After Zhang Xiu participated in the Battle of Guandu, he was promoted to General Po Qiang for his military exploits and was granted the title of Marquis of Xuanwei.
But on the surface, he seems to be incomparable glory, but in fact, he is still a little disappointed in his heart. Because Cao Cao did not take him with him in the last Northern Expedition against Yuan Shao. Moreover, many of his old brothers were transferred to other armies, causing the old people around him to become more and more mature.
Come less and less.
Just when Zhang Xiu thought he was about to be forgotten, Cao Cao suddenly summoned him and asked him to lead his 10,000 troops plus the 20,000 troops allocated to him by Cao Cao to go to Chang'an City to assist Zhong Yao, remove Guo Yuan, and Gao Gan
and the threat of the Huns.
Zhang Ji was stationed in Hongnong at the beginning, and Zhang Xiu was very familiar with Hongnong.
Zhang Xiu was not without doubts about the sudden good thing.
But when Cao Cao learned that it was Jia Xu who recommended him in front of Cao Cao, Zhang Xiudang knelt down on one knee and swore to Cao Cao that he would drive the Yuan family and the Huns out of Hedong County!
Just a few days after Zhang Xiu sent troops, Guo Yuan's army had already reached outside Jiangcheng.
However, Guo Yuan's army, which had been unstoppable before, encountered obstacles in Jiangcheng.
Guo Yuan's nearly 30,000 troops attacked Jiangcheng continuously for many days, but were driven back by the defenders one after another, making it difficult to break the city.
Since entering Hedong County, this was the first time Guo Yuan encountered such a tenacious defender, so he asked everyone: "Do you know who the defender is in the city?"
Someone replied: "The general who defends the city is Jia Tu. He has extraordinary integrity, good governance, and is deeply loved by the people."
Guo Yuan was not angry when he heard this. Instead, he said to everyone with joy: "I have heard about Jia Kun for a long time! Judging from his ability to defend the city, he can be regarded as brave and resourceful. If he can be taken under his command,
It will definitely greatly enhance the strength of our army and also stabilize the people's sentiments in the land we occupy east of Hedong."
Although some generals were not optimistic that Guo Yuan could conquer Jia Kui, they all clasped their fists and said, "General, you are wise."
However, it was still difficult for Guo Yuan to conquer Jiangcheng by himself, so Guo Yuan sent people to notify the Xiongnu Chanyu, and prepared to join forces with the Huns to attack Jiangcheng in a two-pronged attack.
With the help of the Huns, Jiangcheng's defense was in danger.
Jia Tu felt that he was weak and could not hold on any longer, so he finally had to tell everyone: "Guo Yuan colluded with the Huns to harm our Hedong County...
Now that the city is about to be destroyed, if we continue to hold on, given the ferocious nature of the Huns, the people will be massacred after the city is broken. I cannot bear it and want to surrender to Guo Yuan, so that I can at least have a chance to persuade him not to harm the people.
"
Someone stood up and said to Jia Kui, "But if this is the case, even if the people are safe, you will most likely be executed!"
Jia Tu smiled bitterly and said, "It's worth it to exchange for the safety of the whole city with just me."
Seeing Jia Kui's firm attitude, no one stood up to comfort him anymore. As Jia Kui said, it was indeed worthwhile to exchange his life for the safety of the people in the city...
In order to prevent the people from being harmed, Jia Kui surrendered to Kaicheng.
However, contrary to expectations of being sentenced to death, Guo Yuan actually treated Jia Kui as a guest and wanted to recruit Jia Kui for his own use.
But Jia Kui deeply hated Guo Yuan for uniting with the Huns to harm the people of Dongjun, and would rather die than be loyal to Guo Yuan.
In anger, Guo Yuan wanted to execute Jia Kui, but he got many people's pleas. In the end, Jia Kui was spared his death and was imprisoned in a cellar in Huguan.
After capturing Jiangxian County, Guo Yuan's army became more powerful.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, the Xiongnu Chanyu and high officials gathered here.
Guo Yuanxin captured Jiangcheng and captured Jia Kui. This was the moment when he was satisfied with his ambition.
He summoned everyone to discuss matters and said: "Since our army entered Hedong County, it has been invincible in every attack. Now Jiangxian County is under our control, which means half of Hedong County is under our control... I
With the intention, we will continue to move south with the momentum of great victory and force our troops to force Hongnong County!"
Seeing Guo Yuan's majesty, the senior official felt a little confused, but he still congratulated him and said: "General Guo's bravery is indeed extraordinary.
Now our three armies are making rapid progress, but Ma Teng and Han Sui have been slow to arrive.
If we rush south rashly, will we be plotted by Cao Jun?"
At this time, Hu Chuquan, the Shanyu of the Southern Xiongnu, replied nonchalantly: "The Xiliang army is farther away than us, so it should be here soon."
But in fact, Ma Teng and Han Sui's army have been lingering at the junction of Hongnong and Hedong County.
They wanted to take the opportunity to make a fortune in Hedong County, but they were afraid that the Han court and Cao Cao would retaliate against them. Moreover, they still had a hostage in the hands of Zhong Yao of Chang'an. If they rashly turned against Cao Cao, they would probably lose both their personal and financial resources.
After Guo Yuan thought for a moment, he replied: "It doesn't matter, we will continue to go south to conquer the remaining areas east of Hedong. By the time we reach Hongnong County, the Xiliang army will have almost arrived."
Seeing that Huchuquan and Gao Gan had no objections, Guo Yuan ordered: "In this case, Shanyu's cavalry will be the vanguard, and I and the infantry of Bingzhou Governor will follow behind to hold down the battle for Shanyu!"
"No problem!" Hu Chuquan took the order and strode away.
"Here!" Gao Gan agreed with a smile and left the Chinese army tent.
...
In December of the fifth year of Jian'an.
Guo Yuan, Gao Gan, and Hu Chuquan's army went all the way south to Dayang and Shaanxi.
Now the coalition forces of Cao Jun and Yuan Jun were facing each other across the Yellow River, and the army led by Zhang Xiu arrived at this moment.
At Cao Jun's camp, when Zhong Yao and others were discussing how to deal with the Yuan Jun coalition, a scout suddenly came to report: "Report! Our army has reinforcements arriving, and it is less than ten miles away from the camp."
Everyone in the tent was stunned for a moment, and then became happy.
Zhong Yao asked: "Can I ask who led the troops to help?"
"The returning captain is Zhang Xiu, the general of Po Qiang, leading an army of 30,000 people to support us!"
"It's Zhang Xiu!"
"Zhang Ji's nephew!"
"The Spear King of the North!"
"Great, with the arrival of General Zhang Xiu, Yuan Jun and the Huns won't have anything to worry about!"
Zhong Yao has many locals and Kansai people under his command, and they have a higher and more direct understanding of the reputation of Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu's uncle and nephew.
The morale of the generals in the general's tent was improved because Zhang Xiu came to help. Zhong Yao knew that this must be Boss Cao's good intentions, so he smiled and said: "In that case, we can go out to greet General Zhang!"
"That's how it should be!"
"That's what the captain said!"
...
Zhang Xiu's troops slowed down when they were still twenty miles away from Zhong Yao's camp.
Zhong Yao had enough preparation time, so there would be no misunderstanding between the two parties.
Five miles away from Zhong Yao's camp, Zhang Xiu saw a group of people waiting for him in front.
Now that Zhang Xiu finally got the opportunity to lead the army, he was naturally cautious and did not dare to make any mistakes in his response, so as not to waste his opportunity to perform.
Although Zhong Yao is a school captain, he is also a Sili school captain.
There is a huge difference between an ordinary Xiaowei and a Sili Xiaowei. A Sili Xiaowei is worth two thousand shi. Sili Xiaowei's subordinate officers also have officers, assistants, etc., and they have always been secret inspectors responsible for supervising the capital and the surrounding areas.
, the authority is not insignificant.
"Report! General, Captain Sili has personally come out of camp to greet you!" A scout came to Zhang Xiu to report.
Zhang Xiu certainly knew the importance Zhong Yao held in Cao Cao's heart. He came to support him and would be controlled by Zhong Yao.
Zhang Xiu was surprised and very moved that Shangguan personally came out of the camp to greet him.
Zhang Xiu led two former deputy generals and quickly came to Zhong Yao and others after leaving the army.
When there were still dozens of steps away from Zhong Yao and others, the horse's speed suddenly slowed down.
Zhang Xiu and his lieutenant jumped off their horses, came to Zhong Yao, clasped their fists in greeting and said, "General Zhang Xiu, who defeated the Qiang, came to see Sili Xiaowei!"