In the early morning of the next day, after breakfast, the whole army set out and marched towards Xianbei Pioneer City. As early as when Wei Tuwu was arrested, some spies reported the news to Wei Tuyi and Wei Tuwen. The lieutenant was naturally impulsive and wanted to save the eldest brother and the third brother, but was stopped by the lieutenant tuwen, saying that they would come with the enemy.

Sure enough, at noon on the second day, the Han army arrived at a place fifteen miles outside the city, they chose a place with both offense and defense to camp, and then led the army directly to the city, and asked Wei Tuling and Wei Tuwu to persuade the defenders in the city to surrender, and say good things about the Han army. The Xianbei soldiers on the city wall had already received orders from Wei Tuwen, saying that if his two elder brothers came to persuade them to surrender, then they should pretend to want to surrender, instead of confronting them, and wait for the enemy to come to the door, lure them in, and after saving the two elder brothers, they will attack the enemy with their whole army.

Wei Tuling and Wei Tuwu really tried their best to persuade them to surrender, and the words were also sincere and sincere in the Han army, as if they had the slightest false meaning. Later, the city captain Tuyi and Wei Tuwen appeared, and after talking to the two brothers for a while, Zhilu said the promise of the Han army, decisively chose to surrender, and opened the city gate to let the Han army enter.

Yu Ban ordered Zhang Shun and Deng Zhong to bring one person each into the city, and naturally they were surrounded by elite cavalry. When they came to the door of the car, Zhang Shun and the others did not enter first, but let the elite cavalry enter, and then quickly controlled the soldiers at the city gate, and the army behind them rushed over in an instant.

When Wei Tuwen saw this, he immediately ordered the soldiers to return fire. But the Xianbei soldiers were naturally not the opponents of the elite cavalry, and they were killed in minutes, and when the army poured in, they suddenly heard the rumbling sound of the off-plan house, and at a glance, it was actually a row of chariots with tongues of fire, the front of the car could breathe fire, and there were soldiers shooting arrows on the car. The cart has been specially modified so that the horse does not pull in front, but runs on both sides, and then pushes the cart forward, so that it does not affect the tongue of fire in front of it.

In the face of such a chariot, the elite cavalry led by Zhang Shun was also powerless, and they abandoned Wei Tuwu and Wei Tuling and fled from the city. Wei Tuwen ordered the soldiers to pursue, and pursued the Han army out of their camp until it reached their camp, which was also rampant, and the Han army had no choice but to continue to flee, and fled fifty miles away, so that the Xianbei army did not pursue.

Yu Ban ordered the soldiers to rest on the spot, and ordered the elite cavalry to patrol the front. Approaching dusk, the Xianbei army chased after it with a chariot, and Yu Ban led the army to rush and kill for a while, and ordered the convoy. The Xianbei army has been pursuing, and has chased for more than ten miles. At this moment, the sun was setting, the sky was getting dark, and the Xianbei army was camped on the spot. Yu Ban and his army also found a favorable terrain to station, but their camp tents had all been lost, there was no food and grass, and the soldiers were hungry and thirsty, so they could only endure it, and the terrain was unfamiliar at night, and they did not dare to retreat secretly.

The next day, the sky was just dawning, the Xianbei army shouted again, Yu Ban led the elite cavalry to break off, and ordered the other troops to go first, and finally he led the army to fight and retreat, but there were no casualties, but many people were injured.

After chasing for a while, and after chasing for more than 50 miles, Wei Tuwen found that the road ahead was narrow, and there were many dead trees on both sides, which could only allow one car to pass, so he ordered the soldiers to stop, and said quietly: "This place is very suitable for ambush, if the enemy attacks with fire, how can we be defeated." ”

Wei Tuling Ha said with a smile: "Even if the Han army sees that it can attack with fire here, it is powerless, because they no longer have any troops to set up an ambush here, if it is not for the death of thousands of people from illness, Zhang Yu is also dead, this is still possible." ”

"What my brother said is very true, now the Han army is insufficient, otherwise we wouldn't dare to chase deeply." After saying that, Wei Tuwen ordered a group of cavalry to go first, then the convoy to follow, and finally the army to follow. The army advanced slowly, the narrow road long enough for a dozen of their chariots to pass through.

The chariots had just entered, and suddenly heard a burst of artillery around them, and the Xianbei army was shocked, and when they looked up, they saw that both sides of the mountain road were full of Han army flags, and the most conspicuous banner on it was written "Left Pioneer Zhang Pre".

Wei Tuling was surprised and said: "Zhang Yu is already dead, is it a hell of a thing." ”

Wei Tuwen's face was sad, and he sighed faintly: "I didn't expect that the Han army designed to destroy our chariot, and actually used many tricks to trick us into bringing here, we fell for the enemy's scheme, and Zhang Yu didn't get sick at all." ”

Before Wei Tuwen spoke, he saw a general coming out of the mountain, and Wei Tuling saw it, who was it not Zhang Pre. "Are you a human or a ghost? Aren't you dead? Wei Tuling asked in horror.

Zhang Zhen smiled and said: "I am naturally a human being, and our illness is all fake, just to leave troops here to ambush you." We knew you had a fire-breathing chariot in the road, and after seeing the terrain, we started to design it, but you didn't know the road. I really thank you for your cooperation to lure your army here. After Zhang Yu finished speaking, an order was given, and the earth, rock, and giant trees in the mountain rolled down, and then the Han army king's arrows were fired together, and the road was full of fire. The spray train that Xianbei poured all the power of the whole country into was burned down.

Asked Tuwen was heartbroken, and could only secretly sigh that his strategy was inferior to that of the Han Chinese, and ordered the soldiers to retreat. Zhang Pre led the army to kill the generals, and at the same time, Yu Ban and others also came back, and the Xianbei army lost their armor and fled in all directions.

In this battle, the forbidden army won a complete victory, and the vanguard successfully captured the first city as the base camp, just waiting for Zu Zhao to arrive with the army. After waiting for seven days, Zu Zhao arrived with the army and launched a fierce attack on Xianbei, Zu Zhao listened to Chen Gong's plan, and used the eunuch Zhen Chouchou around the Xianbei monarch to divide the relationship between the monarch and the Xianbei general Xiong Lan, and finally Xiong Lan was beheaded, Zu Zhao's army successfully invaded Xianbei Kyoto, killed Zhen Chouchou and his godson, and supported Han to become the monarch. The king of Han was grateful to Zu Zhao and agreed to vassal the Han for the rest of his life, and pay tribute every year in the future to seek the protection of the Han.

Zu Zhao was very happy in his heart, and let Xianbei and Dahan open all the cities. Open trade, no troops stationed on the border, and finally reached a consensus, and successfully let Xianbei belong to the Han Dynasty, but in fact it was submissive to him. After subduing Xianbei, Zu Zhao returned to Liaodong with a large army. Because of the continuous conquest and the desire to cause chaos in the Central Plains, he did not want to get involved in it, so he seriously rested and reorganized the army in Liaodong and seriously engaged in development.

During this period, the strategist Zhang Song came to seek refuge in Zu Zhao, he knew that this person had some talents, but his heart was unclean, arrogant and arrogant, and unpopular, but he still accepted it and stayed by his side.

When Zu Zhao was resting, Gongsun Zhan kept moving, and the spearhead was directed at Zu Zhao. Zu Zhao didn't want to use force with him, so while giving in, he tried to find an opportunity to clean up Gongsun Zhan, but he never found the right time.

One day.

"Lord Qi, Vice General Zhang has something to ask to see."

Just as Zu Zhao was thinking about things, there were guards outside to report.

When Zu Zhao heard that it was Zhang Song who came to see him, he was also a little puzzled in his heart, what was he doing here?

"Let him in." Zu Zhao knew in his heart that Zhang Song could not come for no reason, and thinking about the current situation, Zu Zhao followed his collar, and then paced to his seat. It didn't take long for Zhang Song to appear in Zu Zhao's sight, looking at the dusty strategist, Zu Zhao was a little puzzled: "Zhang Song, you came to ask for a meeting, what is the matter?" ”

Looking at Zu Zhao in front of him, Zhang Song didn't dare to hide it at all, but said very seriously: "General, I asked to see you today, but I came for the safety of our Liaodong. ”

"Huh? For the safety of Liaodong? Zhang Song's words made Zu Zhao interested.

"Yes, my lord, these days through the spies to report, Gongsun Zhan's side is afraid that there is a big move." Looking at Zu Zhao, Zhang Song said slowly.

"Big move, do you mean that he will be detrimental to our Liaodong Army?" Zu Zhao frowned slightly, this Gongsun Zhan has only been in peace for a few days, how could he make a move so quickly?

Zhang Song continued: "My lord, Gongsun Zhan's ambition and intention to annex the world have long been known to passers-by, so we have to guard against it. ”

"Well, what you said is reasonable, that Gongsun Chan occupies such an important position as Youzhou, his ambition must be in the world, once the time is ripe, it is inevitable to deal with Liaodong, this person is not removed, it is really endless troubles." Zu Zhao doesn't shy away from Zhang Song at all now, which can be regarded as a sign of great trust in him.

Zhang Song nodded and said respectfully: "The lord clearly sees that since we will have the day of war with him sooner or later, it is better to prepare early, so as not to have endless troubles in the future." ”

For Zhang Song's idea, Zu Zhao actually had it a long time ago, but he was busy with the war between Goguryeo and Xianbei at that time, so he didn't have time to think about it.

"I know what to do, you go and help me pass the palace platform first, and I will make a decision after careful discussion with him." Zu Zhao supported his head with one hand and frowned slightly.

"Yes!" Zhang Song took the order and left, and after a short time, Chen Gong came in.

Zu Zhao didn't talk nonsense, and directly told him his worries about Gongsun Zhan: "Gongtai, how do you think we should deal with it?" ”

Chen Gong smiled lightly: "Lord, how to deal with it, don't you already know it in your heart, why do you want to ask me again?" ”

Zu Zhao didn't care, he just smiled and said: "This crusade is simple and rude, and it is neat, but we have just finished conquering the three northern kingdoms, and although there is no shortage of food, grass and military salaries, the brothers must not have enough rest......

"Our army has such a sympathetic lord as you, fortunately, blessed!" Chen Gong stroked his palms and smiled.

Zu Zhao raised his forehead and the corners of his mouth twitched: "Gongtai, don't make fun of me, get down to business." ”

Chen Gong looked at this time and said: "Lord, if you want to collect Youzhou, there are three strategies in the mountains, and the next strategy is to attack directly and occupy it by force; Zhongce is taking the opportunity to hand an anonymous excerpt to the imperial court, revealing his wolf ambitions, at that time, the central government will definitely order you to go on the expedition because you are close to Youzhou, which can be regarded as a justification for fame. ”

"This strategy is also good, if I have the will of the court, it is indeed more open-minded, and it is not easy to attract the attention of other princes." Zu Zhao touched his chin and said, "What's the best policy?!" ”

"Lord," Chen Gong smiled like a fox, "Wouldn't it be good to let others file Gongsun Zhan's sharp spirit, you don't waste a soldier and take advantage of the fisherman?!" ”

"Oh? Others? Who is more suitable? Zu Zhao directly ignored the next and middle strategies, "What do you say?" ”

"Yuan Benchu." Chen Gong said his name directly, "Adjacent to Youzhou, he can also feel the threat that the lord can feel." Now that you have returned from the battle of the Three Kingdoms in the North, your vitality is not as good as before, at this time, you will show weakness to General Yuan Benchu and send some more things, this matter is ......"

Zu Zhao gave a thumbs up: "Gongtai is a good plan!" ”

Zhang Song, who has been standing at the bottom, was still a little unconvinced by Gongtai before, and felt that this person may not be as good as himself, but now when he hears his plan, he is also willing to bow down. Although he knew that Gongsun Zan was a threat to get rid of, he might not be able to think of this. Now listening to Zu Zhao's praise of the palace, he also thinks it is true and secretly admires.

After that, Zu Zhao asked who would persuade Yuan Shao to be good, and Zhang Song was not to be outdone, so he stood up and recommended himself.

Chen Gong said with a smile: "Lord, Vice General Zhang is willing to go, then this matter is really half done." Who in the world doesn't know the eloquence of Vice General Zhang! ”

Zu Zhao also nodded in approval, and then said: "Zhang Song, then you can bring some grain, grass and wealth to the Bohai Sea, and I will leave this matter to you." If it happens, when you come back, I will reward you heavily! ”

Affirmed by the palace and the lord, Zhang Song was also very happy in his heart. Immediately said that he was not a reward, and he would definitely not fail in his mission.

When it was time to leave, Zhang Song did not go alone, but brought a deputy Su De to take care of him. Zhang Song didn't feel that this was Zu Zhao's ability to distrust him, but because of this, he felt that the lord was considerate, and he was even more grateful in his heart, and his heart was even more loyal to Zu Zhao.

"Sud, are you ready?" Zhang Song looked at Su De beside him and asked.

"I'm ready to go." Sud nodded, looking slightly nervous.

"Let's go." With Zhang Song's order, this group of people went in the direction of the Bohai Sea, and along the way, Zhang Song saw that Su De was a little nervous, so he comforted and relieved him for a while, telling him that General Yuan and the lord were old friends, and they would never embarrass the two of them. This can be regarded as dispelling the doubts in Su De's heart.

And at this time, Yuan Shao's side, he was waking up to seek the power of the world, drunk and lying on the knees of a beauty, and his life could be regarded as a leisurely life - if there was no Gongsun Zhan's recent frequent actions that annoyed him.

Just when Yuan Shao was saddened by Gongsun Zhan's big move, a subordinate suddenly came to report-

"My lord, the Liaodong County Guard sent Zhang Song and Su De to meet him."

"Zhang Song and Su De?" Zhang Song has heard of it, who is Su De? "What the hell is this Zu Zhao doing?" After Yuan Shao heard the report from his subordinates, he sat up straight, and wondered in his heart: "You lead the two of them to wait in the tent in the east of my big camp first, and tell them that I will go over after I finish handling the military affairs." ”

"Yes." The subordinate, after receiving Yuan Shao's order, quickly retreated and ran towards Zhang Song. In the end, the other party is a guest from afar, and he brought those Lilly who are not too thin, so he can't be lazy.

"Someone, change my clothes." After his subordinates left, Yuan Shao shouted outside the tent. When the servants heard this, they entered the tent and prepared toiletries for Yuan Benchu. He's not dealing with any military affairs, he's just taking a nap at lunch.

"You said this General Yuan, will you listen to us?" Su De, who was staying in the east tent, asked Zhang Song, although he was much more relieved when he was on the road, but now that he was in someone's land, he was inevitably nervous.

"We are here for the good of General Yuan, whether we listen or not, that's the general's business, but since we are here, we must do our thing. That's it. Chen Gong said loudly, after saying this, he lowered his voice again, and said to Su De, "Don't be nervous, we just need to act according to the plan, it doesn't matter, if it is a bad matter for the lord, it is a big sin." ”

Sude nodded: "It's all up to the general." ”

"The lord has arrived—"

Just as the two of them were talking, there was a shout outside the tent, and the two knew that Yuan Shao was coming, so they quickly straightened their collars and made a look of greeting.

After Yuan Shao came in, the two sides exchanged pleasantries, and then sat down, Yuan Benchu sat on the main seat, and said leisurely: "I don't know what happened to the two of them sent by Zu Zhao." ”

"The lord said that when he was in the capital, General Domeng took care of him, since the general came to Bohai, he had not seen him, he wanted to come, but he was sent to conquer the three northern kingdoms, and now the lord is injured but it is even more inconvenient, so he had to send a smile to send some small gifts to the general, and apologize." As he spoke, Zhang Song handed over the gift slip in his hand.

Yuan Shao took it and glanced at it, his eyes lit up, but his face did not move at all, and instead shirked: "Liechen is really too outward!" What else to give, take it home! As he spoke, he slapped the gift slip on the table and pushed it back.

"General, don't be difficult for us to be small." Zhang Songfu said with a smile, "The lord said that after he conquered the three northern kingdoms, his vitality was greatly damaged, and he thought that the imperial court would not send him to quell the chaos again, even if he sent him again, he would not be able to fight, so these things are not a big gift to the lord, but they should be all you can use by the general." ”

Yuan Shao smiled: "The messenger said that he was laughing. ”

"Definitely!" Zhang Song said, "It's not that the small words are ugly, but the one in Youzhou, which is adjacent to the general, is now making frequent moves, and the spearhead is pointing directly at the general, I am afraid that there will be a war in the near future, which is also my lord's concern about the general, so he sent this little heart in case of emergency." ”

Yuan Shao took a sip of wine quietly and sighed: "I have nothing to do with Gongsun Zhan, and I have never offended him, so why would he attack us." ”

The rest of the people, hearing Yuan Shao's words, were also very reasonable, and followed the whispered discussion.

"The general is really joking, the two of you personally don't seem to have any interests, but looking at the whole world, who doesn't want to have an extra inch of their own territory, so Gongsun Chan naturally wants to annex your territory. Gongsun Zhan's ambition, doesn't the general know? Zhang Song's face was not flustered, and he still retorted lightly.