Although the ambush of Cao's army caused great losses to the Yan Liang's army, it did not prevent Yan Liang's army from returning to help. In fact, the Cao army did not intend to stop Yan Liang's army. Cao Cao just wanted to take a bite on Yuan's army.

In the evening of that day, more than 100,000 troops of Yan Liang's army arrived at the city of Chenliu. Almost at the same time, the entire Cao army outside the city set out eastward, and Cao Cao did not intend to fight with Yuan Shao to death at the city of Chenliu. Although Cao Cao was unwilling to be occupied by Yuan Shao to take over Chenliu and Qiao County, Cao Cao would not act irritably for this. The Cao army's current situation is not good. The original 400,000 troops are now only more than 200,000. What Cao army has to do now is to recuperate.

Yan Liang finally came back. Yuan Shao was ecstatic when he learned the news and immediately took people to the city gate to greet Yan Liang.

"I will pay homage to the lord!" Yan Liang immediately knelt down on one knee when he saw Yuan Shao, and looked very respectful.

Yuan Shao quickly helped the beloved general up and said with joy: "I hope for the general is like waiting for the rain for a long time!" Yuan Shao's words actually lost his identity, but this also revealed his sincere joy.

At this moment, a scout came to report: "Report to the lord, Cao's army has all been withdrawn!"

Yuan Shao was stunned when he heard this, and then laughed: "My Yan Liangzhen is a powerful general! Cao Cao did not dare to fight, so he fled in panic!"

Everyone around quickly agreed, while Yan Liang looked proud and proud.

Yuan Shao laughed and then took Yan Liang's hand affectionately to the prefect's mansion, with many generals and counselors following behind.

When he returned to the prefect's mansion, Yuan Shao immediately ordered people to arrange a banquet to welcome Yan Liang. The protagonists of the banquet were of course Yan Liang and Yuan Shao, while other generals and counselors sat with him.

During the meal, everyone toasted Yan Liang frequently and kept praising Yan Liang for his unparalleled martial arts and bravery, comparable to Bai Qi and Wang Jian during the Qin Dynasty. Yan Liang couldn't help but get carried away.

After several rounds of wine, Yan Liang blew away and said how he killed Cao's soldiers alone and turned over and killed the generals and seized the flag, etc.

Yuan Shao nodded frequently, his face full of pleasure. However, the others had a different idea in their hearts. Although these people showed a look of emotion and admiration on the surface, they were thinking in their hearts: Damn! It’s really good to brag!

After spitting for a while, Yan Liang suddenly changed his mind and said to Yuan Shao: "Lord, I am on the order of my lord to attack Dingtao. I could have successfully captured Dingtao, but Gao Lan was afraid of fighting and failed to advance, so that all his previous efforts were wasted! Please ask Gao Lan for his crime of fearing the enemy and fearing war!" Yan Liang, a man who is brave, is brave, but he has a very bad habit, that is, his stubbornness and is very disgraceful to people with lower official positions than him refute his decision.

Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and then they understood that Gao Lan, who had always been straight, must have contradicted the narrow-minded Yan Liang. Although everyone understood, no one came out to speak for Gao Lan. If they offended Yan Liang, it might be their turn to be unlucky one day!

After hearing Yan Liang's words, Yuan Shao's face changed suddenly. He turned around and glanced at the hall and shouted, "Where is Gao Lan?"

But after a while, Gao Lan did not come out.

Everyone couldn't help but feel a little surprised, so they looked left and right, trying to find Gao Lan's figure. Then everyone was even more surprised. It turned out that there was no Gao Lan's figure in the lobby.

Without seeing Gao Lan's figure, Yuan Shao couldn't help but ask in surprise: "Where is Gao Lan? Where has Gao Lan gone?"

Everyone looked at each other and felt a little incredible. Logically speaking, Gao Lan should be here.

A moment later, a general suddenly came out to report: "Your lord, before entering the city, the general saw General Gao Lan leading his direct soldiers to the north!"

Yuan Shao frowned and asked, "What are Gao Lan doing?"

"I don't know this."

Yuan Shao showed anger and said in a deep voice: "If you don't report first, you will act without permission! Is there any lord in Gao Lan's eyes? Go chase Gao Lan immediately and ask him to come back to me immediately!"

The general of the officer quickly agreed and then retreated.

At this moment, Gao Lan led more than a thousand personal soldiers to reach the Yellow River Ferry.

"General, we want to...

Where to go?" Gao Lan's confidant general Wang Kai finally couldn't help asking.

Gao Lan looked at the north with a worried look on his face and replied: "Yuan Shao is a mediocre person, and he often believes in slander. It is difficult for us to stand out when we stay under Yuan Shao's tent! So I decided to leave Yuan Shao and become a famous master!"

Wang Kai was shocked when he heard this and said anxiously: "General, is this too hasty? Although Yan Liang will definitely frame the general, the lord may not be unfavorable to the general!" Wang Kai thought Gao Lan ran away because he was worried that Yuan Shao would listen to the slander.

Gao Lan shook his head, "I left Yuan Shao not entirely because of this. I have been following Yuan Shao since my debut. I know very well that Yuan Shao is so good that he can't accomplish anything!"

After a pause, Gao Lan continued: "I have been determined to assist the famous masters in helping the world since I was a child. I hope my lord is a talented and wise hero!"

Gao Lan's words touched Wang Kai. After thinking for a moment, Wang Kai clasped his fists to Gao Lan and said solemnly: "Since the general has decided to leave Yuan Shao, then Kai will follow the general!"

Gao Lan glanced at Wang Kai and nodded with relief.

"By the way, General, where are we going?" Wang Kai asked again.

"Go to Huguan!"

Huguan? Wang Kai was stunned for a moment, then asked: "Does the general plan to follow Chen Chu? I thought the general would follow Cao Cao?"

Gao Lan nodded and explained: "Cao Cao can be regarded as a hero of a generation of talented and magnanimous, but unfortunately, I fought with Cao's army several times and almost killed Cao Ren. I was afraid that Cao Cao would not tolerate me! So I decided to follow the general Chen Chu."

Wang Kai nodded in agreement, then said with a worry-faced expression: "I just don't know how Chen Chu will treat us?"

Gao Lan couldn't help but frown, and what Wang Kai said was exactly what he was worried about.

After a pause, Gao Lan said, "Let's take one step at a time. Chen Chu is famous all over the world. It can cause Yuan Shao and Cao Cao's joint troops to attack him. I think Chen Chu will not be worthy of his name!"

Wang Kai nodded, showing a thoughtful look.

The two of them walked while chatting. About half an hour later, the group arrived at the Yellow River Ferry.

At this time, the Yellow River Ferry seemed very desolate. There was only a broken warehouse and a pavilion for people to rest on the pier. Several old boatmen were resting listlessly in the awning. Several dilapidated wooden boats were docking on the small pier, which kept rippling with the waves.

The originally listless boatman suddenly saw an army coming and couldn't help but show his nervous look. At this moment, a boatman was lying on the wooden table and slept soundly. The companion next to him quickly woke him up.

"Ouch! It's that bastard!" The awakened boatman jumped up and cursed, but saw his companion staring nervously at a distance.

He couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, then followed the eyes of his companions. An army with strong and held sharpness suddenly came into his eyes. He was so scared that he almost got under the table. No wonder he was like this. In this chaotic era, almost no warlord army would take the people seriously. Of course, the Northern Army was an exception under Chen Chu's transformation.

Gao Lan walked towards the pergola by horse, and the boatmen were so nervous that they saw this.

Gao Lan had no intention of paying attention to the boatmen's thoughts, and as soon as he arrived at the pergola, he said, "We want to cross the river! You should prepare immediately!" Gao Lan's tone had no room for negotiation. In fact, Gao Lan was not used to being domineering, but because he was worried that the night was long and dreaming, he was caught up by Yuan Shao.

The boatmen dared not say anything, so they hurried to their respective boats to prepare.

At this moment, a team of fast horses suddenly arrived. The leader was Deng Huang, an unknown general under Yuan Shao. Deng Huang was the general who had reported to Yuan Shao about Gao Lan’s whereabouts. Deng Huang and Gao Lan were fellow villagers and had always had a good relationship with Gao Lan.

Gao Lan saw Deng Huang coming, so he immediately rode his horse to meet him.

"General Deng, what's the matter here?" Gao Lan's tone seemed not very polite. While speaking, Gao Lan looked up at Deng Huang and saw that there was no large group of people coming, Gao Lan's expression couldn't help but relax.

Seeing that Gao Lan's tone was not good, Deng Huang couldn't help but be stunned...

After a while, he clasped his fists at Gao Lan and said, "I will come and call the general back on my order!"
Chapter completed!