Of more than 300,000 people, 80 percent chose to stay and 20 percent chose to leave.

What is left behind is naturally for the purpose of making a fortune and making a profit.

Those who left were in order to save their lives.

Staying or leaving is a free choice, and no one is forced to do so. The people who left went to Luoyang overnight, and the people who stayed behind rested for an hour and then continued on their way. The army rushed overnight, and the people were full of energy, speeding up their pace, doing their best to catch up with Dong Zhuo, and wanted to intercept the Xiliang army who was escorting money and jewelry.

All the way forward, although there were stumbles, the people endured the pain, gritted their teeth, and insisted on moving forward.

Burning torches illuminated the way forward, making the official road red.

As time passed, the torches gradually diminished, and the eastern sky also appeared a touch of fish's belly white.

"Da! Da! ……”

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves sounded, and a scout in a black night robe whipped his horse, quickly ran to Wang Can's side, turned over and dismounted, saluted Wang Can, and said loudly: "Lord Huiyu, I found traces of Xiliang soldiers burying pots and cooking in front, judging from the fire of Xiliang soldiers burying pots and making rice, there are about sixty or seventy thousand Xiliang soldiers. ”

"Sixty thousand?"

Wang Can muttered to himself, with a solemn look on his face.

There is no need to guess, Wang Can can also know that these 50,000 Xiliang soldiers are definitely elite. Because the 50,000 Xiliang soldiers escorted were probably the money that Dong Zhuo looted in Luoyang. Even if it wasn't money, it could be the supply food for Dong Zhuo's army.

Wang Can was about to speak, when another scout rushed back in front of him.

Seeing that the scout was about to salute again, Wang Can directly exempted the scout from the etiquette and asked the scout to return the news.

The scout took a few deep breaths one after another, and said in a deep voice: "Lord Hui, I humbly investigated the official road where Dong Zhuo's army passed, and found that there were traces of carriage wheels running over on the official road, and the dents were very deep. From this, it can be inferred that there must be a lot of goods loaded on the carriage, and it is most likely that Dong Zhuo snatched money from Luoyang to have such a weight. ”

Wang Can thought for a while and asked rhetorically, "Is it possible that it is military rations?" ”

The scout shook his head and said, "My lord, although the grain, grass, money, and jewelry are all heavy objects, and driving through the road on the carriage will make the ground show dents, but the depth is different. The weight of each wagon carrying grain and grass was heavier than the weight of each box of money and jewelry, and the dents on the ground were more obvious, and judging from the depth of the dents on the official road, they were certainly not left by the carriages loaded with grain and grass. ”

Wang Can smiled and asked, "Can you guarantee it?" ”

The scout held his head high and said loudly: "My lord, if the carriage is not pulling money and jewelry, the villain is willing to apologize for his sins!" ”

"What guts!" Wang Can stretched out his hand and patted the scout's shoulder and said, "You did a good job, everyone should have their own persistence and work hard!" ”

"Thank you, sir!"

The scout's face turned red, and there was an excited look on his face.

A little-known scout soldier can be praised by Wang Can, it's worth it!

Although it was only a simple compliment, the scout returned to the camp and had the capital to brag. Two scout soldiers, one scout speculated the number of Xiliang soldiers, and the other scout speculated that the items escorted by Xiliang soldiers were money looted by Dong Zhuo from Luoyang.

A dozen more scouts returned.

Unfortunately, the news of the scouts who returned one after another was of little use.

The red sun was rising, and the sky was already bright.

Wang Can looked at the black-clothed scouts who were the first to return, and asked, "Count, have all the scouts returned?" ”

The black-clothed scout got the order, turned to look at the scout behind him, his eyes quickly swept over all the scouts, and after counting all the scouts, a bitter smile appeared in his eyes, and the guy returned late. He turned to face Wang Can and said humbly, "My lord, so far, there is still a scout who has not returned to the camp. ”

Wang Can said: "It's been so long, and I haven't come back yet, it's ......"

Without waiting for Wang Can to finish speaking, the black-clothed scout said, "My lord, the scout who has not yet returned is very powerful, and there will be no accidents." Please give me a little more time, I believe he will definitely come back! ”

Wang Can hesitated for a moment and said, "Okay, wait another quarter of an hour!" ”

The scout said happily: "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" ”

As the minutes ticked by, the other returning scouts had worried expressions on their faces.

It's just that the scout dressed in black looked as usual, with a resolute look on his face.

Wang Can looked at the resolute expression of the black-clothed scout, and was also very happy in his heart. Between comrades-in-arms, it is very remarkable to be able to trust each other absolutely, especially when everyone is worried about the scout who has not yet returned, and the scout in black can insist on his opinion, which is especially valuable.

"Da! Da! ……”

In the distance, the sound of horses' hooves sounded suddenly.

The black-clothed scout heard the sound of the war horse running, suddenly straightened up, and looked back, only to see a scout in tan clothes rushing back, the scout showed a tired look on his face, but a pair of black eyes were bright, and there was a burning gaze in his eyes, obviously he had received important news.

"Xiao Zhan, I knew you were fine."

The black-clothed scout punched the scout who had just returned in the chest, a look of excitement on his face.

Xiao Zhan is the name of a scout in tan clothes.

"Smack!" Xiao Zhan also stretched out his fist, punched the black-clothed scout on the shoulder, and said loudly: "Xu Yong, Lao Tzu doesn't even have a woman, how can there be something?" If you die, Lao Tzu won't die. Well, I'll go and report to the adults first, and I'll talk to you later. ”

Xu Yong is the name of the black-clothed scout.

Xu Yong nodded and said, "Go quickly, my lord has been waiting for you for a long time." ”

Xiao Zhan strode up to Wang Can, bent down and bowed deeply to Wang Can, and said, "Xiao Zhan greets my lord!" ”

Wang Can said: "Your name is Xiao Zhan, right?" I also heard you say that the scout in black is named Xu Yong. You have not returned until now, and I can still wait for you here, it is all Xu Yong who intercedes for you, it is your blessing to have such a comrade-in-arms! After a pause, Wang Can said again: "You have spent so long investigating the news, let's say, what news have you got?" ”

Xiao Zhan rubbed his hands, a proud look on his face.

Xiao Zhan said: "My lord, I have caught up with Dong Zhuo's army on horseback, and I found that the Xiliang soldiers were escorting all large boxes, and the number of boxes was quite large, there were thousands and nearly tens of thousands. However, there are also a lot of Xiliang soldiers who protect the box, and the number must exceed 60,000, compared to the Xiliang soldiers encountered last night, the Xiliang soldiers who protect the box are more elite and brave, and the equipment is more sophisticated. ”

Wang Can smiled and said: "This news has already been reported. ”

After Xiao Zhan heard this, the expression on his face did not change in the slightest.

Such news can definitely be deduced with the help of the clues of Xiliang soldiers passing by, and as far as Xiao Zhan knows, Xu Yong can deduce the news. However, he also had the news that the bottom of the box had not yet been spoken, and he said slowly: "My lord, after catching up with the Xiliang army, he quietly surpassed the Xiliang soldiers and went to investigate the situation in the front section of the Xiliang soldiers, and found that the official road ahead of the Xiliang soldiers not only did not have other Xiliang troops, but there was also a dense forest valley, which was suitable for ambushing the Xiliang soldiers. ”

After Wang Can heard this, his calm heart couldn't help but pound.

Breakthrough!

This is a breakthrough to defeat the Xiliang soldiers, once it is used well, it is the key to determining the victory. Wang Can hurriedly asked, "Well, tell me the details." ”

Xiao Zhan looked regretful and said, "My lord, time is limited, and I only have a general situation, and I didn't get detailed information. ”

"It's a pity!"

Wang Can sighed, and there was a look of disappointment on his face. However, for Xiao Zhan and Xu Yong, as well as the second arriving scout, Wang Can still wants to be rewarded, and at this time it is the time to give rewards to encourage morale, Wang Can looked at Pei Yuanshao and asked, "Pei Yuanshao, the three of them are soldiers under your command, right?" ”

Pei Yuanshao said loudly: "Lord, they are the soldiers of the last general. ”

As he spoke, Pei Yuanshao had a proud look on his face.

Wang Can saw Pei Yuanshao's figure, smiled, and said, "You are their commander, you give them credit and give them the corresponding reward when they return to Hanzhong." ”

"Thank you, my lord!"

Pei Yuanshao had a happy smile on his face, looked back at Xiao Zhan and Xu Yong, as well as the other scout, and shouted, "What are you doing in a daze, don't thank the lord yet." ”

"Thank you, sir!"

The three of them reacted immediately and thanked Wang Can in unison.

Wang Can waved his hand and said, "It's just that you deserve it, and you don't need to be polite." At this time, Wang Can was thinking about how to deal with Xiliang soldiers, and a brand new plan began to emerge.

PS: Today's fourth shift, call it a day. Ask for collections, flowers.