Wen Chou was a tiger general in his time, with superb martial arts skills, and even more rare, he was good at commanding cavalry in battle.
Although Yan Liang had two elite cavalry, Shenxingqi and Tiefutu, he lacked a capable cavalry, so he had to lead the cavalry himself in every battle.
If he could get Wen Chou, an excellent cavalryman who regarded him as his brother, it would be an added advantage for Yan Liang, and his burden would also be alleviated a lot.
However, Yan Liang had already deduced that Yuan Tan, Guo Tu and other Ru Ying's party were deeply afraid of Wen Chou. Now that they had captured Yuan Tan and defeated Yuan's army, how could Yan Liang not take advantage of the opportunity to make a plan?
When Wen Chou heard Zhou Cang's threatening words, Scar's face immediately flashed with a hint of shock.
The eldest son of the Yuan family has been captured. This is such a major change. If it reaches Yuan Shao's ears, he will definitely be very angry. As Yuan Tan's general, how can he escape the involvement.
While Wen Chou was shocked, Guo Tu, who was equally horrified, was already suspicious and glanced at Wen Chou with narrowed eyes.
"Send the order to the whole army to retreat to Duyang immediately."
Wen Chou issued the order to retreat in a deep voice, and without even returning to the partial camp, he withdrew directly to Duyang City, dozens of miles away.
Guo Tu was shocked when he heard this and said anxiously: "After the eldest son fell into the trap of Yan, you didn't send troops to rescue him. Why did you withdraw your troops?"
There was no hint of accusation in his words.
Wen Chou glared at him and said coldly: "Didn't you listen to what Yan Liang said? If we dare to attack again, he will kill the eldest son. Don't you want to kill the eldest son?"
Guo Tu was choked and felt angry and anxious, but for a moment he didn't know how to fight back.
Wen Chou ignored him and just turned his horse around, looking toward the northeast to retreat.
Although Guo Tu was unwilling, he did not dare to stay here alone, so he had no choice but to retreat northward with Wen Chou's army.
When daylight broke, Wen Chou's army was already more than ten miles away, and the two Yuan army camps outside Wancheng had been emptied.
However, Yan Liang did not relax his vigilance and remained stationed outside Macheng. It was not until the intelligence brought back by the scouts that Wen Chou had truly retreated that he led his troops back to Wancheng.
In this battle, 20,000 Yuan troops were defeated and Yuan Tan was captured alive. It can be said to be a great victory.
Yan Liang, who returned to the city, ordered that all the wine and meat from Wancheng's treasury be taken, and the three armies were rewarded. The whole army was rejoicing.
After a celebration banquet, Yan Liang ordered the eldest son of the Yuan family to be escorted up.
After a while, Yuan Tan was dragged into the lobby by Zhou Cang.
At this time, the eldest son of the Yuan family, who was handicapped, looked shabby and angry. When he saw Yan Liang, he gritted his teeth with hatred, as if he wished he could eat Yan Liang.
Yan Liang smiled lightly, admiring Yuan Tan's frustrated look with great interest.
When Gan Ning saw this, he shouted angrily: "How dare a defeated general not to kneel down when he sees my general?"
When Yuan Tan heard this, he was so angry that his face turned red.
Who is Yuan Tan? He is a wealthy son of the fourth generation and the third generation. Apart from his parents, he has never knelt down to anyone else in his life.
It is naturally a great shame to ask him to kneel down to Yan Liang.
Stimulated by this, Yuan Tan snorted coldly and said proudly: "I, the fourth and third son of the Yuan family, you are just a humble traitor general of my Yuan family. If I want you to kneel down, can you bear it?"
Yuan Tan's arrogant words did not hide his noble background, and his words were full of arrogance and disdain.
Such arrogant words immediately angered Gan Ning. The drunken general picked up his two halberds and was about to kill Yuan Tan.
Yuan Tan didn't expect Gan Ning to have murderous intent. When he saw this fierce man jumping down from the hall with a halberd, his expression changed with fright. He didn't care about his arrogance and instinctively wanted to dodge.
"Xingba, please stop. I don't want the world to say that I am the one who kills prisoners."
Yan Liang said lightly and immediately drank Gan Ning.
Although Gan Ning was angry, he did not dare to disobey Yan Liang's order and had to retreat angrily.
When Yuan Tan saw Yan Liang stop him, he thought that Yan Liang still cared about his identity as the eldest son of the Yuan family. The fear on his face immediately subsided, and in the blink of an eye, he showed an arrogant look.
"Yan Liang, my father has defeated Cao Cao and there is no one in the world who can defeat me. If you know what I am doing, you should let me go as soon as possible. Otherwise, I will anger my father and raise an army to attack you. You will definitely die without a place to die.
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Relying on his father's power, Yuan Tan dared to openly threaten Yan Liang even though he was a prisoner.
However, what Yuan Tan said is true. With the current situation, who dares to deny Yuan Shao's arrogance.
However, other people might be frightened, but unfortunately Yuan Tan met Yan Liang.
A sneer appeared on Yan Liang's stern face, and his razor-like eyes glanced at Yuan Tan like a sharp blade.
Yan Liang's gaze made Yuan Tan shudder. Although he felt quite uneasy, he tried his best to pretend to be calm, facing Yan Liang's gaze proudly, but looking away.
"As expected of the eldest son of the Yuan family, he is so handsome."
Yan Liang smiled faintly and waved to Zhou Cang, "Zifeng, Master Yuan doesn't want to kneel down, why don't you serve him quickly?"
Yuan Tan thought that Yan Liang wanted to flatter him, and he was slightly proud of himself. When he heard the second half of the sentence, his expression changed.
"You——"
Before he could open his mouth, Zhou Cang swung his thick leg and kicked Yuan Tan in the hollow of his hind leg.
Yuan Tan's heels gave way and he couldn't stand firmly, so he knelt down with a "pop".
This kneeling made Yuan Tan feel extremely humiliated. He was so shocked that he ignored the pain in his legs and got up with an annoyed look on his face.
Yan Liang glanced at him, and Zhou Cang kicked him again, knocking down Yuan Tan who had just stood up.
"Yan Liang, how dare you do this to me..."
Yuan Tan groaned with pain in his leg, cursed and struggled to stand up again.
Yan Liang sneered and said: "As expected of a famous son of the fourth generation and the third prince, you really have a backbone. I would like to see if you have a strong backbone or a strong bone."
After saying this, Yan Liang's smiling face suddenly became fierce, and he winked fiercely at Zhou Cang.
Zhou Cang had long been deeply disgusted with Yuan Tan's arrogance and rudeness. He was waiting for Yan Liang's nod. Now he was excited and kicked Yuan Tan mercilessly with his thick legs.
Zhou Cang's strength is one of the best in the army. No ordinary person can bear his kicks.
Yuan Tan could only hold on for a moment. After being kicked seven or eight times, he was in unbearable pain. His legs were almost broken. He no longer had the courage to force himself, so he could only kneel down on the ground angrily.
The eldest son of the Yuan family finally lowered his noble head and knelt in front of Yan Liang.
Although he was not willing to do so, he was beaten until he had to kneel down.
Yan Liang drank a glass of wine, stood up happily, and slowly walked to Yuan Tan.
He looked down at Yuan Tan, who looked aggrieved, and said with a slight smile: "Master Yuan, I look at your angry face and it seems that you are dissatisfied. If you are really dissatisfied, I will beat you until you do."
Yuan Tan was well aware of how ruthless Yan Liang's methods were. Hearing these seemingly plain words, Yuan Tan felt like his back was filled with tears and he broke out in a cold sweat.
He knew in his heart that Yan Liang was definitely not joking, he definitely meant what he said. In fear, he had no choice but to suppress the anger on his face. He could only lower his head in dejection, not daring to show any trace of pride.
Yan Liang nodded with satisfaction.
Turning back to his mouth, he waved his hand and said: "Since Mr. Yuan is so polite, I should treat you with courtesy. Come on, send Mr. Yuan down, and greet him well. Don't be slow."
At the order, several warriors came forward and dragged Yuan Tan away, whose legs were so painful that he could not stand straight.
In an understatement, Yan Liang knocked down Yuan Tan's arrogance, and all the generals on the left and right looked at him and applauded him.
"If the general fights well, a person like Yuan should be beaten until he submits. But why should the general keep him? It's better to kill him with one knife."
Gan Ning felt that he was not angry enough, so he gritted his teeth and persuaded Yan Liang to kill Yuan Tan.
Yan Liang said calmly: "Although Yuan Tan is annoying, he is the eldest son of the Yuan family. If he is killed, no one in the Yuan family will compete with his younger brother Yuan Shang for the throne. If the Yuan family does not fight internally, the general will again
How to reap the benefits of being a fisherman?"
Yan Liang's words revealed that the reason why he did not kill Yuan Tan was to leave a source of trouble for the Yuan Shao Group.
Gan Ning suddenly realized this and couldn't help but admired: "I didn't expect the general to be so far-sighted. The general is really stupid."
The other generals also praised him one after another.
Faced with everyone's compliments, Yan Liang just smiled.
At this moment, soldiers from outside came to report that they were from Yi and had arrived in Wancheng.
Yan Liang regained his energy and said with a smile: "Uncle Ji came just in time. I have something for him to do. Please invite him in quickly to meet me."
