Chapter 193: The Empress is pregnant
"He Jin misled the country."
Cao Cao sighed at the end, and then left.
Now, no one can do anything, Dong Zhuo has entered the city, and he still controls Liu Wei and Liu Xie.
At night, Zhang Ming was in the barracks under the city gate, and the queen asked Diao Chan to come to Zhang Ming.
Entering the queen's tent, the queen had just cried.
"Zhang Aiqing."
The queen threw herself into Zhang Ming's arms and cried for a while, before Zhang Ming said: "Don't worry, don't worry, Dong Zhuo doesn't dare to do anything to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now." ”
"I'm pregnant."
"What?"
Zhang Ming was shocked, this child could only be his own.
"How long?"
"Three months..."
Three months, that was my first time...
"Damn, Lao Tzu's wives didn't get pregnant, but let other people's wives get pregnant." Zhang Ming thought rather speechlessly.
Fortunately, it was three months, and Liu Hong was not dead at that time, at least he could get by on face, even if someone doubted it, there was no evidence, and it was useless to doubt it.
"Don't worry, don't worry, rest assured, leave the rest to me." Zhang Ming patted the queen's back and said.
It's okay to cuckold Liu Hong, now he even has children.
But Zhang Ming doesn't need to be afraid, as long as he has strength in his hands, everything is right.
Another day passed, Dong Zhuo's army approached, and tens of thousands of troops arrived in Luoyang that night, while Ding Yuan's army of more than 40,000 also arrived.
When the reinforcements arrived, Dong Zhuo's confidence was immediately there.
At this time, he was no longer afraid of anyone.
Of course, he doesn't have the capital to mess around now.
Zhang Ming firmly occupied a city wall, and many people were arranged inside and outside the city.
After the reinforcements arrived, Luoyang was already Dong Zhuo's largest.
He took in the original army in the city, plus his own army of about 50,000.
"The lord, the son-in-law suggests that Zhang Ming be forced to hand over the north gate immediately, and the city gate must be controlled by us."
Li Ru suggested to Dong Zhuo.
Dong Zhuo felt reasonable, he said: "Don't worry, Wen You, now that our soldiers and horses are strong, I will personally lead the troops to drive him out of Luoyang tomorrow." ”
The next day, Dong Zhuo came in the direction of Zhang Ming with 20,000 people.
"Zhang Ming, the old man is here."
Zhang Ming had already received the news, so he was waiting at the head of the city.
"Dong Zhuo, what are you doing here? Are you going to kill Lao Tzu? Zhang Ming said with a smile at the head of the city.
"Get out of the city gate, or the old man will be unkind to you." Dong Zhuozhi was complacent and didn't take Zhang Ming in his eyes.
Zhang Ming chuckled indifferently and said, "Even if there is a war, Lao Tzu will be afraid that you will not succeed." ”
Dong Zhuo's face darkened, he didn't expect Zhang Ming to have such an attitude.
Zhang Ming didn't care.
"Kill, kill the anti-thief Zhang Ming."
Dong Zhuo said casually.
Dong Zhuo's Xiliang cavalry immediately rushed up.
"Shoot the arrows."
Below, he immediately stepped forward and attacked with a crossbow, and immediately shot down a piece.
They attacked from inside the city, the place was very narrow, and Zhang Ming's bows and crossbows were very lethal against the cavalry.
Leaving behind more than 200 corpses, the army temporarily retreated.
"Lord, this Zhang Ming is afraid that he will not easily let out of the city gate." Li Ru said beside Dong Zhuo.
"We must take the city gate and think of a way, or we will be flanked from both sides inside and outside the city." Dong Zhuo said.
Li Ru shook his head and said, "No, there is still Ding Yuan, if they cooperate, we will definitely suffer a heavy blow." ”
Although Dong Zhuo is the strongest, it is impossible to easily take the city gate.
Attacking from the outside, the walls are so high that it is very difficult to attack.
It is much more convenient from the city, but there will be a lot of casualties, and Zhang Ming's bow and crossbow are too strong.
"Damn~"
Dong Zhuo was furious, cursed, and then rode out.
"Zhang Ming, if you know each other, let go of the city wall immediately, otherwise I will destroy you all." Dong Zhuo yelled.
Zhang Ming propped his hands on the head of the city, and then said with a smile: "Even if you kill, although Lao Tzu only has 7,000 people, he will fight you 20,000 people." ”
"Raise all the bows and crossbows and let General Dong review them."
Zhang Ming roared, and suddenly three thousand people raised their bows and crossbows.
Zhang Ming naturally didn't have one for one, but three thousand bows and crossbows were enough.
Suddenly, Dong Zhuo's face darkened again.
He was a smart man, and he knew that if he continued to threaten, he would fall behind, so he did not continue to threaten him.
"Withdraw first."
Dong Zhuo almost gritted his teeth and said, he was irritable, someone threatened him, and he couldn't wait to eat Zhang Ming.
"Lord, now I will let the prince ascend the throne immediately, and then control all the soldiers and horses, and then solve Ding Yuan and Zhang Ming." Li Ru said.
Dong Zhuo also knew that the matter was urgent, so he immediately arranged it.
When he went back that day, Dong Zhuo put Liu Wei on the throne, originally he wanted Liu Xie to be the emperor, but if he was too anxious, he would definitely be opposed by the people of the world.
But it doesn't matter, it's important to control Luoyang City now.
When Dong Zhuo held the enthronement ceremony, Zhang Ming sent soldiers to fill sand in sacks and build defenses in the city.
You must do a good job of defense, and then you can deal with Dong Zhuo.
On the same day, Dong Zhuo announced Liu Hong's death, and then let Liu Wei succeed him.
After succeeding to the throne, Dong Zhuo sealed a group of officials and took control of the government.
Dong Zhuo suddenly held great power, but the officials in the city, Dong Zhuo of all families did not move, and he still wanted to rely on the support of these people to control the situation forever.
At this time, his roadblocks were Zhang Ming and Ding Yuan.
These two people have military power in their hands, and Dong Zhuo conspires with his subordinates in the palace to get rid of the two of them.
At this time, Guan Yu and Zhang Ning led 5,000 troops to support.
In addition, there were 3,000 soldiers and horses, and Guan Yu asked them to escort Cai Yan, Xiao Qiao and others back.
Reinforcements from Zhang Ming's side also arrived, although there were only 5,000 people, but they were the powerful Liaodong cavalry.
Dong Zhuo was even more anxious, if he didn't take back the city gate quickly, when the others arrived, maybe he wouldn't be able to control the situation.
"Lord, you can stabilize Zhang Ming first, we have to solve Ding Yuan first, and then we can solve Zhang Ming."
Li Ru gave Dong Zhuo advice, but Dong Zhuo frowned and said questioningly: "Zhang Ming's army is more than 10,000, why don't you solve him first?" ”
"Although Zhang Ming has few troops, he is well prepared and does not intend to compromise, and the son-in-law has not thought of being able to solve him now, unless he can be brought over."
Dong Zhuo nodded thoughtfully, and then discussed with Li Ru and the others how to solve Ding Yuan.
Outside the city, Zhang Ming met with Guan Yu and Zhang Ning.
"Husband."
Zhang Ning was full of thoughts about Zhang Ming, and when he heard that he might be in danger, he personally led his troops to come.
"Ning'er, thank you for your hard work."
After briefly comforting Zhang Ning, Zhang Ming called several of his main subordinates.
Without further ado, Zhang Ming said: "Second brother, fourth brother, Gongming, Zhicai, the four of you must firmly guard the north gate, we will not give in at all, and we must stop Dong Zhuo from plotting rebellion." ”
"My lord, now that Ding Yuan doesn't know what his position is, I'm afraid it's not so easy for us to hold here."
"It's not okay to hold it for a long time, it's okay to keep it for a short time, and there are other plans in the future."