Yan Liang led 200 cavalry to pursue Xu Chu, but fortunately Cao Bin led 3,000 troops to respond and set up an ambush in advance. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Two hundred cavalry suffered dozens of casualties, but Xu Chu was also wounded, Yan Liang led the army to retreat, and Cao Bin was also worried that Yuan's army did not pursue.

"The last general, thank you for saving your life!" Xu Chu covered the arrow wound on his shoulder and thanked Cao Bin.

Cao Bin waved his hand, his face sank and said, "Although you have made a meritorious contribution to the raid on Yuan Shao's camp, why don't you retreat?" ”

Xu Chu apologized and said: "The last general knows his mistake, that Wen Chou led the cavalry to chase after our army, and most of my foot soldiers under my command, so after staying and breaking, Yan Liang and Wen Chou fought me together, but Wen Chou's guy was also shot in the shoulder by me, and he thought he would have to recuperate for several months!" ”

Cao Bin was overjoyed and said in surprise: "Yan Liangwen Chou is a Hebei general, the general is one enemy and two, and he actually seriously injured Wen Chou, he is really brave, Wen Chou is seriously injured, Yuan Shaoru has a broken arm, and we have a lot less pressure!" ”

The thousands of soldiers behind him looked at Xu Chu with hot eyes and full of admiration. Yan Liangwen Chou is a Hebei general, he has been famous for a long time, Xu Chu can hurt Wen Chou with one enemy and two enemies, and escape, this strength shows that Yan Liangwen Chou is not his opponent.

"If it is getting clear today, the scout came to report that the lord sent an additional 10,000 soldiers and horses here, sent Xi Zhicai, and two military divisions from Chen Gong came, let's go back quickly and discuss the strategy against the enemy!" Cao Bin praised Xu Chu and ordered a retreat.

Three thousand soldiers and horses retreated, morale was high, Xu Chu robbed Yuan's camp at night, killed hundreds of enemies, burned countless camp tents, and injured General Wen Chou, which can be described as a small victory, but greatly frustrated Yuan's enterprising spirit.

On the second day, Xi Zhicai Yu Ban and other 10,000 leaders came to Lu County to converge, and the 20,000 troops were merged, with a total of generals Cao Bin, Cao Ren, Xu Chu, Yu Ban Li Dian, and two military advisors Xi Zhicai Chen Gong.

At this time, it was already the rainy season, and the weather was changeable, but it was said that after Yuan Shao's grain and grass arrived at the camp, it rained, and the rain showed no sign of stopping for several days. Because of the rain, neither army moved rashly for the time being. However, the longer it drags on, it is not good for Zhao Kuangyin's side, although Yuan Shao is a labor expedition, but he has Jizhou as a backing, while Zhao Kuangyin only has a broken Yanzhou, which is difficult to support a long-term battle.

Yuan Shao was thinking about waiting for the sky to clear up, and then he would send troops to attack, and Zhao Kuangyin's generals on the Lu County side were also planning a big battle. As long as the heavy rain stops, the winner can be decided.

And Youzhou, which is thousands of miles away, the weather is completely different, Yanzhou is constantly raining, but Youzhou is sunny and shining, and the right Beiping is too guarded in the house.

It has been more than a few days since Gongsun Chan was injured in the ambush and returned to Youbeiping, but as soon as Gongsun Chan returned to Beiping, Di Qing and Pan Feng, who received the news, withdrew from the army, obviously having no intention of confronting Gongsun Zhan.

Gongsun Chan was lying on the bed, with a bandage around his waist, and faintly red blood oozed out.

"Xuande, Pan Feng has withdrawn?" Gongsun Zhan was lying on the couch, slightly weak, and asked Liu Bei, who was dressed in armor in front of the bed.

"Bo Jue handed over the troops and horses to me for the time being, and as soon as I led the army to the battle, they withdrew when they got the news!" Liu Bei nodded and said.

Gongsun Chan smiled reluctantly: "It's hard work, it's just hateful that Liu Yu colluded with Yuan Shao and ruined my big deal!" Ahem! ”

As soon as Yuan Shao became angry, he pulled the wound, coughed non-stop, and his face turned red. On the other hand, the doctor hurriedly stepped forward to diagnose and persuade: "The general's arrow wound is serious, it has already hurt the vital point, and it needs to be recuperated for several months, let alone anger, so it is good to recuperate!" ”

Liu Bei took a wooden box from behind Guan Yu, bowed down and said: "Brother Bo Jue, this is your general seal, now Pan Feng has withdrawn from the army, and the talisman has returned to its original owner!" ”

"Ahem, this thing will be kept by you for the time being, and now I still have 40,000 soldiers and horses left under my command, and I am sick, so Liu Yu may take advantage of the situation when he will enter. Other people are incapable and have no prestige, only Xuande can take on this great responsibility, and it will be troublesome for Xuande to rectify military affairs during this time! Gongsun Chan waved his hand and did not take back the talisman.

"How can you take on this great responsibility?" Liu Bei refused.

"Xuande is loyal, benevolent, and righteous, it belongs to you!" Gongsun Chan affirmed.

"In that case, Bei will live up to Brother Boju's trust!"

"During this time, you will obey the leadership of Xuande, and if there is a major event, you will first say that you will decide with me!" Gongsun Chan ordered with a pale face.

Now under the command of Gongsun Zhan, only his sons Gongsun Xu, Zou Dan, Guan Jing, Tian Kai, and a few people. It's a pity that since the war with Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zhan knew that these people were mediocre talents, so he handed over the power to Liu Bei, who repeatedly offered advice during the search period. And Liu Bei's subordinates are also available for Zhang and the two.

It's not that Gongsun Chan trusts Liu Bei, on the contrary, Gongsun Chan knows Liu Bei's ambitions, but now that there is no one available under his command, Gongsun Chan himself is seriously injured, and if he is dealing with major matters, I am afraid that he will die. Giving power to someone else is more likely to cause chaos.

And Liu Bei showed even more benevolence, this is Liu Bei's weakness, although he wants to get Youzhou, but Liu Bei is impossible to capture. Gongsun Zhan took advantage of this, took advantage of Liu Bei's character, and borrowed Liu Guanzhang's ability.

And those people under Gongsun Chan are all loyal, and his son Gongsun Xu is also an honest man, who only listens to Gongsun Chan's words. Liu Bei's loyal image was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, so they listened to Gongsun Zhan's words, and during Gongsun Zhan's recuperation, Liu Bei presided over the overall situation.

Time passed quietly, and a few days later, it was still raining in Yanzhou East County, and Liu Bei was processing official documents in the Assassin's Mansion, and Changshi Guan Jing walked in with a letter in his hand.

"Xuande Gong, Jizhou Emergency!" Guan Jing handed the letter to Liu Bei.

"Jizhou urgent? Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses confronted Yanzhou, and he was unable to invade Youzhou, what emergency could he have? Liu Bei took the letter unhurriedly and said with a smile.

"Ju Yi? Yuan Shao and Zhao Kuangyin's soldiers and horses confronted each other in the east of Yanzhou, and the rain continued, and I am afraid that it will be delayed for a long time. I defeated Ming Gong, and I have the credit of anti-guest, then Yuan Shao is afraid that my merit is high, and he has the heart to seek me! ”

"Battlefield confrontation, each for its own master, my defeat of the general is loyal, but Yuan Shao is harmful to my heart, but it is unjust, now Yuan Shaobing is all in Yanzhou, I am willing to lead the general into Jizhou, regain the lost land in Jizhou, the general is the master, will not miss the opportunity!"

Liu Bei looked at the letter and read out the contents of it.

"What, Ju Yi wants to lead the lord into Jizhou? This ......," Guan Jing said in surprise when he heard this.

Liu Bei threw the letter away and said with a smile: "Ju Yi is a capricious villain, first he gave Han Fu's Jizhou to Yuan Shao, and now he wants to give Yuan Shao's Jizhou to Brother Bo Shao?" There must be a bomb in it, just ignore it! ”

"But if he really has his heart, I'm afraid he will miss the opportunity?" Guan Jing said worriedly.

"He defeated the general, and Yu Youzhou had a deep enmity in the sea of blood, how could he defect to the general? Now Brother Bo Jue needs to recuperate and rest, this is obviously a conspiracy, you must not tell Brother Bo Jue, otherwise he will definitely send troops in person, and I am afraid that it will be ...... then" Liu Bei reminded Guan Jingdao.

"Yes, Xuande Gong!" Guan Jing walked out of the door with his hands, he didn't want to inform Gongsun Zhan, but he thought about it: "If it's really a good opportunity, wouldn't you miss Jizhou in vain?" Xuande Mansion is kind-hearted and quite talented, I will go to report to the lord, if the lord wants to go out in person, I recommend Xuande to take Jizhou! ”

Guan Jing went to the backyard and went to inform Gongsun Zhan, who was overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly called Liu Bei to condemn: "Such a big thing, why don't you tell me, you almost missed the opportunity?" ”

"Brother Bo Jue forgive your sins, that Ju Yi is capricious, he must not be sincere to serve you, there must be fraud in it, and now you need to recuperate, so hide it!" Liu Wei hurriedly explained.

Gongsun Zhan smiled and said: "Xuande has a heart, I know that this is Ju Yi's conspiracy, but I can also plan it, kill Ju Yi, and avenge the tens of thousands of Youzhou sons and daughters I died in battle!" ”

Liu Bei hurriedly persuaded him: "After years of fighting, now the generals under the command of Si'an still need to recuperate, but the soldiers and horses are strong, and it is not too late to take revenge!" ”

"The soldiers are eager for revenge, how can they be war-weary?" Gongsun Chan asked with a smile.

"I have made up my mind, I don't need to say more, tomorrow I will light up 10,000 soldiers and horses, leave Guan Yu, Guan Jing to guard Beiping, and the others will go with me!" Gongsun Chan ordered.

"Lord, you are in poor health now, it is better to let Xuande Gong lead the army to the battle!" As soon as Guan Jing heard that Gongsun Zhan personally sent troops, he hurriedly persuaded him.

"Although Xuande is good, but his prestige is insufficient, I am afraid that the soldiers and horses will not listen to him, I originally wanted Xuande to sit in Beiping, but there is no one around, so I have to take Xuande Yide to the expedition! With Xuande to help me, you can rest assured! Gongsun Chan looked at Guan Jing and waved his hand.

Guan Jing glanced at Gongsun Zhan's complexion, and sure enough, it was much rudder, and the doctor said that the wound had scabbed, presumably because the lord was in good health and recovered quickly, so there should be no major problem. Seeing this, Guan Jing was relieved a lot, nodded and agreed.

Seeing that Gongsun Zhan insisted on this, Liu Bei's eyes changed for a while, and he didn't know whether he was happy, sad or sad.

In terms of staying behind, Gongsun Zhan left Guan Yu to garrison, and sent the old loyal minister Guan Jing to garrison, obviously to prevent Liu Bei from each other, and deliberately separated the three brothers.

And Gongsun Zhan insisted on going to war, one was to avenge the killing of Ju Yi, and the two were worried that it was really Ju Yi who surrendered to sincerity, if Liu Bei was allowed to go, he was afraid that he would make meritorious contributions and stand on his own, and he would not be able to suppress him. Gongsun Chan and Liu Bei both had their own concerns, but Gongsun Chan now ordered the following, and Liu Bei had no choice but to give up his life. (To be continued.) )