The son of Yuan Shao who traveled through the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 208

The guards of Jizhou Yang Fu and Wei Kang are first-class loyal ministers of the Han Dynasty.Since receiving the imperial decree from Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to depose Cao Cao, he has gritted his teeth every day and scolded Cao thief.All day long, he thought about venting his anger for the emperor.Cao Cao passed under the city, how could he give up.The two discussed, and when Cao Bing's brigade passed by, they suddenly attacked and robbed Cao Jun of food and grass.

Cao Cao was bullied by dogs when he was in Pingyang. Unexpectedly, in the small city of Ji, someone ate the gall of a leopard and blocked his way.Attacking the city in a fit of rage, I didn't expect that the defense of Jicheng was strong, and Yang Fu was an expert at defending the city. After three days of attacking the city, countless troops were lost and he couldn't even touch the edge of the tower.Cao Cao was disheartened and continued northward.He secretly swore that sooner or later he would kill all of Jicheng, just like in Xuzhou back then.

Cao Cao didn't attack the city, but it didn't mean that Yang Fu would let him go.Mr. Yang put together a patchwork of soldiers and horses from the three counties of Chencang, Jicheng, and Longxi, totaling [-] to [-] troops, and chased and killed Cao Cao.

On this day, the army arrived at Didao, and the golden city was in sight.Cheng Yu came to see him and asked Cao Cao, "Prime Minister, should the next step be to enter Qiang, or go to Liangzhou and join Han Sui. Or pass through Yangping and enter Hanzhong."

Cao Cao said with a straight face: "The terrain in Hanzhong is dangerous, so it is not suitable to seize it. Now go to Liangzhou first, try to seize Han Sui's military territory, and link up with the Qiang king to go west to Hanzhong and seize Shuzhong. Maybe we can rely on the benefits of mountains and rivers, and the danger of the three rivers to be the same as Yuan Xigou. Thieves divide the world equally. There is no other way.”

Somewhat similar to Zhuge Liang's Longzhong.At this time, the most unlucky one was Liu Zhang, and everyone was calling his attention.Even Zhang Lu was eyeing him.

Cheng Yu said: "There are two problems: first, I heard that the rebel general Zhang Liao is under Zhang Lu's camp at the moment, and it is not appropriate to take pictures in Hanzhong! Two, it is really abominable for Yang Fu to follow and kill him all the way, so he must plan to get rid of it first. Otherwise, we will There will never be peace in the army."

Cao Cao said angrily: "Yangfu's thief, I dug a grave for him long ago, and just waited for the army to arrive in Jincheng, and let him come and go." Cheng Yu nodded secretly.

Yang Fu has gained a lot from chasing and killing Cao Cao in the past few days, and he has everything that one expects to find.He discussed with Zhao Qu, the prefect of Chencang, and Jiang Xu, the general Fuyi in Licheng.Taking advantage of Cao Cao's lack of food and clothing, he assembled a large army and completely defeated Cao Jun.Jiang Xu and Yang Fu are cousins ​​and they agree with his decision.Zhao Qu came to help the battle in order to beat the dog in the water in exchange for fame and fortune.Immediately said: "We work so hard for the court, Prime Minister Yuan won't see the reward, I quit. Why bother to mess with Cao thief, old things are not easy to mess with."

Yang Fu persuaded: "Whoever said that there is no reward, it may be that the memorial table has not arrived in Luoyang, there must be a reward." While talking.The soldiers ran in in a panic, wiped their sweat and said, "Four generals, the imperial edict has arrived."

Yang Fu, Wei Kang, Zhao Qu, and Jiang Xu rushed out to meet them and knelt down together.Chen Lin took out the imperial decree and read it out: "Following the heavens, the emperor ordered Wei Kang, the governor of Jicheng, Wei Kang, the governor of Yang Fu, and the crusade against the country's thieves. Jiang Xu, the general of Yi in the city, was granted the title of General of the Yi Army and Marquis of Duting. I hope all the generals will fulfill their duties and be loyal to the country. This is bestowed upon me.”

Chen Lin put away the imperial decree, and said to the four with a smile: "The prime minister has something to say to the four adults. The prime minister said, get rid of the evil and do everything, and the Cao thief deceives the king. If it is not eliminated, it will not be enough for the people to be angry. The affairs of the northwest will be handed over to the four adults." Your Majesty has dealt with it. If you make a contribution, His Majesty will definitely reward you."

Yang Fu stood up and said: "Master Chen, go back and reply to His Majesty and the Prime Minister, the four of us will definitely die to repay the country's favor, and we will never let the Cao thief escape from Guanzhong."

Zhao Qu patted his chest and said: "Ten days at the latest, I must take the head of Cao thief to see Your Majesty." Chen Lin stopped him and said, "That's not necessary." She said in her heart, as far as His Majesty's virtues are concerned, she must be frightened to death. .

After Chen Lin left, Yang Fu immediately held a meeting with the three of them.Yang Fudao: "First of all, we should send a letter to Liangzhou quickly, and let Han Sui block Cao Cao's way. The two sent troops to guard Jieting Road, and went down to the stronghold to prevent Cao Cao from returning to the army. Put Cao's army between Jicheng and Didao Between them. Then our troops went out to attack from Jieting and Longxi. Defeating the enemy is inevitable!"

Zhao Qudao: "It's good, it's good, I'm afraid Han Sui won't want it." Jiang Xu said: "My lord Ma Teng is Han Sui's brother-in-law after all. He was killed, and if Han Suiruo took Cao Cao in, the heroes of the world would still laugh. Besides, Everyone knows about Cao Cao's plans for Chang'an, and Han Sui must have heard about it too, isn't he afraid?"

Wei Kang said: "I have had a relationship with Han Sui, so I will write the letter. Han Sui is not confused, so he should be able to understand." The three of them wrote the letter and sent it to Liangzhou quickly.Yang Fu and Zhao Qu led the troops into Jieting and went down to the village.Jiang Xu stationed in Longxi, waiting for news from Liangzhou.

But it is said that Ma Chao was defeated the day before yesterday, lost troops and generals, and lost Tongguan.Only fifty or sixty soldiers of him and Pound survived.The two returned to Chang'an, and gathered hundreds of remnants on the way. They learned from the defeated soldiers that Yuan soldiers had captured Chang'an.Cao Cao went to Longxi and Lintao.The two of them pondered, Chang'an couldn't go back.When Ma Chao heard that his father had been killed, he wanted to avenge Cao Cao, and the two led their troops to Longxi.Passing by Shangbang City, I heard that Ma Dai was recuperating in the city.See you in the city.Ma Dai was almost dumbfounded, and stared and said: "Brother, didn't you say that you were beheaded by Xiahou Dun, how could you be in front of me?" Ma Chao said angrily: "That turtle grandson is talking nonsense to you?" Ma Dai said without hesitation, "Yes Wen Chou, he also said that he wanted to avenge his uncle, so—" He told the story of that day again.Ma Chao didn't blame him, but felt that he was doing the right thing.He smiled and said: "Okay, Cao Cao really deserves it. He has counted thousands of times, and let the surname Yuan do the tricks. Okay. Brother, Cao Cao is at the end of his rope. Let's catch up and kill him to avenge his father, shall we?" Ma Dai After lying down for a few days, his mind calmed down, and he stopped Ma Chao and said, "Brother, I heard that Yang Fu and Wei Kang surrendered to Yuan Xi, and they are fighting Cao Cao with their lives. My brother expects that Yang Fu will not be Cao Cao's opponent. When the two sides fight to the death, we will fight against Cao Cao." Wouldn't it be better to shoot."

"Alright—"

Yang Fu and Cao Cao received Han Sui's reply almost at the same time.The content of the letter is the same.Refuse Cao Cao to enter Liangzhou.Han Sui also didn't want to send troops to attack Cao Cao, but just watched from the other side.But never contained.

Cao Cao tore the letter to pieces and said angrily, "When Yang Fu is destroyed, we will send troops to attack Liangzhou."

Yang Fu was jumping in the tent of the Chinese army in Jieting: "Cao thief, stop. Haha." Immediately send someone to inform Jiang Xu, let him send troops north to Didao.

Cao Cao was silent for a while when he got the battle report.Finally, Xiahou Dun Cao Ren was sent to fight Jiang Xu, and Xu Chu, Xiahou Shang Cao Xiu to fight Yang Fu. He and Cao Xiu Cao Zhang took advantage of the emptiness of Jicheng to attack.Not to take the city, but to cut off Yang Fu's retreat and disrupt his army's morale.

Things can be imagined, how could Jiang Xu and Yang Fu be the opponents of Xia Houdun and Xia Houshang?Two days later, the city was about to be breached.Unexpectedly, Brother Ma Chao came out on the way, roaring and screaming to avenge his father.Cao Cao was defeated by Ma Chao's three thousand mad dog-like soldiers and Wei Kang's army in the city.Return to Didao.

Ma Chao then entered Jicheng.Wei Kang, Yang Fu, Zhao Qu and others are all old generals of the Ma family.Although he doesn't accept Ma Chao's brutality, he is really afraid of his invincibility.As soon as Ma Chao entered the city, he seized Wei Kang's military power and sent people to summon Yang Fu and others.Yang Fu, Zhao Qu and Jiang Xuxin were defeated, not daring to disobey him, so they ran over bravely.Without further ado, Ma Chao confiscated all three of them.Yang Fu almost died of anger.

What pleased Ma Chao the most was that Yang Fu and the others had built a lot of food supplies, enough for him to arm and feed a strong army.The Ma brothers and Pound immediately recruited [-] to [-] horses, and after half a month, they couldn't wait to attack Didao again, vowing to avenge their father to the death.

Cao Cao was out of luck. If he had known that Ma Teng had such a filial son, he would not have dared to kill anyone.Counting the abduction and trafficking of women and children by La Zhuang, Cao Cao put together 5 horses.The equipment is also very poor, and it cannot compete with Ma Chao's army at all.Besides, Ma Chao's abilities have already been taught by his generals.Except for Xu Chu, no one is his opponent.Cao Cao thought, Ma Chao is different from Yang Fu.Yang Fu and Zhao Qu were just doing it for fame and fortune, and such people are easy to deal with. Ma Chao lost his father and was full of resentment, saying that the mourning army will win.It is not advisable to shake head-on.

Mao Jie suggested that it is better to temporarily retreat to the Western Qiang to plot against Han Sui, and perhaps make a comeback.Cao Cao almost cried bitterly. He didn't expect to be in this field, and he didn't even have a place to stay.He gritted his teeth and stomped his feet angrily, and almost fainted. In the end, he had no choice but to follow Mao Jie's wishes and lead his troops to Xiqiang.

The king of Western Qiang, Cheriji, paid tribute every year when Cao Cao was strong, and even went to Luoyang to meet Emperor Xian of Han in person.I have great admiration for Cao Cao's character and talent.Cheriji is a barbarian, but he likes to associate with learned people the most, and he especially admires Cao Cao, a great Confucian.At that time, seeing that Cao Cao had kowtowed to him and became brothers, how could Cao Cao dump him!At that time, Cao Cao was majestic and defiant.Of course it was a polite refusal.Cherage was rather disappointed.I always sigh and sigh when I get home, and I express my deep regret.Cherridge didn't think Cao Cao looked down on him.I just feel that I don't know how to read, so I don't deserve to associate with Cao Cao.So he studied hard all night.I have thoroughly studied several works in the Central Plains, such as the "Su Nu Heart Sutra", and other ancient treasures.Looking forward to meeting Cao Cao and making Cao Cao look up to me.There are two generals under Cheriji: one is the prime minister Yadan, and the other is the general Yueji.Cao Cao was desperate, so he sent Mao Jie as an envoy to transport gold, pearls, cattle, wine and beauties, and wrote a letter to the Western Qiang Kingdom.

Mao Jie went to see Prime Minister Yadan first, and presented a beautiful woman with a generous gift, explaining the meaning of asking for help.Yadan was always familiar with the king's praise of Cao Cao's great talent.When Cao Cao came to ask for help, he dared not neglect, and immediately recommended him to see the king.

Mao Jie muttered as he walked, the people here have tall noses and deep eyes, and their skin color and service are also very different from those in the Central Plains.Not to mention where you live.They are all circular watchtowers built with stones of different shapes.Even the so-called palace in front of him is no exception.The palace building is built on the beams of the ridge, the wall is three meters thick, and the stone blocks are built with clay and mud joints.The walls are straight and smooth, more than ten feet high, outsiders can't climb them, and the fire can't catch them. There are arrow holes on the four walls, which are convenient for defending against foreign aggression and fighting with weapons.It is somewhat similar to Wubao in the Central Plains.However, the workmanship is much worse.Looking at the beauties here, they are not that bad, except for a few who are particularly outstanding when they are nourished by the aura of mountains and rivers.The rest are not so good.Mao Jie's heart was infinitely desolate. Can the prime minister survive in this place far away from civilization and wealth?

When Cheriji heard that Cao Cao was coming, he was so happy that he almost had a convulsion.Shirtless, with his fat body trembling, showing the thick hair on his upper body, he ran out.After seeing Mao Jie, he was immediately disappointed, and murmured to the translator, "This is Prime Minister Cao, is it clearly a fake? Get out. Don't talk nonsense in front of me in the future!"

The translator turned it over angrily.Mao Jie blinked his eyes.He glanced at Prime Minister Yadan beside him.My heart said, damn it, you just take money and don't do anything, and you don't go up to talk.

Yadan got the benefits from others, ran up, and chattered.Said the king, with raised eyebrows, raised the corners of his mouth, and laughed loudly.He said in blunt Chinese: "I see, I see—" Then there was another babble.

Yadan winked at Mao Jie: "Okay, okay, Your Majesty said that he and Prime Minister Cao are brothers, please don't meet with Prime Minister Cao, come and live here quickly."

Mao Jie was grateful and ran back to see Cao Cao.Cao Cao was very moved, at least he had a foothold.He is a hero who will not be discouraged by defeat in war.Even if there is a bit of energy, there is a chance to make a comeback.Cao Cao's generals, civil servants, follow him so wholeheartedly, which is inseparable from his persistence.

Mao Jie didn't read Cao Cao's letter. In fact, Cao Cao mentioned another thing in the letter.It is to betroth the youngest daughter Cao Jie to Cheriji's son as a concubine.The intention is to provoke Cherage's dissatisfaction with Yuan Shi.Borrow Qiang soldiers to restore Luoyang.

Cao Cao entered the Western Qiang, and the Qiang King treated him with extra courtesy, and the two became brothers of the opposite sex.Stay here for now.

Ma Chao got the soldiers and horses of Longxi and Jicheng, and forced Cao Cao away. The army entered Didao and captured Jincheng County.Yuan Jun captured the four counties of Chang'an, Huaili, Beidi and Fengyi.Guanzhong was then divided into two.However, Ma Chao's power is not stable.Yang Fu, Jiang Xu and others treated him positively and negatively.In addition, Han Sui threatened from time to time.Ma Chao feels like sitting on pins and needles.Eager to recapture Chang'an.Ma Dai disagreed, he meant to attack Xiqiang and take revenge on Cao Cao.The two also had a dispute.

Ma Chao has a characteristic, that is, he is self-willed.His skill is a bit weaker than Guan Yu's, and it's not as strong as that.What he decided on was never to hit the south wall and not look back.Seeing that Ma Dai disagreed with him, Ma Chao dismissed him and asked him to see Han Sui.Borrow Liangzhou soldiers to attack Chang'an.Liangzhou soldiers were in Chang'an, and Han Sui was also quite afraid.He didn't want to see Ma Chao defeated at this time.Hastily mobilized the eighth route soldiers and horses, left Liangzhou, and went to Jicheng to form an alliance with Ma Chao.The Eighth Route soldiers and horses are: Hou Zhan Cheng Yin, Yang Qiu, Li Kan, Zhang Heng, Liang Xing, Cheng Yi, Ma Wan and Ma Chao's headquarters, totaling more than [-] soldiers.

Ma Chao cried bitterly when he saw Han Sui, and said to himself, you have finally become a sensible old man.On the surface, he choked up and said: "Uncle, my father died so badly, you must avenge him!"

Han Sui thought to himself, didn't he mean to beat Chang'an? Why did he change it to avenge his father?Then he asked in puzzlement, "Eldest nephew, who killed your father?"

Ma Chao insisted: "It's Yuan Bing?"

Ma Dai frowned when listening behind Han Sui, isn't this talking nonsense?Obviously it was Xu Chu who did it, I saw it with my own eyes, how did he become Yuan Bing.

Han Sui fully showed the indignation that a righteous brother should have, and said sharply: "Nephew, don't worry, my uncle has brought an army of 15, and he will definitely avenge your family."

Ma Chao burst into tears of gratitude: "Thank you very much." He thought to himself, it's only 15 fucking, revenge!Why don't you bring some more.Han Sui is not stupid. He brought them all. The four counties of Liangzhou are unguarded. What if they are taken by Cao Cao?Besides, he didn't really want to avenge Ma Teng.If Yuan Jun is easy to deal with, he will beat the dog in the water, if it is difficult to deal with, fuck your mother, I will slap my ass and leave.Ma Teng?Who is Ma Teng?

When I received the battle report, I kept sighing, history is history, I really can't help it at all, fighting back and forth, it still ended in this situation.Ma Chao and Han Sui got mixed up again.

I discussed several strategies with Jia Xu and Pang Tong. On the one hand, I wrote to Yang Fu and asked him to act accordingly.On the other hand, Hao Zhao was sent to Chencang to defend the city.Form an insurmountable solid barrier outside Chang'an City.

Chang'an City was newly broken, Zhang Yun and others were plundering nearby land, only Guo Huai returned to Bingzhou.In Guanzhong, Yuan Bing assembled eight infantry divisions, one ballista division, and one cavalry army, including Tiefutu.The total strength is around 30.In addition, there are about 50 soldiers and horses in Xuchang, Luoyang.There are more than 40 soldiers in Jizhou.Including Bingzhou soldiers and 150 Huainan soldiers, the total is nearly [-] million.

In order to achieve the goal of unifying the north, I went to Guanzhong to fight Ma Chao in person in accordance with the needs of history.Leave Xu Shu and Pang Tong Jia Xu Zangba, Zhang Nan, Chang Xi, Sun Guan, and Peng An to guard Luoyang.Yishou Tinghou Yu Jin was promoted to army commander.He led his troops to Guanzhong.

Yu Jin greatly appreciated this military system of army, division, brigade, regiment, and battalion; "This kind of deployment is not only convenient for command, but also convenient for coordinated operations. It gives full play to the mobility and independence of the troops. It is really a victory for the army. Magic weapon. The prime minister is really talented."

I thought to myself, of course it is amazing, this is the crystallization of the wisdom of the fighting nation for 5000 years, can it be worse?After all, Yu Jin is a generation of famous generals, with sharp vision and extraordinary insight.As soon as he came up, he pointed out that fighting Xiliang soldiers was not suitable for field confrontation.Yu Jin said: "The Xiliang soldiers are a mix of Qiang and Han. They are strong in stature, good at using spears, and their horses are very fast. I will bluntly say that there is no cavalry in the Hebei Army except for Black Dragon Cavalry and Tiefutu. A strong force to fight against. And the Iron Buddha was dispatched as soon as it came up, and the effect of surprise soldiers would not be received. Ma Chao must lead the army to flee. This is useless. It is best to provoke Ma Chao's temper. Let him fight our army decisively, and then dispatch the Black Dragon Knight And Iron Buddha can be effective in one fell swoop."

(End of this chapter)