Chapter 4

After he wiped out these imperial officials, he did not occupy the cities but continued to lead his troops north.

Could it be that it was purely for robbery?

Of course not!

After Sun Jian wiped out these imperial officials, Yuan Shu quickly sent people to replace them.

From this, it can be seen that there was collusion between Sun Jian and Yuan Shu long ago.

Wiping out these imperial officials was helping Yuan Shu clear the field!

But it is a pity that

the secret plan between Sun Jian and Yuan Shu did not fully succeed.

Almost at the same time, Liu Biao entered Jingzhou alone, gained the support of the Jingzhou noble families, and quickly took control of the Jingxiang lands.

This led to Yuan Shu only being able to occupy Nanyang Commandery in the end, rather than successfully incorporating the entire Jingzhou into his territory as originally planned.

Perhaps it was precisely because of issues like the uneven distribution of spoils that a serious conflict arose between Yuan Shu and Sun Jian, the financier and the mercenary.

This led to the provisions that should have been supplied by Yuan Shu to Sun Jian not arriving on time.

Which in turn led to Sun Jian suffering heavy losses in the night raid by Hua Xiong in history.

However, as someone who had been staying near Luoyang, Hua Xiong naturally did not know about these dealings between Yuan Shu and Sun Jian.

Hearing Gu Yi suddenly mention this matter, Hua Xiong’s first reaction was disbelief.

But before he could react, he heard Gu Yi smile and say:

"If the General does not believe that Sun Jian has no grain, you can send scouts to investigate the situation."

"This..."

Hearing this suggestion, Hua Xiong is instantly tempted.

If Sun Jian truly has no provisions, he certainly will not be in a hurry to attack Sishui Pass.

In this way, even if he sends scouts to investigate the situation near Sun Jian’s camp, there will be enough time.

But soon, Hua Xiong suddenly realizes.

If Sun Jian is deliberately pretending to have no provisions to lure him into leading his army out in full force to attack the coalition’s main camp,

then the defenses inside Sishui Pass will be empty.

If Sun Jian were to lead his troops to attack, I fear he would inevitably be unable to hold it.

Thinking of this, Hua Xiong exclaims:

"You clever brat, I almost fell for your trick!"

"Presumably, you want to lure this General into leading the main army away from Sishui Pass so that Sun Jian can take the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, right?"

It must be said that although Hua Xiong does not have any particularly great abilities, he is definitely not a fool.

Being able to realize this already puts him ahead of most brute-type generals.

However, hearing these words from Hua Xiong, Gu Yi cannot help but smile:

"General, could it be that the only troops defending Sishui Pass are cavalry?"

"If the General suspects that I am setting a trap, you can completely choose to take only the cavalry and ride at full speed to attack the coalition’s main camp."

"As for the infantry, they can all remain to guard Sishui Pass just in case."

"With the sturdiness of Sishui Pass, could it be that even with all the infantry remaining here, it could still be captured by Sun Jian?"

Inside Sishui Pass, there are a total of seventy thousand soldiers.

Among them, twenty thousand are cavalry and fifty thousand are infantry.

They are all elite Xiliang troops.

In terms of individual combat power, they are definitely much stronger than the uneven combat power of the coalition of lords.

With fifty thousand infantry remaining to guard the pass, plus the sturdiness of Sishui Pass,

even if the main force of the coalition of lords were to attack, they would not be able to capture it in a short time.

Being told this by Gu Yi, the doubts in Hua Xiong’s heart have already been mostly dispelled.

Infantry mobility is far inferior to cavalry.

Things like raiding the coalition’s main camp require speed, precision, and ruthlessness!

If he were to bring the infantry, they would instead drag the cavalry down.

Although he has already made up his mind to give it a try,

Hua Xiong still pretends to be unmoved on the surface.

However, Gu Yi is not in a hurry.

Because he has already seen Hua Xiong send his personal guards down to convey the order, instructing scouts to go to Sun Jian’s station to investigate the situation.

Subsequently, Hua Xiong sends someone to take Gu Yi down to rest.

Yes, it is to take him down to arrange a place to rest, not the kind where he is imprisoned.

Around dusk.

Several scouts who went to investigate the intelligence according to Hua Xiong’s orders return.

And following them is the certain news that Sun Jian’s army has been cut off from grain for a full day!

"It seems that what this person said is indeed true."

"That Sun Jian is now a sick worm with no grain to eat."

"As for the other rebels, even if they broke their heads, they would never think that this General would bypass Sun Jian and go to raid them!"

The smile on Hua Xiong’s face lingers for a long time.

He seems to have already seen the scene where Boss Dong confers upon him a prestigious title, grants him a peerage, and makes him the model for all the Xiliang generals!

Thinking of this, Hua Xiong hurriedly sends someone to bring Gu Yi over.

Seeing Hua Xiong’s appearance, Gu Yi knows that the matter of inciting Hua Xiong to raid the coalition’s main camp is already secure.

Before Hua Xiong can speak, Gu Yi takes the initiative to say:

"General, please take me with you to raid the coalition’s main camp."

"In this way, even if there is a trap, I myself would have no wings to fly away, right?"

Hearing this, the last bit of doubt remaining in Hua Xiong’s heart vanishes like smoke.

Gu Yi is even willing to sacrifice his life like this.

If there could still be a trap in this, that would truly be outrageous.

However, Hua Xiong also understands the principle of returning a favor for a gift.

After Gu Yi finishes speaking, Hua Xiong hurriedly says:

"Sir, rest assured; if this battle is won, you shall have the first merit!"

"At that time, I will definitely do my utmost to recommend you to my lord."

Men from Guanxi value loyalty above all else.

Hua Xiong is a man whose word is worth a thousand pieces of gold.

By saying this, he already intends to give the first merit to Gu Yi.

Using this achievement, plus his own full recommendation, as a return favor for Gu Yi’s advancement.

With the talent Gu Yi has shown, Hua Xiong is not afraid that his lord will not heavily employ him.

At that time, both of them will become favorites by Boss Dong’s side.

As colleagues in the future, they can also complement and assist each other.

"In that case, then many thanks to the General."

Gu Yi smiles slightly.

Compared to those lords of Guandong who look at status, background, and family lineage,

there is no doubt that the Xiliang Legion of Guanxi suits Gu Yi’s temperament better.

Although the Xiliang Army is usually arrogant and domineering,

they are quite united internally.

And they are extremely protective of their own!

Once the Xiliang Army recognizes you as one of their own, they will treat you like a good brother.

This point is also related to the attitude Dong Zhuo usually treats them with.

It is precisely because Boss Dong is good at managing his subordinates and is not stingy with rewards