In the second year of Hua Jingchang, in the face of a year of fruitless confrontation with Xiahou Yuan, the general of the Han army, Taizu Zhang Xiu decided to change the commander in battle, and replaced the Wei general Huang Zhong with the scholar Lu Xun to command the army, and continued to confront Xiahou Yuan. Dedication

Seeing that Hua Guo was changing commanders on the spot, Xiahou Yuan changed his previous strategy of sticking to the attack instead. On the contrary, after Lu Xun took over the handsome seal, he retreated step by step, and finally retreated in Huai County. The war entered the summer, due to the hot weather and the heat was unstoppable, Xiahou Yuan let the army set up a company camp in the lush vegetation, stretching for hundreds of miles. He also sent troops to garrison the hills on both sides, thinking that he was the commanding height.

Lu Xun, the commander of Huaguo, took advantage of Xiahou Yuan's light enemy and launched a fire attack on Xiahou Yuan's army when the southwest wind rose. Overnight, hundreds of miles were destroyed by fire. While burning the company camp, Lu Xun also asked his generals to launch a counterattack at the same time.

General Zhou Tai killed the enemy general Cao Xiu. After the Wei general Huang Zhong forced the junior general Wen Qin, he pursued the victory and killed the commander of the Han army, Xiahou Yuan, and the Han army was defeated.

The battle lasted all night, and the Huaguo army received Lu Xun's order to withdraw all its troops and return to Huaixian. All the generals walked into the Taishou Mansion at the same time, and saw Lu Xun laughing and said to Huang Zhong in front of him: "Congratulations to General Wei, you have killed the enemy general Xiahou Yuan and made a great achievement!" ”

Everyone already knew that Huang Zhongli had killed Xiahou Yuan at this time, and they had already congratulated them once, and now they heard what Lu Xun said, and they all congratulated Huang Zhong again.

Huang Zhong stroked his hair and smiled: "Fortunately, Bo Yan is clever, otherwise, the old man would not be able to make such a great contribution." ”

Lu Xun smiled and said: "General Huang is serious, Xun has already set up a celebration banquet, and all the generals will sit together." When everyone heard this, they all bowed their hands politely before they followed into the table.

After entering the table, but seeing Lu Xun immediately stood up, holding a wine cup, and said to everyone: "This big victory depends on the lives of the generals. ”

He Qi heard it, but he was a little ashamed and said: "I didn't know that this was a plan to lure the enemy by the marshal, and Qi Duo was offended, so it is not strange to ask the marshal." ”

After He Qi finished speaking, several other people also stood up and apologized. Huang Zhong saw it, but said, "Okay! When will you finish this, and after you have eaten this glass of wine, wipe out all the things that were before. ”

When everyone heard this, they said yes in unison, and they drank all the wine in the wine cup together.

After three rounds of drinking, everyone began to get a little drunk, Chen Shi was bold and asked, "Handsome, but I am a little puzzled." ”

Lu Xun listened, half-squinted his eyes, and said with a smile: "What you are asking is the reason for being able to win, right?" Seeing everyone nodding, Lu Xun smiled and explained: "In fact, this is Your Majesty's calculation, and if you change your commander in battle, Xiahou Yuan and others will definitely underestimate the enemy." And as soon as they underestimate the enemy, they will naturally turn from defense to offense. As long as Xiahou Yuan comes out to attack, there will naturally be flaws. ”

When He Qi heard this, he said strangely: "Before that, Xiahou Yuan seemed to have sent someone to win us over, but the handsome man didn't have any suspicions?" ”

When Lu Xun heard this, he laughed and said: "Don't use suspicious people, don't suspect people." Besides, the general trend of the world is so clear, the generals will surrender to the enemy, and Xun Xian does not believe it. ”

Lu Xun was talking, but Huang Zhong noticed a mysterious smile on the corner of Gao Shun's mouth. In an instant, Huang Zhong had already understood that Lu Xun had Gao Shun's support, but he was not afraid that someone under his command would defect to the enemy. However, as Lu Xun said, the general trend of the world is so clear, it is really a fool to surrender to the enemy.

As for someone who replied that he agreed to take refuge, it was the person arranged by Lu Xun, in order to naturally confuse Xiahou Yuan. Facts have also proved that Lu Xun's move was right. Later, after Lu Xun retreated to Huaixian, all the news that Xiahou Yuan heard was passed on to him by the people arranged by Lu Xun, and the news of Cao Jun's spies could not be sent at all.

As for the news that Xiahou Yuan received, it was naturally how Lu Xun hastily baled and how his subordinates were dissatisfied, which deepened Xiahou Yuan's contempt for the enemy. Therefore, Xiahou Yuan will set up the company camp, but Tian Feng did not expect that Xiahou Yuan would make such a big mistake, he has been guarding against Lu Xun will sneak attack the grain road with a naval army.

The fact was also expected by Tian Feng, at the beginning, Lu Xun was thinking of using the water army to cut off the Cao army's grain route and burn the Cao army's grain and grass. It's just that Xiahou Yuan made such a big mistake, but it made Lu Xun give up his original strategy and change to fire attack, and in the end, it was naturally a success.

At this time, Gao Shun asked in a loud voice: "Bo Yan, now that the Cao army has been defeated, why don't we take advantage of the victory to pursue it?" Everyone didn't realize it, but when Gao Shun asked him, they all showed questioning looks.

When Lu Xun heard this, he smiled and said, "Tian Feng is cautious, it's not the time to attack yet." However, Xun has already laid a net, no matter how wise he Tian Feng is, he can't escape! ”

After finishing speaking, Lu Xun had a straight look on his face, then stood up, took out the handsome seal from his arms and walked to Huang Zhong, and said: "General Huang, now that Xiahou Yuan has been defeated, it is better for General Huang to take command again!" ”

Huang Zhong saw this, his face was stunned, and then he said: "Bo Yan is a great talent, he can be the commander, and it doesn't hurt that this handsome seal is kept by Bo Yan." ”

Lu Xun heard it and said with a smile: "General Huang's prestige is far better than that of a boy, and he only had the intention of changing commanders in battle for the sake of calculating His Majesty Xiahou Yuan. Now that Xiahou Yuan has been broken, it is natural that General Huang will be re-in charge. Besides, the kid is not experienced enough, so it should be better to learn from General Huang's side. ”

Huang Zhong saw that Lu Xun's eyes were sincere, and Zhang Xiu had also ordered him before, so he nodded and accepted Shuai Yin. After that, Huang Zhong stood up and said loudly: "Okay, if it's late today, let's go back and rest." Early tomorrow morning, discuss the military situation, and do not be late. When they heard this, they answered and dispersed.

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In the palace of Chang'an City, the news of Lu Xun's victory in Hanoi was immediately transmitted back by him on a fast horse. The next day, Zhang Xiu had already received the news, but she was overjoyed.

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhang Xiu immediately ordered an urgent court meeting. Because Zhang Xiu held a court meeting on the third day, the ministers were told to go to the Zhengde Hall immediately to face the saint, and they all knew that something big had happened and did not dare to slack off.

When all the ministers came to salute and sat down one by one, Zhang Xiu said with a smile: "Ladies and gentlemen, I have just received an urgent report from Hanoi, Boyan burned the camp of the Cao army, and Han Shengli beheaded Xiahou Yuan, and now the Cao army in Hanoi has been completely defeated. ”

Ma Tan heard this and said in surprise: "Your Majesty, the great victory in Hanoi and the breaking of the gap in Cao's army are the time for our army to launch a general offensive!" ”

Zhang Xiu nodded and said, "What you say is reasonable. After speaking, Zhang Xiu turned his head to look at Zhong Xuan and asked, "Prime Minister, can the grain and grass be enough to support the army?" ”

Zhong Xuan stroked his hair and smiled: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, the grain and grass have been prepared. ”

Zhang Xiu heard this, turned his head and asked Jia Xu: "Wenhe, has the general attack strategy been prepared?" ”

Jia Xu nodded, then stood up, walked to the map, and said: "Your Majesty, look, now Xiahou Yuan's department has been burned by Bo Yan, and it has suffered heavy losses, and its remnants are slowly retreating towards Yecheng. However, these remnants should be fine, and Bo Yan has long been prepared to deal with them. After the Hanoi army broke through its remnants, it could go straight to Hebei and occupy the hinterland of Hebei. On the other side, Gongming in Nanyang and Wenyuan in Jiangxia can also start to besiege Xuchang, and Ziyi in Hefei can attack Shouchun. As for Your Majesty, with the armies of Chang'an and Luoyang, you will go east out of the Tiger Prison, first break Sima Yi's army, and then go straight to Qingzhou! ”

Jia Xu's strategy is very simple, it is one word "attack". After Zhang Xiu heard this, he nodded and said: "In addition to what Wen He said, then pass on the order, so that the Jiangdong naval army and the Sanhan and Liaodong naval armies will be dispatched at the same time." From the sea, they attacked Xuzhou, Qingzhou, and Jizhou respectively. I want to make Cao Cao unable to take care of each other! ”

Everyone in the hall more or less understands military affairs, and after hearing Zhang Xiu's words, they were stunned at the same time. Then he showed a thoughtful look, even Jia Xu and Zhuge Liang were no exception. Attacking Cao Cao from the sea, this move really surprised everyone. Zhang Xiu also knew very well that with the weak coastal defense consciousness of the people of this era, an attack from the sea would surely achieve miraculous results.

Zhang Xiu has now completed the strategic encirclement of Cao Cao, and once he attacks, Cao Cao will inevitably suffer!

Before everyone could think about it, Zhang Xiu had already ordered loudly: "Ling Ming, go and order the troops immediately, and then pass on the justice of Luoyang, and also get ready, launch a general attack with me, and break Sima Yi's department first!" Then spread the word to Liangzhou Huaxiong, and let him urgently lead the Liangzhou cavalry to support me. ”

When Pang De heard this, he immediately received the order, and Zhang Xiu did not leave many people behind. After the retreat from the dynasty, there were no military officials, and they all entered a very busy state. In the afternoon, Zhang Xiu led 20,000 Breaking Blade Battalions, 3,000 Blood Blade Battalions, 1,000 Pangulis and a group of generals to Luoyang.

When Zhang Xiu arrived in Luoyang, he joined forces with Zhang Ren's 30,000 troops and immediately went east out of the tiger prison, aiming at Sima Yi who was left by Chen!

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And when Zhang Xiu's army raised troops, Huang Zhong had already led the army, set out from Huai County, and pursued and routed Cao's army. This time, Huang Zhong listened to Lu Xun's plan, and the troops were divided into two routes, one was by land, and Huang Zhong led the troops to pursue. The other way was led by Lu Xun and pursued down the Yellow River waterway.

There was already Zhang Xiu's navy on the Yellow River, and it was already under the command of Huang Zhong when he confronted Xiahou Yuan. It's just that at that time, Xiahou Yuan couldn't hold out, and he carried out tuntian at the cantonment of troops, and there was not much grain transportation from Hebei, so that the navy was almost useless.

Let's say that Tian Fengfeng received the news, and Huang Zhong's army began to pursue. Now that Cao Jun has escaped all night, it is the time of exhaustion, but Tian Feng can't care about these at this time, and immediately shouted: "Hurry up!" The enemy is coming! ”

Although he was unwilling and unwilling, for the sake of his life, Sergeant Cao still squeezed out all the strength in his body and began to run wildly in the direction of Yecheng.

Tian Feng did not only let the army blindly flee, but also set up defenses in the cities and dangerous places along the way. It's just that there was no general left, and those Cao troops only saw Huang Zhong's banner coming, so they immediately abandoned the army and surrendered. Tian Feng didn't know that this would happen, but he didn't have a general under him now, so he couldn't stop the attack of Huang Zhong's army at all. And most of the defeated soldiers are here with him, if there is a loss here, I am afraid that Hebei will not be able to hold it. Therefore, now Tian Feng can only rush back to Yecheng as quickly as possible, so that he can have a chance to keep Hebei.

And the generals who followed Huang Zhong's pursuit from behind also admired Lu Xun's strategy of letting the army rest for a day and then pursue. The soldiers rested for a day, and their morale did not drop much, on the contrary, because they had a day of rest, their physical strength was restored. The pursuit was particularly exciting, and after a day of running wildly, he broke dozens of cities occupied by Cao's army, and although his body was tired, his spirit was extremely strong.

If you pursue it immediately after the battle, it may be fine at first, but after a long time, I am afraid that it will be unbearable.

When Tian Feng led the army to retreat to Ji County, he encountered two defeated troops, Lu Qian and Jiao Touch. Although the number of defeated soldiers on both sides is not large, but with two more generals, Tian Feng can do more. First, he asked Lu Qian to lead 2,000 soldiers to defend Ji County, and then led the army to Chaoge, and then left Jiao to defend here.

When Huang Zhong led the army to Ji County, he saw that the banner of Lu Qian had been raised in the city. After Chen Shi saw it, he went to Huang Zhong's side and said: "General, this Lu Qian is the elder of the Cao army, and he is guarding Ji County, so I am afraid that there will be some trouble if I want to capture it."

Huang Zhong heard this, and chuckled: "Ji County is not a place that must be broken, Chen Shi, you led five thousand soldiers to set up a large camp here, and the rest will continue to pursue with Ben." If this Lu Qian goes out of the city, you know what to do, right? The last sentence is obviously asking Chen Shi.

After hearing this, Chen Shi nodded and said, "Please rest assured, general." ”

Huang Zhong nodded and smiled: "Okay!" Keep on the pursuit! ”

After leaving Chen Shi, Huang Zhong continued to lead his army in pursuit. When chasing Chaoge, there was almost no moment's hesitation, Huang Zhong left 5,000 soldiers of He Qi in Chaoge, and he continued to lead the army in pursuit.

It's just that Tian Feng retreated earlier than Huang Zhong after all, and when Huang Zhong's army had just passed the court, Tian Feng had already led the army back to Yecheng City. It's just that as soon as the city saw the trace of Cao Jun, it "creaked" and pulled up the city gate. When Tian Feng, who was in the dust, saw it, his heart suddenly sudden, and he lost his voice: "It's not good!" ”

As if confirming what Tian Feng said, a big flag was raised in vain on the city, with six big characters written on it: "Huaping West General Hao". After that, I heard someone in the city laugh and said: "Listen to the Cao Jun under the city, Yecheng has been taken by my Hao Zhao." Those who know each other immediately lay down their arms and surrender, otherwise they will blame our soldiers for being merciless! ”

Hao Zhao's words made Cao Jun, who was already panicking in the city, immediately panic, Tian Feng knew that the situation was inappropriate, and immediately shouted: "Don't mess up!" Tell the order to go down, immediately go around the city, and go to the plains! ”

"Knock Knock Knock ......"

It's just that as soon as Tian Feng's words fell, bursts of agitated war drums sounded in all directions. When Tian Feng heard this, he was even more shocked in his heart, and soon a junior colonel came to report: "Military division, there are enemy troops in the south and north!" ”

Tian Feng looked intently to the south, but saw that a large flag had been erected at the first army office in the south, with the words "General Lu of the Military Division" written on it.

Tian Feng saw it, glared, and then "wow", spit out a mouthful of blood, and said in a trembling voice: "Lu Xun'er, it's you again!" After saying that, the whole person fell to the sky!