On October 17th, almost the end of autumn, the gates of Yijing were closed, and the people in the city were still in a state of tension and martial law. There was still a mess left in the field after the army retreated.

Yuan Shao took the army to retreat in a hurry. Generals of all levels of Gongsun had speculations. Some people believed that winter was coming, so the other party would naturally not continue to use troops in this season. However, Yi Jing was in an atmosphere of closed external news. A small number of speculated that Yuan Shao's withdrawal was likely because of an attack in the rear, and some people asked to send troops to pursue the situation.

The words presented above are like rocks sinking to the bottom.

Compared with the entanglements of military affairs, more people care more about where to go next. Although Yuan Shao retreated, he was not allowed to fight again in the spring of the next year. It is not a long-term solution to defend the lonely city of Yijing. The traffic roads in the north were cut off by Liu Yu's old subordinates. It is difficult for tens of thousands of people to pass. In addition, the death of the foreign aid Gongsun Fan, the prefect of Bohai, was the death of the situation after the truce.

The whole situation really makes people unable to be optimistic.

At this time, Gongsun Zan had been hiding in the government's yamen hall, drinking and drunk every day. Only a few people including Gongsun Yue, Guan Jing and others could see him. People outside were panic. Many people came to visit these people to convey the uneasiness in the army. Gongsun Yue and others also tried to comfort and persuade the lord. Of course, the effect was not as good as expected.

"Brother, I know you have to kill the second brother, but the current unstable morale is really too sensitive. A few days ago, the generals of all levels of the army had the intention to send them over here to drink every day without saying a word. The army should always make some noises to comfort the soldiers' hearts."

"Hahaha, the third brother is not entirely because of the second brother's depression, but you don't understand." Gongsun Zan leaned on the long desk, held the wine pot and leaned back in a comfortable position: "It's all right now, you can go to the camp to comfort the soldiers."

While speaking, the other side stepped forward suddenly. Gongsun Yue grabbed the figure leaning back and raised it, roaring: "I don't understand! But I understand that you don't go out, how can the soldiers be at ease? They all came from Youbeiping with you. Are you lying here and feel at ease!"

The figure who was half-lifted, smiled with a drunken red on his face: "You don't know how to go out quickly and comfort them."

Gongsun Yue let go of his hand, gritted his teeth and looked at him silently, then turned around and strode away, holding up his hand: "My brother is a man who crossed the grassland, killed the Xianbei and Wuhuan, and is not a drunkard lying here!"

"Third brother" Gongsun Zan lay on his back, opening his intoxicated eyes to stare at the dome of the hall, "You don't understand."

In the soft whisper, there was something interesting that was heavy on people's hearts. At the same time, to the west of Yijing, more than a hundred miles south, the late autumn wind was whistling through the woods, and large areas of yellowish leaves fell down, falling on people's shoulders, and at their feet, a general named Gao Lan was probably listening to the conversation between the two people next to him, and then turned his head to express or correct the other person's words with gestures.

"Before the lord left, he said that once the army retreated, the white wolf would definitely appear to rescue Gongsun Zan. We set up an ambush here and may not be able to take down the other party, but if we suddenly attack, we can disrupt Gongsun Zhi's side, forcing him into Yijing, and cutting off the path to the west."

In the woods, there was no fire because of an ambush. Gao Lan sat down on the tree without making any sound. He only listened to the two deputy generals Gao Ping and Gao Huai next to him talking about things. These two were his cousins, both of whom were brave. Originally, they held important positions in other troops. Later, because Gao Lan had an accident, Yuan Shao felt sorry for his talent and could not bear to hide it. He even transferred them as his deputy, which was a relief to him.

"Gongsun Zhi is just a group of jumping clowns." A general named Gao Ping flashed a trace of ferocity in his eyes. A long hammer was placed next to him and his fist hit him. "I, a man from Jizhou, came over right now. Do he dare to show his face? Even if he hides in the dark and waits for an opportunity, he really thinks he is afraid of him. As long as he waits for Gongsun Zhi to show up, he will see me kill him with a hammer!"

Beside him, Gao Huai stretched out his legs and kicked the other party, opened his eyes wide and roared: "Lord, how can you use troops to act irritably? Just drive him into Yijing. Whoever asked you to kill him? The cavalry in his hands are all elite. Although we have tens of thousands of cavalry, it is not that easy to annihilate."

"That's because you are timid. Once the ambush comes out, the opponent's team will be panicked. At that time, even if he is riding a thousand-mile horse, he may not be able to run out. But before we fight, you just want to fight, so you can't fight or not!"

"Nonsense, since ancient times, military affairs have been considered carefully!"

Gao Ping and Gao Huai were almost quarreling. Gao Lan took a water bag from his personal soldiers and took a sip. He got up and reached out to smash the whip on the helmets of the two of them. He turned around in disappointment. A scout came back outside and pointed to the outside: "General Qi, there is a cavalry that seems not to be Gongsun Zhi's scout, and we have caught it."

"Um" Gao Lan pondered for a moment, waved his hand, and signaled to bring the other party over. Seeing the figure that was stumbled and dragged over, his eyes suddenly widened and he quickly stepped over. Gao Ping, Gao Huai and the others also exclaimed in surprise: "It's the second young master."

The tied rope was lifted open with one knife. When Gao Lan closed the knife, Gao Huai, who rushed over, hurriedly asked, "How did the second young master come back? That Gongsun Dog Thief makes things difficult for you."

"No, he let me back." Yuan Xi's tone was a little timid. Although he saw his father's subordinates, his long-term intimidation and fear made him stutter when he saw a stranger.

Gao Ping squeezed over his cousin and shouted: "It seems that Gongsun Zhi is also afraid, so he put the second son back. Now we are the three of us who are welcomed back. This is a great achievement. But now we are setting up an ambush here and it is a bit dangerous to keep the second son by our side. Why not send someone to escort back?"

"What if I meet Gongsun Zhi again?"

“That’s true.”

The two of them talked, and when they were discussing each other, the battle between the scouts was fierce at a distance of dozens of miles away, and the Heishan Cavalry had already made plans for the next battle. The skylight began to tilt, Gongsun Zhi flipped on the horse, and behind him, Dian Wei and several other generals all boarded the horse.

"The second son of the Yuan family will inevitably disrupt the ambush of General Yuan." He led his horse to come over: "Maybe he will divide his troops to escort the boy away at this time, which is a good time to divide and annihilate him."

"My old Dian is more and more impressed by his wife." Dian Wei laughed loudly on the horse's back: "I didn't expect that the Yuan family would distract the soldiers and horses of Jizhou when they came."

"Bringing Yuan Xi with me is nothing more than preparing for the future. It is unexpected that it can play a role now. But even if I don't bring him, no matter who the road ahead is." Gongsun Zhi looked forward and shook the reins: "Whoever blocks will die"

The war horse started running: "Set out!"
Chapter completed!