Agents of the Three Kingdoms

Wei County, Ping En County.

Yuan Shao led an army of tens of thousands to confront Zhang Jaw, but no one attacked first.In the Jizhou army barracks, Zhang Jai, Ju Shou, and the county magistrate Tian Yu who came from the city were discussing matters in the camp.The news of food shortage in Jizhou has spread from Ye County to Zhang Jai in Ping'en County. Without food, the army will immediately face crisis.

This situation attracted the attention of Zhang Jai, Ju Shou and Tian Yu.

Zhang Zhe looked at Ju Shou, and said, "Ju Gong, the food in the army is only enough for half a month, and the next time the food and grass arrive, we don't know when, what can you do to resolve the crisis?"

Ju Shou said: "There is no way to resolve it for the time being."

Tian Yu tried to say: "General Zhang, I have an idea, I wonder if it works?"

"Say!" Zhang Jaw said hastily.

Tian Yu said: "There is not enough food in the army, and it is definitely impossible for Ye County to send food and grass. After all, it is not just our front. My plan is to buy food from the people of Ping'en County. If I buy it at market price , the people are not willing to sell, but they can use the taxes in the next three or five years as subsidies. As long as they sell grain to the government at the market price, they can be exempted from taxes in the next three or five years. With the profit, the people will definitely He will cut down on food and clothing, and sell the food stored at home."

A look of joy appeared on Jushou's face, and then he put on a bitter face, and said awkwardly: "Magistrate Tian's suggestion is good, and we can adopt it. But to issue such an order, you must report it to Ye County and let the Lord Shepherd know."

Tian Yu said: "Soldiers are in a hurry. If you don't have time to report, you can only act in a hurry. Besides, there is Guan Hai who came from Qingzhou on the front line of Wei County. If you don't make enough preparations, this battle will be very difficult."

Zhang Jaw slapped the table, and said decisively: "I am the chief general in the army, and it is up to me to make the decision. I decided to adopt Tian County Magistrate's suggestion and reward him with three or five years of taxes. Tian County Magistrate, do it boldly." , I am responsible for everything."

"Yes!"

Tian Yu was excited and hurriedly responded.

With Zhang Jaw's full support, the common people will definitely tighten their belts and get some food to sell.The accumulation of food from one family to another will definitely help this time.

……

Yuan Jun, barracks.

Yuan Shao's troops were in a stalemate with Zhang Jaw, Yuan Shao also had a headache in his heart.

From last year to now, Yuan Shao launched several wars, each of which cost countless money and food, and lost countless soldiers.Bohai County is not a big place. Even if it is rich under his governance, it cannot support such a large expenditure. The food in the treasury has already been exhausted.All the food used now is purchased, if it cannot be resolved quickly, it will be a big crisis for Yuan Shao.

Like Wang Lei, Yuan Shao also encountered logistical problems.

The same thing gave Yuan Shao a headache.

Yuan Shao looked at the people under his command, and said in a deep voice: "The logistics are not stable, what suggestions do you guys have?"

Xu You suggested: "My lord, at present, Gongsun Zan, Wuhuan, and Qingzhou Guanhai are attacking Wang Lei. We will not move for the time being. In addition, we will collect grain from Qinghe, Hejian, and Anping to alleviate the food crisis we encounter. Once The rest of the armies are victorious, and the defenses laid out by Zhang Jaw will be destroyed without attacking, and it will not be too late to go south."

Guo Tu said: "Is it too passive to wait for other armies to make a breakthrough?"

Qianzhao made a suggestion and said: "Active attack will help us gain an advantage, but there are no conditions for active attack right now. First, Zhang Jaw uses the timing, location, and people to form a defensive formation. We have no chance to attack, and a strong attack will damage our troops. In addition, the logistical support is insufficient, and choosing a strong attack is even more detrimental to us."

Guo Tu glanced at Qianzhao, opened his mouth, but did not speak.

Xu You got the support from Qianzhao, smiled back, and continued: "My lord already owns the Qinghe Kingdom, Hejian Kingdom, Anping Kingdom, and Bohai County, so he has considerable strength. Standing still now, we can spare time to consolidate the rear. , and continue to collect food, this is also an opportunity to buffer."

Yuan Shao thought about it carefully, nodded and said, "Ziyuan's analysis is good, and it's really not suitable to attack again now. Anyway, let Wang Lei take a breather for now, and wait for Gongsun Zan, Wuhuan soldiers and Qingzhou Guanhai to attack Ye County, and then go out to clean up the situation. "

Xu You said: "My lord is wise!"

Qianzhao, Guo Tu and others followed suit, and Yuan Shao smiled back.It's just that Yuan Shao's eyes were full of unwillingness and deep helplessness.He led troops to attack Wang Lei, but it was difficult for him to get off, which was quite a headache.

……

Beili River, Jizhou Army Barracks.

Wang Lei waited for news from Tian Feng in the camp. On this day, Xin Pi, who had gone to Youzhou to meet Liu Yu, returned from Youzhou.After returning to the camp, Xinpi saw Wang Lei and reported: "My lord, Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou, agreed to order Gongsun Zan to be transferred back. As for the lord, who is the shepherd of Jizhou and intends to coexist peacefully with Youzhou, Liu Yu will also do his best. agree."

Wang Lei rarely showed a smile, and said: "George has worked hard and completed the mission to Liu Yu. I believe it will also make Gongsun Zan more afraid, and it will also help Tian Feng's mission to Gongsun Zan."

"Tian Yuanhao went to meet Gongsun Zan?" Xin Pi looked surprised.

Wang Lei said the matter again, and Simpi fell silent.It was only after taking a trip to Youzhou that things changed so much, which was unexpected.After thinking about it for a while, Simpi also thinks that peace negotiation is a compromise.It is easy to defeat Gongsun Zan, but Youzhou will become a mess, and Wei County will also be destroyed. They can only negotiate peace with Gongsun Zan and focus on dealing with Yuan Shao and Guan Hai.

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Lower Quyang County, Gongsun Zan Barracks.

The army marched south from Zhongshan, but did not meet Wang Lei's army to resist.This situation, on the contrary, surprised Gongsun Zan.When Gongsun Zan found out that Wang Lei's army was stationed along the Beili River, he felt both excited and strange.

Wang Lei is not a person who is used to defense, so how can he take the initiative to adopt a defensive strategy?

In the large tent of the Chinese army, a sentry ran towards the tent in a hurry.

After a while, he came to the big tent of the Chinese army.The sentinel knelt down on one knee, and saluted respectfully: "General, Master Liu, the Shepherd of Youzhou, sent someone to send an order for Master Liu to immediately withdraw his troops and withdraw from Jizhou."

"Hmph, troublesome!"

A gleam of coldness flashed in Gongsun Zan's eyes, feeling that Liu Yu was messing around.

Anger to anger, Gongsun Zan also felt a bit of hesitation.Liu Yu is Gongsun Zan's nominal boss. Although Liu Yu can't dispatch his troops, as the governor of the state, Liu Yu can punish Gongsun Zan, and even trip Gongsun Zan.Gongsun Zan asked the sentry to retreat, thinking alone in the tent.

At this time, another soldier came in to report and said, "My lord, Shi Tianfeng, the chief shepherd of Jizhou, has come to see you!"

Gongsun Zan was surprised. Tian Feng belongs to Wang Lei. What is he doing here?

"Please!"

Gongsun Zan was puzzled and asked the soldiers to invite someone.