The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 20
The fire in Changsha was shocking. A group of children from the aristocratic family saw Bocai's army fleeing for their lives in the flames, wailing, and were left shocked and stunned.

"Riding the wind and setting fire to the Changshe, Fengxiao and Yuanzhi, this battle alone is enough to become famous all over the world!" Chen Qun was full of admiration and admiration.

But Xi Zhicai bowed his hands to Xun Yan who was also emotionally excited and couldn't calm down: "Brother Xiuruo, at this moment, Bocai is fleeing, please immediately order to go out of the city to cover up and kill the bandits, so that no future troubles will be left."

As soon as this remark came out, not only Xun Yan realized that this was a good time to kill thieves, but even those dudes knew that if they went out of the city to kill enemies at this moment, it was a godsend opportunity to make meritorious deeds. If the elders in the middle school recommend it for you, you will surely have a prosperous official career.

Therefore, when Xun Yan gave the order, the children of the aristocratic family hurried down the tower and led the soldiers out of the city to suppress the thieves. Anyway, the yellow turban thieves were fleeing and had no power to resist.

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When the report of Bocai's defeat reached Zhang Jue, Zhang Jiao was so angry that he threw the bamboo slips out of the tent and cursed: "Bocai, you are overestimating your own strength! You have hurt me by tens of thousands of people in Taiping Road." You are buried with me!"

After Zhang Bao picked up the bamboo slips outside the tent and read them, he handed them to Zhang Liang who was next to him.

Zhang Liang said with a look of surprise: "Could it be that Guo Fengxiao has ghosts and gods to help? Burn down my [-] troops without harming a single soldier?"

Zhang Jiao, who was sitting in the handsome tent, closed his eyes and sighed, "I have 60 people from the Taiping Dao to besiege Luoyang, and I am not very sure. If there is filial piety, even if I have only [-] people, I will surely defeat Luoyang."

Both Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang showed shock, Zhang Bao murmured: "Brother, in my heart, Guo Fengxiao is worth 50 soldiers?"

Opening his eyes, his eyes flashed, Zhang Jiao stood up, and shouted loudly: "Send the order, the army will set out tomorrow, rush to the city of Luoyang before sunset, and after the other armies gather, we will attack Luoyang in one fell swoop!"

"As ordered!"

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In Luoyang City, in the mansion of Sikong Yuanfeng, Yuan Feng and Yuan Wei, the two of the three lords of the current dynasty, Sikong and Taifu, are entertaining their old friend Xun Shuang. Junjie also gathered together to discuss current affairs.

Xun Chen, Xun Yu, and Xun You were sitting on the ground. Among the three, Xun You had the most achievements. At least he was the servant of the Yellow Gate under General He Jin's tent.

"There are a total of 60 guards in the city. The noble families sent servants in the mansion to the general's tent to obey orders. Recently, after recruiting soldiers from the city, a total of [-] new recruits were recruited from the two items, and they were dispatched by the general. The [-] Compared with the [-] yellow turban bandits, there are still too few soldiers, but Luoyang City has high walls and thick walls, which are easy to defend and difficult to attack. Even if the bandits are powerful, they will still be unable to break through the city for a while." The news learned in the general's shogunate was shared with the two uncles.

After Xun Chen and Xun Yu heard this, although they were not nervous, they were also deeply worried. Xun Yu even murmured, "It would be fine if he was here."

Xun Chen heard this and asked, "Wen Ruo is talking about Guo Fengxiao?"

Xun Yu nodded and said: "Feng Xiao has a strategy in mind, a good plan in his belly, and is good at making surprise plans. Luoyang City is in danger now. It may only take a long time to defend the city against the enemy. Only by winning by surprise can the situation be reversed."

Although Xun You had never met Guo Jia, he heard that his uncles in the family often talked about him, and heard that Xun Yu praised Guo Jia so much, so he immediately asked, "Does this Guo Fengxiao really have the wisdom to turn the world around?"

Even Xun Chen, who didn't know Guo Jia well, nodded in agreement. He explained: "Gongda, to tell you the truth, I have only met Guo Fengxiao for a few times, but I am fortunate enough to see him teach the poor. My son's art of war, taking tens of ancient and modern battles as an example, often speaks amazingly and thought-provoking words. I often think that if Guo Fengxiao was on the scene and commanded that famous battle in ancient times, the result would be completely different. This man only talks about the art of war, There are few equals in the world."

Xun You was shocked, and then sighed: "I wish I could get acquainted with this person. If such a genius in the world, if he serves the imperial court, he will surely stabilize the world."

After the room fell silent for a while, Xun Chen cheered up and said, "Whether the crisis in Luoyang can be resolved safely depends on whether the states and counties in the world can send troops to rescue in time."

Xun You, who had a sip of tea, poured a basin of cold water and said with a sneer, "There are 60 yellow scarf thieves. I don't know how many governors' hearts have been frightened. Besides, these governors have other plans. If Luoyang City is destroyed..."

Xun You didn't say the following words, and everyone present here is smart, and they know it in their hearts.

Xun Yu slammed his fists on the case table and said angrily: "These important ministers of the Han Dynasty are in danger today. If they don't lead troops to rescue them and help the emperor share his worries and problems, they must have a heart of disobedience."

Xun Chen and Xun You looked at each other and smiled wryly. Everyone understood the truth, but no one dared to say for sure about the future development of the situation.

On the next day in the court hall, Han Lingdi sat high on the dragon chair with a sluggish expression. He was tortured by fear for several days and had no intention of going to court at all.

Suddenly someone came into the palace and prostrated himself on the ground to report: "Your Majesty, the general asked the last general to report the military situation. The Yellow Scarf Zhang Baiqi has led the army to the west gate of the imperial city, Zhang Niujiao has led the army to the east gate of the imperial city, and Zhang Mancheng has led the army to the east gate of the imperial city." The army arrived at the south gate of the imperial city, and Yao Dao Zhang Jiao led the army to the north gate of the imperial city. Now the imperial city is surrounded on all sides. The general asked the last general to tell His Majesty that he has personally gone up to the tower to supervise the battle, and vowed to stick to the imperial city to the death and never let A traitor has stepped into the imperial city!"

There was an eruption in the hall, and the sound of terrified discussions was endless. Emperor Han Ling stood up tremblingly, pointed at his highness's general with a pale face and asked in a trembling voice: "Where is my master? All states and counties come here Where is the master Wang who rescued you? Where is it? Where is it?"

"Your Majesty, the last general does not know, and the general has not received any news of reinforcements from any state or county."

Emperor Ling of Han could not breathe as if he was suffocating, he slumped backwards, and fell limply on the dragon chair. After a long while, he wailed weakly: "Tell, tell the general, be sure, be sure to protect the emperor."

"The end will follow the order."

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On the Luoyang city tower, the majestic general He Jin stood on the tower, wearing armor and holding a sword in his hand. Beside him stood the heroic Yuan Shao and the rough-looking but mighty Cao Cao.

There are many yellow flags in the wilderness outside the city, and the camps of the Yellow Turban Army are scattered and orderly. You can't see the edge at a glance, and countless soldiers are shaking in front of your eyes.

Even the great general who is in charge of the world's soldiers and horses, has he ever seen such a monstrous formation?He Jin let out a long breath, turned his head to look at Yuan Shao and asked, "At first, when do you think this yellow scarf will attack the city?"

After thinking for a while, Yuan Shao said: "Back to the general, the last general expected that although the Yellow Turban Bandits are powerful, they lack siege equipment. Furthermore, they have come from a long distance and are exhausted, so they will definitely rest for a whole day. Only when the city has enough equipment will it be ordered to attack the city."

He Jin thought it made sense, but he turned to the other side and asked Cao Cao, "Meng De, what do you think?"

Cao Cao glanced at Yuan Shao out of the corner of his eye, and then said calmly: "Back to the general, the last general thought that the yellow scarf bandits would attack the city in the afternoon at the earliest, and tomorrow at the latest."

He Jin was startled, and Yuan Shao was the same, but he didn't believe it: "Meng De, this is a major matter for the country's military affairs, don't play it lightly, don't talk nonsense."

The general raised his hand to stop Yuan Shao, and asked Cao Cao seriously, "Meng De, tell me your reasons."

Cao Cao cupped his hands and said solemnly: "The yellow scarf bandits had 60 people to besiege the imperial capital. It was planned in advance. They did not have the siege equipment, but they must have been cutting down trees and building sieges while crossing the state and counties. Equipment, even if there is no equipment, they will build siege equipment overnight today. The Yellow Turban Thieves killed all 15 volts of our Han Wangshi. They must think that the imperial capital is empty. Otherwise, there will be changes if it is too late, especially if the reinforcements from the states and counties arrive, the Yellow Turbans will be attacked by the enemy. Therefore, if the end is not bad, the first battle will be either today's afternoon or tomorrow's sunrise."

Turning his eyes to the Yellow Turban Army outside the city again, He Jin murmured: "Meng De is right."

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Outside the city of Luoyang, inside the tent of Commander Zhang Jiao of the Yellow Turban Army, various commanders from all walks of life lined up on both sides, and everyone had a smug look on their faces.

Zhang Liang went out and clasped his fists and said, "General, Luoyang City is just around the corner, and our army's morale is high. We just need to break through the city gate and overthrow the Han Dynasty in one fell swoop. But there are not enough siege equipment, and there are not many ladders in the army. Please order the general to urgently build a flying bridge for our army to cross the moat, and replenish the number of ladders."

The generals on both sides nodded their heads in agreement, but Zhang Jiao smiled mysteriously and waved: "I ordered people to prepare the flying bridge when I was in Jizhou. As for the ladder, it is enough and there is no need to build it. You just need to return to the camp." The soldiers of the three armies recharge their batteries and watch, and at sunrise tomorrow we will attack from all directions and capture Luoyang!"

Although Zhang Jiao said so, the generals below were at a loss, and Liu Shi came out and questioned: "General, there are not enough ladders in the barracks, if we don't build them overnight, the siege of the city tomorrow may affect our army's siege. "

Zhang Jiao waved his hand, and said casually, "You don't need to ask any more questions, just follow my order to make arrangements. Tomorrow, I, Taiping Dao, will wash the imperial city with blood!"

The generals had no choice but to retreat.

After only Zhang Jiao and Zhang Bao were left in the handsome tent, Zhang Bao questioned, "Brother, the city should have reported ten days ago that Luoyang's defenders were no less than [-]. If our army doesn't build more ladders overnight, I'm afraid the attack on the city will be blocked tomorrow." what."

Zhang Jiao said with a faint smile: "There are 60 defenders in the city, and I have 20 troops on Taiping Road. Even if I exchange 30, [-], or [-] troops for the opponent's [-] defenders, I don't feel bad. Rely on soldiers to attack the city, tomorrow, you will understand."

Zhang Bao thought about it carefully, and knew that his elder brother had another clever plan to break the city, so he didn't ask any more questions, and went down and told the soldiers to take the time to rest.

(End of this chapter)