The big man is on the run

Chapter 202 The Standing Gongsun Zan

Jicheng, Yuan Shao's camp.

As soon as it was dawn, countless civilian husbands and auxiliary soldiers began to march out of the camp pushing the siege equipment, and the soldiers were enjoying their breakfast.

It has been more than a month since the siege of the city, and the city wall of Ji County, which has been crumbling since a long time ago, still looks crumbling, but it has not been breached.

The army was busy in an orderly manner, while Yuan Shao lay down in the main tent with a tired face.

Sitting on the side was Xin Ping. Seeing this, he couldn't help asking: "My lord, what's wrong with you? Why do you look in a bad mood?"

"Ugh!"

Yuan Shao sighed, and said, "Isn't it because of the matter in Jizhou?"

When Xin Ping heard this, he understood, and asked, "Has the matter over there been properly resolved? Although Yan Liang and Wen Chou were damaged a while ago, I heard that the officers and soldiers were blocked by Guo Tu in Changshan County and could not advance."

Yuan Shao shook his head and said, "Where is it so easy? Guo Tu's troops don't have the slightest threat in the eyes of the officers and soldiers. The reinforcements are arriving in Changshan County through the Jingxing passage, and they have been preparing for the battle, but they have not sent troops. I am afraid that the officers and soldiers are not worried about Guo Tu, but because they are afraid that they will not be able to penetrate the Yishui line at one time, or that they will not be able to cut off our army. supply line."

"The lord thinks, what should we do?" Xin Ping asked with a frown.

"Right now, it's not Ji County's problem. Or it's still Ji County's problem. If our army continues to attack by force, it will inevitably cause heavy losses. If the army goes north, it will become a tired army by then. It can't be done without force attack. Gongsun Zan is left behind. These Youzhou soldiers are very brave, if our army attacks our subordinates by force, I’m afraid.” Yuan Shao sighed and said: “No matter what, we must not make any mistakes at this juncture, so I am going to launch the last full-scale attack on Ji County, If it doesn’t work, give up and return to Jizhou. After all, the army in Jizhou has seriously threatened the foundation of our army.”

"what?"

Hearing this, Xin Ping was taken aback, and couldn't help exclaiming: "But... if we do this, our plan will fall short!"

"If you don't give up, do you really have to wait for the entire army to go north before recklessly fighting? Now that the reinforcements from the army have not arrived, you can still suppress the army. If the army is assembled and the veterans of our army are exhausted, Wouldn't the odds of winning be greatly reduced?" Yuan Shao asked rhetorically.

Xin Ping was taken aback, then pondered for a moment, and said: "Master, if we give up the attack on Ji County and return without success, our losses will probably be even greater!"

Yuan Shao shook his head and sighed: "No matter what, we have to give it a try, we can't sit still!"

"However, if we give up the attack on Gongsun Zan, if Gongsun Zan takes advantage of the situation to follow and attack the officers and soldiers from the north to the south, we will be attacked by the enemy." Xin Ping said with a frown.

"We haven't reached the worst situation yet!" Yuan Shao waved his hand and said.

"Lord."

Hearing this, Yuan Shao's heart moved, and he quickly asked: "Could it be that Zhongzhi has another clever plan?"

Xin Ping smiled mysteriously, and said, "Master, if this attack fails, our army can withdraw, lure Gongsun Zan out, and fight back."

After finishing speaking, Xin Ping leaned in front of Yuan Shao, and the two discussed carefully.

After hearing this, Yuan Shao's eyes lit up, he nodded with satisfaction, and said, "This time we must be safe, otherwise, even if we defeat Gongsun Zan, the officers and soldiers may not give us too much time. Of course, I will Jizhou has been operating for many years, and its foundation is still extremely solid.”

"My lord's words are very true." Xin Ping agreed.

Xin Ping then cupped his hands and said: "My lord, I think that since the army is increasing, we can also ask Mr. Yuan Tan from Qingzhou to send troops to Jizhou to support, and my lord can also let Cao Cao send troops to attack Taolinsai and threaten Guanzhong. In this way, the lord's troops will be more abundant, and even if the officers and soldiers want to come to a decisive battle, the odds of winning are slim."

"This is indeed a good method, but...won't it cause Qingzhou's troops to be empty?" Yuan Shao asked.

"No!" Xin Ping nodded and said: "Qingzhou is only connected to Cao Cao and Liu Bei. Liu Bei can't take care of himself. Cao Cao is our ally. Even if the Lord is worried about Cao Cao, Cao Cao will not rush to attack Qingzhou before the result of the decisive battle. of!"

"Oh?"

Yuan Shao was startled when he heard the words, and said: "In that case, I will do as you say!"

After finishing speaking, Yuan Shao stood up and said, "You go back first, I want to be alone for a while, and you can send someone to call me later."

"promise."

Xin Ping clasped his fists in his promise, then turned and left. After Xin Ping left, Yuan Shao returned to his seat and sat down. He looked at the map, pondered for a moment, and Yuan Shao couldn't help showing a smile.

"Meng De, after I defeat the official army and sweep the Northland, you who guard the southern gate for me will lose their value!"

Inside Jicheng, Gongsun Zan was furious and walked up and down the hall, pacing back and forth non-stop. It seemed that his anger had accumulated to the extreme.

"Shiqi, find me some trustworthy righteous people!" Gongsun Zan shouted angrily.

"Here!" Guan Jing hurriedly bowed and walked out. After a while, he came in with several Baima Yicong.

"My lords!" Gongsun Zan pointed at his confidant Yi Cong in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "These days, Yuan Shao is besieged outside, and none of the scouts sent out of the city came back. This time, you must investigate. The news to Jizhou, bring the news back at all costs!"

Hearing this, everyone quickly knelt down on one knee and shouted in unison: "My lord, put down, we will not disgrace our lives!"

"You have fought with me for many years, and now I can only rely on you!"

Gongsun Zan suppressed his irritability and said earnestly.

"No!" Everyone promised.

"Go!"

Gongsun Zan waved his hand, and everyone retreated quickly. After everyone left, Gongsun Zan's face became even more gloomy. His eyes fell on the map. Looking at the map, Gongsun Zan murmured to himself, "Yuan Shao, you bastard, if you Let me seize the opportunity, and I will definitely let you die!"

"Report~"

At this moment, a personal guard hurried into the hall.

"come in!"

Gongsun Zan restrained himself, raised his head to look at the guards, and said in a deep voice.

"No!" The guard promised, and quickly rushed into the hall.

"My lord, Yuan Shao's army has moved. The scale of the attack this time is unprecedented!"

Gongsun Zan was silent for a moment, looked at his sizable belly, sighed, and said, "Put the general in armor."

The surrounding soldiers were a little surprised. Since Gongsun Zan had no intention of competing with Yuan Shao, he had been in Yijing for many years, indulged in sex, and had never fought.

Gongsun Zan said with a grim expression on his face.

"This battle may be the last one. Don't let the world underestimate me, Gongsun Bogui."

(End of this chapter)