After listening to Xi Zhicai's analysis, Zang Ba and Fu Xie breathed a sigh of relief.

"The military advisor is really timely! Mr. Fu is going to ask me to take the armor and go into battle to kill the enemy, haha~~~" Zang Ba laughed loudly, and the sullen breath in his heart that had been suppressed for a long time finally relaxed.

Fu Xie shot back: "In order to repay the favor of the lord and protect the safety of the people, at such an opportunity, I should set an example and kill the enemy bravely. ”

Xi Zhicai thought for a moment, and did not answer directly, but closed his eyes slightly, and said faintly: "Does Mr. Fu know the book "Huainanzi"? ”

Fu Xie replied inexplicably: "I have read it, I still know a thing or two!" ”

Xi Zhicai nodded: "Then Mr. Fu should know that in the book, 'people make the best use of their talents, and use their strength'!" Mr. Zhirui stood at the head of the city, not as good as an ordinary sergeant! And if Mr. is sitting in the back hall, he is disciplined in the army, strong in the army's heart, and in the army's appearance, this merit is no less than Xuangao! ”

After all, Fu Xie is also a person who reads poetry and books, and when he heard Xi Zhicai say this, he instantly understood.

Fu Xie saluted to Xi Zhicai and said respectfully: "Fu has read many scriptures in vain, thank you sergeant for mentioning it!" ”

Xi Zhicai hurriedly helped Fu Xie up: "Sir, don't be polite, the art of war: the soldiers and horses have not moved, the grain and grass go first!" The war is imminent, Mr. Fu quickly went to count the grain and grass in case of war! ”

Fu Xie responded and hurriedly walked out of the room to prepare.

Seeing this, Zang Ba also clenched his fists and said, "Sergeant, I'll go to the city to inspect it!" After saying that, Zang Ba rushed out of the room with an arrow and ran straight to the city gate.

In the wilderness of Hejian County, Jizhou, a group of men and horses marched from north to south.

The army is headed by a man with silver spears and silver armor, and he is very heroic.

In the distance, two horses rode back; If you look closely, you can see that there is also a rider following closely.

Walking to the front, a scout dismounted and bowed: "General Qiqi, there is a man who has come on horseback, saying that he has something important to ask to see the general!" ”

The silver-armored young general stopped his horse, looked at the scout and asked, "Do you want to know what's the matter?" ”

"We also asked each other, but this person said that unless I see the general, I will never say a word!"

"In that case, bring it here!"

When the scout heard this, he brought out a man from one side.

The man was seven feet tall and had a mediocre appearance, and although his face was dusty, he could hardly hide his determination.

After looking at the silver-armored general, the man clenched his fists and said, "Dare to ask if it's General Zhao Yun in person?" ”

The young general of the Yin family was Zhao Yun, who led the troops from Youzhou.

Zhao Yun nodded: "It is Zhao Yun!" Who are you? ”

"Wei Ce, the assistant official in Xia Jizhou!"

"Jizhou?" At the mention of the word Jizhou, Zhao Yun's brows couldn't help but lock. Gongsun Zhan's purpose in leading the army this time was to attack Jizhou, and this Jizhou suddenly sent people out to find him, could it be that there was some treacherous plan?

"The two armies are fighting each other! Wei Ce, today I will let you go back, you tell Guan Yan that Zhao's heart is like iron and will never waver! ”

After speaking, Zhao Yun waved his hand, turned his head, and no longer looked at Wei Ce.

After listening to this, Wei Ce did not take a step, but took a step forward and said: "General Zhao, this time it is not the lord looking for the general, but the general's old man has a letter to entrust him!" ”

Old friend? When Zhao Yun was confused, Wei Ce had already taken out a letter from his arms and handed it to Zhao Yun.

The virtuous brother Zhao Yun personally enlightened, and the foolish brother Zang Ba respected!

After reading the small words on the envelope, Zhao Yun hurriedly raised his eyes and looked at Wei Ce: "Xuan Gao's letter? Where is Xuangao now? ”

"General Zang is in Yecheng, presiding over the defense of the city!"

When Zhao Yun heard this, he was shocked, Wei Ce's meaning was that the current Yecheng was based on Zang Ba's main general! Decades of friendship with the same family suddenly made Zhao Yun feel uneasy in his heart, and he was busy looking at the letter.

"Brother Zilong:

The foolish brother was born recklessly, and he was favored by his teacher, and he was accepted under the door to study marksmanship. The foolish brother got the teacher in the year of Double Ten and was able to celebrate, there are only two things: one is to be taught by the teacher, and the other is to have a confidant!

Since leaving the school, my father was wronged by the traitor, if it wasn't for the lord to save him, the foolish brother would have died outside Mount Tai.

Receiving the high hopes of the lord, leading the army to guard Yecheng, I should do my best to repay the grace of the lord's rebirth.

Now I hear that the people of the Quartet, watching the land of Jizhou, I am trying to fight hard and deter the Quartet. Suddenly, I heard that Zilong led the troops from Youzhou, and I didn't sleep for several nights!

I have heard it: the dilemma of loyalty and righteousness! If the city is based on the army to block the dragon, it is unjust; If the flag dies down and the dragon is inherited, it is disloyal. Foolish brother is really helpless! After a few days, only thinking about one method can be all loyal: when Zilong Chen Bingye City, I should kill myself above the city gate, not only worthy of the kindness of the lord, but also the friendship of you and my brothers, so fortunate! ”

When Zilong finished reading the last sentence, his voice was slightly choked, and his eyes were even redder.

Zang Ba's character is very clear to him, and he has completely done this kind of thing.

Do you really want to attack a Jizhou that has nothing to do with you, and force your senior brother who has been with you for many years to death?

Zhao Yun thinks he can't do it!

Because of the surging heart, the letter had been grabbed into a ball by Zhao Yun's trembling hands.

After a long time, Zhao Yun let out a long sigh and said weakly to Wei Ce: "You go back!" ”

Wei Ce looked at Zhao Yun's resolute expression, hugged his fists, and then got back on his horse and walked away.

Knowing that Wei Ce was leaving, the adjutant general stepped forward and looked at Zhao Yun and asked, "General, ...... our army?"

A complicated expression flashed in Zhao Yun's eyes, and he raised his right hand high: "Pass my general's order, and the whole army will set up camp!" ”

It wasn't until Zhao Yun's army was all encamped that Wei Ce, who had been hiding in the shadows to observe, smiled, secretly retreated into the distance, and galloped towards Yecheng.

Looking at the thirty miles east of Jizhou City, on the tall wood in front of the big tent, a big banner with the word "Liu" written on it is fluttering in the wind.

"Big brother, I finally have a chance to get out of this bird's breath!"

In the big tent, Zhang Fei, who had a black face and steel beard, slapped the table violently, and said to Liu Bei in the handsome position.

Liu Bei still had that calm expression, but it could be seen from his eyes that Liu Bei was in a good mood.

"Hehe, third brother, this Guan Yan is not in the city, why are you so happy?"

Zhang Fei was compatible, and waved his hand again and again and said: "Jizhou is Guan Wende's lair, even if you can't catch Guan Yan, you can make him worry for a while, hahaha~~"

Zhang Fei's hearty laughter made Liu Bei and Guan Yu's mood feel very comfortable.

Guan Yu nodded and said to Liu Bei: "Big brother, what the third brother said is true!" Guan Yan is now in Luoyang, and he has no time to take care of Jizhou, if he can capture Jizhou, he can get a bit of evil spirit, and he can find a place to live, why not? The eldest brother should take advantage of his unpreparedness and attack quickly, and the matter can be decided! ”

Guan Yu's strategic vision is very high, but his political vision is much worse.

Liu Bei shook his head: "The second brother Hugh wants to be reckless, and now he is attacking each other, and he is only afraid that the disciples will make wedding dresses for others!" ”

Guan Yu Danfeng's eyes narrowed, and he seemed to understand something in his heart: "......What is the eldest brother referring to?"

Liu Bei stood up and said quietly: "Let's not talk about the army of Merge State and Youzhou, just talk about Yuan Shao of Bohai." Yuan Shao invited me to fight Jizhou together, although he has shown benefits, but if he really captures Yecheng and captures Jizhou, he Yuan Benchu is strong and strong, like the sky, and will keep his promise and share food with me? ”

Guan Yu listened and nodded with understanding.

Liu Bei continued: "If we rashly attack Yecheng, I'm afraid the happiest person is Yuan Benchu behind the battle!" ”

"Big brother, what should I do?"

Liu Bei's vision is limited to this, although he can see many drawbacks, but he can't resolve them: "Hey, for today's plan, only by waiting for Youzhou and the state troops to arrive and attack Yecheng together, only in that way can we minimize the casualties of our army......"

Before Liu Bei finished speaking, a person outside hurriedly reported: "Lord, after the battle, Duke Yuan sent an order to order the lord to set up camp and attack Yecheng!" ”

Zhang Fei listened to Liu Bei's explanation just now, and also understood the joints. As soon as he heard that Yuan Shao had sent someone to urge the war again, Zhang was furious: "He Yuan was going to fight, why didn't he fight himself?" My brother is not his subordinate, how can he call to and fro! ”

The hooligan hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop Zhang Fei, and then said to the herald: "Go back to Yuan Shao, just say that my plain soldiers are old, weak, sick and disabled, and it is really difficult to attack Yecheng alone, and ask Yuan Gong to send troops to help!" ”

"Whoa!" The pawn left, and Liu Bei scolded Zhang Fei at this time: "Third brother! Don't be reckless, and remember that 'woe comes from the mouth'! ”

Zhang Fei saw Liu Bei getting angry, and hurriedly nodded and confessed, which eliminated Liu Bei's anger.

The dark tide in the east and north of Jizhou is turbulent, and the west of Jizhou is naturally not peaceful.

Ding Yuan personally led 7,000 iron horsemen out of Huguan and entered the territory of Jizhou.

"Wen Yuan, do you think we will speed up our feet and go to Yecheng quickly? I'm only afraid that Yecheng will be lost, and I'm ashamed of Wende's kindness! Ding Yuan looked at Zhang Liao beside him anxiously, and said with a long sigh.

The army led by Ding Yuan was all an iron cavalry in the state, and it was not a problem to travel 600 miles a day. If you want to get to Yecheng, you can reach it in just two days. But at Zhang Liao's suggestion, it had been five days, and Ding Yuan's troops had just stepped into the ground of Jizhou. Ding Yuan is a big man in the north, very righteous, when Guan Yan saved his life, Ding Yuan has been thinking about how to repay. Now that Jizhou is in danger, it is the time for him to repay his kindness, which Zhang Liao suddenly came, saying that he was ordered by Guan Yan and Xi Zhicai to slowly enter Yecheng.

Ding Yuan didn't say anything in his mouth, but he never understood what was going on in his heart.

Now Ding Yuan really couldn't help it, so he asked Zhang Liao.

Zhang Liao replied with a pale face: "The general can rest assured, when the villain came, the military advisor specially instructed: Now the siege of Jizhou is Yuan Shao's invitation to the three parties. Although there are many soldiers, they all have ghosts, and no one will do their best, for fear of suffering. As long as Ding Yuan has not arrived, the rest of the men and horses will not take the initiative to attack Yecheng, they will definitely wait for the men and horses from all sides to arrive, and then attack together to reduce casualties for their troops. ”

This psychology was captured by Xi Zhicai and made good use of it in Ding Yuanjun, which played a role in delaying time to a certain extent.

When Ding Yuan heard this, he nodded: "This is reasonable, so I will move forward slowly according to your words!" ”