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Volume 2: Unpredictable Chapter 453: Prelude to Yongzhou

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    After that, Xu Chu first bid farewell to Cao Cao, and led hundreds of people from his clan to surrender to Cao Cao, and also offered He Yi and his tribe.  Cao Cao worshiped Xu Chu as the captain, and even gave him gold, silver, and horses, and rewarded him generously for his hard work.  Then He Yi and Huang Shao were forced to tell them where the gold, silver, grain and grass were hidden. How dare He Yi and Huang Shao not tell them? Cao Cao took away their gold, silk, and grain, and then deliberately let them escape. He Yi and Huang Shao just  After escaping from Cao's camp, he was blocked by Dian Wei and Xu Chu. Dian Wei stabbed Huang Shao in the heart with a halberd, killing him.  As for He Yi, when he saw Huang Shao being killed by Dian Wei, he was so frightened that he immediately turned around and ran away. Unexpectedly, before he could run a few steps, Xu Chu hit his head with a flying stone and died on the spot.

    Cao Cao obtained a huge amount of gold and silver, so he returned to Yanzhou with his troops. Xun Yu and Guo Jia went to the city to meet him. They said that they had reported on the details of the recent operations in Chang'an and that the winner of the battle between Li Cui and Guo Si had been decided.  Guo Si was killed by Li Jiu, but it was not Li Jiu who finally won the title of Emperor Xian of Han Dynasty, but Lu Bu, who had been hunkering down in Shangluo.

    "Hmph, it seems that Lu Fengxian also has the intention of holding the emperor hostage to order the princes."

    Cao Cao squinted his eyes, exuding a cold light. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was his prey that he had planned for a long time. Lu Bu was the first to get there, and that was Cao Cao's roadblock.  Cao Cao has always dealt with obstacles in his way ruthlessly.

    "At present, food and grass are ready, and the time is ripe for Chang'an. I will pass the order to let all the soldiers rest for five days, and immediately send troops to Chang'an in five days!"

    "Yes, Lord!!"

    After Guo Jia received the order, he turned around and left to carry out Cao Cao's order.  After Guo Jia left, Xun Yu said with a slightly solemn expression.

    "My lord, you must be cautious every step when you go to Chang'an this time. Lu Fengxian has unparalleled courage in the world and is not an ordinary person. This time he suddenly rushed out and took the Holy Emperor hostage in his hands, so he must have something to rely on. And I heard that there is a counselor beside Lu Fengxian.  His name is Chen Gongtai. This person has the wisdom of heaven and earth. My Lord, you need to pay attention to this person."

    Cao Cao smiled coldly, his eyes exuding an inexplicable light, as if he was vaguely sighing and looking forward to it.

    "Lu Fengxian is brave and has no plans, so he is not in danger. As for Chen Gongtai, Mr. Cao also wants to see what he can do to stop me, Cao Mengde."

    The relationship between Chen Gong and Cao Cao can be described as complicated.  When Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo, he would have been killed if Chen Gong hadn't come to the rescue.  Later in Luzhuang, Cao Cao was betrayed by Lu Zhongji and surrounded by Dong Zhuo's troops, so he was separated from Chen Gong.  Things are unpredictable, and I never expected that Chen Gong would later become Lu Bu's military advisor.  Cao Cao knew that Chen Gong was a loyal man and would never rebel once he became an official.  In other words, during the trip to Chang'an, Cao Cao and Chen Gong are likely to become life-and-death opponents.

    Five days later, Cao Cao reorganized his army and set off from Yanzhou.  The army was walking around Yanzhou, with banners covering the sun, countless soldiers and armor shaking, and the sound of galloping horses. The formation was very spectacular.  Cao Cao went here with a total of 70,000 elite troops. At the same time, he took Guo Jia as his marching strategist. Xiahou Dun, Dian Wei, Xu Chu and other powerful generals accompanied the army to fight.  The remaining troops and horses, under the leadership of Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Jia Xu, Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan and other civil and military commanders, were stationed at Yan and Xu.  After all, the war between Yuan Benchu ??and Gongsun Zan in the north was almost over. After Yuan Benchu ??pacified Youzhou, if he wanted to conquer the next step and continue to expand his power, he would definitely choose Bingzhou or Yanzhou.  And Xuzhou has another thorn in the side: Liu Bei.  Of these two people, one has huge power and is at the top of his game, while the other is secretive and full of tricks, so he has to guard against them.

    Cao Cao raised 70,000 elite troops and drove countless of them to King Qin of Chang'an. This news was quickly spread back to Anyi, Hedong by Wen Han's detailed operations in Yanzhou.

    A few days later, in Anyi, Hedong.  After Wenhan and Xilong listened to the detailed report, Wenhan waved his hand, indicating that Xizo should go ahead and receive the reward.

    "Seventy thousand elite soldiers. Meng De is so powerful. It seems that he is really determined to win the Holy Emperor."

    Wenhan murmured, feeling an indescribable feeling in his heart.  I remember when he and Cao Cao parted ways in Chang'an. At that time, Cao Cao was just a prince with tens of thousands of troops.  At present, Cao Cao has 200,000 elite soldiers, and he has gained Yanzhou and half of Xuzhou.  If he can win over Han Xian Emperor again, take the emperor to command the princes, and then take over the Guanzhong area, then he will have a structure to fight for the world.  At that time, he and Cao Cao will have a big battle.

    Facing Cao Cao, Wenhan couldn't help but doubt whether he could defeat him.  He is no longer the little guy who just traveled to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Now he has the fate of countless people on his shoulders, and he cannot afford to lose.

    "Should I kill Cao Cao before he becomes a leader"

    Wenhan once thought about this matter.  If he and Li Ji join forces to frame Cao Cao, it may not be difficult.  But in this case, Wenhan's reputation will be completely ruined, and from now on, he will be despised by everyone in the world.  Even the civil and military men under his command, such as Xi Long, Guan Yu, and Xu Huang, would feel shameless toward him.

    Afterwards, Wenhan asked himself, if he was really like this, he would lose his true heart.  That person is no longer Wen Bufan.

      "Cao Cao has moved, Lord, it's time for us to move too."

    Xilong didn¡¯t know what Wenhan was thinking. Seeing that Wenhan¡¯s expression was extremely complicated and he was a little distracted, he unconsciously opened his mouth to remind him.  Wenhan was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses, and then nodded gently.

    "Well, it's time for us to move. Zhicai, pass the order and have all the troops prepare. In three days, we will send troops to Chang'an!"

    "My subordinates take orders!"

    After Xilong received the order, he turned around and walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped and said softly.

    "My lord, Chang'an's affairs are of great importance. I hope that my lord can face it with the best attitude."

    After Xilong finished speaking, before Wenhan could speak, he took steps towards the door.  Wenhan closed his eyes and stood quietly for a long time before leaving the county government hall.

    Three days passed in the blink of an eye.  The night before the battle, in Wenhan's mansion.

    "Sanlang, come and try to see if this shirt fits you?"

    As soon as Wenhan entered the room, Cai Yan came over with a black tiger-roaring and gold-patterned shirt.

    "Yan'er, why are you still making this shirt when you are pregnant? What should I do if the fetal gas is triggered?"

    This shirt was made by Cai Yan during the day while Wen Han was dealing with state affairs. When Wen Han returned at night, Cai Yan put the shirt away so that Wen Han would not notice it.

    Cai Yan heard Wenhan's reproach, but still had a smile on her face. She came to Wenhan's side and took off Wenhan's outer robe, and then put on Wenhan's jersey that she had embroidered for Wenhan.

    "Sanlang, you will go on an expedition tomorrow, right?"

    Cai Yan asked softly, with deep reluctance and worry in his voice.  Wenhan felt his heart twitch when he heard this, and nodded silently.  The moment Wenhan nodded, Wenhan could feel Cai Yan's hand trembling slightly.  Suddenly, a sour feeling arose in Wenhan's heart. In half a year, his child would be born.  Wen Han didn't want to stay with Cai Yan, mother and son, waiting every day.

    "Sanlang is on an expedition, and I can't accompany you as a female prostitute. Wearing this shirt, Sanlang is as if I, mother and son, are by your side"

    Cai Yanying¡¯s voice sounded, and she suddenly paused mid-sentence.  Wenhan turned around and found Cai Yan's big eyes filled with water. He could no longer hold back the feelings in his heart and hugged Cai Yan into his arms.

    "Yan'er, I was wrong. I"

    "Sanlang, don't say more. I understand. I only hope that you can come back safely and come back to our home."

    With a wife like this, what more can a husband ask for?  Wen Han looked deeply into Cai Yan's eyes and made a promise.

    "Yan'er, I promise you. Before our child is born, I will definitely come back and spend our child's birthday with you."

    "Um¡­"

    Hearing Wenhan's promise, Cai Yan smiled, as beautiful as a flower blooming.  At this moment, in Wenhan's mind, Cai Yan is the most beautiful woman in the world.

    On the day of the expedition, groups of well-armed soldiers gathered outside Anyi City.  The generals at the head of each department are all majestic and majestic.  Guan Yu in green robe with chain armor, holding the Qinglong Yanyue Sword, Xu Huang in lion head armor, carrying a giant axe, Zhao Yun in white robe armor, holding a silver gentian gun, sitting down and riding a jade lion that shines at night, wearing  Zhou Cang wears a lacquered black panther head armor and a helmet, walking like the wind.

    And finally, Wen Han, who was riding a cloud-riding Wuzui, carrying a heavy rain pear blossom gun, wearing a black Tiger Roaring Mountain gold-patterned war robe, and shining silver armor, and sitting on a yellow pine horse, wearing a blue floating lace pattern.  Xilong, dressed in Confucian attire and wearing a miter, arrived. All the soldiers raised their weapons and shouted at the top of their lungs.  Wave after wave of sound surged through the heaven and earth, and the people gathered around the city gate all showed proud expressions.  These are their soldiers and horses from Hedong!

    Wenhan fired the Pear Blossom Spear in one fell swoop, and the shouts that shook the mountains and seas suddenly stopped.  Because Wen Han's tiger-slaying silver spear was shot by Lu Bu with an arrow in Chang'an, the horse tamer used Zhao Yun's betrothal gift as an excuse to ask for the unique weapon, the Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Spear, from Tong Yuan.  Tong Yuan loves Zhao Yun, a close disciple, the most, and since the battle of Lu Bu's invasion of Anyi, Tong Yuan decided to officially seal his weapons and live a normal life like an old man should.  Therefore, he was also happy to give Wen Han his sidearm, the Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Gun, without saying a word.  Wen Han was overjoyed to have Zhao Yun come to his aid, but how could he dare to accept such a great gift from Tong Yuan again? After repeated excuses, Tong Yuan insisted on giving it away.  The so-called gift from the elders cannot be denied.  After Wenhan temporarily accepted it, he originally wanted to transfer it to Zhao Yun, but Zhao Yun refused to accept it. After all, he already had a gentian silver gun, which was his family heirloom.  Therefore, it is absolutely impossible for Zhao Yun to abandon the Gentian Bright Silver Spear and use the Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Spear. What's more, the Gentian Bright Silver Spear has long been integrated with his shooting skills. Without the Gentian Bright Silver Spear, Zhao Yun can use up to 70% of his weapons.  strength.  From then on, Wenhan became the next member of the Heavy Rain Pear Blossom Gun.??people.

    Immediately afterwards, Wen Han said goodbye to Zhou Long, Wang Lang, Pei Yuanshao and other civil and military officials who stayed in Hedong. Under the leadership of Wen Han, the generals and soldiers drank Zhuangxing wine, and the army began to move like a long dragon.  The journey into Chang'an.

    This time they sent troops to Chang'an. After discussing with Xilong, Wenhan and Xilong decided to bring 30,000 elite troops first, and another 20,000 troops to temporarily stay in Changling County. After the situation in Chang'an stabilized, Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty ordered him to go as planned.  When Yongzhou blocked Li Cui, he sent 20,000 troops to sneak attack Feng Yijun, which was closest to Changling.  As for the remaining 50,000 troops, 30,000 were led by Gao Shun to guard Bingzhou, and 20,000 were led by Pei Yuanshao to guard Hedong.

    But it was said that in Chang'an, neither Li Cui nor Lu Bu knew that two waves of armies would join this troubled waters in the near future.  After Lu Bu occupied Chang'an, Li, who was counterattacked by Lu Bu, urged Li to attack Chang'an again after Hongnong prepared enough food and siege equipment.  When Li Cui's military advisor, Li Ru, learned that Guo Si had been killed by Li Cui, he resented Li Cui for not understanding the situation, but the matter was a foregone conclusion, and Li Ru had no choice but to accept it with suppressed anger.  Regarding how to conquer Chang'an, Li Ji asked Li Ru about his strategy, and Li Ru taught him that when Li Ji and Guo Si fought, the grain in Chang'an's granary was almost divided by the troops of Li Ji and Guo Si, leaving Chang'an without food.  Lu Bu's troops were hastily dispatched from Shangluo at that time, and it was expected that he would not be able to bring much food and grass.  Therefore, Li Ru advised Li Ji not to rush to attack, but to surround Chang'an with a large army. When Lu Bu's army ran out of food, Chang'an could be destroyed without attacking.

    After Li urged him to listen, he immediately agreed and followed Li Ru's plan and ordered his 100,000 troops to surround the city of Chang'an.  After Li Cui defeated Guo Si, he took many prisoners. However, the deserters from Guo Si's army later learned that Guo Si was dead. Many generals who escaped did not want to become thieves, let alone surrender to Lu Bu or Xiliang's horses.  Teng and Han Sui came to join Li Cui one after another.  Li Jiu recruited Guo Si's remnant army, so the force expanded to more than 100,000 men.
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