The prelude to the war was finally somewhat different from the wars in the Spring and Autumn Period. There was no one-on-one duel between generals and no envoys' exchanges in front of the battle. Instead, there was a scolding battle between the soldiers.
Whether it's a one-on-one duel, a battle in front of the battle, or the most real scolding, the purpose is to increase one's side's morale and undermine the enemy's confidence.
Wang Yu disagreed with this. Since they were divided into camps, both sides would think that they were righteous. As for who was right, it would only be clear after one of them fell.
Standing is the most difficult thing to change. Just relying on words is useless. Relatively speaking, a one-on-one battle will have a greater impact on morale.
Yuan Jun's scoldings were mainly "bullying the weak by force", "exaggeratingly brave and harming the country", and "cruel and unkind"; Gongsun Jun's side had slogans as a basis, which were more organized and the routines were relatively clear. From Yuan Shao's actions in Luoyang to his
He formed a coalition army, killed his uncle's family, and then repaid his kindness with revenge and plotted against Han Fu.
There were almost the same number of people on both sides. After the scolding, the one who scolded more methodically would naturally have the advantage, but Yuan Jun was only slightly behind. This was a scolding, not a debate. Although Gongsun Jun's scolding was organized, it was
The logic is more complicated, and the words are not so smooth to pronounce, but in the end it is a balanced situation.
The quietest place at the moment was under the flags of both sides. The two generals and the core staff of both sides did not participate in the scolding. They just sat astride their horses and listened calmly to each other's innovations in rhetoric.
"Lord, the time is almost up, prepare to attack." Amidst the roars of tens of thousands of people, Yan Gang had to yell at the top of his neck to make Gongsun Zan hear his voice.
"Yes." Gongsun Zan nodded, his voice muffled.
Defeating the enemy with a message was one of the things he was quite proud of in this battle. He originally wanted to use the opportunity of scolding the formation to give Yuan Jun a show of strength, but the result was an evenly divided situation. This result made him a little disappointed, and even his emotions
A little down.
He turned to look at the single scripture, trying to get some enlightenment from the other party. The latter was the think tank of Gongsun's army, and the idea of sending a message was exactly what he had thought of.
It's a pity that when faced with Gongsun Zan's gaze, Shan Jing chose to avoid it, and he complained in his heart: The master's temper is really... He will repay him with great hope whenever he catches any useful tricks, and he doesn't even think about scolding Zhan.
If it could determine victory or defeat, what else would a military commander do?
"That's all. In the end, there is no luck in fighting. Please pass on my general's orders..." Gongsun Zan sighed.
Although he rejected Wang Yu's proposal for various reasons, he was still very concerned about Wang Yu's judgment. He always wanted to find as many chips as possible before the decisive battle to avoid... However, it seemed that he was finally
If he wasn't good at this, it would be better to see the difference with the sword. He slowly raised his hand, and the long blade was as sharp as frost and snow.
At this moment, his ears suddenly twitched, and among the riot of curses, thousands of people were shouting in unison, speaking in unison.
"The thief Yuan is planning to usurp the throne, and he is punishing his disobedient ministers according to the order!"
The shouts came from the left wing. Although not many people joined in the shouting, only one or two thousand people, the uniform shouts suppressed the noise of tens of thousands of people, even in the noisiest Chinese army.
Here, it is also clearly audible.
"The traitor Yuan is plotting to usurp the throne, and he has been ordered to punish his disloyal subjects!" The curse words are not very literary, but they are more catchy and have a clear rhythm.
"The thief Yuan is plotting to usurp the throne, and he has been punished by the imperial decree!" The clear rhythm attracted more and more people to join in. The shouts were centered on the cavalry array on the left wing and spread outward like waves. There were no tricks, no changes,
It is such a simple sentence, but it is worth a thousand words.
Gradually, the entire Youzhou Army joined in and shouted in unison, with ten thousand people shouting in unison. The momentum was so majestic, like a raging wave crashing on the shore, rolling around for thousands of years!
Amid the roar of the roaring waves, Yuan Jun's shouts quickly softened.
Yuan Shao and Han Fu wanted to help Liu Yu become emperor, but the latter refused. This matter was originally very secret, but after Gongsun Zan exposed it, Liu Yu summoned the famous people of Youzhou with great fanfare in order to prove his innocence.
In front of them, he rejected the envoys of Yuan and Han. As a result, the matter spread in Hebei.
Gongsun Zan also mentioned this incident in his statement, but the impact was not significant.
Ordinary people and soldiers can't understand it. Even if they understand it, they will only think that General Yuan is so powerful that he even dares to interfere in the establishment of an emperor; Liu Shijun is so upright and great that someone actually elected him to be the emperor, and
He also rejected it.
Anyone who dares to question Yuan Shao face to face will not end well, and will definitely be refuted by the advisors and celebrities around him. Those celebrities are not decorations, what they are best at is guiding public opinion.
Gongsun Zan's appeal was able to gain the upper hand mainly because Yuan Shao's foothold in Jizhou was not yet solid and the foundation had not yet been firmly established. If he waited until two or three years later, his appeal would only be able to gain some verbal advantage at best.
However, when it comes to scolding each other on the battlefield, this matter is a big talking point.
Both armies have banners like clouds in their formations, but the flags of the generals are also large banners with Chinese characters. No matter what thoughts they have in their hearts or what they are actually doing, even if the two formations are facing each other and a fight is about to begin, it can be done in name only.
To put it bluntly, both armies are still Han armies.
Amid roaring roars, Yuan Shao stared at the military formation opposite. On the left wing of the flying geese formation, two large banners were fluttering in the wind, which perfectly explained the origin of the curse.
‘The King of Cavalry Generals’
‘The Champion of the Han Dynasty’
"Bastard, bastard!" Yuan Shao was so angry that his face turned pale, but there was nothing he could do. No matter how many troops and mouthpieces he controlled, at this moment, he could only be scolded.
Want to refute? That's not easy. He has to think of words that are simple and easy to understand, and he also needs to see blood for a while, otherwise he will not be able to compete with the opponent. Even if he thinks of it, it may not be useful. The opponent's order is to conquer the disobedient.
There is a reason for the saying!
That is the power bestowed by the emperor! No matter how powerful the princes are or how powerful their troops are, they cannot compete with the Taishan Army in terms of their righteousness. Unless...
Seeing that Yuan Shao's expression was abnormal, Jushou hurriedly advised: "Don't worry, my lord, let him have the upper hand for a while. The soldiers under the two generals Qu and Zhang are all direct descendants of their own. As long as the general does not waver, these scoldings will not matter."
It's just a breeze, nothing to worry about."
He was afraid that Yuan Shao would get angry and make an impulsive decision. This ruler would be obedient to advice, but he could also be extremely stubborn. For the sake of face or something else, even if he knew it was wrong in his heart, if there was no proper step,
Next time, he will be stubborn to the end.
"Well." Under the nervous gaze of Ju Shou and all the counselors, Yuan Shao finally suppressed his anger and took a long breath: "The general will not launch an army out of anger. The little thief is shameless. I didn't notice it for a moment.
Now, the responsibility for commanding this battle will be entirely given to Gong Yu."
Jushou was overjoyed, bowed and thanked him sincerely: "My lord is wise, and I will never betray my lord's trust..."
He does not seek this false reputation or merit, but whether it is fighting a war or administering government, what he fears most is that he cannot give a single order, or even change the order day and night. Such a command will only make the soldiers at a loss what to do.
He has been responsible for planning and dispatching this battle, but orders have to be relayed to Yuan Shao.
It doesn't matter before the war. If Yuan Shao has doubts, he can persuade him slowly. But on the battlefield, the situation changes rapidly. A short delay may become the key to changing the situation of the battle. How can this kind of command not make him worry?
?
"You don't trust people when you employ them, and you don't use people when you doubt them. My lord has the demeanor of an ancient sage. We respect you for his magnanimity."
Before Jushu could finish expressing his determination, he was pushed aside. Guo Tu and others rushed forward with flattery, and even the thunderous shouts of the Youzhou army could not be suppressed.
Jushou sighed secretly, took the command flag, looked straight, and shouted loudly: "Beat the drum!"
"Boom! Boom...boom, boom, boom!"
First there were one or two, and then more war drums joined in. The next moment, hundreds of big drums were beating at the same time, like strong winds and rain, thunder and lightning, waves coming, and waves of explosions. Although it still couldn't suppress You.
The shouts of the state army stabilized the position of their own soldiers, and the already low morale improved again.
"Haha, Yuan Thief feels guilty!"
Hearing the sound of drums on the opposite side, Gongsun Zan burst out laughing. While laughing, he also praised: "As expected of Pengju's wise brother, this attack is so clever that our army's morale is greatly boosted, while the enemy's army is demoralized."
, now is a good opportunity to defeat the enemy! Gentlemen, beat our drums too!"
"Boom! Boom! Boom!" Compared with Yuan Jun's war drums aimed at eliminating the influence of the scolding array, the Youzhou Army's war drums were a little less urgent and anxious, appearing calm and majestic. In terms of momentum, they had the upper hand.
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"Where is Wei Hong?" Gongsun Zan shouted.
"The general is here!" Yan Gang stepped out proudly.
Gongsun Zan raised his riding whip and pointed at the enemy formation, and ordered: "Yuan Jun beat the drums loudly, but his feet did not move at all. There may be some trick. You can bring a team of light cavalry to test it out, but don't go deep yet."
"No!" Yan Gang responded enthusiastically, but did not turn around immediately.
"What's the matter?" Gongsun Zan frowned slightly. He always believed in the execution of orders and prohibitions. In the army, orders were issued like mountains. Shouldn't his beloved general make this mistake?
"My lord, General Wang's plan was successful. Now our army is so powerful, why not take advantage of the situation and attack with the whole army?" Yan Gang replied hesitantly.
The style of the Youzhou Army is to attack, attack, and attack again. When the situation was excellent, the lord tested it first, which was completely contrary to his usual style. This realization made him feel very unhappy.
He admitted that General Wang is a capable man with outstanding achievements and amazing methods. He can even do something as trivial as scolding the formation. But the Youzhou Army is the Youzhou Army and no outsiders are allowed to interfere. If the lord is influenced by the other party,
, losing normalcy makes things worse.
As a general who has been at the forefront of the Youzhou Army since its establishment, he does not want to see his lord change, let alone the Youzhou Army becoming a sharp blade in the hands of others. Even if trouble comes and the authority of the Han Dynasty is no longer there, Youzhou
The army can conquer the world for itself instead of marrying for other people!
Gongsun Zan explained patiently: "The enemy's commander is Ju Gongyu. This man is resourceful and highly respected in Hebei Province. I'm afraid he has some abilities and should not be underestimated. You can lead the main force to suppress the formation and harass the enemy with cavalry and shooting. If there is any If you find a flaw, attack it in one fell swoop, and I will only mobilize the army to fight for you!"
"General, I understand!" After getting the answer he wanted, Yan Gang left overjoyed. Before leaving, he glanced proudly to the left wing, as if to demonstrate to the two banners there.
When he reunited with his men, the Youzhou army suddenly split apart. A bright silver-white mass separated from the main army. Accompanied by the rumble of horse hooves, it went from slow to fast, rolling in beacon smoke, and moved forward indomitably. (To be continued.) .Please search Piaotian Literature, the novels will be better and updated faster!)