to join the throne

Zhong Yao ran away in a panic.

There were fewer and fewer soldiers around me. When they rushed out of Xiqiao Mountain, there were still one or two thousand people, but now...

More than a hundred personal guards protected Zhong Yao and headed straight to Hangu Pass.

The Han'an army behind him was close and did not seem to be in a hurry to catch up. The more this happened, the more frightened Zhong Yao was. Although he knew that Hangu Pass was in danger now, he seemed to have no way out except Hangu Pass.

I just hope that Li Dian can hold on to Hangu Pass.

If Hangu Pass is not lost, there is still a way out. Zhong Yao is very clear about Li Dian's talent, and he is an extremely calm and cautious person. When he first entered Hangu Pass, Li Dian once stopped Zhong Yao. But how could Zhong Yao listen to it at that time? As long as he took Chang'an, he would have enough capital to become Cao Cao's planner.

but……

Zhong Yao no longer thought about what kind of dilemma he would face after returning to Xuchang.

He beat the horse and whipped it, galloping all the way. On the next day, he saw the towering Hangu Pass auxiliary city. On the top of the city, the Cao army flag was still flying, and Zhong Yao calmed down suddenly: Fortunately, it seems that Hangu Pass is still in my hand!

The so-called auxiliary city is an auxiliary city wall added after the pass, which serves as a deep defense for the pass.

For ordinary passes, three to four auxiliary cities of different heights are generally built to delay the enemy's offensive.

However, a powerful pass like Hangu Pass does not require the construction of so many auxiliary cities.

The title of "one man is the pass, and ten thousand men cannot open it is not a false reputation, so only an auxiliary city was built behind the pass.

The city is three meters high and the city gate is closed.

Zhong Yao urged his horse to the pass and shouted loudly: "Tell General Li Dian quickly and open the city gate immediately!"

There was no movement on the city wall, and there was no sound.

Zhong Yao frowned and shouted again: "I am the chief secretary Zhong Yao, quickly inform General Li Dian and open the city gate..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard a sound of gongs and drums on the top of the city. Rows of soldiers appeared on the city wall, bent their bows and arrows, aiming at Zhong Yao and others under the city. On the gatehouse, a scholar wearing soft armor came into Zhong Yao's eyes. Although he didn't know who it was, from the clothes of the soldiers, Zhong Yao already knew that the situation in Hangu Pass was not good.

At that time, Emperor Gaozu once said that he had a snake-killing uprising and called himself the son of Emperor Chi.

Therefore, when the Han Dynasty promoted fire virtue, the soldiers were equipped with red robes to show the image of the Red Emperor's fire virtue. Cao Cao respected the emperor in Xuchang, whether he was "foreign" or "responsible", at least for the time being, he was still a minister of the Han court.

Therefore, all the clothes of Cao Jun were mainly red.

However, the Han'an Army's robes were different in color. The Han'an Army opened the northwest of the mansion, and according to Liu Hong, it was called the northern Guishui, and Han'an used in Mo. Therefore, the Han'an Army's robes were mainly black, and Dong Qi also liked it very much.

The soldiers on the top of the city were all black robes and covered with black armor.

Zhong Yao was shocked and wanted to leave, but he heard a clapper sound, two teams of people and horses broke out from both sides, trapping Zhong Yao in the center.

On the left, there is a big sign of Bai Yongwu, and the character "Han" written in the middle is written in the middle.

On the big pen on the right are five big characters: Han'an First Army, and there is the character Dong next to it.

It was Han De and Dong Zhao, the soldiers were quiet and silent, but the cold sword light was particularly cold.

The scribe on the top of the city smiled, "Mr. Yuan Chang, can you always be nice?"

Judging from the meaning of this person's words, it seems that he has some friendship with Zhong Yao. But Zhong Yao seems to be unable to remember it.

After all, he was born into a big family and his life was gone, so Zhong Yao's mood calmed down.

"Is that Zhong Yao, who is you?"

"Haha, the nobles of Mr. Xu Shu are also from Yingyin, and he is a fellow villager with Mr.

Xu Shu?

Zhong Yao's pupils suddenly shrank, he stared at the young man on the top of the city, and said slowly: "You are Xu Shu?"

"It's not worth mentioning, but it makes the teacher laugh! When the teacher gave lectures in the academy, he once saw it from afar. I didn't expect that after a flash, the students and the teacher met in such a situation, which is indeed a bit amazing."

From a distance...

This sentence is very interesting. If you are studying in a college, how could it be just a distance? Besides, as long as you are a student of the college, Zhong Yao also knows a rough idea, but he really doesn't remember when Xu Shu appeared.

Xu Shu smiled and said, "In the fourth year of Zhongping, Mr. and his family were instructing the country. Mr. Shu and his classmates were next door. Not only did they listen to Mr. Hu's high opinions, but they even had some conflicts with him. Mr. Hu was in a high position at that time and ordered his servants to arrest him. Mr. Hu still remembers how energetic his husband was at that time. He has been ten years, but he has never dared to forget him."

"you……"

Zhong Yao seemed to have some impression!

In the fourth year of Zhongping, yes... Yongqiu rebelled, and after Emperor Ling returned to Luoyang, he launched a massacre of Luoyang families, which caused a great sensation. At that time, He Yong, a famous scholar in Nanyang, also died because of this incident. After it spread, many scholars from all over the country were dissatisfied, especially Yingchuan. He often gathered in restaurants to talk about the various actions since Emperor Ling.

Yingchuan Academy indeed gathered many students.

But if we say it bluntly, the academy is still a private establishment of aristocratic families, and most of the students who come out of it depend on aristocratic families.

The person who was criticized the most was Dong Qi.

It seems that there is another conflict with life. Two students from the academy were killed by the other party, but Zhong Yao was present that time.

The murderer... later seemed to be rescued by Dong Qi, and there was no news after that.

Could it be that Xu Shu is...

Looking up, Xu Shu looked like Zhong Yao back then, and he seemed to be full of energy, but he became his defeated general.

"The murderer dares to be arrogant!"

Zhong Yao squeezed out eight words from his teeth, and then suddenly asked, "Where is General Li Dian?"

"Li Dian?"

Xu Shu smiled and there was a personal guard behind him. He brought a bloody head, which Xu Shu shook in his hand.

"Is it him?"

"General Li..."

Although the distance was very far, Zhong Yao could see it very clearly. Although the man's head was covered in blood, his eyes were wide open, which was Li Dian's head. Li Dian was still dead! And it looked quite scent of death.

Zhong Yao gritted his teeth and breathed a sigh of relief after a moment.

"Xu Shu, let me ask you, although the auxiliary city is not very solid, with General Li's talent, it will never be easily seized by you. What trick did you use to break through the auxiliary city in one day without any trace?"

Xu Shu laughed loudly, but did not answer.

There was a hint of mockery in the smile, as if saying: Are you not a famous scholar in the world? Why not make a good guess?

Zhong Yao was stunned at first, and something appeared in his mind.

When I entered the pass, I found that there was a lot of rammed earth in the pass, and some wells were dry. I was eager to advance at that time, but Zhong Yao didn't care. Now I want to come... He blurted out: "But have the tunnel dug in the pass in advance?"

Although there was no expression on the surface, I was particularly shocked.

Zhong Yao is indeed capable. He actually guessed my way to break through the auxiliary city in such a short time.

But Zhong Yao was smiling bitterly: I am afraid that this authenticity was a game that I had set up long ago, waiting for me to come and die. Unfortunately, it ruined the lives of the two generals Li Dianlejin for nothing... Lord, Zhong Yao deserves to die.

On the top of the city, Xu Shu said: "Mr. Yuanchang, now you have no way out and there are pursuers behind you. You might as well explain that the snake dance plan you designed has been noticed by my military advisors since the day it was implemented. Now, the snakes in Chang'an and those thieves have all been arrested. When you sent troops to attack Hangu Pass, General Pang De sent troops from Jiguan, crossed the river south and attacked Gucheng. Haha, Taishici is afraid that he will not be able to protect himself now."

"ah!"

In an instant, Zhong Yao felt as if he was dead.

The plan to dance in groups of snakes that he worked hard to do was suddenly seen through.

I am afraid that Pan Long’s secret will be difficult to keep. As Guo Jia said: It will be difficult to release snakes in the future!

It is the cold winter now, and the river is frozen.

If the Han'an army comes out of Jiguan, as long as the river is crossed, the entire Jingzhao will be threatened. Guanzhong has capable people!

Xu Shusenran said: "Sir now has no way out, so why not surrender to my lord? With his talent, he will definitely be able to..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhong Yao shouted sternly: "Don't talk nonsense, how can I submit to the despicable husband? Today, Zhong is not capable enough and falls into your plan. But in the future, the general of the cyclist will avenge us. Xu Shu, now all the heroes are competing for the destiny, it is not yet known who will win. Zhong will be in the nine springs, waiting for your arrival. Lord, let me take a step first!"

Zhong Yao dismounted his horse, dressed up his clothes, then pulled out his sword and committed suicide across his neck.

A generation of famous scholars died tragically in Hangu Pass. More than a hundred personal guards also launched a death attack after Zhong Yao's death.

Xu Shu sneered: "Who will win to death? There is no conclusion. It's just the final victory. Who is the lord?"

*******

On the seventh day of the first lunar month of the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao's army was completely destroyed in Hangu Pass.

When Taishici learned that Zhong Yao was in danger, he immediately set up a army to rescue him. On the way, he was attacked by the elected army under Pang De, and suffered heavy casualties. Taishici retreated to Luoyang and urgently reported to Xuchang. However, Pang De did not attack again, and quickly retreated into the pass, joined forces with Chen Dahuang Zhong and others, and held a strong army and looked at Jingzhao, which shocked the princes of the world.

Cao Cao got the news in Xuchang and fainted on the spot.

Le Jin Li Dian was the old subordinates who followed him since Chenliu raised an army to attack Dong Zhuo. Zhong Yao was also loved by Cao Cao. Now all three of them died, and the attack on Cao Cao was even worse than the annihilation of the 100,000 army.

"I want to raise all my troops and attack Chang'an and avenge Yuan Changwenqian and Mancheng!"

After waking up, Cao Cao roared angrily. No matter whether his words were made by the show or were sincere, they were both moved and worried. How could Cao Cao, who had lost his mind, compete with the increasingly powerful Guanzhong?

At this moment, two people walked into the hall.

"Master, no!"

When everyone looked at it, it was Guo Jia and Lu Su. They were in a hurry and obviously had to travel all the way to reach Xuchang.

Cao Cao said: "With respect to the filial son, how could you two be together..."
To be continued...