Chapter 41: The Yanshi

Dong Shouye accepted it when he saw it, and Xu Rong led about 20,000 men and horses, as well as all kinds of captured grain, grass, and baggage to prepare to shake from the vicinity of Chenggao, and then pass through Gong County, go to Yanshi and other places to Luoyang. Then he either garrisoned Luoyang, or garrisoned Hanguguan to wait for further orders from his father Dong Zhuo.

At this time, the news of Cao Cao's defeat in Xingyang had reached the camp of the Kwantung princes' coalition army located in Suojube, and many of the princes were also laughing at Cao Cao, and Zhang Miao, who received Cao Cao, was not spared, and was also ridiculed. And Zhang Chao, the Guangling Taishou in the coalition army, immediately handed over his brother's 10,000 soldiers and horses and a part of the grain and grass baggage, so that the confidant generals left by Zhang Miao before led him back to his brother's command. To say that the relationship between the brothers Zhang Miao and Zhang Chao is much stronger than that between the brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu. Although the strength of the Zhang brothers among the princes is not the best, not as good as the two Yuan brothers, but they are also extraordinary in strength, extraordinary, plus the two Zhang brothers rely on each other and support each other. Plus. The two brothers themselves are famous and famous all over the world, and when the two brothers are united, no one dares to underestimate them. Moreover, the two brothers later joined forces with Lu Bu and almost killed Cao Cao, so it can be seen that their abilities are also relatively powerful, which is a later story.

Soon after Zhang Miao arrived at the coalition camp, he led his men and horses back to his hometown of Chenliu. To say that this Zhang Miao is also one of the "Eight Kitchens", famous for his chivalry, helping the poor, being kind and helpful, and being famous at home. Since Yuan Shao's buddy became the leader of the alliance of the Kwantung princes, he often expressed arrogance and self-confidence, and he couldn't live forever, Zhang Miao's buddy couldn't rub his eyes into the sand, and he couldn't get used to it, so he often bluntly blamed Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao once sent Cao Cao to kill Zhang Miao, Cao Cao had a good relationship with Zhang Miao, so he didn't obey, but said to Yuan Shao: "Zhang Mengzhuo is my friend, no matter what, he should be compatible with him, if there is chaos today, heroes use their lives, and they can work together to help the Han family, how can they kill each other?" ”

Zhang Miao respected Cao Cao even more after knowing this, so that Cao Cao led the troops to attack later, Zhang Miao went to answer without hesitation, Cao Cao's troops were unfavorable, and when he wanted to attack again, Zhang Miao agreed to let Wei Zi lead the soldiers and horses to help Cao Cao.

Now that Zhang Miao and Cao Cao were defeated in Xingyang, and after returning to the coalition camp, they were blinded and laughed at by others, and hated Yuan Shao's inaction even more, so they did not continue to stay in the coalition camp, and led the soldiers and horses to Chenliu.

Yuan Shao was angry at the root of his teeth, but there was nothing he could do about him, as the leader of the alliance, he couldn't send troops to attack and kill Zhang Miao, who was disrespectful to him. So, I temporarily suppressed the indignation in my heart, thinking about finding an opportunity to get rid of this annoying Zhang Miao in the future.

However, it was said that since Sun Jian was defeated in the Tiger Prison, he lost his troops and retreated to Yuzhou. Then he reconciled with his master Yuan Shu, and with the funding of Yuan Shu, he re-pulled up the team, and he had a little confidence and was ready to stir up trouble. Sun Jian saw that the Kwantung princes did not pursue, and he was also very angry, although he wanted to lead troops to pursue, but he was also powerless. So I can only let go of that little bit of thought in my heart, recruit troops and horses in Yuzhou with peace of mind, and actively build a good relationship with my master Yuan Shu, at this time Yuan Shu is already Nanyang Taishou, strong strength, with his support Sun Jian's development in Yuzhou can be said to be smooth sailing.

After Sun Jian returned to Yuzhou, he gathered men and horses and trained his troops day and night. At the same time, a lot of meticulous work and henchmen are constantly arranged to explore the news in the Tiger Prison. Later, I heard some of the circumstances of Cao Cao's defeat, and after having my own analysis, I gradually got my thinking clear, and felt that the Tiger Prison Pass was basically a person who went to the empty building, and the city was empty. At this time, Sun Jian experienced the defeat of the Tiger Prison Pass, and after losing his love for Zu Mao, his mind gradually became honest and not as arrogant as before. With the lesson of being cut off by his own master, he finally grew a little bit and began to pay attention to building a good relationship with his master Yuan Shu to avoid the recurrence of similar incidents in the future.

Sun Jian persuaded Yuan Shu to send troops to attack the Tiger Prison Pass, but Yuan Shu refused, and now he still counts on Yuan Shu for everything. Therefore, he didn't dare to go against Yuan Shu's intentions for a while, so he could only give up the idea of entering Luoyang, concentrate on training, and concentrate on developing his strength.

At this time, Dong Shouye heard that Sun Jian and Yuan Shu had reconciled, and after returning to Yuzhou, he thought that Sun Jian might call from the direction of Luoyang in the future, so he wanted Xu Rongtun to garrison near Yanshi, guard Xuanyuan Pass, Dagu Pass and other passes south of Luoyang, and defend Luoyang.

According to legend, when King Wu of Zhou conquered the east, he built a city in this place and got the name of "Xi Yanrong Division", Songyue in the south, the Yellow River in the north, the location is very critical and close to Luoyang, or one of the eastern starting points of the Silk Road, it is unceremoniously said that as long as the Yanshi is taken, it is equivalent to taking Luoyang.

At this time, Dong Shouye, Xu Rong and others led the army to Yanshi County, so they said to Xu Rong: "General Xu, Yanshi is located in the key Chong, there is Tiger Pass in the east, Xuanyuan Pass in the south, and Dagu Pass, I want General Xu to lead the men and horses to garrison in Yanshi, guard the pass, guard the princes in the direction of Jingzhou and Yuzhou in the south, and guard the princes of Guandong in the east to break the Tiger Pass and occupy Luoyang, I don't know what General Xu wants?" ”

Xu Rong, this buddy is a pure soldier, he has always been loyal to his duties, and he strictly implements Shangfeng's orders, and he will oppose it at this time, so he responded: "Son's order, Xu Rong will definitely live up to Gongzi's expectations, guard the pass, and not let the Kwantung rats enter Luoyang." ”

Dong Shouye said again: "If this place is handed over to General Xu, I will rest assured, it must be foolproof." I immediately went to my father's letter, and I think his father's order would soon arrive. Regarding Xu Rong's ability, Dong Shouye has no doubts and is very relieved.

Now that there is nothing to do, Dong Shouye, Xu Rong and others are not in a hurry to lead the soldiers and horses, so they walk all the way, waiting for Dong Zhuo's further orders by the way. Although Dong Shouye is Dong Zhuo's precious son, he can't act without permission! After all, there is an old saying: inside for the father and son, outside for the king. These things still have to be clearly distinguished, otherwise they will be contaminated with a lot of unnecessary trouble. Dong Shouye thought to himself: "Fortunately, my cheap son Dong Zhuo only has a son like himself, and there are many brothers who are in chaos within the Xiao Wall, and the tragedy of cannibalism."

Dong Shouye saw that there was no war at this time, so he wanted to lead his men and horses back to Chang'an. At this time, he received an official order from his cheap son Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo's official document had ordered Hu Zhen to be the governor of the capital, and the troops were stationed in Yangcheng to guard the dangerous passes of Xuanyuan Pass, Dagu Pass, Yique Pass and other Xiongguan in the south of Luoyang. At this time, although Luoyang has been abandoned, but it is impossible not to garrison Luoyang, if Dong Zhuo leaves Luoyang on the front foot, and then Luoyang is broken by the Kwantung princes, then the old face of his cheap son Dong Zhuo has nowhere to put it. After all, as soon as you withdrew from Luoyang City, the Kwantung princes immediately captured Luoyang, which was tantamount to slapping the old face of your cheap son Dong Zhuo. So the current situation is that Luoyang City must not be lost in the short term, and now in Chang'an City, everything is undecided, and it still needs to involve a small part of Dong Zhuo's energy, if Luoyang City is lost at this time, then Chang'an City must be chaotic, then I don't think Dong Zhuo is too incompetent, he is a soft persimmon who can be bullied at will. Those big families in Chang'an City, as well as those who oppose Dong Zhuo, are not ready to move immediately and come out to cause trouble.

Luoyang City must not be lost.

At this time, Dong Zhuo's arrangement was to first let Hu Zhen lead 10,000 horses to guard Xuanyuan Pass, Dagu Pass, Yique Pass and other places on the south side of Luoyang, and garrison Yangcheng. Zhu Jun, one of the three giants of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, was appointed as the Yin of Henan Province and stationed troops in Luoyang. Xu Rong's combat order was originally to guard Xingyang and other places, and at this time he had fought many times with Cao Cao's troops among the Kwantung princes, although he won, but he also felt that Cao Cao's combat power should not be underestimated, and felt that the Kwantung princes could not be underestimated, if the combat power of the Kwantung coalition army was like Cao Cao's army, then the future of the Xiliang army was worrying! Fortunately, it's just that Cao Cao's army strength is good, but Cao Cao's own command ability is super strong, if everyone is like Cao Cao, it will be really fatal.

After Dong Shouye got the official order from his cheap son Dong Zhuo, he did not appoint Xu Rong, but just said that he would let him decide. At this time, let Xu Rong return to Xingyang to provoke the Kwantung princes, Dong Shouye is not at ease, and he can't be ruthless. So he summoned Xu Rong and prepared to explain to him and change his original combat mission.

Not long after, Xu Rong came to Dong Shouye's big tent, and after saluting and taking a seat, Dong Shouye was not polite, cut in with a single knife, and said straight to the point: "General Xu, my father's order has arrived, and in the official document, my father has ordered Hu Zhen to be the governor, garrison troops in Yuyang City, and be responsible for the defense of Xuanyuan Pass, Dagu Pass, Yique Pass and other places. Regarding General Xu's combat mission, I will arrange it, I don't know what General Xu wants? ”

At this time, Xu Rong didn't know what kind of changes would happen to his combat mission, and he didn't think that his son-in-law would make any confused arrangements, so he said loudly: "The soldier executes the military order, and the son-in-law can rest assured that the arrangement is, Xu Rong has nothing to say." ”

Dong Shouye smiled and said: "General Xu, your combat mission has not changed much, it is still a garrison in the Yan Division, and now since there is General Hu guarding the Southern Pass, then there is General Lao Xu as General Hu's response, and at the same time, Henan Yin Zhujun from Luoyang, and the eastward direction is still to prevent the Kwantung princes from breaking through the Tiger Pass." ”

Xu Rong said: "Childe, since the combat mission has not changed much, then Xu Rong will follow the order, defend Yanshi, respond to Yangcheng Hu Zhen, Luoyang Zhu Jun, and please rest assured." ”

This famous general of the Xiliang Army, who can beat Cao Cao like a dead dog, patted his chest and was full of confidence!

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