Episode 222: Ghost Conspiracy
At noon the next day, Huang Zhong led Wen Pin, Leng Bao and other generals and 80,000 troops to Chang'an. Zhang He and Gao Lan personally came out of the city to greet them. As soon as they entered the city, everyone smelled a strong smell of blood. Obviously, a fierce battle broke out in the city, but what is strange is why the smell of blood is concentrated in the city?
"Two generals, did you get plotted against Cao's army last night?" Guo Jia said calmly: "I guess it should be that Cao's army retreated in advance, leaving behind an empty city but then ambushed in the dark. At night, Burning the city to attack. I wonder what the casualties and injuries were?"
Huang Zhong and others were stunned when they heard this, but they saw that Zhang He and Gao Lan were full of shock. Facing Guo Jia's inquiry, Gao Lan said with a little ashamed: "We were indeed trapped by Cao Cao's traitor last night. We attacked the city with a sneak attack. A bloody battle caused a total of 6,000 troops!"
"Are you six thousand men?" Guo Jia was slightly stunned, then came to his senses and smiled, "It is probably possible that ordinary people will be wiped out if they encounter such a battle situation. The two generals only lost 6 thousand men. It seems that they have made some arrangements in advance. I wonder how the Cao army was injured?"
Zhang He responded: "Reply to the words of the military commander, we fought in the city last night, and we killed more than 8,500 Cao's soldiers. However, the Cao army general Xiahou Dun was really brave and had made sufficient preparations in advance, so he led his troops to flee. ◎,"
"Xiahou Dun?" Huang Zhong pondered, muttered, and suddenly asked, "I don't know how brave this person is?"
Gao Lan and others were naturally convinced about Huang Zhong, a veteran who could fight Lu Bu for two or three hundred rounds, who was not at all inferior. When they heard Huang Zhong’s question, Gao Lan immediately responded: “Don’t fight with him for more than a hundred times, and they were lucky enough to defeat him. Next time they fight, the outcome is 55%!”
"Huh?" Hearing this, Huang Zhong's eyes lit up: "I have heard that the Xiahou brothers are the most powerful in Cao Cao's generals. Xiahou Dun is like this. I think that Xiahou Yuan should not be an ordinary person. You can just go to Gao Lan Zhang He. Wenpin, Leng Bao, if you meet, you must be careful."
"No!" Wen Pin and Leng Bao are quite aware of the military power of Zhang He and Gao Lan. Among them, Wen Pin, who has high martial arts skills, may not be the opponent of the two. Leng Bao is still young and has not yet reached its peak in combat, so the difference is even farther. Those who can almost draw with these two people should not be underestimated at all.
Guo Jia smiled and said, "When Dong Zhuo was in chaos, Cao Cao was able to summon 18 princes to attack Dong Zhuo without assassination. It can be seen that he was indeed extraordinary to ordinary princes. After the battle against Dong, he went to Bingzhou and quickly subdued Zhang Yang, collected more than 100,000 troops, defeated Xu Rong, Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji, Niu Fu and others in succession, seized Chang'an, and then gave up Chang'an, set up a plan to attack the city and plot against our Taiping Army. Their strategy is really rare in the world. It is not a famous minister in the world, but has become a hero in the troubled times."
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, but Huang Zhong said, "Cao Cao has such a strategy. It seems that in the future, he will have to trouble the military advisor to do his best."
Guo Jia smiled and said, "As a strategist, it is Jia's honor to be able to show his strengths and appreciate the heroes of the times. Therefore, please rest assured, General, Jia will do his best!"
Huang Zhong laughed and said, "Without any help from Mr. Cao Cao, what are you afraid of?!"
Everyone led the army and slowly entered Chang'an City. There was a fire last night. Although the fire was not small, the Taiping Army soldiers simply rescued them in time, so the damage was not serious.
It is almost the same as Luoyang, which was almost destroyed by Dong Zhuo. Although Chang'an has undergone several wars and various forces have changed their lights, due to the hasty time, it is too late to cause too much damage. The imperial city still maintains its previous glory.
He had a very tacit understanding. Although Huang Zhong sent people to station the imperial city, he and others did not move in. After all, he was in the ancient feudal society. Even if he could do anything, he always maintained a certain degree of respect for the imperial power.
That night, Huang Zhong rewarded the three armies, but Guo Jia offered an admonition at the banquet and said, "Cao Cao left without fighting. This is not his style. I think there must be a backup plan. Jia thought a lot. I think we should not be rushing to Bingzhou and chasing Cao Cao, but we should be careful of Liangzhou. Han Sui and Ma Teng are not people who can be easily underestimated. If Cao Cao persuades them, then we may face the Western Liang Iron Cavalry soon."
"Xiliang Iron Cavalry?" Hearing this, Huang Zhong and others couldn't help but look frightened. Especially Zhang He and Gao Lan from Jizhou, who had a deep understanding of the power of the cavalry, and even couldn't help but worry and spoke out.
"The Liangzhou cavalry has been fighting with foreign tribes all year round, and it is definitely a powerful soldier in the world!" Zhang He said in a deep voice: "Although our army has a battle formation against the cavalry, the storm on the battlefield has changed rapidly, and we have to prepare early."
"It's true." Gao Lan also said: "After all, although the battle formation is strong, in comparison, the movement speed of the cavalry is light and the situation changes at the moment, and our army will inevitably be at a disadvantage."
"Huh?" Huang Zhong couldn't help but ponder for a while. After thinking for a while, he frowned and said: "Liangzhou borders foreign territory, with strong cavalry and large numbers. Because our army is restricted by geographical advantages, although there are 100,000 troops, but only 20,000 cavalry. If it is against the Western Liang Iron Cavalry, it is indeed a bit unfavorable."
"Don't panic, everyone." At this moment, Guo Jia said calmly: "Although the Xiliang Iron Cavalry is the elite cavalry in the world, it is not invincible in the world. It is not difficult to defeat its military attack."
As soon as this was said, everyone's eyes immediately focused on Guo Jia again. However, he saw him tilting his head to drink a good wine. He smiled with a little wine, "The two armies are fighting, and the attack is the best. Although the Xiliang cavalry is strong, there is no harmony between Han Sui and Ma Teng. Jia thought that only one person needed to send him to Liangzhou. Han Sui and Ma Teng turned against each other and wanted to defeat the Xiliang Iron Cavalry, it was easy to turn against him."
"Oh?" Hearing this, Huang Zhong quickly asked, "This matter is of great importance. I wonder who should I send to Liangzhou?"
"Chen Deng." Guo Jia smiled and said, "Before entering Chang'an, Jia had already sent someone to send him a command. I believe that at this time, Chen Deng should have been on his way to Liangzhou. Maybe, it may not be possible!"
Indeed, Chen Deng was indeed on the way to Liangzhou at this moment. When Guo Jia sent a secret letter, he immediately set off. However, he rushed to Liangzhou before the Taiping Army entered Chang'an. Fortunately, it did not take long. The next night, he finally arrived at Jincheng, Liangzhou.
After receiving a greeting, Han Sui summoned Chen Deng. Although he had formed an alliance with Cao's army, the Taiping Army had already swept the world, and it was not easy to offend him. Han Sui himself was also a rebellious person and knew that such people were the most difficult to mess with.
"General Han, I have heard of Daming for a long time, and I have only met today." Chen Deng smiled and said, "General Han should have guessed my purpose, so I must not say anything more, right?"
Han Sui smiled undeniably and said, "The Taiping Army is in full swing. After the battle of Jieqiao, the 300,000 vassal coalition forces were almost completely defeated. Now, although Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are surviving, they can't hold on for long. In this way, the Han Dynasty should almost be destroyed. Mr. Wang must have come here because he has fallen in love with the 50,000 Xiliang cavalry under Han's command, but I can't agree."
Chen Deng smiled and said, "I know that before I come, Cao Cao must have sent someone to discuss alliances with General Han and Ma Teng, and even General Han and Ma Teng have agreed to the alliance."
Upon hearing this, Han Sui couldn't help but wonder: "Since you know why you are still looking for me, aren't you afraid that I will kill you? After all, I have already signed an alliance with Cao Cao."
"I'm afraid, why aren't I afraid?" Chen Deng said coldly: "However, General Han is too self-righteous. Ma Teng, who is allied with Cao Cao, is probably just a foil."
"You" Han Sui couldn't help but be furious when he heard this, "Mr. Chen, although you are from the Taiping Army, you are too sharp when you speak."
Chen Deng said calmly: "It's not that I'm too sharp, but that General Han is too self-deception. Don't forget that you were born in a rebellion, and Dong Zhuo was the one who recruited you at the beginning. Do you really think that Cao Cao and Ma Teng have your share? There is naturally a charge, but it's not certain to share the victory in the future..." (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!