Cao Cao had just left Xu Capital for two days, and Qin Hua had also left Chang'an City, but he had no intention of participating in the battle of Yuan Cao yet.

Qin Hua's destination this time was Luoyang City, which was under construction.

Because of a fire before Dong Zhuo's westward migration, Luoyang City became dilapidated, although the princes' coalition army that arrived later carried out a fire-fighting operation, but there was no imperial capital here.

Since then, the city of Luoyang has been occupied by homeless people and bandits.

Later, Li Dao and Guo Yan besieged Chang'an, were driven by Qin Hua, and returned to Luoyang again, where they were repaired.

But with the abilities of Li Dao and Guo Yan, it is impossible for them to repair Luoyang City, not to mention that they are reluctant to have so much money.

This time, Qin Hua built a new Luoyang on the basis of the original Luoyang City.

When Qin Hua and the others arrived, the city wall of Luoyang had been repaired and dressed, and the new city wall was even taller and more majestic than before, and countless laborers walked in the city, looking very lively.

As a modern person, although Qin Hua is just an ordinary person, he still has some understanding of the principle of levers, and things like pulleys and elevators are commonly used on construction sites.

So even though the bricks of the city walls were hundreds of kilograms each, it was not too difficult to carry them on site.

Huge quantities of timber were brought in from outside the city, and the smoke and flames of the brick kilns not far from the city walls obscured the sky.

"Zixuan, what do you think, uncle's city is still being built very quickly."

Qin Hua stood on the city wall, pointing to the lively scene below and said to Cao Ang.

"I've also seen the scene where Xu Du was built back then, but it's still a lot different from here."

Cao Ang said sincerely.

After Liu Xie was brought to Xudu by Cao Cao, Cao Cao also built Xudu, but Xuchang was originally a small city, and even if it was expanded, tens of thousands of laborers were only requisitioned.

Moreover, Cao Cao's financial resources at that time were not enough to carry out too large a project.

The most important thing is that when the capital was built, it was a laborer who was hired in the name of forced labor, and the on-site supervisor held a whip from time to time to supervise the construction of the project, and the sound of the whip sounded from time to time, and the faces of those laborers were full of sorrow.

There was like Qin Hua's side, although they were also doing heavy physical labor, the faces of those people were beaming.

The specific reason Cao Ang actually knows, because these laborers not only have wages, but the most important thing is that they will be the first batch of residents of this new Luoyang City.

They are not building the imperial capital, but their own homes.

"Lord, according to the progress of the Ministry of Industry, Luoyang City will be basically completed by the end of this year. However, it is estimated that it will take another year to complete the full project. ”

"It's okay, it's what I expected."

"How's it going on with money?"

Seeing that Qin Hua and the two began to talk about financial issues, Cao Ang consciously took a few steps back.

Qin Hua glanced up at Cao Ang slightly, and then began to continue chatting with Xun You.

At present, most of the money for the purchase of land by the major families has already been paid, and some of them naturally cannot carry enough cash, so they have to wait for them to bring it from the family.

This matter is handled by the Liangzhou Chamber of Commerce, and all the belongings will be escorted by the caravan.

Qin Hua meant that he didn't want copper money, it was best to exchange all of them for rice grain, because he was actually not very short of money now, and the lack of food was real.

Seeing that Qin Hua and the two were chatting energetically, and it was a sensitive topic, Cao Ang wanted to step forward to interrupt several times, but he didn't know how to speak.

He had already learned the news that Yuan Shao's army was heading south, and he kept visiting Qin Hua during this time to ask him to send troops, but Qin Hua made a joke every time.

"Ziyu, do you feel bored? Do you want to go back and rest first? ”

Just when Cao Ang was thinking about how to start talking to Qin Hua, Qin Hua's voice suddenly came.

"No, it won't. Uncle finished talking? ”

"Things can never be discussed, I see that Zi Xuan is anxious, is there anything urgent?"

"Naturally, it's my father's business, Yuan Shao's million-strong army went south, his lips were cold, and he asked his uncle to send troops to help quickly. My father only has less than 100,000 troops, and he will inevitably be unable to resist Yuan's army, and once my father is defeated, Yuan Shao will inevitably sweep the world. ”

At this time, Cao Ang didn't want to go around the bend anymore, and directly asked.

He actually knew that Qin Hua was deliberately avoiding this matter, and if he didn't say it again, he didn't know how long he would have to wait.

"Which gentleman did Ziyu follow? Which school did you learn? ”

After listening to Cao Ang's words, Qin Hua did not answer immediately, but asked an inconsequential question.

"I studied with Mr. Wen Ruo and learned the way of Confucius and Mencius."

Cao Ang was stunned for a moment, but still answered truthfully.

"Xun Yu, this person is indeed talented. To be able to study under this person, it should be good to think that Zixu's knowledge should be good, so let me ask you, what do you think of the world now? ”

Although Cao Ang was anxious, he answered Qin Hua's question.

"Today, the princes are divided, the war has been raging for many years, the people have no fixed residence, and the people have no livelihood."

"And what do you think of your uncle's rule?"

"Although I haven't seen other places, Chang'an is quite the style of the Han Dynasty."

"Then if I rule the world, what does Ziyu think?"

Qin Hua didn't stop and continued to ask.

"What, my uncle is rebellious? The Han royal family still exists, and my father assists the Son of Heaven to exterminate the unsubordinate, although it has not been effective at this time, I believe that my father will be able to help the Han family. ”

"Hahaha"

Hearing Cao Ang's words, Qin Hua couldn't help laughing, which made Cao Ang a little annoyed, but the form is stronger than people, and he is not easy to attack.

"Why is my uncle laughing, am I not right?"

"Let's take a look."

Saying that, Qin Hua took out a silk silk from his arms and handed it to Cao Ang.

Cao Ang opened it puzzled, and his face suddenly changed greatly, this was actually Liu Xie's secret order.

There is not only Liu Xie's private seal on it, but also a black finger print, which should be printed with blood, and the content of the secret decree is to ask Qin Hua to cooperate with Yuan Shao to destroy Cao Cao together, and after completion, Qin Hua can not only be awarded the title of general, but also get a large fief.

"Your Majesty... This... No way, how could Your Majesty..."

Cao Ang didn't expect Liu Xie to actually order Qin Hua to attack Cao Cao.

"As far as I know, Yuan Shao also received one, as well as Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao is the position of the Great Sima, and Yuan Shu is the Tai Lieutenant. Now do you still want to say that your father is in the Kuangfu Han family? ”

"This is impossible, why is Your Majesty so jealous of my father, my father has always been trying his best to defend the Han River."

"Hehe, isn't Zi Yu Mo never involved in court politics?"

...

Cao Ang did not answer, he really has not really participated in court politics, and has always been mainly studying.

"Is my uncle going to attack my father?"

Cao Ang is not a stupid person, he heard Qin Hua's previous words, and combined it to see if Qin Hua should not listen to Liu Xie's words, so he was ready to ask Qin Hua to send troops to help Cao Cao again.

"Don't worry, I won't do it."

Hearing Qin Hua's words, Cao Ang immediately relieved his heart, and just wanted to ask again, he heard Qin Hua continue: "But I won't help your father either." ”

Why is that? Yuan Shao's million-strong army, my father will never be able to stop it, and when the Yuan brothers will join each other, my uncle will definitely be their next target. I heard that my uncle had an old grudge against Yuan Shu. ”

As soon as Cao Ang's words were finished, Qin Hua felt a slight pain in his previously broken finger, but he quickly recovered.

"Haha, Ziyu underestimated your father too much. As far as I know, there are no less than 300,000 soldiers under Meng De's command, and in addition to the defenders stationed in various places, there are no less than 200,000 troops that can be mobilized, including more than 100,000 elite Qingzhou soldiers, which are the elite troops who followed your father when he got into trouble. ”

Cao Ang was shocked, he didn't expect Qin Hua to know everything about his father's power.

"What's more, your father is not an ordinary person, how can he be compared to Yuan Benchu and his ilk, even I have suffered a big loss at the hands of your father."

Qin Hua mentioned the matter of Xuzhou again, Cao Ang was speechless, and what he was most afraid of was that Qin Hua mentioned this matter.

"Don't worry, your father should have gone to the Yellow River now, and the war won't end anytime soon. During this time, Zi Yu will be by his side, so that you can know the situation of Yuan Cao's battle. ”

"It's... Then thank you uncle. ”

It is good to be able to stay by Qin Hua's side, not only can he quickly know his father's situation, but he can also find another opportunity to persuade Qin Hua.

Cao Ang was now very puzzled as to why Qin Hua was so calm.

Qin Hua's strength is very strong, Cao Cao has said to Cao Ang many times, Cao Cao has set Qin Hua as the person who needs to be feared the most, and the threat level is still above Yuan Shao. But in the face of Yuan Shao after defeating Cao's army, could Qin Hua really have the confidence to resist?

It's just that relying on these passes in Luoyang is not enough to resist.

After finishing his tour of Luoyang, Qin Hua returned to the mansion, and now he really began to discuss the current situation.

"Yuan Shaojun's forward troops have occupied Liyang, but the march of the army is slow, and it will take several days to reach it."

"What about Cao Cao's army?"

"Cao Ren of the White Horse received the rout of Liyang and is defending the White Horse. Yan Liang's 100,000 vanguard troops besieged Baima, and Lejin's reinforcements were about to arrive. ”

"Yan Liang is arrogant and arrogant, I think he is definitely not Cao Cao's opponent, he will inevitably be defeated by Cao Cao, and the two armies should face off on both sides of the Yellow River."

"Where is Yuan Shu?"

"Cao Cao ordered Liu Biao to attack Yuan Shu in the name of the Son of Heaven, and now the two armies are fighting, and all the generals of Xuzhou have been transferred to the front line, only Chen Deng led less than 20,000 troops to guard Xuzhou, but Yuan Shu should be lacking in skill, because Jiangdong Sun Ce is also attacking him."

"This Liu Biao is so obedient? Hasn't he always hated Cao Cao? ”

"I heard that Cao Cao told him about Yuan Shu's possession of the jade seal of the country."

"I see."

Just when Qin Hua and the others were discussing the battle of Yuan Cao, a person suddenly walked in in a hurry.

Xun You took the letter from the hand, and his face changed slightly.

"Xu is in a hurry."

Qin Hua hurriedly opened the letter and looked at it, and his face also changed.

"What happened to my lord?"

"I've been named King of Qin."

"Congratulations, my lord."

"Congratulations, my lord."

...

All the strategists were congratulating Qin Hua, but Xun You's face was not very good-looking.

"Shut up."

Xun Yu shouted a rare shout, and all the people quieted down.

"My lord, what should I do now? Want to change your plans? ”

"Lord Xun, what do you mean by this? It is a great joy for the lord to be crowned king. ”

"If it is not the Liu family but the king, the world will attack it, have you all forgotten what Gaozu said? After Gaozu established the White Horse Alliance, in addition to Empress Lu who had crowned his family as king, who else had been crowned king? Including Gaozu's generation, what will happen to these kings with different surnames? ”

"Hey, it's my fault for this, there was no shadow guard who could stop my father, there was a team that couldn't find a trace, and now it seems that it is very likely to be taken by Cao Cao's people."

"Cao Cao's move should be to pull the lord to his side. Let the attention of the people of the world be on the lord's body. ”

"That's it, this matter is not a big trouble, even if I don't have this prince, I will be the uncrowned king after this battle."

As he spoke, Qin Hua read the following again.

There was not only one thing in the letter, but there was also one thing that also made Qin Hua very angry.

The Nighthawk branch in Xudu was uprooted, and even the Nightingale was greatly affected. Fortunately, the connection between the two departments is not very close, and only some of them are implicated.

Xu Du's Nighthawk branch is one of Qin Hua's important concerns, but he didn't expect to be uprooted overnight, could it be that Cao Cao was already investigating them?

But soon Qin Hua understood that Xu Du's Nighthawk was affected by Li Ru.

Because it didn't take long for Qin Hua to receive a letter from Dong Bai, most of the letters were like her own expressions, Qin Hua made a lot of efforts to become the king, and even exposed Li Ru.

Now Li Ru has come to Chang'an, but in order to get out, Dong Bai mobilized all the power of the Nighthawk to help him, which is also the reason why the Nighthawk of Xudu was uprooted.

"This woman is getting more and more presumptuous."

Qin Hua said with a gloomy face, but now is not the time to hold her responsible, everything will be liquidated after the battle of Yuan Cao.

In mid-March, Cao Cao rushed to Baima and defeated Yan Liang's vanguard in one fell swoop, beheading Yan Liang.

At the same time, Yuan Shao's main force also came to Liyang, and Yuan Shao established the camp north of the Yellow River, across the river from Cao Cao's army.

Yuan Shao personally led the main force and prepared to build a pontoon bridge to go south, and Cao Cao of course relied on the natural danger of the Yellow River to block Yuan's army.

Under the attack of rockets, Yuan Shao crossed the river several times but failed.

So he gave a plan, and Wen Chou led an army of 100,000 to cross the river from the narrow upper reaches of the Yellow River and flank Cao's army, and Yuan Shao readily agreed.

Cao Cao's meticulous work soon discovered Wen Chou's movements, and Cao Cao personally led 100,000 troops to block it.

Although he finally defeated Wen Chou's army and killed Wen Chou, the main force of Yuan's army also crossed the Yellow River by taking advantage of the emptiness of Cao's army.

By the time Cao Cao led his army back to Baima, Yuan's army had all reached the south bank of the Yellow River.

Seeing that Yuan Shao was about to send an army to attack Baima, Xi Zhicai did not suggest that Cao Cao defend to the death, but took advantage of the fact that Yuan's army had just crossed the Yellow River and lost vigilance at night.

The result was naturally a big break with Yuan's army and tens of thousands of people killed.

However, Yuan's army had an absolute superiority in strength, and quickly recovered, blocking Cao Cao's attack, and under the active performance of the Euphorbia and Wuhuan cavalry, Cao's army also left nearly 20,000 corpses.

The two Ai were about to be killed, and after crossing the Yellow River, they were attacked again, Yuan Shao was naturally furious, and ordered to attack Baima without waiting for the sergeant to recover.

Under this disparity in numbers, Cao Cao's stubborn defense of the white horse was tantamount to a dead end, so he launched another night attack, hoping to reap miraculous results.

However, this time Cao Da was disappointed, and was dragged by Yuan Jun, and finally fell into the frontal battlefield.

Relying on the absolute superiority of troops and the bravery of the Wuhuan cavalry, Yuan Shao defeated Cao Cao in this battle.

Cao Cao led less than 80,000 people to flee back to Baima, and the Hui and Baima defenders were already less than 100,000.

Yuan Shao's losses were caused by Cao Cao's, the first two vanguard troops were defeated, and then suffered a night attack, plus this battle, Yuan's army lost more than 200,000 people, including many Wuhuan cavalry.

After defeating Cao Cao, Yuan Shao immediately held a feast in the army to reward everyone.

Only one person kept advising Yuan Shao to send troops quickly to exterminate Cao Cao.

But Yuan Shao felt that he had the chance to win, and there was no need to rush at all. Originally, it was 700,000 against 200,000, but now it has become 500,000 against 100,000, and the strength has an advantage over itself.

Later, he couldn't stand the hard persuasion of the frustrated professor, and when the alcohol became strong, Yuan Shao directly let the frustrated professor be imprisoned.

After waking up, Yuan Shao also felt that he shouldn't treat Frustration like this, but if he let it go directly, he would seem to be very faceless, so Frustration was locked up all the time.

After being imprisoned, he sighed every day, he knew that Yuan Shao did not have an absolute chance of winning.

The quality of the Yuan army itself was below that of the Cao army, and most of the 200,000 troops killed in the first battle were the elite of the Yuan army except for the Euphorbia and Wuhuan cavalry, which is not reflected by simple numbers.

And Cao Cao, who was on the white horse, felt disheartened at this time, he and Yuan Shao had similar thoughts, and felt that he would definitely be defeated.

Fortunately, Cao Cao is a person who can listen to what he says, and after listening to Xi Zhicai's analysis of the two armies, Cao Cao regrouped his spirit again, and on the one hand, he transferred troops from all over his command, and on the other hand, he retreated backwards.

It retreated to Wuchao, Guandu, and Zhongmu successively, so as to lengthen the supply line of Yuan's army.

According to Xi Zhicai, Cao Cao's army has always been a whole, but Yuan's army cannot, although it seems that a large number of territory has been lost.

But with each place occupied, Yuan's supply lines increased by one point; Every time he occupied a place, Yuan Shao needed to send troops to garrison, and the army he could fight would be reduced by one point, and when Yuan's army reached Guandu, it would be the day of the decisive battle between the two armies.