The Most Romantic of the Three Kingdoms

Although Chen Deng responded to Xun Zhen's request and was willing to enter Tan County to persuade Tao Qian to surrender, but now is not the time to persuade him to surrender. When the time comes, let Chen Deng go to talk and surrender.

In the evening, when Chen Deng and Xun Zhen were talking in the same bed, Chen Deng gave Xun Zhen an idea that might be able to overcome Houqiu and Xiang Ben quickly.

Chen Deng said: "Now if you want to conquer Houqiu and Xiangben quickly, why don't you go there in person? If you are here, our army's morale will be improved, and the morale of Tao's army will be even more demoralized. The difference between attack and defense should be more obvious. Although Zang Ba is attached, he is still in Licheng and does not advance. When the monarchs arrive, they can also be transferred to see them and urge their troops and horses to attack Houqiu together. ? With Houqiu descending, Xiangben is not too difficult."

What Chen Deng said makes sense.

As Xun Zhen came to the front line, the morale of Xun's soldiers would definitely be boosted, while Tao's army was already depressed. Accordingly, their morale would be even more frustrated. , the gap between the pros and cons of offense and defense will be more obvious, which will help Xun's army to win quickly. And one more thing, Zang Ba was stationed in Licheng and would not help Xun Cheng fight Houqiu, but if Xun Zhen came to Houqiu camp and flew to summon Zang Ba, he would have to come to see him, and it was impossible to support him. Sit and watch, do not participate in the war.

Xun Zhen accepted Chen Deng's suggestion.

Early the next morning, Xun Zhen and Chen Deng got up together. The two had eaten the morning meal. Xun Zhen summoned Xi Zhicai and others, and relayed what Chen Deng said and told them their decision: they decided to go to Houqiu tomorrow.

Now the main "enemy cities" are Houqiu, Xiangben and Tanxian Weike. They are all siege battles, no field battles are required, and the advantage is mine, so there is no danger. Therefore, Xi Zhicai and others did not discourage them. Xun Zhen, just asked to go with Xun Zhen.

Xun Zhen said: "Guangling can't be without people. Zhicai can go from me, Wen Ruo, you stay, and Fuzhen County with Chang Wen and Friends Ruo."

Xun Yu responded.

After some preparations were made that day, Xun Zhen took Xi Zhicai and Chen Deng to Houqiu in the early morning of the next day.

From Guangling County to Houqiu, it is about 400 miles away. Xunzhen Road is quite urgent. Apart from stopping at Gaoyou for half an hour, I met Feng Gong and Qin Qian who were stationed here, and stopped at Huaipu, Chen Deng's hometown. After half a day, he went to his house to meet his father and brother in person, along with a few famous people from Huaipu, all the way to Houqiu five days later.

When they arrived at Houqiuri, Xun Cheng led Xu Rong and Xin Ai out of the camp for twenty li to greet him.

Welcome to Xun Zhen.

Xun Zhen instructed Xun Cheng to call for more flags, hold up his "General Jianwei" flag, detour for a section of the road, and pass by outside Houqiu City "showing off his strength" before entering the camp. - Needless to say, Xun Zhen's move was meant to dampen the morale of the defenders in the city.

After entering the camp, the first thing Xun Zhen did was to write a letter in person, ordering someone to send it to Zang Ba quickly.

Zang Ba received the letter on the same day, unfolded it, and saw the text in the letter: "In the past, I was in Yingchuan, and I heard that the commander Xiaolie was famous. Although he entered Guangling, he couldn't see it. After the city is conquered, it is time to buy fine wine, Chen delicacies in the city tower, and drink with the commander."

The weather in February has turned warm, so Xun Zhen said in a letter that "Chen Jiayao is in the city tower".

Zang Ba tasted the words in the letter again and again and understood what Xun Zhen meant.

He then summoned the generals Sun Guan, Wu Dun, and Sun Kang, and said: "I will pull out the camp today and go south to Houqiu."

Sun Guan and others were inexplicable, and they did not know why he suddenly said this.

Sun Guannai asked, "Go south to Houqiu? But why?"

"Xun Guangling has arrived at Houqiu."

Sun Guan and others were taken aback: "When did you arrive?"

"He wrote me a letter, and the letter has just arrived. As for when he arrived, I don't know, but it is expected that it was either yesterday or today."

"Strange! Houqiu and Xiangben were besieged, and it was only a matter of time before Tanxian was conquered. Why did he come to Houqiu at this time to supervise the battle in person?"

"This must be because Yuan Benchu ​​represented Zhou Ang as the prefect of Yuzhou."

Zang Ba, as a local tycoon, is also relatively well informed. Although he learned that "Yuan Shao made Zhou Ang the prefect of Yuzhou" a little later than Xun Zhen, he had already learned about it. He knew the relationship between Xun Zhen and Sun Jian, so it was not difficult to guess the reason why Xun Zhen went to Houqiu at this time.

But Wu Dun and others did not understand.

Zang Ba briefly explained two sentences and said: "Since Zhou Ang is the prefect of Yuzhou for Yuan Benchu, maybe he will send troops south to capture Yu in the near future. If Sun Wentai is lost, he will definitely ask Xun Guangling for help. Therefore, Xun Guangling is eager to Settle down Xuzhou to prepare for Sun."

"So that's the case!... Did Xun Guangling send me to send troops in the letter?"

"Although it is not stated clearly, it is also the meaning."

Sun Guan said, "If it is because Yuan Benchu ​​declared Zhou Ang as the prefect of Yuzhou, so Xun Guangling went to Houqiu to supervise the battle... Commander, I thought I could ignore his letter and keep the troops still."

"Oh?"

"In the past, there were only two reasons why we did not help Tao Gongzu: Xun Guangling was good at fighting and was well-known in the sea, and Tao Gongzu would be defeated. This was one reason; Sun Wentai outside Xun Guangling was assisted, and Yuan Benchu ​​echoed it, and this was the second reason. ... Now, since Zhou Ang will go south to fight for Yu, it means that, first of all, Sun Wentai can no longer be Xun Guangling's backup, and secondly, if Xun Guangling helps Sun Wentai, he will definitely turn against Yuan Benchu, that is to say, Yuan Benchu ​​will not. I will help him again. In this case, why should I wait for him to make orders? In my opinion, it is better for me to return to Langya now, and take the opportunity of Tan County to completely control the whole county of Langya! When Xun Guangling really came out to Xu to aid Sun Wentai, ... Commander, it's not impossible for me to occupy Xuzhou!"

When Wu Dun heard Sun Guan's words, he was heartbroken and said, "Captain, Zhongtai's words are very true!"

Zang Ba had a different view from them.

Zang Ba said: "Xun Guangling's aid to Sun Wentai, this is a later story. If you and I don't fight now, disaster is just around the corner!"

"What does the captain mean by this?"

"Xun Guangling has reached Houqiu, and summons me to wait, but if I cannot wait, if I return to Langya, then Xun Guangling will know my intention, and in order to avoid future troubles, Xun Guangling will attack us.  …I ask The two of you, do you two have the plans of Xu Junqing and Xun Zhongren?"

"……no."

"Do you two have the courage of Pan Zhang, Guan Yu, Liu Deng, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Chen Dao, and Wen Ping?"

"……no."

"Do you two have the elite of Xun Guangling's trilogy?"

"...Not as good."

"If you can't get it, you won't have the courage to reach it, and the parts will not reach it. Although Tan County has not yet entered, most of the East China Sea has entered the pocket of Xun Guangling, and Pengcheng is also attached. It is the place where Xun Guangling now has nearly four counties, and the land is wider than mine. If you attack me like this, I will occupy Langya, can you win?"

"...you can't win."

"Wait, please try to see the world again, is it like you and me who are desperadoes are the governors of the state and county?"

"……no."

There used to be "desperate", but later became state and county magistrates, I can't say that there are none, there are indeed, there are quite a few, but they are "party people", "celebrities", "desperate" for political reasons, Xun Zhen was "desperate" and went to Sun Jian's place to hide for a long time. Desperate for political reasons, such as offending an **** and having to abscond, this will increase the political fame of the "desperate", but Zang Ba, Sun Guan, Wu Dun and others are neither celebrities nor party members. Fame, their background is not good, their desperation is purely because of murder and committing a crime - a real good background, even if they kill someone, they will not die. For example, Xiahou Dun, who killed people in the street at the age of fourteen, what was the result? Not only was he safe and sound, but he also gained a reputation because of "sounding it with strong anger". He was like Weiyang Qiu, a Sili school in the Guanghe years. When he was young, a county official insulted his mother. Ten people, not only killed this county official, but also wiped out his entire family. What was the result? "You are well-known", and he was also named Xiaolian by the county, and went to the court to be the minister of the minister.

Therefore, Zang Ba and others are not good, although they have some reputation, but that reputation is far from enough to support them to control a county and a state. Sun Guan's suggestion is just a dream, and there is no possibility of it being realized. If you really want Xuzhou, no one will tell you, only Que Xuan, Chen Deng, Mi Zhu, these local strong dragons will not agree.

Zang Ba sees this very clearly.

After several questions, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, and Sun Kang all shook their heads.

Zang Ba said: "Then why don't you ignore Xun Guangling's summons and return it to Langya, and even more nonsense about taking and occupying Xuzhou!"

Sun Guan, Wu Dun, and Sun Kang were speechless, and stopped asking questions.

Therefore, Zang Ba left Sun Kangtun to guard Licheng, and personally led Sun Guan and Wu Dun to rectify his troops and horses.

Licheng was more than 100 li away from Houqiu, Zang Ba and others traveled 80 miles a day, and the day after they set up their camp, they arrived outside Houqiu.

Xu Rong was commanding under the city, and Xun Zhen brought Xun Cheng and others to greet him.

When Zang Ba arrived, it was in the morning, and Xun's army was attacking the city under Houqiu.

Heavy siege ordnance such as catapults were thrown endlessly. The sound of the soldiers attacking the city was loud, and the drums of the enemy and allies kept beating. Even outside the camp far away from the battlefield, Zang Ba could still feel the vibration of the ground and hear the soldiers. , the sound of war drums. Seeing that Xun Zhen and the others were welcoming him outside the camp, Zang Ba focused his attention on the present, dismounted from the horse, and walked forward with Sun Guan, Wu Dun and others.

Xun Zhen took a few steps forward and met in front of the camp.

Zang Ba and the others bowed down and gave great gifts even though they were wearing armor.

Xun Zhen helped them up and smiled at Zang Ba: "Although I met the commander for the first time, we just saw it from a distance, and seeing the majesty of the commander, we knew that you must be the commander."

Zang Ba said: "Ba should have paid his respects to the general long ago, but because Langya is adjacent to Qingzhou to the north, the Yellow Turbans are rampant, and Ba can't escape. Therefore, it has been delayed until now, and he has not been able to go to Chengguangling. This is the fault of the tyrant."

"Langya Zhi'an, Duo Lai Commander, why is this meritorious? ... Didn't I say it in my letter? After Houqiu City is broken, I will set up a wine in the tower, and then invite the Commander to come and join us. The commander drinks. Why did the commander come today?"

When Zang Ba heard this, he fell to the ground again, and said in apology, "The general has driven to Houqiu, how dare Ba dare to stay in Licheng again." He tilted his head to the back and saw that Sun Guan and Wu Dun followed him and bowed down again. On the ground, he lowered his voice and coughed.

Hearing Zang Ba's reminder, Sun Guan hurriedly lay down on the ground and raised his hand to the back.

Two men dressed as officials trotted over, and when Xun Zhen approached, they fell on their knees, gave Zang Ba the slips they were holding in their hands, and stepped back on their knees.

Looking at the series of actions of these people, it was like a pantomime. Xun Zhen knew what Zang Ba was doing, and laughed without saying a word.

Zang Ba held the written slip and presented it to Xun Zhen, saying, "This map, official book, and household book of the three counties of Licheng, Zhuqi, and Ganyu, please give it to the general."

Xun Zhen didn't pick it up, and Xu Zhuo, who was standing beside him, stepped forward to pick it up.

Xun Zhen smiled and said, "It is a great achievement for the commander to make me take the three cities without fighting!" He lifted Zang Ba again, and asked Sun Guan and the others to get up, and said with a smile, "I have already prepared a banquet in the camp. Although drinking is not allowed in the army, water can be used instead of wine, and it is enough to talk freely.”

Zang Ba should be.

Everyone turned around ~www.readwn.com~ and went to the camp. Before they reached the camp gate, they heard a loud noise from the bottom of Houqiu City.

Xun Zhen raised her eyes and looked over, but she couldn't see clearly. Just as she was about to send someone to see what happened, several horses came galloping from the direction of Houqiu City.

The knights turned from their horses and stepped down. They were overjoyed. They reported to Xun Zhen, "The city has been broken! The right army will go first, Jianwei, Pinglu, and Anmin have all entered the city!"

"Right Army" and so on are the names of school captains.

There were two "You Army" in Xun Zhen's army, one was "You Army Colonel" and the other was "Yingchuan Right Army Colonel". The captain of Jianwei is Chen Bao, the captain of Pinglu is Chen Wu, and the captain of Anmin is Chen Rong.

Xun Zhen was overjoyed and said, "One Chen Xiandeng, three Chens follow. Good! Good!" Gu said to Zang Ba, "The army is simple, and there is no good food to feast on.

It had been almost half a month that Xun Cheng had surrounded Houqiu, and before Xun Zhen arrived, the city could no longer support it, and a failed image appeared. When Xun Zhen arrived, the morale of Xun's army was greatly boosted, and the defenders in the city were indeed as expected by Chen Deng, and their morale was getting lower. Therefore, just when Zang Ba just arrived outside the camp, the city was captured.