Cheng Gao.
Chenggao is one of the eight passes of Luoyang. Located more than 200 miles east of Luoyang, with mountains to the south and the Yellow River to the north, it is the only way for Chen Liu to enter Luoyang.
Because of its strategic location and proximity to Luoyang, it naturally became the throat of Henan Yin.
In the first year of Zhongping, the Yellow Turban Uprising took place. The whole country responded and the capital was shaken.
Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty was afraid that his own safety would not be guaranteed, so he appointed He Jin, a butcher, as a general to oversee the world's troops. He also set up eight great passes around Luoyang and appointed eight pass captains to defend the capital.
Chenggao is one of the passes, perhaps even the most important pass, and it is called Xuanmen Pass.
In addition, it also has a name, which is the place where the famous scene of the Three Heroes' Battle with Lu Bu in later novels took place - Hulao Pass.
Who would have thought that the Yellow Turban Army's rise and fall could not threaten Luoyang's safety at all. But now this Chenggao Pass has taken advantage of Dong Zhuo and has become a beachhead to block the Kwantung Allied Forces.
After passing Chenggao, it was less than 200 miles away from Luoyang, and there was no danger to guard on the way, so it was a smooth journey.
Therefore, both Dong Zhuo and the princes of Guandong regard Chenggao as a battleground, even the most important position.
At the beginning, Dong Zhuo decided to send troops to fight the Kwantung Allied Forces, so he ordered Niu Fu to lead an army of 30,000 people to go first, while he stayed in Luoyang to raise food and grass. When everything was ready and Dong Zhuo led his army eastwards, Niu Fu was already fighting with Liu Bei outside Xingyang City.
By the time Niu Fu's entire army was wiped out, Dong Zhuo's army had arrived in Chenggao less than three days ago and was preparing to send troops to meet Niu Fu.
Then, Dong Zhuo received the defeat report that Niu Fu's entire army had been wiped out.
No, it was not a failure to be precise, because no one reported it to Dong Zhuo. Some soldiers who luckily escaped with their lives returned to Chenggao, and Dong Zhuo got the news.
Dong Zhuo's first reaction was that he didn't believe it. He pointed directly at these soldiers and sneered:
"No, it's impossible. You are so brave. If you dare to disturb the morale of our troops, push them out and kill them!"
The soldiers were shocked when they heard this and quickly kowtowed and begged for mercy.
"Xiangguo, everything we said is true. Our army has indeed been completely wiped out!"
Dong Zhuo was furious and shouted: "You are so impudent and dare to talk nonsense. Push him out and kill him!"
Dong Huang waved his hand next to him, and the soldiers on the left and right rushed up immediately and dragged the soldiers out.
"Prime Minister, spare your life, spare your life!"
These soldiers cried and begged for mercy, but they could not move Dong Zhuo. After a while, their heads fell to the ground.
They escaped the flood and Liu Bei's pursuit, but eventually died at the hands of Dong Zhuo.
Looking at the heads presented to him, the flesh on Dong Zhuo's face trembled, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Disrupting the morale of the army will deserve death!
Niu Fu Mingming sent a battle report not long ago, saying that he was preparing to counterattack Xingyang. It had only been two or three days, how could the entire army be suddenly wiped out.
But less than half an hour later, the second wave of remnant soldiers also arrived, saying exactly the same words as the previous wave of soldiers.
Dong Zhuo still didn't believe it and continued to behead these people.
Then, the third wave arrived.
Dong Zhuo still didn't believe it and continued to behead him.
But this time, as soon as the soldiers' heads were presented to Dong Zhuo, the fourth wave of defeated soldiers arrived.
Facing the waves of defeated troops, Dong Zhuo couldn't help but feel guilty.
Did Niu Fu really lose?
No, it's impossible. This must be a trick of the enemy.
Niu Fu has an army of 30,000 in his hands. Even if he is defeated, it is impossible for his entire army to be annihilated.
Moreover, it was washed away by floods overnight, which is a bit of a fantasy no matter how you hear it.
Facing this fourth wave of defeated troops, Dong Zhuo continued to raise the butcher's knife, but was persuaded by his nephew Dong Huang.
"Uncle, why don't you send someone to General Niu to find out what's going on? If it's really the enemy's trick, it won't be too late to kill him."
The reason why Dong Huang stopped Dong Zhuo was not because he believed the news that Niu Fu's army had been wiped out. But among the fourth wave of defeated soldiers, he happened to know a few of them, and they were all Niu Fu's personal soldiers.
Ordinary soldiers could be bribed by the enemy, but it was impossible for these people.
In other words, if even Niu Fu's personal soldiers were bribed by the enemy, Niu Fu's situation would definitely not be good.
After listening to Dong Huang's words, Dong Zhuo couldn't help but nodded and said: "My son's words are reasonable. In that case, let's send someone to check it out and make calculations."
"Father, the child is willing to go!"
As soon as Dong Zhuo finished speaking, Lu Bu, who was standing beside him, immediately walked up and said loudly, cupping his fists.
Seeing Lu Bu taking the initiative to invite him, Dong Huang frowned slightly, with a trace of disgust flashing in his eyes.
Most of the generals of the Xiliang army despised Lu Bu's character and were disgusted with him. Dong Huang was different. Although he also hated Lu Bu, it was not because Lu Bu killed Ding Yuan, but because he hung around in front of Dong Zhuo all day long and tried his best to flatter him, which made Dong Huang very disgusted.
But Dong Zhuo loved his adopted son very much, so Dong Huang didn't say much.
Sure enough, seeing Lu Bu taking the initiative to invite him, Dong Zhuo immediately smiled on his face.
"Okay, Fengxian is very courageous! In that case, you can set off immediately."
"My child obeys!"
Hearing Dong Zhuo's compliment, Lu Bu was overjoyed and hurriedly clasped his fists.
Hearing Lu Bu's self-promotion, Dong Huang felt nauseated for no reason again.
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There is a river outside Chenggao City, named Sishui.
At this moment, Jia Xu was standing by the river with thirty or fifty soldiers, seemingly waiting for someone.
This morning, a soldier walked into Jia Xu's camp and told Jia Xu that he was an old friend of Wuwei and asked to see him outside the city.
At first, Jia Xu was just a little confused, but didn't take it to heart.
But as a series of defeated soldiers poured into the city, Jia Xu immediately understood what was going on. He immediately laughed and led dozens of soldiers to the agreed place.
A moment later, Zhang Ji's uncle and nephew appeared not far away.
Seeing the two of them, Jia Xu's eyes revealed such a smile.
"I've met Mr. Wenhe!"
Zhang Ji trotted all the way, came up to Jia Xu and bowed his hands.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiu had no choice but to salute.
Jia Xu didn't say anything. He looked up and down at the embarrassed uncle and nephew Zhang Ji with his triangular eyes, and the smile at the corner of his mouth became stronger and stronger.
After a long time, Jia Xu uttered a sentence.
"Niu Fu was defeated?"
Although it was a question, the tone was full of affirmation.
Zhang Ji was shocked and quickly raised his head and asked, "How did you know, sir?"
"So, you want to ask me how to escape from Prime Minister Dong?"
The shock in Zhang Ji's heart could not be greater. Although he had known Jia Xu's ability for a long time, he was still a little frightened when it was verified again.
It was so stressful to get along with this Mr. Jia. In front of him, I was like a naked baby, even my heart was being looked at.
"Sir, you have a wonderful plan. Please save my uncle and nephew's life. This is a great kindness that I will never forget!" Zhang Ji said quickly, bending even lower.
Jia Xu waved his sleeves, indicating that the two of them would not be polite.
"Tell me exactly what happened, without omitting anything."
When Zhang Ji heard this, he was immediately ecstatic.
Since Mr. Jia was willing to listen to the process, he expressed his willingness to help.
Great, I and my nephew are saved!
