Yuan Xi was relieved when he saw Liu Guanzhang and his soldiers disappearing into the vast mountains and forests.
Before the fight started, what he thought was that it was still necessary to keep Liu Guan and Zhang to contain Cao Cao's forces, so Liu Bei could not be killed at this time and had to be let go.
After the fight started, he only had one idea left.
As long as the generals on your side can survive from the opponent's hands.
Strictly speaking, this was not a three-on-three duel, but Qu Yi arranged thirty cavalry in advance to distract Liu, Guan, and Zhang, and it was a draw.
Yuan Xi shook his head and looked away. In the battle just now, he deeply felt the strength of Liu, Guan, and Zhang.
No wonder the lords Liu Bei took refuge in were so wary of him. Once given the opportunity, Liu Bei would be able to take advantage of the situation and rise.
However, the front half of Liu Bei's body was wandering around and he could never find his direction. Maybe what he lacked was a think tank like Zhuge Liang who could plan the overall direction.
At this time, Zhuge Xuan in the city frowned when he heard the servant who had returned told the situation.
He gave a few instructions to his servants, then returned to the carriage and said to everyone: "The situation is not good."
"Yuan Shao's army has already repelled the Xuzhou army that came to rescue. I heard that a large number of Cao Cao's troops will arrive soon."
"Whether we survive or not depends on fate."
"Remember, you must not reveal the identity of the Langya Zhuge family in front of them. After all, Yuan Jiujiu, whom we are attached to, and Yuan Benchu are mortal enemies."
Everyone nodded, and Zhuge Liang felt a little unwilling.
I am still too weak and cannot fully grasp and understand the world's current situation, so I have put my family in this dilemma!
So unwilling!
Yuan Xi ordered Zhang He to go to the city to appease the people and treat the wounded soldiers. While Zhang He was leaving, Qu Yi rode over with Gao Lan.
Yuan Xi saw Gao Lan's dejected look and comforted him: "General Gao, don't be discouraged. I didn't expect these people to be so strong, but you still have a chance."
"I heard that there is a little-known young general under Kong Rong. Apart from being accurate in archery and using a pair of halberds, he is not very good at it. If you attack Qingzhou in the future, you can capture him alive."
Gao Lan said flatly: "No need, Gao is willing to admit defeat."
Only a fool would believe you!
Gao Lan didn't know at this time that he was being plotted. The two unknown soldiers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were more ruthless than the other. Even Liu Bei was so difficult to deal with. Yuan Xi must have done it on purpose!
Yuan Xi:.
Gao Lan seems to have a very active mind, right?
Moreover, after he recognized Qu Yi at that time, he ran away decisively. He also ran away just now when he saw that the situation was not going well, which shows that he is quite talented as a general and has a good brain.
More importantly, if he marries Zhen Mi, Gao Lan will become his wife's family, and he will be able to use the Zhen family to tie them together, and the relationship will be much stronger.
This is why Yuan Xi wants Yuan Xing to marry Zhao Yun. After all, in this era, blood relationships are still the most important thing.
But Gao Lan knew that he would marry Zhen Mi, but he still sought refuge with Yuan Shang. Why?
He became more and more curious and said to Gao Lan: "Brother Gao, I might even call You Sheng brother-in-law in the future, but you seem to be more optimistic about my third brother?"
Gao Lan smiled bitterly and said: "Yes, in my heart, the third young master is the most suitable next generation head of the family."
"He is thoughtful and decisive. With him as the leader, I believe Yuan will be able to take further steps."
Yuan Xi suddenly laughed.
"Even if he took advantage of your wife?"
Gao Lan was surprised: "How can you say this?"
Yuan Xi told what happened in Yecheng, and finally said: "Brother Gao, don't worry, nothing happened. My sister took him away before."
"The third brother drugged me and my wife, but it is certain. Brother Gao can ask my wife for confirmation when he sees her in the future."
Gao Lan's face turned red and white. He knew that Yuan Shang felt that he had been killed by Yuan Xi, so he took advantage of Zhen Rong without fear.
I almost became a bastard!
In this era, no matter whether you are a general or a counselor, you may look good, but once you surrender to your lord, your life and death will be controlled by him, including your family.
If the third son of the Yuan family really killed Gao Lan on a justifiable crime, others would only slander him in private.
The four courtyard pillars looked at the scenery, but Qu Yi, Lu Bu and Yuan Shao, who were more prosperous, dared to kill, let alone others.
At that time, the local power of the princes was almost as high as that of the emperor. How many people dared to resist when the emperor ordered people to die?
But Yuan Shang acted so despicably, Gao Lan still felt angry in his heart. I was loyal to die for you, but you betrayed my wife!
Who can swallow this breath?
He cupped his fists decisively and said: "I am loyal to the third young master, but I have ended up like this. Please ask the second young master to show me a clear path!"
Yuan Xi was overjoyed, it was done!
He laughed and held Gao Lan's arm, "Brother Gao, you're welcome. We will all be a family from now on."
He turned to Qu Yi and said: "Brother Qu, when Cao Song's family is handed over to Cao Jun, this trip will be over."
"Then you and Brother Gao returned to Beixin City, met my eldest brother Yuan Tan, and told me that Brother Gao met Baima Yicong while patrolling at night, and the two sides fought. Brother Gao was injured and fell into a coma. He was rescued by the villagers and has been recovering from his injuries.
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After hearing this, Qu Yigao Lan nodded and accepted the order.
Yuan Xi suddenly remembered something and said to Gao Lan: "Brother Gao, do you know why the third brother is so hostile to me?"
Gao Lan thought for a while and said: "From what I can see, it may be because of the prophecy of the Second Young Master that has been privately circulated among the noble families in Yecheng."
Yuan Xi was startled, "What prophecy?"
After Gao Lan explained the cause and effect, Yuan Xi realized that there were rumors about Zhen Mi's rich and powerful appearance, as well as the rather ridiculous explanation of his name.
No wonder Yuan Shang is so hostile to him. For those who believe in prophecies, his name alone is enough to make Yuan Shang restless.
However, this situation seems to be very beneficial to me!
There are many nobles who believe in prophecies. If this is true, there must be people who want to take refuge in them!
The rumble of footsteps came, and Cao Jun in the distance slowly approached.
Yuan Xi picked up a telescope and looked at it, and found that they were all infantry, and there were at least two thousand people!
The people of Xuzhou in the city couldn't help but panic when they saw Yuan Jun starting to form formation again. They were now without a master. The Xuzhou defender wanted to kill them, Cao Jun wanted to kill them, and now they fell into the hands of Yuan Jun. Who didn't know what the second master Yuan would dare to do next?
What.
There is no way to escape. All they can do now is pray to God and let God take his fate.
Zhang He frowned slightly when he listened to the people's mouths and heard words like "Huang Tian". Xu Huang Jin was indeed stubborn, there were almost no unbelievers.
Yuan Xi saw Cao Cao's army approaching. The two leading generals saw that one was the Cavalry Commander Xiahou and the other was the Commander Yu.
He thought that 80% of them belonged to the Xiahou family. Could it be that the one named Yu was Yu Jin?
But it is also strange, Yu Jin is just an infantry, why is it that the Cavalry Commander under the banner of Xiahou also brings infantry?
Xia Houyuan and Yu Jin led the army and saw an army of horses standing at the dilapidated gate of Feixian County from a distance.
When they saw that the flag sign on the other side was Yuan Shaojun's, they looked at each other with doubts on their faces.
Following Cao Cao's orders, they went south to look for Cao Song's family. They spent several days on the road before walking a hundred miles.
When passing through Feixian County, spies noticed beacon smoke, so they led their troops to check. Unexpectedly, they saw Yuan Shaojun here!
There are hundreds of miles between Jizhou and Taishan County. What are they doing here?