Fuyuan Mountain has a dangerous mountain road with twelve twists and turns. It is almost back, so it is called "Fuyuan".

Xianyuan Mountain is rugged and difficult to navigate. The Chu army diverted from Luoyang to Xianyuan Pass and had to march in the southeast direction. The road was narrow and carriages and horses could not travel together. Most of the baggage was abandoned. Even so, it was extremely dangerous for the Chu army to march on the mountain road.

But this is the shortcut from Luo Yan to Ru, Ying and Xiang.

After traveling for several days, Fan Kuai, the vanguard of the Chu army, led three thousand troops and led their horses to the front of the pass. There were less than five hundred sergeants guarding the pass, and they were all hiding in the pass. Occasionally, soldiers would come out and walk around twice to look for the mountain, and they would return immediately.

, drinking and gambling, day after day.

On this day, it was just dark, and Fan Kuai's team quietly approached Shenyuan Pass. For the five hundred Qin troops, they would never have imagined that the Chu army, which was attacking Luoyang a few days ago, would kill Shenyuan within three days.

Yuan Pass, so the city was not fortified.

The sky was getting darker and darker. Fan Kuai led his horse and led his army to a hidden stone. He looked at the distance. It was pitch black. Only occasionally could he hear the teasing voices of Qin soldiers. At this time, Fan Kuai

I am thinking about how to surprise Sheyuan Pass.

Next to him, a captain approached Fan Kuai and whispered: "The war in the north is fierce, so a large number of refugees must go south from here to make a living. Why doesn't the general take advantage of the night to pretend to be refugees, and let some soldiers with shrill voices pretend to be women to guard the area in secret?

Army, we are also curious to attack Shenyuan Pass."

Fan Kuai listened to the captain's plan and couldn't help but laugh lewdly: "Damn it, you said women, I feel uncomfortable all over. I haven't slept with my wife in several years."

On the side, there were chuckles from several followers. At this time, the captain said again: "If the general is feeling uncomfortable, we might as well find a village and capture a few women to enjoy it?"

"Fuck you, you bitch!" Fan Kuai slapped him in the face and scolded: "My lord has explicitly prohibited it from disturbing the people. Do you want me to violate military law?"

"I don't dare." The captain got into trouble and could only admit that he was unlucky. He wanted to leave, but Fan Kuai caught him and said in a low voice: "Although you can't steal women, your strategy just now is good. Wait.

After this battle is over, I will repay you personally and let the lord reward you well."

When the captain heard what Fan Kuai said, his heart warmed and he immediately knelt down on one knee: "I am willing to follow the general to the death."

Half an hour later, the garrison at Shenyuan Pass began to take over their duties. Nearly twenty soldiers walked up to the pass with sleepy eyes and patrolled above. At this time, there were rustling footsteps below the city, and Qin soldiers immediately appeared on the city.

He shouted warily: "Who?"

"Master Jun, we are fleeing people who want to cross the border!" A hoarse voice came from the city. If you didn't listen carefully, you would have thought it was a gray-haired old man, but the person who spoke was actually one of Fan Kuai's men.

Team leader.

As soon as the team leader finished speaking, the defenders yelled angrily from the city: "Grandma, it's forbidden to pass the customs late at night, don't you know?"

"Master Jun, of course we know, but Luoyang was lost and we were homeless. We heard that the Chu army had gone south and wanted to capture Shenyuan Pass. We were afraid of being chased and killed by the Chu army, so we were forced to go south overnight.

Please also ask the military master to be accommodating."

"No!" The soldier's refusal sounded again from the tower, but soon, a middle-aged man's voice came from the tower again: "What did you just say? Has Luoyang been lost?"

This was an officer of the Qin army who came after hearing the news. Below, the captain continued to say in a hoarse voice: "Not only Luoyang has been lost, but Sanchuan County has also fallen. The Chu army has 500,000 troops. They kill everyone on sight."

, my daughter was...all defiled by them, and finally committed suicide in hatred. Now I am alone, fleeing south with everyone, please ask the military master to let me go!"

"What? An army of five hundred thousand?" From the city tower, the Qin Army officers shouted anxiously. It seemed that the Qin Army soldiers on the tower were shocked. At this time, the team leader quietly gave a gesture to the person next to him.

He immediately led more than 50 people carrying ropes and quietly approached the Fuyuan Pass, preparing to attack the Fuyuan Pass by surprise.

But soon, the middle-aged man shouted again from the tower: "Is what you said true?"

"It's absolutely true. If the military master doesn't believe it, you can send someone to check it out."

"No, how much do you know about the situation of the Chu army? If you can point out the place where the Chu army is stationed, I will let you in." On the tower, the middle-aged man seemed restless, his voice became sharp, and

The Chu army that had just approached the city wall quietly retreated back. This was the opportunity to attack Shenyuan Pass by surprise. More than a hundred people had led their horses and were ambushing on both sides of the road. As long as someone from the Qin army came out of the pass, the Chu army would use all its strength.

Kill him.

At this time, the team leader returned: "Yes, I can point out the location of the Chu army. I also ask the military master to fulfill his promise."

"That's for sure. Someone, turn the switch and let him come in alone!" On the tower, the middle-aged man relaxed his vigilance and ordered the switch. Soon, the door was slowly pushed open. With a heavy impact, the door was closed completely.

When they were about to approach the group leader, they finally saw clearly through the faint moonlight that there were no refugees. They were clearly a group of armed elites.

The Chu army came, and they suddenly realized that this was the Chu army coming to defraud the country.

A Qin soldier shouted in horror: "No, it's the Chu army..."

Before he could say the next words, he was silenced by a Chu army soldier and killed with a knife. The remaining Qin army soldiers were also shot to death by random arrows. At this time, Fan Kuai took the lead in mounting his horse, and more than a hundred Chu army cavalry came from both sides of the road to kill him.

Go out, follow Fan Kuai, and rush towards Shenyuan Pass.

There was no time to close the gate. The Chu army rushed in like a sharp sword. Soon, three thousand Chu troops poured into Shenyuan Pass. Five hundred Qin troops could not resist the Chu army. In an instant, they fled in all directions.

, but were pursued one by one by the Chu army and killed with one sword.

Half an hour later, Fan Kuai arrived at Shenyuan Pass. He looked at the distance attentively and couldn't help but cursed secretly: "What a bird pass, I can't see the distance at all. If it were me guarding the pass, I would be confused and believe it."

He had just complained that the Chu army had lit torches one after another, illuminating the entire Shenyuan Pass. Sheyuan Pass was a medium pass and should have been stationed with thousands of troops to defend the pass. However, the Qin army did not pay attention to this place and did not send heavy troops.

Guarding, the Chu army easily captured Shenyuan Pass. At this time, the Qin army officer was brought up. He had his hands tied behind his back and knelt down in front of Fan Kuai. Fan Kuai glanced at the Qin general with contempt and shouted:

He said: "Are you willing to surrender?"

"Surrender...I am willing to surrender." General Qin was already staggering with fright. At this time, Fan Kuai asked again: "How long does it take to get to Nanyang from here?"

"The shortcut will take three days if it's fast, and five days if it's slow. If we continue to take the winding mountain road, it might take even longer!"

"Okay, go and get ready. We will set off as soon as daybreak!" Fan Kuai helped General Qin up, turned around and ordered: "Notify the brothers, have a bite to eat and rest quickly!"

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Fan Kuai's 3,000 vanguard army left 300 to garrison the pass. The remaining 2,700 people followed Fan Kuai in the early morning and hurried south. About half an hour later, Liu Bang's main force arrived at Shenyuan Pass. Due to the narrow mountain road,

The Chu army marched extremely slowly.

After staying for one day, Liu Bang's main force immediately went south and continued to move south.

In the past ten days, the Chu army crossed several mountains and arrived at the foot of Yangcheng City. At this time, the Chu army had nearly 100,000 troops and slowly formed an array under Yangcheng City. The rumbling war drums were slowly beating.

This place is located on a plain, with mountains to the west. It was also the first battle of the Chu army's march south. Some improvised ladders and battering rams were arrayed in front. The gate flags were opened, and Liu Bang slowly came out surrounded by the generals.

At this time, Liu Bang was extremely exhausted, and his desire for Guanzhong made Liu Bang dare not relax even a little bit. He drove faster and faster all the way, just to reach Guanzhong before Xiang Yu.

At this time, Liu Bang raised his eyes and looked at Yangcheng County ahead. There were less than 10,000 defenders here, but there was plenty of food and grass in the city. This is why Liu Bang refused to give up and must fight for this city.

The sound of drums passed through the three links. Liu Bang lowered his eyes, turned to look at Zhou Bo, and ordered: "It's up to you to attack the city!"

Zhou Bo bowed his hands to Liu Bang, led his captain, and hurried toward the formation.

Soon, a low-pitched horn sounded from the front. After Zhou Bo took the oath, he drew his long sword and waved forward. The nearly 20,000 Chu troops rushed forward like a landslide and tsunami, shouting and rushing forward.

Cloud ladders and siege rams were used at all costs. The Chu army rushed towards Yangcheng like tigers. The war was extremely fierce.

The Qin army had nearly 7,000 defenders, all of whom were stationed on the city wall, and recruited nearly 10,000 civilians. However, in the end, they were still unable to withstand the powerful offensive of the Chu army. The Chu army rushed to the top of the city and started fighting with the Qin army.

In an extremely fierce hand-to-hand battle, some Chu soldiers removed the flags of the Qin army and planted poles of Chu flags on the top of the city. Under the city, nearly three thousand Chu soldiers used giant shields to cover the siege rams and hit the city gate. Every time they hit,

The city walls trembled, and they were knocked against for more than a hundred times. The city gate collapsed, and the Chu army shouted and charged into the city.

The war lasted for a whole morning, and the Chu army finally captured Yangcheng County. The Qin army either died or surrendered, and more than half of the nearly 10,000 civilians were killed or injured. The city was in chaos, and there were constant cries. Even the Yangcheng garrison was in a panic.

At the last moment, he gave up resistance and killed himself with a sword to thank the world.

Liu Bang led his troops to attack the county government and seized countless supplies, thousands of horses, and more than a hundred chariots. He also opened warehouses to release grain, appease the people, and went out to calm the people. On the third day, he led his troops to continue marching westward, hurriedly heading towards

Heading to Wan County.

Fan Kuai's army, which had already arrived in Wan County, built a camp along the Baihe River in the north of Wan County. Nearly a thousand Chu troops rushed into the mountains, cut down trees and built fences. In the afternoon, the Chu army's camp stood proudly near the Baihe River.

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At nightfall, the Chu army's scouts rushed out of the camp in batches and went to explore the vicinity of Wancheng to make final preparations for the army to attack the city.

In Wan County County Government, the governor Deng Jue was anxiously wandering around. Two days ago, he had received news of the Chu army's entry. At that time, he couldn't believe it. Where did the Chu army come from?

It was not until yesterday that the battle report of the fall of Yangcheng came in that Deng Yan fully understood that the Chu army had hurriedly moved south. Their purpose must be to enter Guanzhong from Wuguan. This made Deng Yan worried. If the Chu army's purpose was really

If it is Wuguan, then Wan County will become a battleground for the Chu army.

Although Wan County has nearly 30,000 defenders, it is still somewhat powerless to resist the 100,000 Chu army. However, Deng Jue knew very well that if he gave up resisting the Chu army, Wuguan would be lost!

After thinking about it, Deng Ye decided to fight to the death. He sighed, stood up and walked to the map, preparing to analyze the situation. However, a school captain hurriedly ran in from the door. He hurriedly came to Deng Ye, cupped his hands and said: "

Sir, urgent report, the main force of the Chu army has arrived at Baihe."

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