The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 19 The Great Army Returns North
Yuan Jun's commander in chief of the Chinese army.

Yuan Shao was wearing a red robe, and his face was frighteningly pale. He was sitting on the head seat of Shuai Zhangzhong, holding a bowl of soup that the military doctor Ling had just cooked in his hand, and looked at the waiter standing beside him with some hesitation. Two sons, Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi.

After the Battle of Wuchao, Yuan Shao's body was always in good shape due to excessive fear.

It's no wonder that the damage to Wuchao was not only a serious blow to morale, but also related to the short-term turnover of military food in the Hebei military camp. What's more, the farmland near Yecheng was about to be sown, and a lot of grain was stored for sowing. In the Wuchao, after returning to Yecheng, if one is not handled well, it is very likely that the next harvest in Yecheng will be scarce, which will have a far-reaching impact on people's livelihood and future military ration reserves.

However, this is not what Yuan Shao is most worried about at the moment. While he was talking with Yuan Xi just now, Yuan Shang came to report to him about the specific steps of the withdrawal, thinking that he should send elite Qingqi Ze Xiaolu to attack Xudu to divert Cao Cao's attention. Don't let the opponent have an opportunity to cover the normal retreat of the army across the river.

Xu You also presented this strategy to Yuan Shao at that time. Although it was appreciated, Yuan Shao felt disgusted with Xu You because of the examination and distribution of the letters exposing Xu You's corruption, so he refused to adopt it. , but it made Yuan Shao feel a lot of emotion.

But calm down and think about it carefully, if you want the army to evacuate safely, that's really the case. Apart from this, there is no other good strategy.

Yuan Shao wanted to agree, but he never thought that Yuan Shang would take the initiative to invite Ying, hoping to lead his troops to make a sneak attack, but this made Yuan Shao feel completely uncomfortable.

You must know that a proper strategy is a good strategy, but the risks involved are extremely great, but if there is a slight negligence, the result is likely to be dead without a place to bury, and there may be nowhere to find the bones.

It would be so easy to change it to someone else, but now it is his own son who is asking for Ying. As we all know, Yuan Shao is famous for protecting the calf, especially the third son he likes very much. Now that Yuan Shang invites Ying to go, Yuan Shao feels sorry for his son While being sensible, I can't help but have many worries.

"Xianfu." After thinking for a long time, Yuan Shao finally said slowly, "The plan you proposed today to cover the retreat of the army is deeply appreciated by my father. If you don't hang down, it's the general's business to fight vertically and horizontally. You are the son of Jizhou, why do you have to go by yourself? If there is a mistake, wouldn't it be too late for the father to regret?"

Yuan Xi on the side also nodded and said: "Yes, third brother, I have millions of soldiers in Hebei, and thousands of good generals. You can choose any one to fight Xudu. Why do you have to go by yourself? Father is not feeling well. Now we need our dedication as sons! Third Brother, don’t act recklessly.”

Yuan Shang shook his head with a smile and said: "Because my father is unwell now, we as sons have to share his worries for him. Besides, I met with Cao Cao once in the battle of Wuchao. No matter what you suffer, it will definitely be fine this time.”

Yuan Shao pondered for a long time after hearing the words, although his complexion softened, he still did not express his opinion.

Seeing this, Yuan Shang added another dose of strong medicine: "Besides, how can the son of my fourth generation and the third prince let the eunuch Cao thief come down? My father is a great talent, and he has surpassed Cao Cao by many. Come on, my boy, this time I invite you to fight for nothing else, but to fight for the face of my Yuan family's children, so that the world can see what a hero my Yuan family's children are! Cao thieves and others can't be compared with us at all!"

Yuan Shao's eyes lit up immediately when he heard the words, he was originally the one who was determined to be in the world and had always refused to admit defeat. Now that his son can express his determination, how can he, as a father, lag behind his own son?
"Xianfu, you've grown up!" Yuan Shao stared at Yuan Shang for a long time before he said with emotion: "Yuan has a son like this, so why can't you wipe out the Cao bandits, why can't you calm down the world. Good! If that's the case, you Go ahead, if you have something to do in the future, your father will take care of it for you!"

Yuan Shang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words, and cupped his hands at Yuan Shao: "Thank you, father."

"Xianfu, the surprise attack on Xuchang is no small matter. The strength of the troops should not be too large, so as not to reveal their deeds, but the combat power should not be too low. In this way, for father and 5000 of the most elite pro-military cavalry in your army, another Zhang Zhagao Lan Er I will help you, my son must remember to be careful when doing things, sneak attack on Xudu, just put on a show, distract Cao Jun and return immediately, at the White Horse Ferry, father will naturally send a large army to meet him!"

Zhang Jai, Gao Lan, five thousand cavalry, for the safety of his precious son, Yuan Shao included the most elite soldiers and generals.

"Father, don't worry, the child will not disgrace the mission." Yuan Shang secretly made up his mind, this time, no matter what he said, he had to make a fuss in Yanzhou, so that Cao Cao would feel sorry for him.

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A few days later, Yuan Shang led [-] iron cavalry to Chao Xiaolu and headed south secretly.

Just a day after Yuan Shang's troops set off, Yuan Shao's hundreds of thousands of troops changed from the front army to the rear army, and the rear army changed to the front army. They fought steadily and slowly retreated towards the Yellow River ferry behind.

On Cao Jun's side, after hearing about Yuan Jun's movements, they immediately began to concentrate their forces to go north, and they had the momentum to defeat Yuan Jun's in one breath.

Several parties planned their own actions, playing a moving song for the final battle of the Battle of Guandu.

Hundreds of miles away from Xutian in Yanzhou, Yuan Shang was riding a horse, humming a tune, and leisurely headed towards Xuchang as if traveling on a holiday.

In contrast, Zhang Jaw Gaolan behind him has a more dignified expression, because the two of them have been on the battlefield for a long time, so they naturally know the hardships and ups and downs of this battle, but they don't understand why Yuan Shang behaved so calmly, as if he didn't Like an expedition, but like a picnic hunting?
If they knew Yuan Shang's real thoughts, they would be pissed off.

Both left and right are here, breaking the jar and smashing it.

Looking at Yuan Shang who was grunting on the horse, Gao Lan immediately rode forward and asked in a low voice, "Third Young Master, what do you think about this attack on Xudu?"

Yuan Shang stopped humming, turned his head and looked at Gao Lan curiously, and said, "What else can I think? Isn't it enough to siege the city?"

Gao Lan said with a wry smile when he heard the words: "Young master, we are all good cavalry, and we are not afraid of field battles in the plains, but this siege has a small number of people and no sharp weapons, how can we attack?"

Yuan Shang smiled and said: "General Gao is a real person, who told you to really attack Xuchang? Let's go this time, to put it bluntly, to sing a big show for Cao Cao. After besieging the city, let Cao Cao return to the army. Help, this mission is considered to be accomplished, if you really attack Xudu, you have really captured it, can you hold it?"

At this time, I saw Zhang Jaw on the side stepping forward, saying: "But my lord, if Cao Cao's army returns, how should we respond, and retreat back to Baimadu from which road? I don't know if the third lord has anything to worry about?"

Yuan Shang heard the words and thought about it seriously, and said: "No."

"What?" Gao Lan became anxious when he heard the words: "The third son doesn't have a complete retreat strategy?"

"Of course not. You don't even know which direction Cao Cao came from. How do you formulate a retreat strategy? When Cao Cao withdraws to rescue him, we only need to consider the current situation and formulate a retreat strategy."

(End of this chapter)