There are more than 30,000 troops under Zhu Jun's command, dozens of large and small generals, and the strongest is Sun Ce, who has 10,000 foot riders, is well-equipped, and has strict training, and is a real elite. The second is the three thousand Danyang soldiers led by Cao Bao and Xu Wei, and then there are large and small partial generals, general Pi or Zhonglang generals, and captains, with more than one or two thousand people, and only a few hundred people at the less, with average equipment and lazy training.

Zhu Jun also knew in his heart that the ones who could be of great use in this expedition were Sun Ce, Cao Bao and Xu Wei, and the others were all decorations. It's not so much an expedition as a training, otherwise it's hard to say whether these people can go to Chang'an. A long march is a chore, and it is certainly not as comfortable as staying at home, whether it is a general or a soldier. Even avoiding the hottest midday hours is a test of physical strength and perseverance.

From the very beginning, the complaining never stopped, but Zhu Jun was ruthless, thirty miles a day, and he was not allowed to rest until he reached the designated destination, even if he climbed, he had to climb to the camping point. Under his coercion and temptation, an army of 30,000 marched forward, facing each other in front and back, a full twenty miles, and the herald had to ride for half a day to convey an order.

As a striker, Sun Ce has the heaviest task, not only to explore the road, but also to pave the road and build bridges, and to arrange the camp site. Fortunately, he has a family tradition and practical experience in commanding troops, and he has done it perfectly, even Zhu Jun, a veteran, is full of praise when he sees it, and he relies on him more and more.

Taking advantage of Zhu Jun's happiness, Sun Ce made a suggestion. Yu Poison and Ku Chieftains are in Yanzhou, three or four hundred miles away from Luoyang, and the military food is cut off, so I am afraid it will not last long. It is better to send some cavalry to inquire about the news and release the news that the army is about to arrive, which not only attracts Zhu Ling's attention and prevents him from going all out, but also gives Yu Poison and Ku Chief a chance to breathe and boost morale.

Zhu Jun agreed. Sun Ce immediately sent Qin Mu and Lu Fang to Yanzhou with their personal guards to reconnoiter the enemy's situation, and at the same time get in touch with Zhang Miao and Yuan Tan.

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Zhongmu, He Hao leaned on his cane, looked at the cavalry galloping by on the official road, and covered his mouth with his hands. Even so, a lot of dust rushed into his mouth and nose, making it difficult for him to breathe and coughing.

"Where did this come from?"

"Judging from the battle flag, it looks like Sun Ce's personal guard battalion." Xun Yu squinted his eyes thoughtfully.

"Sun Ce wants to attack Yanzhou?" He Hao was taken aback, and he couldn't even take care of the dust. "Gongda, let's hurry up and get ahead of them."

Xun You shook his head. "Sir, don't be nervous, these cavalrymen are just suspicious soldiers and will not attack fortifications. Sun Ce had very few cavalry, and these personal guard cavalry were probably the only cavalry he had, and each of them was a treasure. Besides, George has arrived in Yanzhou, and with him, Yuan Xiansi will not be in danger. ”

He Hao breathed a sigh of relief, but also a little regretful. "Gongda, although George is also familiar with military affairs, you are better at marching and fighting. If you assist Yuan Yao, there will never be a mistake like George. ”

"Sir, if it were me, I wouldn't let Yuan Yao go back to Runan. What can be done with just two hundred cavalry, Cao Mengde sent Yuan Yao to Yecheng, originally to keep him in Yecheng, restrain Sun Ce, and let him throw a mouse. It would be useless to send him back to Runan. It's not George's fault. ”

He Hao let out another long sigh, turned his head to look at Xun You, and his eyes flashed. Xun You lowered his head to feed the horses, calm and peaceful.

When the cavalry had passed, they continued on their way for a short time, and met Cao Ang and Xin Bi, who had come to meet them, near Quyuju. Seeing He Hao, Cao Ang was very excited and made a big salute. He Hao accepted it calmly, looked at Cao Ang for a long time, and praised: "Meng De has a good child, fortunately." ”

Cao Ang was embarrassed, saluted Xun You again, and then asked about Cao Cao's situation in Chang'an. Xun You said something briefly, Cao Ang was happy and worried, and his concern was beyond words. Xin Bi didn't dare to slack off, and asked He Hao to set off immediately. They had also encountered those cavalrymen just now, and Xin Bi felt that they were suspicious and were anxious to report back to Yuan Tan.

"Where is Yuan Sixian?" He Hao asked.

"In Pingqiu. Recently, Liu Bei and Zhu Ling, the Taishou of Dongjun, attacked the Black Mountain thieves and won one after another, the Black Mountain thieves were cornered and had the intention of going south, and Yuan Xiansi sent troops to Pingqiu to block them. ”

"What about Zhang Mengzhuo?"

"He is still in Chenliu, and there are a lot of Tuntian soldiers in Xu County, and he is worried that Sun Ce will be unfavorable to Chenliu County, so he will fortify in the area of Fugou and Weishi."

He Hao snorted: "The Black Mountain thief entered Chenliu, he didn't assist Yuan Xiansi to defend the Black Mountain thief, but he ran to guard against any Tuntian soldiers." This is deliberate, Tuntian Bing's own field is still too busy, how can he have time to Chen Liu's harvest. ”

Simbi was silent.

He Hao was already a little unhappy that Xin Bi left halfway, but now seeing that he was not happy to hide it, he felt even more uncomfortable, and he didn't say a word, hiding in the car, sulking by himself. He came to Yanzhou, first, to see Yuan Tan and find out why Yuan Shao sent Yuan Tan out of Yanzhou; One is to see Zhang Miao and see what happened between him and Yuan Shao, making such a fuss. Back then, he and Zhang Miao assisted Yuan Shao together and were close friends, but now Zhang Miao knew that he was coming to Chen Liu, but he avoided it, and didn't even send anyone to greet him, which is really abnormal. To say that Xin Bi didn't tell Zhang Miao, this is really impossible. If this is the case, then it means that the problem is even more serious, and there is not even any news between Zhang Miao and Yuan Tan.

What the reason is, he does not know.

In the evening, they entered Junyi. Because of the sudden appearance of the cavalry not long ago, Junyi City has been under martial law, and the city gate is closed. Fearing for his safety, Simbi did not dare to rush to the night road, so he opened the city gate and prepared to rest in the city. As soon as he entered the city, Zhang Chao appeared at the gate of the city and saluted He Hao from afar.

"Brother Boqiu, long time no see."

Seeing Zhang Chao, He Hao's mood was much better. Zhang Chaoneng stood with Xin Bi and Cao Ang, at least it shows that his relationship with Yuan Tan is not too bad, and he did not tear his face with Yuan Shao.

"Where's Brother Meng Zhuo?"

"Hehe, my brother is ashamed, he has no face to see his old friend, and he is hiding."

"What did he do, so ashamed that he wouldn't even see me?"

Zhang Chao smiled bitterly, but did not speak. He Hao understood, pulled Zhang Chao into the car, closed the car door again, and the two sat on their knees. He Hao stroked Zhang Chao's knee and stared at Zhang Chao.

"Can you say it now?"

Zhang Chao sighed softly, revealing a look of grief and indignation. "Brother Boqiu, in fact, it's not just my brother who has no shame to see you, even I am very ashamed. If it weren't for me who initiated the fight against Dong Alliance, Qiao Wenjie (Qiao Mao) is still the Taishou of Dongjun, how could he suddenly die in the hands of Wang Qiu? Han Wenjie (Han Fu) gave up Jizhou, and in order to avoid suspicion, he came to Chenliu to live temporarily, but died in Chenliu's mansion. Brother Boqiu, our brother's reputation was ruined, and now he is pointed out by a thousand people, how can he have the face to see you. ”