Chapter 70: Withdrawal of Troops
The Kwantung princes finally withdrew their troops, just after Meng Ge and Xu Rong killed Cao Ying's pursuing army, the princes had to withdraw their troops, Meng Ge completely broke a supply line, or the nearest one, Chen Liu's supply pressure was too great, Chen Liu's rice and grain hoarding was not much, and it was undoubtedly extremely difficult to collect grain from the east.
It is too far to transfer grain from Jizhou or Xuzhou, far from being able to do it in one or two days, if the Kwantung princes do not withdraw their troops, there will be a danger of lack of food, and then the 300,000 army will collapse without a fight, then it will be troublesome, and Luoyang has become a ruin, and it will be hellish if you can get grain and grass in Luoyang, and you can only withdraw your troops if you can't supply the Kwantung princes on the spot.
The first one who didn't do it was Chen Liu's Taishou Zhang Miao, a month's huge military food consumption made his heart cold, and if Chen Liu's life continued like this, Chen Liu's heart would definitely be finished, as Chen Liu's Taishou, Zhang Miao had to think about Chen Liu, and then Liu Dai, Qiao Mao and Tao Qian also followed the trend and fled, they were also princes who had suffered huge pressure on food and salary, and if they didn't leave, the pressure would be even greater, so they all started to retreat.
Yuzhou Thorn Shi Kong Ling was worried about the affairs of Yuzhou, and he also had no intention of fighting, so he naturally ran away, and the princes of the Eighteenth Road ran within a few days, and even the alliance leader Yuan Shao felt that it was time to run away, but he didn't run so fast because of his face, and before Cao Ying returned to the sour date, there were not many people running away from the coalition camp.
Changsha Taishou Sun Jian got the jade seal of the country in Luoyang City, slipped faster than a rabbit, and withdrew from Luoyang that night, returned to his lair, when the princes of the Eighteenth Road, nearly 300,000 troops were disbanded, and they ran back to their lair, this battle against Dong came to an end temporarily, and the princes from all walks of life adjusted their strategies, and Dong Zhuo was a lot easier.
Cao Ren, who was beaten half-naked by Meng Ge, was sent back to Cao Ying, and his life was saved, but he was no different from a dead man, like a living dead, Meng Ge was too ruthless, and Nanhua Lao Xian hit his head again before saving him, Cao Ren can still wake up is still a question, even if he wakes up, I am afraid he will not be able to go to the battlefield at all.
Since then, Meng Ge has offended everyone, Cao Ying hated Meng Ge to the core, not only ruined his plan, but also made Cao Ren look like this, how can Cao Ying not be angry, this beam is over, and when it comes to liquidation, I am afraid it will be another situation.
Meng Ge doesn't care about this at all, anyway, it's impossible to follow this group of sanctimonious guys in Kanto in the future, it's not a big deal to offend, it doesn't matter if you don't mix in the Central Plains anymore, it's not a big deal to go to the West to play these days, no matter how great Cao Ying's ability is, I'm afraid he can't stop him from going west, Meng Ge doesn't care about the so-called people in the world who don't tolerate it, the world is very big, and he Meng Ge really doesn't believe that he can't live without the Central Plains.
But this is the last way to retreat, it really can't be done, Meng Ge has no choice but to do it, it's still very early, it's far from the point where he has to leave, the most important thing is how can this good show in the Central Plains be without Meng Ge, Meng Ge is planning to do a good job.
After a correction, Meng Ge is also ready to go to Chang'an, Dong Zhuo still has to go, this time his credit is so great, Dong Zhuo has to say that it is, Meng Ge is a little looking forward to it, this time Dong Zhuo will seal himself an official.
But at the moment Meng Ge still has one thing to let go, more than 10,000 refugees along the way have not been properly settled, before leaving, Meng Ge found Xu Rong and asked him to help resettle it, Xu Rong readily agreed, Meng Ge was relieved to go to Chang'an.
"General Xu, with your promise, I will rest assured, Meng Ge farewell!" Meng Ge bowed his hand to Xu Rong slightly, he knew that Xu Rong was a person who kept his promises, since he promised himself, Xu Rong would definitely do it, not to mention that although there was some pressure to resettle more than 10,000 refugees, it was not a big problem.
"Yes!" Xu Rong nodded, got up and bowed, and said helplessly: "General Meng is polite, even if you don't say that I will settle them well, it is my fault, Dong Xiangguo ordered to loot the surroundings of Luoyang, and I feel guilty for failing to dissuade Dong Xiangguo, and later I also participated in this matter, even if it is to atone for my sins, I will settle them well, General Meng just rest assured!" ”
Hearing this, Meng Ge suddenly felt a little chill in his heart, Dong Zhuo, a dead fat thief, is difficult to change, what kind of is this, but Meng Ge doesn't dare to say this, Meng Ge will never be like those protagonists who travel through novels, and talk about his ambitions all day long, for fear that people don't know, in Meng Ge's opinion, this kind of person doesn't know how he died.
It's really when other people are stupid, it's a blessing not to tell you the secret, and they will follow you stupidly, that's called hell, who has seen Cao Ying and others hang that kind of thing on their lips, there is no impermeable wall in the world, there are many things in this world that can't be said, in case people listen to it, it's a dead end, and Mongo won't do such a stupid thing.
"Okay then, everything will be left to General Xu!" Meng Ge was not interested in chatting anymore, he got up and was about to leave, he was going on the road today, it was better to leave early or go home early, Meng Ge didn't want to delay things, they Meng Ge missed Zhou Cang for so long.
Xu Rong didn't keep it, let Meng Ge leave, now Hangu Pass still needs him to operate, Xu Rong has too many things to count, and there is no time to say goodbye to Meng Ge, and he has to pay close attention to Luoyang's movements, Xu Rong is going crazy, if Meng Ge is not leaving, I'm afraid Xu Rong won't have time to see him.
Meng Ge once again took his men to Chang'an and set off, without the drag of the refugees, the speed of Meng Ge was very fast, it was said that two or three hundred miles were not a problem, only half of Meng Ge caught up with the team of the westward migration, the people who were forced to move west by Dong Zhuo walked on the official road with difficulty, most of them were ragged and haggard, Meng Ge shook his head helplessly, and then went on the road.
But in this way, the speed slowed down again, Dong Zhuo and the others were already in front, Meng Ge was not in a hurry, there was no difference between arriving early and arriving late, it was better to go slower if you went slower, and by the way, it was good to help these people who had left their hometowns.
So Mungo ordered his soldiers to do their old jobs, helping passers-by to transport things, and the captured military horses could be put to use again, anyway, they were put away, and it happened to come in handy now, why not do it.
After arranging everything, Meng Ge took a sip of water and whispered to Yang Min next to him: "Yang Min, there seem to be a lot of people along the way, let the brothers pay attention, don't make any mess, let people snatch the military horse and run away, it will be a big loss!" ”
"General Meng, don't worry, we will pay attention, I don't think anyone has the courage to do this, I will be kind enough to help them, no one will do such a stupid thing!" Yang Min is full of confidence, he, the captain of the handling team, has already done a good job, and basically nothing will go wrong.
Meng Ge is also very relieved of him, this kid is not as good as Lian Chengbi in war, but it is good to do something else, it is okay to check and fill in the gaps, even if he commands the army, but he is a candidate to deal with trivial matters, he can read and write, Meng Ge plans to train him to change careers after he goes back, just go with Li Gan as a companion, even if he fights, he is only suitable for charging into battle, but that is too risky, it is a dead man's business, although Yang Min's martial arts are okay, but he is not too young, and he can't be a pioneer for a few years, Now is the right time to find a way out.
"Well, okay, I'll take a look, you guys get busy!" Mongo stuffed the kettle and rode slowly around.
Just as Mongo was passing by a carriage, the deaf and clear-eyed Mongo suddenly heard someone whispering in his ears, as if he was still an acquaintance.
"Miss, I see that scoundrel! It's right outside! ”
"What? That person actually came back, how did he come, didn't he have no news? ”
"Who knows, that villain is majestic, riding a tall horse, carrying that terrifying giant sword, at first glance he is a murderous demon without blinking, miss, should we hurry up!"
Isn't this the voice of the two little girls, I didn't expect to meet an acquaintance here, Mongo felt a little emotional, it seems that these two little girls call themselves bad, as if they don't look like bad people, Mongo thinks it's quite interesting, so he eavesdropped intentionally or unintentionally.
"What are you afraid of, he won't eat you, I'm not afraid of that villain!"
"But Miss, that man kills people without blinking, and we have offended him again, just in case!"
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The two little ghosts muttered for a long time, Meng Ge thought it was interesting, it seemed that Cai Yan, a little girl, was quite dissatisfied with herself, and there was a lot of resentment in her tone, Xiao Tao, the little guy, seemed to be very afraid of herself, and exaggerated herself as the big devil.
With a mischievous mentality, Mongo rode a horse and slowly approached the carriage of the two little girls, and the groom driving the car and the housekeeper on the side did not dare to speak, for fear that one would accidentally annoy the master, the cold and cold giant sword was enough for them to drink a pot, and Mongo also made a silent gesture, who dared to talk nonsense.
"Ahem, ahem!" Pretending to cough, Mungo deliberately said loudly beside the carriage: "Which little girl is speaking ill of me behind her back?" ”
The two little girls in the carriage were suddenly startled, isn't this the voice of the villain, why is he next to him, this time it's miserable, Cai Yan and Xiao Tao panicked for a while, and they didn't know how to answer at all, what is called a thief's weak heart, and now is the best performance.
The coachman and the guards next to him looked nervous, didn't the little girl talk about the two in the carriage, how did this uncle know, what to do now, who knows what this military master will do.
Before I knew it, the carriage was running faster, and Meng Ge said with a smile: "I said what are you panicking, I am familiar with the two little guys in the car, don't be nervous, don't be nervous!" ”
"Who is your acquaintance, I haven't seen you before, you big villain!" Cai Yan, who was quite bold, suddenly lifted the curtain and looked at Meng Ge with an unhappy face.
Meng Ge, who was in a good mood, had the intention to tease her, so he smiled and said, "What's wrong with me, little girl, do you want to hear it?" If you can't tell me why, be careful that I beat you! ”
After saying that, Meng Ge also raised his fist, and Xiao Tao behind him suddenly turned pale, he was too familiar with this fist, last time Meng Ge punched Cao Ying into a serious injury, Xiao Tao saw it clearly at the scene, and now I feel scared when I think about it, it's really scary!
"I'm afraid of you, you murderous guy who doesn't blink, isn't you a villain? And you help the bad guys fight the good guys, what are you not a bad guy? Cai Yan glared at Meng Ge fiercely, the little girl's definition of a bad guy was still at the level of a child, and Meng Ge thought it was quite interesting.
Sometimes from a child's point of view, you may find a lot of things, as Cai Yan's little girl counted out word by word, Meng Ge found that he really had a heinous tendency, but fierce evil was quite interesting to listen to, and nodded from time to time.
"I'm right, you're a big badass!" Xiao Cai Yan raised his eyebrows, looking quite proud.
Meng Ge, who was riding on a horse, looked at the little girl's smug appearance and moved slightly, looked at Cai Yan with a smile, dragged his chin and said: "Hey, I remember that you said that I helped the bad guys fight the good guys, then I remember that your father seems to be helping the bad guys, does that mean that your father is also a big bad guy?" Huh! Little girl, tell me how it goes! ”
Xiao Cai Yan was speechless for a while, and only after a while did he say extremely unreasonably: "My father is not, how can my father be the same as you, in short, my father is a good person, you are a big villain!" ”
Meng Ge didn't care, but pretended to be distressed and said: "But now your father is really helping the bad guys, I remember that your father is still a big official, bigger than my official, and the big bad guy should die, and the little girl, you said that if someone else wants to kill me, should I fight back, I can't wait for others to kill me, how did I become a bad guy, can you tell me?" ”
"You!" Xiao Caiyan's face turned blue with anger, and he immediately gritted his teeth and said, "Don't say that my father is a bad person!" ”
"Well, if you don't say it, you won't say it, then you are not allowed to call me a bad ass! How's that, isn't the deal? Mongo looked at this little girl with a funny face, children are just fun.
At this time, Cai Yong, who heard the news, came over and said with a smile: "General Meng, don't tease the little girl, is the old man a bad person who has his own judgment after death, what you said is not counted, why bully the little girl is young and ignorant, but the general, you have offended the people of the world, what will the people of the world say in the future, I am afraid that this is not good, I believe there will be a judge!" ”
Meng Ge looked at Cai Yong, who was emaciated, and said with a smile: "Lord Cai's words are wrong, people live for the present, I don't bother to care about what happens after death, let him wind and rain What does it have to do with me, but forget it, it's not interesting to talk to you, it's more interesting to play with a lively and cute little girl like Ling Ai." ”
Seeing Meng Ge arguing with Cai Yan like a child, Cai Yong was stunned, he was getting more and more incomprehensible, completely like a child who grew up beautifully, and he couldn't see that he was the fierce general who was on the battlefield, such a completely different appearance, it was really incomprehensible.
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