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Chapter 433 It's Quiet Outside Luoyang City

Since the first year of Jian'an, there has never been such a large-scale military mobilization in Guanzhong in the four years.

Even if Dong Yu seized the pass, most of the begging army destroyed Xianbei, and most of them were soldiers and horses worth 10,000+, but this time...

There are 8 stepping troops and 6 front troops.

Coupled with the 10 troops camped in Xin'an and Weinan, Yuanrong, Beiwei, and Youyi Army who had already confronted Hanoi, Dong Bi almost dispatched all the elite troops in Guanzhong, and set out one after another to station troops on the front line of Gucheng.

Therefore, in a short distance from Gucheng to Luoyang, more than 20 troops were gathered.

When Dong Bi saw soldiers and horses coming out of Guanzhong continuously, he couldn't help but feel frightened.

This may be the biggest battle he has commanded in his life.

And the source of this battle came from a big defeat that had nothing to do with him?

"I also know that it doesn't seem worthwhile to do so. In fact, with the current situation in Guanzhong, we will have enough strength to easily take back Luoyang in just a few years. But now, we are going to fight a big battle that is evenly matched!"

In private, Dong Bi explained to Xu Shu: "Xia Houlan's defeat, if it is normal, it will be defeated. But the new emperor's ascension to the throne is a great time for the world to return to the heart, and this defeat has also become Xu Changhe. The dispute over luck in Chang'an. If we just retreat like this, then all the methods we used before will eventually become the laughing stock of others."

Xu Shu didn't take it seriously, "Gaozu fought against Xiang Yu back then, and he fought and lost repeatedly, but in the end..."

"This time, that time!" Dong Bi said softly: "They are fighting for the world, and we are fighting for the emperor's order. It sounds similar, but it is actually different. In the current situation, either the east wind overwhelms the west wind, or the west wind overwhelms Dongfeng. Cao Cao wants to fight for face, and we want to fight for breath. In the end, this battle will not end.”

Xu Shu nodded, then shook his head again.

"However, I really want to protect the emperor's face...to protect his face, that is to protect our face."

Dong Yu laughed self-deprecatingly: "I hate this kind of boring face-to-face battles the most, but every time I have to be caught in the middle. I think of a saying, prosperity, the people suffer; death, the people suffer... I just hope this The damn turmoil can end sooner."

"Concubine, I am willing to die and follow the lord!"

Xu Shu bowed and bowed, but Dong Yu seemed to be in danger, standing on the gate tower of Gucheng, looking towards Luoyang.

Presumably at this time, Ah Man will also be very nervous...

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Dong Bi guessed wrong!
Cao Cao is not in Luoyang at the moment.

At the same time as the Luoyang War kicked off, urgent documents came from the direction of Hulao Pass and Yanjin.

Especially Cao Ren, facing the [-] elite You Yi army, although his strength far surpassed that of Huang Zhong, he was defeated repeatedly.

Huang Zhong is as fierce as a tiger!
These are the words and phrases used by Cao Ren in the document.

Cao Cao was depressed enough.Why did another tiger pop out?Why are there so many tigers around Dong Xiping?

Not long after Cao Ren's letter came, the forward troops were selected from the east of the river.

Xia Houdun, the guard of Hulao Pass, is also a man who knows how to fight. He has experienced hundreds of battles since the Xingyang War.

However, when Zhang Yun took over the command from Chunyu Dao, Xiahou Dun immediately felt the pressure doubled.

One Huang Zhong, one Zhang He...

If it's just these two people, that's all.

What annoyed Cao Cao was that Yuan Shao suddenly stepped in at this time.

Zong Bao, the prefect of Pingyuan County, sent an emergency document, and Gao Lan sent troops from Qinghe County to capture the seven counties in the north of the river, which belonged to Pingyuan County.Now Chen Bing is west of Pingchang (northwest of Shanghe, Shandong), eyeing a tiger like a tiger, and making an attack posture.

When Cao Cao heard the news, his first reaction was: Yuan Shao and Dong Pi joined forces!

To be honest, Cao Cao really wanted to have another wrist wrestling with Dong Yu in Luoyang to see who was more skilled.

But the problem is, Qingzhou is in a hurry, Yanzhou is in a hurry...

Although Luoyang is important, Qingzhou and Yanzhou are equally important.

Lu Su stopped looking at the map, couldn't help but sighed, and said to Cao Cao: "My lord, I'm afraid it's Gongsun Du who is finished!"

Cao Cao didn't realize it all at once, but looked at Lu Su suspiciously and said, "What does this matter have to do with Gongsun Du?"

"Although Su still doesn't know what method Dong Bi is playing with, it is obvious that he is ready to annex Youzhou. Otherwise, Yuan Shao would not send troops to Qingzhou...whether he wants to gain space It doesn't matter, or join forces with Dong Pi. Yuan Shao's attack on Qingzhou at this time is obviously trying to find a way out."

Cao Cao was dubious about Lu Su's deduction.

However, he still decided to sit in Xingyang himself to stabilize the situation in the east of Jingzhao and deter Yuan Shao.

As for the battle in Luoyang, it won't be over for a while.

The opponents that Dong Bi will face are also not Yi Yuzhi's generation. Zhou Yu, Xia Houyuan, including Liu Bei, are enough for him to feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, when the Tabai army arrived in Gucheng, Cao Cao had already arrived in Xingyang.

This disappointed Dong Bi. He still wanted to catch up with Cao Cao outside Luoyang City, and then try again.

However, with Zhou Yu as an opponent, Dong Yu also did not dare to take it lightly.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhou Yu was described as a narrow-minded person, and the credit for the Battle of Chibi was placed on Zhuge Liang's head.

But Dong Bi now no longer believes in the damn Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he prefers to believe in his own eyes.

In a blink of an eye, the weather has begun to turn cold, and the leaves have gradually turned yellow, and autumn has come unknowingly.

Dong Bi gathered 15 soldiers and horses in Gucheng, among which there were not many soldiers from various camps.

And Zhou Yu also camped in Luoyang, and 20 soldiers and horses lined up, filling such a small area in Jingzhao to the brim.

No one expected that such a situation would appear.

In the beginning of the confrontation, both sides had their own schemes, but soon found that there seemed to be no room for them to use it.

Without him, there are too many people, and the barracks are too dense.

Even in some places, an intertwined situation has been formed.Across a stream, there is the Guanzhong Army on one side and the Allied Army on the other.As long as the two sides make a small move, the opponent will immediately see through and see through.

Several small-scale battles eventually evolved into a face-to-face charge.

After fighting for more than ten days, both sides suffered casualties.Dong Pi felt uncomfortable, and Zhou Yu, who was also in Luoyang, was also in great pain.

Dong Bi said: "I plan to use fire to attack..."

Immediately someone came out and said: "No, the joint venture is too close now, even if there is a strong wind to help me, it will be affected."

Zhou Yu said: "I want to dig up the Luoshui and flood the valley city!"

Xia Houyuan smiled wryly and said: "Digging the Luoshui will certainly flood the Gucheng, but our army may not be able to escape."

"I retreat thirty miles!"

"As long as we make a move, Dong Xiping will definitely respond!"

"..."

Zhou Yu had nothing to do, and the same Dong Yu could only stare willingly.

Hundreds of thousands of troops were wasting outside Luoyang City like this, no one dared to act rashly, no one dared to preemptively strike.

At this time, maybe it is really pulling a hair and moving the whole body.

In other aspects, whether it is Hulaoguan or Yanjin, they are fighting in full swing.Even on Pound's side, he had confronted Liu Bei more than a dozen times.The two sides were evenly matched, and finally played a tie.On the contrary, Luo Yang was quiet at the moment.

In the camp of Gucheng, Dong Bi summoned all the generals, all of them were frowning.

Chen Dao sat on the side helplessly, thinking that there would be a shopping spree, but who knew it would be like this?
Dong Yu said: "In this situation, we can't fight or retreat. What should we do?"

Yes, what should I do?

Chen Dao and other generals kept their mouths shut and their heads drooped, not knowing how to answer Dong Pi's seemingly simple question.

When the army moves, the money, food and materials spent are very huge.

Although Guanzhong has a solid foundation, after all, it has only been stable for two years, and the frequent use of troops is somewhat unbearable.

Presumably Cao Cao's current situation is the same.

Xu Shu and Pang Tong didn't speak either.From the moment they came in, they stared at the sand table in the center of the big tent with blank expressions.

"My lord, can you let me read the official documents you showed me a few days ago?"

Dong Bi asked Pei Yuanshao to hold the official document and handed it to Pang Tong, "Shi Yuan, plan to release it?"

There was strong expectation in the tone, but who knew that Pang Tongtong shook his head, "No way, I can't think of any way."

"Dismiss!"

Dong Bi was so angry that he stood up and waved his hand, and everyone scattered like birds and beasts.

This damn Luoyang battle was really the most embarrassing battle I fought in my whole fucking life, embarrassing, embarrassing!
Ordinary tricks are useless against people like Zhou Yu.

If you want to use a trick, you can't find a place to start.Dong Bi sat alone in the big tent, looking at the sand table and meditating.

Before I knew it, it was three o'clock.

Drowsiness came up, Dong Bi got up and prepared to rest.

At this moment, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, and Chen Dao suddenly walked into the big tent.

Dong Bi asked strangely: "It's so late, why don't you rest yet? Come to me, what's the matter?"

Pang Tongtong smiled, "My lord, there is a solution!"

"What can be done?"

"There is a plan. If it succeeds, the lord can capture Luo Yang without using a knife or a shot."

Dong Yu's eyes lit up all of a sudden!

The exhaustion before was also driven to the sky.

He grabbed Pang Tong and asked eagerly, "What's the plan? Shi Yuan tell me quickly!"

Pang Tong laughed and said, "Uncle Yuanzhi and I were chatting just now, and we came up with a plan. But this plan still needs the cooperation of the lord."

"I cooperate?"

"Not bad!"

Pang Tong said: "Now Luoyang's grain and grass all enter Jingzhao from Yingchuan through Xuanyuan Pass, Dagu Pass and Yique Pass. As long as the three passes can be captured, Luoyang will be destroyed without attack."

Dong Bi curled his lips, "Are you going to cut off food?"

"Exactly!"

"Ha, when Cao Cao uses troops, he likes to cut off people's food, and I have done this in Xingyang, why didn't he take precautions?"

Pang Tong said with a smile: "Brother, you attacked the jujube and burned the granary back then. I have heard of it. But I have never seen the demeanor of the elder brother, and I often think it is a pity. Now, why not let the younger brother make up for the regret?"

Dong Bi glared at Pang Tong, "Little Chou, tell me what you have to say, don't beat around the bush, I still want to sleep!"

Xu Shu said: "My lord, Shi Yuan's strategy is a bit dangerous, but if it succeeds, it can indeed defeat Zhou Yu."

While talking, he leaned into Dong Bi's ear and whispered a few words.

"Shuzhi mentioned this matter unintentionally, but if the Lord wants to implement it, he needs to plan carefully."

Dong Bi squinted his eyes, looked at Chen Dao, and then at Pang Tong.

What Xu Shu said just now, if it is well planned, is indeed somewhat certain.However, as Xu Shu said before, this matter is very risky, and if there is a slight mistake, his life may be in danger.

After pondering for a moment, Dong Bi raised his head and asked, "Shuzhi, what's the name of the person you're talking about? Why don't I have any impression?"

Chen Dao said: "That man is from my hometown. During the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he took refuge in the mountains with my whole family. My lord must have seen him. It's just that he was still young at that time, about six or seven years old... Later Yingchuan victory, I went to Liangzhou with my lord, but his father and son did not go with us because of family concerns, so they went back to Runan."

"I really don't have any impression!"

It was already 16 years ago, and Dong Bi really didn't have any impression of it.

"what is his name?"

"This man's surname is Lu, and his name is Meng... a native of Fubei, Runan (now Funan, Anhui), and he is now under Cao Cao's command, serving as Dagu Ling."

(End of this chapter)