Xiliang Iron Cavalry

"Don't worry, we are on the same road now, and we won't harm you. Compared with Hulao Pass, Luo Yang has made great contributions. Could it be that General Zhou is not interested." Zhang Xiu said.

A gleam flashed in Zhou Xing's eyes. Now that he had made his choice, he could no longer worry about gains and losses. It was the best choice to fully cooperate with the Xiliang Army.

The next day, Zhou Xing had just stated his proposal, and there were endless voices of opposition.

Zhou Xing must have been a little upset when he encountered such a big obstacle in his first job. He said coldly: "This general is the chief general in the army. Don't you have such a little power? General Xiahou His death must have had a lot to do with the Xiliang army outside the city, as the saying goes, the mourning army must win, if you go out of the city to fight with them, you will definitely be able to achieve results and revive the army's prestige."

Xia Houyu immediately retorted: "The general's words, I don't agree with the lowly position. The Xiliang army outside the pass has a number of [-]. They are extremely elite. All the soldiers in the pass are dispatched, and they can't gain any advantage. If the closed door is opened, it will be self-defeating." Take a dead end."

Zhou Xing said in a sad tone: "General Xiahou treated me very well during his lifetime. I didn't expect that after his death, the generals under his command would speak out against leaving the pass to avenge him. I don't know how he will feel if he has knowledge. I am ashamed of General Xiahou."

When the generals in the army heard these words, they all dispelled all their doubts about Zhou Xing and persuaded them one after another, but most of them still tended to firmly guard the door.

Zhou Xing insisted that everyone's wishes must not be violated, and Zhang Xiu also shook his head slightly, so he had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"General Zhang, you have also seen that most generals in the army do not agree to open the closed door."

Zhang Xiudao: "General Zhou, don't worry, you are the chief general in the army, you can choose to secretly welcome the army outside the city to enter the city, you don't have to get their consent, when the time comes, find a name and gather all the generals together , Axemen ambushed outside and told everyone your choice, but if anyone refuses to accept, you can kill them.”

Zhou Xing nodded in agreement with Zhang Xiu's remarks.

In the middle of the next night, Zhou Xing suddenly ordered that the generals above the lieutenant colonel should go to the big tent to discuss matters. The incident happened suddenly, although the general had some complaints, he still rushed to the big tent of the Chinese army.

Zhou Xing frowned slightly as he looked at the generals who were chattering endlessly below. He glanced at the hiding places of the guarding soldiers and swordsmen outside, and felt relieved a lot.

Xia Houyu felt that there was something wrong with Zhou Xing, so he gathered all the generals together in the middle of the night, saying that there was an important military matter.

"General Zhou, what's going on? Could it be that the Xiliang army attacked the city?"

Anyone could hear the dissatisfaction in Xia Houyu's tone.

Zhou Xing didn't answer, but glanced at Zhang Xiu beside him.

"I called you here late at night because I have something important to announce." The discussions in the tent gradually died down.

"Since I became the chief general of the army, thank you all for your support. The Xiliang army outside the pass is at its peak, and the king of Liang treats the people generously..."

"General Zhou, what do you mean?" Xia Houyu immediately stood up and shouted loudly.

"Everyone, listen to this general." Zhou Xing continued: "This general has been thinking for a long time, and for the sake of the hundreds of thousands of people around Luoyang, he has decided to join King Liang."

After a short period of silence in the tent, it immediately fell into quarrels, accusing Zhou Xing one after another, and some generals have moved closer to Zhou Xing, wanting to kill him, there are still many people in the position of the chief general in the army Willing to sit down.

Dozens of soldiers in solid armor suddenly broke in behind Zhou Xing, staring at the general in the tent with piercing eyes.

"Zhou Xing, you betrayed the lord, you must die a bad death." A general pointed at Zhou Xing and cursed.

Zhou Xing snorted coldly: "Come here, take General Li down."

The soldiers were ordered to go on a rampage and hold General Li down so that he could not move.

Although there are not a few generals in the tent, there are also many people with bright eyes. Looking at Zhou Xing's posture, it is clear that he wants to join the Xiliang Army, and there are many soldiers outside the tent. If you are not careful, your life will be in danger. Here, in the face of life and righteousness, many people choose to remain silent.

Among the Cao army, there were not a few loyal generals. Even though Zhou Xing had prepared in advance, two generals rushed over. Fortunately, Zhang Xiu made a decisive move and beheaded them.

Looking at the bloody ground and the terrified faces of the other generals, Zhang Xiu chuckled and said, "Why is this so? Isn't your life important? As long as you cooperate obediently, after the Xiliang Army occupies Luoyang, you will still be soldiers. The generals in the middle may be rewarded if they perform well.”

"Who else has any objections to taking refuge in King Liang?"

After this incident, although the flag flying at the Hulao Gate was still the flag of the Cao army, it actually belonged to the Xiliang army.

No one dared to disobey Zhou Xing's order, and the boulders that had accumulated before closing the door had been cleaned up.

Jia Rong secretly ordered Zhao Yun to lead [-] cavalry to Luoyang, and to take Luoyang as his own before Cao Ren could react. The cavalry sent by Zhou Xing had already arrived in Luoyang. Reinforcements came and met the Xiliang army on the way, wiped out the strength of Luoyang's defenders, and then occupied Luoyang by surprise.

The [-] cavalry were all dressed in Cao Jun's clothes and held high the Xiahou banner. The passing merchants and ordinary people believed in it. After all, Cao Jun ruled the surrounding areas of Luoyang, and everyone knew it. That is when Cao Jun had so many cavalry.

The scouts were constantly inquiring about the news, and a group of people came to Luoyang non-stop, but found that the gate of the city was closed, and the defenders on the city were standing by, as if they had discovered something.

Hearing the news from the scouts, Zhao Yun frowned slightly. It stands to reason that the cavalry sent to Luoyang were all cavalry from the Cao army, so Cao Ren would not be suspicious. It is normal for the defender to ask Luoyang for help, and he is sure that the defender of Luoyang did not find himself.

The general who commanded the cavalry was Zhou Xing's subordinate, surrounded by more than a dozen personal guards. He was detained by Cao Ren when he entered Luoyang. If a large number of soldiers came to rescue, even if dozens of people came to Luoyang, Cao Ren would know why there was a need to send more than a hundred cavalry.

Cao Ren's suspicion saved Luoyang from a catastrophe, but Cao Ren was under the command of Cao Jun, and Cao Ren could not go too far. He just detained the cavalry, and still provided board and lodging, and enjoyed the treatment of the cavalry.

These cavalry didn't know the meaning of the above, and thought it was something happened in the army. They were cavalry in Cao's army, so naturally they didn't violate it.

Zhou Xing's subordinates became anxious. He was Zhou Xing's confidant, so he naturally understood some things about Zhou Xing. The matter of Hulao Pass was obtained after being pressed, and the guards on the city were greatly strengthened.

Cao Ren secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, Zhou Xing's subordinate could not hold his breath. Otherwise, at the critical moment, he might be able to influence the situation in Luoyang. It is natural to understand that in Luoyang City, there is no shortage of forces from the Xiliang Army. On the surface, they are in harmony, and when they are in danger, they will all jump up.

Jia Rong's strategy was very good. Unexpectedly, Zhou Xing's subordinates' useless performance was completely destroyed. This is also because Zhang Xiu and Zhou Xing's previous planning was not sufficient.

After Zhao Yun received the news from Luoyang City, he knew that the matter had been leaked, and he no longer hid it. He openly led [-] cavalry and marched around Luoyang City twice in a show of power.

The cavalry of the Xiliang Army appeared outside Luoyang City, causing great shock in the city. Naturally, there are not a few merchants in Luoyang who have gone to Chang'an to do business in these years. They have more or less knowledge of the Xiliang Army and have experience in guarding and protecting caravans. He understands more about the strength of the Xiliang Army. After they come to Luoyang, does it mean that Luoyang will fall into the flames of war?

People in the city were panicked, Luoyang's gates were also closed, and the number of soldiers patrolling the streets increased a lot.

After Jia Rong heard the news from the lone wolf soldiers, he couldn't help but feel a little angry. He kept a secret, and sent too many soldiers to Luoyang, which aroused Cao Ren's suspicion. No matter how strong Luoyang was, no matter how strong Luoyang was , Xiliang army will also eat it.

The [-] army surrounded Luoyang tightly. Jia Rong led the soldiers to look at Luoyang City with a stern expression. Even though the princes had hundreds of thousands of soldiers back then, they still wandered outside Luoyang City, rather than attacking it, mainly because of Luoyang The city is really difficult to give birth to the thoughts of attack. The wide moat and the towering city wall, as the capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the strength of this place is the highest in the world. Even if you have [-] soldiers in your hands, you still can't reach Luoyang.

Not to mention anything else, the moat is enough for the Xiliang army to work on. The suspension bridge leading to the outside of the city was hoisted high long before the arrival of the army.

The soldiers sent by Cao Ren to ask for help have rushed to Yanzhou. The Xiliang army besieged Luoyang. Liang Jun, he doesn't have a lot of self-confidence.

On the day when the army set up camp, a letter from the Xiliang army persuading them to surrender was circulated in the city, which said how generously the Xiliang army treated merchants and common people, and offered a thousand gold rewards for Cao Ren's head.

The deputy general persuaded: "General, the Xiliang army is spreading rumors in the city. I'm afraid the army will not be stable. Why don't you order all these persuading letters to be withdrawn? No one is allowed to discuss privately."

"No, the common people and merchants will know the contents of the letter sooner or later. Instead of obstructing them, it is better to let nature take its course. The merchants and the common people have no military power in their hands, and they have nothing to do with it. As long as they are on strict guard, they will not give Xiliang army any chance. Just take advantage of it." Cao Ren said, as a well-known general in the Cao army, he naturally knew what consequences would be brought about by sealing the mouths of the people, but the Xiliang army did treat the merchants and people as the letter said, asking Cao Ren to find There is no reason to refute it. The news about the people under the Xiliang army has already spread around Luoyang. There are so many businessmen going to Chang'an that it is difficult to stop the news.