Han family achievements

Chapter 296 Cao Cao can’t sit still
Yuan Shu was ambitious and vigorous.

The next day, he led a hundred thousand troops and attacked Jiujiang County in a mighty manner.

But before he reached Jiujiang County, bad news came one after another.

First, Ji Ling, who was on the front line of Jiujiang County, for some reason, defected to Yuan Shao. Just like Zhang He did last time, Jiujiang County fell into Yuan Shao's hands without any effort.

Then, Gongsun Zan won a great victory in Jiangxia, and Yuan Shu's army was routed thousands of miles away.

In the south, Shixie, with 3 troops, attacked Dongye County and marched straight towards Kuaiji.

Liu Biao personally led his troops out of Changsha, through Yuzhang, and eastward along the Yangtze River, encountering almost no obstacles along the way.

The most fatal thing is that Yuan Shao sent Xu You to lobby Ju Yi, and Ju Yi led [-] troops and surrendered to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao gathered nearly 5 troops, starting from Lujiang in the west and reaching Jiujiang County in the east, to attack Yuan Shu in Hefei.

Yuan Shu was frightened and had to withdraw his troops.

"Lu Bu, won't Dong Zhuo send troops yet?"

Riding on his horse, Yuan Shu had a gloomy face and roared angrily.

Guo Tu was frightened and followed him: "Your Majesty, there is no news yet."

It can be said that this defeat was all Guo Tu's planning. Guo Tu was now terrified and worried that Yuan Shu would kill him.

Yuan Shu's eyes were red, and he was full of murderous aura, and said: "Huh! They didn't send troops, regret it is them! Now we are holding on to Huiliyang, if not, we will still have Kuaiji. As long as we wait until the summer harvest, they will have to withdraw if they don't!"

There is still one month left before the summer grain supply. During this period, it is almost time for people and horses to run out of food and grass.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Guo Tu quickly flattered him and said: "We have already investigated and found out that they raised their troops too hastily. They have to collect food and grass later. The summer harvest is coming, and they may have to withdraw their troops in half a month at most."

Yuan Shu had a sinister look on his face, and in his heart he wanted to tear out the bones and skin of Xu You, Ju Yi and others, and said angrily: "Go back to Liyang first!"

"His Majesty!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier hurried over and said, "Your Majesty, more and more people are fleeing."

Yuan Shu's eyes widened and he said, "How many people escaped today?"

"Seven to seven hundred." The soldier said with some fear.

As various forces exerted their strength, Yuan Shu was almost defeated in one battle, and the army he brought with him had soldiers fleeing every day.

Hearing the seven hundred, Yuan Shu felt a little relieved, but still said coldly: "Order the military governor to send people to strictly guard the soldiers. If any deserters appear, they will be killed on the spot!"

"Yes." The soldier responded and left quickly.

Guo Tu took the opportunity and said: "Your Majesty, we must ascend the throne as soon as possible to calm people's hearts and boost morale."

Yuan Shu nodded heavily and said: "Go back to Shouchun first and order them to be ready. I will ascend the throne as soon as I arrive!"

"I accept the decree," Guo Tu said, feeling relieved in his heart.

Yuan Shu still wants to ascend the throne, so he will not kill him for the time being.

Yuan Shu was filled with anger and had nowhere to vent, so he could only endure it.

He never expected that the good situation seemed to collapse in an instant.

When Yuan Shu withdrew his troops, soldiers and horses from all walks of life in Jiangdong were rushing in to seize the territory.

The most surprising thing is that when Liu Bei marched into Xuzhou, he was ambushed by Lu Bu, losing nearly 3000 people, and had to retreat to Langya County.

But all other roads went very smoothly, especially Yuan Shao, who personally led an army of [-] people, with Zhang He as the vanguard, and rushed forward, pursuing Yuan Shu closely. The army entered Yangzhou very smoothly.

Liu Biao had a smooth road with almost no obstruction, and his troops were approaching Danyang.

Runan County.

Zhang Wen was stationed here, and he was originally required to mobilize various troops to destroy Yuan Shu.But when he arrived, he discovered that a fight had already begun, he could not command Yuan Shao, and Liu Bei was blocked back to Langya County.

The soldiers and horses from all walks of life who were nominally under his control also ignored Zhang Wen at all on the grounds of "urgent military situation".

At this moment, he was in the government office, reviewing the battle reports sent from various places.

His unmoving face became more and more condensed as he looked at her, and his brows furrowed into the character "Chuan".

The officer in front of him saw this and whispered: "Mr. Zhang, all parties have lost control, especially Yuan Shao, who has devoured tens of thousands of Yuan Shu's troops. If we continue to let him go, he may lose his tail."

Zhang Wen loosened his brows and said expressionlessly: "Then Liu Biao occupied Jingzhou, and the Shi family almost controlled Jiaozhi. Sun Jian and Yuan Shao rushed to attack Danyang. There were also prefects and county magistrates everywhere, who suddenly turned to the court and kept Show your loyalty..."

I understood this in an instant when I was engaged in history, and it was nothing more than falling with the wind.

"Mr. Zhang, the situation in Jiangdong is completely out of control." Shi Youxue said.

In the past, with Yuan Shu around, everyone could still maintain unity without hesitation. Now that Yuan Shu's fall is imminent, all the princes are busy grabbing territory. There is no longer an imperial court in their eyes, let alone Zhang Wen, the general of the left, who is the leader of the crusade against the marshal.

Zhang Wen looked at the battle report and pondered in his heart.

The rise of various princes in the south was something that the imperial court had long anticipated.The fundamental reason is that the imperial court is weak and unable to control these princes.

"The most critical thing now,"

Zhang Wen compiled the battle report, looked up and looked out the door, with a hint of coldness on his face, and said, "It's Dong Zhuo."

Shi suddenly didn't dare to answer the call.

Sun Jian suggested that Zhang Wen kill Dong Zhuo, but Zhang Wen refused to listen, causing Dong Zhuo to become powerful step by step.

Many people in both the government and the public often use this as an excuse to criticize Zhang Wen.

Zhang Wen seemed not to notice that he was engaged in history. He looked far away and said: "Lü Bu defeated Liu Bei. It is not a surprise. What I worry about is that Dong Zhuo will not remain indifferent. What is he planning? Is it Xuzhou or going south... "

For Dong Zhuo, there were so many options that Zhang Wen could not even guess.

"Master Zhang!"

Suddenly, a guard came in and said, "General Cao Cao is asking for an audience."

Zhang Wen was startled and looked at the businessman beside him.

The historian was also puzzled and asked, "Do you remember that Duke Zhang did not summon Dong Zhuo?"

Zhang Wen nodded, with a strong bad feeling in his heart, and said, "Let him in."

I also thought about it when I was engaged in history, and felt secretly uneasy: It must not be about Dong Zhuo.

Not long after, Cao Cao came, holding a sword in his left hand, with a full beard, wide eyes and a serious look on his face.

"I've met Cao Cao, Duke Zhang."

Cao Cao didn't look sideways, crossed the threshold, and saluted Zhang Wen.

Zhang Wen looked normal and said, "Are you from Qiao County?"

Cao Cao stood up and said in a crisp voice, "Yes."

Zhang Wen frowned and said, "Did Dong Zhuo move?"

Cao Cao raised his hand and said solemnly: "Yes. Dong Zhuo sent Hua Xiong into Xiapi and is plotting to capture Guangling County."

Guangling County is now in the hands of Sun Jian.And Sun Jian was marching into Danyang County.

Zhang Wen thought about this change and said, "Is there anything else?"

Cao Cao's expression was serious, his eyes were on Zhang Wen's face, and he said: "Xiaoguan heard that there is some movement in Xiliang, and it seems to be connected with Dong Zhuo."

Zhang Wen raised his head, looked at Cao Cao, and said, "What is your purpose of coming to see me?"

(End of this chapter)