"Alas, Zilong, I think, we have all fallen into a dead end, and our brains are really not flexible enough." Xi Zhicai patted his sweaty head and said.

"Uh, drama military master, you see, I forgot to ask you to sit down, come, wipe your sweat first, drink saliva, and then talk." Only then did Zhao Yun notice that Xi Zhicai was sweating, so he quickly poured a bowl of water and asked Xi Zhicai to sit down.

However, Xi Zhicai just wiped the hot sweat on his forehead with his sleeve, didn't sit down, took the water handed by Zhao Yun, and drank it.

"Zilong, I don't have to sit down, and I don't sell anything to you, I don't want you to think about it." Xi Zhicai wiped a handful of water stains from the corners of his mouth and said, "There are some things that not only you have ignored, but also I, Xi Zhicai." Sometimes, Xi is really a little puzzled in his heart. Why did our Xinhan army fight all the way, but no matter how it fought, Yuan Shao's army didn't seem to be much less? Today, he wiped out his two or three hundred thousand soldiers, but the next day, it seems that Yuan Shao has not lost any military horses at all, and there are still so many. No, Mr. Fu Zhu wrote to me, saying that he asked our Xinhan army to show mercy, and the captured Yuan army should not be killed indiscriminately, and begged us to leave some fire for the children of Jizhou. At that time, I still didn't know what to do, so I sent a letter to ask him, and it dawned on me. It turned out that Yuan Shao actually forcibly conscripted the people to fill the army. Almost all of the young and strong people in Jizhou were requisitioned by Yuan Shaoqiang. ”

"Well, drama military master, I also feel about these, because, at the beginning, we recovered the areas north of Jizhou, many towns and villages, and the proportion of men and women in those places was not too disparity. However, the more you get to the southeast of Jizhou. In the towns and villages we have recovered, almost every household is mostly women and children. Even if there are young men. It was also because they escaped the forced conscription of the Yuan army that they barely stayed. Zhao Yun nodded thoughtfully.

"That's it, the current Yuan army still seems to be overcrowded, in fact, most of them are some ordinary people, but Yuan Shao firmly controls a group of generals, so those Yuan troops. Didn't dare to surrender at all. ”

"So, Ziyi and General Gongsun found you, the drama military master, and they plan to rescue the families of those Yuan Shaojun generals? I believe that as soon as we rescue the families of those Yuan generals, those Yuan generals will definitely immediately submit to our new Han Dynasty. Zhao Yun said a little anxiously. He shook his head again and said, "But, isn't this too difficult?" You must know that the family members of General Yuan Jun must have been detained by Yuan Shao in Yecheng. How could we have been rescued? ”

"yes. If we want to rescue the families of those Yuan generals, it is almost impossible, and. So many family members of Yuan Junjun's generals, can we rescue them again? I think. According to the intelligence of our spies, the general general of the Yuan army. Yuan Shao took care of their families, here, it is estimated that there are at least tens of thousands, right? It's impossible to rescue. ”

"What does that Ziyi and General Gongsun mean......" Zhao Yun said a little puzzled.

"They told me that in fact, we have fought with Yuan Shao until now, but it is only our relationship with Yuan Shao. If the generals and soldiers under Yuan Shao's tent had not had any concerns, I am afraid that they would have surrendered as soon as our army arrived. Therefore, Ziyi and Gongsun General Jian yì, they planned to go directly to assassinate Yuan Shao. As long as Yuan Shao dies, then I am afraid that this battle will not have to be fought. When Xi Zhicai said this, he stared at Zhao Yun with shining eyes: "Since Yuan Shao dares to join forces with Cao Cao to assassinate our lord, then, our assassination of him can be regarded as a retribution, Yuan Shao is dead, and there is nothing to say." Is that right? ”

"Assassinate Yuan Shao? Hmm......" Zhao Yun thought for a while, frowned, and said, "This is more difficult than rescuing the family members of Yuan Shao's generals." ”

"Yes, now, Yuan Shao is in his army of two or three hundred thousand, and it is really not easy to kill him. However, Xi also felt that in this war between us and Yuan Shao, as long as Yuan Shao died, the war would basically be over, which was the best way to end the war as soon as possible. Xi Zhicai nodded, but his eyes were firm and said: "I agreed with Ziyi and General Gongsun's construction, because, after thinking about it, Xi Mou thought about it and felt that only in this way could he reduce his sacrifice as much as possible." Sometimes, I also find it understandable to be frustrated. Many of the soldiers in Yuan Shao's army were actually ordinary civilians, and they were forced to become Yuan Jun. As long as Yuan Shao died, they would lose the mind to continue fighting our New Han army. These are not only the children of Jizhou, but also the children of our Han. Xi also believes that if Yuan Shao is killed, this war can be ended, even if it is difficult, we should go to perfection. ”

"The drama master is right. I agree with that. Although Zhao Yun's heart felt a little difficult, he was not half afraid, and said, "Say, what do you want me to do?" ”

"Zilong, Ziyi has already rushed to Yecheng, he only brought about five hundred elite soldiers, but in the city, there is Shi Ashi's brother to answer, I think he should be able to sneak into the city." Xi Zhicai said a little worriedly: "The only thing I'm worried about is how they will assassinate Yuan Shao after they enter Yecheng, and whether they can succeed." In addition, even if they assassinated Yuan Shao and killed Yuan Shao, how could they get out of Yecheng? That's why I'm here to consult with you. You have just captured Handan City now, and you will lead the army from Handan to Yecheng soon, and when the time comes, I want to ask you to take charge of answering them. ”

"What? Ziyi, they have already infiltrated Yecheng? When did they act? Zhao Yun was shocked when he heard this, he didn't expect Tai Shici's movements to be so fast.

"Ziyi rushed to Yecheng last night, and it is estimated that he has already entered the city." Xi Zhicai said.

"No, it seems that I will have to rush to Yecheng soon. Mr. Xi, you don't know, Yuan Shao has many masters who are inseparable from him in secret. In addition, he also has a stand-in, which looks eight or nine points similar to Yuan Shao. I'm worried that Ziyi and they will hit the passenger car by mistake," Zhao Yun said a little anxiously.

"What? Yuan Shao still has a stand-in? Xi Zhicai was also taken aback when he heard it, and asked urgently: "How do you know?" ”

"Alas, Drama Commander. Before you came, I was going to go straight to Yecheng. This thing. It was Yuan Shao's son Yuan Xi who said it, and it should be true. We took Handan City this time and caught Yuan Xi, who had no time to escape, and interrogated him, which was what he said. ”

Zhao Yun interrogated Yuan Xi just now, and he did tell Zhao Yun about Yuan Shao having a stand-in. It's just that Zhao Yun didn't take it to heart at that time, because, as long as his army attacked Yecheng, whether it was Yuan Shao himself. Whether it's a stand-in or a stand-in, I believe he can't escape. However, now, I heard that Tai Shi Ci had gone to assassinate Yuan Shao, so Zhao Yun had to worry that Tai Shi Ci had accidentally hit the auxiliary car without knowing it, and thus fell into Yuan Shao's ambush.

Although Tai Shici is also a daring person, but. If he was trapped in Yecheng with 200,000 or 300,000 Yuan troops, it would not be easy for him, Shi A and others to kill them.

"What? Did you catch Yuan Xi? Is it what Yuan Xi said? That's bad, Ziyi ......" Xi Zhicai's heart has been uneasy. Letting Tai Shici go to assassinate Yuan Shao was a very risky thing in itself, and he was a little worried. That's why I came to see Zhao Yun overnight.

"Drama Commander. I'm afraid it's too late, I have to hurry to Yecheng. Zhao Yun couldn't sit still. said to Xi Zhicai: "Drama Division, from now on, the army is fully controlled by you. ”

"Uh, here it goes? Wait, you go now, there is no one to answer you, how can you enter the heavily guarded Yecheng? Ziyi, he has Shi A in the city to answer. But what about you? Xi Zhicai saw that Zhao Yun was about to leave in a hurry, so he hurriedly grabbed Zhao Yun and asked.

"Strategist, I'm still thinking about how to use Yuan Xi. This Yuan Xi does not have the backbone of a wealthy family, and he is afraid of dying, I plan to use Yuan Xi. Let's just say that we waited to escort Yuan Xi to escape from Handan City. With Yuan Xi together, I think it is not too difficult to enter the city. In addition, I originally wanted to capture Handan City tonight, and then I would open the city gate and kill Yecheng, but, considering that Yecheng is too big and there are too many Yuan troops, I only have this little soldier and horse, even if I open the gate of Yecheng by fraud, I am afraid that I will not be able to really capture Yecheng. Now, just right, don't take Yecheng, and directly assassinate Yuan Shao. Well, with Yuan Xi with him, maybe Zhao can also see Yuan Shao directly, at that time, if Ziyi has not succeeded, or he has hit the auxiliary car by mistake, then I have just solved Yuan Shao. As long as Yuan Shao dies, Zhao will hold Yuan Xi hostage again and order those Yuan generals to surrender, so that I think it can also save the Taishi brothers from being besieged and killed by Yuan Jun. I think that's the best way to go. ”

"So, are you sure?" Xi Zhicai looked at Zhao Yun a little worriedly.

"Strategist, if the lord is here, he will definitely take such an adventure. The lord is sure, and I, Zhao Zilong, dare to say that I am sure! Zhao Yun gave Xi Zhicai a positive look.

"This ...... All right. Then I wish Zi Ryoma success. I am here waiting for your army to come, tonight, the army has bypassed Maocheng, and tomorrow morning, it may be possible to reach Handan City. I will immediately mobilize a large army and rush to Yecheng to meet you. In this battle, we will end the war in Jizhou in one fell swoop and give the lord a good news! Xi Zhicai also slowly strengthened his mind.

"Good! Then it was decided that Zhao would go! Zhao Yun didn't say anything more, and hurriedly summoned Su Cheng and other generals and asked them to select a group of elite soldiers.

Of course, I didn't forget to bring Yuan Xi here.

Zhao Yun personally said to Yuan Xi. Sue Yuan Xi that he is now going to take Yuan Xi back to Yecheng, and he wants to meet Yuan Shao to discuss the matter of the two families striking the war. If Yuan Xi is willing to cooperate and atone for his sins, then he may be spared his life at that time. Of course, if he doesn't obey the arrangement, and after arriving in Yecheng, he dares to talk nonsense, then he will be killed first as soon as possible.

Zhao Yun directly picked up his gun, and stabbed a big stone on the head of the city into pieces with one shot, and directly scared Yuan Xi out of a bubble of urine.

Yuan Xi's heart, in fact, also knew that Zhao Yun would definitely have some intentions if he wanted to take him back to Yecheng, especially when he heard Zhao Yun say that he wanted him to take him to see his father Yuan Shao, Yuan Xi had a strong feeling in his heart, thinking that Zhao Yun should not negotiate with his father Yuan Shao, but to be unfavorable to his father Yuan Shao, and it is very likely that he was going to assassinate his father.

However, he didn't care so much, he knew that he couldn't help it if it fell into the hands of the New Han Army. He didn't want to die, as long as there was a glimmer of hope that he would still be alive, he didn't want to miss it, let alone be unfavorable to Yuan Shao, it didn't matter who it was not good for. When a person dies, he really dies, so how can he care about anything else?

Therefore, he agreed with his mouth full of words, and asked Zhao Yun to swear. Zhao Yun can't cross the river and tear down the bridge afterwards, and he can't kill him in the end.

Although Yuan Xi is afraid of death. But his brain is not stupid, he doesn't want Zhao Yun to swear. It is also necessary to plug the loopholes in Zhao Yun's oath, so that Zhao Yun can't let other Xinhan soldiers kill him.

From Handan to Yecheng, there are still dozens of miles away. Yuan Xi had already been beaten with a cane, and it was impossible to expect him to go to Yecheng by himself, and he couldn't even ride a horse. Zhao Yun had no choice but to ask him to wash his smelly body first and ask the military doctor to bandage him. Then, let a soldier with a strong strength key carry him.

Zhao Yun still let his people pretend to be Yuan Bing in Handan City, making them look a little wolf. This time, Zhao Yun didn't pick too many people. Because after entering the city, even if he brought more people, he would not be able to exceed Yuan Jun in the city. Therefore, Zhao Yun only selected about five hundred people, and this, the number of people who used the name to protect Yuan Xi's escape would make people suspicious if the number was too small. Zhao Yun didn't let Su Cheng and them act together. Because Handan City also asked him to assist Xi Zhicai in taking charge, many military affairs had to be handled by him.

Zhao Yun took Yuan Xi and rushed to Yecheng overnight. In the second half of the night, there was almost no pause.

Along the way, you can meet some fleeing Yuan soldiers, in addition. There were also some Yuan army deserters who were still in formation. When encountering Yuan Bing, who generally escaped, Zhao Yun was directly incorporated into his own group. Mixed with some real Yuan soldiers, it is also more convenient to sneak into the city. Of course. When he encountered the Yuan army, Zhao Yun ordered his team to avoid it. Don't meet with them.

From the city of Handan, at least 30,000 or 40,000 Yuan troops escaped, and their generals fled with their soldiers. And those generals must know Yuan Xi. There are many of them, and they will definitely ask them to protect Yuan Xi, because if they can protect Yuan Xi and escape back to Yecheng, or because of their merit in protecting Yuan Xi, they can make Yuan Shao open the net, and they will not be held accountable for the capital crime of losing Handan City.

Considering this problem, when encountering those Yuan Jun deserters who were not within his control, Zhao Yun would naturally not be stupid enough to lean on.

Of course, there were many Yuan troops, and Zhao Yun met them on the road and saw them from a distance, but looking at the direction of their march, I am afraid that they were not thrown towards Yecheng. Among them, there will be some people whose families have not been controlled by Yuan Shao, who will take the opportunity to flee and will not return to the Yuan army.

When the sky was bright, Zhao Yun and his party finally rushed to the periphery of Yecheng.

This midnight march has reached this Yecheng from the original 500 people to 2 or 3,000 people. They are all Yuan army deserters who have been collected all the way.

When he arrived at the periphery of Yecheng, what he saw surprised Zhao Yun, and he was surprised by the fortifications on the periphery of Yecheng.

As far as the eye can see, the entire outside of Yecheng City seems to have been plowed again. Everywhere there are obstacles that can stop the attack of the great army.

Trenches, layers of stone walls of different heights, countless antlers, and military villages. In these miles of open places, almost all of them have been carefully arranged by Yuan Shao. Each military village can echo each other, and their Yuan army, within their position, can enter and exit at any time to support each other. However, when the New Han Army is about to attack them, I am afraid that it will not be easy.

If Liu Yi is here, you can see that the defensive position here is probably more powerful than the defense outside Wancheng at the beginning.

Yuan Shao may have spies who closely followed every move of the New Han Dynasty, and even the defensive position of Wancheng was copied by Yuan Shao.

In particular, within Yuan Shao's defensive position, in some relatively hidden places, Zhao Yun saw the bed crossbow. Yuan Shao finally made the bed crossbow.

It is conceivable that if the New Han army attacked and assembled in front of their defensive position, when they were to attack, their bed crossbows could radiate outward within the position, and at that time, I am afraid that they could really catch the New Han army by surprise, or they would really suffer heavy casualties.

On the whole, the peripheral positions of the entire Yecheng give Zhao Yun the feeling that he is a hedgehog, and he can't bite it.

This battle is really going to fight with Yuan Shao, I'm afraid it will really be a bloody battle.

To Zhao Yun's surprise, this Yecheng, which was only a little less than Luoyang, was arranged like this all around, no matter which side the New Han army started attacking, I was afraid that it would not be good to care. With such a big stroke, I don't know how much manpower and material resources Yuan Shao will waste.

Zhao Yun and his party arrived at Yecheng, it was already late, and many Yuan troops had already fled back to Yecheng and had already entered the city.

Perhaps, the people who fled back in front have been identified by the defenders of Yecheng, so they originally thought that it would be a little difficult to enter the city when they arrived in Yecheng. However, when Yuan Jun heard that Yuan Xi had also escaped, he directly let him go, and someone came directly to take Yuan Xi to see Yuan Shao.

Zhao Yun naturally wouldn't let Yuan Jun take Yuan Xi away, if he really let Yuan Jun in Yecheng take Yuan Xi away like this, I believe that with Yuan Xi's villain's temperament, he would immediately let Yuan Jun attack and kill himself and others when he turned his head.

Under Zhao Yun's stern and murderous gaze, Yuan Xi didn't dare to make a mistake, stopped the Yuan soldiers who wanted to take him away, and Zhao Yun escorted him to see Yuan Shao.

The current Yuan Xi seems to be seriously injured and can't walk by himself, so he wants someone to carry him, and those Yuan Jun saw this, so they reluctantly let Zhao Yun and others carry Yuan Xi into the city.

However, the hundreds of soldiers who came with Zhao Yun could not go together. It's just that a few people went together, and they were held hostage by a group of Yuan Jun in the middle, and they went to see Yuan Shao together. (To be continued......)