After reading the documents Wang Wei brought back from Xiaoguan, Liu Xin sighed and ordered: "Bury the body of General Duan Xuan alive, give generous treatment to his family, and treat him as a martyred relative."
It turned out that the process of capturing Xiaoguan was not easy. Duan Xuan believed that Cui Yong was his old subordinate and took the initiative to request entry into the pass to persuade him to surrender. However, Cui Yong killed him on the spot. Zhang Fei was so angry that he personally led the troops to attack the city. It was raining heavily at that time.
There was no stopping, both the city wall and the long ladder were slippery, and many soldiers fell off halfway up. Marching in the rain, not to mention large siege equipment, even food and grass baggage were difficult to carry. This attack
The city battle was very difficult. However, the Han soldiers marched forward one after another, and no one retreated. After a night of fighting and heavy casualties, the Han soldiers finally climbed to the top of Xiaoguan City, and Cui Yong was chopped into pieces by the rebels.
Meat puree.
Liu Xin was never soft-hearted towards his enemies. In front of Beigong Boyu, he took pictures of several cases and said loudly: "At this time, Cui Yong still dares to resist in the corner. He really doesn't know whether to live or die. Send an order to have his family escorted.
Everyone in the market was beheaded! No one of the captured Xiaoguan garrison was left alive, to comfort the spirits of the fallen soldiers in heaven!"
When Beigong Boyu saw Liu Xin's decisive aura, he stood aside with his eyebrows lowered and his hands lowered, not even daring to take a breath.
Of course, Liu Xin's actions included killing chickens to scare monkeys, but he had to try his best to win over Beigong Boyu. As long as the Qiang people did not rebel, the situation in Liangzhou could be stabilized quickly, and he could also ensure that the cattle, sheep, and horses, especially the most important
The supply of urgently needed war horses. After Liu Xin calmed down a little, she said to Beigong Boyu: "Xiaoguan has been recovered, and the road ahead is clear. When the war horses from outside Yinwu City are transported back, you can take them with you."
The tribesmen have returned."
For these nomads, war horses are not only combat partners and weapons, but also tools of production and life. They are indispensable. Beigong Boyu did not expect that Liu Xin not only released their captured tribesmen, but also the war horses.
He handed it back to them and couldn't help crying with gratitude. Liu Xin was not in a good mood. The heavy casualties caused in the battle to capture Xiaoguan were unbearable for him. Liu Xin ignored Beigong Boyu's continuous thanks.
With a tense face, he waved his hand and had someone take him out.
The land in Guanzhong used to be fertile, but in recent years, under the ravages of Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army, it has become desolate everywhere. War, like excessive reclamation, has aggravated the loss of water and soil. A heavy rain can make the roads muddy and difficult to navigate.
, and after the rain stopped and the sun shone, the dust started flying again.
Liu Xin stood on the tower of Chang'an City and looked into the distance, feeling worried. Rebuilding Guanzhong could not be accomplished overnight. It was difficult to achieve it by relying solely on local strength. It also needed the support of Jingzhou and Yizhou. It seemed that it would not be possible to rebuild Guanzhong overnight.
The war is over and we need to take a good rest.
However, it was not without its benefits that the ground that had been rained all day yesterday dried up so quickly. Dust and smoke were rising in the distance, but it was Zhang Biao who drove the captured war horses back from Xinwu City. Not long after, Chen Gong
, Guo Jia, and Kuai Yue also came to Chang'an City with their cavalry and baggage. Almost at the same time, the messenger from Hangu Pass also arrived.
When Xu Huang arrived at Hangu Pass, it was already an empty pass. No one could be found inside or outside the pass. Traces of fire could be seen everywhere on the pass. It must have been set by the soldiers guarding the pass when they left.
The fire was extinguished only by heavy rain, so the entire Guancheng was not damaged much. Also because of the heavy rain and the road was difficult to travel, Xu Huang let the soldiers rest for a night at Hangu Pass. This morning
Have already left Hangu Pass and marched towards Hongnong.
Once the road was clear, orders could be conveyed faster, and the operation of the entire army became more flexible. Liu Xin quickly ordered people to chase Xu Huang, told him the news that Wang Yun had taken Liu Xie to Luoyang, and ordered
Gao Shun led his troops to reinforce.
Cheng Yu, who had been guarding outside the palace at night, now stood beside Liu Xin. Only now did he understand that the so-called palace was like the difference between a pigsty and a villa compared to Dong Zhuo's Taishi Mansion. The palace occupied an area of
Although the area is large, except for the grand hall outside, the inside is similar to thatched hut. Liu Xie has escaped, not to mention leaving any treasures in the palace, even the palace maids and the eunuchs' servants are all sallow and thin, and their clothes are
It was in tatters. Naturally, such a palace had nothing to do with arrogance and luxury, so Cheng Yu could rest assured and let a group of ordinary soldiers guard it. It would be better for him to go to Liu Xin to make suggestions.
Seeing Liu Xin's thoughtful look, Cheng Yu smiled and said: "My lord is worried about the war in Wuguan. Although Sun Ce and Wei Yan are young, they are both proficient in martial arts, and their use of troops is quite satisfactory. They will never make any mistakes.
Please don’t worry, my lord.”
Liu Xin shook his head and said: "Whether we can successfully capture Wuguan is related to the safety of Nanyang and even Jingzhou. How could I be careless? If the city of Chang'an hadn't been settled yet, I would have really wanted to go to Wuguan in person.
"
Cheng Yu cupped his hands and said, "If my lord is really uneasy, then let your subordinates go through this, so as to take away my worries for my lord!"
Wuguan guards the main road between Chang'an and Nanyang, so Dong Zhuo will naturally deploy heavy troops. Normally, the garrison at Wuguan is as many as 10,000. Now that the two families are at war, Dong Zhuo has deployed an additional 20,000 troops, plus
Zhang Ji's attack on Nanyang failed a few days ago and he withdrew his troops from Wuguan. The entire Wuguan garrison has reached more than 80,000 people.
Zhao Yun has been stationing troops outside Wuguan City for five days. Although his soldiers are elite, they are weak in strength. In addition, there are no large siege equipment such as trebuchets, so Zhao Yun has not ordered an siege. However, he is worried that Zhang Ji will send troops again
Zhao Yun did not withdraw his troops despite the harm to the people of Nanyang. He was originally responsible for monitoring the movements of Dong Zhuo's army in Wuguan, so he simply set up camp under the pass and blocked Zhang Ji's way out of the pass.
Zhao Yun was strict in running the army and would personally inspect the military camp every day. On this day, he walked out of the camp as usual, and suddenly saw a soldier running over, knelt down on one knee, and said loudly: "General Qi, there is a team
The cavalry is coming from the south escorting a carriage, please let the general decide!"
The cavalry team came very quickly. When Zhao Yun picked up his spear and rode out of the military camp, they were already close. The capes of the cavalry team were embroidered with a tiger head with a bloody mouth. At a glance, it was obvious that they were the flying cavalry stationed in Xiangyang.
Tiger Guards. Zhao Yun felt nervous, reined in his horse and asked, "Who is that gentleman on the carriage?"
Liu Xin and his generals had never been in the habit of riding in carriages. Zhao Yun thought that some civil servant must have arrived in this carriage. Unexpectedly, a beautiful girl appeared on the curtain of the carriage, saying crisply: "Uncle Zhao, no
Sir, I am here. Where are my father and that silly boy Sun Ce?"
Zhao Yun took a closer look and recognized Liu Rui. He couldn't help being surprised and said in a deep voice: "Rui'er, if you don't stay in Xiangyang, what are you doing here? The war is in chaos now. If you get lost, what can I do?
Report to your lord. Besides, my lord and Sun Ce are still at war with Dong Zhuo at this time, so why are they here?"
"Ah, it turns out that daddy and the others are leaving the quarantine, and I went to the wrong place." Liu Rui was stunned for a moment, and then said angrily: "You damn old king, why did you bring me here? Come on, come on, turn around.
, turn around, and hurry up to clear the border."
Zhao Yun shouted sternly: "Nonsense! You, a little girl like you, can go to this important frontline area casually! Get off the bus quickly and stay here. I will take you back to Xiangyang later."
Liu Rui knew that the young and handsome uncle in front of her was not someone to be trifled with, so she could only get out of the carriage with a pouted mouth, not forgetting to kick Lao Wang. Zhao Yun saw this and glared at her fiercely.
Liu Rui pretended not to see it, but murmured: "Humph, why can't we go? Lu Bu is so fierce, so he was beaten away."
Although her voice was soft, Zhao Yun heard it clearly. He couldn't help but step forward, stopped in front of her, and asked: "Rui'er, what did you just say about Lu Bu? Who beat him away?"
When Liu Rui heard Zhao Yun's question, she immediately became energetic and followed Zhu Rong's example in recounting a battle outside Xiangyang City that day. Although Liu Rui had not seen that battle with her own eyes, she had loved telling stories since she was a child.
, after a lot of adding fuel and jealousy, it was quite convincing, but Zhao Yun was frightened when he heard it.
Before Liu Rui's story was finished, Zhao Yun couldn't help but ask: "What about Lu Bu? Have you caught him?"
When Liu Rui went out, he didn't know that Lu Bu had been beheaded. The transmission of information in that era was very slow, and Zhao Yun had no idea.
Zhao Yun became nervous when he learned that Lu Bu had escaped alone. When he was in Luoyang, Zhao Yun had fought with Lu Bu once and knew that he had no chance of defeating him. Dian Wei, who stayed behind in Xiangyang, and Xu Zhu had no chance of defeating him.
.Now Xiangyang City is empty of troops, and Lu Bu's martial arts is unmatched by thousands of people. As long as he is alive, he will always be a threat to Xiangyang City.
Zhao Yun could not be ignored and quickly called Xia Houlan and ordered: "This camp and 30,000 infantry are all handed over to you. You can only hold on and not go out to fight. Dong Zhuo's army in Wuguan must not be allowed to get closer to Nanyang. I
Lead the cavalry constellation to rush to Xiangyang."
Liu Rui said disdainfully: "Uncle Zhao and Lu Bu have escaped, what's the use of rushing over now. You have nothing to do anyway. Since you are worried about the safety on the road, why not ask your uncle to send me to the customs."
Zhao Yun was busy mobilizing troops and generals without even looking at her. After everything was arranged, he said to her: "Rui'er, you stay in the military camp and are not allowed to go anywhere until the war."
Once things calm down, I will send you back to Xiangyang! Xia Houlan, keep an eye on her for me. If anything goes wrong, come and see her!"
Watching Zhao Yun's retreating back, Liu Rui stamped her feet bitterly, but heard Xia Houlan say with a smile: "Miss, your camp has been arranged, please!"
Liu Rui suddenly had an idea and said in a sweet voice: "General Xiahou, just send a few people to send me to leave the customs. If you can't prepare some dry food for me, I can take my people and go by myself. You can
Just don’t stop me.”
Xia Houlan still said with a smile on his face: "Miss Qi, you have always heard the saying that military orders are like mountains. How dare you disobey General Zhao's military orders? Don't make it difficult for me."
Liu Rui snorted coldly and said: "Open the military order and shut up the military order. Are my words useless?"