System announcement: "Gongsun Zan has raised 30,000 troops to attack Yuyang County. The [Youzhou Rebellion] historical event has begun. Players can go to Youzhou and choose to join the Liu Yu/Gongsun Zan camp to assist in the battle."
War is not a game of chess, it needs to strictly abide by the turn-based system of one step at a time.
Sneak attack, or surprise attack, is itself a type of tactics.
Most of Gongsun Zan's soldiers were cavalry, and most of them were veterans guarding the border. When he gave the order, the soldiers moved upon hearing the wind, and like a thunder, suddenly hit and pierced Liu Yu's fragile defense line.
Although Liu Yu had known for a long time that he and Gongsun Zan would have a battle, and was actively training and preparing for it, in order to avoid alerting the enemy, the news of the crusade against Gongsun Zan was kept within the decision-making circles of Youzhou, and the Yuyang side did not receive the news.
Inadvertently or not, the soldiers almost collapsed at the first touch. The governor of Yuyang died on the spot, while the remaining remaining soldiers retreated to Yuyang City under the command of the players who had received the mission of "Guarding Yuyang" to survive.
Fortunately, Liu Yu had already begun to prepare for the war, and the city had sufficient weapons, food and grass. However, Gongsun Zan's soldiers were mainly cavalry and were not good at attacking the city.
But it's just a matter of survival.
The garrison of Yuyang is no more than five thousand, and even including local players, the number is no more than six thousand.
Outside the city, Gongsun Zan's army... totaled thirty thousand.
A ratio of five to one.
And if Yuyang falls, then Guangyang, Shanggu...and then Dai.
If the battle goes well, Gongsun Zan's cavalry will be able to march through Youzhou in less than half a month.
War is imminent.
Daijun, Prefecture Mufu.
"Gongsun Zan is here, everyone should be aware of this, right?"
"Yuyang is about to break the city. I heard that Gongsun Zan is making wild promises and wants to attack Daijun outside the city within ten days."
"Everyone...do you have anything to say?"
This is the highest-level seminar in Youzhou.
Gongsun Zan suddenly rose up and launched an attack. This was already a major event related to the life and death of Youzhou. Except for Wang Yiyuan, a little hottie who made up the numbers, all the named NPCs in the city, including the newly joined Liu, Guan, Zhang, Tian Chou, Xu Shu, etc., all gathered.
Here it is.
But everyone just looked at each other and didn't say a word.
"He's crazy."
Judging from the current situation, Gongsun Zan is indeed crazy.
In terms of position, Gongsun Zan was controlled by Liu Yu.
It is taboo not to respect the superior's orders, or even to attack the superior's forces without declaring war - in fact, even if the war is declared, there needs to be a reasonable and reliable reason - for example, to attack Dong Zhuo, you need
To correct the edict and tell the world, this is to comply with the will of God and the emperor's order.
Even if this battle is won, Gongsun Zan's subsequent political future has been ruined, and he will become the target of public criticism like Dong Zhuo.
But it's too late to say this.
The most urgent task is to block Gongsun Zan's troops.
"Is there anyone willing to volunteer to stop the traitor Gongsun Zan?"
No one spoke.
Everyone present is knowledgeable, and everyone knows how brave the proud soldiers under Gongsun Zan are. Now that they are facing each other head-on, they will most likely become cannon fodder.
"Since no one is willing to take on this important task, then I will do it myself..."
"Dazong is upright, and the general will be willing to go there in the end."
Before Liu Yu finished speaking, someone finally came out.
It was Liu Bei.
"Is there anyone else willing to volunteer?"
But Liu Yu didn't seem to include Liu Bei among his options.
After just a quick glance at Liu Bei, Liu Yu turned his gaze away, but continued to wander among the crowd.
There was still silence.
Everyone has the instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, Gongsun Zan is not easy to mess with, and no one wants to be the one who stands out - after all, NPCs are not players, and they only have one life.
If he had to say it, Liu Bei actually didn't want to.
Liu Bei had served under Gongsun Zan, and he knew very well Gongsun Zan's strength.
Those white-horse Yi Cong are not the "honor guard brigade" legendary in the world.
This is a truly elite team, and its strength is as eye-catching as their naughty appearance.
Even though my two brothers were brave enough, there was still a huge chance of overturning if they were to go head-to-head with such a force.
But he had no choice.
He betrayed his fellow sect Gongsun Zan and joined Liu Yu's camp, but after all, there was a difference between closeness and distance.
If a foreigner like me wants to integrate into Liu Yu's power and gain the trust of Liu Yu, or the emperor who will welcome him back in the future, he will have to work a hundred times harder.
For example, I completely ended my relationship with my former friend Gongsun Zan.
This is considered a certificate of submission.
After a while, after confirming that there was no one else, Liu Yu turned his eyes.
"Liu Xuande? Have you thought about it? Those are your beloved relatives, friends, and brothers."
"In the face of the great interests of the family and the country, why do personal relationships matter? There is no excuse for taking responsibility."
Liu Yu took a few steps forward, and his eyes, which seemed to be able to see through everything, stared coldly at Liu Bei's eyes.
But Liu Bei was not afraid, and his eyes met. Liu Yu searched carefully in those deep star-like eyes, but in the end, he found nothing.
They looked at each other for a moment, only to see Liu Yu looking up to the sky and laughing several times.
"Hahahaha, okay! It's indeed my Liu family's bloodline, and my ambition to be Emperor Wu is still alive! Come here! Serve the wine!"
While he was talking, a waiter brought wine and filled it for everyone present.
But when they arrived at Liu Bei's place, they saw Liu Yu himself picking up the jug, pouring a full cup into the golden goblet, holding it up with both hands, and handing it to Liu Bei's hand.
"Xuan De is loyal and brave, and destroys relatives for justice. This matter should come to light! I will respect you with this cup!"
After saying that, Liu Yu took a glass of wine from the waiter and drank it all in one gulp.
"Today, I appoint you as the vanguard and your two sworn brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei as the partial generals. They will lead an army of 50,000 and rush to rescue Yuyang. You must not let Gongsun Zan go further west. Is it possible for you to do it?"
"We will definitely fulfill our mission!"
I saw that Liu Bei also drank the good wine in the cup in one gulp, and was about to kneel down, but Liu Yu held him up with a smile.
"There is no need for such red tape. You have to remember that if you are defeated by Gongsun Zan, I will have you engaged in military law."
"Don't worry, Da Zong. I'm ready to issue a military order. If you take a step back, please behead someone!"
"There is no need for a military order. Besides..."
Liu Yu turned his head and his eyes fell on Wang Yiyuan, who was secretly deserting in the corner of the banquet.
"I will send Shouyi and Yuan Zhi to assist you. On the battlefield, you should act according to the situation. Yuan Zhi is very resourceful. If you have any issues, please discuss with Yuan Zhi."
(Wang Yiyuan:???Why does it have to do with me again?)
"Xuande understands."
After a few more instructions and everything was arranged, Liu Yu raised the wine pot again to fill his and Liu Bei's glasses, and then raised the wine glass in his hand high.
"I wish General Liu a victory! All gentlemen, drink in victory!"
"I wish General Liu a great victory! A great victory!"