One day later, as Liang Zhongning led the 10,000 Yellow Turban troops from various cities in Henan across the river from Cangting to the north in panic, all the Han troops also returned to Dong'a, which was actually not far from Cangting, to listen to the order.
"There is not much to say about the matter now." Lou Gui suggested firmly in the lobby of Dong'e County Temple. "In any case, we should summon Shen Zhengnan and Wang Shuzhi from the Yellow River to Cangting, and then the cavalry will immediately
Cross the river in order to start a war in Hebei!"
All the generals were all awe-inspiring, and despite their awe-inspiring appearance, some had serious faces, while others had happy brows... The former were mostly prudent people, while the latter were mostly thinking about making achievements.
"This is a natural thing." Gongsun Xun, who was sitting at the top, immediately responded. "But in addition, we must also consider the enemy of Puyang."
"The enemies of Puyang now have two options. One is to stick to Puyang without moving; the other is to send the entire army across the river to support Zhang Bo and Liang Yuan." Lou Zibo answered while twirling his beard, still confident. "And.
From our army's point of view, there are only two ways to go. One is to let the white horse Yang Zizhang, Dunqiu lead Zi Jing, Xiancheng and Li retreat without moving, and there is a vague trend of encircling Puyang.
, to restrain the enemy; secondly, the whole army crosses the river, concentrates its forces to fight, and does not pay any attention to Puyang!"
"Zi Bo has already explained it very thoroughly!" Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh. "The military situation is complicated, but Zi Bo was able to plan on the spot and dispatch everything without missing a beat. He was a master of military strategy... You and I were naughty boys back then.
When I was with Wan Luo, how could I have thought that today would happen?"
"Brother Meng De is right." Gongsun Xun also said with a smile. "These days, everyone in the army always says that I use soldiers like a god, but they don't know that Zibo's strategy is even better than mine!"
As soon as this statement came out, all the Luoyang Northern Military Academy captains were naturally in awe. Even Han Dang and acquaintances like Lu Fan couldn't help but praise him. Lou Gui's face turned red and he had no choice but to smile and say nothing.
However, just when the hall was bustling, a person suddenly appeared from the hall and said loudly: "Mr. Lou is very organized and analyzes the battle situation just like a cook trying to solve an ox. I also admire him. However, General Gongsun, as the commander of an army,
What do you want? Do you want a decisive battle in Hebei, or do you want to take the land in Hebei first and then besiege Puyang? Do you want the Puyang thieves to stand firm, or do you want the thieves to mobilize the entire army and cross the river to complete their victory in one battle?"
Everyone followed the sound and saw that this man was more than eight feet tall, with a thin appearance, a long age, a pair of slightly raised sword eyebrows, and a domineering attitude. He was clearly the local celebrity Cheng Li and Cheng Zhongde.
To be fair, this person suddenly interrupted at this time, which was a behavior that ignored the atmosphere and was considered very impolite. However, everyone recalled Gongsun Xun's courtesy to this person, so they had no choice but to sneer and keep silent.
"Then I will speak frankly." Gongsun Xun glanced at Lou Gui to appease him, and then immediately turned back and replied seriously. "From what I want, naturally I want all the Puyang rebels to cross the river and meet at one place.
, a battle in Hebei will decide the affairs of Dongjun. It’s just..."
"It's just that the traitor army in Puyang relies on divination and not on the general," Cheng Lisurong responded. "So although the general wants to do something, he can only do it passively... right?"
"Not bad!" Gongsun Xun couldn't help but look forward to it. "Could it be that Duke Cheng has a plan to bring Bu out of Puyang?"
Cheng Li couldn't help but clasped his hands and smiled: "General, whether he can be transferred out depends on whether the other person has the intention to come out...Only if he is willing to come out in his heart, can we make plans based on his character and ideas."
Gongsun Xun couldn't help but stand up and laugh: "Then does Mr. Cheng know this divination's thoughts and character?"
Cheng Li immediately laughed again: "Bu is originally from Dongwuyang in this county. He has been a disciple of Zhang Jiao since the founding of Taiping Road ten years ago. He is a generous man, regardless of his origin. He often walks around the county in straw sandals and cloths, giving water to others.
I have seen him treat illnesses several times."
Everyone in the hall became serious at this time. Guan Yunchang continued to raise his neck and not look at everyone in the hall, but his ears were also perked up.
"That……"
"I won't hide anything from the general," Cheng Li said frankly. "In my opinion, according to Bu Ji's generous character, as long as we reveal a little bit about the critical situation of the Yellow Turban bandits in Hebei, he will have some thoughts of rescuing... This is his
His character is naturally like this. And if we can add some other rumors to his ears, the other party will definitely not be able to hold it back and will directly cross the river to help him."
Gongsun Xun was rather straightforward. He actually stood up and asked, "Please make it clear, Mr. Cheng."
"As far as I know, this divination has no doubt believed in Zhang Jiao," Cheng Li replied calmly. "The current situation is that the battle between Zhang Jiao and the general teacher Lu Gong in Hebei is unfavorable, and the imperial court wants you, general, to destroy the enemy in Hebei and then abandon it.
Puyang ignored it and went directly north to attack Zhangjiao from the rear... If this is the case, they will definitely be unable to hold back!"
"But how could the rumor reach Bu Ji's ears?" Gongsun Xun asked again.
"The general marched down several cities. Even wealthy families like the Li family came to support the battle. Even the pillars of the Yellow Turban bandits like Liang Yuan fled to Hebei in panic. How can there be peace in Puyang City?" Cheng Li couldn't help laughing.
"General, you might as well withdraw the white horses and troops from all over Xian City, and leave some words here and there, then the news will naturally reach Bu Ji's ears."
"How confident is Mr. Cheng?" Dong Zhao on the side suddenly asked coldly.
"I have 90%." Cheng Li replied proudly. "But if you say this, I'm afraid you won't believe it, so you just say 70%."
"In any battle, you can win only five points." Gongsun Xun did not hesitate. "Not to mention ninety percent? Just do it! Tell Shen Zhengnan and Wang Shuzhi on the Yellow River that the entire army is about to cross north. Li Jin from Xiancheng and Baima Yang
We must also cross the river together and let them prepare."
All the generals rode down from Captain Cao Cao, and they all obeyed the orders with awe.
"Dare you ask the general?" Then, amidst the noise of armor, Cheng Li still stood tall. "If Puyang has already crossed the river, it is predicted that there are 20,000 soldiers, Liang Yuan has 10,000 soldiers, and Zhang Bo has 10,000 soldiers.
There are 40,000 soldiers and horses. Although there are many heroes defecting to the general's army, there are only more than 10,000 soldiers in the general's army. With one enemy against four, how confident can the general be?"
"You talk so loudly, but you still doubt our combat capabilities?" Although Guan Yu saw Cheng Li for the first time, he felt that he was particularly disdainful.
"Can't I be suspicious?" Cheng Li refused to give in. "It should be noted that if this strategy is adopted, the safety of 600,000 people in Dongjun will be at risk in this battle."
"Hahaha……"
Just when Guan Yu was about to say more, he saw Gongsun Xun holding his knife and laughing upward, making the sound shake the roof tiles. He restrained himself a little, stepped back half a step, and bowed his hands slightly like other generals... but it was a bit of an apology.
On this side, Gongsun Xun laughed for a long time before he stopped laughing, but the smile was still on his face. He just said loudly to Cheng Liyang again: "Mr. Cheng, if I say that this battle is 100% certain, you will not believe it.
, that being the case, let’s say it’s 90% good! What do you think?”
Cheng Li's expression changed immediately, but he respectfully stepped back and bowed to each other.
"Get ready to cross the river." Gongsun Xun said no more, just gave an order, and then he left the room full of civil servants and stepped out with his sword in awe.
In this way, since the military agreement has been decided, there is no possibility of changing the situation. The Han army made a grand effort and crossed the Yellow River for the fourth time. Among them, except for Yang Kai of Baima City who crossed the river from the upper reaches first, all the others gathered in Cang
Pavilion, accompanied by Shen Pei and Wang Xiu who had been cruising on the Yellow River, swayed and set off calmly.
But that morning, before leaving, Gongsun Xun, who was wearing a crown and a sword, held Cheng Li's hand again on the Cangting River Embankment and refused to let go, which attracted Cao Cao and others to look at him side by side.
"Mr. Cheng, Gong Cheng." Gongsun Xun rarely sighed. "When we go to Hebei, I'm afraid we will have to fight to decide Dongjun. Then it will be difficult for you and me to see each other again. Is it true that we two have no chance?"
Even though Cheng Li has a tough personality, he couldn't help but be a little moved at this moment, so much so that he smiled bitterly: "What do you think, general?"
"I don't know." Gongsun Xun couldn't help but shake his head. "As you said the day before yesterday, the wars are going on and the turbulence has only just begun. Who can say clearly what will happen in the future?"
Cheng Li also sighed with emotion.
By the way, Gongsun Xun’s words are not false. Although Gongsun Auntie released him from Liaodong, he has risen to great heights over the years and has made many achievements. In the eyes of others, he is a rare young and suave hero in the world. But to him himself
, but there is always a feeling of drifting with the crowd.
First of all, it is because the authority and system of the Han Dynasty are still so strong that it is difficult for him to make a difference. In other words, if the Han Dynasty does not fall apart, it will be difficult for him to stretch out his hands and feet... Of course, people like Yuan Benchu and Cao Mengde also
It is impossible to do anything;
Secondly, starting from this year's Yellow Turban chaos, although the changes in the situation had been expected for a long time, they turned out to be so unstoppable when they actually arrived. The so-called general trend was unshakable. While it aroused his fighting spirit, it also made him doubt the future.
Some deep confusion arose;
Thirdly, as he became more and more powerful, Gongsun Xun also discovered that although his mother's story was of great reference value, it was a bit foggy when it came to reality... Think about it, a thousand years away
Eight hundred years later, how could people at that time have a deep understanding of the customs and people's hearts at this time?
For example, Cheng Li in front of me, if he follows the rhythm in his mother's story, there is no reason why he should not accept his own. But in fact, whether it is the price that smart people are selling or the geographical barriers, they are objective and difficult to overcome.
thing.
Correspondingly, there are also high family status, schools of Confucian classics, disciples and old officials...you simply cannot avoid these things.
Of course, no matter what, with the chaos of the Yellow Turbans, now you can finally decide the outcome with the bow, horse, sword and spear that the Youyan disciples are best at. Although Gongsun Xun is confused and confused, he is not afraid of anyone!
By then, if we really encounter all kinds of difficulties, wouldn’t it be enough to just win one battle? If that doesn’t work, what else can we do if we just win two battles?!
Just like that, on the Cangting embankment on the south bank of the Yellow River, Gongsun Xun and Cheng Li held hands and were speechless for a long time. Cao Cao and others looked bored and walked away on the pontoon. That is to say, Shen Pei and Wang Xiu had been cooperating.
I was cruising on the Yellow River and didn't know what was going on here, so I just looked out curiously from a distance in the middle of the river and asked.
"Twenty thousand!" This kind of thing is known to everyone present.
"Not bad." Liang Zhongning continued to ask calmly. "What about the Han army?"
"You can tell at a glance that compared to when we crossed the river from Puyang that day, there don't seem to be many new people and horses, but there are still more than ten thousand!"
"That's right." Liang Zhongning became more and more proud. "Then let me ask you again, if our army of 20,000 soldiers comes out of the city to fight, and the battle is in full swing, Commander Bu suddenly leads 20,000 troops from Puyang to cover them from the Yellow River embankment. What will happen?"
Without waiting for anyone to reply, Deputy Commander Liang took the initiative and explained in a seductive manner: "It's forty thousand against ten thousand, and it's attacking from both sides! Do you think the Han army fell into a trap?"
All the young commanders suddenly realized it, and then they all smiled happily, and asked for confirmation, whether Commander Bu would come to help? Naturally they were very surprised when they got the affirmative answer... After all, judging from their tactical level, if Commander Bu really came, then it would be a defeat for the four enemies.
First, it is natural to attack from both front and back.
As a result, all the Yellow Turban Army commanders were so excited that they put their minds down and just said that they would follow the instructions of the two deputy commanders Liang and Zhang. It didn't matter when they sent out troops, and then they went back to the city to enjoy the treasures and delicacies they had brought with them.
, the woman went.
For a moment, only Uncle Zhang and Liang Yuan were left in the city, and Liang Zhongning's face suddenly turned cold.
"Deputy Commander Liang." Uncle Zhang thought for a moment when he saw this, but then said sincerely, "Since you made an agreement with Commander Bu when you came here, I won't fight for power with you. Don't worry, you can make arrangements here in Hebei."
, I will never delay things."
Liang Zhongning couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this: "Uncle Zhang is overthinking. I have no agreement with Shuai Bu to attack from both sides... In fact, at this time, I am worried that Shuai Bu will not be able to bear it because there are too many of us, and then really give up."
"Nothing happened." Liang Yuan pointed to the Han army's camp under the setting sun in the distance and said sadly. "I didn't know until I fought with the Han army's cavalry in Henan that the combat power of our Yellow Turban army is really incomparable to that of the Han army.
Look! With such elite cavalry, how can we, one against four, stop them?"
"Can we attack from both front and back...?"
"It's impossible to attack from a flank." Liang Yuan continued to sigh. "The Han army has more than ten thousand, including six to seven thousand cavalry and three to four thousand infantry. They are all elite. Moreover, the river embankment is a bit far away from here after all. That is Bu Shuai Zhen
If we come over, they can also let the infantry rely on the camp to resist and delay us, and then use the cavalry to fight when Commander Bu has just crossed the river, and finally turn around to eat us! So Commander Bu came here, in addition to ruining the army in vain
Outside, it’s of no use.”
"Then...then why are you still deceiving everyone?" Uncle Zhang was shocked and still puzzled.
"So what can we do if we don't cheat?" Liang Yuan became more and more sad. "Dongwuyang is a small town and there is not much food. When the commanders occupied the cities before, they only wanted to have fun. When we hurriedly asked them to come out and gather together, they didn't do anything.
Instead of bringing food, I brought goods. Woman, I was chased back and forth by the Han cavalry in Henan. I came here empty-handed... Deputy Commander Zhang, how long can the city hold out? And if it can't hold on, there is no other option but to deceive.
Everyone, let the army take the initiative to go out of the city and fight in order to survive in death, what can we do?"
Uncle Zhang lowered his head and thought for a moment, but still bowed his hands respectfully: "Whether it's a pincer attack from behind or a desperate attempt to survive, Vice Admiral Liang can beat me ten times in a battle... Therefore, for Huang Tian's great cause, as he said, this time I
No matter what you do, I won't hesitate!"
Liang Yuan stared at the person in front of him thoughtfully, but was speechless.
Returning to Puyang, Henan, just as Cheng Li and Liang Yuan had guessed, just knowing that Uncle Zhang and Liang Yuan had always been lenient after leading all the remaining Yellow Turban subordinates in Dongjun, nearly 20,000 people, to be trapped in Dongwuyang, Hebei.
Bu Ji was already at a loss...
How does he know how to fight?!
In fact, the Yellow Turban Army is just the Yellow Turban Army after all, a ragtag group that has only been in force for two months. If the quality and armament of the lower-level soldiers are not very backward, then the military experience and ability of the top leaders are undoubtedly the weakest...
...If nothing else, it would be ridiculous to ask a group of religious figures who usually draw talismans and water to lead tens of thousands of troops, let alone formulate military strategies for local battlefields.
As a result, Bu Ji first had the intention of rescuing himself; then, a group of Yellow Turban soldiers who had relatives and friends there came to ask for help... In the eyes of these people, even if the Han army is powerful, it can still defeat 40,000 people.
If you attack 10,000 people, some will still be beaten.
However, Bu Ji still had not made up his mind at this time, because he still remembered Liang Yuan's words before leaving... until rumors suddenly spread in the city, saying that the Han army had abandoned Baima and Xiancheng this time, and was going to attack Hebei
After fighting this battle, he ignored Puyang and turned north, going to Jizhou to cut off the retreat of the great virtuous master!
Rumors have noses and eyes, and Bu has combined the information he knows, and is also worried:
For example, divination already knew that the leader of the Han army in front of him, Gongsun Xun, was the student of Lu Zhi who fought against General Tiangong on the North Road; for example, when the Han army withdrew from Xiancheng, there was a mistake made by the military academy. If Zhang Jiao was destroyed in one fell swoop, everything would be fine;
Another example is that in Dunqiu, before Weiguo was lost and the road was clear, Bu Ji indeed knew that there were some signs of the great sage's retreat in Wei County...
Once the people's hearts are uncertain, they will think about something wrong. For example, in the past few days, good news has come from the south, saying that Bocai Boshuai of Yingchuan won a great victory in the battle with the Han army, forcing Zhu Jun, the commander of the Han army in the south, to retreat to Changshe.
...But at this time, it actually became evidence that Gongsun Xun might send troops to cut off the retreat of the great virtuous master!
Otherwise? The Han army must have lost the war and was planning to change its strategy and surround and kill the great virtuous master in one fell swoop. But as soon as the great virtuous master died, wouldn't Huang Tian's great cause be defeated without a fight?
Of course, Bu Ji was not a fool... He also thought about whether it was a Han army strategy to deliberately lure him across the river.
but……
"But Wang Shuai." Bu sighed as he held the head of the city and headed north. "It doesn't matter if I lose here. The overall situation lies with the great virtuous teacher! Or in the south at Yingchuan... Let alone the victory in the south now,
If the great sage commander in the north is lost, what's the use of me defending Puyang? Moreover, this is indeed a rumor. The two deputy commanders Liang and Zhang in the north have lost their 20,000 troops. Will Puyang be able to escape by then?
The Han army surrounded the city in large numbers, but I could barely struggle."
Wang Du just wanted to speak again, but Bu Ji waved his hands repeatedly and said directly: "Your Majesty, I once heard Deputy Commander Liang say something in a book, which was very good. He said that death is inevitable for all people, and it may be more important than Mount Tai, or it may be more important than Mount Tai.
Lighter than a feather... I am already over fifty years old, and now I am raising my troops to fight against the Han. I only want to help the great virtuous master create the Yellow Sky. If the overall situation is not mine, I will act for the overall situation, so as not to die like a feather!
"
Wang Du sighed, but did not persuade him any more: "Shuai Bu is right. Not to mention that our army will defend Puyang and die in dire straits, and will be laughed at by everyone in the world. If we cross the Yellow River north, 40,000 troops will fight against 10,000 officials."
Army, but there may not be a way to win!"
"Does Wang Shuai have any clever ideas?" Bu Ji quickly asked seriously.
"I dare not say that I have a plan after being defeated in a series of battles." Wang Du said with a bitter smile. "I just think that there are no Han troops in Henan now, and Puyang has collected many ships before. Doesn't this mean that we can cross the river from anywhere?
?In this case, if our army crosses the river from Cangting and suddenly appears behind the Han army, the two deputy commanders Liang and Zhang of Dongwuyang will definitely see it. At that time, not only we will be able to support them with their support
If we cross the river calmly, we might be able to attack from both sides and win in one fell swoop!"
Bu had thought over and over again, but finally he clenched his fist and smashed it on the battlement: "Why should Commander Wang be too modest? This is a very clever strategy! I will ask Commander Wang to command the boat division, and be careful to deal with the Han army's ships, and go to
Let's go to Cangting... Let's cross the river from Cangting and fight to the death!"
When Wang Du saw that the other party had given him a heavy responsibility despite his three defeats, he was extremely grateful. He immediately bowed down and vowed to obey him.
Three days later, Shen Pei, who was stationed on the Yellow River, personally sent the news that the Puyang Yellow Turban Army had flown down the river and gathered at Cangting to the Han Army camp outside Dongwuyang City.
After listening to the report, Gongsun Xun, who was sitting in the middle of the military tent, couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh. After he finished laughing, he looked at the three unfamiliar armored men in the tent:
"De Mou, Su Qing, and Cheng Lian, do you three still have to worry about coming too late and returning without success? In my opinion, we have worked so hard in the past few days, but it seems that we are just making arrangements for you.
Where are the clothes!"
Hearing this, Shen Pei twisted his beard and held his sword, and couldn't help but look at him again and again.
————I am the dividing line looking up and down————
"Xun was about to cross the river, and he stood on the embankment to carry out the process and said goodbye: 'The Han Dynasty is in danger. Just when a hero is using his life, Cheng Gong is extremely talented and should rise!' Li felt his words, but he regarded his age as his hometown.
After thinking about it, I should not do it. When I was about to return home, I dreamed of rising up from the sun in Mount Tai at night. I thought again that the character "Xun" was in response to this omen, and I couldn't stop sighing for the night. The next day, I changed my name to Cheng Yu to encourage the future and never miss the secret of heaven again.
."——"Heroes of the Late Han Dynasty". Wang Can
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