Zhang Yuan's army was crossing the Huai River one after another, and Liu Bao knew that once Zhang Yuan's whole army successfully crossed the river, it would launch a fierce attack on Xutai City. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

"Zhang Thief"

The fist slammed against the female wall, and Liu Bao's slashed face was filled with disgust.

"My lord, Yuan Yao's defeated soldiers have been counted, and we have collected a total of nearly eight thousand defeated soldiers." There was a sound of falling behind him.

The dark clouds on Liu Bao's face dissipated slightly, and when he turned his head, a trace of excitement appeared in his eyes, "Eight thousand defeated soldiers, that is to say, there are now more than thirteen thousand soldiers and horses. ”

Liluo nodded, he knew that Liu Bao was excited again, thinking that with these thirteen thousand soldiers and horses, he might fight with Zhang Yuan again.

He still had a heavy face, "Although our troops have doubled, these soldiers and horses are not strong in combat, and they have just suffered a big defeat, and their morale is low, and they have no way to fight with Zhang Yuan's elite division." ”

The flame of excitement on Liu Bao's face was instantly extinguished by the fall, and he regained his solemnity.

"The army of the little thieves will soon all cross the river, and when the time comes, they will attack the platform with all their might, and we can only fight with one of them." Liu Bao's fists clenched.

"Don't worry, the lord, these more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, although they can't fight with Zhang Yuan, are enough to do another big thing for the lord."

Another big thing

Liu Bao looked at Liluo blankly, but saw that on his thin face, the mastermind, at some point, a mysterious sneer had sprung up.

Shouchun City, Imperial Palace.

In the splendid palace, Emperor Yuan Shu is immersed in the wine pond and meat forest, playing with 3,000 beauties and having fun.

Just a few days ago, his crown prince had led an army of 20,000 to go on an expedition, and he was convinced that with the soldiers and horses that were evenly matched with Zhang Yuan, and with the help of Liu Bao, an extraordinary general, his precious son would be able to hold the platform.

As long as the platform is not lost, Zhang Yuan will not be able to cross the Huai River, will not be able to threaten Shouchun, and no one will be able to disturb his interest in having fun.

Sit back and relax, of course, Yuan Shu has to be happy and enjoy the pleasure of this emperor.

The lanterns are hung high, and in the bright hall, Yuan Shu is hugging left and right, drinking wine as usual and tasting the lips of beauties.

"Report - General Ji Ling has returned from the front line and is asking for an audience outside the palace."

Outside the main hall, the shouts of the Royal Forest Sergeant were heard, which disrupted Yuan Shu's Yaxing.

"Isn't it that Yao'er has forced back Zhang Yuan's thief and sent Ji Ling back to win, pass him in quickly." Yuan Shu was very interested, so he ordered Ji Ling to be introduced.

After a while, Ji Ling, who was covered in blood and had a gray face, hurriedly entered the hall, knelt down in front of the steps, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince fell for the Zhang thief's radical method, and took the initiative to retreat to let the Zhang thief cross the river, but was smuggled by the Zhang thief sent cavalry from the upstream, and defeated our army in front and back, and the criminal general was invincible and could only flee back to Shouchun to report to His Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince has been captured by the Zhang thief......"

Poof――

Yuan Shu had just swallowed the wine in his mouth, and gave Ji Ling a thunderbolt on a sunny day, and he was so shocked that he squirted a squirt, and the whole person suddenly stiffened on the couch.

After being stunned for a moment, Yuan Shu's fat body jumped up, his fat face was so frightened and angry that he was distorted and deformed, and pointed at Ji Lingxie's bottom and scolded: "You group of waste, I gave you 20,000 troops, how did you defeat so quickly, why did the prince let Zhang thief cross the river, is he stupid?" ”

In the face of Yuan Shu's scolding, Ji Ling was ashamed, so he had to tell how Zhang Yuan used the title rouge to provoke Yuan Yao, and how Yuan Yao was self-righteous and wanted to attack Zhang Jun halfway, but he was dragged by Hua Rong's Divine Arrow Battalion, and Zhang Jun took the opportunity to smuggle in with cavalry, and the surprise attack was broken, and silently said.

Plop!

Yuan Shu's fat body sat on the dragon throne with a butt, and the whole person was frightened, and he didn't know what to do.

He never thought that Zhang Yuan would be so treacherous that he would use a little trick to call Yuan Yaozhong, and even Yang Hong didn't see it.

He didn't expect that Zhang Yuan was actually training a cavalry like the Divine Arrow Battalion, and in a snap of his fingers, he would turn the 3,000 cavalry at the bottom of the box to ashes.

3,000 cavalry, 20,000 troops were defeated, and even the crown prince was captured by Zhang Yuansheng.

What a great crisis!

After being tortured for a long time in hatred and panic, Yuan Shu finally came back to his senses, and hurriedly ordered his civil and military officials to enter the court to discuss countermeasures.

The news of the defeat of Xutai has long been spread throughout Shouchun, from the officials to the people, all of whom were shocked and panicked.

Those panicked ministers were introduced into the palace by Yuan Shu overnight.

All the ministers gathered, Yuan Shu, who was pale, glanced at everyone, and said weakly: "You already know, our army was defeated, the prince was also captured by Zhang thief, the thief is rampant, the country is in danger, who has the strategy to break the enemy?" ”

The ministers all bowed their heads and were silent, one by one, you look at me and I look at you, but no one can squeak and contribute.

Yuan Shu was annoyed and disappointed, he didn't want his ministers to be so cowardly, but no one could share his worries when this country was in trouble.

At this moment, another Royal Forest Sergeant entered with an urgent report.

"Your Majesty, Zhendong General Liu Bao has collected the defeated troops on my front line, has abandoned Xutai City, and retreated all the way to Yicheng, please Your Majesty will do your best to meet his soldiers and horses, and drive your own expedition to resist the invasion of Zhang thieves."

Liu Bao actually abandoned Xutai City!

Yuan Shu was suddenly furious again, but after thinking about it, Yuan Yao's main force was defeated, and Liu Bao didn't dare to defend the platform, and there was no way, but Liu Bao also collected some defeated troops, which can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune.

"At this point, it seems that I can only conquer the imperial driver......" Yuan Shuchang sighed and said reluctantly.

When the words fell, Yan Xiang hurriedly stood up and persuaded him: "Your Majesty, that Liu Bao is capricious, and now he has gathered the defeated troops on my front line, and his power has increased greatly, and the soldiers of the Beijing Division are only 10,000 when they are full, which is not as many as Liu Bao's soldiers. ”

Yuan Shu's body was shocked, and he immediately hesitated again.

At this time, the Imperial Forest Army presented a letter, claiming to have been delivered by Yang Hong, who was also in Liu Baojun's army.

Yuan Shu unfolded the letter and looked at it, the suspicion on his face was swept away, and he patted the case: "Yang Aiqing said in the letter that Liu Bao was ambushed by Zhang Yuan in the retreat, and he was seriously injured and unconscious. ”

Yan Xiang still needed to be persuaded again, but Yuan Shu was convinced of Yang Hong and immediately ordered to retreat from the dynasty.

That night, Yuan Shu could only helplessly leave his gentle township, leading his remaining more than 10,000 land and water soldiers and horses to Yicheng City to receive Liu Bao's army.

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A few days later, Yicheng City, Liu Baojun camped.