Summoning the Peak of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 425 Retreat Without Fighting and Pursue Victory

Chapter 424: Retreat Without Fighting and Pursue Victory

Dongfang Sheng thought about it carefully and found that Qin Hao was already in the center of the world's vortex. Once he surrendered, he could immediately change the world's situation.

No wonder the third uncle thought about Hao'er, but why didn't he think about himself?Dongfang Sheng expressed doubts about this.

Everyone has selfish desires and desires for power. Why is Zhang Liang not interested in the throne of the new dynasty at all?
How could Dongfang Sheng know that Zhang Liang was a calm and fearful person. He knew his position very well, so he never thought of becoming an emperor.

Seeing that Dongfang Sheng was silent for a long time, Zhang Jiao thought she was worried about Qin Hao, so he showed a loving smile and asked, "Sheng'er, can you still forget him?"

Dongfang Sheng didn't know how to answer, so he lowered his head and said nothing.

"It's nice to be young."

Zhang Jiao sighed, then smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't kill Qin Hao for my father. After winning Jingzhou in the war, I will hand over Qin Hao to you for disposal. How about you?"

Looking at Zhang Jiao's loving eyes, Dongfang Sheng's heart was both moved and guilty.

The adoptive father really treats him as a daughter of the city, but he...

"Thank you, righteous father." Dongfang Sheng said guiltily.

"What thanks between you and my father and daughter? If it hadn't been rescued by Brother Ren, how could I have lived to this day for my father, let alone started this business."

Zhang Jiao said with a smile, and then said something he had said many times before, but Dongfang Sheng never understood what he said.

"Sheng'er, if only you were a boy."

"Daughter can also help father."

Zhang Jiao looked up at the sky and said, "Women can't be emperors."

Dongfang Sheng's pupils shrank, and then he thought of what Qin Hao said to her.

"Fengxiao will help you become a real empress."

Are you there already?Dongfang Sheng was extremely confused.

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The second year of Zhongping, November.

With the capture of Qin Hao, the leader of the Han army's southern army, the morale of the southern Han army suffered a fatal blow. Even if the veteran Lu Zhi was to take over, it would still be difficult to reverse the trend.

The morale of the Yellow Turbans was like a rainbow, and Xiang Yu also called this opportunity to concentrate on the Guangcheng Pass.

In just one day, the sturdy Guangcheng Pass became crumbling, which also made the Yellow Turban soldiers who were attacking the city even more desperate.

"Report... General Qi, Guangcheng Pass has become an empty pass, and Lu Zhi led the army to Nanyang at night."

"What?" Xiang Yu stood up suddenly, and then quickly ordered: "Long Qie, order you to lead an army of [-] to chase, and the rest will be stationed at Guangcheng Pass with the original general."

"No." Everyone took orders.

Nanyang was not too far from Guanchengguan, and the Han army had already withdrawn overnight. At this time, they would definitely not be able to catch up.

Therefore, Long Qi's pursuit this time is actually more to explore the way and find a good location for the future army camp, and the pursuit is second.

Since Guangchengguan gave up voluntarily by the Han army, naturally it would not leave anything useful to the Yellow Turbans. Although they were psychologically prepared for this feat, they were still somewhat lucky, but they were definitely disappointed in the end.

"General, all the things that can be taken away after closing have been taken away by the Han army, the defense equipment that cannot be taken away has also been destroyed, and the grain depot..."

Xiang Yu raised his hand to interrupt the quartermaster's remarks, and said lightly: "Forget it, let the Luoyang side have a headache, how long can our army's current food and grass last?"

"One month."

"Enough, I ordered the whole army to move forward. I will see Wancheng tomorrow." Xiang Yu ordered without question.

Seeing this, Zhang Liang stood up and said, "General, are you in a hurry? Let the brothers fix it for a day."

"The military situation is like fire, and there is no time to delay. How can you stop it? This is the time when the Han army is at its weakest. Once Lu Zhi restores the morale of the Han army, it will be too late."

Ji Bu was afraid that the two would turn their faces again, so he also stood up and persuaded:
"General, after Lu Zhi and Zhu Jun joined forces, the total strength is nearly 14. With our current ration, can we take Nanyang within a month? So let's wait for the ration team."

Xiang Yu remained unmoved, still looking confident, saying:

"There are many aristocratic families in the 36 counties of Nanyang. Wouldn't it be enough to use them for surgery? Is there a shortage of food and grass for the 300 army in a large county with a population of nearly 30 million? We are also trying to implement restructuring."

The aristocratic families in the occupied land ran away, but Nanyang did not fall, so there must be some aristocratic families who were reluctant to withdraw their ancestral property, and these families would turn into nutrients for the Yellow Turbans.

Xiang Yu's words also indicated that he was about to start a massacre in Nanyang, but no one present objected, including Zhang Liang.

Seeing that Xiang Yu was not eager for quick success, Zhang Liang was relieved and did not continue to discourage him.

Seeing that the two did not quarrel, the generals were relieved.

"General Shan, your injury is not yet healed, and you should not continue to participate in the war, so you should stay in Guancheng Pass to cultivate during this time."

Xiang Yu smiled and said to the pale Shan Xiongxin: "This Guangchengguan will be handed over to you."

Shan Xiong was ecstatic in his confidence, but he said calmly, "General Xie's letter..."

"Guangcheng is related to our army's food supply, and General Shan is injured. In my opinion, he is not the best person to defend." Zhang Liang interjected, Shan Xiongxin was stunned, and Xiang Yu's face gradually changed. black.

Seeing this, Zhang Liang had a bad heart and said quickly: "For a fierce general like General Shan, the best place to go is naturally the battlefield, and such an injury will soon heal, so how can he stay in Guangcheng to guard the city?"

Xiang Yu's expression improved upon hearing this. He asked Shan Xiongxin to be the general of Guangchengguan. His original intention was to fear that Shan Xiongxin would be too idle during the recovery period, and he did not really want to keep Shan Xiongxin at Guangchengguan.

Xiang Yu is in a shortage of talents now, and a fierce general like Shan Xiongxin will definitely stay by his side.

Xiang Yu patted Shan Xiongxin on the shoulder and said with a smile, "General Ren Gong is right. General Shan should take good care of his injuries, and strive to recover and return to the battlefield as soon as possible."

"No." Shan Xiongxin replied respectfully.

Looking at Shan Xiongxin's righteous face, Zhang Liang always had the feeling that he was very dangerous, but there was no reason at all?

Why am I so suspicious now?Zhang Liang thought to himself.

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As soon as the 17 Yellow Turbans passed the front foot, they headed towards Nanyang again. Guangcheng Pass was handed over to the [-] defenders transferred from Yique Pass, and only Shan Xiongxin and all the troops of the Han army remained. captive.

Nanyang was the birthplace of Yuan Shu in the original history, and it was the county with the largest population in the Han Dynasty, with a population of nearly 300 million at the peak of the county, which was more than the total population of the frontier prefectures.

The reason why Yuan Shu's forces were so strong in the late Han Dynasty and the early days was that they were supported by the two major counties of Nanyang and Runan.

The starting capital that the Yuan family gave Yuan Shu was more than ten times better than that of Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shu, who started his life in Nanyang, can be said to be neither short of troops nor money. Later, even if he captured the wealthy Huainan, he could be called the hegemon of the Central Plains.

However, Yuan Shu's ambition and ability did not match, and coupled with the rashness of proclaiming himself emperor, it was a short-lived event in the end.

(End of this chapter)