this day.

Bai Qi received the news that Lu Bu came to help.

He gathered all his troops and stationed them in the north of Luoyang City.

On the two official roads leading to Xiaopingjin and Chang'an, two stable camps were built and heavily garrisoned!

The intention of such a formation is already very obvious.

Cao Cao and Sima Yi finally understood. Bai Qi divided his troops and camped before, not because he didn't dare to attack Luoyang, but because he wanted to show weakness to the defenders of Luoyang, sell the flaws, drag the defenders of Luoyang, and prevent them from escaping.

Now that Lu Bu has come to help, Bai Qi has revealed his true purpose.

In the lobby.

Cao Cao said to the civil and military forces: "Bai Qi wants to wipe out all our troops, including us... That's why he deliberately showed weakness and waited for the best time. ”

"Humph! He has a big appetite! Xu Chu said angrily: "My Luoyang City has thick walls, and there are hundreds of thousands of troops stationed there. No matter how good Bai Qi is, it is impossible to attack it.... ”

Xu Chu is full of confidence.

Compared with Xu Chu, other generals, including Cao Cao and Sima Yi, were very worried.

Sima Yi said: "Luoyang will definitely be garrisoned. But the minister has a suggestion.... ”

"Zhong Da, but it doesn't hurt to say it."

Cao Cao looked at him.

Sima Yi said: "The strength of the enemy and us has reached 1.3 million in the territory of Sili. Although we have a geographical advantage, we are very clear about the strength of Lu Bu's army. If we really want to start an all-out war, it will be very difficult for us to win. My suggestion is.... King Wei was concerned about the safety of the world, and he could not stay in Luoyang, and should go to Hebei immediately. ”

"Hebei was attacked by Li Jing, which is also very dangerous. He held back our nearly 400,000 troops. If the King of Wei can eliminate Li Jing, lead an army of 400,000 to cross the Yellow River south, and rush to the aid of Sili, then the battle of Sili may still have a turning point. ”

"What does King Wei think?"

Sima Yi's strategies are one after another. Previously, it was suggested that he should defend Dongjun and Yingchuan. After that, it was guarded in the pass. Now the center of the war has been placed in Hebei.

Cao Cao felt more and more powerless.

I was also very uneasy.

"King Wei, the minister thinks that what Mr. Zhongda said is right. The Guannei battlefield and the Hebei battlefield must win one place before they can rush to the other. Since the battle of Guannai is difficult to win, why not consider solving the war in Hebei first? Xun Yu said.

"yes..."

Cheng Yu also said: "Our troops in Hebei are three times that of Li Jing. We can win. ”

Cao Cao was silent for a while....

He got up and looked at the map behind him, and said, "Let's put aside the matter of going to Hebei for a while." Cao Ren and Xu Huang's 270,000 troops have arrived in Sili, and we must send heavy troops to meet them. Bring their soldiers and horses to Luoyang. ”

"King Wei..."

Sima Yi said again: "King Wei doesn't need to answer. It only needs to feint to attack Baiqi's camp, and then lead an iron cavalry to meet Cao Ren and Xu Huang, and then go around to Xiaopingjin and go to Hebei. ”

"You mean to bring Cao Ren and Xu Huang's 270,000 troops to Hebei as well? Can that Si Li still hold on? Cao Cao asked.

From beginning to end, he had no intention of giving up his subordinates.

Because there are Luoyang and Chang'an in the division, as well as the twelve counties of Xiliang.

Since ancient times, the capitals of all dynasties have been in Luoyang and Chang'an. The tiger is on the dragon plate, and the world wins. If you lose it to Lu Bu, can you get it back?

"Father, the child is willing to stay in Luoyang. All you need is 100,000 soldiers! Cao Cao's third son, Cao Zhang, stood up and said with his fists clenched.

"The tiger is brave, and the father knows. But Lu Bu has 800,000 people in Sili's territory, how can you hold it? Cao Cao slowly sat back in place: "You should go to Hebei with your father." ”

"Did King Wei promise to go to Hebei?" Sima Yi was stunned.

Xun Yu and Cheng Yu also looked slightly pale.

"You all persuade me to go to Hebei and eliminate Li Jing first. As I thought about earlier, this is the best strategy at the moment. However, I never intended to give up on Kannai. went to Hebei to fight, also to draw troops and aid Guannai. So, I have to leave a heavy army behind! Cao Cao said.

"King Wei is wise."

Sima Yi bowed.

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Cao Zhang even said: "Since the father doesn't want to give up the guannei, the child should stay." Only when the child stays can the father's determination be expressed. Only generals at all levels can fight hard. Besides, children are not afraid of Lu Bu. There are nearly 300,000 elite soldiers in Luoyang City, and the equipment and food to defend the city are enough to hold on. The child is confident that he will block Lu Bu's attack, so please ask his father for permission! ”

Cao Zhang knelt down with a thud.

Li Dian and Le Jin also stood up and said in unison: "The last general is willing to stay in Luoyang!" ”

"The minister is also willing to stay in Luoyang." Xun Yu Dao.

There are Li Dian, Le Jin, and Xun You left.

Think about the fortification of Luoyang City, and there are nearly 300,000 troops stationed there.

Some of the worries in Cao Cao's heart were removed.

He looked at Cao Zhang and asked, "Hu'er, are you really willing to stay?" ”

"The child willing."

"Good. He is a good son of a father. My father promised you that you would lead 280,000 troops and garrison Luoyang. There are also Li Dian, Le Jin, and Xun You, who also stayed together. I will give you help in the shortest possible time! Cao Cao said.

"No..."

Everyone responded in unison.

Forthwith.

Cao Cao ordered Xu Chu to prepare 15,000 cavalry and 200,000 infantry. After dark, he first feinted with infantry to attack Baiqi's camp, and then led the cavalry to bypass and rendezvous with Xu Huang and Cao Ren.

..........................

The western capital is Chang'an.

Just when Cao Cao and Lü Bu were preparing for a big battle, something big happened in Chang'an, the western capital.

Due to Liu Bei's death, the generals Ma Chao and Pang De, who were loyal to Liu Bei, changed their allegiance to Liu Xie, the emperor of the Han Dynasty.

In fact, Ma Chao has always been loyal to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, and Ma's ancestor, General Fubo, is a great loyal minister. As a descendant of General Fubo, how can he go against the will of his ancestors?

Now that Liu Bei is dead, they have no scruples, and immediately lead their troops to Chang'an to support the Han Emperor.

The whole process was smooth....

Liu Bei said all the time before his death that he was loyal to the Han family and wanted to help the Han family. Now that he is dead, the civil and military generals under his command naturally serve the Han Dynasty as the emperor.

Emperor Han Xian never even dreamed that he could really be an emperor.

It's just that...

Is it still useful to be an emperor now?

Lü Bu and Cao Cao fought in Luoyang, and once the winner is decided, they will invade Chang'an.

At that time, the Han Dynasty will fall.

The gap in strength made Emperor Han Xian have no confidence.

Fortunately, Ma Chao, Pang De, etc., all firmly supported him, and had a good relationship with all the different races in the west, and there were tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in their hands. With the support of Ma Chao and others, Emperor Han Xian gradually regained a little self-confidence.

He gave all the military power to Ma Chao, and Ma Chao had full authority to prepare for the war.

I am happy to be idle and focus on internal affairs.

The first month of the twelfth year of Jian'an.

Cao's army, stationed in Luoyang, launched a large-scale campaign.

Cao Zhangqin led 200,000 infantry troops to attack Baiqi's camp.

Bai Qi rose up and resisted.

Although he repelled Cao Zhang, he took care of one thing and let Cao Cao ride 15,000 horses. Cao Cao led the light cavalry and smoothly rendezvoused with Cao Ren and Xu Huang.