Chapter 137
Speaking of this, Xu You smiled again and continued, "Therefore, the bravery of His Highness of Jin is useless to Meng De. Moreover, if we surrender to Cao Gong, we will serve the court and still be a Han minister. Of course, we will not be criticized by the world, saying that we will surrender to the Lord. Besides, Meng De and I were friends in Luoyang in the early years and had a close relationship. When we arrived at him, Meng De would definitely look at us differently. At that time, our success will be just around the corner. Wouldn't we be much stronger than in Youzhou?" All of these generals were moved by Xu You. With the remaining more than a thousand people, they followed Xu You to Cao Cao.
On the other hand, in Bohai City, after Zang Ba and others destroyed Xu You's army, they began to carry out a propaganda war against Bohai! The news that Yuan Shao's two reinforcements had been wiped out. He was told that Yuan Shao's 500,000 troops no longer existed. Yuan Shao was not far from destruction. This war was caused by Yuan Shao's rebels and killing Zong Zheng, Lord Liu Yu. His Highness, King of Jin, was entrusted by Lord Liu Yu on his deathbed, came to take over Jizhou with the seal of household registration from Jizhou and attack Yuan Shao. That was a righteous army, and victory was inevitable. His Highness, King of Jin, was kind and only pursued the evil and repented in the city, can be exempted from liability. In order to strengthen persuasion, Zhang He Gaolan and others were also taken to the city of Bohai to speak with their own words and strengthen persuasion!
At this moment, the pressure caused by the long-term siege of Bohai City suddenly erupted. As a result, not only did the people riot, but even the soldiers of Bohai City mutinied due to the cruelty of Chunyu Qiong's usual leadership. These people and soldiers, who were grateful to Liu Yu Ende and Liu Bin's benevolence and righteousness, killed Chunyu Qiong and Zhou Ang, dug up the city gate, and surrendered to the Youzhou army outside the city. After receiving the news, Zang Ba was overjoyed and made a quick decision, ordering his troops to enter the city immediately and leave the list to safeguard the people. For the time being, they will maintain the public order of Bohai City. They will also seal all the granaries, treasuries, and other important places in Bohai City, waiting for the lord's handling. Finally, they asked someone to report all this to Liu Bin in Youzhou and ask him to send someone to deal with it.
When Bohai City surrendered, Yuan Shao's third wave of army also set off for two days. This third wave of army was led by Yuan Shao himself, led a group of civil and military officials, including Shen Pei, Feng Ji and others, and led an army of 250,000 to fight towards Bohai City in a mighty manner. However, the army led by Yuan Shao had never received a good news since the start of the road.
On the first day, the war report came that Changshan County had been captured by Youzhou's army in just a few days. But the army still did not stop and marched towards Leping County again. After receiving this news, Yuan Shao didn't care. The loss of Changshan County was originally expected. Yuan Shao just didn't expect that Youzhou's appetite was so big. His army had already set off, and they did not shrink their defense line and returned to defend with all their strength. He actually dared to attack Leping County. I really don't know how the word "death" was written.
But the next day, Yuan Shao received several reports of the defeated troops of the second army led by Zhang He and Gao Lan. According to these defeated reports, the army of one and the second army had been wiped out. Now there are many soldiers in Youzhou ambushing the way to Bohai City. Waiting for Yuan Shao to arrive with the Jizhou army. After receiving this news, Yuan Shao couldn't sit still.
Not to mention Yuan Shao, even Shen Pei and others could not sit still. The destruction of the entire army of the first and second armies would be a loss of 150,000 soldiers and horses. In addition, if they could cross Bohai City freely and freely and destroy these two armies, Bohai City would definitely be in danger. In other words, the lord can use the troops now, which is the 250,000 soldiers of the third army. Before they officially started a war with the other party, most of them would not have any soldiers. How can they fight this battle? Not to mention that they may have more soldiers and horses than their own side. Even if they have as many soldiers and horses as their own side, Youzhou is known as the number one army in the world. Then the soldiers and horses on their side cannot beat them. What's going on? How come they have gone from a big dominant side to a disadvantaged side in a blink of an eye?
However, this is not over. Then Yuan Shao received another report. General Qu Yi used fake transport of troops and food to really lead the enemy troops that destroyed the food route. However, when General Qu Yi was leading Fei Biao cavalry to pursue the enemy, he was suddenly attacked by Guan Hai's army from the rear. Guan Hai claimed that he was recruited by the court and was now the commander of His Highness Youjin King. As a result, Qu Yi was killed under the attack of two cavalry teams. Fei Biao cavalry had been completely destroyed. The 30,000 infantry troops following Fei Biao cavalry were also captured by the other party. Now Pingyuan City is lost. Bohai, the food route of the plain has been cut off by the other party.
This time, it was like the last straw that broke the camel's back. Yuan Shao collapsed in an instant. He didn't know how to accuse Shen Pei and others of the country now. He just said, "How could this be? How could this be?" Shen Pei and the others were also confused. How could Guan Hai from Beihai surrender to Youzhou? When did they have any relationship with Youzhou? And how could there be so many soldiers in Youzhou that they sent themselves out in a short period of time and erode the army of the second line? These strategists were all confused.
At the critical moment, Shen Pei was still calm. Although Shen Pei couldn't figure out how the situation changed, Shen Pei knew that if he marched towards Bohai City as planned, it would definitely be doomed. Therefore, Shen Pei spoke to Yuan Shao and said, "Lord. The situation is not good for us. We can't advance troops anymore. Although we don't know how there were suddenly so many troops in Youzhou that could quickly eliminate Zhu Ling and Zhang He's two armies. But since this is the case, we will definitely be in danger. It's better to turn off the attack to defend. As long as we persist until Dong Zhuo launches an attack, the Youzhou troops will inevitably withdraw to deal with Dong Zhuo. At that time, we still have a chance to fight."
At this time, Yuan Shao had no idea. He listened to Shen Pei's suggestion drowsyly and nodded, "Okay. Then let's go back." "Let's wait!" Shen Pei advised Yuan Shao again, "Lord, we can't go back. After all, it was Liu Yu's long-term residence. I don't know how many unlucky people there were thinking about Liu Yu, it's too dangerous for us to defend there. Moreover, the food channels on the plain were cut off, so we are
The food in Xindu is also brought out. When we return there, our military ration supply will not be able to keep up. Moreover, when we return to Xindu, we are easily chased by the army and horses of Youzhou. You see, we might as well go to Nanpi City to defend. One is that we are not far from Nanpi City now, and Nanpi City is a major area where the lord has been operating for many years. The city is high and thick, and there are a lot of food and grass. We can defend there without any mistakes."
Yuan Shao's eyes were dull, and he nodded casually and said, "Okay. It's up to the military advisor." Yuan Shao's army turned to Nanpi City. However, the battle reports that Yuan Shao received and the reports of Yuan Shao's army's movements naturally appeared in Liu Binde in Youzhou. However, unlike Yuan Shao, these battle reports were more detailed, and Liu Bin, who was watching the battle reports, was also full of joy.
The surrender of Bohai City was both expected and unexpected. Liu Bin, Jia Xu and the others had long concluded that Bohai City would sooner or later surrender due to the strong mental pressure. They just didn't expect it to be so soon.
With the cooperation of the local tyrants, Huang Zhong's troops made rapid progress and swept across the three counties. There was nothing to be surprised. In addition to the surrender, they were easily crushed by Huang Zhong's iron cavalry. When Huang Zhong encountered the most powerful resistance, it was only after Huang Zhong killed the enemy general in one move, the other soldiers surrendered under the order of the clan leader. It was of course normal to make rapid progress.
Moreover, with the cooperation of the local wealthy clans, he knew very well about the transportation of Yuan Shao's military rations. Moreover, Huang Zhong had the cover of these wealthy clans, and the traces were even more elusive. Qu Yi alone would not be able to obtain Huang Zhong's traces. However, Guan Hai happened to receive the order from Liu Bin sent by Kong Rong. Guan Hai led his troops to the plains and rushed to the plains. With the support of the local wealthy clans and Youzhou intelligence agencies, Huang Zhong easily contacted Guan Hai. So they made a plan to put Qu Yi, who was blocked from ears and ears, into the trap. It was natural to easily win.
The response to these war reports is also very simple. Huang Zhong's troops continued to act as planned and attack Yuan Shao's remaining forces within the Jizhou area. Zang Ba and Zhao Yun's army in the Bohai Sea began to move south after receiving the Bohai Sea and took over other places in Jizhou. Since Yuan Shao has begun to retreat, his control over these places has naturally decreased a lot, and Youzhou can take the opportunity to take over these places! As for Yuan Shao and the remaining 250,000 troops, there are no need to bother Zang Ba and Zhao Yun. Gan Ning and Dian Wei have already rushed over with the Youzhou Navy and Guards. Naturally, they have solved the remaining people of Yuan Shao!
Although most of the army along the way were navy, without engineering troops, and without carrying a large number of heavy weapons, with the guards led by Dian Wei and the help of the powerful families in Jizhou, although the number of people is not superior, it is not difficult to win! Those powerful families who want to surrender to themselves must also make a letter of controversy. To eliminate Yuan Shao, they cannot just let the Youzhou army work, and they cannot be idle! They cannot only provide a little information. At critical moments, they must also prove their determination with actions!
Chapter completed!