"What happened?" Yuan Shao calmed down and asked.

"Lord." Shen Pei wanted to speak but stopped, and his face became more and more ugly.

"What happened?" Yuan Shao's brows leaped, his head buzzed, and he felt something was wrong.

"The news came from Youzhou that Zhang Xiu personally led more than 100,000 cavalry and infantry troops to attack Youzhou. At present, Dai County, Shanggu County, and Zhi County have fallen, and the Liang army is besieging Guangyang County."

Shen Pei really couldn't bear it, but he had to report it and sighed.

Immediately, he reached out his hand and planned to hug Yuan Shao quickly.

As Zhang Xiu sent troops for years, he won many battles. General Yuan's territory became smaller and smaller, and the pressure he was under increased, and his health became less and less effective.

Once you encounter an important failure, you may faint.

And the situation in Youzhou this time is really bad.

In fact, Youzhou's defense is not weak. In Zhuxian, Daixian and Guangyang County, there are 70,000 Youzhou soldiers from Yuan Xi. What's more, there are 100,000 Iron Cavalry of Tadun, who can gather at any time.

According to the truth, Youzhou could block and defend from each other. However, under the sudden attack of the Liang army, not only did they pass the county, but Dai county was lost, and even Shanggu County was lost, leaving only the lonely city of Guangyang.

The cities and counties fell too quickly, and Tadun's cavalry would probably be difficult to assemble at once. And their reinforcements, of course, also take time to set off and arrive.

Everyone in the Yuan Shao group knew how brave and good at fighting were the governor of Youzhou. How terrible the Liang army was? Zhang Xiu personally led the troops was. Everyone in the world knew how terrible it was.

Guangyang County is likely to be unable to defend it.

The loss of Youzhou is not just a reduction in territory.

General Yuan, who originally dominated the three prefectures of Hebei, was only Jizhou left. Moreover, Zhang Xiu would definitely station troops in Youzhou and launch an attack on Jizhou from north to south.

In addition, Bingzhou can launch an attack from Huguan, and Hanoi Taishici can attack Chaoge.

Liang's army sent troops from three directions, and Jizhou was like a sieve with air leakage.

Thinking about it, Shen Pei felt his scalp numb.

Now the whole country of Jizhou is no longer as optimistic as before. Everyone feels that it is threatened by the Liang Dynasty.

Although Yuan Shao was mentally prepared, after hearing this information, he still felt dizzy. He grabbed Shen Pei's hands and looked up and said, "Send Zhang He to command 50,000 horse and infantry troops to save Guangyang."

After saying that, Yuan Shao gasped for a while, feeling his eyes turned black, and he hurriedly said, "Help me in."

"No." Shen Pei was a little panicked and hurriedly helped Yuan Shao in.

The news spread and Jizhou was in an uproar.

Xu You Mansion.

Xu You was Yuan Shao's counselor and served in the General's shogunate. However, because he was sick, he had not gone to work for many days. He was recuperating at home every day.

When the news came, Xu You was also resting in bed.

"Go down." Xu Yougang took the medicine, his throat was bitter, and waved to the servant who came to report, then narrowed his eyes.

"In the past, Lord Liang sent someone to contact me, but I was still hesitant at that time. But unexpectedly, the situation changed. In just a few years, Yuan Shao had already lost his days. The world really belonged to Liang."

When Xu You thought of this, he felt deeply moved.

He has always been very good at making trouble. When he was young, he wanted to contact heroes and abolish Emperor Ling of Han. After the chaos in the world, he immediately defected to Yuan Shao, who was the most famous.

Thinking about the beginning of Yuan Shao's rebellion, he was the leader of the world. How powerful is he?

With his mere county magistrate, he destroyed Jizhou, then fought against the powerful Gongsun Zan, and then entered Bingzhou westward, occupying the territory of the three states.

There are so many counselors in the office and so many generals outside.

The troops are strong, the horses are strong, and the food and supplies are piled up like mountains.

It looks invincible.

It has been in decline for only a few years.

Xu You was forgetful of his righteousness when he saw profit. He was the first to go forward if he was benefited, and he was the first to retreat if he was dangerous. He would not fall on Yuan Shao.

"I have to say I'm sick all year round," Xu You said in his heart.

Yuan Shao's advisers had many civil servants, in groups, and were of varying quality. What's more, Xu You, the only one who did this?

For a time, the literati and officials who entered and left the General's Mansion had 20% fewer than those with tall crowns and wide belts and swollen sleeves.

.............

Zhongshan, outside Wuji County.

A large and active manor in a room.

Zhen Yan knelt at the top, and there were several important members of the Zhen family.

Zhen Yan is Zhen's second brother. He looks a little similar to Zhen's, but he is more masculine. He is dressed majestic and has a strong momentum when he sits in the hall.

Several members of the Zhen family are also well-decorated and outstanding inspiration.

The Zhen family is not a large family in Jizhou, but a large family in the world, with a large population and extremely powerful ones. It was because Yuan Shao took a fancy to their family's family, which led to Yuan Xi's marriage.

But now the storm is changing...

"Although it's a bit shameless. But the sister who was gained by Master Liang became an opportunity. I plan to contact Master Liang. What do you think of me?"

Zhen Yan's expression was a little awkward, and he raised his head and looked at everyone and said.

This incident was quite a big deal at that time. Yuan Shao was a little distant from the Zhen family because of this. Unexpectedly, the situation changed and it became like this in just a few years.

Now the Yuan family is already in a dilemma, while the Liang Dynasty is at its peak.

Several great figures from the Zhen family did not answer immediately, but looked at each other. One of the older people with gray hair said, "Although the Lord of Liang seems to be invincible, Yuan Shao still has a deep foundation in Jizhou, and many great tribes support him. It seems too late for us to join Lord of Liang now. It is better to Ju Su and Tian Feng, who have become noble in the Liang Dynasty. If we contact Zhang Xiu and leak information, we may be destroyed by the clan, which will not be worth the loss. It is better to hold on and wait and see what happens."

"Um."

“That’s right.”

The other big figures nodded and said yes.

Seeing this, Zhen Yan nodded and stopped mentioning this matter. Soon, the meeting ended and the big guys left.

After seeing him off, Zhen Yan returned to the study and sat down.

Although Yuan Shao's foundation is still deep, it is not as good as before. Zhen Yan has to admit that Zhang Xiu's attack on Youzhou was indeed a great move.

If Zhang Xiu directly attacked Jizhou, Youzhou would not need to be attacked. However, if the people of Jizhou are not dispersed, it would be easier to break Jizhou?

Now Zhang Xiu has tried his best to conquer Youzhou, and the people of Jizhou have dispersed a lot. Although it is a little troublesome, it will be much easier to attack Jizhou in the future.

"It seems that this world belongs to Master Liang. It is really a blessing for the Zhen family to be his wife." Zhen Yan pinched his beard and showed a little smile on his face.

............

Outside Hejian City, the Wang family.

Wang Xiu was riding a carriage and returned to the door of his visiting friend from outside. After the car was parked, the coachman brought in a small stool and put it down. Wang Xiu stepped on the bench and got out of the car and entered the house.

This is a countryside house, which is a bit shabby.

Wang Xiu walked along the corridor and sat down in the study. Although the house was shabby, the study was luxurious.

There are ancient bamboo slips everywhere, and there are many [books] imported from Liang State. Wang Xiu picked up a [Six Strategies] book to read it carefully, but he was impatient and couldn't help but let it go.

"The Liang Dynasty may not be able to win the world, but the opportunity is already great. The situation is clear. I have learned all my talents, and it would be a pity if I live my life."

Wang Xiu thought to himself.

He was not from Jizhou, but from Qingzhou. Because Jizhou was stable and many scholars and officials were active in Jizhou, he also moved to Jizhou to live.

The years of living in the guest house are very comfortable. He has made many friends and read a lot of books. He thinks that his talent is better than ordinary people.

I originally wanted to become a member of Yuan Shao, but I have never had the right opportunity. Now that Yuan Shao is already in a state of decline, he may not be able to make up for the situation.

He is a smart person, so he naturally doesn't want to go with Yuan Shao anymore.

"It's better to go to Zhu County and find an opportunity to join Master Liang." Wang Xiu was immediately moved when he thought of this. He was a person with strong ability to move.

He immediately wrote several letters and sent someone to send them to his close friends. He packed his bags that day and took a carriage to Youzhou early the next morning.

................

Cao's army camp.

The flags of the word "Cao" are flying in the wind and making noise. The Cao soldiers in the camp are patrolling or standing guard, orderly, with a solemn and murderous aura filling the sky.

Cao Cao was wearing a piece of iron armor, pressing the hilt of the sword in his hand, and his face was serious. He led dozens of people including Xu Chu to patrol the Central Army camp.

Now Liang Jun is outside Huguan, and he is the second line of defense here.

Although he trusts that his troops will not have any problems, he also needs to be careful to prevent spies from causing trouble in the camp.

Cao Cao quickly finished inspecting the central army camp and returned to the tent.

Cheng Yu was already sitting and waiting. After seeing Cao Cao, he bowed and said, "Lord."

"What's wrong?" Cao Cao looked at Cheng Yu's face, guessing that something difficult had happened, and couldn't help but sigh and asked.

"The Liang army captured Dai County, Shanggu County, and passed through the county, and is currently besieging Guangyang." Cheng Yu's voice was a little bitter.

"Do you secretly go to Chen Cang?" Cao Cao frowned and turned around and looked towards Huguan. Although there was a tent in front of him, he seemed to have seen everything.

In those valleys, the elite Liang army gathered to the north, leaving empty camps as cover.

Cao Cao also knows who Yuan Xi is. Although Tadun has strong military strength, he is probably not Zhang Xiu's opponent.

"Youzhou is gone, and now Yuan Shao is only Jizhou left. And he will inevitably lose many people's hearts. As long as Zhang Xiu destroys Tadun and manages Youzhou for a year, he can launch more than 100,000 troops south and launch a thunderous attack."

Cao Cao shook his head, his expression slightly desolate, but his tone was calm.

Now that things have come, Zhang Xiu has gained the upper hand. He led his troops to conquer Youzhou, and there seems to be nothing strange about it.

"Oh." Cheng Yu finally couldn't help but sighed deeply.

Obviously, their strength is not weak. Jizhou, Youzhou, Bingzhou, Yuzhou, Yanzhou, Qingzhou, Yangzhou, and Jingzhou, which originally occupied the world, had more than one million troops, with fierce generals and advisers like rain.

Now the territory is getting smaller and smaller.

Zhang Xiu became stronger and stronger as he fought.
Chapter completed!