After instructing his subordinates, Cheng Lian came to the entrance of the city gate and waited for Song Xian to enter the city.

When Song Xian rode through the city gate and entered the city, Cheng Lian immediately stepped forward to hold the reins of the horse and asked anxiously: "Song Xian, where is the cavalry captain now?" ”

Song Xianchao looked left and right, and saw that there were many soldiers standing guard, so he leaned down and whispered to Cheng Lian: "This is not the place to talk, find a quiet place, and I will tell you slowly." ”

When Cheng Lian heard Song Xian say this, he also realized that he was reckless, and hurriedly said to him: "I live nearby, you can come with me." After speaking, he took Song Xian's mount and headed towards the official residence where he was temporarily staying.

Wei Xu was also in Cheng Lian's temporary residence at the moment, and when he saw Song Xian being brought in by Cheng Lian, he hurriedly asked, "Why are you the only one, Captain and Hou Cheng?" ”

"They're in a safe place now." Seeing that the two of them were there, Song Xian didn't go around in circles, but said bluntly: "Captain Qi asked me to bring a few words to the two of you." ”

"What did the Captain ask you to say?" Cheng Lian and Wei Xu asked in unison.

"Captain Qi said, don't look at the many soldiers and horses in the city, it is impossible to defend the city. Therefore, let me inform you to leave Jingshi as soon as possible. After Song Xian said this, he asked the two: "I don't know how the two of you think about it?" ”

Regarding Song Xian's words, Wei Xu first expressed his doubts. "There are more than 100,000 troops in the capital division, and there are the old and serious Huangfu Song and the brave and invincible Lu Bu, where can the thieves outside the city attack?" Although Cheng Lian didn't speak, Song Xian could guess from his expression that he agreed with Wei Xu's point of view.

Song Xian paused for a moment, and then continued: "The two of you don't know, we once surrounded Li Dao's soldiers and horses two days ago; After receiving an urgent report from the Beijing Division, when we pulled out the camp, there were still 70,000 troops. And then under the siege of Li Dao, Guo Yan and others, they lost troops and generals all the way, although I don't know how many soldiers and horses finally retreated into the Beijing Division, but I can tell you that when the cavalry captain and we broke out of the encirclement, there were less than 100 people left. ”

What is the combat effectiveness of Zhang Liao's headquarters, Cheng Lian and Wei Xu are still very clear. At this moment, when I heard that after Zhang Liao's department broke through, there were less than 100 people left, and I couldn't help but be shocked. Cheng Lian hurriedly asked, "Where is the cavalry captain now?" ”

"In a forest in the south of the city," Song Xian did not immediately explain the truth to Cheng Lian and Wei Xu before understanding their attitudes, but said vaguely: "Captain Qi is worried that after the city is broken, you will be worried about your lives, so he ordered me to venture into the city and persuade you to leave this place as soon as possible." ”

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Just as Song Xian was trying his best to persuade Cheng Lian and Wei Xu to leave the capital with him, in an abandoned mansion only two streets away from them, several people were sitting in the living room and talking about something in a low voice. If Dian Wei and Xiahou Yun were here, they would easily recognize that the people who were discussing the matter were Fu Zhu, Xia Hou Lan and Jiang Jackal.

Han Zhan sent Fu Zhi to infiltrate the capital with 500 people, preparing to kidnap Emperor Han Xian to Jizhou. But after he received the information from the Jingshi, he realized that the problem was more serious than he imagined, so he sent Xiahoulan to the Jingshi to assist the Fuzhu. In order to allow the two of them to get all kinds of information in a timely manner in Beijing, he also asked Xun Yu to send an ace to make Jiang Jackal.

Han Zhan didn't tell Xiahou Lan that the 1,000 soldiers and horses led by Dian Wei and Xiahou Yun were stationed in a forest south of Chang'an. Just tell him that if he succeeds in robbing the holy car, he will immediately go south, join the soldiers and horses waiting there, and then return to Jizhou.

Before Xiahou Lan left, Han Zhan suddenly thought that Zhang Liao was also under Lu Bu at the moment, and if he could be recruited, his strength would be improved again. Therefore, he specially told Xiahou Lan: "Captain Xiahou, after you arrive in Beijing, you must find a way to find out the whereabouts of Zhang Liao and Zhang Wenyuan, the cavalry captain." This person is a loyal and righteous man, and his martial arts are outstanding, and he also has four capable subordinates under him: Cheng Lian, Wei Xu, Song Xian, and Hou Cheng. ”

In order to prevent Zhang Liao from being scattered by the chaotic army on the way back to Beijing with Lu Bu, Han Zhan specially sent a messenger to send a message to Dian Wei and Xiahou Yun, who were hiding in the south of Chang'an, so that they could also pay attention to Zhang Liao and others, and help them when they were in trouble.

After listening to what Xia Houlan relayed, he couldn't help frowning and said: "Lu Bu does have Zhang Liaoqi under him, but this person is low-key and usually does not deal with outsiders easily, so if you want to recruit him, I'm afraid it's not an easy thing." ”

Xia Houlan heard Fu Zhu's complaint, so she said teasingly: "Mr. Fu, if there is no difficulty, will the main guild hand it over to you?" He has the trust of you to entrust you with such a difficult task. ”

Fu Zhi hurriedly ordered people to go outside to find out the news of Zhang Liao. But the people below soon came back to report: "Qi Yu Prison Army, Captain Xiahou, the little one has already inquired clearly." Situ Wang Yun sent Zhang Liao, the cavalry captain, and led Cheng Lian, Wei Xu, Song Xian, Hou Cheng and others to escort the grain and grass to Lu Bu's army. ”

Hearing this news, his frustrated face couldn't help but show a disappointed expression, he knew very well in his heart that since Zhang Liao had become a grain officer, he would definitely not be able to return to Chang'an for a while. And it is obviously not appropriate to send someone to Lu Bu's army to contact Zhang Liao. The only thing that can be done at present is to wait patiently for him to return from the army, and then send someone to persuade him.

In the next few days, Fu Zhu continued to receive reports from his subordinates guarding outside Zhang Liao's mansion, and they all said in unison: "Zhang Liao went to Lu Bu's army and never came back!" ”

Just when Fu Zhu began to consider whether to send someone to Lu Bu's army to secretly test Zhang Liao, he heard an astonishing news: "Zhang Ji and Fan Chou's soldiers and horses will arrive at the city of Jingshi in a few days." ”

When he heard the news, he couldn't help but be surprised, and he hurriedly asked, "Where did you know this news?" ”

His subordinates hurriedly replied: "Back to the prison army, the villain bought off a subordinate of Situ's mansion, and learned from him that Cheng Lian and Wei Xu rushed back at the same time and sent a letter to Situ. The letter said that Li Guo and the others dragged Lu Bu with a strategy, and the soldiers and horses of Zhang Ji and Fan Chou bypassed Lu Bu's military camp and rushed to Beijing non-stop. ”

"Oops!" When he heard this, he was so anxious that he stomped his feet again and again, and he said to Xiahou Lan: "There is no need for the scheming Huangfu Song in the capital, but you need to use the brave and unscrupulous Lu Bu, it seems that it will not be long before the thief army will defeat the soldiers and horses of the imperial court." ”

"So what are we going to do?" As soon as Xia Houlan and the others finished speaking, they immediately asked.

"Since Tinghou has sent you to assist me, it seems that he is well aware of the situation in the Jingshi." Seeing Jiang Jackal standing aside, he admired Han Zhan a little more in his heart. He called Jiang Jackal over and ordered: "Jiang Jackal, you have to think of getting in touch with the people in the palace in the near future, and when the day of the chaos in the capital division, we can take advantage of the chaos to rescue the Holy Driver." ”

Xun Yu sent to Jingshi for his meticulous work, and after a few months of activities, he did get acquainted with many palace attendants. After Jiang Jackal arrived in Beijing, all these fine works were under his command. At this moment, when he heard Fu Zhi's order, he immediately agreed, turned around and walked out, preparing to gather his men to get in touch with the palace attendants.

It didn't take long for Zhang Ji and Fan Chou's soldiers and horses to arrive outside Chang'an City. I heard that Gao Shun, the general of the West Gate, was ready to lead his troops to attack and give the thieves a head-on attack, but was stopped by Wang Yun's order. After learning the news, he couldn't help but sigh: "Gao Shun is also a fierce general in the Xiliang army, if he is allowed to lead the troops into battle, he will definitely be able to defeat the vanguard of the thieves and frustrate the spirit of the thieves." Who knew that this Wang Situ was not allowed to lead his troops into battle. As soon as Li Guo's soldiers and horses arrive, the Beijing division is in danger! ”

After observing in the past few days, Xia Houlan found that the situation was becoming more and more unfavorable to the imperial court. In particular, Zhang Ji and Fan Chou's soldiers and horses were stationed outside Chang'an City, and Wang Yun and other courtiers with great power could not think of any good countermeasures, which made the entire Beijing division panic.

Xia Houlan cautiously asked Fu Zhu: "Fu Jian Jun, what if we can't rescue the Holy Driver in the chaos after the city is broken?" ”

When he heard Xia Houlan's question, he smiled bitterly and said, "What else can I do?" Only death. ”

Xia Houlan said with a fluke mentality: "The prison army, although Zhang Ji and Fan Chou swallowed troops outside the city, they came from a long distance, not only did they not have siege equipment, but also lacked food and grass. As long as the defenders of the Beijing division cannot hold out, when Lu Bu's army turns back, they will definitely be able to join forces and annihilate them in one fell swoop. ”

After waiting for Xiahou Lan to finish speaking, he said angrily: "Captain Xiahou, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, the courtiers in the court may have the same thoughts as you. ”

Xia Houlan heard that his thoughts coincided with those of the courtiers, and he was still a little complacent, but from his frustrated tone, he heard that the other party had an extraneous meaning, and hurriedly asked: "Prison army, is there something wrong?" ”

"Captain Xiahou, you just saw the thief army outside the city coming from afar, and there was no siege equipment, food and grass enough." Seeing Xiahou Lan's confused look, Fu Zhu explained to him: "But most of the defenders in the city are Dong Zhuo's old troops, once Li Guo and the others lead their troops to the outside of the city, send people to persuade them to surrender. It is estimated that many people will defect at that time. ”、

The words of frustration startled Xia Houlan. He asked with a shocked face, "Frustrated Prison Army, what should we do then?" ”

Fu Zhu stretched out two fingers and said: "First, let Jiang Jackal send someone to discuss with the palace attendants, and once the city is in chaos, let him lead us into the palace to rescue the driver; Second, you immediately send someone to inquire about the whereabouts of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu. They can be of great use in our next move. ”

After Xia Houlan listened to Fu Zhi's orders, she immediately sent two groups of soldiers with faces to investigate the whereabouts of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu in the city in disguise. It paid off that night. Xiahou Lan hurriedly came to discuss with Fu Zhi: "Prison Army, I have found out the whereabouts of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu. ”

When he heard this, he was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly asked, "Where are the two of them now?" ”

Xia Houlan said with a fluke mentality: "The prison army, although Zhang Ji and Fan Chou swallowed troops outside the city, they came from a long distance, not only did they not have siege equipment, but also lacked food and grass. As long as the defenders of the Beijing division cannot hold out, when Lu Bu's army turns back, they will definitely be able to join forces and annihilate them in one fell swoop. ”

After waiting for Xiahou Lan to finish speaking, he said angrily: "Captain Xiahou, please forgive me for speaking bluntly, the courtiers in the court may have the same thoughts as you. ”

Xia Houlan heard that his thoughts coincided with those of the courtiers, and he was still a little complacent, but from his frustrated tone, he heard that the other party had an extraneous meaning, and hurriedly asked: "Prison army, is there something wrong?" ”

"Captain Xiahou, you just saw the thief army outside the city coming from afar, and there was no siege equipment, food and grass enough." Seeing Xiahou Lan's confused look, Fu Zhu explained to him: "But most of the defenders in the city are Dong Zhuo's old troops, once Li Guo and the others lead their troops to the outside of the city, send people to persuade them to surrender. It is estimated that many people will defect at that time. ”、

The words of frustration startled Xia Houlan. He asked with a shocked face, "Frustrated Prison Army, what should we do then?" ”

Fu Zhu stretched out two fingers and said: "First, let Jiang Jackal send someone to discuss with the palace attendants, and once the city is in chaos, let him lead us into the palace to rescue the driver; Second, you immediately send someone to inquire about the whereabouts of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu. They can be of great use in our next move. ”

After Xia Houlan listened to Fu Zhi's orders, she immediately sent two groups of soldiers with faces to investigate the whereabouts of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu in the city in disguise. It paid off that night. Xiahou Lan hurriedly came to discuss with Fu Zhi: "Prison Army, I have found out the whereabouts of Cheng Lian and Wei Xu. ”

When he heard this, he was immediately overjoyed, and hurriedly asked, "Where are the two of them now?" ”

"The two are now the guards of the East Gate." Xiahou Lan hurriedly reported the information that his subordinates had heard to Fu Zhi: "Wang Yun arranged a temporary official residence for them there. I've asked carefully, it's not very well guarded, and if the overseers want to contact them, I can do it for them. ”

"Don't worry, Captain Xiahou, don't rush for the time being." After Xia Houlan finished speaking, he waved his hand and said: "Now that the life and death of Zhang Liao, Song Xian, and Hou Cheng are unknown, it may backfire to rush to visit. It's better to wait a little longer, and wait until there is Zhang Liao and their whereabouts. ”

"The two are now the guards of the East Gate." Xiahou Lan hurriedly reported the information that his subordinates had heard to Fu Zhi: "Wang Yun arranged a temporary official residence for them there. I've asked carefully, it's not very well guarded, and if the overseers want to contact them, I can do it for them. ”

"Don't worry, Captain Xiahou, don't rush for the time being." After Xia Houlan finished speaking, he waved his hand and said: "Now that the life and death of Zhang Liao, Song Xian, and Hou Cheng are unknown, it may backfire to rush to visit. It's better to wait a little longer, and wait until there is Zhang Liao and their whereabouts. ”