villain

Chapter 439
The embankment of a thousand miles is destroyed by an ant nest!

To be honest, Zhou Yu's defense against Luoyang's battle is not to say that he did not do his best, and even thought of every possible possibility.

But he didn't expect that the ant nest that finally brought down the whole situation was actually in the three levels that he was most assured of.

In any case, Xuanyuan, Yique, and Dagu Sanguan belonged to Cao Cao's rule, and Zhou Yu also believed that it was safe.

Sometimes life is like this!
All the circumstances were figured out, but the existence under the nose was ignored.

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"If the three passes are lost, it will be difficult for Luoyang's enemies to cause trouble."

After teaming up with Bu Zhi and beheading Bao Xun, the captain of Xuanyuan Pass, Lu Meng rushed to Yique Pass overnight. Contact. The general thought that Zhou Yu would definitely send heavy troops to seize Yanshi, so my lord should make a quick decision to take Yanshi as soon as possible."

The 22-year-old youth in front of him talked freely.

After listening to Lu Meng's analysis calmly, Dong Bi asked, "Ziming thinks who should guard the third pass?"

"Zishan is inferior to military affairs. Now, according to the danger of Xuanyuan Pass, Cao's army may be stopped, but it is not a long-term solution. The final general believes that Sanguan is the most important battle in Luoyang, and it should be guarded by confidantes. General Pang De You can guard Dagu Pass, and the last general and Ziming can guard Xuanyuan Pass. As for Yique Pass, there is General Niu Gang guarding it, echoing Xincheng, so there should be no danger."

After Lu Meng finished speaking, he looked at Dong Bi.

Such a distribution is also within common sense.The third pass is next to Ruying, and once Cao Cao gets the news, he will definitely storm the third pass in order to regain the passage between Ruying and Luoyang.If the three barriers are not cleared, the battle in Luoyang will be irreversible.

Dong Bi can understand this truth, and it is even more impossible for Cao Cao to ignore it.

Only in this way, Dong Bi will inevitably face the hidden worry of dividing his troops, and at the same time he must be careful of the pincer attacks of Luo Yang and Ying Chuan.

After pondering for a while, Dong Bi said: "In this case, I will personally lead Yuanrong and raid Yanshi. Big brother, you are in the middle army. In order to respond...you can ignore other things for the time being. As Ziming said, the urgent task is to seize Yanshi as soon as possible. "

Dian Wei shouted: "My lord, how can I tire you of running around and taking risks? It's just Yanshi, Dian Wei is willing to dedicate it to the lord."

Dong Bi laughed!

How could he not understand his brother's thoughts?
It is false to say that there is no danger in the raid on Yanshi. The war has never been smooth sailing.

Dian Wei was afraid that he would be in danger, but as far as Dong Yu was concerned, he would never hesitate at this time.

"Brother, don't say any more, this matter is decided like this. I will set off immediately. After you wait for Lingming's soldiers and horses to arrive at Yique Pass, pass my general order to him to strengthen the guards of the third pass. You lead [-] soldiers and horses, and then Just go to Yanshi."

Dong Bi's words were categorical.

Dian Wei also knew his temper. Although he was usually easy to talk to, once he made up his mind, no one could persuade him.

In this way, Lu Meng set off again overnight, and rushed to Xuanyuan Pass with three thousand soldiers and horses brought by Dian Wei.

Dong Bi received 1000 yuan as soldiers and set off for Yanshi in the starry night.When passing through Daguguan, Dong Bi took another 2000 yuan of soldiers from Niu Gang, making up [-] yuan, and rushed to Yanshi in the face of the wind and snow without stopping.

After a man-made flood at the beginning of the year, Yanshi became dilapidated.

Although Cao Cao later ordered people to repair the city wall, due to the beginning of the Luoyang War, Cao Cao had to temporarily slow down the repair of Yanshi.After all, Luoyang is the most important thing, and Yanshi is not too important in comparison.

Dong Bi led his troops to Yanshi at noon.

At this time, Chen and Xu Shu had launched a large-scale attack in Gucheng, and Zhang Yun had also begun to cross the river.

The entire Jingzhao was in a state of chaos.

But Yanshi seemed very peaceful.Yanshi ordered Chen Rongzheng to direct people to repair the city wall.Although Cao Cao and Zhou Yu didn't pay attention to this place, Chen Rong, as a parent official, couldn't ignore these issues.At the beginning, the Yishui River broke its embankment and destroyed most of Yanshi's city walls.After nearly a year, most of it has been repaired now.

Chen Rong has passed his thirties, is in his golden age, and is full of energy.

Born in a small family, ten years ago when Dong Zhuo issued the first virtuous order in Luoyang, Chen Rong went there by himself.But before he got into Dong Zhuo's eyes, Li Jue and Guo Si assassinated Dong Zhuo... Then Cao Cao sent troops to Luoyang and took away more than half of the people Dong Zhuo had placed in the Luoyang Qiuxian Hall , Chen Rong is among them.

Cao Cao is indeed capable, and at the same time, he has sympathy for poor scholars.

It's just that most of the officials under his command are high-ranking scholars from aristocratic families, so those low-level scholars who have no background either take refuge in high-ranking and powerful families, or like Chen Rong, starting from small officials, step by step. promotion.

In ten years, Chen Rong achieved today's Yanshi order.

Before Dong Bi's soldiers and horses arrived at the city of Yanshi, Chen Rong got the news.

"Ma'am, Dong Hou's soldiers have arrived, what choice should I make?"

After Chen Rong heard the news, he didn't immediately organize people to defend him. Instead, he rushed home and found his wife.

Chen Rong's wife, named Qiao, was born in a branch of the Dongjun family.

Not only can he read and break characters, but he is also insightful.Chen Rong respected this wife very much.When encountering something, he would often ask his wife for advice first, listen to Qiao's opinion, and then make a decision.

Mrs. Qiao is only 27 or [-] years old, with a calm and dignified personality, quite like everyone else.

Hearing Chen Rong's words, Qiao smiled slightly, "Don't you always regret not being able to serve under Dong Hou's command? Now is the opportunity, why is your husband hesitating instead? No matter what your husband decides, the concubine will follow. "

Chen Rong pondered: "Although I admire Dong Hou, how does Dong Hou know my name? If I surrender the city like this, will Dong Hou underestimate me?"

Qiao said with a smile: "Husband, as the saying goes, those who know the current affairs are heroes! Now that Dong Hou's soldiers are pointing at Yanshi, I am afraid that Xuanyuan Sanguan is already in danger. Husband thinks that with the current situation of Yanshi and the situation in your hands Can the [-] soldiers of the prefecture withstand Dong Hou's attack? Since you have already made a decision in your heart, why bother about personal gains and losses?"

"This one……"

"Didn't your husband say that Marquis Dong employs people regardless of their background? Even if Marquis Dong didn't value you at the beginning, I'm afraid you won't have a bright future with your husband's ability? You've survived ten years, why are you still hesitating now? "

Qiao's words made Chen Rong's heart suddenly open.

That's right, as long as I have real talents and learning, I can always be appreciated by Dong Hou.Anyway, no matter how bad it is, it will not be worse than the situation in Xuchang.

Chen Rong's worries were not without reason.

When they were taken away by Cao Cao, a group of humble scholars with no background, no fame, and no identity, what a miserable life they lived in Xuchang!Chen Rong was very afraid, if he took refuge in Dong Pi, would he live that kind of life again?

But what my wife said is good, no matter how bad it is, can it be worse than the scene in Xuchang back then?
Chen Rong made a decision immediately and ordered the people who repaired the city wall to go home.On the other hand, he took several cronies to meet Dong Bi.Of course, there must be Cao Cao's eyeliner in Yanshi City, and Chen Rong knows it well.But it doesn't matter, the power of soldiers and horses in this Yanshi is in the hands of Chen Rong, so it is expected that nothing will go wrong.

Dong Bi originally thought that there would be a big battle under Yanshi City.

But he never expected that Yanshi could be obtained easily without a single soldier.

Of course, when stationed in Yanshi, they also encountered some minor troubles.Cao Cao arranged for Yanshi's eyeliner and some big families who were unwilling to submit, and organized soldiers to try to seize the city gate, but they were easily eliminated by Chen Rong's subordinates.

After Dong Bi entered Yanshi, he first ordered his subordinates to calm the people's emotions, and then under the leadership of Chen Rong, he inspected the situation in Yanshi.

Standing at the head of Yanshi city, I saw a black swamp outside the city.

There are still many parts of the dilapidated city wall that have not been repaired, and there is a big opening next to the gate tower.

Chen Rong smiled bitterly and said: "Dong Hou, you have seen the situation in Yanshi...Since the prime minister dug up Yishui at the beginning of the year and flooded Yanshi, the situation here has become very bad. In addition, it has been going on for nearly a year. During the years-long Luoyang war, the prime minister was unable to repair the place, and all the supplies were sent to Luoyang, which is really sad."

Dong Chuan frowned slightly.

He expected the situation in Yanshi to be very bad, but he did not expect that it would be so bad.

How can such a city wall withstand the counterattacks from Luoyang and Xingyang?At least in Dong Bi's view, once the war comes, Yanshi will never be able to rely on it as a barrier.With this Yanshi, it has become a big trouble now.

I just hope that Dian Wei can lead troops to support as soon as possible, otherwise something really big will happen.

"Maoxian, in your opinion, if Cao Cao sends troops to attack Yanshi, can we hold here?"

Chen Rong shook his head and said: "With the current situation, I'm afraid it will be very difficult. Now the weather has begun to warm up, and seeing spring is approaching... If it was earlier, we could learn from the way the Lord was in Xingyang and build an ice tower. But now... the lord made a plan early on, and calculated with tolerance, Cao Jun will definitely arrive by tomorrow morning at the latest."

Counting the time, if Zhou Yu reacts, it will be about the same!

Dong Bi frowned and stroked his cheek gently.Dian Wei's soldiers and horses may arrive at noon tomorrow at the earliest.

Although there were only a few hours, these few hours were extremely difficult.

At this moment, a small school hurriedly boarded the top of the wall, "My lord, something is wrong..."

"What's the panic?"

"Thirty miles to the north of Yanshi, the whereabouts of Cao's army were discovered. According to Tanma's estimation, there should be tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, led by Liu Bei. It is estimated that they will arrive at the city of Yanshi in the evening at the latest. Please hurry up, my lord." Make a decision!"

Liu Bei...

Dong Yu was really shocked when he heard the name.

Of course, it wasn't that he was afraid of the other party, but that he didn't expect to meet Liu Bei again so soon!Ha, this Liu Xuande and I are really destined for each other.Just killed Sima Yi at Yique Pass yesterday, and met him again today?

Chen Rong was also taken aback, "Master, why did Cao Jun come so soon?"

He's a little nervous!

Dong Bi came to Yanshi this time with only [-] soldiers and horses.Even including the soldiers and horses of Yanshi, it is only four thousand.

But under Liu Bei's command, there are 3 people!
According to the city and guard?With the current situation of Yanshi, there is no way to defend it, not to mention facing Cao Jun in Xingyang.

Dong Bi was also very nervous.

But on the face, it is still calm, giving people a very peaceful feeling.

How should we fight this battle?
Should we defend the city, or attack outside the city?

Whether it is defending from the city, or attacking outside the city... obviously the result will not be very good.Then Liu Xuande is afraid that he will retake Yanshi desperately.Anyway, this Yanshi is the only way out for Jingzhao, how can he give up?

This damned Yanshi...

Just like an undefended fortress, even without Liu Bei's sudden appearance, tomorrow would be very difficult.

Wait a minute, undefended?

Dong Bi turned around, walked to the inner wall, and watched the situation in Yanshi City quietly.

First there was a surprise attack by a large army, and then there was a rebellion. The whole Yanshi was as silent as a dead city.

The common people hid in their homes and did not dare to show their heads.

The street was deserted, except for the patrolling soldiers, no other people could be seen.

Got it!

Dong Bi had an idea, and a faint smile appeared on his face.That being the case, it happens to be a good show.

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Note: Chen Rong, the prime minister of Handong County.Shao was a scholar, admired Zang Hong, and followed Hong to be the prime minister of Dongjun.Yuan Shao attacked Hong, but the city was not defeated, so Hong sent out.Shao Ling was sitting there, and when he saw Hong Dang's death, he got up and called Shao, saying: "The general wants to eliminate violence for the world, and he only punishes loyalty first, which is not in accordance with God's will! Zang Hongfa was promoted as a county general, but how can he be killed!" Shao Shi, People from the left and right led people out, saying: "You are not Zang Hongchou, you will do nothing!" Rong Gu said: "Husband's benevolence and righteousness are not permanent. If you follow it, you will be a gentleman, and if you rebel, you will be a villain. Today, I would rather be on the same day as Zang Hong." And die, don't live on the same day as the general!" See you again.All those who sat in Shao sighed and said to each other: "How can I kill two martyrs in one day!"

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