Chapter 1012

Night fell, and the autumn wind added a bit of chill. The surprise team led by Gu Yi moved quickly in the night; they had clear goals and swift actions, like ghosts in the night. After several days of lurking and reconnaissance, Gu Yi finally found the exact location of the Guandong Allied Forces' food and grass camp.

"The time has come, act!" Gu Yi ordered in a low voice, a firm light flashing in his eyes. The team members quickly dispersed and approached the camp silently. The night became their best cover, and Gu Yi personally led a portion of the troops to charge directly at the core area where the food and grass were piled.

At the same time, in front of Tongguan, Li Ru followed the plan and deliberately exposed a corner of the defense line to lure the Guandong Allied Forces into making a misjudgment. Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and others saw that the Xiliang Army's defense line seemed to have gaps to exploit, and they couldn't help but be overjoyed, immediately ordering the grand army to launch an attack, attempting to break through Tongguan in one fell swoop.

However, when they stepped into the trap area pre-set by the Xiliang Army, they suddenly realized that all of this was a facade. Ambushed troops rose from all sides, arrows rained down, and the Guandong Allied Forces immediately fell into chaos. Although Yuan Shao and Cao Cao commanded with composure, they couldn't help but be a bit flustered under this sudden offensive.

Just as the Guandong Allied Forces were struggling to deal with the offensive in front of Tongguan, the action on Gu Yi's side also made key progress. They successfully sneaked into the food and grass camp and set it on fire; for a time, the fire soared into the sky, illuminating the entire night sky. Having their food and grass burned was a fatal blow to any army, and the Guandong Allied Forces were no exception.

"Not good, the food and grass are being burned!" Yuan Shao received the news, his face changing greatly. He knew deeply that once the food and grass were insufficient, military morale would inevitably be chaotic, and this battle would not need to be fought.

Cao Cao frowned, looking at the fire in the distance, calculating in his heart. He realized that there must be an expert pointing the way in the Xiliang Army; otherwise, it would be impossible to find and destroy their food and grass so accurately. Cao Cao began to develop a strong interest in the name Gu Yi.

"Retreat! Retreat to the camp first and discuss it later." Yuan Shao ordered helplessly, and the Guandong Allied Forces began to retreat in chaos, while the Xiliang Army pursued the victory and achieved great results.

The Battle of Tongguan ended with the victory of the Xiliang Army. The strategy of Gu Yi and Li Ru not only successfully resisted the offensive of the Guandong Allied Forces but also severely damaged the enemy, greatly boosting the morale of the Xiliang Army. Dong Zhuo's appreciation for Gu Yi deepened, and he even had the intention to promote him to a higher position.

However, Gu Yi did not feel complacent because of this. He knew deeply that this victory was only temporary; the feudal lords of the east of the pass had massive power and would never give up easily. Moreover, deep in his heart, he always had a premonition that the real challenge was still to come.

After the battle, the feelings between Gu Yi and Dong Yuan deepened. In their spare time, they would always find time to gather and share each other's joys and sorrows. Dong Yuan used her gentleness and delicacy to brush away the fatigue and pressure brought by the war for Gu Yi, and Gu Yi also used his wisdom and determination to support a sky for Dong Yuan.

"Yi, after this battle is over, will we be able to live a stable life?" Dong Yuan leaned in Gu Yi's arms and asked softly.

Gu Yi gently stroked her hair, a complex look flashing in his eyes. "Yuan, in these chaotic times, how can there be any stable life to speak of? But as long as we are together, no matter what difficulties we face, we can pull through."

Hearing this, Dong Yuan's eyes flashed with a firm light. She believed in Gu Yi and believed that their love could overcome all difficulties.

As time passed, the feudal lords of the east of the pass gathered again, preparing to launch a new round of offensive against the Xiliang Army. And this time, their target was not just Tongguan, but Chang'an, the heartland of Dong Zhuo.

Facing the upcoming massive battle, Gu Yi and Li Ru gathered again to discuss countermeasures. They knew that this time, the Xiliang Army had to go all out; otherwise, they might really be defeated completely.

"Young friend Gu, what good strategy do you have?" Li Ru looked at Gu Yi, his eyes full of anticipation.

Gu Yi pondered for a moment and spoke slowly: "We can no longer defend passively; we must take the initiative to attack. I plan to use our cavalry advantage to divide and encircle the Guandong Allied Forces and defeat them one by one. At the same time, we also need to send envoys to contact other forces and strive for more allies."

Hearing this, Li Ru's eyes lit up. He knew deeply that although Gu Yi's strategy was risky, it had the possibility of turning the tide of the battle. Thus, the Xiliang Army acted again, following Gu Yi's plan, and began tense preparations for war.

With the full mobilization of the Xiliang Army, the entire Guanzhong region was shrouded in a tense and solemn atmosphere. Gu Yi's strategy was quickly executed, and the Xiliang iron cavalry, like a sharp blade, prepared to implement a precise and fatal blow to the Guandong Allied Forces. At the same time, the envoys sent by Gu Yi also set off secretly to various places to seek allies, hoping to give the Guandong Allied Forces a fatal blow at the critical moment.

The strategy jointly formulated by Gu Yi and Li Ru not only reflected a profound insight into the battlefield situation but also showed a precise grasp of human nature. They knew that in these chaotic times, interests and stances were often more solid than blood and emotion. Therefore, they did not pin their hopes entirely on a single ally, but through clever diplomatic means, wove a complex and solid alliance network.

Under Gu Yi's meticulous planning, the Xiliang Army first launched a surprise attack on an important supply line of the Guandong Allied Forces. This supply line was crucial to the Guandong Allied Forces; it connected the rear material supply with the front-line combat troops. Once this lifeline was cut, the Guandong Allied Forces would fall into unprecedented distress.

The surprise attack was chosen to be carried out on a windy and rainy night, and the Xiliang Army's cavalry moved quickly in the night like ghosts. They used the advantage of the terrain to carry out a precise strike on the supply line. For a time, fire soared into the sky, and the sounds of crying and horse neighing intertwined, forming a tragic picture.

When the Guandong Allied Forces learned the news that the supply line had been attacked, it was already too late. They tried to organize a counterattack, but in the face of the Xiliang Army's flexibility and mobility, they felt powerless. The breaking of the supply line made the combat effectiveness of the Guandong Allied Forces on the front line greatly reduced. And the Xiliang Army used this opportunity to begin dividing and encircling the Guandong Allied Forces.

Gu Yi personally led an elite force to implement a siege on an important unit of the Guandong Allied Forces. He used the terrain advantage to set up layers of traps, driving the Guandong Allied Forces into a desperate situation. Under Gu Yi's command, the Xiliang Army soldiers fought bravely, showing amazing combat effectiveness. Eventually, this Guandong Allied Forces unit collapsed in despair and was completely annihilated by the Xiliang Army.