Han family achievements

Chapter 597 Qishan
Liu Bian didn't expect that Xiahou Yuan would be defeated.

In his impression, Xiahou Yuan swept through Liangzhou with great momentum and seemed to have encountered no obstacles.

"After I changed history, Xiahou Yuan lacked enough training, so his strength is insufficient?"

Liu Bian thought to himself, and seeing Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Xun You and others all looked serious, he couldn't help but smile and said, "When two armies fight, how can everything go smoothly? It's just a small defeat, isn't it? It's not a big deal, you gentlemen, just relax a little."

Xun You did not relax and said, "Your Majesty, according to the previously agreed strategy, the three armies should have surrounded Jicheng. Now that Xiahou Yuan has failed and is retreating, Zhao Yun, Zhang He, Yu Fuluo and others will be isolated. If they go too deep, they may be destroyed."

Liu Bian hummed, and seeing that Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Xu Shu and the others all looked pretty serious, he couldn't help but put his hands behind his back and smiled even more, saying, "Relax a little, they are all veterans who have been through many battles. Even if Xiahou Yuan is defeated, it won't be that easy for the whole army to be wiped out. Grand Marshal, write a letter to Xiahou Yuan, and use gentle words, don't put too much pressure on him, the soldiers on the frontline have had a hard time, and we can chat and laugh here easily, all thanks to them holding the line."

Cao Cao felt relieved and said, "I obey your order."

Xu Shu, Liu Bian and others hesitated to speak. Since the war was not going well, were they going to just let it go so quietly?

Zhang He and Zhao Yun led two large armies and advanced deep into the enemy's territory alone. Did they just ignore everything?
"To trust,"

Liu Bian looked at their expressions and smiled even brighter. He said, "What we need to do now is to support them, not to cause trouble, and certainly not to give them random orders. Okay, I'll host a banquet tonight and have a good drink with you all. That's it, get busy."

Seeing Liu Bian's words reaching this point, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Xun You and others could only raise their hands and say, "Your Highness, we accept your order."

The group retreated and left, still looking troubled.

When they were far away, Huangfu Jianchang stepped forward and whispered, "Your Majesty, I beg for permission to go to Jicheng."

Liu Bian glanced at him and said calmly, "Do you suspect that Xiahou Yuan's defeat was abnormal? Don't worry about it. If there is a problem, it is in Hanzhong."

Huangfu Jian didn't dare to say more.

Hanzhong City is now basically full of important figures from the imperial court, and if any one of them has a problem, it will cause an earth-shaking crisis.

Two days later.

In a side hall at the back of the main government office, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Xun You, Huang Zhong, Xu Shu, Kuai Liang and a group of people were gathering around a huge sand table, continuously analyzing.

Xu Shu said, "Gentlemen, according to the time, Zhao Yun and Zhang He's troops should be close to Jicheng. However, they sneaked all the way and advanced secretly, and no news came back. General Xiahou also has no news. Now we know nothing about the front line."

Cao Cao, Xun You, Liu Bei and others all looked at the "Ji City" on the sand table with serious expressions, as if thinking.

Just as Xu Shu said, they knew nothing about the battle situation ahead and it was difficult for them to make a judgment.

This is also what makes them worried.

Xiahou Yuan's defeat and retreat left Zhao Yun and Zhang He isolated and deep in enemy territory, in an extremely dangerous situation.

"Should we send troops to support us?" Liu Bei asked after a while.

Kuai Liang looked at the important figures, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Lord Xuande, I think it is better to stay still for now. Everything is unclear, so it is better to stay still than to move."

Liu Bei looked hesitant and said, "If General Xiahou retreats, Zhao Yun and Zhang He's 30,000 troops will be unable to advance or retreat. If we lose these 30,000 troops, how can we explain to His Majesty? This expedition to Liang Province has attracted the attention of the whole world. If we are defeated without a fight, it will undermine the majesty of His Majesty."

Everyone's expressions became more gloomy and the atmosphere became more depressing.

If His Majesty the Emperor leads the army in person and ends up in such a whimper, or even returns in defeat, it would be a great shame and humiliation!
This is the greatest humiliation that has never happened in the Han Dynasty, and these people will never be redeemed if they die a hundred times.

"Report!"

In the silence, a soldier hurried in, knelt on one knee and said urgently: "General Xiahou came to report that Wei Di Yang Qianwan rebelled again, and the troops were stationed in Xingguo, so they had to continue to retreat."

"what?"

Cao Cao's face changed drastically, and he shouted angrily: "Xiahou Yuan was defeated and kept delaying, ruining the court's plan, he should be executed!"

When everyone saw that Cao Cao finally spoke, they all looked at him.

But his words were not intended to deal with the current military situation. Although he seemed angry, he was actually trying to excuse Xiahou Yuan.

Not to mention that killing a general on the battlefield is a taboo, just based on Cao Cao's words, they could not chase Cao Cao and really kill Xiahou Yuan.

Liu Bei did not care about how to deal with Xiahou Yuan. Instead, he said solemnly: "The most urgent matter is not how to deal with Xiahou Yuan. If Yang Qianwan rebels again and Xiahou Yuan continues to retreat, it will be extremely disadvantageous to Zhao Yun and Zhang He."

Cao Cao looked at the sand table in front of him with a sullen face, and said with a sharp gaze: "My opinion is to send troops to reinforce Xiahou Yuan immediately, and ask him to fight a decisive battle with Han Sui and rush to Jicheng as soon as possible. We must not let Zhao Yun and Zhang He become isolated troops!" "It's too late."

Xu Shu said, "Grand Marshal, the situation of General Xiahou is still unclear. If Yang Qianwan rebels again, the Qiang and Di tribes suppressed by General Xiahou may rebel again. From Longxi, Wudu to Hanyang and Anding, they are all extremely dangerous places. I suggest that we wait until the situation becomes clear before making any arrangements."

Cao Cao's face was as hard as iron. He obviously wanted to say something, but he kept his mouth shut.

Xun You, Kuai Liang, Huang Zhong and others also remained silent.

The situation in Liangzhou is already complicated. In addition to the sixteen tribes summoned by Han Sui, Ma Teng and others, there are also many barbarian tribes in various counties and prefectures of Liangzhou. They are all powerful forces and have long since broken away from the rule of the Han Dynasty. Once you get involved easily, you will encounter countless unknown attacks along the way, like being stuck in a quagmire and unable to extricate yourself.

After a long while, Xu Shu glanced at the side door which had been silent all the time, and said calmly: "Grand Sima, let's wait for the news first."

Although Cao Cao was angry, he was still very sober. He also glanced at the side door. Seeing that the emperor did not come, he understood what he meant. After a moment of silence, he looked at the small flag on the "Jicheng" and said, "Don't move for now."

Everyone raised their hands and responded with heavy hearts.

In Liu Bian's room, the lights were still on until late at night, but few people were walking around.

When the sky was just getting light, Huangfu Jian came in with dark circles under his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, it still won't work. There is chaos everywhere and the pigeons may not be able to fly back. Zhong Pushe should be in Jicheng. The secret guards of the Imperial City are trying to rescue him."

Liu Bian was reviewing the memorial sent from Luoyang and said casually, "Don't force it. Have you found the location of Zhao Yun and Zhang He?"

Huangfu Jianchang subconsciously wanted to take the apple from his arms, but stopped himself and said, "Not yet. They are sneaking around in secret, and their whereabouts are unknown. I am trying my best to investigate."

After Liu Bian finished reviewing one book, he picked up another one and said without raising his head, "Don't be anxious, and don't panic. The more critical the moment, the more you need to keep your composure. Look at those people, they haven't come to report until now even though such a big thing happened. This is the power of concentration."

The corner of Huangfu Jian's mouth twitched. If it were any other emperor, he would definitely not think this way. He would have been furious and rained thunder.

After reviewing the memorials at hand, Liu Bian looked up and saw Huangfu Jianchang chewing an apple. Unconsciously feeling thirsty, he suddenly said, "Give me one."

Huangfu Jianchang quickly took out one, wiped it on his chest again and again, and then handed it to Liu Bian.

Liu Bian took a bite and said while chewing: "What do you think about me going to Chang'an or Youfufeng?"

blah blah blah

Huangfu Jianchang repeatedly spit out the apple in his mouth and said, "Your Majesty, going to Sanfu? Then, then..."

Liu Bian ate an apple, waved his hands, and thought deeply.

The current situation is very unfavorable to him. Xiahou Yuan has retreated again and again, and Zhao Yun and Zhang He have become isolated troops deep in the enemy's territory. He must do something.

Some people in Hanzhong have already called for "retreat to Sanfu".

Hanzhong is too close to Wudu County. Even though there is a large army stationed there, it is still unsettling. Sanfu is relatively far away, which makes people feel at ease.

"His Majesty,"

Before Liu Bian could think much, Huang Zhong came hurriedly and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from Wudu County. Ma Teng suddenly surrounded Qishan and is besieging it. Qishan Captain Jiang Xu asked for help from Your Majesty."

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows, put down the apple helplessly, and said: "A chain reaction is coming."

Before he finished speaking, there was another sound of hurried footsteps outside.

Cao Cao, Xun You, Liu Bei, Xu Shu, Kuai Liang and a large group of people swarmed in, their steps were disorderly and their expressions were more solemn than ever before.

Liu Bei was the first to speak, saying, "Your Majesty, if Qishan is lost, Ma Teng will be able to march straight into Hanzhong. Please send troops to support us."

Qishan is the main road from Hanzhong to the north. Once Ma Teng occupies Qishan, he can attack or defend and take the initiative.

"I beg your pardon!"

Huang Zhong strode out and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead 5,000 men to support Qishan immediately!"

Cao Cao, Xu Shu and others did not speak, obviously supporting this decision.

Qishan is too important and must not be lost!
Not long after the army set out, not only did it not achieve any results, but the rebels reached Hanzhong and even reached the emperor. These people could now thank the world for their death.

(End of this chapter)