Dong Zhuo and others discovered these people, and Liu Bei in the rear naturally also discovered them.
not good!
A glint flashed in Zhang Heng's eyes, and he instantly understood the enemy's plan.
This is to use these people as bargaining chips to escape!
Only he can use such a destructive trick.
A name flashed in Zhang Heng's mind - Jia Xu.
I thought that Jia Xu had been staying in Luoyang, but who knew that he went to war with the army.
Opposite, Zhang Ji stared blankly at these people.
"Sir, this..."
But before he could finish his words, Jia Xu immediately raised his hand to Dong Zhuo and said: "Prime Minister, for this plan, our army can rush directly into the crowd, and the enemy will definitely not dare to pursue!"
What?
Dong Zhuo couldn't help but wonder if there was something wrong with his ears.
If you get into the crowd of common people, the enemy will not dare to pursue you?
Why!
Since ancient times, in battles, even if a general cherishes the people, he will not give up pursuing the rebel army because of the people.
Besides, I have long been a thorn in the side of the Guandong bandits and a thorn in their flesh!
Seeing that Dong Zhuo didn't believe it, Jia Xu once again held up his hand and smiled and said: "Xiangguo might as well give it a try. Even if the enemy is chasing us and the people are blocking us, we may not be able to escape."
Hearing this, Dong Zhuo nodded solemnly.
There is no other way at the moment, let’s give it a try.
Dong Zhuo immediately gave the order and led his troops into the crowd of common people.
When the soldiers who drove the people away saw this, they immediately ordered the people to get out of the way and welcome Dong Zhuo in.
Despite this, many people were trampled to death by horse hooves.
After Dong Zhuo's army rushed in, the soldiers drove the people to surround and protect Dong Zhuo's remaining army inside.
This is equivalent to adding a human wall to Dong Zhuo's army, but these human walls composed of ordinary people are fragile and can be broken at a touch.
Seeing this, Liu Bei's expression immediately darkened.
"Lord, please attack quickly!"
Guo Jia didn't notice anything strange and quickly suggested.
"this……"
Liu Bei looked at the people outside with a look of unbearable expression.
Once a charge is launched at this time, these people who are used as human shields by Dong Zhuo will inevitably suffer heavy casualties.
But Guo Jia's attention was all on Dong Zhuo at this time, and he didn't see Liu Bei's face at all. He continued to admonish: "My lord, although there are many people, they are all vulnerable. Dong's thieves blended into the crowd of people, but they slowed down. , It is really stupid. At this time, the whole army is pressing down, and they will be able to defeat it.
Capture and kill the national traitor today, please don’t be suspicious, my lord! "
Liu Bei still had a look of intolerance on his face, and Guo Jia's words did not reach his heart at all.
However, Xun You, who was silent on the side, saw Liu Bei's thoughts, raised his hands and sighed: "My lord, since ancient times, those who have achieved great things have not adhered to trivial matters. Eliminating thieves for the country is the most important thing. Sacrifice is inevitable. Please order the attack, my lord!"
Only then did Guo Jia react and couldn't help but look stunned.
The Lord has always been decisive in killing and has the air of a hero, but why did he show the kindness of a woman at this time?
"My lord is compassionate towards the people, Jia Yi deeply appreciates it. However, if the national thief is not eliminated, more people will be killed in the future. For the sake of the world's livelihood, I ask my lord to sacrifice small benevolence for the sake of righteousness and send troops to capture and kill Dong thief!"
Hearing this, Xun You and Zhang Liao also clasped their fists and said in unison: "My lord, please sacrifice your small benevolence to achieve great righteousness and send troops to capture the Dong thief!"
Seeing that everyone under his command agreed to send troops, Liu Bei frowned deeply, took one last look at the people, and then nodded slowly.
"That being the case, then..."
Bang bang bang bang...
Before Liu Bei finished speaking, he suddenly saw Zhang Heng laughing up to the sky and applauding Guo Jia for what he just said.
"Okay, well said!"
Zhang Heng laughed, with undisguised sarcasm on his face.
"Ziyi, you..." Liu Bei suddenly showed a look of confusion on his face.
“Mr.
Zhang Heng smiled and suddenly pierced Guo Jia with his sharp eyes.
"Is this your excuse for killing people?"
"this……"
Guo Jia was speechless for a moment and had no words to reply.
Xun You persuaded: "Master, it's not because of filial piety or unkindness. It's just that our army has been fighting bloody battles for several months. Now that we have finally succeeded, how can we let the national thief go just because of a few common people? If we don't kill this thief, how can we face those who died in battle?" How can the officers and men explain to the princes? Moreover, if the Dong thief escapes, the harm will be endless, and the people he will harm will not be limited to these people."
"No, what Gongda said is wrong." Zhang Heng shook his head, with a touch of determination in his eyes, "The lives of the fallen soldiers are lives, and the lives of these common people are also lives. There is no distinction between high and low. The Xingyi soldiers are only to eliminate thieves. To serve the country and provide for the people, if we kill innocent people by killing thieves, we are putting the cart before the horse."
War is a matter for soldiers, and innocent people should not be involved.
There are probably no less than 20,000 people in front of me, and they all have wives, children, and children. If this wave of charges continues, Dong Zhuo may not be captured and killed, but tens of thousands of families will inevitably be separated and destroyed.
It was said that Zhang Hengchong solemnly raised his hand to Liu Bei and said solemnly: "Mr. Xuande, I believe that the safety of the people should be the first priority, spread benevolence and righteousness to the world, and cultivate good virtue to spread it to the world."
After Zhang Heng finished speaking, Liu Bei lowered his raised hand and let out a long sigh of relief, with obvious emotion on his face.
He didn't want to harm the people, but he was worried about letting Dong Zhuo go, and everyone was urging him to send troops, so he hesitated.
Now with Zhang Heng's support, Liu Bei finally had the confidence.
The one who knows me is Ziyi!
When Guo Jia saw that Liu Bei seemed to be making a move, he immediately became anxious and hurriedly admonished him: "My lord, don't listen to the words of the chief registrar. You must not let Dong thief go, otherwise it will cause endless harm!"
However, Liu Bei slowly shook his head and said proudly: "The traitor Dong has lost his troops and generals this time. He has already reached the end of his efforts. Even if he escapes back, it will be useless. It is not the behavior of a gentleman to kill innocent people for this!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone was silent except Zhang Heng who laughed.
Guo Jia lost control of his expression and pointed at Zhang Heng and shouted: "Pedantic, pedantic! It's in vain that you, Zhang Ziyi, can be considered a wise man, but you are so pedantic!"
"Fengxiao, stop talking." Xun You quickly pulled Guo Jia and whispered.
"No, I'm going to say it!"
However, Guo Jia refused to give up and continued to point at Zhang Heng and spray him violently.
"Zhang Ziyi, you seem to have fulfilled your name of benevolence and righteousness, but you have trapped the people of the world in water and fire. Furthermore, if today sets a precedent, in the future, whenever there is a war, the enemy only needs to take the people hostage to attack, and our soldiers will To fight or not to fight?
In order to cherish the feathers, you do not hesitate to deceive the Lord with evil words. You will surely suffer backlash in the future! "
Looking at Zhang Heng again, even though Guo Jia had spit on his face, he was still smiling and didn't even defend himself.
The world is declining, people's hearts are not as old as they used to be. In this era where demons and demons are running rampant and rebellious officials and traitors are everywhere, benevolence and righteousness have long been like castles in the air, elusive and out of reach.
But...the more troubled times come to me, I must stay upright!
Why should I let the evil of others erode my benevolence and righteousness?
If one's nature is perverted and one is allowed to be dominated by desires, what is the difference between a human being and an animal?
After hundreds of thousands of years of evolution, our ancestors finally came up with some beautiful things, but they are not meant for you to degenerate back.
As for the situation Guo Jia mentioned, it is different from the current situation.
Now Dong Zhuo is desperate, using the people as human shields, and just wants to escape. The worst result is that Dong Zhuo escapes back to Chenggao, which will not cause any loss to himself.
Seeing Guo Jia being so rude, Liu Bei not only did not blame him, but comforted him softly: "Don't be like this because of your filial piety. This time, the traitor Dong led an army of 100,000 people and was forced into such a situation by us. Why worry about not being able to eradicate this situation in the future?" thief."
Hearing this, Guo Jia still rolled his eyes angrily, and even Liu Bei refused to pay attention.
Liu Bei didn't feel dissatisfied and immediately ordered the entire army to move forward.
When Dong Zhuo saw Liu Bei's army attacking, he thought that Liu Bei was not caring about the life and death of the people and was about to escape. However, he suddenly discovered that Liu Bei had not ordered an attack and was just following him.
Although he couldn't understand it, Dong Zhuo knew that he was temporarily safe, so he immediately ordered the people to retreat to Chenggao.
Under the threat of weapons, the journey of less than ten miles was completed in half an hour.
The majestic Chenggao City Wall was close at hand and the city gates were already wide open. Seeing this, Dong Zhuo could no longer care about anything else and rushed towards the city first. A group of Xiliang troops also followed and rushed into the city.
"Quick, close the city gate!"
After the soldiers poured into the city, Dong Zhuo urgently ordered the city gates to be closed. Worried that Liu Bei would take the opportunity to enter the city, he decisively left all these people outside.
Watching the city gate slowly closing, Guo Jia's eyes gradually became desperate, and finally lost his look completely.
"well……"
Guo Jia glanced at Liu Bei and then at Zhang Heng, unable to explain how he felt.
Dong Zhuo, on the other hand, burst out laughing immediately after entering the city, and couldn't control it until finally he couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh wildly.
"How can there be such a stupid person in this world? I really laughed to death!"
Dong Zhuo laughed and mocked, whether he was celebrating his joy of escaping or laughing at Liu Bei's pedantry.
But because he was too excited, he couldn't help coughing twice, and another mouthful of blood spurted out.
"Xiangguo!"
The generals quickly stepped forward to support Dong Zhuo.
While everyone was busy looking for a doctor for Dong Zhuo, Jia Xu climbed up the tower alone and looked at Liu Bei's army below the city with a complicated expression.
"Yes, Dong Zhongying is right, how can there be such stupid people in this world...
Just because he was concerned about the lives of the people, he let Dong Zhongying live.
Such stupidity will inevitably be manipulated by others in the future.
How can such stupidity achieve great things.
How can one be so stupid to dominate the world?
Being so stupid, it must be very safe to serve as an official under him..."
