Xu Rong stood on the wall of Liang County with a solemn expression. Behind him, the quiet and peaceful city, the sparse lights lit up in the darkness. After winter, the wind became more and more bitter. There was no big stick to be beaten at this time. It was a taboo to use troops in winter, and no one dared to take such a risk. At this time, the entire army retreated to Liang County to form a barrier, which was a little easier.

However, this general in his thirties did not dare to be careless at all. In fact, he was even worried. In his official position, Hu Zhen was also his subordinate. However, he was not a direct descendant of Xiliang, but a native of Xuantu County, Liaodong... After all, Hua Xiong was defeated that day, and such a crime would be counted on him.

But Hu Zhen has returned to Luoyang to prepare for the New Year...

During these days, he frequently wrote letters to his colleagues with good relationships in the capital, defended himself in front of the Grand Tutor, and prepared some gifts to Dong Zhuo's mansion. At least, at this moment of war, he did not have to worry about being used to warn the three armies.

Wow—

With his fist on the wall, his thick eyebrows frowned and looked into the dark distance. The wind stroking his long beards, "Come!"

Behind him, the personal guard stepped forward and bowed.

"Put the stove and cook Li Min, the prefect of Yingchuan who was captured the day before yesterday!" He opened his mouth slightly and spit out words. Xu Rong turned around, raised his cloak in the wind, and his voice calmed down: "... Then, send someone to Sun Jian, who is stationed in Luyang."

The soldier lowered his head and felt only trembling in his heart.

After waiting for someone to leave, he stood on the city wall again. Soon, there was a faint cry from beneath the city, and then a heart-wrenching scream continued. Xu Rong closed his eyes slightly. After a while, the voice disappeared, and he opened it again, and the person had calmed down.

"…I will fight again and let the world know my name as Xu Rong."

Looking at the peaceful night, I felt like I saw the scene of a golden sword and an iron horse.

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To the north, the sky was getting brighter. From the east gate of Luoyang, there were endless baggage. The civilians, cows, and carriages raised the winter dust. On the official road that had been winding for several miles, the girl's sobs were gently floating, and there was a red cloak. The red war horse was spewing white air. It was pulled behind and his ears were slumped. It was probably because he didn't want to hear the voices in front of him.

"Lingqi, stop crying, let go, your father is leaving soon."

"not good……"

On the road, Lu Bu held his wife and his daughter slowly walked. Chitu walked behind in Zhang Liao's hand, with a little enviousness in his eyes, but then sighed and looked elsewhere. The baggage was gone and there was no end to see. After turning over this winter moon, a big battle was inevitable...

In front, two big and one small walking in parallel, the mighty figure turned around and looked at the woman, whispering: "...The war in the south a few days ago was not good, and a general was defeated, and the morale of the army was a little unstable. It was because of the husband that he had only gone to Sishui Pass in the first month, but now the morale of the army is unstable, so he has to go there early..."

Speaking of this, Lu Bu looked at his daughter. Unlike the majestic flying general in front of outsiders, he had a lot of gentleness at this moment. He rubbed Lu Lingqi's hair with his big hands and took a deep breath: "I thought I would not have to live a separation day when I came to Luoyang, but now... the road ahead is difficult..."

"…I always have to accompany my husband..."

Yan smiled relaxedly, and his smile became a little warm in this winter. She took Lu Bu's hand, covered her palm, and looked at him, "You and I are husband and wife... No matter how difficult the road is, I will accompany my husband."

The morning light shone among the clouds, and in the cold weather, there was a rare trace of warmth. Lu Lingqi wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and raised her little hand jumping, "And Lingqi..."

"Stop crying?"

"Stop crying." Lu Lingqi raised her little face and flipped her waist, "I am the daughter of a flying general, so I can't make people laugh." This made the heavy atmosphere on the two of them dissipate, and even Zhang Liao, who was following behind, laughed out loud.

After parting, Lu Bu looked at the ox cart that was going back. When he turned around, his momentum suddenly changed. He flipped onto the horse and shouted vigorously: "Wenyuan, let's go and meet these Kanto rats, and then... crush them--"

The red rabbit man stood up, his cloak spread out, and when the horse's hooves stepped down, he had already run two or three feet away, and the ground was shaking.

...

East. North.

The sour jujubes dozens of miles north bank of the Yellow River, in the camp with the big banner of Cao, piles of bonfires were lit in orderly tents. The soldiers sat around to keep warm, and then went to the school ground a little further. They shouted loudly. Soldiers of two or three thousand people were practicing the array. On the platform, the burly and majestic generals held the hilt of the sword and swept over everyone with serious eyes.

Then, under the central banner of the camp, the iron basin was burning with wood in the large tent, and the weapons and armor were piled with swords, guns, swords and halberds. Several generals on the left and right sides looked solemn.

At the first place in the middle, Cao Cao looked at the letter in his hand. After a while, there was a change on his face. His eyes swept over the newly joined two generals, laughed out loud, and casually put the cloth aside.

"...The coalition forces will gather sour jujubes soon. After the alliance is over, it will be time to attack Dong's bandits. At that time, I hope the three generals will help me, Cao Cao, protect the Han Dynasty."

After saying that, he stood up and bowed. The man on the left was of medium shape and ordinary face. He quickly stood up and returned the favor, "Dong's thief was in trouble and ruined the country. Man Cheng hated him and led his people into Luoyang to eat his meat. The lord could assassinate Dong's thief, how could Li Dian fall behind?"

Another general in the back seat stood up, wearing a shawl with a short face, a short beard under his chin trembled, and his voice was fierce: "Le Jin was the lord who killed Dong Zhe with his hand."

In the tent, Cao Cao encouraged the other party a few more words. After the generals left, he walked out of the tent. It was already dawn. He walked around the camp with his hands on his back. After a while, there was an extra person behind him.

"Zihe, why are you following me if you don't read military books in the camp?" Cao Cao said with a smile, and continued walking, but he still couldn't hide it. "...You know, right?"

Over there, a young man in his early twenties was named Cao Chun. He nodded calmly and followed behind: "If the Luyang war was not counterattacked, if General Sun had not counterattacked, he would have lost his morale before his coalition was fought. It was just what I was most worried about..."

"What are you worried about?" Cao Cao turned around and looked at him, "…Flying General Lu Bu?"

Cao Chun did not answer, and looked at the figure opposite. On this side, Cao Cao smiled and waved his hand: "Although Lu Bu is brave, he is just a man, so there is no need to worry about it."

"Brother doesn't know. What I'm worried about is not only Lu Bu, but his Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry and Xiliang Iron Cavalry. Although I have many Guandong, only the white horse Gongsun Zan from Peking may be able to deal with it, but there are still too few cavalrymen. If you really want to start a war... the chance of victory is not great." Cao Chun looked at the figures leading horses in the camp and said slowly: "Besides, our food and grass are all supplied by Han Fu, the master of Jizhou. After a long time, he can't hold on."

After the sound fell, the two figures were silent for a while. The sky was dark and cloudy, and a snowflake fell. Cao Cao reached out to take the falling snowflakes, and white air slowly floated out of his mouth, "No matter what... the family, country, and the country are in danger. After the alliance, we..."

The snowflakes melt in the palm of your hand.

"...you have to call and see," he said.

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Chapter completed!