Qinghe country, Ganling County.

As the seat of the Qinghe State, Ganling County was attacked by Yuan Shao and Wang Lei, and was destroyed several times. For the first time, the army under Yuan Shao invaded Wei County, and the Qinghe Kingdom was occupied by Yuan Shao's men; The second time, Wang Lei led the army to counterattack, killed from Ye County, and after leaving Wei County, he killed all the way to Qinghe Country and occupied Ganling County. The third time, Wang Lei jumped out of Qinghe Kingdom and entered Nanpi County, Yuan Shao's army withdrew, and once again occupied Ganling County. So repeatedly, Qinghexiang also changed several people in a row.

Yuan Shao raised an army to attack Wang Lei, and after setting off from Nanpi County, he arrived in Ganling County, the seat of the Qinghe State.

Outside the city, barracks!

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Yuan Shao met with Qinghexiang in the camp and accepted the food and weapons sent by Qinghexiang. After Qinghe left, Yuan Shao summoned Xu You to discuss the matter.

Yuan Shao held a roll of bamboo slips in his hand and said: "Ziyuan, I just got the news that Wang Lei sent Zhang Jaw and Fu Zhi to bring an army to resist us, and at present, Zhang Jaw's army is still in Wei County; Wang Lei led the army north to Zhongshan to defend against Wuhuan and Gongsun Zhan, from this point of view, Wang Lei's center of gravity is in the north, and it is likely to defend against Wuhuan. ”

Xu You's expression was calm, and he said without humility or arrogance: "Wang Lei took the army to Zhongshan Kingdom, that's a good thing." Zhang Jaw is just a nobody, he led troops to resist, and he couldn't stop the soldiers of the lord's army. We went south to Wei County, seized Wang Lei's lair in one fell swoop, and then went north to join Gongsun Zan and Wuhuan to encircle and suppress Wang Lei, and we could completely get rid of him. ”

Yuan Shao nodded, changed his words, and asked, "Before, I sent envoys to Ping'en County, Qingyuan County, and Guantao County to persuade the county orders of these three counties to be submitted, did the envoys bring back news?" ”

Xu You said: "At present, only the envoys of Guantao County and Qingyuan County have brought back news, and there is no news from Ping'en County. ”

Yuan Shao hurriedly asked, "What is the result?" ”

Ping'en County, Guantao County, and Qingyuan County are the three counties located in the northeast of Wei County, and if these three counties surrender, Yuan Shao's army can easily enter Wei County, so Yuan Shao has great hopes.

Xu You shook his head and said: "The county orders of Guantao County and Qingyuan County do not surrender, and they plan to fight to the death." ”

"Stubborn, wait for me to lead the army south, and kill these two county commanders first."

Yuan Shao snorted angrily, disappointed in his heart.

At this time, Guo Tu hurriedly entered the camp tent and reported: "Lord, there is news from Ping'en County. The county order of Na Pyongen County not only did not surrender, but also cut off the head of the envoy to show his ambition. By now, the soldier had brought back the envoy's head. ”

"Bastard!"

Yuan Shao was furious and gritted his teeth in anger.

The two armies fought without beheading, and the county commander of Ping'en County cut off the heads of the envoys under his command, which was a provocation.

Yuan Shao's eyes were sharp and he asked, "What is the name of the county order of Ping'en County?" ”

Guo Tu replied: "The county magistrate of Ping'en County is named Tian Yu, and he is no more than twenty years old. According to the information inquired, Tian Yu was picked up by Wang Lei. ”

"Oh, it was actually promoted by Wang Lei." A cold light appeared in Yuan Shao's eyes, and he said murderously: "Send a message to Tian Yu and order him to surrender." Do not surrender, after the city is broken, the chickens and dogs will not be left. ”

A murderous heart suddenly breeds.

Guo Tu didn't mention Wang Lei, but as soon as Wang Lei was mentioned, Yuan Shao couldn't suppress the anger in his heart.

Xu You was in a hurry, and hurriedly persuaded: "Lord, our crusade against Wang Lei is to defeat the unreasonable, we are a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, and we cannot slaughter the people." Wang Lei was defeated, and Jizhou was the lord after all. Once the people of Ping'en County were slaughtered, the reputation of the lord would be damaged. Therefore, the people of Ping'en County cannot be slaughtered. ”

As he spoke, Xu You glared at Guo Tu.

You can just say Wang Lei, mention what Tian Yu was promoted by Wang Lei.

Isn't this deliberately stimulating Yuan Shao?

Xu You's eyes were domineering, Guo Tu was unhappy for a while, and said: "The lord is wise and wise, how can he not know the consequences of slaughtering the people?" The lord did this, just to scare Tian Yu. Tian Yu was just a twenty-year-old boy, young and vigorous, he got the lord's order, and he knew that he couldn't stop the lord's army, and he would definitely give up resistance. ”

Yuan Shao nodded again and again, and looked at Guo Tu's eyes full of appreciation.

Xu You showed disdain on his face and said, "The idea is good, what if Tian Yu swears to resist?" ”

Guo Tu flicked his sleeves and said, "Impossible!" What dare a twenty-year-old doll have to resist? Even if Tian Yu refuses to surrender, the lord will not be able to slaughter the city if he waves his army to capture Ping'en County. ”

Xu Yu was helpless for a while, what is this?

Only a fool would use this strategy!

Yuan Shao agreed with Guo Tu's opinion and said: "Guo Tu's analysis has a certain truth, we will intimidate Tian Yu first, if Tian Yu wants to die to the end, and then attack the city directly." As for the massacre of the people, please rest assured, Ziyuan, I won't do that. ”

Xu You had no choice but to agree with Yuan Shao's opinion.

……

In the territory of Lunu County, Bunton led the army to continue southward.

Galloping all the way, the soldiers under the command of Badun have already gained a lot, because along the way, there are no villages or towns that can stop the cavalry under the command of Badun. But as the journey further south, the harvest of goods and women gradually decreased, as the people of the various villages fled, leaving uninhabited villages.

Even so, Bunton was not agitated.

Su Yanfu came to Bundun's side and said respectfully: "Marshal, the army is approaching Lunu County, when will the attack begin?" Su Yanfu's expression was excited, thinking about breaking through the city, and he couldn't help but feel restless in his heart.

Bun Dun shook his head and said, "I don't plan to attack Lunu County, avoid Lunu County!" ”

"Why?"

Su Yanfu had a puzzled look on his face.

Bun Dun looked ahead and said, "The purpose of our southward journey is not to conquer the city, but to attack the city. We have only one mission, and that is to loot goods and women. Lunu County is the seat of governance in front of Zhongshan Kingdom, the city is strong, and it is not easy to attack, so it is not cost-effective for me to lose my sons to attack the city. Even if you grab countless money and women, it is a failure. ”

Su Yanfu asked, "What is the big marshal's plan?" ”

The corners of his mouth hooked up a smile, and said, "Let's avoid Lunu County and go south, and move towards Wuji County." According to the report of the spies, Gongsun Chan has arrived in Hanchang County and is rushing to Wuji County. It is still of great benefit to hand over this fortified city of Wuji County to him, and we are responsible for robbing the property and women, and it is still very beneficial to follow behind. ”

After a pause, Bun Dun added: "On the way to Wuji County, the strong cities are not attacked, but those small towns or small counties are also to be scared and frightened, and what can be achieved without effort is what we should do." After the ravages of Zhongshan State, we still have to withdraw to Beiping County, and we must preserve our strength. ”

Su Yanfu bowed and said, "Handsome and wise!" ”

At this time, Su Yanfu looked at Badun's eyes, and there was a little more awe. The young man in front of him acted cunning and ruthless, and Su Yanfu was also very jealous.

……

In Hanchang County, an army is rapidly moving south.

This army, which is the army led by Gongsun Zhan, has approached Wuji County.

At this time, Gongsun Chan was also quite excited.

Break through Wuji County and take Zhongshan Kingdom, then Gongsun Chan can have a country again. Regarding the actions of the Wuhuan soldiers, Gongsun Chan knew very well and knew that he was behind him, but Gongsun Zhan's idea was to take Zhongshan Kingdom first.