A shrill roar came from the flames and resounded across the sky above the county government office.
"Put out the fire, find Zhou De's body, and give him a good burial."
Yuan Shu didn't pay any attention to Zhou De's words, but there were not many such loyal ministers, so he didn't say anything and directly ordered a grand burial.
"promise."
Dian Wei next to him nodded and Cheng Nuo.
"Let's go, camp out of the city, take a rest, and get ready to go to Shouchun."
After that, Yuan Shu handed over this place to his subordinates. He didn't want to stay here anymore, so he turned around and left the city.
"Miyagi, should we divide our forces next?"
In the big tent, Chen Gong and Yuan Shu sat looking at each other.
"My lord, you mean to divide your troops into Anfeng and Yangquan?
Block Chen Wen’s passage southward.”
Chen Gong immediately understood what Yuan Shu meant. The only way to divide his troops was to go to Anfeng and Yangquan to block the Han Emperor's escape route.
"Yes, that's it. Although we are sure that Yuan Shao and Liu Biao will not take in the Han Emperor, everything is possible. If they go crazy and admit the Han Emperor into Jingzhou, it will be bad. If we divide our troops into two places, we can block their passage south.
, wouldn’t it be better to take all possibilities into one’s own hands?”
Yuan Shu nodded, indicating that this was his idea.
"This is not impossible. Dividing 20,000 troops will not be a big problem for us to attack Shouchun."
Chen Gong thought for a moment, and Yuan Shu was right. Taking everything into his own hands can prevent accidents to the greatest extent.
"Okay, then send Gao Shun and Xu Huang each to lead 10,000 militia groups to the two places, and the Hengye Army and the Trap Army will follow me to Shouchun."
Hearing that Chen Gong agreed with his idea, Yuan Shu also nodded.
"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."
Chen Gong was ordered to leave to convey Yuan Shu's order.
After a day's rest, the army set out again to head north, aiming directly at Shouchun, while Gao Shun and Xu Huang each led 10,000 militia groups westward to attack the cities of Anfeng and Yangquan.
"Sir, Chengde was defeated, the county magistrate Zhou De died in the city, and now Yuan Shu's army is coming towards Shouchun."
Soon the news of Chengde's defeat reached Chen Wen.
"Hey, Runpu served the great man loyally, so he deserves to die."
When he heard the news that Zhou De had died in the city, Chen Wen couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
"Sir, at this rate, Yuan Shu will be able to reach the city in five days."
Zhang Xun glanced at Chen Wen and frowned even more.
"Is there any news about the people going to Jingzhou?"
What Chen Wen is now concerned about is not when Yuan Shu will arrive, but whether others will send troops.
"I believe they should have arrived."
Zhang Xun calculated the time and found that the messenger he sent should have almost arrived.
"I hope there will be a good result."
Chen Wen nodded.
"Sir, I believe they will definitely send troops."
Zhang Xun also nodded.
Nanyang
"Lord, Chen Wen's envoy wants to see you."
Xu You came to Yuan Shao.
"Chen Wen's envoy?
Now that Yangzhou is about to be penetrated, why is he photographing the envoy now?
not see."
When Yuan Shao heard that it was Chen Wen's envoy requesting an audience, he frowned and refused to meet.
"My lord, it's better to meet him. After all, Emperor Han is still in his hands. If we don't meet him, I'm afraid that Chen Wen will be angry and make us unhappy."
After hearing Yuan Shao's words, Xu You shook his head slightly.
"If you are about to die, if there is anything you can do to make me unhappy, I will not see you."
Yuan Shao still shook his head. He really didn't want to have anything to do with Chen Wen at this moment. Besides, he sent someone here now, why else?
It's just to let yourself send troops.
"Lord, let's meet him and listen to what he has to say."
Xu You still insisted that Yuan Shao meet Chen Wen's envoy.
"I said I won't see you, so I won't see you. If you want to see me, go and see me."
Yuan Shao directly raised his legs, left here, and went to his back room.
"Why."
Seeing Yuan Shao leaving, Xu You was a little helpless. As a lord, he was good at everything, but he had the arrogance of a big family. He didn't like Chen Wen, a dying man at all.
He shook his head and left Yuan Shao's mansion directly. If he didn't see him, he would have to see him by himself.
After receiving Xu You's order, Chen Wen's envoy was taken directly to a side hall.
"This is our job in governing China, Lord Xu Youxu."
The waiter introduced Xu You's identity to Chen Wen's messenger.
"I'm going to Chenchi to pay my respects to Mr. Xu."
Upon hearing Xu You's identity, Chen Chi quickly clasped his fists and saluted.
"Mr. Chen Chi, you don't need to be polite. May I ask Chen Zhoumu why he sent you here?"
Xu You waved his hand at Chen Chi and got to the point directly.
"Dare you ask Governor Yuan?"
Hearing Xu You's words, Chen Chi was also stunned. The person he wanted to see was Yuan Shao. You are still a little small in your job as a ruler.
"Mr. Chen Chi, don't worry. My lord has something to do and I can't see you now, but I can handle it with full authority."
Looking at Chen Chi, Xu You was helpless, but he still explained to him.
"Okay, my master sent me here just for one thing. He wants Governor Yuan to send troops from Nanyang to support Shouchun. Now Yuan Shu's army has occupied half of Jiujiang County. If we can't resist the crisis in Shouchun, then what's next?
Jingzhou is in crisis."
Chen Chi didn't have much to say now. He could only say that Yangzhou was occupied and Jingzhou was in danger.
"Yuan Shu has strong soldiers and strong horses. I'm afraid we won't be able to resist him even if we send troops."
Hearing Chen Chi's words, Xu You frowned. It was just as he had guessed. The purpose of this visit was to recruit more troops for him.
"Sir, we still have an army of 100,000 in Shouchun, and Liu Jingsheng has also promised to send 50,000 troops to support us. As long as Prefect Yuan agrees to send troops, we will definitely be able to stop Yuan Shu's army, and our Zhou Mu has also said that as long as we can stop it
Yuan Shu, Lujiang County will be given to Yuan Prefect, and at the same time, the emperor will also go to the emperor to confer on him the title of Yuzhou Shepherd."
Chen Chi lied directly to Xu You, and Liu Jingsheng sent troops?
I don't know, but as long as Yuan Shao can be deceived, it will be fine. As for the cession of Lujiang County to Yuan Shao, that is just an afterthought. If you can block Yuan Shu, you can say anything, but if you can't, there is nothing.
"If this is the case, I will agree on behalf of my lord. We will send 50,000 troops to support Shouchun soon."
Xu You just sneered in his heart at the cakes drawn by Chen Chi, but he couldn't refuse now, otherwise the Han Emperor would really get a Nanyang governor out, and he would be depressed, so he could only agree to send troops to deal with him first.
Say it again.
"Are you serious about sending troops?"
Chen Chi was stunned when he heard Xu You's straightforward agreement to send troops.
"Really send out troops. The emperor is facing a crisis. How can we, as ministers, stand by and watch. We must send out troops. I only hope that after resisting Yuan Shu's attack, Chen Zhoumu can keep his word and give up Lujiang County to us, as well as Yuzhou Mu's
I hope your majesty can settle the matter as soon as possible so that we can have more confidence in sending troops."
Looking at Chen Chi's look, Xu You smiled slightly. You draw cakes and I will draw cakes for you. As for sending troops, forget it.
"Okay, Your Majesty will definitely remember your Majesty's wishes. I will return to Shouchun City immediately to resume my duties. I hope that Governor Yuan can send troops immediately."
Facing Xu You's request, Chen Chi also nodded. It turned out that everything was for profit, but this was good, at least he was not fooling himself.
"Um."
Xu You nodded towards Chen Chi.
"Farewell."
Chen Chi clasped his fists in salute and left directly, riding his horse towards Shouchun City.
