Gongsun Zan returned to the main formation and shouted to his subordinates: "The rear team becomes the front team and return to Yuyang!"
When Gongsun Fan heard the order issued by Gongsun Zan, he asked in confusion: "Brother, we worked so hard to get here, why should we just give up like this?"
Gongsun Zan's eyes showed a fierce light, and he said to Gongsun Fan: "You see clearly, the other party has 20,000 elite cavalry waiting there, we only have more than 3,000 cavalry, in case there is a stalemate
, we are definitely no match for Gao Fei. Let’s return to Yuyang for the time being, and then attack Nanlou after meeting up with Liu Bei. As for Gao Fei, I will get back this bad breath sooner or later.”
Gongsun Fan carefully looked at Gao Fei's soldiers and horses in the distance. Many of them were Wuhuan people. He immediately had an idea and said to Gongsun Zan: "Brother, since Gao Fei uses Wuhuan people to fight, why can't we?
Instead of continuing to fight endlessly with the Wuhuan people like this, it is better to lure the Wuhuan people to join his brother like Gao Fei did. If the Wuhuan people are forced to fight for his brother, the Han Dynasty will have long been destroyed in name only, and the prefects everywhere will
There is nothing the imperial court can do to attack each other. My brother should take advantage of this moment to use his prestige to raise his arms and recruit troops aggressively, so as to control the entire Youzhou first."
After hearing this, Gongsun Zan thought carefully for a moment, then looked back at Gao Fei's army. He was as happy as if he had obtained some treasure. He immediately said to Gongsun Fan: "You are right. Instead of killing the Wuhuan people like this,
, it is better to use the Wuhuan people in turn and let the Wuhuan people attack Gao Fei. When they both lose, I will reap the benefits and kill Wuhuan and Gao Fei together. Hahaha...
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Gongsun Fan also laughed and said to Gongsun Zan: "Brother, the second brother and Liu Bei are still waiting in Yuyang. Let's go back quickly. I heard that the imperial court sent Zongzheng and Liu Yu as the shepherd of Youzhou to quell the rebellion in Youzhou.
, we must end this rebellion before Liu Yu arrives, and then the great responsibility of suppressing the rebellion will fall on my brother. Even if Liu Yu comes, as long as his brother controls the military power of the entire Youzhou, there is nothing Liu Yu can do about his brother.
By then, it’s not my brother who has the final say in Youzhou, we can also force Liu Yu to remove Gao Fei from his position as Liaodong Governor.”
Gongsun Zan laughed and said: "Okay, you are much smarter than your second brother Gongsun Yue. The last time I sent him to assist Gao Fei in attacking Yangle City, I actually asked him to secretly investigate Gao Fei's situation. Who knew that Gongsun Yue would
Genji, you really led troops to help Gao Fei fight, causing him and Yan Gang to be injured, and also losing more than a thousand of my white horse followers. After returning this time, I plan to let you serve as the Cavalry Commander, with full power.
Responsible for commanding Baima Yicong."
"Thank you, brother. I will do my best to live up to brother's high expectations." Gongsun Fan said happily.
Gongsun Zan said: "Let Xu'er also follow you. Send the order. The army will advance at full speed and must reach Yuyang before dark."
"promise!"
Watching Gongsun Zan's army retreat, Gao Fei turned his horse's head and said to Taishi Ci behind him: "Order all the soldiers to go back to Baitan and wait for orders. Since Wu Yan is dead, there is no need for us to go to Yuyang."
Taishi Ci gave a "promise" and then issued the order.
The army returned to Baitan City again. At this time, Baitan City seemed very lively. The more than 28,000 Wuyan tribesmen who had just escaped from danger decided to join Gao Fei after hearing that Qiu Liju had also surrendered.
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Gao Fei asked people to properly arrange these people, and called Qiu Liju. He opened his mouth and said: "Since Wu Yan is dead, there is no need for us to go to Yuyang. We can go directly to Nanlou and persuade Nanlou to surrender. In this case
, your Wuhuan people distributed in various counties can be connected as a whole and migrate to western Liaoning together."
Qiu Liju said: "I understand that when I raised troops, I made an agreement with Nanlou and Wuyan. I will occupy Liaoxi, Liaodong, Xuanzhao, Lelang and other places, and the Wuyan tribe will occupy Youbeiping and Yuyang."
, while Nanlou occupied Daijun, Shanggu, Guangyang, and Zhuojun. There were not many soldiers and horses in the west of Youzhou, and there were no people like General Baima. Therefore, my subordinates can deduce that the four counties at this time have been occupied.
Nanlou has been completely occupied. According to my familiarity with Nanlou, he will definitely station his army in Jicheng, Guangyang County, the seat of the governor of the state. If you want to persuade Nanlou to surrender, you must see him in person."
"You mean we have to go to Jicheng?" Gao Fei asked.
Qiu Liju nodded and said: "Yes, we have to go. However, now that Gongsun Zan has occupied Yuyang, if he wants to go to Jicheng, he must pass through Yuyang. My subordinates are afraid that Gongsun Zan will arrive at Jicheng first. Then it will be difficult.
Lou Hui retreated to Shanggu because he was afraid of Gongsun Zan's reputation. Therefore, my lord must arrive at Jicheng City ahead of Gongsun Zan."
Gao Fei said "hmm" and said slowly: "Gongsun Zan has been chasing the Wuyan tribe all night, and now he has to rush back to Yuyang. He is exhausted and can't go far. After returning to Yuyang, he will definitely rest for a while.
Fan. As far as time is concerned, we have enough, but just in case, we set off now. For the more than 20,000 Wuyan tribesmen, you can send a young commander to lead them to Liucheng, and they will join you from now on.
Among the tribes.”
Qiu Liju said "Promise" and then said: "I understand."
After the discussion, Gao Fei took Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci, Zhang He, Qiu Liju and 30,000 cavalry and started heading towards Jicheng. They all brought a lot of dry food and water, enough to support them to Jicheng, and the more than 20,000 cavalry
The people of Wuyan were led by a young commander sent by Qiu Liju, who led them to migrate to the Liucheng area.
From Baitan to Jicheng, this section of the road has to pass through Yuyang. In order not to disturb Gongsun Zan, Gao Fei asked Qiu Liju to plan another road. He walked south along the Great Wall of the ancient Yan Kingdom, all the way to Pinggu, and then turned around.
Go west, pass through Hunu, Anle, Changping, and finally go south to Jicheng.
In order to reach Jicheng as quickly as possible, Gao Fei basically pushed forward two hundred miles every day and arrived at Jicheng three days later.
Jicheng is an ancient city that first appeared in the Warring States Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. At that time, it was the capital of Yan State, one of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period. For many years thereafter, Jicheng has occupied an important strategic and geographical location. It not only held the important task of guarding the border, but also
It has become a battleground for military strategists.
Jicheng is not very big. At that time, the largest cities were undoubtedly the eastern and western capitals, namely Luoyang and Chang'an. In addition, the cities on the edge were not very large. Because Jicheng is located in a remote area.
In the north, the capitals of all previous dynasties were in the Central Plains, so Jicheng did not develop much. This situation lasted until the period of the Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms. It was not until Murong Jun of the former Yan Dynasty became emperor in Jicheng that he mobilized the people to expand it.
, and built palaces, which gave rise to the prototype of Jicheng. In the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Di moved the capital to Beijing and expanded it, and then officially moved the center of the world to the north.
When he first arrived at Jicheng, Gao Fei brought his slightly tired soldiers and horses. From a distance, he saw a group of soldiers and horses attacking the city. Moreover, the troops attacking the city were all Han troops. Two big flags were flying in the air, and one side read "
"Zuo General Yan", with "Right General Wen" written on one side. Judging from the equipment of the entire army, he could be sure that this was the regular army of the imperial court - the Northern Army.
"What's going on? Why did the soldiers and horses of the Northern Army come here?" Gao Fei saw the smoke-filled battlefield in the distance. Han soldiers were using various siege equipment to attack the city, and the walls of Jicheng
On top, the Wuhuan people kept firing arrows.
Before he could react, a general in armor led his troops and galloped over, blocking the path where Gao Fei and others were going. He glanced at the big flag held by Gao Fei and immediately shouted, "Are you General Anbei?"
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Gao Fei took a look at the person who came, and saw that the person looked very majestic at first glance, with a strong back and a big knife in his hand, and two menacing looks on his stern face. He saw the flag bearer behind the person carrying "
"Zuo General Yan" was written on his head, and he immediately bowed to him: "I'm going to fly high and see you, General Yan!"
The general surnamed Yan said "hmm" and said softly: "It's really you. I didn't expect you to come here from Liaodong. I am Yan Liang, the general of the left, and I am here to lead the soldiers of the Northern Army on the orders of the Taiwei.
He suppressed the rebellion in Youzhou and escorted Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou, to take office."
"Yan...Yan Liang?" After hearing this, Gao Fei's face was filled with surprise. He never expected that Yan Liang would become General Zuo, and that his rank was still above him.
"Bold! Did you call me by my first name?" Yan Liang said angrily when he heard Gao Fei call him by his first name.
Gao Fei said hurriedly: "General, please calm down, I am speechless for a moment."
Yan Liang was not a petty person, so he immediately waved his hand and looked at the cavalry behind Gao Fei. Seeing that there were many Wuhuan and Han soldiers among them, he pointed at the cavalry and said, "Let me ask you, what are the cavalry behind you?"
Are these cavalry your subordinates?"
Gao Fei said: "General Qichen is a subordinate of Xiaguan. Although there are many Wuhuan people among them, they are different from those rebellious Wuhuan people. They are all loyal to the Han Dynasty. They are also the subordinates of Xiaguan this time.
The main body of the chaos army."
Yan Liang looked at Gao Fei carefully, then immediately turned the horse's head and said to Gao Fei: "Since you are here, it comes in handy. Lord Wuhuan of Shanggu, Nanlou, has occupied Jicheng. You and your subordinates must obey me now."
gave the order and began to attack Nanlou."
Gao Fei hesitated for a moment and said hurriedly: "General Yan, this official is here just for this matter. I think that instead of attacking Nanlou, it is better to persuade him to surrender and rejoin our great Han Dynasty. In this way, it will save money."
Got out of a lot of trouble."
Yan Liang said coldly: "Why do you have the same opinion as Liu Yu? Come with me, and I will take you to see Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou."
Gao Fei said "Promise" and immediately followed Yan Liang with Zhao Yun and Tai Shi Ci, leaving Zhang He and Qiu Liju to lead the troops and wait for orders.
After walking forward for a while, Gao Fei saw a camp. He turned around and saw the troops attacking the city. Seeing the banner of "Right General Wen" among them, he secretly shouted in his heart: "It seems that the right general should be