Abnormal Three Kingdoms

Chapter 349 Yuan Shao's Wrath

Things were exactly as Chu Nan expected. After Shouzhang fell, Xu Chang was breached after not even being able to hold on for a day, and the rest of the cities still under the control of Cao Jun would face a sweep.

Without powerful generals guarding them, and facing generals like Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Huang Zhong, and Wei Yan, it is really difficult to defend an ordinary city. Often, when a round of arrows rains down, the city defense has already been breached.

It is really not difficult for a top general to attack a city without a general guarding it. Those famous people are half-baked, and they can deal with ordinary generals. But facing the top generals, they cannot avoid the fate of breaking the city. , It took more than a month, but after Shouchun, Jiyin, Dongping and Dongjun's cities north of the Yellow River were basically taken in half a month, and the speed was astonishing.

But if you really understand this, you won’t be surprised. After all, Cao Cao died, and Cao Cao’s last remnant party was completely defeated. If it weren’t for the reputation of Lu Bu Weng’s son-in-law, these cities would not even need to be fought, and they would come down upon hearing the news.

However, although the city has been pacified, the chaos has not disappeared, but has become more and more serious, because... Yuan Shao has returned to his teacher!

Jizhou, Yecheng.

"Didn't it mean that Meng De would win? Why did Meng De lose his foundation and even his life in the end!?" Yuan Shao frowned and looked at the advisers under his account. In fact, he knew about Cao Cao's death a long time ago. However, it was the most critical time for him to completely wipe out Gongsun Zan, so it was naturally impossible for Yuan Shao to give up the victory he had won and return to the teacher to help Cao Cao.

With Gongsun Zan's reputation in Youzhou, Yuan Shao was sure that as long as he retreated, Gongsun Zan would definitely be able to recover from the ashes and even make a comeback.

How can Hebei Baye be interrupted because of this?

"My lord, this matter is also related to what Lu Bu has done in the past two years." Tian Feng came out and said to Yuan Shao: "The reason why we concluded that Cao Cao will definitely defeat Lu Bu is because almost no one from the gentry would stand up. On Lv Bu's side, however, everything that flourishes must decline, perhaps it was precisely because Lv Bu saw this clearly, so he resolutely eliminated the Xuzhou gentry, and finally won today's victory."

"What a purge!" Xu You said with a sneer, "Why should Yuan Hao cover up for Lu Bu? The evil that Lu Bu has done in the past two years is beyond description. Such evil deeds have already made the people of the world feel ashamed, and everyone wants to eat their flesh alive, so the word Yuan Hao purged it would be a little light."

"That's right." Guo Tu said with a light smile, "The word purging is used... It seems that as long as he is as cruel and ruthless as Lu Bu and slaughtered the nobles, he can sweep the Central Plains like Lu Bu. So Lu Bu has been rampant so far? My lord, I suggest that you send troops immediately to pacify Lu Bu first and fix the Central Plains!"

Tian Feng frowned, but didn't speak. Although the two were targeting him, he also agreed to attack Lu Bu. He could see clearly that it didn't matter whether Lu Bu was cruel or not. Kings were never judged by virtue. But one thing Tian Feng was very concerned about was that Lu Bu's method made him successful, and it was able to mobilize the people's power to the greatest extent. Now that Lu Bu has newly won the Central Plains and the foundation is stable, the chances of winning are quite high if he sends troops at this time.

Not only because Yuan Shao has many soldiers, but more importantly, there are still gentry forces in the Central Plains. It is impossible for Lu Bu to wipe out the land of Yanyu and Yuzhou in such a short period of time.

Although Yuan Shao's side is also exhausted after a long battle, people's hearts are on Yuan Shao's side.

However, if the delay is too long, the gentry in the Central Plains will be wiped out by Lu Bu, and if we use troops at that time, there will be no troops in the Central Plains to welcome Yuan Shao, and Lu Bu's internal affairs will be stable. At that time, it will be difficult to deal with Lu Bu .

"That's wrong!" Just when Tian Feng chose to shut up, Xin Ping frowned and said: "Our army has spent many days in conquering Gongsun Zan. The soldiers and horses are exhausted, the army and the people are tired of fighting, and Lu Bu is just a minor problem. What our army should do now is Rectify the soldiers and horses, cultivate the people's livelihood, and when the training is completed, you can cross the Henan Province with glory and glory, then what is the point of mere Lu Bu?"

Many counselors in Jizhou agreed, and Tian Feng frowned.

In the process of conquering Gongsun Zan, the major families in Jizhou spent money and energy to help Yuan Shao turn defeat into victory, and finally annexed Gongsun Zan. It was really exhausting. If they are asked to contribute money and energy to attack the Central Plains at this time, these Jizhou celebrities may not be able to do so. willing.

As for why people like Xu You and Guo Tu were so active, it was because they were from the Central Plains. Lu Bu occupied the Central Plains, and he suppressed the scholars, which endangered their foundation. Naturally, they wanted to drive Lu Bu away.

Under Yuan Shao's command, there has been a long-standing dispute between the local gentry in Jizhou and the Central Plains gentry, especially after Yuan Shao captured Han Fu and started a war with Gongsun Zan, he relied more and more on the Jizhou gentry. They are all opposed to sending troops, and I am afraid it will be difficult to send troops now.

Even though they knew about Lu Bu's danger, in the eyes of these celebrities, Lu Bu's current step had basically come to an end. Living in the Central Plains, surrounded by enemies, and facing such a powerful force as Yuan Shao, he was indeed in a dire situation.

But according to Tian Fengjue, Lu Bu's biggest threat is not his displayed combat power, but his untapped potential.

Immediately stepped forward and said: "My lord, the harm of Lu Bu is not because he is rampant now, but because the root of his governance is to subvert the current rule of law, exploit and harm the nobles. Although this law is cruel, it can temporarily win the hearts of the people, just like Shang Yang's rule The law can quickly seize the people's power. Now that the Central Plains is still in chaos, it is the time when it is the weakest. When our army takes action at this time, the Central Plains gentry will do their best to help. The timing, location, and harmony of people are all up to me. When Lü Bu succeeds with this method and our army starts to attack again, it may be too late!"

"Oh?" Xin Ping asked with a smile: "In Mr. Yuan Hao's opinion, if our army recuperates for a while, it won't be able to compete with that Lu Bu?"

"I don't intend to do so, but even if we don't send troops to quell the situation, we can still send out cavalry across the river day and night to harass the Central Plains, making Lv Bu exhausted in coping and stirring up rebellions in various places. If things go on like this, Lv Bu will definitely be powerless to fight against the lord!" Tian Feng said solemnly.

Even if we don't fight now, we won't be able to let Lu Bu rest and recuperate. The Central Plains is flat, and if we send troops to attack, there is no danger for the opponent to defend.

"As we all know, Na Lu Bu is the best at commanding cavalry. As far as I know, the battle of Xuchang was because Na Lu Bu led the cavalry to attack Xu Chang first, forcing Cao Cao not to send troops, which led to Xu Chang's defeat and Cao Cao's death. You should know If Lu Bu's temper annoys him and he comes to Jizhou to make trouble, what should he do?" Simpi asked.

Tian Feng frowned and said: "After all, our army is not Cao Cao. My lord has countless strong generals. If Lu Bu really comes, why not take this opportunity to trap Lu Bu and kill Jizhou? If Lu Bu dies, why worry about losing the Central Plains."

"Sir, what you said is simple." Another famous Jizhou scholar sneered, "Have you thought about what we should do if Lu Bu didn't come to Yecheng, but looted everywhere and slaughtered the nobles?"

Tian Feng was furious, isn't this arguing?As the leader of an army, Lu Bu now occupies three states and two counties in the Central Plains. How could he run here with his cavalry when he has nothing to do?Don't care about the situation between North Korea and China?

Just as he was about to scold him, Jushou pulled him back and motioned him not to speak.

If this continues, my good friend will be completely reduced to a lonely minister.

It's not that Tian Feng is wrong, Tian Feng thinks about these issues from Yuan Shao's point of view, but invisibly offends the Jizhou gentry who should be on his side, and at the same time, it is impossible to get the approval of the Yingchuan gentry.

Didn't Xu You, Guo Tu, and Feng Ji just stand aside and watch Tian Feng fight with the Jizhou gentry, but they didn't say anything to help Tian Feng?
Tian Feng looked at Jushou, sighed, and could only bow to Yuan Shao: "My lord, please think twice."

Yuan Shao silently watched these counselors fighting, and did not speak until now. He nodded and said, "What Yuan Hao said is true, but what Zhong Zhi said is also true. Now our army has just experienced a big battle. The soldiers are exhausted and the people are war-weary, so it is really not suitable to send troops at this time, let's discuss the matter of sending troops again."

"My lord!" Xu You and the others couldn't sit still when they heard the words, they all stood up to persuade them, if they wait any longer, the nobles in the Central Plains will die.

At this moment, a general came to the door and saluted Yuan Shao from afar.

"What's the matter? Come in and talk!" Yuan Shao interrupted Xu You's words, and said in a low voice.

"My lord, some members of the Cao clan have come...to beg for death." The general hesitated and said.

"Begging to die?" Yuan Shao was a little puzzled, looked at the other party and said, "What do you mean?"

"The last general doesn't know, but Duke Cao's second son, Cao Pi, came here with a sword in his hand. He said outside the door that the Lord wanted to kill him, so he came to die himself!" the general bowed.

"Nonsense!" Yuan Shao slapped the table and said, "Meng De and I are family friends, and we have a deep relationship with each other. Although we were unhappy before, it was for the public. Now that he is in great trouble, how could I harm his family? People please come!"

"Here!" The general agreed, turned around and left in a hurry.

After a while, Cao Pi held a simple and simple sword in both hands, led Cao Zhang and the young Cao Zhi, and came in surrounded by Cao Ren, Xia Houyuan, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Le Jin and others. When he saw Yuan Shao, he took a deep breath. Raising the sword with both hands, he said in a loud voice: "Nephew Cao Pi, knowing that Yuan Gong wants to kill me, he dare not disobey him, so he is here to die!"

Yuan Shao got up, walked down the hall, helped Cao Pi up, and said with a frown: "My nephew, why did you say that? Even if Meng De and I have a quarrel, we will never take action against you."

"Since that's the case, why did Duke Yuan order the eldest son Yuan Tan to lead the soldiers of Qingzhou to attack and cut off our army's last hope!?" Cao Pi raised his head and looked straight at Yuan Shao, with a bit of anger in his voice.

"Xiansi?" Yuan Shao frowned, looked at the crowd, but saw that the crowd was also in a daze, then turned to look at Cao Pi and said, "What happened? Nephew, let's talk about it in detail. Nephew's line of defense is isolated and harmless." your heart."

Cao Pi took a deep breath and began to tell Yuan Shao about Shou Zhang in detail...

(End of this chapter)