Chapter 214

The three thousand new troops that Gu Yi had previously entrusted to Han Hao and Gao Shun to train had now fully taken shape.

Coupled with the original seven hundred veteran soldiers of the Camp-Breaking Battalion, the combat power of this army could not be underestimated.

Besides this.

Gu Yi had long ago set the strategy of taking Hanzhong and conquering the land of Shu.

Therefore, the three thousand new troops often practiced the skills of crossing mountains and ridges in the Qinling Mountains.

Thus, Gu Yi recommended:

"My lord, Gao Shun can serve as the leading general for this attack on Zhuyang Pass."

"With the Camp-Breaking Battalion under his command and the three thousand new troops trained previously, I presume we can conquer Zhuyang Pass at the fastest speed."

"After taking Zhuyang Pass, our main force can drive straight into the Hanzhong Basin."

"Hanzhong can be settled in one battle!"

Dong Zhuo naturally knew about Gu Yi training the three thousand new troops previously.

Not long ago, those three thousand troops had followed Hua Xiong to suppress the White Wave bandits in Hedong.

And had made no small contribution.

Having these three thousand troops, as well as Gao Shun and the Camp-Breaking Battalion, to attack Zhuyang Pass was indeed extremely suitable.

Thinking of this, Old Dong immediately appointed Gao Shun as the vanguard of the forward force, with full responsibility for the matter of attacking Zhuyang Pass.

However.

After the words fell.

Li Ru suddenly added:

"My lord, you have forgotten an important matter."

"Oh? What is Wenyou referring to…?"

"My lord, the number of soldiers in our army is huge."

"Although they are under the command of different generals, it is unlikely that chaos will occur."

"But… an army of three cannot be without a commander!"

Years of tacit understanding made Old Dong instantly understand the meaning in Li Ru's words.

He smiled slightly:

"Wenyou's words are very true."

"But I am also getting old, and I really don't want to endure the suffering of such jolting on those broken roads in Hanzhong and the land of Shu."

"Linzhi, are you willing to take my place and go to the front line to take command?"

"This time, all command and disposal authority will be handed over to you!"

"Bang!"

Once these words were spoken.

Gu Yi was slightly stunned.

Looking at Old Dong's gaze filled with affection.

Even if Gu Yi were a fool, he had completely reacted.

Old Dong… was paving the way for him!

After returning from commanding the pacification of Liangzhou, Gu Yi had already accumulated no small amount of prestige in the army.

Coupled with the vast merits Gu Yi had previously established.

And his identity as the husband of Old Dong's eldest granddaughter.

I presume the generals in the army would not show any opposition to Gu Yi taking command to be responsible for pacifying Hanzhong and the land of Shu this time.

Thus.

Gu Yi immediately bowed and said:

"Thank you, my lord, for your trust."

"When I return, the land of Shu and Hanzhong will be thoroughly incorporated into the territory of the imperial court."

Old Dong wore a smile and nodded slightly.

To be able to find such an excellent granddaughter's husband in his old age was truly a very fortunate thing!

Even if Old Dong were to pass away suddenly now.

He believed that as long as Gu Yi was there.

It would be impossible for chaos to occur in the army!

As for whether he could successfully pacify Hanzhong and the land of Shu.

Old Dong believed in the ability of his precious granddaughter's husband.

By then, Liu Zhang and Zhang Lu would either become prisoners or become sacrifices on the sacrificial table.

……

On the Xiegu Road

Gao Shun, who had become the vanguard of the forward force, led more than three thousand elite infantry behind him, advancing toward Zhuyang Pass with full concentration.

Although.

The last one-fifth of the road from Chang'an to Hanzhong, under the sabotage of that scoundrel Zhang Lu, had not yet been repaired.

But the four-fifths of the road that had already been repaired helped Gao Shun and his soldiers save quite a bit of effort.

And for the last one-fifth of the road, although the path was slightly steep.

The new army had long ago practiced the skills of crossing mountains and ridges in the Qinling Mountains to perfection.

At this moment, this steepness was not enough to cause them any particularly great trouble.

"General, not far ahead is Zhuyang Pass!"

Several sentries responsible for scouting the road came to Gao Shun's side with joy on their faces and reported to him.

Hearing this, Gao Shun and the new army behind him all revealed feelings of joy!

The Xiegu Road was very long.

Although the marching speed of this group of people was already fast enough to be called extremely fast.

But the long road eventually made people feel irritable and weary.

At this moment, about to arrive at Zhuyang Pass.

The ambition in the hearts of the soldiers was also completely ignited at this moment!

……

Gao Shun had long ago set the battle plan.

After exiting the Xiegu Road.

Seven hundred veteran soldiers of the Camp-Breaking Battalion would serve as the pathfinders.

They held sturdy large shields and arrived under Zhuyang Pass.

On the city tower of Zhuyang Pass

Those soldiers stationed here were originally yawning out of boredom.

Suddenly seeing hundreds of figures holding large shields appear in their field of vision, these soldiers were so frightened that their whole bodies shuddered violently.

"Gen… General!"

"Suspicious figures have appeared outside the pass!"

The centurion responsible for garrisoning the city tower hurriedly reported this matter to the garrison general of Zhuyang Pass.

This garrison general of Zhuyang Pass, as luck would have it, was the brother of Zhang Lu's favorite concubine.

This person originally had no talent for commanding troops.

Being able to become the garrison general of Zhuyang Pass was entirely due to his younger sister being good at vying for favor and being quite favored by Zhang Lu.

He had never even led troops, so where would he have seen such a sudden situation?

Moreover.

In his subconscious, Zhuyang Pass was extremely sturdy, and it was impossible for ordinary people to break through it.

Therefore, he reprimanded the centurion stationed on the city tower:

"Damn it!"

"If enemies come, just shoot arrows to resist them, why run over to trouble this general?"

This centurion took a scolding for nothing.

But the situation was pressing, so he had to hurriedly go back to command the defense. ===== CHAPTER 215 =====