Fufeng County, Xinping City.

Although it is just a county town, it is quite prosperous.

There are quite a few merchants from the Western Regions and Central Plains on the streets, and of course, there are also some resting wine shops.

In a tavern called [Camel Horse], a man named Liu He was having wine and talking with his friends.

Liu He is a local tyrant. Although his family is wealthy, he is a poor family. Of course, his friends are rich friends. On weekdays, flying eagles and lackeys are rampant in the city.

However, because they cannot be officials, they like to discuss matters in the court.

As soon as he sat down and ate for a while, a friend of Liu He put down his wine glass, looked around, and said to everyone: "It's like the chaos of today, wars are everywhere, and wars are everywhere. Our Sili has not been affected by the war, but it is the result of my Grand Sima."

All of them nodded, including Liu He.

Although Dong Zhuo held the power of the seven Sili counties, including Nanyang County and Lueyang County, was the master of the Sili County, but Zhang Xiu was the real Optimus Prime as a general.

Not to mention anything else, Ma Teng and Han Sui could not fight in, and Zhang Xiu had the merit of defending the territory.

When the people of Sili talked about Zhang Xiu, they always gave a thumbs up and called me "My Grand Sima".

If the Grand Sima had not been in charge of Luoyang and checked and balanced the four directions, the Sili area would have been like the end of the Qin Dynasty, and nine out of ten rooms would have been empty.

When Xiang Yu entered the pass, he slaughtered him.

"Drink a drink for my Grand Sima." Someone said with a smile.

"Drink a glass for my Grand Sima." Everyone raised their glasses one after another, and then drank the glass together. The atmosphere gradually became warmer.

Just then, Liu He suddenly said, "When talking about the turmoil in all directions, I heard that Ma Teng and Han Sui are currently accelerating large troops and trying to attack Xiaoguan."

"What?!!!!" Everyone couldn't help but change their color. People's name and the shadow of the tree. Although Ma Teng and Han Sui were defeated repeatedly, their strength was not greatly damaged.

They occupied the vast Liangzhou, joined forces with Qiang and Hu, and formed groups of iron cavalry, and fought fiercely. Their threat was even higher than the princes of Guandong.

Besides, Xiaoguan is in Fufeng County. If it were Ma Teng and Han Sui knocked on Xiaoguan, it would be a disaster for the family.

"Ma Teng, Han Sui repeatedly launched troops to attack Sanfu, didn't they all go all the way to Lueyang? Why did he suddenly attack Xiaoguan? Where did the eldest brother hear the news? Could it be a rumor?"

A good friend asked.

"I heard it by chance," Liu He explained.

Soon someone built the building crookedly, which was also covered by Liuhe.

"It is precisely because of Ma Teng that Han Sui repeatedly attacked Lueyang County and failed to attack Xiaoguan, so he might even turn to attack Xiaoguan. Although Xiaoguan is strong, his military strength is weak. Lueyang County has a county magistrate Xi Zhicai, a Qiang-guard Pang De, and a Tianshui commander Zhao Yun. These people are either extremely intelligent or have the courage of thousands of men. The elite soldiers are strong. They are really hard to crack."

"What I mean is that even you and I know, you can't beat another road. Isn't it stupid to always guard the road? Ma Teng and Han Sui launch an army to attack Xiao Guan, which is not impossible."

"What should I do? Once Ma Teng and Han Sui attacked Xiaoguan, the soldiers in Liangzhou were brutal, and they would definitely harm Fufeng County. No. I have to go home and prepare. If the situation is wrong, I will take my wife, children, and children to Luoyang for refuge. There is a great sage in Luoyang, so I can keep it safe."

As he said this, the building became even more crooked. Everyone couldn't help but scattered and went home in a mess. Only Liu He looked at the empty seats alone, smiled slightly, called the store owner, and after giving the coins, he went back.

There was no such thing as Ma Teng. Han Sui attacked Xiao Guan, which was Zhang Xiu's plan.

Rumor.

Rumors spread very quickly, and soon the entire Fufeng County began to panic. Many capable local tyrants and prominent families migrated with their families. Some simply went to Luoyang because Zhang Xiu was in Luoyang.

No matter what, I have to go south across the Yellow River to take refuge in Chang'an.

For a time, the northwest was in a state of turmoil.

.............

The news came back to Luoyang, which also shocked Luoyang for a moment.

Prime Minister’s Mansion, in the study room.

Dong Zhuo sat cross-legged in the main seat, his face full of flesh wrinkled into a ball, and a trepid official stood in front of him.

"Bang." Dong Zhuo slapped the table and cursed: "Ma Teng, Han Sui, have been defeated repeatedly, and he is going to attack me?"

The clerk opposite was even more and more frightened.

It is very serious when Dong Zhuo is angry, and killing is common.

Dong Zhuo did not get along with this minor official, so he looked up and glared at the minor official and said, "Summon Li Ru."

"No." The little official let out a breath and left as if he was running away. Soon after, Li Ru, wearing a wide-sleeved white robe, walked in gracefully.

"Lord." Li Ru bowed down and bowed. Dong Zhuo waved his hand and said disgusted: "We don't need to be too polite, sit down."

After Li Ru sat down, Dong Zhuo couldn't wait to tell the matter. Then Baba asked Li Rudao: "What should we do now?"

Li Ru was a little surprised when she heard this, and looked up and said, "Xiaoguan Xiongguan, it is not easy to attack. How could Ma Teng and Han Sui choose to attack Xiaoguan?"

"How can I know?" Dong Zhuo glanced at Li Ru, and then said: "Everyone knows that Xiaoguan is difficult to fight, but if he can't attack, he can use a trick. No matter how powerful the pass is, he will be defeated."

"There are eight levels outside Luoyang City, but we have easily come in?"

"Yeah." Li Ru nodded slightly. This long pass is not as dangerous as the hearts of people. The lessons of the past and the army of the future must be guarded.

He thought for a moment, looked up and said sincerely to Dong Zhuo: "Lord. Don't have any discussions this time, just let Zhang Xiu take charge of the battle."

Dong Zhuo looked sore when he heard this. The past when Niu Fu went to war last time was vivid in his mind. Li Ru was sprinkling salt on his wounds. If it were someone else, he would have killed him long ago.

But Dong Zhuo also thought for a while, and then said, "Let Zhang Xiu send troops, but let him lead tens of thousands of horse and infantry troops to the army to fight. You can't give him more troops."

The last time he conquered Hanoi and Hedong counties, Zhang Xiu's headquarters had tens of thousands of soldiers, Hua Xiong and others had 80,000 soldiers, a total of more than 100,000.

Dong Zhuo couldn't sleep at night, and was afraid that Zhang Xiu would win and would lead a large army to attack Luoyang and occupy his position.

And Xiaoguan Xiongguan, according to Zhang Xiu's military and horse capabilities, was enough to guard it.

Dong Zhuo did not ask Zhang Xiu to defeat Ma Teng and Han Sui to take back Liangzhou for the court.

"No." Li Ru responded to the promise, but sighed slightly in his heart. He wanted Dong Zhuo to take more people from Zhang Xiu and take back Liangzhou.

As long as Zhang Xiu gives more than 100,000 or 200,000 people, why worry about Liangzhou? What can I do?

Li Ru left soon, and Dong Zhuo sat alone for a while and sighed: "Hey, you still have to rely on him at the critical moment. You really can't kill, you can't kill."

............

Grand Sima's Mansion, in the courtyard of Empress Dowager He.

Zhang Xiu held his son and enjoyed the cool air in the corridor. Queen Mother He was wearing plain clothes and sat aside as a female worker. Zhang Yong was so energetic.

Twisted in his arms, and he was restless for a moment. Zhang Xiu had to let his son go, and he crawled over by himself, found Empress Dowager He, and reached out to climb up his chest.

Queen Mother He blanched her son, called Nai Niang, and hugged her son and went down to drink milk.

"Mr. Jun is going to go to war soon?" Empress Dowager He put down the needle and thread in her hand and asked Zhang Xiu.

Although the purpose is not present, she has given birth to children now, and she and Zhang Xiu share honor and disgrace. Now that the man is about to go to war, she feels a little panicked.

Although Zhang Xiu's departure from the war is common.

"Do you know again?" Zhang Xiu looked at Empress Dowager He in surprise. The yard was tightly blocked, but the news about Empress Dowager He was really well-informed.

"Ma Teng, Han Sui attacked Xiaoguan, and the northwest was in chaos. Of course I know." Empress Dowager He said with a blank look at Zhang Xiu.

Then she was slightly stunned and said suspiciously: "June, why do you look so calm?"

Zhang Xiu smiled in his heart, because it was the rumor I sent someone to spread. If I don’t leave, Wang Yun, how dare Lu Bu kill Dong Zhuo?

But Zhang Xiu smiled and said, "Ma Teng, Han Sui's defeated generals, there is no need to worry." After a pause, Zhang Xiu said, "The last time he conquered Hanoi and Hedong counties, Dong Gong used Niu Fu. This time he may not be able to use me. I don't have to go to the battle."

Queen Mother He looked at Zhang Xiu and instinctively felt that there was something wrong. But she didn't think much about it. Anyway, Zhang Xiu had Zhang Xiu's own considerations.

As for who would be in charge, Empress Dowager He laughed at: "The last time Niu Fu went to war, he suffered losses in the army and generals. If the king had not turned the tide, Dong Zhuo would have been overthrown. Even as a woman, I know that I cannot make a second mistake. Dong Zhuo would definitely not dare to send others to be the commander."

Zhang Xiu glanced at the woman and praised her in her heart.

It was indeed the Empress Dowager, with knowledge.

This woman is really not stupid, she is just not lucky.

At this moment, an aunt hurried over and stood in the corridor and bowed: "Mr. Mr. Cai is here to report, Li Ru is here."

Queen Mother He smiled slightly and glanced at Zhang Xiu. She seemed to be saying, "I'm right?"

Zhang Xiu smiled slightly, stood up and squeezed Empress Dowager He gently, making Empress Dowager He fly on his cheeks, but outsiders were present.

Seeing this, the aunt next to her quickly lowered her head.

Zhang Xiu quickly left the house and met Cai Mao and Dian Wei who were outside the door, and went to the front yard guest room together. They were all familiar old acquaintances who could not be more familiar with. Li Ru had never been very arrogant.

After the two of them had a conversation, Li Ru simply gave the emperor's edict to Zhang Xiu, you can read it yourself.

After Zhang Xiu finished reading it, he immediately clasped his fists to Li Ru seriously and said, "Sir, please reply to Mr. Dong. I will immediately order the troops and go to Xiaoguan to fight. Please help mobilize money and grain."

Zhang Xiu is still Zhang Xiu, a real man who does not avoid difficulties and is responsible. As long as there is war, he will go.

Li Ru was extremely satisfied with this and nodded and said, "Ming Gong just needs to mobilize troops. I will make sure to arrange food, supplies, and wealth."

"Thank you." Zhang Xiu clasped his fists again.

The smart man was also happy to speak. Li Ru quickly got up and left, and Zhang Xiu sent Li Ru to the door as usual and watched Li Ru leave. When he turned around, Zhang Xiu's face was covered with seriousness. He said to Cai Mao beside him: "Summon all the ministers and military generals."
Chapter completed!