Great Han Empire

Chapter 564 Immediately Crossing the Gun
Li Hong watched the fast horses scatter in all directions, feeling anxious.Next, how will things develop?Will Yuan Shao, Han Fu and others fight back?Will Liu Yu forcefully go south?Will Dong Zhuo stick to Luoyang?
Dong Zhuo is the same as himself, the biggest problem is not money, but food.If the money is not enough, you can use the method of temporarily casting five baht coins to deal with it, but if you don't have enough food, you can only stare blankly.For him, the most important thing at present is not to defeat Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others, but to try every means to get food from various states and counties to meet the urgent needs.Will Dong Zhuo, like himself, also want to check and balance the three parties?Fighting won't solve the food problem, Dong Zhuo should be very clear about this, if he negotiates a peace with Yuan Shao after I defeat Yuan Shao, and then join forces to deal with me, then the problem will be serious.Although I can take the risk of fighting with Han Fu, Yuan Shao and others to capture Jizhou, but now the Xu Rong and Yang Feng armies in Gyeonggi are about to be wiped out.

Why didn't Dong Zhuo kill Yuan Kui so far?King Hongnong could kill him, why couldn't Yuan Kai kill him?Obviously, Dong Zhuo was very aware of the current situation and the huge power of the Yuan Clan, so he wanted to use Yuan Kai's power to achieve certain goals at critical times.What is the purpose of this?Is it because he wants to compromise with Yuan Wei and deal with me instead?

There are [-] troops in Gyeonggi, Dong Zhuo urged me to go south continuously before Yuan Shao and others had assembled, and even threatened me by moving the capital, but when my army arrived in Luoyang, he sent his army to the direction of Guanzhong Withdrawal, there is absolutely no meaning of concentrating all forces on a battle.Dong Zhuo doesn't want to fight, but I am in a hurry to fight now, and I am also in a hurry to occupy Luoyang. If Xu Rong and Yang Feng's army completes the siege of Luoyang, and Yushi and Yan Liang's army traps Niu Fu, Dong Zhuo thinks If I cheated him, and then shook hands with Yuan Kai to make peace, then I would lose everything.Dong Zhuo has the Son of Heaven in his hands, and Yuan Kai needs the Son of Heaven. As long as Dong Zhuo and Yuan Kui each make a concession, he will become the biggest victim in this crisis.Given the current dangerous situation in northern Xinjiang, his own failure is inevitable.

Li Hong urgently wrote to Li Wei, explaining in detail the princess's northward movement, the last edict of the late emperor, Liu Yu's warrant, as well as his own guesses and estimation of the situation. After controlling Niu Fu's army, he went south to Beijing again. He must try to get Dong Zhuo to kill Yuan Kui. He carefully explained to Dong Zhuo the benefits of tripartite checks and balances for defending the country, preserving strength, and resolving crises. He advised Dong Zhuo not to act temporarily Happy, ruined the country and lost his life, and left behind a eternal infamy.

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In March, jujube.

Knowing that Xu Rong led the army eastward, Qiao Mao hurriedly assembled a large army to meet the enemy, and at the same time urgently reported to Yuan Shao, should we fight or not?Yuan Shao wrote back that Xu Rong had already attacked all the way. If he didn't fight at this time, the morale of the army would be shaken. If he didn't fight, he would have to fight. What are you asking?hit.

Qiao Mao, Liu Dai, Zhang Miao and others had never fought before, and they were very flustered, especially when their opponent was Xu Rong, a well-known general in the world.During the Battle of Yanmen Pass, Xu Rong commanded 20 Yellow Turban troops to severely injure Xianbei iron cavalry under extreme disadvantage, and became famous all over the world.Fighting against such a person is scary even thinking about it.

Zhang Miao said, among the few of us, only Master Cao and Master Bao have fought in battle. In my opinion, let them command the army to fight.Everyone agrees.With the enemy at hand, Bao Xin and Cao Cao did not give in, it was their duty to do so.Cao Cao said, Mr. Bao is generous and generous, he is deep and resourceful, and is deeply loved by the soldiers. I am willing to obey Mr. Bao's command.Bao Xin smiled and refused.

Bao Xin is in his 40s, not tall, with a solid appearance and straightforward speech.He told everyone that Meng De's younger brother is very talented, he is familiar with the art of war, and he used General Huangfu to put down the ant thief disaster in his early years, so he must be more proficient in war than me.He strongly asked Cao Cao to command the battle.After a few words of humility, Cao Cao agreed unceremoniously.It was Xu Rong who came to attack. If he could defeat him, he would become famous in one battle.

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Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu led their troops to Yuanwu City, twenty miles away from Suanzao.

The people here knew that there was going to be a war, so they ran away long ago.Gao Shun did not enter the city, but directly ordered the army to rush towards Suanzao.

Cao Cao believed that the soldiers must be very tired when Gao Shun came in a hurry, but his own army was waiting for work with high morale and abundant physical strength.Qiao Mao and others objected, thinking that it is not appropriate to take a risky attack.Cao Cao didn't bother to pay attention to him, and immediately he and Bao Xin led 1 horses out of the camp to meet the enemy. Zhang Miao and Liu Dai's army followed in the middle.Before he left the camp, the scouts came to report that Cao Cao and Gao Shun had already started fighting ten miles ahead.

Gao Shun ran too fast, and was more than 30 miles away from Xu Rong's main force.He probably didn't expect that the rebels would attack head-on before the army approached Suanzao to set up camp.Gao Shun and the soldiers were caught off guard, and after a little resistance, they fled in embarrassment.Cao Cao and Bao Xin led the army to chase for thirty miles before they stopped.If you don't stop, you will be confronted with Xu Rong's main force.

Without saying a word, Xu Rong led his troops back fifty miles overnight.

Cao Cao, Bao Xin and others discussed whether to pursue or not to pursue?Cao Cao said that Xu Rong's reluctance to fight is normal. He led his army south to Luoyang to obey the emperor's imperial edict.Xu Rong only had 2 soldiers. Judging from the weapons they discarded, these 2 soldiers were soldiers from the east of the river, not elites from northern Xinjiang at all.We have an army of [-], forgive Xu Rong for not daring to confront us head-on.keep chasing.As long as Xu Rong is defeated, Leopard will definitely change his mind and stand by our side, after all our strength is very strong.

Qiao Mao, Yuan Yi and Liu Dai didn't want to take risks, saying that since Xu Rong had retreated, forget it, and follow Yuan Shao's deployment, go back to Suanzao and wait for the opportunity.Everyone had different opinions and debated endlessly. In the end, Qiao Mao and others persuaded Cao Cao.The next day, the coalition forces withdrew back to Suanzao, but Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu followed and killed them.The coalition forces were caught off guard and lost hundreds of people.Cao Cao was furious and ordered the army to turn around and attack.Gao Shun was defeated, and Liang Baiwu fled with the defeated soldiers.

The coalition forces chased for another [-] miles in one go.Xu Rong led his army back again.

Qiao Mao said, this must be Xu Rong's trick to lure the enemy. There may be an ambush ahead, so let's withdraw as soon as possible.

Cao Cao scoffed.Hu Zhen's 2 Northern Army is at Hulao Pass, and Xu Rong himself has only [-] troops. Where can he get the troops to ambush us?Even if he wants to attack our ambush, it will be between Xingyang and Hulao Pass.From here to Xingyang, there is no suitable ambush terrain.

Bao Xin said that Master Cao is right.The real purpose of Xu Rong's doing this is probably to lure us to the vicinity of Xingyang City, and then he can find an excuse to escape to Hulao Pass, so that he can join forces with Hu Zhen and rely on the danger of the pass to resist our attack. avoid losses.From the looks of it, Xu Rong's 2 people are really soldiers from Hedong.The Tuntian soldiers are vulnerable, and they are not our opponents at all.Bao Xin suggested to continue the pursuit.Being able to approach Xingyang can be regarded as a major achievement of the coalition forces, and it also poses a great threat to Dong Zhuo.

On the third day, the allied forces marched towards Xingyang in a mighty manner. In order to prevent accidents, the speed was not very fast.

After arriving at Bianqu, Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu appeared again, and this time they led the army to block the coalition forces from crossing the river.In the bloody battle between the two sides, the northern army was defeated, leaving behind hundreds of corpses, and retreated in panic.

Liang Baiwu scolded as he ran, scolding all eight generations of his grandson's ancestors.Grandson asked him to go to defeat the battle with Gao Shun, but he quit, saying that I hadn't lost a battle for a long time, and I couldn't fight.Sun Qin said, it's okay if you don't go, you can tell Mr. Xu yourself.Liang Baiwu lowered his head, forget it, don't say it, let's admit it, anyway, Gao Shun is on top.Since Xu Rong commanded the Yellow Turban Army to win the Battle of Yanmen Pass, in the minds of the soldiers of the Yellow Turban Army, Xu Rong's status has been second only to Zhang Yan.Although the direct commander of that battle was Zhang Yan, everyone knew in their hearts that without Xu Rong's strategizing, this battle would not have been won.When Xu Rong spoke, no one dared not listen.

Gao Shun looked at him and said with a smile: "Don't be angry, the battle is about to be won. The defeat also deserves credit."

"I would rather not have this credit than lose face." Liang Baiwu said angrily, "It's just you, a good guy, you can do this kind of thing too. The few army commanders below have scolded you long ago. do you know?"

Gao Shun smiled and pointed to his ears, "Why didn't I hear it?"

Liang Baiwu saw his relaxed and contented appearance, he couldn't get angry, he raised his hand and punched him, "I'm so angry."

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In March, Hulao Pass.

The name of Hulao began in the Zhou Dynasty. Legend has it that King Mu of Zhou shot and hunted in Putian and raised the tigers he hunted here, hence the name Hulao.Hulao Pass is bounded by the rushing Yellow River in the north and Songyue Mountain in the south. There are three mountains, Dalong, Fuxi and Guangwu. The terrain is extremely steep.During the Great Qin Dynasty, Hulao was set up here.Because the world was peaceful and peaceful in this dynasty, Hulaoguan was immediately put on hold and fell into disrepair for a long time.In the first year of Zhongping (184 A.D.), the Yellow Turbans rebelled and threatened Gyeonggi. The late emperor set up another pass here and named it Xuanmen Pass, but because of habit, most people still call it Hulao Pass.Out of the tiger prison to Luoyang, there is no danger to defend along the way.

Hu Zhen, who was stationed at Hulao Pass, received a letter from Xu Rong for help.

Hu Zhen was shocked when he learned that Xu Rong had lost consecutive battles. He rushed to Xingyang with an army of [-] while reporting to Dong Zhuo.

Hulao Pass is [-] miles away from Xingyang, and it is just a blink of an eye.Hu Zhen and Xu Rong have known each other since they were in Xijiang, and they are very familiar with each other.Hu Zhen was very happy to see Xu Rong's gloomy expression.When Xu Rong left Xijiang, his official position was similar to his, but now Xu Rong is not only famous all over the world, but also became General Long Xiang, which made him feel very uncomfortable.I thought you were invincible?It turns out that you too will lose battles.Let's see how you end up this time.

Hu Zhen comforted Xu Rong for a few words, and then said: "Zi Lie, you are short of troops, and it is inevitable that you will suffer losses. You have lost a few small battles, which is not a big deal, but now the rebels are swarming, and the army is seriously short of food and grass. How can you defend yourself?" city?"

Xu Rong sighed: "If I don't keep it, I will give up Xingyang."

Hu Zhen was taken aback, "Zi Lie, if you abandon Xingyang without authorization, you will be beheaded."

Xu Rong smiled slightly, leaned into Hu Zhen's ear and whispered a few words, "How? The credit is all yours. Will you do it? If you win this battle, you will be the general."

Hu Zhen hesitated, pondered for a long time, "I think it's better to report this matter to Lord Xiangguo first, once..."

"This battle must be won." Xu Rong frowned, "Today is the day to fight. Tomorrow all the rebels will cross the Bianqu, and we have no chance. What? Arriving in Luoyang, are you timid?"

Hu Zhen glared at him fiercely, "Okay, listen to you."

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Bianqu is fifteen miles away from Xingyang City.

Cao Cao, who was the first to cross the river, had just landed when he received the news from his scouts that Xu Rong had abandoned Xingyang City and led his army to retreat towards Hulao Pass.

"Is there anyone in the city?"

The scout shook his head.They dared not go in.Without hesitation, Cao Cao immediately ordered Xiahoudun and Shi Huan to march into the city with 1000 troops.

"Go and tell Mr. Bao to cross the river from Aocang on our right side. Tell Mr. Zhang to cross the river from our left side. Try to have 2 people stationed in Xingyang tonight." Cao Cao was full of ambition and happy He said to Cao Ren who was standing beside him, "Zi Xiao, I think Xu Rong is nothing more than that."

Cao Ren carefully looked into the distance, and whispered, "Give up Xingyang? Brother, if it were you, do you think it is necessary to give up Xingyang now?"

"Yes." Cao Cao laughed, "If I run out of food, will I still defend the city? I will run faster than Xu Rong."

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Xiahoudun and Shi Huan quickly entered the city and divided their troops to occupy the four gates.

Cao Cao was about to enter Xingyang with his army, when the scouts came to report, Hu Zhen's army refused to let Xu Rong enter the pass, and the two sides fought at Hulao Pass.

"Explore again, we must see clearly..." Cao Cao was overjoyed, and hurriedly ordered the whole army of 5000 people to advance rapidly in the direction of Hulao Pass.He intends to take the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and severely injure Xu Rong and Hu Zhen.

Scouts report continuously.Hu Zhen defended the pass, and Xu Rong's army was overwhelming and attacking frantically.

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Don't worry, let's slow down, when they get tired, Xu Rong will die."

Cao Cao ordered the army to stop at Guoting, ten miles away from Hulao Pass, waiting for the best time to attack.Just as Cao Cao, Cao Ren and others were talking and laughing, a fast horse ran quickly from the direction of Xingyang, and the knight immediately blood-stained his shirt and was in a panic.

"My lord, Lord Bao Xin is lying in the middle of the Ao Cang, please hurry to help me."

Cao Cao was shocked, "Whose soldiers and horses? Xu Rong?"

"It's Hu Zhen, the elite of the Northern Army." The scout was still in shock and said in a hoarse voice, "We were crossing the river when Hu Zhen's army suddenly came from the direction of the Yellow River. Otherwise, the whole army will be wiped out."

"Where is Xu Rong? Who is in the Hulao?" Cao Cao raised his hand and whipped a scout hard, "Let me check again."

"Go, to Ao Cang, to Ao Cang..."

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Cao Cao advanced quickly with his army.

The scouts kept galloping back to report, "My lord, the tiger prison is closed and the door is wide open, Xu Rong's men have already entered."

"My lord, Hulao Pass has been captured by Xu Rong."

"My lord, the battle flags of Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu have been erected on the tower of Hulao Pass."

Cao Cao was secretly horrified.What does Xu Rong want to do?Does he want to attack Luoyang?

The army rushed eastward along the Zhanran River, facing the open Xingyang City, no one was interested in taking another look.

At dusk, Hu Zhen saw the rebel reinforcements arriving, and hurriedly commanded the army to withdraw from the battlefield.

Most of Bao Xin's 5000 men were killed in battle.The Bianshui River was full of dead bodies, and the river was stained red with blood.On the bloody battlefield, Bao Xin knelt in front of the remains of his younger brother Bao Tao, crying with his head in his arms.

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Qiao Mao, Liu Dai, Zhang Miao and others got the news and withdrew their troops overnight.

Cao Cao led his troops to cut off the rear.He ordered the soldiers to clean up the battlefield briefly, and then he and Bao Xin hurried across the river with the army.

At dawn, the army arrived at Yuanyong City, and the soldiers were exhausted. However, Xu Rong's battle flag appeared in the sky at this time, under the bloody morning glow.

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