The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

After receiving this military report, Xun Zhen called Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu, Chen Qun and others to discuss it.

Xi Zhicai had read the military newspaper and did not agree.

He returned the military report to Xun Zhen, with a relaxed attitude, and smiled: "Ming Gong, Zhong believes that this matter is nothing to worry about."

Xun Zhen said: "Zhicai, why do you say this? The military newspaper said that Zhang Yang and Zhang He had a total of more than 10,000 troops. Zhang Yang was a brave general, and his troops were many and state warriors, and they all dared to fight; as for Zhang He, in this book Although the name of the first tent is far inferior to those of Chunyu Qiong and Quyi, but I have heard that he is also a wise general; the supervisor of the army Xu You, a man of resourcefulness. But looking at our army, the city of Luoyang was ruined, and Xu Rong and Cheng Pu joined forces. There are less than 10,000 people, Henan Yin Luoye must not agree with Xu Rong and Cheng Pu, but why is Qing so relaxed? Do you think there is no need to worry?"

As Xun Zhen said, Zhang He was not very famous yet, but Xun Zhen knew what he was capable of.

In the early winter of October, the weather was already quite cold. It rained last night. When Xi Zhicai, Xun Yu, and Chen Qun came, there was stagnant water and yellow leaves everywhere, making it even more chilling. There was a red charcoal fire in the hall, and after sitting for a while, he gradually became warmer. After Xi Zhi heard Xun Zhen's words, he put down the sleeve to warm his hands, and said with a smile, "Why does Duke Ming ask for this?"

Seeing that Xun Zhen is rarely in such a mood, because he is about to move to rule and start a new journey, Xun Zhen has been in a good mood recently, so Xi Zhicai simply cooperated with Xun Zhen and said with a smile: "Ming Gong, if Zhang Yang wants to prevent our army from occupying Luoyang, why wait until now? Why not lead the troops south to stop before Xu Rong and Cheng Pu's troops enter Luoyang? Wouldn't it be better than the fact that Luoyang is now under the control of Xu Rong and Cheng Pu. Cheng Pu and the two armies are stationed, and most of the dangers around Luoyang have been occupied by Xu Rong and Cheng Pu. If he attacks again, it will be more convenient? According to Cheng Junchang's return, Zhang Yang has been persuaded by him. Therefore, it can be seen that Zhang Yang is actually a Those who did not want to attack Luoyang; this time, the reason why they joined forces with Zhang He to attack was only because of persecution by Yuan Benchu.

"Why did you send Xu You to supervise the army in the first place? That's what you expected!"

The main generals of the joint army of Jizhou and Hanoi who came from Hanoi to attack Luoyang were divided into Zhang Yang and Zhang He. In addition to the two generals, there was one other person, Xu You, who was appointed by Yuan Shao as the superintendent of the army.

Xi Zhicai continued: "Zhang He was the Sima of Han Fu's army, and he was a descendant of Yuan Benchu, not a direct descendant of the original, and Zhang He was only a school captain, and he had a number of troops, but Yuan Benchu ​​sent him to attack Luoyang together with Zhang Yang. From this, it can be seen that, firstly, the war with Gongsun Zan, and secondly, beware of the alliance between Zhang Feiyan and Gongsun Zan in the northwest of Hebei, which has contained most of Yuan Benchu's forces, and he has been unable to draw enough troops to attack Luoyang. .

"Since there are not enough soldiers and horses, and the main force is the Hanoi soldiers under Zhang Yang, then even if Zhang Hezhi is a general, as Ming Gong said, what can he do when Zhang Yang has two intentions? With Xu Rong's good fighting skills, Cheng Pu is also a veteran. All the important places in Gao are in the hands of our army, although the city of Luoyang is dilapidated, and Luo Yezong is not compatible with Xu Rong and Cheng Pu, but for the time being, Luoyang city must be safe."

Xun Zhen smiled and said, "Zhicai, what you said is exactly the same as mine."

Xi Zhicai said leisurely, "That's why I explain that you are asking the question knowingly."

Xun Zhen stroked her short mustache and smiled slightly.

Xi Zhicai said: "Ming Gong, with Zhicai's humble opinion, Zhang Yang and Zhang He are now coming to attack Luoyang. Not only do you not have to worry, but it may be a good thing to tell Xu Rong and Cheng Pu."

Xun Zhen said, "Why is it a good thing?"

Xi Zhicai said: "The reason why Xu Rong settled in Luoyang without encountering any major resistance is because Cheng Junchang persuaded Zhang Yang, and Xu Rong used Xuande's strategy to incite the three generals of Liangzhou in Hongnong County to scruple each other, and both The reason why they did not dare to send troops, but as expected by Duke Ming and Zhong, etc., Yuan Benchu ​​and Li Jue would definitely not sit back and watch Henan Yin as Duke Ming gained. After the battle and confrontation, they won the victory, and after pulling out their hands, they will definitely come to fight for Luoyang with Duke Ming!

"Let's not mention the thieves of Li Jue first, only Yuan Benchu.

"Gongsun Zan is definitely not Yuan Benchu's enemy, but Gongsun Zan is strong. Even if he wins at the beginning, the losses of Jizhou soldiers will not be small. Therefore, when the Japanese invaders came to Luoyang, Zhang Yang's Hanoi soldiers were on the front line, and they were like The Duke of Ming said that there are many soldiers in Bingzhou, and they will definitely become a soldier and horse that Primitive uses, but before that, Primitive forced Zhang Yang to attack Henan Yin first!

"Ming Gong, if you can seize this opportunity to hurt Zhang Yang, or even severely damage him, it will weaken the military strength of Yuan Benchu ​​when he came to Kou Luoyang in the future. It will be a big deal for our army to defend Luoyang in the future. help."

Xun Zhen looked at Xun Yu and Chen Qun and asked, "What do you think of Zhicai's words?"

Xun Yu said: "This is a good idea for the supervising army. However, even so, in order to ensure that everything is safe, brother, Yu Zhi's humble opinion, the matter of adding troops to Henan Yin, it seems that we can start dispatching now."

However, immediately after he ordered Xu Rong to lead his troops into Yinzhi in Henan, Xun Zhen began to prepare troops and horses to help Xu Rong. At present, a total of three main troops have been raised in the early stage, one is Guan Yu's army, the other is Chen Wu's army, and the other is Chen Bao's army.

Xun Zhen had serious consideration for dispatching these three troops to Luoyang.

First, the origin of the three generals.

Guan Yu was from Hedong, Chen Wu was from Jizhou, and Chen Bao was from Yingchuan.

Hedong County is to the northwest of Henan Yin, Jizhou is to the north of Henan Yin, and Yingchuan County is to the southeast of Henan Yin. These three places are all adjacent to Henan Yin. In addition to Yingchuan County, there are enemies in the two directions of Jizhou and Hedong County.

Therefore, the transfer of Guan Yu and Chen Wu can not only strengthen the military strength stationed in Luoyang, but also play a great role in getting familiar with the enemy's situation, inquiring about the enemy's situation, and even dividing the enemy's army and gaining allies through contact with old friends. effect.

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Once Henan Yin fought a war, Yingchuan County and Chenliu County, which bordered to the east, would become the only big rear that Henan Yin could rely on. It would be beneficial to transfer Chen Bao over there.

Second, the ability of the three generals.

There is no need to say more about Guan Yu's famous generals; Chen Wu is one of the Jizhou native generals who are currently following Xunzhen's account. Shen Yi is brave and wise; although Chen Bao is not as brave as Guan Yu and Chen Wu, he is still He is agile and agile, and he is Xun Zhen's earliest former subordinate. He is a well-deserved confidant. With him in Luoyang, he can fully reconcile the relationship between Xu Rong, Guan Yu, Chen Wu and other generals.

——Most of the people who have the ability have temperaments. As for the generals who lead the army, which of the generals did not come out of the sea of ​​blood? Kind, courteous and thrifty, you are humble and I am humble, which is extremely difficult to see in a fierce general. Xu Rong was ruthless, Guan Yu was arrogant, and Chen Wu was not a good friend. In front of Xun Zhen, they were obedient. The three of them were stationed in the same city, but they were not necessarily harmonious.

In short, all three are excellent and capable.

In addition to these three generals, Xun Zhen also decided to send Xun Chang and his subordinates there.

Xun Chang was the younger brother of Xun Zhen. He joined the army from Xun Zhen in the first year of Zhongping, and his wife was Zhang Zhao's daughter. Earlier, Liu Bei asked Xun Zhen to send Xun Chang to his army and became a military commander. Later, Liu Bei was appointed as the prefect of Yingchuan, and Xun Chang followed. Now he is in Yingchuan.

When Xun Chang and his troops were reassigned to Luoyang, Xun Zhen's consideration was: Luoyang, a place so important both militarily and politically, would be his next focus for business operations. The first thing is that there must be no children of the own clan in it. After Xun Chang moved to Luoyang, it was beneficial to the communication between Luoyang and Liu Bei, and the second.

Xun Zhen passed the order to these soldiers and horses that had been dispatched to Luoyang in advance to assist Xu Rong, when Xu Rong marched into Yinzhi, Henan. Now all the troops have arrived, and all preparations for the battle have been completed. If it is dispatched at this time, it only needs an order, and there is no need to make any preparations, which is very convenient.

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Xun Zhen nodded and said: "Wen Ruo, what you said is good. After all, Luoyang is a new place, and there are strong enemies around. If Zhang Yang and Zhang He come to the bandits this opportunity, ask Yun Chang and the others to come to the rescue now. Go, participate in this battle, not only have a greater confidence to repel Zhang Yang and Zhang He, but also further realize Zhicai's suggestion of 'hit pain first, and even severely damage Zhang Yang's department', but also allow them to familiarize themselves with the terrain around Luoyang. In this way, When the war comes to Japan, you won't be ready to sharpen your guns."

Xun Yu said: "Brother, Yu's foolishness is not limited to the generals of Yunchang, who can be sent to him now; Duke Jijiu, Sanxiong, and Duke Zhang, can you also send them there in advance?"

Although Luoyang is very dilapidated now, it is the capital of the Han Dynasty, and it is the place where the world pays attention.

If only a group of generals are sent over, even if they can defend Luoyang in terms of military, it is far from enough in terms of politics and diplomacy.

As mentioned above, Luoyang is adjacent to Jizhou in the north and Guanzhong in the west. There are many talents under Yuan Shao’s account in Jizhou, and Chang’an in Guanzhong is where the imperial court is. Only Xu Rong, Guan Yu and other generals were sent there. The literati and important officials in the middle could not talk to each other, and again, it is not conducive to appease the local literati people of Yin in Henan, and make Xun Zhen's rule a reality and take root here.

Therefore, it is necessary to select some famous scholars and officials with high prestige and ability to go there.

They were in charge of specific diplomatic matters, the real administrative governance going deep into the Yin area of ​​Henan, and the dissemination of the name of Xunzhen to Jizhou and the Guanzhong court, and so on.

After discussing with Xi Zhicai, mainly with Xun Yu, Xun Zhen temporarily selected Zhang Hong, Xun Yan, and Zhang Fan as representatives of the civil servants he sent to Luoyang.

Needless to say, Zhang Hong was the leader of Xuzhou celebrities.

Xun Yan was the third brother of Xun Yu, his ability was inferior to Xun Yu, but he was not mediocre, and he was also a man of scheming and courage. He is currently the captain of the Secretary of Salt. He has been trained for a long time and has become more mature in practice. Jian He is the third brother of Xun Yu and the clan brother of Xun Zhen, which is enough to represent Xun Zhen.

Zhang Fan, courtesy name Gongyi, was a martial artist in Hanoi. After Zhang Liang, his ancestor, Zhang Hua, was a court stu, and his father, Zhang Yan, was a court captain. Earlier, Yuan Shao's father, Yuan Wei, wanted to marry his daughter, but he refused. .

During Dong Zhuo's rebellion, his second brother Zhang Cheng was the captain of Yique Pass, one of the Eight Passes in Luoyang. Zhuo, outnumbered and hastily raised the army, the people recruited in the fields, the soldiers are not trained, the soldiers are not practiced, it is difficult to succeed. Zhuo relies on the soldiers without justice, and it cannot last for a long time. , wait for the time to move, and then you can do what you want." Zhang Cheng agreed, and went back home after deciphering the seal.

Zhang Fan then avoided Yangzhou with Zhang Cheng. After Xun Chen went to Jiujiang to be the prefect, and Zhang Hong went to Fuling to be the chancellor, both of them actively recruited scholars from Yangzhou or went south to Yangzhou for Xunzhen. Brothers Zhang Fan and Zhang Cheng accepted the solicitation and are now in Tanxian County.

As a son of the Gong clan, his clan is famous at home and abroad, and Yuan Wei wanted to marry his daughter to Zhang Fan. This shows that Zhang Fan's fame is also from Hanoi County, so it is appropriate to send him to Luoyang.

Zhang Hong, Xun Yan, and Zhang Fan, if Zhang Hong is regarded as a scholar in Xuzhou, that is, a representative of the scholar in the place where Xun Zhen started his career, Xun Yan is to a greater extent Xun Zhen himself, Yingchuan or the The representative of the scholars in Xunzhen's hometown, Zhang Fan is the representative of the scholars in Hanoi.

——Let's just say something interesting, Zhang Fan's two younger brothers and third brother Zhang Zhao have the same name as Zhang Zhao from Xuzhou, and the third brother Zhang Cheng has the same name as Zhang Zhao's eldest son from Xuzhou. After brothers Zhang Fan and Zhang Cheng arrived in Tan County, they felt embarrassed whenever they saw Zhang Zhao.

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Agree on these two things.

Xun Zhen ordered Guan Yu, Chen Wu, and Chen Bao to be summoned.

The three of them were in the camp outside the city, and upon receiving the order, they immediately entered the city together and went to the palace to meet Xun Zhen.

Xun Zhen called them up and told them about the Luoyang military report that Xu Rong had sent, saying: "Although Zhang Yang and Zhang He committed Luoyang this time, it may not be a big concern, but for the convenience of you in Luoyang, In consideration of Henan Yin's battle, I decided to send you to Luoyang first, and I will pull up the camp and rush to Luoyang the day after tomorrow."

The three generals respectfully agreed.

Xun Zhen smiled and said to Guan Yu, "Yun Chang, you haven't communicated with your hometown for many years, haven't you?"

Since Guan Yu killed people in Hedong in his early years and went to the outside world, it is unknown to this day, and he has not heard from his hometown for more than ten years.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and replied, "Yu has left his hometown, and he hasn't heard any news from his hometown for more than ten years."

Xun Zhen smiled and said: "Henan Yin is very close to Hedong County, and the two counties border each other. After you arrive in Henan Yin, if you have time to spare, you might as well send people back to your hometown to have a look. If there are relatives in the village, you can take them to Ying. Chuan is temporarily installed; if there is a talented person in it, you can recommend it to me!"

Why not let me pick up Luoyang? Luoyang was dilapidated, and he knew that Luoyang would become a place to compete with Yuan Shao and Li Jue, so of course, if Guan Yu still had relatives in his hometown, it would be more appropriate to bring them to Yingchuan.

Guan Yu replied, "Thank you Duke Ming for your concern."

Xun Zhen motioned for the official to come forward.

The servant held a wooden plate with a black background and painted red, on which was stacked a long soap yarn bag with a belt at the mouth, which could be knotted.

Xun Zhen took the bag in her hand, got up and went down to the ground. She gave it to Guan Yu and said, "Yun Chang, you always have to wear a beard bag every time you enter the winter. I gave you one before. You go to Luoyang, it's winter, I don't have anything else to give you, so I asked my wife to make this beard bag and give it to you!"

Guan Yu cherished his beard very much, and every winter, he would wrap it in a beard bag, fearing it would break. ——How much do you cherish the beard? He could count the three or five that would be withdrawn every Qiuyue, and he remembered it clearly. Xun Zhen knew this very well.

When Xunzhen gave the beard bag again, Guan Yu did not expect it. This beard bag was made by Chen Zhi himself, which was even more unexpected by Guan Yu.

Guan Yu was immediately moved, took the beard bag, and said with a bow: "How dare you make Mrs. Yu's beard bag! Ming Gong is kind and righteous, and Yu doesn't know how to repay it!"

Xun Zhen lifted him up, and simply put the beard bag on him with her own hands, took a half step back, looked at it a few times, and asked Chen Wu and Chen Bao, "How is it?"

Chen Bao said with a smile: "The lady's female red is exquisite, and Guan Gong's beard is beautiful. The two have the same word and complement each other!"

Xun Zhen laughed, turned to Chen Wu and said, "Qing Yi hasn't communicated with Qing's hometown for a long time, right? This time, when he is in Yin, Henan, he can also send someone back to his hometown, and take all who can be picked up to Yingchuan, ... ...even if he knew about it at first, I don't think he would stop it."

Chen Wu replied, "Yes."

Xun Zhen finally said to Chen Bao: "Fairly, you, I will not instruct you. After arriving in Luoyang, I will give birth to Sasuke General Xu."

Chen Bao promised.

Xun Zhen explained to Chen Bao and said: "When you see Bo Ping, tell him, just say what I said, after he left the army to Luoyang, he must follow General Xu's lead, and do not make decisions without authorization, and if he violates the order, I will definitely punish him severely. to him!"

"Boping" is the character of Xun Chang.

Xun Zhen's remarks were clearly told by Chen Bao to tell Xun Chang, and Chen Bao and others also told them to listen to them, and Chen Bao respectfully agreed.

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After explaining to the generals, Xun Zhen went to Zhang Hong's house in person in the evening and discussed the matter with Zhang Hong.

Zhang Hong and Zhang Zhao were both leaders of Xuzhou scholars.

Compared with Zhang Zhao, Zhang Hong is more scheming.

For diplomatic and political matters, Xun Zhen didn't need to do any more orders, she was very relieved of him.

Xun Zhen and Zhang Hong said: "Just now, the Duke was appointed as a general, and now I have to ask the Duke to travel to Luoyang. Luoyang is a ruined place after a long battle, and the conditions will not be very good. But fortunately, Yingchuan is close to Luoyang. After the Duke arrives, if you need anything, just go to Shuxuande and ask him to send it."

Zhang Hong replied: "When Hong arrives in Luoyang, he will do his best to help the people, to make diplomacy, to explore the realities of Jizhou, and to promote the name of Duke Ming!"

Nothing else needs to be told, only one thing needs to be reminded.

Xun Zhen said: "Although Henan Yin Luoye certainly does not welcome our army to enter Luoyang, nor will he welcome the Jijiu Gong to Luoyang, but he was appointed by the imperial court, so I don't want to expel him for no reason. Luo Ye, it's best to pay respects to the wine master."

Zhang Hong smiled and said, "Why should Duke Ming entrust him, Hong knows it."

The county magistrates in other places are fine. Luoyang is the capital city, and Henan Yin is Gyeonggi. If there is no excuse, if Luo Ye is driven away simply by force, it will definitely do bad things to Xun Zhen's reputation. Impact.

Xun Yan, Zhang Fan, and Xun Zhen also met one by one.

All the generals and civil officials who went to Luoyang were all instructed. Two days later, Guan Yu, Chen Wu, and Chen Bao each led their headquarters out of the camp, and they were both accompanying and escorting, leaving Tan with Zhang Hong, Xun Yan, and Zhang Fan. County, southwest toward Yuzhou.

Xun Zhen sent them several miles to return.

On the morning of the day after Zhang Hong and Guan Yu left Tan County, Xun Zhen received another military report from Luoyang.

It is to say that Cao Cao has settled the matter in Hedong.

After reading this military report, Xun Zhen sighed, and said with Xi Zhicai, "One of the heroes at home and one is Meng De! His real person is outstanding!"

Xizhi

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"Because of my great defeat, how long did it take to enter Taiyuan in the west? In a place where people were sparsely populated and surrounded by enemies on all sides, Meng De broke the white waves and yellow scarves, first Ding Hedong, and then Dingxi River! Thief, was washed away by him! I admire it very much."

When Xi Zhicai heard the words, his expression became solemn, and he said, "Ming Gong, Cao Mengde gained Hedong, and this matter may be detrimental to Luoyang."

When I heard that Zhang Yang and Zhang He crossed the river to attack Luoyang, Xi Zhicai was very relaxed, but now I heard that Cao Cao had settled Hedong, but his expression was so serious, the difference between the two was very big.

Xun Zhen asked, "Zhi Cai, how do you say this?"

Xi Zhicai said: "Duke Ming, the terrain of Hedong is very important, and if you have this county in your hand, it is enough to rule the world! It is owned by Meng De now, although it is worry-free in the near future, in the long run, it will be for the Duke of Ming to come to Japan to manage Yin of Henan and the army to detain Chang'an. Heart trouble."

"Enough to control the world", the meaning is obvious, as long as you can control Hedong County, you can conquer the world.

But in Hedong County, why does Xi Zhicai value it so much?

In fact, as mentioned above, this is all determined by the geographical location of Hedong, that is, because of its "critical terrain".

The southwest of Hedong County is Chang'an, and the southeast is Luoyang. It is located between the two capitals of the Han Dynasty, and it is in the north of the two capitals. Hongnong would cut off the exchanges between the two.

Youqi County, with the Yellow River in the west, surrounded by mountains on the other three sides, Luliang, Taiyue and other mountains to the north, the west foot of Taihang Mountain to the east, and Zhongtiao Mountain to the south, it can be said to be surrounded by mountains and water, and it is a beautiful place. The fertile land can be cultivated, the water and grass are abundant, the livestock and horses can be used, the folk customs are fierce, and the elite soldiers can be obtained.

Therefore, Xi Zhicai said that those who have obtained this county are enough to rule the world.

Especially at the juncture when Xun Zhen had already started to attack and manage Henan Yin, Cao Cao's acquisition of this county would definitely become a problem.

Xun Zhen agreed, and after pondering for a while, she picked up a pen and wrote a letter to Zhang Hong.

In the letter, Xun Zhen told Zhang Hong that Xu Rong had said in this military report that he ordered Zhang Hong to pay more attention to the situation in Hedong with Xu Rong after he arrived in Luoyang, and asked Zhang Hong and Wang Yi, the prefect of Hedong, to obtain it. Contact and try to see if you can win over Wang Yi.

After writing the letter~www.wuxiamtl.com~ Xunzhen sent someone to chase Zhang Hong and gave him the letter.

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Henan Yin, Luoyang.

After Zhang Yang and Zhang He crossed the Yellow River south, their troops advanced to a place more than 100 li northeast of Luoyang.

Xu Rong and Cheng Pu were discussing a strategy for the battle, and an official outside the hall came in to report that it was Liu Bei who asked for an interview.

Xu Rong and Cheng Pu looked at each other, they both felt strange, Xu Rong said, "Why is Duke Liu here?" to invite Liu Bei.

Not long after, a man wearing a helmet and wearing a red cloak, strode into the courtyard and entered the hall.

Not Liu Bei.

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