"If you don't give it to Bai Qi, who will you give it to? The two of you? Fan Lihua looked like it was better to hand it over to the two of you than to Bai Qi, which made Zhang Liao and Wei Yan depressed.

After all, he was also a general under Lu Bu, but he was so underestimated by Fan Lihua.

"I have made up my mind on this matter, and I don't need to say more."

Fan Lihua ordered: "After dark, the various departments will set off, bypassing Yuan Shao's camp and heading to Beihai. All the artillery in the battalion was put under the control of Bai Qi, and they were arranged in a variety of formations. ”

"No."

The people answered.

Night.

Fan Lihua left an empty camp, full of flags, knives and guns, and about 100 people were stationed.

The 130,000 troops in the battalion rushed to the North Sea at night.

Because Fu Zhu and Xu You's minds were on defending the four camps, they didn't notice it at all. Yue Fei, Qi Jiguang, Xu Da, and Chang Yuchun in Xiapi City also harassed Yuan Jun's camp from time to time, making Yuan Jun tired of coping.

Three days later.

As Mu Guiying expected, Yuan Shao's spies still found the Yangzhou army heading north. I also knew that the big camp outside Xiapi City was an empty camp. He sent 5,000 sergeants to occupy the camp.

But there was nothing in the battalion.

When Yuan's army arrived, more than 100 people who stayed behind also fled.

Yuan's army simply occupied an empty camp.

The stakes were so high that Fu Zhu and Xu You had to go to meet Yuan Shao and tell the truth.

"The King."

"You're here, please take a seat." Yuan Shao was lying on the couch, his face a little pale.

"King Xie."

Fu Zhu and Xu Yu took their seats.

Xu You said: "Fan Lihua's 130,000 troops have gone to Beihai. They should have gone to our camp of grain and grass. We have 600,000 stones, grains and grass in Beihaitun, enough to equip the armor and weapons of 200,000 troops, and we must not lose sight of our southern expedition. Chancellor suggests... Give up attacking Xuzhou for the time being, and return to Beihai first. ”

Yuan Shao said: "Ziyuan don't need to panic, I have long expected that Fan Lihua will covet my grain and grass camp in Beihai. Therefore, let Ju Yi lead 30,000 troops to garrison, and then there are county soldiers in Beihai, about 20,000, and the defense is safe for a month. ”

"The King..."

Fu Zhi was much more anxious than Xu You, and persuaded: "General Ju Yi is afraid that he will not be able to defeat Fan Lihua." The county soldiers in Beihai are also rabble, and they are even more useless. Jinkecheng is difficult, it is better to return to Beihai first, and defeat Fan Lihuafang is the best policy. ”

Although Yuan Shao is sick, his brain is not confused. After thinking about it, he said: "Fan Lihua attacked my Beihai to lure my whole army back to help, and then ambush me halfway. His artillery is incredibly powerful. ”

"That's what the king said."

Xu You was also worried about this, so he was not very concerned about returning to the army. But thinking that the baggage of the Beihai camp was very important to the Yuan army of the southern expedition, he had to advise: "The king... According to the detailed report we have planted in Xiapi City, there are still 80,000 heavy soldiers in Xiapi City. Even without artillery, it will be difficult for us to overcome. Why don't you go back to Beihai first? ”

"The minister seconded the proposal."

Frustration also bowed.

"Ahem..."

Yuan Shao struggled to stand up, and said unwillingly: "It's easy for the army to withdraw, but it's difficult to come back." As you just said, there are 80,000 garrisons in Xiapi City. As soon as we withdrew, Xuzhou returned to Fan Lihua's hands. He made it clear that he wanted to attack the east and take advantage of the situation to recapture Xuzhou. How could I be fooled? ”

"What about the grain and grass in Beihai County?"

"And let Tan Er give up attacking Gan Ning and guard the camp with Ju Yi. If you want to stick to it for a month or two, it's no problem. Oh yes... From now on, urge the soldiers of each battalion to conquer Xiapi at all costs. Only by conquering Xiapi can we be regarded as conquering Xuzhou. Fan Lihua wants to recapture it again, but it is not so easy. When we come back to help, it will be like Mount Tai hitting the top, and Fan Lihua will definitely be defeated! ”

Yuan Shao didn't know if he was sick and confused, or if he was too smart. At the critical moment, he had to ignore the grain and grass in the North Sea.

Fu Zhu has always been meticulous and does not agree with Yuan Shao's strategy.

Xu Yu is the opposite.

When he was in Tan County, he was taken back by Yuan Shao, and he was already suspicious of Yuan Shao. If you rebel against Yuan Shao now, it will definitely add fuel to the fire. Seeing that Yuan Shao's mind had been decided, Xu You hurriedly echoed: "The king is wise." ”

"Excuse me..."

He was very surprised.

I said it was good before I came, why did it suddenly change my hexagram?

"You're all going to get back. I'm a little tired. Yuan Shao lay down again.

"No."

Xu Yu and Fu Zhi left.

Yuan Shao did not agree to return to help, but he put the soldiers of the three armies in danger (conquering Xiapi is another matter). Frustrated that he couldn't bear the hardships of the army, he sent 20,000 elite soldiers to Beihai as a military advisor.

(Note: In history, Cao Yuan confronted Guandu and had the same situation.) Cao Cao sent troops to attack Yuan Shao's grain and grass camp Wuchao, but Yuan Shao abandoned Wuchao and stormed Cao Cao's camp, resulting in the defeat of both Wuchao and the camp. ）

It can be seen that a person's mental nature is fixed, and no matter when, it cannot be changed.

Seven days later.

Fan Lihua's 90,000 troops rushed to Beihai and surrounded Yuan Shao's grain and grass camp.

Bai Qi's 40,000 troops (including 500 red-coated cannons and 50,000 cannonballs) were also arrayed in Zhushan in Linlang County, waiting for Yuan Shao to come back for help.

Zhushan is the closest road to Beihai, and it is also the easiest place to set up an ambush.

Bai Qi set up a formation in Zhushan and made up a huge pocket. Although he doesn't have many troops, he is confident that no matter how much Yuan Shao comes, he can catch them all.

This also fully demonstrates his talent as a leader.

Beihai County.

On the side of the mountain.

Fan Lihua's 90,000 troops surrounded Yuan Shao's grain and grass camp and launched the fiercest attack.

"Kill...!"

Wei Yan personally went into battle and took the lead in the charge.

The fifteen thousand soldiers under his command seemed to be dying.

Ju Yi, the general stationed in the camp, sent countless archers to lie in wait in the village and shoot the enemy troops attacking the village. But he couldn't stop Wei Yan, who was as powerful as a tiger. In just four days, Dongzhai was lost.

Wei Yan completed the task and returned to the camp to resume his life.

"Hahaha..."

"What is General Wei happy about?"

Wei Yan walked up to Fan Lihua, hugged his fists and said: "The last general is fortunate not to be dishonored, and he has taken Dongzhai!" The Yuan army retreated to the village, relying on the danger to defend, and the last general had sent heavy troops to attack, and he would be able to make contributions in a few days. ”

"General Wei is fortunate."

"Misfortune suffers, misfortune suffers..."

Wei Yan sat down with a smile and said, "I'm afraid that my master mother won't believe me and won't assign me tasks." Then I'm really worse than dead. ”

Fan Lihua smiled: "Where did the general say this?" ”

Wei Yan replied: "The master mother gave Bai Qi all the artillery and ordered him to ambush Yuan Shao. It's to give him a great credit. The last general led the army to fight for many years, and asked himself if he was better than that doll, why didn't he send me? ”

"Hehe..."

Fan Lihua and Mu Guiying, who was drinking tea in the distance, glanced at each other and said with a smile: "I knew you were still unhappy about this." Bai Qi is a general valued by the lord, what's wrong with me giving him more opportunities to make meritorious contributions? Since you have been in the army for many years, you are already a veteran in the army, can't you let one let him? ”

(End of chapter)