Since the Sour Jujube Alliance, the Kanto Alliance has been drinking and having fun in the tent, cooking sheep and slaughtering cattle, shouting loudly slogans of supporting the Han Dynasty, but still holding on. Han Fu, the musing minister of Jizhou who was responsible for supplying food and grass, looked sad. Although the Kanto Army is known as 500,000, but in fact it is only 200,000 soldiers, it also makes Han Fu's heart bleeding. No matter how rich Jizhou is, it is impossible to support it for a long time, let alone help others raise soldiers.
The one who sincerely wanted to attack Dong Zhuo was naturally Cao Cao, who initiated the alliance. He offered Dong's strategy to the leader Yuan Shao every day, including the strategy that Guo Xiu had told Guo Jia. However, Yuan Shao was very kind on the surface, but he always had to give up with consideration and refusal in the end.
Cao Cao, who still had expectations for the Kwantung Army, sighed every day, and the spark of hope in his heart gradually faded, and finally asked to fight himself to attack Dong Zhuo.
When the princes of Kanto saw Cao Cao's posture, if Cao Cao was asked to attack Dong Zhuo himself, they would break their trust in the world. Regardless of success or failure, Cao Cao would monopolize fame and fortune. Therefore, the alliance elected a pioneer general to lead troops to fight.
Sun Jian, who had just joined Yuan Shu's tent, asked to be the pioneer general. Firstly, although he had joined Yuan Shu, he was unwilling to accept it. If he had made merits in his efforts to fight Dong, or if he really entered Luoyang to rescue the emperor, then Sun Jian would not have to rely on others. Secondly, even if he could not be famous for his achievements at this time, he could at least make the Sun family stand out in the world and lay the foundation for his future self-reliance.
Yuan Shao found out that it was Sun Wentai, a general under Yuan Shu, who asked for the fight. He was trying to make Yuan Shu lose his troops and lose his generals and appointed Sun Jian as the pioneer general.
Just at this moment, Dong Zhuo heard that the Kwantung Army was coming to attack, and first killed more than fifty people from Yuan Shao's uncle Yuan Wei's family, and then asked Lu Bu and Hu Zhen to lead the army to kill the Kwantung Army.
Lu Bu was nominally the adopted son of Dong Zhuo, but in fact he was half surrendered and half surrendered to Dong Zhuo. He was also unyielding and difficult to support him. He had been in constant friction with the generals of Xiliang under Dong Zhuo. After several months, he was in the same situation as the same as the fire.
Lu Bu and Hu Zhen, who personally led an army of 60,000, rushed to destroy the Kwantung Army with tension.
But unexpectedly, it was because of the disagreement between Dong Zhuo's generals. Although Sun Jian was defeated in the first battle and almost died, he then defeated Lu Bu and killed the head of Hua Xiong, the general under Dong Zhuo.
Lu Bu and Hu Zhen fled, and Sun Jian sang all the way to Luoyang. Seeing that the situation was good, he could reach the city of Luoyang in the near future, making Dong Zhuo surrounded by enemies. However, Sun Jian's army had insufficient supply of food and grass, and the food and grass he promised to send had been delayed for five days and was still missing. Sun Jian immediately realized that the princes were dragging their backs, so he personally went back to the sour jujube and met Yuan Shu.
"General! Although I, Sun Jian, came to join the alliance in the name of the prefect of Changsha, who do not know that I am serving you? I am killing generals and killing enemies on the front line, but in the end, it is not all your credit for you? Dong Zhuo beheaded the Grand Tutor Yuan Wei family in the imperial city. He is the enemy of your Yuan family, and he has no personal grudge with me. Seeing that Luoyang is right in front of us, how can I explain to the soldiers? As soon as the mutiny occurs, you will become a laughing stock in the world."
Sun Jian made a sincere statement, and Yuan Shu was also very moved. He helped Sun Jian, who was kneeling in front of him on one knee, and said firmly: "Wentai, don't worry, I'll go to Han Fu to ask for food and grass. I'm worried about this these days. Although Yuan Shu, the eighteen princes, are in charge of transportation of food and grass, but the food and grass are all in Han Fu's hands. If he doesn't give it to me, I can't force him with a knife, right? But don't worry, no matter what, today, I will ask Han Fu to give me an explanation. Anyone's food and grass can be cut off, but you, Sun Wentai, have only a lot of food and grass in the army!"
When Sun Jian heard Yuan Shu's promise, he felt relieved. Although Yuan Shu was not as famous as Yuan Shao and his reputation was not good, he would never be foolish in military affairs.
After Sun Jian left Yuan Shu's tent, Yuan Shao followed him in.
When he saw Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu shouted in anger: "Your bad idea! Do you want Sun Jian to break up the food and grass to make my general turn against me? Yuan Benchu, you must give me an explanation today, otherwise, hum, I will lead the army back to Nanyang tomorrow to see how long you, the leader, can be."
In response, Yuan Shao walked to Yuan Shu with a calm expression and said in a deep voice: "Sun Wentai's tiger general's power is powerful. Once he is given elite soldiers and strong generals and food is ready, he will definitely be able to break through Luoyang. The road is now, Dong Zhuo cannot die."
Siwen's face showed a fierce look, how could Yuan Shu not know that Dong Zhuo could not die at this moment?
Dong Zhuo is the public enemy of the world. They are the rebels who raise troops to eliminate violence. When Dong Zhuo is defeated, where will the princes go? They cannot use their weapons when they return to their territory, otherwise they will be the second public enemy of the world.
Only by pushing Dong Zhuo to the forefront of the world and being at the forefront of the storm can these ambitious princes take advantage of the situation and take the opportunity to strengthen themselves.
"ah!"
After kicking over the table, Yuan Shu suddenly turned around and said to Yuan Shao in a stern voice: "I can't control it now! I can't even care about Sun Wentai's heart! I, Yuan Shu, can't even care about it. Within three days, I must send food and grass to Sun Wentai. When Sun Wentai went to war, there were only 50,000 soldiers. Although he defeated Lu Bu and Hu Zhen, he also lost 20,000. He could only fight 30,000 soldiers at this time. Even if he was allowed to attack Luoyang City, he would definitely not be able to break the city. Yuan Benchu, if you dare to interfere again, don't blame me for turning against me!"
After Yuan Shao thought about it, he knew that he could not force Yuan Shu to a dead end. Besides, Sun Jian was a general under Yuan Shu. If Yuan Shu didn't even help Sun Jian, what qualifications would he have to be the master of separatism?
"In three days, I will give Sun Wentai another food and grass."
Yuan Shao had just returned to his commander's tent, but found that Cao Cao had been waiting for a long time with an impatient look on his face.
"Original, now it's a good opportunity. Dong Zhuo is defeated. Please order it quickly. Sun Wentai will kill the generals and make contributions to defeat Dong Zhuo 60,000 troops. I think Dong Zhuo will inevitably kidnap the emperor and flee west after receiving the defeat. If he is allowed to pass Hangu Pass, it will be too late!"
Everyone understands the current situation and the principles of marching, but Yuan Shao can only pretend to be confused and hesitate: "This, Meng De's words do make sense. When tomorrow morning, I will discuss this matter with all the generals and send troops to pursue Dong Zhuo together."
Yuan Shao's words made Cao Cao stunned. He looked at Yuan Shao incredibly.
When is this time? Are you still perfunctory to me?
He raised his hand and pointed at Yuan Shao. Cao Cao finally didn't scold him. After leaving Yuan Shao's tent, he gritted his teeth and Cao Cao decided to lead his troops to chase him.
Cao Cao rushed to Luoyang at night, but unexpectedly he was ambushed by Xu Rong, a general under Dong Zhuo, in Xingyang.
The sudden appearance of the ambush troops all over the mountains made Cao Cao, who was riding on the horse, feel horrified. He gritted his teeth and secretly hated: If it weren't for being so angry that he lost his mind by Yuan Benchu, how could I have been so aggressive and underestimated the enemy? Since Dong Zhuo had sent Lu Bu to fight the Kwantung Army, how could he not set up ambush along the way to Luoyang!
Arrows shot overwhelmed, killing sounds shook the sky, screams and screams were everywhere.
Cao Cao's less than 10,000 soldiers instantly fell into chaos and fled in all directions.
Dangdangdang
The sword and shield soldiers around Cao Cao raised their shields to resist the attack of arrow rain and retreated step by step.
Bang
"Master!"
Cao Cao was caught in an arrow on his shoulder and fell off his war horse, but he was lucky in disguise. Because he was blocked by the war horse, he escaped another round of arrow rain.
The war horses neighed and kicked their hooves, and eventually fell heavily. Cao Cao's war horse was dead and was injured by arrows. He was inconvenient to move. The army that Xu Rong ambushed him was sweeping under the cover of arrow rain.
The soldiers around him were fleeing for their lives. Cao Cao closed his eyes in despair, his heart was as silent as he remembered that he had vowed to become the general of the Three Dukes since he was a child to be loyal to the Han Dynasty, but he did not expect that he would enter ambush today and die without a place to die.
Yuan Benchu, it’s not enough to make a decision!
Someone helped Cao Cao up. Cao Cao opened his eyes in surprise and found that it was his clan brother Cao Hong. At this moment, Cao Hong was covered in blood and had many scars, but he still had a firm expression.
In the chaos, soldiers wanted to steal Cao Hong's war horse. After Cao Hong cut over the man with a knife, he turned around and helped Cao Cao get on the horse.
Cao Cao pushed him and said in a stern voice: "Zi Lian, let me fight the horse, where are you?"
Cao Hong inserted the sword into the ground with his backhand, knelt in front of Cao Cao on one knee, looked at Cao Cao with his head raised, his eyes full of determination and sincerity, and his words were sonorous.
"There can be no more than me, Cao Hong! But you can't be without you, lord!"
Tears overflowed from his eyes. Cao Cao no longer hesitated. After enduring the severe pain, he turned over the horse, held Cao Hong's hand tightly and gritted his teeth and said, "Zi Lian, come back alive to see me."
Cao Hong just nodded hard, then got up and picked up the knife, whipped the war horse with the knife surface, watched Cao Cao escape, and turned around. Not far away, Xu Rong's army rushed over like a flood, Cao Hong stood with his sword, not afraid...
Cao Cao returned in a miserable defeat, and Cao Hong, who had left the battle horse to sacrifice his life, was seriously injured. He escaped by chance with his personal guards' protection.
Although Cao Cao was defeated, Sun Jian forced Luoyang after getting supplies for food and grass, and rushed straight to the imperial city.
After Lu Bu lost his troops and returned to Luoyang, Dong Zhuo was shocked. After learning that it was Sun Jian who led his army to Luoyang, he lamented that the heroes in the world were the only one of the tiger Sun Wentai, who made him feel scared.
Since Sun Jian was the vanguard general, the Kwantung Army must follow closely. Although Dong Zhuo knew that the Kwantung Alliance Army was intrigue, he did not dare to take risks at this time. If the Kwantung Alliance Army really came to Luoyang City together, his Xiliang Army would not be able to defend the city, and the food and grass in Luoyang City would not last long, so Dong Zhuo ordered: Move the capital to Chang'an!
The plan to move the capital in a hurry was opposed and criticized by all officials in the court.
Opponents, kill!
Those who disobey lip service will be killed!
A wealthy family in the imperial city, kill!
The imperial tombs and ancestral temples of the Han Dynasty, shaved!
Dong Zhuo held the emperor hostage, snatched all officials, and forced the people. A group of millions of people left Luoyang and headed west.
A few days later, Sun Jian, who arrived at the city of Luoyang, looked at the scene of Luoyang blocking the sky with the fire and the dark smoke covering the sun, his face was dull.
Ding lang
Sun Jian's ancient ingot knife fell to the ground, his legs became weak, and Sun Jian knelt down toward the turbulent flames of Luoyang City.
Chapter completed!