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Chapter 241 Uncle Benchu, General Gongsun, you are too cooperative! [Dazhang asks for a subscription and asks for a monthly pass]

Hejian Guole Cheng County, Jizhou.

This place is the seat of the Hejian Kingdom.

It is located in the northwest of Nanpi County, Bohai County. The distance between the two is only about 130 miles. There is also a Zhang River in the middle that can directly flow into the Bohai Sea, and you can connect to Youzhou in the north.

The transportation is convenient and the population is dense.

With the above-mentioned many convenient conditions, Lecheng County will naturally not be a deserted place. In the past, there was a lot of traffic, and it was considered a little prosperous.

It's just that since an army was stationed here a few days ago, Lecheng County has been plunged into a chilling atmosphere.

Martial law was enforced throughout the city at different times.

No matter entering or leaving the city, they need to go through strict interrogation, and there is even a curfew at night.

At this moment, in the temporarily expropriated county government office in the city, Yuan Shao was pacing back and forth non-stop with his hands behind his back, his face full of anxiety.

Until the sound of the guard's communication came from outside the door.

Yuan Shaocai suddenly turned around, freed from the cycle of counting steps.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Youruo please see me!"

"Quick, invite him in!"

As soon as the personal guard had finished speaking, Yuan Shao couldn't wait to invite him in.

Then he even walked down the steps and took the initiative to greet the visitors in the center of the hall.

Not long after.

There was a sound of hurried footsteps.

A young scribe who looked less than 30 years old appeared in front of Yuan Shao like the wind.

This person is an extremely important adviser under Yuan Shao's command, Xun Chen Xun Youruo, who was born in the Xun family of Yingchuan.

He and Xun Yu, the chief civil servant under Cao Ang, are brothers.

……

"You Ruo, what's the situation, what important information did the detectives send back?"

"Did Gongsun Zan move?!"

Even if he had already met his capable generals, the anxiety in Yuan Shao's heart did not decrease at all, on the contrary, it seemed to intensify.

Logically speaking, with Yuan Shao's calm personality shown in the past, he shouldn't be in such a hurry as he is now.

It's just that the things planned this time are too important, and they seem to affect the whole body. The control of various details will determine success or failure.

Therefore, Yuan Shao had no choice but to completely forget the so-called idea of ​​calmness and tranquility, and became concerned about gains and losses.

At this moment, I heard Yuan Shao's inquiry.

Xun Chen showed a bit of hesitation on his face, but after a breath, he still chose to give a wry smile, and immediately reported all the information sent back from the front.

"Report to Fujun, Gongsun Zan has moved!"

With Xun Chen's affirmative answer, Yuan Shao immediately breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had been bathed in a refreshing cool breeze in the hot summer.

Just waited for him to open his mouth to say something.

Then I heard Xun Chen continue to state.

"It's just that the direction in which Gongsun Zan raised his troops was completely contrary to what we had expected. Not only did he not continue to march towards Gaoyi County."

"On the contrary, they mobilized soldiers and horses to come east."

"Its target seems to be directed at Nanpi County, where our army is based!"

Yuan Shao was stunned when he heard the words.

……

"Why is that so?"

"Could it be that Gongsun Bogui is suffering from some kind of illness? Originally, he stopped in Anping County and was stationed for several days in succession. This matter is already very abnormal."

"Now he has even given up on Han Fu, who is at his fingertips, and turned his finger on us. Isn't this a big joke in the world?"

Yuan Shao was really confused.

The reason why he appeared in Lecheng County of Hejian Country at this very moment was to follow Gongsun Zan's back.

Originally, Gongsun Zan set out from Youzhou to lead an army to attack Han Fu, but Yuan Shao instigated this incident, which made it possible.

And Yuan Shao's strategic plan.

It was always hanging behind Gongsun Zan far away, not too close, but not too far away.

When Gongsun Zan was about to arrive in Gaoyi County, Han Fu truly felt the pressure of Mount Tai toppled.

He took the opportunity to send someone to meet Han Fu before Gongsun Zan, and then persuaded Han Fu to hand over Jizhou to him.

Then the opportunity came.

Yuan Shao can immediately lead the army to jump out and take over the status of Jizhou Mu directly and legitimately.

By the way, it can also absorb Han Fu's power.

Occupy the high ground instantly in name and in reality.

under integration.

Gongsun Zan had absolutely nothing to do with him. After all, soldiers from Youzhou had come from afar. If they were unable to fight for a long time, there would be problems with the supply of food and grass.

However, Yuan Shao, who won the title of herdsman in Jizhou, was able to turn Jizhou into his home field smoothly. After a long period of time, what did Gongsun Zan use to fight him?

Moreover.

Even if Gongsun Zan really wanted to fight him hard, it would be no big deal.

The agreement signed with Cao Cao and his son was not for nothing. When necessary, Cao Ang can be called to lead the army north to support.

All in all, as long as you plan properly, everything will go well.

Then Jizhou is at your fingertips!
But now everything has changed.

Not only did Gongsun Zan fail to put pressure on Han Fu as he had expected, but he turned his back on him, as if he wanted to fight the Yuan family desperately.

This directly disrupted Yuan Shao's overall plan, making him a little bit at a loss for a moment.

……

As for Xun Chen, after silently listening to Yuan Shao's output.

But still can keep calm.

After thinking about it for a while, he reported a possibility that he had considered along the way.

"Fujun, although this Gongsun Bogui is arrogant, he is not reckless and incompetent, and he will not change the purpose of attack before the battle."

"According to my subordinates, the reason why he did this is likely to be aware of our army's movements, and even guessed our plan!"

This statement came out.

Yuan Shao felt a "thump" in his heart, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.

He felt that what Xun Chen said made sense.

To say that Gongsun Zan was ill was just a curse in his heart. In fact, it was an indisputable fact that the White Horse General had a high strategic vision.

And under such a premise.

If you make a completely different move, there is only one possibility, and that is to find something wrong.

Thinking of this.

Yuan Shao felt a little frustrated.

I don't know what's going on, but I always feel that since the return from the crusade against Dong Zhuo, many things along the way seem to be not going well.

Even now, even when he managed to come up with such a wonderful plan, the hope of success is slim because the enemy has noticed the clues.

It's really evil!

Could it be that he has committed evil spirits in recent years?
……

Of course, frustration is frustration.

There is always a solution to things.

So after calming down a bit, Yuan Shao turned to Xun Chen and asked.

"You Ruo, for the current plan, what do you think we should do."

"Since Gongsun Zan has discovered our intentions, it is almost impossible to pick peaches. Why don't we go back to Nanpi County?"

However, Yuan Shao's voice just fell.

Xun Chen shook his head resolutely.

At the same time, his voice was full of resolute veto: "Your Majesty, you can't, this matter is absolutely impossible!"

"Once we choose to retreat to Nanpi County, we will let Gongsun Zan know our reality and think that we are afraid of his soldiers, thus fueling his arrogance."

"As the saying goes, I take one step back and the enemy advances ten steps. As long as we retreat to Nanpi County, the original small-scale confrontation is likely to turn into a desperate fight!"

"That's why my subordinates say that this matter is absolutely unacceptable!"

Yuan Shao nodded repeatedly after listening to these words.

The only person present at the moment was Xun Chen, a counselor. When there were fewer people, Yuan Shao's mind became clearer.

So when Xun Chen said this, he understood.

……

There was a flash of light in the eyes for a while.

Yuan Shao suddenly clenched his fist with his right hand.

Then it swung heavily in the air.

Then he said in a bold and majestic tone: "Since this is the case, then we will do the opposite and immediately order the army to continue eastward."

"Compete with Gongsun Zan, let him know that we are not easy to mess with, or let everyone not get Jizhou!"

However, Xun Chen still shook his head.

There was a somewhat helpless look on his face.

"Your Majesty, you must not choose one or the other. It is unwise to retreat to Nanpi County. It is not the best policy to take the initiative to send troops to fight Gongsun Zan!"

"With Gongsun Boguina's temperament, if we take the initiative to send troops, can he hold back?"

"When it comes to the end, there will be a big battle between the two sides. If there are only two forces in Jizhou, the enemy and us, but there are still other people watching. You don't want to be one of the snipe and clam, sir?"

Yuan Shao frowned when he heard this.

Not going in, not going back.

So what's going on?
Yuan Shao didn't bother to analyze and plan anymore, so he simply threw the problem to Xun Chen.

"You Ruo, don't be a fool anymore, if you have any good ideas, just come up quickly!"

……

Hearing Yuan Shao's impatient inquiry.

Not only was Xun Chen not anxious, but he showed a mysterious smile on the contrary.

Stretching out a finger, pointing to his feet, he said in a leisurely tone: "In the opinion of my subordinates, we are not going anywhere, and we will just stay in Lecheng County!"

Yuan Shao blinked his eyes.

Following the direction of Xun Chen's fingers, he looked at his feet, and then stroked his beard as if realizing something.

"You mean, wait for the time to move?"

Xun Chen immediately nodded happily.

He agreed with a smile on his face: "As the Fujun said, it is time to act!"

"There's no need to shrink back or be afraid, and there's no need to rush forward. Our army can wait here for Gongsun Zan's arrival."

"If he wants to fight, then our army will stay organized and defend the city without fearing him at all. On the other hand, if he does nothing and chooses to continue to seize Jizhou, then we will follow the original plan as usual. Behind him!"

"Leave this dilemma to Gongsun Zan directly, and let him do it!"

The analysis is simple and easy to understand.

And after a rough deduction, it can be seen that the feasibility is extremely high, so it fell with Xun Chen's voice.

Yuan Shao immediately burst into a hearty laugh.

"As expected of Xun Youruo, who is as wise as the sea, this plan is very feasible, so according to what you said, our army will continue to be stationed in Lecheng County."

But after Gao claimed a word of praise.

Yuan Shao gave an extra warning.

"You Ruo, after you go down later, pass two military orders to the army for me."

"One is to order the garrison. From today onwards, we must increase our vigilance. Searching for sentries and horses is indispensable, and there must be no slack in the slightest!"

"The second is the grain road from Nanpi County to Lecheng County. Heavy troops must be dispatched to protect it, in case Gongsun Zan uses cavalry to cut off our army's grain road first."

"If you do these two things well, you can wait for your work!"

…………

three days later.

Located in Wusui County at the junction of Anping State and Hejian State, Gongsun Zan led an army to gallop all the way from Anping County to this place.

At this moment, he was frowning, listening to the report of the soldiers in the hall, and he didn't know what he was thinking.

As a young man, he was once appreciated by the prefect of Zhuojun County because of his handsome appearance, loud voice, and tall and majestic figure, and he was recruited as his son-in-law.

Even now in middle age.

Gongsun Zan, who was dressed in armor, was still undiminished, even more majestic than before.

It's just that General Gongsun was in a bad mood at this time, especially after hearing the details of the soldier's report, his complexion was cloudy and uncertain.

"You mean to say that Yuan Shao and his army arrived at Lecheng County at least ten days ago and were stationed there?"

The soldiers under the hall claimed it was.

"Don't dare to lie to the general, the villain took the brothers and wandered around Lecheng County, but the county is now strictly restricted, and it is difficult for us and other foreigners to get mixed up in it."

"Therefore, we could only arrest a few civilians who came out of the city and ask them. Only then did we learn that the time was ten days ago, and there were more than [-] troops."

"As for the exact number and whether Yuan Shao himself was there, please forgive me for my incompetence. I really can't find out such information."

Gongsun Zan nodded.

Nor did he blame the soldiers under his command.

He just waved his hand and signaled him to go down.

……

After the soldiers retreated.

Gongsun Zan snorted coldly, and said coldly to the left and right: "It took three days to arrive here from Anping County, and I stayed in Anping County for a few more days before."

"Based on this, our army should have just passed through Gaoyang County in the northwest of Hejian Kingdom ten days ago."

"And since then, Yuan Shao has led troops into Lecheng County, and there are tens of thousands of people at a time, so there is no warning. If it is just a coincidence, I don't believe it anyway!"

Speaking of it.

Gongsun Zan stared suddenly.

Then he slammed a shot on the table.

"Sure enough, as the teacher expected, Yuan Benchu, the thief, has evil intentions, trying to take advantage of my army to attack Han Fu, and make a profit from it by being a fisherman."

"What an insidious and cunning thief. If the teacher hadn't told me in a letter, I would almost have been deceived by him. It's really hateful!"

Gongsun Zan is both angry and happy now.

Annoyed, naturally resentful that this guy Yuan Shao is not a human being, he was the one who asked him to send troops, and he was the one who hid in the dark and wanted to pick peaches.

Isn't this simply using him to attack Han Fu, and then win the fruits of victory?

As for luck.

There is no doubt that he is thankful that he has a good teacher.

……

When Gongsun Zan was in Anping County at first, when he received the letter from his teacher Lu Zhi, he was a little dubious about the above words.

After all, the teacher has been unfamiliar with him for a long time.

How could it be possible to send him such a letter for no reason, and think about him wholeheartedly?
But just to be on the safe side.

Gongsun Zan still chose to send scouts along the way to Nanpi County, using the high mobility of the cavalry to inquire about the situation of several cities along the way.

At the same time, mobilize the army to march to the east, and test Yuan Shao in Bohai County a little.

As a result, this was done.

Here comes the problem.

Gongsun Zan is extremely fortunate now that he chose to give it a try, instead of throwing the teacher's words behind him and ignoring them.

Thinking of this.

Gongsun Zan couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

The teacher is really worthy of being a great Confucian who is famous all over the world, has a broad mind and tolerates thousands of people.

For students with unfamiliar and remote relationships like myself, I will always pay attention to them, and remind them at critical moments to provide the most sincere help.

In contrast.

As a student, I am too incompetent, and it violates the friendship between master and apprentice!

……

After feeling for a while.

Gongsun Zan temporarily let go of his emotions.

Instead, he began to think about how he should take Yuan Shao's move and counter it most effectively.

Speaking of this.

We have to talk about a shortcoming of Gongsun Zan's power, that is, the lack of civil servants and advisors.

Those who can fight, grab a lot of them.

Those who can make plans can count on their fingers.

Comparing the two, he is not even as good as Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Group. After all, under Dong Zhuo's command, there are Li Ru, the chief counselor, and Jia Wenhe, who hides and defends himself.

Therefore, Gongsun Zan can still find someone to discuss matters such as strategy and tactics.

As for this kind of scheming and strategizing, he has no other choice but to think about it in a sullen way.

But Gongsun Zan is not good at this.

So after thinking for a while.

He was still full of thoughts in his mind.

After much deliberation.

There is only one stupid way to deal with it.

"A Yue, I will allocate five thousand cavalry for you, and tomorrow you and I will part ways."

"I will continue to march towards Gaoyi County, trying to capture Han Fu as quickly as possible, and capture Jizhou before Yuan Shao makes a move, without giving him a chance."

"And your task is to harass Yuan Shao non-stop, and you don't have to fight him to the death. You just need to harass him constantly, disrupt his marching pace, and buy time for me!"

Following Gongsun Zan's order.

A young man sitting next to him immediately got up and came out. It was Gongsun Zan's younger brother, Gongsun Yue.

"Brother, don't worry, my Youzhou iron cavalry comes and goes like the wind, and I am invincible in the world. I will definitely exhaust Yuan Shao and be powerless to stop my brother's footsteps!"

…………

About Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, the fierce friction between these two behemoths, Cao Ang got the news several days later.

"Hahahaha!"

It is located in Weijun County Mansion in Yecheng.

There was a burst of hearty laughter from the study, and everyone who was guarding the door looked at each other in blank dismay.

What kind of news did the general get to be so happy? I have never seen the general lose his composure in the past. No matter how happy he was, he just clapped his hands and smiled lightly.

Only if they can take a look inside.

can be clearly found.

Not only Cao Ang was laughing loudly, but Cao Ren, Zhang Liao, Xun You and others sitting in the study also had smiles on their faces, looking overjoyed.

"Okay!"

"What a Yuan Benchu, he really deserves to be the fourth generation and third prince. After a famous family, he can always surprise me. This chess move is really good!"

As soon as Cao Ang's comment came out.

Even Dian Wei, who was usually serious and serious, couldn't hold back his expression at this moment.

Gein half an hour ago, an urgent message was delivered to Cao Ang from the front line.

The letter briefly explained the many movements of Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in the past two weeks.

And at the end of the letter, I emphasized one thing.

"Gongsun Yue, the younger brother of Gongsun Zan, led cavalry to harass Yuan Shao's army. During this period, he succeeded several times. Yuan Shao was enraged and immediately set up an ambush to lure Gongsun Yue into his trap."

"The more you fight, the more you win. Under the arrogance, you will carelessly underestimate the enemy, and thus fall into an ambush. When the army is fighting, you will die with a stray arrow in your body."

"Zan was so angry that he immediately led his army back and vowed to destroy Yuan Shao in order to avenge the killing of his brother!"

……

Just such a message.

Cao Ang was overjoyed.

Before leaving Dongjun, he asked Lu Zhi to send a letter to Gongsun Zan, laying a foreshadowing.

The purpose is to expose Yuan Shao's plan, so that the two parties can fight each other and hold back Gongsun Zan's footsteps.

But he really didn't expect the effect to be so good!

Yuan Shao was too strong, and directly beat Gongsun Zan's younger brother to death, and the two sides escalated from the original conflict of interests to the stage of blood feud.

If Gongsun Zan doesn't decide the outcome with Yuan Shao, or fight with real swords and guns, it will be difficult for him to explain to his own people.

In this way, Cao Ang can be stable for a long time, and the dramatic evolution of the two sides left him a lot of preparation time.

Even after this war.

Regardless of Yuan Shao or Gongsun Zan, their strength will be weakened to a certain extent, which is to strengthen themselves in disguise.

It's simply delicious!
And all this is due to Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu.

Uncle Benchu ​​is still a loyal man!
Of course, Cao Ang actually knew that Yuan Shao probably didn't want to kill Gongsun Yue.

He only wanted to defeat Gongsun Yue and disperse the cavalry led by him, so as to save his army from being harassed.

It's just that sometimes it's like this on the battlefield, a sword has no eyes, and a casual arrow can take the life of a general, who can ask for reason?

……

After laughing for a while.

After all, Cao Ang and others turned their minds back to the right track. God gave the Cao family such a good opportunity. It would be a pity if they didn't grasp it firmly.

"Gongda, send a letter to Gaoyi County and tell Han Fu to put aside the mobilization of troops for now."

"At present, the two forces are fighting fiercely. The most important thing for us to do is to lie dormant quietly. It is best not to notice our existence. Let them fight happily and fight to the death."

"After their fighting has come to an end, we, as the host of Jizhou, will stand up to uphold justice and be a peacemaker."

"This is the best choice!"

This is of course the right thing to do.

There is no need for Cao Ang to say that Xun You has already thought of this.

So listen to Cao Ang's advice.

He nodded with a gentle smile on his face.

And after giving orders to Xun You.

Cao Ang said to Cao Ren again: "Zixiao, I need you to do something. Call a group of craftsmen and make something day and night."

"This thing will be of great use in the future!"

……

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