Xi Zhicai and Cao Cao talked late at night. After a long time, Xi Zhicai left the bedroom with a satisfied smile.
In the house, the oil lamp suddenly went out and fell into silence.
It is unknown what Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai said, and no one knows what specific issues they discussed. In short, Cao Cao's mental outlook changed, and his bright eyes became more dazzling.
Although the clothes are still the same, it gives people a refreshing feeling and makes people feel that Cao Cao has changed.
The army rested for the night and set off quickly to Chang'an early the next morning.
Cao Cao led his army to leave Hangu Pass, but he also left soldiers to garrison.
He could not stay in Chang'an forever and would eventually return to Yanzhou, so he had to firmly hold the control of Hangu Pass in his hands, otherwise Hangu Pass would be captured and Cao Cao would have no way to return to Yanzhou.
The army marched westward toward Chang'an.
At this time, Wang Can led the army out of Ziwu Valley and rushed from south to north towards Chang'an; Cao Cao led the army out of Hangu Pass and rushed from east to west to Chang'an; Ma Teng led the army from Xi County and headed from west to Chang'an.
Rush east to Chang'an.
The three armies headed toward Chang'an together.
However, due to Liu Xie's mediation, Fan Chou sent troops to block Cao Cao everywhere, and Zhang Ji also sent troops to constantly block Wang Can. Both armies were resisted and threatened on the way to Chang'an, except for the Xixi army under Ma Teng.
Liang Bing had a smooth journey and went straight to Chang'an without any obstruction.
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Chang'an City, in the palace.
Liu Fan has returned to Chang'an, and the people who investigated Wang Canna and Cao Cao also reported the news back.
Liu Xie was sitting in the main hall, wearing a crown and a black uniform. He looked at Liu Fan and asked, "Liu Qing, I have tried my best to buy time for Ma Teng. How many days does it take for him to arrive in Chang'an?"
Liu Fan stood up, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, General Ma has passed Xinfeng County and is on his way to Chang'an. It is estimated that he will arrive in Chang'an at noon tomorrow and defeat the Xiliang army immediately." After Liu Fan convinced Ma Teng, he and Ma Teng
They returned to Chang'an together, but when they were in Xinfeng County, Liu Fan took the lead in returning to Chang'an and made arrangements to welcome Ma Teng.
Liu Xie did not rush to ask about Ma Teng, but asked: "Qing Zhong, how is Cao Cao's situation?"
Zhongqing means admonishing the official Zhongshao.
When Zhong Shao heard Liu Xie's question, he immediately stood up and respectfully answered: "Reporting to your majesty, Cao Cao has just defeated Fan Chong's garrison at Hangu Pass, and it will take three days to reach Chang'an. If Fan Chong sends the Xiliang army to intercept them everywhere,
, maybe Cao Cao won’t be able to reach Chang’an within five days, so General Ma has enough time to defeat the Xiliang army.”
"Snapped!"
Liu Xie looked excited, clapped his hands and smiled and said: "Okay, I just hope that Fan Chou will send more soldiers to intercept Cao Cao, so that Cao Cao can arrive in Chang'an later, giving Ma Teng enough time to stabilize Chang'an and eliminate internal troubles."
After a pause, Liu Xie asked again: "Ma Qing, how is Wang Can's situation?"
Ma Qing is the servant Ma Yu.
Ma Yu clasped his fists and said: "Report to Your Majesty, Wang Can's military attack was too aggressive and directly killed Zhang Ji's more than ten thousand Xiliang soldiers stationed in Ziwu Valley, and also killed Zhang Rong, the guard of Ziwu Valley. Now Wang Can has left Ziwu Valley and went to Chang'an
Come here. With the speed of Wang Can's army, it will only take two days for Wang Can to reach Chang'an. If General Ma cannot break through Chang'an tomorrow, Wang Can will intervene, and the situation will be complicated by then.
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After Liu Xie heard this, his excited expression immediately calmed down.
He stretched out his hand and touched his forehead lightly, with a solemn look on his face.
After a pause, Liu Xie glanced at the people in the hall and asked: "Wang Can arrived in Chang'an too short a time to give Ma Teng enough time. Do you have any plans to stop Wang Can?"
Liu Dan, the censor of the book administration, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, I have a plan."
Liu Xie hurriedly said: "If you have any plans, tell me quickly."
Liu Dan said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty wants to ensure that General Ma can defeat the Xiliang Army as soon as possible, so you can summon Zhang Ji and ask Zhang Ji to send Zhang Xiu to resist Wang Can. This will not only remove Zhang Xiu, the scourge, from the Xiliang Army, but also
It can also reduce the resistance of General Ma in attacking the city. Your Majesty not only creates difficulties for Wang Can, but also eases the difficulties for General Ma. As you go back and forth, the chance of defeating the Xiliang army increases."
After hearing this, Liu Xie pondered for a while and said, "The strategy is good, but it needs Zhang Ji's nod. Which of you is willing to go to the Hou General's Mansion to persuade Zhang Ji?"
After the words fell, no one stood up to speak.
Liu Xie glanced at a few people, his heart became cold, and the hands on his knees suddenly clenched. Immediately, Liu Xie waved his hands and said: "Please step aside, I will solve Zhang Ji's problem!"
"Your Majesty, please leave!"
Several people clasped their fists and said something, then turned and left the palace.
Outside the main hall, Liu Dan and Liu Fan left together.
Both of them were sons of Liu Yan. When they stayed in Chang'an, they always lived in the same house and did not live in separate families. The two of them got on the carriage one after another and rushed to their houses. Liu Dan had a look on his face.
He looked puzzled and said: "Brother, I was just about to ask Ying to persuade Zhang Ji, why did you stop me?"
Liu Fan snorted and said coldly: "You are so humble, so how can Zhang Ji agree?"
Liu Fan forced himself to say: "Even so, I should try hard. Even if I can't succeed, wouldn't it be better for His Majesty to come forward? We are ministers, and we are also members of the royal family..."
Before he could speak, Liu Fan interrupted: "Second brother, you don't have to worry about the royal family. You stay in Chang'an and think more about the Liu family. Now that my father has died of illness, my third brother has been killed, and my fourth brother has been imprisoned, we
The two of them are in jail, and I have not allowed you to get involved in political affairs, just to let you live well, carry on the Liu family's lineage, and not to cut off the Liu family's incense."
Seeing Liu Dan's dissatisfied look, Liu Fan continued: "I am enough to be loyal to the royal family. Even if I am killed, you can still preserve the Liu family's bloodline and let our bloodline be passed on. Do you understand?"
"
After Liu Dan heard this, he felt very unhappy.
He opened his mouth to speak, but seeing Liu Fan's expression, he held back the words that came to his mouth and could not speak.
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In the palace, Liu Xie was breathing heavily and smashed several priceless pieces of porcelain.
He put his hands behind his back and paced back and forth in the hall.
When Liu Xian passed away, although Liu Xie believed in the strategy Liu Xian formulated for him, he did not believe what Liu Xian said. However, at this moment Liu Xie seemed to understand that no one was reliable and no one could be used. He
When I thought that no one dared to go to Zhang Ji's mansion, my heart felt cold.
If people's hearts are like this, what can he do?
Although Liu Xie was quite scheming and could stay calm in front of others, without anyone in the palace, he was no longer the calm emperor, but a young man loudly venting his dissatisfaction.
There was actually no one available to Nuo Da's court.
This situation has to be said to be sad.
After a long time, Liu Xie calmed down his inner anxiety. He carefully arranged his attire and restored the demeanor that an emperor should have. Then he returned to his seat and said loudly: "Here comes someone!"
Not long after, a young eunuch ran in and said sharply: "Your Majesty, what are your orders?" The young eunuch was Liu Xie's confidant, not Zhang Ji or Fan Chou.
Liu Xie ordered: "Go and ask General Yang Feng of Xingyi to come. I have something to summon you!"
"promise!"
The eunuch replied, turned and left.
Liu Xie looked at the eunuch leaving with a look of contemplation in his eyes. Regarding Ma Teng's invasion of Chang'an, he had to move step by step without any carelessness. He had to resolve the situation in Chang'an first, and then deal with Zhang Ji and Fan Chou's affairs.
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