Although Wen Chou's efforts did not have any effect, Wen Chou's efforts were seen by the Yingchuan scholars. made them more recognized Wen Chou, especially the Xun clan.

Although the coffin did not arrive, the funeral had to be carried out normally, and with Xun Shuang's reputation, it was naturally a scene of thousands of people coming to mourn, just like the death of 'Chen Taiqiu' a few years ago.

Attending the funeral were Yingchuan local scholars, Runan, Nanyang, Chenliu, Chen Guo and other surrounding neighboring counties of scholars, Xun Shuang died of illness was the third prince of the country, so in addition to the scholars and celebrities who did not come out, there were many local state and county officials or personally came to mourn, or sent people to attend, Sun Jian as Yingchuan Taishou, is definitely to participate, Kong Ling to Yuzhou Assassin History, it is said that he should also come, but he hated Wen Chou, so he did not come in person, said he was sick, and sent a representative of Luo Tao in his house to participate.

Although Luo Tao is engaged in Kong Ling's discipleship, because of a series of previous things, he already feels that Kong Ling is not like a human master, only empty talk, no practical talent, and Wen Chou can beat Dong Jun because he thinks that Wen Chou is wise and martial, and he is a person who can achieve things in the future, and now he has a different perception of Wen Chou, so his attitude towards Wen Chou is extremely respectful. Guo Jia asked him in private: Kong Ling claimed to be sick, is it true or false? He didn't hide it at all, and replied truthfully: Since returning to the state capital, Yuzhou's health has not been very good, and he was unable to come to mourn in person this time, because he was really unwell.

In addition to Sun Jian, Luo Tao, etc., Er Yuan, Cao Cao and others also sent people to mourn, in addition, there were also Yin Xiu who stayed in Yingchuan and also participated in Xun Shuang's funeral.

The funeral was completed, it was the end of May, and it was about to be the beginning of June. Maybe it was because Dong Zhuo didn't let go of Sikong Xun Shuang's coffin that angered the generals under Wen Chou's account, after the funeral. Before it was time to enter the army, the generals in the army came to Wen Chou one after another to ask for battle. Moreover, not only Li Gan and other newcomers came to ask for the battle, but also Yan Liang, Zhao Yun, Wenba, Zhou Lu and others were also invited to be pioneers. Morale is available, Wen Chou is very pleased, but because the grain harvest is approaching, Wen Chou has no choice but to postpone it.

From the beginning of the year to the present. Although the soldiers are constantly used, but most of the battlefields are outside Yingchuan, so this year's harvest in Yingchuan County is still very good, in August and September, the autumn grain harvest is completed, Wen Chou, Sun Jian began to discuss the entry of troops. The place of discussion was not in the county capital, but in Sun Jian's camp.

Wen Chou said: "The autumn harvest is over, the grain is sufficient, and the weather is cool. Hearing that Dong Bing's morale was impetuous, he thought about returning home. Brother Wentai, the time has come for you and me to attack. ”

Sun Jian asked people to spread out the map, walked to the front of the map, and looked at it and groaned. Wen Chou also came to the picture and asked, "Brother Wen Tai, what are you thinking?" ”

Sun Jian said: "Last time, you and I joined forces to attack, although we won. And stop at the Yique Pass. How should you and I deploy this time? ”

Wen Chou replied: "I've been thinking about it for a long time! The reason why I stopped last time. First, because of the lack of soldiers and horses between you and me, Meng De was defeated early, and secondly, because the morale of Dong Bing was high, so you and I had to retreat. This time we strike again, you and I have enough troops and horses, even if there is no foreign help. Just you and my headquarters are enough to fight with Dong Jun, and Dong Jun's morale is much lower than last time. So. I thought that you and I had an eighty percent chance of winning this battle. ”

Sun Jian said: "Eighty percent, of course, it is ready for a battle,...... Are you and I still attacking Yique this time? ”

Wen Chou's finger fell on the map, and he lightly nodded in one place, and said: "I discussed with Yuan Hao, Wen Ruo, Zitai and others, and they all thought that this time you and I should be Sheyique, attack Taigu, and use this to pass the passes, and attack Luoyang." ”

Sun Jian slapped Wen Chou's arm violently and laughed: "Zixiao, I mean the same thing!" ”

Taigu, that is, Dagu, is one of the eight passes of Luoyang, in the west of Yuyuan Pass, the east of Yique and Guangcheng passes, located in the southeast of Luoyang, less than 100 miles away from Luoyang. There are two advantages to choosing this as the direction of attack. The first advantage is that it was Yique that Wen Chou and Sun Jian attacked last time, and if they attack Taigu this time, it can be unexpected.

The second advantage is that if you talk about the distance of the road, the convenience of the march, the best choice is the Yuanyuan Pass, starting from Yangzhai, going straight to the northwest, a hundred miles away, but the Yuanyuan is too dangerous, not advisable; And the two checkpoints of Yique and Guangcheng, Yique has Yishui here, and Guangcheng has Guangchengze here, which are not conducive to the marching and combat of large troops; To sum up, that is, Taigu is the most suitable, although Taigu is also sandwiched between two mountains, but it is not as dangerous, but it is not as good as Yuyuan, on the march is easy or not, because there is no river, Ze, it is stronger than Yique, Guangcheng.

Wen Chou and Sun Jian agreed on the same opinion, so they set the overall strategy for this army. That is, to go out of the division, feign to take Yique, and the army actually rushed to Taigu, as a breakthrough to attack Luoyang.

Sun Jian said: "The last time I hit Dong, You Qing was the pioneer, this time I hit Dong, give me the position of pioneer, Qing thinks it is good?" ”

Wen Chou knew that no matter the last time he attacked Dong, or this time he attacked Dong, the soldiers together were all things that attracted the attention of the world, and it was not easy for Sun Jian to give up the vanguard position to Wen Chou last time.

Wen Chou smiled: "Then I wish the general a victory and success!" ”

When Sun Jian heard this, he agreed to let him start this time, and he was overjoyed, laughed and said: "Don't leave tonight, you and I haven't tasted a drink for many days, and we won't get drunk tonight!" ”

Dong Zhuo's military deployment is roughly the same as the last time Wen Chou and Sun Jian sent troops, still using Hu Zhen to guard the front line of Yique and Taigu, Xu Rong to guard the Tiger Prison, and to separate the town of Mengjin and Xiao Mengjin.

Wen Chou and Sun Jian agreed on the strategy of sending troops, and before sending troops, the two first signed and wrote a letter written by the two of them, which were sent to Hanoi and Luyang respectively, and at the same time spread to the world.

At the beginning of September, Wen Chou and Sun Jian raised troops and left the county. Before leaving the county, Wen Chou and Sun Jian specially sent people to the Yuzhou Prefecture to meet Kong Ling and invite him to send troops together. Where will Kong Ling be willing? I don't see the sickness.

Wen Chou and Sun Jian actually knew that Kong Ling would never send troops together, and the reason why they sent someone to see him was to spy on the reality of the state capital before sending troops, and they had always heard that Kong Ling was sick, and they didn't know whether it was true or not, and if it was true, they didn't know how sick Kong Ling was, so they sent someone to take the opportunity to take a look.

The person sent back and said: "I haven't been able to see Kong Yuzhou, and I heard the state government officials say: Yuzhou seems to be very ill, and he rarely shows up in the past two months, and he is the state government official, except for a few people, it is difficult to see his side." (To be continued.) )