Xiaoguangong

Chapter 213

Although Ma Chao hated Liang Xing very much, Liang Xing was also an ally in this battle, and a powerful army in Guanzhong who had been famous for a long time.

He killed Li Jue with his own hands back then, he was considered a hero, but these years the stubborn bandits have not changed their temper, and now they dare to connive at the barbarians under their command to plunder everywhere when they are doing big things, so it won't make a difference.

But it is not so unexplainable that he died in Yunshan's hands.

"Where did Yunshan come from?" Ma Chao asked with a frown.

Ma Dai hesitated and said:

"Also, it's not very clear.

But he raided General Liang in Lantian, it seems that he came in suddenly from Wuguan, brother, what should we do. "

"Wuguan... It seems that the old thief is already prepared. He doesn't want to give up Guanzhong."

Thinking of this, a bright and fierce light appeared in Ma Chao's eyes.

"Don't worry, when Huayin is defeated, I will go back and play with him myself."

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Guan Ping came to Chang'an under the leadership of Xia Houba.

He thought that Cao Ren, who had stood firm in Jiangling for a long time before, would choose to guard the strong walls and clear fields in Chang'an, but he didn't expect Cao Ren to run away directly, taking a large amount of troops and food with him.

Fortunately, Xia Houyuan still wanted to show his face. He left a letter to apologize to Guan Ping, saying that the situation in Guanzhong was already very dangerous. In order to prevent the main force of the Cao army from being surrounded by the whole line, they had to send the main force out first, posing a threat to the rebels from the outside. As long as Yunshan led the army to hold firmly, there would be a solution, and the rebels would not dare to encircle them if they wanted to.

All the generals under Guan Ping scolded Xia Houyuan for being shameless in front of Xia Houba.

You know how to fight, don't you?

Even if there are 3000 soldiers left, I will take what you said before is true, but now there are only more than [-] defenders in Chang'an City, and all of them are old, weak, sick and disabled. It is absolutely impossible to expect them to defend the city.

There are masters in the rebel army, they don't care about one city or one place, but they urge the cavalry to go eastward frantically, occupying the surrounding strategic places first and preparing to block Guanzhong.

If Cao Jun will not be able to fight for a while, Chang'an will completely become an isolated city.

Of course Xiahouba refused to accept these people scolding his own father, and wanted to draw out his sword to challenge them one-on-one, but Shen Dan, who was as strong as an orangutan, stood up against the crowd with a cold face and wanted to make gestures with Xiahouba, but was still terrified. The young general dared not move.

"Now is not the time for internal strife." Kuai Yue frowned, "General Yun, shall we guard Chang'an now, or retreat to Lantian as soon as possible?"

The rebels had no intention of blocking Chang'an.

They occupied other cities, gradually isolated this place, and forced the defenders in the city to flee, so that they could take advantage of the field and inflict heavy damage on the fleeing enemy.

Guan Ping frowned and thought for a moment, then said:
"How long can Chang'an's rice grain last?"

"I can only support it for one month." Xia Houba replied tremblingly.

When Cao Ren left, he moved away most of the rations. Xia Houyuan still felt sorry for his son, and left about a month’s worth of rations, which meant that Yunshan should hurry up and run away with the rations. The city of Chang’an might not be able to hold on anymore. .

January...that's the trouble.

No matter how capable soldiers are, they have to eat. Now, apart from the 2 newly recruited soldiers led by Yunshan Wenpin to train and support in Lantian, the other [-] people are in Chang'an.

If the food and grass were not enough, Chang'an would not be able to defend even with iron walls, and Guan Ping was forced to seriously consider the possibility of retreating.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qun, who had always been a human figure pendant, suddenly came out of the crowd, looked up to the sky and laughed three times like crazy, with a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.

"January? Oh, it's just nonsense.

Our army only has more than [-] people, and the grain and grass in Guanzhong can last for more than half a year! "

Xia Houba was quite unhappy, but frightened by Chen Qun's identity, he could only swallow his anger and muttered:
"Chen Gong, I have checked the rice in the treasury.

Even if it is mixed with bran, it will take at most one and a half months.

I'm not afraid of death, it's just that the rebels haven't closed the siege yet, and I don't know how long this battle will last.

If our army lacks in the future..."

"Okay." Chen Qun smiled, "Leave this matter to me. I'll show you how much grain there is in Chang'an."

He glanced at Xia Houba shyly, then turned his gaze to Guan Ping:
"Off, cough, off... I can still say what is going on in Guanzhong, it depends on whether General Yun believes me or not."

Guan Ping nodded slowly:

"I believe!"

After finishing his speech, Guan Ping ordered the entire army to station in Chang'an, seize the time to build city defenses, fortified the walls and cleared the fields around Chang'an, and slightly repaired several outer strongholds to prepare for the big battle.

Xia Houba stared blankly for a moment, and couldn't help asking:
"General, wasn't it rumored that you had a lot of quarrel with Chen Qun?

This person is in trouble with Shen Yi, although Shen Yi has been executed, but Chen Qun..."

Guan Ping laughed and said:

"Look first, since you decide to use it, at least you have to give Changwen some trust.

They don't have this ability at all, and the Yingchuan Chen family is nothing more than that, just a clown. "

Chen Qun did not disappoint Guan Ping, he quickly showed his extraordinary abilities——

He personally visited the noble families in Chang'an that day, and told them what he saw and heard in Lantian.

Ma Chao has always regarded himself as a native of Fufeng Maoling, and often associates with these rich families in Guanzhong, and the relationship between them has always been pretty good.

Chen Qun took Shen Dan to visit from door to door, and humbly asked them to help General Yun defend the city.

"The most lacking thing in the city right now is military rations. I know that you are also in great difficulty, but if the rebels are allowed to enter the city, there may be unbearable things.

Qun specially came here today to ask the lords to give up their bags. After repelling the thieves, Qun is willing to pay back with all his might, and will never make it difficult for the lords. "

Everyone in Guanzhong looked at me and I looked at you. This is the truth in their hearts, but none of them is willing to hand over their own food reserves.

"It's not that we don't give Chen Gong face, it's just that natural disasters have been happening for many years, and there have been military disasters. We have a lot of people in our family, and we really can't afford much food and grass. I ask Chen Gong to forgive me."

Food is everything these days, no matter how much face Chen Qun has, it would be a dream to ask someone to hand over the food with just a few words.

At any rate, they are all wealthy families. When Cao Jun occupies Guanzhong, I will give you the face of the Chen family in Yingchuan.

Chen Qun talked for a long time, and only the Yang family in Huayin was willing to donate a thousand shi of food and grass to fight against the enemy.

Chen Qun acted casually, relying entirely on his personal appearance, asked someone to register and make a register, thanked the Yang family for donating food, and then evacuated with Shen Dan, it seemed that there was no big plan.

This made everyone breathe a sigh of relief, and instead laughed at the Yang family for being too cautious, and actually handed over all their food storage. If the rebel army besieged the city, they would probably have to live in a hurry.

Speaking of which, the rebel army led by Han Sui is really not a rebel army in the eyes of the wealthy families in Guanzhong. They have been active in the Guanzhong area for many years, and Han Sui has also had some contacts with these wealthy families. Before they fought each other During the big fight, they carefully preserved the core interests of these rich families, and the two sides also had certain connections and contacts during the rise of troops this time.

Compared with them, Cao Jun, who has never gone deep into the Guanzhong, is considered an outsider. If it weren't for the fact that Han Sui had too many barbarians, these wealthy families almost wanted to stand with them. Now it is already giving Chen Qun face not to help each other , As for taking out food to support Cao Jun's resistance to Han Sui and Ma Chao, it is really a dream.

There is no such thing in the world.

Chen Qun is not in a hurry, he will visit a few more people every day as usual, give some if he is willing, and do not force anyone who is not willing to give, everyone has gradually gotten used to it, and it is fine to chat with Chen Qun about Fengyue and Confucianism when there is nothing to do .

Shen Dan was quite calm at first, but after grinding his teeth for a long time, he gradually became anxious. He whispered: "Snatch? Pretend to be Ma Chao to snatch?"

Chen Qun rolled his eyes at him, and said with a sneer:
"I have to let them take the initiative to give us food."

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Chen Qun was indifferent, but the rest of the guards did not have such feelings at all.

When Han Sui heard that Yunshan led an army into the city, he immediately felt threatened.

He scolded those generals who looted around and had no awareness of mutual support at all, and ordered them to strengthen the blockade of Chang'an and cut off the connection between Chang'an and Lantian.

At the same time, Han Sui also asked his general Yan Xing to come to the city in person, salute first and then fight, trying to get General Cao Jun, who is proficient in water warfare, to leave.

Yan Xing's courtesy name is Yanming, and his martial arts are extremely strong. He almost killed Ma Chao in the past, and the two became enmity because of this.

He had disapproved of Han Sui and Ma Chao's rebellion against the imperial court before, but this time he heard that Yunshan led his troops to Chang'an, and he tried to dissuade Han Sui from getting deeper and deeper on the road of rebellion, lest he end up like Ma Chao. .

Han Sui was very upset, but Yan Xing was the number one combat force under his command, and his martial arts were extremely strong. In the future against Cao Cao, Yan Xing could play a huge role.

He said kindly:
"Yanming, we are just asking Duke Cao for an explanation for the sake of the common people.

Cao Gong and I are also old friends, and he has a son in his hands. If he didn't deceive people too much, why did we raise troops?
Coincidentally, I heard that General Yun is deeply trusted by Cao Gong. When you go to Chang'an, tell me that I intend to take Hanzhong for Cao Gong anyway, but please don't kill me, Guan Zhongerlang. "

Yan Xing sullenly sighed:

"I have followed the governor for many years, and I have fought for many years, and I also understand the governor's intentions.

Please tell the governor clearly, what should we do to stop the war with Duke Cao. "

Han Sui became more and more displeased, but his expression was still as gentle as ever, and he smiled and said:
"Benevolence, benevolence, benevolence.

I, Han Sui, was forced to become a thief. Is it because of myself for so many years?Isn't it for the people of the world?
Prime Minister Cao forcibly conscripted widows in Hedong and sent them to foreign lands, causing resentment among the people.

How about this, as long as Prime Minister Cao can promise not to forcibly recruit widows in my Guanzhong, I, Han Sui, of course have to obey the destiny, and just accept the head and worship. For the sake of all the people in Guanzhong, what's the problem with me pleading guilty to the prime minister? "

Yan Xing thought for a moment, nodded and said:
"The governor has said what he said?"

"Hey, Yanming, how can you not trust me? How have I ever lied to you for so many years?"

"Okay," Yan Xing gritted his teeth, "For the sake of the people in Guanzhong, I will go to Chang'an. I hope the governor can keep his promise! Keep, keep Chang'an and everyone safe!"

(End of this chapter)