Zhang Shuang annexed the state to the north and surrendered the Xiongnu without a fight. 100,000 soldiers were stationed in Hedong, and they also trained cavalry on a large scale.

The princes of the world were shocked, but they didn't make much action. Because all the princes already know that Zhang Shuang is strong, and the ravages are already very ferocious and powerless.

At present, what they can do is to expand their strength and sit firmly on their own territory when Zhang Shuang sends troops to the northwest. The three major princes of Kwantung, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, and Liu Bei, have secretly reached an agreement.

Content has only one intent.

If Zhang Shuang sends troops to Kanto, no matter who he attacks, he can't see death without help. You can't station troops against each other before defeating Zhang Shuang. Under their consultation, the Kanto territory was also divided.

Jizhou, Youzhou belongs to Yuan Shao.

Xuzhou, Yanzhou, Yuzhou, and Qingzhou belong to Cao Cao.

Yangzhou, Jiaozhou, Jingzhou belong to Liu Bei.

After completely conquering their own territory, the three of them joined forces to raise an army.

The Kwantung princes were not burdened without any burden, and they were happy to annex themselves. But Dong Zhuo suffered, he was the strongest in the world with 300,000 elite soldiers and a population of 2 million. suddenly became the fourth in the world.

What's more, he has Ma Teng to the northwest, Han Sui is entrenched in Liangzhou, and Zhang Shuang is entrenched like a tiger in the east, and there is no room for strategic development at all.

When the news reached Chang'an, Dong Zhuo summoned his subordinates to discuss together. In front of the civil and military, Dong Zhuo sighed for a long time: "The most wrong thing Lao Tzu did in his life was not to attack Zhang Shuang, but to believe in those Kwantung princes, who only cared about themselves one by one, and used Lao Tzu and me as cannon fodder." ”

Wenwu was also silent for a while, feeling a kind of bleakness.

"My lord, this is the end of the matter. It's too late to regret it. Now we can only defend against Zhang Shuang's attack first, and wait for the Kwantung princes to integrate their strength to attack Zhang Shuang together. Then annex Ma Teng, Han Sui. Expand your power. In this troubled world, gain the foundation of survival. Li Ru pondered for a moment and said.

"There's no way, that's the only way." Dong Zhuo sighed, and then said: "But if you want the right to defend against Zhang Shuang, I also have to integrate an army of 300,000." But Ma Teng and Han Sui are still threatening my rear. ”

"Now Zhang Shuang's strength has swelled to the sky, and these two goods are enough. Silly fork. Dong Zhuo scolded hatefully, and then looked up at the civil and military forces. He asked, "Who can send these two men to make them understand?" Obediently withdraw troops? ”

Wen Wu looked at each other for a moment, this mission is not easy to do, if Ma Teng, Han Sui and Dong Zhuo have a bad relationship, they will have to lose their heads. Even if you don't make enemies, it's not a matter of whether you can complete the task, not to mention that the road to and from is very risky and harder.

Dong Zhuo saw that these people were all timid. Suddenly he was angry.

"Damn, there are so few people under Zhang Shuang's hands, he can just get an envoy and lobby Ma Teng. Han Sui. There are so many people under my hands, and they are all wine bags and rice bags. ”

At this point, there was a man on the list. He arched his hand towards Dong Zhuo and said, "Lord, I'll go." ”

Dong Zhuo looked up with joy in his heart. I saw that the people who came out of the queue had high crowns and handsome appearances. The body is slender and the appearance is excellent, but unfortunately the momentum seems to be a little weak, giving people a feeling of passerby.

Dong Zhuo didn't even remember who this person was, and he was embarrassed. Li Ru saw that Dong Zhuo was embarrassed, so he opened his mouth and smiled: "It turned out to be Wuwei people, Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe." ”

Then he arched his hand to Dong Zhuo and said: "Lord, Jia Wenhe is extraordinary, not inferior to me." He went to lobby Ma Teng, Han Sui, and he was sure to succeed. ”

Dong Zhuo relieved the embarrassment and was also happy, so he nodded and said, "Okay, I will order you to envoy and give you a thousand cavalry to escort." Six thousand gold, go to make friends with Ma Teng, Han Sui. ”

"No."

Jia Xu promised.

"Lord, I think Tongguan is steep, Zhang Shuang will not risk losing his troops to attack Tongguan. He should cross the Yellow River and attack Feng Yijun. ”

After solving the problem of candidates, Li Ru said solemnly.

"I know that, too. Tongguan moat, how can it be so easy to overcome. Dong Zhuo rolled his eyes when he heard this, and said angrily: "But in that section of the Yellow River, there are too many ferries. How do I defend myself? ”

"Beacon towers can be built along the Yellow River. Zaitun Ma Infantry Army 150,000, in Fengyi County to wait for work. Even if Zhang Shuang is fierce, our Xiliang soldiers will not suffer. ”

Li Ru said.

"Well, that makes sense." Dong Zhuo pinched his chin, thought for a while, and said. Then, he ordered someone to set up the beacon tower according to Li Ru's suggestion.

"Alright, so be it."

Zhang Shuang's matter, no matter how to say it, there are countermeasures, Dong Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart was itching to go to the ladies to put out the fire. Then he got up and said.

As soon as Dong Zhuo left, all the civil and military forces also dispersed.

Li Ru caught up with Jia Xu and asked in a low voice, "Wenhe, aren't you too willing to give advice?" Why did he take the initiative to send Ma Teng now, Han Sui? ”

Li Ru is friendly with Jia Xu and knows his temperament.

"Now that the world is in turmoil, I am afraid that there will be troubles if I come out rashly. That's why I don't plan for Allah. Jia Xu said in a low voice, and then said: "But now the situation is different, Zhang Shuang is strong." I also hate the lord for disturbing the situation, we and the lord are both prosperous and lossy. I had to do my best to save my life. ”

"Also, Zhang Shuang hates us. Who knows what his attitude will be towards us. Li Ru was relieved and nodded.

"Farewell, please leave things to work here." Jia Xu bowed to Li Ru.

"Be careful all the way." Li Ru replied.

Watching Jia Xu walk away, Li Rucai retracted his gaze, and felt a little confident in his heart.

"Jia Xu is a talent, but he is resourceful but hidden, and he is not forced not to make a move. Now that Zhang Shuang is powerful, he also has to make a move. That's a good thing for us, too. ”

With Dong Zhuo's order, Feng Yijun established a large number of beacon towers in the Yellow River area. As long as Zhang Shuang crossed the river somewhere, the defenders in Feng Yi County would know the situation and attack decisively.

On the other side, Jia Xu, escorted by a thousand cavalry, arrived at Sanguan with six thousand gold. Since the beginning of the second year of the Great Cause, Ma Teng has led the soldiers and horses to settle in Sanguan.

Han Sui was in the north of the Yellow River, echoing each other from afar.

Dong Zhuo was forced to send more than 100,000 soldiers and horses to defend the west. Zhang Shuang had such a relaxed environment, annexed Zhang Yan to the north, and got rid of the Xiongnu, and got 30,000 cavalry.

"I have to say that Zhang Shuang's trick is wonderful. Now, I'm here to break his plan. When Jia Xu saw the Sanguan Pass, he smiled slightly and let people report it.

Not long after, Ma Teng led his cronies and eldest son Ma Chao out. Two years have not left traces of time on Ma Teng's face, and he is still as majestic.

It's Ma Chao, who is more and more handsome, and has a unique spirit.

"It's so aggressive." As soon as Jia Xu saw Ma Chao, he secretly praised it in his heart.

"But Minister Dong and Mr. Wenhe?" Ma Teng stepped forward very enthusiastically and greeted Jia Xu.

It seems that Ma Teng also sensed that Zhang Shuang's power was strong and threatened the situation in the northwest, and his attitude began to change. It seems that the mission of this mission is easier than expected. ”

Jia Xu felt it, and said secretly in his heart.

"Exactly down there." Jia Xu smiled with a smile.

"Hahaha, long admiration, long admiration. Talking inside. Ma Teng laughed.

"Okay."

Jia Xu nodded. The group entered the Sanguan and came to the hall of the Guanling Mansion and sat down.

"Wen He's intention, I already know." As soon as Ma Teng sat down, he spoke. With guilt on his face, he said: "Two years ago, I was bewitched by Zhang Shuang, and Chen Bing was dispersed, I'm really sorry for Dong Gong." ”

As Jia Xu thought, the situation is different, and the ideas are different. In the past two years, Ma Teng has gained a lot of benefits from Zhang Shuang, and his strength has grown a lot.

But when he thought of Zhang Shuang's threat, Ma Teng was on pins and needles. The eldest husband can bend and stretch, so Ma Teng opened his mouth to apologize.

"Ma Gong said seriously, who doesn't have a time when he is blinded by villains??? It's not too late to come back now. Jia Xu said with a smile, and then arched his hand again: "This time I am on the orders of Dong Gong." Three thousand gold were specially sent as a gift. ”

"I will accept the gold, and I will withdraw immediately." Ma Teng said briskly.

"That's good. I just need a letter from Ma Gong, and I want to go to see Han Gong. Jia Xu laughed.

"Yes." Ma Teng nodded.

Immediately, Jia Xu obtained Ma Teng's letter and left half of the gold. crossed the Yellow River with the other half of the gold and went to find Han Sui.

After Jia Xu left, Ma Chao and Ma Teng spoke alone.

"Father, I think it's hard for Dong Zhuo to stop Zhang Shuang." Ma Chao said with an affirmative face.

"I think so too. Zhang Shuang's 40,000 or 50,000 soldiers actually defeated Zhang Yan and defeated the Xiongnu. If I had known this, I wouldn't have been in the pass. This thing stinks. Ma Teng said with a look of regret.

"It's useless to regret it now, it's better for us to train our troops and help Dong Zhuo at any time." Ma Chao shook his head and suggested.

"Of course." Ma Teng nodded briskly.

Soon after, Ma Teng withdrew. Han Sui in the north of the Yellow River also began to withdraw his troops. Dong Zhuo and Chen soldiers were in the west, and the 100,000 troops guarding against the two also quickly returned to Chang'an.

It didn't take long for Jia Xu to come back. Dong Zhuo personally led Wenwu to the North City Gate to greet Jia Xu. After seeing Jia Xu, Dong Zhuo laughed and said, "Thanks to Wenhe." ”

"It's just a matter of separation." Jia Xu said modestly.

"Hahaha." Dong Zhuo laughed. Holding Jia Xu's hand, the two took a car together and returned to the main hall of the old palace of Chang'an. After sitting down, Dong Zhuo said with a red face: "Now my strength has been gathered." It was the time to fight to the death with Zhang Shuang. ”

Saying that, Dong Zhuo said to Li Ru: "You lead 100,000 soldiers and horses to guard Chang'an. ”

"No."

Li Ru promised.

"Li Dao, Guo Yan, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou, Wen He, you go to Feng Yijun with me. After converging Huaxiong, we had 50,000 cavalry and 100,000 infantry. In Feng Yijun, he fought to the death with Zhang Shuang. ”

Then Dong Zhuo stood up suddenly, looked around at the generals, and shouted.

"No."

Wenwu agreed with a bang.

Soon after, Dong Zhuoxi Town, Feng Yi County, Ma Bujun 150,000. (To be continued......)