Start with Yan Liang, the Sims of Yuan Shao's youngest son

Chapter 150 Preparation for Battle ([-])

"Just rely on this!" Yuan Ke shook his cuffs and took out a roll of yellow cloth, "Here is the imperial edict written in blood by the Holy Majesty today!"

This was the first time Yuan Ke showed the emperor's edict in public, and it really had the effect of deterring everyone.Everyone got up from their seats and knelt down respectfully on the ground.

Yuan Ke cleared his throat, and read aloud: "Gai heard that the law is not noble, and the rope is not bent. That's not the case. Although Yao and Shun can't rule the world. Today there is Sikong Cao Cao, who rarely has a bad reputation. He is treacherous and troubles the inner court... "

While he was reading aloud, there seemed to be a slight sigh among the kneeling crowd, which gradually turned into a restrained sob, and finally, it turned into an uncontrollable wail.

"Your Majesty!" Yang Xiu pointed to the sky, and shouted angrily, "How did you get hurt like this by a treacherous minister!"

Yuan Ke continued: "I will make this edict public to the world. At that time, the world will have all the teachers of the king of Qin, and Cao Ren and Xu Huang will be nothing."

"Yes, yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

"I'm afraid it's too early to say?" Zhong Yao sneered, "Young Master, please think about it first, how to send this edict out from the heavy siege of Cao Jun! Zhong Mou bid farewell!"

After saying these words, Zhong Yao got up and left angrily.

"Sir, don't be surprised." Sima Yi looked at Zhong Yao's leaving back, came to Yuan Ke and said softly, "The Xun family and Zhong family in Yingchuan are both Cao Cao's confidantes, and they will not change their attitude so easily. Now the Xun family Difficulty is imminent, as the Patriarch of the Zhong family, he naturally wants to get in touch with Cao Jun as soon as possible, and the young master has to guard against it!"

"Young Master Sima is right." Yuan Ke said with a smile, "Please go home and sit down, and leave the rest to me!"

The representatives of all the aristocratic families bowed to Yuan Ke sincerely and then left one after another. The servants of the Zhang family and the Chang family also got his instruction and helped him take the words back. The joint meeting between the parties came to an end in a friendly atmosphere.

The next thing they have to face is Cao Ren and Xu Huang's army, who are belatedly aware of it.
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Ding bang, bang bang, bang bang.

Yuan Ke wore a silver-plated iron armor with fish and dragon patterns, a tiger-head shawl on his shoulders, and a plain robe with a curved train inside. He walked into the palace gate with a serious expression.

The Huben guard who guarded the gate knew what happened in the city, so after a little hesitation, he didn't stop him.

Yuan Ke walked slowly into the Mingguang Hall along the seemingly invisible steps.

Liu Xie sat slumped on the throne, and when he saw him coming in, he just raised his head slightly and didn't say a word. It seemed that the news of Cao Cao's death was not something to be happy about.

"Your Majesty, although Cao Cao is dead, as the saying goes, a centipede is dead but not stiff. His subordinates Cao Ren and Xu Huang are about to lead troops to attack Xudu. The situation is extremely critical now. What is your majesty's plan?" Yuan Ke asked solemnly.

The broken hair drooping on his forehead shook a few times, covering Liu Xie's eyes. He smiled wryly twice and said, "I will make you a general of hussars and give you a fake yellow axe[1] to lead the guards in the city. Army, fight against the enemy together!"

"General Hussars? Your Majesty, Yuan Ke is ashamed!" Yuan Ke's eyes widened in disbelief.You must know that General Hussars is the rank of military general second only to the Great General. His previous official position was just a small Zhonglang General, and there is a huge gap between General Hussars and Generals Hussars.

But Liu Xie's expression was very calm, and he said earnestly: "General Hussars, the rise and fall of the Han Dynasty depends on you alone..."

Yuan Ke's heart became hot, so he no longer declined, but respectfully knelt down and bowed, then turned and went out.

Behind him is Liu Xie who is already crying bitterly:
"Father... I'm sorry, my child..."

When Yuan Ke came out of the palace, Tian Feng was already waiting outside the palace gate.Yuan Ke hurriedly asked: "Mr. Tian, ​​have you found Guan Yu and Liu Bei?"

Tian Feng shook his head, and said: "I have searched all over the prison and dungeon, but there is still no trace. I also asked the generals of the Cao army who surrendered, and they all said that they didn't know where it was."

"That's weird." Yuan Ke frowned, "Such a big person, wouldn't they just disappear out of thin air? Could it be that they weren't in the city in the first place?"

"I thought about it carefully, probably not." Tian Feng said, "Young master, do you still remember the time Xiahou Dun leaked his words? He admitted that Guan Yu was locked up. If Guan Yu wasn't here, how would he know?"

"Could it be... Could it have been killed?" Yuan Ke's heart flashed an ominous premonition.

"I'm also a little worried about this, so we have to send people to continue searching." Tian Feng said, "But my son, according to the report from the spies, Cao Ren has merged with Xu Huang, and I'm afraid they will call in a few days. "

"Hey!" Yuan Ke sighed deeply, "I've calmed down the powerful families in the city for the time being, except for the Zhong family who deserve attention, the rest should not make trouble. As for the coalition forces of Cao Ren and Xu Huang, what do you think, sir? "

Tian Feng calmly analyzed: "The victory or defeat of a battle depends on the timing, location, and harmony of people. Now it is severe winter, the weather is cold, and the enemy army is exhausted from afar. As long as all the people outside the city are moved into the city and burned Houses, where the enemy has no shelter from the wind and snow, will not last long, so the weather is with me."

"It makes sense," Yuan Ke asked, "What about the favorable location?"

Tian Feng said: "Originally, Cao Ren's garrison was in Changshe, north of Xudu, while Xu Huang's garrison was in Linying, south of Xudu. Attacking from both sides, making our army focus on one and lose the other, should be the best way. But they Why not? Because Xudu is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with Songshan Mountain in the north, Shiren Mountain, Baiyun Mountain, and Funiu Mountain in the west, and Boshan and Dabie Mountains in the south. Only the east is a vast plain. Cao Ren and Xu Huang had no choice but to We have to attack from the east, so we only need to concentrate on dealing with the enemy in the east, and don’t have to worry about the enemy’s sneak attack from behind, because the location is right for me!”

"Understood!" Yuan Ke said with a smile, "As for Renhe, I have already gained the trust of the emperor, and I have been entrusted with full authority to handle city defense matters. Love and love me, it is the people and me!"

"Young Master is right." Tian Feng smiled, "Since the right time, location, and harmony are all on our side, we will definitely be able to defeat the enemy and defend Xu Capital City!"

Just when Yuan Ke's confidence doubled, the person he sent out to capture Xun Yu brought back bad news: Xun Yu had escaped from the city!
"Aren't all the defenders of the city ours? How could you let him escape?" Yuan Ke asked in astonishment.

The soldier replied nervously: "That Xun Yu...brought a lot of food and wine to the city gate, saying it was to reward the brothers who guarded the city...I didn't expect...I didn't expect..."

"Didn't expect what?" Yuan Ke asked.

"I didn't expect that sleeping pills were put in those drinks and dishes, and then...then..." The soldier was afraid that Yuan Ke would punish him, so his voice became smaller and smaller until it became a thin humming sound.

[1] Huang Yue, decorated with gold, was used by ancient emperors and used as a guard of honor in later generations.The fake yellow ax represents the emperor's right to conquer, and the highest-ranking ministers often add this title when they go out to fight.

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