Youzhou, Jixian County, Yanguo

Jixian County was originally the seat of Youzhou Governor, that is, the old nest of Liu Yu, the previous Youzhou Thorn History. Liu Yu was killed by Gongsun Zhan, and all this was naturally accepted by Gongsun Zhan. However, Gongsun Zhan was the Taishou of Zhuo County earlier, and he ran Zhuo County, the old nest of Zhuo County. Therefore, Gongsun Chan has been staying in Zhuo County.

However, after learning that Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao were going to attack Youzhou, Gongsun Zan decisively shifted his focus to Jixian County. Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao made such a big move, and the two of them did not have the slightest cover-up, it was normal for Gongsun Chan to know. After all, Jixian County is the seat of a state, and all conditions are superior to Zhuo County. When Liu Yu was alive, he also repaired the city wall and other defensive facilities, and stored a large amount of grain, which was also inadvertently discovered by Gongsun Zhan's subordinates. Therefore, after knowing Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao's actions, Gongsun Zhan began to transfer, and before Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao sent troops to Youzhou, the transfer had been completed.

Last night, after the spies arranged in Jizhou heard the news that Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao had been dispatched, they immediately rushed to Gongsun Zhan. Therefore, before dawn today, Gongsun Chan convened his subordinates to discuss countermeasures.

"The spies have come to report that Yuan Chang led an army of 50,000 from Bohai County to attack the territory of Youzhou, and Yuan Chang led an army of 150,000 from Yecheng, and the two of them will arrive in a few days, what is your best plan?"

Gongsun Zhan sat upright, his thick eyebrows furrowed, and he looked at his subordinate Wenwu with a serious face.

"What? Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang actually attacked my Youzhou, what is the reason?"

"These two rebellious ministers and thieves are really rampant, and they are both courtiers of the court. actually attacked the territory for no reason, and didn't take the court seriously at all. The lord should go to the court and report the matter to the court. Let the imperial court send a large army to crusade against these two traitors. ”

"What should we do? Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang are menacing, can we Youzhou resist their attack? If we send envoys to negotiate peace with them, we may be able to persuade them to retreat. ”

Although it has long been rumored that Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao will attack Youzhou, when the incident really happened, the officials under Gongsun Zan were still in chaos. There are all kinds of things, and the remarks of some of these officials made Gongsun Zhan's face even colder. I almost wanted to drag this guy out and cut it down.

"Father, Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang dare to invade my Youzhou, it's really rampant. My elite soldiers in Youzhou are not vegetarians. The child implored his father to give the child 30,000 horses, and he would definitely repel the two thieves, Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang. ”

The person who spoke was a young general in delicate armor, and this person was Gongsun Zhan's son, Gongsun Xu.

Gongsun Xu is only twenty-five years old this year, but he already has the demeanor of a general. Gongsun Xu was only fifteen years old. He followed Gongsun Chan to fight against the alien races in the north. It's been ten years now, and I've been through hundreds of battles. If it is placed in the era before Yuan Chang crossed, people of Gongsun Xu's age may still be looking forward to the future in the ivory tower. In this era, people of this age feel the cruelty of the real society early, and no one can make an accurate judgment as to whether it is sad or lucky.

"My son has a heart, and I am very pleased for my father!"

Seeing his son so brave. Gongsun Xu was very satisfied, and he was also grateful that he had been training Gongsun Xu in a military way. But. Regarding Gongsun Xu's intention to ask to fight, Gongsun Chan refused.

"Now Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang have a total of 200,000 troops invading, and 30,000 horses is not enough. Therefore, it is not a wise choice to go head-on, and I will wait until I think about the best way to make a decision. ”

Compared with the performance of his son and the officials under his command, Gongsun Chan was even more annoyed in his heart, he had raised this group of subordinates for so long, but few of them were useful, what a group of waste.

"Lord, my subordinates have a plan, but the two thieves Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang can't come and go!"

Just as Gongsun Chan was about to get angry, one of his subordinates stood up and said a word, but it made Gongsun Chan stop the anger that was about to erupt.

"Zishi has a good plan, come quickly!"

The person who spoke was Gongsun Zhan's old subordinate Shan Jing, and when Gongsun Zhan started as a young official, Shan Jing has been following Gongsun Zhan. After Gongsun Zan took over Youzhou, he appointed Shan Jing as the lieutenant of Zhuo County. Gongsun Zhan handed over all the military power of his old nest to Shan Jing to take charge, which shows his trust in Shan Jing.

In the original history, Gongsun Chan had the upper hand in the early battle with Yuan Shao. After that, Gongsun Chan occupied the territory of the four major states of Bingzhou, Jizhou, Youzhou and Qingzhou. Then, Gongsun Zhan took the talismans and other things obtained by the imperial envoys hostage, and also took the power of the capital governor Yanzhou. And Shan Jing was appointed by Gongsun Zhan as the commander of Yanzhou Assassin. However, in this era, because of the arrival of Yuan Chang, history is destined to change. Whether Gongsun Chan can still have the advantage as in history is obviously only a very small possibility!

"Yes, my lord!"

Shan Jing arched his hand to Gongsun Zhan, and then said loudly: "Lord, it is not difficult to see from the map that Yuan Chang of Bohai County is not far from my Youzhou, and if you follow the normal marching speed, you can reach it in three or five days." If you want to attack Youzhou from the direction of Bohai County, you must go through Rongcheng County and Tong County of Fanyang County, and then you can reach Zhuo County. Looking at Yuan Shao from Yecheng, it will take at least ten days to reach my Youzhou realm. And these five days are enough time for the lord to defeat Yuan Chang's troops, and it will be easy to deal with Yuan Shao who came from afar. ”

"What Zi Shi said is very good, it is a good policy! However, what if Yuan Chang does not advance after reaching the Youzhou realm?" Gongsun Zhan nodded in praise, and then asked.

"My lord, rest assured, if Yuan Xiang is strong in Youzhou, he will naturally not act rashly, but wait for Yuan Shao's army to assemble before advancing. However, if Rongcheng County, Tongxian and other cities could be easily captured, how could Yuan Chang give up? The lord could ambush his men and let Yuan Chang advance all the way. After Yuan Chang arrived in Zhuo County, the men and horses who were lying in ambush in the rear were dispatched to attack the army in Zhuo County on both sides, and if Yuan Chang had the ability to reach the sky, how could he escape? Once Yuan Chang was defeated, it would be much easier to deal with Yuan Shao. ”

"Haha, Zishi's plan is very good. Deserve the prize!"

Gongsun Zhan listened to the detailed description of the Shan Sutra, and immediately burst out laughing, and immediately rewarded the Shan Sutra with a hundred taels of yellow scarves. Ten Shu brocade horses, one Western Regions BMW. Suddenly, the officials on the side were attracted.

"My lord, after solving Yuan Chang, there is a plan to make Yuan Shao's death without a place to be buried. Yuan Shao led an army of 150,000 this time, and the transportation of grain and grass must be difficult. With the strength of the lord and the white horse, you can make a detour to the rear. Burn their grain and grass. If there is no food and grass, even if Yuan Shao has an army of 150,000, what can he do?"

"Your Excellency. As can be seen from the map, Yuan Shao's invasion of Youzhou can be entered from Zhuo County and Dai County. However, Daijun has natural dangers to defend, and Yuan Shao will definitely not pass through here. As a result, Yuan Shao will inevitably pass through Zhuo County. At that time. Adults can then use the strategy of a single lieutenant to flank from both sides. Even if Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses cannot be completely annihilated, Yuan Shao's vitality can be greatly damaged, and he will no longer have the power to invade. Wouldn't it be wonderful to wait for the adults to rectify the army and horses, and also counterattack into Jizhou and take Jizhou in one fell swoop!"

"Your Excellency..."

It seems that they were stimulated by Gongsun Zhan's reward, and those officials offered their own good ideas one after another. Gongsun Chan sneered in his heart, and he looked like he had a headache just now. Now it's profitable. All of them have good plans, it's just hateful. Although annoyed by the inaction of these subordinates. Gongsun Chan was not angry, and they all smiled and nodded in agreement with their proposals.

"My lord, we are all courtiers of the court. The subordinates thought that it would be better if they could turn hostilities into jade silk. I also hope that the lord will think twice, and first send an envoy to negotiate peace with Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang, if something can't be done, it is okay to raise swords again!"

Just as everyone was discussing how to fight against Yuan Chang and Yuan Shao, a discordant voice sounded.

Everyone looked at it, but it was Guan Jing, the long history of Gongsun Zhan. Guan Jing is a scholar, but he is not a pedantic scholar, on the contrary, Guan Jing, like Gongsun Zhan, is very hateful to foreign races. Therefore, Guan Jing, who was originally a person from Bingzhou, did not hesitate to join Gongsun Chan's command after learning about Gongsun Zhan's deeds, giving advice to Gongsun Chan and handling government affairs. It is precisely because of Guan Jing's ability to deal with internal affairs that Gongsun Chan can safely fight against foreign races in the front. Among them, Guan Jing's contribution is not insignificant. Therefore, after Gongsun Zhan became the assassin of Youzhou, Guan Jing naturally became the long history of Youzhou. The so-called long history is the head of civil officials, and in the boundary of Youzhou, he can be regarded as the second person.

Gongsun Chan knew that Guan Jing was a person loyal to him, so although Guan Jing said such discordant words, Gongsun Chan did not get angry, and still looked at Guan Jing with a smile.

"Shiqi, in your opinion, Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang have the possibility of retreating?"

In the face of Gongsun Zhan's rhetorical question, Guan Jing's face remained unchanged, and he insisted: "Lord, there is nothing difficult in the world, only afraid of people with hearts, as long as we work hard, there will be a chance." If we do nothing, nothing will change. Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang are not unreasonable people, they are both courtiers of the court, so why bother to fight and hurt the harmony. Therefore, the subordinates thought that in any case, they should send messengers to the camp of two to negotiate with them. ”

Gongsun Chan also knows Guan Jing's character, since he insists on it like this, Gongsun Chan can't hurt the hearts of such loyal subordinates. At that moment, Gongsun Chan nodded and said, "Shiqi is so insistent, I will promise you to send an envoy to Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang for peace talks." If the two of them are willing to retreat, it will be excellent, and if they insist on attacking, the hundreds of thousands of soldiers in our Youzhou will not be vegetarians. ”

"Thank you, Lord!"

Seeing that Gongsun Chan listened to his opinion, Guan Jing straightened his body, and his face was full of joy.

"Shiqi, I don't know if you have any suggestions for the candidates for the envoy? This envoy must be full of dangers, and maybe there is even a danger to his life. If it weren't for your insistence, I would never have sent someone to negotiate peace with them. ”

"Thank you for your trust!"

Guan Jing sighed again, and then said with a straight face: "Since the envoy's proposal was put forward by his subordinates, of course his subordinates are willing to become the envoys of this envoy." Worrying about the Lord is also a matter of subordination!"

"No way!"

Hearing that Guan Jing was going to go to the camp of Yuan Shao and Yuan Chang in person, Gongsun Chan refused without hesitation. Guan Jing's loyalty is undoubted, and Gongsun Chan will not suspect that he took the opportunity to take refuge in the other party. Moreover, Guan Jing's ability to handle government affairs is also excellent, and with Guan Jing's help, Gongsun Chan can be so comfortable. No matter what aspect it is, Gongsun Chan doesn't want Guan Jing to have an accident, so he is naturally unwilling to take over Guan Jing's task this time. Gongsun Zhan's gaze swept to the officials under his command and saw Gongsun Zhan's gaze. Most of the officials retracted their heads in fear, for fear that Gongsun Chan would give them this task. The task is Gongsun Zhan's, and his life is his own. If it weren't for the absolute loyalty to Gongsun Zhan's subordinates, who would be willing to do such a risky thing.

Seeing the reaction of the officials under his command, Gongsun Chan was even more angry in his heart. Now when it's time to employ people, they are all so cringe, where are all the arrogant words on weekdays. At the moment, Gongsun Chan didn't want to ask the opinions of his subordinates, and his eyes were fixed on one of them. Then point the man out.

Now that Youzhou is in crisis, his subordinates, as the lord's courtiers, do not stand up when the lord is in trouble. Besides, this suggestion was made by a subordinate, and if the subordinates did not go, who else could go? The subordinate implored the lord to accede to the request of the subordinate. Otherwise, the subordinates will not be able to kneel for a long time!"

After finishing speaking, Guan Jing knelt down straight, as if Gongsun Chan didn't agree, he wouldn't get up.

"Alas, that's it!"

Seeing Guan Jing behaving like this, Gongsun Chan sighed, and then nodded helplessly. said that he agreed to Guan Jing's request. For Guan Jing to be able to think about himself like this, Gongsun Chan said in his heart that he was not moved, and it was also false. Ren is a hard-hearted man. When encountering a loyal subordinate like Guan Jing, I am afraid that he will be touched.

"Since you are so insistent, I will grant your request. However, you must bring enough guards with you on this mission, otherwise, even if you insist, you will insist. If there are more loyal people like you in my Youzhou, why should I be afraid of the forces of the Quartet. ”

Hearing Gongsun Zhan's words, the faces of some thin-skinned officials suddenly turned red, while the faces of some officials with more firm minds remained unchanged. Secretly slandered Gongsun Zan in his heart, your words are good. This Youzhou belongs to Gongsun Zhan, and of course Gongsun Chan has to work hard to defend it. And they are just doing things for Gongsun Zhan, getting some salary, what do they want them to do? Even if they work harder, can this Youzhou become theirs? Just kidding, life is their own, who doesn't cherish it? Whoever wants to die will let whoever goes, so they are not so stupid.

I have to say that Gongsun Chan has a group of such subordinates, and it is reasonable for him to fail.

Compared with successful people like Cao Cao, when Cao Cao's civil and military forces encountered difficulties, they all rushed to be the first, lest they be one step behind others. It is precisely because of such subordinates that Cao Cao can sit big, and it is not for nothing.

"Missions are needed, but the necessary precautions must also be prepared. Once the peace talks fail, the only way to do this is to go to war! If nothing can be done, you will return as soon as possible, and you must not let someone worry!"

"Thank you for your concern, my subordinates will not disappoint my lord's high expectations!"

After the discussion, Gongsun Chan also made two preparations. One of them was naturally Guan Jing's envoy, and in order to ensure Guan Jing's safety, Gongsun Chan sent 3,000 guards to Guan Jing, of which 1,000 were elite white horse servants. From this point, it can be seen how much Gongsun Chan values Guan Jing. You must know that even when Gongsun Zhan's son Gongsun continued to travel, there was no such lineup. Naturally, many officials were envious, jealous, and hated in their hearts! However, this kind of thought only stayed for a moment before they were left behind. If his life is gone, what can Gongsun Chan care about? Isn't it also a touch of loess, so it is most important to save his life.

……

Yuan Chang's army set out from Nanpicheng, walked for three days, and finally arrived at the junction of Jizhou and Youzhou. Five miles in front of Yuan Chang's army, there was the first city at the front of the battlefield - Rongcheng County.

"Yuan Taishou, according to the scouts, Rongcheng County ahead is just a small city, and there are no more than 2,000 soldiers and horses in the city. If you attack at night, you can take it in one fell swoop, and with Rongcheng County as a stronghold, the army's grain and grass will have a place to rest. My Cui family soldiers are willing to capture Rongcheng County for Yuan Taishou as a gift from my Cui family to Yuan Taishou. ”

Although Cui Ping called Yuan Chang Yuan Taishou in his mouth, he didn't have much respect on his face.

During these three days, Cui Ping had a preliminary "understanding" of Yuan Chang and the team under Yuan Chang's command. When Cui Dao returned to Cui's house in Anping County, he praised Yuan Chang so much, as if Yuan Chang was the most awesome person in heaven and earth. At that time, Cui Ping, as the younger generation of the Cui family, was in charge of thousands of people in the Cui family, so he was a little unconvinced. Therefore, as a descendant of the Cui family in Anping County, Cui Ping volunteered to come to help Yuan Chang.

And in these three days of getting along, Cui Ping found that Yuan Chang's soldiers and horses were really bad. It can't be called a soldier, a group of peasants who are alive.

There were even fights on the march, and. The formation of the team is also out of order. If the enemy has an ambush, the other party will definitely be able to fight Yuan Chang by surprise. At least, Cui Ping is very confident. If he is given 10,000 soldiers and horses, he can defeat Yuan Chang's army of 50,000, but it is really weak, it is a group of scum with less than five combat strength.

Yuan Chang was not blind, so he naturally saw what Cui Ping meant. But. Yuan Chang wouldn't care about the other party. What the combat effectiveness is, Cui Ping will have a chance to see.

"It's okay, we don't have to rush it. The first brother set off from Yecheng. It will take at least six or seven days before we can join us. We only have 50,000 soldiers and horses, and it will be difficult to capture Youzhou. In this case, it is better to let the soldiers rest and recuperate. to have enough energy to fight like the enemy. ”

Listened to Yuan Chang's words. Cui Ping was even more disdainful in his heart.

Looking at Yuan Chang's performance, where it seems to be out to fight, it is no different from traveling. Moreover, in Cui Ping's view, Yuan Chang's 50,000 horses are here to clean up the battlefield and pick up benefits. I don't know what kind of wind Yuan Shao's brain is pumping, and he will cooperate with Yuan Chang. Also, his clan uncle Cui Dao is too. Yuan Chang is such a "waste" character, worthy of their Cui family's currying? If they had known that Yuan Chang was such a character. He won't waste any time to follow Yuan Chang into battle. It's just that now that he has reached this situation, he naturally can't tell Yuan Chang that he wants to go back.

"Come, send the order down, and set up camp on the spot! The fire head camp buries pots and cooks, and it must be completed within an hour. The scout team dispersed to find out the local news, and if there was anything abnormal, report it immediately!"

It was naturally the coach Zhao Yun who gave the orders this time.

In Cui Ping's eyes, the appointment of Zhao Yun, the coach, is also a joke. In the past three days, Zhao Yun said the most was to set up camp on the spot, make a meal on the fire, and wait for the scout team to find out the news. Cui Ping can completely recite what Zhao Yun said, and there is no momentum and majesty at all. Cui Ping wondered, how could a character like Yuan Chang be able to do this position, and how Zhao Yun became the coach. However, it is understandable to think that Yuan Chang is Yuan Shao's brother. It can be said that Yuan Chang and Yuan Chang's subordinates, few of them make Cui Ping look at them. The boss is like a rich son traveling, the boss is a soft man with insufficient momentum, and the military advisor also looks sick and sick, and he is still a drunkard. The only thing that Cui Ping can praise is probably only Dian Wei, a brave man. At least, Dian Wei's appearance is scary enough, and he can scare off many people when he stops on the battlefield. Cui Ping secretly wondered if he was looking for an opportunity to poach Dian Wei.

"General, there are enemy figures in Rongcheng County, approaching us. ”

At this moment, a scout captain ran to Zhao Yun and quickly reported.

Zhao Yun frowned, but he was puzzled, how could someone from Rongcheng County come to them? After thinking about it, Zhao Yun asked, "Do you know who the other party is?" Also, what is the number of people on the other side?"

"General Qiyu, the identity of the other party has not been heard clearly. There were only three people on the other side, the first one was dressed as a scholar, and the other two were dressed as servants. ”

Cui Ping glanced at the scout with disdain, isn't it just three people, is it necessary to be so nervous? It is really a group of scum farmers with less than five combat effectiveness, they are really too weak, and people can't be interested!

At that moment, Cui Ping arched his hand and said to Yuan Chang: "Yuan Taishou, after many days of marching, a certain person is a little uncomfortable, so I will go down to rest for a while, and I hope Yuan Taishou will not be blamed!"

"It's okay, since General Cui is tired, go to rest early, and I'll ask the soldiers to bring food into your camp later!"

After getting Yuan Chang's response, Cui Ping turned around and left very decisively. He couldn't continue to tolerate staying with Yuan Chang, he was afraid that his IQ might be pulled down by Yuan Chang.

Yuan Chang shook his head with a faint smile, and didn't say anything.

Another person from the scout team came over there and found out the visitors in Rongcheng County. The other party is the long history of Youzhou, and this time he is an envoy to the camp and wants to negotiate peace with Yuan Chang.

Naturally, peace talks were impossible, but Yuan Chang wanted to meet the other party, and he still had the courage to come to his camp at such a moment. (To be continued......)