The strategy was determined and Long Xiang's army was conquered.
In order to show his trust in Duan Xuan, Chen Zhou stayed directly in the military camp of Long Xiangjun. However, that night, the people who had sent people to contact Han Sui and Ma Teng finally came back with news.
"Sir, Ma Teng and Han Sui agreed."
Cao Zhen walked into Chen Zhou's tent with the news.
Chen Zhou was not too surprised by their agreement. As he said, the Han Dynasty is still here and the Han Dynasty is still there.
They all want to get a real name, so that the people of Liangzhou and other small warlords can obey, and they can firmly establish their position in Liangzhou. If they can be canonized by the emperor, it is the best and justifiable name.
"Did they say who will be the shepherd of Liangzhou?"
Chen Zhou asked.
Cao Zhen shook his head and said: "Not yet. The news just said that they have expressed their agreement first and can send troops to cooperate with us. However, they have not explained how to send troops, and they have not yet given us a specific response."
Chen Zhou thought for a long time and suddenly smiled: "They are only agreeing temporarily. After all, no one has seen the blank emperor's edict in my hand, and they are worried that if they don't agree, they will miss the opportunity. If they don't reach an agreement, Whoever becomes the shepherd of Liangzhou, the emperor's edict may become something they will fight over."
"So Liangzhou is contradicting itself and fighting with each other, and we can take advantage of it?"
Cao Zhen asked curiously.
The emperor's edict is still very important and carries great weight.
Unlike Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, they don't have such a deep foundation. What they lack is justifiable.
With a name, it is easier to recruit troops.
"If there's a fight over the edict, we do have a chance to take advantage."
Chen Zhou was silent for a moment and then said: "But I don't think they are stupid enough to actually fight. They will definitely compromise with each other for the time being. How to take advantage of this will be discussed later. The most important thing at the moment is to resolve Li Jue and Guo first." Si, after subduing Huangfu Yi, I will arrange the troop dispatch plan for Liangzhou."
Since they are unwilling to take the initiative to propose how to send troops, Chen Zhou can help them arrange it.
Cao Zhen admired Chen Zhou's plan more and more. Since Chen Zhou said so, there must be no problem in the follow-up. They can just wait for arrangements.
The next day.
Early in the morning.
Chen Zhou got up and asked Duan Xuan to start marching westward, leaving Huayin and going to Chang'an first to make preparations.
An army of more than 10,000 people moved quietly.
Perhaps Li Jue was overconfident and believed that being stationed in Chang'an was very stable. He did not even send out scouts, and Chen Zhou and others were spared the need to deal with scouts.
It was already two days later when we passed by Bashui.
There was a forest on the edge of Ba River, and they hid in it.
In order not to be discovered, the army could not light a fire to cook. They could only prepare enough dry food and clean water in advance, lurk in the woods, and then plan their next actions.
"Where is Huangfuyi's military camp?"
Chen Zhou walked to the mountain and looked in the direction of Chang'an.
The sun was about to set at this time, and the setting sun in the west reflected the tall city of Chang'an.
The military camp outside the city is in sight.
You can also see soldiers walking back and forth.
"The soldiers outside the city are all Huangfuyi's."
Duan Xuan followed Chen Zhou and explained: "The ones inside the city guarding the inner city are the Xiliang soldiers brought by Li Jue, and those outside the city are Huangfuyi's soldiers from the Sanhe Five Schools."
Hearing this, Chen Zhou smiled and said: "It seems that Huangfu Yi's treatment is not as good as that of the Xiliang people. You will have another reason to persuade Huangfu Yi to submit tomorrow."
"Good suggestion, Overseer."
Duan Xuan understood the reason as soon as he heard it.
Chen Zhou said again: "Okay, let's go back first!"
Back to camp in the woods.
Chen Zhou called over Cao Zhen and Dian Wei.
"General Cao, you have seen how to use my fire gun. Although it is troublesome to load the ammunition, the sound is like thunder."
"Go to see Huangfuyi tomorrow. Take this with you. If anything happens, use the ammunition to hit Huangfuyi."
"That thunderous sound is definitely something they have never been exposed to before. It can scare people and make them afraid to come close. Lao Dian followed him. When the enemy was frightened, Lao Dian immediately protected General Cao and fought out of the enemy camp. , rush back here."
"Do you understand?"
Chen Zhou warned.
It was also his arrangement to solemnly hand the flintlock gun to Cao Zhen.
The loud noise from a flintlock gun can shock many people.
For a fierce man like Dian Wei, the short period of shock is enough for them to rush out. If it is not enough, they can load the ammunition and fire a second shot to continue to shock.
Cao Zhen took the blunderbuss and was a little lost in thought.
It turns out that my husband is not just letting himself take risks.
"I'm OK."
Dian Wei said, patting his heart.
The iron halberd in his hand was already hungry and thirsty.
Cao Zhenzuo bowed and said: "Sir, please don't worry, I will definitely complete the task. I guess I won't need a firecracker."
"No need for the best."
Chen Zhou added: "Laodian selected ten elites with good strength. You guys have a good rest tonight and recharge your batteries. You can take Chang'an as soon as tomorrow."
"good!"
They didn't doubt Chen Zhou's plan at all.
Watching them leave, Chen Zhou relaxed a little, but at the same time he hoped that he could really convince Huangfu Yi.
However, thinking that Li Jue in history was indeed killed by Duan Xuan, I feel a little relieved that there is definitely no problem with the plan.
the next day.
Dian Wei selected ten elite men and followed Cao Zhen. Duan Xuan led the team and rushed out of Chang'an City.
Huangfu Yi and Duan Xuan are friends, and they will meet Huangfu Yi soon.
Huangfu Yi didn't care about the people Duan Xuan brought and arranged to sit aside.
"Why did Zhongming think of coming to see me?"
Huangfuyi laughed and said, "How about you come to Chang'an and we fight side by side, wouldn't it be better?"
Zhongming is the name of Duan Xuan.
Li Jue and Guo Bin both wanted to win over Duan Xuan, hoping to gain the elite Long Xiang who guarded the northwest to increase their own strength.
But Duan Xuan did not express his position and refused to surrender to anyone.
"I came here this time to convince Jian Shou of something."
Duan Xuan didn't go around too much and went straight to the point: "Has Jian Shou ever thought about why the Three Rivers and Five Schools can only be in Chang'an City, but the Xiliang Army can defend the inner city?"
The treatment in the inner city and outside the city is definitely different.
The welfare in the inner city is better and there are more benefits to be gained, but it is harder outside the city. If the enemy comes, those in the outer city must be at the forefront. If they need to fight, the soldiers guarding the outer city will be used first.
The Sanhe Five Schools stationed outside the city were equivalent to Li Jue's thugs.
The Xiliang soldiers guarding the inner city were Li Jue's personal soldiers and confidants.
"What does Zhongming mean by this sentence?"
When Huangfu Yi heard this, his face darkened.
This was not to reminisce about old times. He could tell that Duan Xuan came with certain tasks.
"What I mean is that I want to help Jian Shou see clearly how Li Jue treats the soldiers of the Three Rivers and Five Schools."
Duan Xuan sighed and said: "Three Rivers and Five Schools were once the elite of the Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, they were ruined first by Dong Zhuo and now by Li Jue. What have you become now? Jian Shou often helped Li Jue to fight against the enemy. , but you can’t even be one of Li Jue’s cronies and can only be stationed outside the city. I feel unworthy for you.”
