Xu Kang said with full confidence, but in fact he himself also understood that soldiers are crafty. If you say that you can control every victory on the battlefield, then congratulations, you are not far from defeat.

He is just saying this now to fool Zhou Cang, an honest man.

Sure enough, Zhou Cang had no doubts, and the others also left with satisfaction.

After all, it was a big victory, and everyone wanted to go down and celebrate with their brothers.

It's ironic to say that we were celebrating yesterday, and we are celebrating again today, which makes people feel weird. If Huangfu Song makes another sneak attack, it will be great fun.

Seeing that everyone had left, Xu Kang slumped on the ground, looking indescribably tired.

Guan Hai walked in lightly, saw Xu Kang's tired look, and called out with some hesitation: "Sir."

Xu Kang waved his hand, pointed to the ground and said, "Sit down."

Guan Hai did not refuse, sat on the ground and said, "Sir, do you really want me to return to Qingzhou?"

Xu Kang said: "Not just you, all the brothers in Qingzhou Camp must go back."

Guan Hai was surprised and said: "How can this be done? We are all gone. What will you do?"

Xu Kang smiled and said: "Don't treat me like a child who can't take care of himself. I still need you to take care of me?"

Guan Hai still said stubbornly: "Who will protect you if I leave?"

Xu Kang said: "Gong Yinglian's martial arts is much better than yours."

Guan Hai suddenly turned red and was speechless.

Xu Kang smiled again and said: "Okay, I know you are worried about my safety. I believe I am more worried about this issue than any of you. However, my life is very tough, and God will not accept it."

"You all go back this time. The fewer people left, the freer my choice will be. Then I can leave when I want and stay when I want. No one can do anything to me."

Guan Hai was surprised and said: "Is it possible that someone will still make things difficult for you?"

"Just in case." Xu Kang said: "There is also Zhou Cang, who is good at martial arts. Although he is a bit stupid and can't become a general, he can still be taken over and used by us. As for the 10,000 Dao soldiers, tell Brother Guan

For a moment, let him settle down and don't let them come back again."

Guan Hai agreed one by one, and did not stand up to leave until Xu Kang finished his instructions.

At noon the next day, at the east gate of Guangzong, a long snake-like procession snaked from the gate into the distance.

Eight thousand wooden carts were lined up. Due to the lack of animals to pull the carts, many carts could only be powered by sheep.

These are all the belongings of Guangzong City, although many of them are junk.

But they are the only things these 80,000 Taoists have now.

So Xu Kang did not stop them. These people left their homes and careers to follow Zhang Jiao, thinking that they could live a life like the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom.

Who would have thought that now Zhang Jiao stretches out his legs and doesn't care about anything, and they can only continue to wander around, becoming rebels and being hunted down.

Many of them now understand the decline of the Yellow Turban Army, so when they heard the decision to march to Qingzhou, no one objected. Perhaps for them, leaving this sad place in Jizhou is exactly what they hope for.

Xu Kang said to Guan Hai who was reluctant to leave beside him: "Well, Zhou Cang has already left and disappeared. How can you, the commander-in-chief, still stay here?"

The corners of Guan Hai's eyes were a little moist and he said, "You have to take care of yourself."

Xu Kang nodded and said with some emotion: "You also have to be careful. Although I told Zhou Cang that this mission is very simple, there are many things that need to be adapted accordingly."

Guan Hai nodded to express his understanding, and then led the remaining 3,000 Qingzhou soldiers to escort the 80,000 Taoists away slowly.

Seeing the army disappearing into the distance, Yang Feng said: "How is it? What should we do if we send them away?"

Xu Kang said: "What else can we do? Let the army rest for another day. We will go to Quyang tomorrow."

"Can you tell me your real plan?" Yang Feng seemed to be talking in his sleep, making it difficult to figure out.

Xu Kang said blankly: "What?"

Yang Feng looked into Xu Kang's eyes and said seriously: "Why should we lead the army to Xiaquyang? The best plan now is to lead the army north to meet Zhang Niujiao in Heishan. Because only in this way can our strength be preserved.

Only by coordinating the Taoists in Quyang can we resist the attack of the army for a longer period of time. Don't tell me you didn't think of this."

Xu Kang was shocked. He really had not thought about the long-term thinking of the Yellow Turban Army. He just hoped that the Yellow Turban Army could help him hold off the official army until next year. His thoughts were inevitably not comprehensive enough. In addition, he was originally

I have my own plans, but I don’t know if it’s the right time to tell him now.

"This was unanimously agreed upon by everyone, what can I do?" Xu Kang did not take any chances after all. Although he had a speculative talk with Yang Feng, this matter involved his own life and fortune after all.

Yang Feng said indifferently: "Is that true?"

Suddenly, there seemed to be an invisible high wall between the two of them, and they no longer had the same heart-to-heart relationship as before.

The two of them had nothing else to say and had no choice but to leave.

In the army's stronghold, Huangfu Song had been busy all day, constantly comforting the soldiers who had fled back.

Although he acted confident outside and expressed various hopes to the soldiers, when he returned to his tent, he looked gloomy and stared blankly at the candlelight.

Although there are reports of a large number of soldiers returning to the camp, the military strength of the camp has increased to nearly 40,000 people.

But this time Guangzong suffered a disastrous defeat, and the loss of troops was still unprecedented since the Yellow Turbans rebellion.

Even if he has made numerous military exploits in the past, he may not be able to escape the blame this time. It may range from losing his official position to giving up his title, or his life may be in danger.

Just when Huangfusong was worried, counselor Yan Zhong suddenly broke in and said excitedly: "Sir, the bandits have withdrawn."

Huangfusong asked doubtfully: "Withdraw the troops?"

"Yes, spies are here to report that tens of thousands of thieves have left Guangzong City and headed south at noon today."

"What?"

"It must be because the general's fire burned all the enemy's food and grass, and they couldn't hold on any longer."

Huangfusong suddenly started walking back and forth excitedly, and then said sadly: "Even if they want to withdraw their troops, we can't attack."

The morale of the officers and soldiers is now low, and he knows it better than anyone.

Yan Zhong may not understand military matters, but his political vision is extremely sharp. He said: "With the bandits' withdrawal, we may not be able to do anything militarily, but your problem can be easily solved."

Seeing Huangfu Song's confused eyes, Yan Zhong continued: "As long as we get Guangzong City, my lord will have an explanation for the court."

Huangfusong's expression changed, and he obviously understood the key.

The weather has started to get colder in October, and the sun looks lazy at noon, making people feel sleepy.

Xu Kang organized a large army and was about to leave. Suddenly, he reported that the government troops had begun to gather and were coming here.

Pei Yuanshao has now recruited 5,000 troops and volunteered to serve as Xu Kang's personal bodyguard.

When he heard that the government troops were coming again, Pei Yuanshao was surprised and said: "This Huangfu Song is really difficult to deal with. He dares to come here at this time."

Since logistics materials have been "consciously" divided up by the military generals, Yang Feng, the logistics general, has lost his job. Now he is recruited by Xu Kang to be his military advisor. Hearing this, Huangfu Song said with a smile: "Why did Huangfu Song come to attack us?

, they are here to see us off."

Xu Kang was stunned for a moment, and then he understood. Huangfu Song came to rob Guangzong City so that he could take advantage of the reward.

In an instant, Xu Kang's original good impression of Huangfu Song disappeared by half, and he said with a bad smile: "How can they get Guangzong City so easily?" Pei Yuanshao listened to the order, and after my army left, he immediately set fire to the entire Guangzong City.

, I want to make Guangzong City leave no stone untouched."

Pei Yuanshao agreed happily and ran away with his men.

After the other armies left, Pei Yuanshao burned the already dilapidated Guangzong City to ashes.

Huangfusong looked at the ruined Guangzong City, his heart filled with anger and sadness.

Yan Zhong smiled and said: "That's good. The Yellow Turban thieves helped us eliminate all the evidence. The memorial I submitted to the court is even more impeccable. Your Excellency, please take a look." After saying that, he handed out the memorial with both hands.

Huangfusong took it and looked through it.

It introduces the process of the Battle of Guangzong: although there are generally no errors, some emphases have been changed after the literati's skillful processing, which makes the meaning of the entire article very different.

This memorial gives people the impression that Huangfu Song led his army to storm Guangzong City. Although he suffered heavy losses, he still fought bravely to kill the enemy. In the end, more than 100,000 enemies were killed. The most important of the three Zhang brothers, Zhang Jiao, died of illness, and Zhang Liang was

The matter of killing was highlighted.

Huangfu Song sighed and said, "Thank you."

Yan Zhong was stunned and said: "Why would Dong Weng say such a thing? I am your counselor. It is my duty to help you out of danger. Why thank you."

Huangfu Song nodded and said, "Please send him to the capital as soon as possible."

As soon as this memorial was presented, Emperor Ling was overjoyed. He didn't care how many of his soldiers died.

What he cares about is whether Zhang Jiao and his two rebellious brothers are dead.

After hearing the news of Zhang Jiao's death, nothing else mattered. He immediately issued rewards to the three armies and comforted the casualties.

He also greatly appreciated Huangfu Song's bravery and fearlessness.

However, this is all for later.

Today, Xu Kang leads an army of 70,000 people all the way from Guangzong to Quyang.

Yuan Shao and Guo Dian did not dare to stop them at all, and even took the initiative to withdraw a section of the defense line to allow Xu Kang's army to pass.

When they went to Quyang, Zhang Bao personally led all the civil and military personnel out of the city to greet him. Although he felt sorry for Zhang Liang's death in battle, he still held a grand banquet to entertain the arriving Yellow Turban generals.

Now, with the rendezvous between the two armies in Xiaquyangli, the Yellow Turban Army has 140,000 soldiers and its strength has greatly increased.

Already capable of counterattacking against the army.

On the other side, after Yuan Shao saw that the strength of the Yellow Turban Army had increased, he immediately asked Huangfu Song for help.

Huangfu Song's garrison at Guangzong was just a gesture to let others see that he had indeed captured Guangzong.

In fact, now that Guangzong has been destroyed, there is no need to stay behind.

After Huangfu Song received Yuan Shao's letter asking for help, he immediately led an army of 40,000 people southward and joined Yuan Shao and Guo Dian's 20,000 troops outside the city of Xiaquyang, increasing the number of official troops to 60,000.
Chapter completed!