Just when Cao Jun gathered together and laughed happily.
It is located in the wilderness south of Luyang County.
Liu Biaozheng led his army to set up camp here.
His subordinates, as well as the Jiangxia tribe led by Huang Zu, are all gathered here.
A total of tens of thousands of troops were camped in an east-west direction. Looking down from a high place, one could only see a dark mass with dots of bonfires in the middle.
At this moment, it is located in the main camp of the Chinese army.
Liu Biao, his generals, and Han Song, who accompanied him on the expedition, all took advantage of the candlelight to discuss the urgent military situation here.
At this point.
The Jingzhou Army and Cao Army were in step with each other, and there was quite a tacit understanding.
But on the topic of discussion.
After all, there are some differences.
"Sun Wentai is indeed a famous general in the world. He is really capable of leading troops in battle. It is really sad that our army alone cannot stop his troops."
"But fortunately, General Huang Zu set up an ambush, shot and wounded Sun Jian, and greatly defeated his army. In the end, Yuan Shu had to hide in the city and never dared to show his face again."
"When this battle is over, after Yuan Shu is driven out of Nanyang, rewards will be given based on merit, and General Huang should be the first to take the lead!"
Inside the tent.
Liu Biao did not shy away from praising Huang Zu's achievements in front of everyone else.
And the rest of the people will hear this.
But no one showed jealous expressions on their faces, they all nodded in agreement.
After all, Huang Zu's ambush was indeed clever.
Although there is a lot of luck involved.
But he chose to set up an ambush at that time and place precisely because he calculated Sun Jian's mentality.
It can be deduced that Sun Jian will most likely rush ahead because of the tense situation and tight time. This is an ability and skill in itself.
As the leader of the ambush plan.
Huang Zu naturally took the greatest credit.
…
Faced with Liu Biao's high praise.
Huang Zu was very humble.
This burly man, who looked extremely rugged and had thick beard and hair, was not as wild and reckless as he looked. Instead, he stood up suddenly.
Then he bowed respectfully to Liu Biao, and then said with a somewhat reserved smile.
"My lord, I have given you too much praise. I will never dare to take credit. The victory in this battle was entirely due to the soldiers fighting to the death. I only did my meager efforts."
"In the past few days, if it weren't for General Wenpin and the others, they could have endured the tremendous pressure brought by Sun Jian and never retreated even a step."
"I'm afraid even if my subordinates want to stage an ambush, there won't be any chance or possibility."
This is very accurate.
Immediately, there was a burst of modesty and politeness from the generals in the camp, and the atmosphere of the discussion immediately became lively. The haze of consecutive defeats in the past few days was swept away at this moment.
I heard Huang Zu's humility.
Liu Biao nodded with a smile, and then praised everyone on the left and right: "You are all meritorious ministers in this campaign against Yuan Shu. I, Liu Biao, am a person who knows rewards and punishments clearly, so naturally I will not treat you badly."
After adding something.
Liu Biao then asked Huang Zudao: "General Huang, Sun Jian was hit by an arrow. You were the general closest to him at the time. Based on your judgment, I wonder whether Sun Jian's injury was serious or not?"
…
Listen to Liu Biao talk about business.
Huang Zu suppressed the smile on his face, and after quietly recalling it for a while, he answered slowly.
"I don't dare to say for sure, but Sun Jian was only shot in the right arm at that time. Although he fell off his horse at that time, with such an injury, it must not be enough to kill him."
"If you think about it carefully, the serious injury should not be serious. At most, Sun Wentai will not be able to go to the battlefield for a while and can only stay in the rear and command."
Sun Jian was not seriously injured.
Still has the ability to command.
Logically speaking, this should be bad news for Liu Biao. After all, it is possible at any time that Sun Jian will once again lead his troops out of the city to actively engage in battle.
However, in everyone's surprised eyes.
After listening to Liu Biao.
Not only did he not feel worried, but he also showed a confident smile, and he breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had heard some good news.
"call!"
"If Sun Wentai is seriously injured and on the verge of death, and Yuan Shu urgently recalls him to the city, then I cannot yet judge the next intention of the defenders in the city."
"But if Sun Jian is not seriously injured and still has the strength to fight, then I can be sure that the next step will be until Luyang city is broken."
"Yuan Shu will never leave the city again!"
…
Among the civil and military officials under Liu Biao.
Someone reacted.
But more people looked at Liu Biao with a little confusion, wondering why their master said this.
And after looking up and scanning around.
Liu Biao took the situation into consideration.
He immediately patiently explained to everyone: "If Yuan Shu continues to implement the strategy of actively engaging our army outside the city, then Sun Jian should not be recalled to the city at this time."
"After all, although Sun Wentai was injured and could not lead the troops in person, he could still take command. As long as he is there, the troops he leads will be able to fight."
"Besides, Sun Jian still has powerful generals such as Huang Gai and Cheng Pu under his command. Yuan Jun is definitely not short of those who can charge into battle."
Speaking of which.
Liu Biao paused briefly.
Then he looked through the curtain of the tent and looked to the north in the distance, as if he could see the Luyang County town standing on the plain in the night.
Then he continued to speak.
"But now Yuan Shu did not do that. His choice was to ask Sun Jian to return to the city immediately, and strictly ordered the four gates of the city to be closed tightly, and the city was covered with sentries."
"It can be seen that Yuan Shu has given up the strategy of fighting outside the city and switched to defending the city."
"He has been frightened out of his courage by the defeats on the northern and southern fronts. As a result, even if he still has the strength to fight, he will never step out of the city again."
"This is of great benefit to our army. After all, once Sun Jian leaves the city, it will only be us, not Cao's army, who will attack him."
The words are spoken.
Everyone suddenly realized.
As for Liu Biao's general Wenpin, he suddenly stood up and then bowed his hand to Liu Biao.
"My lord, if this is the case, then our army can rely on the entire Jingzhou to fight a war of attrition with Yuan Shu, forcing their morale to collapse!"
"Our army will win this battle!"
…
Everyone became excited when they heard this.
Liu Biao even smiled back.
Obviously, he agreed with Wenpin's words and firmly believed that this battle would be won.
But when he thought of fighting a protracted war of attrition, Liu Biao felt a little unsure.
Immediately turned his head to look at Han Song.
"De Gao, our army's current supply of food and grass can still supply enough to meet the consumption of the army?"
Han Song, dressed in scholar's uniform, stood up.
While swinging his sleeves to salute Liu Biao, he gave an extremely affirmative answer.
"Don't worry, my lord, a large amount of grain and grass are being transported from southern Jingzhou and between counties to the front line, which is enough to support the consumption of the army."
"With the large amount of food and grass our army has accumulated before, this battle will definitely be more than enough even if it takes several months with Yuan Shu!"
Liu Biao nodded with satisfaction.
Just when I was about to say something.
Something suddenly occurred to me.
He quickly asked: "What do Cai, Kuai and other families in Nanyang County say now?"
Han Song, please stay away from Jingzhou.
This time he not only joined the army, but also took on the task of representing Liu Biao and dealing with the local clan forces in Nanyang County.
So I heard Liu Biao ask.
Han Song hurriedly took a step forward, then raised his hands and said: "Reporting to the Lord, Huang Pang, Kuai Cai and other four tribes are currently taking a wait-and-see attitude. They will not end until we and Yuan Shu decide the winner."
"However, the Cai family and the Kuai family have softened their tone, and both expressed their willingness to provide certain support to our army, including food, grass, money and other materials."
…
Good news came one after another.
The smile on Liu Biao's face became even bigger.
The attitude of the local clans in Nanyang County made him even more overjoyed. As long as the tone of voice was loosened, it often meant a rapid change.
As long as Yuan Shu was expelled from Nanyang County.
Then the four major families with no other options must choose Liu Biaobiao.
At that time, the largest county in the world, which was outside the Jingzhou system, would return to the embrace of the state capital!
Think of this.
Liu Biao stood up immediately.
With a big wave of his hand, he said to everyone: "Pass my order to move forward five miles and set up camp from tomorrow, and send people to keep an eye on Luyang County."
"If Yuan Shu is willing to hold on, we will fight him to the end. Our army has a steady supply of grain and grass from the rear in Jingzhou, but Luyang is just an isolated city. If he persists for two or three months, he will eventually abandon the city and leave! "
Military order.
Everyone stood up and obeyed.
However, after the generals received their orders, Liu Biao remembered that Cao's army was currently located in the northeast of Luyang County.
Then he hurriedly ordered: "Deploy another team of people to keep an eye on Cao Jun's camp. I need to report back immediately on their movements."
"Although this battle is a war of attrition, we must be prepared. If Cao Jun has a plan to break the city, if we really want them to take Luyang first, then we will follow behind, but we won't even be able to drink some soup. .”
…
For Liu Biao.
There are two strategic goals in this battle.
The highest priority is to drive Yuan Shu out of Nanyang County, even if he pays heavy casualties and loses troops and generals, he will not hesitate.
besides.
Another purpose is to find a way to obtain enough loot after defeating Yuan Shu, and to take over the supplies that Yuan Shu did not have time to take away when he left in a hurry.
Everyone knows that Yuan Shu's family is rich.
In Liu Biao's opinion.
He doesn't necessarily have to get it all, but at least he has to get half with the Cao family. If the Cao family takes the lead in breaking through the city, then according to the original agreement, Jingzhou won't be able to get anything.
How can this be tolerated?
However, Liu Biao gave an order.
The generals couldn't help but laugh loudly.
"My Lord, Yuan Shu is huddled in the city and has a large number of troops to defend the city. The entire Luyang City is harder than a tortoise shell. How can Cao Jun break through it first?"
"Yes, Yuan Shu is well-prepared. If he can't hold on, he won't be able to break the city in a short time unless he sacrifices his life!"
"What the two generals said is true. Cao Zixiu of the Cao family is rumored to be a famous general in the world, but even though he has the ability to reach heaven and earth, he still has to work with our army honestly and fight with Yuan Shu outside the city until the last moment. !”
Everyone, you said something to me.
No one thought that Cao Jun could break the city first.
After all, no matter how powerful you are, you still have to have a method.
If the time is set back two months and Yuan Shu can't stand it anymore, then the north and south fronts attack the city at the same time. It is possible that Cao Jun can capture the city gate first.
But it's still at the very beginning stage, and even Liu Biao doesn't think Cao Cao and his son can do anything.
But err on the side of caution.
Liu Biao still ordered: "Be careful and you won't make a big mistake. Just follow my instructions!"
………………
The next day.
Late at night.
Above the wilderness, there was silence.
And Luyang County, standing tall in the night, although not as tall as Luoyang, Chang'an and other giant cities, is still like a dormant beast.
It is located outside the east gate of Luyang County.
A dozen soldiers were standing on the top of the city. Under the light of two torches on the left and right, they used all their strength to slowly pull a hanging basket up from the bottom of the city.
And in the hanging basket.
There was a burly man sitting there.
No, he should be an extremely strong man with a body like a ferocious beast and looks like an iron tower on a copper mountain.
Although the night is getting dark.
But when the soldiers on the top of the city looked down, they could still feel the vicious aura surrounding them all the time, which made people tremble with fear.
"Crunch... crunch!"
With the efforts of more than a dozen people, the hanging basket was finally pulled up, and the warrior sitting in it also jumped over the crenel and landed on the city wall.
"Uh-huh!"
"do not move!"
"Put your hands up, stand still and don't move. If you dare to act rashly, blame me for not leaving anyone behind!"
It was none other than what greeted the warrior.
Instead, there were dozens of fully drawn bowstrings and sharp arrows ready to go.
At the same time, someone came up from the side, trying to grab the box that the strong man had been holding.
However, the person who came just gave me a gentle push.
Then he knocked the soldier who came up to him and threw him on his back. This was the result of holding back.
"Stop making noise here and take me to see Yuan Shijun as soon as possible. You will not be able to bear the consequences for delaying the official business!"
"The things in the box were entrusted by my general to be handed over to Yuan Shijun. You'd better not know what's inside, otherwise even ten thousand deaths will not be enough!"
A steady and thick voice.
The generals and soldiers present were immediately put off and looked at each other.
After all, he didn't dare to cross the thunder pool.
…
People coming up from the city in a hanging basket.
It was Cao Ang's number one bodyguard, General Dian Wei, who always followed him closely.
This time, he was ordered by Cao Ang to enter Luyang County to meet Yuan Shu and complete the tasks assigned by Cao Ang.
And the reason why you can come up in a hanging basket.
Naturally, it was because before Dian Wei took action, Cao Ang had already used arrows to send messages and communicated with Yuan Shu in the city.
This is a mutually beneficial meeting.
Accompanied by dozens of heavily armed and ready soldiers, Dian Wei walked through the streets and alleys of the city and arrived at Yuan Shu's mansion.
Saw it in the bright lights.
Yuan Shu is in a high position, but his face is gloomy, and he seems to be angry and depressed.
As well as many civil and military personnel on the left and right.
"I'm Dianwei. I've met Yuan Shijun. My general asked me to say hello to you on his behalf!"
Looking at the strong man as tall as a mountain in front of him.
Yuan Shu is no stranger.
When the princes attacked Dong Zhuo, Dian Wei once took away the life of Hua Xiong, the general of the Xiliang Army, with one move under the spotlight.
Presumably none of the Kanto princes who were present at the time would forget this scene or this person.
"General Dian, you are well."
"I wonder what Cao Zixiu meant when he asked you to enter the city late at night, and what did he plan to give me?"
…
Right now there is hostility between the two sides.
Therefore, Yuan Shu did not intend to use any false politeness, and went straight to the point and asked Dian Wei why he came.
Dian Wei, on the other hand, held up the box he was holding between his hands and raised it to signal to Yuan Shu.
But when Yuan Shu was about to send someone to get it, Dian Wei withdrew his hand again.
"Don't be surprised, Sir. My general has given instructions that this thing can only be handed over to you with your own hands, and it must not be passed on to anyone else."
"At the same time, my general also recommends that you open the box when you are alone. It is best not to be seen by anyone else except you and me."
As Dian Wei said this.
Yuan Shu couldn't help but frown.
He stared intently at the mahogany lacquer box. After looking up and down, he finally chose to follow Cao Ang's words.
Although I don’t know what’s inside.
But if it is done so solemnly, it is probably something extremely important. As long as you ensure your own safety, there is no harm in opening it and taking a look.
"Put this thing on the desk and take five steps back. I will check it myself."
While talking.
Yuan Shu also stood up and took a few steps back.
He was afraid that Dian Wei would take advantage of the close distance to sneak attack him, so he was being very cautious.
…
"Crack!"
Dian Wei Yiyan put the box on the table.
Then he took a few steps back.
See this situation.
Yuan Shu immediately waved his hand to signal everyone waiting on him to go down the hall. When there was no one around him, he picked up the box and slowly opened the lid.
The mahogany lacquer box has just opened a small gap.
Only a small part of what's inside is revealed.
Yuan Shu's eyes suddenly widened.
After seeing clearly what was inside, I confirmed that it was the same item as I imagined.
Yuan Shu took a deep breath.
"Clang!"
The whole person suddenly stood up, and with the swing of his clothes, even the tea bowl and wine cup on the table was thrown to the ground, making a crisp crashing sound.
"My lord!"
"Back off!!!"
The civil servants and generals who were worried about Yuan Shu being in danger and wanted to rush forward were Yuan Shu who reacted and yelled at them sharply, and then stopped rushing forward.
"Snapped!"
Yuan Shu closed the box again.
Then he carefully placed it on the table.
He looked around, like a thief, after confirming that no one could clearly see what was in the box from the angle they were standing at.
He just said in a low voice.
"General Dian, please sit aside, and the rest of the people should all leave. Without my instructions, even if there is a huge movement, you must not come in without permission!"
"By the way, close the door after you go out, and you'll be ten steps away!"
…
Although everyone was puzzled.
And wonder about what's in the box.
But the order had come, and no one dared to disobey Yuan Shu's order, so they all had no choice but to retreat.
After everyone had left, only Yuan Shu and Dian Wei were left in the hall.
Yuan Shu finally couldn't hold it any longer.
Opening the box again, the small jade seal that was four feet square was revealed.
It’s the imperial seal!
After the jade seal was revealed in its entirety, Yuan Shu carefully took it out of the box.
One hand held the bottom, and the other hand held the body of the seal, like weighing a piece of tofu, looking up, down, left, right, and in all directions, but not daring to use the slightest strength.
The five dragons intersect with each other. If there is a missing corner on the side, use gold to make up for it.
The base is written in seal script with eight characters: "I am ordered by heaven, and I will live long and prosperous".
Details like the above.
Yuan Shu confirmed them one by one.
And as the various details on this jade seal gradually confirmed what he knew.
The expression on Yuan Shu's face changed.
First it was shock, then it turned into ecstasy, and finally it turned directly into fanaticism!
The whole person looked at Yuxi like crazy.
His eyes seemed to be spitting out fire, and many muscles on his face were twitching, causing his expression to become a little distorted.
"Okay, okay!"
"This is really a jade seal passed down from the country!"
"General Dian, where did your general get this rare treasure?"
…
before coming.
Dian Wei had already received Cao Ang's explanation.
He was the only one who could make Cao Ang confidently tell him about the jade seal. Anyone else would definitely not be able to take on this task.
So faced with Yuan Shu's inquiry.
Dian Wei smiled slightly and said lightly: "The jade seal of the country symbolizes the destiny of heaven. It is something inherited by emperors from generation to generation. Naturally, it was obtained from Luoyang."
Yuan Shu nodded hurriedly.
He also knew that what he asked was nonsense.
But I was really too nervous and a little too excited, causing my thoughts to become confused and I didn’t know what to say.
"Then why did Zixiu ask you to bring this thing to me and show it to me? Do you just want to show it to me?"
While talking.
Yuan Shu put the jade seal back into the box.
The movement was careful and gentle, as if the hand was holding a puddle of water, and if the movement was larger, it would spill out.
And during the whole process, Yuan Shu's eyes never left the jade seal, as if if he turned his head away, the thing would run away.
After completing this series of actions, Yuxi returned to a safe environment.
Dian Wei's voice came to my ears.
"I have gone to such great lengths to enter the city and carry this thing with me, so naturally I want to give it to you."
…
The words are spoken.
It seemed as if it was earth-shattering.
Like thunder on the ground, Yuan Shu was shocked on the spot, and the fanatical obsession on his face was quickly replaced by a look of disbelief.
"What did you say?"
"Is what your general said true? Are you really going to give this thing to me?!!"
Dian Wei nodded heavily.
To show that this matter is true.
"This is what the general said before I left, and I can't fake it."
"Of course, if you feel taboo and don't dare touch it because it's too hot to touch, then my general doesn't have to give it to you."
"You give it back to me, and I will take it back to the general myself, so that it won't be a problem in your hands."
Dian Wei just finished speaking.
Yuan Shu's head shook like a rattle.
He pressed his hands firmly on the surface of the vermilion box, fearing that Dian Wei would come over and snatch it away.
"receive!"
"If your general dares to give you anything that I dare not accept, then I dare to accept it calmly!"
After giving an attitude.
Yuan Shu asked again hesitantly.
"It's just that this thing is valuable, and its value cannot be easily compared. Although I have friendship with your general, I will not accept such a heavy thing."
"Besides, our two families are at war right now, and we are enemies facing each other on the battlefield. I can't believe that this thing was given to me without any price."
"So if your general has any conditions, General Dian might as well say it bluntly and see if I can bear it!"
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Monthly ticket recommendation ticket
(End of chapter)
