Just because Liu Xiu killed Dong Zhuo, all 100,000 Xiliang troops surrendered.
The Xiliang army lacked loyalty and advocated bravery. Historically, after Lu Bu killed Dong Zhuo, if Wang Yun had not handled it improperly, all the Xiliang army might have surrendered. Similarly, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, etc. also followed Lv Bu just because Lv Bu was brave.
Liu Xiu killed Dong Zhuo, proving that he was more brave than Dong Zhuo, so all the Xiliang troops surrendered. As for revenge, I can only say that I overthink it, and people leave with their tea. This has been the case since ancient times.
Thinking of the surrendered Xiliang army, Liu Xiu's mind was filled with ups and downs.
In the Battle of Chibi, if Cao Cao of Huarong Road was beheaded by Guan Yu, the north would be in chaos, and the Cao Wei regime would be in civil strife or even collapse; if in the Battle of Yiling, Liu Bei was captured alive by Lu Xun, then the Shu Han regime would inevitably collapse; if in the Battle of Hefei, Sun Quan would
If he is captured alive by Zhang Liao, Soochow will be in chaos and even die early.
At the end of the Sui Dynasty, Dou Jiande fought against Li Yuan and sent troops to Hulao, but was defeated and captured alive by Li Shimin. Then the Xia Dynasty regime also collapsed.
Dou Jiande's biggest mistake was his wrong positioning. In the early days of the rise of power, when there were only a few soldiers, he had to charge forward, take the lead, and personally command the battle. At that time, he had to use troops unexpectedly and win by surprise; but when his power grew stronger and he became a prince,
It is necessary to be cautious and no longer go to the front line in person, but sit in the rear.
Dou Jiande's mistake lies in his wrong positioning. After becoming emperor, he also used himself as a military general.
"Meet the general!"
At this time, Lu Bu knelt on the ground, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and others also knelt on the ground: "Fengxian does not know the power of heaven and has offended the general. Please punish me!"
"Please get up first!"
Liu Xiu stepped forward to support Lu Bu and said, "I said, this is Dong Zhuo's crime. Let others forget it. If a man does what he says, he keeps his word. You are not guilty!"
Then, Liu Xiu stepped forward to comfort Zhang Liao again, patted Zhang Liao on the shoulder, and asked Gao Shun; he also kept comforting and consoling other generals of the Xiliang Army. He did not send troops to guard him, and directly let the Xiliang Army camp alone, which made him feel relieved.
Extreme.
As the saying goes, don't use the people you doubt, and don't doubt the people you employ... In fact, he didn't trust the Xiliang Army at all.
At this moment, Xiliang's army numbered 100,000, while he and Cao Cao only had 20,000. They couldn't control the situation at all. Since they couldn't control it, they wouldn't control it. Fortunately, the Xiliang army was very honest...or rather
, was shocked by him.
In the Xiliang army, which advocates single-handed combat, as long as you defeat them, they rarely rebel...until you become weak or die.
"Mengde, go and see His Majesty!" Liu Xiu stepped forward and said.
"Okay!" Cao Cao nodded.
Even if the troops behind were gathered together in one place, they were only 20,000 troops, but they made an emergency landing of 100,000 Xiliang troops, just like a dream.
"Greetings to Your Majesty!"
When they arrived at the tent, Liu Xiu and Cao Cao respectfully paid homage to Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty.
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was only nine years old and a young lady.
"If I don't have two Qings to save me, I will be in danger!" Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty said: "There is no greater merit than saving me. If the two Qings have great merits, the Liu Qing family should be the Great Sima, and the Cao Qing family should be the Great Situ!"
Cao Cao looked happy, but Liu Xiu refused: "I have insufficient qualifications and limited talents and learning. How can I be a great Sima? My virtue is not worthy of my position. I only want to be a shepherd in Yangzhou and help your majesty put down the chaos in Shanyue!"
Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty tried to comfort and win over him, but Liu Xiu didn't listen to even half of his words.
"Mengde, Luoyang is in ruins, we can only move the capital to Chang'an!" Liu Xiu said.
"This is the only way!" Cao Cao also nodded and said, unable to turn back.
"If we get to Chang'an, Brother Meng De will assist your majesty to stabilize the world; if it's not enough, you can invite Yuan Shao to the capital!" Liu Xiu said about the strategy of founding the country.
Cao Cao nodded and said: "Brother Xuande, what should you do?"
Liu Xiudao said: "Wealth and honor are not returned to the hometown, just like walking at night in brocade clothes. This time I killed the Dong thief and my merits have been fulfilled. I should return to Jiujiang!"
Cao Cao said sincerely: "I am the prime minister and Xuande is the general. Let's work together to bring peace to the world!"
"I just want to go home!" Liu Xiu refused.
Three days later, the army entered Guanzhong.
Half a month later, we arrived in Chang'an!
Due to Liu Xiu, Cao Cao and others' meritorious service in rescuing the army, Liu Xiu was granted the title of Marquis of Jiujiang, led the Yangzhou Shepherd, and worshiped as a partial general. As for other generals, they also received rewards. As for Cao Cao, he became a general, worshiped as a chief disciple, and assisted the Han Emperor for a few days.
Later, Liu Xiu led his troops and horses to leave Chang'an and headed south.
"My lord should not leave. Guanzhong is a land of four fortresses. If we occupy Guanzhong, we can become the base of the overlord; if we can control the emperor and command the princes, we can aspire to dominate the world!" Xi Zhicai was unwilling to give in and continued to advise.
"If you can withstand the temptation, don't be pushed to death!" Liu Xiudao said: "This time I went north to form an alliance and killed Dong Zhuo to build up my reputation; I also got Yangzhou Shepherd, which was a benefit; I also recruited Xiliang elites and had iron cavalry. Three
The first one is enough, no more will last!"
"The four fortresses in Guanzhong are true, but they are watched by too many people, and we can't get involved. The land in Guanzhong is barren, and it is not as good as the Qin Dynasty! Moreover, only by occupying Bashu, Hanzhong, and Yongliang can Guanzhong be stable, but
It’s very difficult to do it! Whoever falls into it is seeking death!”
"As for using the emperor to control the princes, it is a big mistake. The coalition failed, and the emperor's majesty was completely lost. If the emperor is used to control the princes, the country will be gained unfairly, and the price will be too high!"
In history, Cao Cao won the country in the most unjust way, giving people the impression of a thief. Don't think about opportunism. If you speculate, you will always have to pay the price.
"It's best to leave. If you don't leave, I will be the next Ding Yuan!"
Liu Xiu said leisurely.
We can share joys and sorrows, but we cannot share wealth and honor, so let’s leave!
Guanzhong is not a good place, Jiujiang is the basic base. Next, we need to capture the six counties of Jiangdong and Yangzhou.
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On the city wall, Cao Cao watched Liu Xiu go away, his mind ups and downs, but he didn't expect that he was taking credit but not proud.
"General, Liu Xuande is gone!"
Guo Jia said: "Liu Xuande is a great hero of his generation. He is like a fierce tiger entering the mountains. He will sweep across Yangzhou, Xuzhou and Jingzhou and become the overlord!"
"So what, if he is in Chang'an, he will definitely be my strong enemy!" Cao Cao said, "Leave! It's okay to leave."
"Lord, why don't we send out troops to chase him!" Guo Jia said, "This man has great ambitions and will definitely be a formidable enemy!"
"So what if you have great ambitions? If you are not capable enough and the weather does not allow you, your heart will be higher than the sky and your life will be thinner than paper!" Cao Cao said: "We have initially laid the foundation for Guanzhong. The soldiers of Xiliang are unstable. Now we can stabilize the army of Xiliang."
The first step is to stabilize Guanzhong; the second step is to stabilize Guanzhong; the third step is to compete with Yuan Shao... As for Liu Xuande, let him go!"
"I would like to invite Yuan Shaoru to Chang'an as a general!"
Cao Cao said.
"Wonderful!" Guo Jiada said: "If Yuan Shao enters Chang'an, we can evade him; if he does not enter Chang'an, it will be an insult to his name!"