() Yuan Shu also has prestige among the princes. Although the disciples and former officials of the old Yuan family are not as vocal as Yuan Shao in favor of Yuan Shu being the leader of the alliance, he is still a force that cannot be underestimated. Otherwise, he would not be appointed to manage grain and grass. In the era of cold weapons,
Food and grass are the foundation.
Yuan Shao said: "Our army is strong and we are just around the corner to defeat the Dong bandits. I don't know which troops are willing to be in the front."
The tent instantly became quiet. The princes from all walks of life looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't express their opinions. They gathered here for the sake of the Han Dynasty. In fact, each prince had a small calculation in his heart.
The pros and cons are calculated clearly. There are no fools among the princes. After this war against Dong Zhuo, the influence of the Han Dynasty will be reduced to the minimum. If the Yuan family really wants to assist the Han Dynasty, it will not be difficult for the Han Dynasty to prosper.
, if it is for fame and wealth, then the world will inevitably have a situation of war between princes. In troubled times, only strength is the foundation.
If the "pioneer" captured Hulao Pass, he would naturally take the greatest credit. However, Hulao is the most dangerous pass in Luoyang. It is surrounded by dangerous peaks on both sides and the city wall is high and thick. If it is captured by force, the 18th princes may have to attack it.
There were countless casualties, the attack was insurmountable, it was humiliating, and its strength was greatly weakened.
There was no answer for a long time, and Yuan Shao looked a little uneasy. The new official had three fires when he took office, but now he can't make the first fire.
"In this lowly position, I would like to be the vanguard of the army!" Sun Jian, the governor of Changsha, shouted sternly.
The powerful voice shook the entire camp. The faces of the princes looking at Sun Jian also showed a hint of fear. Some princes had a look of gloating in their eyes. After Luoyang was conquered, these people would be
Competitors, many people are happy to see one less powerful opponent like Sun Jian.
Yuan Shao was overjoyed and said: "General Sun is really a tiger general."
"The leader of this alliance appoints you as the vanguard of the expeditionary army. The troops will be sent to Hulao Pass. We will go there with all our troops and horses from the starting point today. There must be no mistake."
"No!" Sun Jian said, cupping his fists.
Among the princes, Bao Xin's face flashed with a trace of imperceptible disappointment. Bao Xin was one of the people who most supported Yuan Shao as the leader of the alliance. In his opinion, he should be the vanguard. Unfortunately, Sun Jian just said this.
Li He was so frightened that he forgot to stand up. He originally wanted to show off and make Yuan Shao realize his importance.
As early as in Luoyang, Bao Xin and Yuan Shao were working under He Jin. At that time, Bao Xin advised He Jin not to recruit Dong Zhuo and Jia Rong to the capital. Unfortunately, the complacent He Jin could not listen to the advice and ended up in the end.
The fate of death.
The fourth and third prince of the old Yuan family had a good reputation. Bao Xin was willing to work with Yuan Shao. Now that Yuan Shao was the leader of the alliance, following him and annihilating Dong Zhuo, the benefits would not come rolling in.
After Sun Jian returned to the military camp, he gathered his officers and soldiers and headed towards Hulao Pass.
After receiving the news that the eighteen princes had formed an alliance, Jia Rong stopped planning the wedding.
"The princes of Guandong claimed to be attacking Dong Zhuo, and the army has approached Hulao Pass." Jia Rong glanced at the generals under his tent and said slowly.
Many generals looked gloating upon hearing this. The Kwantung princes were attacking Dong Zhuo and not the Xiliang army.
Jia Rong said coldly: "If Dong's army is defeated, how can our army be saved? Who knows if the eggs are intact even if the nest is overturned?"
"Li Shun's camp is guarding Hulao Pass, but the Guandong princes are arrogant. I want to send a general to lead the army to assist Li Shun in guarding Hulao Pass." Jia Rong said, emphasizing in his tone that he was assisting Li Shun in guarding.
Hulao Pass, Li Shun was famous among the Xiliang army for being calm and calm in situations.
All the generals in the tent were eager to test. The princes of Guandong claimed that five hundred thousand did not scare the generals of the Xiliang army.
Lu Bu clasped his fists and said: "General, I am humbled by my position and am willing to lead my troops there. We will never let any coalition of princes enter the pass."
Jia Rong said with a smile: "Following the ancestors to fight bravely is a blessing to our army."
"Hulao Pass is the first pass in Luoyang. It is very important. Defending the city is the top priority. After Fengxian arrives, he must listen to Li Shun's words in everything he does. I wonder if he can do it?"
Lu Bu said: "In your humble position, you must remember the general's teachings."
Lü Bu is guarding Hulao Pass, so Jia Rong can stay in Luoyang with peace of mind, but Lü Buyong is brave and lacks sufficient strategy.
"Hua Xiong, Guo Si, you two will lead 2,000 troops from our headquarters to follow General Lu to Hulao Pass."
Hua Xiong and Guo Siyue all worshiped in unison: "No!"
"The princes of Guandong are cunning. If you go this time, just stick to Hulao Pass. Don't underestimate the enemy and go out to fight." Jia Rong warned.
"No!" the three of them said in unison.
Lu Bu just rushed to Hulao Pass first. Not only did he report to the Han Emperor in court, he would also lead his troops there.
"Okay, I will be the vanguard of the Xiliang army. I will march to Hulao Pass from the starting point today. Guo Si and Hua Xiong will be the deputy generals. If anything happens, the three of you will discuss it with Li Shunduo."
The three of them bowed and retreated, ordered their troops and horses, and rushed to Hulao Pass at starry night.
"Report, General, there is an envoy from Dong Jun outside the city saying that the Grand Master has invited the General to go to the Grand Master's Mansion to discuss matters." The messenger said hurriedly.
When the generals in the tent heard this, they were all furious. Dong Zhuo sent an order to Jia Rong to go to the Grand Master's Mansion to discuss matters. This was such a big request.
"General, we won't go, let's see what Dong Zhuo does to him." Wula shouted at the top of her lungs.
The Qiang generals agreed one after another. What Wula said was what they were thinking. The strength of Dong's army was comparable to that of Xiliang's army. How could Dong Zhuo and He De dare to do this? No one in the tent took him as a grand master seriously.
Jia Rong waved his hand to stop the noise in the tent.
"The enemy is facing us. We will not stick to trivial matters. Zhao Yun ordered a hundred soldiers to follow me to the Grand Master's Mansion. The rest will return to the headquarters and train the soldiers."
Hearing this, Jia Xu jumped over the crowd and said, "My lord, we are going to the Grand Master's Mansion. The situation is unknown, so be careful."
Jiang Yu also paid his respects and said: "General, what the military advisor said is true. I am willing to lead three thousand troops to follow the general."
When the generals in the tent heard these words, they all looked thoughtful. Dong Jun and Xiliang Army had been at odds with each other for a long time. If Dong Zhuo took the opportunity to make an attack, Jia Rong would be in danger, and they all spoke out to admonish Jia Rong.
Jia Rong laughed and said: "You don't have to worry. I have Zilong. What can happen even if the enemy has thousands of troops? Dong Zhuo is not a stupid person. The princes have already reached Hulao Pass. Only the cooperation of the two armies can resist it."
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A faint blush appeared on Zhao Yun's face, and he cupped his hands and said, "Zhao Yun's martial arts skills are shallow..."
Jia Rong stretched out his hand to stop Zhao Yun's words and said: "That's it. Don't worry, Zhang Zhi will secretly lead the soldiers to protect him."
After everyone dispersed, Jia Rong led a hundred blood guards to the Grand Master's Mansion, and Zhang Zhi took all the fifty lone wolf soldiers he could recruit with him.
The streets of Luoyang City were much more desolate than when they first arrived in Luoyang. The pedestrians were in a hurry. Jia Rong also saw many beggars on both sides of the streets.
The princes knocked on the gate. In order to prevent the noble families in the city from getting involved with the Guandong princes, Dong Zhuo closed all the gates of Luoyang City tightly. The people could not leave the city, and their food and clothing were no longer guaranteed. The rice grains were also secretly manipulated by the noble families and merchants.
Fast forward, the money that used to buy a stone of rice can now only buy one-third of it. Many people are struggling to make ends meet. They sell their family property to get a little rice. Within half a month, many beggars appeared on the streets of Luoyang.
So in the prosperous city of Luoyang, people exchanged their children for food.
There were hundreds of soldiers standing at the gate of the Taishi Mansion. Looking from a distance, it seemed that something big had happened.
As soon as Jia Rong arrived, Li Ji personally stepped forward to lead his horse.
"General Jia, under the orders of the Grand Master, I am here to welcome the general into the palace." Li Ji explained.
Jia Rong still maintained a calm look and said calmly: "Lead the way."
Li Jiu turned around and glanced at the blood guards who were following Jia Rong, wondering: "General, the grand master has an order that no one except the general can enter the house."
Jia Rong's eyes suddenly sharpened, making Li Ji shrink his neck in fright. The shadow of the famous tree and Jia Rong's reputation still existed in the hearts of some old people in Dong Zhuojun.
"Come in." Jia Rong said in a slow tone to Zhao Yun and others behind him.
Li Ji breathed a sigh of relief and did not dare to stop him. He lowered his head and led the way. He failed to complete the task assigned by Dong Zhuo. You can imagine the worry in his heart.
The guards of the Grand Master's Mansion can be compared with those of the Imperial Palace. There are three steps, one post, five steps and one sentry. Teams of armored soldiers patrol back and forth. These are only the soldiers on the surface. There are probably not a few soldiers lurking in the dark. I didn't expect Dong Zhuo.
I was so afraid of death that in just a short while I met five patrol teams of soldiers.
Since the assassination of Cao Cao, the identities of all the servants in the Taishi Mansion have been checked again, and the vigilance in the mansion has been strengthened. In addition, Dong Zhuo has been assassinated continuously, and the number of soldiers following him every time he travels is five hundred.
Knowing that Jia Rong had arrived, Dong Zhuo walked out of the main hall of the Taishi Mansion to greet him.
"It's really brilliant that Zhiyuan can come." Dong Zhuo laughed.
Hearing three points true and seven points false, plus a high-decibel voice, Jia Rong felt disgusted for no reason, but there was no change in his face. He cupped his hands and said, "Master!"
Dong Zhuo kindly helped Jia Rong up and said, "Zhiyuan, why are you so polite? We have known each other for a long time." His eyes fell on Zhao Yun and others behind Jia Rong, and his face instantly fell.
When Li Ji saw this, he broke into cold sweat and knelt down and said: "Master, these soldiers were brought here by General Jia."
Jia Rong didn't want Li to push too hard, so he waved his hand and said: "Grand Master, Luoyang City is not at peace. These soldiers are also considering my safety. I believe Grand Master can understand."
Dong Zhuo laughed and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Even as he said "It doesn't matter", Jia Rong still caught a hint of sternness in Dong Zhuo's eyes, which showed that it would not be so simple for Dong Zhuo to summon him here today.
As soon as Jia Rong and Dong Zhuo entered the main hall, Zhao Yun and others unceremoniously occupied one side of the main hall door and pushed Dong Zhuo's people to the opposite side. Zhao Yun's forceful approach made the general Dong Jun who was guarding the main hall look at each other angrily.
"I wonder why the Grand Master summoned his subordinates to come here this time?" Jia Rong asked after the guests and the host sat down.
Dong Zhuo sighed and said: "The princes of Guandong have rebelled and gathered eighteen princes. They are almost at Hulao Pass. Zhiyuan has always been brave and resourceful. Is there any good plan this time?"
