City gates.

There were many people coming in and out.

The soldiers in charge of guarding the city gates, while maintaining order, searched the people for prohibited items, including weapons, daggers, and oil kerosene, and if found, they immediately confiscated and arrested those who carried the prohibited items.

Chen Deng's waist and crotch gentleman's sword entered the city, which was also a prohibited item, and was arrested after being discovered by the soldiers defending the city.

Originally, he was going to be sent to the county government for detention, but he didn't expect Chen Deng to report his identity and ask to see Yuan Xi. The soldiers guarding the city did not dare to slack off, for fear of delaying Yuan Xi's major affairs, so they sent people to the county guard mansion to report.

Yuan Xi came to the city gate.

Seeing Chen Deng, who was dressed as a Confucian scholar, he stepped forward and arched his hand: "Presumably, it must be Chen Deng, Chen Yuanlong, the Taishou of Dongjun, right?" ”

"Don't dare to have a dirty name." Chen Deng bowed to Yuan Xi.

"I'm glad I will..."

Yuan Xi pulled him into the city and said, "I have often heard of Mr.'s deeds. It is to admire Mr. ”

"Oh? I don't know what can make Childe admire? ”

"That's too much..." Yuan Xi said like a few family treasures: "The hero Lu Bu can be known as invincible in the world, and Liu Bei is not an idle person, Mr. can separate the two of them and let Cao Cao capture Xuzhou, which shows Mr.'s courage and strategy." Sun Ce attacked Guangling three times, but was repulsed by Mr. It can also be seen that Mr. uses soldiers like a god, and it is no wonder that Cao Cao will reuse Mr. ”

"It's all in the past, don't mention it, don't mention it...... Isn't it now at the hands of Childe? Chen Deng said.

"Hahaha.... That's because you're not in the city, and if you were to defend it, I'm sure you'll hold out longer. Yuan Xi said this very cleverly, not only praising Chen Deng, but also not belittling himself.

Arrived at the county guard's house.

Yuan Xi ordered someone to serve tea.

After setting up the coffee table, the two sat opposite each other.

Yuan Xi said: "Mr. came to Puyang, what happened?" ”

"I'm here to take refuge with my son." Chen Deng got straight to the point and said amazingly.

"Is that serious, sir?"

"Seriously. Puyang City is lost, Cao Cao's general trend has gone, and the so-called person who knows the times is Junjie. Yuanlong is not talented and is willing to work for his son. I just hope that the son will not give up. ”

Chen Deng's straightforwardness made Yuan Xi a little incredulous.

Is Chen Deng really obedient like this?

Is it for your own family? Or do you think Cao Cao can't stop Yuan Shao and seek a future for himself?

Or.... Is it a conspiracy?

Originally, he had prepared a lot of words to persuade Chen Deng, but now they are all blocked in his throat.

Yuan Xi reacted and said, "Of course, of course... My husband is willing to take refuge in me, and I can't ask for it. As long as my husband does not abandon me, I promise him that I will never abandon him. ”

"Thank you, Childe."

Chen Deng looked grateful.

Yuan Xi still couldn't believe it, Chen Deng surrendered like this?

Yuan Xi asked, "Does Sir really think that Cao Cao will be defeated?" ”

Chen Deng analyzed: "After Puyang was occupied, Xuzhou was completely isolated. Cao Cao's territory was only half of Yanzhou and one part of Huainan. And there was Zhang Xiu in the south, which contained most of Cao Cao's troops. There is Sun Ce in the east, and he invades the Central Plains. General Yuan only needs to wave his army south, reach Xuchang, and join Zhang Xiu, and he will definitely be able to destroy Cao in one fell swoop. ”

"Not bad, not bad..."

Yuan Xi smiled slightly, but he was thinking in his heart: "With such a good hand, how did Yuan Shao lose?" Of the 700,000 dignified troops, less than 100 horsemen were killed and fled back to Jizhou. It's unimaginable. ”

"Actually..."

Chen Dengyu hesitated and said: "There are many officials in Yanzhou, and they are all willing to submit to General Yuan. If General Yuan's soldiers and horses can hit Xuchang, there will be countless people who open the door to surrender. ”

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi did not doubt Chen Deng's words. And he knew that when Chen Deng said this, he was also excusing himself. Because all the people are willing to submit to Yuan Shao, then it is okay for him to submit in advance.

There is one more important reason ....

That is his wife and children, who are also in Puyang City.

He can only take refuge in Yuan Xi in order to save his wife and children.

The general trend of the war situation and the lives of his wife and children made him have to make a decision in advance and take refuge in Yuan Xi.

After figuring it out...

Yuan Xi hugged his fists and said: "I have to be sir, fortunately!" ”

"Humble and willing to do the work of dogs and horses."

Chen Deng also replied.

In this way, Chen Deng, a Confucian general who was good at agriculture and defending the city, was subordinated to Yuan Xi. Yuan Xi was afraid that he would regret it, and he was also afraid that the battle of Guandu would affect Chen Deng, so he sent someone to send him to Youzhou.

Only in Youzhou can Yuan Xi rest assured.

After the Battle of Puyang.

Yuan Xi's mammoth and the wind god pterodactyl were both seriously injured and urgently needed to recuperate. I was afraid that Yuan Shao's troops would be insufficient and he would be defeated by Guandu again. Yuan Xi ordered Zhang Jaw to lead 70,000 troops and rush to help first.

After resting for a few days, head to the rendezvous.

"Meet Childe." Before leaving, Zhang Jaw left a general for Yuan Xi to command the remaining soldiers and horses.

"What's your name?"

"The Last Commander of the King's Gate." He replied respectfully.

The name is somewhat familiar...

Yuan Xi racked his brains and thought about it, and finally remembered. Isn't Wang Men Gongsun Zhan's general? Is that the guy who was ashamed of what Tian Chou said? It turned out to be under the command of Zhang Jaw.

Yuan Xi said to him: "General Zhangjaw has gone to Guandu, and I will also rush later." But Puyang could not be defended without generals and troops. Since General Zhang left you behind, it means that he trusts you very much, and I will not change generals anymore, so you will lead your troops to garrison Puyang. ”

"The last will obey."

Wang Men replied excitedly.

A few days later.

Both the mammoth and the anemo pterodactyl have improved their injuries.

Yuan Xi did not delay any longer, led all the cavalry, and rushed to Guandu. At the same time, he sent someone to investigate the battle situation in Guandu, and find out the specific process of the battle between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, so that he could make a good move next.

The scouts went out for a few days ...

After returning, he reported: "The lord's soldiers and horses marched to Guandu, was blocked by Cao Ren, the two sides fought fiercely for several days, Cao Ren was defeated, the lord took advantage of the victory to pursue, and in the territory of Chen State, he was ambushed by Xiahou Yuan. The lord retreated back and camped in Guandu, wanting to wait for the arrival of the prince before marching together. Unexpectedly, Zhang Xiu was persuaded by Cao Cao to surrender, and Cao Cao appointed him as the vanguard, gathering 140,000 soldiers and horses from all walks of life, and arrived at the front line of Guandu yesterday. ”

"Not good!"

Yuan Xi looked surprised, and shouted at Jiao Touch beside him: "The herald ordered a rapid march, and within half a day, it must be rushed to Guandu..." ”

"No."

Jiao Touch conveyed Yuan Xi's order.

All the cavalry, all spread out and drove at full speed.

Yuan Xi was also anxious like an ant on a hot pot, riding a colorful tiger and running wildly, hoping to fly to Guandu immediately.

He had a bad feeling in his heart.

Cao Cao was extremely good at using soldiers, acting ruthlessly and decisively. Once he arrives at the front line of Guandu, he will definitely fight a decisive battle immediately. Because he doesn't have much food, he can't have a stable rear like Yuan Shao, and the war drags on, which is not good for him.

And this is exactly what Yuan Xi is worried about.

If you can't get to Guandu before Yuan Shao's army is defeated, then everything will be over.