Guo Ming and Cao Hong marched very slowly because they visited almost every county in Yanzhou, because they wanted to give some fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, and some harvesters to the farmers.
Chemical fertilizers and pesticides can speed up the ripening of crops and increase food production. Harvesters can allow farmers to quickly complete the harvest before the locust plague arrives.
As for insecticides, they should be able to ward off locusts temporarily.
Just when Cao Hong and Guo Ming left Yanzhou, Tan Ma from the front came to report that the emperor had returned to Luoyang after experiencing a series of turmoil. Cao Hong also began to sincerely admire Guo Ming's judgment.
And according to the report from Tanma, Yuan Shu's Chang Nu had already arrived in Luoyang first, but he was sent to defend Luoyang on Yuan Shu's order.
"Xiao Ming, we have to hurry up now, that guy Yuan Shu's men have arrived."
Guo Ming looked at Cao Hong's anxious look and explained, "Don't worry, even if Chang Nu wanted to take the emperor away, Dong Cheng and Han Xian would not agree.
Guo Ming also asked people to start raising the banner to welcome the emperor, and soon the news spread to the ears of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and the ministers in Yang An Palace.
Han Xian stood up and said: "Cao Cao sent someone to greet your majesty. They called him a tribute to King Qin, but in fact they concealed Dong Zhuo's ulterior motives and held your majesty hostage to order the princes of the world."
Dong Cheng also stood up at this moment and said: "Your Majesty, what Han Xian said is not unreasonable. In the past, your Majesty fell into the hands of the two rebellious Li Guo, but the princes from all walks of life sat back and watched."
"But now, first Yuan Shao sent Guo Tu to express condolences to the emperor, Yuan Shu also sent people to defend the capital, and even Cao Cao, who is farthest from us, sent people to greet him. The purpose is self-evident."
After listening to the words of several ministers, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty also felt deeply helpless, because he was just a puppet on strings at the moment, controlled by others anytime and anywhere. As for how things develop, just let them go.
At this moment, only Dong Cheng and Han Xian have military power in Luoyang City. The troops that Yuan Shu sent to Chang Nu have all been assigned to Dong Cheng. However, Chang Nu's prestige in the army is not low, and Dong Cheng cannot monopolize military power. .
Han Xian then persuaded Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to send Dong Cheng to fight against Guo Ming and the others. To Emperor Xian's surprise, Dong Cheng happily accepted.
The three of them have their own plans. Han Xian wants to use this to weaken Dong Cheng's strength, and then he will be the master of the court.
Dong Cheng wanted to increase his prestige by fighting against Cao Hong and Guo Ming, defeat them, consolidate his power, and use this to kill Chang Nu, so he could take over his army to enhance his strength.
As for Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty, he hoped that the two powerful ministers who made him uncomfortable would fight against each other, and in the end he would benefit and regain the power of the court.
Soon, Guo Ming and Cao Hong led the army and met Dong Cheng and Chang Nu's army not far away.
Dong Cheng was the first to speak: "Where did you come from, these rebellious officials and traitors, and how dare you come here to disturb the Emperor! What other rebellious things do you want to do?"
Seeing Dong Cheng's upright look, Guo Ming felt very funny and said lightly: "We are here to welcome the emperor and pay tribute to the emperor."
"Hahahaha, do you think I will believe it? Are you here just to imitate Dong Zhuo's story and want to hijack the emperor for your own use?" Dong Cheng said with disdain.
"Since you are loyal to the Emperor, why are you here to prevent us from meeting the Emperor? Do you also have a treasonous intention? Or do you want to monopolize power, following the story of Yi Yin Huoguang?"
Although Cao Hong didn't understand what Guo Ming and Dong Cheng were talking about. But seeing Dong Cheng's face flush with anger, he knew that Mr. Guo Ming should be better.
With a wave of Dong Cheng's big hand, the troops behind him began to charge into the formation. Cao Hong was also very puzzled and said: "Why did this guy start charging into the formation without first challenging each other?"
"That old boy Dong Cheng is very smart. If he dares to fight with us, wouldn't he be seeking death?"
After that, Guo Ming also began to give orders to rush into the formation, and grabbed Cao Hong who wanted to rush into the formation. Cao Hong asked with some confusion: "Sir, what are you doing? Why don't you let me go to the formation? I have been eager to try it for a long time." ”
"Don't worry, General Cao Hong. Take a closer look at the opponent's military formation. The front charging formation is loose, and the rear formation is tight and ready. There is no need for you to go on the field in person. This is what Dong Cheng did intentionally. The purpose is to let these people People die, thereby weakening Chang Nu.”
"What do you mean, sir?"
"General, let me help this guy Dong Cheng. General Cao Hong, go and kill that guy Chang Nu."
"Ah? Since Mr. knew Dong Cheng's purpose, why did he ask us to help him?" Cao Hong asked with a puzzled look on his face.
"Because I want to see a really exciting show?"
Although Cao Hong was confused, he still followed Guo Ming's instructions. Cao Hong rushed directly into the opponent's military formation, as if he was in no one's land.
Seeing Cao Hong charging towards the Chinese army, everyone tried to resist the oncoming Cao Hong. However, Cao Hong suddenly reined in his horse, bent his bow and nocked an arrow, and shot an arrow through Qiannu's neck.
When Dong Chengjun saw this scene, they broke up and fled. Cao Honggang wanted to pursue, but was stopped by Guo Ming.
"Sir! The enemy army has been defeated. We can take advantage of the victory and pursue it. We can decide the outcome in one battle and kidnap the emperor!"
"No, General Cao Hong, if we pursue rashly at this time, we will definitely be ambushed by Dong Cheng. Also, the news is out now, saying that we are marching quickly and have insufficient food and grass, and we will withdraw soon."
Although Cao Hong didn't know the reason, he still followed Guo Ming's words.
"General Cao Hong, within ten days, Dong Cheng will definitely invite us to enter the city. By then, the Emperor will definitely be in our pocket!"
Although Cao Hong didn't know why, he knew that it was right to believe in Guo Ming.
As for Dong Cheng, he did lay an ambush on the way back, fearing that Cao Jun would come to chase them after their defeat, and then he would be out of luck.
But now Dong Cheng was crying with snot and tears: "General Qiannu, you have to hold on. The doctor said you can hold on."
Chang Nu looked at Dong Cheng who was hypocritical at this moment. He used his last strength to get up and grab Dong Cheng's collar. He looked at him with a look of resentment and then died.
Dong Cheng was startled just now, but after he came to his senses, he couldn't help but laugh. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up, and he couldn't shed a single tear at all.
As for the army under Chang Nu, after Dong Cheng performed an affectionate crying scene, he was naturally taken under Dong Cheng's command, and his goal was achieved.
