This yelling brought Liu Xin's thoughts back. Yup. "One will succeed in making ten thousand bones withered", "Prosper the people suffering. The dead people suffer." These words only stayed in books in the past. Now facing countless soldiers who died in battle. He really felt how cruel reality is. Want to compete for the world. These things are inevitable. Liu Xin secretly warned herself. Future decisions must be made more cautiously. My position is different. Think twice about everything you do. It must feel like walking on thin ice.
But Zhang Fei shouted there again: "I am so angry. There are so many horses. There are not many useful."
original. Liu Xin felt sorry for the casualties here. Zhang Fei was there, however, distressed the horse on the ground. Many of these horses have their four hooves chopped off. No longer have the ability to gallop. Others were injured by arrows. Or be trampled by Ranma. There are only less than a thousand horses that can continue to ride. Seeing Zhang Fei stomping there like a child. Liu Xin also seemed to be infected. Laughed. Said: "Okay. Yi De. Don't feel bad about it there. Wait for Chang'an to be taken. We must continue to send troops. Let the Qiang and Huns know. What a big mistake they made to help Dong Zhuo. Some of the nomads are war horses. .At that time, I am afraid that we will not succeed without us."
Chen Gong is upright. Hear the meaning of Liu Xin's words. It seems to be going to plunder the nomads. He hurriedly bowed his hands and said, "Courage to the lord. Presumably these nomadic cavalry are also forced by Dong thief's prestige. As a last resort, they sent troops to fight our enemies. My big man is a nation of benevolence and righteousness. Prosper the world with etiquette. The lord wants a war horse. Yes. The stocks are exchanged with those grassland tribes. Never rely on bullying. I hope the lord will think twice."
In fact, Liu Xin did not agree with Chen Gong's statement. He also speaks of benevolence and justice. But it depends on who it is said to. Of course, benevolence and morality can be said to benevolent people. But the jackal can only meet with a fist. Nomadic tribes on these grasslands. It has been the greatest threat to the Han nation for thousands of years. In history, the Han regime has been destroyed many times. Let the Han people become their slaves. Liu Xin didn't have much favor with them in his heart. He just wanted not to let history repeat itself. but. He did not refute Chen Gong's words. The present situation is not suitable for a debate with him. Had to smile. Said: "Public platform. Do you think I look like a robber."
Chen Gong smiled embarrassedly: "It's because the subordinates have been worrying too much."
Early the next morning. Liu Xin continued to march forward. No obstacles were encountered along the way. Soon he arrived at the city of Hechi. But saw the gate of the city wide open. A defender can't see it. There were several fires in the city. Thick smoke billowed straight into the sky.
Kuai Yue immediately folded his hands and said, "Master. Beware of fraud in the city."
See the scene in front of you. Liu Xin somehow thought of the empty city plan. In the Three Kingdoms period, who implemented the empty city plan? Many experts and scholars have conducted demonstrations in later generations. It is said that Wang Ping used the empty city plan. It is also said that Wenpin has used the empty city plan. It is also said that Cao Cao used the empty city plan. Anyway, I think that Zhuge Liang has never made an empty city plan. Since Zhuge Liang has never used the empty city plan. Then how could Dong Zhuo come up with this trick of empty city plan. Liu Xin only thought for a moment. He said decisively: "Hechi must be an empty city now. You don't have to worry about it. Don't disturb the people after you enter the city."
His judgment is not wrong. Hechi is really an empty city. And it's very empty. There is hardly a living person in the whole city. Dead bodies were lying everywhere in the streets and alleys. The heads of many male corpses have been cut off. There are also some young female corpses who are fucked. The death was terrible. Liu Xin was stunned by the sight in front of him. This is a massacre. A scene of a brutal massacre against unarmed civilians.
The soldiers finally put out the fire in the city. He also rescued a dying boy from the rubble. Learned from his intermittent words. It was the Qiang and Xiong soldiers who had just defeated yesterday that did all this.
Liu Xin couldn't help but think of the sad and indignant poems written by Cai Yan in history. The phrase "the horse head hangs the man's head. The horse carries the woman behind" seems to be right in front of me. He could not help but said bitterly: "This group of animal husbandry. This hatred will not be reported. I swear not to be a man."
I was worried that Liu Xin would cruelly suppress these nomads in Chen Gong. Seeing everything in front of me, I couldn't speak. A feeling of extreme grief and anger permeated the Han army. The soldiers were very angry. One after another please fight. however. at this time. Liu Xin's mind became more sober. He is very clear. The current goals are Dong Zhuo and Liu Xie. The time has not yet come to clean up these grassland tribes.
Soon there will be reports of visiting Malay. Dong Zhuo set up two big camps in front of Sanguan. Become a horn with Sanguan. On the left are Li Zhang and Beigong Boyu. On the right are Guo Bang and Liu Bao. All are deep ditch and high base. Highly guarded. Put on a posture to stand against Liu Xin for a long time.
After listening to the report. Liu Xin snorted coldly: "Bei Gong Boyu and Liu Bao. These two rebels have not yet returned. If they fall into my hands this time, you will definitely be forced to survive. You can't die. The three armies follow the orders. Set up a company camp before going to customs. Don't break Dong Zhuo. Swear not to be a teacher."
Dong Zhuo did adopt Li Ru's suggestion this time. Liu Xin's army came from Xiangyang. Shu Road is difficult and dangerous. Replenishment is very difficult. It must not last long. So set up the camp in Sanguan. Take the defensive. Of course. For Dong Zhuo, there is no way to deal with this situation now. After all, he lost three consecutive battles. And they all lost miserably. The morale of the three armies was low. Can only refuse to defend by risk. Dong Zhuo mobilized a total of 550,000 troops this time. After a few battles. Some people were damaged. There are still as many as 370,000. Plus when he moved Liu Xie out of Luoyang. Raid looting. Amassed countless money and food. It is close to Chang'an. He is confident that Liu Xin will be dragged down.
Although Liu Xin also dispatched three legions. Several battles lost 20,000 horses. But he also has to consider the defenses of Chengdu, Hanzhong, Jiameng Pass and Yangping Pass as well as Juxian and Hechi. It is inevitable to disperse some forces. Thus. Only 120,000 people gathered outside Sanguan. Among them, there are more than 13,000 cavalry that cannot be used as a last resort. Liu Xin also set up four camps in front of Sanguan. Xu Huang is on the left. Gao Shun is on the right. He personally led Zhang Fei, Sun Ce and Wenpin to guard the army. Huang Zhong led a defensive rear battalion of cavalry and infantry. The rear battalion stores a large amount of military supplies, equipment, and food. In order to prevent Dong Zhuo from sending Lu Bu to carry out a surprise attack. Only Huang Zhong was guarded there. Liu Xincai is most relieved. And Wei Yan. It is responsible for the transportation of the luggage from Chengdu to the front line.
The two armies stalemate in front of the Sanguan. It was more than three months. More than twenty battles in the middle size. Although Liu Xin wins more and loses less. But it can't go one step further.
Liu Xin feels that his current situation is a bit like Cao Cao and Yuan Shao stalemate in Guandu in history. He is the same as Cao Cao. In terms of military strength, they are all small but fine. It's just that Cao Cao's situation was much more difficult than him. Cao Cao is 70,000 to 700,000. And Liu Xin is 120,000 to 37,000. And Cao Cao is in serious shortage of food and grass. Liu Xin has sufficient money and food.
but. Liu Xin didn't feel that he was much easier than Cao Cao in history. Although Dong Zhuo is brutal and bloodthirsty. But he could hear the opinions of his subordinates. You can also let your subordinates use troops. It is not like Yuan Shao who is more scheming and less judging, and is broad-minded and internally taboo. especially. Several battles came down. Liu Xin realized that she had been misled too deeply by her memory. He always thought that Li Yu and Guo Bang were nothing extraordinary. Nor did they take them seriously. Who knows under the fight. Only to find that these two people are very difficult. Perhaps their personal martial arts are not worth mentioning. But there is quite a set in the formation of troops. Many of Liu Xin's proactive attacks were thwarted by them.
This kind of stalemate situation is something Liu Xin doesn't want to see. He is not as good as Dong Zhuo in strength. The most hope is to mobilize the enemy. Then look for opportunities to concentrate on breaking them one by one. The previous few big wins. Except for the battle against Beigong Boyu and Liu Bao, it was more victory with less. In other battles. Liu Xin did not suffer in terms of local strength. right now. Dong Zhuo shrank all his troops together. Rarely take the initiative. This stalemate made Liu Xin a little dilemma.
See this scenario. Chen Gongjin said: "Enlighten the lord. The subordinates think that General Zhao Yun will be able to command an army to attack Wuguan. Dong Zhuo will definitely divide his troops after hearing the news. Maybe he will find a fighter at that time."
Liu Xin pondered for a long while. Finally shook his head. Said: "Zilong shoulders the heavy responsibility of defending the north gate of Xiangyang. Once the attack on Wuguan fails, it will give the enemy an opportunity to endanger the safety of Xiangyang. It must be observed. Zilong's men and horses cannot be moved lightly."
Kuaiyue also got up and said, "The weather is getting hotter. It is not suitable to use soldiers. Why not return to Yangping Pass for the time being. Reject the pass and stick to it. You will make good plans later."
Zhang Fei came up with the case. Said loudly: "We have been fighting for so long. Is it possible to retreat after a bit of setback. If you want to withdraw you, I will never go back without taking Sanguan."
Liu Xin glanced at Zhang Fei. All the beards on his face stood upside down. Both eyes stared as big as a wine cup. It looks very scary. Unconsciously laughed. Said: "Ying De. You stay safe and restless. The retreat is not in my consideration for the time being. We are difficult. His Dong Zhuo's life must not be easy. Let's compare his endurance. See who lasts longer. Yidu. There is something for you to do. There are not many people in Hechi. A lot of land has been deserted. You go to Juqi and Hanzhong to recruit some people to Hechi. Give the fields and grain seeds. Let them be here. Take root."
Kuai Yue quickly understood what Liu Xin meant. He said happily: "Lord, please rest assured. The subordinates will definitely fulfill their mission."
Most people in other places now live and work in contentment. But the people of Hanzhong and Juxian have not tasted the sweetness of the New Deal. Still living a hungry and full life. Now there is an opportunity to support the family. They will not let it go. Although there is a confrontation between the two armies facing north in Hechi. But within a few days. Kuai Yue still recruited a large number of people who voluntarily moved to Hechi. After all, you can have a full meal. It's better than starving to death.
The news that Liu Xin was reclaiming wasteland in Hechi quickly reached Dong Zhuo's ears. Of course, this news was released deliberately by Liu Xin. Just to let Dong Zhuo know. I, Liu Xin, want to take root here in Hechi. Fight against you to the end. He wanted to force Dong Zhuo to move first.