Cao Chun knelt down and replied: "General Xia Houyuan and I chased Liu Bei all the way to the bank of the Huaihe River. We were about to capture Liu Bei. A large ship came from nowhere. Liu Bei took the opportunity to board the ship. We had no choice but to
If you can watch Liu Bei escape, please punish me!"
"Hey!" Cao Cao shook his head and sighed: "Liu Bei is a man of perseverance and has fought many defeats. Escape this time is like letting a tiger return to the mountain. God's will is so, so be it! Hebei is important now, Liu Bei's affairs will be discussed later!"
After the rebellion in Yuzhou was suppressed, Cao Cao reorganized his defense and left some troops to guard Yuzhou to prevent Liu Biao or Sun Quan from sneak attacks. Then he led the army to Xuchang. For some reason, Yuan Shao suddenly became cautious after Yan Liang committed suicide after defeating him.
He got up and stayed in Yecheng without moving, with no intention of going south. Jushou asked Yuan Shao several times to send troops as soon as possible, but Yuan Shao didn't show up. People nearby told Jushou that Yuan was sick, and Yuan Shao was eager to love his son, so he didn't want to.
Go to war.
Jushou looked up to the sky and sighed: "To spend a hundred thousand troops to detain a concubine for half a month, how stupid!"
Guo Tu had something to report to Yuan Shao. As soon as he walked to the door, he heard Ju Suo say something like this. He turned his eyes without saying anything and hurriedly hid in a hiding place. After Ju Sui left, Guo Tu came out and looked at Ju Suo's back and smiled slightly.
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Yuan Shao had one wife and five concubines. Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, and Yuan Shang were all born to his wife Liu and were direct children. The youngest son Yuan Mai was born to his concubine Wang. He was just five years old this year. He was smart, eloquent, and led all day long.
The younger servants in the family ran back and forth, giving advice, much like Yuan Shao did back then, so Yuan Shao loved his son very much. The day before Yuan Shao was about to send out troops, Yuan Mai suddenly had a high fever and cried all night.
Everyone except Yuan Shao did not let anyone get close to him. Yuan Shao cherished his son, so he stayed with Yuan Mai all night long in uniform, and responded to his requests. He often said to people: "If something happens to this son, I, the old man, will
Your fate is sealed!"
Guo Tu took a roll of bamboo slips and tiptoed into the room. Yuan Shao was leaning on the couch, holding his son's little hand with one hand and lying at the child's feet with his clothes on. Guo Tu didn't dare to disturb him and stood quietly aside.
After waiting for two hours, Yuan Mai moved. Yuan Shao sat up suddenly and hurriedly looked over. He saw that Yuan Mai was still sleeping soundly. He reached out and touched his face. He felt that the temperature had gone down. He let out a sigh of relief.
Only then did I see Guo Tu.
"Gongze, when did you come?" Yuan Shao yawned and twisted his body: "I am still old, and I really can't stand it these days!"
Guo Tu smiled: "My lord is in strong health and works hard to take care of the young master, which makes people look particularly kind!"
"Haha!" Yuan Shao laughed twice and turned to look at Yuan Mai. The child slept soundly. Today, his condition has improved and he is no longer noisy as in the past few days. Yuan Shao looked at Yuan Mai and asked Guo Tu: "What's the matter?
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Guo Tu hurriedly presented the bamboo slips with both hands: "This is the news just sent from Yuzhou. Cao Cao raided Yuzhou. Liu Bei was defeated by Cao Cao and fled alone. Cao Cao has pacified Yuzhou and is leading his army back to Xuchang!"
"Oh? Cao Cao moved so fast?" Yuan Shao didn't take it to heart: "This Liu Bei did not know his own capabilities. He only wanted to fight for Yuzhou with 20,000 troops. Now he has lost all his money. Let's see what he does in the future."
"What your lord said is absolutely true!" Guo Tu said with a flattering look on his face: "Cao Cao has returned to the army now, how should we deal with it? Please tell me, lord."
Yuan Shao thought for a while: "My son has just recovered from a serious illness. I can't leave just yet. We will discuss this matter in a few days! What does Gongze think?"
Guo Tu nodded quickly: "No! Your lord is a model of benevolence for us! It's a pity that some people think that your lord has no ambition and a woman's kindness!"
Cao Cao returned to Xuchang, and Long Fei returned the military symbols and arrows to Cao Cao. In order to celebrate the two victories, Cao Cao prepared a banquet in the Yamen to celebrate. Naturally, Long Fei was the focus of everyone. When the generals of Cao's army heard that Long Fei led 200 soldiers, they killed Yan Liang.
All 20,000 soldiers and horses were surprised. If Liu Yan didn't know the truth, others would never believe it.
Cao Cao Fu Longfei said back: "The virtuous son-in-law is really brave. He dares to do such things. I am afraid there is no one else in the world except the virtuous son-in-law!"
Long Fei laughed and said: "My father-in-law is ridiculous! I have no choice but to do it. If I have 30,000 cavalry and can defeat Yan Liang in one battle, why take the risk and do this?"
Everyone toasted to Long Fei, but Xia Houyuan frowned. If Long Fei was so cruel and became his opponent in the future, wouldn't he be dead? His eyes narrowed, and his murderous intent was revealed. Cheng Yu saw this and came to Xia Houyuan's side:
"General, if Long Fei is like this, he will become a big trouble in the future, why not..."
Xia Houyuan took a deep breath: "Sir, what's your plan?"
Cheng Yu said: "Long Fei annihilated Yuan Shao's 20,000 troops and forced Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang to death. The general can suggest to my lord that Long Fei guard the white horse."
Cheng Yu was right. Yan Liang was Yuan Shao's beloved general. How could he not feel heartbroken when he died? Although Guo Tu, Chun Yuqiong and others framed him, Yuan Shao still felt sorry for him. Furthermore, Yan Liang's sworn brother Wen Chou was also a fierce general.
He has a bad temper and has seen his eldest brother die in an untimely manner. In the past few days, he has asked Yuan Shao to fight several times. Cheng Yu suggested that Long Fei stay in Baima because he knew that Yuan Shao's army would attack from Baima next. Let Long Fei take the lead.
Use Yuan Shao's help to weaken Long Fei's strength; secondly, if Long Fei is defeated, he can eliminate his own danger.
Xia Houyuan's eyes lit up, he glanced at Cheng Yu, and nodded slightly. He immediately stood up, picked up the wine glass, and said to Long Fei: "General Long is brave and the best in the world. This time our coalition forces want to fight Yuan Shao, we have to watch General Long."
To show his majesty, Xiahou Yuan offers a toast to General Long! Do it!"
Xia Houyuan did it first as a sign of respect, and Long Fei drank it with a smile. After drinking the glass, Xia Houyuan put down the glass and said to Cao Cao: "My lord, this white horse is our first line of defense. The white horse is in danger of losing Yanzhou. General Liu Yan's
Thousands of soldiers and horses are simply unable to resist, so I suggest you ask General Long to assist in the defense?"
Guo Jia smiled: "What does General Xiahou mean by assisting in defense?"
Cheng Yu immediately stood up: "General Long is resourceful, wise and brave. General Liu Yan admires General Long so much. How can General Xiahou talk about assisting in defense? I suggest that it is most appropriate to let General Long take charge. Yuan Shao will never be able to cross the Yellow River!"
Liu Yan stood up hurriedly: "The last general is willing to give up his position as the general!"
Seeing that the three of his men were cooperating so well, Cao Cao had guessed that he was about to agree. Guo Jia suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Are you trying to force my lord into a dead end?"
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, and he understood that Long Fei's men didn't understand, so he swallowed his words again. Guo Jia looked at Xia Houyuan, Cheng Yu, and Liu Yan: "Yuan Shao has a hundred thousand troops, and we only have thirty thousand. Cheng
Your Excellency is right. Baima is definitely Yuan Shao's first choice for crossing the river. However, Baima City has low walls. With only 30,000 soldiers and horses defending this dangerous city, how can we stop Yuan's army? Don't forget, we are here.
If those who are helping us can't just run away, if Yuan Shao comes to fight across the river, we won't be the ones who suffer the most!"
"Filial piety! Don't be rude!" Long Fei stopped Guo Jia with a smile on his face.
Cheng Yu wanted to say something else, but Cao Cao raised his hand to block it. Since he had already guessed his intention, there was no need to bother. Cao Cao chuckled: "Mr. Guo's eyes are like a torch. Since we can't stop Yuan Shao, what should we do?"
"Retreat!" Guo Jia said without politeness!
"Retreat! How is this possible? Yuan Shao will be finished after crossing the river at Yanzhou!" Everyone was talking, and they all felt that they should not retreat. Xia Houyuan seized the opportunity and said: "I thought Mr. Guo had some great ideas, but it turns out he wants to ruin us!"
"No! No!" Guo Jia shook his feather fan lightly: "You want to frame my lord, but I, Guo Jia, will not frame you! Yuan Shao has many soldiers, and there is no place where the thousands-mile Yellow River cannot be crossed. If you have to go on a white horse, it is not my home.
The Lord is here to kill General Yuan Shao, so Yuan Shao must cross the river to avenge his humiliation, and even if Baima sends more troops, it will not help, since he can't hold it, why defend it anymore?"
"Abandon the white horse, where will we station?" Cao Cao asked hurriedly.
Guo Jiadao: "Guandu! This place is backed by Xuchang, with the Yellow River on the left and Jishui on the right, which is the bifurcation of the Yellow River. Yuan Shao broke through the white horse, and there is still Jishui blocking him to the south. As long as we lead him here,
Across the river, Yuan Shao is surrounded by water on three sides. Send people to harass him and cut off his food routes. Yuan Shao will be defeated in less than three months!"
As Guo Jia said, everyone was thinking constantly in their minds. Cheng Yu began to pay attention to this counselor who was younger than himself. He was young and resourceful. As expected, Long Fei had many talents under his command. This Guo Jia was also a difficult opponent. If he were
When meeting him, it seemed that he was doomed. Xiahou Dun snorted coldly: "Do you think Yuan Shao is your son, and he will go wherever you tell him to go?"
"Hahaha..." Everyone burst into laughter.
Dian Wei suddenly stood up, his mighty figure and angry face frightened everyone into shutting up: "You're just laughing, Xiao Guozi will do whatever he says! You guys know nothing!"
"Who are you scolding?"
I am willing to lead people to lead Yuan Shao to Guandu."
The whole place was quiet, and everyone looked at Long Fei. According to Guo Jia, the most critical issue in this battle is here. If Yuan Shao doesn't come, everything will be empty talk, and Long Fei volunteers to take up this burden and is so confident.
, even Cheng Yu didn't know what Long Fei wanted to do, or how to do it. Xia Houyuan said: "My lord, I am willing to go with General Long!"
Cheng Yu nodded secretly, Xia Houyuan was indeed a Confucian general. He was worried that if Long Fei had any intentions and did not lead Yuan Shao to Guandu, he would be in trouble if he went to Dongjun. Xia Houyuan appeared immediately. General Cheng Yu said: "My lord, Yuan Shao
We have a cloud of fierce generals and a rain of counselors. This battle is a matter of life and death for us. Although General Long is resourceful, he can still take precautions. General Xiahou is a well-known wise general in our army. If we go together, we will get twice the result with half the effort."