Yuan Shao and a group of strategists agreed to take the initiative to attack, but they did not move for a while, and even ignored the army of Gan Ning Jigu, except for the counties and counties in the rear to strengthen the defense, there seems to be no intention of crusade, this is not normal, in addition to the patience of the Youzhou army, Yuan Shao has been waiting for Yanzhou to respond, as long as Cao Cao can send troops to help him deal with Gan Ning, he can free his hands and feet to fight with Liu Yi, and then the army of Jigu will become a burden on the other party, Therefore, patience for the time being was his last option.

Yuan Shao's plan with a group of strategists is not exquisite, Cao Cao in order to avoid the situation of the death of the lips and teeth did begin to transfer troops to the Jizhou border, but at this time the second blow followed, the news came that Mengxian at the turn of Ji Qing was attacked and occupied, and it was not someone else who occupied this place, it was Taishan Zangba, Gan Ning was just that, and now the bandits can also get the city of Jizhou, how can Yuan Shao not be angry?

Speaking of Zang Ba, the earliest similar to Gan Ning is also a hero, during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he took the opportunity to lead people to occupy the Langya area of Xuzhou, with 10,000 subordinates, after Liu Yi rescued Xuzhou in the Beihai Sea, Cao Cao returned to the army and fought with Lu Bu, Tao Qian used Liu Bei's three brothers to attack Langya, Zang Ba saw his momentum and avoided Mount Tai, at this time Sun Guan and others had defected to Liu Yi with Zhang Yan. After the defeat of Lu Bu, he raised troops with Jizhou, Yuan Shao used it to attack Mount Tai, so he took the opportunity of Liu Bei to collect Xuzhou and returned to Langya, and then Yuan Cao and the two of them divided Qingzhou, Zang Babu was divided into pieces and escaped into the mountains and forests, and every time the army was revived, plus this person is quite strategic, Yuan Shao is also a headache, these years to see Mount Tai has been difficult to clear, and gradually developed more than 10,000 people.

Of course, whether it is Jizhou Yuan Shao, Yanzhou Cao Cao, Xuzhou Liu Bei, Zang Ba knows that he can't fight against it, but also tries to hover between the three, occasionally showing the intention of surrendering, but also survived in the cracks, a year and a half ago Sun Guan came to visit here, saying that the hussar general Liu Yi admired Zang Ba's talent, and wanted to take him for his own use, of course, he also put forward generous conditions.

Over the years, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and Liu Bei have all sent people to persuade them to surrender, and the conditions are not ungenerous, Zang Ba also knows that it is difficult for him to do this for a long time, but it is related to the lives of more than 10,000 brothers, and he has to be cautious. Compared with these three, Liu Yi's advantage is that he has the name of righteousness, representing the meaning of the Son of Heaven, and what makes him even more tempted is that Liu Yi, who is like Zhang Niujiao, Zhang Yan, Guan Hai, and Zhou Cang, has no doubt about using these yellow scarves and treats them very well, so he is also quite excited.

The personal arrival of his old friend Gan Ning further expressed Liu Yi's sincerity, and also made Zang Ba determined to serve him, and the battle of Jizhou in front of him was his best opportunity. When Xingba discussed with him only mentioned that Liu Yi and Yuan Shao must have a battle, the detailed military situation will not be said, until the Flying Tiger Army made a surprise attack on Jigu, Zang Ba was shocked and had no other thoughts in his heart, and immediately led his men and horses to attack Meng County according to the agreement, but although he has the talent to be a general, his group of thieves has not been refined, a small Meng County thousand five garrisons let him pay more than 3,000 casualties, Taishan thieves and mountains and forests can gallop across the country, but to attack the Yuan army with the city as a basis is dwarfed, If it weren't for Gan Ning and letting Tai Shici lead 3,000 men and horses to meet him, I'm afraid his casualties would have been even greater.

Ziyi arrived at the city on the second day after Gan Ning took Jigu, and then rushed to Meng County to meet Zang Ba, Gan Ning was also afraid that the Taishan army was not strong, so he specially sent a thousand Flying Tiger soldiers to accompany him, it was the timely addition of this thousand foot soldiers that allowed Zang Ba to successfully take Meng County, and also let him see Liu Yijun's demeanor known as the elite of the world, when Lang Sheng had broken Zhang Yan Sun Guan and others in Jizhou with 10,000 soldiers, Zang Ba also felt quite exaggerated when he heard it, and he was convinced that the rumors were true. It's hard to compare with your own subordinates.

A few days later, the Yecheng army was exhausted, led by the third prince Yuan Tan to kill the city of Liyang, and Bohai was also a two-way army, both known as 100,000, one way to the vortex, the other way from Yuan Shao led straight to Jigu, in addition to the Jizhou army all moved, the two armies were originally calm front immediately surging, there was a decisive battle on the verge of breaking out.

Ji ancient city at this time the south gate is wide open, Gan Ning with a group of generals and Xu Shu Pang Tong two are waiting under the city, only to see the dust and smoke on the official road in the distance, the first dozens of flying horses to come to the dust, the leader of the two generals is handsome, silver armor and red robe, the crotch of the big Wan good horse, double short halberd back and behind, the treasure bow obliquely hanging on the waist, it is Donglai Tai Shi Ci! The other general has a majestic body, a resolute face, a black armor and a dark horse under the crotch is also majestic, except for Zang Ba, there is no one else. After the two generals converged in Meng County, they took a short rest, and then dispatched the army to Shemeng County according to the previous meeting.

"Hahahaha, Brother Xuan, don't come unharmed." Seeing the two of them running to Gan Ning, they also urged their crotch mounts to catch up, and their hearty laughter was full of the joy of meeting old friends.

"Second general, I am fortunate not to disgrace my life!" After the three horses approached, Tai Shici stepped forward first and arched his hand.

"Ziyi has worked hard, hurry up and enter the city to rest, and soon the big war will come."

"Zang Ba has seen the second general." At this time, Zang Ba flew off the horse and came to Gan Ning to give a salute, at this time he was already a general of Liu Yi's troops, since he should have seen the main general according to the etiquette in the army, he was a good friend like Xingba when he first came to him, and he was unwilling to give someone a handle, and at the same time showed his heart.

"Xuan Gao doesn't have to be polite, today Gan went out of the city to welcome many years of friends, and the second is also to welcome our army to attack the city, Brother Xuan Gao is full of words, Ning admires in his heart, I want you and I to know each other in the rivers and lakes, and now we can join hands with the military, this is the will of God! A certain Su Zhi Xuangao has great ambitions, and now he can ride with his old friends and make contributions under the Ming Lord, wouldn't it be happy! Seeing this, Gan Ning hurriedly dismounted and supported him, and his words were both cordial and generous.

"I only hate Ba's short-sightedness, I didn't have a similar relationship when I was in Xuzhou, and now I can be part of the same cohort with Xingba, how fortunate is it? In the future, it will be Liu. The lord gallops across the field. Gan Ning's words also aroused the pride in Zang Ba's heart, and with this old friend, he could also integrate into the Youzhou Army as soon as possible.

"Good! Xuan Gao's pride is as undiminished as in the past, this time you and I are going to establish military merits in the hinterland of Jizhou, presumably the eldest brother will be happy to know it, but it's a pity. Gan Ning stepped forward and put his arm around Zang Ba and smiled, but in the end, the smile did not decrease, but he shook his head and sighed.

"Ba Zidang made contributions to General Ziyi with Xingba, but I don't know what happened to Xingba, but it's a pity?" Zang Ba also held Gan Ning's arm and bent his words, so the friends were very happy to see each other, I don't know why Gan Ning said this?

"Hehe, I haven't seen Xuangao for many years, and Taishan can't be happy before, today's old friends should have conspired to get drunk, but the eldest brother's military order is like a mountain when the army is prohibited, and it is a pity that you can't drink with Xuangao." Judging by his expression, Xingba's words are indeed heartfelt.

"Hahahaha, Ba Xiangri asked Lord Liu that his subordinates are all tigers and wolves, the military discipline is strict, a few days ago in Mengxian City, I have seen the bravery of General Ziyi's department, and it is indeed worthy of its reputation, and now I have heard the words of Xingba, no wonder the lord has the name of victory, and now he has entered the army, he should abide by the military order, and then Xingba your amount of wine, I am willing to bow down!" Zang Ba laughed loudly when he heard this, Gan Ning, as a heavy general in Liu Yiyi's younger army, can still do this, and Liu Yijun's strict military discipline can be seen.

"The second general is not only good at surprise attacks, but the name of this booze is known to the world." Tai Shi Ci said with a smile.

"Thank you Ziyi for your high praise, Gan is the best at this point, wait for me to win this battle, the eldest brother defeats Yuan Shao's traitor, and he will have a drink with the two, not drunk and homeless! Come, I'll go into the city first, and your brothers should also have a good rest, even if there is no wine, let them have a good meal. Gan Ning pretended to be proud and said that after a while under the water, the princes all said that he and Zhang Feizhi had no right amount of wine in the world, but Xingba may not see it that way in his heart.

At this time, Xu Shu and others all stepped forward, Gan Ning also introduced Zang Ba one by one, after meeting Ziyi and Zang Ba's department all entered the city, Gan Ning set up a banquet in Chun Yu General's Mansion to entertain the generals of Mount Tai, one is a gift to welcome, and the second is that the enemy army has pressed to Jigu, and it is necessary to discuss the method of breaking the enemy.