One kick to the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 362 Victory Without Fighting

Qin Yi first taught Arabic numerals.He used a lime pen to write ten numbers from 0 to 9 on the wooden board, and wrote the corresponding Chinese characters under each number.Then the explanation begins.

This thing is too simple, even if Qin Yi doesn't explain it, others can figure it out.However, simple is simple, but it is not easy to remember immediately.

This is the basis, there is no rush.After Qin Yi finished explaining, he asked the "students" to memorize the ten numbers first.

Just at this moment, some soldiers entered and reported to Qin Yi that two scouts had returned at the same time.Qin Yi immediately let the two come in.

Of these two scouts, one was sent to monitor Dong Zhuozeng's troops near Tongguan, and the other came from Yang Feng.Qin Yi first asked about the situation in Xiangling, and the scout said that just yesterday, Dong Yue and Yang Ding launched a probing attack on Xiangling City, which was easily defeated by the defenders of Xiangling.He also brought a message from Yang Feng. Yang Feng told Qin Yi to rest assured that Dong Yue and Yang Ding only had [-] troops, and they would definitely not be able to break through Xiangling City.

The news brought by this scout just verified Xi Zhicai's guess yesterday about Niu Fu's intention to break through Yewang City.

Anyway, Qin Yi is just running out of time. He doesn't think Dong Yue and Yang will be able to break through Xiangling City in a short time. Therefore, he is not worried about Xiangling City.

The news that the scout returned from near Tongguan made Xi Zhicai and others very puzzled.The scout said that just three days ago, Duan Yan who was stationed at Tongguan suddenly led all the soldiers and horses to withdraw from Tongguan and march westward.Today, Tongguan has become an empty pass.

Qin Yi was very excited when he heard the news.He understood as soon as he thought about it. Duan Yan must have learned the news of Dong Zhuo's murder and led his troops back to Chang'an.

"How did Duan Yan withdraw from Tongguan?" Xi Zhicai was puzzled.

The rest were also at a loss.Qin Yi pretended to think for a while, and then said: "Tongguan is the barrier between Luoyang and Chang'an. Let alone the current situation in the world is so chaotic, it has never been an empty pass even in a peaceful and prosperous age. Duan Yan took all the soldiers and horses away There can only be one reason for going west from Tongguan, and that is..."

Having said that, Qin Yi stopped on purpose.

"A big change has happened in Chang'an!" Being reminded by Qin Yi, Xi Zhicai immediately guessed the reason.

"Yes, when the first emperor passed away and when the Shichang servants rebelled, the defenders at Tongguan were not transferred back to Luoyang by the court. Now that Duan Yan is leading troops west to Chang'an, it means that the changes in Chang'an will be more serious than those in Chang'an. The death of the first emperor and the rebellion caused by the Ten Permanent Attendants are even bigger?" Xu Huang originally echoed Xi Zhicai's deduction, but he couldn't believe it.

Reminded by Xu Huang, everyone including Xi Zhicai began to bow their heads in thought.

Qin Yi didn't bother them either, it was a good thing to let them exercise their brains.

"Could it be that there are soldiers and horses attacking Chang'an City, and Duan Yan returned to Chang'an King Qin?" Zhao Yun said speculatively, "However, if the Tongguan defenders can return to Chang'an King Qin, it must be that Chang'an is at stake, and the number of enemy troops must be very large. A lot. This is impossible!"

"Zilong is right." Xu Huang echoed, "Ma Teng and Han Sui from Xiliang are the only ones who can suddenly lead an army to attack Chang'an without our knowledge. But these two are attached to Dong Zhuo. Yes, their number of soldiers and horses is not enough to shake Chang'an!"

"Then there is only one possibility left." Xi Zhicai said.Everyone immediately looked at him.Xi Zhicai paused for a moment, and continued: "The emperor of Chang'an passed away, the city was in chaos, and Dong Zhuo could no longer control the situation."

"This...how is it possible!?" Xu Huang's eyes widened in shock, "The emperor of Chang'an has not yet reached the crown, and I have never heard that he has a disease. How could he die suddenly?"

"No, there is another possibility!" Qin Yi kept laughing in his heart. Seeing how confused everyone was, he couldn't help it anymore, so he said, "This possibility is... Dong Zhuo is dead!"

"Dong Zhuo is dead?!" Everyone was shocked when they heard Qin Yi's words.

Qin Yi continued: "Yes, if Dong Zhuo dies, the upright ministers of the Chang'an court, as well as the young emperor, will definitely start liquidating Dong Zhuo immediately. In this way, after Dong Zhuo's generals get the news, they will also decide Will lead troops to Chang'an."

Xi Zhicai's eyes brightened: "My lord is right, even if the emperor dies, as long as Dong Zhuo is still there, he can support another clan to take the throne, and he will not transfer Duan Yao back to Beijing. But if Dong Zhuo dies, then Everyone in Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army will be in danger, and they will rush back to Chang'an with their troops, which is what the title should mean."

Everyone was silent again.

After a while, Xu Huang said: "Listening to what my lord and Mr. Xi said, is it true that Dong Zhuo is dead?"

Qin Yi smiled: "If it is true that Dong Zhuo died, it would be great news for us! I think I don't have to guess here anymore. I just need to wait a few days and I will know the real reason."

Xi Zhicai nodded, and said: "If it is true that Dong Zhuo is dead, and Duan Yan has led his troops back to Chang'an, then at most one day, Niu Fu and the others will definitely get the news. By then, Niu Fu will definitely withdraw his troops."

Zhao Yun suddenly said: "Since we have received the news, maybe Niu Fu has also received the news at this time."

Qin Yi's eyes lit up: "Zilong is so right!"

Then, he immediately said to Pei Ji: "Yuan Shao, immediately send scouts to closely monitor the movement of Shuinang Pass. If you find Zhang Xiu retreating, report it immediately!"

"No!" Pei Ji came out in response to the order.

Zhang Xiu just entered Shuinan Pass today.The purpose of Niu Fu's sending him to Shuinan Pass is also obvious, which is to cut off the connection between Qin Yijun and Hanoi County.

If Niu Fu retreats, Zhang Xiu will inevitably withdraw from Shuinanguan.

After Pei Ji left, Qin Yi smiled at everyone and said, "No matter what major changes happen to Chang'an City, it will be beneficial to us. Everyone, let's put this matter aside, and we will continue to learn Western Region arithmetic."

Everyone immediately shifted their minds and continued to listen to Qin Yi's lecture.

Qin Yi talked for about another hour, finishing the numerical ordering and numerical expression methods.Today, he only plans to talk about this.

"Everyone, that's all Qin has to say today. Did you understand anything?"

Everyone look at me, I look at you, no one speaks.

At this moment, Pei Ji entered the room like a gust of wind.

"My lord, the scout sent to Shuinan Pass has returned. He said that Shuinan Pass has become an empty pass, and Zhang Xiu has withdrawn."

Qin Yi was overjoyed, and quickly asked, "Is there any movement from the Niu Fujun?"

Pei Jidao: "Only one scout came back. The rest of the scouts have already left Shuinan Pass and continue to investigate south. I believe they will come back within an hour at most."

(End of this chapter)