The war took Lu Su, Zhou Tai, and Li Tong beyond their expectations. It went so smoothly that they couldn't believe it.

After all, Shouchun City is a fortified city.

"I reported to the military advisor and general that a total of more than 3,000 Shouchun soldiers were killed, and the rest were all made prisoners.

Our army suffered more than 500 casualties, including serious injuries and more than 400 people died, mainly the soldiers who rebelled."

The messenger loudly reported.

"Take good care of the remains of the soldiers who died, whether they are soldiers of the Xiakou Army or the Shouchun soldiers of the uprising,

We must record the details of the soldiers who died so that we can have a basis for issuing pensions in the future, and we must not chill the hearts of the soldiers."

Lu Su warned.

"Yes! In addition, more than 200,000 stones of grain, a large number of five-baht coins, weapons, armor, bows, arrows, clothing and other materials were seized from the city warehouse."

Send orders to soldiers.

"Send soldiers to guard the warehouse. After the goods are finished, they will be assigned to soldiers according to the rules set by the military and handed over to Xiakou officials."

Lu Su said.

"As you command!"

"Let the civil servants accompanying the army take charge of Shouchun work immediately, post notices, stabilize people's hearts, and ensure order in Shouchun City."

Lu Su said.

"As you command!"

The capture of Shouchun City meant that the entire campaign was over, the expected goal had been achieved, and the Yangzhou area had completely entered the jurisdiction of Xiakou.

…

Hulao Pass:

The coalition attacked for more than ten days, leaving bodies one after another under the city wall.

In more than ten days, the coalition forces lost tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and the Xiliang Army also suffered heavy losses. This was a war of attrition.

Neither side can afford it.

The princes of the coalition took turns to go into battle.

Because the Xiakou army was all archers, when it was their turn to go on the battlefield, they used their bows and arrows to protect the siege soldiers.

Precisely because of the protection of Xiakou archers, the casualties of the attacking soldiers were relatively few.

Cao Cao's army is separated from Xiakou's army. When attacking, Cao Cao's soldiers are responsible for the attack and Xiakou's soldiers cover it.

After more than ten days, Cao Cao's troops and horses also lost thousands of people.

The city wall of Hulao Pass is dyed purple.

The earth was stained with blood.

The strong smell of blood is chilling.

Both sides are twisted together.

One side wants to capture Hulao Pass, while the other side wants to defend Hulao Pass.

Don't give in an inch.

The main palace of Hulao Pass City:

Dong Zhuo summoned Lu Bu, Li Su, He Yong, Zheng Tai, Hu Zhen, Xu Rong, Zhang Ji, Jia Xu and other civil and military officials.

"My son, why don't you open the city gate tomorrow and kill a few coalition generals, which will damage the morale of the coalition forces."

Dong Zhuo said.

"Father, there are experts in the coalition. Huang Zhong, who fought against the lowly minister last time, was very powerful. We want to decide the winner between us.

It must be more than thousands of rounds. In addition, the physical strength of the war horse cannot keep up, so it will take a long time to win."

Lu Bu said.

Fatty Dong has a big head.

The coalition forces continued to attack Hulao, causing the Xiliang army to suffer heavy losses day by day, and this long-term confrontation continued.

The coalition forces can recruit new soldiers at any time to replenish their eggs. Where can the Xiliang army recruit soldiers from?

He Yong stood up and clasped his fists towards Dong Zhuo.

"Prime Minister Dong, we just received news that Qin Qi from Xiakou sent troops to attack Yangzhou Governor Liu Yao.

We must not let the emperor issue an edict and hold Qin Qi accountable for sending troops to attack other princes without permission."

He Yong's words shocked Fatty Dong.

Damn it!

To hold this guy accountable, the truth is that he just wants all the princes to become more chaotic, the better?

Will Xiakou Qin Qi mind the little emperor's will?

Besides, in order to curry favor with the truth, Qin Qi once sent two priceless pearls. How could she be held accountable?

"Boqiu, the conflict between the coalition forces is good for our Xiliang army. Why should the emperor issue an order to stop it?"

Li Su asked.

"Your Excellency, Prime Minister, I feel that Master Li's words are in line with the interests of our Xiliang Army. Not only will we not add insult to injury,

Instead, we must give rewards. This will divide the coalition forces and make them fall apart. Then our Xiliang Army will have a chance of winning."

Jia Xu made suggestions.

Jia Xu's meaning was very clear. He wanted to thank Qin Qi for the wine, which would save Qin Qi some trouble and gain recognition from the DPRK.

Hahaha!

"Wen He, you're right! We don't have anything else but an official position. We sent someone to tell Wen You.

Let the emperor issue an edict and make Qin Qi a general of chariots and cavalry, with the power to independently run the government and exercise control. I hope Qin Qi will feel good about the truth."

Fatty Dong ordered excitedly.

"As you command!"

The messenger responded.

Boom, boom, boom!

"Come in!"

Fatty Dong said.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, this is a letter sent by Li Ru for your Majesty to read personally."

The messenger sent the letter to Li Ru.

Li Ru heard that the battle at Hulao Pass was not going well, and various noises appeared in Luoyang City, which made Li Ru alert.

After thinking about it for several days, Li Ru felt that instead of confronting the coalition forces, it would be better to take the Xiliang army and the emperor and move to Chang'an together.

Once you enter Chang'an, you will not be attacked by the coalition forces.

As long as we guard Tongguan and other important passes, Chang'an will be as stable as a rock.

Fatty Dong put away Li Ru's letter without telling everyone what it was.

Definitely can't say.

Once the generals sitting here know about it, chaos will immediately arise. How can we resist the coalition attack?

"Fengxian, my son, the prime minister will return to Luoyang tomorrow. There are some things that need to be dealt with. Hulao Pass will be specifically responsible for Fengxian. We must guard Hulao Pass for the prime minister and not allow the coalition forces to step into the pass."

Dong Zhuo ordered.

"Father, I am locked up in Hulao. Who has the final say to lock up the troops and horses? Can I mobilize other troops and horses?"

Lu Bu said.

"From now on, you will be the commander in Hulao. Anyone who dares to disobey orders will be killed without mercy!"

Fatty Dong said.

"As you command!"

The next day.

Fatty Dong took the Xiliang army and fled, leaving behind Lu Bu and his troops at Hulao Pass, as well as Hu Zhen, Li Su and others.

What about the coalition forces?

The attack on Hulao Pass was still launched, but the attack momentum was not as strong as the previous few days, and it felt a bit like dawdling.

"Xingbang, today it's our turn to join forces to attack."

Cao Cao said.
To be continued...