Chapter 364 Alternate attack and defense, sword pointed at Chang'an (Part 1)
How to say something.
Go ahead to dangers.
Dong Zhuo didn't know if he was crazy. He just felt that if he didn't do something, he might not be able to maintain his current status and power.
This is a very strange premonition.
I feel the power of the Wei family, I feel Wei Cheng’s methods, and I feel the pressure Hedong puts on me. @精品/书馆*Update~~
In short, after receiving a covenant letter from his former friend, the former tribe of King Zuoxian of the Xiongnu, he thought that he should make up his mind to give it a try.
With the help of nearly 400,000 Hu troops, there should be no problem in taking over a mere Hedong County, right?
Dong Zhuo often asked himself this question these days.
However, the answers seem to be different every time.
He basically obtained his knowledge of Wei from the "Dragon and Tiger List of the Great Han Dynasty".
With the power of the Wei clan and the glorious record of the Longshan Army, it seems that in the eyes of the world, the Wei clan is already an invincible existence.
But he just doesn't believe in evil. If you want to ask why... maybe it's the obsession in his heart that drives him to make his current decision.
After all, it feels great to have power.
Dong Zhuo's current military strength, in addition to the original 50,000 Liangzhou Army, also includes nearly 200,000 troops, half of which are troops developed by He Jin, and the other half are troops similar to Lu Bu's later recruitment.
There are tough bandits with a rough background such as Guo Si.
In terms of combat power alone, Dong Zhuo believed that he was not weaker than others, otherwise he would not have attracted the eighteen princes to join forces to resist Dong. The fight lasted for two or three years. If Lu Bu had not rebelled in the later period, Dong Zhuo would have had no chance of losing.
Therefore, at present, Dong Zhuo can be said to be the strongest force in the entire Han Dynasty.
And this was what he relied on to dare to attack Hedong County.
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Hedong, Anyi.
Wei Cheng had already received the news when Chang'an took action.
The secret guard's intelligence was not a decoration. As soon as Dong Zhuo took action, someone immediately rushed the intelligence to Wei Cheng's hands.
At this time, Wei Cheng did not know the pressure that Shuo Fang was facing, nor did he know that the Hu people had reached a tacit understanding with Dong Zhuo.
He only knew that Dong Zhuo ordered his army to march northward to Hedong County with a menacing force and evil intentions.
Anyi City North Guards Station.
Wei Qing, Wei Min, and Tian Feng were making tea and sipping tea. They all had calm faces, not even a trace of nervousness or eagerness.
Tian Feng picked up the teapot and served Wei Cheng, uncle and nephew, with more tea.
Wei Cheng said with a smile: "Yuan Hao, your kung fu tea is already better than the old tea. It tastes much better than the tea I brew."
Tian Feng smiled slightly and said: "Young Master is ridiculous. I learned the tea ceremony skills from you. I just drank a few more cups on weekdays. Not to mention, this Kung Fu tea really has some benefits in cultivating one's body and mind."
Wei Cheng took a sip of Tieguanyin. After graduating from college, he often drank tea with customers and knew a lot about Tieguanyin. After all, there were many rich people in Fujian Province in later generations. People often brought tea to him. After drinking too much, he could tell the difference between good and bad.
Already.
Tian Feng brewed this pot of tea very sweetly, and the color, fragrance and flavor of Tieguanyin were all present.
What is commendable is that it still has a unique tea charm. The color of the tea soup is green and yellow but not turbid. The aroma of the tea is elegant but not astringent. It produces saliva in the mouth and has a long aftertaste. The tea is good tea and the person who makes the tea has also practiced it. At home, the two complement each other.
Wei Cheng drank the tea in three sips and breathed a sigh of relief.
At this time.
Xu Ding, Xu Chu, Dian Wei and Yue Jin came together.
Xu Ding clasped his fists and said, "Sir, Dong Zhuo's army has crossed the river."
Wei Cheng raised his eyes and looked at the four of them one by one. Except for Xu Ding, the other three were all high-spirited to fight.
Wei Cheng said in a funny tone: "Zhong Kang, Evil Lai, Wen Qian, what are you doing? A mere 200,000 troops, have you been so nervous?"
Xu Chu and Dian Wei looked at each other and laughed: "Young Master is wrong. I am not nervous, but excited."
A flash of red flashed in Dian Wei's eyes. Although he was smiling, he gave the impression that he was as dangerous as a wild beast.
Le Jin patted Dian Wei on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Young master, if you don't know something, you can find it from both of them. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 364: Alternate attack and defense, sword pointed at Chang'an (Part 1)
When I know there is a large army approaching, I will show such an expression from time to time. Doesn’t it look weird, hahaha.”
Wei Cheng, Wei Min, and Tian Feng looked at each other and smiled.
Wei Min said: "If that's the case, then Zhongkang is the vanguard this time, and the evil one is coming."
Hearing this, Xu Chu and Dian Wei looked at Wei Min gratefully, and at the same time looked at Wei Cheng expectantly. In the end, it was Wei Cheng who decided whether they could lead the troops to fight.
Wei Cheng took a sip of tea and looked at the two of them with a smile.
As his two most trusted personal guards, Wei Cheng naturally believed in their strength.
"Well, since my second uncle has said so, let Wei Lai lead the Longshan Army in the battle, and Zhongkang lead the city guards to coordinate and assist. Let Dong Zhuo see how you can easily defeat them with less than 6,000 troops. His 200,000-strong army must have been beaten and fled in panic."
Xu Chu and Dian Wei looked happy, and they clasped their fists and saluted at the same time. Their fighting spirit had been ignited, and their eyes were full of hot fire.
Wei Cheng smiled slightly and looked at Le Jin again.
"As for Wen Qian, I have a task for you."
Le Jin stepped forward respectfully and bowed, "Jin will live up to your expectations."
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Hedong County, Qingyang Ferry.
This used to be the land of Gyeonggi and the area under the jurisdiction of the ancient capital Chang'an.
At this time, Dong Zhuo led an army of 130,000 troops and was stationed at Qingyang Ferry.
As Dong Zhuo's most capable general, Niu Fu was not only responsible for garrison work, but also for the dispatch of troops.
"What are you talking about? Lu Fengxian hasn't moved yet?"
Niu Fu frowned and looked at the soldier who reported the news.
The soldier couldn't help but trembled his shoulders, lowered his head and replied: "Yes, I informed Lu Zhonglang as early as three days ago, but he never made any move. Chief Chen urged me several times and even got slapped by him."
Niu Fu's eyes widened, and he couldn't help but have a bad premonition.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After pondering for a while, he said to the messenger on the side: "Go and call General Guo."
The ordering soldier nodded and left, but the soldier was still kneeling on the spot.
Not long after, Guo Si walked into the tent with a few deputies. When he saw the soldiers kneeling on the ground, he frowned and said, "Why, Lu Fengxian disobeyed the order and was disrespectful?"
Niu Fu nodded slightly and responded in a deep voice: "I'm afraid there might be some accident. What do you think?"
Guo Bang walked to the low table nearby and sat cross-legged directly on the futon. There were many people who were not used to sitting on their knees, and Wei Cheng was not the only one.
After sitting down, Guo Bang frowned and said, "It seems that we pushed him too hard, which made him have a disobedient heart."
Niu Fu sneered coldly: "If it's just because of this, I'd be relieved. I'm afraid he may have second thoughts."
Guo Bang's expression changed, "What do you mean..."
Niu Fu glanced at the soldiers kneeling on the ground. He didn't explain too much, but it was already self-evident.
Niu Fu and others' behavior of rejecting Lu Bu did not happen overnight, and the army had long been accustomed to it.
At this time.@精品/书馆*update~~
A deputy behind Guo Bang said in a deep voice: "It's strange to say that General Duan is still in Huayin. Could it be that the two of them have a tacit understanding?"
Guo Bang's expression changed and he looked at Niu Fu.
Niu Fu also had a solemn look on his face.
The two of them had a vague premonition that the attack from the north to the east of Hedong did not go well from the beginning.
"Report~"
Outside the tent, a soldier ran in anxiously.
Seeing that Guo Si was there, he hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, then bowed to Niu Fu and said, "Report to the general that the Wei family has raised troops."
Niu Fu asked hurriedly: "How many troops and horses?"
The soldier paused and said hesitantly: "After checking several times, it seems...it's less than five thousand."
"Less than five thousand?"
Guo Bang and Niu Fu looked at each other, both with expressions of disbelief on their faces.
Then Niu Fu laughed loudly and said: "That's great. The Grand Master really knows what's going on. The main force of the Wei family is not in Hedong, hahaha."
Guo Si also showed joy on his face, "Wonderful, wonderful, a mere five thousand soldiers and horses are really nothing to be afraid of."
Niu Fu waved his hand and said: "Look again and see clearly that it is five thousand dragons. (This chapter is not finished yet!)
Chapter 364: Alternate attack and defense, sword pointed at Chang'an (Part 1)
The mountain army is still an ordinary soldier. If it were an ordinary soldier, it would be really... hahaha, vulnerable."
The soldier who came after him bowed, looked at his other colleague who was kneeling on the ground, and then retreated.
Niu Fu seemed to be in a good mood. He glanced at the kneeling soldiers and said, "You should go too and find out why Lu Zhonglang delayed in moving troops."
The soldiers kowtowed repeatedly for the rest of their lives, stood up in a hurry and left with fists clasped in their hands.
Only Guo Si and Niu Fu were left in the tent, as well as several of Guo Si's close associates.
Niu Fu was silent for a while, sat down at the top, and said with a smile: "Brother Guo, it seems we have worried too much. We originally wanted Lu Fengxian to be the vanguard. Fortunately, he didn't come, otherwise he would have got all the great credit."
Go, hahaha."
Guo Bang also felt this and said: "I thought that no matter how incompetent the Wei family was, they could organize more than 100,000 soldiers and horses. It's only 5,000, but it's good. It gave us a huge advantage."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
Niu Fu said: "In this way, you and I will each lead 10,000 troops. We will capture Yongji County first and use it as an outpost to make camp every step of the way."
Niu Fu spread out a map and pointed to a small county town closest to Qingyang Ferry.
Hearing this, Guo Si nodded and responded: "That's good. At this time, we cannot take it lightly. The Wei family still has many unpredictable methods. It is better for us to attack slowly and steadily. Let's take Yongji County first.
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Niu Fu smiled with satisfaction, and then asked: "Then, is it your vanguard, or is it?"
Guo Bang had a smile on his face, thinking that his mother was selling him, so how could he not know what Niu Fu was thinking.
On the surface, the Wei Clan only has five thousand soldiers and horses, but who doesn't know that the Wei Clan also has the powerful weapons of Lei Zhenzi and Disha?
This is to allow yourself to take the initiative to take on heavy responsibilities.
Guo Bin thought for a long time, then helplessly clasped his fists and said, "Let me do it."
When Niu Fu heard this, he was very happy.
"Then it's Brother Guo's fault!" Niu Fu clasped his fists and said, "This matter should be done sooner rather than later. I suggest Brother Guo lead his troops north to Yongji City tonight."
Guo Bang cursed in his heart, and clasped his fists politely on his face: "No problem, I will summon the brothers to send troops to capture Yongji City for Brother Niu."
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That night.
Yongji City.
This is a small county town only twenty miles away from the Yellow River, with a population of only fifty to sixty thousand.
But because it relies on the Yellow River, Yongji City is considered a prosperous place. Coupled with the farming plan promoted by the Wei family, Yongji County has undergone earth-shaking changes.
The county magistrate of Yongji City was born in the Yang family of Hongnong, a descendant of Wei Cheng's aunt Wei Ning, and a nephew of the famous scholar Yang Xiu.
"Mr. Yang, thank you for your cooperation this time. I will report it to the Young Master later and record your merits."
Le Jin and his men came over quickly, met with Magistrate Yang first, and followed Wei Cheng's instructions to arrange some measures in the city.
After bidding farewell to Magistrate Yang, he left the city without stopping.
Three hundred men from the city guard climbed a steep cliff.
Le Jin took out a telescope and said with a smile: "Brothers, it's up to you whether you can shine tonight."
Several men from the city guard nearby laughed.
At this time, several men had already changed into the clothes of ordinary civilians, and even deliberately dressed in tatters to make themselves look more like outright bandits.
It's nearing the time when the sun sets.
Le Jin discovered through the telescope that a team of about 20,000 people was heading towards Yongji City.
"Young Master is indeed very good at predicting what's going to happen. They really plan to capture Yongji City. It seems they will have something to play this time. You guys go to Magistrate Yang and say the show is about to begin, haha."
Several men dressed as bandits smiled at each other, clasped their fists and retreated.
A plain about ten miles outside Yongji City.
Guo Bang personally led the army towards Yongji City when he suddenly saw a thick billowing of smoke in front of him. Under the rays of the setting sun, a man in ragged clothes ran out of the thick orange smoke.
Behind the group of men, there was a cavalry of about three hundred people. Judging from the clothes of the cavalry, they should be police officers and government servants. The scribe at the head was even more obviously dressed, suddenly wearing the color of a county magistrate.
There are two parties. (This chapter is not over yet!)
Chapter 364: Alternate attack and defense, sword pointed at Chang'an (Part 1)
When the distance was only seven or eight hundred meters, the head of the county magistrate suddenly changed his face and tightened the reins of his horse.
Seeing this, the police officers behind him stopped one after another.
The more than a hundred "horse thieves" running in front were sandwiched between the two parties.
Just when Guo Si was stunned, one of the "horse thieves" suddenly shouted: "Brother Guo, is this Brother Guo?"
Guo Si looked startled.
This "Second Brother Guo" was his bandit name when he was young. He was a famous leader of horse thieves in Liangzhou. At his peak, he had nearly a thousand men under his command.
Later, when I followed Dong Zhuo, I rarely contacted him, and the number one figure like "Second Brother Guo" gradually disappeared in the green forest. Correct update@
Hearing such a "kind" call at this time, Guo Si couldn't help but feel his heart move.
He looked at the county magistrate who headed him, and his face was filled with joy. It really took no effort to find the place after breaking through the iron shoes. Isn't this the lamb that he brought to his door? This place is not far from Yongji City. It should be Yongji City.
There is no doubt that the magistrate of Ji County is suppressing bandits.
Guo Bang laughed and said: "I don't know which brother on the road, since I know Guo, I will do whatever I say today to ensure that you are safe and sound."
The more than a hundred "horse thieves" suddenly cheered and shouted: "General Guo is mighty, General Guo is domineering."
The face of the county magistrate opposite him became even more ugly. This confirmed Guo Si's guess, and he felt even more proud.
At this moment, the county magistrate suddenly turned around and shouted: "The enemy is attacking, the enemy is attacking, everyone return to the city."
Seeing this, Guo Si laughed loudly and said, "Don't leave once you're here. Brothers, kill them."
Guo Bang personally led a cavalry group to pursue them, and the more than a hundred "horse thieves" naturally integrated into the team.
On the cliff a few miles away, Le Jin saw this scene through the telescope and couldn't help laughing.
"Okay, let's accept the 20,000 troops first, then we'll have a good start."
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