The sun is shining brightly in the sky, and the sky is blue and cloudless.
The warm sunshine shines on the body, which is very comfortable.
On the spacious official road, a long and winding team marched slowly. The wheels rolled and made a creaking sound. The whips in the hands of the Xiliang soldiers were raised and slapped on the horses' backs, making a crackling sound. The horses were in pain and struggled hard.
There were countless carriages on the official road, and on each carriage there were two large boxes sealed tightly.
Among the Xiliang soldiers, the leader was a general wearing a black shirt and holding a sword in his hand.
The general was none other than Xu Rong, who fled back to Luoyang with Li Ru.
After leaving Luoyang, Li Ru and Dong Zhuo went to Chang'an together. Xu Rong stayed and led the Xiliang soldiers to escort the money Dong Zhuo had collected in Luoyang. Xu Rong lost to Wang Can, but Xu Rong was unwilling to accept it.
He was about to kill Wang Can, but he was killed by Yan Liang and Wen Chou, causing the Xiliang soldiers to be defeated. This time Xu Rong led the troops to escort the money, which was a meritorious service. It was necessary to ensure the safety of the money without any loss.
.
Xu Rong rode on horseback and patrolled back and forth among the troops, urging the Xiliang soldiers to hurry up.
Escorting the money, the army marched in the direction of Chang'an. However, the march was very slow and there was very little time for rest. In the whole afternoon, there was only one rest and no other rest time.
As night fell, the Xiliang army set up camp. Except for the Xiliang soldiers guarding the camp, the other Xiliang soldiers went to bed early.
Xu Rong still patrolled the camp, encouraging the soldiers and asking them to be more alert.
What Wang Can is best at is sneak attacks. Hulao Pass was stolen, Lu Bu's camp was stolen... Therefore, after the army set up camp, Xu Rong worked hard and did not dare to slack off at all.
In the middle of the night, the soldiers from Xiliang could still open their eyes like door gods and feel very energetic.
In the second half of the night, the soldiers on guard were no longer able to do anything. They all squinted their eyes and took a nap, nodding their heads like chickens pecking at rice.
The night was very dark, and the torches in the temporary camp were crackling. Under the bright red light, the surrounding situation could be seen clearly, and it was difficult to see clearly even thirty meters away from the camp.
There was silence in the camp.
That night, Xu Rong slept in his tent with his clothes on, fearing that something unexpected might happen.
However, it was very quiet at night and nothing happened.
The next day, Xu Rong led the Xiliang soldiers and continued on their way. While Xu Rong was patrolling, the scouts sent out to explore the road ran to Xu Rong and reported: "General, five miles ahead, there is an official road that must be passed by.
There are valleys and dense forests on both sides. Should the army temporarily stop advancing and send soldiers to investigate the details of the mountains and forests?"
"Valley? Jungle?"
After Xu Rong heard this, his heart suddenly became tense.
Immediately, he relaxed again. He led the army to escort the money and set off from Luoyang. He was always vigilant and alert. There was no possibility of an ambush in front. Even if there were pursuers, they were behind the army. How could they run to the front? Xu Rong was silent.
After a moment, he ordered: "The army continues to advance, there is no need to worry."
"promise!"
The scout turned his horse's head and turned to carry out the order.
Half an hour later, the army was getting closer and closer to the valley.
The scout rode up to Xu Rong again and reported back: "General, I noticed that there are birds flying in the woods from time to time. Please let me know if you want to send someone to find out the news."
Xu Rong frowned slightly and asked: "How many birds flew up?"
The scout replied: "General, the number of birds flying is very small. Occasionally you can find one."
Xu Rong heard the soldiers say that there were just a few birds flying in the woods. This must be the instinctive flight of the birds, and there could be no other circumstances. He ordered: "The army continues to move forward, and there is no need to pay attention to the movements in the woods."
After receiving the order, the scout turned and left again.
About an hour later, the army was approaching the valley.
Xu Rong rode his horse to the front of the valley. He looked at the bulges on both sides of the valley, with the official road leading to Chang'an in the middle, and there were dense woods on both sides of the valley. He became wary. However, Xu Rong thought that he had an army of 60,000.
, such a small valley is not enough to stop the Xiliang army.
"Boom!"
Just when Xu Rong was about to give the order to advance, a deafening roar suddenly came from the valley ahead.
Xu Rong's expression changed drastically, and he immediately ordered: "Quick, go find out the situation immediately."
The scout got the order and rode his horse towards the valley. It didn't take long for the scout to turn back. Xu Rong saw the scout's serious expression and the expression on his face was very ugly, so he asked: "Tell me, what happened in the valley?"
What happened?"
The scout said: "General, the valley is sealed!"
"The valley is sealed?"
After hearing this, Xu Rong asked: "There are trees on both sides of the valley and there are no big rocks. How can it be sealed?"
The scout said: "General, there are trees on both sides of the valley, but someone moved big rocks and placed them on the valley and pushed them down to seal the mountain pass. There must be an ambush in the forest."
When Xu Rong heard this, his expression became very embarrassed.
Once the road through the valley was blocked, he could not pass the news to Dong Zhuo. In other words, the Xiliang army led by Xu Rong was now alone and helpless. Even if he led 60,000 Xiliang soldiers, it would take a long time.
He was also in trouble. Xu Rong looked at the green mountains and forests, feeling panic in his heart.
If someone had been sent to investigate the mountains and forests, the situation in front of them would not have occurred.
Too careless!
Xu Rong felt regretful, but could only accept the reality.
Just when Xu Rong was feeling regretful, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from behind. A scout galloped up to Xu Rong with an anxious look on his face and said loudly: "General, it's not good, it's not good, it's not good.
Something big happened."
Xu Rong shouted: "Why panic? I am here, there is nothing to be afraid of."
The scout said breathlessly: "Countless people appeared behind the army, as well as the cavalry and infantry of the princes."
When Xu Rong heard this, his face suddenly turned the color of pig liver,
The road to Chang'an had just been blocked, and there were chasing troops and countless civilians behind it. The situation was quite complicated. Xu Rong was in a heavy heart, and quickly calmed down his panic. He ordered: "The army must gather, leaving a small number of soldiers behind."
The valley is prepared for emergencies, and the rest of the soldiers will follow me to meet the enemy. I want to see who incited the people to attack the army."
On the surface, Xu Rong is high-spirited, but in his heart he is unsure.
Xu Rong knew that the people were escorted by Xiliang soldiers. Now that the people attacked, it meant that the Xiliang army in the rear was destroyed.
After Xu Rong left with his army, two heads suddenly appeared above the valley. Only their faces could be seen on these two heads, and they were both wearing sturdy hats made of weed leaves.
Of these two people, one is Wang Can and the other is Pei Yuanshao.
Pei Yuanshao said: "Lord, Xu Rong is gone, let's take action!"
Wang Can shook his head and said: "Don't worry, we will wait until the Xiliang army led by Xu Rong fights with the chasing army from behind, and then we will take action. This can prevent Xu Rong from splitting up his troops for rescue, and not only do we not get any benefits, but we also have to start all over again.
Go hide in the woods."
Pei Yuanshao stretched out his thumb and praised: "My lord is wise!"
Wang Can laughed and scolded: "Flattery!"
Pei Yuanshao smiled, looked at the blocked valley below, and said: "My lord, Xu Rong's road to Chang'an is blocked. We will definitely kill him this time without leaving any trace behind."
Wang Can secretly sighed in his heart, of course he thought about annihilating Xu Rong, but the 60,000 Xiliang army would not be easily defeated.
Xu Rong ran back with the main force of the Xiliang army. When he arrived at the rear of the army, Xu Rong saw the situation in the distance, his eyes widened, and he was stunned.
Hundreds of thousands of people swarmed in, covering the sky and the sun, boundless.
At the same time, there were cavalry and infantry at the forefront of the people. When Xu Rong's eyes fell on the general leading the cavalry, his pupils shrank and an incredible look appeared on his face. The man leading the cavalry turned out to be Zhao Yun. After seeing Zhao Yun, Xu Rong
Knowing that this time it was Wang Can who led the troops again.
Although it was Wang Can again, Xu Rong was unafraid when facing the cavalry and infantry led by Zhao Yun. After all, he had 60,000 Xiliang soldiers, while the cavalry and infantry led by Zhao Yun were only about 3,000.
However, behind Zhao Yun there were hundreds of thousands of people who rushed up crazily, which was a huge number. Even though the combat effectiveness of hundreds of thousands of unarmed people was very low, too many ants can kill an elephant. Hundreds of thousands of people rushed up, and 60,000 people rushed up.
Xiliang soldiers are easily dispersed, and there are so many people that they can’t stop them!
Xu Rong glanced at the carriage parked on the ground. It was the money Dong Zhuo had robbed after suffering countless infamy.
Once lost, you will have to face Dong Zhuo's thunderous wrath.
PS: First update, please collect and send flowers.
