"The fire flows in the seventh month, and the clothes are given in the ninth month. The sun on the first day is hairy, and the sun on the second day is fierce; without clothes and brown, how can one die in the old age?" The Book of Songs Binfeng July
Hejian, County.
At sunset, the flags at the top of the city were fluttering in the wind as always, and the tall banner with Zhang characters was placed at the top of the city, silently announcing to the distance that the person guarding this place was still Yuan Shao's capable general, Ningguo Zhonglang General Zhang.
There were more than 10,000 soldiers and horses, just in time to resist Gongsun Zan who was near Yijing, but just the day before, a force of 20,000 soldiers and horses quietly stationed in the south of the city.
This military brigade is very low-key, with only a few flags with Chinese characters, Chinese characters, etc., expressing extraordinary significance under the cover of the dark dusk.
On the upper floor of the city gate, several tall military generals gathered around and whispered, discussing something in a low voice. Not long after, a middle-aged scribe in regular clothes asked, "Yijiu is fighting against the enemy Gongsun in the river. When is Shen Shen...
He knows the enemy's situation, so let him speak first."
The young man with clear facial features wore a suit of well-fitting fish scale armor, which held up his strong and strong body, making him look clean and tidy. He cupped his fists and said "No"
He pointed at the map of Yan and Zhao hanging nearby. In his eyes, the simple and rough lines looked like real rivers and mountains. "Recently, Gongsun Zan mobilized troops from all over Youzhou to gather in Yijing. According to reports from spies, there should be no less than five
Sixty thousand people were stationed in Wubao near Yijing. In the remaining counties, only a few old and weak people stayed behind, and there were no generals to lead them. This gave Wuhuan an opportunity outside the Great Wall."
"This is probably his entire family fortune." Yuan Shao, a middle-aged scribe who quietly came to the county from Nanpi in a simple car, was born with a wealthy and graceful demeanor. Even though he wore simple clothes, he still looked noble.
"Thanks to Liu Bo'an's hard work for several years, recruiting exiles, and working hard to farm and weave. Otherwise, how could Gongsun Zan have raised tens of thousands of soldiers and horses based on the bitter cold land of Youzhou?"
"That's what my lord said." A big round-faced man with a beard said angrily, "Gongsun Zan was extremely afraid of my lord and worried about offending the scholars of Youzhou, so he ignored the border troubles and mobilized troops and horses around him. According to my subordinates,
Look, their skills are already exhausted. As long as one battle severely defeats their elites, there will be no one to worry about between Yan and Zhao."
Yuan Shao prioritizes reputation when employing people, then temperament, and then talent. To put it bluntly, he looks at image first. Whether it is scholars like Ju Shou or Guo Tu, or the generals he personally promoted and promoted, most of them have good facial features and are not defective or ugly.
The man in front of him is an exception. He is from Langxie, Xuzhou. His name is Yan Liang. He is famous for his bravery. He is brave but has no plans. However, Yuan Shao likes his honesty and loyalty very much, and he is attracted to him.
"Gongsun Zan is scared after all. A few nursery rhymes scared him so much that he didn't dare to leave the city. How can he still have the grace of General White Horse?" Guo Tu twirled his beard, benefiting from the effectiveness of his handwriting, while making a fuss around Yuan Shao.
He smiled and said, "Since he has withdrawn his troops in the city, Yan Rou and other troops can attack Zou Dan with all their strength first, break his wings, and encroach on Youzhou step by step."
"Tigers and wolves will not lie down in their dens until they are shot with an arrow." Yuan Shao scanned the mountains and roads on the map, deployed his troops, and whispered, "The places have been discussed."
The warlord was engaged in the task of leading the Wuwan Tuqi. At this time, he handed over his hand and said, "It's in Baoqiu. It borders Lu County to the north and Yongnu to the south. It is the only place that must pass through when going west from Jixian County. The mountains and rivers alternate with each other, making it easy to set up an ambush. As long as
Yan Rou defeated Zou Dan and set up an ambush at Baoqiu to wait for Gongsun. Our army followed behind and pursued him. Under a flanking attack, Youzhou may be conquered in one battle."
Guo Tu, who was about to speak, quietly retracted his half-stretched hands and glanced at Qianzhao lightly, without further ado.
"It's better not to be careless." Yuan Shao took a deep breath, his eyes not much relaxed. "Now is different from the past. Our army must be careful and think twice before taking every step."
After experiencing several setbacks, facing the increasingly powerful Guanzhong court, Yuan Shao no longer seems to have the heroic spirit he had when he conquered Jizhou and set his sights on Hebei at the beginning of the year. Instead, he feels as if his heart is pressed against a huge boulder, which makes people gasp all the time.
He was out of breath, and his temperament became increasingly gloomy. Even someone as close as Guo Tu could sometimes be unpredictable. Although this allowed Yuan Shao to curb a lot of his shortcomings of being proud when he succeeded, he was still a little hesitant in doing things.
Guo Tu looked at Yuan Shao with a hint of inexplicable worry in his eyes. He said, "Jinnuo, my subordinates have been discussing the arrangements with Tian Gong, Ju Gong, Qian Jun and others for several days. After coming to the county, they discussed the details with the generals.
Make sure there are no more mistakes. Ming Gong has good generals and well-equipped troops. He is definitely not comparable to Gongsun Zan as a warrior, so he should be worry-free."
Yuan Shao closed his eyes slightly and did not take these words of comfort at heart. He moved towards the window. Guo Tu, Tian Feng, Qian Zhao and other staff, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhang and other generals followed behind him and remained silent outside the window.
It was several red clouds that were suspended around a red sun. The flying dragon returned to the mountains and forests, and the evening wind blew the flags coldly. Yuan Shao saw with his own eyes that the rising sun turned into the setting sun when he arrived, and he suddenly felt infinite emotion in his heart, but he also
Not knowing where to go, he stood thinking for a while and suddenly asked
"What's going on in East County?"
"Second Young Master has led Ju Gong, Pang Yuantu, Jiang Yiqu and others to lead troops to Wei County. They have agreed to stay in Yecheng with a total of 20,000 soldiers and horses, ready to cross the Yellow River southward at any time." Tian Feng's face was a little unnatural, and he was obviously disappointed with Yuan Shao.
There was a lot of criticism for sending his second son Yuan Xi to lead the army to take charge of Yanzhou affairs. Not only that, last year when Yuan Shao sent his eldest son Yuan Tan to lead the army to Qingzhou, he also objected. If it weren't for the fact that both of them were surrounded by extremely intelligent men.
As a counselor, I am quite capable of listening to advice. Tian Feng has already given me direct advice.
He paused for a moment and then responded, "As long as Chen Gongtai, Zang Ziyuan and others are ready in Yanzhou, we can start the incident."
"Okay." Yuan Shao murmured to himself, and suddenly said inexplicably, "It depends on who he helps this time."
Yanzhou, Chenliu.
Although the blazing autumn sun in September is weaker than the hot summer, the warm sunshine still pours into the courtyard without any obstruction. The leaves of several mulberry trees planted against the wall are wilted by the sun. The crickets hiding deep in the grass in the corner,
A high one, a low one, and the last few chirps in life are sent out vaguely, making people feel even more bored and uncomfortable.
When I just came out from the bath, there was still a little cool breeze, and I felt the wind in my wide sleeves, so I felt relaxed and happy. But not long after, the situation was completely different. The mat made by Zhang Miao was like a red-hot iron plate.
The heat caused him to sweat on his forehead and make him restless. The wide-sleeved dark coat made by a well-made man was completely soaked.
What made Zhang Miao feel depressed was not only the sultry weather before the rain, but also what the man in front of him had just said. After thinking about it for a long time, Zhang Miao slowly said, "When Mengde conquered the Yellow Turbans, he used his family as a child."
He entrusted it to me. When I was conquering Xuzhou, I even told my family that if I didn't return it, I would go to Mengzhuo and others. His trust and kindness are deep, how can I fail him again?"