Great Military Division

Chapter 233 Tiger Lu Bu: This general takes the lead, who can stop him?

The next day, early morning.

The rooster announces the dawn, and the sky is full of dawn.

Looking at the mighty team slowly heading west, Liu Bian heaved a sigh of relief: "After so many days, these guys finally left."

Xun Yu also heaved a sigh of relief, and said softly, "Yes, it's unimaginable that the princes headed by Yuan Shi actually accounted for six to seven out of ten of the allied forces. Once they left, Luoyang felt empty."

"It's more than empty!"

Liu Bian folded his hands behind his back, looked back at Luoyang City, and smiled slightly: "Don't Wen Ruo feel that even the air in Luoyang City has become fresh?"

Xun Yu naturally understood what King Hongnong meant.

He nodded: "That's right, it's indeed a lot fresher."

Liu Bian completely relaxed: "The ones who can stay are all the few clear streams left by the big man."

Although Xun Yu is known as the talent of Wang Zuo, he admires the young Hongnong King: "Your Highness is wise, this plan not only screened out loyal ministers, but also gave Lu Bu and Li Jue of Luoyang the idea of ​​breaking through. It’s really a clever plan that kills two birds with one stone.”

"I admire you so much."

Xun Yu bowed deeply and praised from the bottom of his heart.

He finally understood.

Why King Hongnong was able to escape from the heavily guarded palace, this scheming and wisdom is really amazing.

If the great man can have such a king, why not be revived and continue for hundreds of thousands of years!

"okay."

Liu Bian waved his hand and said softly: "Let's go, immediately go to King Chen's camp and arrange corresponding battles. Without this force, it may not be so easy to wipe out Lu Bu's soldiers and horses."

Xun Yu cupped his hands: "No."

Immediately.

The two got on their horses and went straight to Chen Wang's camp on Mang Mountain.

Mang Mountain, outside the Luoyang Palace.

In front of King Chen's camp.

Liu Chong is waiting for King Hongnong with his civil and military.

suddenly.

Prime Minister Luo Jun pointed forward: "Your Highness, King Hongnong should be here."

Liu Chong hurriedly raised his eyes to stare. At the end of his field of vision, there was billowing smoke and dust, and King Hongnong's banner was fluttering in the wind.

"Ha ha!"

Liu Chong looked up to the sky and laughed loudly: "That's right, it is King Hongnong who has been playing with Yuan's princes for so long, and it is finally time to close the net."

huh~~
After a long breath, Liu Chong couldn't help but sigh: "It's hard to imagine, such a large group of princes, no one can beat King Hongnong, and the lonely king is very happy. This is the luck of the court and the great man!"

"Yes."

Chen Guoxiang Luo Jun nodded in praise, and he was not stingy with his compliments: "Hongnong Wang Congrui has the quality of Zhou Cheng! Under the rule of Hongnong Wang, the big man will be able to heal the pain, Chen Xin, and rejuvenate again!"

"Ok!"

Liu Chong nodded affirmatively: "I have no doubts about this."

Luo Jun smiled lightly: "Jun has to admit that His Highness' decision to raise troops to respond was very correct."

Liu Chong raised his head proudly: "That must be of course."

When the two were chatting.

Urge-!
King Hongnong rode his horse to come and flew down.

Liu Chong stepped forward quickly and bowed: "Liu Chong pays homage to Your Highness."

Liu Bian hurriedly stepped forward to help him: "King Chen, get up quickly, you and Gu Tong are princes and kings, why do you need to perform such a grand ceremony?"

Liu Chong got up: "Your Highness used to be a monarch, so I should perform this ceremony alone."

"Let's go."

Liu Bian didn't bother to argue, after all, he was a family: "Let's record it in detail."

Liu Chong nodded: "Okay! Please, Your Highness."

"You can send someone to make a clear count. How many soldiers and horses are there in Mangshan?"

"Check it out."

As Liu Chong walked, he reported: "In addition to the troops of Cao Cao and Bao Xin, there is also the governor of Runan, Xu Que. The rest of the princes are all heading west, and no one stays behind."

"Xu Wei?"

Liu Bian was slightly surprised.

He once had fantasies about Liu Dai, governor of Yanzhou, but he never thought about Xu Qi: "Didn't he go with Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu?"

Liu Chong nodded affirmatively: "Well, no, he is still on duty at present."

At this moment, not to mention Liu Bian himself, even the netizens in the live broadcast room were shocked:
"Damn it! Labor and management stepped on the brakes, and I didn't expect that Xu Wei didn't leave."

"Did this kid take the wrong medicine, or didn't he take the medicine? It's just a shit luck."

"He's not going to turn to the light, is he? Or he has a good eye and sees something."

"Could it be that Yuan Shu deliberately kept him here?"

"Don't say it, it seems that there is such a possibility."

"Crap upstairs."

"impossible."

"."

When Liu Bian was puzzled.

The voice of the Military Division Alliance immediately sounded: "Don't worry, Master Bian. It can be ruled out that Yuan Shu intentionally left Xu Jiao. If this is the case, there should be more than Xu Jiao alone, and at least there will be a close friend, Yuan Zhong is about the same."

"According to experts' guesses, there are very likely two reasons for Xu Jiao's stay!"

"First: Xu Yan is proficient in the art of war and has experience in the army, and from the beginning of the army, the battle of Guangchengguan, and now he has killed Luoyang, he is very aware of Dong Zhuo's strength, and he knows that following Yuan Shu will only lead to death; "

"Second: Xu Wei is upright, and there is no sand in his eyes. Yuan's terrifying power in the allied forces has been most intuitively reflected this time. With Xu Wei's character, he is naturally unwilling to join forces with others."

Speaking of this, the Military Division Alliance said softly: "Although it was a bit unexpected that Xu Yan stayed in the end, but after thinking about it carefully, one can find the inevitability of it."

"Defense Lord."

The Military Division Alliance emphasized: "Experts suggest that we can decide whether to win him over based on Xu Jiao's next performance. In a sense, Xu Jiao has already broken with Yuan Shu by staying in Luoyang."

"Makes sense."

Liu Bian nodded approvingly: "Can you let him come over to listen to the plan?"

The Military Division Alliance replied: "Yes! Just treat it the same as Cao Cao."

Liu Bian was overjoyed: "Good."

Immediately.

Liu Bian turned his gaze to Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, call Li Min, Cao Cao, Bao Xin, and Xu Yu to Chen Wangying to participate in this important event."

Xun Yu made a bow, "No."

Chen Wang camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Liu Bian and others stood in front of the sand table, waiting quietly for the princes to come.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Liu Bian communicated with the Military Division Alliance for the last time, like a sieve, and went through all the details of the battle again: "Teacher, I remember that there should be nothing wrong, right?"

The Military Division Alliance said with great certainty: "Well, there is no problem, don't worry, Lord Bian need not be nervous."

"Ah."

Liu Bian let out a long sigh: "I understand."

"Report—!"

At this moment, a long announcement sounded from outside the tent.

Liu Bian looked up.

However, a guard rushed into the account, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, Cao Cao, Bao Xin, Li Min, and Xu Yu have come to the camp."

Liu Bian nodded, "Let them in."

The guard cupped his hands: "No."

Soon.

All the princes rushed to the tent, bowed their bodies and cupped their hands: "See Your Highness."

Liu Bian waved his hand to signal everyone to avoid courtesy, glanced at Cao Cao and the others, and said loudly: "Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu insist on going west, forcing the north gate to neglect the defense, Luoyang City is about to run out of food and grass, and the thieves may put all their eggs in one basket."

"The purpose of summoning you and others to discuss the state affairs this time is to re-draw the defense plan, adjust their respective positions, and try to gather and wipe out the soldiers and horses of Lu Bu and Li Jue at the foot of Beiman Mountain."

All the princes bowed their hands, and the voice was like a bell: "We will follow the order of King Hongnong."

Chen Wang and Liu Chong were even more eager to try: "Your Highness, please give me an order. Gu Zao wanted to fight Lu Bu."

Li Min took a deep breath, although his expression was calm, but his voice was very excited: "The general has been waiting for this moment for a long time, His Highness will just give an order, and the general will go all out."

Seeing this scene, Cao Cao already understood that this was indeed King Hongnong's plan. Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu led their troops away, and it was impossible to deceive Li Jue and Lu Bu in Luoyang City.

The other party would definitely have the idea of ​​breaking out, so King Hongnong could just follow his plan and choose to kill Li Jue and Lu Bu at the foot of Mang Mountain.

Not only drove away Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao, suppressed Yuan's power from the side, but also eliminated Li Jue and Lu Bu, and weakened Dong Zhuo's power to the greatest extent.

This plan really is.
Kill two birds with one stone, wonderful.

Being able to organically combine military and politics, King Hongnong's methods really cannot be judged by common sense.

Cao Cao admired him more and more. Under his control, the young and promising prince in front of him would surely regain his former glory.

"Yuncheng."

Cao Cao lowered his voice: "Our choice is correct."

Bao Xin smiled lightly: "That's right!"

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Liu Bian, as if they were expecting his guidance.

Liu Bian took a deep breath, his eyes were piercing, he swept across the princes, and immediately landed on the sand table.

Holding a bamboo pole, he explained: "Look, everyone, the north gate of Luoyang is close to Mount Mang, from west to east, the chán water passes through the forest garden, and together with the hú water forms the moat at the north gate."

"Going out of Xiamen and Gumen and crossing the bridge, you will pass Shanglin Garden to the west, and Shanglin Garden is not far from Mang Mountain. In the previous dynasty, Yuan Guanghan, a wealthy businessman, built a garden here, and later the garden was merged into Shanglin Garden. "

"I am waiting for this ambush."

Liu Bian pointed his bamboo pole here, and said loudly: "Based on the mountain situation, the garden, and the preparations for these days, we will definitely wipe out Lu Bu and Li Jue in one fell swoop!"

Although Liu Chong, king of Chen, and Li Min, the prefect of Yingchuan, had known about the strategic plan, Cao Cao, Bao Xin, and Xu Qi didn't know it at all. Therefore, Liu Bian had to explain the situation in detail from beginning to end before making the final arrangement.

"Where is King Chen?"

"The end is here."

"When you lead troops to garrison the bridge, separate the soldiers and horses to guard the main road of Shanglinyuan. If the thieves break through here, they can let them pass after a simple resistance."

"promise."

Although the water flows from west to east, its actual flow direction is from northwest to southeast, presenting a certain slope.

From Shanglinyuan to the west, Dangshui is getting closer and closer to Mangshan Mountain, and the water flow and the trend of the mountains present a conical shape as a whole.

In other words, once the soldiers and horses of Lu Bu and Li Jue pass through Shanglin Garden, they will inevitably go to the intersection of Mang Mountain and Dishui. The combat space here has been greatly compressed, which is not conducive to cavalry.

Because of this, Lu Bu and Li Jue never thought of breaking through the north gate. After all, if they go through the other three gates, as long as they cross the bridge, they will have a flat river and let the cavalry gallop.

If it weren't for Liu Bian's strict defense, which completely cut off the possibility of Lu Bu and Li Jue breaking through the other three sects, it would be absolutely impossible for them to take the road of Beiman Mountain.

"Where is Li Min?"

"The end is here."

"You gather all the soldiers and horses to guard the bridge and at the same time prevent them from escaping to the east. I will send Han Dang to lead the cavalry to assist."

"promise."

"Where is Xu Wei?"

"The end is here."

"Your army has suffered heavy losses. Assist General Li Min and strictly prevent Li Jue and Lu Bu from fleeing eastward. There must be no mistakes."

"promise."

The north gate of Mang Mountain faces east.

is the weakest point in the whole plan.

Liu Bian also spent the most effort here.

Strategies to restrict cavalry galloping, such as grain carts, trees, and horse refusal, are almost all arranged here.

Even, the big camps of the princes are also set up here, one after another, which is very bluffing.

"As for Zi Village."

Zicun is the final outlet.

original.

Liu Bian was going to defend himself and cooperate with Liu Chong to defeat the thief Lu Bu.

But now, Cao Cao and Bao Xin have a total of [-] soldiers and horses, all of them are here, so why Liu Bian personally take action.

Liu Bian's eyes fell on Cao Cao: "Where are Cao Cao and Bao Xin?"

The two took a step forward, clasped their hands together and clasped their fists together: "The end is here."

"Azusa Village is the core of the whole plan."

Liu Bian took a deep breath and said very solemnly: "The team that can wipe out Lu Bu and Li Jue completely depends on the blocking here and the cooperation of King Chen."

"Originally, Gu was going to be stationed in person."

"but now"

Liu Bian stared at Cao Cao with piercing eyes, and said sonorously, "I entrust the defense of this place to you. Once Lu Bu and Li Jue's cavalry rushes to this place, they must be intercepted and cooperate with King Chen to annihilate them." Of."

In an instant, Cao Cao felt terrified. He only felt that his shoulders were heavy. He was afraid that he would disappoint King Hongnong's trust, but at the same time he was reluctant to part with the sudden attention.

What an honor this is for a person who has wasted half his life!

"This"

After pondering for a moment, Cao Cao clasped his hands together and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness, the final general will do his best to stop Lu Bu and Li Jue and live up to His Highness' trust."

Bao Xin felt like a dream, and if Cao Cao hadn't tugged on his sleeve lightly, he wouldn't even have recovered from his daze: "Uh, don't worry, Your Highness, we will live up to our expectations."

"Ok!"

Liu Bian nodded affirmatively, and said: "Remember! Lü Bu is so powerful that he cannot be defeated alone. You must send out generals to restrain you, otherwise you will be crushed by him."

"Once the battle starts, the Guhui will immediately mobilize troops and horses, and the soldiers will rush to help in two groups. You only need to hold on until Sun Jian arrives. Lu Bu and Li Jue will be gathered and wiped out at the foot of Mang Mountain."

Cao Cao felt more relieved, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "No."

After Liu Bian finished arranging the military affairs, he let out a sigh of relief and said softly, "In that case, let's go back to the camp and prepare for the next battle."

All the princes bowed their hands together: "No."

Immediately.

They each bowed and left the big tent backwards.

Cao Cao got out of the camp and got on his horse: "Yuncheng, Your Highness only ordered us to stop Lu Bu, but he didn't make more detailed arrangements. This intention is obviously to test our ability."

"Yes."

In this regard, Bao Xin was also deeply moved: "Xin also feels the same, I wonder what Meng De's plan is?"

Cao Cao glanced to the west: "Anyway, let's go to Zi Village first and observe the terrain conditions. I believe that King Hongnong will not choose this place as a blocking point for no reason."

Bao Xin nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you."

Cao Cao was delighted: "Let's go."

drive-!
All the way west.

Not long after, the two arrived at Zi Village.

Cao Cao circled around Zicun, observed the terrain, and couldn't help nodding his head in praise: "King Hongnong is really well versed in the art of war. It is indeed crucial to lay an ambush here."

"That's right!"

Although Bao Xin is not as good as Cao Cao in terms of military tactics, he is also proficient in this way: "Zi Village is located at the foot of Mang Mountain. The road is narrow, and the water behind it has not run aground. It is indeed an important place for ambush."

Although, after passing Azusa Village, the Sushui River would still head northwest and continue to squeeze the cavalry's combat space, but it would not be long before the Sushui River would run aground, and the cavalry would gallop past without any pressure.

"Not only that!"

Cao Cao stared at the forest to the north with bright eyes, "Look at the forest of Mangshan Mountain in the north, where the vegetation is lush, and the infantry can be ambushed, but the cavalry has no possibility of escaping."

"From the entrance of the village in the north to the foot of Mount Mang, His Highness has already sent people to dig a horse pit formation with a width of [-] steps. If it is equipped with repelling horses and other things, how can Lu Bu and Li Jue pass through?"

Obviously.

Cao Cao observed more carefully.

Through the details around Zi Village, he has already been able to figure out the deployment of King Hongnong here: "Yuncheng, King Hongnong is simply giving away the military exploits to you and me for nothing."

"Ah."

Bao Xin nodded with disbelief on his face: "Meng De, we must not disappoint King Hongnong."

Cao Cao took a deep breath: "Don't worry, this battle will surely win."

Bao Xin smiled lightly: "It's still the same sentence, I believe you!"

"Let's go back to camp."

"Ah."

******
now.

Luoyang City.

Wolf ride camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Lu Bugao sat at the head, frowning: "Song Xian, how many days of food and grass are left in the army?"

Song Xian cupped his hands and replied honestly: "It's been less than three days."

"Three days?"

Lu Bu stared like a bell, unable to believe that the food was consumed so quickly: "How could there be only three days' food left?"

Song Xian explained: "My lord, although our army has lost some soldiers, there are still a lot of horses. Their food and grass can't be saved. Moreover, the wounded recover their bodies and consume more food and grass."

"Damn!"

Lu Bu cursed secretly, feeling very melancholy.

He tried to think of ways to reduce the cost, but in the end it was in vain.

If this continues, I am afraid that there is really only a dead end.

"Report—!"

At this moment, there was a rapid announcement from outside the tent.

Lu Bu looked up.

However, General Cao Xing hastily entered the account, bowed his body and cupped his hands and said: "My lord, when the last general was patrolling the camp, he found that the princes stationed at the north gate led their troops away. Judging from the direction, they should go straight to Mianchi."

"Mianchi?"

Lu Bu leaned forward abruptly, his eyes flickering: "How many soldiers and horses have you left?"

Cao Xing replied loudly: "At least 6 to [-] people."

"Five or sixty thousand people?"

"Ah."

Cao Xing nodded, and said with absolute certainty: "It seems that the princes from the Guandong came to meet yesterday, and there are several more camps on the other side of the river. I think these soldiers and horses are all theirs."

"I see."

Lu Bu calmed down and breathed a sigh of relief: "Could it be that King Hongnong thought that Luoyang would win, so he relaxed his defenses and dispatched troops to prepare for a strong attack on Mianchi?"

Have to admit.

It is indeed possible.

Moreover, the possibility is not low.

After all, their main task at the beginning was to harass King Hongnong, making it difficult for him to hunt down and kill Dong Zhuo.

But Lu Bu and Li Jue never expected that King Hongnong would abandon Dong Zhuo and gather all his troops to besiege them.

Going in the opposite direction like this did kill Lu Bu and Li Jue by surprise.

Now, seven days have passed, and reinforcements from Guandong arrived, so it is natural to draw out troops and continue chasing and killing Dong Zhuo.

This is reasonable.

"Yes."

Lu Bu asked and answered by himself, feeling that he had gotten to the key point, a long-lost smile appeared on the corner of his lips.

He hurriedly raised his head and looked at Cao Xing: "Are there still soldiers and horses stationed at the north gate?"

Cao Xing had already personally scouted: "Yes, as usual, it is still the troops of Chen Wang Liu Chong and Yingchuan County Governor Li Min. On the surface, it is no different from before."

"Humph!"

Lu Bu snorted lightly: "Don't you think that King Hongnong thinks you can hide the truth?"

At this moment, Lu Bu had decided that King Hongnong was bluffing.

The sharp drop in troops towards the north gate made it possible for Lu Bu to break through.

How could Lu Bu let go of this chance to live.

Cao Xing frowned and shook his head: "Except for the mountains in the north, Luoyang is all plains. Such a large-scale mobilization of troops and horses will never escape our army's attention."

"The end will be thought."

Cao Xing was relatively cautious, and put forward his own opinion: "The soldiers and horses outside the north gate did not move, maybe it was just an illusion. King Hongnong may have strengthened his defenses, but we don't know yet."

"Makes sense."

Lu Bu nodded approvingly.

King Hongnong is a smart man, he has already experienced this point: "Is there any movement from Li Jue and Guo Si?"

Cao Xing shook his head: "The final general doesn't know, but I can be sure, I can't hide it from them."

Song Xian said softly: "My lord, compared to the guards of the east, west and south gates, although the north gate is guarded by King Chen Liu Chong and Yingchuan Li Min, its strength is not comparable to that of the other three gates."

"The end will be thought."

Speaking of this, Song Xian clasped his hands and said, "For our army, this is a good opportunity to break through. Although the road to Mangshan Mountain is difficult, as long as you cross the bridge, no matter whether you go east or west, there will be our wolves." Riding is where it comes in.”

"Ah."

Why didn't Lv Bu understand this point: "Going east is relatively easy, but there are camps for the princes of the East, and there are repelling horses on all roads. It is not so easy to break out of the encirclement."

"And to the west."

Lu Bu pondered for a moment: "Shanglinyuan is the camp of King Chen and Liu Chong. Although he is a close friend of King Hongnong, his combat power is hard to compete with the other three sects. It may be easier to break through."

Cao Xing cupped his hands and raised an objection: "But general, if you go to the west, there will be water barriers. Once the battle starts at the north gate, King Hongnong can mobilize troops from the west gate to help. It is estimated that they will arrive within an hour."

"An hour?"

Luburton was taken aback.

Under such time conditions, whether they can break through the obstacles on the bridge deck is still a problem: "The time is too tight, unless my wolf rider can break through the obstacles on the bridge deck within half an hour."

"too difficult."

Cao Xing shook his head with difficulty: "If you ignore the time for the team to gather and fill up the time for the horse trap, even if the defenders at the north gate are not as good as the south gate, it will still be as difficult as climbing the sky."

"Why does Cao Sima build up the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige?"

Song Xian took a step forward, interrupted Cao Xing without hesitation, and said loudly: "If the lord can take the lead in person, our wolf cavalry soldiers will definitely go all out. What's more, now that the food and grass are exhausted, all the soldiers will definitely fight to the death."

"Try to ask:"

Song Xian glanced at the crowd: "How can King Chen and Liu Chong's troops resist?"

Lu Bu took a deep breath: "This general will take the lead, how can a mere King Chen resist!"

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