Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chapter 255 Zi Xiuzhen is the reincarnated champion Hou Ye! [Dazhang asks for a subscription and asks for a monthly pass]

"What did you say?!!!"

"You mean to say that the [-] elite cavalry that Gongsun Zan sent to attack Cao's army not only failed to accomplish an inch, but were completely defeated, fled in all directions, were chased and killed for more than ten miles, and ended up losing thousands of men?"

"Let me ask you again, is your statement true, and is there any falsehood in it?"

Yuan Jun is in the camp.

Yuan Shao, who had finished the stalemate with Gongsun Zan, was dumbfounded at the moment, looking at the soldiers who were bowing to him and reporting the news.

Facing the doubts of his own coach.

The soldiers did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly reported what they had seen earlier.

"The villain will never dare to lie to the lord. I have seen all of the above with my own eyes. There are also many colleagues who walked with the villain as evidence."

"We did see that Cao Jun's cavalry chased and killed Youzhou cavalry all the way in the wilderness, but the pursued dared not fight back."

"Throw away your helmet and armor all the way, and don't stop until you have fled back to the Gongsun Army's garrison."

"Furthermore, according to the investigation by the villain and others afterwards, a large number of soldiers of the Cao Army were collecting spoils in the camp of the Cao Army located on the first battlefield, including countless war horses, and a large number of soldiers from the Gongsun Army."

After getting the exact answer again.

Yuan Shao was dumbfounded.

His eyes were as wide as copper bells, and his mouth was so wide that he could even squeeze a fist into it.

The emotion of shock and horror instantly knocked him out of his wits.

The thoughts in his mind seemed to be smashed to pieces on the spot at this moment.

How did Cao Ang win?

……

of course.

Not that winning is bad.

Yuan Shao said that he and Cao Ang are both allies, and Gongsun Zan is the common enemy of both sides at this stage.

Cao Ang's victory over the Youzhou cavalry was definitely a happy event for Yuan Shao.

After all, Cao Ang's victory meant that this joint battle involving several forces was a complete victory for their side.

At the same time, Gongsun Zan's cavalry suffered huge losses, and the fighting will and morale of the army under his command also suffered an indelible negative impact.

If he confronts Gongsun Zan again in the future.

Yuan Shao asked himself if he could change the situation of being under pressure in the past and enter the dominant stage instead.

So anyway.

Cao Ang's ability to violently kill Gongsun Zan and his unfathomable maneuvers undoubtedly shared the huge pressure for Yuan Shao, making him more confident and sure about competing for Jizhou.

But there was only one thing Yuan Shao couldn't figure out.

How did Cao Ang win?

Mixed with less than 5000 infantry and cavalry, of which there are only about 2000 cavalry.

May I ask how the [-] elite cavalry who were fully staffed and in full condition were beaten to the ground and suffered heavy losses?
Even before the battle, Cao Ang made a lot of preparations, and even borrowed hundreds of crossbows from himself.

But this is not enough to smooth out the gap in absolute strength between the two sides, right?
……

According to Yuan Shao's estimate.

Cao Ang used his mind to calculate without intention, but he has an irreversible disadvantage in strength. The best result of this battle of cavalry and cavalry is a tie for both sides.

At the cost of losing some troops.

Offset Gongsun Zan's offensive.

It is quite remarkable to be able to do this, and it is enough to praise Cao Ang as a famous general.

Especially after he decided to suspend his support to Cao Ang and ordered Yan Liang to stand by on the flanks, and then because he was held back by Gongsun Zan, the stand-by turned into completely abandoning Cao Ang.

Cao Jun is even less likely to fight to the death with Gongsun Jun and turn the bad into the good.

However, the result of the matter now is far beyond Yuan Shao's expectation, how could he not be shocked!
Although I don't know what kind of tactics Cao Ang used, what kind of state were the generals and soldiers of both sides at that time.

But to win is to win.

thought here.

Yuan Shao silently looked towards Cao Jun's direction, a complex expression flashed in his eyes.

Could it be that Cao Zixiu is really a famous general who is rarely seen in this world for many years?

It was previously heard that he defeated the many with the few, and defeated more than [-] Yellow Turban bandits with thousands of soldiers in Linqiu County, and his reputation shook the whole land of Yanzhou.

I didn't take it seriously at the time.

I just think Cao Ang is a talent.

After all, beating refugees and beating regular soldiers are two completely different concepts. Crazy ravaging and bullying refugees and bandits does not prove how powerful they are.

But today.

All this must change.

Gongsun Zan was already well-known for his military strength, and the cavalry under his command was an ace troop. He had been in the northern border for many years without encountering any opponents.

However, Cao Ang was able to hang him with a hammer.

Doesn't this prove that Cao Ang is better than Gongsun Zan in terms of marching, fighting and commanding strategies?
Good guy!
Could it be that after hundreds of years, our Han Dynasty produced another champion, right? !

……

While Yuan Shao was thinking.

There was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the tent.

Afterwards, the guards lifted half of the camp curtain and leaned in to report to Yuan Shao.

"Your Majesty, Cao Jun sent someone to send a message, saying that General Cao invited you to discuss matters!"

This statement came out.

Before Yuan Shao had time to speak, the people on the left and right were angry.

"What are you talking about? Cao Zixiu is the junior of the Fujun, and he should be the one who comes to us for ordinary discussions. There is no reason for the Fujun to condescend!"

"What a Cao Zixiu, could it be that he was lucky enough to win a battle and feel that he is invincible in the world, so he doesn't value the heroes of the world?"

"Where is the envoy who came to deliver the letter? Tell him to go back quickly to pass the message, and ask General Cao to come here on his own initiative!"

Everyone, you speak my word.

Yuan Shao didn't have such a big reaction as them, but this group of civil servants and military generals were in a hurry first.

among the crowd.

Only Xu You and Xu Ziyuan shook his head and smiled without saying a word, looking rather complacent.

snort!
My lord, if you don't listen to my words, you are blinding your eyes to see Mount Tai. If you listen to my words, how can you be in the current situation?
of course.

Xu You only thought in his heart, but didn't say it out loud. After all, Yuan Shao's mood should not be very good at the moment, and he jumped out out of discomfort.

……

"Okay, shut up!"

As expected by Xu You, Yuan Shao shouted angrily, immediately shutting the mouths of the people in the tent, afraid to speak any more.

Then Yuan Shao raised his hand, signaling the soldiers to retreat first, and wait until the curtains of the tent were lowered again.

Yuan Shaocai leaned back.

Then he snorted coldly with displeasure on his face: "What does it look like to be so noisy? Why would Cao Zixiu act like this? If I don't tell you, don't you understand?"

Yuan Shao is now full of regret in his heart.

In fact, to put it bluntly.

Before the results of Cao Ang's battle report came out, he was actually a little bit fortunate in his heart.

After all, in Yuan Shao's view, it was precisely because he stabbed Cao Ang in the back that the troops in the headquarters overwhelmed the troops invested by Gongsun Zan.

That's why.

In the previous battle with Gongsun Zan, the enemy was able to maintain restraint and did not fight him bravely, thus preserving its own strength.

But now after the war situation comes out.

Cao Ang did not need the support of his more than [-] troops, and they won a big victory, so wouldn't Yuan Shao simply become a clown?
He broke his promise and betrayed his allies, but the allies had nothing to do, then it was his turn to have something to do.

What's more, now that Cao Ang is better than Gongsun Zan, he has proved his own strength.

So on the battlefield in Nangong County, if Yuan Shao wanted to completely drive Gongsun Zan back to Youzhou, he had to rely on the strong combat effectiveness of Cao Jun.

Cao Zixiu can't afford to offend him now!

That's why Yuan Shao fired at his subordinates instead of cursing back at Cao Ang's seemingly impolite invitation.

……

After being scolded by Yuan Shao.

Everyone standing in the tent looked at each other, and the people on the left and right looked at each other.

One of them came out immediately.

It was Feng Ji who advocated abandoning Cao Ang before and asked Yuan Shao not to divide his troops and maintain his own combat effectiveness.

This person just stood out from the crowd.

Without saying a word, he bowed down to Yuan Shao and performed a great courtesy.

Then he said in a tone full of sorrow and self-blame: "The lord humiliated the subject to death, and it is really the fault of the subordinates that the governor suffered the humiliation of Cao Zixiu today!"

"If it wasn't for the fact that I didn't know how to make a plan and made a wrong plan, how could I have fallen into the current situation."

"I am willing to bear all the responsibilities for this incident, and I hope that the Lord will punish him severely!"

If Feng Ji doesn't stand up and take the blame.

Then Yuan Shao definitely wanted to make trouble for him.

After all, the wise and mighty Mr. Yuan Fu would never make mistakes, and it was only because he mistrusted the words of others that he made such absurd decisions.

But now that Fengji has stood up.

Yuan Shao had nothing to do.

If this guy is really punished, it will appear that he has no tolerance for others. Who will dare to offer advice to him in the future?

Therefore, after a few seconds of hesitation.

Yuan Shao could only let out a long sigh, and then said to Feng Ji with a pleasant face: "The strategy Yuan Tu offered earlier is a well-established statement, and this matter is definitely not your fault!"

"Besides, our army and Cao's army are allies. It is reasonable and reasonable to visit each other and ask each other if there is any need. Where does this humiliation come from?"

"So please get up quickly!"

Feng Ji is not too hypocritical.

After receiving Yuan Shao's approval letter, he cupped his hands and bowed, and then returned to his original position.

It's just that if someone can observe, they will find a smug smile on Feng Ji's face half facing the ground.

I have been with Yuan Shao for so long.

Can you still not understand his temper?
Thanks to his quick reaction just now, he stood up quickly, otherwise, even if Yuan Shao didn't make trouble, he would be punished because of the criticism from Xu You and others.

…………

The sun was setting and the sky was getting dark.

At the moment Cao Ang is in the tent, looking at the documents on the table under the light of the candle.

Until someone came to report.

"General, Lord Yuan is here!"

Hearing this, Cao Ang paused while holding the brush, but soon returned to the original state.

"Bring people in!"

The shelf was full, not only didn't go out to meet him, but he didn't even stop the things in his hands.

Those who didn't know thought that Yuan Shao was here to visit a big man in the army and a famous person in the imperial court.

But you have to do a full set of plays.

Without such a performance, how could Yuan Shao know that he was very angry?
Crying children have milk to drink, and the same is true for those who are noisy. If he smiles and pretends that nothing happened, then Yuan Shao will take advantage of the situation and wipe the matter away.

Wouldn't it be a waste of money?

So we must make trouble!
Not long after.

Accompanied by the sound of slightly heavy footsteps, the familiar face of Yuan Jiaguizi appeared in front of Cao Ang.

As soon as he showed up.

Before Cao Ang stood up, Yuan Shao took the initiative to take a few steps forward, and then said in a loud voice full of sighs.

"Zixiu, I'm here to make an apology for you!"

Cao Ang: "?"

……

Naturally, Yuan Shao couldn't carry Vitex on his back.

But his attitude is indeed very correct, and he can't see the slightest high profile on him.

There is a posture of admitting mistakes and standing at attention after being beaten, which is very impeccable.

See this situation.

Cao Ang could only curl his lips secretly, then stood up and saluted Yuan Shao back.

"There's no need to plead guilty. After all, you gave my nephew a good lesson today. Let me see what it means to be a hero, and you must be cruel."

"Nephew should not blame uncle, but should thank you very much!"

Listen to this tone full of yin and yang.

Yuan Shao also seemed a little embarrassed.

His face was astringent and dull, his cheeks twitched one after another, and his whole body felt a sense of embarrassment.

After acting like this for a while.

Yuan Shaofang coughed dryly, and then apologized to Cao Ang.

"Nephew, you have wronged me, uncle, how can I be such a vicious and vicious person!"

"It wasn't because I refused to send troops to support you. It was because Gongsun Zan held me back. In addition to sending thousands of people to Han Fu, he took away everyone under his command to intercept me."

"If it weren't for Gongsun Jun's bite too tight, Yan Liang, my general, would have led more than ten thousand people to rescue you, how could this have happened!"

"If you don't believe my nephew, you can send someone to inquire, and you will know that what I said is true."

……

"laugh!"

Facing Yuan Shao's seemingly sincere words, Cao Ang sneered shamelessly.

Then he turned around and sat back at the table.

Then he said lightly.

"Forget it, since uncle said so, then I won't argue with you, just treat it as you have to."

"It's just that tomorrow I will order the army to leave the stronghold and return. Please forgive me for not intervening in this matter between you and Gongsun Zan."

speak here.

Cao Ang's eyeballs rolled slightly.

Then he mocked lightly: "Uncle is very scheming, that Gongsun Bogui is just a reckless soldier in the army, how can he beat you?"

"Without my help, his so-called Youzhou Army would have been defeated by you in the end."

"Since that's the case, then I might as well leave immediately, lest you win in the future, and instead give me a hand to kill the donkey and cook the rabbit to death."

"Then am I wronged to die?!"

This is a bit heavy to say.

To put it bluntly, Yuan Shao's backstabbing of allies may turn into backstabbing in the future, and even kill his own people after winning the fruits of victory.

Yuan Shao became anxious when he heard this.

"Zixiu, how can I have such a heart!"

……

Yuan Shao can't wait.

If he just scolded him, then Yuan Shao, who had already prepared for it, would not feel any kind of feeling because of it.

The key lies in the second half of Cao Ang's words.

This kid is ready to go!

Is this still available?

Don't look at Gongsun Zan suffered a big defeat today, losing thousands of soldiers and horses, and the cavalry was beaten even more.

But to be honest, it wasn't a serious injury.

Gongsun Army still has the power to fight!

Moreover, this victory was fought by Cao Ang alone, and has nothing to do with Yuan Shao.

The Youzhou cavalry were afraid of Cao Ang and Cao Zixiu, not Yuan Benchu.

Once Cao Ang really led his troops to leave Nangong County, Yuan Shao would be sitting on his hands, and would continue to fall into the headwind situation of being suppressed and beaten by Gongsun Zan as before.

So Cao Ang can't leave now!

Even if he wanted to leave, he had to wait until his side had completely overwhelmed Gongsun Zan and was able to maintain an advantage in the subsequent battles.

Therefore, facing Cao Ang's firm attitude.

After Yuan Shao made a loud statement.

Hastily tried to persuade again.

……

"Zixiu, this is absolutely unacceptable!"

"Uncle knows that you have resentment in your heart, but this matter is indeed not my fault. It is entirely because Gongsun Zan has insight into my purpose, so he sent a special army to surround and surround me."

"I have more than enough heart but not enough energy!"

Know it with reason, move with emotion.

However, Cao Ang's face was still like an ancient well, he did not move at all, and did not make any changes.

This caused a trace of disappointment to flash in Yuan Shao's eyes.

But now is not the time to be discouraged.

Therefore, after a little boost, Yuan Shao continued to persuasion.

"Zixiu, acting blindly out of a moment of resentment is not the work of a wise man. If you do this, you will only benefit Gongsun Zan, and you and I will suffer for nothing!"

"The many negotiations that have been experienced before, coupled with today's thrilling battle, if you leave as soon as you say, won't all your previous efforts be wasted?"

In the face of Yuan Shao's bitterness.

Cao Ang doesn't eat oil and salt.

Instead, he smiled "Hey".

He said in a leisurely tone: "I will tell you the truth, Uncle, in fact, in this huge Jizhou, who will win the battle, and what does it have to do with me?"

"Even if Gongsun Zan gets it, it's not a big deal. Could it be that he still dares to send troops to snatch Wei County, which is already under my control?"

"Give it to him!"

……

Yuan Shao was numb.

All he feels now is a splitting headache.

I regret so much that I listened to Feng Ji's suggestion and made that wrong decision.

Even Yuan Shao now has the urge to ride his horse back and give Feng Ji a violent beating.

You talk too much!

However, after meditating for a while, Yuan Shao still found a breakthrough.

There is an entry point in Cao Ang's words!

After sorting out his words in his stomach, Yuan Shao deliberately put on an exaggerated expression, and threatened loudly.

"Dare, why doesn't he dare?!"

"What kind of person is Gongsun Bogui, Zixiu, is this the first time you know?"

"He has lost to you now, and he would definitely not dare to take Wei County. But if he takes down the entire Jizhou, then thinking about today's big defeat, he will definitely settle his old scores."

"Thousands of elite cavalry and a large number of horses were captured by you. This is definitely the greatest shame in Gongsun Bogui's life. Can he forget this grudge?"

"Zixiu, think carefully!"

Cao Ang's face softened for the first time.

……

I have to say that after several years of experience, Cao Ang's acting skills are getting better and better.

Even though he originally wanted to reconcile with Yuan Shao, after such a deduction, Yuan Benchu ​​was taken aback.

I really thought he was going to leave in a fit of anger.

And now this loose appearance is even more realistic, which makes Yuan Shao feel very pleased.

I just feel that my efforts are not in vain, and I have more confidence in persuading Cao Ang.

In line with the principle of striking while the iron is hot.

Yuan Shao continued to recount: "Zixiu, let's continue to cooperate sincerely as before, and I guarantee that nothing like today will ever happen again in the future!"

"You and I will work together and work together to drive Gongsun Zan out of Jizhou, and even conquer the counties in Youzhou that he occupies."

"As long as this matter can be achieved, I will never go back on the Qinghe Kingdom I promised at the beginning!"

Cao Ang raised his head to look at Yuan Shao.

Fingers tapped lightly on the table, making a rhythmic "duk-duk" sound.

It seemed to be beating on Yuan Shao's heart.

After a long while.

Only then did Cao Ang utter the words that made Yuan Shao feel relieved.

……

"Okay, I'll trust my uncle again!"

"It's just that in the future, if something like today happens again, I will immediately lead my troops to leave, and I will never stop at all!"

Yuan Shao nodded repeatedly.

It's just that he hasn't had time to say anything.

Cao Ang casually mentioned another matter.

"By the way, Uncle, the hundreds of bows and crossbows you lent me temporarily, I'm afraid I won't be able to return them to you in a while, and I need to borrow them for a while."

"After all, Gongsun Zan's threat has not been eliminated. He may raise troops to attack me again at any time. Only by keeping the bows and crossbows that still threaten him can we ensure that everything will be safe."

Yuan Shao: "..."

What a long-term loan, it is clear that I don't plan to repay it!
this kid!
Sure enough, it was the Cao Zixiu he was familiar with.

The wild goose has plucked its hair!
The most precious hair was plucked.

Yuan Shao was a little bit pained, after all, there were hundreds of bows and crossbows, which were definitely a huge asset.

It is impossible for ordinary small and medium-sized forces to have so many stocks. Those who can have hundreds of crossbows are enough to be called abundant in martial arts.

That's all, it's all based on his profound background, accumulated bit by bit.

The words taken away by Cao Ang.

Even Yuan Shao himself didn't have much left.

……

But even so, so what.

Does he have room to refuse?

I have said all kinds of good things before, and I have put on a low profile all over again. If I shrink back at the last hurdle, it will really be a waste of effort.

Besides, hundreds of crossbows are expensive.

But compared with winning Jizhou, it is far from being comparable.

Think about it here.

Yuan Shao silently said a few words "for Jizhou", then gritted his teeth, nodded and forced a smile.

"Zixiu is out of touch now, between you and my uncle and nephew, why do you borrow or not?"

"As I said, those hundreds of crossbows are all given to you now, and there is no need to return them!"

Cao Ang immediately laughed.

He bowed to Yuan Shao.

"The little nephew would like to thank his uncle for his generosity!"

Guests are happy.

This is the end.

The incident of Yuan Shao stabbing his allies in the back is a turning point.

……

(End of this chapter)