696 Anti-War Grand Alliance, an unknown election Hangu Guanxi according to the plateau, east of the river, south of the Qinling Mountains, north of the Yellow River, is the east to Luoyang, west to Chang'an throat, known as "the sky opens the Hangu Zhuang Pass, the valley of the dust to the north sky", "the twin peaks towering beside the river, since ancient times the valley of a battlefield" said, since ancient times for the soldiers to fight for the place.

It is very appropriate to describe Hangu Pass, but this is only a metaphor for the dangerous terrain of Hangu Pass, and it is impossible to really achieve the effect of one person sitting in the town and ten thousand people being unshakeable.

Zhang Liao, who was sitting in Hangu Pass, was dressed neatly, and in the big tent of the military camp, he paced back and forth expressionlessly, and the captains and generals in the tent did not say a word, and their expressions were solemn.

The atmosphere was very oppressive.

Although Zhang Liao, who was pacing back and forth with his hands in his hands, did not show a look of panic, he was by no means calm in his heart.

When he got a large number of soldiers and horses stationed in Luoyang, his first thought was disbelief, the second thought was that there were heroes who wanted to occupy Sizhou, and the third thought was to immediately send people to find out the truth.

Military conditions do not allow for child's play, the difference of a millimeter, a thousand miles.

It is necessary to find out whether there is an army stationed in Luoyang, and if so, whose army is it and what are the intentions?

Whether it is to occupy Luoyang, or to garrison Luoyang, who intends to attack Guanzhong.

Zhang Liao thought about it and thought that only Cao Ying could reoccupy Luoyang, because Luoyang was the eastern capital of the Han Dynasty after all, and Cao Ying was ordered by the Son of Heaven not to be subordinate, maybe the Son of Heaven insisted on returning the capital to Luoyang?

As for Liu Biao and Yuan Shao, Zhang Liao thinks that the surname may be very low, Nanyang County in the north of Jingzhou now has Zhang Xiu, Zhang Xiu is short of food, and he is helped by Liu Biao, but in essence, he is not Liu Biao's subordinate, so Zhang Xiu is in the way of Nanyang, and Liu Biao's north into Luoyang is hindered.

Not to mention Yuan Shao, the base camp is in Hebei, and he suddenly sent an army to Luoyang in Henan, the battle line is too long, and it is difficult to take care of the end and the end, and it is useless to occupy a Luoyang, unless it is taken together with Guanxi, you can look down on the Central Plains.

But Gongsun Zan is not dead after all, Zhang Liao feels that it is impossible for Yuan Shao to fight on two fronts.

racking his brains to speculate on the enemy situation in Luoyang, Zhang Liao was still a little anxious in his heart, no matter how calm he was.

The importance of Hangu Pass is the foundation of Guo Jia's entire Kansai strategy!

Without Hangu Pass, Guo Jiabei said that he would deal with Han Sui and Ma Teng, and after the unification of the northwest, he would not even be able to stay in Chang'an.

Maybe Zhang Liao followed Guo Jia in the past, in addition to his righteousness and pride, but also because of the two dead brothers, but Guo Jia's kindness and affection for him deeply moved.

Hanzhong to Yizhou, Hangu Pass to Guanzhong, are all strategic places with a decisive surname, Guo Jia handed over this important task to Zhang Liao, which is enough to show that Guo Jia trusts Zhang Liao, and firmly believes that Zhang Liao has the ability to take on this great responsibility.

In any case, Hangu Pass cannot afford to lose, and it cannot be given to any enemy even if it has the slightest opportunity to take advantage of it.

"Report!"

Finally, the waiting time passed.

All the scout cavalry sent out returned and entered the big tent one by one to report the military situation.

"There are indeed troops stationed in Luoyang, but there are two groups of people, one for Yuan Shao, one for Cao Ying, looking at its scale, no less than 200,000! Grain, grass, baggage and other materials are now being sent to Luoyang one after another. ”

The scouts who knelt down on one knee and clenched their fists to report the enemy's situation still did not get up, and Zhang Liao stood behind the commander, and before analyzing the situation, he gave another order.

"Probe again, do your best to find out the information of Luoyang's middle troops, commanders, generals, divisions, etc.!"

Don't care about anything else, at least Zhang Liao must be fully prepared.

The scout received the order and turned and strode away.

There seemed to be a needle drop in the big tent, and the captains looked at each other, panting a little heavier.

Two hundred thousand!

Yuan Shao and Cao Ying settled in Luoyang together, with more than 200,000 soldiers and horses!

What does this mean?

This is by no means to occupy Luoyang, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, one Luoyang, how can there be two heroes stationed together? !

Well, there is only one possibility!

The two families join forces and wave the army in Guanzhong!

"General, taking advantage of the fact that Yuan Shao and Cao Ying have just entered Luoyang, it is better for us to wait for the unpreparedness to attack them and cut off their grain and grass from the back, and then guard the Guguan Pass."

It was suggested to hit first.

Even if Yuan Shao Cao Ying entered Luoyang with the army now, it is impossible to put the grain and grass in one step, and it is advantageous to bypass Luoyang to cut off the other party's grain and grass, even if it consumes some.

Zhang Liao raised his hand and shook his head, vetoing this suggestion.

"If I attack first, I will give the other party the truth, whether to fight or not to fight, it is not something we can decide, immediately send an urgent report to Chang'an, and let the lord decide."

If Yuan Shao and Cao Ying came to fight today, as soon as the battle began, Zhang Liao would be able to command the battle without any scruples.

But the orders he received when he entered Hangu Pass were the same as when he was in Hanzhong, and they were all guarded.

Luoyang is not Guo Jia's territory.

Anyone can occupy Luoyang.

Although Yuan Shao and Cao Ying entered Luoyang and put on a posture of waving their troops westward, in the final analysis, the other party has not yet attacked Guanzhong.

Guo Jia, Cao Ying, and Yuan Shao are all Hanchen.

The murder weapon of the soldier is also used by the saint as a last resort.

War cannot be started lightly.

There is another reason why Zhang Liao has scruples.

Luoyang has no less than 200,000 soldiers and horses, and he only has 30,000.

There are only 80,000 soldiers and horses in Guo Jia's entire Guanzhong.

There is a huge disparity in military power, and how to deal with it must be left to Guo Jia to decide.

Is it offensive or defensive or retreating?

If it is attacked, the 30,000 soldiers and horses of Hangu Pass will be equivalent to abandoning the geographical advantage.

If he defended, Zhang Liao would not be able to fight.

If he retreats, Zhang Liao will not be able to fight, otherwise he will withdraw slowly, and he will become a lone army, and the loss of soldiers and horses will be a mistake of a coach.

Chang'an, in the pavilion in the backyard of Guofu, the spring is bright.

The government affairs of resettlement and return to Guanzhong and the restoration of life have been properly arranged, and just waiting for the implementation of officials from all over the country, Guo Jia stole half a day of leisure, and played checkers with Cai Yan and Guo Ye with great interest, and the family of three was happy.

"No, no, Ye'er, you should go like this, look."

Cai Yan, who was dressed up elegantly, pinched the chess pieces in front of Guo Ye and began to move little by little, not only making the chess pieces advance most of them, but also blocking the way for Guo Jia's chess pieces to advance, killing two birds with one stone.

After doing this, Cai Yan raised his eyebrows and smiled at Guo Jia, as if he wanted to see his depressed look.

Guo Ye hummed unhappily: "The child knows that his mother is smart, the child walks five times, and the mother has to command three times, so she won't play." ”

Hahaha Guo Jia stared at Cai Yan with a teasing expression, looking at her embarrassed expression, his heart was very happy.

Stealing chickens does not make rice, and it is a cocoon to bind itself.

"You can't have the heart to hurt people, and the cycle of heavenly principles will eventually be rewarded."

Although Guo Jia had one chess piece blocked, there were still many chess pieces that could be moved, so he easily took a move and counterattacked, blocking the road where Cai Yan planned to move the chess pieces.

Finally appeased Guo Ye, Cai Yan looked back at the chessboard, gritted his teeth and glared at Guo Jia, and just as he was about to play chess, someone came over.

"Lord Xu said that he had something important to see, and he was already waiting in the front hall."

Somehow, the smile on Guo Jia's face stiffened a little and gradually disappeared.

It is not uncommon for Xu Shu to ask to see.

But Guo Jia just had a bad premonition in his heart.

"It's important to get down to business, husband, let's hurry over and take a look, don't let Brother Yuan wait for a long time."

Cai Yan put away the chess pieces one by one, and then said to Guo Ye: "Ye'er, go to the study with your mother and test your academic growth in the past year." ”

Guo Ye responded listlessly, not very interested.

Seeing his appearance, Cai Yan touched his head and said with some amazement: "If only half of Jin'er likes to read, it would be fine." ”

puffing out his cheeks and sullen, Guo Ye is not disgusted with poetry and books, but he can't raise his interest, Mr. teaches, he learns with his heart, but he will never get into books to reach the realm of selflessness.

The mother and son left together, and Guo Jia also tidied up his appearance a little and then went to the front hall of the house, which is usually the place where he and the strategists have discussions.

As soon as he walked into the hall, Guo Jia felt that his premonition had been fulfilled.

Not only Xu Shu is here, but also Fa Zheng and Pang Tong, two strategists.

The military generals in Chang'an, Gan Ning, Xu Chu, Dian Wei, and Gao Shun, were all present.

Everyone looked solemn, and when they saw Guo Jia coming, they wanted to talk and stopped, but they looked at each other, and decided to let Xu Shu come and tell Guo Jia.

Guo Jia walked to the main seat and sat down, his expression calm.

After several life and death, dangers are everywhere, Guo Jia has seen all scenes.

Right now.

Even if the sky falls.

He also dared to stand up!

"Tell me, what?"

Guo Jia was mentally prepared and calm.

The calm Xu Shu arched his hand and said: "My lord, Zhang Liao sent an urgent report, Yuan Shao and Cao Ying recently said that they would lead the army to Luoyang, and the soldiers and horses would probably not be less than 200,000. ”

After hearing this, Guo Jia was thoughtful, not chaotic, and not surprised.

When everyone saw Guo Jia's expression, they were all immediately infected, and their restless and complicated mood slowly calmed down.

Pang Tong is a new strategist, and he sincerely admires Guo Jia's bearing now.

Such a master can control the heroes of the world and convince the heroes of the world.

Guo Jia was not only thinking of the 200,000 soldiers and horses in Luoyang, he was pondering the hidden information behind this matter.

"Yuan Benchu and Cao Mengde joined forces to enter Luoyang, this must be the credit of Cao Mengde, Yuan Benchu sat in the four states of Hebei, with 400,000 soldiers and horses, among the princes of the world, Yuan Benchu was monstrous, he wanted to attack me, he would not pay attention to Cao Mengde at all, and he would not ask Cao Mengde to send troops to help. Cao Mengde was calculating, and wanted me to fight to the death with Yuan Benchu, but he sat on the mountain and watched the tiger fight. Hehe, are Yuan Shao's advisers all pigs and dogs? Cao Mengde lost Liu Bei's city, lost his wife, and now sent someone to Lu Bu as a watchdog, Cao Ying is now doing his old tricks again, can't Yuan Shao's strategists see it? If they see it, Yuan Shao insists on going his own way, such a mediocre master, what else is worth serving! ”

Guo Jia's voice was violent, half catharsis, half anger.

He expected that Yuan Shao would come to attack him, and the chance was only twenty percent.

Cao Ying came to kill him, and the chance was less than forty percent.

Liu Biao came to kill him, and the chance was less than one percent.

Ma Tenghan then came to attack him, and the probability was less than thirty percent.

Like now that Yuan Shao and Cao Ying came to kill him together, Guo Jia never thought about it.

In addition to containing the opponent among the princes, developing themselves is fundamental, what Yuan Shao wants to do now is to exterminate Gongsun Zhan, and then gradually go south, but now the lion has opened his mouth and wants the northwest.

No man is content.

(To be continued)