Han family achievements

Chapter 486 Entering the Army
"Ah,"

Liu Bian reached out to pick up the tea cup and said with a smile: "I am really a big man. I dare to knock on the door and beat up any rotten fish or shrimp."

Huangfu Jianchang lowered his head and stopped talking.

Liu Bian took a sip of tea and said, "Let's talk."

Huangfu Jianchang immediately said: "Yes. Your Majesty, according to the speculation of the Imperial City Government, it is true that Fuyu and Goguryeo invaded the border, but their military strength is not enough to successfully threaten Liaodong County. Wuhuan's army of more than 200,000 On the border, Gongsun Du stood still and his intentions were unpredictable. "

Liu Bian was not surprised, and said calmly: "The Gongsun family has been operating in Liaodong for many years, so it is not surprising that Gongsun Du has some dissent. However, Liu Yu recommended him before his death mainly because of this. With him in Liaodong, Fuyu, Goguryeo, etc. At least you don’t have to worry.”

Huangfu Jianchang responded thoughtfully, his expression still fixed.

Liu Bian kept watching his expression and said, "Do you still have doubts about Wu Huan's family coming together this time?"

Huangfu Jian's face straightened, he raised his hand and said, "Your Majesty, this matter is extremely suspicious! The Wuhuan clan has come, Xianbei is ready to make a move, and the Sanqiang are making serious moves. Zhong Pushe has already reminded the Imperial City of the number of people. Next, we must pay close attention to the movements of Sanqiang.”

Liu Bian, who was not very concerned at first, slowly leaned on the chair, narrowed his eyes, and said to himself: "Combined with the actions in Luoyang City and everywhere... is someone secretly working together to give me a big surprise? ?”

Seeing that Liu Bian was finally alert, Chief Huangfu Jian said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, I think that the investigation alone is not enough. Should we take some measures?"

Liu Bian squinted his eyes, thinking deeply.

Ever since he returned to Luoyang, he felt something was wrong in the atmosphere. There was a dark force gathering, which was very secretive and posed a threat to him.

Liu Bian had not experienced this feeling for many years.

Regardless of the various departments of the imperial court, Huangfu Jianchang and Zuo Li only caught clues and did not discover any substantial content.

This is very paradoxical.

"Is someone really preparing a big surprise for me?"

Liu Bian looked confused and laughed softly.

After so many years, the Han Dynasty was no longer the same as when he first ascended the throne.

At that time, there was no need for soldiers, no money, and the Han court was already empty-handed. But things are different now. Even if the imperial court is in embarrassment and a big fight is really going to happen, the imperial court does not lack the strength!
After so many years of "New Deal" and holding the territory of eight states, Liu Bian is confident that even if all the rebel forces come together, he will be able to fight!
"Do not move!"

Under Huangfu Jian's long gaze, Liu Bian's eyes were cold and he said: "Continue to implement the established plan."

Huangfu Jianchang understood instantly and said: "Your Majesty, do you mean to remain unchanged in response to all changes?"

Liu Bian sat up straight and said: "The most important things now are two. First: the two rivers must not break their banks! Second, Cao Cao cannot defeat Wuhuan!"

"I understand!" Huangfu Jian said.

When the two rivers burst their banks, countless people will surely be submerged. The ensuing natural and man-made disasters will drag the Han Dynasty into an endless abyss!

And if Cao Cao is defeated and Wuhuan marches in, the impact will be unimaginable.

The prestige of the imperial court has been damaged, and rebel forces have risen in various places. All established plans of the Han imperial court will be forced to terminate, and it is likely to fall into endless chaos!
Liu Bian turned to look at the map of the Han Dynasty hanging on the wall, and landed on Youzhou.

Liu Yu has been operating in Youzhou for many years and has always adopted gentle methods. Coupled with Gongsun Zan's previous intimidation, although there were chaos from time to time, this time the Wuhuan family came here for the first time in many years!
'Who gave you such courage? 'Liu Bian's eyes glowed coldly,

"How long will it take for Zhu Jianping to arrive in Jixian?" Liu Bian suddenly asked.

Huangfu Jian said: "According to the distance, there are still two or three days."

Liu Bian stared intently at Jixian County. This place was the key to Youzhou and the only way for Wuhuan to go south.

If this place is lost, Wuhuan's march south will be unimpeded, without any danger or soldiers, and he will go straight to Jizhou!
Huangfu Jianchang was also watching, thinking about sending more people there to keep an eye on Youzhou's every move.

At this time, Cao Ren's army retreated for more than a hundred miles. The news that "Cao Cao will withdraw his troops and advance again in autumn and winter" spread throughout Youbeiping, Liaoxi, Liaodong, Yuyang and many other counties in Youzhou.

People in Youzhou are panic-stricken, and many people are fleeing south.

By now, most of the counselors and generals who stayed in the army and accompanied Cao Cao knew that Cao Cao was not in the army. Secret rumors were spreading and the morale of the army was fluctuating.

Sima Yi stood behind Cao Ren and said respectfully: "General Zhonglang, there is news from the court. The new Youzhou Mu is Cao Zuo Shilang Zhu Jianping. He will arrive in Jixian soon."

Cao Ren looked at the north and said indifferently: "Is there still no news from the general?"

Sima Yi said: "No. There was no movement from Wuhuan either."

There was no news from Cao Cao, and Wu Huan made no move. This shows that Cao Cao has not yet reached the designated location, and Wuhuan has not found any trace of Cao Cao.

Cao Ren was worried and uneasy in his heart, but he couldn't express it openly.

Taking five thousand cavalry and detouring thousands of miles to the enemy's rear is a huge adventure. If you fail, you will be trapped in a tight siege and never come back.

And the army is here, even if they want to rescue them.

Seeing that Cao Ren was silent, Sima Yi said, "General Zhonglang, the heavy rain is probably going to stop."

Cao Ren's expression finally changed. He turned to look at him and said, "What do you mean?"

Sima Yi lowered his head and said more respectfully: "Xiaguan means that when the heavy rain stops and Wuhuan takes a short rest, he can send his troops south."

Cao Ren's face was as steely as he asked: "How long do you think it will take?" Sima Yi seemed to be thinking, lowering his head to see his expression clearly. After a while, he said: "Judging from the rain, it will stop tomorrow night at the latest." , Wuhuan reorganizes his army and clears the roadblocks, it will only take a day or two at most, probably about four or five days. "

Cao Ren looked up to the north again, hesitant in his heart.

According to the plan, he would continue to withdraw his troops to confuse Wuhuan. But if we continue to retreat, what should we do if Wuhuan advances?
There are many soldiers and horses in Xuantu, Liaodong, Liaoxi, Yuyang, and Youbeiping, but Cao Cao is not here and Youzhou Mu has not yet arrived, so he cannot effectively contain Wuhuan's so-called army of more than 200,000.

To advance troops or to withdraw troops?
Cao Ren was torn in his heart. This was an extreme dilemma.

Sima Yi lowered his head and waited for a while, as if he had guessed Cao Ren's thoughts, and said: "General Zhonglang, I think it is better to continue to retreat."

Cao Ren seemed not to hear, and continued to look at the north in trance.

I don't know how long it took, but Sima Yi raised his head slightly, glanced at Cao Ren, and said, "General Zhonglang, are you worried about General Cao?"

Cao Ren looked relaxed, nodded silently, and casually found an excuse to say: "Wu Huan's invasion this time is very strange."

Sima Yi looked hesitant for a moment and said: "The official thinks that Wuhuan's invasion this time will be mostly a test and will not go deep into Jixian County."

Cao Ren was startled, turned to look at him and said, "How?"

Sima Yi said: "Coming back to General Zhonglang, Wu Huan will not know the reason why Wu Huan has invaded this time, but the official has predicted that they will not and dare not do so. Too deep."

Cao Ren was thoughtful, and then said decisively: "Withdraw troops!"

"Yes." The soldiers behind Cao Ren responded.

Seeing that Cao Ren had made up his mind, Sima Yi silently stepped aside.

'But don't let anything happen. 'Cao Ren looked at the north and said silently in his heart.

Cao Cao led his troops to detour behind enemy lines. It was a huge adventure, a huge gamble with his wealth and life!
Once Cao Cao is defeated, no one can imagine the severity of the consequences.

At this time, Cao Cao was still looking for a way out.

To the north of Jixian County are high mountains and vast expanse, with dangerous passes everywhere that need to be detoured and read through. Even with Tian Chou as a companion, you still occasionally get lost and need to find it again.

It leans against the moon at night and points to the sun during the day, sometimes faster and sometimes slower.

At this moment, they stopped in a valley, waiting for the spies' report.

Tian Chou stood not far away, carefully relying on the hills to determine the direction.

"General!"

Suddenly, a team of spies came back and said in a hurried and joyful voice: "General, we captured a few foreigners!"

Cao Cao trotted over, stared at the two middle-aged men in thin clothes and short braids who were pinned to the ground, and shouted: "Where is this place? How far is it from Lulongsai?"

The two middle-aged men on the ground were chattering and talking over each other.

Cao Cao didn't understand, so he turned to Cao Hong, Lu Bu and others and asked, "Is there anyone in the army who understands?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Tian Chou strode over and said, "General, I can understand."

As Cao Cao and others watched, Tian Chou also murmured questions.

The two middle-aged Yi people responded excitedly and gestured with something.

Not long after, Tian Chou said with a smile on his face: "General, we are almost there. Two hundred miles further north, we can reach Lulongsai. Wuhuan's army is less than three hundred miles away from here."

Cao Cao narrowed his long eyes and looked up to the northeast, mentally calculating the time.

There is still such a long distance, I wonder if there is any change in Wuhuan?

And where did Cao Ren retreat? When he got behind Wu Huan and sent a signal, could both sides attack from both front and back at the same time?

puff puff
Suddenly, Lu Bu drew his halberd and stabbed the two middle-aged Yi men to death. Then he said to Cao Cao solemnly: "General, without further delay, send troops immediately."

Regarding Lu Bu's unauthorized action, Cao Cao's eyelids jumped and he said directly: "Send the order, the whole army marches at full speed!"

"General, take your orders!" Everyone responded, followed Cao Cao, got on their horses, and continued marching.

Five thousand cavalry galloped out. In order to stay hidden, they followed the mountain roads and trails as much as possible. They only traveled more than a hundred miles in a day and night.

into the night.

They stopped in a remote mountain village, arrested more than 30 people in the entire village, and interrogated them about the situation nearby, as well as possible directions and routes of advance.

Cao Cao came to these villagers, holding his sword, and said in a deep and righteous voice: "I am following the emperor's order to conquer Wuhuan. You don't need to worry, just speak out!"

This is a Han village, and everyone is Han.

They were very excited when they heard this, and the old man in the lead even knew everything and said everything. He expressed his heart to Cao Cao, and even wanted to personally lead the way for the heavenly soldiers.

(End of this chapter)