Yuan Shao's army quickly gathered, and 120,000 horses were neatly placed in front of Xue Yun.

There were almost 40,000 of them, including the 20,000 Yellow Turbans, and the 20,000 recruits recruited during this time.

They don't have any experience on the battlefield, and they are all big white steamed buns.

But as Yan Liang said before, one of their tasks this time is to train troops, so naturally they will not use their elite troops.

Although the fighting quality of the soldiers was not very good, their equipment was much better than that of the other princes.

The recruits of the other princes were generally given a club, and rarely had real weapons.

As for the armor, there is basically none.

Only when the people who had been soldiers before them put on their armor would it be their turn.

But when it comes to Yuan Shao, it's different, in addition to the royal family, there are also the three brothers Zhang Jiao, who is the richest.

Anyone who joins the army will get a full set of weapons and armor.

Those who can ride horses are equipped with horses.

Compared to the soldiers of other princes, it is completely a gap between noble players and commoner players.

As for the general, Xue Yun made Yan Liang the commander and Dian Wei the vanguard.

According to Xue Yun's previous statement that he wanted to test Dian Wei, Yan Liang held a competition.

Let Dian Wei alone, put down ten generals in the ring, and promise him to take him with him in the next battle.

Dian Wei really showed an ability that far exceeded ordinary people.

The first five, no one in whose hands can hold on for three rounds.

Four came up in one breath and planned to attack them in groups, but they still took them all down in twenty rounds.

In the end, there was only one general left, and Yan Liang directly asked Wen Chou to replace him.

Wen Chou said that it was not interesting to fight with his bare hands, so he directly picked up his spear, and Dian Wei also used a double halberd.

Dian Wei, who was holding a weapon, seemed to be a different person compared to before.

The whole person was like a tiger that had been hungry for three days, and pounced directly on Wen Chou.

Wen Chou did not back down, and directly greeted Dian Wei.

The two of you come and go, it is completely a battle against the enemy on the battlefield, and there is no point in the competition at all.

At first, the two were evenly matched, until fifty rounds later, Wen Chou was a little overwhelmed, and the spear was stuck by Dian Wei's double halberd and couldn't be drawn.

Dian Wei took this opportunity and pulled his arms behind him, and Wen Chou's spear flew out with it.

Dian Wei directly pointed the halberd in front of Wen Chou with his right hand.

Wen Chou knew that he had lost, but he was not angry, but happy.

I thought that the lord could be so fierce, it was like a tiger with wings.

Dian Wei's performance also calmed down all the generals present.

If it was because Xue Yun was too friendly to Dian Wei before, it made these generals jealous.

Then they can only admire now, because that person is better than you.

Dian Wei passed this competition, and he was truly integrated into the military general group.

Therefore, there is no doubt that this rescue of Gongsun Zan and pawn Wei should be the pioneer.

As for the military division of this battle, it fell on Xu Shu, who offered advice to Xue Yun.

Xue Yun looked at the soldiers on this expedition on the high platform, and said, "Fellow soldiers, you are the support of my Yuan Shao to stand in the forest of princes, this battle is to tell the world, didn't Zhang Jiao say that whoever helps, will destroy whom?" Then I want to see how he will kill me. ”

After Xue Yun explained a few more words to Yan Liang, he let them go.

In fact, Xue Yun really wanted to be the commander himself and save Gongsun Zhan.

But as soon as he put forward this proposal, it was opposed by everyone.

It's too risky to say that if something happens, the consequences will be unimaginable.

After all, Xue Yun is not the Yuan Shao in history, if he follows Yuan Shao's character in history, he will definitely override public opinion and finally take command of the expedition.

So Xue Yun finally gave up on this idea.

I had to stand on the upper floor and watch the team go away.

He said silently in his heart: "Xu Shu's plan coincides with my needs. If it succeeds, the benefits to me will be immeasurable. ”

This world will change from now on.

No one knows what kind of bloody storm Xu Shu's plan will bring to the Han Dynasty.

Gongsun Chan also sent messengers to the other princes to ask for help.

For example, Yuan Shu, Sun Jian, etc., they didn't want to offend the Yellow Turban Army, so they turned away the messenger sent by Gongsun Zhan.

But there is one person who hesitates, and that person is Cao Cao, Cao Mengde.

Cao Cao saw the messenger, who told him about the situation in Youzhou, and Gongsun Zhan promised to cede a city to Cao Cao.

The reason why Cao Cao hesitated was not because of this mere city.

But if he has a city in Youzhou, it will play a vital role in his future ambition.

Cao Cao also knew that even if the Yellow Turban Army was wiped out, the world of the Han Dynasty would have come to an end.

All that remains is a melee of princes between them.

But he was also worried that the Yellow Turban Army would send people to attack his Yanzhou.

He now has about 30,000 soldiers and horses, and it is not the time for a complete decisive battle with the Yellow Turban Army.

But if he misses this opportunity and lets the Yellow Turban Army occupy Youzhou, then all parts of the Central Plains will be in his pocket.

He himself will be more auspicious, and he will not be saved, nor will he be saved.

This made it difficult for Cao Cao to ride a tiger for a while.

Just when Cao Cao hesitated, the spies he sent to monitor Yuan Shao sent back the news that Yuan Shao had asked Yan Liang to lead 40,000 horses out of the city to rescue Gongsun Zhan.

After hearing the news, Cao Cao said coldly, "It seems that he, Yuan Shao, wants to fulfill his previous promise." So even if there is a threat from the Yellow Turban Army, he will send reinforcements without hesitation. So as to win a reputation of 'benevolence and righteousness' in front of the people of the world. ”

At this moment, Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said, "Let Xiahoudun take 10,000 horses and go to Yinggong Sun Zhan." ”

Cao Cao knew that since sooner or later he would have to fight the Yellow Turban Army to the death, why couldn't he wait until he was strong and then unite with other princes to deal with the Yellow Turban Army?

So, Cao Cao's side also sent reinforcements.

Cao Cao's move made the world look sideways.

Because they can understand that Yuan Shao sent troops, after all, there had been a promise before.

If you don't go, your reputation will be hit.

But Cao Cao suddenly appeared, which made everyone a little confused.

And Xue Yun in Jizhou also got information about Cao Cao's troops.

In fact, these princes who have a bit of strength will arrange undercover agents around other princes, even Zhang Jiao.

They are the eyes of these princes, and they can know in advance what is happening to other princes, and they can take precautions.

If it had been an hour ago, Xue Yun had received this information, and he might have been impressed by Cao Cao's righteousness.

But when he heard that Gongsun Chan had asked for reinforcements on the condition of a city.

If it was a city elsewhere, Cao Cao might not take it to heart.

But Youzhou has been a battleground for soldiers since ancient times.

If there is a city of its own in Youzhou, then it becomes completely possible to plot against Youzhou and take the opportunity to take it.

Xue Yun smiled and said, "It seems that this Cao Mengde is the same as I thought, this war is not over yet, he is preparing for the next war." ”