouts came from below the mouth of Hulu Valley, they did not go above the mouth of the valley.

Therefore, they only discovered the army rushing to Qingzhou, but not the troops ambushing both sides of the Hulu Valley entrance.

To be honest, Cao Hong deserved this defeat.

This battle, in which the entire army of three thousand Leopard Cavalry was wiped out, had already made Cao Hong lose his mind.

His hatred for Zhang He is so strong now that he only cares about killing Zhang He and ignores the rest.

After getting the news from the scout, Cao Hong glanced at his lieutenant and said, "Did you hear that? Zhang He's traces have been found twenty miles ahead."

"Since there are traces of Zhang He twenty miles ahead, it is definitely impossible to set up an ambush here."

"Is it possible that he can have two Zhang Hes?"

When Cao Hong said this, the deputy general did not dare to speak.

When there was no trace of Zhang He before, he couldn't convince Cao Hong.

Now that Zhang He's traces were discovered, he was even more unable to convince Cao Hong.

Seeing that the deputy general was silent, Cao Hong immediately issued an order, saying: "March at full speed and pass the Hulu Valley Pass as fast as possible."

Cao Hong gave an order, and these 10,000 cavalrymen surged toward the entrance of the Gourd Valley like a tide.

"Ta-da."

"Da da da, da da da."

The sound of horse hooves echoed in the mouth of Gourd Valley, as if there were thousands of troops and horses surrounding it.

At this moment, above the mouth of the Calabash Valley, Zhang He stretched his head and carefully observed the situation below.

Eight hundred steps, five hundred steps, three hundred steps.

Seeing that Cao Hong's army was less than 300 meters away from the center of the Hulu Valley entrance, Zhang He slowly raised his hand.

arrive!

That's it now.

After seeing Cao Hong entering the planned ambush location, Zhang He waved his hand fiercely and shouted: "Let go!"

At the word "release", Zhang He's soldiers pulled out the swords from their waists and cut off the ropes tied to the boulders.

As soon as the rope was broken, all these boulders rolled down the valley in an instant.

"Boom."

"Boom, boom, boom."

Sounds like thunder echoed continuously in the valley, and countless boulders rolled down, causing casualties to the cavalry at the forefront.

"ambush!"

"General Cao Hong, there is an ambush!" the deputy general shouted towards Cao Hong.

At this moment, Cao Hong was also stunned.

When he came, Su Ming gave him many warnings and told him to be careful and to be careful of ambushes.

But, he didn't listen!

When he first entered the valley, the deputy general tried to persuade him to come, but he didn't listen.

"Remember the battle of three thousand leopard cavalry!"

When they arrived, Su Ming's words rang in Cao Hong's ears.

It can be said that Cao Hong regretted it too late. However, there are people who sell any kind of medicine in this world, but there is no one who sells regret medicine.

However, Cao Hong is still a general with rich combat experience.

He knew that the more he encountered an ambush, the more calm he had to be.

Soon, Cao Hong came to his senses.

"General, the rear team has changed to the front team. We must exit the Hulu Valley Pass as soon as possible!" the deputy general came to Cao Hong and said.

Cao Hong thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "We can't retreat. If we retreat now, everything will be in chaos."

"Here's the order, keep charging forward, you can only advance, you can't retreat."
Chapter completed!