War is not child's play.

Every order given by the commander of the army must be carefully considered before it can be given.

Because in a big war, the price of a wrong decision may be tens of thousands of lives, and no one can afford to pay for it.

This is also the reason why in historical records, there were many famous generals during the Three Kingdoms period, but there were very few people who commanded the army.

Due to various factors, the possibility of both warring sides withdrawing at the same time is very small.

The Fenwu army withdrew, and Yuan Shaojun's army also withdrew. This is by no means an accident, and both sides must have some reasons for having to withdraw their troops.

The reason for the withdrawal of the Fenwu Army is very simple, that is, because the purpose has been achieved.

In this battle, Han Cheng's original purpose in choosing to fight against the enemy was to stimulate the morale of the soldiers of the Fenwu Army, so that the soldiers of the Fenwu Army would not be afraid of Yuan Shao's large number of men and horses, and would not dare to fight against Yuan Shaojun.

Judging by the results so far, the response is very good.

Zhao Yun led the Qinglong Army to charge the formation and the Xuanwu Army's breakthrough made the morale of the soldiers of the Fenwu Army be stimulated to the greatest extent.

Because through the two simple small victories in this battlefield, the soldiers of the Fenwu Army understood a truth - although Yuan Shaojun was numerous, when death came, he would choose to flee as soon as possible; When facing the powerful Xuanwu army, it will also die.

Now that the goal has been achieved, Han Chengcheng doesn't want to continue fighting.

However, Zhang Liao, the commander of the Fenwu Army, had the same idea as Han Cheng's idea, so he ordered Ming Jin to withdraw his troops.

Both Han Cheng and Zhang Liao knew that although the Fenwu Army might have some losses if it withdrew now, if it continued to fight, the losses would be even greater.

Although Yuan Shaojun can be defeated, at least now the Fenwu Army cannot defeat Yuan Shaojun.

The so-called "hundred-legged insect dies but does not stiffen".

After a battle, Yuan Shao's army suffered about 40,000 casualties, of which more than 30,000 casualties were caused by the 20,000 troops led by Zhang Yan and the powerful attacks of the Xuanwu Army and the Suzaku Army.

Yuan Shaojun suffered more than 40,000 casualties, but he did not break his bones, and there were still 210,000 troops left at this time.

According to post-war statistics, the Fenwu Army also suffered at least 6,000 casualties in this battle.

210,000 against 74,000, the situation in front of the Fenwu Army is still very grim.

Since the Xuanwu army and Zhang Yan's army had already met together, a quick retreat was undoubtedly the wisest choice.

The reason for Yuan Shaojun's withdrawal was not very complicated, mainly because the grain roads were attacked and the grain was burned.

Food is the first element of war.

No matter how high the prestige of the commander or commander in the army is, if he is without food for three days, he will be rumored, and if he is without food for five days, the soldiers will rebel.

Hunger is the biggest enemy in war, but no one can solve it.

When the grain road was attacked, the grain was burned, and the enemy's situation was unknown, complicated news spread to Yuan Shao's army, which was fighting.

After getting the news, Guo Tu immediately said to Yuan Shaojin:

"Lord, food is the foundation of the army.

Our grain routes were attacked, and our grain was burned, which must have been the means of the Fenwu army on the other side.

The subordinates thought that the top priority for us now was to withdraw our troops immediately, and then set up camp and send a large number of cavalry to check the situation in and around the place where the grain had occurred.

If we continue to fight the Fenwu army here, we will be in their 'hands'. ”

When Feng Ji on the side heard it, he immediately spoke up and persuaded Yuan Shao:

"My lord, the first few sentences of the public rule, my subordinates agree with it, this time there is an accident in the grain road, it must be undoubtedly done by the Fenwu army.

But in the last few sentences, the subordinates did not agree very much.

The current Fenwu army has no chance of winning against us, so there is no possibility of luring us to continue fighting here. After all, if we destroy them all, what is the use of them burning our grain and grass? ”

After Feng Ji finished speaking, Guo Tu said again: "Yuan Tu, don't say it so swearingly. In case our army loses because of food shortages, you cannot afford this huge responsibility. ”

Feng Ji was not to be outdone, and said: "Gongzhi, what you said is serious. I just have a different opinion from you, do I have to bear the responsibility for the defeat? ”

Guo Tu said again......

Yuan Shao saw that the two were arguing, and the mistake of indecision was committed again.

It was also at this time that I remembered the resourceful and decisive Tian Feng.

If Tian Feng is like this again, why do he need to be like this?

Then he asked Xun Chen on the side: "Youruo, what do you think we should do now?" ”

Xun Chen knew that no matter what he said, he would inevitably offend Guo Tu or one of Feng Ji.

It is better to offend a gentleman than a villain.

There is no doubt that these two people are villains, otherwise they would not argue.

Therefore, Xun Chen sighed silently in his heart, and then said to Yuan Shao: "My lord, my subordinates think that there are pros and cons to withdrawing the army at this time or not withdrawing the army. The subordinates are not capable enough to decide. ”

A hint of disappointment flashed on Yuan Shao's face, and after thinking for a moment, he said to Guo Tu and Feng Ji: "Public rule, Yuan Tu." Don't fight between the two of you, it's all for me, I know. Now I have decided to withdraw my troops for the time being. ”

When Guo Tu heard this, he looked at Feng Ji with a smug look.

Yuan Shao saw what Guo Tu had done, so he explained to Feng Ji, who was 'blushing and thick-necked': "Yuan Tu, what you said is also very reasonable. But I feel that the most important thing at the moment is to withdraw our troops now, and then set up camp and send a large number of cavalry to catch this Fenwu army ambushed in Jizhou. ”

Whether Feng Ji listens or not, Yuan Shao doesn't care. Because for Yuan Shao, many things, having an attitude, is already very good.

When the order to withdraw the army reached Ju Yi, Ju Yi said: "The general will not accept the orders of the foreign king." If we fight for a while, our army will form a situation of encirclement of the Fenwu army, and if we withdraw our troops now, will we not lose all our previous achievements? ”

Ju Yi's words quickly came back to Yuan Shao's ears, Yuan Shao slapped the chariot fence, and said murderously to the heralds: "Mingjin retreats!" Those who do not collect troops will be killed! ”

Ju Yi was extremely disappointed when he heard Yuan Shao's forcible sound of gold.

And Yuan Shao looked at Ju Yi in front of him, with full anger in his eyes.

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Yuan Shaojun has a large number of men and horses, and the daily food consumption is a huge number.

Therefore, Yuan Shao left ten generals and more than 60,000 soldiers in the rear army to escort the army's baggage and food.

The incident of escorting grain and grass this time was caused by 20,000 people led by the main general Su You, the deputy generals Wei Yuanjin and Lu Weihuang.

It turned out that at the beginning of the year, Zhao Fu and Geng Wu of the Fenwu Army led an army of 10,000 to Jizhou through Yanzhou.

Although Zhao Fu and Geng Wu have a deep hatred for Yuan Shao, after the passage of time and under Min Chun's continuous persuasion, the hatred in their hearts has gradually faded, and there is no such impulse to 'meet is to do'.

The two also gradually understood a truth: revenge still has to use the brain.

If you lose a large number of Fenwu soldiers because of revenge, isn't this putting the cart before the horse?

After all, the living are always more important than the dead.

Zhao Fu and Geng Wu, who had changed their concepts greatly, sent people to Yecheng to inquire about the news, and at the same time led the army to carefully travel through the territory of Jizhou.

When Yuan Shao's army of 250,000 left Yecheng and went straight to Changshan County, Zhao Fu and Geng Wu felt that the opportunity had come.

However, the information brought back by Tanma made their passion cold in an instant.

It turned out that when Yecheng's troops were empty, it was once occupied by the Montenegrin army led by Zhang Yan, and since then, Yuan Shao has strengthened the defense of Yecheng.

Although Yuan Shao took away 250,000 troops at this moment, there were still 30,000 elite troops led by Yuan Shang in Yecheng.

10,000 versus 30,000, there is a huge difference in quantity;

The Yuan Shao army in Yecheng was all elite, while Zhao Fu and Geng Wu only led 10,000 ordinary soldiers, and there was a huge difference in quality.

There is a huge gap between the two sides, both in terms of quantity and quality.

Zhao Fu and Geng Wu started to 'retreat' in their hearts.

If you go back like this, losing face is a trivial matter, but whether you can get out of it is a big thing.

As a result, Geng Wu, who was very familiar with the geographical location of Jizhou, put forward a bold idea.

Can you take advantage of Yuan Shao's troops to lead these 10,000 horses to the north to cut off Yuan Shao's grain route?

At the same time, it can not only reach Changshan County safely, but also establish meritorious service.

This time, Zhao Fu had already put life and death aside, and after hearing Geng Wu's suggestion, he agreed after a little thought.

So, the two led 10,000 Fenwu troops to a place called Jinglonggang in the south of Julu County and thirty miles south of Jizhou County.

Although Jinglonggang is not a strategic location, if you choose the fastest way to transport military rations from Yecheng to the front line of Changshan County, you will inevitably pass through this place.

In all fairness.

Because the preparation of grain and grass in Yecheng was delayed for a few days, when Yuan Shang handed over the grain and grass to the hands of the main general Su You and others, it was almost a few days away from the day of grain delivery.

Although when Yuan Shao left, he repeatedly instructed the three of them to let them know the importance of food.

But Su You's heart was still anxious, after all, he was a general who had followed Yuan Shao for many years, and he understood Yuan Shao's temper very well.

If Yuan Shao wins the battle, it will not hurt if he arrives a few days later; If Yuan Shao loses in front of him, he will inevitably be Yuan Shao's 'scapegoat'.

Therefore, Su You suggested that the fastest path should be taken through Jinglonggang.

But Wei Yuanjin felt that the fastest path was unfamiliar and unsafe.

Although a large number of scouts will be sent on the way, the situation is unclear and it is not recommended to go.

Su You said to Wei Yuanjin: "It's all in the lord's ruling area, and there may be a small bandit gang of hundreds of people. But we have 20,000 people, and if we don't fight the idea of bandits, the bandits should be thankful. ”

Although Su Yuanjin felt that Su You's words seemed to be right, he always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't say it.

So Yuan Shao's grain transport team passed through Jinglonggang and sent the grain to the front line as quickly as possible.

Geng Wu knew that the grain transport team would inevitably send a large number of prospecting horses.

The soldiers were ordered to dig many chasms on the road of Shocking Dragons, and lay a layer of wooden planks, and then covered them with earth.

At the same time, Zhao Fu led a large army and hid outside the scope of Erli's exploration.

There is no problem for a man to walk on a plank; But heavy grain wagons passing through it will inevitably fall into the chasm.

When the grain cart fell into the chasm, the person in charge of observation would quickly report the news to Zhao Fu, and Zhao Fu led people to kill him from the ambush two miles away.

When he arrived at Jinglonggang, Zhao Fujun did not entangle with Yuan Shaojun's soldiers too much, and directly threw the torch in his hand.

Because in the chasm, flammable materials such as hay have long been prepared, which will burn in case of fire.

Moreover, in this battle, as long as Yuan Shao's grain and grass are burned, it will be the biggest victory.