In the second year of the Yuan Dynasty, when winter came, the Wuhuan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu parties put aside their differences and united as never before, launching an attack on the Central Plains from Bingzhou, Jizhou, and Youzhou.
The Qiang people launched an attack from the border of Liangzhou.
At the same time, the remnants of the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou and Yanzhou also took the opportunity to launch a riot.
The various princes in the north were forced to get involved in the war, and the people were terrified.
Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, refused to listen to Bao Xin's dissuasion and insisted on going to war. As a result, he was defeated and killed.
Cao Cao accepted his subordinates and ordered the brothers Dian Wei, Li Dian, Cao Ren, and Xia Hou to send troops to suppress the rebellious Yellow Turban Army.
Lu Bu of Bingzhou guarded the border of Bingzhou to resist the Xiongnu. Zhang Yang, the governor of Shangdang, sent troops to assist Lu Bu in suppressing the rebellious Montenegrin army and reducing Lu Bu's burden.
Youzhou Yumenguan
"How long will it take for Xuande's reinforcements to arrive?" Gongsun Zan asked the scout anxiously.
The white robe on his body has already been dyed blood red.
Who knows what went crazy with these barbarians, so they joined forces to attack Youzhou like crazy!
"Back to my lord, the road is blocked by heavy snow and difficult to travel. It will take two days for General Liu's reinforcements to arrive."
"What did Yuan Shao say?" Gongsun Zan continued to ask.
When the three tribes jointly attacked Youzhou, Gongsun Zan knew that he could not resist with his own strength.
He immediately sent people to Liu Bei in Qingzhou and Yuan Shao in Jizhou to ask for help.
"Yuan Shao said that Jizhou was also attacked by the barbarians, and now there are no extra troops to support Youzhou!" the scout replied truthfully.
"Fucking fart, there are so many barbarians in Jizhou that Yuan Shao can't support him!"
After Gongsun Zan heard this, he cursed angrily, saying that almost all the barbarians came to their border in Youzhou, and very few went to Jizhou and Bingzhou. He, Yuan Shao, had hundreds of thousands of troops, so how could he not have rich troops to support him.
I think he is spying on me in Youzhou, waiting for my death!
"Give me the order to cook all the immortal things that Xuande sent before. No matter how many, we must ensure that all the soldiers eat them. Just stay with me for two days, and reinforcements will arrive in two days!"
After saying this, Gongsun Zan turned around and left, returning to the battlefield.
He still trusts Liu Bei as his younger brother.
"Second brother, third brother, you lead all our cavalry to advance first to support Brother Bogui. I'm worried that Brother Bogui won't be able to hold on for so long!" Liu Bei suggested to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
It is said that there are all the cavalry, but there are only a thousand cavalry. These cavalry are his entire family property, and there are nearly 4,000 infantry behind them. These were deceived by Zhang Fei who sneaked into the Yellow Turban Army's stronghold to promote his great image some time ago.
If it weren't for the abundance of food, Zhang Fei could have deceived more.
The Hu people moved south in large numbers, and there was another riot by the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou. Liu Bei chose to support Gongsun Zan without any hesitation.
Gongsun Zan helped him a lot when he was in decline. Now that Gongsun Zan is in trouble, he must help him.
"Okay, my third brother and I will go first. Brother, please be careful on the road!" Guan Yu simply told Liu Bei, and then took Zhang Fei and others to support Gongsun Zan.
In Yecheng, Jizhou, after Han Fu agreed to rule Jizhou with Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao began to win over people and gradually ousted Han Fu, but the time was still short, and there were still parts of Jizhou that were not controlled by Yuan Shao.
"My lord, you are confused, why don't you support Gongsun Zan and win over the people of Youzhou!" Tian Fengzheng in Yecheng accused Yuan Shao of not supporting Gongsun Zan even though he had rich soldiers.
This person is a counselor who has recently taken refuge with Yuan Shao. His name is Tian Feng and his courtesy name is Yuan Hao.
"Tian Feng, I think you are confused! Gongsun Zan has such a high reputation in Youzhou, so we can only let him die in the hands of the Hu people. As long as Gongsun Zan dies in the Hu people's march south, wouldn't it be possible for the lord to capture Youzhou in the future?
Easy as pie!" Xu You retorted
"My lord, this move is not only not stupid, but also extremely wise!" Xu You continued, saying that it was his idea to make Yuan Shao not support Gongsun Zan, and the purpose was to let Gongsun Zan die in the hands of the barbarians.
Gongsun Zan's reputation in Youzhou is too high. Even if he defeats Gongsun Zan and seizes Youzhou in the future, those who are loyal to Gongsun Zan will not be captured by Yuan Shao. The best way is to let Gongsun Zan die in the hands of the barbarians.
In the name of avenging Gongsun Zan, Yuan Shao will exterminate the Hu people who went south and seize Youzhou. Those who are loyal to Gongsun Zan will definitely be loyal to Yuan Shao because Yuan Shao avenged Gongsun Zan!
Even if Gongsun Zan did not die in battle this time, he would definitely suffer heavy casualties. No matter which outcome was achieved, it would be better than supporting Gongsun Zan.
"Xu You, have you ever thought about what if the Hu people are not satisfied with Youzhou?"
"Gongsun Zan is defeated, then our Jizhou will be the next to suffer!" Tian Feng immediately hit the point of the matter. As the saying goes, the next target of the Hu people is definitely their Jizhou, not Qingzhou!
If Gongsun Zan fails to resist the Hu people and Jizhou is close to the Xiongnu and Youzhou, the Hu people who have tasted the sweetness will definitely unite again to attack Jizhou from the north and east. In addition, Yuan Shao has not yet completely controlled Jizhou.
Jizhou will be isolated and helpless. Protecting Gongsun Zan is protecting his flanks!
"Alright Yuan Hao, I've made up my mind on this matter!" Tian Feng wanted to continue saying something but was directly interrupted by Yuan Shao, preventing him from continuing.
He was just a little barbarian, he didn't take it to heart yet.
"Hey, my lord is unclear!" Tian Feng sighed as he walked out of the hall.
Xuzhou
"Now that the barbarians from the north are going south, the Yellow Turbans are rioting, and the people are in dire straits. Although I, Xuzhou, have been spared from the war, I still understand the truth of death and coldness. Kong Rong, the prefect of Beihai, Qingzhou, sent me a letter asking for help, asking me, Xuzhou, to go to Qingzhou to support Qingzhou and suppress the Yellow Turbans.
military."
"I have reached an agreement with Kong Rong. This time our Xuzhou will support him in Qingzhou. If Xuzhou is in trouble in the future, Qingzhou will not sit idly by and do nothing." Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian said to all his subordinates.
His health has been deteriorating year by year, and his two sons are ordinary and have no ambitions. Before leaving, he must pave the way for them and at least ensure that they are safe throughout their lives.
And he had already received news that Yuan Shu would attack Xuzhou in the spring of this year, which made him anxious.
"Lord, I am willing to go forward!" A strong man under Tao Qian volunteered.
This man's name was Zang Ba, and his courtesy name was Xuangao. He was from Huaxian County, Taishan County. When he was young, he summoned several people to rescue his convicted father, and then he went into exile.
Later, the Yellow Turbans resurrected in Qing and Xu states and attacked counties. The imperial court appointed Tao Qian as the governor of Xuzhou to suppress the Yellow Turbans.
As soon as Tao Qian arrived in Xuzhou, he appointed Zang Ba, a native of Taishan who had fled to the East China Sea, and his compatriot Sun Guan as generals.
As a result, the Yellow Turban Army was defeated in one battle, and the remaining Yellow Turban Army was forced to flee Xuzhou. After the Yellow Turban Army was defeated, Tao Qian paid homage to Zang Ba, and Sun Guan was appointed Cavalry Commander, and ordered him to station in Langya County and govern Kaiyang.
Stationed in the north of Xuzhou,
During the war in the north, Tao Qian also called him back, and also intended to let Zang Ba lead his troops. Most of the Yellow Turbans who rebelled in Qingzhou were entrenched in Taishan County.
Zang Ba is from Taishan County and is more familiar with it than others.
"Okay, Xuan Gao, I will order you to lead five thousand Danyang soldiers to support Qingzhou in suppressing the Yellow Turban Army. You must return to Xuzhou before spring!" Tao Qian solemnly told him.
