Chapter 184: Burning Luoyang
During this time, Liu Yu had been discussing with Chen Gong, Tian Feng, and Fu Zhu about the battle between Dong Zhuo and the United Army. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ļ½ļ½ļ½Uļ½Eć At the same time, the "dark department" in charge of Li Gui also sent all kinds of information to Liu Yu's hands in a timely manner.
The three military advisors racked their brains to seek to send troops at the best time to seize the greatest benefits.
Liu Yu came from later generations, and he proposed that Dong Zhuo would definitely move the capital to Luoyang.
Chen Gong and the others were very shocked, and they couldn't keep up with Liu Yu's rhythm.
As strategists, Chen Gong and the others began to analyze Liu Yu's idea.
In the end, Chen Gong felt that Liu Yu's idea was very likely to come true.
Subsequently, Liu Yu and Chen Gong formulated a detailed plan, which included the total annihilation of the Niu auxiliary army of Hedong County, and pulled out the nail that hindered Liu Yu's advance.
Liu Yu did a lot of work, and finally confused Niu Fu, and finally destroyed Niu Fu's army in one move, without this nail, Liu Yu could calmly march south.
Liu Yu and the others had already prepared a big net and were waiting for Dong Zhuo to crash in.
Dong Zhuo continued to collect wealth, grain and grass and beauties in Luoyang, and was ready to go to Chang'an to enjoy the life of Jiuchi Meat Forest.
Liu Xie and the ministers of the DPRK and China have been controlled by Dong Zhuo.
Liu Xie looked at the arrogant and domineering Dong Zhuo, and couldn't wait to take a bite. But he looked at his small body and reluctantly gave up this unrealistic idea.
"Virtuous son-in-law, is there any news about Liu Yu's house over there?" Dong Zhuo is still very jealous of Liu Yu, and is very concerned about Liu Yu's movements, and often asks Li Ru.
Li Ru knew that Dong Zhuo was jealous of Liu Yu, and replied honestly: "Back to my father-in-law, there is news that everything is normal from my brother-in-law, and Liu Yu has not made any moves. ā
"That's good. I don't know why I always feel a little panicked. Dong Zhuo touched his chest and said.
Li Ru comforted softly: "Father-in-law is under too much pressure, as long as he returns to Chang'an." As long as we return to Chang'an, those so-called princes in the Kanto region will definitely have infighting, and then we can sit back and watch the changes, and finally give them the final blow, and then achieve hegemony and dominate the world. ā
"How's the food, the grass, and the riches ready? Let's go back to Chang'an, but there are so many mouths to eat and drink, this can't be delayed. Dong Zhuo said.
Li Ru arched his hand and said, "Father-in-law, don't worry, I have already arranged it." ā
"Well, you can do things, and you can rest assured. After doing this, a torch lit the whole of Luoyang. Ben Xiang could guess what kind of expressions the so-called coalition army had when they saw the burning Luoyang. Okay, I'm a little tired, so you go down first. Dong Zhuo was also a little tired, so let Li Ru go down.
Early the next morning.
The big tent of the Chinese army in the camp of the coalition army, Cao Cao suggested that he should go all out to attack the Tiger Prison Pass today and rescue the Son of Heaven as soon as possible. But now the minds of Yuan Shao and the other princes have changed, and they are all thinking about how to preserve their strength.
In the face of Cao Cao's repeated proposals, the princes were indifferent to each other.
Yuan Shu even said sarcastically: "Since Cao Mengde, you have this ability, it is better for you to be the vanguard general, and I, Yuan Highway, must raise my hands in favor." ā
The other princes also forced a smile. Didn't you Cao Cao always say that he was loyal and righteous? Now is the time for you to contribute to the country, and the princes are watching how Cao Cao responds.
Cao Cao was disappointed in these so-called loyal people, and said sadly: "Don't conspire with them. ā
Throwing down these words, Cao Cao walked out of the tent of the Chinese army and went to his own army camp, preparing to storm the tiger prison.
At this time, Dian Wei had already finished preparing and waited for him in Cao Cao's camp.
Cao Cao said to Dian Wei: "You still have a loyal heart when you are evil." ā
"I just listen to the lord's orders and cooperate with you, what do you do, I will follow." Dian Weihan said with a smile.
Cao Cao was very glad that with the 5,000 cavalry of Dian Wei, plus his own 5,000 soldiers and horses, the success rate of attacking the Tiger Prison would be a little higher.
Cao Cao and Dian Wei rushed to the Tiger Prison with murderous spirits, and the other princes were watching Cao Cao's jokes behind their backs, expecting Cao Cao to suffer a crushing defeat.
But before Cao Cao and them could kill them, the gate of the Tiger Prison was opened, and several wounded veterans of Dong Zhuojun came out to surrender under white flags.
Cao Cao hurriedly asked them why they had surrendered, and the veterans told Cao Cao that all the defenders of Tiger Prison had retreated last night, leaving only a few of them who were injured and had difficulty moving.
They just waited for Cao Cao and them to attack, and then they could open the door and surrender.
Cao Cao was stunned, and suddenly remembered the twelve big characters that Liu Yu said on the letter to him.
Cao Cao thought to himself that Liu Yu would not be so magical. Rather believe it than believe it, Cao Cao and Dian Wei didn't care about the situation of the Tiger Pass, and led the army to continue to Luoyang.
The princes led by Yuan Shao were originally going to see Cao Cao's jokes, and they had already prepared a draft to mock Cao Cao in their hearts. The reality of the situation slapped these princes in the face, and there were no soldiers and horses stationed at the Tiger Prison Pass, so much credit was given to Cao Cao in vain. Cao Cao seemed to have discovered something, but he actually ignored the princes and set off first, could there be a greater credit ahead? The princes couldn't help but have some thoughts.
As the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao was the most embarrassing one among them.
Yuan Shao hurriedly ordered the whole army to enter the Tiger Prison Pass, and left a part of the soldiers and horses to garrison, and the rest advanced to Luoyang. Suspecting that Cao Cao had discovered some great benefits, the princes all quickened their pace. The credit was given by Cao Cao last time, and this time they didn't want to be preempted by Cao Cao again. The facts slapped the princes in the face again.
When the princes caught up with Cao Cao, Cao Cao and Dian Wei were looking at Luoyang City in the distance in a daze. Yuan Shao was shocked, why did Luoyang catch fire? Could it be that Dong Zhuo was so ruthless that he set the whole of Luoyang on fire?
After Cao Cao and Dian Wei joined the princes, they marched to Luoyang together. When they arrived at Luoyang City, the princes knew that Luoyang City had been on fire, and Dong Zhuo had disappeared.
Cao Cao said to Yuan Shao anxiously: "At the beginning, Dong Zhuo must not have gone far, we are now sending troops to chase, it is still too late, if Dong Zhuo escapes back to Xiliang, then there is no way!" ā
Yuan Shao said to Cao Cao: "This crusade against Dong Zhuo is to drive Dong Zhuo out of Luoyang, and now that the goal has been achieved, the soldiers are tired, and they need to rest at this moment." ā
Cao Cao was dumbfounded, feeling that Yuan Shao in front of him was pretended by someone else.
After tasting the taste of holding the supreme power, Yuan Shao has changed, and he is not the Yuan Shao that Cao Cao knew before.
Cao Cao said angrily: "Since everyone is tired, then I, Cao Cao, will go by myself, and those who are willing to follow will come together!" ā
Cao Cao looked around, and no one wanted to look at him. Cao Cao smiled bitterly and led his men and horses to chase in the direction of Chang'an. Dian Wei also despised all the princes present, and felt that these people were still inferior to their own lord and Cao Cao. Dian Wei led five thousand wolf riders to join Cao Cao and kill in the direction of Dong Zhuo.
Yuan Shao led the combined army and stationed it outside Luoyang City, and did not do anything to put out the fire or remedial measures, it was simply watching the fire from the other side.
Dong Zhuo's brigade has already left Tongguan and is now heading towards Hangu Pass. In order to prevent accidents, Li Ru deliberately left 20,000 soldiers and horses for Xu Rong to block the pursuit of the coalition army. Dong Zhuo's troops were many, and the wealth of the entire Luoyang was looted, and at the same time the people of the entire Luoyang were held hostage to Chang'an, and many people were overworked and fell down along the way. Such a brutal act made the people have to keep up with the pace of the brigade.
The most pitiful are those ministers of the DPRK and the central government, who are rich in clothes and food, and even have to take a car when they go out, and now they are also reduced to walking to Chang'an like the people. Dong Zhuo's soldiers, no matter what kind of family you are from, where you live, if you fall, it will be the result of a knife.
Dong Zhuo was still not satisfied with the speed of travel, and ordered to speed up. So in the more brutal urging of the soldiers, the people and officials also desperately quickened their pace.
Dong Zhuo didn't expect that his whereabouts had been notified to Liu Yu by the "dark department" through various channels.
Liu Xie's car drove behind Dong Zhuo, Liu Xie poked his head out of the car, looked at the dead fat man in front of him, was anxious, and kept praying that others could come to save him.
Dong Zhuo is now fantasizing about enjoying life after arriving in Chang'an, but Dong Zhuo has been suffocated during this time in Luoyang, and after returning to his own territory, Dong Zhuo will indulge well.
But meeting someone on the road made Dong Zhuo panic.