Zhang Fei reined in his horse and was about to fight, but he heard Huang Zhong behind him laughing loudly: "It's better to lock these guys up and train them!"
When I looked up, I saw a white flag dancing non-stop. The soldiers at the top of Sanguan City were shouting: "We are willing to surrender! We are willing to surrender!"
Duan Xuan was in a moment of joy and fired arrows at Li Jue and Guo Si. After they bypassed the path and headed north, Duan Xuan remembered that if he continued to work under Dong Zhuo, his life would probably not be easy in the future.
, simply refused to do anything, and simply opened the door and surrendered to Liu Xin.
If the two armies were confronting each other, the path next to Sanguan would not allow the enemy to easily go around it. However, the soldiers who took the detour were all colleagues of the sergeants guarding the pass. Although they fired a few waves of random arrows, they did not actually land any arrows.
With their ruthless tactics and the fact that the Qiang and Huns soldiers were both on horseback, most of them escaped. Beigong Boyu and Liu Bao counted the men and horses and found that there were still more than 60,000 people.
Liu Bao said dejectedly: "This time I came here to take advantage of the excitement, but returned in defeat. I lost my troops and generals, and I was embarrassed to see the people of the tribe again."
Beigong Boyu said bitterly: "It's all our fault that Dong Zhuo, the evil thief, abandoned us! How can we go back empty-handed? Why don't we just go to Chang'an and steal some gold and silk for our children, so as to give an account to our clan members."
Liu Bao looked rough, but in fact he was extremely cunning. Bei Gong Boyu didn't need to mention these things, he had already thought of them. However, Liu Bao thought further, shook his head and said: "Dong Zhuo still has many men in his hands.
The garrison in Chang'an is not something you and I can capture. I heard that Dong Zhuo built a city called Yowu City a hundred miles away from Chang'an City. It was filled with gold, silver, jewelry, and beauties. Why don't you and I just rush there?
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When Dong Zhuo was in Xiliang, he treated the Qiang people very kindly and was quite prestigious among the Qiang people. After listening to Liu Bao's suggestion, Beigong Boyu couldn't help but hesitate and said: "Dong Zhuo's wives, concubines, and mothers all live in Xiwu.
It must be heavily guarded. If we charge in rashly like this, whether we can succeed or not, I'm afraid it will anger Dong Zhuo."
Liu Bao naturally knew what Beigong Boyu was thinking, and said with a smile: "We are going to Yiwu, and we will only take beauties in gold and silk. We will not do anything wrong to Dong Zhuo's family, and we will never embarrass you. This is fine."
Beigong Boyu said cruelly: "Well, you and I will immediately send troops to Yicheng."
Both of them knew that the matter was urgent and could not be delayed. Without thinking about it at the moment, they took the team and diverted to Yicheng.
However, Liu Xin said that after entering Sanguan, he did not bother to rest, so he immediately dispatched troops and generals.
Duan Xuan was newly attached and eager to make meritorious deeds, but he did not know Dong Zhuo's movements, nor did he know that Wang Yun had gone to Luoyang to protect Liu Xie. However, the Guanzhong area had always been guarded by him and Dong Xiu, and all counties and counties were guarded by him and Dong Xiu.
The chief and the four generals who guarded the four passes were all their old friends, and they immediately raised their hands and said: "I would like to inform my lord, the last general is willing to go to Wuguan in person and tell Dong Xiu to surrender, in order to thank my lord for not killing!"
Liu Xin had already heard clearly about the intrigues between Dong Zhuo's generals. He smiled and waved his hands and said, "I am very pleased that General Duan has such intentions, but you don't know yet.
Zhang Ji is already in charge of Wuguan, Dong Xiu has no say. However, other counties and counties also hope that General Duan will make more efforts and persuade them to surrender voluntarily to avoid the loss of life, which can be considered a great merit."
Guo Jia suddenly said: "Dong Zhuo will definitely defect to Xiliang when he leaves. If General Duan can persuade Xiao Guan to surrender in the future, so that Dong Zhuo has nowhere to escape, it will be a great achievement!"
Duan Xuan clasped his hands in fists and said happily: "Cui Yong, who is guarding Xiaoguan, is an old subordinate of the last general. The last general is willing to lead his troops there and said that he will surrender."
Liu Xin was so determined this time that even when her troops were stretched thin, she would rather launch an empty city strategy in Xiangyang than retreat at Sanguan, just to completely eliminate Dong Zhuo. Guo Jia's suggestion
Naturally, he agreed deeply. But he would not place all his hopes on Duan Xuan, so he said: "Yide, you take a force with General Duan to Xiaoguan. No matter what, you must capture Xiaoguan before Dong Zhuo.
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Seeing Zhang Fei, Duan Xuan took the order to leave. Chen Gong stood up and said: "My lord, my army has been dispersed for a long time. If Dong Zhuo can think of sending troops to raid Xiangyang, it is inevitable that other princes will be ready to make a move. Please make plans in advance, lord.
Send an army back to support Jingzhou."
Xu Huang cupped his hands and said: "Although what Gongtai said is not unreasonable, it is just that the road back from Hanzhong is far away. It is better to send an army to attack Wuguan directly and attack Zilong from the north to the south. Wuguan is within easy reach. Even if the princes dare to have different intentions, there are still some
Why fear!"
Sun Ce stood up and said: "I am willing to go, if I can't capture Wuguan here, I will definitely come and see you!"
Liu Xin thought for a moment, looked at the generals under his command, and then said: "Mr. Gongtai is very worried, and we must be on guard against it. If other princes make any changes, whether they can successfully capture Wuguan will affect the whole matter."
The safety of Jingzhou. In this way, Wei Yan, you and Sun Ce are going together. You can only succeed and not fail."
After a pause, Liu Xin continued: "Looking at the princes in the world, the one who is most likely to be unfavorable to me in Jingzhou is Cao Cao from Yanzhou. Cao Cao has always had great ambitions and has many powerful advisers and generals under his command. Don't underestimate him. Gongming, you
Lead a group of people to go
Attack Hangu Pass. After taking Hangu Pass, you can directly attack Hongnong County and advance to Luoyang to make Cao Cao dare not act rashly, but don't fight him! The rest of the generals will follow me straight to Chang'an. This time they must capture Dong Zhuo's dog.
A thief’s life!”
Liu Xin only stayed in Sanguan for half an hour, and then led the army in a hurry to Chang'an. Not far away, the sky gradually became overcast, and large dark clouds drifted from the sky. At this time, the army could just see
To the city wall of Chencang County.
Cheng Yu looked up at the sky and said to Liu Xin: "My lord, the rain seems to be coming hard. Why don't you stop in Chencang and wait for the rain to stop?"
Liu Xin shook his head and said: "Time waits for no one! The princes must have known by now that I am not in Xiangyang. It is inevitable that someone is plotting evil, and the matter here must be settled as soon as possible. In this way, you gentlemen, especially Feng Xiao, who has been in poor health, will
Wait in Chencang while the others follow me to Chang'an."
Cheng Yu cupped his hands and said: "Since my lord is determined to go, then I will accompany you. Don't worry, lord, my subordinates are in very good health and can still withstand a little wind and rain. Let Fengxiao and the others stay here first."
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Guo Jia said unconvinced: "Lord, I'm fine, I'll go with you!"
Liu Xin pointed the riding whip in the direction of Chen Cang and said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, I have a task for you. You lead a team of troops to capture this city. In addition, take care of Yidu and Gongtai.
gentlemen."
Chen Gong and Kuai Yue also knew that Guo Jia was not in good health. Liu Xin said this because he wanted Guo Jia to stay first. They were also touched by Liu Xin's concern for his subordinates and they all advised: "Fengxiao, it's getting late.
Seize the time and prepare to attack the city."
Guo Jia couldn't hold on any longer, so he bowed his hand to Liu Xin and led a group of troops to Chen Cang with Chen Gong and Kuai Yue.
Liu Xin led the army and horses to bypass Chencang and continue to fight towards Chang'an. Not long after walking, heavy raindrops began to fall. The soldiers of the three armies were unmoved and marched forward in the rain. The rain became heavier and heavier, and the surrounding area was completely white. The road was blocked by people and horses.
Under the trampling of the ground, there is already a piece of mud, making it difficult to walk. However, marching and fighting in all kinds of bad weather is nothing to the soldiers of these regular legions. They have experienced it countless times in daily training.
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However, because Chang'an had been abandoned for many years, Dong Zhuo only cared about living a luxurious life and did not make great efforts to repair the surrounding roads. Most of the roads were originally rugged, and the heavy rain made them even more difficult and dangerous for the team.
The march brought a lot of troubles, especially the large amount of baggage and war horses that often got stuck in the mud and became unable to move. Even Liu Xin's horse got stuck in the mud.
Liu Xin jumped off his horse and said loudly: "The cavalry and the baggage team camped on high ground. The rest of them only brought one day's dry food and were all traveling lightly! Zhongde, you stay too!"
Cheng Yu touched the rainwater on his face and said firmly: "Master, I will go with you."
Liu Xin knew that now was not the time to waste words, so she nodded and said, "Zhongde, be careful on the road. If you feel like you are no longer able to do anything, stop and rest."
The sound of rain covered up the footsteps of the marching army, and the dense raindrops blocked people's sight. At noon, when Liu Xin came to Chang'an City, the gates of Chang'an City were wide open, and the defenders did not notice at all that there was anything going on.
What's so strange? Who would have thought that in such bad weather, there would be people traveling long distances?
Huang Zhong was the first to clear the way and was the first to rush into Chang'an City. He suddenly flipped the Chixia knife in his hand and put it on the neck of the sergeant guarding the city gate. He asked sternly: "Who are you? In which direction is the palace?"
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It turned out that Huang Zhong could tell at a glance that something was wrong in Chang'an City. The soldiers guarding the city gate were all dressed in cloth, and the swords and guns in their hands were all shabby. One of them even held a dung fork in his hand. Where could he find it?
A little bit like the Beijing Army.
The soldier said tremblingly: "Hero, spare your life, we are just the people in the city. Lord Situ has already taken the emperor to Luoyang. There is not a single soldier in the city. It is the Taifu Yang and Lord Sikong Huang who have led us."
Summoned."
Liu Xin was stunned. It turned out that Liu Xie had been taken to Luoyang by Wang Yun, which was now Cao Cao's territory. He was simply throwing himself into the tiger's mouth. He asked in a deep voice: "Where is the old thief Dong Zhuo now?"
Minzhuang, who temporarily served as a soldier guarding the city, looked at Liu Xin in shock and asked anxiously: "Who are you?"
Liu Xin's face softened and he said with a smile: "Brother, don't be afraid. I am Liu Xin, the shepherd of Jingzhou. I am raising troops this time just to attack Dong Zhuo. Liu Xie will definitely do no harm to the people. I wonder if the Dong thief has returned.
To Chang'an?"
Minzhuang knelt down in the muddy water with a "plop" and said excitedly: "Oh, you are Mr. Liu? We are looking forward to the stars and the moon, and finally you are here. You must save us all! I am here.
I kowtow to you, that old thief Dong Zhuo has done us a lot of harm."
It turns out that most of the people in Chang'an City were forcibly moved from Luoyang by Dong Zhuo. Their meager property was almost plundered by the Xiliang soldiers on the way, and they had to bear heavy labor and taxes. They were almost at the point of death.
to the point where it goes down.
Liu Xin also knew a thing or two about the situation here, and hurriedly helped him up and said: "Brother, you can rest assured from now on. As long as I, Liu Xin, am still alive, I will make sure everyone lives a good life!"
With tears in his eyes, Min Zhuang suddenly said: "Master Liu, I will take you to the Grand Master's Mansion and ransack Dong Zhuo's house!"
Liu Xin waved her hand and said, "I'm not busy. You can take me to the palace first."
Cheng Yu came panting from behind and said loudly: "My lord, wait a minute, this must not be done!"