Cao Thief

Chapter 762

Before I knew it, there were seven hundred chapters!
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Give yourself some encouragement!
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In July of the 14th year of Jian'an, a major event happened in Guanzhong.

Jingzhao Webster, who has always said about the strong and powerful in the middle, assembled [-] trilogy, started an incident in Ganting, and captured Shanglin; Yu people occupied Hongnong County.Immediately, Yang Fan responded to Wei Cong and sent troops to Hu County to occupy Huayin.

Jingzhao Webster, Hongnong Yang!
These are Guanzhong tyrants with a history of a hundred years, and they have extremely powerful influence.

Especially the Hongnong Yang family, which is also a family of four generations and three fathers.Taiwei Yang Zhen, Taiwei Yang Biao, two generations of Taiwei, and countless former officials.During Dong Zhuo's rebellion, Yang Biao had the merit of escorting him.But later Cao Cao moved his capital to Xu County and emptied Yang Biao.In the end, Yang Biao had to leave Xudu and return to his hometown in despair.

Webster had a deep hatred with Cao Peng.

In the past, Cao Peng killed Wei Duan and Wei Kang's father and son, which greatly damaged Webster's strength.In particular, the trade between Webster and the Qiang people in Huangzhong was cut off, and almost [-]% of Webster's income was lost.Afterwards, Cao Peng started the business route in the Western Regions. Although Webster also got involved in it, the benefits he got were far inferior to other aristocratic families.

Not to mention anything else, before Cao Peng opened the Western Regions trade route, Pingling Dou's family could not be compared with Webster's at all.

However, thanks to Cao Peng's support, the Dou family, a 200-year-old veteran, has regained its new life.Over the past few years, Dou's income has skyrocketed and has continued to grow.In the ninth year of Jian'an, Dou Lan, who came back from Hexi, was set up by Cao Hong and served as Jing Zhaocheng. Since then, it has been out of control.Dou Hu, the son of Dou Lan, now serves as the commander of the army in Wuwei County, with a bright future.With the rise of Dou Lan's lineage, the Dou family gradually changed their strategy and began to support the Pingling Dou family with Dou Lan's lineage as the main body.

In contrast, Webster has been suppressed one after another.

After Wei Duan and Wei Kang died, Webster no longer appeared at the helm.And Cao Ji was in charge of Liangzhou, and he did everything possible to suppress Webster.Anyway, the friendship between Cao Ji and Wang Meng is far from the comparison between Cao Peng and Wang Meng.

An old friend of decades died because of Webster.

His own son suffered even more because of Webster...

Cao Ji is not a magnanimous person. Under such circumstances, it would be really strange if Webster was not suppressed.In this way, Webster's business in Liangzhou was almost cut off.Participating in the business of the Western Regions trade route is often hindered by the Liangzhou checkpoint.Cao Ji could not retaliate against Webster blatantly, but he was able to continuously weaken Webster's power through his power.As a result, Webster's strength has shrunk severely.

Wei Cong, the new head of the Wei family, also asked for help from other Guanzhong tyrants.

But everyone has cooperated well with the Cao family and reaped great benefits... The so-called Guanzhong powerful alliance has long been empty talk.On the surface, these powerful families expressed their willingness to help Webster, but in turn, they joined forces with Cao Ji to suppress Webster.After all, Webster has been based in Guanzhong for a hundred years and has a lot of resources.Now Webster is obviously weak, if he can't take advantage of the opportunity, it would be extremely stupid.

As for Cao Ji?

It's not a big deal, but luck is super good!
This is the evaluation given to Cao Ji by the Guanzhong family.

This guy has a super strong son, enough to keep Cao's strength from being weakened for a hundred years.

That being the case, why not make friends with it?Wei's and Cao's grievances are deeply entangled, and it happened that Cao's hand was used to kill Wei's.What alliance, what friendship?In the face of interests, they have become extremely vulnerable.

Faced with this situation, how can Webster stand still?
Cao Peng's appointment as the lieutenant of Sili is tantamount to sending Webster to Cao Peng's sword.

Even though Cao Peng didn't say anything now, it was because he had no time to pay attention.If Cao Peng puts down the Hehuang Rebellion and returns to Guanzhong... Webster will bear the brunt of it and become the ghost under Cao Peng's sword.Having said that, don't do bad things, and don't be afraid of ghosts calling your door.Over the years, Webster had secretly contacted Ma Chao and Zhang Lu in Hanzhong, and sent a large amount of military supplies to Ma Chao and Zhang Lu through his own channels.

If they are found out, Cao Peng will never let them go!
At that time, not only will those shitty allies not help, but they will definitely come up cheerfully and accept Webster's power.

As for the Hongnong Yang family, it was because of Yang Xiu's death that the Yang family was angry.

The Yang family itself belongs to the firm imperial party.During the Wuzi Rebellion, he was also implicated.

Hongnong Yang's foundation in Guanzhong was almost uprooted.

The death of Yang Xiu touched the last bottom line of the Yang family...Yang Biao learned that his beloved son was killed, and died of vomiting blood.The Cao family's suppression of the Yang family also left the Yang family with no other way out, but to bite the bullet.

From this point of view, the situations of Yang and Wei are similar.

Facing Cao Wei's aggressive posture, he had no choice but to rise up and resist...

It was only because Cao Peng was in the northwest that the two families did not dare to act rashly.Now Cao Peng is bedridden and seriously ill, and Cao Xiu is also mobilizing troops to send troops to Hehuang.Almost all the soldiers and horses in Guanzhong were transferred back to the city, Fanxukou and Yangcheng.At the same time, with the start of the Battle of Bingzhou, all the elite Cao troops were deployed, and the forces in Hedong were empty, so it was difficult to pose too much threat to Guanzhong.

After deliberation, the two decided to join forces.

Cooperate with Ma Chao to conquer Guanzhong...

Once Guanzhong is broken, the Central Plains will be in chaos.The Yang and Wei families had a very close relationship with Xianbei during their years of operation.As long as there is chaos in the Central Plains, the two families can unite Xichuan Liu Zhang, Jiangdong Sun Quan, and Xianbei Ke Bineng to jointly raise troubles, seek benefits, and maintain their own power.

In the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was no concept of country.

Many ministers of the DPRK and China have close ties with Hu people like the Xianbei Huns.

This is also one of the reasons why the Hu people have always been able to threaten the Central Plains since the Han Dynasty, although they have conquered Mobei countless times and even achieved countless brilliant results.Don't you see, every time there is a war, a large number of powerful and powerful scholars from the Central Plains defect to the Hu people.Including Liu Yu, Liu Yan, and Yuan Shao in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, more or less colluded with the Hu people.Gongsun Zan, the only one who did not collude, died at the hands of Yuan Shao in the end.

This, perhaps, is a tragedy of the Central Plains.

Since ancient times, there has never been a shortage of traitors.

Han Rushi, Tang Rushi, Song Rushi, Ming Dynasty also...

The Yang and Wei families joined forces and posed a huge threat to Guanzhong.

When Cao Hong heard the news, he hurried back to the army to rescue.

On the eighth day of July, Ma Chao assembled 2 troops and suddenly launched a fierce attack.The panic-stricken Cao Jun in Guanzhong was quickly defeated by Ma Chao when he was caught off guard.Ma Chao immediately conquered and returned to the city, occupying Fanxukou.Cao Hong hurriedly led his troops to attack to recapture Fanxukou.However, he was ambushed by Ma Chao and Cao Jun was defeated.

When Ma Chao uses troops, he speaks a quick word.

After conquering Fanxukou, he ordered Ma Xiu to garrison Fanxukou, and then took Ma Dai as the vanguard, personally supervised the troops and horses, and pursued Cao Hong.Cao Hong was defeated in consecutive battles, and the defeated generals fled to Chencang.

For a time, there was a lot of turmoil in Guanzhong, and the grass and trees were full of soldiers.

After the Yang and Wei families joined forces, they assembled 3 people and besieged Chang'an.

Liangzhou Mu Jiaxu, who stayed in Chang'an, took the challenge calmly...

On July [-]th, when Ma Chao took advantage of his winning streak and went straight to Chencang.Passing Wuyue Mountain, he was ambushed by Cao Jun.Generals Zhang He and Xu Huang of the Cao Army had long been ordered to ambush Mount Wuyue.After Ma Chao's army passed by, Cao Hong assembled [-] Cao troops in Chencang, making a decisive battle with Ma Chao.

When the two sides were fighting fiercely, Zhang He and Xu Huang suddenly rushed out from Wuyue Mountain and attacked Ma Chao's rear army.

Ma Chao's army suddenly became a mess, under the attack of Cao Jun's back and forth, and finally left in a disastrous defeat... Hu Zun, the military adviser Zhonglang, was beheaded by Zhang Yun in the chaos.Ma Dai fought hard to cover Ma Chao at the foot of Wuyue Mountain.After breaking out of the encirclement, Ma Chao didn't dare to stay, and fled to Fanxukou in a hurry.

Unexpectedly, when Ma Chao won successive victories, Shi Tao, the prefect of Hanyang, was ordered by Xu Shu to attack suddenly, attack Longguan, and then recapture Fanxukou.Although Matthew resisted desperately, Xu Shu and Shi Tao assembled [-] soldiers to attack forcefully. Although there were heavy casualties, they finally regained Fanxukou.

After a day and a night of bloody battle at Fanxukou, with no food inside and no reinforcements outside, Matthew set fire to the city and returned to the city, and then committed suicide.Ma Chao was shocked when he heard the news.The occupation of Fanxukou was equivalent to cutting off his way back.At this time, Cao Hong and Xu Huang had joined forces and came in pursuit from Mount Wuyue.Ma Chao retreated while fighting, and finally had to retreat to Yangcheng, waiting for reinforcements.

Where are Ma Chao's reinforcements?

It is the soldiers and horses of the Yang and Wei families.

However, he did not expect that this farce was planned by Jia Xu from the beginning to the end.

Zhang He and Xu Huang were secretly transferred from Xudu, and then they gave up Fanxukou to let Ma Chao enter Guanzhong.

To put it bluntly, it is to lure the enemy to go deep, close the door and beat the dog!

Prior to this, Jia Xu received a secret report from Cao Peng and closely monitored Yang Fanwei's family.Before that, he had been on guard for a long time, and had doubts about Jingzhao Wei's and Hongnong Yang's.Unfortunately, because there is no evidence, there is no way to start.If it is forcibly suppressed, we must also worry about the thoughts of Guanzhong Haoqiang.After all, whether it's Webster's or Yang's... Our fight is our own business.If you want to uproot the two families, you will inevitably feel like your lips are dead and your teeth are cold.So after thinking about it, the only way to let the two take the initiative...

So Jia Xu discussed with Cao Hong and made a gesture of emptiness.

Wei Cong and Yang Fan were really fooled, so they raised troops and made trouble.

Just as Ma Chao was defending Yangcheng to the death, waiting for reinforcements.Xu Yi, who was stationed secretly in Heluo, suddenly launched an attack.Break through Hangu Pass and conquer Hongnong.Yang's family was full, regardless of slaves, regardless of men and women, and more than [-] people were all captured.Immediately afterwards, Xu Yi drove straight in and recaptured Huyang and Huayin.

And the Pingling Dou family, after receiving Jia Xu's order to counterattack, gathered thousands of people and sent troops to rescue.

Ma Chao's disastrous defeat at Wu Yueshan caught Wei Cong, Yang Fan, and his two off guard.

When the two of them reacted, Zhang He led his troops to Baqiao...

At the same time, Xu Yi's soldiers came to the Lingling Mountain and surrounded the rebels.The trilogy of Wei Cong's family is mostly mobs, soldiers and horses called in temporarily.When Cao Jun surrounded them, they were in chaos.

Wei Cong still wanted to resist, and called on Guanzhong to respond.

On July 5000, the Pei family of the Hedong Wei family gathered [-] people from the trilogy and stationed in Guanzhong, threatening to suppress the rebellion.

On the 21st, Chaona Huangfu Jianshou ordered his eldest son Huangfuqi to lead his troops to attack and stationed in Guanzhong.

All the tyrants responded in unison, and drew a clear line with the two.

On the 23rd, the rebels showed signs of defeat.

Jia Xu ordered the gates of Chang'an to be opened and a general attack was launched.Zhang He, Xu Yi, and the allied forces of Guanzhong allied forces acted at the same time. Wei Cong was defeated and fled, and Yang Fan was captured alive on the spot.Jia Xu offered a thousand gold reward to kill Wei Cong.

On the 24th, Yang Fan, together with four members of Manmen 870, were beheaded at Caishikou in Chang'an.

On the 25th, Wei Cong was killed by his servants, and his head was sent to Chang'an.

A vigorous and seemingly magnificent uprising lasted only eighteen days before it was completely over.Jingzhao Webster and Hongnong Yang have since been erased from the list of Guanzhong tyrants and disappeared in the long river of history.

Jia Xu immediately rectified the army and horses, and reported to Yecheng.

But Cao Hong and Xu Huang surrounded Yangcheng, and Ma Chao had become a turtle in the urn at this time.

As for when to launch the general offensive?

Not urgent!
Let's sharpen Ma Chao's temper...

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At the end of April in the 14th year of Jian'an, the prefect of Longxi ordered Hao Zhao, the southern captain, to lead his troops to counterattack.

Baima Qiang and Shen Lang Qiang did not dare to continue entanglement, and fled back to Huangzhong in embarrassment.Hao Zhao, on the other hand, took advantage of the situation and led his troops to attack Wudu County, capturing the four counties of Wudu Road, Xiabian, Qiangdao, and Shanglu, and the gate of Hanzhong was thus opened.

Zhang Lu was in a state of desperation right now.

Xichuan's soldiers and horses were frequently mobilized, appearing and haunting Baishuiguan, and there seemed to be signs of sending troops.

For Liu Zhang, Zhang Lu hated him, but he had no choice but to worry deeply.Hearing that there was a change in Xichuan's soldiers and horses, Zhang Lu did not dare to take it lightly, and immediately ordered Cao Yanpu to lead his troops to garrison Mianyang to prevent Liu Zhang from attacking.

Yan Pu, a Brazilian from Yizhou, is known for his strategy.

He suggested: "My lord, you don't need to worry about Xi Chuan now, but be wary of Cao Cao."

“How come you see?”

"Xichuan is in chaos right now, and Liu Zhang is too busy to take care of himself. He even invited Liu Bei to help and stationed in Nanzhong. I heard people say that the prices in Chengdu are soaring, and it is quite chaotic. Liu Zhang is doing his best to take charge of this matter. How can he have the energy to send troops to Hanzhong? On the contrary Cao Cao's nephew, Cao Peng, the new Lieutenant of Sili, is cunning and resourceful, and uses troops like a god. The chaos in the Northwest cannot hold him for long, and sooner or later his horse will be defeated by him.

When the time comes, how can he just sit back and watch Wudu belong to his lord?
Once Wudu is broken, he is bound to attack Hanzhong.Cao Cao is very ambitious, and he has been spying on Xichuan for a long time, and Hanzhong is an important place to go to Xichuan, Cao Peng must also know this, and will not let Hanzhong go..."

"What Zi Nong said is absolutely true!"

Zhang Lu is a person who can still listen to opinions.

But the mobilization of Xichuan soldiers and horses was a fact, but he did not dare to take it lightly.

"How about this, I will let Zhongqi be stationed at Yangping Pass, so that Hanzhong can sit back and relax."

"My lord, it will be difficult to stop Cao's army if we stick to our defense alone. Now Wudu is empty of troops, and it is time for our lord to seek it. As long as Wudu is occupied, we can join forces with Huangzhong Qiangdi in the west, attack Hanyang and Longxi in advance, and hold our ground in retreat. The geography of Hanzhong is to deal with Cao Jun...Pu is willing to lead the army and seize Wudu for the Lord."

This was originally an excellent strategy.

If Zhang Lu listened to it, Cao Peng would have to spend a lot of money if he wanted to break into Hanzhong.

But how can Zhang Lu listen to it now?

After thinking for a long time, he decided to let Yan Pu guard Mianyang.

Although Yan Pu disagreed, he couldn't change Zhang Lu's determination.On the way to leave Nanzheng, Yan Pu raised his head to the sky and sighed, "Hanzhong will die soon."

The day of Hanzhong's demise will not be too far away...

It's just these words, but he can't explain them to anyone, otherwise he will definitely cause death.

Yan Pu left Nanzheng and stationed in Mianyang not long ago.

Zhang Lu got the news of Ma Chao's defeat!
Without waiting for him to react, Hao Zhao led his troops into Wudu and captured Xiabian like a broken bamboo.

Until then, Zhang Lu panicked!

He quickly ordered his brother Zhang Wei and Zhang Zhongqi to lead an army of [-] to garrison Yangping Pass to resist Cao's attack.

But he didn't know that at the same time he sent two soldiers and horses, a Cao army had quietly marched in Ziwu Valley, heading towards Hanzhong, marching with difficulty.

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"Zhong Cun and Guo Jiu, why did you stand still?"

Hehuang, blood flowed like a river!
Cao Peng moved out like a pack of wolves with the momentum of the wind and clouds, and killed the people of Di.

After entering Hehuang for more than 37 days, Cao Jun attacked everywhere.Suddenly they dispersed and attacked those small tribes; and suddenly they concentrated their forces to wipe out the big tribes.In just over [-] days, Cao Jun attacked more than [-] times, wiped out the Di people, [-] tribes, large and small, and killed more than [-] Di people.It made the whole Hehuang panic.

Dou Mao didn't pay attention at first.

But when he realized something was wrong, the terrifying aura had swept across the entire Hehuang.

Not only the big and small tribes are panicking, but even the Di people living around the king's tent at the head of the Cizhi River are also in fear.

Cao Peng!

The name has become a nightmare for shepherds in the Hehuang Grassland.

Mentioning Cao Peng's name almost stopped crying at night.

"Don't cry, if you cry again, King Cao Yan will come!"

Many people use this method to intimidate children.

The distressed child immediately stopped crying when he heard the word Cao Yan Wang.

According to legend, King Cao Yan would eat ten people for one meal.

Legend has it that King Cao Yan drinks the blood of a hundred people every day...

Legend has it that King Cao Yan likes to use people's hearts to serve wine. After a banquet, at least a thousand people's hearts are needed...

There are more and more legends like this.

Cao Peng himself didn't know where such a legend came from.

However, he told the people of Hehuang with concrete actions: I said that I would wash Hehuang with blood, and it was by no means a threat.

Many Di people began to regret it. If they knew this, even if they couldn't kill Dou Mao, it would be good to show a gesture.But now, Cao Jun has already entered...Then Cao Yanwang will not give you a chance to regret it, and directly exterminate the clan. There are 37 tribes, all of which add up to more than 3 people, which is almost one-sixth of the total population of the Hehuangdi people!The problem is, no one knows how long Cao Peng will kill.Judging from the current situation, this Cao army is obviously red-eyed and crazy!

Dou Mao hastily ordered that the Di people on the Hehuang Muyuan immediately shrink back and concentrate in the area around the head of the Cizhi River.

He also got the news that there were two soldiers and horses who entered Hehuang.

One is Commander Cao Peng, although there are not many people, but all of them are bloodthirsty, and their killing methods are extremely crazy.

This team came without a trace, went without a trace, and did not carry any luggage.

It is completely relying on killing and plundering to replenish food and grass...

Want to raise an army to besiege?
People don't fight at all.

As long as you dare to disperse, even a tribe of thousands of people, they dare to attack, and they will win every battle.

The prestige of more than thirty battles cannot be eliminated casually.

37 tribes, more than 3 lives... so many people can feel the thick smell of blood in the air when they hear Cao Peng's name.When did the Han army become so brutal?

The other Cao army is said to be commanded by Cao Peng's brother, Cao Xiu, the new western captain.

Approximately [-] soldiers and horses have entered the Hehuang Grassland, and are now approaching the head of the Shizhi River...

Of the two teams, Dou Mao was more willing to fight Cao Xiu.

At least after Cao Xiu entered Hehuang, he behaved fairly mildly, and there was no large-scale killing.

Compared with Cao Peng, this Cao Xiu is as kind as a saint.

Even Dou Mao felt scared, how about the others in Hehuang?

While gathering soldiers and horses, Dou Mao inquired about Cao Jun's movements.

Zhong Cun, located near Xiqing Mountain, also belongs to the Di people.The leader of the Zhongcundi people was Guo Jiu, who belonged to Dou Mao.As early as after Cao Peng started killing, Dou Mao ordered Guo to send troops to rescue.

But until now, Zhong Cun's reinforcements have not been seen for a long time.

"Your Majesty, if it was Guo, he would not send troops. I am afraid that he will not be able to protect himself now."

"what happened?"

"Just got the news that Su Ze, the prefect of Wuwei, secretly dispatched troops from Dayun Valley and arrived at Cizhi Hequ.

This person joined forces with Shaodang Lao Qiang and was approaching the West Qingshan Mountain.

Guo has already fought them twice, but they have lost in a row... Guo is currently gathering troops to defend Xiqingshan.He also sent people to plead with the king for reinforcements, and even heard that he asked for help from Shenlangqiang. "

"Ke is the most damned!"

Dou Mao couldn't rest in anger, he raised his arms and roared in the king's tent.

Ke Zui was burnt as the old Qiang King, and now Ke Wu, the son of Ke Zui, serves the Cao family and his son, and has been appointed as the commander of the army.It is said that Cao Ji thinks highly of Ke Wu.Although he was about to leave office, he entrusted Ke Wu to Cao Peng.However, Cao Peng did not lead Ke Wu into Hehuang this time, but let him stay in Longxi to assist Xu Shu.In other words, as long as Cao Peng wins this battle, Ke Wu will definitely use it.

The trend in Liangzhou of the Cao family is irreversible.

Ke is not stupid at all, otherwise it would be impossible for him to be an old Qiang with Shao Shao and deal with Ma Teng for many years.

It was an old fox, which could be seen clearly.

In this situation, if he doesn't help Cao Peng, who else can he help?
In fact, among the tribal adults present in the king's tent, I am afraid that there are many people who want to join Cao Peng in their hearts.

It's just that, so far, Cao Peng is unwilling to contact them.

"Has the person sent to make peace with Cao Xiu come back?"

"is back!"

"What did Cao Xiu say?"

An adult from the tribe had a bitter look on his face, "Cao Duwei said that during the battle of Hehuang, he took orders from that King Cao Yan.

Although he is the elder brother of King Cao Yan, his official position is not as high as that of King Cao Yan, so he has no control over this matter. "

The speaker has no intention, the listener has the heart.

Many tribal adults heard this, their hearts moved, and they immediately discovered the meaning of Cao Xiu's words.

Cao Xiu is willing to negotiate peace!

However, Cao Peng refused to agree.

As long as Cao Peng can appease his anger, then everything is easy to talk about... But why is Cao Peng still unwilling to appease his anger?After killing so many people, you still don't want to give up?To put it bluntly, before the Di people, they ignored Cao Peng too much.

I issued a blood order, but you guys didn't show any signs of it. How can I save face?

In other words, as long as Dou Mao is killed...

Several tribal adults glanced at each other, and secretly looked at Dou Mao at the same time.

At this time, Dou Mao was extremely angry, and did not realize the connotation of these words.

"Since he wants to kill all the Han barbarians, then I will fight them!"

It's not about killing them all, it's about wanting your head...

A cold light flashed in the eyes of the adults in the tribe, but they returned to normal immediately.This is Dou Mao's territory, so it's better to be careful.This matter should be discussed later and a proper idea can be discussed.

At this moment, someone outside Wang's tent suddenly shouted: "Your Majesty, there is an envoy from the Han barbarians... It is the envoy of King Cao Yan."

In an instant, there was no sound in the king's tent!

(End of this chapter)