Yuvluo's attitude changed, he pulled Zhong Yao to sit down and became enthusiastic.
Zhong Yao remained motionless and allowed Yufu Luo to be polite.
After briefly calming down the atmosphere, Yuvluo said: "Zhong Tingwei, can the court really help me?"
Zhong Yao looked at him and said: "Chanyu, Dong Zhuo has entered the court, the three Qiang have surrendered, and Bingzhou is under the control of the court! Can Xubu Guduhou really make a difference after entering the Great Wall? Defeat is inevitable! Furthermore, many old kings in the royal court are dissatisfied with Xubu Guduhou. If the imperial court sends troops, how long can Xubu Guduhou hold on?"
Yuvluo's eyes became more and more eager, but he suddenly became alert again and said: "Zhong Tingwei, the court, won't you want to take the opportunity to kill me, right?"
Zhong Yao smiled and said: "The Chanyu only has more than 3,000 people. He is entrenched in the east of the river and is close to Luoyang. How difficult can it be for the imperial court to clear him out? Compared to Xubu Guduhou, the Chanyu is loyal to the imperial court. Your Majesty is You can see it. This time, in addition to 20 million yuan in money and 10,000 shi in food, there will also be an edict, which will be issued by an angel after the Xubu Gudu Hou is defeated, officially canonizing the Chanyu."
Yufro still had doubts about Zhong Yao's words, but his situation was indeed very bad. He thought about it and said, "Zhong Tingwei, what do you want me to do?"
Zhong Yao suddenly looked serious, looked at Yu Fuluo, and said: "Lead the troops to Taiyuan and accept the dispatch of Lord Lu."
Humphrey felt relieved. As long as he didn't take over his troops, everything would be easy. He raised his glass and said solemnly: "It's a deal!"
Zhong Yao didn't like drinking very much, so he still raised his glass and said, "It's a deal."
Both of them drank it all in one gulp.
Putting down his glass of wine, Humphrey began to ask about the details, strategies and tactics of this battle.
Naturally, Zhong Yao would not tell Yuvluo everything, but he still mentioned a few things.
After hearing this, Humphrey immediately said: "Early tomorrow morning, I will raise my troops and go north."
Seeing that Yu Fuluo had been persuaded, Zhong Yao felt a little relieved. Next, he had to go to Sanqiang to stabilize Han Sui and others.
'I don't know what's going on with the Black Mountain Army...' Zhong Yao thought to himself.
Things in Bingzhou are very complicated. In addition to Dong Zhuo, Sanqiang, and Yufuluo, there is another major force, the Black Mountain Army.
At this time, Youzhou Mu Liu Yu personally led the army to the sphere of influence of the Black Mountain Army, and sent his staff to meet with Zhang Yan, the leader of the Black Mountain Army and general Zhang Yan.
The Black Mountain Army is not a unified force, but an alliance of large and small 'rebel armies', ranging from thirty to fifty thousand to one or two thousand, lying across the Taihang Mountains and other places where the imperial power is weak.
On the second day, it was getting brighter.
Gongsun Zan's ravaged face was cold. He quickly came to the city head, stood behind Lu Zhi and said urgently: "Master, the Huns have bypassed Taiyuan and went to the party!"
Lu Zhi stood at the south gate of the city, looking towards Shangdang County with a stern face.
Seeing that Lu Zhi was silent, Gongsun Zan asked again: "Teacher?"
Lu Zhi glanced at him out of the corner of his eye and said, "Da Sima sent me a letter, determined to lure the Xiongnu to Shangdang and gather them together to annihilate them."
Gongsun Zan's face changed drastically, and he almost lost his voice and said: "Is your Majesty in the Shangdang?!"
There is no reason why Gongsun Zan should not be shocked. He is Your Majesty. If something happens, who can bear this responsibility?
Lu Zhi said nothing, but his eyes became colder and colder.
Although it was Huangfu Song's letter, Lu Zhi knew in his heart that with Huangfu Song's cautious character, he would not come up with such a strategy and use the emperor as bait, at least with the approval of the young majesty.
Lu Zhi looked in the direction of Shangdang, thinking about Huangfu Song's plan, but still felt a little worried.
Although this plan is the fastest-acting strategy to lure and annihilate the enemy, it is also quite risky.
Gongsun Zan is right, if something happens to the emperor, they will die without redemption!
Lu Zhi thought for a while and said, "Isn't there any news about Niu Fu?"
Gongsun Zan suppressed the shock in his heart and said quickly: "Not yet, I must be hiding on purpose. Master, go to the party..."
Lu Zhi looked unmoved and said: "There are 30,000 soldiers in the Shangdang, and the food and grass can last for three months."
Gongsun Zan was stunned and speechless, but he soon understood.
No wonder his mentor was sitting in Taiyuan City and was not in a hurry. He was already prepared.
"My mentor, are you the soldiers of the Third Assistant?" Gongsun Zan asked. Except for Sanfu, there are no other places with so many soldiers. What if the three assistants are empty and the Qiang people take the opportunity to cause chaos?
Lu Zhi turned around and walked back, saying: "Niu Fu must have an attitude whether he is following the imperial edict or not. In my name, send him a stern reprimand!"
Gongsun Zan followed closely behind him and said, "Teacher, are you trying to force him to express his stance?"
Lu Zhi put his hands behind his back, kept walking, and said with a cold tone: "It's not him, it's Dong Zhuo."
Gongsun Zan suddenly understood and said no more.
At this time, at the head of the city of Shangdang County, Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun, etc. were constantly patrolling the city and were ready.
After receiving the news a few days ago, everyone became nervous and did not relax for a moment.
The only one who was relaxed was Liu Bian.
He was sitting under the eaves of the backyard, with a chessboard in front of him and the chess score in his hand, studying it intently.
Next to Pan Yin, Zuo Li stood bowed to the left and right, looking extremely respectful.
They never imagined that Liu Bian would have such courage and actually use himself as bait!
Don't even think about it!
Liu Bian's eyes were on the chessboard, making moves from time to time. After a long while, he suddenly asked: "Is there any movement in the capital?"
Pan Yin said quickly: "Back to Your Majesty, everything is as usual."
Liu Bian said nothing and continued to study the chess records.
After a while, Cao Cao strode over and saluted: "Your Majesty, the Huns didn't come. They seemed to be hesitant."
Liu Bian frowned, turned to look at him, and said, "Someone leaked the news?"
Cao Cao said: "I suspect that the Huns may be testing."
Liu Bian nodded thoughtfully.
The Huns were not stupid. They suddenly entered the Great Wall this time and looted so deeply that Liu Bian always suspected that there was something fishy inside.
Cao Cao's eyes flashed, he raised his hand fiercely, and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please go out to fight and lure the enemy!"
Liu Bian put down the chess record, looked at him with a smile, and said, "Don't worry, there are still some arrangements that are not in place."
Cao Cao remained calm, put down his hands and stood aside.
He missed Xu You a little. Although he had always disliked Xu You, Xu You was indeed a smart man and could give him advice.
Liu Bian looked at Cao Cao, but what he was thinking about was Dong Zhuo. Immediately, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said calmly: "Pan Yin, give Dong Zhuo four plates of food."
Pan Yin was startled, why did he suddenly give Dong Zhuo food?
But he didn't hesitate and got ready.
On the other side, Dong Zhuo came down from the city tower in a hurry. His big face, small eyes and red lips were as majestic as possible on his rough face.
As soon as he returned to his temporary room, You Zhonghuangmen came over with a plate and said: "Lieutenant, Your Majesty has given me some food."
Dong Zhuo looked at the four dishes on the plate, and his heart suddenly became alarmed. He took the plate calmly and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
As soon as Zhonghuangmen left, he sat down and looked at the dishes on the plate, with a sullen face, eyes wide open, holding his breath, and feeling frightened in his heart.
Dong Zhuo knew the meaning of these four dishes very well, and his face gradually darkened.
If Niu Fu returns, he will be slaughtered; if Niu Fu does not return, he will die now!
Dong Zhuo was furious in his heart, his eyes were full of anger and hatred, and his murderous intent was boiling.
After struggling for a long time, he picked up the pen and wrote to Niu Fu again.
After sending this letter, he completely lost his military power. He had nothing to worry about and was free to be slaughtered by others.
When Liu Bian found out, he just smiled and continued to handle his official duties.
For three days in a row, the expected Xiongnu siege did not occur, and news transmission between Taiyuan City and Shangdang County was intermittent.
Everyone else was still calm, but Cao Cao stood on the top of the city from time to time and looked to the north. His intention to fight was in everyone's eyes.
A few days later, several reports came from Beijing.
Liu Bian watched, frowning from time to time.
Sili's reform was not going smoothly, and there were a few glitches. Tang Mao's way of dealing with them was basically "fooling" without any courage.
As for the transfer of taxes, it was also blocked everywhere. Local officials, big and small, did not buy into the newly appointed grain-controlling captain. They used overt and covert methods in an endless stream, and many conflicts broke out.
Not that there is no good news.
After Zhong Yao persuaded Yu Fuluo, he also stabilized the Sanqiang. The Black Mountain Army in Youzhou also stabilized under Liu Yu's coercion and inducement.
As for Beijing, Liu Bian didn't have the energy to take care of it for the time being. After careful calculation, he whispered to himself: "The only thing left is Niu Fu."
In Bingzhou and surrounding areas, the integration is basically in place. The only obstacle is Niu Fu!
Pan Yin and Zuo Li stood not far from him, lowering their heads respectfully.
Liu Bian raised his head and looked outside the door. It was raining lightly again. A murderous intent flashed in his eyes and he said, "It will only be one day at the latest."
No matter how slow the correspondence was, there was only one day left for Niu Fu's reply.
Pan Yin unconsciously twitched the corner of his mouth. He understood what Liu Bian meant. If there was still no news from Niu Fu by tomorrow, it would be Dong Zhuo's death.
"His Majesty!"
Zhao Yun's steps were like flying, he came to Liu Bian with an arrow in his hand and said, "It was shot in from outside the city just now."
Zuo Li rushed over, untied the note, turned around and handed it to Liu Bian.
Liu Bian looked at it and his brows suddenly furrowed - the Huns were besieging Xihe County.
Examining the note, Liu Bian felt very strange. Is this Xubu Guduhou really here to rob?
Speaking of which, like him, Xubu Guduhou had just come to power. The difference was that Xubu Guduhou had killed the old Shanyu and usurped the throne, and he was the successor.
The same thing is that both of them need prestige.
'Isn't it to establish prestige? '
Liu Bian felt strange. He really couldn't guess the purpose of Xubu Guduhou's invasion.
After thinking for a while, Liu Bian remained calm and said, "Pass it to Lu Qing's family."
Liu Bian was a complete layman when it came to troop formation, so after he and Huangfu Song decided on the strategy, all tactical arrangements were left to Lu Zhi.
"Yes." Pan Yin responded, took the note and left in a hurry.
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Taiyuan County.
Lu Zhi is wearing armor and patrolling the city.
Behind him were Hua Xiong and Guo Bang, who were holding knives and were more than half a head taller than Lu Zhi.
Arrive at the Xicheng Gate and look in the direction of Xihe County.
Hua Xiong said: "Your Majesty, the Huns are besieging Xihe, won't they send troops to support them?"
Guo Bang's eyes moved slightly and said, "Are you worried about an ambush?"
Lu Zhi habitually put his hands behind his back and said: "Yu Fuluo, the Black Mountain Army and the Sanqiang basically don't have to worry."
Hua Xiong and Guo Si immediately stopped talking, their expressions darkened.
The original situation in Bingzhou was very complicated. All the small rebellions were put down by Gongsun Zan. The big ones were Yu Fuluo and the Black Mountain Army. Those who were not controlled by the court. There used to be Dong Zhuo, but now there is only one Niu Fu!
If Niu Fu surrenders, the situation in Bingzhou will completely change!
Lu Zhi looked back at the two of them, his eyes sharp, and said: "You two are ready, lead five thousand troops, and rush to the reinforcements of Xihe."
"General, take your orders!" The two of them raised their hands without hesitation. They don't care about Xihe themselves, they care about military power! Only by holding military power can we live freely!
Lu Zhi turned his head, continued to look in the direction of Xihe, and said, "Go."
"Yes." The two responded and quickly went down to the tower to order troops.
As soon as the two left, a staff member hurried up, his face full of joy.
Hua Xiong and Guo Bang walked past him without saying a word.
The staff came behind Lu Zhi and said: "Your Majesty, Niu Fu has replied to the letter and is willing to accept the dispatch!"
Lu Zhi didn't move, but his fists on his back clenched tightly.
Gongsun Zan followed up and said in a deep voice: "Master, send troops!"
Now that all worries have been removed, it's time to go to war against the Huns!
Even the mere Huns dare to invade the border!
Gongsun Zan's face was filled with murderous intent!
Lu Zhi was still looking in the direction of Xihe County with a calm expression. After a long time, he said: "Send the order, Yu Fuluo attacks the west gate of Xihe County and Cao Cao's south gate. Gongsun Zan, you lead 15,000 troops to attack the east gate. Order Niu Fu to send troops. Yanmen!”
As soon as the staff heard this, they said: "Your Majesty, is there something wrong? What if it is the Huns' plan to deliberately set up an ambush to wait for work..."
Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly said: "Mr. Gao Ming."
He has noticed that Hua Xiong and Guo Bang are ordering troops.
These two people just went to test the trap!
"The last general takes command!"
Gongsun Zan responded, turned around, and strode downstairs.
After Gongsun Zan left, the staff looked at Lu Zhi's motionless back and whispered: "Your Majesty, are you still worried?"
Lu Zhi looked calm, without any trace of worry, and said, "Nothing happened."
When the staff saw this, they looked thoughtful.
Not to mention Yufuluo and Niu Fu, there are also the Yellow Turban Army, White Wave Army, and Black Mountain Army everywhere. If anyone takes the opportunity to cause trouble, Lu Zhi's arrangement will be disrupted.
'hope everything is fine. 'The staff sighed softly.
The situation in Bingzhou is even more complicated than in Youzhou.
As Lu Zhi issued orders one after another, the Han army, which had been silent, suddenly woke up like a sleeping lion. Nearly 50,000 troops rushed towards Xihe County from all over.
Cao Cao, who got the opportunity, led an army of 10,000 people and set out from Shangdang, marching at the fastest speed without stopping.
One day later, Xiahou Dun rode beside him, wiped the rain from his face, and said loudly: "Mengde, the rain is getting heavier and heavier. Why don't you stop for a while and take shelter?"
Cao Cao looked cold and said: "No!"
He must arrive as soon as possible. Only in this way can he gain military merit. If he is late, the credit will belong to others!
Xiahou Dun knew that Cao Cao was eager to achieve great results, so he came closer and said, "But it is too difficult to leave. If this continues, the soldiers will not be able to hold on."
Cao Cao looked back and saw that the formation was no longer in formation, and the soldiers began to move randomly and at an extremely slow pace.
He turned his head again and saw a forest not far away. He paused and said, "Rest for half an hour in front!"
Xiahou Dun obeyed the order and turned around to deliver the order.
The soldiers suddenly moved a little faster, eager to get into the woods to hide from the rain.
Seeing the woods in sight, Cao Cao touched the rainwater on his beard and prepared to dismount.
"There's an ambush!"
Suddenly, Xiahou Dun shouted.
Cao Cao panicked and pulled the horse's rope fiercely, and saw countless Huns rushing out of the woods not far away.
It seemed that the sheep had lost its temper and felt uncomfortable all over.
There are a few missing today, I will update them when they are restored.
PS: I can't stay up late these days, so updates are being put into the evening.
I bow to all my readers!
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