Xiliang Iron Cavalry

Ever since he got the imperial decree, Guo Da also couldn't sleep at night. He understood another meaning of the imperial decree. In the current war-torn period, Zhong Lang, who was recognized by the Han court, still has some real power.

"General, please see my lord!"

Guo Da nodded and said: "Let him in!" Since the possession of Runan Yingchuan County, the power of the Yellow Turban has greatly increased. Although the people under the rule are still suffering, it is much better than exile, and Guo Da He likes the soldiers under his command to call him a general. This kind of address makes him feel very comfortable. From a yellow turban rebel who everyone shouts and beats to a big Han general today, it is not easy. I am afraid that only you can know the hardships. Guo Being able to roam the Han territory for many years, his own strength should not be underestimated.

"Sir, you come here late at night, don't know why?"

Yu Shan cupped his hands and said: "Come here for the matter in the general's heart!"

"Oh, let's take a look."

Yu Dan paused for a moment, and said slowly: "The general has ruled the land all his life, and the so-called injustice does not go well. Cao's elite army has occupied Qingzhou again at this time, and its strength has grown again. On the other hand, our army, There are only two counties in Yuzhou, and the people under his rule are suffering. Even if Cao Cao does not send troops to attack, I am afraid that our army will not last long. Now the general is a Han subject. If he disobeys the imperial court order and changes it day after day, I am afraid that it will cause the people in the world to scold."

"It's nonsense! What do people in the world care about? Isn't the Yellow Turban just the traitor that everyone shouts and beats, and now it's also the army of the Han Dynasty, hmph." Guo Da said angrily, it would be no good for anyone to deny the fruits of their hard work. mood.

"General, calm down, and listen to me!" Yu Dan continued: "The generals in our army have fought with the Han army for many years, and the two sides have suffered bitterly and deeply, but if the general surrenders to the Han court, he will no longer worry about his future life. , Cao Cao is a great man, and the general is also a hero who fights on the battlefield. He can also be reused under his command, and the generals in the army can also have a legitimate status and become the generals of the Han army. Some generals will strongly oppose it, but In the future, they will also understand the deep meaning of what the general did, and they will be grateful to the general."

Guo Da showed a contemplative look on his face. Although what Yu Shan said before was not pleasant, but after thinking about it carefully, there is some truth to it. Who doesn't want to think about what will happen after the death? Bear the infamy of a traitor and a traitor.

"Think about it, my lord, is it safe to fight against Cao Jun with the land of two counties?" Yu Dan asked.

Guo Da shook his head feebly, the combat effectiveness of the soldiers was not as good as that of the opponent, and the general's combat ability was not as good as Cao Jun, otherwise Guo Da would not have been chased from Qingzhou and other places to Yuzhou by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.

"The envoy from the court made it clear that the lord will be made a general of Zhonglang." Yu Dan changed his tone and said, "If the general does not want to join Cao's army, he can only defend the city and slowly move forward. Cao Cao captured Yuan Shao's Qingzhou, and with Yuan Shao's Personality, both sides will definitely fight to the death. After successive battles, the Cao army is short of food and grass, and the two sides will inevitably have a stalemate. At that time, the general can also lead his men who can recruit good fighters to fight everywhere. It's just a small soldier under Dong Zhuo's camp."

Guo Da said slowly: "This matter is very important, let me think about it for a few days, and treat the angels of the imperial court well."

"No!" Yu Dan bid farewell and left.

Walking out of Guo Da's mansion, Yu Dan's face was not very good-looking. He pointed out two paths to Guo Da. The first one is to take refuge in Cao Cao and spend the rest of his life in peace, without having to beware of enemies from all directions at all times. , to spend the rest of my life in peace, and the second is to conquer the world. Obviously, Guo Da is a little bit moved by the first one. No matter what, he and Guo Da are masters and servants. I don’t want Guo Da to suffer bad things in the end. In the end, no matter what Guo Da chooses, he will never leave him. A soldier will die for his confidant. Yu Dan thinks that his talent is not high, and his strategy has many omissions.

Guo Da finally chose to join Cao Cao. Years of fighting made him a little tired of this kind of life. When Yu Dan learned that Guo Da's choice did not show much surprise, as if everything was expected, he looked carefree and happy .

Guo Da's choice caused great controversy among the top leaders of the Yellow Turban Army. Since Guo Da led the Yellow Turban Army, it can be said to be invincible. Now he owns the two counties of Yuzhou, and has enough strength to compete with Cao Cao and occupy the entire Yuzhou. It's not difficult, why surrender to Cao Cao, they really can't figure it out, in troubled times, having soldiers in hand is the greatest capital, what can a family do if it's strong, after breaking through a city, it's not just mermaid.

"It has been nearly ten years since the Yellow Turbans raised their troops. What have you gained? Seeing countless relatives fall one by one, fleeing in a hurry under the pursuit of the Han army, and then develop again. Such resistance completely violates the great The wish of the virtuous teacher to raise troops that day, the great virtuous teacher wanted to build a country where the people can live and work in peace and contentment, so that the people will no longer be oppressed. Looking back at what we have done, whenever we go to a place, we continue to rob and suffer. The suffering people joined the Yellow Turban again, which made the Yellow Turban's strength grow again, and then there were endless fights. I think everyone is a little tired of this kind of life?" Guo Da said in a low voice.

Guo Da has an unmatched prestige among the Yellow Turbans. The Black Mountain Yellow Turbans have hundreds of thousands of troops, which can be described as powerful, but compared with Guo Da's record, they are insignificant. They could only bring a group of Yellow Turban coalition troops stationed in Montenegro, and come here when Yuan Shao was unprepared.

All the yellow turban generals in the tent were silent. Although Guo Da's words severely damaged the morale of the Yellow Turban Army, they were telling the truth. What is the purpose of going from an ordinary citizen to this step? In the final analysis, he wanted to live a better life Life, if you can get all this without war, they will never take up swords and guns to fight against the elite Han army. Putting it on their belts to rebel, and following the great virtuous teacher, it was out of helplessness. There was no food at home, and seeing their relatives starve to death one after another, their choice was, to a certain extent, the ruler who forced them to this step.

"After you go back, you should think about it and discuss it after you have made a decision. If you are not willing to surrender to the Han court, I, Guo Da, will never force it, but you can't force the soldiers under your command. Brothers, I don't want to In the end, swords and guns faced each other." After Guo Da finished speaking, he got up and left the big tent.

Zhang Han Yu Dan followed Guo Da all the way to the prefect's mansion, and couldn't help asking: "Could it be that the lord has decided to surrender to Cao Cao?"

Yu Dan glared at Zhang Han and said, "Among the princes of the world, there are seven major forces. The great power is the strongest of the princes today, and the rest are nothing to worry about. The Xiliang army is strong, and its reputation for bravery is crowned in the world. It defeated Xianbei and conquered the Huns. Which battle is not exciting. Cao Cao in Yanzhou, who was famous in his early years, assassinated alone Dong Zhuo, issued a call to action, crusaded against Dong Zhuo, and achieved a great career. Now he owns Qingzhou, Yanzhou and half of Xuzhou, and is powerful. Jizhou Yuan Shao is the fourth generation and three princes. There are countless people who are good at planning. Gongsun Zan of Youzhou has been defeated repeatedly and is one of the strong troops. Liu Biao of Jingzhou is not aggressive enough. There is enough food, but no aggressiveness, so among the seven major forces, only Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Jia Rong are the strongest."

After listening to Yu Shan's analysis, Guo Dao said: "Mr. Yu's words are reasonable, but the emperor is in Yanzhou, Cao Cao is thirsty for talent, if he surrenders, you can also use his talents. Chang'an Jiarong is too far away from here, and we If the army has no relationship with him, he might disdain to accept the yellow scarf, and although he has a good name among the common people, he is not considered."

Zhang Han was startled: "My lord has decided to submit to Cao Cao?"

Guo Daodao: "I haven't considered it yet!" In fact, he is more inclined to Cao Cao in his heart, otherwise he would not have said such words in the previous big tent. The elite soldiers are unstoppable. Guo Da has never fought against the Xiliang army, but he thinks that Cao's army is definitely not weaker than the world-famous Xiliang army.

"My lord, although Chang'an Jiarong is far away from here, I have a way to get in touch with them." Zhang Han said slowly.

Guo Da was startled, but thinking about the previous decision in the big tent, he eased his mood. Now the choice of the Yellow Turban is which side to join, and it is not a question of who the generals under his command have contacts with. "You tell me."

"My lord, military advisor, be careful that walls have ears." Zhang Han said cautiously, half of the land in Yuzhou belonged to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao's spies might be scattered all over the current army.

The three returned to Guo Da's camp. The soldiers guarding here were personal soldiers who had followed Guo Da for many years and were trustworthy.

Zhang Han said: "Master, have you ever heard of Xianlian Pavilion?"

"Xianlian Pavilion must have a great relationship with the Xiliang Army. Otherwise, it would not have set up its headquarters in Jincheng first, and then followed Jia Rong to Chang'an. As long as you discuss with the people in Xianlian Pavilion, you will definitely be able to fight with the Xiliang Army. get in touch."

Guo Da thought for a long time, and said: "General Zhang, I will leave this matter to you. Don't leak the news." Zhang Han's words made him decide to join Cao Cao's heart again. Although Cao Cao is powerful, But it is not as numerous as the Xiliang Army, and Jia Rong's strategy of governing the people is too similar to the original intention of the great virtuous teacher's uprising. The most important thing is that Jia Rong was born as a commoner, and he has similarities with him.