Yuan Shao pondered for a moment, and said happily: "Very good, then I will appoint Gan'er as the assassin of Liangzhou, assisted by Wang Hui, and lead 5,000 elite soldiers to Liangzhou, be sure to repel Zhang Yan and keep the rear from losing." Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ”

went to win the title of Liangzhou Thorn History, and was secretly happy in his heart, so he naturally showed his generosity to show that he lived up to Yuan Shao's trust.

Wang Hui also expressed his determination, and the moment he retreated, the moment he hid in the crowd, the corners of his mouth raised a subtle smile that was not easy to detect.

This is the end of the military conference.

Yuan Tan went straight back to the house, ready to pack up and go on the expedition.

Xu You took a step back and followed, retreated left and right, and complained: "Eldest prince, how can you be so impulsive, just now I have repeatedly signaled you not to ask for war, why don't you listen?"

"This is a great opportunity for me to make meritorious contributions, as long as I can hold Liyang, I can regain the trust of my father, why don't I ask for battle," Yuan Tan asked rhetorically.

Xu You said with a bitter face: "That's what I said, but at this time and that time, when we went south, we had the advantage, and we were defeated by Zhang Thief again and again, and now Zhang Thief is on the Northern Expedition, and he has the upper hand in terms of strength and morale, and it is too dangerous to defend Liyang at this time." ”

"Of course I know how dangerous it is to go to Liyang." Yuan Tan smiled bitterly, and said helplessly: "However, you have also seen today's military discussion, my father has been extremely disappointed in me, if it weren't for the fact that no one else asked for battle, if there was no help from you and Ju Yi, my father would never let me guard Liyang, to this point, if I don't enter the tiger's den and make a great achievement, will I still have a chance to win my father's trust again?"

Xu You's body was shocked and fell into silence.

He knew that what Yuan Tan said was right.

As soon as Guandu was defeated, the plot of the Ru Ying soldiers to return to the Central Plains had been shattered, and Yuan Tan was completely snubbed by Yuan Shao due to the loss of the grain camp, and together with the people of Ru Ying's faction, they were also given a cold reception by Yuan Shao.

On the contrary, after returning to Hebei, Yuan Shao relied more on the civil and military affairs of the Hebei indigenous faction, and Yuan Shang was more liked and trusted by Yuan Shao.

Coupled with the fact that the main mother Liu kept blowing the wind in her ears, saying that Yuan Shang was good, resisting Yuan Tan, and there was a rumor in the inner curtain, Yuan Shao seemed to have planned to publicly establish Yuan Shang as the prince.

Once Yuan Shang's storage position is officially confirmed, Yuan Tan, the eldest prince, will be completely defeated, and the Ruying faction will not be far away.

Xu You knew that there was not much time left for Yuan Tan to do so, and sticking to Liyang, Ye Zhang was the last and only hope.

After a moment of silence, Xu You suddenly raised his head, his eyes were full of anger and determination, and he gritted his teeth and said: "We have been forced to such a point, all thanks to the thief Zhang, I Xu You will go to Liyang with the eldest prince, this time, let's say that we want the thief to fold the knife under the city, and be ashamed of the snow,"

"Okay, Ziyuan has this determination, that thief is still terrible," Yuan Tan was very pleased, and laughed and patted Xu You.

The two of them laughed loudly and regained their heroic self-confidence.

The next day, Yuan Tan led 20,000 elite soldiers, set out from Chang'an under the starry night, and went straight to Liyang.

A few days later, not long after Yuan Tan arrived in Liyang, Zhang Yuan had already led 10,000 elite soldiers and rushed to Baima first.

The rest of the soldiers and horses are still on the way to the white horse, and it will take seven or eight days to gather 70,000 soldiers and horses.

Zhang Yuan immediately sat on the south bank, looking at the rolling river from afar, and extending to the north bank, surging with enthusiasm.

Half a year ago, he completed the first victory against Yuan Shao in this White Horse City, defeating Yan Liang's 10,000 elite soldiers.

Who would have thought that half a year later, the offensive and defensive trend had been reversed, and he would lead the elite soldiers of the Zhou State to send troops from here to destroy Yuan Shao.

"Yuan Shao, it's time for you to taste the taste of being beaten passively......"

When the thoughts in his mind flipped, a horse galloped over, and it was Li Dingguo.

"Qi Zhou Gong, report carefully, Yuan Shao has sent 20,000 elite soldiers to Liyang City, and the leading enemy general is our defeated general Yuan Tan." Li Dingguo smiled excitedly.

"Is it Yuan Dagongzi again, it's really a narrow road, Yuan Tan, are you not going to hit the south and not give up......" Zhang Yuan sneered, and in his eagle eyes, a cold killing intent had been ignited.

"What about Yuan Shao, he couldn't have just sent his son here?" Li Si, the advisor who accompanied the army, asked.

Li Dingguo ignored him, although everyone knew that Li Sinai was a newly excavated strategist from Zhang Yuan's Jixian Pavilion, and had replaced Gao Gong's position when he was away.

It's just that Li Si doesn't have any outstanding performance at the moment, so naturally he can't believe his colleague, and it's common for Li Dingguo not to take him seriously.

"The ovary asks you." Zhang Yuan glared at him.

Li Dingguo said: "According to the scout's report, Yuan Shao led 40,000 cavalry elites, and he is currently stationed in Chengcheng, two hundred miles north of Liyang, and I haven't seen any movement from him. ”

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Li Si's mind turned quickly, and without waiting for Li Dingguo to finish speaking, he said lightly: "Yuan Shao wants Yuan Tan to guard Liyang and attract our army to Liyang City. ”

Zhang Yuan nodded slightly, thinking deeply, he planned to call the soldiers and horses to set up camp, and after the remaining 60,000 troops were assembled, he would cross the river in a big way.

"Duke Zhou, I think that our army should cross the river immediately and attack Liyang quickly." Li Si objected.

Crossing the river now?

Zhang Yuan's eyes moved slightly, pondering the meaning of Li Si's words.

"You're kidding." Li Dingguo had already shouted: "Our army now only has 10,000 soldiers and horses, and we rely on this strength to force the river to cross, but I am afraid that we will be blocked by Yuan Tan on the river beach. ”

Li Si only smiled faintly, and he didn't bother to explain to Li Dingguo.

Zhang Yuan groaned slightly, but suddenly realized, "Li Dingguo, you don't understand, the ovary is trying to lure Yuan Tan to take the initiative." ”

"Zhou Gong is wise." Li Si's eyes flashed with some strange colors, as if he was surprised that Zhang Yuan realized his mystery so quickly.

Zhang Yuan has realized in his heart that he has set up a northern expedition of 70,000 troops, and the momentum is huge, if he waits for the army to cross the river again, Yuan Tan is afraid of his might, and he will not dare to act rashly, so he can only shrink into Liyang City and hold on.

With Yuan Tan's competitive and eager character to make meritorious contributions, if Zhang Yuan only crossed the river with a small number of soldiers and horses, Yuan Tan would probably be tempted to send troops and want to seek a victory to rebuild his prestige.

Li Si's plan was to use Yuan Tan's character to induce him to send troops.

Li Dingguo has a rough brain, and he can't turn a corner for half a day.

Zhang Yuan had already raised his sword and pointed at the north bank, "Li Dingguo, this river crossing is the first victory, I order you to lead 5,000 elite soldiers, and tomorrow you will force the river to cross the river, and kill me on the north bank." ”

"Five thousand?" Li Dingguo was dumbfounded on the spot, grinned bitterly and said: "My beloved Duke Zhou, I am too little for 10,000 soldiers and horses, and now you let me Lao Li only take 5,000 soldiers and horses to cross the river, you must know that Yuan Tan's kid has 20,000 elite soldiers, you want Lao Li and me to send him to death." ”