Zhang Yuan knew that Chen Qun had just been forced out of office by Dong Zhuo for a short time, and he did not have much loyalty to Dong Zhuo's command, and his previous insistence was just relying on Li Yu's five thousand elite soldiers not far away, thinking that he could come to save him. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

Now that Li Yu's army has been defeated and Changyi City has also fallen, Zhang Yuan believes that Chen Qun's perseverance has long been shaken.

At that moment, Zhang Yuan went back to the camp in Dongyi, and sent a big flicker to touch the dragon into Dongjin City, and went to say that Chen Qun would surrender.

Sure enough, as Zhang Yuan expected.

Within half a day of touching the dragon, the flag was hung at the head of the east city, the city gate was opened, and Chen Qun himself followed the dragon and personally surrendered to the camp.

"Dongyi County ordered Chen Qun to surrender the city, and hoped that Zhang Taishou would accept it." In the big tent of the Chinese army, Chen Qun knelt down in front of Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan could naturally hear that Chen Qun's tone was a little frustrated, and if he scanned it with the system, his loyalty was only 7.

Zhang Yuansui stepped forward, helped Chen Qun up with his own hands, and said with a smile: "I am lacking an expert in governance. ”

Under Zhang Yuan's command, although the ability to govern is not weak, it is not their specialty.

And Wang Gang is dead, and he is not very at ease with Cheng Chu, and he does not dare to let him take charge of state affairs alone.

The Chen Qun in front of him, who is a well-known political expert in history, has stayed in Bingzhou before, and is familiar with the customs and customs of Bingzhou, so Chen Qun is simply the most suitable candidate to help him take care of government affairs.

Chen Qun was originally a small county order, but only a small county order, but now Zhang Yuanyi promoted him to the position of the main book, and even entrusted him with the important task of governing the government affairs of a county, which is simply a step forward.

"The group has just surrendered, and the lord can actually ...... Can I be entrusted with a heavy responsibility, and the lord will trust me like this? Chen Qun was pleasantly surprised, and his tone trembled a little.

Zhang Yuan smiled proudly: "I, Zhang Yuan, have always been suspicious of employing people, not suspicious people, you Chen Qun are talented, why can't I reuse you." ”

A sentence of employing people without doubt, and suspecting people without using them, shows Zhang Yuan's extraordinary popularity.

Chen Qun was full of emotion in his heart, deeply impressed by Zhang Yuan's bearing, took a deep breath, and said angrily: "Thanks to the grace of the lord, the group will do everything to repay the lord's kindness." ”

Zhang Yuan scanned Chen Qun's loyalty, and it had risen from the original 7 points to 20 points.

"Good, good."

Zhang Yuan nodded with satisfaction, a pleased smile appeared on the young man's face, and he said three good words in a row.

Then, his gaze turned to the west, and the corners of his mouth had raised a solemnity, "Changyi is broken, Dong Zhuo will raise the army of the country to come to fight, this war has just begun." ”

The war has indeed just begun.

Zhang Yuan captured Changyi. After the surrender of Chen Qun. Rendezvous with the main forces of the follow-up. Assemble an army of 30,000 cavalry. Follow Jishui all the way to the west. Went straight to Sizhou and calmed down.

Dingzhangcheng is the seat of Jiyin County. It is located at the confluence of Jishui and Surabaya. Since ancient times, it has been the main point of water and land in the Central Plains.

From Dingzhang City all the way to the east. It will take you to arrive at Changyi in a few days. Then head south along Surabaya. It can be reached directly to Leping. Conquer the state.

And from Dingzhang to the west along the Jishui. It can cross the hinterland of Sizhou. Kill all the way to the westernmost city of Fengqiu in the state. Confluence with Pushui.

That is to say. As long as Zhang Yuan won the Dingzhang. All the way west. You can cut Sizhou in half. Severing the connection between the North and the South.

Want to seize the Central Plains. You must first take Sizhou. And want to seize Sizhou. then you must take down the heavy calming Zhang.

Zhang Yuan led the army. Straight to Dingzhang City. Li Yu cleaned up the defeated army. Resist. to delay the speed of Zhang Yuan's march.

Meanwhile. In Chang'an. Dong Zhuo, who is brewing the Eastern Expedition and the state. then received the fall of Changyi. The news of Zhang Yuan's invasion. Naturally, it was taken aback. I didn't expect that. Zhang Yuan dared to strike first.

Furious. Dong Zhuo was only afraid that Zhang would be wrong. Immediately ordered an army of 50,000 cavalry. The starry night sent troops eastward.

With Dong Zhuo's resourcefulness. Naturally, it is not difficult to judge. Zhang Yuan after capturing Changyi. It will definitely move westward along the Jishui. Straight to Dingzhang.

Dong Zhuo then kept going. Run wild. Finally ahead of Zhang Yuan. Rushed to Dingzhang City.

Dong Zhuo's front foot just entered the fixed zhang. The scout sent back the message. Zhang Yuan's vanguard army. It has been killed to a position twenty miles east of Dingzhang City.

Dong Zhuojin's news of arriving at Dingzhang. It soon passed to Zhang Yuan. He immediately ordered the whole army to stop marching. It is close to the north bank of Jishui. Choose favorable terrain to set up camp in the village.

couldn't get ahead of Dong Zhuo. Rushed to Dingzhang City. Zhang Yuan didn't have many regrets.

With Dong Zhuo's strength. can be preempted by Zhang Yuan. Li Yu was defeated. Snatch Xiachangyi. It's already quite an accident. If the reaction is slow enough to let Zhang Yuan even take Zhang Cheng. Then Dong Zhuo is not worthy of being his opponent.

Zhang Yuan is ready. Have a big battle with Dong Zhuo on the front line of Dingzhang. So it was a fortified stronghold. On the one hand, he ordered the rear to transport grain and grass by water from Bingzhou.

……

In the early afternoon. Zhang Yuan's ass is not yet hot. Dong Zhuo's messenger came. An invitation was handed to him. Ask him to meet tomorrow on the banks of the Jishui River.

"We and Dong Zhuo have reached the point of life and death. What else is there to meet at this time. Maybe there's some deception in this. It's better that the husband doesn't go. Fan Lihua looked suspicious.

Zhang Yuan pondered for a moment. shook his head and said, "Dong Zhuo and I are the biggest enemies now." In fact, it was Yuan Shao. This is a confrontation for me. I just can't wait. If this meeting can be said to move Dong Zhuo to withdraw from the army. Reduce losses. Naturally, it couldn't be better. This opportunity cannot be missed. ”

Zhang Yuan is familiar with history. Of course I do. With Yuan Shao's strength. It will be by the end of this year at the latest. You can destroy Gongsun Zhan. Unify the land of the three states of Hebei.

According to Yuan Shao's character. After the unification of Hebei. will immediately wave the army south. Capture the Central Plains.

So. Leave time for Dong Zhuo and him. It's not much left.

This time. If the two of them can shake hands and make peace. Dong Zhuo fought against Yuan Shao head-on. Zhang Yuan attacked Liangzhou from the direction of Bingzhou. Attack Yuan Shao's flank. The situation is for them. It will be very advantageous.

If he and Dong Zhuo fight each other. If it is extinguished in a short period of time, it will be convenient. If it is a stalemate. Or when both sides lose. Yuan Shao had already gone south. The strength is greatly damaged. It's too late for them to recover. What to use against Yuan Shao.

It's about thinking about the big picture. Zhang Yuancai decided to seize this opportunity. If you can convince Dong Zhuo. Nature is the best.

Then. When the two of them repelled Yuan Shao together. Wait for him to capture Liangzhou. Sit firmly in Huainan. After the last general's wings have been full. Let's do it with Dong Zhuo again. It's the perfect time.

Zhang Yuan replied to the messenger. Agreed to Dong Zhuo's invitation to meet.

……

Dingzhang City.

Dong Zhuo went to sit on it. Holding Zhang Yuan in his hand, he replied. Burnt face. There is a hint of appreciation. "Zhang Yuan, this kid. It's bold. I didn't expect Zhang Lian's old dog. to give birth to such a son. It's really eyeless. ”。