The same thing caused calls from people outside Fenggao City and outside the city.

However, one is cheering, while the other is full of despair.

If the soldiers and civilians in the city were feeling surprised and a little solemn, then there was only one word to describe the mood in the Jizhou military camp at this moment.

Sad and miserable.

As early as one day ago, Yuan Tan and his generals were still very ambitious, thinking that in as little as three days or as long as five days, Fenggao's door would be opened wide. They stepped in and became the new masters of the city in a majestic manner.

Even in the morning, Guo Tu had already begun to consider the plan for the next war based on the Taishan map. He really had a long-term vision.

And now...

Extremely bad news is coming back one after another!

First, they received the news that Xuzhou Army’s ambushes were attacking the village. After the army rushed to rescue them, they received the bad news that “if they were too late, the entire hilltop would be burned and all the food would be incinerated!”

In comparison, the news that the nearly 4,000 defenders of Tuqiu Mountain were completely wiped out, and that Xinpi suspected that Gao Lan and many soldiers had surrendered after searching for traces, were of little importance.

In normal times, such a large amount of losses, or even the defection of a famous Hebei general, would make even Yuan Shao, whose family was rich and powerful, feel heartbroken. Yuan Tan would even write a letter to his father to apologize personally.

But now Yuan Tan no longer cares about this matter.

Whether it is him, Guo Tu, Xinpi, or all the generals, they only care about one thing now!

How much food do they still have?

Facing the bloodshot eyes around him, the quartermaster was so frightened that he didn't dare to speak for a long time. It took a while before he gave an answer while trembling.

At present, if the food and grass in the camp are used at normal costs, it can last for ten days at most. If the daily supply is reduced, it can last for another five days.

The last sentence has a precondition, which is that it can only be used during normal marches and can never be used during war!

Especially now that the Jizhou army is attacking Fenggao, it’s a joke, it’s a tough battle!

Even if you don't provide extra meals to the soldiers, how dare you reduce the number?

Yuan Tan believed that if such a military order was issued, there would be a mutiny!

What's more, even if it's like this, it only takes half a month...

Even if we immediately break camp and return to Linzi tomorrow, it will take about ten days. However, not only has Feng Gao not been defeated, but there is also an unknown number of Xuzhou troops lurking nearby. Once they are harassed and entangled by these people along the way during the retreat, the time required may be

It will take longer!

And the most crucial point!

Before the army set off, Yuan Tan had already plundered all the government and private grain stores in Linzi and nearby counties. If he wanted to get supplies for tens of thousands of people this time, where would he find them?

Of course, these are actually things for later. At present, whether to fight or retreat has not yet been decided.

Thinking of this, countless eyes in the tent instantly focused on Yuan Tan. Although they had ideas in their minds at this time, no one dared to speak rashly as it related to the future of the 30,000-strong army and the strategy of going south to Mount Tai.

Everyone is waiting for this high-spirited young general to make a decision!

At this time, Yuan Tan's face, which was once full of toughness and determination, was filled with shock, anger and confusion.

Yuan Tan felt the complicated gazes in his eyes, and he knew very clearly that these people were urging him to make a decision quickly!

After all, whether it is for them, Yuan Tan, or the Jizhou Army, time is very precious today and cannot be wasted!

But Yuan Tan doesn’t know what to do!

It has been nearly ten years since Yuan Shao took charge of the Jizhou herdsman, and Yuan Tan has been on the expedition with his father.

This period was when Yuan Shao made a leap in strength, and it also allowed Yuan Tan to see the most attractive side of war for men!

Victory, singing, glory, conquest, that is my own...

Death, humiliation, screams, and being conquered are the enemy's...

Even since he first led an army to Qingzhou, it has been the same, without exception.

Tian Kai, who had been his father's enemy for many years, was finally defeated by him!

It was Yuan Tan who lit the first fire himself, completely burning this loyal dog of Gongsun Zan!

Linzi, the fifth capital of the Han Dynasty, also surrendered under his cavalry!

Compared with Wang Zheng a year ago, this time Yuan Tan had no allies, fewer troops, and even shorter time!

Even Feng Gaoben was defeated before his eyes!

The southern city wall has been completely penetrated. With such a huge advantage in front of us, it can be said that there is only one step left from complete victory, but...

Just when victory seemed to be within reach, damn God made a huge joke on himself!

How could a Xuzhou army break into the rear area silently?

Xuzhou Army...

Wang Zheng's army...

Yuan Tan's heart was filled with anger and dissatisfaction when he thought of this opponent who had been repeatedly compared with him by his father in the past two years and who had now ruined his good deeds.

This was not the time to think about these things. Yuan Tan tried his best to dispel the distracting thoughts in his mind and turned his mind to business matters.

Fight or retreat?

The food in the military camp is currently in short supply, but if Fenggao is captured, it will actually be enough. After all, the original Fenggao, both in terms of city and people, has been pushed to the limit by his army, and may completely collapse later!

But this undoubtedly involves a certain risk. If the food runs out and Fenggao City has not been taken, and the food from the rear fails to be delivered in time, the result will be...

All the Jizhou troops along this route may be destroyed!

Including the men and horses that had been lost before, this is a Jizhou army of 45,000 people!

Even if Yuan Shao has now taken over all the land in Hebei, if such a force is completely destroyed in Mount Tai, it will really be a real injury and a great loss of vitality!

It even affected the Yuan family's entire competition layout.

Just thinking about such consequences, let alone having to bear them, makes Yuan Tan horrified and shuddering.

If we withdraw from the army...

They made a quick decision and set up camp tomorrow. The food on hand was enough to support their return to Linzi. However, the plan to attack Fenggao City this time would be completely bankrupt. After this battle, their family and Wang Zheng were at loggerheads. Once the other party attacked, If you go to Beihai, you will definitely march to Qijun next!

The opponent was originally from Qingzhou, and had conquered Linzi once before. It could be said that he knew the basics well and was familiar with it. Even at that time, he was well-known as a master and could use the entire power of Xuzhou...

When the time comes, can the city of Linzi be able to defend itself against such an attack?

What Yuan Tan fears most at this time is that if he retreats, not only will Feng Gao fail to win, but all the current results will be in vain!

Moreover, Yuan Tan was really unwilling to quit just like that.

This was his first confrontation with Wang Zheng. Yuan Tan didn't want to lose, let alone admit defeat!

After several choices, the idea of ​​giving it a try prevailed in Yuan Tan's mind. After the generals paid attention and approached a cup of tea, Yuan Tan finally made up his mind.

He stood up with a slap on the gum, and his voice was a little hoarse under the excitement, but the determination and firmness in his tone moved everyone.

"Pass this general's order, the army will continue to attack the city!"

"You can't do that, Major General!"

After hearing this, the others had not spoken yet, but Guo Tu and Xin Pi rarely said in unison: "This matter is too risky..."

"I haven't finished speaking yet!"

But Yuan Tan waved his hand to interrupt the two of them, looking at everyone with a gloomy and terrifying face. After a while, he continued: "Send a message to the whole army, if Feng Gao is not defeated within three days..."

The remaining food is probably enough for the army to withdraw to Linzi.

The young master of the Yuan family thought that after all, more soldiers would die in the next three days, and there might be a little surplus of food.

After all, he did not dare to risk Yuan Shao's great cause, or even the future of the Yuan family, just because of his inner ambition.

After all, the lack of food and grass is only an internal crisis. The key is that there is an unknown number of Xuzhou ambushes waiting outside, which has changed the current war situation in Fenggao to some extent.

You must know that Yuan Tan personally selected Tuqiu Mountain, and he naturally knew its mountain shape and terrain very well. Even if Gao Lan's wounded army was replaced, it could be completely defeated in just one day, and the enemy's strength would never be reduced.

!

Yuan Tan's last sentence also made Guo Tu and Xin Pi look at each other for a while, and finally fell silent at the same time.

Three days, this is a relatively reasonable number, and it also means that Yuan Tan did not lose his mind and made a decision that was not radical, but also not conservative.

As for the other generals, their eyes immediately became eager.

To be honest, who would not want to expand their territory as a general, let alone when the battle has reached this point, they are not willing to just retreat. Moreover, judging from the generals, after such a long period of attack and defense, Fenggao City's defense has already

It's shaky.

As long as they spare no expense, it is absolutely possible to blast through the unsightly city walls, gates and defenders on the opposite side within three days.

...

Until the Jade Rabbit took off, the Jizhou army outside Fenggao City showed no sign of breaking out of camp.

This is an extremely obvious signal!

Chang Xi also immediately understood Yuan Tan's choice. After all, with the current situation of the Tianjun, there is no way that they can leave the city to pursue. In other words, the people of Jizhou do not need to worry about being pursued by the defenders in the city, let alone avoid their eyes and ears, or even

Evacuated overnight.
To be continued...