The spring breeze blows on my face, with a slight chill.
Liu Chong stood on the slope.
With a rather complicated expression, he stared at Cao Ang, who was inspecting the progress of the project in front of him.
Ashamed, grateful, and full of respect, these emotions were mixed together and filled Liu Chong's heart.
When the city was breached yesterday, Liu Chong's army and Cao Ang's Huben camp joined forces and launched an attack from the north together.
He also saw what Cao Ang saw.
However, what others thought of, he did not think of.
Apart from sighing and hurriedly leading the army into the city, Liu Chong never thought about repairing the tombs and filling up the pits.
As King Chen of the Han Dynasty and a close bloodline member of the Han clan, Liu Chong felt very ashamed.
Although the relationship between the prince buried here and him can only be calculated legally, the blood relationship between them has been separated by unknown generations.
But that doesn't excuse his complete negligence.
On the other hand, Cao Ang.
This was the reason why I was dragged to the north of the city early this morning.
Busy before and after, giving various orders.
At this moment, I went around the tomb and looked around, fearing that there was something wrong. If I felt something was wrong, I would even take it upon myself to tinker with it.
Liu Chong felt that he was more like a Han clan clan member than himself.
See the truth in the little things.
Among the members of the alliance to attack Dong Zhuo this time, I am afraid that those who care about the face of the Tian family and the majesty of the royal family like Cao Ang are rare.
Cao Ang cares about the face of the Tian family.
Don’t you just care about your own face?
Therefore, Liu Chong was very grateful to him.
…
"Your Highness, prepare to perform sacrifices."
"You are a clan member, and you will be the one to perform the ceremony this time!"
The tomb has been filled up, and except for the valuables buried with it that cannot be restored, the rest has been restored to its original state.
At this moment, there is only the last step left, which is to perform sacrifices and let the deceased rest in peace.
Therefore, Cao Ang came to invite Liu Chong.
However, after Liu Chong looked at Cao Ang with piercing eyes for a while, he suddenly shook his head.
"Zixiu has great righteousness and performs this kind deed. Although I am a member of the clan, I am quite disqualified. You must be the officiant!"
In a sacrificial ceremony, who should serve as the officiant is nothing more than a consideration of identity and status.
Liu Chong's words.
It was tantamount to putting Cao Ang in front of him.
This was absolutely impossible before.
You know, even though Liu Chong joined Cao Ang in the Alliance to Defeat Dong and merged his army into the Huben Camp, there was still a difference in identity between the two.
Liu Chong just didn't want to get involved too deeply, so he ignored big and small matters, and followed Cao Ang's will in all his votes.
But he is a prince after all.
Moreover, he was still a powerful vassal king with troops and land.
The reason why I followed Cao Ang here was just because I lost a bet. At best, I admired Cao Ang a lot, but I couldn't talk about it more.
But after today.
But it means that Liu Chong has substantial recognition of Cao Ang and respects many of his actions.
If the war against Dong ends in the future.
If Cao Ang wants to invite Liu Chong to join his camp completely, it is not impossible.
Liu Chong's tone was decisive.
After Cao Ang was stunned for a moment, he understood something and immediately stopped refusing.
He slightly arched his hands towards Liu Chong.
He turned around and ordered people to start preparations.
And while the two were talking.
Xu Jing, who had been doing paperwork with Cao Ang these days, stood aside, holding a bamboo slip in one hand and a writing brush in the other.
Sometimes he would write and draw, sometimes he would stare at Cao Ang for a long time, and then he would immerse himself in writing.
I don't know what I'm thinking about.
…………
Perhaps it was because Gongxian didn't hold on for too long that Dong Zhuo couldn't sit still at all.
Once again, some troops were mobilized.
Yanshi County was strictly ordered to take strict precautions.
No matter what, we must hold back the coalition forces.
Therefore, in desperation, the defenders of Yanshi County could only take the initiative to attack. Several troops successively blocked and harassed outside the city, and even ambushed along the way.
It's a pity that it has little effect.
Sun Jian led the vanguard force. The more they fought, the more courageous and fierce they became. There were only a few thousand troops, but they fought with tens of thousands of people.
They encountered the garrison of Yanshi County in several places and fought many battles.
Victory was achieved without exception.
After learning the experience of the Chenggao Pass defeat, Sun Jian became more cautious and did not dare to underestimate the enemy in the slightest, for fear of making the same mistake again.
No matter what kind of trap the enemy has laid.
Sun Jian just led the vanguard to advance slowly, step by step, removing obstacles on the road little by little.
According to his posture.
Within a few days, the vanguard army will be the first to arrive at Yanshi County, and the main force of the Chinese army will arrive soon after.
It’s just that he has such rapid momentum.
But it made some people dissatisfied.
At this moment, we are in the camp of the South Route Army.
The rear general Yuan Shu was holding a battle report sent from the front line, his brows furrowed and he was unhappy.
…
"Uh-huh!"
Read this battle report carefully.
Then he dug out several copies he had received before from the desk, all of which Sun Jian had sent back to the Chinese army camp.
Every one is a good news!
This shows how much credit Sun Jian has received recently.
The more he looked, the deeper Yuan Shu's brows furrowed.
After so long.
He just put these battle reports on the file.
He said in a rather sinister tone: "He is indeed a veteran who has been on the battlefield for a long time. This time he was galloping around, but even Lu Bu was beaten and fled by him."
"I just don't know what he was doing. When I needed him to save my face before, he was defeated miserably by Hua Xiong. Now I don't need him anymore, but he is getting good results frequently."
"There is really something wrong in the back of the head!"
Yuan Shu had deep resentment towards Sun Jian.
He could never forget Sun Jian's defeat at the hands of Hua Xiong, which made him lose face.
This is a stain that will never be erased no matter how much good news comes back.
certainly.
Yuan Shu was just acting strangely.
I don't have any other ideas at the moment.
Therefore, after complaining for a few words, Yuan Shu turned to a middle-aged scribe standing on the side and said.
"In addition to sending such a good news this morning, Sun Wentai also said that the army is short of food and grass. You can urge him for me first and deliver the food and grass to him as soon as possible so that he will not have to worry about anything in the future."
Yuan Shu planned to satisfy Sun Jian's request.
However, this middle-aged scribe did not immediately follow Yuan Shu's instructions. Instead, he hesitated for a long time and spoke several times, as if he did not know what to say.
Such a look.
Yuan Shu could not help but be curious.
"Hong Wen, do you have anything to say? Or is there something wrong with the arrangement I just made?"
Yuan Shu was heard asking.
After all, this person no longer hesitated.
He came to Yuan Shu in a few steps, bowed to him, lowered his voice and spoke carefully.
…
"General, in my opinion, the grain and grass requested by Sun Wentai should be delayed for a while, and it must be delayed no matter what."
"oh?"
Yuan Shu suddenly raised his eyebrows.
He didn't expect that his counselor would give such a suggestion.
He looked up and down and recalled it carefully.
It was determined that there was no conflict or entanglement between this man and Sun Jian, and they were not even familiar with each other at all.
Yuan Shucai continued to ask: "Sun Wentai is currently on the front line, fighting bloody battles with the enemy, opening the road to Yanshi County for us and other main forces of the Chinese army, and clearing all obstacles on the road."
"It has a heavy responsibility on its shoulders. How can we delay the delivery of its food and grass at such a critical moment?"
The scribe raised his head and glanced at Yuan Shu.
Then he lowered his head again.
He said in a faint voice: "General Sun does have a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, but what he carries on his shoulders is the heavy responsibility of defeating Dong Zhuo's coalition forces, not the heavy responsibility of a general."
Yuan Shu didn't care at first.
Hearing this at first glance.
The whole person was suddenly shocked.
He seemed to vaguely grasp some key point in his mind, which made him move forward involuntarily.
"Speak clearly!"
The man who was called Hongwen slightly cupped his hands to Yuan Shu and expressed his thoughts.
"General Sun fought consecutive battles on the front line. Even though he was defeated at the hands of Hua Xiong before, his outstanding achievements cannot be concealed."
"After the Dong thieves are exterminated, the coalition forces will definitely reward each other for their merits. General Sun, as a person who has made great contributions, will definitely receive generous rewards. It is not impossible for him to be promoted to an official position and become an important minister with real power. possible."
"In this case, general, can you still give orders to Sun Wentai and do anything at will like you are now?"
"He will definitely be out of your control by then!"
…
As the scribes' words continued to advance.
The expression on Yuan Shu's face became increasingly ugly.
Originally he had not thought of this.
But at this moment, after being reminded by others and deducing it in his mind, Yuan Shu had to admit that what this person said was the truth.
Is there anyone in the world who is willing to live beneath others?
What's more, someone as capable as Sun Jian would not be content with the status quo and be inferior to others.
Now this guy needs his own support. Whether it's soldiers, horses, food, or reputation, it all depends on his control.
That's why I'm honest.
But if he relied on the reputation he accumulated during his campaign against Dong Zhuo to fly high, how old would he be, Yuan Shu, at that time?
And when I think of the time when Sun Jian was defeated by Hua Xiong.
Not only did she not put in a good word for him and absolve him of his guilt, but she added insult to injury and kicked him.
Yuan Shu was extremely convinced.
As long as there is a chance, Sun Jian will definitely run away!
But Yuan Shu was reluctant to let Sun Jian run away.
Although he came from a famous family of four generations and three princes, relying on the reputation of the Yuan family in Runan, he also recruited many talents.
But a brave warrior like Sun Jian is truly unique.
Even though Yuan Shu was arrogant by nature and looked down on those with lower status than him, he also knew that talents were precious.
If Sun Jian is in hand.
Your own strength is strong!
Otherwise, his strength will be greatly weakened.
After thinking about it.
Yuan Shu couldn't sit still.
He immediately stood up, walked quickly around the desk, and grabbed the scribe's arm with one hand.
Then he said rather eagerly: "Then we will follow your plan and postpone the distribution of food and grass until we have received the food request document from Sun Wentai."
"Let's give him a break, suppress his momentum, and let Sun Wentai know who is the foundation for him to be able to gallop on the front line."
…
The weather in spring is changeable.
It rains occasionally.
On a plain not far from Yanshi County.
Sun Jian, wearing a bamboo hat and a raincoat, braved the slanting wind and drizzle, and inspected the military camp.
With the cold wind blowing.
Even with Sun Jian's physique, he felt a little cold and couldn't help but shiver.
After wrapping his clothes tighter, Sun Jian couldn't help but frown.
"Repudiation, is there still no movement from General Yuan? How come the food and grass from the rear haven't been delivered yet?"
Huang Gai on the side shook his head.
The voice was also somewhat puzzled and said: "Reporting to the general, the last general has sent people back many times to collect food supplies, and has stated that the military situation on the front line is urgent."
"It's just that there has been no reply for many days, and not even a grain of food has been delivered."
Sun Jian's brows furrowed even more tightly.
He couldn't help but punched the tree trunk next to him, making him even more angry.
"It is a rainy day and a cold spring. Now there is no food and grass. The soldiers are cold and hungry. How can they have the strength to fight the enemy!"
"If this goes on for a few days, let alone breaking through Yanshi County's defense line, I'm afraid that all the places that have been captured before will have to be spit out by then."
See your general getting angry.
No one dared to speak.
Only his general Cheng Pu, after thinking for a moment, said to Sun Jian.
"General, from the perspective of my subordinates, if I keep waiting, I'm afraid I won't be able to wait for food and grass."
"This place is only a short distance away from the rear camp. There is plenty of food and grass in the rear camp. The enemy defenders have been defeated and retreated. It is impossible to have extra troops to intercept the food and grass."
"So in the past few days, the food and grass have been delivered."
"However, no particles have been seen yet. I'm afraid something happened in the rear camp."
Hear this.
Sun Jian's eyes suddenly flashed.
He can fight, but he can also think.
Hearing what his subordinates said, he immediately reacted and couldn't help but put his hands behind his back and pace around a few times.
After a while.
He suddenly turned around and told his generals: "I will set off back to the Chinese army camp now. I must understand the situation."
"You now order the soldiers to pack up and retreat more than thirty miles immediately. During these days when I am not in the army, try not to have a direct conflict with the enemy, and save the remaining food and grass!"
Wait until everyone agrees.
Sun Jian did not dare to waste time.
He immediately ordered someone to bring in a fast horse, turned over, and headed back in the heavy rain.
…
At this moment, it was located not far from Sun Jian's camp.
Lu Bu, who was responsible for leading the troops to confront Sun Jian, was also complaining.
"I don't know what my adoptive father was thinking. He ordered me to lead the troops to guard Yanshi County, but he sent Hu Zhen here, and even ordered me to be controlled by him."
"A man living between heaven and earth, how can he be controlled by others everywhere? What kind of ability does that surnamed Hu have? He just relies on the headquarters of the Xiliang Army, so he steps on my head."
"Today is a good day. In such horrible weather, he is sitting in the city enjoying peace and quiet, but I am braving the heavy rain and fighting with the enemy."
"It makes no sense!"
From this soliloquy.
This shows Lu Bu's resentment towards Dong Zhuo and Hu Zhen.
Just when he was complaining.
Suddenly the shouts of soldiers came from outside the tent.
"General Qi, the enemy has retreated!"
Lu Bu was stunned at first.
Then he didn't even bother to put on his hat and raincoat, he just opened the curtain and rushed out quickly.
Get on your horse and reach a high place.
Looking far into the distance, looking at the place where Sun Jian's camp was previously stationed, he saw that the originally neatly arranged tents were now only left with some debris discarded when the army retreated.
Other than that, there is no human being in sight.
See this situation.
Lu Bu still didn't know that the coalition vanguard Sun Jian's troops, who had been fighting with him for many days, had indeed temporarily withdrawn.
Lu Bu was immediately overjoyed.
He was really tortured by Sun Jian these days, and his scalp was almost numb.
In terms of personal martial prowess, he considered himself invincible, and no one dared to fight him one-on-one.
But when it comes to marching operations, the role of personal force is actually not very big.
He really couldn't defeat Sun Jian in a fight.
Even though Lu Bu had slightly more troops, he was still beaten badly.
If it weren't for the task assigned to him by his superiors, which was to try his best to delay and hinder him, Lu Bu would have given up his defense line long ago and ran away.
Watching the fight continue.
In less than two or three days, he would abandon all the defense lines outside the city and retreat to Yanshi County.
But it happened at this time.
Sun Jian retreated!
How not to make Lu Bu overjoyed?
…
After returning to camp.
Lu Bu immediately ordered the generals.
"Send several teams of cavalry to search and explore for me along the way. Be sure to find out the enemy's marching route and determine their current location to prevent them from cheating."
"Hurry up and send a victory report to Luoyang and tell the Prime Minister that we have a great victory over Sun Jian's vanguard army here, and the enemy troops fled."
"The enemy commander Sun Jian was almost killed by me. The coalition forces abandoned their helmets and armor and countless baggage before they were able to escape our pursuit."
"Through the unremitting efforts of the entire army, we have continuously recovered large areas of lost territory. We will lead our troops to counterattack in the near future. Please give the Prime Minister a reward for our officers and soldiers!"
Lu Bu gave eloquent instructions.
A good news report is completed.
I don't know if he has been practicing under Dong Zhuo for a long time, and in Luoyang City, a city of kindness, he has learned the essence of being an official and a general.
This victory report written by Lu Bu is really profound.
I don’t know how Dong Zhuo will react.
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(End of chapter)
