Three Kingdoms New Emperor

Chapter 604 Mantis Catching Cicadas
On April [-]th in the third year of Xingping in the Han Dynasty, tens of thousands of elite soldiers gathered in Chang'an Duting.The powerful soldiers of the Han Dynasty were waiting in formation, their fronts were awe-inspiring, and in the solemn air, it seemed that even the breeze did not dare to disturb them.But those military flags shining brightly in the sun wandered slightly in the sky.

On this day, after offering sacrifices to heaven and earth, the emperor of the Han Dynasty will swear an oath at this point and prepare to attack Yuan Shu.

With a high-pitched neigh, the emperor of the Han Dynasty rode out in military uniform, holding a white forged steel spear and wearing a long Yitian sword at his waist.Under the guard of hundreds of tiger and ben cavalry, the Han army formation separated from the two sides like waves and waves, leaving a wide corridor and exposing the high platform in the center of the capital pavilion.

Liu Xie rode his horse under the high platform, got off his horse and slowly walked up to the high platform. Gao Shun's warriors from the fallen camp immediately formed a crescent formation, protecting Liu Xie behind him.At the same time, Xu Huang, Gao Shun, Xu Rong, Tai Shici, Lu Bu and other generals stood behind Liu Xie, and the soldiers of the three armies suddenly burst into cheers like a tsunami.

Standing on the high platform, Liu Xie took a brocade box from Leng Shouguang. After opening it, he held up the lime-salted head of Liang Gang in his hand, and with a high lift, all the voices from the audience disappeared in an instant.At this moment, the majestic wind blew, and seemed to be disturbed by the emperor's full murderous aura.

"Since ancient times, there have been no two suns in the sky, and no two monarchs among the people. Yuan Shu usurped the throne and proclaimed himself emperor, and harmed Huaiyang. As the emperor, you are the soldiers of the Han Dynasty. Can you stand by and watch those rebels commit chaos?!"

"Can't! Can't! Can't!" The three armies shouted in unison, and the murderous aura that changed color between the heavens and the earth suddenly rose into the sky, causing the area around the platform to condense into a frozen sea of ​​flames.

Afterwards, Liu Xie suddenly threw Liang Gang's head aside, pulled out the gorgeous Yitian sword on his waist, let the sunlight be cut into fine golden lights by the sharp blade, and suddenly waved down: "Sacrifice the flag, send troops! Don't break the rebels!" , vow not to return to the teacher!"

The war machine started slowly again, and the emperor of the Han Dynasty led 20 cavalry and [-] civil servants, claiming that an army of [-] marched south against Yuan Shu.With this move, the mountains and rivers were in turmoil, and the rivers and seas roared.

However, just like a beautiful symphony is never a direct high-pitched aria that directly hits the clouds, before the Han Dynasty army and Yuan Shu's passionate collision, there will always be a magnificent and magnificent foreshadowing.

If the Hongmen Banquet held by Chen Gui in Xuzhou was considered to be the beginning of the three years of Xingping in the Han Dynasty, then the prelude with layers of foreshadowing and aspirations should belong to Cao Cao in Yanzhou.

This war is destined to not be just a contest between the Han Dynasty and King Yuan Shu against the king.In Liu Xie's view, Yuan Shu has never been a qualified opponent, and because of this, he doesn't mind gathering all the forces that can be mobilized and utilized—Liu Xie won't mind some idiots saying that he outnumbers others In fact, Yuan Shu's ability to make such a situation was a strategic failure caused by his own lack of ability.If Liu Xie doesn't take advantage of this, then he will feel that he is a real idiot.

The first person to fight Yuan Shu was Cao Cao, who moved an elite army to Xu County as early as August last year.Although Cao Cao made a gesture of displaying Mount Tai with a large army at the beginning of this year, the soldiers stationed there in Xu County have not been mobilized.After hearing that Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor and the edict of the Han Dynasty's crusade was issued, the Cao soldiers in Xu County immediately rushed to Yuzhou because of the ban on the command!
Yu Jin's attack not only obtained the secret of the speed of soldiers, but also obtained the essence of surprise.Because the place he chose to attack was not Chen Guo, but Yuan Shu's hometown Runan.

At the beginning, the emperor of the Han Dynasty went to the east, defeated Sun Ben in the state of Chen, and recovered the state of Chen without bloodshed.But then he fought with Cao Cao and had to give up this place, which was taken away by Yuan Shufu.After Yuan Shu heard the news that the emperor of the Han Dynasty had conscripted himself, he sent more troops to Chen Guo, leaving the territory of Runan relatively empty.Therefore, Yu Jin, a general who heard the sound of cannons at the front, immediately made a decision, went south to Yancheng, bypassed Chen Guo, and advanced into Runan County.

"What a plan to lure the snake out of the hole." Liu Xie, who had just rushed to Nanyang, sighed to Xi Zhicai after hearing the news, and then asked: "It seems that I decided to bring you out is very right, you Let’s analyze and analyze, how is the situation this time?”

"I'm afraid Cao Mengde will win the first prize." Xi Zhicai lightly stroked his long beard and regained his immortal demeanor, but then changed his voice and said again: "However, it must be the one who can really subdue Chen Guo , or the Han army. Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe are not the ones who will make Cao Mengde special in the world."

Liu Xie laughed out loud when he heard the words: "Ma Chao and Zhao Yun fired both guns, and it was only expected that they would capture the country of Chen. However, how can you conclude that Yu Jin will definitely defeat Sun Ben? You know, Sun Ben is also the general of the Sun family. Defeating at my hands is justified, but Yu Jin... tsk tsk."

The battle between Ma Chao and Zhao Yun that Liu Xie was looking forward to did not take place. After the two rushed to Nanyang with their generals and guards, they both asked for their command of the Xiliang iron cavalry.Even, they were all ready to fight in front of Zhang Xiu.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu, a cold-natured young general who had killed countless people on the battlefield, saw Ma Chao and Zhao Yun duel because of him, just like those brain-dead fans in the previous life, excited and entangled in great pain.Although he didn't say anything, he fully expressed 'two, two generals, don't fight, okay?Swords have no eyes, no matter who of you is hurt, I will feel sorry for you...' This kind of style is affectionate.

Ma Chao and Zhao Yun looked at each other, and suddenly felt that Zhang Xiu's proposal was very reasonable: to fight among themselves before killing the enemy would make the world laugh.In this way, as Zhang Xiu said, the two of them will jointly lead the Xiliang iron cavalry.

With Zhao Yun, Ma Chao and one Zhang Xiu, Liu Xie felt that the Han army should win the first place.However, after listening to Xi Zhicai's analysis, he seemed to have underestimated Yu Jin.

"Your Majesty, Yu Jin is the most resolute, strong in force, and well-prepared in strategy. He is really the talent of an admiral. Although Sun Ben is brave and unparalleled, the whole family of the Sun family is as fierce as fire. Will, I'm afraid it's a little bit worse."

"Don't just talk about these superficial things, do you think I can't see it, there is an expert behind Yu Jin's attack, Cao Cao has other arrangements besides this?" Liu Xie's face was a little ugly, at this time, he looked at the sand table map He has seen some tricks: the Yuan family is from Runan, this place is the foundation of this huge family, Yuan Shu, as the son-in-law, has far greater influence in his hometown than Yuan Shao, and Yu Jin is stabbing his weakness.Besides, Yuan Cao is still a family right now, and Cao Cao, who has Yuan Shao's backing behind him, may find some allies in Runan.

"Let's give Cao Mengde the merits of the first battle." Liu Xie sighed, then looked at Lu Su beside him: "Zijing, you are the supervisor of the army this time, what should our army do now?"

"Your Majesty, why do you need to lie to Mr. Xi?" Lu Su smiled slightly. He is from Linhuai East City, a local tyrant in Huaiyang area.There is no more suitable military advisor than him for this expedition.As expected, Liu Xie was right. Lu Su exposed Liu Xie's hypocrisy when he opened his mouth: "Your Majesty's original intention is to drive away tigers and devour wolves. If not, why bother General Jia to go to Yuzhou again?"

Xi Zhicai changed his color slightly when he heard the words, stood up and looked at the map carefully, and then said in admiration: "Your Majesty is indeed far-sighted. Cao Mengde seems to be the leader, but he will inevitably become a thorn in Yuan Shu's eyes. From this, His Majesty can use Chen Guo as a springboard." , soldiers entered Runan. In this campaign, Cao Mengde was only a mighty soldier, but His Majesty picked all the vermilion fruits instead. This mantis catches cicadas, and the oriole is behind..."

When Lu Su revealed the secret, Liu Xie had no shame, but instead he smiled and said: "I can't help it, I am the emperor. I was born to eat a big portion and take the lead. No matter Yu Jin or Cao Cao, they are all my subjects. It is only right to block a knife and gun for me."

Xi Zhicai and Lu Su looked at each other, although they dared not speak, but at the same time, a word emerged in their hearts: I have never seen such a brazen emperor!

The subsequent battle situation was indeed as expected by the three of them. On April [-], Sun Ben heard that Yu Jin had attacked Runan lightly and had to go to help.But in this way, he lost the advantage of defending the city, and was easily lured to the field by Yu Jin.Before reaching Runan, Ruyang, at the junction of Chen State and Runan, was ambushed by Xia Houyuan, beheaded three thousand, and lost all his belongings.Reluctantly retreated into Ruyang to hold on, and was besieged by the Cao army who arrived later.

On April 22, Yu Jin had conquered Shangcai, an important town in Runan, but when the army arrived at Pingyu, the prefecture, they saw that the walls of Pingyu were covered with Han flags.Two white-clothed generals Shengxue sat quietly on the top of the city and started talking, waiting to be banned. After seeing that the two were Zhao Yun and Ma Chao, they were furious but could only sigh leisurely: "Withdraw the troops, let's attack Chen Guo!"

Ma Chao and Zhao Yun on the top of the city smiled, and then Ma Chao got up and shouted at Yu Jin: "General Yu, don't waste your time, the Han flags have already been planted on the city of Chen County. Jia Xuanyi in the Chen County Mansion has prepared tea , but the general still has the heart to drink?"

(End of this chapter)