The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 175 Let Zhang He go?

"Go! Let's go!"

Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang considered themselves noble, so naturally they didn't want to be prisoners of their ranks, so when they saw countless Bingzhou troops rushing in, they immediately became panicked, and they got on their horses and wanted to run away.

"Where are Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang going?"

Wei Tao didn't want to let the two of them go, and immediately he didn't care about entanglement with those ordinary soldiers. As soon as he pushed the snow dragon horse down his crotch, Wei Tao ran towards the two of them.

"Wei Tao is going crazy, and I, Zhang Yun, are here!"

But at this moment, another burly general rushed out and came straight to meet him.

"Both young masters hurry up, I, Zhang Yun, are here, and I will ensure that you are safe!"

"Good! Good! Please leave everything to General Junyi!"

Yuan Shang felt relieved when he saw Zhang Yun coming to help, and while riding away with several others, he said to Zhang Yun.

"Whoever stops me will die!"

Although he knew that it was Zhang He who came to the rescue, Wei Tao was afraid after countless battles, so he shouted loudly, and at the same time danced wildly with his halberd, slashing down towards Zhang He.

"Hugh is crazy! Let's see what Zhang Junyi is capable of!"

Zhang Yun also had no fear of Wei Tao, and also waved his weapon to meet him directly without hesitation.

"clang!"

With the sound of blows, Wei Tao sat upright and didn't move at all, but Zhang He swayed slightly.

"What a lot of strength!"

Zhang He was startled, he had heard about Wei Tao's bravery for a long time, but Zhang He didn't take it seriously until now, but now he saw it in person, he was very surprised.

"You can withstand my full-strength halberd. Zhang Yun, you are worthy of being one of the four court pillars in Hebei. Now that Yuan Jun has been defeated and Yuan Shao is entangled in Yangzhou, even if he knows that Jizhou is defeated, he can't rush back immediately. Without the foundation of Jizhou, even if you are sitting on Sili, then Yuan Benchu ​​will only end up being surrounded by enemies, and you have wasted all your bravery under his command."

At this time, Wei Tao was not in a hurry to chase Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, but instead persuaded Zhang He to surrender. After all, Zhang He was already a first-rate general in terms of martial arts alone.

"What's more, with the most face-saving temperament of the Yuan family, this time the big defeat must be to find someone to bear the reputation. Although you Zhang He is not the commander-in-chief, Yuan Shao has kept you and Gao Lan in Jizhou for many years. I am afraid it is for you to assist Yuan Shang and the two of you. After this defeat, even Yuan Shao wouldn't blame you for being unfavorable as assistants?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Hearing Wei Tao's words, Zhang He shouted violently, and slashed with the weapon in his hand again.

However, even though he said no, Zhang He believed it more or less in his heart. If not, Zhang He would never have used such a fighting method after he knew that his strength was inferior to Wei Tao.

"drink!"

Seeing Zhang He's weapon slashing at him, Wei Tao shouted unhurriedly. The weapon in his hand went up to meet him, and the impact with huge force made Zhang He's whole body shake again.

"Since you don't want to be convinced, then I will beat you until you are convinced! Zhang Junyi will let me see how good you are!"

Wei Tao also understands that once a person like Zhang He admits to the lord, he will not change his family easily, so he stopped persuading him immediately, and smiled coldly, drawing a silver light from the long halberd in his hand, directly attacking Zhang He, His momentum was so brave that he seemed to kill Zhang Yun with his halberd.

"Damn!"

Seeing a halberd slashing, Zhang Xi could naturally tell how powerful it was, but he didn't hesitate to attack it with a curse.

"It's not that easy to kill Zhang He!"

"clang!"

After receiving more than ten moves from Wei Tao in a row, Zhang Yun gradually felt that he could not support himself, but even so, Zhang Yun gritted his teeth and persisted, not retreating a step.

"Hehe...he is also a steadfast and brave general."

At this moment, Wei Tao smiled slightly, and the halberd in his hand stopped suddenly, and did not continue to attack Zhang He.

Wei Tao's abnormal behavior immediately made Zhang Xi frown slightly, and he was not at all happy, but more cautious.

Seeing this, Wei Tao was even more delighted. Zhang He was indeed not the kind of general who relied solely on his bravery. He was cautious enough to be the commander of an army.

The so-called Hebei Four Court Columns is indeed a compliment to Zhang He, but it undoubtedly shows that in Yuan Shao's eyes, Zhang He is just a general with some courage in vain, and it is impossible for Zhang He to display his abilities.

"Wei Tao, what do you want?"

Seeing that Wei Tao seemed to be about to stop fighting with him, Zhang Yun suddenly shouted.

"stop!"

But Wei Tao didn't pay attention at all, and suddenly raised his halberd and shouted loudly.

Following Wei Tao's response, the surrounding Bingzhou soldiers immediately stopped and retreated, even though Yuan Jun was dying, they did not use their swords anymore.

These Yuan troops were all soldiers led by Zhang He who had just come out to meet Wei Tao. Seeing that the Bingzhou army stopped, they immediately retreated behind Zhang He, faintly forming an array again, which shows how the training is on weekdays.

The reason why Zhang He came here at that time was because he wanted to gather his own soldiers.

"General Wei, what is the meaning of this?"

Seeing that Wei Tao seemed to have the intention of letting go of his soldiers, Zhang Xi's tone could not help but soften a bit.

"Hehe...just as General Zhang saw."

Since you want to show kindness, you naturally want to let the other party know that you are showing kindness, so Wei Tao smiled directly and said to Zhang Yun very directly.

"For the sake of General Zhang's bravery and loyalty, I can spare General Zhang and treat the general's subordinates this time, and I can guarantee that I will not pursue the Yuan brothers again, so as to be loyal to the general."

Zhang Yun's eyes narrowed slightly, he didn't expect that Wei Tao would really let him go like this, so he asked in disbelief.

"I don't know what General Wei is asking for?"

"I saw that General Zhang was the most brave man, and he was deeply loved by the soldiers under his command. I would rather die in battle than flee. I deeply feel that if a general as brave as General Zhang dies here, it would be a loss to me, so I let the general go."

Wei Tao said with a slight smile, and then solicited again.

"I, Wei Ziyu, did not attack Jizhou for my own self-interest. First, I was appointed by the emperor as the shepherd of Jizhou, and I should be in charge of Jizhou. However, Yuan Shao did not say that he stole Jizhou, but just watching Yuan Shu's trip is quite impressive. I wonder if Yuan Shao will hijack the emperor. Second, I want to expel the aliens. If it is difficult to support the army in Bingzhou alone, I want to take Jizhou as the foundation of the rear. If the general wants to, why not help the Han Dynasty together with me, Reappear the glory of my great man, so that the foreigners in the world dare not covet my great man's territory?"

"The ambition of the general is admirable!"

Apparently Wei Tao's words were very much approved by Zhang He. Zhang He immediately put away his weapon and saluted Wei Tao respectfully, but then straightened his body, looked at Wei Tao seriously and said.

"However, a minister who is the lord should be loyal to the lord. General Wei kindly accepts the heart of a certain family. Although there is today's love, if Ran will fight the general in the future, the certain family will not show mercy. If the general has regrets, You can also fight this with a certain family, even if a certain family dies, it can be regarded as repaying the lord's kindness!"

Seeing Zhang Yun's serious expression, Wei Tao knew that what he said was from the bottom of his heart.

But this time Wei Tao really didn't mean to take Zhang Xi down in one fell swoop, so he just said with a slight smile.

"Who does Zhang Junyi think I am? Since I already said that if I let you go, it would be self-defeating? Please, Junyi!"

Wei Tao raised his halberd and pointed, telling people to let go of the encirclement and let Zhang He leave.

Although Zhang He is not afraid of life and death in battle, Zhang He will not seek his own death when he obviously has a way of life.

Taking a deep look at Wei Tao, and then cupping his hands, Zhang Yun immediately turned his horse's head and led his troops to leave, directly showing his back to Wei Tao.

If Wei Tao launched an attack at this time, he could easily eliminate the opponent, but how could Wei Tao be like this?
Looking left and right, Wei Tao frowned slightly again, but it was the place where the grain and grass were located in the camp, and it was already on fire. Seeing this, many soldiers of the Yuan army finally deserted in despair.

"Everyone immediately follow me to the location of the food and supplies in the rear camp, and try to rescue the food and grass as much as possible!"

Now that Yuan Jun's defeat is certain, especially Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang have never been seen, so many Yuan Jun fled directly.

Under such circumstances, the food and grass that could not be taken away were undoubtedly left to Wei Tao, and Wei Tao naturally wanted to keep all of them in his pocket.

After the leader rushed to the back camp, Wei Tao immediately saw that Zhao Yun was the leader guarding a food and grass area, preventing the flames from spreading, and at the same time directing people to rescue the baggage.

"Zilong, why is this so?"

Wei Tao ordered people to come forward to help him, while walking to Zhao Yun's side and asking.

"My lord, I had already controlled the food and grass, but Yuan Jun saw that the guards were hopeless, so he set fire to some of the food and grass before leaving."

Although Wei Tao also ordered Zhao Yun to come and burn the food and grass, but Zhao Yun understood that it would be the best choice if he could take the food and grass.

"The fire here is extremely fierce. If we don't take precautions, it may spread. Therefore, Yun didn't dare to pursue it, so he could only order people to put out the fire quickly."

"Zilong doesn't lead many soldiers, so it's great to be able to do so. Zilong doesn't have to blame himself too much."

Knowing Zhao Yun's temperament, Wei Tao immediately tried to comfort him.

Fortunately, Zhao Yun is not an awkward person, nodding his head means exposing this matter to the past.

At this time, the situation of Yuan Jun's defeat was settled. Without Wei Tao's order, Xu Huang did not press Yuan Jun every step of the way. After chasing and killing him for a while, he came to report.

"My lord, Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang and the others didn't get it, so please forgive me.

"Hehe...it doesn't have to be like this. After this battle, Yuan Jun has already lost his courage. Then Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang will definitely implement a strategy of defending against our army next time. At that time, Gongming and Zilong will be needed to contribute."

"No! We will do our best!"

Afterwards, Wei Tao naturally ordered people to escort the food and grass seized from Yuan Jun's camp back to his own camp.

At this time, Yuan Jun who came to sneak attack was also defeated, with countless casualties.

"My lord, Ju Yi has escaped and was never captured. However, Ju Yi has already been severely injured by his subordinates, and he will no longer be a threat within a few months at least."

Seeing Wei Tao's return, Zhang Liao came to report.

"Then going to the camp first is very powerful?"

The casualties this time were somewhat unexpected, but Wei Tao knew that Zhang Liao was prudent and would not make any mistakes. The only possibility was that something unexpected happened.

"Yes, everyone is not afraid of death and takes the lead bravely. I am afraid that only the trapping camp under General Lu Fengxian can compare."

Zhang Liao nodded. After all, he was once under Lu Bu's command. Zhang Liao still respected Lu Bu.

"Is it really that powerful?"

But when these words came out, Wei Tao's face changed slightly. Can he compare with the trapped camp?
Wei Tao is also very clear about how powerful the trapped camp is. To use a simple and easy-to-understand analogy, one soldier trapped in a camp is worth at least two Bingzhou soldiers, and one trapped camp can be worth ten battalions. The Bingzhou Army!

Wei Tao's words were only because he was surprised. He also knew that Zhang Liao was cautious and would not speak nonsense if there was no basis for it.

"That's right, especially that Ju Yi, who is even more brave. If it wasn't for being unable to do anything for a while because of being created by me, I am afraid that even escaping would not be escaping. Climb first, climb first, and the reputation is well-deserved!"

Zhang Liao praised the camp first, and directly recommended it to Wei Tao.

"If the lord can subdue Ju Yi, then in the future against the Xiongnu, I am afraid that everything will be defeated, and it will be beneficial to the lord's ambition!"

"Hehe... I also understand Wen Yuan's heart, but this matter still depends on the opportunity. They are still Yuan Benchu's generals now, so how easy is it to come to agree with each other?"

Wei Tao also wanted to find more famous generals and advisers, but now that the heroes have returned to their masters, it is not that simple to win people's hearts.

Moreover, both Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are outstanding people, once they are recruited by them, how can it be so simple to let them change families?
"Then Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang are incompetent people, but Yuan Benchu ​​is extraordinary. If it was Yuan Benchu ​​who faced him this time, I wouldn't dare to do so. Both Ju Yi and Zhang Yun are loyal people. If you want to recruit them, it will not be so easy. ?”

Wei Tao also spoke out about Zhang Xi, and generals such as Zhang Liao agreed with his loyalty.

But when Zhou Yu and Xun You thought about it secretly, they all smiled at Wei Tao inexplicably, obviously seeing Wei Tao's calculations.

"Hehe, what the lord said is wrong. Now there is someone who can make the lord surrender, and this person may not be under the ability of Ju Yi and Zhang Yun."

At this moment, Zhou Yu said with a smile, which made Wei Tao slightly taken aback.

Although Yuan Jun was defeated quickly this time, Wei Tao did not capture any generals. How could anyone ask Wei Tao to recruit him?
"I don't know who Gongjin is talking about?"

"Hehe...but the lord didn't pay attention, isn't this person just under the lord's nose?"

Hearing Wei Tao's question, Xun You immediately answered with a smile.

"Now is the time to recruit him."

Right under your nose?

Wei Tao was taken aback for a moment, and a flash of light flashed in his heart. He vaguely understood who Zhou Yu and Xun You were talking about.

(End of this chapter)