Two days later, the army of the Third Route had gathered in Longcheng, about 20 miles away, east of Xingyang County.

This Longcheng is not a county seat, but just a large township. Due to the dense population of the Central Plains and Sili areas, many large townships have formed the scale of small cities, and this Longcheng is one of them, and belongs to Xingyang County. It's just that the fortifications of this kind of small city are extremely rudimentary, the walls are not only low, but also a mixture of earth and stone, which can still resist the thieves, but the regular sergeants who are well-equipped and equipped with siege equipment are vulnerable. If there were catapults, the walls would collapse after several rounds of boulder bombardment.

The reason why the princes chose to meet here was to garrison the grain, grass, and logistics supplies here. Although its defense is extremely poor, it is at least safer than carrying it in the army, and it is also a good transit point where supplies from the rear can be hoarded. It can not only get the princes rid of the logistical burden and calmly conquer, but also allow the logistics personnel and wounded soldiers to have a relatively stable resting place.

However, Xu Rong did not fight this time, he only had 30,000 horses, and he suffered a lot of losses on the day of the night attack. Even if the 20,000 soldiers of Yang Ding and Zhao Cen were collected, as well as Hu Zhen's defeated soldiers, there were only more than 60,000 people. Now that he knew that the princes were full of talents, he naturally refused to fight. He personally commanded 20,000 people to garrison Xingyang County, and at the same time sent Hu Zhen and Yang Ding to lead the rest of the soldiers and horses to garrison Aocang Town, less than 20 miles north of Xingyang.

This arrangement is because Xingyang City is high and Guo Hou, and he personally guards it, so he is confident. Although Aocang is a small city, it is also the eastern gateway of Luoyang, and the official road leads directly to the rear, so the strategic location is very important. Once Aocang is lost, the princes divide their troops to besiege Xingyang, and they can directly enter Luoyang. And he was cut off from the back road, and he was never lucky to be trapped in the lonely city.

The pioneer Sun Jian's appointment was fruitless, and the princes were not in a hurry, and after discussion, they decided to rest for a day. Then the troops were divided into two routes, and let Sun Jian, Liu Biao, Kong Ling, Zhang Miao, Zhang Chao, Liu Dai, and Bao Xin attack Aocang in the north. The rest of the princes besieged Xingyang. Attack for a few days first, and then explore the truth and reality.

At the same time as the princes were regrouping, Dong Zhuo, who was far away in Luoyang, received the news of a big defeat and a big victory, which was also a mixed blessing. Hearing that the princes had regrouped and were approaching the city of Xingyang, they hurriedly convened a meeting of their henchmen.

Originally. According to Dong Zhuo's meaning, he wanted to personally send troops to Xingyang and fight a decisive battle with the princes' coalition forces. However, he was dissuaded by his think tank Li Ru, and only asked him to increase his troops by 30,000 and Xu Rong, hoping that he would stick to the original strategy and consume the morale and combat power of the princes' coalition army. Waiting for work, and finally in the area of Tiger Prison Pass, he won by virtue of the dangerous terrain.

This Li Ru is not only a think tank, but also Dong Zhuo's son-in-law, who knows the art of war and strategy, and has always been trusted by Dong Zhuo. The position of Lang Zhongling he appointed was actually Guangluxun, one of the Nine Qings, who was in charge of the seven Lang offices of the Luoyang Central Army. It can be described as a high authority. At the beginning, Dong Zhuo was after welcoming the young emperor back to the palace. He changed Guangluxun to Lang Zhongling, and appointed Li Ru as his official. Later, he appointed Liu Xie as the emperor. It was the young emperor who asked Li Ru to poison him.

Therefore, with his advice, coupled with Dong Zhuo's own military talent, he finally accepted the opinion. Seeing this, the generals of his subordinates also asked for battle one after another, but unfortunately they were preempted by Huaxiong, and their governors Li Meng and Wang Fang's two generals led the horse infantry to Xingyang for 20,000 days and nights.

The princes led their armies to attack for two days as planned, and all the troops suffered some losses, but there were not many great results. This Xingyang City is built by mountains and rivers, the terrain is dangerous, coupled with Xu Rong's proper command and method, it is really extremely difficult to overcome. Aocang in the north is not much better, although the fortifications of the small city are poor, but they still work after all. Moreover, the terrain of Aocang is higher, although Hu Zhen and Yang Ding are not as powerful as Xu Rong, they have just suffered the loss of the princes' coalition army, learned a lesson, and are also a strong defense, which really makes Sun Jian and others helpless for a while.

However, Wang Xuke just laughed, anyway, if the people were going to fight, they would fight, and it had nothing to do with him. I brought more than 3,000 cavalry, and I can't let the elite cavalry get off their horses and attack the city! The combat power of this group of cavalry, those princes have also seen it, and it is not an embroidered pillow, and the credit is not small, who can say anything?

But with the arrival of Dong thief reinforcements from Luoyang, the princes immediately stopped attacking. Although it is not impossible to conquer at any cost, but if it continues to be consumed like this, the princes of all walks of life are obviously unwilling.

In fact, the reinforcements sent by Luoyang were expected by everyone, but unfortunately there was no way. The idea of encircling the point to send reinforcements was also discussed by everyone, but it could not be realized. The premise of encircling the point to send reinforcements is to surround it, but Xingyang is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and there are only two roads on the left and right, which cannot be realized at all, so jump into the river to surround it? Feeding the fish is about ......

Moreover, even if it is a dangerous detour, the lone force that goes deep is very dangerous. Losing the strategy of the army, there is no intelligence, no supplies, deaf and blind, stuffy and messy, even Wang Xu doesn't have the courage. Xu Rong's ability has also been seen, and if he turns around and cooperates with the reinforcements to strangle, he will not even have a place to escape. Therefore, knowing that reinforcements would come, I could only watch and fight very aggrieved......

Because of the unfavorable shape, all the princes also gathered in the big tent again in the early morning of the second day after the arrival of Dong Zhuo's reinforcements.

It's a pity that everyone, including Cao Cao, is very silent, not knowing what to do. Storm, unwilling! With a meter, there are no conditions! It's really hard for a good woman to cook without rice......

Yuan Shao, who was sitting in a handsome position, saw that everyone was silent, and he was also a little helpless. But as the leader of the alliance, he had to speak, and after slowly scanning everyone, his eyes couldn't help but stay on Wang Xu. "Ziyang, you have always been surprising in your use of soldiers, I don't know if there is any way to deal with it. Even if you can't break the enemy, it's good to break the current deadlock. ”

Wang Xu was not very active, and he couldn't think of a way, so he simply had to sit and recuperate. At this moment, when he heard Yuan Shao take the initiative to ask himself, although he was reluctant, he still had to give some face, and spread his hands with a wry smile: "General Yuan, Dong Thief's group of generals have suffered losses, and now they are defending the danger, and they can't die, and any plan is useless." Besides, Xu Rong's use of troops is stable and strange, how easy it is to break the enemy, how difficult it is! It's hard! ”

As he spoke, he shook his head with a sigh, frowned and pondered for a moment, and then slowly continued: "However, the only thing I can be sure of is that if you don't want to attack." Then you can only lure him out, for a general like Xu Rong who is good at using soldiers and has a calm personality, there are only two ways to lure him out. One is profitable, and the other is forced to be helpless, so the princes can think about it. ”

"Ziyang's words are good." As soon as Wang Xu's words fell, Cao Cao, who had been silent for a long time, also nodded in agreement. But then he said with some frustration: "It's a pity that there is not much room for choice at the moment." It's hard to make a difference. ”

But hear this. Gongsun Zhan, who was a little anxious, couldn't sit still, stood up suddenly, and said angrily: "If this continues, how long will this battle drag on?" It's better for us to concentrate our forces and storm Ao Cang at any cost, as long as Ao Cang can't hold it, Xu Rong will naturally come out to fight at that time. ”

As soon as these words came out. Everyone immediately looked at each other, and after a while, Hanoi Taishou Wang Kuangcai couldn't help but interject: "But in this way, is the loss very big?" Conquering this place, we will also face Dong Zhuo's main army, which ......"

Just when everyone was hesitating. Liu Bei, the plain minister who rarely spoke, suddenly stood up, and Gu Jing took over the words without wavering: "I agree with Brother Bo Gui's opinion, if it drags on, the morale will only be lower and lower, and the army will have no fighting spirit, maybe it will be defeated by Dong Thief." At this point, I don't think you want to give up easily. It's better to let it go! ”

With Liu Bei's persuasion. The group hesitated for a while, thinking about it. Still nodded one after another.

In fact, Wang Xu knew in his heart that most of the rebels came for fame and personal gain, and if there was no result from the beginning, it might not be long before they dispersed. But the previous big victory has already made everyone taste the sweetness, not to mention the rich loot, even if the credit is too much for everyone to give up. After all, no matter what they are, whether they are loyal, traitorous, or wise to protect themselves, this thing is always the foundation on which they rely to become powerful. Luoyang, in particular, is very tempting......

At this moment, seeing that there was no more opposition in the tent, Yuan Shao, who was having a headache, also hurriedly struck while the iron was hot, and laughed loudly: "Okay, then since you have no objections, then I will send troops tomorrow, concentrate my troops, and storm Aocang." ”

"No!"

With the sound of the answer, everyone looked at each other, and there was nothing to say. Just as he was about to get up and leave, a herald's high-pitched voice came from outside the tent: "Report ......"

Everyone was startled by this abrupt chant and involuntarily looked out. After a few breaths, he saw a herald walking like a fly, galloping wildly. After entering the big tent, he didn't hesitate, and directly knelt down on one knee and said: "The enemy general Huaxiong is calling for battle outside the camp!" ”

"Called war?" In an instant, all the princes were stunned. But then they all showed excitement, and Yuan Shao couldn't stop laughing and said: "Hahaha! God really helped me, I don't know if it came out of the nest? ”

"No, only Hua Xiong and Li Meng are two generals, with more than 10,000 horse infantry."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's feelings suddenly lowered again, and they were slightly disappointed. The 10,000 people who came out to call for war were just a skirmish to undermine morale and boost the prestige of the army, and they could not play a decisive role.

However, the fight must be fought after all, and if you can't attack for a long time, you need victory to boost morale, and killing the enemy will also be very helpful for future success or failure. Therefore, Yuan Shao did not hesitate, and shouted loudly: "Okay, pass my order, the crossbowmen of each battalion will assemble and suppress the formation, and the princes will point their elite troops and prepare to face the battle!" ”

"No!"

Everyone's voice this time was much louder than just now, and they didn't set off with a fire in their hearts, and now there is a goal, of course, it is a great boost.

However, Wang Xu shook his head with a wry smile, and said secretly in his heart: This Huaxiong is really ...... Ay! Should it be said to be a coincidental tragedy? Or is this his fate?

Since he already knew that Huaxiong would be defeated, Wang Xu did not reserve it this time, and called all the generals to him. Seeing the world, it's good to join in the fun, but the soldiers and horses only brought their own guards, anyway, they will follow the princes to cover up and kill.

By the time he slowly gathered his troops and slowly came to the front of the camp, almost all the princes had already arrived. Each took a few generals and led hundreds of thousands of cronies to gather in front of the camp. Before and after the fortifications of the camp, there were countless archers waiting in line. In the event of an accident, Hua Xiong waved his army to cover the kill, then they would shoot as soon as possible, suppress the enemy's position, and let the princes retreat into the tent safely.

The whirring wind blew the dust in the field! Between the confrontation between the two armies, a strong killing aura quickly rose, and the hunting battle flags added a touch of solemnity to the hearts of all the soldiers!

However, Hua Xiong, who was dressed in blue and yellow heavy armor and rode on a black-maned horse, was extremely arrogant, and when he saw the princes fighting, he didn't pay attention to it at all, and laughed at it. Swept a contemptuous glance at the princes in front of the formation, and the big sword shirt uàn cherry blossom squirt ang que rout pull yi qian cong sieves radon embarrassment emblem pepper jun (to be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please log in to the http://www.biquge.info

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