"How so? Why? Can anyone tell me why?"

Gongsun Xu muttered to himself with a dejected expression on his face. Just now, his soldiers reported to him that the north gate had been breached by the enemy in less than an hour, and now they were attacking the south gate. Could it be that this is the day to die?

"Young master, now that the enemy army is coming, the young master should retreat quickly!"

"That's right, young boy. Now that the enemy is surrounded on both sides, the young prince can hide among the people, and when he is looking for an opportunity, the young prince will return to the lord and then recover Tongxian. ”

"Young boy..."

The generals beside Gongsun Xu persuaded one after another, although the ability of these generals was not very good. Still, their loyalty is good.

"Retreat? haha, I think General Ben has never retreated since he followed his father into battle, only the enemy we fought retreated. Even if he dies in battle today, General Ben will not retreat, and he will definitely not weaken the prestige of his father. Don't say more, fight to the death with General Ben and the enemy. Kill!"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

Under the influence of Gongsun Xu's sad emotions, the soldiers at the head of the South Gate City were all impassioned, and they all had the idea of fighting to the death with the enemy.

Under the city, Yuan Chang and the others saw that the soldiers on the city suddenly became fierce, with a posture of completely risking their lives, and they immediately understood what was going on. If you fight with Gongsun Xu's soldiers in such a state, although you can still take Tongxian, the losses are a bit big. At that moment, at the signal of Yuan Chang, Zhao Yun ordered the army to stop attacking the city, and then Dian Wei patted his horse and came to the city to shout.

"Gongsun continues to be a child. Now that you have been surrounded on both sides by our army, you should surrender quickly and still save your life. If you are stubbornly resistant. When you take the city, you will definitely leave the city full of chickens and dogs. ”

"Stomp, stomp!"

With Dian Wei's words, there was a sound of neat footsteps in the city. This footstep was naturally Han Sui leading an army of 20,000 to the south gate.

"Ahh

"How can they do that, we're just innocent soldiers!

"We swear to follow the general to the death, and would rather die in battle. Nor surrender!"

Surrounded by Yuan Chang and Han Sui's armies on both sides, the soldiers at the head of the city finally showed a look of fear, and most of the soldiers began to talk about it. Except for a few who chose to continue fighting. Most of them chose to surrender. After all, they are just ordinary soldiers, and it is impossible for them to work so hard for Gongsun Xu.

The discussion of the soldiers at the head of the city naturally reached Gongsun Xu's ears, and Gongsun Xu's face turned pale. Laughing at himself, he stepped forward and shouted, "Yuan Chang Xiao'er." Ben will follow his father to fight at the age of fifteen. He never thought of surrendering, even if he died in battle. The people and soldiers in the city are innocent, and they can die, but I hope you will spare them. ”

After speaking, Gongsun continued to pull out the sword at his waist and was about to kill himself on the spot.

"Young boy, don't!"

"Young boy. We still have 20,000 soldiers and horses, and we still have the strength to fight. Young boy, don't do stupid things!"

"Young master, if you die, the news reaches the ears of the lord, and the lord who is now fighting with Yuan Shao will definitely be affected, and he may lose to Yuan Shao when he is restless. Young boy, your life is concerned about the lives of countless people in Youzhou, young boy, think twice!"

"That's right, young boy, it's easy to die. However, it is the hardest thing to live. Young boy, you can pretend to surrender to the enemy, temporarily make a mistake with Yuan Changxu, and leave a useful body, so that you can help the lord. ”

Listening to the persuasion of the generals beside him, Gongsun continued to hesitate for a long time before throwing down his sword. Then, he closed his eyes, gritted his teeth and slowly said "I am willing to surrender"! After saying this, Gongsun Xu seemed to be deflated, and sat down on the ground softly. Subsequently, the city gate was opened, and the soldiers and horses of Bohai County entered the city, unloading the weapons of the Youzhou soldiers, and Tongxian County officially became Yuan Chang's territory.

In the government of Tong County, Yuan Chang sat down with Guo Jia, Zhao Yun, Dian Wei, Yu Ban and others. Subsequently, Gongsun Xu and other generals and officials of Tongxian County were tied up and pushed into the hall of the government office.

"How can you treat Major General Gongsun like this, why don't you loosen your ties quickly!"

"Hmph,!"

Hearing Yuan Chang's words, a general behind Gongsun Xu snorted coldly with disdain, although the voice was small, it could still be heard by everyone in the hall.

"How daring!"

Dian Wei shouted angrily, his eyes glared at the general who spoke, and he took a tiger step, just to give the general who spoke a good look. However, it was stopped by Yuan Chang.

"Hong Fei, don't be rude!"

Yuan Chang waved his hand to stop Dian Wei, and then looked at Gongsun Xu with a smile, and said slowly: "Major General Gongsun, I know that you are not convinced. However, now that your defeat is a fact, I hope that the young general can restrain your command. Although Ben Taishou has a good temper, however, Ben Taishou's subordinates may not have a good temper, if you annoy them, you will be the one who suffers at that time. Maybe the young general, you think that Ben Taishou is invading your Youzhou territory, however, the reason why today's situation is caused is also the fault of your father Gongsun Zhan, if he hadn't attacked my Bohai County for no reason, Ben Taishou might not have this action. I wonder if the major general has any opinions?"

"The general of the defeated army is not brave enough, Yuan Taishou is what you say!"

Gongsun Xu's face, which had been tense, turned around, glanced at Yuan Chang, and said coldly.

Regarding Gongsun Xu's reaction, Yuan Chang did not have the slightest annoyance. I think most of the defeated people reacted in this way, and it would be strange if there was no such reaction.

"Lord, my subordinates have fulfilled their mission and completed the task of the main bus generation!"

At this moment, Han Sui walked in with a tiger's step, knelt down on the spot, and said in a slightly excited tone. This time, the most important thing to be able to capture Tongxian so smoothly is naturally Guo Jia's strategy, if it weren't for Guo Jia's strategy, it would naturally not be so smooth. However, Han Xun's command also has credit. This is also something that cannot be ignored. Even if there is a good plan, if the general who commands the army is a wine bag and rice bag, I am afraid that it will not be able to implement it well. And Han Sui has followed Yuan Chang for so long. Personal force is average, he has always wanted to realize his value through other aspects, and today, he finally succeeded in doing so.

"This time you captured Tongxian, Juzi, you are the first meritorious, you don't need so much courtesy!"

Gongsun Xu, who had never had a good face on the side, saw Han Sui come in. also focused on Han Sui's body.

It was this Han Sui who led his troops to raid Fangcheng, and he was able to reach Fangcheng faster than the reinforcements. And sneak attack to take the city, and then, Han Sui even spared him to send a second wave of reinforcements, and arrived at the north gate of Tongxian County unconsciously. Gongsun Xu has always wondered how the other party spared the 30,000 army?

"General Han. There is a confusion. I wonder if General Han can answer the question?"

Gongsun Xu hesitated for a moment, and finally asked hard. Although he knew that he was a captive now, if he couldn't know the reason why the other party was able to do all this, Gongsun Xu was afraid that he would not be able to sleep at night.

Han Sui did not answer Gongsun Xu, but looked up at Yuan Chang, and after Yuan Chang nodded, Han Sui nodded at Gongsun Xu.

"General Han. A certain is very puzzled, why did your soldiers and horses arrive in Fangcheng earlier than the reinforcements sent by a certain person?"

At that time, after learning of Yuan Chang's intention to sneak attack Fang Cheng. Gongsun Xu sent General Wu with 10,000 soldiers and horses to support Fangcheng. Although it is said that Han Sui set off one day earlier than Gongsun Xu's reinforcements, due to geographical restrictions, even if it is a cavalry, it will take about four days to reach Fangcheng. However, it will not take so long to reinforce Fangcheng from Tong County, at most it will take three days, and if it is a rapid march, it will be able to arrive in two days. In this case, no matter how the reinforcements are calculated, they will arrive at Fangcheng within the time when Fangcheng is captured, and finally keep Fangcheng. However, Han Sui arrived earlier than his reinforcements, and he was able to set up an ambush. This made Gongsun Xu very puzzled, how did Han Sui do it.

"This was originally a secret of our army, but my lord agreed to tell Major General Gongsun the answer, so I simply said that it was because of the equipment. As for more things, as long as Major General Gongsun sincerely serves my lord, he will know sooner or later. ”

Han Sui said a simple sentence and stopped talking. As Han Sui said, the reason why he was able to arrive in Fangcheng earlier than Gongsun Xu's reinforcements was because of the equipment. However, it is not the equipment of soldiers, but the equipment of war horses. Ignoring geographical restrictions because of the equipment of the war horses allowed the army to successfully attack Fangcheng. However, now that the equipment of the war horse is still a secret, Han Sui naturally won't say much.

Gongsun Xu was even more puzzled, what kind of equipment could do this, it was too sensational. If their soldiers and horses in Youzhou also had such equipment, wouldn't their combat power be able to raise their combat power to another level. However, thinking about his current status as a prisoner, Gongsun Xu will wilt.

"General Han, there is another question, that is, how can you spare the 30,000 soldiers and horses sent by XX and arrive outside the north gate so easily?"

After listening to Gongsun Xu's words, Han Sui arched his hand at Guo Jia and said with admiration: "Being able to do this is the strategy of the military advisor. In fact, from sending troops to attack Fangcheng to easily dodging your 30,000 soldiers and horses, everything is a clever plan of the military advisor. If it weren't for the military advisor's clever calculation, he wouldn't have been able to do this. ”

After listening to Han Sui's words, Gongsun Xu looked at Guo Jia, who was beside Yuan Chang, who was thin and had a slightly pale face.

As for Guo Jia's name, Gongsun Xu had heard of it a long time ago. At the beginning, Gongsun Zhan and the black-robed people jointly attacked Bohai County, but the result was that they were defeated in Bohai County and lost a large number of soldiers and horses. The resourcefulness of the black-robed man was recognized by Gongsun Zhan, but even the black-robed man was not Guo Jia's opponent, which shows that Guo Jia's skills are superior. Gongsun Xu also learned from Gongsun Zhan that there was such a talented and resourceful person in Bohai County, and just now when he saw Guo Jia sitting next to Yuan Chang, he was a little suspicious that this person was Guo Jia. At this moment, it was verified by Han Sui, and only then did he dare to confirm it. Looking at such a young Yuan Chang and Guo Jia, Gongsun Xu felt that he had lived to a dog for more than 20 years.

For Yuan Chang, although Gongsun Xu didn't say it, he actually admired it very much in his heart.

As far as he knew, Yuan Chang was only fifteen or sixteen now, thinking that when he was at this age, he had just followed his father to fight against foreign races, and he was just an ordinary soldier, not to mention that Yuan Chang was now a county guard. Although it is said that Yuan Chang can become a Taishou because of his background, he cannot deny Yuan Chang's ability. If Yuan Chang is incompetent. How could there be the effectiveness of such an outstanding figure as Guo Jia under his command? If Yuan Chang was incompetent, how could he have the effectiveness of such fierce generals as Zhao Yun and Dian Wei? And Han Sui was not weak, in comparison. The civil and military forces under Gongsun Zhan seem to be a little useless.

There are no strategists, and there are no fierce generals, Gongsun Xu feels that his father occupies a huge Youzhou, but it is extremely sad, and it is not as good as Yuan Chang, who is too guarded.

It's not too early today, and everyone is tired from the continuous fighting these days. Therefore. Yuan Chang didn't say much, just casually ordered a few words, and then dispersed to rest. As for Gongsun Xu and other prisoners. There are not too many restrictions, as long as he does not leave Tong County, and there are no other abnormal behaviors, Gongsun Xu is still very free. Although Gongsun Xu wanted to return to Gongsun Zhan. But. Now that he has just surrendered to Yuan Chang, he has not yet gained Yuan Chang's trust, so he naturally will not do something that makes Yuan Chang unhappy. Therefore, Gongsun Xu also behaved quite honestly.

The next day, Yuan Chang gathered his subordinates and began to carry out drastic reforms in Tong County. Tongxian is now his territory, and it will be his sphere of influence in the future, and what he has to do now is to fight steadily. Step by step. In this way, after taking over Youzhou. Expand his influence as quickly as possible. In this way, it is of great help to the realization of the ideals of Yuan Chang, Guo Jia, Zhao Yun and others.

On the third day, Lu Lan and Guan Jing led 30,000 soldiers and horses to finally arrive outside Tongxian County. When they saw that Yuan Chang's flag had been planted in the city, the two of them suddenly felt cold in their hearts. Subsequently, under the persuasion of Gongsun Xu, Lu Lan and Guan Jing also surrendered.

Time flies, time is like water, and half a month is spent unconsciously. Under the reform, Tongxian County has also become more prosperous, and the appearance that appeared a little dilapidated because of the war at the beginning has been completely new, even compared to before the war began, Tongxian County has a new look. Even Gongsun Xu, Guan Jing, and others were wondering, is this really Tongxian? You must know that because Youzhou is poor, most of the people in the territory are lifeless. However, since Yuan Chang's reform, Tongxian seems to have vitality, and when you walk on the street on weekdays, you can see the smiling faces on the faces of the people, because their lives are becoming more and more comfortable day by day. And the reason why it can become like this is because of Yuan Chang's reform. Therefore, although it was only half a month, the people in Tongxian County also recognized Yuan Chang's rule. As for Gongsun Zhan, he has long been forgotten by them.

There is a mansion in Tongxian County, which is where Yuan Chang lives for his grandson. At this moment, in the courtyard, Gongsun Xu and Guan Jing were arriving at the prime minister to talk.

"Guan Changshi, what do you think of the current situation in Tongxian?"

The army has been defeated, and Guan Jing's position as a supervisor of the army naturally no longer exists. And Gongsun Xu asked at this moment, but his face was heavy.

The changes in Tongxian happened under his nose, and Gongsun Xu can be said to empathize. In addition to secretly exclamating in my heart, there was also a sense of powerlessness. Originally, Gongsun Xu just wanted to temporarily surrender to Yuan Chang and make a false accusation with him, and when the time was ripe, he would raise an army to resist. At the beginning, Yuan Chang and his subordinates said that they wanted to reform, but Gongsun Xu scoffed, thinking that Yuan Chang was just doing useless work. What is the situation in Youzhou, no one knows better than Gongsun Xu and Guan Jing that no matter how much reform is carried out in Youzhou, there will not be much change. However, it is under their disdain, Yuan Chang is stunned to change the appearance of Tong County, if the people of Tong County return to Tong County, I am afraid that they will no longer recognize today's Tong County, and today's Tong County can only be described in one sentence, that is, one day at a time, it is simply a miracle.

At this time, Gongsun Xu and Guan Jing had to admit that Yuan Chang and they were indeed extraordinary.

"Yuan Chang and they are really extraordinary, and they think they are inferior!"

Guan Jing said with emotion on his face. Guan Jing, as Gongsun Zhan's long history, is in charge of internal affairs. Moreover, in order to increase Gongsun Zhan's income, Guan Jing also worked hard to carry out reforms. However, Youzhou is like this, no matter how he reforms Guan Jing, it can't have any good effect. Of course, because of Guan Jing's reforms, Youzhou has also become a little richer and stronger. Therefore, Guan Jing also felt in his heart that Youzhou was afraid that it had reached the extreme, and there would be no greater changes. However, when Yuan Chang and others carried out reforms, he found out how arrogant he was at the beginning, not because Youzhou could not become more prosperous and prosperous, but because his own ability was limited and he could not make Youzhou better. If they have the ability of Yuan Chang and them, Youzhou's economy and population will inevitably be doubled again, and Youzhou's military strength can also be improved.

After listening to Guan Jing's words, Gongsun Xu was also silent.

What is Guan Jing's ability, Gongsun Xu didn't doubt it at all, how could a person who could be relied on by his Laozi Gongsun Chan as a confidant, be less capable? However, even a person like Guan Jing now praised Yuan Chang and them. If they really raise an army, will the people support them? Thinking about it, the people's lives have become better, how can they hope to see their good days become what they once were?

Thinking of this, Gongsun Xu's mood was a little heavy.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Chang only occupied Tongxian for more than ten days, which made the people's minds have such a huge change. If there was more time, wouldn't the people be dead set on Yuan Chang? Could it be that he really wanted to use force to solve the problem and let the people fall into a miserable life again? In that case, Gongsun Xu was a little puzzled, what did he and his father spare no effort to fight against the foreign races in the north? It was not so that the Han people could live a good life, and now that the people have a good life, why should they change themselves? Can't you just obey Yuan Chang's approach, and go on like this, isn't it also good!

No, he is the son of Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Chang is his enemy, they have invaded their homeland, how can he think about them?

But is there no better way to keep fighting?

"Smack!"

Guan Jing, who was pondering, was suddenly shocked when he saw Gongsun Xu raise his hand and give him a mouthful. However, soon Guan Jing roughly understood what Gongsun Xu meant.

Just like Gongsun Xu, Guan Jing is actually quite conflicted in his heart.

Guan Jing followed Gongsun Chan with all his heart, also because Gongsun Chan was determined to fight against the northern alien races. Guan Jing's thoughts are the same as Gongsun Zhan's, and his heart will be different if he is not of my race. Only by eliminating the alien race can the people of the Han family live a good life. However, Yuan Chang's reform of Tongxian County made Guan Jing's concept change slightly. Perhaps, war is not the only way to change lives. As long as the Central Plains becomes prosperous and prosperous by the method of reform, and the people of the Central Plains become stronger, do they still need to worry about the alien races in the north? Just as in the time of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, only the soldiers and horses of the imperial court attacked the Xiongnu, and no Xiongnu dared to attack the Central Plains.

It's just that Guan Jing is Gongsun Zhan's subordinate after all, and he has never had the intention of rebelling. Even if he recognized Yuan Chang's reforms, he didn't think of serving Yuan Chang. Therefore, Guan Jing's heart will feel tangled and contradictory!

"Alas!"

After being silent for a long time, Gongsun Xu and Guan Jing sighed at the same time, but they both seemed to understand what each other was thinking. Then he didn't say anything more and dispersed.

After another five days, Yuan Chang finally made another move, and the army began to set off for the next city. Gongsun Xu and Guan Jing naturally followed the army. Originally, Yuan Chang and Guo Jia's original intention was to march to the northwest of Yu County after taking Tong County, so as to join Yuan Shao's army. However, now Yuan Chang and Guo Jia have changed their minds. Yuan Chang and Gongsun Zhan have similar troops, and they can't tell the winner for a while. Since this is the case, then he will not get involved, and continue to advance along this road, and it is only right to conquer a city and reform a city.

……

However, it was said that on the same day that Yuan Chang took Tongxian, the siege of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan continued. Since Gongsun Chan and Yuan Shao had a fight before, Gongsun Chan has never continued to fight. Knowing that he is not good at this, he still sent generals to die, is it true that he Gongsun Chan is a fool? Obviously, Gongsun Chan is not a fool, so Gongsun Chan will not be stupid enough to use his weakness to fight for the enemy's advantage.

"Kill!"

"Rush!"

Therefore, the siege of Anseong was still so fierce, and neither side was willing to back down. In just a few days, the two armies had already suffered tens of thousands of casualties.

And in the evening of the next day, that is, the day after Yuan Chang took Tongxian, the news that Tongxian was taken also reached the ears of Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao. (To be continued......)