If you describe the reduction of the army as losing weight. Then Dong Zhuo is the person who loses weight the fastest, and there is no one before or since. When his army crossed the Yellow River, Dong Zhuo counted it.

The general was either defeated and killed, or captured, leaving only Li Dao, Guo Yan, Zhang Ji, Fan Chou and other four people. There were only 30,000 infantry left.

Not to mention the cavalry, which had already been completely killed by Lu Bu. Even if he was able to escape, it felt like a gift.

"I'm done." When Dong Zhuo crossed the river and came back, he was both relieved and felt deep despair. It was as if the beast had returned to its cage and would eventually be killed.

"Hold on for now." Jia Xu smiled bitterly and said. This time, he marched north with Ma Teng and Han Sui, and he didn't expect so many changes.

"Hey." Dong Zhuo sighed, and then went back to Chang'an.

At this moment, the defense of Jingzhao County is basically gone, only Dong Zhuo's 60,000 infantry troops are still in Chang'an City, and there are Niu Fu's 50,000 infantry troops in Tongguan. Adding up to 110,000 infantry troops.

Because there was no cavalry, Dong Zhuo did not dare to let Niu Fu guard Tongguan separately. Ordered Niu Fu to lead the elite soldiers back to Chang'an, a total of 110,000 elite soldiers, defending Chang'an.

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Luoyang, General of the Northern Guard, Zhang Ming's mansion.

"Don't worry, this time I'm following my eldest brother to make a contribution, it's not a bad thing." Zhang Ming, who is in his twenties, is becoming more and more like Zhang Shuang, and he has a heroic spirit as a leader. Facing his crying wife, he comforted.

After comforting his wife, Zhang Ming led his relatives out of the north of the city and came to the camp of the Northern Army.

Since Zhang Shuang entered the capital. The defense inside Luoyang City is the top priority, and the external defense is against the princes. Internally, guard against the rebellion of the old ministers of the Han family. But as time passed, Zhang Shuang eliminated more and more ministers. The two armies of the north and south will have more room to free up.

Zhang Ming led the troops into battle for the first time this time, and he was very excited. But he has practiced martial arts since he was a child, learned the art of war, and has a calmness. He skillfully moved the general to the west, and soon joined up with Wu Kuang, the general of the Southern Guard. The Second Army of the North and South reached Hangu Pass and was under the command of General Zhenxi.

After the sect member met with the two, there was no nonsense. said: "I got the news that Niu Fu has given up the defense of Tongguan and went back to Chang'an to defend the city. Let's enter Tongguan first. Waiting for the general to go south, they will attack Chang'an together. Destroy Dong Zhuo. ”

"No."

Zhang Ming and Wu Kuang agreed with a bang. Immediately, 66,000 troops, under the command of the sect members, entered Tongguan and watched the situation.

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At the same time, something big is happening in the Northwest.

First, Han Sui hurriedly led 50,000 cavalry back to Wuwei City, and on the way he knew that the city had been breached. His heart tightened, knowing that he couldn't play this time. But he still held the idea of one in ten thousand, and arrived outside Wuwei City.

On the one hand, Han Sui ordered people to set up camp. On the one hand, Han Sui said to his confidants: "Immediately enter the city to negotiate with the Qiang people, hoping to release me and the generals' families." ”

"No."

The cronies made a promise and left the camp.

It didn't take long for the head of Wuwei City to be crowded. In the midst of the great cries. Large numbers of people were escorted up to the city.

"Han Sui, listen, here are the families of you and the generals under your command. If you don't surrender, your head is rolling to the ground. If you don't believe it. You can try. ”

A Qiang general stood above the city and laughed condescendingly.

"Daddy, Daddy. Grandfather. Eldest brother. ”

Immediately there was a shout in the city, and the sound of crying resounded through the heavens and the earth. Han Sui's face changed. Immediately led the people back to the big tent of the Chinese army.

Han Sui knew that this was a difficult time. He has nothing to do, his wife is gone, he can take it again, his son has no one to regenerate, and if his clan is gone, he can still spread his branches.

But he knew that the generals would certainly think differently.

"If I surrender, I will lose control of the army, and if I don't, the army will betray me, and I will be even worse." Han Sui hesitated and chose to wait and see for the time being.

That night, three generals led an army of 5,000 and surrendered to the Qiang. Not long after, there was news that Yan Xing was defeating Dong Zhuo and hanging the "Han" flag on the city, and Han Sui was helpless and surrendered to the Qiang people with a gritted tooth.

However, Han Sui failed to enter Wuwei City, but was sent south by the Qiang general to help Tu Guang and attack Jicheng.

The great princes of the West, Han then perished.

On the other side, the 30,000 infantry troops surrendered by the Qiang and Han Sui, totaling about 200,000 people, blocked the water of the siege of Jicheng. The two armies fought, leaving tens of thousands of corpses behind.

Han Sui's 30,000 or so infantry troops were basically killed.

And there are still 10,000 defenders left in the city, under the command of Ma Fei and Ma Dai, they can barely hold on. At this moment, Ma Teng led his troops to arrive, attracting a part of the Qiang cavalry to confront Ma Teng.

Part of the pressure on Jicheng was solved, and the situation was temporarily stabilized. But when the news of Han Sui's surrender to Tu Guang came, the balance was completely crushed.

At this time, the news of Pound's capture also came.

"Lord, what should we do???" After hearing the news, the generals under his command were very anxious and entered the Chinese army's tent together. Cheng Yi, the general under Ma Teng, asked Ma Teng anxiously.

"I didn't expect the situation to turn out like this." Ma Teng smiled bitterly, this time he really rushed to send troops, he would not have expected the Qiang cavalry, and it was even more difficult to predict that Han Sui would surrender.

All kinds of unexpectedness caused this situation to happen.

However, Ma Teng also thought that even if he didn't send troops, he would perish after Zhang Shuang devoured Dong Zhuo.

"Although I am strong, my development potential is too low, and with Han Sui and Dong Zhuo, I seem to be doomed." Ma Teng sighed and completely accepted his path to destruction.

However, there are now two ways to perish in front of Ma Teng.

"There are two ways, one is to surrender Zhang Shuang. One is to surrender to the Qiang, what do you choose? Ma Teng took a deep breath and said bitterly.

"Surrender?" The generals were taken aback, but then there was silence. Everyone immediately understood that this was the best thing to do right now.

But who to surrender?

"I think it's better to surrender to the Qiang. On the one hand, the Qiang people had Han Sui's cavalry, with 250,000 cavalry. It's enough to compete with Zhang Shuang. On the other hand. Our family members are still in Jicheng. ”

A general said.

"I think it's better to surrender Zhang Shuang. He is stronger, his potential is stronger, and his generals are brave. Although the Qiang cavalry is 250,000, plus we have 300,000. But Dong Zhuo and our 500,000 soldiers and horses have failed, and there is another bird to use? A general retorted.

With these two generals as the center, there was a fierce quarrel among the generals present.

Ma Teng was also unable to decide, turned around and asked Ma Chao: "Meng Qi, what do you think?" ”

"Since you are destined to surrender, choose the stronger one. I choose Zhang Shuang. Besides, there is a big river in the north of Jicheng, the Wei River. It is possible to take a boat. We are now confronting the Qiang cavalry, and the Qiang siege of Jicheng is slightly relaxed. Uncle Ma and Ma Dai can lead the remnants of the defeated generals, escort the generals' families, and take a boat south to enter Sanguan. Together, we defected to the General. Ma Chao was not reconciled, but he still analyzed rationally.

"Good. We surrender to the Great General. Ma Teng made a decision.

That night, Ma Teng sent people into Jicheng, Ma Fei, and Ma Dai broke through Jicheng at night according to the plan. Head north to the ferry port and take a boat south. Joining Ma Teng, about 60,000 Ma Bu troops arrived at Sanguan together.

Then Ma Teng sent someone to inform Zhang Shuang to go.

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At this moment, Zhang Shuang is also very busy. He swallowed many of Dong Zhuo's soldiers and horses. Some were killed, but more were actually fleeing from him or being captured.

Dong Zhuo lost 110,000 soldiers and horses along the way. Zhang Shuang got 80,000. This part is all Xiliang elite soldiers, and Zhang Shuang is reluctant to give up. Besides, he also needs some strength to solve Dong Zhuo first, and after solving Dong Zhuo. He also had to fight to the death with Tu Guang to recover Liangzhou.

So although there are not many cronies, Zhang Shuang still selected some generals under Dong Zhuo as commanders to command this part of the army.

Busy and chaotic, but also very satisfied.

Yunyang City, in a mansion. Zhang Shuang lay on the couch and took a small rest. A look of satisfaction.

"I have about 110,000 troops, and Dong Zhuo has 80,000 troops. Yan Xing has more than 30,000 elite soldiers, plus the second army of the north and south that I mobilized, and the sect has 66,000 elite soldiers. The total is 290,000 elite soldiers, and Dong Zhuo is only 110,000 elite soldiers in Chang'an City. Moreover, Dong Zhuo's momentum has weakened, and the people below must be fluctuating, which is really relaxing. ”

Zhang Shuang was very happy in his heart.

fantasized that after he solved Dong Zhuo, he mobilized 500,000 troops to fight Tu Guang to the death.

"The little Qiang clan also dares to carve up my Liangzhou??? I'll make you spit it out right away. Zhang Shuang smiled contemptuously.

At this moment, Xun Yu hurriedly walked in from outside, his expression a little solemn.

"What's the situation?" Zhang Shuang immediately asked.

Xun You immediately told the situation in the northwest.

"Han Sui failed to hold Wuwei and actually surrendered to the Qiang people??? The Qiang have 250,000 cavalry? Zhang Shuang was also dignified and surprised when he heard the news. But then, he smiled and said: "Although the Qiang tribe is strong, my strength is also strong." Ma Teng led 60,000 of his elite soldiers to join me, and my army increased to more than 300,000. Let's kill Dong Zhuo first. ”

"No." Xun Yu promised to say.

Soon after, Zhang Shuang led an army of about 200,000 to cross the Yellow River, set foot in the land of Jingzhao County, and met Ma Teng and Ma Chao in a city.

"Hehe, General Ma is really a long time gone." Zhang Shuang said with a smile on his face.

"The sins are great." Ma Teng smiled bitterly and asked for sin.

"How can it be considered a great sin to lead 60,000 elite soldiers to defect??? Zhang Shuang shook his head and gave Ma Teng enough face. Then he immediately bowed to the general of the town army of Ma Teng and made a marquis.

Ma Chao and others each made their own marquis and worshiped the general. Then, Zhang Shuang ordered Ma Chao to go to Fufeng County in person, collect Pang De and others, and solve Yan Xing's troubles.

"This time, there is only the siege of Chang'an." Zhang Shuang looked at the south and smiled expectantly.

As long as Chang'an is broken, the entire division will be his, which is a symbol, a powerful symbol. (To be continued......)