Dangyin County. County Town.

Huang Zhong sat directly above the hall. Jia Xu sat in the first place on the left and Yan Liang sat in the first place on the right.

In the middle of the hall, there was a man with his hands tied up.

This person is no one else. He was captured Li Ru. Nearly 100,000 Xiliang Army was defeated. Li Ru, who was in discomfort, could not escape. He was outside Li Ru. Xu Huang, Dong Yue, Niu Fu and other commanders of the Xiliang Army were all captured alive. None of them escaped.

Li Ru's mind was not on Huang Zhong, and his eyes fell on Jia Xu. He said coldly: "I was not defeated by the Jizhou army in this battle. I was defeated by the issue of food. What I was curious about is how you, Jia Wenhe, contacted Dong Lian, or what reason did you use to convince Dong Lian and let Dong Lian attack me."

Jia Xu gently shook the feather fan in his hand and said slowly: "Master Li is so sure. Did I convince Dong Lian with my interests?"

Li Ru snorted and said, "If this is not the case, what else can it be done? Dong Lian has gained Dong Huang's trust and is powerful. It is impossible for him to compete with Wang Lei. The only possibility of Dong Lian is to be moved by you with your interests. He naively thinks you are a reliable ally."

Jia Xu sarcastically said, "What a smart person."

After a pause, Jia Xu said, "Tell me the truth. Dong Lian is my lord's member."

"impossible."

Li Ru's expression changed drastically. He shook his head and denied it directly.

Jia Xu said: "Whether you believe it or not, this is an indisputable fact. The real Dong Lian was killed by me when he came to Ye County a few years ago. Dong Lian, who returned to Chang'an, was a similar person I found."

Speaking of this, a smug smile appeared on the corner of Jia Xu's mouth.

Thinking about the time when Dong Lian was arrogant in Ye County, he met Wang Lei and hit the iron plate. According to Wang Lei's original intention, he planned to execute Dong Lian. However, Jia Xu asked Dong Lian to go there. During the imprisonment of Dong Lian, people imitated Dong Lian's behavior and dynamics. When the fake Dong Lian was already 80% similar, he asked "Dong Lian" to return to Dong Huang's side.

With Dong Lian's existence, Jia Xu could only know what Zhang Liao was doing in advance and use food to poison him. He killed nearly 100,000 troops under Li Ru in one fell swoop.

Such achievements all come from Dong Lian's operations.

After hearing this, Li Ru's eyes were filled with horror. Unexpectedly, Jia Xu's plan was so deep. He had started planning Chang'an a few years ago.

Li Ru sighed lightly and said, "You won. I am convinced by the loss."

Jia Xu said, "Since you are a prisoner, just stay in the camp and watch us break through Chang'an." Jia Xu waved his hand and asked the soldiers to take Li Ru down.

Yan Liang looked at Li Ru's departure back and asked, "Military advisor captured Li Ru. Wouldn't you surrender?"

Jia Xu replied: "This person is left to the lord to deal with."

Huang Zhong's eyes lit up and understood Jia Xu's intentions. Li Ru and Zhang Liao were different. Zhang Liao was just an ordinary general. Li Ru was the one who commanded the side. Such a person was very difficult to deal with. It was the most appropriate to leave it to Wang Lei for handling.

Huang Zhong said: "Military advisor, take advantage of the current great victory. Let's continue the attack."

Jia Xu nodded and said, "With Dong Lian as his inner support, he will definitely win this battle. He will send troops and kill Chang'an."

After discussing, Huang Zhong and Jia Xu made up the next arrangements.

The army rested in Dangyin County for three days and screened the soldiers of the Western Liang Army. Those who passed the qualifications were dispersed and rushed into the army. Those who failed were all given money and repatriated. In this way, Commander Huang Zhong's troops rose in a straight line. When he set out, there were 50,000 soldiers. But now, there are as many as 90,000 troops.

In fact, this is because most of the Western Liang army were eliminated. If all the Western Liang army soldiers were included in the army, the troops would be even larger. The army left Dangyin County and advanced while Huang Zhong sent people to spread the news that Li Ru was captured.

In the Xiliang army, Li Ru was an Optimus Prime and stood firm.

Suddenly, Li Ru fell down and was captured by the Jizhou army. The sky of the Xiliang army officials collapsed. Wherever Huang Zhong's army passed, all counties and counties surrendered. In just half a month, Huang Zhong led his troops to Luoyang and occupied the capital of Luoyang. At the same time, Wang Lei led his army to pacify Bingzhou. He also led his army south into Henei County and arrived in Luoyang.

Two large armies met in Luoyang.

...

Chang'an.Miwu.

The Prime Minister's Mansion. In the hall.

Dong Lian knelt on the ground, his tone was choked, and he said ashamed: "The Prime Minister Li Ru was defeated and captured. They were all my mistakes. I wanted to support Li Ru and let Li Ru defeat Huang Zhong. Unexpectedly, there was a problem with the food sent. After I sent someone to investigate, I found that the food collected was moldy and washed and dried. The food seemed to be no different from good food. The soldiers would be poisoned after eating it. Due to the food problem, the failure of this battle was caused. This battle was my fault. Please punish the prime minister."

Dong Lian's voice was choked and there was a deep sadness in his eyes.

Dong Huang laughed and waved his hand, "Brother Lian, get up and talk first."

Dong Lian knelt stubbornly on the ground, his eyes wet and said ashamed: "I made a big mistake and dared not get up. The reason for the defeat in this battle was caused by me."

Dong Huang said, "I didn't say you are guilty. Get up."

Dong Lian then stood up and stood respectfully.

Dong Huang said, "Brother Lian. You said before that we can't fight in the internal affairs. The reason is correct. But I thought about it later. If nothing happened to Li Ru, after he defeated Huang Zhong, his prestige would be even more unstoppable. Furthermore, with the power in Li Ru's hands, it would be impossible for us to defeat Li Ru."

Speaking of this, Dong Huang paused for a moment and said, "The only chance to defeat Li Ru is Li Ru's defeat. Now, Li Ru has been captured and defeated. It is my chance to take power."

Dong Lian's eyes lit up and said, "The Prime Minister's analysis makes sense. But the army led by Li Ru was destroyed. It is very difficult for us to defend Chang'an."

Dong Huang said confidently: "It is indeed difficult. But as long as Chang'an is kept, the benefits are self-evident. Li Ru was captured. No one in the court is my opponent anymore."

Dong Lian said happily: "The prime minister is wise. This analysis is incisive."

Dong Huang touched the mustache under his jaw with a proud look on his face.

Dong Lian couldn't help but say, "The Prime Minister blocked Wang Lei's attack. His reputation will be at its peak. At that time, the Prime Minister will take charge of the government. It will no longer be difficult to go further. He will definitely be able to create the foundation of the Dong family."

When Dong Huang heard this, he couldn't help but feel excited in his eyes. Dong Lian's implication was that he understood.

Going further. Of course, it is called the emperor and the ancestor.

Dong Huang flicked his sleeves and said, "Brother Lian, you are fully responsible for the recruitment and dispatch of the army. In the shortest time, mobilize all troops and prepare to resist Wang Lei's army. The Chang'an city is strong, easy to defend but difficult to attack. I believe that it can block Wang Lei's attack."

Dong Lian shouted: "I will do my best. Even if I die, I will block Wang Lei."

After discussing the follow-up matters with Dong Huang, Dong Lian stood up and said goodbye to prepare for the rest of the matters.

...

Fanyang County. Jizhou Army Barracks.

Zhang He, Tian Feng, Qian Zhao and Gan Ning sat in the camp. Zhang He looked happy: "The army led by the lord and Huang Zhong have achieved victory, especially the army under Huang Zhong. It has achieved a great victory. Almost all the soldiers under Li Ru were captured. The lord and Huang Zhong won the victory. Cao Cao couldn't hold on for long."

Tian Feng sighed: "Jia Xu's plan is indeed powerful. It is hard to know the ghosts and gods. But until now, I don't know how he won. This battle is a bit mysterious."

Zhang He nodded. He didn't know the reason.

Gan Ning said: "General Zhang. The other two routes have won. When will we take the initiative to attack along the way?"

Zhang He shook his head and said, "No hurry. The time is not yet."

Gan Ning was stunned. He followed Zhang He to fight, thinking about making achievements. Unexpectedly, this was the case. Gan Ning glanced at Zhang He. After a while, he suppressed the depression in his heart.

Zhang He did not explain. In Zhang He's opinion, Wang Lei and Huang Zhong won. The person who was anxious should be Cao Cao, not him. At this time, the more stable Zhang He defended, the more anxious Cao Cao was.

...

Puyang County. Yanzhou Military Camp.

The central army tent. Cao Cao, Xun You and Xi Zhicai's expressions were extremely serious. The reason was that the news that Wang Lei defeated Xu Rong and Huang Zhong captured Li Ru alive came back. This battle was a three-way army formed by Li Ru and Cao Cao. But as soon as the war began, Li Ru and Xu Rong were completely defeated. The depression in Cao Cao's heart can be imagined.

Cao Cao said: "Gongda, military advisor. Li Ru was defeated. What do you think?"

Xi Zhicai said in a deep voice: "Li Ru's defeat has a great impact. If Li Ru did not lose, Wang Lei would be restrained. But Li Ru and Xu Rong were defeated. Wang Lei could attack Yanzhou at any time. We are fighting alone."

After a pause, Xi Zhicai said again: "Wang Lei defeated Li Ru and swept Bingzhou. The situation has been completed. If you don't give Yu Wang Lei a heavy blow at this time and let Wang Lei develop, your lord's situation will become more and more difficult."

Xun You said: "I agree with the military advisor's analysis. No matter what, this battle must be fought. Even if it is a serious injury, Wang Lei must be injured. Please send someone to contact Liu Bei and Jiangdong Sun Ce to join forces with everyone to resist Wang Lei."

When Cao Cao thought of Wang Lei’s strong strength, he couldn’t help but feel annoyed.

It's really Wang Lei is too strong.

Cao Cao nodded and said, "I will send people to contact more allies. But I will fight to the death. What should I do now?" Cao Cao rolled his eyes and thought about the solution.

Xun You said: "Zhang He is guarding without any leakage. It is difficult to defeat Zhang He. I think we can secretly dispatch troops and open up the remaining battlefields." Xun You came to the map and pointed to the map and said slowly: "Qinghe Country and Yanzhou and Qingzhou are bordered. This place can become our second battlefield."

Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up. He said, "We stationed troops in Puyang County. Zhang Liao's forces hit here. In this battle, Wang Lei transferred all the troops from Jizhou. We suddenly attacked Qinghe Kingdom. It must have been unexpected."

"That's the reason."

Xun You had a strong sense of confidence in his eyes.

After thinking, Cao Cao nodded in agreement. He discussed strategies with Xi Zhicai and Xun You.
Chapter completed!