Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 37 Yuan Shu Enters Yuzhou

At the end of May in the first year of Chuping, the allied armies of the ten princes withdrew from Hulao Pass, and then entered Suanzao'an camp and Xiazhai.

Originally the feudal lords allied forces to challenge Dong, Kong Ni was furious and furious, Sun Jian was still in Yuzhou, Liu Dai, Tao Qian and other lords hurried back to Zhidi, and now they are still in Suanzao, only Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and other ten princes.

As for Yuan Shu, as early as when the allied forces withdrew from Hulao Pass, he hurriedly led his troops away.

When the army came to 30, there were only [-] tired soldiers left.

When the big army arrived in Suanzao, the latest news about the Xiliang cavalry came from the scouts.

A few days ago, four thousand Xiliang iron cavalry entered Chenliu, and after burning, killing and looting, they had already gone to Shanyang County.

When Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, got the news, he almost jumped up in surprise.When Chen Liu's big clan came to the army to ask for an explanation, Zhang Miao was really dizzy, and he was so worried that he would never die.

Damn Xiliang bandits, they deserved to be struck by lightning.

Zhang Miao gnashed his teeth and cursed, but he had no choice but to appease the Chenliu clan.

Otherwise, if I can't manage the atmosphere of these gentry families, I'm afraid I will be sad in the future.

The power of the noble families in this era is unmatched by any dynasty.After the magistrate takes office, if he wants to gain a firm foothold in the local area, he must obtain the support of the local gentry, otherwise he will be unable to move forward.

This is also the reason why Liu Dai, Tao Qian and other princes rushed to lead their troops back under the rule.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, all the princes gathered in Yuan Shao's tent to discuss how to deal with this damn Xiliang cavalry.

Yuan Shaolang said: "The Son of Heaven is in trouble. As ministers, we should put down the rebellion and secure the country. This damn Xiliang army burned, killed and looted everywhere. If we don't destroy it, the people will not be angry. We have an army of [-], All you need to do is move your army northward, bet this Xiliang cavalry in the territory of Shanyang County, and set up a net of heaven and earth, and it will be impossible for them to escape."

All the princes nodded their heads one after another, full of courage.

Cao Cao said: "The Xiliang army is all cavalry, coming and going like the wind, and they are all lightly armed and rushing forward, without food and supplies. Although our army is numerous, we have no cavalry. I am afraid it will be difficult to stop them. Cao thought, Our army should divide our troops to guard the main roads of Guandu, Zhongmou, Changshe, etc., and order another army to guard the dangerous point of Bowangpo, and divide our troops to advance, so as to prevent Luo Zheng's children from breaking into Hulao Pass."

Yuan Shao said: "This statement is very good, so I will follow Meng De's plan."

Beihai prefect Kong Rong said: "This Xiliang cavalry must be wiped out as soon as possible, otherwise if they are allowed to plunder everywhere, the people of the Central Plains gentry will be plundered by them day after day, fearing their vitality will be seriously injured, so we must guard against it."

"What Master Kong said is true."

All the princes nodded again and again, agreeing with this proposal.

At the moment, some details were discussed, and the princes acted separately, sending troops to guard the danger, let alone mention it.

Hulaoguan, temporary prime minister's mansion.

Li Ru quickly rushed into Dong Zhuo's mansion, bowed his hands to Dong Zhuo and said, "My lord, there is news about General Hu Zhen's army."

Dong Zhuo said happily: "This must be good news, Wen You tell it quickly."

Li Rudao: "Our army's scouts found news in the Chenliu area. A few days ago, General Hu Zhen led an army to enter Chenliu. After killing the nobles in Chenliu, the blood flowed into a river, and then sent his army northward to kill Shanyang. County gone."

Dong Zhuo was puzzled, "The Kwantung rebels have already retreated, why didn't Hu Zhen lead his army back to Hulao Pass?"

Li Ru thought for a while and said: "Although the Kwantung rebels retreated, they divided their troops to guard the main road leading to Luoyang, the capital of the capital. This must be to set up a net to wipe out General Hu Zhen's eight thousand cavalry. Ru thought that General Hu Zhen It must have been expected that this led the army to go northward to Shanyang County, so as to avoid the encirclement and interception of the Kanto rebels, and then look for an opportunity to escape."

Dong Zhuo was stunned, nodded and praised: "Hu Zhen is brave and resourceful, and it is not in vain to entrust him with a heavy responsibility. This time, he was able to successfully drive back the Kwantung rebels, and Luoyang was saved. Hu Zhen should take the lead. Wait for him to return to the teacher Luoyang, the truth will definitely be rewarded."

"My lord is wise."

Li Ru smiled indifferently, and complimented him casually.

Until now, Luoyang didn't know that Hu Zhen had died in battle, and that the eight thousand Xiliang iron cavalry had changed their commanders.

Dong Zhuo was in a good mood, let out a long laugh, and discussed with Li Ru how to consolidate his power and hold the princes of the world hostage.

Yuzhou, North Gate of Qiao County.

When Yuan Shu led his army to arrive, Sun Jian and a group of Yuzhou gentry had already been waiting at the north gate for a long time.

"I've seen Duke Ming."

Sun Jian stepped forward quickly, bowed to Yuan Shu and fell to the ground.

The Yuzhou gentry behind him also stepped forward to salute Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu helped Sun Jian up with a smile, and said, "Hurry up and get rid of the ceremony at Wentai."

He also talked with the gentry from Yuzhou who came to greet him one by one, and tried his best to win over.

Sun Jian took advantage of the situation and stood up, leaning sideways and leading the way: "Jian has prepared the banquet, please enter the city."

"Good good!"

Yuan Shu said hello three times, then called Sun Jian to get on his horse, and they rode into the city together.

The rest of the generals followed behind and led the army into the city slowly.

Since Kong Ni got Qiao County and was attacked by the Xiliang Army, Yuan Shu took the opportunity to annex Kong Ni's trilogy, and sent people to Qiao County at night to try to win over Sun Jian, allowing Sun Jian to take advantage of the situation to occupy Qiao County and control the situation.

All the princes saw it, but because of the Yuan family's four generations and three princes, and Yuan Shao being the leader of the coalition, they all turned a blind eye.

After receiving Yuan Shu's urgent report, Sun Jian was hesitating. Then he received the news that the Xiliang army was going north, and immediately led a large army to fight there. He took the opportunity to occupy Qiao County, took control of the city, and waited for Yuan Shu's arrival.

On the way to the Governor's Mansion, Yuan Shu smiled and said: "The ability to control Yuzhou this time is all due to Wentai."

Sun Jian cupped his hands politely and said, "I don't dare to take credit for being solid, it's all thanks to Duke Ming's prestige that we can control the situation."

These words are not lies, but the truth.

The four generations and three princes of the Yuan family, many old officials, were extremely prominent.

Yuzhou is also the hometown of the Yuan family. I don't know how many officials, big and small, are students of the Yuan family.

This time the situation was under control, thanks to Yuan Shu sending his confidantes to lobby, so the nobles in Yuzhou didn't try their best to oppose Sun Jian after the Xiliang army left.If not, how could Sun Jian quickly control the situation.

Yuan Shu caressed the willow beard, and said happily: "I am also Zhesha, and I am also Zhesha at Wentai!"

When they arrived at the governor's mansion, dozens of servants and maidservants came out to welcome them.

Yuan Shu did his part and unceremoniously sat in the main seat.

Sun Jian was at the head of the right seat, and the rest of the generals and Yuzhou gentry also sat on both sides.

During the banquet, there was a lot of toasting and the atmosphere was very warm.

Yuan Shu was persuaded to drink by all the generals under his command and a group of Yuzhou scholars, and got very drunk.

The banquet didn't dissipate until late at night.

After Sun Jian sent away the nobles in Yuzhou, he and Cheng Pu went to a house in the north of the city.

When the Governor's Mansion was far away, Cheng Pu said in a low voice: "My lord, this Yuan Shu has no tolerance for others. Instead of working hard under his command and not being pleased, it's better to go back to Changsha and find a way to recruit troops to make a comeback."

Sun Jian sighed, and said: "This time we sent troops to attack the traitor Dong Zhuo, there are not many left of the [-] army, and even if we return to Changsha, it will be difficult to gain a foothold. Although there are still [-] infantry, they are all soldiers from the north. How can we abandon our family?" , go to Changsha with someone."

Cheng Pu was silent, speechless for a while.

Sun Jian had no roots in the South, and he didn't have Yuan Shu's family background, so it was very difficult to get the support of the nobles.

Without a loyal army in hand, even if he returned to Changsha, those gentry families would not betray Sun Jian.

It is no longer the same as before. Ever since Dong Zhuo entered the capital and disrupted the court, the prestige of the imperial court has plummeted. The tyrants from all over the country are more blatantly recruiting private soldiers and expanding their strength. They all want to do something after the troubled times.

Without enough strength, how can we deter those local tyrants who are just around the corner.

Sun Jian said in a deep voice: "The only plan now is to take refuge under Yuan Shu's command first, and Xu Tu to plan later."

Cheng Pu sighed and said, "That's the only way."

Xuzhou, in a manor in the northwest of Lanling.

Cooking smoke curls up, and the smell of meat wafts, tickling the gluttons in the belly.

Three thousand soldiers from Xiliang gathered around several big pots, adding firewood under the big pot, swallowing their saliva, staring eagerly at the half-cooked ground beef cooked in the pot, making some dirty jokes from time to time, and bursting into obscene smiles .

Sitting not far away, Li Meng and Wang Fang were discussing matters to do.

"Tao Qian's army has arrived at Xiapi, it's time to leave."

While chewing the half-cooked beef, Wang Fang said vaguely: "I don't know how the general is doing in Yanzhou. Tao Qian has led his army back to Xuzhou, and the Kwantung princes must have retreated. I wonder if the general can get to Yangping smoothly."

Li Meng said: "The general has a clever plan, and he has expected it a long time ago. How could he let the Kwantung rebels stop him?"

Wang Fang thought about it too, stuffed the last piece of meat into his mouth, and shouted not far away: "Bring another piece."

"coming!"

A Xiliang soldier agreed, and immediately took a piece of half-raw beef from the pot and sent it over.

At this moment, a scout scout rushed in like a whirlwind.

"Report-"

The scout scout rushed forward, reined in his horse and said loudly: "Two generals, old Tao Qian has already assembled the Xuzhou army, with general Cao Bao as the vanguard, and rushed to Lanling. You can arrive at Lanling tomorrow afternoon at the latest. .”

"Well, I see, let's explore again."

Li Meng waved his hand, and the scout soldiers immediately turned their horses and rushed out.

Wang Fang got up and said, "According to the time, it's almost time. Since old Tao Qian has come, we will lead the army to Yangping tomorrow to join the general. Do you want to defeat old Tao Qian's Xuzhou army before leaving?"

Li Meng was a little moved, and then said in a deep voice: "It's better not to be troublesome, so as not to delay the time, and you will not be blamed. If you are entangled by Tao Qian and the casualties are too heavy, you will not be able to talk to the general when you arrive in Yangping." explain."

Wang Fang said: "Forget it, let's set off tomorrow."

At this time, a Xiliang soldier ran over and whispered something in Wang Fang's ear.

Wang Fang became angry and said: "You think your life is too long, don't you? Last time more than 30 people were beheaded by the general, you dare to snatch women. Let them go quickly, and don't implicate me."

The Xiliang soldier laughed dryly: "I didn't see the general, that girl is so fucking beautiful, it's a pity to let her go!"

Wang Fang said angrily: "There is a knife on Shai Zi's head. No matter how beautiful a girl is, it doesn't matter how beautiful she is. I think you don't want it for the sake of a woman's life. Go and let him go, or I will chop him up first." There are two balls under you."

Li Meng's face also turned cold, and he looked at the Xiliang soldier unkindly.

(End of this chapter)