One hundred and fifty-fourth time, burning wasteland
Yuan Shao was overjoyed when he heard this, and he followed Liu Bei's wishes and wrote a letter back to the court in Luoyang.
When Xun Shuang received the letter, he sighed and said, "It is just as expected by Lord Taiwei. The shortage of military rations is indeed related to the advance, retreat and safety of the three armies. Now the coalition forces under Benchu's jurisdiction are also short of rations. Look.
Now we can only let these troops go back to reorganize. When the army and supplies are sufficient next year, we can then attack the national traitor Dong Zhuo. However, the Yanzhou governor Liu Dai, in the face of such a national crisis, killed his colleagues indiscriminately, which is really a heinous crime. This is
The wind can't be broken for a long time. He should be dismissed from his official position. I think the latter should be warned!"
After Xun Shuang finished speaking, Na Ma Ri Bei hesitated and asked: "Mr. Ciming, Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, is sitting on one side and has a heavy army. Now he even kills allied ministers, seizes military supplies, and recruits other people's subordinates.
If he can do it, he is no different from the traitor Dong Zhuo. Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, must also have a disobedient heart. How can he be willing to listen to our orders and obediently resign and return home? What if he ignores our orders?
.Then where is the dignity of our court?”
Xun Shuang sighed and said: "I also know that Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, has a disobedient heart and will never obey orders. But it is precisely because of this that we have to terminate his official position. It should be noted that at this time, the government and the opposition are in turmoil. Such behavior will
If we ignore it, the other princes will surely follow our example, and the world will really be in chaos. Now, at least, all the princes still obey the name of the Emperor. As long as we deal with it effectively, the world can be temporarily stable.
When we eradicate the national traitor Dong Zhuo and respectfully request the Holy Emperor to ascend the throne, then our Han Dynasty can still be revived. Now we can only take a chance. While ordering the removal of Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, from his official position, we will also give Benchu an order. For example:
Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, obeyed the order and just paid it back. If you dare to disobey the order, Benchu will send troops to annihilate Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou. With the strength of Benchu's coalition forces, although they are trapped in rations, they cannot defeat the national thief Dong Zhuo.
.But it shouldn’t be a problem to annihilate Liu Dai. When the time comes, Liu Dai will be the leader. The other princes with different intentions will also take a warning."
Ma Ribei and others felt that Xun Shuang was wise and wise, so they all nodded in agreement. According to Xun Shuang's wishes, they issued an edict to Yuan Shao.
But they knew that even Yuan Shao was unreliable now. After Yuan Shao accepted the edict, he sneered and said in his heart: This is the order, what the hell if Liu Dai obeys it? In the end, who must be there?
Pass the order. Then Liu Dai will fight with someone. Now I don’t have much food and grass here. How about fighting to the death with that Liu Dai. Let you old guys take advantage.
Immediately, Yuan Shao summoned Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, to deliver an order to Liu Dai, and told Zhang Miao that if Liu Dai dared to disobey, he would send troops to annihilate Liu Dai, while he was preparing to pack up his troops and return to Bohai County.
Develop and grow.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, complained secretly after receiving Yuan Shao's order, saying in his heart: This Liu Dai even killed Qiao Mao. And logically speaking, he can be regarded as Liu Dai's subordinate. With his own
How could he be Liu Dai's opponent? He would never dare to go against Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou who was much more powerful than him.
At this time, Zhang Miao's close men saw Zhang Miao's mentality and gave Zhang Miao advice: "Master Taishou, since our governor has returned to Yanzhou, and our leader Yuan Shao does not dare to attack Dong Zhuo,
I don't dare to go to Yanzhou to deliver this order myself. Instead, I let you do this helpless thing. Why don't we go back to Chenliu first and see the situation in the world before making plans."
Zhang Miao felt that it made sense, and ignored Yuan Shao at the moment, and quietly returned to Chenliu. After knowing that the imperial court had issued an edict, the other coalition forces all returned to their respective bases to solve the food problem.
It has developed.
When Yuan Shao saw Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, leaving and all his troops dispersed, he thought he had lost face, so he raised his troops to pursue Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu. Liu Bei quickly dissuaded Yuan Shao and said: "General, please be busy. Bei has something unclear.
, I need to ask the general for advice."
Yuan Shao felt strange: Liu Bei had always known what he was thinking, so at this critical moment, what else did he need to ask for? So Yuan Shao nodded and said, "Tell me."
Liu Bei said calmly: "General, why didn't you personally send troops to attack Liu Dai, but instead ordered Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu, to attack him?"
Yuan Shao looked at Liu Bei strangely and said: "Xuande, don't you understand my general's intention? Didn't you suggest that I first return to the base of Bohai to expand our strength? Now we are wasting food and salary in Luoyang.
It is difficult to maintain. Our own military rations are running out. How can we go to the base of Liu Dai in Yanzhou to attack Liu Dai? Moreover, between Yanzhou and our Bohai Sea, the princes block the way. Even if we conquer it
That Yanzhou is untenable for us. So, why should we waste that effort? It is precisely for this reason that this general promoted Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu, and asked him to attack Liu Dai. Not only did he gain some fame, but also
It can also allow him to expand his strength. I didn't expect that Zhang Miao was so ignorant of praise. He dared to leave without saying a word. It was obvious that he didn't want to give me face. It was really shameless. This general
Just order your troops to chase him back and destroy him."
Liu Bei hurriedly said: "General, calm down the thunderous wrath. Since you know the pros and cons of attacking Liu Dai, how could you forget where Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu, is. It is not close to our Bohai Sea. Let's pursue Zhang Miao to Chenliu.
They will definitely pass by Liu Dai's territory. If Liu Dai knew that the general pursued Zhang Miao because Zhang Miao refused your order to attack Liu Dai, then Liu Dai would definitely work with Zhang Miao to resist the general.
At that time, after Liu Dai subdued Qiao Mao's troops and horses, together with Zhang Miao's troops, their strength was not inferior to ours. Moreover, they were fighting locally, had sufficient military supplies, and knew the land well.
General, you are fighting in a long distance, with a shortage of military rations and unfamiliar geography. We are bound to suffer a big loss from them. How can the general waste our precious military horses there?"
Yuan Shaona is also a talented person, but he usually blindfolds himself when he encounters matters related to face. Now Liu Bei analyzed thoroughly and gave himself another step, saying that he knew it all along, but just forgot it for a moment. How could Yuan Shao still do it?
It is possible not to turn around. At that moment, Yuan Shao said: "Thanks to Xuande's reminder. Otherwise, I almost forgot. It's just that we just ignore this thing? In this way, who among the princes in the world will listen to me in the future?"
General’s order?”
Liu Bei smiled slightly and said: "General, who knows that you asked Zhang Miao to attack Liu Dai? It was just an order given to you by the elders of the imperial court. Now that they have left, let them go. You'd better go first
It is important to return to the Bohai Sea for development.”
Yuan Shao nodded, and then told the ministers in Luoyang: "The Bohai Navy's horses have no more food for ten days. We must rush back to Bohai as soon as possible to reorganize. Otherwise, the morale of the army will be dispersed. Liu Dai's appointment has been revoked and someone has been sent there."
It's just that we are temporarily unable to conquer. I will serve the imperial court in the future." After writing this form, Yuan Shao also hurriedly set off to return to the Bohai Sea. At this point, the coalition forces against Dong and Dong were completely disbanded.
At this time, Liu Ming used Huang Zhong and Gao Shun to reorganize the surrendered troops of Bingzhou and Sili, and Guan Yu led Hua Xiong to lead 10,000 archers and 10,000 infantry, as well as 50,000 Bingzhou soldiers and horses controlled by Youzhou undercovers to escort Luoyang.
More than 1.7 million people migrated to Youzhou. Liu Ming himself led Guo Jia, Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Lu Bu, Zhang Liao and others with 30,000 cavalry and rushed back to Youzhou.
When passing through Jizhou, Liu Yu, the governor of Jizhou, warmly entertained Liu Ming. When Liu Yu heard Liu Ming describe the process of conquering Dong Zhuo and why Liu Ming returned to Youzhou, Liu Yu sighed to Liu Ming.
Ming said: "Brother Yu, this time the princes gathered together to attack the national thief Dong Zhuo. Although Brother Yu is not good at soldiers and horses, so that at the critical moment, there are no soldiers and horses to use. But Brother Yu has Han Fu, the prefect of Wei County, and Yuan Shao, the prefect of Bohai, under his jurisdiction.
But they both went to war on behalf of Brother Yu. And Brother Yu provided them with a lot of food and grass. Unfortunately, at the critical moment, Gongsun Du and Gongsun Zan, who were under the rule of Brother Xian, did not care about the emperor's favor and committed such treacherous and unethical things. They even eradicated the national traitor Dong Zhuo.
It is really the misfortune of the imperial court. However, brother Xian, please rest assured. Brother Yu, although he lacks soldiers and horses to support you. But Brother Yu’s Jizhou, in the past few years, has introduced farming operations from Xian brother Youzhou, but it has also brought a lot of money and food.
"More. Brother Fool will do his best to support Brother Xian with money and food, help Brother Xian destroy the rebels, and revive our Han Dynasty."
Liu Ming quickly thanked Liu Yu, and at the same time asked Liu Yu: "Brother, my second brother Guan Yu will then escort the people of Luoyang to my younger brother's Youzhou for refuge. These people who have moved to Youzhou hope that my brother will help them when they pass through Jizhou."
When the time comes, we will give our fullest help and give these homeless people some subsistence food."
Liu Yu agreed: "Of course. Don't worry, good brother. The second brother of the good brother is the second brother of the foolish brother. The good brother shows the mercy of heaven and earth and takes in these homeless people. How can the foolish brother not?
Put in some effort. Brother Yu dare not boast. Brother Yu’s food reserves in Jizhou are probably still higher than those of Xiandi’s Youzhou. The food problem will all fall on Brother Yu.”
Liu Ming knew that Liu Yu was not boasting. Firstly, there were far more places in Jizhou that were convenient for farming than in Youzhou. Moreover, in Youzhou where he was located, he always made a fortune by brewing wine and raising an army. Naturally, it was not as good as that of Youzhou.
There was more food in Jizhou. At that moment, Liu Ming thanked Liu Yu and left.
At this time, Zhang Yan from Black Mountain also received the goshawk message from Liu Ming. He gathered all the leaders under his command and said: "We are waiting to gather in the mountains and forests. When can I realize my ideal of Taiping? All the people in the world,
After suffering so much, when will we be able to live and work in peace and contentment?"
Zhang Yan glanced at the leaders below and saw that no one spoke. Then he continued: "I received a notice today. The governor of Youzhou, the current prince, Renyi Broadcasting, has invited us to join the imperial court.
Efficiency means that I am the general who will calm down the troubled times and jointly govern this troubled world. I want to assist the Taiwei to calm down the troubled times and achieve unparalleled achievements. What do you think?"
In fact, Zhang Yan's Black Mountain Army was founded by Zhang Yan in the rain of swords, guns, and blood. Which of the leaders under Zhang Yan dared to go against Zhang Yan's intentions? It's up to Zhang Yan to say what he said.
. And some of them who followed Zhang Yan earlier and were more clever finally felt relieved at this time. I know, the backer behind the leader Zhang Yan is none other than the Taiwei of Youzhou. However, these people know
Don't talk nonsense about this matter. They all shouted with the other leaders: "I am wholeheartedly following Leader Zhang. I am willing to follow Leader Zhang up the mountain of swords and down into the sea of fire. We will share life and death."
Zhang Yan nodded with satisfaction. He immediately sent an order to burn the mountain and destroy the stronghold. He gathered all the supplies, removed the banner of the Black Mountain Army, and raised the banner of Youzhou. He marched towards Tianma City. At the same time, Zhang Yan returned the weapons to his men.
The peripheral forces and the forces that funded them sent secret messages, telling them that the world was in chaos. They wanted to occupy their respective territories and become kings. They thought they would advance in the future.
More than ten days later, Zhang Yan had led his 120,000 Black Mountain cavalry to the vicinity of Tianma City. At this time, the "Black Mountain Intelligence Group" had already arranged intelligence on the troops and horses in Wuhuan Nan Building around Tianma City. To find out clearly,
He informed Zhang Yan and found out.
Zhang Yan looked at the information and analyzed it. He felt that the total number of soldiers and horses in Nanlou was not higher than that of his Montenegrin Army, and that the equipment of his Montenegrin Army was better. The riding skills of Wuhuan Nanlou and the others were a bit better.
If he had a head-on confrontation with Nanlou's troops, although he should be able to win, he would definitely suffer heavy losses. The gain would not be worth the loss.
Zhang Yansi thought about the information and suddenly thought: When he first questioned why Liu Ming wanted to build a city for Wuhuan and the others, Guo Jia once told himself that the Wuhuan tribes usually live in no fixed places and are not easy to attack. But there is
After the city, they can catch them all at once. Moreover, the city built for Wuhuan and the others is not as tall and thick as the cities in the Central Plains. It is not much stronger than the ordinary courtyard wall. It is just much taller and can be broken with one attack.
.Now that the Nanlou Qing clan has come to attack Tianma City, the Nanlou clan must be empty, with only a few old, weak, women and children left. As long as we conquer the Nanlou city, the Nanlou army will definitely return to rescue them.
At that time, as long as he lays an ambush on the only way to return to the army from Nanlou, he will definitely be able to defeat him in one battle.
Immediately, Zhang Yan sent an order to Liu Shi, Liu Yan, Liu Yang, Zuoqiu Zhangba, and the Black Mountain Army with four guards to attack Cole City in Wuhuan Nanlou. He ordered Huang Shuai and Mu Peng to lead two guards.
The Black Mountain Army buried a ditch of fire oil on the grassland by the Leishui River and spread sulfur. When Nanlou returned to the army, he lit a fire to burn the wasteland. He led his army to ambush in the distance. As soon as the fire started, he sent troops to chase Nanlou.