In the evening, it snowed heavily. \. Qｂ⑤、cOМ//

In the snowy night, the corpse city emitted a ghostly aura, standing in the darkness, and there was no light at the head of the city.

For the coalition forces, what they saw during the day was undoubtedly a nightmare.

Some are angry, but more are fearful. The flag hung weakly in the night, not a little lifeless.

Cao Cao sat on the couch, looking at the dying Xi Zhicai, his heart was like a knife.

"My lord, don't feel sorry for me. When I was a child, an immortal once said that my life would not be long, and I would be safe and sound if I could live forty years. I thought that I would be only thirty-six this year, and that I should be able to serve the Lord and seek a future. But I don't want to miscalculate and lose all the games. I despised Xun Zhuo to have today's catastrophe...... My lord, I have a few words, and I hope you will keep them in mind. ”

"Sir, please!"

"Yang can't fight anymore, the lord should quickly seek to get out."

Cao Cao's teary eyes were hazy, and he nodded lightly, "Keep it in mind." ”

"Although Zhongde is rigid and talented, he is less than changeable. The lord should seek the help of the wise men in order to achieve great things. I have a recommendation from the lord, and the lord can find it. ”

"Who?"

Xi Zhicai coughed violently, and his face suddenly became very ruddy. But the blood that spurted out of the mouth was shocking.

Cao Cao hurriedly got up and ordered someone to find a doctor.

Who knew that Xi Zhicai grabbed his hand, "Lord, listen to me." In the southwest of Changshe, there is a Zhuang courtyard, which is owned by the Xun family. The wise men whom I have recommended now live there. This person's surname is Guo Mingjia, and his expression is filial piety. ”

Cao Cao was shocked, "Guo Jia? I know this person. It's just that he and Dong Xiping are brothers. How can you help me? ”

Xi Zhicai smiled. Spirits seem to be better.

"The lord only knows one thing, but he doesn't know the other. Guo Fengxiao did study under Cai's name, but he and Xun Xiping. It's not as intimate as the lord thinks. Although his family was poor, his ancestors had been officials in the court for generations, and he was closer to the scholars. Otherwise, he would have gone out of the mountain to help Dong Xiping, how could he still live in someone else's home, the lord could ask for it. ”

Cao Cao answered. "Don't worry, sir, it's done!"

"There is another person, who is a friend of Guo Jia. This person's name is Xun Yu, comparable to Xiao He, with the talent of the heavens and latitudes, and the lord can use it greatly. ”

"Xun Yu?"

Cao Cao nodded, and kept it in mind again.

To be honest, he has met Guo Jia and Xun Yu. It's just that he was down-and-out back then, how could he ever think of one day setting up his own door?

"Remember, the sun can't stay for long!"

After Xi Zhicai finished speaking, he coughed violently again. Holding Cao Cao's hand tightly, he couldn't help but let go.

Cao Cao hurriedly ran out of the big tent. A doctor was called.

Xi Zhicai's condition was temporarily stabilized, but at dawn, he suddenly vomited blood, and although he was cared for by a doctor, he was unable to return to heaven.

Cao Cao was extremely sad, and under the first battle, he lost two people in a row.

One was his brain, the other was his brother, and this unspeakable grief caused him to faint on the ground. However, after waking up, Cao Cao still remembered Xi Zhicai's words. He was ready to evacuate Yang, but when he told the princes about this thought. Kong Rong, Tao Qian and others refused to agree, but resolutely demanded a decisive battle in Yang.

It is no wonder that the princes of all walks of life have suffered heavy losses, not to mention the loss of face.

Although he knew that Yang was difficult to attack, he couldn't turn back. After winning, they still have the capital to negotiate with Xun Zhuo, but if they just leave in disgrace, it will really be a loss of face. Therefore, even if Yang can't fight, he has to fight.

Cao Cao knew that if he continued to fight, there would be no result.

But the princes' feelings are difficult to refuse, and more importantly, he doesn't want to go so gloomy.

After all, in that case, he really didn't know how to face the generals under his account, and he hesitated, but in the end he stayed.

The snow was getting heavier and heavier, and the corpse city was covered in snow.

Cao Cao decided to temporarily trim his men and horses, wait for Yuan Shu's grain and grass to arrive, and then attack again.

Almost at the same time, the Chenggao side also stopped fighting. The Northern Route Army, which lost its troops, also began a short rest.

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In order to ensure that the three passes are perfect, Dong Zhuo allocated a group of people and horses to rush to the three passes to support. In terms of Yique Pass, Wei Xu and Wei Yue led 10,000 people to support; Li Tong led 8,000 elites from Yangbei to support Yang. Ban Yu and Yan Ming were ordered to lead 8,000 Liangzhou soldiers to Chenggao, and the army was mobilized, and Yanghao was lively.

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In contrast, Mengjin, which is located in the northeast of Yang, seems very quiet.

Mengjin, known as Mengjin in ancient times, is the place where King Wu of Zhou summoned the princes and made blood for the alliance, located on the bank of the river, and is a small ferry.

It is a hundred miles long and fifty-two miles wide.

This is the area under the jurisdiction of Mengjin, which is a mountainous and hilly area.

The ancients summed up the topography of Mengjin in one sentence, that is, 'three mountains, six tombs and one river'. The ancient city of Mengjin is stuck on the one point of the view of the three mountains and six tombs. Stretching for hundreds of miles, Yang is the only place in Hanoi that can reach Yang.

After Hua Xiong and Pang De arrived in Mengjin, the river had not yet frozen.

After holding the tiger talisman and taking away Zhu Hao's military power, Zhu Hao's banner was still planted on the head of Mengjin City.

This is also from the clan

Meaning. Although there may not be a battle in Mengjin, this Zhu Hao's banner has the effect of confusing the public to a certain extent. Maybe when, just show the flag here and make miraculous achievements.

Shi Yi is about twenty-four or five years old, a typical Qingzhou person, tall and tall.

Although he was dressed as a scribe, his ability to ride a horse and shoot arrows was not bad. Confucianism is not about reading books by death, reading books by death. On the contrary, in the study of the six arts, which is the foundation, archery and royalty are very important parts, and they are also very particular about bravery.

You must know that among the students of Confucius, there is a character like Zilu who can be defeated by thousands of people, how can he be a nerd who is dead studying?

It is precisely because of this that Hua Xiong and Pang De have a good impression of Shiyi.

Shiyi's thick eyebrows and big eyes, Chinese face, very strong. And when doing things. But he always thinks twice. Very steady.

Hua Xiong knew that this was the person sent by Dong Li to him to be a military advisor. How can there be any slackness.

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Don't look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, Dong Li always has to take care of the ground.

More than a month has passed in a flash, and Hua Xiong has nothing to do in Mengjin, worrying every day. The battles in Tiger Prison Pass, Yang, and Yique Pass became more and more intense, and the battle situation from time to time made Hua Xiong's heart feel as uncomfortable as a cat scratch.

"Ling Ming. Do you think Hou has a prejudice against me? ”

On this day, Hua Xiong pulled Pang De to inspect the head of Mengjin City, and finally couldn't help but ask softly.

Pang De was stunned for a moment, "Where do you start with Dadu Hu's words, Hou usually admires you a lot, how can you have prejudices?" ”

Hua Xiong's face darkened, "If you don't have a prejudice, why did you arrange me in such a deserted place." ”

Pound couldn't help but laugh.

"Dadu Protector. Although this place is barren, it is very important to Yang. Earlier, it was deserted because of the river moats. Now. The weather is cold, and the river is frozen...... I guess that's what the lord is worried about. ”

"Ice is ice. It's not cold yet......"

Pound smiled and said, "Most of the protectors should not underestimate the princes. If I am a prince, and the frontal battle does not go well, I will definitely surprise the army. When the time comes, there will definitely be a bloody battle in Mengjin, and most of you are afraid that you will not be able to fight? Rest assured. ”

"Maybe the princes are human heads and pig brains......"

Hua Xiong muttered quietly, making Pound almost laugh out loud.

The human head pig brain is a sentence that Dong Li often uses to scold Wu Anguo. Unexpectedly, Hua Xiong had only been in Yang for half a year, and he had already learned to use it. In fact, not only Hua Xiong, but also Pang De, don't they often quote a few words of Dong Li's mantra?

Human-headed pig brain......

The Lord is a genius who can come up with such a proper metaphor.

Pang De didn't persuade Hua Xiong again, since he could say such a thing, presumably Hua Xiong had accepted his statement in his heart.

The snow was very heavy, and Hua Xiong was ready to go down to the city to rest after making his rounds.

Suddenly, there was a strange sound looming in the distance. In the snowy night, it is not very obvious, but after fighting in Liangzhou for a long time, Hua Xiong can already hear the unusual place from the sound of wind and snow.

It's so late, is anyone coming?

Hua Xiong frowned and hid at the foot of the flag.

Pound looked at Hua Xiong and already understood what he meant.

At that moment, he raised his hand and signaled the soldiers on the city to gather and be on guard, and then ordered someone to send a message to Shiyi immediately.

After a while, a group of men and horses arrived at the foot of Mengjin City.

The leader was a jump-off old man, about eight feet tall, with gray hair, about fifty years old.

With a look, a small colonel stepped forward and shouted: "Who is it, if you don't stop, you will release the arrow!" ”

The old man also raised his hand to signal the men and horses behind him not to advance, and urged him to step forward and said, "Dare to ask General Zhu Hao if he is here?" ”

Xiao Xiao was stunned and didn't know how to answer.

Pang De had already stood up and said loudly: "General Zhu Hao is in the palace, dare to ask who your Excellency is and what is the matter?" ”

The old man seemed to hesitate, and after a moment of silence, he ordered someone to fetch a bow and arrow, tied a piece of jade pendant to the arrow, and shot it at the flaggate pole at the head of the city.

"Who am I, the little general will know with this jade pendant, General Zhu Hao will know."

"Wait!"

Pound took off the jade pendant and retreated. Hua Xiong also came out of the shadows, "Ling Ming, do you recognize that old man?" ”

"I don't recognize it!"

In the light of the pine oil torch, the jade pendant has the word 'Zhu' written on it, and a tiger head is carved on the reverse side.

Shi Yi also came up at this time, stepped forward and glanced at the jade pendant, and his face suddenly changed greatly. He stealthily hid in the shadows and glanced down.

Then he hurriedly came back, "It's Zhu Jun, the general of the chariot!" ”

The meaning of the word 'line' has been introduced before, and it can be understood as an agent. The general of the chariot cavalry, which means the acting general of the chariot cavalry, generally sent people by the imperial court to go on the expedition, if there is a need to have a large enough official position to deter, it will often add a 'line' in front of the official position. When the matter is over, this official position can be revoked.

Zhu Jun was earlier ordered to exterminate the Taishan thieves and assess the Liukou in Qingzhou, and was the governor of the three states.

And his original official position has been revoked, so Emperor Ling of Han gave him the title of general of the chariot cavalry, the governor of the three-state war.

Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty died, and Zhu Jun was still at the junction of Qingxu and Xu, not in Yang.

And yang

In a state of chaos. So much so that Zhu Jun was not recruited back. Later, later. He once transferred Zhu Jun back to Yang. But Zhu Jun refused to be summoned because of the emperor's impropriety, but he didn't do it against Xun Zhuo.

At this time, Zhu Jun came to ......

The three of them glanced at each other. Its purpose is not known.

"Zhu Jun is here to persuade Zhu Hao."

"That ......"

Hua Xiong gritted his teeth, "It doesn't matter who he is, if he is against us, he is the enemy, it is better to ...... with a knife"

Pound nodded slightly. "That's great!"

The three of them agreed to let the little colonel go up and drag Zhu Jun, and Hua Xiong turned over and got on the horse, holding a big knife. Hidden behind the city gates.

The city gate creaked open, and Zhu Jun's attention was also attracted by the small school at the head of the city.

At this moment, Hua Xiong suddenly urged his horse and fought out from the shadows under the city gate. He crotched his mount. It's a red horse, and it's incredibly fast. The big knife in his hand was raised, flashing in the snow, and he was in front of Zhu Jun in the blink of an eye.

Zhu Jun was stunned. Ahh

But before his voice fell, the broadsword slashed down with a mist-like light. cut Zhu Jun into two sections.

At the same time, Pang De led the men and horses out of the city, killing Zhu Jun's entourage and fleeing in the wilderness.

A short confrontation ended quickly, and Hua Xiong's anger that had been pent up in his heart for many days could be regarded as being vented.

Happily, he returned to the camp with a victorious palm.

But Shi Yi was not happy.

"Ziyu, why are you sullen?"

Shi Yi said: "Zhu Jun's appearance here must have been arranged by the princes. We killed Zhu Jun today, but I am afraid that a large army will arrive tomorrow. ”

"I'm afraid, Hou said, the soldiers will block, and the water will fill the soil!"

"Most of the protectors still have to be careful, I think it's best to cultivate Shuyang, pass through the Taishi, and let the Taishi know the situation here."

Pound also said: "Mr. Ziyu's words are very good. ”

Hua Xiong didn't think so, but it was not easy to refuse. Nodding in agreement at the moment, Shiyi wrote a letter to inform Yang.

From Mengjin to Yang, it is only a day's journey, and it is very convenient to travel back and forth.

Pound said again: "Dadu Hu, I plan to lead the army to ambush behind the mountain, and when the enemy comes, you and I can attack back and forth, and then we can break the thief in one fell swoop." ”

Hua Xiong thought for a while, "Ling Ming's words are very good, I will ride with you two thousand fine horses, ambush in the mountains, and wait for the opportunity to move." ”

Pang De immediately took the order and left, and Shiyi consulted with Hua Xiong to mobilize men and horses to prepare for the coming fierce battle.

However, the speed of the coalition forces was very fast, and at dawn, they reached the Mengjin Pass.

According to Shi Yi's idea, it is better not to take the initiative. Defend the pass and block the enemy at the Mengjin Ferry.

This was originally a foolproof strategy, you must know that out of prudence, Li Ru gave Huaxiong 8,000 men, and with the pass of Mengjin, it was enough to drag the coalition army. Yang reinforcements can arrive in one day as long as they get the news. In terms of time, it is definitely sufficient.

But Huaxiong didn't want to do that.

Xun Yu killed Sun Jian and Lu Bu in the bloody Tiger Prison, and the exploits made by the two made Hua Xiong's eyes red.

Although he thinks that he is not as good as Dong Li and Lu Bu, he can't help but want to show his powerlessness, so he refuses at the moment.

led 3,000 soldiers and horses, fought from Mengjin, and battled in front of the pass.

Hua Xiong hovered with a big knife in his hand, shouting in front of the battle.

Where did this group come from?

But it is the party that is too guarded and publicized and its subordinates. As early as the time of the Sour Jujube Alliance, Tian Feng, a strategist of Yuan Shao, predicted that the Northern Route Army would face a bitter battle. Chenggao is a Xiongguan, if you want to break through, you must pay a great price.

Therefore, it was suggested that Yuan Shao should send troops to Hanoi Trail, take Mengjin, and go straight to Yang.

This is a very vicious ploy. If Meng Jin is broken, and the coalition army, even if there is only one way, appears under Yang City, then the impact on Yang is unimaginable......

But if you want to break through Mengjin, you have to cross the river.

The weather was also strange this year, and by October, the river was not frozen yet. Finally, when the river surface froze, the entire battle between the princes had been dozens of days old. But it's okay, at least all Yang's attention is attracted to Cheng Gaoyang and Yique Pass, in Zhang Yang's mind, Meng Jin's defense must be weak.

What's more, he found Zhu Jun.

Coming forward in the name of Zhu Jun, presumably Zhu Hao will not resist too much. When the time comes, it will not cost a single soldier, and Meng Jin will break himself.

Who knows......

When Zhang Yang got the news of Zhu Jun's death, he had just crossed the river.

When he heard that his clever plan was discovered, he was immediately furious. He didn't care about waiting for Liu Bei and Guan Yu, who were waiting for the rear army, to catch up, and Qin led his men and horses to rush straight to Mengjin. Seeing Hua Xiong showing off his might in front of the pass, Zhang Yang's anger became even hotter.

"Who can go out and kill this fang!"

Before Zhang Yang's words fell, a person immediately rushed out from behind, it was Zhang Yang's general, Mu Shun.

This Mu Shun urged the horse to raise his gun, rushed towards Huaxiong, and shouted sharply: "Unknown horseman, the general Mu Shun is here, and he will not dismount and surrender." ”

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