The big man is on the run

Chapter 198
Guo Tu, who was watching the battle outside the city, had mixed emotions. On the one hand, Yan Liangwen Chou died in successive battles, and the Jizhou faction lost two generals. From the perspective of fighting the Jizhou faction, Guo Tu was happy to see the results.But on the other hand, Wen Chou's death in battle also meant that the task Yuan Shao entrusted to him was difficult to complete smoothly.

Although Guo Tu still has more than 1 troops in his hand, facing the depleted official army, it is enough to firmly suppress them in Changshan County, thus ensuring Yuan Shao's supply line.

However, following Yuan Xi's rash northward march and the destruction, the defenses in the southern part of Jizhou began to become empty. Yuan Xi took away most of the counties and counties' garrison forces. From Changshan County to Wei County, they were almost undefended.

Although it is difficult for the officers and soldiers to continue to advance eastward and cut off the supply line of Qinghe Kingdom, they can go straight to Yecheng.

This also means that Guo Tu's plan to put pressure on the government and army in the north has failed when Yuan Xi was supposed to stick to the south.

"idiot!"

Guo Tu cursed secretly, and immediately frowned. He had to think about what to do next, and how to give Yuan Shao a perfect explanation.

The death of the general can be blamed on the fact that Yan Liangwen is ugly and not good at martial arts, and Yuan Xi's rash northward advance can also be pushed on Jushou's head. It really has nothing to do with Guo Tu. It's all his fault.

At this moment, Guo Tu suddenly felt like an ant, who would be trampled to the ground at any time. This feeling of powerlessness was really terrible.

"Supervisor!"

Guo Tu's lieutenant general came over suddenly, clasped his fists and asked, "What good strategy does the supervising army have?"

Guo Tu looked up at the generals, shook his head, and sighed: "Now we have no way to stop the officers and soldiers, we must think of a proper plan."

All the generals were worried when they heard the words, and the deputy general asked in a deep voice: "Supervisor, if we can't stop the officers and soldiers, what should we do?"

"It would be the best if the officers and soldiers could fight us on the front line of the Hutuo River. But if the officers and soldiers took a detour to the south and captured Julu County and Wei County, that would be the worst case. At that time, our army will lose the initiative and will be in extreme danger."

Guo Tu sighed, with a bitter smile on his face.

Guo Tu knew what he was doing. After Yan Liangwen Chou died in battle, his army had no more generals available. After Yuan Xi led the army to march north, the defense line in the south of Changshan County was completely bankrupt and could no longer be maintained.

Therefore, he must use one person as two people, and the initiative is no longer in his hands, but depends on which direction the officers and soldiers want to attack.

On the other side, Zhending is on top of the city.

Everyone on the city wall cheered, their faces full of joy.

"General, this battle has been won, what's the next plan?"

A lieutenant general came to Xu Huang and asked respectfully.

"I intend to go to see His Majesty in person!"

Xu Huang pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"General, the situation here is still unclear. The reinforcements have already entered the Zhending City, and the general needs to be dispatched. Otherwise, it may cause panic among the people. Please stay here for a while, so as not to cause trouble. Chaos, it's safer this way, what does the general think?" the deputy general remonstrated.

"Alright, I will stay here for the time being, but I have to send someone to convey the news to His Majesty as soon as possible. I know the truth of the enemy, but Your Majesty doesn't know yet. You have to let Your Majesty know what's going on, so that you can wipe out these rebels!"

Hearing this, Xu Huang thought for a moment before agreeing to stay here and sit in command. After all, they have now taken the initiative. As long as they resist Yuan Shaojun's counterattack, then the entire Changshan County is in their pocket.

"Don't worry, general, I'll send someone to deliver the order right away!"

Hearing the words, the lieutenant quickly agreed, and secretly heaved a sigh of relief.

"You take people to clean up the battlefield at the top of the city first, and there will be another person for the order."

Xu Huang waved his hand, signaling the deputy general to go down to deal with the aftermath here.

"Follow!"

The lieutenant quickly agreed.

"In addition, you lead people to search around the top of the city. If you find a corpse, burn it quickly! Your Majesty has told you that if you don't burn it in time, there may be a plague."

Xu Huang opened his mouth and ordered: "Then invite Zhonglang and Zhao Yun."

"Yes!"

The lieutenant bowed his hands and saluted, then left with his subordinates.

"Zilong, thanks to you this time!"

Seeing Zhao Yun's figure, Xu Huang walked to Zhao Yun's side and said.

In this battle, Zhao Yun's performance was extremely dazzling at the critical moment. The killing of Wen Chou boosted the morale of the defenders, which was impressive.

"You're welcome, General! It's a matter of duty."

Zhao Yun shook his head and said seriously.

"I think Zilong will be rewarded generously by His Majesty for being able to kill the two powerful generals of the enemy this time. Your Majesty has never been stingy with those who have made meritorious service. I can guarantee this for you!"

Xu Huang smiled and said, he did not regard Zhao Yun as an outsider, which is very important, after all, Xu Huang is now Zhao Yun's superior.

The two chatted for a few more words, Zhao Yun is not a person who does not understand the world, he said with a smile.

"If I have time, I hope to invite the general to our village for a drink!"

"Okay, when the national traitor Yuan Shao is defeated, I will personally visit Zilong at that time!"

Xu Huang nodded, and agreed that he and Zhao Yun hit it off immediately, and he admired his martial arts and courage very much, so his attitude towards Zhao Yun was very good.

"Zilong, please report to His Majesty, the enemy army is still outside the city, so be careful."

"Hahaha, there are a few enemy troops, it's okay. Then the subordinates will leave first, general, let's leave now!"

Zhao Yun clasped his fists at Xu Huang and saluted with a smile, then led his troops and ran towards the distance.

Seeing this scene, Xu Huang couldn't help sighing slightly, with a look of contemplation on his face. Over the years, following Liu Yi, he has seen all kinds of people, some are greedy, some are kind, and some are treacherous and despicable. However, there are very few people with a straightforward personality like Zhao Yun. Xu Huang thinks that Zhao Yun is worth befriending.

Looking back, Xu Huang subconsciously thought about the direction of the battle.

Now that Yuan Xi was destroyed, although Guo Tu had lost two powerful generals, his strength was still there. This battle was still difficult to fight.

The most important thing is, can Gongsun Zan still hold on?
If Yuan Shao is not attracted back, or if Gongsun Zan is defeated, then no matter how many heads are captured, it will still not be able to shake the foundation of Yuan Shao's entire power.

On the contrary, if Yuan Shao takes Youzhou, the strategic situation between Yuan Shao and the imperial court will change again.

(End of this chapter)