Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turbans finally revolt

Chapter 220 Mengde, Prime Minister of Jinan, Prime Minister of Xuande Plain

Although he didn't know how the old farmer distinguished between soldiers who fought and those who didn't, Cheng Pu was still sweating from the situation he described.

Not only is this Xingyang not an empty city, on the contrary, there is a large army stationed here.

General Sun must be informed and leave as soon as possible!

"Thank you, old man!" Cheng Pu thanked him, turned his horse's head, and left immediately.

"Okay!" The old farmer turned his head while talking, but the next moment, he was stunned again, turned around and said, "Eh? I haven't told you how to get there yet!"

Cheng Pu returned to the road and immediately ordered to evacuate. Instead of taking a detour, he followed Ao Mountain, which was visible from a distance, and went straight back.

After hearing what Cheng Pu said, Sun Jian looked solemn.

"In this way, if our army attacks Sishui Pass, the grain road will be cut off by the defenders of Xingyang, and if the army of Sishuiguan and the defenders of Xingyang fight out in a double-team, our army will be in danger!" Sun Jian said.

Several generals under him also looked at Sun Jian, waiting for him to make up his mind.

"General Sun!"

A call came from afar, it was Zu Mao who came back.

He ran up to Sun Jian and said, "General Sun, it's not good. The last general has not found any food and grass. Logically, the food and grass should have passed Yuanyong."

If Sun Jian was still hesitant just now, now that he heard that there was also a problem with food and grass, he made up his mind to retreat.

"Before the food and grass arrived, our army temporarily withdrew to Yuanyong. When the food and grass arrived, our army personally escorted them, and then marched." Sun Jian gave an order with sly eyes.

At this time, Huang Gai reminded: "As a vanguard, the general will be blamed by the leader if he retreats."

"That's not right, the situation on the battlefield changes with the times, how can you act on your own will!" Sun Jian made a decisive decision, and said, "I will carry out the military order and blame the leader, and I will bear it alone!"

Sun Jian led his troops to retreat, marching almost overnight, and did not arrive at Yuanyong until midnight.

The next day, as usual, Sun Jian arranged for Zu Mao to go to check the situation of the grain and grass, but he saw a soldier marching.

When they recognized him, they found that it was General Polu General Jibei Minister Bao Xin and his younger brother General Pi General Bao Tao, and they immediately went up to meet him.

"General Bao!" Sun Jian greeted.

Hearing this, Bao Xin also recognized Sun Jian, and immediately replied, the two of them didn't see each other very often, but Bao Xin had heard of Sun Jian's reputation of flattening the yellow scarf and defending against foreign enemies.

"Sun Xianfeng? Why are you still here?" Bao Tao asked.

"I am going to tell the general about this matter. After my investigation, I found that there is a large army stationed in Xingyang City. If our army goes to Sishui Pass at this time, it will definitely be cut off by them!" Sun Jian said.

Bao Tao remained silent, but in his heart, he underestimated the famous Sun Jian.

He still calls himself "Sun Polu" and claims to be the Queen of Sun Wu, but that's just mediocre.

Bao Dao said, "Do you know who is defending Xingyang City?"

Sun Jian was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Cheng Pu again.

Cheng Pu said: "I only know that there are so many soldiers and horses in the city, who will defend them, how can we know!"

Bao Tao and Bao Xin looked at each other and said, "The general didn't call for battle before the city?"

Crowd in the city?

Sun Jian smiled in his heart, he really dared to say anything, even though he was a mere pioneer, it didn't mean he could only be a pioneer, with just such a small number of people, he went to the city to fight?

I'm afraid people just say something casually: you attack!
"If you want to attack the city, you will naturally have to wait for the lord's army to arrive. I'm afraid you and I will not be able to eat the skin of the city even with two battalions of soldiers and horses," Sun Jian said.

He personally participated in the siege battle. When attacking the Yellow Turban Nanyang Wancheng, he was the first to kill the top of the city. Sun Jian was not afraid of the battle, but knew about the soldiers and horses. Talking about siege is nonsense.

It was originally expected that with Dong Zhuo's style of leading troops, he would not arrange for people to guard the city outside the pass, because when the Kwantung coalition forces arrive, this place will naturally be an isolated city, which is equivalent to giving nothing.

I just didn't expect Dong Zhuo to have such a thought, thanks to Cheng Pushi who discovered it.

"I don't think so. Dong Zhuo is strictly guarding Hulao Pass, so why would he put troops outside the pass? If so, then the general will go and find out first! Who is stationed in Xingyang!" Bao Tao said.

"General Bao, stay safe and don't be impatient, the enemy should not be underestimated!" Sun Jian said to Bao Xin.

He doesn't like this guy named Bao Tao. He looks like he's defiant. This kind of person just lacks the tempering of blood and fire.

A modern way of saying it is called the lack of social beatings!

Sun Jian has personally experienced the combat effectiveness of the Xiliang Army. He has a comrade named Zhou Shen, who was almost beaten by Huang Zhongyi to the point where he abandoned his military and followed Wen.

"Thank you for letting me know!" Bao Xin cupped his hands, left Yuanyong and continued to move forward.

On the way, Bao Tao said: "Brother, this Sun Wentai has a vain reputation, and he can't get in. I think the credit belongs to us!"

"Brother, don't underestimate the enemy. Sun Wentai's martial arts strategies are well known throughout the court, and the former Grand Tutor Zhang Wen also admired them very much. Just now, you are a little rude!" Bao Xin taught.

My younger brother is good at everything, but he has seen too little of the world, so he thinks that his elder brother Bao Xin is No. 1 in Taishan Pingyang County, and he, Bao Tao, is the second person.

After traveling southwest for half a day, Bao Xin came to the so-called Xingyang City.

But this Xingyang is completely different from the army stationed in Sun Jian's words.

Only sparse flags were planted on the top of the city, and because there was no wind, they drooped listlessly, and there was no guard on the top of the city, but the gate of Xingyang was also tightly closed.

It is exactly the same as the big and small counties along the way. This is obviously an empty city, and the officials and people in it are just afraid of the flames of war, so they seal the city gate.

Did Sun Jian make a mistake?
If Cheng Pu saw this scene, he might also say: Did I get fooled by that old farmer?
"Brother, there is obviously no one here. Could it be that Sun Wentai deliberately said that there are heavy soldiers here, just because he is afraid of getting the first prize?" Bao Tao said.

Bao Xin didn't say a word, he looked at the city wall of Xingyang, hesitant, Sun Jian didn't look like a liar, and he didn't seem like a person who would be a liar.

Seeing is believing, and the sight in front of you will not be deceiving.

"Brother, why don't we go west first and go to Sishui Pass to fight, and if we can't, we can kill a few people first and win the first prize!" Bao Tao persuaded.

Bao Xin's face was solemn, and he was a little moved when he heard the words "Tou Gong", but his calm personality also made him follow, and he immediately agreed.

"Brother? There is no time to wait. If you don't act, the Allied forces will come up later."

Bao Xin gritted his teeth, waved his hand to the west, and said, "Then march towards Sishui Pass!"

……

In the county government of Xingyang city.

When Li Meng heard the report, he immediately laughed out loud.

Li Meng said with a smile: "General Xu is really good at planning. He ordered the city to be silent. The thieves must think that this is an empty city. When they lose their spirit before the pass, we will give them a fatal blow!"

Xu Rong stroked his neat beard, and said calmly, "I'm afraid there are still many people outside who have seen our army's movements. If the Kwantung Allied Forces inquire, they will definitely show their feet. Therefore, we can't just sit on the sidelines and wait for rabbits."

Li Meng: "General Xu means..."

"Take advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness and attack suddenly!"

Li Meng: "Then let's..."

"Don't worry, when it's getting dark, Xingyang is under control. I'm afraid they won't be able to fly. Moreover, Bao Xin is not worth our exposure. It's a dangerous move for the military advisor to arrange for me to wait here. The military advisor has something to say, The more dangerous the game, the greater the benefits you can get!" Xu Rong said.

Li Meng smiled and said: "The final general is willing to listen to General Xu's order!"

Xu Rong nodded slightly and beckoned, Li Meng leaned forward, Xu Rong whispered in his ear: "The east of Mount Ao is Bian River, and there is a valley on the west bank, you lead your troops to ambush, and then... ..."

Li Meng listened, his eyes lit up.

……

In the coincidence county of Bohai Sea, the Yellow Turban soldiers attacking the city had already broken up and fled in all directions, while Dian Wei and Qian Ying led the cavalry and chased southward.

Liu Qing was walking on the streets of Chonghe County. Although the corpses on the street had been removed, there were still a lot of blood stains. Such a large-scale killing was naturally caused by the men in the city who also participated in the defense of the city, which led to the murder.

"Wenbo, pass down the order that all the dead in the city will be paid according to the standard pension in the army, and the pension will be doubled for soldiers." Liu Qing ordered.

In this battle, Chonghe County defended, and the Yellow Turban Army repelled, and even killed more than ten times the number of enemies killed in the battle. It cannot be said to be a defeat at all, but because of the problem of response speed, the loss of Chonghe County is still relatively large.

"Here!" Zhu Ling responded softly.

"In addition, you should hurry up and rest these few days. I have already written a book for Feng Xiao. In about five or six days, I will send troops to Qinghe County. Feng Xiao will go from west to east, and we will join forces in Qinghe."

"Decree!" Zhu Ling also went to make arrangements.

At this time, Liu Qing turned around and looked at Cao Cao and Liu Bei who had been following behind him.

"You two, thank you so much!" Liu Qing cupped his hands.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei hurriedly returned the gift, and said in unison tacitly: "It's nothing to worry about!"

Liu Qing looked at the two of them. In the former Three Kingdoms era, both of them were heroes with ideals and aspirations. The so-called situation makes heroes. Perhaps in history, there were many situations that forced them to take completely different paths.

The change of many people may have started from a small matter. Liu Bei was insulted by the governor, but he did not draw his sword to kill him. Treating the people with benevolence and virtue has also been loved by the people, and perhaps thus embarked on the road of benevolence and virtue.

And Cao Cao, after killing Lu Boshe's family by mistake, the root cause of paranoia and bloodthirsty was also planted in his heart at this time. As his status became higher and higher, this disease was magnified.

But this moment is not that moment, and now they still have choices.

Because of Liu Qing, Cao Cao stayed in Jizhou, so he didn't escape Luoyang and rest in Lu Boshe's family.

"Meng De, soon, all the soldiers and horses you lead will come here, why don't you take this opportunity to go south and wipe out the Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, how about?"

"Fuck you really mean it!" Cao Cao said bluntly. He had already decided to do this at the wedding.

"I don't know what is Xuande's official position?" Liu Qing asked suddenly.

Liu Bei's face didn't change, but he muttered in his heart: Why did Mr. Liu Qing also ask this question? After becoming the king of Bohai, is he going to use power to win people?
"Now I'm Gaotang County Lieutenant." Liu Bei said neither humble nor overbearing, and he was not ashamed to speak because of his low official position.

Unexpectedly by Liu Bei, Liu Qing suddenly smiled and said, "Why is Xuande getting worse and worse? You and I met in Yi County in the past, do you still remember?"

"Of course I remember." Liu Bei said lightly.

"That day when I saw Xuande's face in the city, I knew that Xuande was definitely not someone to be taken for granted!" As he spoke, Liu Qing leaned over, looked behind Liu Bei and said, "There are two more strong men!"

Zhang Fei chuckled: "The King of Bohai has good eyesight, I think so too!"

Guan Yu gave Zhang Fei a hand and said in a low voice, "Third Brother, don't be rude!"

That's the king of Bohai!

Liu Qing turned to Liu Bei and said: "Xuande has rushed to help for hundreds of miles. His virtues can be learned from, and his deeds can be praised. This king is very grateful. Since you are an official in the Pingyuan Kingdom, I will give you a gift."

Liu Bei didn't ask, but cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, King Bohai!"

Zhang Fei stuck out his head and asked, "What gift is it? But food and grass? My elder brother is short of food and grass, so he doesn't even dare to recruit troops!"

"Yide! Don't talk nonsense!" Guan Yu blamed loudly this time, as if he was scolding Liu Qing.

These three brothers are really enviable, but only envious. Liu Qingxiao can't afford to have such brothers, because of Guan Zhang's personality, he is afraid that he can't bear it.

Brothers are like siblings, women are like clothes, that's Liu Bei!

Liu Qing still thinks that it is better for women to be like siblings, hands and feet are all good!

This point is similar to Cao Cao's comparison of heroes.

Perhaps only Liu Bei can be in harmony with Guan Zhang, and only in this way can a good story through the ages be achieved.

Zhang Fei's words seem to be nonsense, so it is not a kind of request. Tell the other party what he needs most, so that the goal will be achieved. Moreover, Liu Bei, who is the master, has a respectful attitude, so naturally he will not be unhappy because of this, while Zhang Fei's innocence Li You's second elder brother reprimanded loudly, which can also calm people down.

The combination of three people is perfect!
Liu Qing smiled and said: "It's okay, Yide is a generous person. The gift I'm talking about is naturally a thousand times better than food and horses. With it, you don't need to worry about food and grass for soldiers and horses."

As soon as Liu Qing finished speaking, he saw Liu Bei, who was not showing any expression of emotion or anger, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, while Guan Yu narrowed his phoenix eyes, as if looking forward to it, and Zhang Fei stared at him, as if saying: " Stop bluffing me, Old Zhang!"

Looking at the three of them, Liu Qing didn't hold back anymore, "The three of you know, Liu Shuo, King of Pingyuan, who am I?"

Cao Cao and Liu Bei looked at each other and looked at each other.

Obviously they don't know, because there are too many clan relatives of the Han Dynasty!
As for Pingyuan Wang, a little-known person who lives in the fief, others only know that his surname is Liu, and he eats the emperor's food.

"Pingyuan King Liu Shuo is the younger brother of Emperor Huan, and the younger brother of my father King Bohai, so he can be regarded as my uncle."

This news is really a bit explosive. The Han and Liu family are the royal relatives, and Liu Qing is really a family relative.

The main thing is that Cao Cao and Liu Bei were not officials in the time of Emperor Huan, so it is normal to ignore it. Liu Kui is so famous because of the unjust case. In this way, Liu Shuo is better, at least he is still alive.

"It's actually the uncle of the King of Bohai..." Liu Bei murmured with his head bowed.

"Therefore—" Liu Qing paused, and then said: "I plan to write a letter and ask him to recommend you as Prime Minister Ping Yuan!"

Hearing this, Liu Bei suddenly raised his head to look at Liu Qing, quickly stepped back a few steps, pulled Guan and Zhang, and bowed to Liu Qing together.

The kindness of recommendation is almost the third greatest kindness next to the kindness of parents and teachers. In fact, kneeling and worshiping is just a kind of high-level etiquette, and it has not been related to any man who has gold under his knees.

However, Liu Qing still felt awkward, so he stepped over and supported Liu Bei with one hand on his back.

Elegant and timeless.

Liu Bei looked at Liu Qing in surprise, and didn't know how to speak for a moment. With Liu Qing's identity, it was natural to say such words. Needless to say, the identity of King Pingyuan as his uncle, Liu Qing's identity as King of Bohai alone , it is enough.

Because this King of Bohai Sea was not inherited from the previous generation, but was obtained by Liu Qingshi's practical military exploits!
"Xuande doesn't need to be so generous. The Yellow Turbans are still raging in Qingzhou now, doing evil things. If Mengde is the Prime Minister of Jinan and Xuande is the Prime Minister of Pingyuan, and you two join forces, the yellow scarves are nothing to worry about! I am also planning for the people of Qingzhou. I hope you two don't refuse!" Liu Qing said seriously, his words were sincere and serious.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei, who stood up, once again bowed their hands to Liu Qing, and once again said in unison: "Bohai King Gaoyi!"

"Hahaha, that's right!" Liu Qing laughed loudly, stepped forward to hold the hands of the two, and walked towards the county government.

Hmph, Yuan Shi, I told you to backstab me!
I poached the corner of your old Cao's house first, and then let Liu Bei mess up your Qingzhou. There are no chess pieces. Let's see how you play chess!

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　Do you feel that Liu Qing's connections are really too bad, and this hasn't been fully revealed yet.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)