Chapter 596: Invading Jizhou
Everyone was about to disperse, and they were busy, and a soldier hurried over.
"Report... lord, the defenders of Dongguang City, Bohai County, reported that yesterday evening, Liu Bei led three thousand troops and horses, light and simple, and passed around the city. The defenders in the city were insufficient and dared not pursue them. Now Liu Bei has entered the boundary of Qingzhou."
Yuan Shao and others were greatly surprised.
"Liu Bei? Didn't he do something under Gongsun Zan? How did he go to Qingzhou?"
The messenger seemed a little hesitant and opened his mouth: "The defenders came to report the time and said... they said they saw it in Liu Bei's army..."
Yuan Shao asked, "Who did you see? Don't hesitate, come on."
The soldier then said, "I saw the two military advisors Shen Pei and Tian Feng. They accompanied Liu Bei, chatting and laughing all the way, and entered Qingzhou together..."
"What?" Yuan Shao and Ju Su were as if struck by lightning at the same time.
Ju Su grabbed the soldier: "This is absolutely impossible, it must be because the defender misread it. How could Zhengnan and Yuan Hao follow Liu Bei? It is impossible, absolutely impossible!"
Xu You suddenly sneered: "Hmph...Hmph, I'm so vicious. I want to cooperate with the inside and outside to catch my Jizhou foundation in one place."
"Xu You, don't slander or slander." Ju Su retorted hatred.
"I slander? I can't understand this matter more. Shen Pei and Tian Feng defected to Gongsun Zan, not only to plot against Jizhou, but also wanted to occupy the Qingzhou counties captured by the eldest son. They deliberately left letters, colluded with you inside and outside, told you to transfer the lord back to Qingzhou, and the two of them took Liu Bei to sneak into Qingzhou. I have heard for a long time that Liu Bei had a good relationship with Kong Rong in Beihai, so it was just right to send him there."
"Yes, these two thieves are completely destined to be punished!" Guo Tu scolded fiercely.
"This...this..." Although Ju Su was unwilling to believe what Xu You said, he really couldn't defend himself against such facts.
"It's extremely hateful!" Yuan Shao immediately changed his face and swept all the things on the table in front of him to the ground.
"I and the two thieves are incompatible! The person who came immediately went to his two houses and captured all the family and young."
Guo Tu said: "I returned to my lord. A few days ago, my subordinates had sent someone to do it, but the mansions of his two people had already left empty. Not to mention the family, even the servants and maids, there were no signs of people. At that time, the lord was busy with military affairs, so my subordinates did not inform me in time."
"Ha, it seems that they had planned to do it. If they were to surrender, why would they take their families away? Wouldn't they be hostage to Gongsun Zan?"
"You...you..." Ju Su was so anxious that he was a little incoherent.
He knelt down in front of Yuan Shao again: "Lord, Zhengnan and Yuan Hao must have their own difficulties, and the plan mentioned in the letter is really the best strategy. Lord, don't be confused..."
"Stop!" Yuan Shao was so angry that his veins bulged on his forehead. He looked at Ju Shu with his eyes as if he wanted to swallow him alive.
"I, Yuan Shao, have always been waiting for you. You are so heartless that you dare to do such a traitor. Now you dare to pretend to be in front of me, which is very hateful!"
"Master, subordinate..."
"Come!" Yuan Shao no longer wanted to listen to Ju Su's defense and directly called the guard at the door.
"Trust Ju Su and his whole family into death row. When Liu He comes to attack the city, he will use their heads to sacrifice flags for our army!"
"Lord... lord, don't be confused..."
When Ju Su was dragged away, he still cried and kept begging. However, these voices only made him feel extremely angry and disgusted in Yuan Shao's ears.
Yuan Shao stood up, looked at everyone, and said viciously: "Send the order immediately and prepare for the war immediately according to Ziyuan's plan!"
"Here!"
A few days later, tens of thousands of troops were marching at the official road at the junction of Changshan and Zhao.
The man riding a horse in front was tall and broad, with a heavy face like a heavy date, five long beards, and extremely majestic. It was Guan Yu.
It was noon, and the army leaned against the mountains and forests on the side and took a rest.
After everyone had eaten dry food, Qian Ning came to Guan Yu with a water bag: "General Guan, drink some water."
Guan Yu took the water bag over, took a sip, and then handed it to Zhang Liao beside him. However, Zhang Liao did not answer, but instead lowered his head, his face was solemn, as if he was worried.
Guan Yu shouted: "Wen Yuan?"
Zhang Liao woke up at this moment: "Hmm? Oh... General Guan, are you calling me?"
Guan Yu looked at him: "What's wrong with you? You have been a father for a while, why are you still worried about your family during this expedition?"
Zhang Liao shook his head quickly: "How dare the general misunderstood military affairs because of family affairs? General Xu was just thinking that the group of Jizhou troops the day before yesterday had just fought a little and retreated quickly. When our army was about to leave, they came again. After this repeated, they led our army here all the way. It seemed that they were deliberately taking our army to some places, and they were afraid that there were some traps in it."
Guan Yu raised his head and laughed: "Haha, Wen Yuan can think more, this is a good thing. But what if there is a trap? I just regard the rats in Jizhou as grass. Even though Yuan Shao came in person, I should kill his head and present it to my elder brother, let alone ambush the trap?"
At this time, Qin Chu also came over and sat next to Zhang Liao: "The General Mo is the same as Wen Yuan thought. This battle is related to the life and death of Jizhou. The centipede insect died without being stiff. I am afraid that this counterattack before death will also cause danger of hurting others. The General Mo thought it was better to be careful."
Guan Yu looked disdainful and sneered: "You have followed me for many years, but why are you not so brave? From now on, you can reach Yecheng in just three days. I think my elder brother is almost at this time, and he can attack Yecheng and capture the old thief Yuan Shao in one fell swoop. The rats in Jizhou thought that setting up some ambush can stop me, which is ridiculous."
"The general has taught him a lesson, and the last general is too cautious."
"Hey, Wen Yuan and Bo Qing don't blame themselves. My elder brother often said to me that there is no major mistake in being careful. He always said that I am too arrogant and may be conceited. On the battlefield, when it comes to calmness and caution, it is not as good as you, so he asked me to listen to your suggestions more. It is very beneficial for me to assist you and other people, and I can continue to do so in the future."
After hearing Guan Yu's words, I was deeply moved.
"What kind of virtue can the last general be? How dare you be the lord and General Guan so absurd?"
Guan Yu patted the two of them on the shoulders and smiled and said, "Haha, Wenyuan and Boqing don't have to be too humble. Not only you, but also Zijing, Luning, Xuanwei and others, all have their own strengths. Only when we work together can we revive the Han Dynasty and live up to the world."
Several people were very moved: "The last general will devote all their efforts until they die!"
Guan Yu stroked his long beard and was very relieved.
"Okay, after the rest, keep going!"
On the Yecheng City Tower, Yuan Shao personally inspected the city defense with a group of generals and counselors.
At this time, a soldier ran up the city tower and whispered a few words to Xu You. When Xu You heard this, he looked happy.
"Congratulations to lord, congratulations to lord! Guan Yu was indeed trapped and was led by our army all the way. Now he has arrived outside Handan City. The 30,000 defenders in the city have been prepared, which will make it difficult for him to attack Yecheng."
Yuan Shao was very happy and laughed: "Okay, Ziyuan's plan is really amazing. With just turning his hands, he trapped Guan Yu's 40,000 troops. Okay, haha!"
"It's all up to the lord's wisdom and wisdom. How dare my subordinates take credit?"
"Okay, Ziyuan is indeed wise and humble, and it is really a good plan for the world." Yuan Shao praised Xu You very much.
"By the way, is there any movement in Zhongshan County?"
Gao Lan stood up: "Return to the lord, three days ago, Bai Bo's army and Gongsun Zan broke out again. Both sides were injured. Xu Huang still failed to capture Shangquyang City and had retreated to rest. Since then, there has been no other movement. However... a few days ago, in the middle of the night, there seemed to be some troops mobilization between the cities of Zhongshan County, but the night was dark and difficult to find out."
Xin Ping said: "This must be Gongsun Zan from the other county towns to the Quyang City to dispatch troops to reinforce, and he was afraid that it would be known to the Bai Bo army, so it was carried out late at night, so it caught Bai Bo army off guard in the future."
"Well, it's not bad, it's reasonable." Everyone agreed with this statement.
"Lord, this matter is enough to prove that the number of siege weapons that Liu He had displayed before Huguan that day was not large. Otherwise, some would be distributed to Xu Huang, a small city in Shangquyang County, with the combat power of Baibo Army and the strength of Gongsun Zan, how could it be that the continuous attack would be unsuccessful?"
Guo Tu's words made Yuan Shao feel relieved.
"It's not bad, but it's reasonable for the public. In this way, our army's chances of winning will be more than three points. God helps me, haha, God helps me..."
"Report..."
A soldier hurriedly ran up the city tower.
When Yuan Shao saw him, his expression appeared a little nervous again: "What? If you have any military information, please report it quickly."
"Report to the lord, Liu He personally led a large army of 70,000, and has reached forty miles outside the city."
Yuan Shao's expression was cheered up: "Okay, come well. Liu He, Liu He, this Yecheng is your death place!"
Chapter completed!