Punishing Dong Zhuo (I)
The days of enjoying family happiness ended because of Cao Cao's denunciation.
Jin Xuan had a responsibility. He had to seize every opportunity given by politics. In this age of cold weapons, the price of failure was not just the life and death of one person, but the life and death of a large group. The group that needed to be protected included Jin Xuan's family, loved ones, and a group of loyal subordinates.
Cao Cao's denunciation received a response from various prefectures. Yuan Shu, Governor of Shouchun, Han Fu, Governor of Yecheng, Kong You, Governor of Qiaocheng, Liu Dai, Governor of Puyang, Zhang Miao, Governor of Chenliu, Kong Rong, Governor of Beihai, Tao Qian, Governor of Xuzhou, Ma Teng, Governor of Xiliang, Gongsun Zan, Governor of Peiping, Sun Jian, Governor of Xiapi, Yuan Shao, Governor of Nanpi, Liu Qi, King of Xichuan, Liu Biao, King of Jingzhou, and Jin Xuan, King of Pingnan. Fourteen armies, each led by a civil servant and a general, gathered together to attack Dong Zhuo.
Before Jin Xuan left, he summoned Xu Shu, Huang Zhong, and the others in the General's Mansion to discuss the matter of sending troops.(Xu Shu and the others were the fourth legion, stationed in Changsha). It was decided that the first to fourth regiments would each send a general of 20,000 soldiers to Hefei to gather together, and Dian Wei would lead 10,000 soldiers to accompany them.
After a few days, the army gathered at Hefei. The first legion Guan Yu, the second legion Zhang Fei, the third legion Zhang Liao, the fourth legion Taishi Ci and other four generals had a total of 80,000 elite soldiers. Dian Wei and Zhu Rong led 10,000 personal guards, and Ma Su led 20,000 troops to supervise the transportation of grain and fodder.
Jin Xuan summoned his generals and said,"We are now attacking Dong Zhuo. The allied forces are a rabble, and we do not want to be associated with them. However, this battle concerns the popularity of the people, so we have no choice but to do it. The purpose of this departure is to save the emperor from water and fire. All generals must be low-key in handling affairs, so as not to make the vassals suspicious and jealous, and make many enemies, which will be unfavorable to our future strategy. [] In addition, Liu Qi and Liu Biao must also belong to the ranks of the vassals. Don't cause any conflict on this trip. We should show our magnanimity and tolerance. However, the achievements that are built by waiting for an opportunity must not be announced, and it will be shocking if it is not announced.”
More than ten days later, Jin Xuan led his troops to arrive, and Cao Cao personally came to welcome him. The vassals also arrived one after another, each setting up camp, connecting more than 200 miles. Cao Cao slaughtered cattle and horses, gathered the vassals, and discussed the strategy of advancing the army. Yuan Shu said,"Now that we are in the right, we must appoint a leader. Listen to the rules and then advance." Cao Cao had a feud with Liu Qi and Liu Biao because of Jin Xuan. He said: "Yuan Benchu had four generations of three dukes, many of whom were old officials. He is a descendant of a famous prime minister of the Han Dynasty and can be the alliance leader.”Yuan Shao repeatedly refused, everyone said that it was not the beginning, Yuan Shao agreed.
The next day, a three-story platform was built, and flags of the five directions were displayed everywhere. On it was a white axe and a yellow axe, and a military seal. Yuan Shao was invited to ascend the altar. Yuan Shao straightened his clothes and carried his sword. He went up to the hall with great emotion, burned incense and bowed twice. The oath said,"The Han Dynasty is unfortunate, and the royal program has lost its order. Dong Zhuo, the rebel minister, took advantage of the opportunity to indulge and harm the emperor. He tortured and exiled the people. Yuan Shao and others feared that the country would fall, so they gathered righteous soldiers and went to the national disaster together. In all our alliances, we must work together to achieve the integrity of the minister, and we must not have second thoughts. If you break this covenant, you will lose your life and not be able to give birth to children. Heaven and earth, ancestors and gods, are indeed a mirror!”
After reading it, he swore blood. Because of Yuan Shao's generous words, everyone shed tears. After the blood sacrifice, he went down to the altar. Yuan Shao replied,"Although I am not talented, I have been elected by you to be the leader of the alliance. I will reward those who have made contributions, and punish those who have committed crimes. The state has a fixed punishment, and the army has discipline. Everyone should abide by it and not violate it." Everyone said that they would listen to his orders. "My brother, Yuan Shu, is in charge of the provisions and fodder. He will deal with the battalions and ensure that there is no shortage. We need another person to be the vanguard and go straight to Qishui Pass to challenge him. The rest of us will take advantage of the danger to support them."
Sun Jian, prefect of Xiapi, went out and said,"I am willing to be the vanguard.”Yuan Shao said,"Wen Tai is brave and strong. He can take up the post.”Sun Jian then led his men to kill and flee to the water pass. The soldiers guarding the pass sent a meteor horse to the Prime Minister's Mansion in Luoyang to report the emergency.
After Dong Zhuo took over the power, he drank and drank every day. Li Ru received the emergency document and went straight to report to Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo was shocked and quickly gathered a crowd to discuss the matter. Lu Bu, Marquis of Wen, stepped forward and said,"Father, do not worry. The vassals outside the pass were regarded as weeds by Lu Bu. I hope to lead the tiger wolf army, cut off all their heads, hang them in the capital gate.”Dong Zhuo was overjoyed."I have a good father," he said."I can rest easy.”
Before he could finish speaking, someone behind Lu Bu shouted,"Why use an ox knife to cut a chicken? There is no need for Wen Hou to go in person. I cut off the heads of the princes as if I were taking things out of my pocket!”Dong Zhuo looked at him. He was nine feet tall, with the body of a tiger and the waist of a wolf. He had the head of a leopard and the arms of an ape. Kansai people, surnamed Hua, named Xiong. Dong Zhuo was very happy to hear this and appointed him as a captain of the cavalry. He sent 50,000 cavalry and infantry to meet the enemy at night with Li Su, Hu Zhen and Zhao Cen.
Sun Jian led his four generals to the pass. The four generals were Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, Han Dang and Zu Mao. Sun Jian pointed to the pass and scolded: "Helping an evil person, why not surrender early!" Hu Zhen, the deputy general of Huaxiong, led 5,000 troops out of the pass to fight. Cheng Pu rode on a horse with a spear and went straight for Hu Zhen. After a few rounds of fighting, Cheng Pu stabbed Hu Zhen in the throat and died under his horse. Sun Jian led his army straight to the pass, and arrows and stones rained down on the pass. Sun Jian led his troops back to the east of Liang to camp, sent people to Yuan Shao's place to report the victory, and went to Yuan Shu's place to urge food.
Yuan Shu was worried that Sun Jian would fight for credit and did not send food and grass. Sun Jian's army was short of food and the army was in chaos. The spy reported to Shangguan. Li Su advised Hua Xiong,"Tonight I will lead an army down the pass by a small road and attack the rear of Sun Jian's camp. General, attack the front camp and we will capture Sun Jian.”Hua Xiong listened to his advice and ordered the soldiers to eat their fill and go down the pass at night. It was a moonlit night with a clear breeze. When they arrived at Sun Jian's camp, it was already midnight, and they beat drums and shouted straight ahead. Sun Jian's army was defeated. Sun Jian escaped from the small path and lost Zu Mao.
Sun Jian gathered the defeated soldiers and sent a message to Yuan Shao at night. "I didn't expect that X Wentai would be defeated by Hua Xiong," said Yuan Shao in alarm.”Gather the princes to discuss. The princes were silent. Jin Xuan was about to speak when a spy came to report,"Hua Xiong led the cavalry down the pass and used a long pole to pick up Governor Sun's red turban.”"Who dares to fight?" asked Yuan Shao. Yuan Shu, Han Fu and other generals sent out to fight, were killed by Hua Xiong. Yuan Shao looked around and saw a general come out and say,"I'm willing to behead Hua Xiong and offer it to my tent!”Everyone looked and saw that it was Guan Yu, the general of Jin Xuan. The Golden Whirlwind Sect drank a cup of hot wine and got on the horse with Guan Yu. "Let's pour some wine," said Guan Yu."I'll be back soon.”He came out of the tent with his saber and flew onto his horse. When the vassals heard the drums outside the pass, they shouted loudly, as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had collapsed. The mountains shook and the mountains collapsed. Everyone was shocked. Just as he was about to inquire, the bell rang and the horse came to the middle of the army. Yun Chang took Hua Xiong's head and threw it on the ground. The wine is still warm. This is the story of Guan Yu killing Hua Xiong with warm wine.
Hua Xiong's defeated army reported to Shangguan. Li Su hurriedly wrote an emergency document and reported to Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo quickly gathered Li Ru, Lu Bu and others to discuss. Li Ru said,"Now that we have lost General Hua Xiong, the enemy is very strong. Yuan Kui, the uncle of Yuan Shao, is now the tutor. He can be removed first.”He ordered Guo Si to surround the house of Yuan Kui, the tutor, and kill all of them, old and young. He first took Yuan Kui's head to the pass and gave orders.
Dong Zhuo's 200,000 troops split into two groups. Along the way, he ordered Li Cui and Guo Si to lead 50,000 troops to guard the water pass and not fight. Dong Zhuo personally led 150,000 troops to guard Hulao Pass with Li Ru, Lu Bu, Fan Chou and Zhang Ji. This pass is fifty miles from Luoyang. When the army reached the pass, Dong Zhuo ordered Lu Bu to lead 30,000 troops and camp in front of the pass. Dong Zhuo was stationed on the pass.
Yuan Shao gathered a crowd to discuss the matter. Cao Cao said,"Dong Zhuo will station his troops at Hulao. He can lead half of his troops to meet the enemy.”Yuan Shao then sent seven vassals, including Yuan Shu, Governor of Shouchun, Han Fu, Governor of Yecheng, Kong You, Governor of Qiaocheng, Liu Dai, Governor of Puyang, Zhang Miao, Governor of Chenliu, Kong Rong, Governor of Beihai, and Jin Xuan, King of Pingnan, to Hulao Pass to meet the enemy. --
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