At the end of October of the eighth year of Jian'an, Wei Duan defeated Bird and Rat Tongji Mountain.
On the way to retreat to Guanzhong, Wei Duan was killed by his subordinates and sent his head to Xiangwu.
Since ancient times, most of the master-killers have not had a good result. Although the other party killed Wei Duan and solved a big problem for Xu Shu, Xu Shu finally decided to send the master-killer and Wei Duan's head to Tianshui. On the surface, he told the other party that if he handed over the head to the four surnames of Tianshui, he would definitely receive a generous reward. The person who followed him had no doubts and took Wei Duan's head straight to Tianshui.
If they killed Han Sui and Ma Chao, there would be no problem.
But they killed Wei Duan!
Even though Wei Duan is now betrayal in Liangzhou, he was once a powerful man in Liangzhou.
There is no problem with Xu Shu killing Wei Duan, there is no problem with Zhao Yun killing Wei Duan. Even if the four surnames of Tianshui kill Wei Duan, there is no problem with it.
But you, such close friends, were deeply favored by Wei Duan, but they killed Wei Duan at the end of their journey. It just won’t work!
You are killing the dignified Liangzhou patriarch, you are killing the powerful and famous scholars in Liangzhou... If you don't pursue the matter, who dares to appoint personal entourage in the future?
"These people killed Wei Duan, which is indeed a contribution to us.
But they are Wei Duan's close friends. Killing Wei Duan is a killer, and they will not be tolerated by the world. If we cannot do anything, it will hurt people's hearts. That's why I asked them to go to Tianshui. I also believe that the four surnames of Tianshui will never let these people go. In this way, we can not hurt our reputation, but also make friends with the powerful Liangzhou. For the four surnames of Tianshui, it is also a great opportunity to make up for the reputation.
This is a three-killing victory, why not do it?”
Although Zhao Yun was a little dissatisfied, he also felt that Xu Shu’s handling of this was indeed the best choice under the current circumstances.
As Xu Shu expected, those who followed Tianshui were immediately killed by the four major surnames of Tianshui.
Wei Duan's death also indicates that the war in Liangzhou has basically come to an end.
Xu Shu took the position of the governor of Liangzhou and then stationed in Lintao.
He immediately ordered Kong Xin to lead his troops to station in Rongqiu and pretend to be the Southern Commander. After all, Kong Xin seized Lintao and deserved some reward. This was also a means to appease the four major families in Tianshui and the powerful people in Liangzhou. After all, the Southern Commander was not easily appointed by Xu Shu. He had to report this matter to Liu Chuang, and then Liu Chuang was appointed. Kong Xin's Southern Commander was justified. However, before this, Kong Xin's role as the Southern Commander could hold Xu Shu's important position to ensure the peace and stability of Longxi.
You know, although Wei Duan was dead, there were still Ganlang Qiang and Wudu Diwang.
No one can guarantee whether these two teams will attack sneakily, so how dare Xu Shu not take strict precautions?
But no matter what, if Wei Duan dies, Xu Shu can feel at ease!
After arranging the Lintao incident, he immediately went to Ji County to stay in Hanyang County, preparing for the next showdown with Cao Cao.
At this time, Huang Zhong also arrived at Wating and joined forces with Xiahou Lan.
After Huang Zhong arrived at Wating secretly, he changed Xiahou Lan's previous defense plan to top. After checking the situation, he ordered Xiahou Lan to feint attack Fanting Mountain to restrain Cao Ren's attention. Huang Zhong led a light cavalry to attack Kaitou Mountain and defeated Kaitou Mountain Cao's army in one fell swoop. After slashing Yan Bao, the chief general of the Cao army in Kaitou Mountain, he formed a cross-bone attack with Xiahou Lan and looked at Fanting Mountain.
At the beginning, the Cao army in Shanshan was defeated, and Wu's family was frightened and uneasy.
Seeing this, Cao Ren knew that the battle in Liangzhou was basically over... He originally wanted to retreat to the Wu family, but who expected that after learning that Kaitou Mountain had lost, Wu family took his little brother to escape from the Wu family. His departure caused chaos in the Wu family. Cao Ren knew that if he retreated to the Wu family, he would probably have many troubles. The most important thing was that Huang Zhong seized the Kaitou Mountain and threatened Cao Ren's grain road.
Under such circumstances, Cao Ren made a quick decision, abandoned Fanting Mountain and retreated to the Bluestone Bank.
Xiahou Lan originally planned to pursue the victory, but was blocked by Huang Zhong.
"Hengruo must not underestimate Cao Zixiao.
The lord once said that Cao Ren is the most wise general in the Cao family, almost like Wen Yuan. Cao Cao has always used troops without any leakage. Cao Ren is extremely wise general, so how could he not have heavy troops to escort the formation? If you pursue him in such a hurry, you are afraid that Cao Ren's trick will be unbeautiful."
"What should I do?"
Huang Zhong smiled and said, "Since Cao Ren retreated to the Blue Stone Bank, he obviously realized something was wrong.
He set up a formation on the bluestone bank, probably to wait for the rabbit. He wanted to wait for us, but it was not as he wished... Let's divide our troops into two groups, each of you and I will lead a team of troops, you will take Wu, and I will take Chaona. As long as you seize Chaona, there will be only an isolated city in Hanyang. Huangfu Jianshou will defend Gaoping and cut off our connection with Anding. Therefore, he will pull this nail no matter how he takes..."
Huangfu Jianshou, the son of Huangfu Song.
After he successfully lobbying Wei Duan, he stationed in Gaoping, which is the Guyuan of later generations.
This Gaoping is known as the first city, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Huangfu Jianshou defended here, and was originally responsible for blocking the attack of the Han army in Fengyi Mountain.
However, now Yang Fu is the prefect of Jincheng, while Wei Yan takes over Fengyi Mountain.
As long as they can conquer Gaoping County, Huang Zhong and Wei Yan can join forces.
By then, Cao Ren would no longer have the advantage of military strength, and Huang Zhong could fight to the death with him on Qingstone.
But trying to win Gao Ping... is indeed not an easy task.
After Huangfu Jianshou's general, Huangfu Song was the first general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and his prestige was no less than Lu Zhi and Lu Zigan.
Xiahou Lan frowned and said, "Huangfu Jianshou defended the city with a strong city, and it is unlikely to break through.
It would be better if I take the court and ask my father-in-law to take charge of Wu's family, so that I can resist Cao Ren's attack."
When Huang Zhong heard this, he was immediately angry!
"Hengruo, do you think I want to compete with you for me?"
Xiahou Lan felt panicked and waved her hand quickly, "Father-in-law, I have no idea."
"Cao Ren is now on Qingstone Bank, and he will never attack easily.
As long as you are more careful, you can protect Wu's family for no reason... I took the court, and Huangfu Yizhen and I had fought against the Yellow Turban thieves side by side. Although Huangfu Song was an important minister in the court at that time, and I was just a captain in Nanyang, it was also considered a relationship.
I went to talk to Huangfu Jianshou. He must think twice.
Besides, Wen Chang is arrogant and is not satisfied with the top ten. He was ranked above him. He was with me to serve the emperor, and he would give me some face if I went there. If you pass, who is the leader and who is the deputy, how should you decide? Then, it will be trouble again."
After hearing this, Xiahou Lan immediately showed a sudden look of consciousness.
"What my father-in-law said is very true, but the son-in-law is a little presumptuous!"
At this moment, the two men divided into two groups. Xiahou Lan's soldiers took the Wu family without blood, so they ordered to guard the death to monitor Cao Ren's movements on Qingshi'an.
At the same time, Huang Zhongze led three thousand soldiers and horses to attack him.
The ward general of the dynasty was named Liang Kuan, and he had a close relationship with Yang Fu, Jiang and Zhao Ang.
As early as when Yang Fu was stationed in Fengyi Mountain, the two of them secretly contacted each other... Unexpectedly, Yang Fu suddenly went to Jincheng, which made Liang Kuan very nervous. Fortunately, after Yang Fu arrived in Jincheng, he wrote a letter to Xu Shu and asked him to pass it to Liang Kuan. Xu Shu handed the letter to Huang Zhong. Before Huang Zhong sent troops, he sent someone to Chaona and handed the letter to Liang Kuan. Liang Kuan was already a little anxious when he waited for the letter. Therefore, when Huang Zhong's troops arrived in Chaona, Liang Kuan couldn't wait to order his subordinates to open the city gate and welcome Huang Zhong.
After Huang Zhong captured the Chao, Gaoping became an isolated city.
Wei Yan rushed from Hedong and took over the military affairs of Fengyishan. He immediately raised 8,000 troops and led to Gaoping.
Two attacks hit Gao Ping in the middle. Huangfu Jianshou was also panicked and wanted to send someone to ask for help, but as soon as the messenger left the city, he was taken down by Huang Zhong.
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As soon as Cao Cao led his troops to Chang'an, he received news that Gao Ping had lost his troops.
He couldn't help but sigh for it, feeling the rapid change in the situation in Liangzhou...
However, Cao Cao praised Cao Ren's decision to retreat to the Qingshi Ran. If Cao Ren had been defending Fanting Mountain or Wu's family at that time, once Huang Zhong cut off the food route, the 50,000 army would become an isolated army. At that time, after Huang Zhong seized the Qingshi Ran and cut off Cao Ren's retreat, the 50,000 army would be wiped out. It can be said that Cao Ren's abandonment of Fanting Mountain was the best choice at that time.
However, Cao Ren lost the Wating Pavilion!
Cao Cao closed his eyes, pondered for a moment and said, "The son lost his filial piety and his crimes were unforgivable; however, he was indeed a meritorious in retreating to the Bluestone Bank and protecting his troops.
If merits and demerits are offset, the consequences are greater than the merit.
The Qingshian relations between Guanzhong must not be lost.
He sent me the order and told Zixiao... to let him guard the Bluestone Bank to the death without any loss. If he lost the Bluestone Bank, he would ask him to come and see him."
Wei Ji looked at this posture and couldn't help but feel nervous.
He opened his mouth and wanted to plead for Cao Ren. But seeing Cao Cao's gloomy face, the words came to his mouth and swallowed them again...
If you speak at this time, you may even be involved in it.
"In addition, Cao Zhen was stationed in Baixian County as the captain of the defeated captive army.
Tell Zidan that the defeat of Wating had nothing to do with him, so he didn't have to care too much. The most urgent task is to defend Fengxian and cut off the Xiliang army's way to advance eastward."
"Lord, let Zidan stay in Fengxian County... Zidan is too young, and he is probably not Zhao Yun's opponent."
"Although Zidan is young, he can tell the difference clearly."
Cao Cao glared at Xiahou Dun on the side.
Xiahou Dun's heart trembled, and he immediately shut his mouth and did not dare to speak again.
After Xiahou Shi lost the Wating Pavilion, Xiahou Dun was also worried. On the one hand, he regretted his confused decision; on the other hand, he was worried about Xiahou Shi's life and death. Even if Xiahou Shi was not a thing, he was always his son, how could he not care?
But now, Xiahou Wei is captured and his life and death are unknown.
Xiahou Dun originally wanted to ask Cao Cao for orders to go to Qingstone, but when he stood in front of Cao Cao, he did not dare to speak.
Seeing Xiahou Dun's Vivi was no more, Cao Cao also felt a little sad.
When he raised an army to attack Dong Zhuo in his hometown, Xiahou Dun was the first person to come to help. Since Cao Cao started his army, Xiahou Dun has been hardworking and making great contributions. Looking at Xiahou Yuanrang, who was brave in the past, Cao Cao felt uncomfortable. However, Xiahou Dun intervened in Cao Ren's dispatch of troops and generals, which violated Cao Cao's taboo, which made Cao Cao feel difficult to let go.
In front of Wei Ji, Cao Cao didn't want to embarrass Xiahou Dun too much.
So he sighed, "By the way, there will be news about these two days, so what are the abnormal movements of Liu Chuang's son?" (To be continued...)
ps:  I was planning to break out today, but I expected that the power would suddenly come out and the call came after nine o'clock.
Chapter completed!