An almost one-sided battle was declared over, and most of the corpses everywhere belonged to the Xiliang army, and the Xiao cavalry army killed thousands of enemies at the cost of losing hundreds of people, completely defeating the pursuing Xiliang army.

The general Hou Chengzhong fell from his horse and died, and the army led by him immediately fled to Chang'an, Gongsun Yi was also lazy to pursue, and the strategic goal of defeating the Xiliang army had been achieved, and it was necessary to return as soon as possible.

The Xiao cavalry army cleaned up the battlefield as soon as possible, captured one and killed on the spot, and returned with a large amount of grain and grass from the Xiliang army.

On the stretch of the road, the dense crowd could not see the end at a glance, lined up in a column and slowly advanced, because the food was enough, and the morale was high for a while, Gongsun Yi had an idea and taught a group of soldiers a few magnificent and fierce songs.

Although many of the words did not understand the meaning, as the tune was sung, more and more people could sing, and suddenly the song resounded in the sky, and many people who could not walk were encouraged to hear the song, and continued to persevere.

Every day to set up camp, Gongsun Yi will always go to the people's station for the first time, watch the construction of the porridge shed, strictly order the porridge pot must stand chopsticks, the people eat first, the sergeant platoon, Gongsun Yi practiced, and everyone in the army followed suit.

On the second day, the third day, the people believed that as long as they followed Gongsun Yi, they could live, although Luoyang had become a ruin, but the homeland could be rebuilt, and as long as there was a benevolent prince like Gongsun Yi who loved the people like a son, there would be hope.

Under Gongsun Yi's policy of benefiting the people, although people still die of disease every day, Gongsun Yi has done his best to minimize the mortality rate of nearly 100,000 people.

It is issued every morning and rests in the evening, and when the action is carried out, the military song is loud, the morale of the cavalry is invigorated, the people are full of hope, and the team of more than 100,000 people every day advances unexpectedly fast.

Just when the food was about to run out, Gongsun Yi's eagerly awaited Xiahoudun led the cavalry to rebel, but it was not only Xiahoudun who came with him, but also Cao Cao, who came to the rescue, personally escorted the baggage troops to respond.

Gongsun Yi soon learned that the purchase of grain with gold and silver was unexpectedly smooth, and the grain brought here this time was abundant, and Gongsun Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

That night, the whole army was stationed to celebrate this hard-won victory, dozens of cauldrons stewed with delicious pork, the fat roast sheep on the grill looked mouth-watering, thousands of jars of fine wine were supplied in sufficient quantities, and after three rounds of wine, the people and the soldiers of the cavalry army quickly became brothers and sisters.

Many people did not expect to come back alive, and they wept loudly with joy, eating meat, drinking, shouting and singing, dancing around the campfire, and the whole station was filled with a celebratory atmosphere.

Seeing Cao Cao again, Gongsun Yi was full of excitement, and naturally there was a burst of greetings, but because Gongsun Yi led the guards on duty to ensure the safety of the whole army.

Cao Cao also accompanied Gongsun Yi to the border area, Cao Cao secretly admired, Gongsun Yi was able to maintain such a calm and rigorous attitude after the successive battles, it seems that the battle in the northern suburbs of Luoyang completely changed Gongsun Yi's character, and the future will not be a thing in the pool.

From Cao Cao's words, it was learned that Cao Cao, who had lost almost all his men and horses in Rongyang, waited quietly in the main tent of the Kwantung Righteous Army, hoping that a miracle would happen and Xiahoudun and others could return safely.

A few days later, Cao Ren returned in embarrassment, it turned out that he was fighting with the Xiliang army led by Xu Rong on the side of the Bianshui River that day.

Washed downstream by the turbulent water, fortunately he was rescued by the passing fishermen, and he was lucky to save his life, and his injuries gradually improved, and he returned immediately, Cao Ren couldn't help but burst into tears when he saw his cousin Cao Cao.

Cao Cao's confidence has increased greatly, since his cousin Cao Ren is safe, then the Xiahou brothers who led the cavalry have a significantly better chance of surviving, and now they must be on the way back, Cao Cao firmly believes that he is waiting in the empty military tent at the same time.

As Cao Cao guessed, a few days later, Xiahoudun led a thousand cavalry to come, obviously more than the original, and this was obviously a cavalry army led by Gongsun Yi.

When Cao Cao learned that Gongsun Yi led the army on the wilderness plain, defeated more than twice the Xiliang army Dong Zhuo's headquarters with 6,000 troops, and returned with nearly 100,000 people, he was speechless in shock for a while, originally thought that the evaluation of Gongsun Yi was already very high, but now it seems that he is still underestimated, and he is more and more interested in Gongsun Yi in his heart.

Cao Cao learned that the 100,000 people led by Gongsun Yi lacked grain and grass, and immediately went to raise grain in person.

Cao Cao personally went to lobby those big merchants, and exchanged heavy gold and silver treasures, and soon obtained a large number of grain crops, Cao Cao did not hesitate, personally escorted the grain and grass, and came to meet Gongsun Yi.

Gongsun Yi was embarrassed to learn of the cause and effect, fortunately Cao Cao came forward, if Xiahou Dun went to those big businessmen to exchange food, I am afraid that he would be deceived and lost all his money, it can be said that Cao Cao's influence saved the 100,000 people.

Gongsun Yi got up and bowed with a deep fist: "Thank you Brother Cao for your great kindness, if it weren't for Brother Cao's timely delivery of grain and grass, I'm afraid that these 100,000 people would only have starved to death." ”

The words are full of gratitude, although Gongsun Yi has done a lot for the people, but if there is a lack of grain and grass sent by Cao Cao in time, I am afraid that not only will the nearly 100,000 people be unable to be saved, but even the Xiao cavalry army under his command may have to mutiny.

"Why should you be humble yourself, if you hadn't defeated the Xiliang army, gave up gold and silver wealth, and even slaughtered war horses to supply food, I'm afraid these people wouldn't have been able to come here at all, all the princes in the world take people as capital, but only the virtuous brother is the one who really takes people as the foundation!" Cao Cao was also embarrassed, looking at Gongsun Yi chuckling and speaking, these words were deeply touched.

The two looked at each other and laughed, quite sympathetic, Gongsun Yi thought of something, his expression gradually became solemn, looked at Cao Cao and asked, "I don't know what Brother Cao has planned?" ”

Gongsun Yi clearly remembered that Cao Cao was defeated by Xu Rong in Rongyang, and would go to Yangzhou to recruit troops after the Kwantung Righteous Army was divided.

If it were someone else, Cao Cao would naturally prevaricate a few words, and he wouldn't say what he really thought, but he was sympathetic to Gongsun Yi, and he was quite trusting, and said with a slightly firm face: "Don't hide it from the virtuous brother, and go to Yangzhou to recruit troops for the brother." ”

Gongsun Yi remained silent, naturally he couldn't let Cao Cao see that he already knew about it, otherwise it would make Cao Cao firmly believe that there was Gongsun Yi by his side, and it was nothing now, but there would definitely be an estrangement in the future, and I am afraid it would be very resolved.

If the trajectory of history does not change, Cao Cao will occupy the land of Yan, Henan, and Xu in the future to confront Yuan Shao, almost occupying the rich land of the Central Plains.

It's just that Cao Cao, who is down-and-out at this time, is by no means the same person as Cao Cao, who will hold great power in the future, if it involves interests, how much friendship can be left in this friendship, Gongsun Yi can't judge, but now to help Cao Cao fight against Yuan Shao, it is definitely the right choice.

And the stronger Cao Cao is, the more the princes' eyes will be on the Central Plains, and they will have no time to take care of the development of Gongsun Yi in Qingzhou.

Gongsun Yi suddenly looked at Cao Cao with a solemn face and said: "Brother Cao, with my establishment of the Kwantung Righteous Army is already in name only, the princes will inevitably kill each other, and this is a good opportunity to occupy the territory, it is better to take the opportunity to occupy Yanzhou, and use this place as the foundation to map the world!" ”

Although Cao Cao will occupy Yanzhou in the future, it will be the second year of Zhongping, and in one year, a lot may happen, and Gongsun Yi has no time to wait, so he can only suggest that Cao Cao take Yanzhou as soon as possible.

"Although Yanzhou is a place of a hundred battles, but the business is developed, the people are rich, it is indeed a place to engage as a foundation, but Liu Dai is too guarded as a prince who crusaded against Dong Zhuo, if he is rashly killed, I am afraid that the world will criticize, although Yanzhou, but it is really inappropriate to be nameless."

Cao Cao was naturally moved by Gongsun Yi's suggestion, and since it was Gongsun Yi who first put it forward, he naturally would not be stingy with the Xiao cavalry army under his command, and it should not be a problem to defeat the strong army of the Xiliang army and defeat Liu Dai's army.

It's just that the teacher is nameless, and he will inevitably be spurned by the world's corporals, Cao Cao has no talents around him, and he is also thirsty for talent, if he seizes Yanzhou, he is afraid that those scholars will re-evaluate Cao Cao, which is extremely unfavorable to recruiting talents, although Cao Cao is tempted but still refuses on the spot.

"Then what if Liu Dai seeks his own death, and Brother Cao is doing the right thing for heaven?" Gongsun Yi pretended to groan, chuckled and looked at Cao Cao with deep meaning.

The previous remarks were just to test whether Cao Cao had won the heart of Yanzhou at this time, Gongsun Yi clearly remembered that Liu Dai was defeated and killed when he attacked the invading Yellow Turban Army in the second year of Zhongping, and before that, Liu Dai was at odds with Dongjun Taishou Qiao Mao, and finally Liu Dai killed Qiao Mao and reappointed Wang Qiu as Dongjun Taishou.

And this incident will happen soon, this is also the best opportunity for Cao Cao to stay in Yanzhou in advance, and the Yanzhou scholars have a lot of respect for Cao Cao, not only will they not object, but they will welcome Cao Cao into Yanzhou.

And more importantly, it is impossible for Gongsun Yi to take nearly 100,000 people to Qingzhou, just at this time, the daily consumption is very amazing, and it is necessary to find a home for them to live in, and Yanzhou, which is not far from the ruins of Luoyang, is a good place to go if it is ruled by Cao Cao.

"Whether the virtuous brother is already in the chest, please come quickly!" Cao Cao stood up and saluted respectfully, his words were full of eagerness, Yanzhou is vast and abundant, but it is the foundation of the princes of one side, if he can take it, how can Cao Cao give up.

"Tonight, you should drink and talk happily, don't talk about political affairs, and ask Brother Cao to enjoy the light and drink a few more bowls, please!" Seeing the arrival of the guards who came to change guards, Gongsun Yi suddenly laughed heartily and walked towards the station with extraordinary human brains in the distance, Cao Cao, who was full of helplessness, shook his head slightly, smiled calmly and followed quickly.

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