The war in Chen Cang was not over yet. Hao Zhao was able to defend Chen Cang for half a month under Huang Zhong's fierce attack. This was something Cao Zhen did not expect, but what Cao Zhen did not expect was that in just half a month, Hangu Pass was blocked from Luoyang and Yique Pass was occupied. The situation is unknown now, but one thing is certain that the reinforcements sent by the imperial court to Guanzhong could not arrive in a short period of time.

The loss of Longyou land was expected by Cao Zhen, and this was also the most likely direction for the Han army to send troops. Now it was captured within Cao Zhen's estimate, but Zhang He's defeat in Jieting was beyond Cao Zhen's expectations.

At this time, the 30,000 troops that Cao Zhen could mobilize, Zhang He's 30,000 troops were wiped out, and the remaining troops were also dealing with Zhang Ren in the Anding area. The troops in Xu Huang and Hao Zhao and the troops in Chang'an were only 30,000. Now Zhang Fei led a 100,000 army to come in full force, and Huang Zhong's attack on the city became increasingly fierce. Hao Zhao had issued three consecutive letters to intimidation. Chen Cang was probably going to be captured before Zhang Fei arrived.

Chang'an, General's Mansion.

Cao Zhen put down the letter sent by Hao Zhao, closed his eyes and gently pressed his temples. He also wanted to support Chen Cang, but what support he could provide? Chang'an's troops were already short of strength, and the troops that could be mobilized at present were really limited. There were troops in Tongguan, but they could not move. Hangu Pass was occupied by Liu Yi. This position was very subtle in the current battle situation. It could not only cut off Cao's reinforcements, but also threaten Hongnong and even Tongguan.

Once Tongguan is occupied, Liu Yi's troops will be able to reach Chang'an in an instant. If Chang'an is lost, Guanzhong will basically be declared to be lost.

The remaining troops in Chang'an are absolutely necessary and cannot be moved lightly.

"Transmission of the order Hao Zhao, guard for another ten days. If reinforcements have arrived in ten days, they will make a decision on their own." After a long time, Cao Zhen gritted his teeth and ordered his personal guards to go and send the order.

The Han army is still in a scattered state. Chen Dao was restrained by Xu Huang, and Huang Zhong was blocked by Chen Cang. What Cao Zhen had to consider now is Zhang Fei's main army, but if the three troops were not bound together, the Wei army would have no chance at all.

"Here!" The personal guard took the command arrow and ran out.

Cao Zhen looked at the direction of his personal guard's departure, but his face was still worried. Not only Hao Zhao, but also Xu Huang, could block the attack of the Han army. It seemed that he really had no idea.

Hao Zhao's performance surprised Cao Zhen. If you train him well, he will definitely be a general in Cao Wei who can stand alone in the future. However, the current situation cannot allow him to care about talents. If Guanzhong cannot be defended, it will not be just a problem of Jingzhao. Xiliang and Bingzhou will be affected, especially Bingzhou, which is full of mountains, and Cao's army's outstanding advantages cannot be exerted.

What's even more terrible is that if Liu Bei occupied Guanzhong, it would be like a stable source of horses. After waiting for another three or five years, the cavalry advantage of Cao's army would be gone. At that time, the entire Central Plains would be exposed to the Han army's military front.

Therefore, Hao Zhao and Xu Huang must defend for more than ten days. News has been heard from Du Xi, and they have persuaded Shao Clan and Po Qiang tribes to not only relocate the troops to guard against the Qiang people, but also receive support from many Qiang soldiers. As long as there are another ten days, these reinforcements will arrive one after another. At that time, it will be the time to counterattack.

...

Chen Cang, as the sound of gold sounded, the Han army retreated like a tide. Hao Zhao sat down on the top of the city with some strength, no longer able to think about whether to pursue it.

The city wall was damaged under the bombardment of the Han army's catapult cart. The city head was always exposed to the range of the Han army's high platform. Hao Zhao had already changed into the armor of ordinary soldiers, so as not to be targeted by the opponent's crossbow. Every time he repelled the Han army, Hao Zhao felt like he had walked out of hell.

The Han army had only one direction to attack. Hao Zhao understood the other party's meaning. If he left, the Han army would not stop him. He also used this method to disintegrate the morale of the defenders in the city.

In fact, Huang Zhong's style of play is indeed effective. In the past two days, generals have been constantly suggesting withdrawal, and Chen Cang can no longer defend.

Hao Zhao is a pure soldier. Before Cao Zhen's orders, he would never take a step back, and nail himself here like a nail.

"General, the urgent letter sent by Chang'an!" Just as Hao Zhao leaned against the city wall and was breathing heavily, he saw a soldier rushing to him and handed a roll of bamboo paper to Hao Zhao.

The soldiers around him couldn't help but look at him.

Hao Zhao took the bamboo paper and opened it with some fatigue. There was not much content on the bamboo paper, but it was like a basin of cold water pouring on Hao Zhao's heart.

Cao Zhen’s meaning is very clear. He only needs to guard ten more days. If reinforcements have not arrived yet, he can retreat by himself.

How simple?

Ten days are very short, really short, but for Hao Zhao now, let alone ten days, it is a fate to be able to stay for one more day.

"There are no reinforcements?" Hao Zhao looked at the soldiers who came to deliver the letter and asked with almost red eyes.

"Yes, five hundred people were sent." The soldier bowed.

five hundred?

Hao Zhao closed his eyes bitterly, and he was a little desperate. Judging from the current situation, what is the use of 500 people? Even if there are another 5,000 people, they may not be able to hold on for ten days.

Looking at the young soldier in front of him, Hao Zhao nodded, thought for a while and said, "Just you, go to Chang'an on my behalf and tell the general... Hao Zhao, however, would not let the Han army step into Chen Cang with one breath!"

If Chen Cang fell, it would be the time when Hao Zhao died in battle. It was just the implicit meaning that the soldier obviously did not understand. He just agreed and bowed to Hao Zhao and said goodbye.

"General, are there reinforcements?" A general came to Hao Zhao and asked earnestly.

"Yeah, yes." Hao Zhao threw the bamboo slips into the brazier beside him, and nodded with a smile: "Soon."

Although there are not many 500 people, they are considered reinforcements, right?

Holding the wall, he stood up slowly, looking at the towering high platforms in the distance, the archers on it seemed to be resting, Hao Zhao took a deep breath and said, "Waiting for a few more days, more reinforcements will arrive. In this battle, the Great Wei will win!"

Cao Zhen only said that it would be in ten days, but it might be that it would be in less than ten days. Who knows, judging from the current situation, at least today I will keep it.

Tomorrow, I can almost keep it, the day after tomorrow... Let’s talk about it, at worst, I will die here, which is also a loyalty to the country!

...

In Huang Zhong's camp, Yang Ren quickly walked out of the tent, held the bamboo slips in his hand and smiled: "General, General Chess General has sent letters!"

Compared to Chen Cang's bleakness, the atmosphere on Huang Zhong's side is much higher. These days, the Wei army has been fighting. It is only a matter of time before the city is broken. This is a consensus from the general to the small pawns. Chen Cang is now shaking, and even the city wall has collapsed for a while. If Huang Zhong was willing to encircle the three sides, Chen Cang would break faster.

"Oh?" Huang Zhong, who was discussing with Yan Yan about what step to take after breaking Chen Cang, raised his head and smiled, "But Longyou's good news?"

"Well, Zhang He's army has been defeated by General Cheqi and Cavalry. Now the future path is normal. General Cheqi and Cavalry ordered General Zhang Ren to stay at Jieting and lead the army to come. He arrived in three days. He hoped that we could break through Chen Cang before the army arrived, thinking that our army's foundation!" Yang Ren nodded and smiled.

"Three days?" Huang Zhong nodded.

Yan Yan frowned and said, "If our army encircled three sides at this moment, Chen Cang could capture it in one day."

This is not Yan Yan’s arrogant attitude, but Chen Cang is only left with his last breath. If he surrounds three sides, it will be difficult for the opponent’s troops to spread.

"Then Hao Zhao is indeed a good general, it's a pity to kill!" Huang Zhong nodded. The reason why Chen Cang is still in the hands of the Wei army is that Hao Zhao is indeed capable, and the other is that Huang Zhong cannot bear to see a talent like Hao Zhao die like this. In addition, there is still plenty of time, so he has not launched a general attack for a long time.

"Go again to see if Hao Zhao is willing to surrender. If he doesn't want to, he will break the city tomorrow!" Huang Zhong finally made a decision. Although he cherished Hao Zhao's talent, Zhang Fei's order has been passed now. Huang Zhong could not disobey the military order for an enemy. When he went on this expedition, although he and Chen Dao each led an army, Zhang Fei was the commander. Since Zhang Fei had already issued the order, Huang Zhong could not disobey.

"Here!" Yang Ren agreed, said goodbye and left, and went to Chencang City to surrender.

As for the result... it is naturally not ideal. Hao Zhao, like before, flatly rejected the surrender of the Han army. The Wei State has been established for seven years. The older generation of Han ministers died and retired. In people's hearts, the traces of the Han Dynasty in people's hearts have gradually been eliminated under Cao Pi's secret suppression over the years. For Hao Zhao, now he is a Wei rather than a Han person. When the Han Dynasty comes to fight, it is an enemy and cannot be compromised!

Although Huang Zhong had regrets about this, he gave up. He began to order troops to fight early the next morning. Unlike in the past, he, Yan Yan and Yang Ren led a group of troops to attack Chen Cang from three sides.

Chen Cang's troops were already stretched, and he could only defend one side. Now Huang Zhong joined forces to attack from three sides. No matter how powerful Hao Zhao was, he could not make a good cook. With just a few people, he could not become a flower.

In just one hour, the city walls on both sides of the east and west were lost one after another.

"Tell me the order to capture Hao Zhao alive!" Huang Zhong heard that the city was broken, and while ordering people to block the retreat of Cao's army from the rear, he arranged for people to enter the city, he did not forget to order the capture of Hao Zhao alive. Huang Zhongzhen was reluctant to kill this general.
Chapter completed!