It was already two days after Yan Liang Wen Chou was beheaded and Yuan Shao learned the news.
At this time, Chen Mu was driving the prisoners to attack the city.
The reason Yuan Shao was able to get the news so quickly was also due to the Yellow River. Taking a boat from the Yellow River to the east was very fast.
If we want to return to Wei County from Qingzhou, we will have to walk for more than ten days unless we change horses and not people.
At this time, in Pingyuan Kingdom and Pingyuan County, Yuan Shao had captured the Longcuo Ferry, and the entire army in the east of Jizhou was full of morale and was building ships in preparation for attacking the south bank of the Yellow River.
Yuan Shao was in the Prime Minister's Mansion in Pingyuan, where Liu Bei used to live. He was sitting alone in the hall, looking at the battle reports sent from various places, and reviewing official documents.
During this period, many large and small military meetings were held. Gao Lan and Xu You were blocked on the Yanzhou battlefield and could hardly move.
Therefore, Yuan Shao asked them to come back and cross the river in the Cangting area in the north of Yanzhou. After taking Dong'a County, they went north to pretend to attack Pinglinyi area in an attempt to hold back the naval forces of Huang Zhong and Taishi Ci.
Cao Cao's northern Yanzhou was almost completely occupied by Yuan's army, and a small area was controlled by Liu Bei's army. The entire East County was surrendered, which he could tolerate. He only stationed troops in Jiyin and declared that he planned to attack Jizhou, but in fact he kept his troops stationary.
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Yuan Shao did not take Cao Cao seriously. It was difficult for him to defend Yanzhou with his small force, let alone go north. Therefore, Yuan Jun almost recklessly took all the Dongjun north of the Yellow River into his pocket, leaving him in an uninhabited territory.
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The entire eastern front was in good shape, which put Yuan Shao in a good mood. Although news came from Yecheng a few days ago that Zhu Jun and Guan Yu were leading an army of 70,000 to 80,000 people heading north to attack Wei County.
But when Yuan Shao thought about it, he left more than 100,000 troops in Wei County. Even if Luoyang expanded his army and sent out all the troops, as long as he defended the city, it should be fine.
So he never thought about the fall of Wei County.
However, it was not that there was no bad news at all. The news of the fall of Neihuang came two days ago. A general guarding the city rebelled, resulting in Han Meng being beheaded, which made Yuan Shao very dissatisfied.
However, now they are about to prepare for a cross-river war. As long as Gaotang is captured, Yuan Jun can march all the way to Huanglong and take the entire Qingzhou as his territory.
Therefore, Yuan Shao didn't bother to care about the gains and losses of the city and county of Wei County.
"As long as we capture Qingzhou, it doesn't matter if we lose a few more counties. Jizhou and Qingzhou, the two wealthiest states in the world, are in my hands. Why can't I create my Yuan family!"
Yuan Shao thought proudly in his heart.
"Ming Gong!"
At this moment, a sad cry woke Yuan Shao out of his fantasy.
He raised his head and saw that the person coming was Chen Lin.
Chen Lin was very talented, and Yuan Shao loved her so much that he made her serve as a staff member in his account, responsible for correspondence between various places.
"What's wrong?"
Yuan Shao frowned and asked.
Chen Lin stumbled in and said sadly: "Ming Gong, something big happened. Yan Liang and Wen Chou were beheaded by Guan Yu!"
"What?"
Yuan Shao suddenly stood up from the table, his face full of disbelief: "What is going on?"
Chen Lin quickly handed over the delivered documents.
After Yuan Shao read the details of the Battle of Fengyang Township and the Battle of Huanbeiting, he suddenly felt that the sky was dark and the earth was dark, his chest felt like a heavy hammer, his throat felt sweet, and blood spurted out.
In fact, the Battle of Xianyang Township occurred five or six days before the Battle of Huanbeiting. If Feng Ji had sent an official document to Yuan Shao earlier, perhaps after Wen Chou's death, Yuan Shao would be wary and withdraw his troops to defend Wei County.
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But at that time, Yuan Shao's army was pressing down on the territory, and his morale was like a rainbow. He was already eyeing Qingzhou. As long as Liu Bei was defeated in one battle, he would be able to occupy Qingzhou and look at the world.
Therefore, after careful consideration, we decided not to report this matter to Yuan Shao, but to let Yan Liang hold off Guan Yu's army first.
Unexpectedly, Yan Liang was defeated so quickly. With the two men killed, Wei County was in danger.
"Ming Gong!"
Chen Lin saw this scene and quickly went up to help Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao's eyes were blood red and he gritted his teeth and said: "Quick, send someone to send a message immediately and ask everyone to come over and discuss important matters!"
"only!"
Chen Lin did not dare to neglect and hurriedly went out to deliver the message.
Yuan Shao clutched his chest and stared at the report document with a murderous look in his eyes.
Guan Yu, Chen Mu!
It's you again, ruining my life!
When I return to my teacher, I will cut you into pieces!
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The Luoyang army outside Anyang City faded away like a tide.
It's not that we can't continue fighting, but it's already dark, and fighting at night is a very difficult task for the army.
Moreover, the prisoners of Jizhou were shot away by Yuan's army on the top of the city and fled in all directions. Chen Mu had to send people to catch them.
People have a herd mentality. After being scattered by the people in the city, the Jizhou prisoners almost instinctively ran to the east and south. As for why not north?
The Huan River was surging incessantly. Their hands were tied up and their feet were also restrained. Even if they were not tied up, no matter how good the water was, swimming across the river would still lead to a narrow escape from death, and there were many dangers.
Therefore, the prisoners could only run east or south. To the east was Chen Mu's army, and to the south was Guan Yu's army. They were like two big nets, and the prisoners could not escape at all.
After capturing the prisoners again, Chen Mu's army withdrew, escorted the prisoners back to the Luoyang military camp, and set up a tent on the school grounds to guard them.
The sky darkened completely, and smoke rose from the kitchen. Chen Mu ordered someone to cook a meal of porridge for the prisoners, and not to feed them too much.
"Fourth brother, will anyone say that we tortured the prisoners? Some people in the court are looking for trouble, so it is inevitable that they will write a letter of impeachment."
Guan Yu and Chen Mu inspected the military camp and frowned when they saw how little corn there was in the gruel.
Chen Mu smiled and said: "Tomorrow we have to let these prisoners continue to rush into the city. If they are overfed and have the strength to escape, it will not be a good thing. Although we will not kill them, we will not give them a big meal."
Drinking heavily feeds them."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Guan Yu said: "Today, it seems that the guard on the city was quite courageous. He took prisoners and charged into the city. He immediately ordered to shoot arrows to kill the prisoners. He continued to release the prisoners and charged into the city, fearing that
It has no effect."
"No, it's very effective."
Chen Mu shook his head: "The reason why we retreated today is that it is already dark and there is no other way. If it were daytime, the prisoners could at least cover our army's attack. And taking prisoners to rush into the city is a tactic to attack the heart."
"A plan to attack the heart?"
"Yes, this is shaking the foundation of the Jizhou Army."
"Fourth brother might as well tell you in detail."
Guan Yu asked curiously.
Chen Mu then explained: "Soldiers have a cunning way of attacking the city first and attacking the heart first. From the perspective of the soldiers at the bottom, they saw so many of their comrades being captured by our army and were forced to attack the city. They had to shoot arrows.
An attack, whether it is caused by grief over the death of a rabbit or fox, or by fear and uneasiness in one's heart, will definitely cause the morale in the city to plummet."
"From the perspective of middle and high-level generals, Yuan Shao relied heavily on the power of Jizhou families. There were many children of aristocratic families in the middle ranks of the army. These people were in the same spirit and related to each other by marriage. The people in the city shot arrows to kill them. The second brother felt that the people behind these people
With the power of the family, will you let it go?"
"I'm afraid that they will definitely be called upon to raise an army and be held accountable. These generals on the city walls will not fail to consider the consequences of doing so. Xin Ping is a solitary man, and others are not. They will always restrain their hands and dare not fight with all their strength."
"So if we continue to let the prisoners rush into the city, the morale of the entire military in Anyang City will fluctuate, right?"
Guan Yu was thoughtful after hearing this.
He didn't think that deeply. It could also involve the levels of various aristocratic families in Jizhou.
Chen Mu nodded: "Yes, this is a plan that kills two birds with one stone."
"Um."
Guan Yu then said: "Well, everything will be according to the words of the fourth brother."
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"Xin Ping, this person is quite cruel."
In Anyang City, Zhang He looked very ugly after Xin Ping left.
He also did not expect that Xin Ping had no intention of taking the blame.
At that critical moment, Xin Ping really turned the tide, and it would have been easy for him to take the blame afterwards.
But now Xin Ping came and forced him to take the blame, which gave Zhang He a deep headache.
Even if we all carry it together, how can it be so easy for all the major families in Jizhou to overcome it?
At that time, I'm afraid I'll have to let out blood, exchange benefits, and be blackmailed like crazy by them.
Even Yuan Shao didn't dare to suppress it, because the basis of Yuan Shao's rule was the major aristocratic families, and they had legitimate reasons.
Xin Ping is fearless because his family is in Yingchuan, but his own family is in Hejian. If things continue like this, the Zhang family in Hejian will become a thorn in the eyes of the major families in Jizhou and the target of public criticism!
This is definitely not what Zhang He wants to see.
what to do?
Zhang He walked slowly in the hall, deep in thought.
"Brother, Tian Yong is here."
The clan brother outside the door told him that Tian Yong was responsible for correspondence and had to report work to him every day.
"Let him in."
Zhang He shook his head, trying to get rid of the messy thoughts in his mind, sat back on the wooden couch, and calmed down.
Tian Yong slowly walked into the hall, bowed his hands, presented the official documents to the table and said: "General, all the official documents and military documents that have been exchanged in the past five days are here."
"In the past five days, food and grass have been consumed... weapons and equipment have been consumed... scouts have been damaged... city defense equipment has been consumed..."
Zhang He looked through the ledger records while checking the amount reported by Tian Yong. In recent years, military corruption has been serious in various places, and this has also happened within the Jizhou Army. Therefore, both Zhang He and Xin Ping must verify it carefully.
After almost half an hour, the losses over the past few days were almost counted. There was not much difference in the numbers. Zhang He nodded and took the pen to prepare for approval and signature. Xin Ping would also have to sign again later.
In the signing room, Tian Yong suddenly said: "General, just now I saw the Luoyang Army chasing our soldiers outside the city on the city. Ten or twenty thousand people were all captured by them."
Zhang He stopped his hand, looked at Tian Yong thoughtfully, his expression kept changing, and said lightly: "Oh? Changshou thinks, why is this?"
"Of course we will use them again tomorrow to continue our assault on the city."
Tian Yong sighed.
Zhang He also sighed: "The supervisor's order to shoot arrows is really not what I want."
Tian Yong said hurriedly: "If they come again tomorrow, what should we do?"
"Could it be that if Changshou lives outside the city, he has an old friend?"
Zhang He seemed to ask casually.
Tian Yong shook his head: "No, I'm just worried."
"oh."
Zhang He's eyes flashed.
The chief clerk belongs to the middle and lower-level assistant officials, with only three hundred stones, and is responsible for organizing documents.
Unless the chief officer asks, military matters have nothing to do with the chief secretary.
Although the situation outside the city is grim now, if the sky falls, there are tall people who can hold it up.
Is this something that a military chief should be concerned about?
Zhang He carefully recalled Tian Yong's place of origin and remembered that he was from Nanyang and should have nothing to do with the Jizhou family. So which party did he represent?
Nanyang Sect, Ming Gong, or maybe he is overthinking it. Is Tian Yong really worried about the situation outside the city, so he just asked casually?
"What are you worried about?"
Zhang He asked again.
Tian Yong said softly: "The villain is worried about the general."
"Are you worried about me?"
Zhang He's pupils shrank and he said with a smile: "Changshou, you have been in our army for two or three years."
Tian Yong cupped his hands and said: "Thanks to the General for caring about me, it has been nearly three years."
"I have underestimated you."
Zhang He shook his head and said, "Tell me, who is the person behind you?"
Tian Yong said seriously: "General, don't get me wrong. I'm just thinking that if the Luoyang army sends our soldiers to attack the city every day, one day the supervisory army will force the general to order an arrow. By then, the general will be in danger."
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Zhang He's face instantly darkened. The city fell, and Yuan Shao wanted to cause trouble for him. He killed the Jizhou soldiers outside, and the major families and the people of Jizhou wanted to cause trouble for him.
The most troublesome thing is that Xin Ping has caused a lot of trouble and is now forcing him to board the pirate ship together. Zhang He does not want to follow him to die.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! So now Zhang He has indeed entered a dilemma.
Thinking of this, Zhang He said: "Changshou, I wonder if you have any advice?"
"Don't take it seriously."
Tian Yong said: "I am just saying hello to the general on behalf of an old friend of the general."
"who?"
"Chen Zigui!"
"What? Are you a Luoyang spy?"
His pupils dilated instantly when he opened and closed, and he almost instinctively wanted to pull out the knife from his waist.
But Tian Yong said happily and without fear: "Yong is not an internal agent in Luoyang. He is just delivering a message to the general on the order of Mr. Gong Shu."
Mr. Gongshu?
It turns out that Tian Yong is a party member!
Zhang He suddenly had a clear understanding in his heart.
Yuan Shao suppressed the party members, and their power weakened a lot.
But now it seems that the power is weakening on the surface, but secretly there are still many people who support the party.
This is normal. After all, the Party members were the leaders of scholars for decades. Most literati in the late Han Dynasty sympathized with the Party members. Even many family elders were from Party members. Yuan Shao also had to rely on the Party forces in his early days.
Therefore, although the power of the Party members was destroyed after Wang Fen's death, no one knows how many Party members are hidden in the dark.
In this case, I am afraid that the party members have become disappointed with Yuan Shao and have taken refuge in Luoyang.
Zhang Heji was good at protecting himself wisely. He didn't want to offend Yuan Shao, nor the Jizhou family, nor the party members who had no idea how much power they hid in the dark. So after the initial shock, he quickly adjusted back and pretended not to know: "I don't know.
What does Mr. Gongshu say to the hearing?"
Tian Yong smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Gongshu also asked Yong to tell me. He told me that the general should not forget that the general once owed Chen Zigui three lives. Now, it is time to repay the debt. As for the method of repayment, it is up to the general himself to choose