One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 325 Dong Zhuo's Ambition

"Dong Zhuo not only wants to control Bingzhou, but also wants to annex Hanoi County together!"

When Xi Zhi said this, Qin Yi, Li Le, and Han Xian frowned.

"What do you mean, sir, that Dong Zhuo sent troops this time to start a big war?" Qin Yi asked.

Xi Zhicai smiled slightly: "It's not a big battle. Niu Fu has more than [-] troops, and it is enough to attack the city in Hanoi County."

"However, after Niu Fu conquered Hanoi County, he will go to Bingzhou to take office. His strength may not be enough to deal with our army," Li Le said.

Xi Zhicai said: "Of course Niu Fu's strength alone cannot continue to fight with our army. However, Dong Zhuo will continue to transfer troops from Chang'an to Hanoi. When Niu Fu recovers, he will join forces with Zhang Ji or attack Tianjing Pass , or divert to the west and attack Xiangling City..."

"Hiss——" Qin Yi took a breath of air.After pondering for a while, he said: "Mr. Xi's conjecture is likely to come true. It seems that Niu Fu is not in a hurry to come to Bingzhou. Dong Zhuo sent Niu Fu and Zhang Ji eastward this time, with the purpose of collecting all the places in Kansai."

Li Le nodded and said: "Actually, we should have thought that Dong Zhuo would covet Hanoi County. There is almost white land around Luoyang, that is, Hanoi County is still popular. Since Zhang Ji has been appointed governor of Yongzhou, he naturally cannot guard a deserted area. To live in Yongzhou, and conquer Hanoi County, is the meaning of the title. However, Hanoi County had nothing to do with us before, so we ignored this point."

"In this way, Niu Fu's attack on Hanoi County is a good thing for us. At least, we won't be attacked by Niu Fu in a short time." Han Xian said with a relaxed face.

Xi Zhicai shook his head and said: "Colonel Han's words are wrong. Niu Fu's attack on Hanoi County seems to be easy for us, but in fact... our army's crisis is even greater."

"What does the military commander mean by this?" Han Xian asked.

Xi Zhicai took a sip of tea and explained: "First of all, the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Hanoi County is adjacent to Shangdang County, and it is much closer to Xiangling than Luoyang to Xiangling. If we sit back and watch Niu Fu capture Hanoi County, it will be tantamount to Find yourself a bad neighbor.

"Secondly, Niu Fu will enter Bingzhou sooner or later. After Hanoi County was captured by him, he used Hanoi County as his base camp to replenish troops and food on the spot. He could send troops to Bingzhou at any time, which not only shortened the marching distance, but also facilitated logistical supplies. Even if he can't enter Bingzhou in one fell swoop, he can still confront our army for a long time."

"Finally, if Niu Fu occupies Hanoi County, we need to keep on guard against him sending troops to annex the state. How can we have the energy to deal with government affairs and develop people's livelihood? If things continue like this, without Niu Fu attacking us, we won't be able to hold on for half a year at most."

After hearing Xi Zhicai's words, Han Xian fell silent.

Qin Yi nodded and said: "Mr. Xi is right. If Niu Fu is allowed to occupy Hanoi County, our army will suffer a lot in the future. Therefore, our army must go out of Tianjing Pass to rescue Hanoi County."

Li Le nodded and said, "This is the same as Qin Shuai's rescue of Zhan County last year. Helping neighbors is helping ourselves. Besides, it's better to put the battlefield in Hanoi County than in our own home."

"Hahaha, that's true!" Han Xian laughed.

Xi Zhicai said again: "Master, I think Hanoi County is Wang Kuang's territory, and Wang Kuang is one of Yuan Shao's most loyal supporters. Therefore, Yuan Shao will never sit back and watch Hanoi County be attacked. We will send troops to rescue. In this way, our army does not need too many troops to enter Hanoi County. In addition, we must also beware of Dong Zhuo sending another army to attack Xiangling County."

Qin Yi nodded and said, "Let Yang Sui lead his army back to Xiangling."

Li Le suddenly cupped his hands towards Qin Yi and said, "Shuai Qin, I also want to go back to Xiangling."

"This..." Qin Yi hesitated, subconsciously looking at Xi Zhicai.

Xi Zhicai pondered for a while, and said, "It's fine for Li Changshi to go back. As long as we keep Xiangling, even if we lose on the Eastern Front, we still have a way out."

"Then Li Changshi and Yang Sui will go back to Xiangling." Qin Yi said, "However, we have something to say first, if Xiangling City is safe and sound, and Qin's side is in a hurry, then Li Changshi will have to ask Lead the army to the Eastern Front to support Qin."

"Naturally!" Li Le laughed.

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Qin Yi's army stayed in Suishi County overnight. Early the next morning, Li Le and Yang Sui led the cavalry of the thousand Xihe County back to Xiangling, while Qin Yi led the 3000 men from the headquarters to continue eastward.

Two days later, Qin Yi's army arrived at Tianjing Pass.

Cao Ren ushered Qin Yi and others into the pass, and after the host and guests were seated in the Chinese military account, Qin Yi naturally took the host seat.

"Brother Zixiao, what is the current situation in Hanoi County?" Qin Yi went straight to the topic as soon as he sat down.

"After Niu Fu captured Zhi County, he marched into Bo County. Wang Xu mobilized [-] troops to defend Yewang County. Because Bo County was abandoned by Wang Xu, Niu Fu entered without a fight," Cao Ren said.

Qin Yi nodded: "Wang Xu's strategy of abandoning Bo County is still correct. Rather than dispersing troops to fortify layer by layer, it is better to shrink the defense."

Cao Ren said again: "Mr. Qin, one hour before you came, another messenger from Wang Xu came to Tianjingguan, saying that he would go to Xiangling to meet you, and urged you to send troops to rescue Hanoi County. A certain person said to the messenger, you It's almost close to the courtyard, so let him wait inside the pass. Will the Fujun meet him first?"

Qin Yi waved his hand: "Don't be in a hurry to see this messenger. Where is Niu Fu now?"

Cao Ren said: "Two days ago, Niu Fu entered Bo County, and has been resting in Bo County since then. Cao speculates that he is waiting for Zhang Ji."

"Brother Zixiao, there is something that I don't understand. How did Zhang Ji send so many troops to Hanoi County?" Qin Yi asked.

Cao Ren said: "I have already sent people to investigate. It was Dong Zhuo who dispatched the troops stationed at Hangu Pass and entered Luoyang in batches. At the same time, Dong Zhuo also dispatched troops from Chang'an to the east to take over the defense of Hangu Pass one after another."

"Oh, it's no wonder that Zhang Ji's reinforcements came so quickly. It turned out that Dong Zhuo was Cai Yongle's transfer method." Qin Yi suddenly realized.

Qin Yi understood Dong Zhuo's intention as soon as he thought about it.The pass-through method of troop deployment used by Dong Zhuo is both simple and effective.For example, one thousand troops were transferred from Chang'an to Hangu Pass, and one thousand troops from Hangu Pass were transferred to Luoyang at the same time.After Chang'an's thousand troops arrived at Hangu Pass, Hangu Pass sent another thousand troops to Luoyang. At the same time, Chang'an also sent another thousand troops to Hangu Pass.

In this way, the marching distance is greatly shortened.At the same time, it can also ensure that Hangu Pass has enough troops to garrison.

Cao Ren said again: "There is one more thing. Yesterday, Zhou Xiancheng, who was staying in Zhangzi County, sent an official document, which was an order from Yuan Shao. He ordered Cao's army and Qin Fujun's army to enter Hanoi County to support Wang Xu."

"What about Yuan Shao, will he send troops to rescue Hanoi County?" Qin Yi asked immediately.

Cao Ren took out an official document from his bosom, stepped forward and handed it to Qin Yi, saying, "Here is the official document, the Fujun will know it at a glance."

Qin Yi took the official document, unfolded it and browsed it hastily.In the official document, Yuan Shao stated the important strategic position of Hanoi County.It is said that once Hanoi County falls, Dong Zhuojun can threaten Yecheng and Shangdang County at the same time.He ordered Qin Yi to unite with Cao Ren's troops in Yanzhou to quickly support Hanoi County, and must drive Niu Fu out of Hanoi County.

Yuan Shao also said that he could have mobilized troops to rescue Hanoi County, but Gongsun Zan of Youzhou suddenly gathered an army and pretended to invade Jizhou.He had no choice but to dispatch troops to the northern part of Jizhou to defend Gongsun Zan.Therefore, all the war in Hanoi County was entrusted to Qin Yi.Yecheng will provide food and grass for all soldiers and horses participating in the war.

Finally, Yuan Shao promised that if he could defeat Niu Fu this time, he would play Qin Yi as the governor of Bingzhou.

(End of this chapter)