After Lu Bu left, Yuan Shao brought the dukes back to the pass, their heads hung low.
The difficulty of this meeting was really beyond their imagination.
Previously, he had seen Sun Jian win many battles, attacking many with fewer people and actually taking over Lishui Pass.
They thought that Dong Zhuo's subordinates were just so-so.
However, reality dealt them a heavy blow.
First, he was blocked by Xu Rong in front of Tiger Cage Pass and could not advance an inch, but he finally entered Mushui Pass and fought with Dong Zhuo, but he was defeated again.
And now!
Dozens of dukes were actually being pressed to the ground by Lu Bu!
He had lost all his face!
Then how did Sun Jian fight the war?
Why was Dong Zhuojun so difficult to beat? He seemed like nothing in front of him!
Yuan Shao sat on the main seat, his face as dark as water. After pondering for a long time, he looked at Cao Cao and said,
"Meng De, Sun| Is there any news from Wen Tai?"
He saw the low morale of the dukes and thought that they couldn't do this, which was why he asked.
He hoped that Sun Jian would make progress and raise the Alliance's morale.
When Cao Cao heard this, he quickly smiled and said,"
"I sent a letter to Brother Wentai to attack the east of the river.”
"Before our army sent out the letter, he had already begun to attack the east of the river. I think the news of victory will come soon!”
"That's true!"
Yuan Shao nodded.
Now that the alliance army had been blocked and things were not going well, Sun Jian had become a breakthrough point.
He only wished that the Tiger of River East could be fiercer.
It would be best if they could lure Dong Zhuo away. In that case, the pressure on their side would be greatly reduced!
"Report!"
At this moment, another order sounded from outside the hall.
Upon hearing this report, all the vassals raised their heads like birds startled by the twang of a bow.
Another report?
Could it be that Lu Bu had returned to challenge him?
Yuan Shao was also bewildered by this matter and hurriedly said,"
"What battle report is it? Come in and reply!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the soldier went in and knelt on one knee.
"Alliance Master, our scouts have reported that after Lu Bu retreated, he did not enter the camp but headed west instead.”
"In addition, our scouts looked outside the camp and saw that there was no one in the enemy camp!”
"Because I don't know the enemy's movements, I came to report to the alliance master!”
When the dukes heard this, they were all shocked.
"The enemy camp is empty?"
"Lu Bu headed west?"
"Why is that!"
Cao Cao and Yuan Shao looked at each other with joy in their eyes.
The enemy had retreated!
Could it be that Sun Jian had achieved some success in the east of the river?
If that was the case, then Sun Jian was really a timely rain!
Yuan Shao was excited and hurriedly said,"
"Quick, quick, quick, send another group of people to scout the enemy camp and see if the enemy has really retreated!”
"Yes!"
The soldier immediately left.
As the soldiers left, Yuan Shao suppressed the excitement in his heart and smiled at Cao Cao,"
"What does Meng De think of this matter?"
"It must be that Brother Wentai has already obtained victory and forced the enemy to retreat!”
Cao Cao also smiled and looked at everyone,"
"Everyone, do you still remember the matter of Brother Wentai's lone army heading north? I think the enemy's retreat might have something to do with Brother Wentai!”
With his reminder, the dukes immediately came to their senses.
That's right, there's still Sun Jian!
Did the enemy really retreat?
Thinking of this, everyone was overjoyed and praised,
"If that's the case, then it's really a blessing for the country!”
"Wentai lives up to its name as the Tiger of River East!”
"With Wentai around, how can the state affairs be uncertain?”
Yuan Shao heard everyone praise Sun Jian, but he didn't have time to be envious. He just said to Cao Cao,"
"Since the enemy has retreated, why don't we take advantage of the situation to pursue?”
Cao Cao smiled and said,"
"Not for the time being. Although the enemy may have retreated, we still need to consider whether this is their plan.”
"Our army might as well investigate first before pursuing!”
"We can send our scouts straight into Luoyang. There are no ambushes along the way. If there are no ambushes, then the enemy has most likely retreated.”
"Good!"
After Yuan Shao's defeat, his temperament had become much more stable. Hearing this, he hurriedly sent someone to carry it out.
However, after sending people, a scout came to report the battle from Tiger Cage Pass.
Yuan Shao quickly ordered him to go in and report.
The scout reported,"
"Our northern troops sent a report saying that the enemy Xu Rong led a night attack on our camp yesterday and failed.”
"Our army took advantage of the situation to charge into the pass. We have already taken Tiger Cage Pass and are waiting for the alliance leader's order!”
Even Tiger Cage Pass?
When the dukes heard this news, they were overjoyed.
Cao Cao punched his fist and confirmed,"
"The enemy has really retreated!"
After saying that, he stepped forward and cupped his hands to ask for instructions.
"Alliance Master, our army must pursue quickly!”
The dukes were unwilling to fall behind and stood up.
Yuan Shao saw that the situation had been formed and naturally laughed,"
"All troops, move out!”
With this order, all the vassals obeyed the order and left. They raised 100,000 troops and charged in the direction of Luoyang.
After traveling twenty to thirty miles, the scouts kept reporting that there was no ambush ahead.
The more Yuan Shao believed that Dong Zhuo had retreated, the faster he ordered his soldiers to advance.
At the same time, he ordered the vassals to send troops to attack Dong Zhuo.
But after traveling another ten miles, Yuan Shao and the dukes discovered that something was wrong.
Around Luoyang, fertile fields were everywhere.
However, as they walked, they saw that the villages were dark and there were no chickens, dogs, or humans.
It was like a ghost village, devoid of life.
Seeing this, Yuan Shao was greatly shocked and said,"
"Meng De, this is not right!"
"Luoyang is the most populated place in the world. How can there be no people?”
Cao Cao looked at the situation before him and asked doubtfully,"
"I thought that the enemy had retreated and didn't have time to move the population.”
Behind them, Kong Rong frowned and said,
"Could it be that the retreat of Thief Dong was not caused by Sun Jian?”
"Not good!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Cao Cao glared at him and shouted,
"Thief Dong is moving the capital!"
"He moved all the people of Luoyang away. This time, he is not retreating, but going into the pass.”
"What is it? Thief Dong wants to move the capital?"
When the vassals heard this, their bodies trembled.
They didn't expect Dong Zhuo to do such a big thing in secret even though he was confronting them on the surface.
Yuan Shao reacted at this time and was already in a state of unease. He hurriedly ordered the dukes,
"Chase, quickly chase!"
"Don't let Dong Zhuo retreat to Guanzhong!"
His movement caused the 100,000 strong army to move out once again.
However, this time, it was even faster than before.
Cao Cao followed behind Yuan Shaoma, his face as black as a sheet.
Now that the alliance army was tired, if Dong Zhuo moved into the pass, then he would really be unable to control him!
Moreover, since the enemy had not retreated because of Sun Jian, what was he doing now?
Facing Dong Zhuo, who had suddenly moved the capital, he felt his thoughts were in a mess and it was difficult to sort them out.
Right at this moment, the night sky in the direction of Luoyang suddenly turned red.
This caused the duke's heart to tremble again.
Could it be that Dong Zhuo had set Luoyang on fire?
At this moment, they were completely on fire, and they were extremely anxious.
......
But in the distance, unbeknownst to the dukes, Sun Jian's army had already reached Minor Pingjin Pass before Luoyang caught fire. Tens of thousands of soldiers instantly launched a fierce attack on Minor Pingjin Pass.
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