The big man is on the run

Chapter 143

In Xiexian County, several generals under Zhu Jun's command are on standby.

"You don't need to worry."

Zhu Jun signaled to Duan Yan, Yang Feng and others to be calm.

"Pusan's guard, Xu Huang, has a serious temperament. Puban will not lose easily. I also arranged for Ma Chao and Pang De to support him. I might be able to defeat Yan Liang who came to attack."

At this moment, the chubby Dong Cheng suddenly broke in and shouted loudly.

"Taiwei, just received the news that Yuan Shao has left the south bank of Fenshui and is heading towards where we are."

Zhu Jun frowned, looking at the map.

"Ok?"

Everyone turned their attention to the map.

Dong Cheng added: "I have just received information that Yuan Shao's main force has already marched towards Xie County under his leadership, and he has already sent all the food for the main force. We looted all the food and grass, and the people drove them away, and heard that they wanted to build a new city, and moved the people from the east of the river there, cutting off our people's support."

The faces of everyone became serious.

"what should we do?"

Duan Yan couldn't help asking.

"Taiwei, Yuan Shao has already failed once in Hedong, this time he must be determined to win, what should we do?"

Yang Feng couldn't help asking.

Duan Yan and Yang Feng were also a little panicked when facing this kind of enemy that was several times their own, and didn't know what to do.

Zhu Jun said with a cold face, "We can only play by ear in this matter. If it really doesn't work, we will temporarily withdraw the front troops."

"Withdraw? Why?" Yang Feng asked in astonishment.

Yang Feng has always been known for his bravery, but in politics, he is far inferior to Duan Yan, and even Dong Cheng. If not for this, he would not have done the thing of betraying Li Jue and running to the palace at night .

Therefore, Duan Yan and Dong Cheng did not speak, only Yang Fengfa asked.

"We are not Yuan Shao's opponents, and Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses are very powerful. With the power we have now, I am afraid that it is not enough to resist Yuan Shao's army. Therefore, there is no need to sacrifice in vain and let the pre-set troops withdraw. Just come."

Zhu Jun said lightly.

"But, did you just retreat like this?"

Yang Feng was obviously not reconciled.

"Now, we can only rely on a solid city. If the city can resist Yuan Shao's army, then we still have hope. But if the city cannot stop Yuan Shao's army from attacking, then we can only find a way to break through and retreat."

After Zhu Jun finished speaking, the faces of Yang Feng and others became a little embarrassed.

Although Yuan Shao encircled many troops, about [-], but if he really fought to the death, even if he was defeated, at least he had fought.

So many cities in the north of Xie County have to give up and leave without a fight, what's the matter?

If you give up all of them and don't resist steadily, do you want to give up when you go to Zhiming County, Xia City, and Sangquan City?

However, if they retreat, they will not be able to complete their mission this time, and they will even become sinners in the history books, and will be scolded as deserters, and where should they go?

Thinking of this, an idea suddenly popped up in Yang Feng's mind. He looked at Zhu Jun beside him and asked, "Taiwei, what do you think will happen if we fight Yuan Shao to the death at Pubandu?"

Zhu Jun raised his eyebrows and said, "I don't know what kind of clever plan you have come up with? You might as well tell it and listen, maybe there can be a chance."

Looking at Zhu Jun who was always calm, Yang Feng nodded, and said in a deep voice: "If Yuan Shao really wants to attack by force, we might as well fight him directly at Pubandu. Our losses are a bit heavy, but at least our main force is still there. As long as Zhugong can persist for a while, I think we can still hold Puban. As long as we hold Puban, the imperial court’s follow-up reinforcements will be able to arrive. Time will definitely last until Yuan Shao can't hold it anymore."

After all, Yang Feng winked at Dong Cheng who was beside him, and Dong Cheng also cupped his hands and said: "General Yang Feng's strategy is indeed very good, but Pubandu is too close to the Yellow River. If Yuan Shao generals our army If we are surrounded, we can only be beaten passively, and our army is likely to suffer heavy casualties at that time, we should find another place with more complicated terrain. After all, in addition to Pubandu, we also have a ferry, Fenglingdu The terrain there is more complex."

At this moment, Yang Feng's face showed a look of surprise.

Seeing this scene, Dong Cheng couldn't help despising Yang Feng in his heart. From Dong Cheng's point of view, this Yang Feng was like a piece of rotten wood. Wouldn't think of other ways, without Pubandu, wouldn't there be Fenglingdu.

"Taiwei, now Yuan Shao's army is rushing towards Jie County. If we don't make a quick decision, there will be no time to make a change. Please make a decision early." Duan Yan stood up Get up, clasped fists and said.

However, before Zhu Jun could say anything, a thoughtful expression appeared in Yang Feng's eyes, and then his eyes widened suddenly, revealing a look of determination.

Dong Cheng felt very strange when he saw Yang Feng's appearance.

Yang Feng turned around slightly and stood still, looking at Zhu Jun, Duan Yao, and Dong Cheng in the tent, his eyes were full of determination, and said.

"Gentlemen, our army has no way out now. If we don't fight back, even if we can defend Puban, we will have to pay a huge price, and this price may even wipe out our entire army. Now, There is only one last option left, and that is to fight Yuan Shao to the death!"

Speaking of this, Yang Feng gritted his teeth and shouted loudly: "Masters, I, Yang Feng, have been greatly favored by Your Majesty. I am willing to be the vanguard in this battle. I, Yang Feng, swear here that if I cannot stop Yuan Shao, I am willing to be the first to challenge the people of the world." Please forgive me, and be willing to chop off my head and offer it to the emperor to wash away my sins, Yang Feng!"

"General Yang"

After hearing Yang Feng's words, several people in the tent, even Dong Cheng who didn't think much of Yang Feng, couldn't help showing excited expressions on their faces.

"Since this is the case, I am willing to follow General Yang to march into Puban, and first severely injure Yan Liang, so as to give the army a way out."

Duan Yan's gaze turned to Dong Cheng, and Dong Cheng's eyes were also full of determination.

"Then let the Taiwei lead us to fight Yuan Shao to the death."

Dong Cheng clasped his fists and said.

Zhu Jun suddenly smiled mysteriously.

"You don't know where your majesty went, do you?"

Yang Feng, Duan Yan, Dong Cheng and others were all stunned.

Isn't the Son of Heaven in Chang'an City?Didn't this battle let Taiwei Zhu Jun hold the festival to fight instead of the emperor's commander army?Where else can the Son of Heaven go?
Zhu Jun said with a smile: "Your Majesty led the troops, went to Mengjindu in Luoyang, and went to surprise Yecheng through Zhang Yang's territory."

Hearing this, Yang Feng and the others were suddenly speechless in surprise.

In this world, how many people with such courage dare to attack Yecheng thousands of miles away?
"This, Taiwei, this is a dangerous soldier."

Duan Yan stammered and said.

Zhu Jun laughed loudly and said: "If you want me to say, this is a hero. Do you think His Majesty will hide in Chang'an to collect the battle report? If Your Majesty doesn't even have the courage to lead an army to go out like this, it's not Li Jue Guo who fell to the ground. Stunning! I believe Your Majesty, and you are right. Now we can no longer be so timid. At least, we have to buy enough time for Your Majesty. Therefore, I ordered the retreat from the north of Jie County to preserve our strength. But Yan Liang attacked Puban, but we can't just ignore it, we have to make a show to attract Yuan Shao's troops, let him know that the backyard is on fire and he can't retreat smoothly, so that we can live up to our great man!"

Hearing Zhu Jun's words, everyone fell silent immediately, with a hint of excitement on their faces.

"Taiwei, the general understands what you mean. This time, I will swear to the death to defend my great Han country, to defend the majesty of the emperor, and never let Yuan Shao, a traitor of the country, succeed."

After finishing speaking, Duan Yao clasped his fists to salute Zhu Jun.

"The Taiwei is justified. Now that the soldiers and horses are in our hands, we must do our best to protect our country!"

Dong Cheng clasped his fists and said.

"Okay, let's all go down and get ready. After an hour, I will send elite reinforcements to Pubandu. At that time, all of you will show me a lot of strength." Seeing that the army's heart is available, Zhu Jun nodded with satisfaction.

"Hahahaha, then, let's go down and make arrangements."

"Don't worry, Taiwei, I'll give you an order now, let the brothers hurry up to eat, set off on time, and go to Pubandu."

Yan Liang's elite cavalry was slowly approaching Pubandu. Behind him, there were thousands of troops including the Euphorbia warriors, surging like a tide.

At the forefront of the army, Yan Liang, who was riding a steed, had an excited expression on his face, and a frightening look flashed in his eyes.

"Supervisor, now our army is getting closer and closer to Pubandu. If we can capture Pubandu, then the entire River East is under our control."

Yan Liang said to Jushou with a smile.

Ju Shou also showed a rare smile, although it took a day, but this time he really couldn't blame Yuan Shao.

Because Yuan Shao indeed transferred half of the euphorbia soldiers led by Zhang Yun to him. This kind of heavy infantry is indeed a rare weapon for attacking fortifications.

You must know that Pubandu, as the most important waterway transportation hub between Hedong and Guanzhong, is not a ferry without military defenses.

In fact, on the contrary, Pubandu is a complete military fortress, and the ferry is just a water village to the west of it.

Ju Shou also laughed heartily, and said: "That's natural. Although this Pubandu is not big, it is quite strong. Now that our army is approaching the city, if we take Pubandu, we can not only win this strategic place , Moreover, it can also completely separate the officers and soldiers, haha, just thinking about it makes me very excited! The shame of last year will soon be washed away."

Hearing Jushou's words, the generals behind him couldn't help laughing.

They followed Jushou to attack Hedong last year. At that time, their strength and food and grass were far inferior to this time. Although there were various objective factors, it was also true that they failed to capture Hedong. Take a look at a little color and avenge your shame.

"Supervisor, I think we should speed up our progress. If Pu Bandu gets reinforcements after a long delay, then it will not be conducive to our actions."

Ju Shou nodded and said: "Send the order, the army will speed up!"

"Here!"

A soldier clasped his fists and replied, and then he quickly issued a military order, and the army composed of five thousand cavalry immediately accelerated its march.

Of course, elite troops like Euphorbias are actually cavalry infantry, and they are not fully armed with armor at all times, so they can still keep up with the speed of cavalry.

As for the other infantry, they can only run in small steps.

"Report! Report!" At this moment, a scout rushed over and knelt down on the ground.

"Report to the lord, there is an army coming from Pubandu."

"Oh? What army?"

"According to the spies, there are about 500 people in that army, and the word 'horse' is embroidered on their flag."

"Horse character? Could it be Ma Chao's army in Longxi?" Yan Liang asked.

"Yes, it is the army."

"Hmph, I didn't expect that I would dare to deliver it to my door!"

Ma Chao and Pang De defeated his friend Wen Chou, who is also a general of Yuan Shaojun, and Yan Liang wants revenge this time.

Yan Liang laughed and said, "What are you afraid of? Isn't it just a few hundred people? Even if they can fight alone, so what, our army is also a gathering of elites, and the current situation has reversed. In my opinion, they are there this time. There is no return! Ju Jianjun, don’t you think so?”

"That's right, you step back and report when you have new news." Ju Shou didn't care too much.

Saying that, the scout retreated quickly.

After the scout left, Ju Shou looked at the generals around him, his eyes filled with excitement, and he murmured, "This battle depends on which of us is stronger!"

(End of this chapter)