Xu Chu and Xi Zhong each bowed their heads in contemplation, but saw Zhong Xuan continue: "Five days ago, the general appointed court officials to go to Dong Bingzhou, Ding Duwei, and Qiaodong County, and ordered them to stop marching. Among them, the one who went to Michi to read the edict was the counselor. ”

Counseling the doctor is Chong Shao, Zhong Miao was afraid that Xu Chu and Xi Zhong would not know this person, so he added: "Chong Gong is a righteous and awe-inspiring person, with him, even if Dong Zhuo has the intention of disobeying the order, he will not make a mistake for a while." Just ......."

"Just what?"

"It's just that when I left Luoyang, there was news from the Gonggong side that Dong Bingzhou had arrived in Xin'an County and was approaching Hangu Pass!" Zhong Xuan said.

When Xi Zhong heard this, he took out his sword and hastily drew a topographic map on the ground, and said: "Dong Bingzhou's tribe marched from Hedong County, passed through Anyi, crossed the Yellow River to the south into Hongnong County, and then went east to Mianchi. Therefore, I guess that the number of people in his department should be less than 10,000. ”

Xu Chu and Zhong Xuan both nodded. Xi Zhong said reasonably, Xu Chu and Dong Zhuo Ding Yuan and others received the edict from the general to 'enter Luoyang' before and after the difference between about five to ten days, Dong Zhuo has a large number of people, and it took some time to rectify the soldiers and horses, because the terrain of Wangwu Mountain is relatively difficult to walk, he gave up passing through Dongyuan County in Hedong County, and directly crossed Wangwu Mountain to enter the shortcut road of Henan Yin, which was actually a big circle. In this way, Dong Zhuo can go to Xin'an before the counselor doctor Chong Shao arrives in Mianchi, and there should not be too many people and horses with him.

Xi Zhong then said: "In this way, Dong Zhuo may not dare to cross the Hangu Pass, after all, the general and Yuan Sili also have male soldiers in their hands. ”

The male soldiers that Xi Zhong said, one is a unit owned by Yuan Shao as a lieutenant of Si Li, the other is the army in the hands of Yuan Shu, who succeeded Yuan Shao as the general of Hu Ben, as well as the troops of He Miao, the general of the chariot cavalry, and part of the troops controlled by He Jin and Yuan Shao in the Eighth Army of Xiyuan.

After listening to Xi Zhong's explanation of the soldiers and horses owned by He and Yuan, Xu Chu was a little apprehensive. Could it be that history is about to change dramatically now because of the flapping of the wings of his little butterfly? If this is the case, why did Zhong Xuan rush to see him in a hurry.

But I heard Zhong Qian sigh: "What Zhicai said is right, it's just that there was another incident before I set off." ”

Xi Zhong hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Zhong Xuan replied: "The general worships the prince's division as Henan Yin." ”

Wang Yun, the word teacher.

Most of Xu Chu's impressions of Wang Yun before coming to the Eastern Han Dynasty came from the works of art in his previous life, and 'skillfully offering a serial scheme Dong Zhuo' is all Xu Chu's understanding of Wang Yun. After arriving in the Eastern Han Dynasty, Guo Jia talked to him about Wang Yun several times, because Wang Yun had done the history of Yuzhou Assassination, and Wang Yun was a complete 'eunuch' party.

Wang Yun began to be an official at the age of nineteen, and fought with Zhang Rang in the Yuzhou Assassin History, and went to the official seclusion after the defeat, until He Jin took power, in order to win over the scholars, Wang Yun was re-promoted to engage in Zhonglang, and now he is worshiped by He Jin as Henan Yin.

Xu Chu was speechless to He Jin, he couldn't understand what He Jin was thinking at all. First, he sent people to order Dong Zhuo, Ding Yuan, and Qiao Mao to stop marching, which was obviously beneficial to the eunuchs; Henan Yin is another name for Henan County, and the capital Luoyang is nominally subordinate to Henan Yin, which is a key position, let Wang Yun be Henan Yin, and Yuan Shao be the lieutenant of Sili, and let the eunuch be frightened again.

In this way, He Jin can be described as 'advancing and retreating'.

Xu Chu immediately thought that He Jin should still die at the hands of the eunuchs, because of all this, the eunuchs were like frightened birds during this time, of course, they could only choose to take risks. And He Jin's own misconduct also affected his own judgment, and it was reasonable that he was murdered by eunuchs.

At this time, Xu Chu seemed to have guessed the purpose of Zhong Xuan's trip.

Xi Zhong also had an understanding, and asked Zhong Xuan directly, "Is Yuan Chang here to let me and others lead troops into Beijing?" ”

Zhong Xuan looked at Xi Zhong, then at Xu Chu, nodded and said, "The two of you can see through a little, it's rare." I do have this intention in this trip, but it is not my intention alone, Ci Ming Gong and Wen Ruo also have this intention. ”

"Zhong Jun has been tired all the way, and go and rest for a while." Xu Chu groaned, "Let me think twice." ”

Zhong Xuan understood that Xu Chu should be given a little time to think clearly at this time, so he left the military tent and went to the place where he stayed with a sergeant.

Xu Chu watched Zhong Miao leave the tent, and said to Xi Zhong with a wry smile: "It seems that we don't have a choice." ”

The corners of Xi Zhong's mouth are also bitter, and the situation is very obvious. There is Gao Gan first, and then there is Zhong Xuan. One represents Yuan Shao's group, hoping that Xu Chu will lead troops into Beijing, and if nothing else, Gao Gan will come again; A representative of the Shiren group, which is close to He Jin and Yuan Shao, also hopes that Xu Chu will enter Beijing.

The reason is that Ding Yuan will definitely be ordered to stop the march after receiving He Jin's order, and Qiao Mao's side probably won't dare to make a mistake, only Dong Zhuo is an exception. As soon as Dong Zhuo enters Beijing, he will definitely not stand on the side of the scholars, and the balance of power will be broken, even if he kills all the eunuchs, it will be a loss of the opportunity for the scholars to hold the authority of the world.

Xu Chu's entry into Beijing will effectively change this situation.

Although it is relatively not well-known, although there are not many soldiers, it is also easier to control. Yuan Shao's family is in Ruyang, and it is the most prestigious family in Runan County, and Xun Shuang and Xun Yu's families are in Yingchuan, which is even more about the position of Taishou under Xu Chu's buttocks. Can Xu Chu say no to Yuan Shao, Xun Shuang and others? Not at all.

Moreover, there are all kinds of signs that Kyoto may be in turmoil. Xi Zhong can judge from the information transmitted by Zhong Xuan, Xu Chu combined the knowledge of later generations, and thought that He Jin still could not escape the fate of dying at the hands of eunuchs.

Luoyang is decided, and now the question is what is the most appropriate time to arrive in Luoyang.

Xu Chu has a case in his heart, and it is best to go to Luoyang when He Jin dies. But he couldn't say this clearly, so he said to Xi Zhong: "I haven't been ordered to stop the military camp, and it may not be necessary to enter Luoyang City." However, the situation is uncertain, so it is better to walk slowly on the way. ”

Xi Zhong thought so, and echoed: "What the lord said is true. Yuan Benchu, Xun Ciming and the others just wanted to use us as a sword to help them keep the existing victories, as long as we marched towards Luoyang, faster and slower, they should not care. In this way, it is also convenient for us to observe the development of the situation. ”

Xu Chu bowed his head and said: "Then ask Zhicai to go and talk to Zhong Junyan." ”

- Early tomorrow morning, Xu Chu summoned everyone to the military tent and told him about it. Zhang Gu and Zhang Wu were excited to enter the capital of Luoyang, and Le Jin and Li Quan also sighed in their hearts.

"I don't want to be able to participate in such a big event overnight." Li Quanxin said.

After three days of marching, Gao Gan really came again. Not only Gao Gan, but also He Hao. Xu Chu heard the report and dismounted to meet the two.

The two of them are considered to be Xu Chu's old acquaintances, and after a brief greeting, Xu Chu invited Zhong Xuan and Xi Zhong to come over, and the five of them rode horses and talked while walking.

He Hao carefully observed Xu Chu's troops and said with a smile: "As Gao Yuancai said, although Zhongkang's troops are few, they are all good at fighting. After elaboration, it turned out that Gao Gan went to see Yuan Shao immediately after returning to Luoyang, and at that time, He Hao and some other celebrities were also in Yuan Shao's mansion, and Gao Gan praised Xu Chu in public.

Xu Chu glanced at Gao Gan gratefully, and then listened to He Hao's words: "Yuan Chang, on the night of your departure, Ding Duwei was ordered by the general to burn Mengjin, and the fire was so big that its light could be seen in Luoyang at night. Empress Dowager He was frightened and issued an edict to dismiss Zhang Rang and others. ”

Mengjin is located fifty miles north of Luoyang, which shows that Ding Yuan's fire is indeed big enough. The effect was also surprisingly good, and it became the last straw that broke the camel's back, making Empress Dowager He determined to remove Zhang Rang and other eunuchs from their positions.

He Hao talked eloquently, Zhong Xuan's face was happy, and he said: "Okay! Good! ”

Empress Dowager He was forced to dismiss all the Zhongchang servants and Xiaohuangmen, and it seemed that things were starting to develop in a good direction, so Zhong Xuan was overjoyed.

Xu Chu looked at He Hao and Gao Gan's expressions, and knew that things were not so simple. Seeing that He Hao said lightly: "Yuan Chang was happy too early, only a few days before and after, Empress Dowager He recalled Zhang Rang and others back to the palace province. ”

"What!?" Zhong Xuan was furious.

He Hao said disdainfully: "What is strange about the woman's opinion, capricious? ”

Gao Gan sighed on the side and said: "Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and other generations are deep-rooted, when the Empress Dowager He poisoned Wang Meiren and was almost abolished, it was all thanks to Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and others who donated their family wealth and cried for the grace of the first emperor to be rescued." The son of Zhang Rang even married the sister of the Empress Dowager He as his wife, and he was an in-law. Moreover, most of the eunuchs' clans, relatives, doormen, old people, and children are officials in the state and county, and the power is huge, and the Empress Dowager He is unwilling to give up her authority, so she regrets it. ”

Gao Gan was so worried that he even told the royal secret in public. There are many people who know about Empress Dowager He poisoning Wang Meiren, but there are still very few people who dare to talk about it in public. It can be seen that Gao Gan also hates Empress Dowager He very much.

Through the mouths of He Hao and Gao Gan, it is not difficult for Xu Chu and Xi Zhong to guess Yuan Shao's mood at this time - very angry.

Yuan Shao is different from He Jin, if the eunuch really turns over the momentum and wins this political dispute, He Jin will lose some power at most by virtue of his old relationship with the eunuch; And Yuan Shao, including Zhong Xuan, He Hao, and Gao Gan who were present, all had only one end, death.