As they watched Xu Huang leave, all the Yellow Turban soldiers looked on with envy. Xu Huang had risen to become the General Who Conquers the South, leading an army of 100,000 to attack Luoyang.
In fact, Leifu was not sure if Xu Huang could shoulder the great responsibility, but he believed in Lu Li!
If the master says it's possible, then he definitely can.
Subsequently, Lai Fu appointed Gao Shun as his deputy general, leading 700 elite troops to accompany Xu Huang on the expedition.
"Lu Bu, are you willing to join the army on the expedition?" Lai Fu turned to look at Lu Bu and asked.
Upon hearing this, Lü Bu answered without hesitation, "This humble general is willing to go!"
Lu Bu was extremely eager to fight, because only through actual combat could he become stronger!
Moreover, as a surrendered general, he naturally needed to make military achievements and gain sufficient status so that he could ensure that Lu Li would value him.
Lu Bu was a thoroughbred horse with his own pride, and Lu Li was the discerning eye who recognized his talent.
He can not only recognize a thoroughbred horse, but also tame it!
"Zhicai, would you be willing to serve as the military advisor accompanying the army?" Leifu turned to Xi Zhicai and asked.
Xi Zhicai was taken aback, not expecting that Laifu would make him a soldier, especially since he had just joined the Yellow Turban Army.
"I am willing to join the army in battle!" Xi Zhicai bowed and replied.
The lineup for this expedition to Luoyang is undeniably impressive.
Xu Huang, Gao Shun, Lü Bu, and Xi Zhicai.
These are all people who have left a resounding name in the Three Kingdoms period. Among them, Xu Huang and Gao Shun are both brave and resourceful generals. This battle will surely shock the world!
In 184 AD, the Yellow Turban Army led an army of 100,000 to Luoyang.
They advanced with unstoppable momentum, fighting their way all the way to the outskirts of Hulao Pass.
Upon learning the news, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao immediately led their troops to support Hulao Pass, which barely managed to hold off the Yellow Turban army.
Luoyang, the Imperial Palace.
All the civil and military officials knelt on the ground, not daring to utter a sound.
No one expected that the Yellow Turban Army would directly attack Luoyang, and no one could stop them.
Emperor Ling of Han was furious and said, "What use are you bunch of useless trash? You can't even wipe out the Yellow Turban rebels, what use are you to me?"
The officials were terrified and knelt on the ground, burying their heads even lower, but they could not quell Emperor Ling's anger.
After venting his anger, Liu Hong sat on the dragon throne, his eyes vacant and his whole demeanor listless. Then he began to cough violently.
"Your Majesty, please take care of your health!" Upon seeing this, Zhang Rang quickly stepped forward and supported Emperor Ling of Han, looking utterly grief-stricken.
"I'm fine!" Emperor Ling of Han shook his head, then asked, "Where is Cao Mengde?"
"Your Majesty! Cao Mengde has already led his troops to reinforce Hulao Pass," Zhang Rang hurriedly reported.
Emperor Ling of Han sighed and murmured, "At this crucial moment, we still have to rely on Cao Mengde."
Emperor Ling of Han knew that this battle would likely depend on Cao Cao, as none of the civil and military officials in the court could be relied upon.
Just then, Xun Shuang slowly walked into the main hall and shouted loudly, "Your Majesty! This old minister recommends three people who will surely defeat the Yellow Turban rebels!"
Xun Shuang! A great Confucian scholar of our time, whom Emperor Ling of Han greatly admired.
"Oh? Who did Minister Xun recommend? Tell me quickly!" Liu Hong's spirits suddenly lifted.
"Prefect of the Northern Region, Huangfu Song! Grand Counselor, Zhu Jun! Gentleman of the Palace, Lu Zhi!"
Huangfu Song's uncle, Huangfu Gui, was a famous general of the Eastern Han Dynasty and one of the Three Luminaries of Liangzhou. His father, Huangfu Jie, served as the governor of Yanmen Commandery and was a border general for a long time.
Huangfu Song was ambitious and skilled in both literature and martial arts from a young age. He was fond of poetry and books and proficient in archery and horsemanship.
He was initially recommended as a filial and incorruptible official and a man of outstanding talent, and served as a court official. He was later transferred to be the magistrate of Baling and Linfen counties, but resigned due to the death of his father.
Later, Grand Commandant Chen Fan and General Dou Wu successively invited him to serve as an official, but he did not accept the invitation.
Emperor Ling of Han summoned him to serve as a Gentleman Attendant and later appointed him as the Governor of Beidi.
Emperor Ling of Han still remembered this person. He was a loyal and virtuous minister with an upright and incorruptible character. He governed the region with great strictness and was highly praised by the people.
Zhu Jun and Lu Zhi were both in the imperial court, and Emperor Ling of Han knew them quite well, except for this Huangfu Song.
Emperor Ling of Han was quite surprised when Xun Shuang suddenly proposed that he should take charge of quelling the rebellion. He asked, "Minister Xun, do you think Huangfu Song is capable of this position?"
Xun Shuang smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty, you are right!"
After hearing Xun Shuang's words, Emperor Ling of Han hesitated for a few seconds before immediately announcing: "I hereby appoint Huangfu Song as Left General of the Palace Guard, Zhu Jun as Right General of the Palace Guard, and Lu Zhi as Northern General of the Palace Guard. They are authorized to mobilize troops from across the country to fight against the Yellow Turban rebels!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Xun Shuang shouted first.
The courtiers followed suit, shouting in unison, "Your Majesty is wise..."
This time, neither Zhang Rang nor He Jin stood up to object. After all, the Yellow Turban Army had already reached their doorstep, and if they continued to fight amongst themselves, the entire city of Luoyang would suffer.
Cao Cao led his army to Hulao Pass.
Cao Cao, dressed in full military attire, rode a horse, looking majestic and imposing.
Standing behind Cao Cao were several men, all of whom were Cao Cao's main forces. In addition to Cao Ren and Cao Hong, there were two more men, the brothers Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Dun, both of whom were brave and skilled in battle.
Of course, there are also the three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. All three are wearing armor and exude a murderous aura, making them someone not to be underestimated.
Cao Cao looked at the flags fluttering outside Hulao Pass, his face extremely grim.
Although I had long anticipated this day, I still felt heavy-hearted when it actually arrived.
Lu Li's departure had already greatly shocked Cao Cao.
When Xun Yu revealed that Zhang Jiao was actually Lai Fu, Cao Cao couldn't sleep all night.
Lu Li became an enemy overnight!
He just couldn't understand why.
Why did it turn out like this?
He and Lu Li had a very close relationship, and he trusted Lu Li so much, but he deceived himself!
Cao Cao's feelings were complicated.
Regardless, the deed is done, and he is about to face Lu Li in battle.
"Pass on my order: prepare for battle." Cao Cao took a deep breath and calmly instructed his subordinates.
According to intelligence from his subordinates, the commander of the Yellow Turban Rebellion was a man named Xu Huang, whom Cao Cao had never heard of before.
There was no such person among all the leaders of the Yellow Turban Army, but Cao Cao still did not let his guard down.
After all, Leif had so many commanders to choose from, yet he appointed this nameless Xu Huang. This man must have something extraordinary about him.
"Pass on my order: prepare the war drums and beat them to boost morale!" Cao Cao said to the soldiers beside him.
"Yes, sir!" The soldier clasped his hands in salute and quickly left.
Cao Cao looked towards the outside of Hulao Pass, thinking to himself, "I wonder what you are thinking, sir!"
Soon, a rapid war drumbeat resounded through the sky.
The Yellow Turban Army was also well prepared, and an army of 100,000 men stormed the pass.
Xu Huang did not rush to order an attack on the city. After all, Hulao Pass had always been a place that was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Moreover, he had also received news that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were on their way to Hulao Pass.
If the two of them suddenly led their troops into the city while he was attacking it, they would probably not only fail to take Hulao Pass, but would also suffer heavy losses.
Xu Huang then set up camp ten miles away from Hulao Pass. When Cao Cao saw this, he couldn't help but feel a chill.
"What a Xu Huang!"
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