Chapter 585

After Li Jing released Yuan Jun who had surrendered, he led his army back to Yecheng. Xue Rengui ordered the cavalry to station several miles outside the city, causing the cavalry to gallop back and forth in the camp, stirring up dust all over the sky.First of all, it was because of the suspicious array, which made people mistakenly think that Youzhou was attacking on a large scale.The second is to intimidate the restless forces in Yecheng and let them know that there are a large number of soldiers and horses coming to Jizhou, so it is best not to have any bad thoughts.

Next, Li Jing only needed to wait for Yuan Shao to get the news and lead his troops back to Yecheng, and he could retreat safely.

At this time, in Yuan Shao's camp, soldiers who escaped from Yecheng also came here and reported the news that Yecheng had been breached to Yuan Shao.

All the civil and military men in the camp were shocked, Yuan Shao had a gloomy face, and said coldly: "What are you talking about? Bingzhou's soldiers and horses have invaded Yecheng?"

"Yes, it was Chunyu Qiong. He was captured alive by the Han army and defected to the Han army. The Han army used Chunyu Qiong to swindle and open the city gate. General Jiao Touch was beheaded on the spot. We couldn't resist, and the Han army took the city gate!" Yuan Bing and his soldiers reported with resentment on their faces.

Yuan Shao's beard trembled in anger, and he slapped the table and cursed: "How dare this Chunyu Qiong betray me? I must crush him to ashes to vent my hatred!"

But Yuan Shao only mentioned Chunyuqiong's betrayal, but didn't say that Chunyuqiong was incompetent and lost the Taihang Mountain defense line. If Yuan Shao said it, he would be slapping himself in the face, because he asked Chunyuqiong to replace Zhang Yan.

"The Han army can't use many soldiers and horses in Bingzhou, how many people have they come?" Cui Hao asked quickly.

"About 5000 people have come!" the soldier replied.

Cui Hao heaved a sigh of relief, and comforted Yuan Shao: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the Han army only came with [-] soldiers, and there are still many private soldiers from aristocratic families in Yecheng. With them, the Han army will definitely be forced to retreat."

The soldiers glanced at Cui Hao, seeming to be hesitant to speak, Yuan Shao saw it, and hurriedly asked, "What do you want to say?"

The soldier fell to his knees with a thud: "My lord, those Han troops are so powerful that one can take on five, and the leading general is as fierce as General Yan Liang. He is still shouting about the ambition to fight, I am invincible. I escaped In the evening, I saw from a distance that they went to the Governor's Mansion and took down several young masters, and the heads of several aristocratic families went, all of them were killed and hung in front of the mansion..."

Yuan Shao's eyes were about to burst, his eyes were red, his face was full of anger and anxiety, and he quickly ordered: "Hurry up and return to Yecheng!"

Yuan Shao couldn't sit still anymore, he walked back and forth in the tent, muttering: "My son, you must be careful."

All the generals in the hall looked at each other in blank dismay, so they retreated?Now it's June, sometimes it rains heavily, and sometimes it's scorching sun. Taking advantage of the weather not long before it cleared up, Chen Qingzhi pulled out the defense line that Chen Qingzhi had set up on the west bank of the giant ocean.Now Chen Qingzhi has retreated to the east bank and stationed on the river with his navy.Yuan Shao only needs to build enough ships to cross the river in one fell swoop to take Qingzhou.

On Zhao Kuangyin's side, he also took advantage of the heavy rain to accumulate floods, and a flood washed away Lin Renzhao's southern defense.Although Lin Renzhao found out in advance that the withdrawal of troops had returned to Jiaodong, the Han army's western defense line had been lost. Only waiting for the flood to recede and the land to dry up, Zhao Kuangyin could drive straight to Jiaodong.

At most one month, the two armies can jointly destroy Qingzhou. Under such a good situation, they want to withdraw their troops?

Seeing that Yuan Shao was planning to withdraw, Cui Hao quickly reminded: "Your Majesty, you can't withdraw the army. Qingzhou can be destroyed in a month at most. This is a great situation. If Zhao Kuangyin withdraws the army alone, it may be difficult to destroy Qingzhou. If Qingzhou is not wiped out In the coming year, Liu Bian's army will attack Jizhou, and Qingzhou will be behind, and there will be endless troubles!"

"I can't take care of it. If my son is wrong, what's the use of this Huangtu hegemony? Withdraw the army quickly!" Yuan Shao rejected Cui Hao's suggestion without thinking.

What Yuan Shao said was affectionate and righteous, but it greatly chilled the hearts of the generals. As the saying goes, a scholar dies for his confidant. Isn't it that these people turn to Yuan Shao to gain fame?Now that Yuan Shao has to give up his hegemony for the sake of his wife and two daughters, it is really chilling.

But people like Xu You and Yan Liang don't have any dislike, because their family is also in Yecheng. If the Han army is against their family, they will be homeless. Quickly rescue Yecheng.

But people like Yang Dayan don't have a family, and Gao Ang is a man who doesn't have a wife. They don't care much, and they resent Yuan Shao's gesture in their hearts.

Yuan Shao rejected Cui Hao straight away, making Cui Hao unable to speak out his mouthful of words, and also ruined the dedication of many soldiers.

"What are you still doing in a daze? Why don't you quickly pack up your luggage and set off?" Yuan Shao could not help urging when he saw that no one was moving.

"My lord, we are fighting together with Zhao Kuangyin, and he has a lot of support. Is it possible that we will leave without saying a word? If we leave without saying a word, the relationship will be frozen, and Liu Bian's attack may not help us in the future! "Jianjun Xingping asked.

Yuan Shao waved his hand and said, "It's too late, what else is there to support? Zhao Kuangyin's strength is not weak, and now that Qingzhou's southern defense has been lost, it will not be a problem for him to win Qingzhou! You all prepare quickly and set off immediately!"

All the generals left the camp angrily, and went to prepare to set off, but Cui Hao didn't leave, Yuan Shao was extremely anxious, looked at Cui Hao and said: "Military Master, go and prepare quickly!"

"My lord, don't retreat!" Cui Hao still insisted.

Yuan Shao looked bitter, and sighed: "Military teacher, I don't want to, but Xianyi, Xianpu is the flesh on the palm of my hand. I am old now, if they are taken away by the Han army , I won the world, what's the point?"

Cui Hao looked at Yuan Shao and explained: "But once my lord withdraws his troops, there are four harms. First, Qingzhou may not be destroyed. Second, the hearts of all the soldiers will be chilled. Third, Zhao Kuangyin will be hated and the alliance will be destroyed. Fourth, even the lord will be killed." After returning to Yecheng, the Han army must have retreated early, the Lord may not be able to save the young masters!"

"My lord, you have to understand that in today's troubled times, only strength can speak. If the lord can only strengthen his own strength, then Liu Bian will not dare to hurt a few young masters. In the future, the lord can also rely on other things to exchange for the young master. For example, breaking Qingzhou, taking Kong Rong, Yu Yunwen and other generals exchange. If the lord wants to withdraw from the army, it will greatly weaken his own strength. Liu Bian doesn't like the lord, how can he care about the lives of the young masters?"

"So the lord should destroy Qingzhou immediately, and capture Kong Rong, Chen Qingzhi and other generals of Qingzhou. If the Han army really wins down a few sons, the lord can use these people as an exchange! Then Liu Bian, who stands on benevolence and righteousness, will definitely not I will abandon Kong Rong and others regardless!"

What Cui Hao said was well-founded, but Yuan Shao's face darkened when he heard it, and he said, "Kong Rong, Chen Qingzhi and other lowly people are worth my son's life? Military commander, please stop persuading me, I have decided to return to Yecheng immediately !"

Yuan Shao insisted on a truth, his son is bigger than the sky, even if you Cui Hao say a flower, it will not change his determination to rescue his son.Yuan Shao did this kind of thing in history. Before the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao was short of food and grass. Xu You suggested that Yuan Shao aggressively attack Cao Cao. As a result, Yuan Shang fell ill. Yuan Shao was worried about his son's illness and missed this opportunity for nothing.

Yuan Shang was just sick and Yuan Shao was like that, and now it really threatened Yuan Shang's life safety, one can imagine Yuan Shao's mood on this matter.From the perspective of future generations, Yuan Shao is really a good man and a good father for making such a big sacrifice for the family, but from the perspective of an overlord, Yuan Shao is absolutely unqualified.

Cui Hao really wanted to scold his mother at this time. I have already mentioned the disadvantages of the four major withdrawals. After Qingzhou is destroyed, I can exchange Kong Rong and others.Besides, if you withdraw your troops, it will be very difficult to save your sons. Why can't Yuan Shao make sense?

Cui Hao was quite disappointed with Yuan Shao's women's benevolence and his stupidity, but he still suggested: "If my lord really wants to withdraw the army, let's do this for now. You and I will go separately. My lord will lead 8 people back to Yecheng. I will lead the army here." 5 horses continue to attack Qingzhou. The lord has 8 people to deal with 6 Han troops. It is absolutely no problem, and my [-] horses are enough to enter Qingzhou. It would be good if the lord can wipe out the Han army in Yecheng. If Han The army ran away ahead of time, and I joined forces with Zhao Kuangyin to take down Jiaodong, and asked Zhao Kuangyin to ask Kong Rong, Chen Qingzhi and others as hostages in exchange for a few princes and wives, do you think it would be good?"

Cui Hao took a compromise. It would be best for Yuan Shao not to retreat. Even if this compromise is made, it will surely chill the hearts of the soldiers and offend Zhao Kuangyin.But Yuan Shao insisted on retreating, and Cui Hao couldn't persuade him, so he had no choice but to do so.

Yuan Shao pondered for a while and finally nodded and agreed: "Well, I will lead [-] soldiers and horses back, and you will bring Yang Dayan and Gao Gao to lead [-] troops here again. But you must remember not to inform Zhao Kuangyin that he will underestimate me! "

Cui Hao nodded, and understood the key point. If Yuan Shao gave up his imperial career for the sake of his wife and two daughters, the princes of the world would definitely look down upon him, and Yuan Shao would definitely be passive in this alliance.Yuan Shao understood the truth, and Cui Hao understood it better. Cui Hao nodded and agreed: "My lord, don't worry, I only want to attack Chen Qingzhi. When Qingzhou is destroyed, Zhao Kuangyin will find a reason to evade it if he asks!"

Only then did Yuan Shao feel relieved, and after a few hours, Yuan Shao led an army of [-] and headed west.

Yuan Shao was worried about his son, so he led the elite cavalry ahead.After traveling day and night, he arrived at the bank of the Yellow River in the direction of Licheng. At this time, Yuan Bing was so tired that Yuan Shao had no choice but to rest on the bank of the Yellow River, preparing to cross the Yellow River early tomorrow morning.

As for the boats to cross the river, Yuan Shao's army had already prepared them when they attacked Qingzhou.

One night passed, and Yuan Shao was preparing to cross the river early in the morning, when several boats came from a distance from the crossing.When the soldiers saw Yuan Shao, they hurriedly reported to Yuan Shao. When Yuan Shao came to the ferry, the Yuan soldiers on the boat just disembarked. Seeing Yuan Shao, they broke down in tears and reported to Yuan Shao: "My lord, something is wrong and Bingzhou soldiers and horses have invaded massively!"

Yuan Shao was also dumbfounded, and quickly asked: "Where are you soldiers and horses from?"

"We are under the command of General Zhang He!"

When Yuan Shao heard that something was wrong, he said coldly, "Isn't Zhang Yun guarding the northern part of Hebei? Why are you here?"

The soldier cried and replied: "Yecheng was destroyed, and the brothers in the city came to Xindu to ask for help. General Zhang Ying decided to send cavalry south to rescue Yecheng and rescued several sons!"

Yuan Shao was overjoyed: "How is the situation in Yecheng now? Has Zhang Yun expelled the Han army? Will my son be safe?"

"General Zhang He led [-] troops to the south, and encountered a large number of ambushes from the Han army [-] miles north of Yecheng. What's more, Xue Rengui also led the cavalry to the south, and our army was completely wiped out by the Han army. Only a few brothers escaped. The enemy generals engaged in battle, and escaped by chance!" Yuan Bing dared not say that they surrendered and were released by Li Jing, but said that they broke out of the encirclement.

When Yuan Shao heard that he was about to fall, Xu You, who was beside him, hurriedly supported Yuan Shao, and asked the soldiers: "Then the Han army only has five thousand? How can you have the strength to ambush you with 2 people?"

"It's not just five thousand, there are tens of thousands of people, even Xue Rengui is here!"

Yuan Bing was besieged, and he didn't know how many enemy troops came. After Xue Rengui returned to Yecheng, he set up a suspicious array to make the cavalry gallop. The dust around Yecheng also made Yuan Bing mistake Xue Rengui. It's just the vanguard, and there are still a large number of soldiers and horses invading behind.

 Yuan Shao: You may not believe me when I tell you, my head was squeezed by a door when I was young

  
 
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