"Crunt against the traitor Yuan Ke and wipe out the Yuan family in Runan."
"Go to Chang'an and capture Thief Yuan alive!"
"Meng De is righteous, and we should do our best for the country."
As soon as the imperial edict against rebellion came out, the whole world was in an uproar. Everyone in the world was surprised that the Yuan family in Runan would use their merits and power to harm the emperor, control the government, and plot evil, and they were filled with resentment.
At this time, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu, who were both from the Yuan family in Runan, stood up and publicly stated that what Yuan Ke did was his own behavior and had nothing to do with the Yuan family in Runan. In order to show their loyalty, they openly broke with Yuan Ke. At the same time, they also He raised an army to join in the fight against the thieves to prove his innocence.
Since then, the rebel army has added two more princes.
Yuan Shao brought 50,000 troops to Chenliu to form an alliance with Cao Cao. At the same time, he also brought a large amount of military supplies. In order to show his loyalty to the emperor and his patriotism, his move could be described as a righteous act of killing relatives, even his own son.
The eighteen princes raised troops in various places and agreed to march to Luoyang.
Later, the generals were Yuan Shu, the governor of Nanyang, Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, Kong Niao, the governor of Yuzhou, and Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou. Wang Kuang, the governor of Hanoi County. Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu, Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang, Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, Kong Rong, the governor of Beihai, Zhang Chao, the governor of Guangling, Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, Gongsun Zan, the governor of Youzhou, Zhang Yang, the governor of Shangdang, Changsha Prefect Sun Jian and Bingzhou assassin Han Sui, plus Chenliu Cao Mengde and Bohai Prefect Yuan Shao, joined forces with the Eighteenth Route Army.
It is said that Liu Bei, the magistrate of Pingyuan County, is a descendant of the Han Dynasty and the emperor's uncle.
When Liu Bei, Liu Xuande, and his brothers Zhang Fei and Guan Yu launched an army against the Yellow Turban bandits, they were later appointed magistrates of Pingyuan County for their meritorious service.
He was in charge of the plains and had great merits, and was praised by the people.
Now that I heard that Yuan Ke had killed Dong Zhuo and replaced him, plotting against the emperor and using his power to bring chaos to the country, he and his two brothers abandoned the plains and went to Luoyang to join forces with the princes and jointly carry out great events.
"Brother, this kid Yuan Ke is extremely arrogant. At a young age, he also imitates the old thief Dong Zhuo and plots against the emperor. When I go this time, I will pick off his head with the spear in my hand."
Zhang Fei has an impetuous and rude temper, but is extremely forceful. He was very successful in fighting against the Yellow Turban thieves.
"Third brother, facing Yuan Ke's son, we must not be careless and underestimate the enemy."
"This kid is not simple."
Liu Bei always acted cautiously. Yuan Ke was only a seventeen-year-old boy with little strength. How could he kill Dong Zhuo and control the government.
"Brother, you are too careful in your actions. I can deal with that yellow-haired kid Yuan Ke with one hand."
Zhang Fei was still arrogant and did not take Yuan Ke into consideration.
"..."
Guan Yu held the Qinglong Moon-covering Sword in his hand and remained silent. However, when Zhang Fei and Liu Bei mentioned Yuan Ke, their eyes were full of fighting spirit.
He is a martial arts fanatic, eager to fight Yuan Ke.
The three of them entered Dezhou on horseback, and happened to see a large number of troops and horses appearing in front of them. They saw that the troops and horses were all in full force, and they were extremely powerful. Under a banner with a big word "you" written on it, they were the troops of Gongsun Zan, the assassin of Youzhou.
Liu Bei had been favored by Gongsun Zan before. Now that he met him, he should come up and greet him.
He has always been kind and righteous.
The three of them patted their horses and came to the front of the army. The soldiers who were accompanying the army saw this and were about to intercept them, but were stopped by Gongsun Zan who was also riding a horse.
"Xuande?"
Gongsun Zan was also surprised to meet Liu Bei here.
"Xuande pays homage to Lord Gongsun."
Liu Bei quickly raised his hands and bowed.
"Xuande, where are you going?"
Gongsun Zan asked curiously.
"Lord Gongsun, I heard that Cao Mengde was holding the emperor's edict in Chenliu, calling on all princes to raise troops to attack the traitor Yuan Ke. I also want to do my part."
Liu Bei said truthfully.
"That's fine!"
"You three brothers are highly skilled in martial arts. You can also make great achievements by defeating Yuan Ke this time."
"I'm going to Luoyang too, let's go together."
"You can also have someone to look after you along the way."
Gongsun Zan personally witnessed the bravery of the three brothers Liu, Guan, and Zhang during the Yellow Turban rebellion, and he believed that the three of them had a bright future.
"promise!"
The three of them did not show any pretense, and went to Luoyang with Gongsun Zan's 20,000 soldiers and horses.
Sun Jian, the governor of Changsha, also marched north from Changsha with 25,000 troops, and his sons Sun Ce and Sun Quan also went with him.
...
In Bingzhou and Taiyuan County, Assassin Han Sui was also preparing for war. He assembled 70,000 troops and marched towards Ruicheng overnight.
He just found out that Yuan Ke only brought 30,000 troops.
Before, I was still worried about Yuan Ke's 100,000 troops, but now I no longer have this worry.
He didn't take Yuan Ke seriously at all.
He secretly swore in his heart that he would destroy Yuan Ke and his 30,000 troops.
"Qin Zhou, Ma Long, Sha Li Fei..."
"The general is here!"
"You lead an army of 30,000 people and rush to the rescue of Ruicheng. You will block Yuan Ke's army and horses outside Ruicheng. Wait quietly for me to join you. At that time, the two armies will join forces to defeat Yuan Ke's army."
"promise!"
.......
At nightfall, the main force led by Yuan Ke successfully passed Fenglingdu. After that, 30,000 troops came non-stop to the outside of Ruicheng and set up their formation outside the south city gate, ready to attack the city at any time.
boom!
boom!
boom!
There was a sound of drum beating.
"Come here, bring this general's red dragon horse over."
Yuan Ke is about to take action.
He rode on a red dragon horse and carried the Tianlong city-breaking halberd. He personally led the army to the outside of Ruicheng and shouted to the guard Ma Xing on the city wall from a distance.
"Ma Xing, that Han Sui was treasonous and unethical. He secretly colluded with Dong's thieves and helped Zhou to commit crimes. I, the general, have come to attack you with the emperor's edict. If you open the city and surrender, I, the general, will forget the past and forgive your sins."
"Yuan Ke, don't fool us. We have all received an edict from General Cao Cao about the emperor's rebellion. The emperor's edict mentioned that it was you who replaced Dong Zhuo, harmed the emperor, killed courtiers, and brought trouble to the country and the dynasty. You are a national traitor."
Ma Xing said loudly.
"Ma Xing, it seems that you are looking for death. If you don't surrender, when the city is broken, I, the general, will slaughter all the soldiers and horses in the city and leave no one behind."
Yuan Ke was furious.
He raised his hand and began to attack the city.
"Yuan Wu, you will lead five thousand soldiers and horses to break open the city gate and charge into the city."
"promise!"
Yuan Wu was a member of the Yuan clan and was born in the military. His specialty was siege warfare. It was because of this that Yuan Ke just brought him to attack Han Sui.
After that, three siege vehicles charged towards Ruicheng.
"Fire the arrow!"
Ma Xing also started to fight back.
"Archers, cover!"
Yuan Wu also took precautions, and the sword and shield soldiers and archers began to cover the siege vehicles and rush towards the city gate.
"boom--"
The siege engine crashed into the city gate.
The door began to shake.
Half an hour later, Ruicheng's city gate was knocked open and the army rushed into the city. Not long after, Ma Xing was restrained by Yuan Wu himself and came to Yuan Ke in a very embarrassed state.
"Ma Xing, kneel down!"
Yuan Wu kicked Ma Xing and knocked him to the ground.
"Yuan Wu, drag him down."
"Cut it down!"
Yuan Ke also had to pay attention to Ma Xing.
"promise!"
Ma Xing was chopped.
Several deputies around him panicked, and two of them were so frightened that they peed.
"Da Sima, have these been cut down too?"
Yuan Wu asked.
He had just finished speaking. Before Yuan Ke could speak, two captains immediately rushed to beg Yuan Ke for mercy.
"Da Sima, Da Sima, we are willing to make meritorious deeds."
"We are willing to surrender!"
"We received a military report from Han Sui before. He has sent three generals with 30,000 troops to rush to Ruicheng. According to their schedule, they will arrive in Ruicheng at dawn."
.......
"Keep the two of them first, and kill the rest."
Yuan Ke heard this and led his army to Ruicheng.
After entering the city, Yuan Ke came to the county government office. The Ruicheng county magistrate, county lieutenant and county magistrate led a hundred people from the county government office to kneel down to welcome him.
"Ruicheng County Magistrate Guo Tao led his county colleagues to pay a visit to Da Sima."
"Alright, Magistrate Guo, this general is here under the emperor's decree to attack Han Sui, the remnant of Dong's thieves. The county government has temporarily requisitioned it and will return it after the war."
Yuan Ke ignored these officials, explained casually, and drove them out of the county government office.
Afterwards, he took Diao Chan into the side hall of the county government office to rest.
As for the defense of the city, Yuan Wu was also responsible for it.
At the third watch, Yuan Ke personally led three thousand snow dragon cavalry troops out of the city quietly without disturbing anyone.
Marching all the way, he arrived at Baigu Town, where he set up an ambush, preparing to eat all the 30,000 troops sent by Han Sui to rescue Ruicheng.
Three more assassins were sent to inquire about the news.
Everything is planned, just waiting for the enemy to come and die.
