Liu Bei's decision made Zhao Yun, Chen Dao, Pang Tong, etc., very admired.

Only a true benevolent and righteous monarch can give up life-saving food in exchange for a defeated general when he is too busy to take care of himself. With such a benevolent and righteous king, although there is no regret in death.

Du Hun was recruited back.

Liu Bei promised on the spot to redeem Pang Zhang with 40,000 stone of grain. And make an appointment to trade outside the gourd.

Late Lunar Month.

The northern border of Yanzhou.

Yuan Shao's army of more than 100,000 people, after receiving Cao Cao's assistance, took the road to Hebei.

The road passes through Puyang.

It's almost time for Hakumasin.

The 5,000 troops of the vanguard general Gao Gan were ambushed. Including the senior cadres, all killed!

After Yuan Shao got the report, he was very shocked: "Who is it?" Who's setting the ambush? ”

The scout who came to report said: "The little one saw a Xiahou banner, it must be the garrison of Puyang. ”

"How so?!"

Yuan Shao was shocked and angry, and almost fainted: "It must be Cao Cao!" Cao Cao repented and wanted to join forces with Lu Bu to get rid of me. This despicable villain who has no faith in his words, when I return to Hebei, I will definitely settle accounts with him. ”

"The King."

Xu You took a step forward and said: "The minister thinks that Cao Mengde will never be our enemy, it must be Fan Lihua's suspicious soldiers, who want to provoke us to fight Cao Cao, so that he can sit and reap the benefits." ”

"Yes, my lord."

Fu Zhu also said: "Cao Mengde should know that only if the two of us join forces can we fight against Lu Bu." If he sends troops to intercept and kill the king, what good will it do him? ”

Xu You and Fu Zhu couldn't believe that Cao Cao would go back on his word.

Yuan Shao thought about it carefully, and also felt that it was unlikely: "Yes, he lent me 30,000 stone of grain before, and now he is against me, isn't it equivalent to giving me the grain for nothing?" ”

"Report!"

At the end of the official road, another scout came: "Report to the king, tens of thousands of Cao troops have covered up." ”

"If it's not Cao Cao, who will it be? Can Fan Lihua's soldiers and horses get here from Xuzhou? Yuan Shao's heart was still inclined to the enemy in front of him was the garrison of Puyang.

Xu You arched his hand and said, "Your Great King, it is definitely not Cao Jun ahead." The minister suggested going to Puyang and taking refuge for a while. After the enemy's strength weakened a little, we tried to break the enemy and retreat to Hebei. ”

"The king shall not." Zhang Jaw drove forward: "Puyang is an important town in Yanzhou, and there are 50,000 Cao troops stationed there. If Cao Cao has bad intentions, our army will be attacked on both sides, and the situation will be dangerous. The last general is willing to lead a large army to meet the invading enemy, and the king only needs to wait a moment. ”

"General Jaw!"

Xu Youzhi asked: "Our army has been rushing for several days, and we are already exhausted. How can you win? ”

"Hahaha, although our army is defeated, there are still 150,000 heavy soldiers, why be afraid?" He opened his jaw and clenched his fists and said, "King, you can give an order!" ”

Yuan Shao was suspicious by nature and did not dare to venture to Puyang.

Seeing that Zhang Jaw was full of fighting spirit, he ordered: "Okay." General Zhang can lead his troops and horses to meet the battle. Our army is here to support the general. ”

"King Xie."

Since Yan Liang and Wen Chou were captured, all the Jizhou army has been controlled by Zhang Jaw.

He has good martial arts and outstanding military achievements, and has become the number one general under Yuan Shao. Of course, the premise is that Yan Liang and Wen Chou will never come back, otherwise his status will still be shaken.

Zhang Jaw personally led 50,000 Jizhou troops to the front line.

The state army and the Youzhou army lined up in place to prepare for a big battle.

"Kill!"

Zhangjaw's 50,000 soldiers and horses soon engaged Cao's army.

The two armies had equal numbers of soldiers and horses, but their strength was much worse. To be precise, it was the open-jawed Jizhou army, which lacked formal training, and in the battle of Xuzhou, they lost their spirit and morale, so that they had no intention of fighting at all.

In just one hour, he was defeated.

Fu Zhu and Xu You were afraid that the enemy would kill them, so they were busy advising Yuan Shao to retreat to Puyang for refuge. Because of the relationship between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, it was eased when the 30,000 stone grain was sent.

Both Fu Zhu and Xu Yu believed that Cao Cao would not backtrack.

"Okay, go to Puyang."

Yuan Shao had no idea, and seeing that Zhang Jaw was defeated, he had to agree to Fu Zhu and Xu You's advice.

Soon.

Yuan Jun marched to the outside of Puyang City.

Yuan Shao sent someone forward to shout: "Where is the general defending the city?" King Zhao passed Puyang, encountered a strong enemy, wanted to avoid for a while, and asked the general to go out of the city to answer? It's convenient. ”

"Who are you?"

"Look at it at the bottom."

More than a dozen generals appeared on the city tower, including Cao Cao's brother Xiahou Yuan.

Gao Ran hugged his fists and said: "We have encountered a group of enemies, whose identities are unknown, and their strength is very strong. Our army is a little tired because of the continuous journey, if we can enter Puyang and rest for a day or two, our king is grateful. ”

Xiahou Yuan smiled and nodded, and said, "King Wei has already ordered that we should form an alliance with King Zhao, and we should give it convenience. Since King Zhao has encountered an enemy, then please enter the city. Xiahou Yuan prepared a little thin wine and picked up the wind for King Zhao. ”

"Thank you."

"Kaesong."

Xiahou Yuan shouted.

Puyang North City, slowly opened.

Yuan Shao is suspicious by nature and sometimes repeated. If Xiahou Yuan didn't open the city gate, he would still believe in three points. Now as soon as Gao Ran proposed to enter Puyang, Xiahou Yuan agreed, and Yuan Shao had to wonder if there would be an ambush in Puyang City?

"King, let's go." Xu You was afraid that the enemy army behind him would catch up, so he urged.

"Wait"

Frustrated and cautiously said, "The minister feels that something is wrong. It is true that we are in alliance with Cao Cao, but Xiahou Yuan is responsible for defending the city, but he is defenseless against us, and he easily agreed to garrison our army, is there a fraud? ”

"Lord Fu, didn't you just say it?"

"It was just now, and now is now." Frustrated retorted to Xu Yu.

Yuan Shao looked at him and said, "Mr. is reasonable! ”

"Xiahou Yuan has opened the city gates, we can't retreat, right?" Xu Youzhen didn't know what Yuan Shao and Fu Zhi thought, seeing that the enemy behind them was about to catch up, so he didn't hurry into the city to take refuge.

Zhang Jaw looked guilty, hugged his fists and said: "King, the last general is incompetent, and he can't fight the enemy behind." My army has traveled a long way, is tired, and urgently needs to rest, so why don't you try it in Puyang City. Maybe Xiahou Yuan really meant it. ”

"This"

Yuan Shaoyu hesitated and did not agree for a long time.

Xiahou Yuan was in a hurry, and shouted: "King Zhao doesn't have to worry, there is no ambush in the city. ”

Having said that, Yuan Shao still didn't dare to take risks.

"The enemy behind my father and father has caught up." Yuan Xi rode over with a look of horror on his face.

Xu You persuaded: "The king must not hesitate any longer, it is better to enter the city quickly." ”

"Don't enter the city!"

After thinking about it for a while, he felt more and more that Cao Cao had turned his back on the alliance. Because Puyang is more than 1,000 miles away from Xuzhou. It is impossible for Fan Lihua to transfer troops to come. Then just imagine, who has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in Yanzhou? If you rashly enter Puyang City and are ambushed again, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Frustrated and anxiously said: "King Yu, only by going to Baimajin can you escape and return to Hebei." It is advisable to immediately meet the enemy behind and defeat them from the front! ”

Yuan Shao's mind was in turmoil

Xiahou Yuan's temperament was anxious, and when he saw that Yuan Shao was hesitant and not ready to enter the city, he shouted loudly: "The king of Wei has an order, go out of the city to attack the enemy!" ”

In Puyang City, the soldiers and horses of the brigade drove out and went straight to Yuan Shao's military formation.

One chariot after another galloped, quickly crushing past.

The heavy cavalry and light cavalry cooperated with each other to form an encirclement of Yuan Shao.

Above the castle tower, a large number of giant three-bowed crossbows appeared, firing thousands of javelins with more than one foot of talent.

The powerful momentum completely suppressed Yuan Jun.

"Not good! Cao Mengde has really changed his hexagram! Xu Yu was the most shocked.

He always believed that Cao Cao knew the righteousness and would resolutely join forces with Yuan Shao. But the scene in front of him showed that his guess was completely wrong. Cao Cao had already decided to go to war against Yuan Shao.