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The situation in Guanzhong became more and more tense as the forces of both sides gradually increased.

Ma Chao kept urging Han Sui to attack Chang'an, but Han Sui refused to fight for various reasons. First, there was not enough army, not enough siege equipment, then it was snowing, and the snow had not yet melted, and then there was a shortage of grain and grass, and the grain and grass that Hebei promised to allocate could not be transported until the Yellow River thawed.

At this time, Zhang Liao continued to receive holy decrees and letters ordering him to withdraw his troops as soon as possible. Although the imperial court did not stipulate the time for the withdrawal of his troops, it clearly did not want him to participate in the battle against Chang'an.

Zhang Liao's departure is not only related to the lack of 5,000 iron cavalry in the siege army, but also related to whether the grain and grass in Hebei can be transported on time.

Ma Chao was almost crazy, he was unkempt, his beard was long, his eyes were deep, like a tiger trapped in a cage, with a gloomy face all day long, murderously going back and forth between Han Sui and Zhang Liao's camp, anxiously waiting for the moment of siege.

At this time, even worse news came: Zhang Liao was leaving.

In fact, Zhang Liao had to leave at this time. If he delays any longer, I am afraid that the next decree will remove him from his ministry and cut off his head.

Ma Chao was in a hurry and yelled at Han Sui. Han Sui still had no intention of attacking, and he refused to answer Ma Chao's question.

Ma Chao was finally completely enraged. Ma Chao pulled out his war knife and threatened Han Sui on his neck, forcing him to give the order to attack. Han Sui was indifferent and undaunted.

Yang Qiu, Ma Play and others rushed up and almost cut Ma Chao. Fortunately, Zhang Liao arrived in time and pulled Ma Chao out of the camp.

Yan Xing didn't understand it very much, and asked Han Sui, "Why is the general reluctant to attack?" ”

"Because the time hasn't come yet." Han Sui sighed and said slowly, "When the Hanoi battlefield starts, the Northern Xinjiang Army in Hedong will attack Guanxi in order to respond to the Hanoi battlefield, and at this time, the grain and grass supplied to Yuan Shao's army will not dare to go from Guanxi, but will be transported from the direction of Nanyang." Our opportunity has come. ”

Yan Xing asked, "The general wants to cut off Yuan Shao's grain route?" ”

"It's not." Han Sui explained, "The reason why I am reluctant to attack is that I hope that Yuan Shao will recruit more troops into Guanzhong, so that a grain route threatened by us will not be able to support the needs of Yuan Shao's tens of thousands of troops for a long time. At the same time, since Yuan Shao's main forces were all on the battlefield in Guanzhong, this was an excellent opportunity for Cao Cao and Liu Bei in the Central Plains to attack Yuan Shu and attack the strength of Yuan Valve. When Yuan Shu's defeat was imminent, it was the day when Yuan Shao withdrew from Guanzhong. ”

"In a few months, I can take Guanzhong at the lowest cost, and Hebei will suffer heavy losses because he has to provide me with money and food, and Yuan Shao will suffer heavy losses because he has to give up Guanzhong." Han Sui looked at Yan Xing and said with a grim expression, "Only by preserving enough strength can I ensure that I can occupy Guanzhong and gain a firm foothold in Guanzhong in the shortest possible time." ”

Yan Xing understood, nodded, and asked, "When is the general going to war?" ”

Han Sui said lightly: "In the autumn, I think it should be about the same." ”

………………

In Chang'an City, Guanzhong Xingyuan.

Yuan Shao put down the scroll in his hand and looked down at the map on the desk.

The letter from the frustrated secretary detailed that Yuan Shu forcibly re-established the emperor and unified the emperor despite dissuasion. Yuan Shu's purpose was very simple, he swore to drag Yuan Shao together to fight Cao Cao and Liu Bei.

In fact, in the current situation, even if Yuan Shu did not establish an imperial unity, as long as Cao Cao and Liu Bei had their hands free, they would have to fight Yuan Shu. One of them wants to seize the two counties of Jiangbei in Yangzhou, and the other wants to get back their former territory, and it is impossible not to fight this battle.

Originally, this was the best opportunity to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight and take the opportunity to take the Central Plains, but because the battle situation in Guanzhong was tense and Hanoi was in a hurry to start a war, Cao Cao and Liu Bei had nothing to fear, but Luoyang was helpless.

Hebei will pay attention to the Guanzhong battlefield this year, so it is unlikely that the Northern Xinjiang Army will launch another offensive in Hanoi. Fu Zhu suggested that the war in Hanoi should be suspended, and part of the army in Hanoi should be requisitioned to the south to join up with the remaining part of the army, so that Cao Cao and Liu Bei could threaten the Central Plains when they fought fiercely with Yuan Shu in the Huaishui area, and then wait for an opportunity to take the Central Plains.

In order to achieve this goal, the Guanzhong battlefield must decide the winner as soon as possible and drive Han Sui out of Guanzhong. Luoyang did not have the strength to fight in two battlefields at the same time.

"Decide the winner early?" Yuan Shao smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Tell me, what method will you use to force Han Sui to fight with us?" ”

Xu You, Feng Ji, Gao Rou and other subordinates looked at each other speechlessly.

In order to force Han Sui to fight a decisive battle, all the methods were exhausted, but Han Sui insisted on the two cities of Feng and Ho, and should never fight.

"Suspend the fighting in Hanoi, and the Northern Xinjiang Army in Hedong will not attack Kansai, so that we can ensure that the grain route is unimpeded." Yuan Shao said, "But the battle situation is so deadlocked, which is very unfavorable to us. In my opinion, are we considering withdrawing from Chang'an and luring Han Sui to the area of Baling and Xinfeng to be annihilated? ”

Feng Ji strongly objected. The Western Xinjiang Army has many iron cavalry, and once the army retreats, the iron cavalry takes the opportunity to pursue, and the army may be defeated.

"It's still a discord meter. Han Sui has patience, and so do we. Whoever can endure until the end without making a mistake wins. Feng Ji said, "Recently, we have sent people to see Han Sui every once in a while, and each time we carry heavy gifts. Han Sui was really scared, and those who came did not refuse, and they would accept the courtesy. If this continues, Ma Chao and some generals in Western Xinjiang will definitely have a grudge against Han Sui, and something will happen sooner or later. ”

"How is the matter of bribing the generals of Western Xinjiang?" Yuan Shao asked.

"A lot of people took our gifts." Feng Ji said with a smile, "Yang Qiu, Cheng Yi, and Li Kan, the leaders of Western Xinjiang, saw that Qian was open-minded, and their hearts were full of joy. I heard that Liang Xing said to the gift-giver that it is rare to see beautiful women in Western Xinjiang, which means ......"

"Then send them to them, and send a few to Han Sui." Yuan Shao waved his hand indifferently.

"In my opinion, Hebei may not want to see Han Sui occupy Guanzhong." Xu You said, "I heard that Zhang Liao has left. ”

"Reliable information?" Yuan Shao asked in surprise.

"Reliable, it was revealed by a subordinate beside Han Sui. The people of Western Xinjiang are too poor, as long as they spend money, they can buy any news. Xu You smiled disdainfully, "For Hebei, it is better that Han Sui is still limited in strength, so that Hebei can control Han Sui, and if he has nothing to do, he can instigate him to send troops to threaten Guanzhong, this trick is very effective for us." But once Han Sui won Guanzhong, things would be different. Han Sui has the strength to join forces with us to fight against Hebei. Hedong was in danger, and Hebei was immediately in trouble. ”

"If Han Sui was willing to negotiate peace with us, wouldn't it be good?" Yuan Shao sighed, "Western Xinjiang is the gateway to Guanzhong, and we need Han Sui to sit in Western Xinjiang." Wasn't the reason why Fufeng County was given to Ma Teng in the first place was to let Han Sui stay in Western Xinjiang? ”

"We're still organically meeting and meeting." Feng Ji said calmly, "If Han Sui loses with us, Guanzhong may be handed over to Hebei, and the western frontier will not be guaranteed, so neither we nor Han Sui are willing to suffer heavy losses." This battle is more about patience. ”

"I believe that Ma Chao, who has lost his mind, will eventually break out one day."

………………

In mid-March, Chang'an, the camp of the Western Xinjiang Army.

Zhang Liao strode into the prison tent. Ma Chao was disheveled and sat on the ground like a madman. Long iron chains bound Ma Chao's hands and feet, making it difficult for him to move.

Seeing Zhang Liao, Ma Chao's eyes shot a hot gaze, and he said loudly: "General Zhang, come and save me......"

Zhang Liao looked at Ma Chao's embarrassed appearance, his heart was sour, and he didn't speak for a long time.

A few days ago, Ma Chao led the army to leave the barracks to attack Du Ling without authorization, although he was killed happily for a while, but he was arrested by Han Sui after he came back. Ma Chao's army was also disarmed and trapped in the camp.

Ma Chao suddenly realized something, with a desperate look on his face, and asked Zhang Liao, "Are you leaving?" ”

Zhang Liao nodded, sat down next to Ma Chao, wanted to say something, but couldn't speak. Before leaving, he deliberately begged Han Sui to let Ma Chao go. Han Sui agreed, but he asked Zhang Liao to take Ma Chao away, otherwise, he would keep Ma Chao in custody until the army defeated Yuan Shao.

"Why are you leaving? Is it because my father had a bloody battle with Li Yi in Western Xinjiang? Is it because my father once attacked the Northern Frontier Army in Guanzhong? Is it because my father went to attack Jizhou? Isn't it ......" Ma Chao widened his blood-red eyes and roared, "You tell me, why are you leaving?" Han Sui didn't fight Chang'an to avenge my father, he fought for Guanzhong. If you leave, he may kill me, or he may give me to Yuan Shao. ”

"Meng Qi, calm down." Zhang Liao shook his head and persuaded in a low voice.

Ma Chao has been blinded by hatred, his reason has been burned by anger, and it is useless to say anything at this time.

"I beg you, please save me......" Ma Chao wanted to kneel, but his legs were tied and he fell to the ground weakly, "General Zhang, you save me, save me, I want revenge, I want revenge......"

When Zhang Liao saw Ma Chao curled up on the ground, painful and miserable, his eyes couldn't help but be hot, and tears almost rolled out.

Zhang Liao helped Ma Chao up, made him sit on the ground, and asked, "Are you willing to go to Northern Xinjiang with me?" ”

"I'm not going, I'm not going, I'm not going anywhere...... Ma roared hoarsely, "I want to stay in Chang'an, I want to take revenge......"

"Meng Qi, how can you take revenge like this?" Zhang Liao said helplessly, "Revenge requires strength and timing, if you take revenge like this, what revenge can you take except to die?" ”

"Strength? Strength? Ma Chao was like a scarred wolf, constantly wailing and screaming, "Strength, I want strength." ”

"Meng Qi, come with me." Zhang Liao hugged his shoulders hard, "When you get to the northern Xinjiang, you will have the strength and the opportunity, otherwise, you will not be able to avenge this blood sea for the rest of your life." ”

"No, I'm not going, I'm ......not going," Ma Chao shook his head again and again, "Wenyuan, I beg you, go and beg Han Sui for me, I listen to him, I listen to him for everything, I won't do anything with him, I will never do it again." (To be continued.) )