Great Military Division

Chapter 503 I, Cao Cao, never believe in miracles!
"You Ruo."

The chief trial officer breathed out and said the truth: "You are Nanyang Xunlingjun's elder brother, and the general of Nanyang Hanting will not treat you like that, so no matter how hard we insist, you will be fine in the end."

"After all, we have a fight with the lord princess. Now that his life and death are at stake, we are bound to do something for him, and the right should be the reward for him."

At this moment, Xun Chen had understood the idea of ​​trial and match, and immediately froze in place like a thunderbolt: "Zhengnan, I never thought that you could do this for the Yuan family."

"You should be clear, even so, our chances of winning are still very small, and we may even fight one soldier and one soldier, but we may not be able to defend the city."

"Of course I understand."

Before Xun Chen could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Shen Pei waving his hand: "That's why I need you here. I really don't believe it. The general of the Han court in Nanyang can ignore your life and death, Xun Chen."

"What if that's the case?"

Xun Chen frowned and asked tentatively.

"This"

The trial partner took a deep breath and exhaled slowly: "Then let's go to Huangquan together, and it's good to have a companion on the way, isn't it?"

Xun Chen's heart was racing, and he opened his mouth and scolded: "Zhengnan, you bastard, you really want to attack me? Where did I Xun Chen offend you?"

"You're a mother-in-law, you're a bitch, a dog-like thing, Yuan Shao treats you like this, you can still work so hard for him, you're just a dog, a dog that licks Yuan Shao's eyes!"

"I'm really blind, Xun Chen."

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Xun Chen, who has always passed on his poetry and books to his family, is now insulting him regardless of his image. All kinds of filthy words come out of his mouth, making it difficult for people to connect with the gentle and elegant man.

The judge had a flat face, as if he had expected it, no matter how insulting he was, he would never retaliate, just stood quietly opposite, staring at the other with pitiful eyes.

snort!

snort!

After a long time, Xun Chen was tired of scolding and gasping for breath.

However, Shen Pei handed over a water bag and said softly, "Don't worry, drink some water first, and then scold after you slow down. After you put out the fire first, we will march before it's too late. Anyway, there is still time now."

"Fuck!"

Xun Chen was furious, smashed the water bag directly on Shen Pei, raised his finger and pointed at the other party: "You are simply not human, I really misjudged you, misjudged you."

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After another loud scolding, Xun Chen was finally tired to the point of dry mouth and panting, staring at Shen Pei who was still expressionless, he was finally a little tired and waved his hand:

"That's it."

"That's it!"

Xun Chen let out a long sigh, took the water bag from Shen Pei, and gurgled, it was a burst of drinking.

After taking a breath, he couldn't help being curious after all, and asked tentatively: "Zhengnan, can you tell me why you are so sincere to Yuan Shi?"

As far as Xun Chen is concerned, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Guo Tu, and Xu You are loyal to Yuan Shao, and that's all. You are only a marginal character in Jizhou, how can you be so loyal to Yuan Shao, this is unreasonable.

However.
The trial and assignment just breathed a sigh of relief, and then gave the reason: "You Ruo should know that in the early years, I was the subordinate of the Taiwei Chen Qiu. It was only after the Taiwei had an accident that I returned to my hometown."

"Yes."

Xun Chen nodded: "I know about this, but what does it have to do with Yuan Shao?"

Shen Pei turned his head and glanced at Xun Chen: "Back then, it was the lord's father, Duke Yuan, who rescued me. If it wasn't for Duke Yuan, Duke Chen and I would have died tragically in Luoyang. This is a great kind of life, and I can't repay it. "

"Ah, this"

Xun Chen was stunned on the spot.

He really couldn't believe that there was such a relationship between Shen Pei and Yuan Shao. No wonder, although Shen Pei was from Jizhou, he did not belong to the Jizhou faction, and was only loyal to Yuan Shao.

Even though Yuan Shao at this moment had been reduced to the point where he was about to die and betrayed and separated from each other, Shen Pei still did not betray him, and even tried every means to advise Yuan Shao.

original!

Everything, the cause turned out to be here.

At this moment, Xun Chen was relieved, thinking in a different position, if he were a trial match, he would do the same: "Why have I never heard you mention it?"

(PS: The matter between Yuan Feng and Shen Pei was fabricated by the author to give Yuan Shao, a die-hard loyalist, a reason, not a historical fact. Readers and friends must not be misled.)
Historically, after the end of the Battle of Guandu, Yuan Shao died of illness, and the trial match made Yuan Shang his heir, which led to brothers fighting and was defeated by Cao Cao. Surrender, die generously.

Have to admit.

No matter from which point of view, Shen Pei is loyal to Yuan Shao, and can even be called a die-hard loyalty. After all, even in history, Cao Cao represents the court. Shen Pei did not submit, which has already proved his loyalty.

Shen Pei said softly: "Some things don't need to be stated, just keep it in your heart and say it, but it is a bit deliberate. I Shen Pei is such a person."

"But."

Xun Chen frowned: "You treat the lord like this, but he doesn't seem to be very good to you in general. Is it possible that he still doesn't know about the relationship between you and Yuan Gong?"

Shen Pei nodded: "That's right, the lord doesn't know."

Xun Chen couldn't help being moved, and he let out a long breath: "Zhengnan is really a righteous man, I admire him."

Shen Pei whispered: "So, I have to repay my kindness, and I hope you can help me."

Xun Chen sighed awkwardly: "If I don't want to cooperate, are you willing to let me go?"

"This"

Shen Pei shook his head and directly denied: "No, because you are my only chance."

Xun Chen snorted softly: "Then why are you asking me, it's unnecessary."

The trial match said: "If you can cooperate, things may be much simpler."

Xun Chen sighed: "Life and death are determined by the will of God, whether I am worthy of cooperation or not, the result is all the same, Yuan Shao will surely die, Cao Cao is not so easy to agree."

Shen Pei's face was calm: "I can't control that much, as long as I do my own efforts, so, even if I go to Jiuquan, I will have a face to face Yuan Gong and Chen Gong."

"That's it."

Xun Chen on the side waved his hand: "Let's hurry up and hit the road, I think you must have a lot of things to prepare, so don't waste your time here."

"OK."

The examiner nodded, and hastily greeted: "Come here."

The guard next to him stepped forward, bowed his body and cupped his hands: "I don't know the military officer, what's your order?"

Shen Pei directly ordered: "Send Gao Lan, lead the troops and horses, and go straight to Quliang. If you encounter enemy cavalry, you will defend the formation and advance forward. At all costs, you must rush to Quliang."

The guard nodded and nodded, "Here."

Immediately.

Turn around and leave, go straight to the rear army.

About half an hour later, a fully armed team walked slowly.

The outermost soldiers, armed with spears and shields, the inner ones with bows and arrows, and even some cavalry, constantly patrolled around to prevent accidents.

Xu Huang, who was about to launch a surprise attack on Yuan Jun, saw this scene and exhaled: "Well, we can't attack such a team for the time being. It seems that they are determined to go to Quliang to set up camp."

Cheng Yin agreed and nodded slowly: "Yes, if they are afraid, they will definitely take a detour. Since there is no detour, they will definitely rush to Quliang."

"did not expect."

Cheng Yin looked in disbelief: "This guy Yuan Shao is really brave. I really don't know why he came out of Handan in the first place. If he doesn't come out, he might not be able to keep Handan."

"Yes."

Xu Huang agreed deeply, and said softly: "Yuan Shao still has a lot of strong generals under his command. If they all concentrate in Handan City and stick to the street fighting, Wen Yuan may not be able to win."

"but."

As soon as the words fell, Xu Huang turned around and said, "Even so, they won't last long."

Cheng Yin said softly, "When we arrive at Quliang, we won't be able to hold on for too long."

"kindness."

Xu Huang nodded and instructed: "Send someone to keep an eye on them, then report to General Wen Yuan, and come to Qu Liang as quickly as possible to try to trap him here."

Cheng Yin bowed his body and bowed his hands: "Don't worry, General, I have already arranged someone to go."

Xu Huang was relieved: "Okay, very good."

*****
Curved beam.

on the city head.

The spring breeze in February is like scissors, and it hurts people's faces.

Shen Pei put his hands behind his back, looked at the scattered soldiers and horses outside the city, and said softly: "Nanyang's cavalry came so fast, it seems that we have to move faster."

"military adviser."

The big black man on the side bowed his hands and frowned, "Can you say something famous, I won't know what you mean at the end."

Shen Pei took out a letter from his arms: "I have already written it on the way here. You prepare according to this. If the materials are really not enough, you will demolish the private house."

The black man Gao Lan took the letter, unfolded it to browse, and then bowed his body and cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, the military commander, I will leave this matter to the general, and it will be done as quickly as possible."

"it is good."

The judge nodded.

Just as Gao Lan was about to leave, Shen Pei suddenly remembered something: "Oh right."

Gao Lan stopped: "What other orders do the military advisors have?"

Shen Pei said softly, "Send the news that we came to Quliang, and try to attract Xu Rong too."

Gao Lan frowned, and he didn't quite understand: "Military advisor, whether we can hold it or not is still unknown. If you bring Xu Rong over now, isn't that making trouble for yourself? I don't understand at the end."

The judge glanced at Gao Lan, and the corners of his lips slightly raised: "If there were only Zhang Liao's family, maybe we wouldn't be able to hold on for too long, but if Xu Rong is added, we would be able to hold on longer."

hiss-!
Gao Lan was astonished, and couldn't help taking a breath.

He pondered for a moment, then said tentatively, "Master, do you mean that the mussels fight, and the fishermen gain?"

Hearing this, Shen Pei looked slightly embarrassed, and waved his hand: "This. Although it is not accurate, it is exactly what it means. They all want the lord's head, but there is only one lord."

"Especially for Xu Rong, he is the commander-in-chief. If he doesn't have a decent military exploit, I'm afraid it can't be justified. After Zhang Liao asked Dong, he also didn't have much military exploits."

Gao Lan nodded and nodded: "So that's the case, I will understand at the end, you can rest assured."

The examiner smiled lightly: "Okay."

Immediately.

He waved his hand to signal Gao Lan to leave.

*****
Anping country.

night.

The wind howled.

Xu Rong camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Under an oil lamp, Xu Rong stared at the map, frowning in thought.

At this moment, they have already reached Nangong from the edge of Anping Kingdom, which is only a short distance away from Julu.

but
Tonight, Xu Rong faced a choice.

In the next second, should we go straight to Julu County, or go south to Wei County and Qinghe?
It should be noted that once you make a wrong step, you may never find Yuan Shao again.

It is a pity that until now, he has not found a valuable clue, and it is not Xu Rong's style to make decisions based solely on his own guesses.

"General."

Hou Cheng bowed his hands and said solemnly: "The last general thought that we should go straight to Julu and then go north. If Yuan Shao is defeated, he will most likely go north. After all, the defense in the north is the lightest."

Xu Rong shook his head, and his face was full of doubts: "If Yuan Shao wants to go north, he should not arrange the heavy troops in Handan, but in Zhongshan, preferably Bohai."

"but."

Speaking of this, Xu Rong said solemnly: "Yuan Shao didn't do this. It's clear that we are still weighing. We must not jump to conclusions. Once we make a mistake, we may never be able to recover."

"You should know that most of the credit for Xu Rong's battle is Tao Qian, as well as Kan Ze, He Qi and others, and it has little to do with us directly."

"This battle is our real turnaround battle. If we can win Yuan Shao's head, this year in front of His Majesty, it will be considered a face, and the generals may be promoted because of this."

Hou Cheng naturally understood these truths.

He and Xu Rong are all descended generals, and they are more aware of how much military exploits mean to them.

But now, the whole world is about to settle down, and even if there is another war exploit in the future, it will be very different from the present one.

To put it bluntly, this is their only chance to prove themselves.

"The general's words are naturally clear at the end."

"but."

Hou Cheng also thought carefully: "Going south, with Lu Bu and Huang Zhong's cavalry, Yuan Shao is completely courting death. Only by going north can he have a chance."

"What about Cao Cao?"

Xu Rong raised his eyes and looked at Hou Cheng: "Now, Cao Cao's military power is under the control of the national leader, but he is really depressed. Wouldn't Yuan Shao rush to Qinghe and persuade Cao Cao to surrender?"

"You should be clear that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are close friends. The two have known each other since childhood. Cao Cao's current situation is a rare opportunity for Yuan Shao."

hiss-!
Hou Cheng frowned and took a deep breath: "That's true, but even if Yuan Shao is interested, will Cao Cao agree? He is His Majesty's most trusted commander, and he has the Tiankui sword!"

Without any hesitation, Xu Rong waved his hand and interrupted: "What about Tiankui Sword? If Yuan Shao's price is big enough, Cao Cao may still betray. Anything is possible and cannot be easily denied."

"Let's think about it further!"

Speaking of this, Xu Rong's eyes fell on the map, and he said softly: "Cao Cao has more than [-] soldiers and horses. In terms of elite level, he can't compare to any of our soldiers."

"If Yuan Shao has mastered this army, he will be able to attack Yuzhou and Nanyang, threatening your Majesty's safety. If he retreats, he will be able to retake Jizhou and defeat us, so that he can easily swept the two men, Qing, and Nanyang."

"How could Yuan Shao resist such a temptation?"

"If I were Yuan Shao."

Xu Rong straightened up slowly, frowned in thought, and exhaled: "I will definitely choose to take risks. If you succeed, you will turn the tide in one fell swoop. If you fail, you will die. It's not much better than the current situation."

In the past, Xu Rong was a very simple general with all his resourcefulness in the art of war, but now, he has understood his own gap, so he made up for many things other than art of war.

Just like now, he is already thinking about Yuan Shao's psychology, and he can perfectly combine the current situation to draw a relatively reasonable conclusion, so as to assist him in making decisions.

This is a real commander. The previous self was at best a general, a general who commanded the formation of troops and analyzed the battle situation.

Even Hou Cheng couldn't help feeling admiration for this discussion, and he couldn't help nodding his head: "That's right, going south to find Cao Cao is indeed very tempting for Yuan Shao."

"or."

Hou Cheng tentatively said: "Let's set off for Qinghe early tomorrow morning, just in time to react to this situation with Guozhang, and let him take precautions."

Xu Rong frowned, still unable to make a decision: "This is just our guess, it's better to send someone to inquire about it first, and then find Yuan Shao's army."

call-

After letting out a long breath, Hou Cheng nodded: "This is more secure, but General, is there enough time?"

Xu Rong paused for a moment: "If the investigation is in place and the march is quicker on the road, it should be fine."

"Report—!"

At this moment, a long announcement sounded from outside the tent.

Xu Rong looked up.

But I saw that my scout lifted the curtain and entered, bowing his body and handing over: "General, the villain has found Yuan Shao's large army."

Xu Rong was surprised and asked anxiously, "Oh? Where is it?"

The scout replied, "In Quliang."

"Curved beam?"

Xu Rong's eyes fell on the map.

After a while, Xu Rong found it in the northeast corner of Wei County: "Here."

Hou Cheng was taken aback for a moment: "Yuan Shao is actually here?"

Xu Rong nodded: "I understand, he really wanted to find Cao Cao, and he went east to avoid the inevitable Lu Bu and Huang Zhong. He really took great pains."

"It really is"

Hou Cheng also sensed the other party's intentions, and said in disbelief: "However, he has only arrived in Quliang now. I'm afraid Zhang Liao behind him will catch up soon, right?"

"kindness."

Xu Rong nodded and said with great certainty, "Zhang Liao will definitely catch up. We have to hurry up as well. I hope we can get here within two days."

"General Hou." Xu Rong greeted.

"The last will be here." Hou Cheng handed over.

"Tomorrow morning, you will lead the cavalry first and go straight to Quliang, and I will lead the army to follow."

"Don't worry, General, just leave it to the late general."

*****
Qinghe.

Cao's camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Tang Mao stared at Qu Liang on the map, and frowned: "Qu Liang? Why did Yuan Shao go to such a poor place as Qu Liang? It's a good thing now, and Zhang Liao actually watched him."

Cao Cao remained calm, and said softly, "I underestimated Zhang Liao. I didn't expect him to bite so hard. It seems that relying on Xu You alone, things may not be able to be accomplished."

"Don't worry."

Tang Mao waved his hand, and comforted him: "Yuan Shao still has at least [-] soldiers and horses, stationed on a small curved beam, they will definitely be able to last for a while, not to mention the Fuhuo Leiting in Zhang Liao's hand, I am afraid that he has almost used it up. "

"I think."

Speaking of this, Tang Hao's voice was slightly drawn out: "Zhang Liao wants to take Yuan Shao down, I'm afraid it will not be that easy. It's [-] soldiers and horses. Even if it's [-] pigs, Zhang Liao will have to fight for half a month."

Cao Cao took a deep breath: "Don't make things simple, Guozhang, even if Zhang Liao can't take it down temporarily, there is still Xu Rong. According to the latest information, Xu Rong has already killed inside Anping."

"This guy"

Cao Cao clenched his fists subconsciously: "This move makes it clear that he is coming for Yuan Shao. Once he is informed that Yuan Shao is in Quliang, I am afraid that he will arrive within two days."

"Xu Rong is Dong Zhuo's old department, but a new traitor. His need for military exploits is more urgent than that of Zhang Liao and me. Once he is allowed to seize the opportunity, I am afraid that Yuan Shao will definitely fall into his hands."

"If it was an ordinary time, it would be fine, but now the world is about to be stable, and the future pattern will inevitably change. At this time, I must not let it!"

"Damn!"

Speaking of this, Cao Cao slammed his fist on Shuai's case, showing a sullen and unwilling expression.

Tang Mao at the side breathed a sigh of relief, and said softly: "Don't worry, we will arrive soon. It's not certain who will be the leader of Yuan Shao. Don't give up on yourself."

"No."

Cao Cao shook his head and said a little regretfully: "Once we reach Quliang, the nature of the matter may change. Everyone wants Yuan Shao's head, which will inevitably lead to disputes."

"Your Majesty can allow us to compete, but we must not allow us to fight within each other, especially the kind that hurt each other. Once this happens, the credit will not be paid, and it may even affect the career."

Tang Mao was naturally aware of the emperor's temperament, nodded slowly and said: "That's right, Your Majesty hates infighting, once he finds out about this, he will definitely be furious, and the consequences can be imagined."

"Munde."

Tang Mao took a long breath: "You are still thoughtful."

Cao Cao was helpless: "How about being considerate, isn't it a step too late? If I don't move at this time, at least I won't be implicated. Although I have no credit, I am not at fault."

Tang Mao said softly, "Meng De is going to give up?"

Cao Cao sighed: "This is not what I want, but there is nothing I can do. Maybe Lu Bu and Huang Zhong have also learned the news at this moment, and they will definitely go to help them."

"but."

Speaking of this, Cao Cao changed his words: "They are all professional cavalry. Even if they have such credit, the gain will not be too large, and they will not participate too deeply."

"The key is to look at Zhang Liao and Xu Rong. If they can get along peacefully and share the credit, it's fine, but once there is an internal fight, it will definitely arouse His Majesty's anger."

Tang Mao nodded slowly, but still said: "Anyway, it's wrong for us to stand still. Walk slowly, delaying time is the best, maybe there will be a miracle."

Cao Cao sighed: "A miracle? I, Cao Cao, never believed in such a thing!"

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