Just when Liu Yuan was beating the drum and gathering the generals, Zhang He also fled to the vicinity of Linyi City under the protection of Gao Lan, and it stands to reason that the two of them should have arrived a long time ago.

However, because they were afraid, Guan Yu would pursue them, so they did not choose to flee straight to Linyi City, but spared a lot of long distances, and they would return to Linyi nearly three hours late.

When approaching Linyi City, Zhang He, who had been lying on Gao Ran's back with a weak breath, straightened up with a strong spirit, and said in Gao Lan's ear:

"General Gao, we must not return to the city from the gate guarded by Yuan Shaojun. This time, we didn't complete the task, once Yuan Shao found out his whereabouts, we would definitely die! ”

"You're right, but although a certain family also thought of this, they don't know what to do next?"

"General Zhang, if you can trust me Zhang He, then let's enter the city through the gate guarded by Lord Cao! As soon as we entered the city, we showed our hearts to Lord Cao, and I believe that Lord Cao should take you and me in! ”

"This ~ righteousness, are you really sure? You must know that the failure of our mission this time not only involves Yuan Shao, but also very unfavorable to Lord Cao! Will Lord Cao really take the risk of offending Yuan Shao and take you and me in? ”

"Don't worry, General Zhang. A certain Guan Cao is not Yuan Benchu's small-bellied chicken intestines, as long as you and I show our hearts, Lord Cao will definitely accept us! ”

"Okay, since you've said so, then I'll believe you once! Sit tight! ”

After speaking, Gao Ran patted the war horse under his crotch, and rushed towards the gate guarded by Cao Cao before, and within half an hour, they came to the outside of the city gate.

The person on duty at this city gate at this time was the general under Cao Cao.

When he heard that Zhang He and Gao Ran had come back in embarrassment, he knew that their task should be more than lucky.

This made Yu Ban very annoyed in his heart, and he wanted to turn the two away directly.

But soon he himself reversed this decision, after all, they are still part of the alliance,

If it is difficult for his lord to do what he has done, then for Yu Ban, this is an absolutely unforgivable mistake.

But even though he had already given the order to open the city gates, he still had an extra heart and sent someone to tell his lord about it first.

When Zhang He and Gao Ran entered the city, Cao Cao, who got the news, had already rushed to the vicinity of the city gate here, and when he came, Cao Cao was covered with frost.

The failure of Zhang He and Gao Ran's mission can be said to have put Linyi City in an extremely dangerous situation, and it is strange that he can give them a good face.

However, when Zhang He and Gao Ran proposed to join him together, Cao Cao was a little unbelieving at first, but soon he became ecstatic.

After hearing the news of the failure of Zhang He's mission, Cao Cao was even ready to evacuate at any time.

It's just that because he is still in the alliance now, his movements are not obvious.

Since the loss of Linyi City is inevitable, it is somewhat a supplement for Cao Cao to have two generals come to him.

Especially the arrival of Zhang He, it made Cao Cao feel a burst of joy in his heart, and Cao Cao had already begun to pay attention to Zhang He's person.

It can be said that Zhang He was one of the three non-Cao army generals who were most favored by Cao Cao in the alliance of princes at this time, and the remaining two were Wei Yan and Wen Ping under Liu Biao.

As for the generals under the command of the other princes, although there are also generals or strategists that Cao Cao is very optimistic about.

But he knew very well in his heart that he would not be able to win over his generals by virtue of that man's skill.

Originally, Cao Cao had already had the idea of sending people to contact those generals, but considering the stability of the alliance, he never took action.

Now that Zhang He actually took the initiative to come to him, could Cao Cao be unhappy in his heart, at that time, Cao Cao left the matter of the danger of Linyi City behind.

He immediately agreed to the request of Zhang He and Gao Lan, and immediately sent someone to carry Zhang He away, but when he left, Cao Cao told Zhang He and Gao Lan.

At this time, they absolutely can't show up again in Linyi City.

After all, their former lord Yuan Shao is not a big-bellied person, once he knows about their betrayal, Yuan Shao will definitely not give up.

At this time, it is the time when all the princes need to work together, if there is any infighting at this time, then the Jizhou army will definitely take Linyi without much effort.

Zhang He and the others understood Cao Cao's scruples very much, and they said that they would definitely obey Cao Cao's arrangement, which made Cao Cao more satisfied with the sensibility of the two generals.

Soon, under Cao Cao's arrangement, Zhang He, who was seriously injured under the protection of Gao Lan, and Xu Chu, who had a recurrence of his old injury last night due to excessive force, left Linyi City and went straight to Jiqiu City.

Just as Gao Ran and the three of them left, Xiahou Yuan behind Cao Cao came behind him, and Xiahou Yuan said softly in Cao Cao's ear:

"Lord, isn't it a little inappropriate to accept Zhang He and Gao Lan like this. If this matter is known to Yuan Shao, then we and Yuan Shao will definitely be on the same page in the future! ”

"Miao Cai doesn't need to worry too much, this time the so-called alliance of princes will definitely be defeated! If it weren't for the news that Lu Fengxian was ready to intervene at this time, he might still be worried about Yuan Benchu's feelings. But now the situation is completely different, as long as Lu Fengxian can get involved, even if Jizhou Liu Yuan defeats him in the end, then Liu Yuan's power will shrink a lot, and Liu Yuan's threat to us will be much smaller at that time! ”

"Lord, do you really believe that Lu Fengxian will intervene in it? In case this matter is deliberately revealed by the people of Jizhou, it will be too late for us to regret it! ”

"Haha! Miaocai, you have really made a lot of progress recently! But this time you are too worried, rest assured that Lu Feng intervened first, I am sure that this is true! This time, I definitely want to let Liu Yuan'er go around without eating! ”

"Lord, do you mean that Komeito's side is ready?"

"That's right, the people sent by Komeito yesterday have already arrived. They had been lurking near Yecheng ten days ago, and as long as a certain order arrived, they could launch an attack on Yecheng at any time! This time, I'll see what Liu Yuan'er should do! ”

"Lord, is there any news about Chen Dao under Liu Xuande? If this guy doesn't arrive at the predetermined location, I'm afraid Komeito will be alone! ”

"Don't worry, Gongming has already made contact with Chen Dao, and now he is waiting for me and Liu Xuande's orders. I have already discussed with Liu Xuande this morning, and the person who conveyed the order also set off at the same time! Now it depends on how long we can hold Liu Yuan in Linyi City, and the longer it drags on, the better it will be for Gongming and Chen Zhi! ”

"The lord is wise! ……”

Just when Xiahou Yuan was about to continue, Yu Ban suddenly ran to their side in a little panic, and said breathlessly:

"My lord, the Jizhou army has attacked!"