Li Hong looked at the fast horses scattering away, feeling anxious. ∮ Yan Moxuan∮ no ads∮ what will happen next? Will Yuan Shao, Han Fu and others fight back? Will Liu Yu force south? Will Dong Zhuo stick to Luoyang?

Dong Zhuo, like himself, has the biggest problem not with money, but with food. If you don't have enough money, you can use the method of temporarily minting five baht coins to deal with it, but if you don't have enough food, you can only stare dryly. For him, the most important thing at present is not to defeat Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others, but to do everything possible to get food from various states and counties to solve his urgent needs. Will Dong Zhuo be like himself, and also want to check and balance the three parties? Fighting a war can't solve the food problem, Dong Zhuo should know this very well, if he quickly negotiates peace with Yuan Shao after I defeat Yuan Shao, and then joins forces to deal with me, then the problem will be serious. Although I could take the risk of fighting Han Fu, Yuan Shao and others to capture Jizhou, the armies of Xu Rong and Yang Feng in Gyeonggi were about to be wiped out.

Why hasn't Dong Zhuo killed Yuan Kui so far? King Hongnong can be killed, why can't Yuan Kui be killed? Obviously, Dong Zhuo was very aware of the current situation, and he also knew the huge power of Yuan Valve, so he wanted to be able to use Yuan Kui's power to achieve some kind of purpose at a critical time. What is this purpose? Did he want to compromise with Yuan Kui and turn to me?

There were 100,000 troops in Gyeonggi, and Dong Zhuo, when Yuan Shao and others had not yet been assembled, continuously urged me to go south, and even threatened me by moving the capital. But when my army arrived in Luoyang, he withdrew his army in the direction of Guanzhong, and he had no intention of concentrating all his forces in a battle. Dong Zhuo doesn't want to fight, but I'm in a hurry to fight now, and I want to occupy Luoyang in a hurry. If Xu Rong and Yang Feng's army completed the encirclement of Luoyang, and after Yu Shi and Yan Liang's army trapped Niu Fu, Dong Zhuo thought that he had deceived him, and then shook hands with Yuan Kui and made peace, then he would have lost everything. Dong Zhuo has the Son of Heaven in his hands, Yuan Kui needs the Son of Heaven, as long as Dong Zhuo and Yuan Kui each make a move, he will become the biggest victim in this crisis. With the current sinister situation in northern Xinjiang, it is inevitable that he will fail.

Li Hong hurriedly wrote to Li Wei, giving a detailed explanation of the princess's northward journey, the edict of the first emperor, Liu Yu's warrant, as well as his own speculation and estimation of the situation. In the end, he said that in order to prevent Dong Zhuo from turning against him, he asked Zhong Yuan to go south to Beijing again after completely controlling Niu Fu's army, and be sure to try to get Dong Zhuo to kill Yuan Kui, and carefully explain to Dong Zhuo the benefits of the tripartite checks and balances on Gongwei Sheji, preserve strength, and solve the crisis, and advise Dong Zhuo not to be happy for a while, ruining Sheji and losing his life, and leaving behind a lifetime of infamy.

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On March, sour dates.

Qiao Mao learned that Xu Rong led the army eastward, and hurriedly assembled a large army to meet the enemy, and at the same time urgently reported to Yuan Shao, whether to fight or not to fight? Yuan Shao replied that Xu Rong had already attacked all the way, and if he didn't fight at this time, he would definitely shake the morale of the army, and if he didn't fight, he would have to fight, what else did you ask? Beat.

Qiao Mao, Liu Dai, Zhang Miao and others have never fought, and they are very panicked, especially since the opponent is the world's famous general Xu Rong. In the first battle of Yanmen Pass, Xu Rong commanded 200,000 Yellow Turban troops to severely damage the Xianbei Iron Cavalry under extreme disadvantage, and became famous all over the world since then. It's scary to think about fighting with this kind of person.

Zhang Miao said, there are several of us, only Lord Cao and Lord Bao have fought, I think, let the two of them command the army to fight. Everyone agreed. At the moment of the great enemy, Bao Xin and Cao Cao did not push back, and it was incumbent on them. Cao Cao said, Lord Bao is generous, Shen Yi is strategic, and he is deeply loved by the soldiers, and I am willing to obey Lord Bao's command. Bao Xin smiled and refused.

Bao Xin is in his forties, not tall, good-looking, and speaks very straightforwardly. He told everyone that Brother Meng De was talented, familiar with the art of war, and had pacified the scourge of ant thieves with General Huangfu in his early years, and he must be more proficient in fighting than me. He strongly demanded that Cao Cao command the battle. After Cao Cao Qian gave in two sentences, he immediately agreed without being angry. It was Xu Rong who came to attack, and if he could defeat him, he would be able to become famous in a fight.

Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu led their troops to Yuanwu City, which was twenty miles away from sour jujubes.

The people here knew that there was going to be a war, and they had already run out. Gao Shun did not enter the city, and directly ordered the army to rush towards the sour jujube.

Cao Cao thought that Gao Shun was hurrying forward, and the soldiers must be very tired, and his own army was waiting for work, with high morale and abundant physical strength, so he could completely defeat Gao Shun and beat him down. Qiao Mao and others objected, believing that it was not appropriate to take the risk of attacking. Cao Cao didn't bother to pay attention to him, and immediately led 10,000 horses and horses with Bao Xin to take the lead in the camp to meet the enemy, Zhang Miao and Liu Dai's army followed in the center, and Qiao Mao had no choice but to reorganize the army and horses with Yuan Yi and then leave the camp. Before he could leave the camp, the scouts came to report that Cao Cao and Gao Shun were already fighting ten miles ahead.

Gao Shun ran too fast, and he was more than thirty miles away from Xu Rong's main army. He probably didn't expect that before the army approached the sour date and camped, the rebels attacked head-on. 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 stopping. If you don't stop, you will have to confront Xu Rong's main force.

Xu Rong didn't say a word, and led his troops to retreat fifty miles overnight.

Cao Cao and Bao Xin and others discussed, to chase or not to chase? Cao Cao said that it was normal for Xu Rong to be reluctant to fight, and he led his army south to Luoyang to comply with the holy decree of the Son of Heaven, and he would not be able to do it if he didn't come, but after he came, he might not really work for Dong Zhuo. Xu Rong only had 20,000 people, and judging from the weapons they discarded, these 20,000 people were Tuntian soldiers in Hedong, not the elite of Northern Xinjiang at all. We have an army of 50,000, and Xu Rong will not dare to confront us head-on. Continue to chase, as long as Xu Rong is defeated, the leopard will definitely change his mind and stand on our side, after all, our strength is very strong.

Qiao Mao, Yuan Yi and Liu Dai were reluctant to take risks, saying that since Xu Rong had retreated, then forget it, or follow Yuan Shao's deployment and return to the sour jujube to wait for the opportunity. Everyone had different opinions and argued, and in the end, it was Qiao Mao and others who persuaded Cao Cao. The next day, the coalition forces withdrew their troops back to Suojube, but Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu followed behind and killed. The coalition forces were caught off guard and folded hundreds of people. Cao Cao was furious and commanded the army to turn around and attack back. Gao Shun was defeated, and Liang Baiwu fled with the defeated soldiers.

The coalition forces pursued another thirty miles in one go. Xu Rong led the army to retreat again.

Qiao Mao said that this must be Xu Rong's plan to lure the enemy, there may be an ambush ahead, so it is better to withdraw the troops as soon as possible.

Cao Cao scoffed. Hu Zhen's 10,000 Northern Army is in Hugao Pass, and Xu Rong himself only has 20,000 people, where did he get the troops to ambush us? Even if he wanted to fight our ambush, it would be between Xingyang and Tiger Prison Pass. From here to Xingyang, there is no suitable terrain for ambushes.

Bao Xin said that what Master Cao said made sense. Xu Rong's real purpose in doing this was probably to lure us to the vicinity of Xingyang City, and then he could find an excuse to escape to the Tiger Prison Pass, so that he could join forces with Hu Zhen and resist our attack by virtue of the danger of the pass, so as not to suffer losses. It seems that Xu Rong's 20,000 people are really the Tuntian soldiers in Hedong. The Tuntian soldiers are vulnerable and are not our opponents at all. Bao Xin suggested continuing the pursuit. Being able to approach Xingyang can be regarded as a major result of the coalition army, and it is also a great threat to Dong Zhuo.

On the third day, the coalition army marched towards Xingyang, and in order to prevent accidents, the speed was not very fast.

After arriving at Bianqu, Gao Shun and Liang Baiwu reappeared, this time leading the army to block the coalition army from crossing the river. The two sides fought bloodily. The Northern Xinjiang Army was defeated, leaving behind hundreds of corpses and retreating in panic.

Liang Baiwu scolded while running, scolding the eight generations of his grandson's ancestors. Sun Qin asked him to go with Gao Shun to defeat the battle, but he didn't do it, saying that I haven't lost a battle for a long time, and I can't fight. Sun Qin said, it's okay if you don't go, you can tell Lord Xu to go. Liang Baiwu lowered his head and forgot it. Don't say it, admit it, anyway, there is Gao Shun on top. Since Xu Rong commanded the Yellow Turban Army to win the Battle of Yanmen Pass, in the minds 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, in fact, everyone knew in their hearts that without Xu Rong's strategy, this battle would not have been won. Xu Rong spoke, and no one dared not listen.

Gao Shun looked at him and smiled: "Don't be angry, you're about to win the battle." There is also credit for defeating the battle. ”

"I'd rather not take this credit than lose this face." Liang Baiwu said angrily, "It's just you, a good man, you can do this kind of thing." The following military commanders have already scolded you, do you know? ”

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

Liang Baiwu looked at him with a leisurely look, he was angry, and raised his hand to punch him, "I'm angry." ”

On the beginning of March, the Tiger Prison was closed.

The name of the Tiger Prison began in the Zhou Dynasty, and legend has it that King Mu of Zhou shot in the nursery and raised the hunted tigers here, hence the name Tiger Prison. Tiger Prison Pass is bordered by the galloping Yellow River in the north, Songyue in the south, the three mountains of Daling, Fuxi, Guangwu are endless, the mountains are the walls, the big rivers are the moats, among the mountains and ravines, a galloping road winds in the meantime, and the terrain is extremely precipitous. When it was in Thailand, it was a tiger prison here. Due to the peace in the world, the Tiger Prison Pass was immediately shelved and fell into disrepair. In the first year of Zhongping (184 AD), the Yellow Turban Incident threatened Gyeonggi, and the first emperor set up a pass here again, named the Revolving Gate Pass, but because of habits, the general people still call it the Tiger Prison Pass. Out of the Tiger Prison to Luoyang, there is no danger to defend along the way.

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

Knowing that Xu Rong had been defeated in successive battles, Hu Zhen was taken aback, and while urgently reporting to Dong Zhuo, he rushed to Xingyang with an army of 5,000 troops.

Tiger Prison Pass is thirty miles away from Xingyang, and it is coming in an instant. Hu Zhen and Xu Rong knew each other when they were in Western Xinjiang and were very familiar with each other. Hu Zhen was very happy when he saw Xu Rong's melancholy expression. When Xu Rong left the Western Frontier, he had an official position similar to him, but now Xu Rong is not only famous all over the world, but also has become General Long Xiang, which makes him very uncomfortable. I thought you were invincible? It turns out that you will also lose the battle, this time it depends on how you end.

Hu Zhen comforted Xu Rong a few words, and then said: "Zilie, you have insufficient troops, it is inevitable to suffer losses, you have lost a few small battles, it is not a big deal, but now the rebels are swarming, and the army is seriously short of food and grass, how do you defend the city?" ”

Xu Rong sighed: "If you don't keep it, I want to give up Xingyang." ”

Hu Zhen was taken aback, "Zilie, you gave up Xingyang without authorization, and you want to kill your head." ”

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

Hu Zhen hesitated and pondered for a long time, "I think it's better to play Xiangguo first, once it is ......."

"This battle will be won." Xu Rong frowned and said, "If you want to fight, it's today." Tomorrow the rebels will all cross the Bianqu, and we will have no chance. How? When you arrive in Luoyang, are you too timid? ”

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

Bianqu is fifteen miles away from Xingyang City.

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

"Is there anyone in the city?"

The scout shook his head, they didn't dare to go in. Cao Cao did not hesitate at all, and immediately ordered Xiahoudun and Shi Jian to enter the city with a thousand men and horses.

"Go and tell Lord Bao that he should cross the river from the direction of Ao Cang on our right. Inform Mr. Zhang and ask him to cross the river from our left side. Strive to have 20,000 people stationed in Xingyang tonight. Cao Cao was full of pride, and happily said to Cao Ren who was standing beside him, "Zixiao, I think Xu Rong is just like that." ”

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

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

Fu Hou Dun and Shi Jian quickly entered the city and divided their troops to occupy the four city gates.

Cao Cao and his army were about to enter Xingyang, and the scouts came quickly to report that Hu Zhen's army did not let Xu Rong enter the pass, and the two sides fought in the Tiger Prison Pass.

"Probe again, you must see it clearly......" Cao Cao was overjoyed, and hurriedly ordered the whole army of 5,000 men and horses to advance rapidly in the direction of Tiger Pass. He planned to take the opportunity to fish in troubled waters and hit Xu Rong and Hu Zhen hard.

Scout continuous returns. Hu Zhen was guarding the pass, and Xu Rong's army was overwhelming and attacking wildly.

Cao Cao smiled: "Don't be in a hurry, let's slow down." When they were tired, Xu Rong was dead. ”

Cao Cao ordered the army to stop at the Yuting Pavilion, ten miles away from the Tiger Prison Pass, and wait for the best time to attack. Just when Cao Cao was talking and laughing with Cao Ren and others, a fast horse came running from the direction of Xingyang, and immediately the knight was blood-stained in his battle robe, embarrassed.

"My lord, Lord Bao Xin is in ambush in the Ao Cang, asking your lord to rush to help."

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

"It's Hu Zhen, it's the elite of the Northern Army." The scout was stunned, and said in a hoarse voice, "We are crossing the river, Hu Zhen's army suddenly killed from the direction of the Yellow River, we were caught off guard, and the casualties were extremely heavy, please rescue quickly, otherwise the whole army will be annihilated." ”

"Where is Xu Rong? Who is in the Tiger Prison? Cao Cao raised his hand and whipped a scout hard, "Give me another look." ”

"Go, go to Aocang, go to Aocang......"

Cao Cao led his army at a rapid pace.

The scout kept replying, "My lord, the Tiger Prison is wide open, and Xu Rong's men and horses have already entered." ”

"My lord, the Tiger Prison 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 the Tiger Prison 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, and in the face of Xingyang City, which was wide open, no one was interested in taking another look.

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

Most of Bao Xin's 5,000 men and horses were killed in the battle. The Bianshui River was littered with dead bodies, and blood stained the river red. On the bloody battlefield, Bao Xin knelt in front of the remains of his younger brother Bao Tao, hugging his head and crying.

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

Cao Cao led his troops to break off. He commanded his soldiers to briefly clear the battlefield, and then hurriedly crossed the river with Bao Xin and his army.

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

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