"What do you say?!!!"

"Do you mean to say that the 20,000 elite cavalry sent by Gongsun Chan to attack Cao's army not only failed to build an inch, but were killed and defeated, scattered and fled, were chased and killed for more than ten miles, and finally lost thousands of people?"

"Let me ask you again, is this true, and is there any falsehood in it?"

Yuan Jun in the main camp.

Yuan Shao, who had already finished the battle with Gongsun Zhan, was stunned at the moment, looking at the soldier in front of him who was bowing down to him to report the news.

Facing the doubts of their own coach.

The soldier did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly reported what he had seen earlier.

"The villain will never dare to deceive the king, these are all things I have seen with my own eyes, and there are many colleagues who walk with the villain."

"We did see that the cavalry of the Cao army was chasing the Youzhou cavalry all the way in the wilderness, and the pursued did not dare to fight back in the slightest."

"I lost my armor all the way, and I didn't stop until I fled back to the garrison of the Gongsun Army."

"And according to the villain's subsequent investigation, in the Cao army camp located in the first battlefield, there are a large number of Cao army soldiers collecting trophies, including countless war horses and a large number of Gongsun soldiers."

Once again after getting the exact answer.

Yuan Shao was dumbfounded.

His eyes widened like brass bells, and his mouth was so wide that he could even stuff a fist into it.

The emotions of shock and appalling instantly made him a little depressed.

The thoughts in my mind seemed to be shattered on the spot at this moment.

How did Cao Ang win?

……

Of course.

It's not that winning is bad.

Yuan Shao and Cao Ang are allies, and Gongsun Chan is the common enemy of both sides at this stage.

Cao Ang was able to defeat the Youzhou cavalry, and this matter was definitely a happy event for Yuan Shao.

After all, Cao Ang's victory means that this joint battle between several forces is a complete victory for their side.

At the same time, Gongsun Zhan's cavalry suffered huge losses, and the fighting will and morale of the army under his command also suffered an indelible negative impact.

In the future, if you fight against Gongsun Chan again.

Yuan Shao asked himself if he could change the situation of being pressed and beaten in the past, and instead enter the advantageous stage.

So whatever you say.

Cao Ang's ability to violently kill Gongsun Zan and play this wave of anti-heaven operations undoubtedly shared huge pressure for Yuan Shao, making him more and more confident and sure in the matter of fighting for Jizhou.

But Yuan Shao only couldn't figure it out.

How did Cao Ang win?

With less than 15,000 foot cavalry, of which only about 2,000 cavalry.

May I ask how did the 20,000 elite cavalry in a full state run away from the head of the rat and suffer heavy losses?

Even before the war, Cao Ang made a lot of preparations, and even borrowed hundreds of bows and crossbows from himself.

But this is not enough to smooth out the gap between the two sides in absolute strength, right?

……

According to Yuan Shao's estimate.

Cao Ang has a mental calculation or no intention, but there is an irreversible disadvantage in strength, and the best result of this battle of foot and horse hedging is a draw between the two sides.

At the cost of some centaurs.

Offset Gongsun Chan's offensive.

Being able to do this is quite remarkable, and it is enough to praise Cao Ang for being a famous general.

Especially after he decided to postpone supporting Cao Ang and ordered Yan Liang to stay in place on the flanks, and then because he was dragged by Gongsun Zhan, staying in place became a complete abandonment of Cao Ang.

Cao Jun is even less likely to fight to the death with Gongsun Jun and turn inferior into superior.

However, the result of the matter now is much beyond Yuan Shao's expectations, how can he not be shocked!

Although I don't know what kind of tactics Cao Ang used, what kind of state the generals and soldiers of the two sides were at that time.

But to win is to win.

Come to think of it.

Yuan Shao silently looked at the direction where Cao Jun was, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes.

Could it be that this kid Cao Zixuan is really a famous general who has been rare to see in this world for many years?

Previously, I heard that he won more with less, and defeated more than 60,000 Yellow Turban thieves with thousands of soldiers in Liqiu County, and his reputation shook the entire land of Yanzhou.

I didn't take it seriously at the time.

I just think that Cao Ang is a talent.

After all, fighting the homeless people and fighting the regular army are two completely different concepts, and the crazy ravages and bullying of the homeless bandits does not prove how strong they are.

But today.

That has to change.

Gongsun Chan was originally famous for his military force, and the cavalry under his command was an ace force, which had been in the north for many years and had not encountered an opponent.

However, Cao Ang was able to hang him with a hammer.

Doesn't this prove that Cao Ang is more powerful than Gongsun Chan in terms of marching and fighting, command strategy, etc.?

Boy!

Could it be that after a few hundred years, our Han Dynasty has another champion Hou?!

……

While Yuan Shao was thinking.

Suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps outside the tent.

Then I saw the guards open half of the camp curtain and leaned in to report to Yuan Shaoyu.

"Fujun, Cao Jun sent someone to send a message, saying that General Cao invited you to discuss the matter!"

As soon as this statement came out.

Before Yuan Shao could speak, everyone on the left and right burst into anger.

"What are these words, Cao Zixuan is the younger generation of the prince, ordinary deliberations, it should be him who came to us, how can there be a reason for the monarch to be respectful!"

"What a Cao Zixuan, could it be that he was lucky enough to win a battle, and he felt that he was invincible in the world, and he didn't take the heroes of the world in his eyes?"

"Where is the messenger who came to deliver the letter, let him go back quickly to deliver the message, and ask General Cao to take the initiative to come!"

Everyone, you say a word to me.

Yuan Shao didn't have as much reaction as them, this guy was a military general, but he was in a hurry.

In the midst of the crowd.

Only Xu Yu Xu Ziyuan, shaking his head at the moment, smiled without saying a word, looking quite proud.

Hum!

If the lord does not listen to my words, he is really blind to Mount Tai, if he listens to my words, how can there be the current situation?

Of course.

Xu You only thought in his heart, but did not declare it, after all, Yuan Shao's mood at the moment should not be very good, and he jumped out purely because he was uncomfortable.

……

"Alright, shut up!"

As Xu Yu expected, Yuan Shao shouted angrily, and when he closed his mouth left and right, he trembled and didn't dare to say anything more.

Then Yuan Shao raised his hand and motioned for his soldiers to withdraw first, and waited until the curtain of the camp tent was lowered again.

Yuan Shaocai leaned back.

Then he snorted coldly with an unhappy face: "What does it look like to be noisy, why does Cao Ziyu behave like this, I don't say it, don't you understand?" ”

Yuan Shao is now full of remorse in his heart.

Actually, to put it bluntly.

Before the results of the battle report on Cao Ang's side came out, he was actually a little happy in his heart.

After all, in Yuan Shao's opinion, it was precisely because he backstabbed Cao Ang that the soldiers and horses of the headquarters overwhelmed the troops invested by Gongsun Zhan.

That's because of this.

In the previous battle with Gongsun Zhan, the enemy was able to maintain restraint and did not fight him bravely, thus preserving his own strength.

However, now after the war is out.

Cao Ang's side didn't need the support of his more than 10,000 troops, and they all won a big battle, so didn't he Yuan Shao become a clown?

Treachery, betraying allies, and as a result, the allies have nothing to do, then it's his turn to have something.

What's more, now Cao Ang has won a big victory over Gongsun Zhan, proving his own strength.

Then on the battlefield in Nangong County, if Yuan Shao wants to completely drive Gongsun Chan back to Youzhou, he must rely on the strong combat effectiveness of the Cao army.

Cao Zixuan can't afford to offend now!

Therefore, in the face of Cao Ang's very unceremonious invitation, Yuan Shao would shoot at his subordinates, instead of scolding him back.

……

After Yuan Shao's reprimand.

Everyone standing in the tent looked at each other, and several people on the left and right looked at each other.

One of them immediately stepped out of the crowd.

It was the previous strong advocacy to give up Cao Ang, let Yuan Shao not divide his troops, and maintain the discipline of his own combat effectiveness.

This man had just come out of the crowd.

Without saying a word, he bowed to Yuan Shao and went straight to a great courtesy.

Then he said with sorrow and self-reproach in his tone: "The lord humiliated the ministers to death, and the prince of the palace was humiliated by Cao Ziwei today, which is really the fault of his subordinates!" ”

"If it weren't for my unclear advice and wrong plans, I wouldn't have ended up in this situation."

"I am willing to take all the responsibility for this incident, and I hope that the prince will be severely punished!"

If you don't stand up and take the blame.

Then Yuan Shao is definitely going to trouble him.

After all, the wise and martial Yuan Fujun would never make a mistake, and it was only because he mistakenly believed the words of others that he would make such a ridiculous decision.

But Feng Ji has now stepped forward.

Yuan Shao didn't have a move.

If you really punish this guy, it seems that he has no tolerance for others, who will dare to give him advice in the future?

So, after a few seconds of slight hesitation.

Yuan Shao could only sigh, and then said to Feng Ji with a pleasant face: "The strategy that Yuan Tu offered before is the words of the old man, and this matter is definitely not your fault!" ”

"Besides, our army and Cao's army are allies, and it is reasonable to visit each other and tell each other what they have, so how can we talk about this humiliation?"

"So please hurry up!"

Feng Ji is not too pretentious.

After getting Yuan Shao's letter, he bowed his hand, and then returned to his original position.

It's just that if anyone can observe it, they will find that Feng Ji's half-facing face shows a smug smile.

I've been with Yuan Shao for so long.

Can you still understand his temperament?

Thanks to his quick reaction just now, he quickly stood up, otherwise even if he didn't get troubled by Yuan Shao, he would have eaten a meal because of Xu You and others' attacks.

…………

The sun is setting and the sky is getting dark.

At this moment, Cao Ang was in the tent, under the light of the candlelight, looking at the documents on the table.

Until someone came to report it.

"General, Yuan Fujun is here!"

Hearing this, Cao Ang paused in his hand holding the brush, but quickly returned to the original state.

"Invite someone in!"

The shelves were very sufficient, not only did they not go out to greet them, but they didn't even stop what they were doing.

I don't know that I thought Yuan Shao was here to visit the bigwigs in the army and the famous people in the court.

But to do a play, you have to do a full set.

Without such a performance, how can Yuan Shao know that he is angry?

The crying child has milk to drink, and the same goes for the noisy and noisy, if he smiles and laughs and acts as if he is fine, then Yuan Shao will also take the opportunity to erase this matter.

Wouldn't that be a loss?

Therefore, it must be noisy!

It's not too late.

With a slightly heavy footstep sounding, the familiar face of the noble son of the Yuan family appeared in front of Cao Ang.

As soon as he showed up.

Before Cao Ang could stand up, Yuan Shao took the initiative to take a few steps forward, and then said loudly with embarrassment.

"Zixuan, I'm here to plead guilty for you!"

Cao Ang: "? ”

……

Yuan Shao naturally couldn't carry the thorn strip.

But his attitude is indeed very upright, and he can't see the slightest high posture on him.

There is a big pair of mistakes that admit it, and the posture of being beaten is very flawless.

See this.

Cao Ang could only pout his lips secretly, then stood up and saluted Yuan Shao back.

"There's no need to take the guilt, after all, you have taught your nephew a good lesson today, and let me see what it means to be a hero, and you will be ruthless."

"My nephew not only shouldn't blame his uncle, but he should thank you well!"

Listen to this tone full of yin and yang.

Yuan Shao also seemed a little embarrassed.

The face is astringent, the skin is twitching one after another, and the whole person has a feeling of self-shame.

After doing so.

Yuan Shaofang coughed dryly, and then apologized to Cao Ang.

"Virtuous nephew, you have wronged me, uncle, how can I be that kind of vicious and vicious person!"

"It's not that I refused to send troops to support you, but I was really dragged down by Gongsun Zhan, in addition to sending thousands of people to Han Fu, he took out everyone under his command and used it to intercept me."

"If it weren't for Gongsun Jun biting too hard, my general Yan Liang would have already led more than 10,000 people to rescue you, how could it be like this!"

"If the virtuous nephew doesn't believe it, you can send someone to inquire, and you will know that what I said is true."

……

"Whew!"

Facing Yuan Shao's seemingly sincere words, Cao Ang sneered very facelessly.

Then he reflexively sat back down at the table.

Then he said lightly.

"That's it, since my uncle said so, then I won't argue with you, just as you have to."

"It's just that tomorrow I will order the army to pull out the village and return, you and Gongsun Zhan's mess, please forgive me for not interfering in it anymore."

Speaking of which.

Cao Ang's eyes rolled slightly.

Then he sneered lightly: "Uncle is scheming, that Gongsun Bogui is just a reckless soldier, how can he beat you?" ”

"I think that without my help, his so-called Youzhou army will be defeated by you in the end."

"In that case, then I might as well leave immediately, lest you win in the future, but give me a hand to unload the mill and kill the donkey, and the rabbit and the dog cook."

"Wouldn't I die unjustly?!"

That's a bit of a weight.

bluntly said that Yuan Shao's behavior of backstabbing allies may evolve into stabbing in the back in the future, and even after seizing the fruits of victory, he will kill his own people.

Yuan Shao was anxious when he heard this.

"Zixuan, how can I have such a heart!"

……

Yuan Shao is not in a hurry.

If he just scolded him, then Yuan Shao, who had been prepared for a long time, would not feel anything more than endure humiliation and do it himself.

The key lies in the second half of Cao Ang's words.

This kid is ready to go!

Is this still worth it?

Don't look at Gongsun Zhan, who suffered a big defeat today, losing thousands of soldiers and horses, and the cavalry was even more beaten.

But to be honest, the injury wasn't too serious.

The Gongsun Army still has the strength to fight!

And this victory was fought by Cao Ang alone, and it had nothing to do with Yuan Shao.

The Youzhou cavalry is afraid, but also afraid of Cao Ang and Cao Zixuan, and will not be afraid of him Yuan Benchu.

Once Cao Ang really led his troops to leave Nangong County, Yuan Shao would be in wax, and he would continue to fall into a big headwind situation like before, being pressed and beaten by Gongsun Zhan.

So Cao Ang can't go now!

Even if he wants to leave, he has to wait until his side completely overwhelms Gongsun Chan and can maintain an advantage in the subsequent battles.

Therefore, in the face of Cao Ang's resolute attitude.

Yuan Shao after speaking out loud.

He hurriedly persuaded again.

……

"Ziyu, this matter must not be done!"

"Uncle knows that you have a grudge in your heart, but this matter is indeed not my fault, it is completely Gongsun Zhan's insight into my purpose, so he sent a large army to outflank and surround it."

"I have more than enough heart!"

Knowing with reason, moving with emotion.

However, Cao Ang's face was still like an ancient well, not moving at all, and he did not make any changes.

This made a trace of disappointment flash in Yuan Shao's eyes.

But now is not the time to be discouraged.

Therefore, after a little boost, Yuan Shao continued to persuade him step by step.

"Zixuan, blindly acting because of a moment of resentment, this is not done by a wise man, you do this, it will only make Gongsun Chan profitable, and you and I will be harmed in vain!"

"After a lot of negotiations before, coupled with today's thrilling battle, if you say go, won't you lose all your efforts?"

Facing Yuan Shao's bitter heart.

Cao Ang's oil and salt do not enter.

Instead, he laughed "hey".

said in a leisurely tone: "Don't hide it from my uncle, in fact, in this huge Jizhou, who killed the deer, and what does it have to do with me?" ”

"Even if Gongsun Chan can go, it's not a big deal to think about it, is it possible that he still dares to set up troops and rob Wei County, which is already under my control?"

"Just give it to him!"

……

Yuan Shaoren was numb.

All he felt was a splitting headache right now.

I regret that I listened to Feng Ji's advice and made that wrong decision.

Even Yuan Shao now has the urge to rush back on his horse and give Feng Ji a violent beating.

You talk a lot!

However, after meditating for a while, Yuan Shao still found a breakthrough.

There is an entry point in Cao Ang's words!

After sorting out the wording in his abdomen, Yuan Shao deliberately put on an exaggerated expression and said loudly and threateningly.

"Dare, why wouldn't he dare?!"

"What kind of person is Gongsun Bogui, is it the first time you know it?"

"He is now defeated by you, let him go to seize Wei County, he will definitely not dare. But if he takes down the entire Jizhou, then thinking about today's defeat, he will inevitably settle the old score. ”

"Thousands of elite cavalry, and a large number of war horses have been captured by you, this is definitely the biggest shame in Gongsun Bogui's life, can he forget this hatred?"

"Zixuan, think carefully!"

For the first time, Cao Ang's face loosened.

……

I have to say that after several years of training, Cao Ang's acting skills are getting higher and higher.

Even though he originally wanted to reconcile with Yuan Shao, after such a deduction, he was stunned to bluff Yuan Benchu.

I really thought he was going to leave in a fit of rage.

And now this somewhat loose appearance is even more realistic, which makes Yuan Shao feel very pleased.

I only felt that my efforts were not in vain, and I became more and more confident in persuading Cao Ang.

In line with the principle of striking while the iron is hot.

Yuan Shao continued to recount: "Zixu, let's continue to cooperate as sincerely as before, and I promise that there will never be anything like this in the future!" ”

"You and I join forces, and with one heart and one mind, we will definitely be able to drive Gongsun Chan out of Jizhou, and even take the counties of Youzhou that he occupies."

"As long as this matter can be accomplished, there will be no regrets about the ownership of Qinghe Country that I promised at the beginning!"

Cao Ang raised his head and glanced at Yuan Shao.

Fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic "tuk-tuk" sound.

It seemed to be beating on Yuan Shao's heart.

Half an hour later.

Cao Ang confided in the words, which made Yuan Shao's heart feel relieved.

……

"Okay, I'll trust my uncle again!"

"It's just that in the future, if something like this happens again, I will immediately lead my troops to leave, and I will never stop at all!"

Yuan Shaozuo nodded again and again.

Just before he could say anything.

Cao Ang mentioned another thing casually.

"By the way, uncle, I'm afraid I won't be able to return the hundreds of bows and crossbows you lent me for a while, and I need to borrow them for a while."

"After all, the threat of Gongsun Chan has not been eliminated at the moment, and he may raise troops to attack me again at any time, and only by keeping the bow and crossbow that still threatens him can we ensure that everything is safe."

Yuan Shao: "......"

What a long-term loan, it is clear that I don't plan to pay it back!

This kid!

Sure enough, it's still the Cao Zixuan he is familiar with.

The geese have plucked their feathers!

It's the most precious hair that is plucked.

Yuan Shao was a little painful, after all, there were hundreds of bows and crossbows, which was definitely a lucrative asset.

It is impossible for ordinary small and medium-sized forces to have so many stocks, and if they can have hundreds of strong crossbows, they can be called full of martial virtues.

That's all, all of them have been accumulated little by little by virtue of his profound background.

If it is taken away by Cao Ang.

Even if Yuan Shao himself, there is not much left.

……

But even so.

Is there room for him to refuse?

All kinds of good things have been said in front of me, and the low posture has also been put all over again, if you retreat at the last level, it will really be a waste of effort.

Besides, hundreds of strong crossbows are valuable.

But compared with the capture of Jizhou, it is far from comparable.

Think about it here.

Yuan Shao silently recited a few words "for Jizhou" in his heart, and then gritted his teeth, nodded and smiled.

"Ziyu is now outside, between you and my uncle and nephew, how can I borrow or not."

"As I said, those hundreds of strong crossbows are now given to you, and you don't have to return them!"

Cao Ang immediately laughed.

He bowed his hand to Yuan Shao.

"Then the little nephew will thank my uncle for his generous gift!"

Guests and hosts have fun.

So far.

Yuan Shao's backstabbing of his allies is a turning page.

……

(End of chapter)