The big man is on the run

Chapter 213 Koji goes south
"My lord, a letter from the south!"

In Jixian City, with Yuan Shao's army's continuous onslaught, Gongsun Zan had come to the last moment, but when Yuan Shao was about to celebrate his victory, bad news came from the south.

"Guo Tu said that [-] to [-] officers were besieged in the city of Anxi north of Koushui, and Zhang Yun said that he was also besieged by [-] to [-] officers in the cities of Zhongshui and Wuhuan? How many officers are there?"

Hearing this news, Yuan Shao couldn't help but exclaimed.

Yuan Shao never expected that the army was so powerful that they could surround Guo Tu and Zhang Yun at the same time.

"Reporting to my lord, after investigation, Guo Tu has indeed been trapped in Anxi City, but the official army should not have 5 to 3 people, about [-]. There are a large number of officers and soldiers on the edge of the two cities of Huan." After receiving the news, the spy in charge of intelligence collection replied.

And at this time, it showed the benefit of Yuan Shao not trusting the frontline generals.
At least, not to be fooled.

It is difficult to say when and by whom this atmosphere of mutual distrust started.

"It's understandable for Zhang He to be cautious in using his troops. This at least shows that the number of officers and troops around him will not be smaller than his. How can there be 2 officers and troops, which means that there are 5 officers and troops in total? How dare Guo Tu be killed?" I was besieged in the city with Zhang Xi, it is really powerful, it seems that this time I underestimated the officers and soldiers! But what kind of storm can these 5 people cause? Humph! I don't believe it, when our army returns to the division, These 5 people can defeat our army!"

"My lord is wise!"

After hearing Yuan Shao's eloquent speech, everyone quickly bowed and praised.

"Ok!"

Yuan Shao smiled and nodded, then looked at Qu Yi beside him, and asked in a deep voice, "What do you think of the current situation of Zhang Yun and Guo Tu? How should our army respond?"

Qu Yi was the most capable general under Yuan Shao's command, and also the only general who could completely stand alone. Normally, Yuan Shao was a little bit afraid, but at this moment, don't look at what Yuan Shao said as if he didn't take the officers and soldiers seriously. Judging from his questioning of Qu Yi, Yuan Shao was already a bit scared.

After all, when Guo Tu and Zhang Yun went south, they added up to 3 people. Now he doesn't know how many people are left, and there are 5 people around him. If he followed suit and was surrounded and annihilated by the government army, even if he wiped out Gongsun Zan and went south quickly, he might not be sure of victory.

Therefore, the rescue still needs to be rescued.

"Guo Tu originally had [-] soldiers and horses under his command, and so did Zhang He. The difference between the two is that Guo Tu originally had powerful generals such as Yan Liang and Wen Chou under his command, while the combat power of the soldiers was only at an ordinary level. As for Zhang He, most of his men were elite soldiers. A man of extraordinary strength.

From the point of view of the general, Zhang He is in a good situation now. Although there is a possibility of being surrounded, it is more because of his unfounded worries. The army does not have enough equipment, troops, food and grass to supply the two battlefields for simultaneous encirclement.

Therefore, although there are many soldiers and horses under Guo Tu's command, they are only mobs. Moreover, Yan Liangwen Chou has been killed, and the soldiers and horses under Guo Tu's command have long lost their cohesion. It caused them a lot of damage, and it's hard to say how many are left now.

I guess they may not have much spare power and margin in a short time. Only Guo Tujun who stays in Anxi City is the most dangerous. "

Qu Yi thought for a moment, then opened his mouth to analyze.

"Hehe! Not bad! I think so too."

Yuan Shao nodded in satisfaction, and asked again: "Then what should we do next?"

Qu Yi said in a deep voice, "We can't let Guo Tu sit still!"

"It is difficult for the officers and soldiers to cut off our army's supply line, but Zhang He is indeed in danger of being surrounded, so the general thought that Zhang He's army can go north, and our army will not wait for Gongsun Zan to be completely wiped out, so we will send some troops south to join him, and then join him. Go west to rescue Guo Tu, and the total force should be more than [-]."

"That's right!" Yuan Shao praised greatly, and said, "Anyway, Gongsun Zan's fall is imminent, so we should dispatch 2 troops to the south to rescue Guo Tu together with Zhang He's troops."

"My lord is wise!"

Hearing Yuan Shao's proposal, everyone in the tent agreed.

"Okay! Then, you guys go and prepare, continue to attack the inner city of Jixian County tomorrow, and kill Gongsun Zan as soon as possible! Only in this way can the whole army go south with peace of mind."

"Who should be sent to lead the reinforcements heading south?"

"My lord, the final general is willing to go!"

Qu Yi clasped his fists and stepped out, saying in a deep voice.

"Okay, then let Zhongzhi be your supervisor."

This is Yuan Shao's old habit. When Qu Yi heard that it was Xin Ping's supervisor, his heart sank, but he had no choice but to agree.

"Decree, then go and prepare!"

Afterwards, Qu Yi left the camp.

Qu Yi acted very quickly. He clearly realized that the more than [-] people under Guo Tu's command were very important and they absolutely had to be rescued.

But to save, there must be a method. If you lead your own troops, you may not be able to save Guo Tu, but you will be trapped instead.

Therefore, while Qu Yi was going south from Youzhou, he informed Zhang Xi to come north to join him.

This made Zhang He helpless, because Zhang He knew very well that he couldn't find any excuse to delay his action.

Zhu Jun's troops were only in the south and west of him, and the north and east were always safe. Qu Yi didn't let him march west along the Kou River, but let him join him in the north. Zhang Yun really had nothing to say. Said that he had to reluctantly leave the two cities of Zhongshui and Wuhuan, which had built strong defenses, and went north to join Quyi.

"I think we should stabilize the supply lines on the rear and south side first, otherwise, once the officers and soldiers break through our rear, we will be in a very dangerous situation." Zhang Xi still gave his own suggestion tactfully.

"Jun Yi, I think so too, but to ensure Guo Tu's safety, the rescue operation cannot be postponed any longer. After all, if you move, it means that Zhu Jun is also on the move."

Hearing Zhang He's suggestion, Qu Yi shook his head and said.

"Alright then! Since you have already decided, I will follow your advice!"

Hearing Qu Yi's decision, Zhang Jai had no choice but to agree.

"what should we do?"

"Junyi, you answer my question like this."

Zhang He faced Qu Yi and nodded.

Qu Yi frowned and asked, "How many people are there in Zhu Jun's department?"

Zhang Yun sighed and said with a wry smile, "3 people."

Qu Yi was silent for a moment, and said: "Order the army to advance westward. Our army's food has been used up on the way back to the south. We must replenish enough food and grass during this period. In addition, we need to increase a large number of civilians and livestock. Prepare the food, grass and manpower within ten days, and you will have to work hard on this matter!"

"It should be so. It's just that the power of the people in these counties has been exhausted. I'm afraid we can't gather so many people, so we can only take them into captivity."

Qu Yi nodded and said, "I know, but I have no other choice but to gather as much food and grass as possible for our army, otherwise, I can only watch tens of thousands of soldiers under Guo Tu's command die in this battle." , wouldn’t I be even more guilty?”

Hearing Qu Yi's words, the guards beside Qu Yi couldn't help but bow their heads.

(End of this chapter)