Chapter 276

But there was no opportunity at that time.

When Dong Zhuo disrupted the government, Dong Zhuo was willing to give him a chance to win him over, but unfortunately, it was already too late.

Su Xuan had already grown big in Jingzhou, and Dong Zhuo hoped to use Su Xuan to contain and deal with Lord Yuan Shu, so he directly gave the position of Jingzhou Governor to Su Xuan, and he completely lost the opportunity.

Of course, even if Dong Zhuo hadn't given the position of Jingzhou Governor to Su Xuan, Liu Biao probably wouldn't have wanted to go to Jingzhou at that time.

Because, from the current situation of Su Xuan quickly taking and controlling Jingzhou, Su Xuan had been constantly infiltrating the various commanderies of Jingzhou several years ago.

Even if he went, he would only be sidelined and become a puppet.

And when needed, he would just die accidentally.

This is not what he wanted.

Therefore, he chose Yangzhou.

"... ust wait for me! There will always be an opportunity!"

"For now, let's take advantage of the warlords' crusade against Dong, when they are too busy to be distracted, to straighten out the internal situation of Yangzhou, win over the gentry of various commanderies, and then strengthen the troops!"

"Especially the navy, it is very important to Yangzhou! It must be taken seriously!"

Liu Biao thought to himself.

2 days later,

Su Xuan led the army and arrived at Liangxian.

He summoned the Dark Guards here and asked: "How is it? Has the situation here been investigated clearly?"

Jia Twelve immediately cupped his hands and reported: "Back to the Lord! It has been investigated clearly!"

"To capture Yique Pass, we must first take Yangrenju, then cross the Yi River, and capture Yique Pass, and we can go straight into Luoyang!"

"Yangrenju currently has 5, 00 garrison troops, mostly new recruits recruited by Dong Zhuo in the past six months, plus some Xiliang troops, and some troops reorganized from the former Sili Colonel's Department or the Eight Schools of the Western Garden;"

"The general guarding the pass is Li Ying, the cousin of Li Jue;"

"This person's ability to command troops is average, and his martial Dao cultivation is only at the early stage of Dark Strength, not to be feared;"

"In addition, the garrison general here at Yique Pass is Li Xian, who is Li Ying's son and Li Jue's nephew;"

"His ability is also average, and his cultivation is only at the early stage of Dark Strength, but he is much stronger than his father;"

"In Yique Pass, there are 8, 00 garrison troops, of which 4, 00 are Xiliang troops, and the rest are composed of troops from the former Sili Colonel's Department and the Eight Schools of the Western Garden or new recruits."

"At the same time, we have already arranged for 60 Dark Guard personnel to infiltrate Yique Pass;"

"These people have at least the early stage of Dark Strength, and the strongest is at the peak of the Transformation Realm;"

"If the Lord has a need, we can completely take advantage of the enemy's lack of preparation, work from inside and outside, and capture this Yique Pass in one fell swoop."

As for Yangrenju?

Jia Twelve simply didn't mention it.

Because Yangrenju is not a majestic pass, this kind of method is not needed at all. With the troops Su Xuan brought, he can easily take it.

"No hurry, no hurry!"

When Su Xuan heard this, he waved his hand directly: "Currently, the matter of moving the capital in Luoyang has only just begun;"

"If we break through Yique Pass at this time, Dong Zhuo will have to retreat from Hulao Pass and then directly withdraw from Luoyang;"

"Not being able to truly complete the move of the capital while burning Luoyang City does not conform to our interests."

"Therefore, Yangrenju can be taken first to block the mouths of Lord Yuan Shao and the others, but Yique Pass can be taken slowly."

"Let's drag it out for a month or two first!"

Why does Su Xuan hope to wait until Dong Zhuo burns Luoyang before breaking the pass?

Of course, it's not to help Dong Zhuo.

It's because doing so brings the greatest benefits.

For one thing, it can greatly strike at the Great Han's Qi-Luck and make the Great Han's Qi-Luck Golden Dragon further weaken.

At the same time, this can also increase Dong Zhuo's calamity energy and Qi-Luck curse, so that he won't be able to live too long.

For another thing! A destroyed Luoyang and Sili will not be coveted by any warlords.

In this way, Luoyang and even Sili will become a blank slate in the next few years, and no force will be willing to occupy them.

Leaving this place empty is very beneficial for Su Xuan to occupy Sili in the future.

At the same time, it can also prevent Lord Yuan Shu or Lord Yuan Shao and others from thinking about occupying Sili and Luoyang, and let them temporarily shift the focus of their hegemony.

Of course, Lord Yuan Shao is actually unlikely to occupy Sili and Luoyang for the time being, even if Luoyang is not burned.

After all, his current base and goal is Jizhou.

Only after taking Jizhou and even Youzhou and Bingzhou can Lord Yuan Shao consider Sili.

But Lord Yuan Shu is different.

If he really gets the complete Sili and Luoyang, this guy's strength will not only soar, but it will also make him change the focus of his future hegemony and choose to expand his power with Sili and Luoyang as the center.

This is not what Su Xuan wants to see.

Sili and Luoyang have long been regarded by him as something in his pocket, and he will absolutely not allow Lord Yuan Shu to nest here.

Therefore, it is better to let Dong Zhuo burn Luoyang City with a fire and forcibly move the population away, leaving only a blank slate.

Let it temporarily lose its value of being occupied.

When the time is right in the future, Su Xuan will send troops to occupy it.

Of course, Su Xuan did not intend to truly give up the population moved away by Dong Zhuo, but was prepared to intercept a batch on the way and move them to his own territory.

With Dong Zhuo forcibly moving them and drawing the hatred, he then saves them and settles them in Jingzhou.

Not only will these Sili people not have hatred for him, but they will also be grateful for his kindness.

How good! How good?

He takes the benefits, and the disadvantages and the blame are all thrown to Dong Zhuo, simply perfect.

However, Su Xuan did not say this directly, so Jia Twelve was not very clear.

Fortunately, he knew his position as a Dark Guard very well and didn't ask much, just executed it directly.

It was Guo Jia on the side who heard this, touched his chin, looked at Su Xuan in surprise, and pondered the meaning of Su Xuan's words.

After a while, Guo Jia's eyes lit up slightly, and he said: "So that's how it is? The Lord is truly wise! This move of harming others to benefit oneself is very good!"

"Hmm?"

Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, and Old Dian Wei were confused: "Military Advisor, what are you talking about? Why don't we understand?"

"Indeed!"

At the same time, Zhao Yun looked at Su Xuan in confusion: "Lord, shouldn't we take Yique Pass early, march into Luoyang, save the Son of Heaven, and gain the greatest merit of this crusade against the traitor?"

"Why wait until Dong Zhuo completes the move of the capital before breaking the pass?"

"And why do you want Dong Zhuo to burn Luoyang? That is a famous city through the ages, the capital of the Great Han!"

"In addition, how do you know that Dong Zhuo will definitely choose to burn Luoyang?"

Zhao Yun could not understand.

Although he had long been transformed by Su Xuan and had no loyalty or thoughts for the Great Han, he, being kind-hearted, still hoped to save more people and at the same time preserve Luoyang.

Even if the Lord occupied it, it would be fine!

When Su Xuan heard this, he smiled and shook his head: "Don't be impatient!"

Then he looked at Guo Jia: "What does Guo Fengxiao think?"

Guo Jia smiled and analyzed: "The reason is actually what the Lord said before, only in this way can the benefits be maximized!"

"Breaking through Yique Pass too early, forcing Dong Zhuo to retreat in advance, and failing to complete the task of moving the capital, Dong Zhuo would not be able to take away or destroy all the population and cities of Sili and Luoyang;"

"Then Sili and Luoyang would have great value for the warlords, and they could be occupied!"

"By then, the warlords would inevitably cause a great mess in order to divide the spoils and occupy Sili and Luoyang!"

"This does not conform to our interests!"

"We are not yet suitable and cannot occupy Sili and Luoyang;"

"And letting other warlords occupy them does not conform to our interests and layout;"

"Therefore, sitting by and watching Dong Zhuo move the population of Sili and Luoyang and burn Luoyang is the best choice."

Having said this, Guo Jia saw that Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun, and others were all suddenly enlightened, and he continued: "As for why the Lord is certain that Dong Zhuo will burn Luoyang?"

"Naturally, it's because the Lord knows the character of this person, Dong Zhuo!"

"Someone who can do things like abolishing the emperor, looting imperial tombs, poisoning princes, and forcibly moving the capital, with his hatred for the warlords, how could he leave a complete Luoyang City to the warlords?"

— Author's Notes —

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