Chapter 734: Go south to attack Xiangyang
Chapter 734: Going south to attack Xiangyang
Chapter 732: Go south to attack Xiangyang
Except for a few generals such as Bai Qi, most of the generals were shocked when they heard Fang Xuanling's words. They did not expect that behind Nanyang's superficial glory, there was such a huge crisis hidden.
Seeing this, Liu Bowen spoke again: "My lord, Dong Zhuo's current strength is no longer comparable to that of our Nanyang family. We must unite with the other princes as soon as possible."
"Um."
Qin Hao nodded and said: "It is inevitable to form an alliance to resist Dong, but now is not the best time."
Dong Zhuo had just used the "depose the emperor" argument to force Ding Yuan to fight him and occupied the entire Guanzhong. Now he was busy integrating all the forces under his command. He deposed the emperor, stayed in the palace at night, poisoned the deposed emperor and many other acts of death. Dong Zhuo Haven't committed even one crime yet.
Dong Zhuo has not yet become the Demon King Dong who is the enemy of the whole world, so even if Qin Hao issues a proclamation to punish thieves at this time, only a few surrounding princes will respond, and he still cannot compete with Dong Zhuo head-on.
The best time to form a coalition to defeat Dong was after Dong Zhuo deposed the emperor and poisoned Liu Bian.
By then, even if Qin Hao clearly knew that what he issued was a false edict, all the princes in the world would definitely gather to respond.
Of course, Qin Hao couldn't tell his subordinates about this, because they didn't have the memory of the future like Qin Hao. It would be hard to believe that Dong Zhuo, as the overlord of his generation, would take the initiative to do so many things that seek death.
"The most urgent task is to break the siege from all sides. Do the two military advisers have any clever ideas?" Qin Hao looked at Liu Bowen and Fang Xuanling and asked.
Liu Bowen and Fang Xuanling looked at each other and said in unison: "Go south to attack Xiangyang."
The defense of Xinye in the southernmost part of Nanyang is no longer on the same level as that of Xiangyang. If the strong city of Xiangyang can be successfully captured, the defense in the south of Nanyang will be completely perfect from now on.
Qin Hao actually thought about capturing Xiangyang, but he had a lot of worries in his heart.
The relationship between the Ding and Qin families is very good. Now that Ding Yuan has just died, Qin Hao attacks his territory. This is not a glorious thing.
"Two military advisors, if this is really the case, I am afraid that I will be offended." Qin Hao frowned.
When the two of them heard this, they felt relieved. Qin Hao was just afraid of being criticized. This really proved that he also knew the benefits of taking Xiangyang, but he just lacked an excuse to send troops.
"My lord is too worried. Ding Shijun died because of his resistance to Dong. How could Dong Zhuo let Ding Shijun's family go? My lord went south this time to protect the orphans and widows."
Seeing that Liu Bowen could be so serious and say such shameless words, everyone present was shocked.
Ding Yuan had no children. He only had an adopted son like Lu Bu. How could he have an orphan?
I admire the military advisor's ability to tell lies with his eyes open. The generals thought secretly in their hearts.
Qin Hao didn't think much about it. He had been coveting Xiangyang for a long time, and all he needed was an excuse.
Now Liu Bowen has given Qin Hao this step, and capturing Xiangyang is indeed of great benefit, so of course Qin Hao will not hesitate.
“Send the order, the whole army changes direction and aims at Xiangyang City.”
“Promise.” All the generals responded.
The 60,000 Qin troops who were originally preparing to attack Wuguan went to Xiangyang instead following Qin Hao's order.
Ding Yuan's forces have almost no defense against Qin Hao, so it can be predicted that this will be a war without suspense.
———— Wuguan.
"Report... After the Qin army's reinforcements arrived, they did not come to Wuguan, but went south."
Liu Xiu couldn't help but frown, and said to himself: "If Qin Hao doesn't come to Wuguan, why go to the south? Is it because he wants to strengthen the defense of Xinye in advance?"
Yu Wencheng laughed indifferently and said: "I want to do so much. As long as Qin Hao doesn't come to attack Wuguan, I can do whatever he wants. Even if he captures the entire Nanjun, it has nothing to do with us." ”
Wait a minute, Nanjun?
Liu Xiu's eyes widened and he exclaimed: "No, Qin Hao must have received the news that Ding Yuan is dead, so he wants to capture Xiangyang and even occupy the entire Nanjun before Duke Dong."
“Get ahead of the lord?”
Yu Wenchengdu frowned and asked in a deep voice: "But Nanjun is not the territory of the princes in the first place?"
Liu Xiu glanced at Yu Wenchengdu and said helplessly: "Ding Yuan is dead, and the court is dominated by the lord. It is not the lord who has the final say who can be appointed as the new Jingzhou Shepherd."
Yuwen Chengdu opened his mouth, but was speechless.
According to Liu Xiu's logic, Qin Hao was indeed infringing on Dong Zhuo's interests, so Yu Wencheng quickly asked: "What should we do?"
Liu Xiu's eyes flashed with a strange look, and he said in a deep voice: "We must inform Duke Dong as soon as possible, and then select and dispatch a new Jingzhou Shepherd to integrate Jingzhou's forces to fight against Qin Hao."
Yuwen Chengdu nodded, and then asked doubtfully: "Why didn't our army directly send troops to stop Qin Hao?"
Liu Xiu thought for a while and then explained: "Currently, for our army, there is nothing more important than integrating Guanxi, so stopping Qin Hao mainly relies on Jingzhou's own strength."
“That’s it, I’ll write the memorial right away.”
Looking at Yu Wen Chengdu's hurried away figure, Liu Xiu couldn't help but have a flash of expectation in his eyes, and whispered to himself: "Brother, you must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
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Chang'an, Prime Minister's Mansion.
After Dong Zhuo defeated Ding Yuan, the three counties of Guanzhong and Hangu Pass were directly informed. Huangfu Song also handed over his military power, and Dong Zhuo also reached the peak moment of his life.
Subsequently, Dong Zhuozheng proclaimed himself prime minister and began to prepare for the dethronement of the emperor.
Dong Zhuo was not stupid either. Although he had clamored to depose the emperor before, this was just a means to force Ding Yuan to fight him, and there was no actual action.
However, after Ding Yuan completely controlled Guanzhong, Dong Zhuo believed that the resistance to deposing the emperor had been reduced to the minimum, so he also began to plan various matters to abolish the young emperor Liu Bian and establish Liu Xie as emperor.
“Everyone, the late emperor’s decree established the Prince Association. Prince Bian was only allowed to ascend the throne because of his own selfish interests. Miscellaneous people believe that the Prince Association is the best candidate for the new emperor.” Dong Zhuo said solemnly to the civil and military officials.
Huangfu Song saw that no one dared to look Dong Zhuo in the eye, so he stood up and said solemnly: "But Prince Bian has already ascended the throne and has not made any mistakes. Isn't it inappropriate to establish a new emperor?" "
Dong Zhuo stared at Huangfu Song and said calmly: "What's wrong? Does General Huangfu want to violate the late emperor's edict?"
Huangfusong opened his mouth, but in the end it turned into a weak sigh. Wang Yun wanted to stand up to refute, but Huangfusong shook his head and had no choice but to sigh and stay where he was.
Seeing that no one in the civil and military dynasty objected, Dong Zhuo nodded with satisfaction, Fu Xu smiled and said: "Okay, since there is no objection, then the prime minister declares that Chenliu King Liu Xie will be made emperor, and Liu Bian will be renamed Hongnong King. ”
(End of this chapter)