Can I get to the other side?.

Chapter 199 Yuan Shao falls into a trap, Liu Xie plots to seize Jizhou

The eighth day of July.

Quliang is sixty or seventy miles away from Yecheng.

It was late at night, already the hour of Chou, but the lights were still on in the mansion of Governor Quliang.

In the meeting hall.

Han Meng is the "one pillar" among the four pillars of Hebei.

Qu Yi, the commander-in-chief of the Xiandeng Camp.

Chunyu Qiong, once one of the "Eight Commandants of the Western Garden" who was as famous as Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.

And Ju Su.

They all came from Hejian County and gathered here.

In order to recapture Yecheng, Yuan Shao dispatched half of his elite troops, leaving only Yan Liang, Jiang Qi, Tian Feng and others to guard Hejian.

Yuan Shao glanced at the many brave generals in the hall, and seeing that everyone was present, he said directly: "Today at 3 p.m., the rebellious son Yuan Xi will falsely convey the emperor's edict and summon Zhang Liao to the palace."

"Once Zhang Liao enters the palace, all four gates of Ye City will fall."

"Later, you will lead your troops to the northern suburbs of Yecheng under cover of night and hide them in the mountains and forests. When you receive news that the city gates are blocked, you can take advantage of the fact that Zhang Liao's 10,000 troops are leaderless and lead your troops to attack Yecheng from the north gate and take over the city."

"As for the specific actions, everything will be subject to the public's orders."

After learning about Yuan Xi's plan to murder Zhang Liao from Liu Xie's secret letter, Yuan Shao confirmed it with Cui Yan and learned a more detailed plan from Cui Yan.

After ambushing and killing Zhang Liao, Yuan Xi would immediately go to the camp where Zhang Liao's army was stationed, falsely convey the emperor's edict, and take over Zhang Liao's 10,000 troops.

So, he decided to be the oriole that catches the cicada after the mantis catches the cicada.

Take advantage of this godsend opportunity to retake Yecheng!

"Lord."

After listening to this, Qu Yi asked, "Although Zhang Liao's army is leaderless, Yecheng is impregnable. How can we break through with only 15,000 soldiers?"

Yuan Shao smiled and said, "The commander of the north gate is Cui Yan's brother Cui Lin. He will open the gate for you."

Qu Yi felt relieved after hearing this and said, "I will obey your orders!"

Han Meng and Chunyu Qiong also bowed and accepted the order.

In order to seize this opportunity to return to Yecheng, Yuan Shao mobilized three generals and 15,000 troops.

He even ordered Yuan Tan to lead a large army to support Hejian and fill the military gap to prevent Gongsun Zan from taking the opportunity to make a comeback.

"My lord, is there some trick here?" Ju Su frowned. When the time came, he felt that everything was going too smoothly and too coincidental.

Yuan Shao looked at Ju Su with slight dissatisfaction. How could he miss such a good opportunity!

Ju Su is good in every way except that he is too suspicious.

"Don't worry, Cui Yan is from the Qinghe Cui family and has talent. How could he really join Yuan Xi? Besides, it was you and Yuan Hao's idea to let him stay in Yecheng as an insider."

"Besides, the current opportunity is indeed rare and worth the risk. If we miss it, it will be even more difficult to retake Yecheng in the future."

Ju Su relaxed his brows and felt that he was overthinking.

The Qinghe Cui family was a prominent family in Jizhou. They would not be so foolish as to allow Cui Yan to betray Yuan Shao and join Yuan Xi.

And judging from the current situation, Yuan Xi and Zhang Liao are incompatible. If someone is setting up a scheme, this person can only be the emperor of Yecheng.

But what virtue and ability did he have to make Cui Yan and Yuan Xi submit to him at the same time?

Seeing that Ju Su was silent, Yuan Shao continued, "There are 10,000 troops in Quliang and 5,000 in Guantao, a total of 15,000 troops, including 1,000 elite soldiers.

Even if there is a trick, the army should retreat. There is no cavalry in Yecheng. If we want to retreat, who can stay?"

Ju Su nodded slightly, Yuan Shao was right.

With the bravery of Han Meng and Qu Yi, and an army of 15,000, they can evacuate safely if the situation becomes bad.

As long as they retreat to Quliang and Guantao, the troops in Yecheng will be unable to do anything to them.

The worries in my heart gradually dissipated.

Yuan Shao continued to explain, and then his eyes showed deep murderous intent and hatred, and he said in a deep voice: "Tonight, we must kill that rebellious son Yuan Xi! Recapture Yecheng!"

"promise!!"

Everyone clasped their fists together.

Soon after, three powerful generals, Han Meng, Qu Yi and Qiong Yu Chun, plus the military supervisor Ju Su, led a large army to the northern suburbs of Yecheng overnight.

……

Early morning, Yicheng.

Gongsun Zan received the urgent intelligence sent by the spy and his face was full of surprise.

He excitedly shook Jia Xu's hand and said, "Wenhe is as good as a god. Yuan Shao really moved his troops away from Hejian, and he took away 15,000 soldiers!"

"It's unbelievable that he would do such a stupid thing while he was fighting me so hard!"

He had heard Jia Xu say that Yuan Shao would withdraw his troops and leave, but he didn't believe it at first. However, the facts turned out to be exactly as Jia Xu said, so accurate that it was outrageous.

As expected, he almost killed Cao Cao and Yuan Shao!
Jia Xu pulled his hands out without leaving a trace, gently waved his feather fan, and said with an unfathomable look, "It's just the result of deduction."

"Yecheng is too important to Yuan Shao. If he loses Yecheng, his foundation in Jizhou will be unstable. But although Yuan Shao is stupid, his advisers are not stupid."

"If my guess is correct, Yuan Tan will lead his troops to support Hejian."

"Marquis Yi can send troops to Hejian again before Yuan Tan arrives, and seize the entire Hejian County at all costs. As long as we seize Hejian County, we will be able to gain a firm foothold in Jizhou, and it will be extremely difficult for Yuan Shao to take it back."

Naturally, he would not say that it was the emperor who set up a trap to lure Yuan Shao.

Gongsun Zan couldn't see through it anyway.

Gongsun Zan pondered for a while and thought that this was indeed a godsend opportunity. He slammed the table and stood up, shouting, "With such a good opportunity, I must take Hejian!
"Pass on my military order and reorganize the army!"

When Jia Xu saw this scene, he immediately smiled.

"If Yuan Shao abandons Yecheng, it will be difficult for Your Majesty to take Jizhou in a short time. But he actually dispatched 15,000 troops to Yecheng. After this battle, most of Jizhou will belong to Your Majesty."

"If Gongsun Zan can fight Yuan Shao to the end regardless of the cost and delay Yuan Tan's reinforcements, then Qingzhou can also make some plans."

……

Noon, Yecheng, southern suburbs camp.

In the central military tent, Liu Xie sat in the main seat.

The five generals Zhang Liao, Huang Zhong, Taishi Ci, Zhang He, Gao Lan, and Guo Jia were on both sides.

At this time, everyone in the account was having lunch.

Liu Xie tasted the wine and couldn't help smacking his lips. He still couldn't get used to the wine of this era. When he had time in the future, he would ask Zhen's people to make distilled liquor.

Putting down the wine jar, Liu Xie looked at everyone and asked, "Everything has been arranged carefully, and there are no loopholes, right? This battle is of great importance, and we must not be careless."

"Reply to Your Majesty."

Zhang Liao stepped out upon hearing this, clasped his fists and replied: "Everything has been arranged carefully, and we are just waiting for Yuan's army to fall into the trap, but..."

Liu Xie frowned and asked, "What's wrong? What's the problem?"

Zhang Liao hesitated again and again, but finally gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, it is too dangerous to use yourself as bait to lure the enemy. It is best for Your Majesty to wait in the palace."

Today, Liu Xie personally commanded the central army to lure the enemy to come and rob. This was a risk to his life. Even Zhang Liao, who was experienced in many battles, couldn't help but feel nervous.

When has he ever led the emperor into battle? "Wenyuan is wrong."

Liu Xie shook his head, his expression solemn, "Today, the world is not settled, the mountains and rivers are not unified, I am destined to be a horse emperor like Emperor Guangwu, my ancestor."

"Moreover, you are fighting on the battlefield and risking your lives for the country. How can I be a cowardly rat and cower in the palace?"

"Besides, with Ziyi's personal protection, he will definitely protect me."

If you want to put on a show, you have to do it completely. Since the trap has been set for Yuan Shao, he has to firmly believe what Cui Yan said in the letter.

According to the plan, Zhang Liao had to enter the palace under the witness of Yuan Shao's spies, and the four gates of Yecheng had to be closed at the moment Zhang Liao entered the palace.

Liu Xie himself was the last line of insurance.

If Yuan Shao still doesn't fall for it, he will show up outside the city and use himself as bait. By then, he won't care whether his plan is exposed or not. As long as the enemy army sees him show up, they will surely come to rob him at all costs.

Because as long as they could capture the emperor, it would be no different from taking over Yecheng!

Everyone felt respect when they heard this.

Your Majesty truly has the style of Emperor Guangwu.

"Your Majesty, don't worry!"

Taishi Ci's eyes were stern, and he said in a sonorous and powerful voice: "If Your Majesty is hurt by even a hair, I will be willing to be killed!"

Zhang Liao also knew that his persuasion was useless, but fortunately Taishi Ci's military power and the presence of Huang Zhong in the army made him feel a little relieved.

After that, Guo Jia explained in detail to everyone the things that needed attention, and then asked Zhang He and Gao Lan to return to the station of the Yulin Guards to wait for the opportunity.

Both of them were very excited.

Today is the day when the Imperial Guards will once again become famous throughout the world!

A single roar shocked the world!

……

At three quarters after pm, Yuan Xi entered the palace, and then a eunuch came out of the palace through the south gate holding the imperial edict.

At 1 p.m., the eunuch arrived at Zhang Liao's military camp. Soon after, Zhang Liao left the camp with two personal guards and entered Yecheng from the south gate with the eunuch.

At 2:00 p.m., all four gates of Yecheng fell without any warning.

……

Outside Yecheng City, in a forest.

Ju Su carefully looked at the message sent by the spy. Everything said in it matched what Cui Yan said in the letter.

"But why... do I always feel uneasy?"

Ju Su frowned, looking a little strange.

Although everything was fine, he always felt that something was wrong, which made him feel uneasy.

"Military Supervisor, give the order quickly!"

Qu Yi looked up at the sky, estimated the time, and said anxiously, "It's almost time. If we delay any longer, until Yuan Xi takes the emperor's edict to Zhang Liao's camp, it will be too late!"

Han Meng also urged: "Military Supervisor, what are you waiting for? This is a rare opportunity. We should enter the city from the north gate immediately. Even if it is a trick, the worst that can happen is that we can just retreat to Quliang!"

Chunyu Qiong on the side was also waiting for Ju Shou to give orders. Although he didn't say anything, his sour face showed his mood.

He could no longer hold back his anger and curse Ju Su.

Ju Su pondered for a long time, and finally stopped hesitating and looked at Chun Yuqiong, "General Chun Yu, you lead a small team to the north gate to investigate the situation."

If it was a fraud, the only casualties would be Chunyu Qiong's small group of men.

"What a coward!"

Upon hearing this, Chunyu Qiong looked at Ju Su with disdain. Although he was impatient, he had no choice but to follow military orders. He still went down to select a hundred men and headed straight for the north gate of Yecheng.

……

South suburb camp, central army camp.

Liu Xie and Guo Jia were quietly waiting for news.

At 3:30 pm, a scout entered the tent and reported: "Your Majesty, there is a team of 100 people heading towards the north gate!"

Liu Xie and Guo Jia looked at each other, and there was joy in each other's eyes.

Hooked!
Guo Jia laughed and said, "This commander is indeed cautious enough... but it's useless. Whether he sends a small team of 100 people to test the waters first, or chooses to trust Cui Yan and let the army enter the city directly, he will fall into the trap!"

They didn't know whether the leader of the troops was Yuan Shao or someone else.

But the net has been spread, and with Yecheng as the tempting bait in the net, there is no need to worry that the other party will not take the bait.

No matter whether the other party chooses to test or not, as long as the army finally shows up, there will be no room for turning back.

If the troops coming are few in number, then annihilate them all.

If there are many troops coming, we will give them a head-on blow and try to destroy Yuan Shao's forces as much as possible.

Unless Yuan Shao sent an army of 100,000 at once, there would be no way he could get anything done.

"very good!"

Liu Xie stood up suddenly, waved his sleeves, his eyes sparkling, and ordered: "Send a message to Huang Zhong and Zhang He, the army is ready at any time!"

The messenger agreed and hurried to convey Liu Xie's military order.

……

The summer days are extremely long.

Although it was already the afternoon, the sky was still not dark. The blood-red setting sun hung in the sky, casting brilliant afterglow on the earth.

Chunyu Qiong led a hundred light cavalrymen to the north gate of Yecheng, immediately attracting the attention of many defending soldiers on the city wall, who all drew their bows and drew their arrows.

"who!"

Chunyu Qiong hid behind several guards, looked at the defenders on the city wall vigilantly, and said, "I am General Chunyu Qiong, where is Chief Cui?"

Hearing this, Cui Lin quickly showed his head on the city wall and said with a look of surprise: "General Chunyu, you are finally here...but why are there only so few people?"

He was puzzled. There were only a hundred cavalrymen outside the city, which was inconsistent with the agreed 10,000-strong army. Could it be that they had discovered something?

Seeing someone to help him, Chunyu Qiong finally felt relieved and said, "The army is still hiding in the mountains and forests. I will come here to check the situation first. What is the situation in the city?"

"The situation is not good!" Cui Lin's heart moved, and he deliberately said anxiously: "Yuan Xi has killed Zhang Liao! General Chunyu, quickly notify the army to enter the city. I will open the city gate for you. Don't miss the opportunity to fight!"

"what?"

Chunyu Qiong was immediately shocked and could not help cursing, "It's all the fault of that cowardly rat Ju Shou! He didn't listen when I told him to send troops earlier. He kept probing, ...

"I'll send someone back to pass on the message. Hurry up and open the city gate! Let me in first!"

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Cui Lin's eyes, and he nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I'll open the city gate right away, General Chunyu, come in quickly!"

Along with the sound of the machine turning, the north gate slowly opened.

Chunyu Qiong was overjoyed and eagerly led a hundred light cavalrymen to ride in. He wanted to go to the palace first to kill Yuan Xi, and capture the emperor by the way to get the first merit!
The city gate was extremely deep, like a huge dark mouth.

It completely engulfs everyone who enters it.

The setting sun is like blood.

(End of this chapter)