Chapter 374

Time flies. In a flash, October comes.

In October, the weather is cool, and the leaves begin to wither. Although it's bleak, it's cooler in October than in summer or winter.

Hanoi County, Huai county.

Hanoi County corresponds to Hedong, which is adjacent to Bingzhou, while Hanoi is close to Jizhou and Yanzhou.

Huai county is the seat of Hanoi county.

Hanoi's grand governor is known to be here. Hanoi County under him was affected by Dong Zhuo's rampage in the early years, but after Dong Zhuo's death, the Xiliang army was in turmoil, and his Hanoi county was peaceful.

As a result, Zhang Yang was able to sit firmly in the post of Hanoi prefect. Although the publicity in Hanoi County, but he and Duan simmer different. Duan's whole idea is to submit to the imperial court, but to publicize his inner idea is to defend Hanoi County, not to submit to the imperial court, not to follow anyone, and to be the local Emperor himself.

That's the pursuit of publicity.

After Duan Xu sent troops, Zhang Yang was bewitched by Xu you, and finally sent Sui Gu to capture Huayin county.

Soon after, Sui Gu won.

When Zhang Yang heard the news, he was elated and felt that it was really worthwhile to send Sui Gu out. He was very happy to be able to occupy a place in Hongnong county and felt that his life was more promising.

His strength further, and even Yuan Shao united, defeated Zhang Xiu, he is likely to touch the Chang'an area.

Enter Chang'an, that's better.

On this day, in the hall.

Zhang Yang called the officials under his command, and they were holding a banquet. The officials and the scholars chanted poems and Fu together.

Each one is very relaxed.

This was specially held by Zhang Yang, who called his civil servants and even invited some scholars to participate in the banquet.

After all, Zhang Yang is the local emperor of Hanoi, and many taxis are flocking to him. In the process of pushing cups and cups, some people praise and publicize, while others chant poems and Fu. The atmosphere is very warm.

"Newspaper!"

Suddenly, a soldier's voice came from outside the hall.

The soldiers rushed in and the loud voice broke the beautiful environment of chanting poems and Fu in the hall. All the people stopped in the moment, and all their eyes fell on the soldiers.

Zhang Yang's face suddenly turned black and scolded: "bastard, I don't understand any rules. Don't you see that there are many talented people gathering in the hall? "

The soldier fell down on his knees with a plop, and even said hastily: "the governor, the urgent report of Huayin county."

Referring to Huayin County, Zhang Yang added a smile to his eyebrows and said, "what happened? I'm so anxious. Did Sui Gu and Yan Liang join hands to break Zhang Xiu's army and kill Chang'an? "

On hearing this, everyone agreed.

The expression on each face is praise.

They don't think Zhang Xiu can stop it. After all, there is Yuan Shao's army. Yan Liang is a famous general in Hebei Province with strong fighting capacity. With Yan Liang, it's easy to defeat Zhang Xiu.

The soldier looked very embarrassed and shook his head: "Sir, it's not us who won, it's general Sui who lost. Zhang Xiu led the army to attack Huayin county and captured general Sui Gu and Yan Liang alive. Our army in Huayin county was completely destroyed, and so was Yan Liang's army. "

Brush!

His face suddenly changed.

Lost!

In particular, the army led by Sui Gu was totally destroyed. How could this be possible?

When scholars and officials heard the speech, they were in an uproar. The expressions on their faces were full of shock and surprise. It never occurred to anyone that what should have been a steady victory turned out to be a complete failure.

Zhang Yang was shocked at first, then reacted and became solemn.

What to do?

At this moment, publicity is also confused. The mood that had been publicized just now was excellent. At this time, the mood had completely collapsed, and there was no mind to chant poems or write Fu, nor to have fun.

Zhang Yang brushed his sleeves and said, "ladies and gentlemen, this is the end of today's banquet. Next, I will discuss how to deal with it. "

A group of scholars, leave together.

After many civil servants left, the main civil servants also quit one after another.

In the hall, there was only one scribe left.

His name is Xue Tao. He is a counselor around Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang, with a solemn look on his face, once again said, "come, call Yang Chou to see you."

The soldiers have to be ordered to inform immediately.

Yang Chou is the general of Zhang Yang, and Zhang Yang relies on him. Yang Chou and Sui Gu, one on the left and one on the right, can be regarded as Zhang Yang's right-hand and most valued generals.

After a short time, Yang Chou entered the hall. Yang Chou is more than seven feet tall. He is thin, with sunken cheeks and shining eyes.

After he stood still, he saluted Zhang Yang with his fist and said, "my Lord, I don't know what you want to tell me."

Zhang Yang said in a deep voice: "I got the news that Sui Gu was defeated and captured in Huayin County, and the whole army was destroyed. In addition, Yuan Shao's army, under the command of Yan Liang, was completely destroyed. Our layout in Hongnong county is completely over. "Brush!

Yang Chou's face also changed slightly.

It's too bad.

You know, Sui Gu took more than 10000 elite soldiers, and now the whole army is destroyed, which is a great loss to Zhang Yang.

Yang Chou's eyes turned and fell on Xue Tao. He said, "I don't know how to look at this matter, commander Xue."

Xue Tao was nearly 40 years old. He stroked his beard under his jaw and said, "Zhang Xiu defeated Sui Gu first, and then captured Yan Liang. It's not that strong. With Zhang Xiu's current strength, only the power of the Lord can't stop her. However, Zhang Xiu won Yan Liang, which is equivalent to fighting yuan Shaoxuan. I think we can solve Zhang Xiu with the help of Yuan Shao. "

Zhang Yang said: "how to use it?"

Xue Tao replied: "it's still the same as last time. I asked Yuan Shao to send troops, and then Yuan Shao's army entered Hongnong county. Of course, it depends on whether Yuan Shao wants to fight with Zhang Xiu. "

"So the first thing to do now is to send someone to Yuan Shao for help, and clarify that it was after hearing Xu you's suggestion that the war with Zhang Xiu started."

"Second, Yuan Shao's army entered, allowing Yuan Shao's army to enter Hongnong county from Hanoi county. After all, if Yuan Shao wants to enter Hongnong, he has to go through Hanoi county. "

Xue Tao said: "in order to let Yuan Shao send troops and ensure the current situation, the Lord can promise to give Yuan Shao some food supplies and weapons. In this way, Yuan Shao is bound to agree to send troops. "

Zhang Yang nodded.

In his heart, he quite agreed with Xue Tao's suggestion. After all, once Yan Liang entered Hongnong County, Zhang Yang was more at ease.

Zhang Yang looked at Yang Chou and said, "Yang Chou, what do you think?"

Yang Chou said: "my Lord, I agree with Yuan Shao's suggestion of asking for help. After all, in the current situation, we can only turn to Yuan Shao for help. Our strength alone can't stop Zhang Xiu. "

Zhang Yang pondered in his heart and said solemnly, "Mr. Xue, I agree to ask Yuan Shao for help. It's really not cost-effective for us to be responsible for the food and equipment supply of Yuan Shao's army. Do you think there are other ways? Can we not be responsible for this

Xue Tao said, "I can't guarantee my humble position, but I can fight for it."

Zhang Yang said in a deep voice: "under the command of this officer, it is very convenient for him to be eloquent. If you go to Jizhou to ask Yuan Shao for help, you have to take a walk. Sir, we must strive to be irresponsible for food and equipment. "

Xue Tao said: "my Lord, you should do your best in your humble position. They will try their best to avoid paying for food and equipment. However, humble position can not be guaranteed. "

Zhang Yang said, "try your best."

Yang Chou answered and said, "Lord, in addition to asking Mr. Xue to lobby Yuan Shao to send troops, we have to be prepared. Otherwise, Zhang Xiu's army will be killed first. If we can't resist it, even if Yuan Shao agrees to send troops, it will be a waste of effort. At least, we should guard Hanoi County before Yuan Shao's troops

Zhang Yang said: "you are fully responsible for the layout of the defense. All counties must be on alert. "

Yang Chou said, "I will obey you."

After thinking about it, Zhang Yang said, "Yang Chou, we should not only make every place more alert. You muster 15000 elite troops and immediately go to Heyang County on the border of Hanoi County for garrison. If you don't want to defeat Zhang Xiu, at least when Zhang Xiu comes, block his attack and wait for Yuan Shao's reinforcements to arrive. "

Yang Chou said, "I will obey you in your humble duty."

Zhang Yang looked at Xue Tao and Yang Chou and solemnly said, "I will ask you for the safety of Hanoi county."

"I will live up to my Lord's high expectations."

Xue Tao and Yang Chou answered together.