Gongsun Zan held the riding whip tightly in his right hand, and because he used too much force, it made a "crack, creak, creak" sound. At this moment, the face of this hero from Northern Xinjiang turned red, and his muscles appeared one by one, hideous and terrifying, like ugly strips.
earthworm.
"What's going on? What's going on?..." Gongsun Zan stared at the battlefield with his bloodshot eyes.
"General..." Chief Shi Guanjing said cautiously.
Gongsun Zan burst out suddenly, grabbed Guan Jing's shirt, lifted it in front of him, lifted Guan Jing like a chicken, and said fiercely: "I'm asking you, what's going on, huh?"
Guan Jing's feet were off the ground, his neck was strangled, and he couldn't breathe smoothly. He said intermittently: "General, calm down, calm down..."
Gongsun Zan threw Guan Jing more than ten feet away and roared angrily: "Calm down, how can you tell me to calm down..."
Gongsun Zan's left and right wings totaling 8,000 cavalry were dispatched at the same time to attack Yuan Shao's front army. Qu Yi responded calmly and defeated them in one fell swoop. He then followed them and took advantage of the chaos to rush into Gongsun Zan's formation. Gongsun Zan's army's formation was overrun by his own side and the opponent's combined forces.
Ba Luo, plus seeing Yuan Shao's army with tens of thousands of infantry and cavalry charging straight towards them, as if they were pressing down on the top of Mount Tai, they were even more panicked and wanted to retreat. If the war supervisors hadn't tried their best to suppress it, they would have dispersed in a hurry. You know, Gongsun Zan had 20,000 soldiers.
Among the infantry, most of them were Jizhou recruits. Although they had undergone rigorous training for six months, they had not seen blood yet. They could fight with a favorable wind, but it was difficult to fight hard. It is not surprising that they performed like this.
In fact, this is the most intuitive manifestation of Gongsun Zan's unstable foundation, but he himself didn't care before. He believed that he had tens of thousands of elite cavalry and would win every battle. How could there be a fierce battle...
But he never expected that the so-called elite knight he relied on would be defeated by his opponent in a single encounter.
As the Yuan army's cavalry thrust into the left flank of Gongsun Zan's phalanx, soon the infantry also engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Even the butcher's knife of the war supervisor could not stop Gongsun's army's defeat. Tens of thousands of soldiers rushed north like waves.
This battle is very similar to the battle where Sun Jian defeated Dong Zhuo in front of Dagong Pass. Rather than saying that Qu Yi imitated Sun Jian, it is better to say that the latter learned from the people of Liangzhou. After all, this was a tactic invented by the Qin Dynasty. At that time, Sun Jian followed the Taiwei
Zhang Wen went to Chang'an and stayed in the frontier army for nearly a year. He was no stranger to the tactics of the Xiliang people.
"Failed, defeated..." Gongsun Zan took two steps back and said with a sad smile: "I, Gongsun Zan, traveled across northern Xinjiang and was a hero for a lifetime. It was a shame to be defeated by Gai Jun. Now I am defeated by a son of a high official." After saying this,
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He pulled out his sword with a clang, placed it across his neck, and tried to kill himself.
Guan Jing was so frightened that he rushed to Gongsun Zan's side, hugged his wrist and said: "General, don't let your mind wander... As the saying goes, if you keep the green hills, you won't be afraid of running out of firewood. Not to mention the general, there is also the Bohai Sea.
The four counties of Anping, Hejian, and Pingyuan still have a fighting chance, so what if they are all lost? The general's foundation is in Youzhou, and he can regain his power in just one or two years by returning to Yan. The general...
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Gongsun Zan looked at Guan Jing, then looked back at the re-formed Baima Yicong, and said with his forehead: "Shiqi, you are right. I am not at the end of my rope yet. Let's go back to Bohai..."
Looking at Gongsun Zan's army defeated on all fronts, Yuan Shao was overjoyed. He really won this battle with ease. He said meaningfully in his heart: "Qu Yi, this person is my Sun Jian..."
If he didn't take the opportunity to expand his victory now, Yuan Shao would immediately order the entire army to pursue him.
Gongsun Zan's army was in such a state of disarray that it passed through Dongwu City without entering. All the way to the north, Yuan's army clung to the defeated army, assuming a posture that they would not withdraw their troops until they killed all the enemies.
Gongsun Zan and his white horse Yi Cong were naturally magnificent and majestic during the day. However, once they retreated and fled, they became extremely conspicuous. Yuan's army easily surrounded his army with thousands of cavalry, and actually launched a fierce attack. Gongsun Zan ordered them to break out separately.
He barely managed to escape after being hit several times, but there were only a hundred white horse followers left around him...
For more than a hundred miles from Wucheng in the east of Qinghe to Xiuxian in the Bohai Sea, the road was filled with the corpses of Gongsun Zan's soldiers. The ground was dyed red with blood, and it was infinitely desolate and miserable. To the northern border of Qinghe State, at the confluence of Qingshui and Zhangshui, it reached its peak, where Gongsun Zan
More than half of the nearly 10,000-strong army were killed, and the rivers were filled with corpses and almost no longer flowed.
Gongsun Zan crossed the river and returned to Xiu County. He had 30,000 soldiers but less than 2,000. The battle with Gai Jun in the spring was not as brutal as this. Gongsun Zan was so fierce that he could not help but shed tears. Xiu County was too dangerous and he did not dare to stay for a long time.
, led the remaining troops north to Nanpi. Before setting off, he suddenly thought of Tian Kai, and Liu Bei still had tens of thousands of fighting troops in his hands. Gongsun Zan sent someone to inform the two of them, asking them to withdraw from the plain and come back to defend Nanpi together.
The day before Gongsun Zan sent the envoy, Liu Bei, who was confronting Cui Juye in Ling County, Tian Kai, learned that Gongsun Zan was defeated in the first battle. He did not know whether he was alive or dead. He was so frightened that his face turned pale and his hands and feet were cold. The current situation was extremely bad.
Once Yuan Shao returns his army and invades Ling County, they will die without a burial place.
Liu Bei was depressed. He gave up Gaotang and returned to Hebei for development. He thought that Gongsun Zan was a solid backer. With his own talents, he would definitely have a place in Hebei in the future. Unexpectedly, I never expected... Gongsun Zan would be so unlucky.
After the war, Yuan Shao's situation was established. He was deeply labeled as a member of Gongsun Zan's family, could he still have a place to stay?
It's useless to think too much. It's better to get over the current difficulties first. Liu Bei smiled bitterly.
The two of them unanimously decided to withdraw, but they had to discuss how to withdraw, otherwise, they might end up like Gongsun Zan.
Tian Kai was the chief general under Gongsun Zan. He was both wise and brave, and he quickly came up with a plan...
On the first day, there was no movement in Tian Kai's military camp. He prepared for battle all day and night. Cui Juye, who was preparing to pursue his army, looked confused. News of Gongsun Zan's defeat had already spread. Tian Kai couldn't possibly not know why he didn't leave? Could it be that he still didn't leave?
Trying to hit an egg with an egg but failing? Trying to resist the general trend, how is it possible...
On the second day, there was still no disturbance in the Tian Kai military camp. Cui Juye, who had been up all night, couldn't help but feel bitter. Tian Kai's behavior was completely unexplainable. In the end, he could only think that Tian Kai had a desperate intention. On the third day, Cui Juye was in trouble again.
He persisted and fell into a deep sleep, but was awakened in the middle of the night. Without him, Tian Kai ran away.
When Cui Juye realized that he had been tricked by Tian Kai, he became furious and ordered a pursuit all night long. At dawn the next day, he pursued him to Dahe Gudu, and the people called him Wang Manghe.
Cui Juye was unwilling to be let go by his opponent, so he crossed the river and continued the pursuit. Someone under his command said that since Yuan Chaqi had defeated Gongsun Zan, Pingyuan Tiankai could not do anything and would be captured sooner or later, so there was no need to risk wading through the water. Cui Juye refused to listen. He led the army for the first time and failed to achieve an inch of success.
, realizing that his face was dull, it would be beautiful if he could capture the plain, so he ordered his army to cross the river.
After most of the people had crossed the river, Cui Juye relaxed and crossed to the east of the river.
At this time, Tian Kai and Liu Bei, who had already gone far, suddenly turned around and fought back. Yuan Jun was caught off guard and faced him head-on. The two armies continued to fight. In the end, Yuan Jun was defeated, with 4,000 casualties and 3,000 prisoners, including Cui Juye and others.
people.
Tian Kai was not tall and his appearance was average, but he was very imposing while sitting on a dead horse with a big horse and a golden sword. He stared at the disheveled Cui Juye in front of him with lustful eyes and said: "Cui Zhong,
Are you in such a hurry to die? If I don't comply, wouldn't I be betraying your wishes?"
After all, Cui Juye had the character of a scholar. Even though he was defeated, he was not discouraged. He snorted coldly: "Yuan Chaqi has already killed Gongsun Zan. You can't live a few more days than me."
Tian Kai nodded calmly and waved behind him. The guards immediately handed over a stick eight feet long. With one arm straight, he slowly stretched it towards Cui Juye's throat and asked: "What did you say? I didn't listen just now.
Qing, say it again..."
Liu Bei secretly hesitated on the side. If Cui Juye was killed, there would be no room for maneuver with Yuan Shao. However, he knew that Tian Kai was a determined person and was quite loyal to Gongsun Zan. Even if he stood up to persuade him, Tian Kai would not agree to release Cui Juye.
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Cui Juye said word by word: "I said, you don't have much time left..."
With a "puff" sound, Zifeng instantly pierced Cui Juye's throat and emerged from behind.
"..." Liu Bei closed his eyes and sighed.
Tian Kai's army of more than 10,000 people marched slowly to Pingyuan County with 3,000 prisoners. Gongsun Zan's envoy had been waiting for a long time. Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that Gongsun Zan was not dead, but he did not want to go to Nanpi. Isn't it clear that he was going to die? Liu Bei avoided
The messenger opened the door and said to Tian Kai: We have been late for returning for a few days. Yuan's army is now everywhere south of the Bohai Sea. Although the envoy has thousands of people, he is unable to break through.
Tian Kai thought for a long time and decided to go north. Liu Bei had no choice but to follow. The army came to the Leling area in the northern part of the plain and was about to cross the Bohai Sea. Suddenly, he heard that Yuan Shao's army had conquered the Anping Kingdom. Gongsun Zan abandoned Nanpi and the Bohai Sea and rushed north to the Hejian.
country.
Tian Kai and Liu Bei were both extraordinary people, so they could naturally see that the Hejian Kingdom could not be defended. Gongsun Zan would not stay in Hejian for long and would go to Youzhou to avoid Yuan Shao's pursuit.
Now, they have truly become lonely ghosts.
On the way of the army heading south, Liu Bei and Tian Kai rode together and said with a wry smile: "Your Majesty, what are your plans for the future?"
"..." Tian Kai frowned and said nothing.
Liu Bei continued: "The plain cannot be defended. Yuan Shao will come sooner or later. Now, there are only two ways before us. One is to surrender to Yuan Shao..."
"..." Tian Kai glanced sideways at Liu Bei, filled with murderous intent.
Liu Bei's eyes naturally turned forward and said: "So there is only one choice left, cross the river and go to Qingzhou."
"Qingzhou?..." Tian Kai muttered to himself. He, the governor of Qingzhou, was appointed by Gongsun Zan. If Gongsun Zan defeated Yuan Shao and occupied Jizhou, it would be okay, but the problem is, if Gongsun Zan loses, who will recognize him as the governor of Qingzhou?
Liu Bei said: "My subordinate has served in Gaotang for more than 10 years. He knows that Qingzhou is corrupt and the Yellow Turbans are raging. The people are thinking of a good king and longing for peace. The emperor has ten thousand people in his headquarters, plus thousands of soldiers from Pingyuan County, and Yuan Shao surrenders thousands of troops.
The total number is no less than 20,000. With such a strong army, are you worried about not being able to build a foundation?"
Tian Kai swept away the haze and said with a smile: "As a brother, I have been in Hebei for a long time and I don't know the details of Qingzhou. From now on, I will all rely on Xuande."