Every move of the Kwantung Army was a big deal to Dong Zhuo.
Therefore, when the troops and horses in Huayin were mobilized frequently, the detective horses and scouts had already spread the news to Dong Zhuo's desk.
After all, Dong Zhuo was not a fool, so it was impossible not to send people to wait and watch in the forests around Huayin Mountain.
Therefore, some of the troops left, and the other began to slowly advance toward Chang'an. This series of military actions was naturally seen by Dong Zhuo.
Chang'an, Weiyang Palace.
Dong Zhuo rarely came out of the gentle village of Meiwu, summoned Li Ru and Yan Zhong, and asked them their opinions on the movements of the Kwantung Army.
Everyone sat down, Dong Zhuo sat high on the throne, looked around and said: "Liu Bei's troops suddenly left Guanzhong and headed for Luoyang. Even Gongsun Zan left. But Baibo soldiers surrounded us. What does this mean?
?”
Li Ru thought for a while, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Congratulations, Grand Master. Congratulations, Grand Master. Liu Bei has accepted the imperial edict and is preparing to go east to attack Wang Fen. This plan to drive away wolves and swallow tigers has been successful."
"But Chang'an..."
Dong Zhuo hesitated to speak. Now Chang'an's military strength has become less and less due to two consecutive head-to-head encounters with the Kwantung Army. Since the fall of Niu Fu, there are now less than 80,000 people left, while there are more than ten enemy troops.
Wan, it is still difficult for him to feel at ease.
Yan Zhong smiled and said: "Master, don't worry, this is a bluff by the Kwantung Army. Liu Bei wants to return to Jizhou to attack Wang Fen. But he is afraid that our troops will leave Nanshan and reoccupy the passes of Nanshan, so he did this
Lift.”
Nanshan is not Zhongnan Mountain, but Qinling Mountains. Just like the Yellow River was called Dahe in the Han Dynasty, and the Taihang Mountains were called Five Elements Mountains. From the Mianchi Xin'an area, you can enter the Qinling Mountains, and then from the Mianchi Xin'an area to the Huayin Mountains.
The short distance of more than 200 kilometers is covered with high mountains and countless passes.
The famous Hangu Pass and Tongguan Pass are right here.
The reason why the Kwantung Army was able to break through these passes so quickly last time was that firstly, Dong Zhuo had just arrived in Chang'an and needed the army to stabilize the situation. Secondly, he did not expect Liu Bei and Cao Cao to be so reckless at the time, and directly bumped into the iron-headed boy, letting them
No reaction at all.
But the situation now is different.
Dong Zhuo has been in Chang'an for almost two years, and the situation is almost stable. In addition, Liu Bei is now about to attack the powerful Wang Fen of Jizhou. If he cannot hold the rear at this time and let Dong Zhuo steal his ass, he will definitely not be able to take care of both the beginning and the end.
Therefore, it is natural for the Kwantung Army to march eastward and westward, bluffing and scaring Dong Zhuo from sending troops.
After hearing Yan Zhong's words, Dong Zhuo thought that this seemed to be the truth and laughed: "So that's it. I guess Liu Bei is coming to attack Chang'an again. Since it's a bluff, just don't worry about him."
"Not allowed, Grand Master."
Li Ru shook his head and said: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. While Liu Bei's elite troops are heading east, we should take the opportunity to capture the Nanshan Ancient Road, and then build a large number of passes on the ancient road to resist the Kwantung Army.
In this way, we can pacify Xiliang and Bashu, pacify Guanxi, and be like the king of Qin, eyeing the world as a tiger, and then we will be king."
"Yes, in the past, the King of Qin used Hangu Pass, Wuguan, Xiaoguan, Dashan Pass and other places to rely on when he was conquering the six kingdoms. They were called the Four Fortresses of Qin."
Yan Zhong also said: "Later, the emperor of the Han Dynasty occupied Guanzhong and pacified the Three Qin Dynasties. It was also here that he built plank roads openly and secretly visited Chencang. In the end, Chu and Han fought against each other and won the world. If the grand master has great ambitions, he will not settle in a corner and learn from the king of Qin and
Gaozu controlled the four fortresses and watched the great changes in the world. When the time was right, he sent troops to conquer Guandong in one fell swoop and pacified the world. Then he sent a general to go south to the river to drink horses, and then he took the right path."
It has to be said that Li Ru and Yan Zhong are both senior counselors with strategic vision. Just like Zhuge Liang, Long Zhong fought against three parts of the world, and Ju Shou, Xun Yu and Mao Jie were ordered by the emperor to disobey them. Lu Su, Zhou Yu and Liu Kang allied with each other.
Cao and others have the same strategy. They can clearly see the situation in the world at this time in the vast chaos and analyze a path that is most beneficial to their lord.
Li Ru and Yan Zhong's strategy is to stabilize Guanzhong, learn from Qin Shihuang and Liu Bang to develop themselves first, accumulate grain widely, build high walls, and watch the overall situation of the world. Now the world is in chaos, all the princes are attacking each other, and the people are living in dire straits. If we can stabilize Guanzhong
In this situation, there is indeed an opportunity to win in chaos and fish in troubled waters.
"Forehead......."
After hearing what they said, Dong Zhuo was a little confused for a moment and asked: "Does Wen Youcheng Han mean to send troops to attack?"
"nature."
Li Ru said matter-of-factly: "Although the Baibo Army has a large number of people and a powerful force, it is just a mob. If we can take advantage of the situation and defeat them in one fell swoop and capture the fortresses and passes along the Nanshan Ancient Road, then Guanzhong will never be harassed by the Kwantung Army again. This is the only way.
We need to go south to annihilate Liu Yan and obtain the Thousand Miles Plain of Bashu and Shu. Then we will have soldiers, food and population. Only with this foundation can we accomplish great things."
Well......"
Dong Zhuo hesitated for a moment, then looked to his left and said: "Although I am willing to send troops, I am afraid that there are few soldiers in the city and it will be difficult to accomplish anything."
Li Ru frowned and said: "What does this mean, Grand Master? Although Niu Fu was defeated, Li Jue and Guo Si brought back the remaining soldiers. Together with the troops from Baqiao, Xinfeng, Zuo Fengyi and other places, our army still has 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers."
We have a large number of people with strong soldiers and horses, and they are all elite men who have been with the Grand Master for many years. How can it be so difficult to accomplish something? Could it be that the Grand Master is unwilling to send troops and just wants to enjoy the security?"
Dong Zhuo was a little embarrassed after being told by Li Ru, so he found an excuse and said: "I am getting older, and I feel more and more old, and my body cannot be driven. Maybe it is because the weather is too cold in winter, so I still have to be cautious when sending troops.
Take action, and when the weather warms up in the summer, I will personally lead the army to attack."
"When the weather warms up in the summer, Liu Bei has already captured Jizhou. The Grand Master will not know that although Jizhou is not weak, Wang Fen is just a talent for managing states and counties. If he does not practice martial arts, how can he possibly succeed?
Where are the elites of Youzhou and Qingzhou who resisted Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Ru advised: "What's more, the great ancestor did not raise an army to defeat Qin until he was forty-eight years old. It took seven years and he became emperor at the age of fifty-five. The grand master was not over 10 years old.
At fifty, when you are in full strength, how can you lament that you are old and forget your family and country’s ambitions?”
"this......"
Dong Zhuo was speechless and did not express his position clearly.
Li Ru added: "In the past few months, the Grand Master has lived in Meiwu all day long, indulging in the gentle countryside. Could it be that women have wiped out his ambitions? I once advised you at the beginning that if you can conquer the world, why worry about women?
No, I asked the Grand Master to give the concubine to Lu Bu, but the Grand Master...sigh."
"snort."
Dong Zhuo snorted coldly and said angrily: "What nonsense did Wen You say? How can I give away my concubine? Besides, Lu Bu is still my adopted son. If it spreads, wouldn't it be contrary to human ethics? Wouldn't the world call me a beast? What's more?
If Wen You feels that a concubine can win people's hearts, why not give his concubine to Lu Bu?"
Give your concubine to Lu Bu?
Li Ru was stupid at that time.
What is this nonsense?
Lu Bu likes your concubine, not mine?
What's more, people who make big things don't stick to small details. If I were in your position and Lu Bu liked my concubine, why wouldn't I give it to him? I would definitely give it to him.
But Dong Zhuo's words made Li Ru choked and speechless. His eyes widened and he didn't know what to say.
It was Yan Zhong who saw this situation and stood up to smooth things over and said: "Master, don't be angry. Wen You is also doing the best for the Master. I hope that the Master can have the world in mind. And we don't want the Master to send troops now to fight in winter. Guandong
The army has such so-called "cotton clothes", which does have an advantage. Moreover, the Xiliang Iron Cavalry cannot show its strength in heavy snowy weather, so what we want to do is to first send troops to garrison in the Fengyi area on the left side of Baqiao to defend against the Kwantung Army. Wait until next year.
After the snow melts in the spring, send out troops to attack and defeat them. In this way, you can seize the Nanshan Ancient Road, control the throat of Guanzhong, and use this to plan the world."
"That's it..."
When Dong Zhuo heard that he was not being asked to send troops to fight, his mood eased a lot.
He feels quite uncomfortable now. To the west is Han Sui and Ma Teng's Xiliang rebels who are always harassing him. To the east is the Kwantung Army. To the south is Yizhou Liu Yan. He is surrounded by enemies from both sides. He always feels that there are unruly people who want to harm him and he is not safe.
feel.
So I started to look forward and backward for a while, fearing that when I sent troops, Han Sui, Ma Teng, and Liu Yan would steal my butt, and I was also afraid that I had not defeated the Kwantung Army and my military strength would be damaged again.
To put it simply, Dong Zhuo is now content with the status quo and just wants to enjoy life. He does not want to go through life and death again and continue to dance on the edge of a knife.
Indulging in the gentle land for too long has worn away his will. The older he gets, the less he wants to continue gambling.
Afraid of losing everything now, afraid that I will die.
The older people get, the more selfish they become.
Li Ru didn't speak anymore, and Yan Zhong said again: "The Grand Master can leave the Xiliang Iron Cavalry in the city. The Xiliang Iron Cavalry is the direct descendant of the Grand Master and is the most loyal. All other troops and horses will be sent to the city, although the Kwantung Army is likely to be
It's a bluff, but no one can tell what will happen to them. So necessary precautions must be taken. Once Baqiao and Weiqiao cannot be defended, Chang'an may be breached again like the last time."
"Like last time?"
Dong Zhuo recalled that time when Chang'an was breached, he almost killed the emperor and then committed suicide. The feeling of wandering on the edge of life and death was really uncomfortable.
Yan Zhong nodded and said: "That's right, so no matter whether the Kwantung Army is bluffing or wants to attack Chang'an, it must have adequate defense. And at this time, the troops are in full strength. When the snow melts in spring, they will wait for the opportunity to move again. If they can take
If we follow the ancient Nanshan Road, we can conquer the world if we advance, and if we retreat, we can defend the pass. This is a great event."
Dong Zhuo thought for a while, and after a while he believed it and said: "What the Cheng Han said is indeed reasonable. In this case, then follow the Cheng Han's strategy to add troops to Baqiao and Weiqiao to resist the Kwantung Army."
There are now 40,000 people in Chang'an City. On the other hand, the defenders of Weiqiao and Baqiao combined are less than 40,000. It can be seen how afraid Dong Zhuo is of death now.
But no matter how afraid of death, people have already attacked at the door of our house, we can only send troops to defend.
But it is absolutely impossible for him to attack.
There are only 70,000 to 80,000 troops in total. If we continue to fight, they will be defeated.
no way.
Dong Zhuo has always been unpopular in Guanzhong. The soldiers and horses he recruited even mutinied. And his hometown, Xiliang, was occupied by Han Sui and Ma Teng. It was impossible to recruit soldiers from his hometown. As a result, Dong Zhuo's soldiers and horses could not be replenished.
The less he fights, the more anxious he becomes.
After coming out of Wuyang Palace, Yan Zhong looked at Li Ru's pale face and said nothing. He smiled and shook his head and said, "Wen You, are you a little disappointed?"
Li Ru sighed and said: "The reason why I was willing to follow the Grand Master in the first place was because I thought he was a person who could achieve great things. He was so decisive in killing, so why did he become so hesitant in just four years? You are worthy of being in Wenwen Township.
For the Tomb of Heroes.”
"You don't understand."
Yan Zhong shook his head and sighed: "Let me ask you, if you reach this age, nearly sixty years old, but still have no children, what will happen to you?"
"The Grand Master has no children?"
Li Ru was taken aback and said, "Didn't you say you have a son in Lintao?"
"He has been dead for seven or eight years."
Yan Zhong said calmly: "That's why the Grand Master has wanted to have another son in these years, but there has been no movement until now. Now, apart from the distant and near clansmen living in Meiwu, the Dong family only has Dong Min, Dong Huang and
Chi Yangjun, Weiyang Jun, do you think he is still in the mood to take care of national affairs?"
Dong Min is Dong Zhuo's younger brother, and Dong Huang is Dong Zhuo's nephew. Chi Yangjun is Dong Zhuo's mother, and Weiyang Jun is Dong Zhuo's only biological granddaughter.
Therefore, in Dong Zhuo's own lineage, there is no male to inherit, so he is considered an extinct heir. Even if he really conquers the country, the descendants of Dong Min or Dong Huang will enjoy it in the future. How can Dong Zhuo still have the motivation?
After hearing Yan Zhong's words, Li Ru realized the seriousness of the matter and sighed: "I see, that's it... In this way, I wrongly blamed the Grand Master."
"so."
Yan Zhong raised his head and looked at the gloomy sky. The cold north wind howled, making him feel cold all over. He said softly: "Let's pray that the grand master can give birth to a son as soon as possible so that he can cheer up again."
.At least for now, we can only help him decide on Dingguanzhong first. As for the great cause of the world, it depends on God's will."
Um.
There may be God's will in this world.
But that man.
That is the greatest providence.
If Dong Zhuo could give birth to a son, he might really be able to regroup and be willing to make a fortune for his son.
But......
As long as he was here, Dong Zhuo probably wouldn't be able to see that day.