Seeing that Qu Yi was hesitant and angry, Qi Zhou who was standing aside gently led the horse to Qu Yi's side. Qi Zhou was originally Liu Yu's subordinate, but later Liu Yu was killed, Qi Zhou led him
The soldiers surrendered to Qu Yi, who had defeated Gongsun Zan. Like Qi Zhou, there were also people such as Xian Yu Fu and Xian Yu Yin. However, Xian Yu Fu and these people were all in the mountains and forests of Daijun. Although they were friendly with Qu Yi, they did not follow him.
It's just righteousness.
Hearing the sound of horse hooves beside him, Qu Yi turned his gaze slightly, then looked back at Gao Yang, and asked in a low voice: "Brother, what do you think?"
Normally, Qu Yi, who has always been decisive and decisive, would never ask such words, but today, for some reason, even though he had gone through everything he could think of, he still felt unsure.
!
Qi Zhou glanced at Qu Yi and saw that he had already arrived at Gaoyang City. At this time, could he still turn around and go back? If he just went back like this, what would it mean? So Qi Zhou could only think about it and said: "General
, Youzhou has just been settled, the various places are not yet stable, and there are still many places that need generals... Besides, if the general refuses to be summoned, it will inevitably be unjustifiable. Isn't this disobedience even more justified... Even if
If we go back like this, and then send one or two people to reduce official positions and deprive military power for resisting the order, will we comply or not? Furthermore, we also brought 300 personal guards here. Even if it is unsuccessful, we can still resist.
For a while... I heard that both generals Yan and Wen are no longer in Gaoyang. There is no leader in the army in Gaoyang, so it probably won't be a big deal... As long as you enter the city, observe the etiquette, and when things are done, the general will find an excuse and leave first.
, If you don’t stay in the city for a long time... When the time comes to leave Gaoyang, how can this general keep me waiting?"
Qu Yi lowered his head and thought for a moment, then looked back at his three hundred personal guards, who all looked at him quietly.
Damn Yan Liangwen is ugly!
These two guys are actually from Jizhou, but the problem is that they were supposed to be on the side of the Jizhou people, but somehow they were bewitched by Yuan Shao and drank some ecstasy. They were completely devoted to Yuan Shao and completely forgot about themselves.
The origin of Jizhou people also gave Qu Yi and others a headache.
Let's talk to Yan Liangwen Chou directly, but I can't say it. After all, fellow villagers' associations and the like are private and unofficial groups and cannot be put on the stage. But if you express it tactfully, these two roughnecks Yan Liangwen Chou can't understand it. They are just idiots.
generally.
However, Yan Liangwen Chou was not in Gaoyang, which indeed made Qu Yi relax a little.
Qu Yi turned to Qi Zhou and said in a low voice: "If I had known, these two damn guys should have been cleaned up, and they wouldn't be fighting each other today!"
Qi Zhou didn't answer. He really didn't know what to say. Qu Yi's words were actually not very appropriate. It could be seen that Qu Yi was really a little restless today. This feeling made Qi Zhou feel inexplicable.
My body felt a little tight, but it was just a feeling, and it was hard to say anything. I could only quietly hold the handle of the sword at my waist tightly.
"Two of you go up!" Qu Yi waved his riding whip and said, "Let me know!"
After saying that, Qu Yi led his men and horses slowly down the hillside towards Gaoyang.
When we were about a thousand steps away from Gaoyang, the city gate of Gaoyang suddenly opened wide, and the sound of a large number of horse hooves was heard in the city. These horse hooves rapped rapidly on the stone slabs, so densely that it made people tremble slightly!
Qu Yi, who was waiting solemnly a thousand steps away, couldn't help but change his expression when he heard the sound. Who knows what this is going to do? How many people in the city are going to rush out? Qu Yi looked back at the surrounding situation and only saw three of his men.
Hundreds of soldiers also showed some worried looks, and some of them had already held down the weapons at their waists! Qu Yi felt his fingers twitching, and he almost wanted to draw his sword immediately and give the order, one by one to form a formation to resist, and one by one
The Ministry of Defense protected him from exiting Gaoyang!
Qi Zhou stared straight ahead, suddenly raised his hand and shouted in a low voice: "General! It's General Yuan who's coming out!"
Qu Yi was stunned for a moment and took a closer look. Sure enough, Yuan Shao's flag appeared at the city gate.
Since Yuan Shao comes out of the city in person, it is unlikely that there will be a direct confrontation. It is natural to have such a momentum. After all, when the general goes out, there are only three or two big cats and kittens following him. What does that look like!
Qu Yi took a deep breath, understood what Qi Zhou meant, and gradually let go of the hand that was holding the handle of the knife. Since Yuan Shao came in person, it was probably just to show off, after all.
Yuan Shao has a delicate body. If he really wants to deal with Qu Yi, wouldn't it be better to ambush him in the city? Why go to the dangerous place in person?
The general's ceremonial guard was indeed different. A flag with a yellow background and red stripes fluttered high, with a large Chinese character "Yuan" written on it. At the same time, there were seven or eight official flags guarding it on both sides, all of which sounded in the wind.
Under the flag, there are two neat rows of armored cavalry. The yellow feathers on their saddles are jumping up and down in the air. The armor reflects the cold light, and the bright red shirts are flying in a majestic manner.
These hundreds of knights are obviously carefully selected strong men, with neat clothes and sharp weapons. Whether they are men or horses, they are all carefully maintained. With hundreds of elite soldiers gathered in one place, this
The surging yellow and red colors are truly astonishing. The people are strong and powerful, and they also have an overwhelming spirit. As soon as they appear, they are eye-catching!
Qu Yi's face turned a little pale, but he remained motionless, and his men arrayed behind him also felt as if they were being hit by the strong wind in the face, making it difficult to breathe. Although people like Qu Yi are considered good
, it is rare to receive praise in other places, but in front of serious elites like Yuan Shao, I still feel a huge gap...
Yuan Shao's elite cavalry rushed out of the city gate without stopping, pointing directly at Qu Yi and others. Their horses' hooves scratched the ground, splashing up large chunks of soil, and they rushed towards them with great momentum!
As time passed by, Qu Yi clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his flesh. The guards behind him couldn't help but clap their horses and move forward a little. They were guarding behind Qu Yi, and their breathing was somewhat rapid.
, seemed to be waiting for Qu Yi’s order.
Qi Zhou was also a little undecided at this time. He frowned and said, "Well, shouldn't you stop and wait for me to come forward? Why did you rush over instead?"
Qu Yi could naturally hear Qi Zhou's words, but at this point, he couldn't say what would happen next. But since the other side only dispatched the general's ceremonial elite cavalry instead of a large army, then even if
Just charge forward and you can resist!
Two completely different voices sounded in Qu Yi's heart. One was shouting, Yuan Shao was testing and putting pressure, don't be scared by him! The other was shouting, No, no! Hurry up and get out.
Formation, retreat! Don’t enter Gaoyang, leave quickly! Leave quickly!
The two voices were arguing in his mind, but Qu Yi's reason forced him to stay here and did not issue an order to retreat or resist, because as long as such an order was conveyed, it would mean that Qu Yi and Yuan Shao were completely separated.
There was no room for relaxation in the rupture. In the situation where the Jizhou gentry and the powerful right people had not fully expressed their intention to fight against Yuan Shao, Qu Yi broke with Yuan Shao without authorization. He was undoubtedly digging a hole for himself! Even if he led his men alone
Fleeing will also completely lose his influence in Yuan Shao's army, and he, Qu Yi, will not be able to go any further!
Time seems extremely short, and yet it seems extremely long.
Just when Qu Yi could still manage to restrain his actions, but his subordinates were about to pull out their weapons under the stimulation of the front, a sudden sound came from the oncoming general's elite cavalry formation.
There was a long sound of orders, and the cavalry at the front moved away diagonally, began to rein in, and slowed down their horses. The cavalry behind also reined in their horses one after another, and gradually lined up.
The pieces were flying around, and he stopped his steps.
In the middle of the formation, a passage was opened, a tall banner with the word "Yuan" was raised, and Yuan Shao's figure appeared in the passage surrounded by more than a dozen guards, and then slowly arrived in front of the formation.
Qu Yi, who was at this end, and the guards behind him, couldn't help but heave a sigh of relief. Yuan Shao was indeed just demonstrating to intimidate and suppress, not directly attacking!
"The general is here! Why don't you come forward to pay your respects?"
"Ah ha ha..." Yuan Shao reached out to his subordinate Hu He, pointed at Qu Yi with his riding crop, and laughed loudly and said, "What's the matter? You saw so-and-so coming, and he looked like this? Come on, let's take a look at so-and-so.
Erlang, is he no worse than your General Qu? Hahaha..."
Qu Yi reacted suddenly, quickly dismounted his horse, took a step forward and prostrated himself on the ground. Qu Yi's men were a little slower, but they also dismounted one after another and prostrated themselves together, shouting: "See you, General!"
Yuan Shao rode forward on his horse, staggering forward, then he also dismounted, stood in front of Qu Yi, then stretched out his hand to help Qu Yi up, and said with a smile: "We haven't seen each other in years.
...Well, I am getting stronger and stronger. It seems that the diet in Youbei is pretty good..."
Qu Yi's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly put on a wry smile, cupped his hands and said, "If it weren't for the great general's love, how could the general be peaceful and idle? Now that Gongsun has been conferred the title, he has become a little lax for a while. Please punish me severely, the general!"
"
When the leader opened his mouth and said that you are fat, young man, it was probably not a good thing. Qu Yi could not help but feel a little embarrassed. He had expected everything, but he did not expect that Yuan Shao would actually say that he was fat when they met...
However, after such an interruption, Qu Yi slowly felt relieved. He must have been able to get through today's test safely!
However, at this time, Qu Yi still did not completely lose his vigilance. He lowered his head and glanced at Qi Zhou. After seeing Qi Zhou respond with a slightly raised eyebrow, he saw Qi Zhou approaching with more than ten guards.
After a few steps, he and Yuan Shao's guards were distantly facing each other, and then he was completely relieved.
After all, Yuan Shao's guards are nearby. If someone is not careful and is surrounded by Yuan Shao's guards, he will be half disabled even if he is not dead under the knife. And with his own guards following him, naturally he will not be able to roll over no matter how big the waves are.
Already.
Yuan Shao smiled and smiled, then suddenly his face darkened, he held the riding crop in his hand and bumped it up and down twice, "Punish him heavily? Didn't General Qu do a good job? How dare you punish me?"
Qu Yi rolled his eyes, quickly knelt down on one knee, prostrated himself again, and said, "I will not dare!"
"What are you afraid of?" Yuan Shao stood expressionless, "Is it that I can't invite you, General Qu, or what? It took me a long time to get here?"
"This..." How could Qu Yi dare to say that he sent someone to ask Tian Feng first, and then set off after getting Tian Feng's reply, "...the general doesn't know something. On this road, there is snow.
It’s difficult to do, so I’m late… Please ask the general to punish you!”
Yuan Shao's eyes turned around Qu Yi and then around Qu Yi's soldiers. Suddenly he raised the riding crop in his hand and slapped Qu Yi hard!
The horsewhip was whipped on Qu Yi's body, and the whole audience was in solemn silence.
Qu Yi lowered his head and knelt on the ground, motionless.
Yuan Shaoji pointed at Qu Yi and cursed: "Back then, it wasn't someone who promoted you to this position, and it was someone who made you lead the army. How can you be where you are today? I called you here to reward you, but what are you doing?
What are you thinking? I see that you are a man, but I have never thought about what you are doing with those scholars? I can’t move you, General Qu? I want to see you once, but you are delaying your arrival! What are you doing?
We are brothers in the army, and we still have to be wary of someone? Believe it or not, someone really picked you off as a general and sent you to guard the sentry post and watch the city gate! And you are playing tricks with someone! What, you are a bastard, are you convinced or not?"
Seeing Yuan Shao's vulgar curses, Qu Yi felt relieved and completely relieved. He quickly bowed his head and bowed again, saying: "I don't dare, general! I am lucky that the general promoted me out of the grass. I am grateful to the general."
The sun and the moon can be seen! But, it’s just that I have been slacking off these days... I will be guilty in the end! I am guilty!"
Yuan Shao snorted and whipped him again with the riding crop, but this time the force was much lighter, "Get up!"
Qu Yi still fell to the ground and said: "I just ask the general to give you a heavy punishment!"
Yuan Shao looked at Qu Yi and suddenly laughed. He reached out and grabbed Qu Yi's shoulders and pulled him up. Qu Yi used the momentum to stand up, and the two faced each other. Yuan Shao was smiling, but Qu Yi looked ashamed.
, looking extremely remorseful.
Yuan Shao laughed loudly, patted Qu Yi on the shoulder, and said: "Forget it! Since you can come, forget it... But there can't be a next time, otherwise we will forget it together! Come on, let's go to the city! This world is so big,
I need you to put in more effort, but you can’t be lazy anymore!”
Qu Yi quickly responded with his hands raised: "I will obey the general's teachings!"
Yuan Shao laughed heartily, and the generous and heroic look seemed to return to him. An attendant had already handed over the reins of the horse. Yuan Shao got on the horse, and Qu Yi quickly stepped forward to lead the horse and rein for Yuan Shao.
"No need, we are all brothers in the army, why bother!" Yuan Shao laughed, tapped Qu Yi's shoulder with his riding crop, pushed Qu Yi's hand away, rejected Qu Yi's flattery, and said, "It's just the people in the city.
The streets are too narrow to accommodate your subordinates... You can bring some meritorious people with you into the city, and the rest will camp under the city while I send you some cattle and wine to have a good time!"
Qu Yi hesitated slightly.
"Can't bear to leave our brothers?" Yuan Shao smiled, waved his hand and said without caring at all, "It's okay to go to the city, but I just have to sleep in the streets. There is no extra space in the city..."
"Yes, yes...thank you for your kindness, General!" Qu Yi quickly thanked him. Without his own bodyguards, Qu Yi still had no idea. As for whether he was sleeping rough in the street, it didn't matter. It didn't matter anyway.
Be prepared to wait...
Yuan Shao waved his hand, said nothing more, and led his bodyguards directly into Gaoyang City. However, where Qu Yi couldn't see him, the smile on his face gradually faded and turned into an ashen color.
