Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 240 Tian Feng's plan
In the middle of the night, Cao Cao's army tent.

"I have seen the lord!"

Cheng Yu was travel-laden, unable to hide his tired look.

"Zhongde, hurry up and get rid of the ceremony."

Cao Cao hurriedly stepped forward to help Cheng Yu up, and said, "The soldiers at Hulao Pass are in a panic, will Zhongde be safe on the way?"

Cheng Yu's heart felt hot, and he said, "Master Lao is concerned, and the next journey will be safe."

"That's good!"

Cao Cao breathed a sigh of relief and asked, "Why did Zhong De come to Hulao Pass, but things have changed?"

Cheng Yu said excitedly: "Don't worry, my lord, everything is going well and nothing has changed. I have already persuaded the elites of Yanzhou's gentry, and the lord can take over Yanzhou only after King Qin's army breaks through Hulao Pass and kills the national traitor Dong Zhuo."

"Okay, great!"

A hero like Cao Cao couldn't help being overjoyed when he first heard the news.

If you can take control of Yanzhou, you will have a piece of land that belongs to you, and you don't have to rely on others.

Since the end of the first year of the first year of Chuping when the feudal lords fought against Dong, Cao Cao had had enough of living under the fence. No matter how ambitious he was, he could only hide it in his heart if he didn't have a place where he could live with peace of mind.

It's good now, I can finally have my long-cherished wish.

"Zhongde is really my son's house!"

Cao Cao sighed with emotion, and praised Cheng Yu greatly, and he valued and trusted Cheng Yu even more.

After a pause, he asked again, "How about the palace?"

Cheng Yu said: "Gongtai is still lobbying the Zhang family in Puyang to discuss some details!"

Cao Cao nodded and sighed, "It's really a blessing to have the help of Zhongde and Gongtai!"

Cheng Yu said a few words modestly, and said, "My lord, I have heard some news."

Cao Cao said, "What news?"

Cheng Yudao: "I heard that Sun Jian and Yuan Shu's troops were unable to attack Daguguan with Qiao Rui, but they suffered heavy casualties. Xu Rong went out of the city and destroyed Qiao Rui when he was about to retreat for a rest. Only a thousand remnants remained of Qiao Rui's [-]-strong army, and Sun Jian also returned to Wu County. .”

Cao Cao's eyes froze, and he remained silent for a while.

Cheng Yudao: "It's difficult for the princes to join forces and they all want to preserve their strength. Now that Sun Jian and Yuan Shu have retreated, and Liu Biao has not succeeded in attacking Wuguan, Dong Zhuo will most likely dispatch Xu Rong's [-] troops to reinforce Hulao Pass. If we can’t work together, I’m afraid there’s no hope of breaking through, and Dong Zhuo will be able to stabilize the world, and within a few years, it will become a serious disaster for the princes of all walks of life!”

Cao Cao was startled, and said deeply, "What Zhongde said is absolutely true!"

Cheng Yu said: "Sun Jian, Liu Biao and others are far away in Jingyang. Even if Dong Zhuo is firmly established in the world, he will not threaten them for the time being. However, the lord and Yuan Shu are the first to bear the brunt. Once Dong Zhuo recovers, he will definitely move his troops eastward. I hate Yuan Shu's short-sightedness." However, Qiao Rui only sent eight thousand soldiers to show off, the lord must find a way to break through the Hulao pass and kill Dong Zhuo!"

Cao Cao took a few steps under the tent, frowned and said, "I know this too, but right now all the princes have different ideas, and they stormed Hulao Pass for more than two months, and all the princes suffered heavy casualties. Except Tao Qian, none of them are willing to do their best. , I only know how to preserve my strength, so what can I do?"

Cheng Yu thought for a moment, and said, "I'm afraid the princes can't see this. The main reason is that they want to preserve their strength, and they are afraid that others will take advantage of them. Especially Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, who almost raised their troops against each other. There were heavy casualties in the prison, and they would definitely be taken advantage of by the opponent, why don't you try to provoke them, and work together to break the tiger prison first."

Cao Cao thought for a while, then said: "Zhongde's words are reasonable, and I can try to stimulate them when the account is raised tomorrow."

Cheng Yu said: "Yuan Shao is the main one. Tao Qian, Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are the most powerful in the allied forces right now. Tao Qian wants to break through the Hulao Pass. As long as Yuan Shao is willing to contribute, only one Gongsun Zan will not be able to influence the overall situation. The rest of the princes will be fine. If you want to preserve your strength, do what you can to force it. Therefore, the key to breaking through the Hulao Pass lies in Yuan Shao!"

Cao Cao nodded again and again, and after discussing well with Cheng Yu, he arranged for Cheng Yu to go down to rest.

Almost at the same time, Yuan Shao's army tent.

Tian Feng said to Yuan Shao: "Master, I have something to say, I don't know whether to say it or not!"

Yuan Shao raised his hand and said happily, "Yuan Hao, but it's okay to talk!"

Tian Fengdao: "General Qiao Rui of Yuan Shu's department and Sun Jian, prefect of Wujun, failed to attack Dagu Pass. Liu Biao was unable to attack Wuguan for many days and retreated to rest. Dong Zhuo is very likely to send Xu Rong's [-] troops to reinforce Hulao Pass. I think that the Lord should form a joint force with the rest of the Qin King's army as soon as possible, and break through the Hulao Pass!"

Yuan Shao frowned and said, "But the princes have different ideas, how can we work together?"

Tian Feng said in a low voice: "My lord, if you don't break through the Hulao pass this time, you will make the world laugh! More importantly, if you don't go to Luoyang to destroy the country's thieves, once Dong Zhuo is firmly established in the world, he will live for three to five thousand years." , will invade the Central Plains on a large scale, and who can stop it then!"

Yuan Shao said disapprovingly, "Even so, what does it have to do with this general? The princes of the towns in the Central Plains are standing in the way!"

"otherwise!"

Tian Feng said decisively: "At that time, the Central Plains will be in endless wars. Once Dong Zhuo is allowed to unify the Central Plains, then Dong Zhuo will sit in Guanzhong, Sili, and the Central Plains. Who else in the world can stop him. Even if the Lord has unified the four prefectures in Hebei, it will be difficult to compete! "

Yuan Shao's countenance changed, and he finally realized the seriousness of the problem.

Tian Fengdao: "Thus, my lord, only the soldiers of Qin King from all walks of life can work together to break through the Hulao Pass, kill and rush to Luoyang, and completely kill the national traitor Dong Zhuo, so that we can seize the opportunity, first set the riverside, and then send the soldiers of Hebei to go south. , to achieve great achievements in the world!"

Yuan Shao said solemnly: "If Yuan Hao hadn't reminded me, I would have missed a major event!"

Tian Feng said again: "The only thing to worry about is Gongsun Zan! If our army suffers heavy casualties, and if Dong Zhuo is to be executed, Gongsun Zan may be unable to resist with the troops of Youyan going south. At present, the only princes from all walks of life are the lord and Gongsun Zan, Xuzhou Inspector Tao Qian's army is the most powerful, and Tao Qian has the intention of revitalizing the Han Dynasty. Why don't the lord join hands with Tao Qian to divide King Qin's army into three groups and attack Hulao Pass together. As long as Tao Qian is willing to join hands with the lord, this will happen. Only in this way can we work together to break through the Hulao Pass!"

Yuan Shao nodded repeatedly and said, "Be kind, just follow Yuan Hao's plan!"

After discussing some details, Tian Feng left the tent just now.

The next day, all the princes gathered in the camp of the coalition army to raise their accounts and discuss matters.

Cao Cao looked at the princes for a while, and was about to speak, but Yuan Shao preempted him.

Then Yuan Shao cleared his throat and said, "I have something to say, please listen to me, gentlemen!"

All the princes looked at Yuan Shao with solemn faces, wanting to hear what Yuan Shao wanted to say.

Cao Cao also turned his head and looked over, pricking up his ears.

Yuan Shaodao: "The national traitor Dong Zhuo seeks to usurp the throne, and wins the crown after bathing in monkeys. I waited for more than a hundred thousand King Qin's army to gather outside the pass. After a long time, we will never be able to defeat it. I am ashamed to do my best for the country!"

Zhang Yang, the prefect of Shangdang, said slowly, "I don't know what advice my brother has?"

The rest of the princes sneered in their hearts, but they also looked at him coldly, wanting to hear what fart Yuan Shao can let out.

Yuan Shao looked at Tao Qian, and said: "Mr. Tao is loyal to the Han Dynasty, and the world knows it. I intend to divide the [-] troops into three groups to attack the pass city, break through the pass, kill and rush to Luoyang to eliminate the country's thieves. I don't know what Mr. Tao will do. ?”

Tao Qian was surprised, he didn't expect Yuan Shao to have such a proposal, and he didn't know what the purpose of this fight was, maybe he took the wrong medicine last night.However, since Yuan Shao intends to break through the Hulao pass as soon as possible, and Tao Qian is in the middle of his arms, naturally there is no objection, so he nodded and said: "The original proposal is very good, I have no objection."

Yuan Shao looked at the other princes again, and said unhurriedly: "I don't know if you have any objections?"

Cao Cao was also very surprised, he couldn't figure out what kind of medicine Yuan Shao sold in the gourd, but since Yuan Shao wanted to break through the Laohuguan, it coincided with his idea, and he was the first to say: "The original proposal is very good, I applaud with both hands!"

After all, he really raised his hands, making all the princes laugh.

Yuan Shao looked at the others again, and asked again, "What do you think?"

Bao Xin and Cao Cao were very close friends, seeing Cao Cao agreeing, he immediately said: "I have no objection!"

Zhang Miao, Zhang Yang and others looked around and saw that the most influential people had seconded the proposal, so they naturally followed suit.

Only Gongsun Zan snorted coldly, feeling extremely displeased with Yuan Shao, and even more afraid that Yuan Shao would play tricks on him, but seeing that he was alone, and no one would support him if he wanted to refuse, he said in a low voice, "I have no objection!"

Yuan Shaolang said: "Well, since there is no objection, gentlemen, let's dispatch troops quickly. I, Tao Gong and Gongsun Inspector each lead a group of troops, and the rest of the troops will be merged into the three-way army and attack the city in turn. , you must do your best!"

Cao Cao was the first to say loudly: "What I said at the beginning is very true. To be loyal to the country is the way of a minister. How dare you not be wholehearted!"

Tao Qian also said: "This is the best way, the soldiers and horses will not be scattered, and we can conquer Hulao Pass!"

Gongsun Zan looked at Yuan Shao and then at Tao Qian. He already realized that something was wrong. If the two joined forces, if he didn't attack the city with all his strength, Yuan Shao would join forces with Tao Qian to deal with him immediately.

Thinking of this, his face couldn't help but look a little ugly.

However, things have come to this point, and I can't support myself, so I can only admit it with my nose pinched.

Gongsun Zan said with a livid face, "There is no difference!"

As for other princes such as Zhang Miao and Zhang Yang, they were not strong enough, and they were powerless to refute disagreements.

At present, all the princes dispersed separately, and dispatched troops and horses on the hour, preparing to attack Hulao Pass together.

About three days later, after the dispatch of troops from the three routes was completed, Tao Qian took the initiative to take the lead, and more than [-] troops came out in full force, launching an overwhelming attack on Hulao Pass, day and night.At dawn the next day, it was replaced by Gongsun Zan.

On the third day, it was replaced by Yuan Shao's attack, and Li Jue immediately felt tremendous pressure.

In just three days, the Kwantung Allied Forces rushed to the top of the city several times and almost captured the gate tower.

Li Jue was under so much pressure that he hardly even had time to sleep. While leading his army to guard the pass city desperately, he flew his horse to Luoyang, asking the Great Liang court to send reinforcements quickly, otherwise Hulao Pass would fall in half a month at most.

Dong Zhuo was shocked when he heard the news, and quickly summoned his ministers to discuss countermeasures.

North Palace, Deyang Palace.

Dong Zhuo's obese body was kneeling behind the case, like a huge mountain of meat.

Two young eunuchs with delicate features stood around, fanning Dong Zhuo desperately with their fans.

The July day is still unbearably hot, and all civil and military officials are sweating on their foreheads.

Dong Zhuo said worriedly: "Just now General Li Jue sent from Hulao Pass [-] miles away to expedite it. For some reason, the Kwantung rebels joined forces to pass the city with the tiger. Within, what can I do?"

When the officials heard this, they were in an uproar.

Taiwei Yang Biao came out of the squad and said: "Hulao Pass is the gateway to Gyeonggi, and there must be no mistakes. Please send reinforcements quickly, Your Majesty!"

Dong Zhuo frowned and said, "But the governor of Hedong, Yang Fengju, came to report that the Southern Xiongnu in Hetao was unstable and was gathering troops to invade the south. Thousands of soldiers and horses, where are the soldiers and horses?"

Situ Liru went out and said: "Your Majesty, don't have one, there is still a support army to condemn!"

Dong Zhuo was puzzled, "Where did the reinforcements come from?"

Li Ru replied: "General Xu Rong's army of [-] is the same! Half a month ago, General Xu Rong defeated the rebels Yuan Shu and Sun Jian who invaded the army. Now the soldiers in Yuzhou have retreated, and only a few troops can defend Dagu. The gate of the pass is not lost, so why don't your majesty issue an edict ordering Xu Rong, General Zhengdong, to lead his army to Hulao Pass to help in the battle, so that the eastern gate of Luoyang will not be lost."

Dong Zhuo's eyes lit up for a moment, he nodded repeatedly and said: "Good, just follow Ai Qing's opinion!"

Li Ru made a bow, and then returned to court.

Dong Zhuo cleared his throat, and immediately shouted: "Come on, hurry up and draw up an order, order General Xu Rong to lead the [-] troops from his headquarters to Hulao Pass to help in the battle. We must defend Hulao Pass and repel the Kwantung rebels." !"

(End of this chapter)