Chapter 5

The other was Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe, who appeared timid but was actually deep and calculating.

But that Jia Xu usually hid himself quite deeply.

The Xiliang generals only knew that this person was not simple, but they did not know exactly how high his level was.

Compared to Jia Xu, everyone still thought Li Ru was much more formidable.

After all, Li Ru's status and position were set here; he was deeply trusted by the boss, Dong Zhuo, and was a confidant among confidants.

From this Gu Yi before him, Hua Xiong felt a scent that was both familiar and strange.

It was not like Li Ru's, nor was it like Jia Xu's, but it seemed even more unfathomable than the two of them.

Regarding what Gu Yi had said.

Hua Xiong naturally would not be brainwashed directly like the ordinary soldiers.

But even so, it subconsciously made Hua Xiong unable to harbor the intent to kill Gu Yi.

Scanning the surroundings, Gu Yi noticed that Hua Xiong was currently clad in armor and holding weapons, having the posture of someone about to go on an expedition.

His brows furrowed slightly, and he immediately spoke:

"I wonder if the General intends to take advantage of the Guandong coalition's unstable footing to launch a surprise attack on them?"

Hearing this, a trace of surprise flashed across Hua Xiong's brows.

It was true that he had this idea.

The coalition vanguard, Sun Jian, was already stationed on the upper reaches of the river not far away, only a little over ten miles from Sishui Pass.

If he did not drive him away, he feared that tomorrow or the day after, Sun Jian would lead troops to attack Sishui Pass.

"General, do not be impatient."

"Even if you defeat Sun Jian, it will only slightly dampen the coalition's morale; it cannot hurt their foundation."

"The main force of the coalition still remains."

"After regrouping, they can still use their superior numbers to surround Sishui Pass."

"If the battle report reaches the Prime Minister, it will not look very good either."

"The General's reputation will not be enhanced."

"In this way, what is the use?"

These words caused Hua Xiong to fall into silence.

The reason he had volunteered to become the garrison general of Sishui Pass was naturally to establish merit and build a career.

But if defeating Sun Jian had no impact on the war situation, it would be equivalent to losing the original meaning.

Historically, it was exactly like this.

Because Sun Jian lacked grain and fodder, he was defeated by Hua Xiong's night raid.

The general Zu Mao even died at Hua Xiong's hands in order to protect him.

But after that, the main force of the Guandong coalition remained unaffected.

Even after Hua Xiong died and the coalition had not yet fully captured Sishui Pass, they were able to divide their troops into two routes to attack Hulao Pass on the other side.

From this, it can be seen that the matter of Sun Jian being defeated by Hua Xiong's night raid really did not have much of an overall impact on the coalition.

"But, if I don't go to attack Sun Jian, could it be that this General should just keep shrinking inside this Sishui Pass?"

Hua Xiong's tiger eyes widened; his thoughts were already influenced by Gu Yi.

He could no longer muster much interest in the night raid on Sun Jian.

But if he were to keep defending Sishui Pass, that was naturally impossible.

After all, the reason Hua Xiong was able to become the garrison general of Sishui Pass was precisely to prove himself.

Staying in the pass and defending passively, what kind of thing is that?

However, Gu Yi's next words.

Thoroughly let Hua Xiong know what it means to be bold because of high skill!

... ===== CHAPTER 6 =====