Seeing that Lei Bo led the front army to flee back to the city, Gao Yun did not chase after him, and ordered to clean up the battlefield, escort the prisoners of war, and collect the troops to return to Xincai temporarily.

After a great victory in the first battle, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao and other generals all went to the Chinese army to hand over orders. When Gao Yun saw that everyone had arrived, he didn't have the slightest intention of celebrating, but first said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, you quickly arrange manpower, load all the money and grain from the Xincai Mansion treasury, gather the Chinese army, and wait for our military order."

Then he said to Zhao Yun and Zhang Liao: "You two quickly return to the base camp, arrange to make a fire early to make food, let the soldiers and horses be full, assemble and standby, and we will withdraw our troops tonight."

Zhang Liao was puzzled when he heard this, and couldn't help asking: "Lord, our army has just won a big victory during the day, and we have killed the enemy's main general. But why did the lord withdraw his troops at this time? ”

Gao Yun smiled, "Our army has been fighting back and forth for several months, and many soldiers and horses are tired and urgently need to rest. If it weren't for Wancheng being trapped, I would never have sent troops here at this time. The right talent and Gao Jing reported that Zhang Xiu's brothers and sisters had evacuated, and the purpose of this trip had been achieved. Our army's trip was hasty and extremely poorly prepared, and if it is delayed for a long time, it will surely be defeated, and it will not be easy to leave at that time. Today's daytime victory is a great victory, and the enemy army is frightened, so it is just taking advantage of this opportunity to withdraw the troops and retreat hastily, so that nothing can be lost."

Zhang Liao suddenly realized, and all the generals also bowed down, and retired one after another, preparing for their own preparations.

Yuan Shu listened to the urgent war reports one after another, panicked, and led 70,000 troops day and night to Yuzhou City. Hearing that he was defeated in the first battle, and that he had also broken the main general Zhang Wei, he was furious and scolded Lei Bo for being useless. Lei Bo was submissive and did not dare to speak.

Yuan Yin persuaded Yuan Shu: "The lord is angry, the matter has come to this point, think about it later." Now that the Huwei army is strong and has won a big victory, its morale is high, and it is not suitable to fight. In front of the city of Yuzhou, there are two rivers, backed by Nanyang, and the city is high and wide, which is enough to hold on. In the humble opinion of his subordinates, it is better to have a deep ditch and a high base, stick to the city, and temporarily avoid its edge. The Huwei army came from afar, and it was advantageous to fight urgently, and if it was delayed for a long time, it would definitely retreat. At that time, the lord's army will come out together, and then cover the attack, and it will be a complete victory."

Yuan Shu slapped the table, stood up, pointed at Yuan Yin and shouted: "What nonsense!" Now that Gao Yun'er has occupied Xincai, Yuzhou is like a sword in his throat, how can he not allow his father not to fight!? In your opinion, don't say more! Quickly pass my general's order, the army will rest overnight, and when the soldiers and horses of Nanyang come tomorrow, the three armies will come out together! Vows to recapture Xincai! Kill Gao Yun'er! ”

Seeing that Yuan Shu was angry, who dared to say more, they all responded to the order and withdrew from the account.

On the second day, Yuan Shu personally commanded the army and marched with drums until the city of Xincai.

But the strange thing is that the head of Xincai City is quiet, and there is no figure. Yuan Shu couldn't help but be full of suspicions, knowing that Gao Yun was good at paying troops, so he hurriedly led his troops and horses to separate left and right, and rushed out with swords and guns, preparing to meet the battle.

But after waiting for a long time, there was no movement in and out of the city. Yuan Shu couldn't help it, so he sent someone forward to shout.

After shouting for a long time, the gate of Xincai City slowly opened, and it was not the Huwei Army that came out, but the Xincai County Commander led a group of subordinate scribes. One by one, they trembled, bowed down to the side of the road, kowtowed and begged for forgiveness.

Yuan Shu asked closely, only to know that the Huwei army had been gone for a long time. Yuan Shuqi was angry, his eyes were on fire, and his seven orifices were smoking, and he immediately issued an order to behead all the Xincai County Orders and a cadre of scribes.

Ji Ling saw that Hu Weijun had left, so he persuaded Yuan Shu: "Lord, since Gao Yun'er has been gone for a long time, it is useless to chase fear. It's better to take this opportunity to return to Wancheng and destroy Zhang Xiu first, or let that Gao Yunxiao be angry! ”

"Hmm!" , Yuan Shu nodded, "What you say is reasonable, I want to come here Gao Yunxiao'er to send soldiers to attack, just to save Zhang Xiu." If Gao Yun Xiaoer dares to come again, he can cut off his retreat first, and the father will lead a large army to attack him, and he will be called Gao Yun Xiaoer to come back and forth! ”

Ji Ling said yes again and again, so Yuan Shu asked Lei Bo and Yuan Dan to lead 20,000 soldiers and horses each, and stationed them in Gushi and Bunan respectively. Yuan Shu led an army of 100,000 himself, made Ji Ling the vanguard, and returned to Wancheng again.

As the old saying goes: "On a June day, the face of a doll changes when it is said". As soon as Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses arrived in Yang'an, it rained heavily, the roads were muddy, and the horses were unbearable.

Forced to be helpless, Yuan Shu had to take refuge in Yang'an City for a while, for three days in a row, before the rain passed. Yuan Shudu was about to become ill, and when he saw that the sky was clear, he hurriedly led his troops to set off.

To say that Yuan Shu took Wancheng, in fact, it was not just to envy Zhang Xiu's brothers and sisters, in the troubled times, friends and enemies are impermanent, as a hegemon of one side, Yuan Shu still has this mind.

In fact, Wancheng was originally the seat of Nanyang County, but the strong neighbors were on the side, and Yuan Shu had to be wary of Liu Biao. Therefore, the center of gravity of a county was shifted to the south, and the soldiers and horses were placed in Xinye, Huyang, Anchang and other places, which made Wancheng occupied by Zhang Xiu for a long time.

Now that Yuzhou has been occupied, the soldiers are strong and strong, Liu Biao is no longer so terrible, and Yuan Shu has changed his strategy. The soldiers and horses were moved to Caiyang, and the battle line to defend Liu Biao was extended to the north bank of the Han River.

In this way, it is relatively more stable to defend according to the river. At the same time, with his hands free, Yuan Shu planned to take back Wancheng, and at the same time take back Bowang and other places north of Wancheng.

In fact, as far as the current situation is concerned, retrieving Wancheng has another layer of significance for Yuan Shu, that is, Cao Cao in the north.

For a long time, Yuan Shu didn't take Cao Cao in his eyes. But I didn't expect Cao Cao to grow too fast. Especially Dong Zhuo from the Western Expedition, after his triumphant return, his power became stronger and stronger. It has crossed the front line of Yanzhou, Sili and Chang'an, and the soldiers are hanging in the west. The wise men and brave generals under his command are like carp crossing the river, which is difficult to count.

Such a force, Yuan Shu is in his eyes, afraid in his heart. That's why I made up my mind to take back Wancheng.

Yuan Shu knew that when he led his troops to evacuate Wancheng, Zhang Xiu was already at the end of his crossbow. In order not to give Zhang Xiu a chance to breathe, Yuan Shu led the troops to hurry, day and night, and the troops came to Wancheng in one day and night.

But Wancheng at this time seems to be a little different. According to reason, Yuan Shu rushed over from such a distance, it was impossible for Zhang Xiu not to get the news, and he should have bowed his sword out of the sheath long ago, and the whole city was on alert.

But at this moment, the head of the Wancheng city is quiet, and there is no one in the city.

Yuan Shu had just experienced such a scene, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart, "Could it be that Wancheng is the same as Xin Cai, Zhang Xiu knew that he couldn't beat me, so he ran away early."

Thinking of this, Yuan Shu was overjoyed, feeling that he was still quite powerful, shaking away Gao Yun and scaring Zhang Xiu away.

I was happy in my heart, and then ordered: "It seems that this embroidered boy is quite familiar with current affairs, and he knows that he is not my opponent, and most of them abandon the city and go away!" Hurry up and call the door! ”

At the sound of the order, a small colonel with a loud voice suddenly rode out of the horse until under the city gate, shouting: "Ah! Listen to the people inside! My lord, the queen general, is here! Wait for the door to open the door and surrender as soon as possible! Rao Er can't wait! Hesitation! Chickens and dogs don't stay! ”

Before the words landed, I heard a bang sound from the enemy tower in Wancheng, "Brush!" Suddenly, the flags were erected, and the ambush soldiers were all raised, one by one holding swords in their hands, glaring angrily.

A general in front of the main gate of the enemy building, standing with his hand on the battlement, pointed at Yuan Shu and said with a smile: "Highway lord, do you know me!?" ”