Xu You tried so hard to persuade Zhang He to surrender, but he actually had his own considerations.
When he joined Cao Cao, Xu You thought that he had brought Cao Cao a secret that could turn things around. However, judging from some clues later, he found out that he had fallen into Cao Cao's alienation scheme!
Although the news about Wuchao was genuine, there were two different things between falling into a trap and taking the initiative to steal. In order to prevent himself from being underestimated by Cao Cao, Xu You wanted to express himself more and more.
Although most of the hundreds of thousands of Yuan's troops escaped,
But in the end, there were still nearly 100,000 surrendered and wounded soldiers who could not escape. In addition, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Jiang Yiqu, Zhang Nan, Jiao Hu and other generals surrendered to Cao Cao along with Zhang He.
And when Cao Cao learned that Lu Lingqi and Ten Thousand Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry had also become Lu Yan's strength, his old face smiled like a blooming chrysanthemum...
It can be said that Boss Cao has made a lot of money after the battle in Guandu. It can also be said that he has made a lot of money.
After the news of Yuan Shao's defeat at Guandu spread, Chen Deng and Yu Jin of Dongjun, as well as Cao Ren, who came down to Dongjun after the failed raid on the camp in Yanjin, sent a total of 40,000 troops to capture the two fortresses of Baima and Liyang in one fell swoop.
land!
After Cao Cao took over Zhang He's army, he immediately ordered Zhao Yun, Xia Houlan, Zhang Liao, Xia Houyuan and other generals to go north to pursue Yuan Shao!
Lu Lingqi also asked for orders to fight. After Lu Yan agreed, he, Zhao Yun and others went north to pursue Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao led 10,000 remaining troops, joined the troops left behind by Yuan Wu and Yang Wu, and withdrew to Yanjin, the nearest ferry.
Originally, Yuan Shao had gathered an army of more than 30,000 men.
However, after being massacred by the chasing cavalry, the number of soldiers who were able to cross the Yellow River in the end turned out to be less than 10,000...
Yuan Shao, his sons Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang and others fled northward in fear like a lost dog, not daring to stop at all.
"Failed..."
"An army of four hundred thousand! They were completely defeated, completely defeated..."
God may also feel sad for Yuan Shaokuang's defeat in ancient times. The originally clear sky actually started to rain lightly.
The cold raindrops hit Yuan Shao's face, waking him up from his hazy mood.
"I...where am I?"
"Lord, we have arrived at Wei County... we are safe!" Although Guo Tu was in a state of embarrassment, as Yuan Shao's only adviser and encourager, he had to hide his panic and comforted Yuan Shao, "Lord,
, not far ahead is Liyang, when we get there, we can have a good rest..."
However, as soon as Guo Tu finished speaking, a group of people suddenly rushed out from the front!
"Hahaha! Yuan Shao! Today is the day for you too!" Cao Ren stood up and laughed loudly.
"Cao Ren!!!" Yuan Shao's eyes were splitting. He looked down on Cao Cao, and naturally he looked down on Cao Ren, who always worshiped Cao Cao as a heavenly being.
Cao Ren didn't say much nonsense and directly ordered: "All soldiers, follow me to capture and kill Yuan Shao!"
Before Cao Ren could finish his words, Le Jin jumped out on horseback with a whoosh without making a sound.
Xu Huang and Yu Jin, who were beside Le Jin, saw this and shouted in shock: "Wen Qian! You don't have martial ethics!"
Le Jin turned around and grinned: "What a steal! What a nonsense martial ethics!"
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Fortunately, the first step was gone.
Le Jin also successfully avoided being attacked by Xu Huang, Yu Jin, and Cao Ren.
When Yuan Shao and his party escaped, there were only less than a thousand horses left. They ran until the horses were frothing at the mouth, and then they finally stopped...
"Why... why did this happen?" Yuan Shao's hair was disheveled and his eyes were dull.
At this time, Guo Tu, who was still lucky enough not to be left behind, came to Yuan Shao and encouraged him again: "Lord, there is a traitor not far ahead. We are really safe this time..."
Before I could finish saying the word "safe", a bell suddenly rang!
Wherever the bells go, there is no peace!
"Yuan Shao! Look at your grandpa Gan coming to take your head!!!"
Gan Ning and his eight hundred cavalry had been harassing Yuan Jun's food route like ghosts during this period. Although the harvest was not too rich, it was definitely not small.
Later, they discovered several defeated troops from Baima and Liyang, and learned about Yuan Shao's defeat at Guandu.
Gan Ning sent out all his cavalry as scouts, just to detect traces of Yuan Shao's defeated army.
Emperor Tian pays off his conscientious people!
He, Yuan Shao, finally appeared!
"Kill! Take Yuan Shao's head. From now on, he will be rich and prosperous!"
"Kill!"
"Get out of the way, let me come first!"
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However, although Yuan Shao met Gan Ning, Yuan Shao still managed to escape due to the slippery land on rainy days.
However, after escaping this time, Yuan Shao was left with less than a hundred riders...
Arriving outside Neihuang City, Yuan Shao refused to enter the city.
Guo Tu wanted to come forward to comfort him again, but he was dragged down by Yuan Xi and several other generals... This crow's mouth must not let him say the word "safety" again!!!
Yuan Shao suddenly asked Yuan Shang beside him: "Shang'er...how many soldiers and horses do we have around us?"
Yuan Shang smiled bitterly and said: "Father, we no longer have a hundred riders..."
"Less than a hundred horses..."
"Hehehe... When I went on the expedition a few months ago, I, Yuan Shao, still had nearly half a million troops... Now, there are less than a hundred riders..."
Yuan Shao's tone was desolate, and almost all thoughts were burning in his heart.
What does it mean to mourn more than to die? Yuan Shao's action of drawing his sword and touching his neck truly explains his current mood.
His fighting spirit has completely collapsed!
"Father! No! Father!" When Yuan Shang saw Yuan Shao, he drew his sword and committed suicide!
He immediately hugged Yuan Shao's arm tightly, not even noticing that his handsome face was scratched by Yuan Shao's sharp Sizhao sword.
Yuan Shao looked at the blood dripping on his son's face, and he was heartbroken and finally threw away his sword and hugged Yuan Shang and cried.
At this time, Guo Tu finally broke free from the restraints of Yuan Tan and others, came to Yuan Shao, and comforted: "Lord, our territory is still there, and some people have food. An army of 500,000 can be reunited in an instant, why are you doing this?
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Yuan Shao raised his head and looked at Guo Tu.
Although few of this brother's strategies are effective, his words are indeed very encouraging!
"Yes! I still have land in the four states. It will not be difficult to gather another 500,000 troops in two years!"
Hope suddenly rekindled in Yuan Shao's heart, but before he could speak, Neihuang's guard would come out of the city. After seeing Yuan Shao, he quickly reported: "Lord, I have to tell you some bad news..."
"Is there any other bad news?" Yuan Shao asked, eyes widening as he stared at the guard.
"Lu Bu launched an army to attack Pingyuan County. Now the eldest son can only support..."
At this critical moment, Lu Bu sent troops to attack Pingyuan, which meant that Cao Lu had reached an alliance!
Blessings never come in pairs, misfortunes never come alone...
"Wow!!!" Yuan Shao was so furious that he spat out a mouthful of blood and passed out, unconscious.
Yuan Shang and Yuan Shao's personal guards hurriedly helped Yuan Shao into the city to find the doctor.
Yuan Xi and others suddenly stared at Guo Tu fiercely. In the latter's frightened eyes, Yuan Xi punched Guo Tu in the eye!
"I let you speak! I let you have a crow's mouth!!!"
"Ah!!! Second Young Master, this is none of my business!"