At this time, Ma Teng looked at Ma Chao who came out to ask for his life, he shook his head, "Meng Qi, because I can't bear it for a while, I have already killed Hu'er, I don't want to see any of you do anything wrong." Besides, in the current situation, if we continue to fight, it will not benefit my Xiliang at all, but it will make other people benefit. ”

"Father! Is it just for the second brother to die in vain? Ma Chao was very unwilling and asked again.

"Meng Qi doesn't need to say much, the gentleman takes revenge, ten years is not too late!"

"But ......"

Ma Teng waved his hand and didn't let Ma Chao continue, "I have made up my mind, I already plan to send someone to make peace with Yuan Shao, and we will return to Luoyang and discuss it in the long run!" ”

At this time, Wei Ran and Gao Xianzhi stepped forward together and bowed their hands: "The lord is wise!" At this time, you really shouldn't fight with Yuan Shao anymore, otherwise you can only lose both! ”

The battle of Guandu ended with Ma Teng's withdrawal from Luoyang and Yuan Shao's army stationed in Guandu. With its absolute superiority in strength, Yuan Shao's army showed the world the strength of the Yuan family of the fourth world and the third duke, and also shocked Zhu Wen of Xudu.

However, what made Zhu Wen very excited was that Yuan Shao did not stop at Guandu, but directly led most of the troops back to Jizhou, leaving only Zhang He to lead 10,000 troops to continue to be stationed in Yanjin. Zhu Wen guessed that the battle between Yuan Shao and Ma Teng must have greatly damaged the strength of both sides, although it seemed that Yuan Shao had won, but by Ma Teng's night attack, the loss of men and horses was also 10,000 or 20,000, and the grain and grass were burned a lot, and Yuan Shao's rear was not very stable, so Yuan Shao chose to evacuate temporarily. However, no matter what reason Yuan Shao withdrew from the army, he had already thought about it, and took advantage of Wu Liren's current dare not officially turn his face with the imperial court, and completely drove Guo Kan and Ran Min's army out of Runan County to ensure the safety of Xu Du.

Xu Du.

Liu Xie sat in the center of the court, and a group of civil and military officers were divided on both sides, at this time Zhu Wen walked out and said loudly: "Qi Son of Heaven, Ma Teng and Yuan Shao's army fought, thanks to the Son of Heaven Hongfu, both sides have suffered heavy losses, and they have already withdrawn their troops." Ma Teng left Wei Ran and 5,000 soldiers and horses to garrison Luoyang, Yuan Shao left Zhang He and 10,000 troops to stay in Yanjin, and the rest went back separately. ”

Hearing this, Liu Xie finally showed a rare look of joy, and he immediately got up and said: "This matter is thanks to Sikong planning, and Aiqing is indispensable!" ”

At this time, Lu Bu also came out and said: "Your Majesty, not only that, but even Wu Ming, who has always been invincible, has been carefully planned by Sikong and has been defeated and retreated repeatedly. Sikong's great merit is so great that there is no one who has ever come before or since, please give it a reward to your majesty! ”

Hearing this, Liu Xie was a little stunned, although this Lu Bu is a repeated villain, but this time he took the initiative to betray Cao Cao, he was still very pleased in his heart, but now Lu Bu is boasting about these small achievements for Zhu Wen, and anyone with a discerning eye can see that this Lu Bu has obviously been instructed by Zhu Wen, after all, Lu Bu has recognized Zhu Wen's father-in-law.

"Now Sikong is already ranked among the three dukes, ranking among the best ministers, I don't know what kind of reward Wen Hou thinks, what kind of reward is needed?" Although Liu Xie's mood suddenly became very bad, he still showed great joy.

"Your Majesty, thanks to the power of Sikong, Sikong's merits, can be promoted to the title of Duke of the Kingdom as a reward."

Lu Bu's words immediately made the civil and military officials above the court talk a lot, and even more, some people had already stood up and directly objected.

"Since the founding of the Han Dynasty, the title has been honored by the marquis, and I have never heard of anyone who has been named the Duke of the Kingdom, even Huo Guang in the past has never been named the Duke of the Kingdom, let alone Sikong? Your Majesty, the minister thinks it must not be! ”

Liu Xie's heart was overjoyed, and he hurriedly looked over, it turned out to be Yi, he nodded, but he still pretended to be a little embarrassed, frowned and said: "What Yiji said is extremely true, although I also want to reward Sikong, but it is not in line with the old system, it is better to mention another one." ”

At this time, Zhang Han smiled and said: "Since Yao Shun, there have been Liguo Gong since ancient times; In the past, Duke Zhou and Duke Zhao were all here, why did they come to His Majesty, it was not in line with the old system. ”

When Yi Ji heard that Zhang Han actually used Zhou Gong to compare with Zhu Wen, he couldn't help but shout: "How can Zhu Wen dare to be compared with the ancient sages?" Now that the Han family is surrounded by enemies, the wind and rain are shaking, and you don't want to eliminate the enemy for the country, but instead play power tricks here, isn't it a joke? ”

"Mr. Yi's words are wrong! Killing the enemy for the country also needs to be justified, and it also needs the soldiers to be single-minded, and it is not Zhang Han's idea to be crowned the prince of the country, but the common wish of the soldiers of the three armies! If you don't believe it, look outside the temple! ”

Zhang Han smiled at the corner of his mouth, pointed with his hand, and instantly heard many people outside shouting in unison: "I hope Your Majesty will crown Sikong as Chen Guogong!" ”

This scene suddenly made the faces of the cultural relics in the palace change, which was obviously Zhu Wen's intention to use force Liu Xie to make him Chen Guogong.

Yang Biao on the side finally couldn't help it, he walked out and said to Zhu Wen: "Sikong, Cao Cao was never promoted to the title of Duke of the Kingdom at the beginning, you want to do this today, isn't it a little too chilling?" ”

Zhu Wen smiled bitterly at this time, saying that everything had nothing to do with him, he bowed to everyone, and then said to Liu Xie: "Your Majesty, the minister knows that he is not talented and virtuous, so the minister will never dare to be a prince." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he only heard the soldiers outside the hall shouting together, which made Liu Xie sit down weakly again, and Zhu Wen's face was finally revealed, but now if he didn't agree, he knew that above this hall, he was afraid that blood would be splashed all over the ground again.

"Sikong, this is the wish of all the soldiers, if you don't agree, I'm afraid it will cool the hearts of the soldiers, and please Sikong don't shirk, I ordered, today I will add Zhu Wen as Chen Guogong."

In the autumn of 200 AD, Liu Xie ordered that Zhu Wen be crowned as the Duke of Chen, and the fief was in Chenliu County, Runan County and other places, and Jiuxi was given, and the capital was built in Chenliu, and a temporary Guogong Council was temporarily established in Xudu. At the same time, Bai Zhang Han was the former general, Lu Bu was the rear general, and the rest of the civil and military forces that originally belonged to Cao Cao, including Man Chong, Fu Xun, Lu Qian, Jia Kui and others, were also sealed by Zhu Wen.

And after Yang Lin received Zhu Wen's order, he finally decided to go all out and take a large-scale action again.

"Soldiers, Chen Gong asked me to drive Guo Kan and the others out of Runan this time, or at least to rush back to Ruyin. I look at that Wu Ming, maybe he really doesn't dare to tear his face with the Son of Heaven, so he has been tolerating, but if I act again, maybe it will really make him jump off the wall in a hurry, but now that the Han family is shaky and crumbling, I, Yang Lin, am willing to fight for the Han family. ”

Yang Lin's subordinates are all his several Taibao, naturally they are all looking at Yang Lin's horse, at this time, he stood up from the side and said: "Father-in-law, that Guo Kan retreated again and again, it must be because of the prestige of his father-in-law, this time, the child is willing to lead 5,000 troops, and together with the eighth brother, be a pioneer, try that Guo Kan." ”

Yang Lin laughed, waved his hand and said, "Old Seven, Guo Kan has many elite soldiers and fierce generals, you are not their opponent." ”

This person who seeks to fight is Xue Wanche's young lieutenant Chi Sun Xin, who was accepted by Yang Lin as Sun Xin of the Seventh Taibao, but Yang Lin knows his ability, so if he fights, he can't even fight that Yang Xiong, how can he rest assured that he will let him go?

At this time, another person stood up and arched his hand and said: "Father-in-law, although the enemy has many fierce soldiers, they have always been afraid of the prestige of the Son of Heaven and dare not fight with their father-in-law head-on. So I went with Seventh Brother just to try Guo Kan. If he really dares to use troops, then his father-in-law will lead a large army and ask for guilt in the name of the Son of Heaven, which is justified. So the child thinks that Brother Seven's words are not unreasonable. ”

This eighth child is Sun Li, the person who was born with Sun Xin, in the Water Margin, Sun Li is the elder brother, but in the Three Kingdoms, Sun Xin actually became a brother, although his strength is still not good.

But Sun Li's words made Yang Lin think about it for a while, and before he could nod, Suo Chao also got up and said: "Father-in-law, if it's because of this, the child is also willing to be with the seventh brother and the eighth brother, please ask the father-in-law for permission!" ”

"Forget it, fourth, you are impatient and too reckless, you and the two of them will definitely not listen to their persuasion, what kind of basket will you break out when the time comes?"

When Suo Chao heard this, he scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously, and after a while, he seemed to have finally made up his mind, and asked for his life again: "Suo Chao is willing to make a military order, and when the time comes, everything will be listened to by the seventh brother, so that the father-in-law can rest assured!" ”

Yang Lin smiled and nodded, "If it can really be done, then let the three of you go together, but remember that if you anger Guo Kan, remember not to fight them head-on, I will personally lead the army to respond in the rear." ”

Several people surrendered their orders together, and Yang Lin also ordered the others to prepare their own troops, and sent Guo Kan's army to Gushi City. Although Suo Chao and Yang Lin promised to listen to Sun Xin's words, Yang Lin still gave Sun Li the position of the vanguard commander, and he believed in Sun Li's ability to command the army more in comparison.

The three of them led the army to Gushi City together, and there were already soldiers who reported the news of the enemy's attack to Guo Kan, at this time Guo Kan was discussing with Jiang Jiang and Yang Xiong's brothers and sisters, hearing the news, Guo Kan hurriedly asked: "How many soldiers and horses does the enemy have?" Who is in charge? ”

Hearing that the enemy was coming, General Jiang and the others were already filled with righteous indignation, and the spy reported back: "Back to the capital, the banner is under the name of Sun, and there are about 5,000 soldiers and horses. ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Jiang immediately got up and said, "Dudu, although I don't know who this grandson is, but eighty percent is sent by Yang Lin, the old horseman. He deceived people too much, and the last general was willing to go out of the city and behead the enemy generals in order to avenge the pressing revenge of the past. ”

Guo Kan nodded, he had been waiting for this day for a long time, he knew Wu Liren's plan, which was why he had always been willing to compromise.

"Good! Old man Yang Lin deceived people too much, even if I risk being blamed by the lord today, I have to teach them a lesson. General Jiang obeyed the order, and ordered you to lead the army of 5,000 out of the city to meet the enemy, remember, Xu Sheng must not be defeated, remember, when the time comes, I will say these words first, so that my lord can nominally be able to fight with Yang Lin. ”

Then, Guo Kan carefully instructed General Jiang, and after listening to it, General Jiang was overjoyed, took the general's order, and went out to order troops.

At this time, Sun Li and others had already led their troops to the outside of Gushi City, and General Jiang had already set up a position outside the city to welcome Sun Li's army.

Sun Li saw that General Jiang had already set up a position and was ready, and he knew that he could not attack directly, so he stepped forward first and shouted at General Jiang: "Well, I am Sun Li, the vanguard general under the command of Yang Lin, the general of the Hou Wei of the Han family, and today I came to recover Gushi City under the order of the Son of Heaven. If you still admit that you are a minister of the Han family, you will quickly abandon the city and surrender! ”

Sun Li's words were to directly bring out the Son of Heaven of the Han Dynasty, which was also the only thing that Yang Lin could deter Wu Liren now. If Guo Kan dared not listen to the order, it would be against the will of the Son of Heaven and would be equivalent to rebellion, so Yang Lin firmly believed that Wu Liren, who had always regarded himself as a loyal minister of the Han family, did not dare to disobey.

After hearing this, Jiang Jiang couldn't help laughing, and pointed at Sun Li with a big knife in his hand and said, "Sun Li'er, who dare you talk nonsense here?" The Han family is naturally owned by the Son of Heaven of the Han family, my lord kills rebellion for the Son of Heaven, pacifies the Quartet, how many good men's blood and lives are exchanged for these lands! How can you give up so easily? Besides, my lord is also the general of the Zhenguo who was canonized by the Son of Heaven himself, so can't he be stationed here? ”

Sun Li listened to General Jiang's words, couldn't help frowning, and continued: "Since General Wu Ming is a loyal minister of the Han family, then I have the edict of the Son of Heaven here, so that he can withdraw the army from Runan and eliminate the traitor Cao Cao, do you still dare to disobey?" ”

"Haha, what is Yang Lin Pifu doing, do you think I don't know? This edict of the Son of Heaven is fake, but Zhu Wen's plot is true. Who in the world doesn't know that just some time ago, Zhu Wen's old puppet forced the palace with a heavy army and forced the Son of Heaven to make him the Duke of Chen, so bold and reckless that he did not obey the etiquette law, and his rebellious heart was even worse than Cao Cao. This edict must have been issued by him in the name of the Son of Heaven, and you and other horsemen still dare to show off their power here, don't you think that I, Jiang Jiang, will be able to bully me? ”

Jiang Jiang's words made Sun Li hesitate a little, but at this time, he couldn't retreat without a fight, hesitated, he waved the spear in his hand, and shouted: "Since you are so stubborn, then let's see the real chapter under our hands!" ”

Sun Li was about to ride his horse forward, but he saw a fast horse rushing behind him, and shouted in his mouth: "Eighth brother, slow down, you are the commander of the army, don't go out lightly, Suo Chao will meet him for a while!" ”

As soon as Suo Chao came out, Jiang Jiang couldn't help but sneer, he had been patient with this Suo Chao for a long time, and he had escaped from his hands many times, so this time, he was determined to seize the opportunity and take Suo Chao.

Jiang Jiang urged the horse forward, and the frost knife in his hand reflected the sword light under the sunlight, and Suo Chao shouted: "Jiang Jiang, suffer death!" ”

"Drop! Detected Suo Chao skill Rush Vanguard trigger, Force +3, Intelligence -2, Gold Axe Force +1, the current Suo Chao Force increased to 94, Intelligence reduced to 63."

Suo Chao's golden axe slashed hard, Jiang Jiang was not in a hurry or impatient, looking at his axe, the frost knife seemed to meet it slowly and quickly, the strength of both of them was very great, under this collision, there was a huge roar, Suo Chao's strength was even better, but Jiang Jiang skillfully dissolved part of the force, so that he was not shocked by too much force.

"Drop! Detected that Jiang Jiang's skill will be triggered, Command +3, Force +3, Nine Turns Frost Sword Force +1, and the current Jiang General's strength has been increased to 99."

The intersection of the two horses is a round, although outsiders seem to be a bland move, but neither of them dares to have a trace of carelessness. The two turned their horses' heads and returned again, this time, Jiang Jiang's hands were fast, he took the lead in making a knife, and he slashed Huashan with one move, and slashed straight at Suo Chao.