Xiang Yu received an order to lead the barracks out of the city.

According to the description of the people, they pursued to the west.

"Who is that person named Sima Yi?" On the march, Xiang Yu couldn't help but be puzzled, and asked Shangshu and Shen of the Ministry of Rites who came with him.

He Shen replied: "I sent someone to investigate, Sima Yi is the second son of Sima Fang of Sili Hanoi County, and he was taken back to Wenxian Pavilion by the lord some time ago and became an attendant of Wenxian Pavilion. ”

"Just a squire?"

"yes."

He Shen then said: "But the lord seems to care about him very much. I said that I sold Sima Yi to Cao Cao and sold 10,000 stone of grain, and the lord was very dissatisfied. Let the general chase him back. ”

Xiang Yu said: "In this way, Sima Yi is not simple. ”

"Yes."

Xiang Yu called a herald (light horseman) and ordered: "You rush to Yuzhang County first, tell General Gao Shun, set up roadblocks on various official roads leading to Yanzhou, and no matter what, you must surround Sima Yi's convoy." ”

"No."

The herald did not dare to delay, and left as soon as possible.

According to the speed of the light cavalry, it should arrive one day earlier than the 10,000 broken barracks.

Next.

In the evening.

The herald rushed to Yuzhang County and explained the truth to Gao Shun.

Gao Shun asked suspiciously: "What is the origin of this person named Sima Yi?" ”

The herald replied, "My subordinates don't know. The subordinates came to pass on General Xiang Yu's words, and they must intercept Sima Yi's convoy. ”

"Got it, you go back to your life first, just say I'll arm it immediately."

"No."

The herald leaves.

Gao Shun summoned his generals and held an emergency meeting.

All the generals above the command level came to participate.

Gao Shun said straight to the point: "Although I don't know who Sima Yi is, since the lord sent General Xiang Yu to chase after him, it shows his importance." If Sima Yi wants to return to Yanzhou, he must pass through our defense area. It is our duty to intercept. ”

The lieutenants said, "General, you can give the order." ”

"Okay."

Gao Shun pointed to the three official roads on the map and said, "These three official roads lead to the northwest of Wu County, Huiji County, and Yuzhang County respectively. And eventually they can all lead to Yanzhou. If I send troops to garrison now, it will be too slow.... ”

"I have sent someone to inform the Taishou of the three counties, dispatch the soldiers and horses of each county, set up roadblocks along the official road, and strictly prohibit anyone, things, or vehicles from passing. Until we capture Sima Yi. ”

Gao Shun's most relied on adjutant general, Wang Ren, said: "The county soldiers are under the control of the military department, I'm afraid I won't obey the general's orders, right?" ”

"Hehe..."

Gao Shun smiled: "They are indeed not under my control, and they will not obey my orders. But he didn't dare to delay the lord's big business. I deliberately said that the matter was serious, do the county guards dare to ignore it? ”

"The Admiral is wise."

Wang Ren suddenly realized.

Gao Shun continued: "With the help of various counties, our Yuzhang County, Wu County, and Huiji County are like a big net, as long as Sima Yi dares to come in, he will not want to get out." ”

"What about us, General?" The general asked.

Gao Shun pointed to the map: "Your task is to inspect these three official roads. Once Sima Yi's convoy was discovered, it was seized on the spot. ”

"No."

In the next few days, nearly 10,000 soldiers and horses from Yuzhang County, Huiji County, and Wu County were dispatched to block the official road leading to Yanzhou, and no one was allowed to pass through. Even the local people can't move around at will.

Xiang Yu's broken military camp rushed to Nanchang the next day.

The county guard is in the house.

Xiang Yu, Gao Shun, and He Shen took their seats.

After a while.

Xiang Yu asked, "General Gao Shun, is there any news of Sima Yi?" ”

"Not yet. However, I have already ordered an interception, and as soon as Sima Yi enters my defense zone, he will definitely be captured. Gao Shun hesitated, and asked with some curiosity: "Who is this person named Sima Yi?" Is it also worth the capture of tens of thousands of our troops? ”

"You should ask He Shen this question, because I don't know."

Xiang Yu was a little depressed.

When he received the task, he only knew about the arrest of Sima Yi, and he knew nothing about why Sima Yi was arrested and Sima Yi's background. Although He Shen explained a little, he still didn't understand Lu Bu's true intentions.

"And my lord?"

"This... I don't know very well either.... ”

He Shen said the matter of the study again, and emphatically mentioned: "The lord said, even if he is chased to Yanzhou and the city of Xudu, he must intercept Sima Yi." ”

"Isn't it a bit of a fuss?"

Xiang Yu said.

Gao Shun shook his head and analyzed: "I have followed the lord for more than ten years, and I know that the lord is arrogant, and the general enemy has never been taken seriously. Even Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and others are regarded as playthings in the palm of their hands, not to mention a small Wenxian Pavilion attendant? ”

It can be seen that Sima Yi is by no means simple, and his importance to the lord is no less than that of Cao Yuan. I propose to form two elite iron cavalry and enter Yanzhou in batches to ask Cao Cao for help. Because of this matter, after all, it was Cao Cao who provoked it, and he bought Sima Yi from the Ministry of Rites, indicating that Sima Yi was in his hands, and we asked him for it to see what his attitude was. ”

"Hmm."

Xiang Yu agreed with Gao Shun's opinion and said: "I will wait in Nanchang City for two more days, and if there is no news of Sima Yi, I will lead the broken military camp to Yanzhou." Please General Gao Shun transfer 20,000 light cavalry to follow up. ”

"It's nature. The border guards on the front line of Yuzhang will always be the backing of General Xiang. Gao Ying said.

"Okay."

"Two generals..."

He Shen hesitated for a moment and persuaded: "After all, we and Cao Cao are still allies, will entering Yanzhou with such fanfare make things bigger?" If you provoke a war, it will affect the overall situation. It is better to Chen Bing border first, and after negotiating with Xu Du, it is not too late to make plans. ”

"No need."

Xiang Yu said with a smile: "I haven't fought for many years, my hands are itchy, and it would be better if I could provoke a war." I'm looking forward to fighting Cao Cao again. His magic battalion and righteous army will be destroyed by me. ”

"General..."

"No more talk!" Xiang Yu snorted coldly, looked at Gao Shun and said, "General Gao, let's act according to the plan, right?" ”

"Okay."

Gao Shun is also looking forward to entering Yanzhou, how can there be any reason to refuse.

Three days later.

The soldiers and horses of Yuzhang County, Wu County, and Huiji County did not capture Sima Yi.

The people were imprisoned and complained.

In particular, some caravans that come and go have to transport fruits and vegetables from other places to Shouchun City for sale. If delayed for a long time, fruits and vegetables will rot and a lot of money will be lost.

There are also furniture and white paper wholesale from Shouchun City, which must pass through the three counties of Yuzhang and arrive in Yanzhou.

Under the pressure of many forces, Gao Shun ordered that the soldiers and horses of all counties and counties should gradually release those teams and chambers of commerce with official guarantees for those who have Xu, Yang, Jing, and hand over household registration.

Some people of unknown origin, who may be Sima Yi, were arrested and interrogated.