Mobilizing Before the Battle (2)
"I am Wu Jun, and I came to look for an old friend. Unexpectedly, I was attracted by your beautiful zither music and disturbed your elegant mood. I hope you can forgive me!”
The woman stared at the eight-foot-five-inch tall man with a jade-like face and smooth lips. He was tall and muscular, dressed in blue and white clothes, and exuded a charming aura. After a moment, she said,"Young Master claims to be Wu Jun. I wonder if Young Master has a green bracelet on his left hand?”
"I, Wu Jun, am a great man. I don't change my name! Of course I have a green bracelet, but how did you know I have this?”Wu Jun said arrogantly. He casually raised his left wrist, and a green bracelet was tightly worn on it. It was a token of love that his mother-in-law had given him on behalf of Cai Yan at the one-month banquet. It was immune to poison. Wu Jun suddenly understood something. Didn't his father-in-law ask him to look for Yan 'er? In the Cai Residence, she was the only one who could have such a peerless beauty. After more than ten years, Yan 'er had grown into a graceful beauty. No wonder he didn't recognize her. "Could you be Yan 'er?" Wu Jun immediately asked the woman. Father-in-law sent Jun to look for you."
"Brother Jun, is it really you? Two months ago, Yan 'er heard from father that Brother Jun had returned to Luoyang, but you never came to the Cai Residence to visit us. I thought that Brother Jun had already forgotten about Yan' er. For more than ten years, Yan 'er missed you so much!”When the woman saw the bracelet on Wu Jun's hand, she immediately ran into Wu Jun's arms. At the same time, she picked up the amulet on the golden collar around her neck and showed it to Wu Jun." Brother Jun, look at the amulet you gave me. Yan 'er has always been wearing it and has never left it.”
"Yan 'er, how could Brother Jun forget you? It's just that I've been busy with military affairs recently and can't find time to visit you. Aren't I already here?" Wu Jun hugged Cai Yan and stroked her black hair as he whispered into her ear.
After that, Wu Jun and Cai Yan sat in the pavilion, hugging each other. Cai Yan told Wu Jun about every detail of his life over the past decade, including the story of how he learned the piano from his father. Wu Jun also told Yan 'er some of his experiences. When Cai Yan heard that Wu Jun was fighting Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao, he couldn't help but worry for Wu Jun. After hearing that Brother Jun was fighting one against two and was still undefeated, he smiled. When he heard that Wu Jun had defeated Xu Huang with three arrows, he was amazed by his superb martial arts skills. After hearing about Lu Bu's unjust actions, they couldn't help but feel indignant. After about two hours, Cai Yan's smile disappeared, and she regained her pure and holy ice that could not be blasphemed. She said to Wu Jun,"Brother Jun, you ruined my peace just now. Yan 'er has been meditating for several days. Today, he suddenly had an inspiration and was just about to play that song. However, he was interrupted by you. You have to compensate him double in the future.”Wu Jun naturally agreed to Yan 'er's small request.
Wu Jun and Cai Yan were talking about their worries and interesting things to each other in the bamboo garden. Unknowingly, Wu Jun realized that he had been in the Cai Mansion for more than two hours. It was time to go to the Situ Mansion to discuss military affairs. Although he led Cai Yan back to the hall and promised to visit again in a few days, he said goodbye to his parents-in-law and rode the red dragon horse to the Situ Mansion.
When Wu Jun arrived at the Situ Manor, most of the people whom he had sent out invitations at noon were already gathered in the Situ Manor. Lieutenant General Lu Zhi, Vice Lieutenant General Min Gong, and the other seven commandants of the Imperial Army's West Garden Eight Commandants were among them. When everyone saw Wu Jun stepping off the red dragon horse and walking into the hall of Situ Manor, Situ Wang Yun and Zhonglang General Lu Zhi greeted him,""Jun 'er, you're finally here. Everyone's been waiting for you.”
After greeting Uncle Wang and Uncle Lu, Wu Jun carefully sized up the other seven commandants of the Imperial Army West Garden. Yuan Shao, the general of Huben Zhonglang, was appointed as the lieutenant of the central army. Bao Xin, the commander of the garrison, was appointed as the commander of the rear army. Cao Cao, the counselor, was appointed as the commander of the army, Chunyu Qiong and Zhao Meng were appointed as the commanders of the left and right armies, and Cao Cao was appointed as the commander of the army. Zhao Rong and Feng Fang were appointed as the left and right lieutenants of the army. The original eight officers of the West Garden were the eunuch Jian Shuo as the commander of the Upper Military Academy and the Huben Zhonglang Yuan Shao as the commander of the Central Army. Bao Xin, the commander of the garrison, was appointed as the commander of the rear army. Cao Cao, the counselor, was appointed as the commander of the army, Chunyu Qiong and Zhao Meng were appointed as the commanders of the left and right armies, and Cao Cao was appointed as the commander of the army. Zhao Rong and Feng Fang were appointed as the left and right lieutenants of the army. Jian Shuo was appointed Marshal and in charge of the various armies. During the coup in the palace more than two months ago, the eunuch Jian Shuo was killed.
Wu Jun paid special attention to the Huben Lieutenant General, Central Army Lieutenant Yuan Shao, and the Counselor and Commanding Officer Cao Cao. Wu Jun remembered that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were born in 153 and 155 respectively. They were only 34 or 35 years old at that time. Yuan Shao was a warlord at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was handsome, but not as powerful as Cao Cao. Cao Cao was seven feet tall, with thin eyes and a long beard. Wu Jun asked Yuan Shao and Cao Cao,""You are the Tiger Troop Lieutenant General, Central Army Lieutenant Yuan Benchu? You are the counselor and commandant Cao Mengde? Wu Jun had admired the two of you for a long time. Wu Jun is young and ignorant. He has just come to the West Garden to lead the army. I hope he will be friendly with Meng De and not hesitate to enlighten me.”After Yuan Shao heard this, he immediately said to Wu Jun,"Of course. I will definitely guide Lord Wei Hou well.”However, Cao Cao remained unmoved and said without blinking,""Lord Wei Hou, please excuse me, how can my insignificant skills compare to yours? In the future, I hope Lord Wei can give me more pointers!”Wu Jun saw the performance of Yuan and Cao, and immediately determined who was stronger. The ancients were not honest. No wonder Cao Cao was able to defeat Yuan Shao in the Battle of Guandu.
However, Wu Jun didn't have time to think. After signaling everyone to be quiet, he looked around and said to everyone,"I'm sure everyone knows why I've gathered everyone here. Now that Dong has proclaimed himself a Great General, the army is pressing in to break through the capital. However, Dong Zeibing is a wild person, the heart of tigers and wolves is well known by passers-by; Moreover, Dong Zhuo is cruel and merciless. Those who obey Dong Zhuo will prosper and those who oppose Dong Zhuo will perish. If Thief Dong captured Luoyang, the people would be plunged into misery and blood would flow like a river. Therefore, I hope that all the officials and nobles in Luoyang and the common people will unite and work together to crusade against Dong. This marquis is indebted to the trust of His Majesty and Prince Chen Liu. I am a lieutenant of the High Military Academy, commanding the Eight Commanders of the West Garden and all the Imperial Army soldiers of the capital. Therefore, I hope that all the Imperial Army soldiers will obey my orders. Those who disobey will be punished according to military law. In addition, I hope that everyone can contribute. Those who have money must contribute. Everyone must unite and tide over the difficulties!”
"Situ Wang Yun is willing to listen to Lord Wei's orders and swear to take down that Dong thief!”
"Zhonglang Generals Lu Zhi and Min Gong are willing to listen to the orders of the Marquis of Wei and swear to punish Dong!”
"The Seventh Commandant of the West Garden is willing to listen to the orders of the Marquis of Wei and swear to take down Thief Dong!”
"This official (I) is willing to listen to Wei Hou's orders and tide over this crisis!”
"I am willing to offer a hundred stones of military rations!"
"I am willing to offer a thousand taels of silver!"
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Situ Wang Yun, Zhonglang General Lu Zhi, Deputy Zhonglang General Min Gong, and the other seven lieutenants of the Imperial Army West Garden, as well as the various ministers and noblemen in the court, all shared a common hatred for the enemy after hearing the passionate mobilization speech of Marquis of Wei Wu Jun, and they all donated money.
"It's really a blessing for His Majesty and the Great Han Dynasty that everyone can be so united and work together! In this way, why should we fear Dong? Please rest assured, as long as everyone is united, I promise that I will not let Thief Dong hurt anyone! Situ Wang Yun, Zhonglang General Lu Zhi, Deputy Zhonglang General Min Gong, and the Imperial Army's West Garden's Seventh Lieutenant would stay behind first. The rest of the people would return to the residence first!”Wu Jun saw that his pre-battle mobilization meeting had achieved the desired effect, so he let everyone leave first, leaving only a few generals behind.
"I asked everyone to stay because I want to hold a pre-war military planning meeting. After a period of observation, I discovered that the four gates of Luoyang City have different terrains. Because the east and south gates were tall, the city was strong and the moat was deep. The west and north gates were slightly weaker in comparison, so the east and south gates were easy to defend and difficult to attack, while the west and north gates were easy to attack and difficult to defend. Especially the west gate, it might suffer the most violent attack.”Wu Jun took out the topographic map of Luoyang that he had drawn beforehand and analyzed it one by one.
"Therefore, I have made the following decision: I order you to supervise all the provisions and military supplies in the city, including sending people to collect the donations from everyone in the city. They will be distributed according to the amount of money each day. Without my permission, they cannot be distributed at will!”Wu Jun was the first to issue an order to his Uncle Wang because he knew very well: If he wanted to fight a long war with Dong Zhuo, food and military supplies were crucial. Thinking back to the history books, before Tiger Cage Pass, it was Yuan Shu who cut off Sun Jian's rations, causing Sun Jian, the Tiger of Jiangdong, to first win and then lose to Hua Xiong, and lose General Zu Mao.
"Situ Wangyun will obey the orders of Marquis Wei!”
"Middle General Lu Zhi, Right Army Lieutenant Zhao Meng, listen up! I order the two of you to lead 1,000 soldiers each to guard the east gate of Luoyang. Lu Zhi will be the main general and Zhao Meng will be the deputy general. All military operations will be under the command of Lu Zhi!”With an experienced " old revolutionary " like Lu Zhi guarding the east gate, it should be foolproof.
"Middle General Lu Zhi and Right Army Lieutenant Zhao Meng will obey the orders of the Marquis of Wei!”
"Central Army Lieutenant Yuan Shao, Left Lieutenant Chunyu Qiong, listen up! I order the two of you to lead 1,000 soldiers each to guard the south gate of Luoyang. Yuan Shao will be the main general, and Chunyu Qiong will be the deputy general. All military operations will be under the command of Yuan Shao!”With Yuan Shao, the future warlord of the north, guarding the south gate, there shouldn't be too much of a problem.”
"Central Army Lieutenant Yuan Shao and Left Lieutenant Chunyu Qiong will follow the orders of the Marquis of Wei!”
"Commanding Officer Cao Cao, Assistant Officer Zhao Rong, Feng Fang, listen up! I order the three of you to lead 1,000 soldiers each to guard the north gate of Luoyang. Cao Cao will be the main general, and Zhao Rong and Feng Fang will be the left and right deputy generals. All military operations will be under the command of Cao Cao!”With Cao Cao, the overlord of the three kingdoms, a military strategist, and a politician guarding the north gate, Dong Zhuo shouldn't be able to gain any advantage.”
"Commanding Officer Cao Cao, Assistant Officer Zhao Rong, and Feng Fang will follow the orders of the Marquis of Wei!”
"Lieutenant Bao Xin of the rear army, listen up! I order you to lead 1,000 soldiers and assist my third brother, the Right Wei Wei, Zhang Liao, to guard the west gate of Luoyang. Zhang Liao will be the main general, Xu Huang and Bao Xin will be the deputy generals, and all military operations will be under the command of Zhang Liao!”Wu Jun left the most difficult bone to chew, the west gate of Luoyang City, to the soldiers he personally trained.
"Lieutenant Bao Xin of the rear army will obey the orders of Marquis Wei!”
"Vice Lieutenant General Min Gong, listen up! I order you to lead 1,000 soldiers and assist me in guarding the Imperial Palace. At the same time, I will be the highest military commander of the four gates in the city. Zhonglang General Lu Zhi, Zhongjun Lieutenant Yuan Shao, and Commanding Lieutenant Cao Cao will be the deputy commanders, and Situ Wang Yun will be the supervisor. If any of them were to be attacked, I will send reinforcements!”
"Vice Lieutenant General Min Gong will obey the orders of Marquis Wei!”
"Is there anything that you don't understand? Or if there are any opinions or good suggestions, I might as well bring them up for everyone's reference!”
"Lord Wei Hou's thinking is thorough, and this subordinate is impressed. This subordinate has no objections, and this subordinate will definitely assist Lord Wei in protecting the capital and take revenge on Thief Dong!”Situ Wang Yun, Zhonglang General Lu Zhi, Deputy Zhonglang General Min Gong, and the other seven lieutenants of the Imperial Army West Garden saw that Wu Jun was very experienced in mobilizing troops and couldn't help but admire him. None of them had any objections.
"Since that's the case, please go back and prepare!”Wu Jun saw that all the military arrangements had been arranged and dismissed everyone. A grand battle to defend the capital was about to begin!
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