The once majestic Kyoto is now in dilapidated condition both inside and outside the city.
Although Yang has been operating here for a long time and has done some repairs and tidying up, some charred marks can still be found in some corners or inconspicuous places.
Those are the traces left by blood and fire.
This was once the glorious city of the Han people, the spiritual pillar, and the place of yearning.
Around the city, there were ant-like soldiers and laborers everywhere, going in and out outside the four gates, carrying bricks and earth, and building fortifications.
Many nobles and officials wearing brocade robes and crowns also worked among these ant-like soldiers, with worried faces and sighs from time to time.
Now in the Heluo area, everyone who can run has run away, and the rest are those who have to stay, or those who don’t want to run. Either they really can’t leave, or they feel that they can survive the upcoming new changes.
Take a piece of the pie.
Everyone knows that Cao Cao has been defeated, and the cavalry of the Hussars will surge out from Hangu Pass at any time like an overwhelming force!
Heluo and Luoyang are about to fall into the hands of the Hussars!
Can Shandong, as a big country, organize another jujube alliance?
Some people think it's still possible, but others are completely disappointed.
The last time Dong Zhuo led the troops from Xiliang roared in, people in Shandong could still say that they were barbaric, inferior, and uncivilized people. But this time, what Dang Fei Qian brought was full of spices from the Western Regions.
When the hussars were riding, there was no longer the same unanimous voice as before. On the contrary, many people were already saying that it smelled really good...
As for the future expansion of the Han Dynasty...
Some members of the gentry said, "What does that have to do with me?"
My surname is not Liu, nor anything like that.
The descendants of the gentry who have mastered the knowledge, the right to speak, and are responsible for the bridge between the central and local governments are indifferent to whether the Han Dynasty can continue to survive, so how can the common people at the lower level have such a strong sense of crisis?
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Over the years, the glory and glory of the Han Dynasty belong to the Han Dynasty and the upper-level rulers. Who can shout loudly and say that the glory belongs to the people and the wealth belongs to the people?
Even if you shout on the surface, it is almost gone, right?
The common people of the Han Dynasty only felt that life was becoming more and more difficult day by day, while the officials were still shouting to have more hardship and endure it some more!
In the past, one stone of millet cost two or three hundred yuan, but now the price of even worse and worse corn has risen to three to four thousand yuan! And don't go to war, don't have trouble, don't let anything happen, otherwise let alone three or four thousand yuan, even three or four thousand yuan.
One hundred thousand dollars may not be able to buy it!
Under such circumstances, all the people think about every day is finishing this meal and where to find the next meal. They are struggling on the red line of survival every day. Who cares about where the big man will go?
Where, and what will it become?
A group of banners appeared in the distance to the west of Luoyang. The banner had the word "Cao" on it, which looked listless and contrasted with the soldiers of Cao's army under the banner.
These soldiers of Cao's army were covered in dust, their helmets were tilted, and their armor plates were hanging, swaying and dragging.
These soldiers of Cao's army who were defeated all the way back from Tongguan and Zhongtiao Mountain no longer looked as arrogant as when they marched into Guanzhong. They dragged their feet and grumbled while dragging their feet.
The leading team leader listened to every word without saying anything or stopping him. When he was approaching Luoyang, he stopped at the sentry post under the city and shouted back, "Shut your mouths!"
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Cao's army at the checkpoint must be the central guard army. Their armor is shiny and their heads are held high. "What team are you in?"
"Team Three." The squad leader took out the voucher and checked it with the Central Guards at the checkpoint.
"Is there anything unusual? Are the Hussars coming?" asked the Central Guard.
The squad leader shook his head, "I didn't see it."
After the Central Guardsman finished checking, he waved his hand as if chasing away a few mosquitoes and flies, "Go away!"
The team leader said nothing, took the voucher and walked forward.
The other soldiers of Cao's army naturally followed, but occasionally someone would look back at the guard.
The Central Guards scolded him rudely, "What are you looking at, you bastard?!"
The squad leader quickly pulled the soldier back, then bowed and smiled at the middle guard, and then wiped the matter away...
Logically speaking, now that the country is in trouble and the prime minister is in trouble, shouldn't the military be more united?
Feel sorry.
It's simply impossible.
Because Shandong has classes, Shandong’s army also has classes!
Since there are differences between classes, how can there be real unity?
The one who eats the meat first will only guard the food bowl with all his strength, and then kick down the newcomers with all his strength. How can it be possible for the first eater to drive the second eater? This is completely against human nature. There are so many smart people in Shandong, Han Dynasty,
How could you do such a stupid thing?
As for mutual respect and mutual understanding, there is very little. Just like now, the newly arrived Central Guards and Central Leaders also expressed their contempt for these previously defeated comrades.
Cao Jun's team slowly walked through Luoyang and entered the camp on the side of Luoshui River.
Logically speaking, now that Cao Jun is facing such a difficult situation, the Shandong disciples should unite, but this is not the case in the camp.
As soon as Cao Jun's team entered the camp, they saw two groups of people arguing with red faces, while the other group of people were watching a show with their arms folded.
There is a curfew in the military camp, and no noise is allowed at night, but soldiers are not allowed to talk during the day.
The current situation is obviously beyond the scope of "talking", but some soldiers and military schools in the surrounding area seem to be indifferent and watching...
"You are all trash! There are such a big group of people, but they are beaten back by the hussars, and they still have the nerve to eat. Why don't you eat shit!"
"Look, you can do it! You fucking stand in the back and make sarcastic comments! If you dare, go up and fight the hussar! I don't think I can beat you like a beast!"
"Fostered by a maid!"
"Your grandma!"
The argument soon turned into name-calling, with both sides greeting each other's maternal relatives.
Such quarrels broke out frequently after the troops retreated to Luoyang.
No one looked down on the newly joined soldiers or the veterans who returned from defeat, but strangely, the officers and cadets who were supposed to come out to stop these quarrels often arrived late, and even waited until the two sides quarreled before taking action.
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Captain Cao's army didn't know what this was for, but he instinctively sensed that something was wrong, so he restrained and even pushed the soldiers in his team, "What the hell are you looking at? I'll pay you back after you leave for a day."
Aren’t you tired enough? Aren’t you hungry? Go back quickly! If you get back late, there’s nothing to eat. I’ll see you gnawing on the dirt!”
The team returned to their tattered tent, then sent people to get food from the back camp, and then lit up a bonfire to cook it.
"Head..." A soldier in the team approached the captain, "There's something wrong... these days..."
"You too..." The captain turned to look at the soldier, "What's wrong?"
"I heard that those who were released there before..." the soldier said, his voice was very low, "all of them are gone..."
"Shut up!" The squad leader immediately kicked the soldier, "You want to die! You said this!"
After retreating, the soldiers who had been with the Hussars and had said something for the Hussars were now gone.
Everyone knew that these people were definitely not returning their homes happily, but no one dared to say anything.
Shandong's habit is that when they realize that there is a big trouble happening, the best choice is to stay out of it as much as possible.
The squad leader also thinks so. No matter what others do, just take care of yourself first.
"These days..." the team leader lamented, "Being able to take care of yourself... is already considered as a sign of merit from your ancestors... Forget about those words, let's eat first. After eating for a whole day, it's a day..."
The soldiers live in camps outside the city, and the city of Luoyang is not necessarily very orderly.
After Cao Jun retreated to Luoyang, although he was closer to Shandong and the route for supplying supplies was shortened, it did not mean that he would be more comfortable. Whether it was food, clothing or expenses, the amount of supplies was relatively small.
Now that the weather is cold, charcoal for heating has become in short supply. The general soldiers still carry it with their bodies, but the civil servants and staff are really shivering from the cold!
These descendants of the gentry from Jizhou and Yuzhou were originally in Heluo and did not follow Cao Cao into Guanzhong. Many of them came purely to gain qualifications. Therefore, after these people arrived in Heluo, they used various methods to
The reason for staying here is that on the one hand, it means that I am on the front line, and on the other hand, I don't have to actually go to the front line to face life and death, which is not very pleasant.
But who could have imagined that Cao Cao would be defeated so quickly!
These people who come to the front line with mixed qualifications are obviously not the children of the higher class. After all, if they really have the connections, they don’t need to have any qualifications. They can just do special things and just recommend them from the carrot pit. Therefore, these children with mixed qualifications,
Not yet
Everyone must have accurate sources of information. Some people saw that the situation was not good and did not even want this qualification. Others were reluctant to give up. After hesitation, Cao Cao came back and immediately
Heluo has been sealed off and no one is allowed in or out!
This immediately made these guys dumbfounded...
Many people tried to ask Cao Cao for an explanation or something, but the direct guards of Cao Junzhong's army, who were usually polite to them, now had a long face, and no matter they were from the Jizhou faction or the Yuzhou faction, they all disappeared!
The guards in Cao's army were all scolding each other with noses, noses, and eyes. If they pestered him for a few more words, they would even pull out their knives!
This kind of "arrogant and rude" treatment made the nobles tremble wherever they went in the past two days!
I don’t know if it’s because I’m angry or because I lack charcoal...
It's not that there are little clever guys who want to escape. After all, if you grit your teeth and stamp your feet, I don't want any military merits or deeds!
But without exception, these escaped nobles were captured by the soldiers of Cao's army who were wandering outside in the name of spies, and they were all thrown into prison...
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At this moment, some of the noble clansmen realized that they were worthless except for the layer of robes they wore. They were originally thrown out as bargaining chips by various families, and now they are controlled by Cao Cao as bargaining chips!
What's more important is that the Hussars don't know when they will come out, and the news that Cao Cao is waiting for has obviously not arrived yet!
If the Hussars really come by then and there is no news from Shandong, it is impossible for them to all die here!
At this time, these gentry children were completely panicked. Cao Jun obviously did not accept either soft or hard advice. If he escaped without formalities, he would be arrested and treated as a spy. Therefore, he could only try his best to contact his family and describe the pain on the front line.
As well as my own difficulties, I hope the elders in the family can find a way to get me out of this fire pit... No, I really don’t want to stay in this ice cellar for another day!
Strangely enough, the soldiers of Cao's army stopped them and refused to let their people leave, but they did not prohibit them from sending letters home. These letters were like sticks that were stabbed in the direction of Jizhou and Yuzhou.
Shandong suddenly seemed like a pre-cooked dish. Even with all the rich aroma of sauce, the smell of nipple meat and lymph nodes began to permeate the air...
Cao Cao stood on the gate tower of Luoyang City, taking in the situation in and outside the city. His expression remained motionless, but there was a bit of contempt in his eyes. He suddenly asked without a trace, "...there is no discussion yet."
good?"
Man Chong, who was standing behind Cao Cao, raised his hands and said, "There is no news coming from your place."
Cao Cao nodded slightly, then looked up to the west.
That is the direction of Guanzhong.
"The Hussars have been resting for nearly a month..." Cao Cao suddenly jumped to another topic, "Does Boning know what the Hussars are doing now?"
Man Chong moved his eyebrows and whispered: "Store supplies, prepare ordnance, mobilize troops and horses..."
"Ha..." Cao Cao smiled, "That's right... If the Hussars are chasing after us when we retreat, I'm not too worried... Now... It's ridiculous, it's ridiculous, in Shandong."
Sir, even now, you are still half-hearted!"
Full of favor and silence.
Indeed it is.
If the Hussars were like the Xiliang Army back then, they would wave when the wind was favorable and run when the wind was against them. No matter it was Cao Cao, Man Chong, or anyone else, even if they knew that the Xiliang Army was extremely powerful, they would not let them go.
In my eyes, because of this kind of battle
The method has no foundation. It is probably just a wave of the whole family. Even if the current wave is defeated, there may not be the next wave of troops. Therefore, the people in Shandong do not panic. Anyway, they can hold on and prolong the process.
The whole family, young and old, will become obsolete...
Over the years, the powerful nobles in the Central Plains of the Han Dynasty have dealt with rebellions and turbulences again and again in this way. It cannot be said to be perfect, but at least they have maintained the shaky state of the Eastern Han Dynasty and never collapsed.
Now, it's different.
Like the Xiliang Army, after Cao Cao withdrew, the Hussars did not rush out of the pass with their guns pointed like perverts who had never seen Naizi in their lives. Instead, they stopped in the area from Tongguan to Hangu Pass.
I stopped and started to rest.
This abnormal stagnation of the Hussars gave the Shandong nobles an illusion of power!
Many Shandong nobles began to celebrate by playing their crowns, indicating that the war was over and they could continue singing, dancing and learning foreign languages!
But some people know that this is the last calm before the storm.
The Hussars are reserving their strength, as if they are retracting their fists, not to stop, but to be more powerful the next time they fight!
Although Cao Jun is also resting, changing personnel, and raising supplies, it is obvious that there are different opinions in Shandong...
Some people say that the Hussar troops stopped advancing, which means that the Hussar army still obeyed the emperor’s edict!
Some people say that it was the wise emperor, the blessing of the great Han Dynasty, and the heroic spirits of more than a dozen emperors of the Eastern Han Dynasty who showed their power!
Some people say that the hussar is afraid. There are so many people in Han Shandong, and one person can drown the hussar with just a drop of spit!
Someone said...
Of course, some people say that danger is coming and a storm is coming, but no one listens and no one believes it.
People are always willing to hear what they want to hear and believe what they want to believe.
Therefore, in Xu County and above the court, there is still debate about whether to continue the fight or whether the hussars will come!
That's right, even now, these guys in Shandong still can't unify their consciousness!
Is it ridiculous?
Anyway, Cao Cao thought it was funny.
"Bo Ning, tell me," Cao Cao asked, "when will the Hussars send out troops?"
Man Chong raised his head slightly, paused and said, "Spring begins."
"Why?" Cao Cao asked.
"Spring is the first time of the year." Man Chong sighed, "Then the Hussars will send out troops, Shandong will mobilize soldiers to work, and then spring plowing..."
Without mobilizing manpower, there is no way to defend.
But after mobilizing manpower, spring plowing was abandoned.
After spring plowing is abolished, even if the Hussars fail to capture various parts of Shandong in a short period of time, the autumn harvests in various parts of Shandong will be reduced due to spring plowing problems, further reducing their strength...
It's like a snowball rolling down from the top of a mountain.
You can obviously see it, but you can't stop it.
Cao Cao took a breath and said, "What Boning said is true...but if you are a hussar, you may have to send troops now!"
Full of surprise, "Now?"
Cao Cao nodded, turned his head slightly and looked in another direction.
Man Chong also followed Cao Cao's gaze and understood, "My lord is saying..."
Cao Cao exhaled a long breath, then flicked his sleeves, "The land of Shandong is full of beetles! It's time to get rid of it now! Before the Qiaoqi makes any move... time waits for no time... I'll leave this place to the uncle."
Don’t worry! Be very careful! Watch out for the hussars’ advance at any time!』
It should have been handed over to Cao Hong, but Cao Hong was injured in many places and could no longer continue fighting, so he had already returned to Xu County for treatment.
Man Chong naturally agreed.
Cao Cao patted Man Chong on the shoulder, then turned around and left.
Man Chong watched Cao Cao off.
For some reason, he suddenly felt that Cao Cao's back seemed not as tall as it looked back then...