Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 720 Hulao Pass

Hulaoguan..

The place where the princes united to fight Dong Zhuo was also the place where Lu Bu became famous.

Wait, there are still many deeds.

It is also a dangerous pass, but since Dong Zhuo moved his capital to Chang'an and burned Luoyang, the situation at Hulao Pass has become somewhat embarrassing.

Even though Luoyang has been rebuilt by Cao Cao, it is no longer the imperial capital, and Chang'an is still a long way from Hulao Pass.

not to mention.

Although Luoyang has been rebuilt, it is no longer the same Luoyang city as before.

Having established Chang'an as the imperial capital, it is impossible to spend too much manpower and material resources to build an Eastern Han imperial capital, but to simply build a city.

Therefore, although Hulao Pass is still a pass, it is no longer so important and does not need heavy guards.

……

As the host who invited Liu Qi to come, Cao Cao has now arrived at Hulao Pass and settled down in Hulao Pass.

This time, he didn't bring too many people with him, just over a hundred riders, his bodyguard Xu Chu and Xu Zhongkang, and Cao Ren Cao Zixiao who came back from Nanyang to return to his command.

As for the rest, they are still staying in various places, continuing various matters.

Now in Bingzhou and Youzhou, the coalition forces of the Xiongnu and Karasuma have shown signs of being defeated across the board, and they are also withdrawing towards places outside the pass.

However, even so, they cannot be taken lightly before the Huns and Karasuma have been completely driven out of the Central Plains.

When he left, there were still a group of generals and counselors making arrangements, and nothing would happen.

Under the current advantage, if the Xiongnu and Karasuma were allowed to counterattack back, then all the generals and counselors under his command could commit suicide and apologize.

What's more, he came to Hulao Pass this time and invited Liu Qi to come.It's not that you want to start a war with Liu Qi, so there's no need to bring too many people with you, it's useless, it's better to keep people in Bingzhou and Youzhou, and continue to drive out the Xiongnu and Karasuma important.

If you have other ideas.

That's something to think about.

Otherwise, just following now is enough.

After all, bringing too many people here is not very useful for talking about things, and it will not be of any help.

but.

When Cao Cao arrived, Liu Qi had not yet arrived.

It's not a big deal, but when Cao Cao asked Cao Ren to go to Nanyang to invite Liu Qi, Cao Cao had already set off from Bingzhou and rushed to Hulao Pass, so it's not a surprise.

"Zixiao, how long will it take for Emperor Han to arrive?" Cao Cao asked standing on Hulao Pass.

Cao Ren and Xu Chu both stood behind Cao Cao.

Hear Cao Cao's question.

"Your Majesty, according to the departure time of Emperor Han, there is still a journey. If there is no accident, we can arrive tomorrow!" Cao Ren replied.

After all, he still paid close attention to Liu Qi, calculating the time according to the normal situation.

Cao Cao nodded, but didn't say anything more.

"Your Majesty, Emperor Han came here with more than [-] people, and Dian Wei, Ma Chao, and Wei Yan were also with him. If the thousands of soldiers and horses at Hulao Pass were transferred away, and only a hundred or so horses remained, would it be okay? ...!" Cao Ren said worriedly.

There are only more than a hundred people, facing more than [-] Han troops, that is a great threat. You must know that the Han troops are not some thieves.

heard.

Cao Cao shook his head and said, "As long as our army doesn't do anything radical, Emperor Han won't do anything. He brought so many people here just because this is Wei State, that's all!"

He wasn't worried about what Cao Ren said.

I also know that if he hadn't acted excessively, Liu Qi would not have any thoughts.

Now he has made a choice, and Chang'an has already started to make arrangements, he believes that Liu Qi must have received the news.

Then, Liu Qi will be able to know his choice, and will not have the idea of ​​doing it.

If he still has such thoughts, Liu Qi is not worthy of sitting in his current position. You must know that if something happens to him, all the generals, advisers, and Chang'an's actions under his command will stop.

That way.

Liu Qi and Wei Guo are immortal existences, and they will not continue to arrange according to his decision.

"Having said that, I still have to guard against it. What's more, I don't understand why His Majesty made such a decision. You must know that I am not afraid of Han!" Cao Ren said.

Although Cao Cao had already made a choice, and everyone had acquiesced, he was still a little unwilling, so he just let it go.

heard.

Alas~!

Cao Cao looked outside the Hulao Pass, sighed, and exclaimed, "How long does Zixiao think our army can last in the current situation? I'm not sure enough. I don't want you to die in vain!"

I heard Cao Cao's exclamation.

Cao Ren also fell silent.

He was also aware of the current situation. If they faced the Han army with enough food and grass and high morale, they would have no chance.

Moreover, the food and grass in their army could not support their army to continue fighting for a long time.

The Han army only needs to work step by step, and when they run out of food and grass, they will be able to take them down without bloodshed.

After all, even the food and grass for their battles against the Xiongnu and Karasuma were funded by the Han Dynasty.

Up to now.

It is impossible for the Han Dynasty to support them any longer. Without good food and grass, it is difficult to display the combat power of the army.

Wait until the food and grass run out.

Their own internal affairs may have collapsed, and there is no need for the Han army to attack.

From this point of view, there is nothing wrong with Cao Cao's decision, and this may also be the reason why everyone defaulted.

Still very clear about the status quo.

However, even if he knew it, he still had a lot of unwillingness in his heart.

"Then why not take advantage of Emperor Han's arrival...!" Cao Ren said with a flash of light in his eyes.

Hear Cao Ren's words.

Cao Cao's eyes flashed, and he said: "Zixiao, you are thinking too simply. Since Emperor Han dared to come, he will definitely make arrangements, and as I said, transfer the soldiers and horses from Hulao Pass, and the Han Emperor will come here." The Emperor didn't dare to take this opportunity to attack me, and I also didn't dare to use this opportunity to attack Emperor Han!"

It's not that he hasn't thought about such a problem, but he has too many worries.

It's just the same situation, there won't be any changes, so I gave up this idea.

In the end, although Cao Ren was still a little unwilling, he didn't say anything more. He was also aware of Cao Cao's concerns.

Ugh!
Cao Cao also sighed secretly in his heart, if he could, how could he think of making such a decision, but there is no way out, that's all he can do.

Immediately, he took Cao Ren and Xu Chu away from the city wall, walked into Guanzhong, and waited for Liu Qi's arrival.

(End of this chapter)