Chapter 375: Breaking Through
Seeing that Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan refused to give in and let him go, Ma Chao's face became more and more pale. Ma Chao knew that the reason why the general He Jin came here was nothing more than to give him a dismissal. Ma Chao knew very well in his heart that if he really obeyed He Jin's order, then it would be a declaration of his weakness to the world, and a betrayal to Emperor Liu Hong. Unless he forcibly breaks into Luoyang City, He Jin will succeed.
But Ma Chao thought that if he broke through rashly, although he could crush He Jin's plot in one fell swoop, it was likely to cause a fire merger between the Xiliang army and Ding Yuan and Wu Qiong. He had just arrived in Luoyang City, and he couldn't wait to clash with other officials and soldiers, fearing that the entire imperial court, including those neutrals, would be disgusted with him because of this. This made Ma Chao not know how to choose.
At this time, Jia Xu, the military advisor, rushed up and rode a horse behind Ma Chao. Ma Chao turned his head to look at Jia Xu and asked for his opinion. Jia Xu just nodded slightly, and Ma Chao understood that Jia Xu also supported him to lead the army to break through, and Jia Xu thought that it was more advantageous to break through than to submit. Ma Chao had an idea in his heart.
Beside Ma Chao, Jian Shuo looked at him intently, anxious, hoping that Ma Chao would dare to face the tough general He Jin. Behind Ma Chao, Cai Yan was very frightened of Ma Chao, looking at Ma Chao's wide back with a worried face, a small heart beating like a drum, beating straight on the ground;
Princess Wannian is eating melons and watching the play, waiting to see how Ma Chao will choose, thinking if he dares to challenge the authority of the general He Jin; The 30,000 Xiliang troops also realized that the situation was not good, from the general to the soldiers, everyone was waiting for Ma Chao's order in their hearts. Of course, each of them hoped that Ma Chao's order was to order them to harden the garrison of Yang City.
Seeing that Ma Chao had been pursing his lips tightly and was silent for a long time, Wu Qiong and Ding thought that Ma Chao had already succumbed, and they were not so afraid of Ma Chao as they were at the beginning, but they were contemptuous.
Ma Chao suddenly said coldly: "No matter what, you two will not let me lead my troops into the city?" ”
Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan both clasped their fists and arched their hands, and said solemnly: "Where the responsibility is, I hope Ma Qing will forgive me." ”
Ma Chao didn't get angry, but smiled, and said lightly: "Then what if I have to go into the city?" What should you two do? ”
Jian Shuo listened, and knew that Ma Chao was planning to be uncompromising, and he was happy in his heart; Princess Wannian, who stopped behind Ma Chao, was also very surprised, waiting for the show to be staged; Cai Yan is even more worried, she knows that if the conflict breaks out, it will be very unfavorable to Ma Chao, and she is very worried that Ma Chao will be injured in the chaos.
Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan did not flinch, and said, "Then don't blame the two of me for being rude to Shangguan!" ”
The two of them said, raised their heads and looked at Ma Chao directly, there was no half respect in their eyes, but a little more frivolity.
Ma Chao still kept smiling, stared at the two of them, and said lightly: "Okay, since that's the case, it's no wonder what happened next!" ”
As soon as they heard this, Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan's faces changed, they thought that they had the might of the great general He Jin, and they were leading thousands of parts behind them, and Ma Chao, who had just come to the capital, would never dare to take offense. I didn't expect Ma Chao to be so tough, they were very surprised.
Ding Yuan's eyes widened in fright, and he said, "Ma Qing, don't mess around!" ”
Ma Chao ignored Ding Yuan, but shouted: "Where is Captain Xu Huang!" ”
Hearing this shout, the more than 30,000 people of the Xiliang Army finally got what they wanted, and they knew that Ma Chao would not give in easily, otherwise he would not be the Ma Chao they were familiar with.
Xu Huang rode a very divine horse rewarded by Ma Chao, jumped out of the formation, and responded loudly: "The end will be!" Young Lord, please command! ”
Ma Chao stared at Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan, who were already sweating on their faces, and said in a deep voice: "Wu Qiong, the captain of the city gate, and Ding Yuan, the captain of Wumeng, will be guilty of the following crimes, and they will be humiliated!" Only respecting the general's order, not obeying the edict, and openly blocking my edict from entering Beijing, is tolerable or unbearable! I order you to lead your troops first, and if the two of them dare to stop and push our soldiers, they will all be killed! ”
Hearing this, Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan were frightened, they didn't expect Ma Chao to dare to engage in a bloody conflict! Seeing that the two of them finally showed panicked expressions, Ma Chao was very satisfied. The reason why he did this is to know the truth that the brave wins when they meet on a narrow road. If he bowed his head to the great general He Jin today, then the great general He Jin would make things difficult for him more times in the future. Rather than this, it is better to fight with one punch, so as not to come with a hundred punches. Anyway, the contradiction between him and the great general He Jin can't be solved, and it should come sooner or later, so it's better to let it come early!
When Xu Huang heard this, he was full of energy and shouted: "Xu Huang obeys!" ”
Xu Huang waved his hand, and his 3,000 parts moved. Xu Huang's 3,000 foot soldiers are the elite carefully selected from the Baibo army. Xu Huang waved his hand, and the three thousand foot soldiers immediately stepped out of the ranks of the Xiliang army, their swords unsheathed, their spears clenched, their bows and crossbows wound, and they walked quickly towards Guangyang Gate with uniform steps.
Ma Chao and Jian Shuo led the rest of the people to retreat to the side of Guangyang Gate and make way for Xu Huang. The black pressure pressed the three thousand foot soldiers, and pounced straight towards Wu Qiong, Ding Yuan, and the two of them under the Guangyang Gate.
"This ...... What can I do? Wu Qiong panicked.
Ding Yuan gritted his teeth and said, "What are you panicking about? Big deal, the fish is dead and the net is broken! ”
Ding Yuan also waved his hand, and the two thousand parts behind him also hurriedly prepared. Ding Yuan thought, it's a big deal to have a tough fight with the Xiliang Army, in short, he can't disappoint the general He Jin, and he will have a good deal when he goes back!
But when Xu Huang approached on a horse and raised the big axe in his hand, Wu Qiong and Ding Yuan couldn't help but be afraid, and hurriedly manipulated the war horse to retreat step by step, and finally simply hid behind the heavy soldiers.
Hiding in the crowd, Ding Yuan found that his soldiers and Wu Qiong's soldiers were a little uneasy, as if they were facing a great enemy. Ding Yuan realized that he and Wu Qiong's soldiers were both garrisons in the capital for a long time, and they had never seen blood, how could it be like the Xiliang Army was killed on the battlefield?
Seeing the Wuyang Xiliang soldiers approaching step by step, the two of them even subconsciously retreated collectively, and actually gave up the Guangyang Gate Cave that they had occupied, and retreated into Luoyang City by themselves. Xu Huang was able to lead 3,000 foot soldiers to rush into the Guangyang Gate with sonorous and powerful steps.
Seeing that his soldiers retreated again and again, and the Xiliang army was about to rush into Luoyang City, Ding Yuan was very anxious. He forcibly endured the fear in his heart and shouted: "Xiliang people, don't go any further!" Take it a step further, and you're welcome! ”