Chapter 263 Dian Wei, you are not a human being!
After a day of fighting, the Yangzhou army called off its troops.

At the east gate of Luoyang, Xu Rong did not pursue.

Mengjin Pass has been lost, who knows if there are any traps outside the east gate.

A step further, Xu Rong had rescued Niu Fu according to Dong Zhuo's order, but as for the dead Fan Chou, he could do nothing to help.

Between making great achievements and protecting himself, Xu Rong chose the latter. He was not Niu Fu, who could rely on his father-in-law to send people to rescue him even if he suffered a great defeat.

the other side.

Yangzhou Military Camp.

There is not much difference between 50,000 and 60,000 troops, so it is not difficult for Jinmao to dispatch them.

It's just that I felt a little restrained when fighting today, which was a bit uncomfortable.

Although it looked like an army of 60,000, in reality only about 10,000 people were actually involved in the battle, and they hadn't even attacked the city many times, they were just throwing, slinging and shooting.

The army has almost used up all its arrows, and there are only enough reserves for the next major war. We can no longer fight such a rich war.

"Next, I just have to wait for Zhou Tai to give me the good news."

The next day.

Jinmao held a meeting.

"Zhou Tai, the commander-in-chief of the Huaihe River Navy, has completed the mission of capturing the pass perfectly!"

"We seized 110,000 dan of grain and fodder, and countless baggage."

"Behead...captured..."

"Three of our men were killed, 58 were seriously injured, and 371 were slightly injured."

The casualty ratio is one hundred and thirty!

Jin Mao couldn't suppress the smile on his face, "This is an unprecedented victory!"

"Reward!"

"Wen Ruo, give one more attack to all the soldiers who participated in the Battle of Mengjin Pass!"

After Xun Yu arrived at the front army, he served as Gongcao, in charge of rewards and punishments.

"My Lord, this is inappropriate!"

Unexpectedly, Xun Yu stood up and objected: "There are laws for calculating military merits. If there is such a precedent, the law will collapse."

"Okay." Jin Mao had had enough of Xun Yu's nagging recently, so he changed his tone and said, "Then reward the soldiers with money and goods, and distribute them according to their merits. The total value shall not exceed a thousand gold coins!"

A thousand gold coins sounds like a lot, and everyone can only get one tenth of the gold. However, the generals would rather get military merit. However, the soldiers will be very happy.

Xun Yu stopped arguing.

"Then the Battle of Mengjin Pass is over."

Jin Mao was just about to start the next topic when he saw Dian Wei, who was guarding the door, looking hesitant and wanting to speak but not daring to.

Suddenly, Jin Mao asked with a smile: "Hong Xing, do you have anything to say?"

This time, Dian Wei did not make any achievements. Even if Jin Mao wanted to promote him as an exception, he would not be able to get past Xun Yu.

"My Lord! I have captured a prisoner!"

Finally getting the chance to speak, Dian Wei quickly began to boast: "This guy is amazing!"

Jin Mao smiled and nodded, "Got it. Wen Ruo has remembered it all, right?"

Xun Yu put down his pen, sat upright and said seriously: "Captain Dian captured a Qu Junhou alive. According to the new system..."

As Xun Yu spoke more word by word, the generals tried harder to hold back their laughter.

Who can't capture Qu Junhou alive? Is this something to brag about?

"It's not like this!"

Dian Wei was so anxious that he jumped up and down.

Jin Mao couldn't hide his smile and asked, "What's going on? Hong Xing has taken a fancy to this Qu Junhou and wants to recommend him?"

Suddenly, all the generals could no longer hold back and burst into laughter.

Because the Yangzhou Army had its own system, promotion was not based on recommendation, but on military achievements and personal ability. Even if Dong Zhuo came to surrender, he had to start as a soldier.

So Jinmao's words were just a sarcasm.

Unexpectedly, Dian Wei actually took it seriously.

"That's right! It's a recommendation!"

Dian Wei said excitedly: "That person said that if we recommend him, he will definitely become a great general in the future!"

When these words were spoken, all the generals present changed color. How dare that sadistic person speak like that?

The hot-tempered Zhang Fei couldn't stand it any more: "Dian Hongxing! Stop talking nonsense here!"

"Call that man up here. I want to see if he has three heads and six arms to dare to be so arrogant."

Dian Wei ignored Zhang Fei and looked up.

Seeing Dian Wei's persistence, Jin Mao nodded and said, "Let Hong Xing lead the people."

"Thank you, my lord!" Dian Wei rushed out happily.

Jin Mao shook his head and laughed, saying: "Next, our army will focus on cutting off the road between Dong Zhuo and Hangu Pass..."

the other side.

Dian Wei rode his warhorse excitedly to the prisoner camp.

This is a newly opened quarry about ten miles away from the main camp, which mainly provides throwing stones for the slingshot camp.

In total, the Yangzhou army captured nearly 30,000 prisoners, and more than 10,000 of them died from injuries and illnesses.

Jin Mao would not waste precious nurse army resources on prisoners.

In other words, only a little over 100,000 of Dong Zhuo's 200,000 troops are left.

On the other hand, on the Jinmao side, only a few thousand people were injured out of 70,000 people, which is negligible.

This indirectly reflects that Jinmao's guerrilla warfare strategy was successful.

The prisoner camp was usually governed by an officer rank of captain of the personal guard or above.

Therefore, Dian Wei easily found Xu Huang who had just been sent there.

"Come with me!"

Xu Huang followed behind the burly Dian Wei, and felt something in his heart, but he didn't say anything.

Dian Wei continued, "When you meet the lord later, you know what to say, right?"

Dian Wei walked forward while talking to himself: "I tell you, if you dare to embarrass me, I will kill you with my own hands!"

Xu Huang was not afraid of this meaningless death threat. Instead, he was surprised at Dian Wei's power, and he could actually get the Yangzhou Mu to agree!

He couldn't help but look up to Dian Wei.

This is a big shot who is on par with Dong Zhuo!
In Dong Zhuo's army, Xu Huang had never seen Dong Zhuo in person. Between him and Dong Zhuo were three major leaders: Yang Feng, Li Jue, and Niu Fu!
In short, Xu Huang was just a little idiot in Dong Zhuo's eyes, and the same was true for Jin Mao.

For a moment, Xu Huang couldn't tell whether he was touched or not, but Dian Wei actually believed his lies and recommended him to the governor of Yangzhou.

"This feeling should be kept in mind!"

Xu Huang calmed down and put aside his prejudice against Dian Wei: "Let's write off the past!"

However, when Xu Huang saw Dian Wei sitting on the warhorse alone with his hands tied, he was dumbfounded.

"What are you doing in a daze?"

Dian Wei rode his horse in a circle and said, "Follow me!"

"Don't keep my lord waiting for too long!"

Enter your mother!
Xu Huang instantly felt that it was hasty.

More than ten miles!
Not to mention that he has to run back on his own two legs, he doesn’t even have a full meal. Asking him to run back on an empty stomach, isn’t that asking for his death?
However, Dian Wei didn't care about that and rode away.

Xu Huang gritted his teeth, but he could only follow Dian Wei.

The area within a hundred miles is a battlefield. If Xu Huang dares to escape halfway, only death will await him.

Either be killed or starve to death!

Surviving alone in the wild?

It doesn't exist. There are only two places where you can eat, one is in Luoyang, and the other is in the military camp in Yangzhou.

Xu Huang had experienced famine and war and understood his situation too well.

Therefore, even if you really die, you can only die while running.

"Dian Wei! I XXXXXXXX!"

...

Night falls.

The meeting ended long ago.

Jin Mao is enjoying the food, beauty and food.

The living conditions in the army were simple, and Feng Lu could only wipe his body with hot water every day. He couldn't take a bath, so the odor was inevitable.

But Feng Lu was very smart and knew how to use vanilla to cover up the odor so that Jin Mao would not notice it. Since Xun Yu, Xun You and Jia Xu were present, Jin Mao did not dare to be too presumptuous and thought he could take advantage of her secretly.

But what were the looks in those three people's eyes? Could such a small action escape their eyes?

But the three of them kept silent, gnawing on the jerky while doing the things in their hands.

Xun Yu was responsible for statistics and logistics arrangements, Xun You was responsible for carefully planning the marching route, and Jia Xu was responsible for summarizing and processing the intelligence reported by the scouts.

Just when the atmosphere was about to become increasingly weird, someone who broke the deadlock appeared!
"My lord! My lord!"

"I am back!"

The four men present breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. Jin Mao adjusted his sitting posture to cover up his embarrassment and asked Feng Lu to leave with the maid.

Feng Lu was very obedient. He ordered people to clear the table in front of everyone before he bowed and left.

When there were no more women in the tent, Jin Mao said loudly, "Come in."

Dian Wei excitedly opened the curtain and saluted each of the four people present: "Greetings, my lord, military advisor."

Jin Mao looked behind Dian Wei and asked in confusion: "Where are the people?"

"outside!"

Dian Wei said: "I'll bring him in right away!"

Jin Mao was still wondering why Dian Wei used the word "提".

Then, he saw Dian Weizhen walking in carrying someone.

Dian Wei was seen holding Xu Huang's right hand with one hand and his right leg with the other. He came in and threw him to the ground.

Xu Huang was soaked all over, with blood marks on his hands. He lay there like a dead dog, and his breathing like a bellows proved that he was still alive.

"Reckless man!" Jin Mao and the three military advisors thought at the same time.

"Why don't you untie him now?"

Jin Mao glanced at Dian Wei in reproach, and shouted again: "Someone come!"

"Feed this strong man with salt water!"

Jin Mao didn't know the other person's name, but looking at his ruthlessness, he knew that this person was no simple one.

It goes without saying that this person almost ran himself to death.

After a flurry of activity, Xu Huang finally caught his breath, but he still had no strength left.

Seeing his pale face, Jin Mao gave Xu Huang some meat jerky and Hu pancakes.

In just a cup of tea, Xu Huang ate ten pieces of meat jerky and five Hu cakes with water. His appetite was almost catching up with Dian Wei.

"Thank you for the hospitality, sir!"

Xu Huang stood up and bowed to Jin Mao in a formal manner.

This is just a superficial identity, and most families have not received this kind of education.

"What's your name?"

Jin Mao saw the other party's intention and asked, "Where are you from?"

"My name is Xu Huang, courtesy name Gongming, and I am from Yang County, Hedong Prefecture."

Xu Huang?

Xu Huang, one of the Five Elite Generals!
Jin Mao sat up straight and instantly perked up.

For a moment, Xun Yu, Xun You and Jia Xu all stopped what they were doing.

It is rumored that the Yangzhou Pastoral Association pays special attention to some unknown people, and the most obvious feature is their body posture.

This is confirmed!

The three of them couldn't help but look at Xu Huang curiously.

Jia Xu knew Xu Huang's identity, but he had never heard of anything special about him.

Zhang Liao is now just a cavalry captain in Dong Zhuo's army and cannot even be ranked, let alone Xu Huang.

The waiting time was extremely torturous. Xu Huang kept his head down, waiting for Jin Mao's reaction before making any response.

next moment.

"Will you acknowledge me as your Lord?"

Xu Huang looked up in astonishment, and all the preparations he had made in the past few days were wasted.

Looking at the face of the young man at the top, Xu Huang didn't expect that the Mu of Yangzhou was so young, almost the same age as him!

"What? Don't you want to?"

Instantly, Xu Huang regained consciousness and bowed three times and kowtowed nine times, saying, "Xu Huang greets the lord!"

"I was too excited just now." Xu Huang explained incoherently: "Please forgive my recklessness!"

Anyway, Xu Huang didn't know why he said such words.

Having gained another good general, Jin Mao stood up happily and said, "From now on, you will follow Dian Wei and learn military affairs."

Xu Huang said excitedly: "Yes!"

He never expected that the matter would unfold like this!

The most shocked person was Jia Xu, because he couldn't understand why Jin Mao chose Xu Huang?
Just because it’s edible?
I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out.

At this time, Dian Wei couldn't help it.

"My Lord! I told you, Xu Huang can definitely be of use to you!"

He began to take credit: "This time, hehe."

Jin Mao looked at Dian Wei lovingly and said, "You did a great job!"

"I'll remember your great achievement this time!"

Dian Wei jumped up happily and said, "Thank you, my lord!"

"What kind of reward should I give you?" Jin Mao asked himself and answered: "How about this, I will promote you to the deputy commander of the personal guards!"

"From now on, the Imperial Guards will be under your unified management!"

"Ah?" Dian Wei was completely stunned. He had thought that being a captain of the main battalion would be enough, but he never expected that such a huge benefit would fall on his head.

Deputy Commander of the Imperial Guard!

This is the position that all the generals of the Yangzhou Army dream of.

The leader will never be replaced unless Bai Shi dies.

Therefore, all the generals could only stare at the deputy commander and drool.

"What? You don't want to?"

Jin Mao asked this question for the second time, but this time it was to another person.

Dian Wei woke up as if from a dream, and nodded his head like pounding garlic: "I am willing! I am so eager to do so! If anyone dares to snatch it from me, I will twist his neck!"

Jin Mao then nodded with satisfaction.

When everyone is happy, there is always someone who speaks out at inappropriate times.

"My Lord, this is not right!"

Xun Yu started to talk again: "According to the new system..."

Jin Mao listened patiently, then spread his hands helplessly to Dian Wei and said, "There is no other way. You can only take a nominal position in Hongxing. You can be promoted after you have made meritorious deeds in the future."

Even so, Dian Wei was overjoyed and said with a silly smile: "That's enough! That's enough!"

At this moment, Xu Huang had a new understanding of the Yangzhou Army and believed that Dian Wei had a bright future.

Which lord would promise his subordinates that they would definitely be promoted in the future?

Xu Huang had never heard of it before, and at the same time, he became more determined to make a career of his own.

After seeing off Dian Wei and Xu Huang, Jin Mao thought of Zhang Liao again and asked Jia Xu about his whereabouts.

"Zhang Liao?" Jia Xu asked cautiously, "Is it Zhang Liao, whose courtesy name is Wenyuan, Zhang Wenyuan?"

"It should be him."

Jia Xu was in awe, and even had a hint of fear in his heart. Dong Zhuo had many cavalry captains under his command, so why would Jin Mao take the initiative to ask about Zhang Liao's whereabouts?
"It's the power of ghosts and gods!"

Jia Xu could only attribute it to this kind of ability. In other words, in Jia Xu's mind, Jin Mao's image was elevated again.

So Jia Xu revealed all the information he knew.

"Zhang Liao is now a cavalry commander under Dong Zhuo?"

Jin Mao always thought that Zhang Liao was a general under Lu Bu, but it turns out there was such a process in between.

However, Jin Mao did not give any explanation or order the arrest of Zhang Liao, as if he was just asking a simple question.

But Jia Xu didn't see it that way: "Does the lord want it?"

No way.

For a moment, Jia Xu thought of many things.

(End of this chapter)