Chapter 12 Everything is ready, arrangements [Please read and vote]

In history, when Dong Zhuo first came to Luoyang, Luoyang was in chaos.

The Ten Eunuchs killed He Jin, but were counterattacked by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and the country was in chaos.

Together with Emperor Shao Liu Bian and King Chenliu Liu Xie were abducted and taken out of Luoyang.

He happened to meet Dong Zhuo halfway and returned to Luoyang with him. Taking advantage of the chaos in Luoyang, Dong Zhuo quickly established an advantage.

However, Cao Cao intercepted and killed Zhang Rang in Changjie, and the emperor was not taken out of Luoyang.

The chaos in Luoyang was quelled quickly and did not even spread to too many places outside the imperial palace.

Dong Zhuo's advantageous conditions for coming to Luoyang were greatly weakened.

This is Cao Cao’s operating space.

His fundamental purpose in running around today is to expand the space and contain Dong Zhuo.

In the bedroom, Cao Cao said, "Take my battle robe."

Xiao Xiang was sleeping next door. He got up upon hearing the noise and ordered his troops to get ready.

He came in from outside and helped Cao Cao put on his military uniform.

Cao Cao, standing in front of the bronze mirror, has a resolute face and calm eyes, and he has an intimidating majesty.

"Send someone to Xun Yu's residence and ask him to come along."

"Let's go find Yuan Shao first."

A moment later, a group of personal guards gathered at the gate of Cao's mansion and escorted Cao Cao away on horseback.

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Xun Yu was startled when he heard a loud knock on the door in the middle of the night. He came from the inner room to the front yard, just in time to see soldiers jumping in from the outer wall like flying over the eaves and walls, and opening the gate.

Several servants in his house looked frightened and grabbed sticks and other things, ready to resist.

Luoyang was in turmoil and people were uneasy.

A group of soldiers came in the middle of the night and no one knew what happened.

Xun Yu was shocked and asked angrily: "Do you know where this place is? What is the crime for trespassing?"

Unexpectedly, the soldier who came in was quite polite and polite:
"Don't be surprised, Palace Master Xun. General Cao asked us to come and invite the Palace Master.

Because no one answered the door after knocking for a long time, we had to come in by ourselves. Otherwise, we would have been whipped for delaying the military order."

Cao Cao is really not a human being, what a bastard. How could he send someone to knock on the door in the middle of the night? Who would dare to open the door when he calls like that... Xun Yu muttered to himself but didn't dare to say anything.

He went back to the house and said something to his terrified wife, packed up his things briefly, and went out to follow Cao Cao's personal army.

They were very considerate and had a car ready at the door.

It was still dark when Xun Yu boarded the chariot and arrived outside the north gate of the city.

It was pitch black outside the city.

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And behind the high ground a little further outside the city, Dong Zhuo's tall and fat figure stood in front of three thousand troops, looking at Luoyang.

The troops behind him seemed to be covered in a layer of faint fog, which concealed their march.

This is the military technique practiced by military strategists and generals. When deployed, it can conceal the energy of the army.

Dong Zhuo only brought 3,000 men, also for this reason.

He practiced military strategy and mastered the art of marching, and three thousand men were the most appropriate number.

If there are more than three thousand troops, the speed of leading the troops will slow down and the effect of concealed march will not be good.

They approached Luoyang and began to march secretly a few dozen miles away.

The troops under his command were among the most elite in the world. They had been through many battles and were well versed in marching tactics. They successfully circumvented the not-so-tight defenses outside Luoyang.

Of course, before he came, he had already received messages from He Jin and Yuan Shao and knew the details of the defense around Luoyang.

Otherwise it wouldn't be easy to get in.

"The city defense reacted quickly. As soon as we approached, troops lined up outside the city."

"Let our people use the method of confusing the enemy and set up multiple camps around Luoyang. Soldiers in each camp should cycle in and out, creating the appearance of a large number of soldiers in the camp, making it difficult for onlookers to distinguish the real from the fake."

The impression we have of Dong Zhuo is that he is only cruel and brutal.

In fact, Dong Zhuo grew up in Liang Province. He liked to make friends with the Qiang people and was as close as brothers with many tribal chiefs. He was very good at winning people's hearts. He fought fiercely and strategically, made many military exploits, and had rich experience in warfare.

Moreover, he was skilled in martial arts and had unparalleled strength. He wore two quivers and could shoot left and right while riding a horse at full speed, and every arrow he shot hit its target.

The real Dong Zhuo was able to win the support of the people and get a strong army to follow him, and then he could control the government!
Dong Zhuo made a series of arrangements in order to test Luoyang's strength and then plan what to do next.

After he gave the order, his subordinates obeyed it and implemented it quickly.

"Our people in Luoyang have sent us news that there was a coup in the palace last night. He Jin was killed and the eunuchs were also executed."

Standing next to Dong Zhuo was a middle-aged man with a feminine temperament.

Advisor Li Ru.

He said: "Luoyang is in chaos, people are unstable, He Jin is dead, and the tribes are lacking a leader. Now is the right time to come to Luoyang.

It's a pity that we were a day late, otherwise the timing would have been better."

"Fortunately, Luoyang nowadays is full of people who are only interested in their own interests. They cannot maintain peace through culture, nor can they stabilize the country through military force. If you come here, you will be able to do a lot."

Li Ru added: "After receiving the news, I have ordered the follow-up troops to follow up."

Dong Zhuo smiled unabashedly: "So, everything is ready, just waiting for us to enter Luoyang." Li Ru bowed slightly and said proudly: "That's right, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, God has ordered you to come to Luoyang."

As the two were talking, the north gate of Luoyang slowly opened.

Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and others rode out.

Later, Jingzhao Yin Gai Xun and the Zhen sisters, who were staying in Yuan Shao's mansion after nightfall because of a meeting, also arrived at the north gate.

Several people stood on the city wall, looking at the darkness outside the city.

Zhen Xin said, "Cao Cao sent someone to deliver the news before dawn, saying that Dong Zhuo was coming and asked Si Li to come to the north gate. This guy is really... He just became the captain of the central army. Is he showing off his military power?"

"The Xiyuan Army below is lined up outside the city, fully equipped with weapons and armor. Does he want to fight or demonstrate to Dongzhou Mu?"

Zhen Yan's face was somewhat solemn as she looked out at the darkness outside the city:
"When Dong Zhuo comes, he should notify us first, this was agreed upon beforehand.

But he told Yuan Sili that he would arrive in two days."

Zhen Xin said: "Perhaps Dong Zhuo wanted to conceal his march and came here early, fearing that the news would be leaked. After all, those eunuchs had infiltrated a lot before."

North of Luoyang, it was quiet, dark and depressing.

Jingzhao Yin Gai Xun was also looking out of the city.

Because of his position, he received the news that Cao Cao was mobilizing troops and came to check it out.

At the city gate, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao rode side by side on their horses, with the Xiyuan Army behind them lined up in formation, their momentum as strong as guns, pointing straight to the north!

Cao Cao asked, "Benchu, did Dong Zhuo tell you that he would come at this time?"

Yuan Shao: "No. Are you sure he has arrived?"

In the distance, Dong Zhuo was restraining his energy several miles away, hiding himself from view.

Cao Cao: "I deployed additional sentries outside the city last night, so there must be no mistake."

Yuan Shao frowned: "Maybe he told my uncle."

Yuan Shao was not too worried, and lowered his voice and said, "I received news that several teams of people raided the homes of the Ten Eunuchs yesterday and took away a lot of property. Are they your people?"

Cao Cao said calmly: "He is one of ours. I will give you half of what I have confiscated."

The term 'our people' is used very subtly.

Yuan Shao sighed and said, "It's fine if he's your man. You don't have to share the confiscated gains with me. You can use them as you like."

Yuan Benchu ​​was a man with some merits. He was humble, righteous and indifferent to money. He was very much like the Four Gentlemen of the Warring States Period and was always generous.

Cao Cao looked calm, and Yuan Shao's reaction was as expected.

"Although you have mobilized troops directly under your command, the number of people is nearly a thousand. Have you reported it?" Yuan Shao asked again.

"Isn't there a rule that if we find an unknown army approaching Luoyang, we can use our power to defend it?"

Cao Cao said, "Besides, I am here mainly to accompany you to welcome Dong Zhuo."

Yuan Shao snorted, and Cao Cao passed the blame on to him for mobilizing troops without authorization.

Yuan Shao didn't care, as the palace coup last night was nothing serious.

Yuan and Yang Biao, the head of the imperial guards, had already reached a tacit understanding.

At this moment, the thunderous sound of horse hooves rang out without warning, and the ground shook.

Dong Zhuo suddenly released his hidden troops, and the sound of horse hooves was deafening.

His tall figure, riding a horse, rushed out of the darkness, sitting on the horse like a mountain of flesh.

The team behind him was composed of thousands of people, all moving in unison, with the rise and fall of their horses' hooves seeming to be in unison.

What is unbelievable is that the sound is so loud, as if thousands of troops are marching at a gallop, but in fact it is just the noise made by thousands of people riding horses.

The troops under Dong Zhuo's command are worthy of the title of elite.

Yuan Shao's face gradually darkened.

Dong Zhuo really came.

Dong Zhuo quickly approached and stopped his horse several feet away, glancing at Yuan Shao. Cao Cao said, "Benchu ​​actually came to meet me in person. I was afraid that the eunuchs would find out, so I marched in secret, but I didn't expect that you, Benchu, would know it first.

The other person is Cao Mengde?"

Dong Zhuo casually explained the reason for his coming in secret, downplaying it.

As he spoke, he rolled off the horse.

Cao Cao was sharp-eyed and saw that the strong horse heaved a sigh of relief after Dong Zhuo got off.

Dong Zhuo was too big, and Ma said he couldn't carry him, but he dared not refuse.

Dong Zhuo walked towards Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, with thousands of soldiers standing behind him, forming a mountain of pressure.

At the top of the city wall, Gai Xun and the Zhen sisters seemed to hear the sounds of thousands of soldiers shouting and fighting desperately as Dong Zhuo approached, as if they had suddenly arrived at a battlefield.

The Zhen sisters couldn't help but change color.

Gai Xun said solemnly: "This is a military tactic that can only be activated after hundreds of battles. The blood and energy of more than a thousand troops can influence people's hearts."

When everyone was influenced by the military formations of Dong Zhuo's troops, something unexpected happened.

From the direction where Dong Zhuo was coming from in the distance, there were deafening shouts, the sound of metal clashing, and the collision of weapons, as if two armies were fighting.

Even Dong Zhuo stopped and looked behind him in surprise.

And in front of Cao Cao, entries targeting Dong Zhuo appeared.

(End of this chapter)