The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 27 The Teacher of Kindness and Righteousness
While Xia Houyuan was chasing wildly in the direction of Xuzhou, Yuan Shang turned around and headed south to Runan.

Xia Houyuan tried his best to chase Yuan Shang eastward with courage, but Yuan Shang guessed that Cao Jun had an ambush in Xuzhou. If Cao Cao knew about this, he would be pissed off on purpose.

Therefore, organizational discipline is very important, and the orders of superiors must be obeyed. Comrades without organization and discipline are not good comrades. Free and undisciplined cadres like Xia Houyuan must be dealt with seriously, otherwise they will suffer big losses sooner or later.

In this way, Xia Houyuan hurriedly chased towards Xuzhou in the east, while Yuan Shang headed towards Yuzhou in the south. The marching direction of the two armies was changed from a straight line to a [-]-degree right angle, but they did not want to meet each other.

On the vast plain on the border of Yuzhou, a lone army of 5000 people galloped on horseback.

In just three days, Yuan Shang's cavalry moved from the eastern border of Yanzhou to Yuzhou with lightning speed, and the marching speed was extremely fast.

If it is said that the speed of Xia Houyuan's army is an average of thousands of miles per day, then Yuan Shang's marching speed is estimated to be more than 800 miles per day.

Seeing that he had already entered the territory of Yuzhou, Yuan Shang was really relieved.

He looked up at the sky, it was close to noon, and then he looked at the soldiers behind him who were already exhausted and confused, the boats and carts were exhausted, and even the horses were exhausted, and it was difficult to continue.

Upon seeing this, Yuan Shang immediately ordered: "Order the three armies to rest on horseback and set up a pot to cook! Let's eat enough, raise our morale, and go to Yuzhou in good spirits."

"promise!"

The soldiers of the three armies were immediately overjoyed when they heard the words. They were indeed exhausted from the assault and running in the past few days. It is to spread a blanket on the grass at will, and fall asleep.

For a while, the tense troops who were still running wildly just now became like leisurely shepherd boys one by one, as comfortable as they could be.

Yuan Shang also sat cross-legged on the grass, looked up to the sky and yawned for a long time. The running for the past few days had tortured him enough, and he had just recovered from the cold in the meeting hall.

But no matter what, he finally got rid of Xia Houyuan's pursuers for a while, and then, it depends on how he rushed through Cao Jun's obstruction and returned to Hebei.

"Third Young Master, drink some water."

Gao Lan held a big cowhide pouch in his hand, walked over with a smile and handed it to Yuan Shang.

"Thank you, General Gao, for your hard work."

Yuan Shang took the cowhide sac and raised his head and gulped down a big gulp, then raised his hand to wipe his mouth, and said happily, "Cheer up!"

Turning his head to look at his own soldiers, Yuan Shang couldn't help but feel a little strange when he saw that everyone was resting and sleeping soundly, but no one made fire to cook food for dry food.

"General Gao, what's wrong with the soldiers, why don't you eat? Are you hungry?"

Gao Lan's face suddenly became bitter when he heard the words, and he sighed, "Who would not be hungry after running around for days without exposure to wind and food? The problem is the third son, the food we brought is not enough."

"Is there not enough food?"

Yuan Shang's heart tightened when he heard the words: "What's the situation?"

Gao Lan sighed, shook his head and said, "Third Young Master, we were going to raid Xudu with light clothes this time. If we can reduce the food, grass and other things, we can only reduce the rations for several days on each horse. After the capital, you can quickly circle back to Baimadu. You don’t want to go to Xuzhou first, and then go to Yuzhou, and go back and forth in a big circle. Although the soldiers can save some money in terms of food and grass, but now they are at the bottom of their skins , not enough to eat."

"There is no food. How can this work? We retreated in the battle of Guandu because there was not enough food, and now there is no food for the surprise attack on Xudu. No, we have to think of a way!" Yuan Shang scratched his head, bowed his head and began to meditate.

At this time, Zhang Jaw also came over, heard the conversation between Yuan Shang and Gao Lan, and immediately offered advice: "Third Young Master, it is urgent at this time. After we enter Yuzhou, why don't you ask the local people to borrow some food and fodder for emergency. When we get to Liu Bei's place, it's not too late to make a fuss."

Yuan Shang shook his head and said, "If it's just the three of us, it's not a big deal to go to the common people's house for a reunion dinner. The problem is that there are 5000 of us. Which common people would dare to accept our meal?"

Gao Lan laughed when he heard the words, and said, "Third Young Master, you don't understand the meaning of Junyi's words. This kid is so devious in his words, it's not straightforward. In fact, Junyi's meaning is very simple. Let's find a cottage. Looting and looting, these days, human life is worse than chickens, and officers and soldiers rob civilians is a common occurrence, not to mention the untouchables under Cao Cao's rule, and they are not the people of Jizhou. no problem."

"That's even worse."

Before Gao Lan could finish his sentence, Yuan Shang interrupted him and said, "I am leading a teacher of benevolence and righteousness! Renyi! Do you know how to write the word benevolence and righteousness? The people of Jizhou are human beings, so are the people of Yanzhou not human beings?" Did you? That guy Liu Bei has spent half his life, and although he has achieved nothing, he is famous all over the world. Do you know why? One is that he is the emperor of the Han Dynasty, and the other is that his prestige among the people is too high, and the common people treat him wherever he goes See him. The people are like water, and the water can carry a boat or overturn it. Today they belong to Cao Cao’s people, but tomorrow they may belong to us! We cannot do anything that harms the people.”

Zhang Jai and Gao Lan looked at each other, with awe in their hearts, they saluted Yuan Shangchang together, and said: "Third Young Master Gao Yi, I am not as good as you."

"However, General Gao's words reminded me." The corner of Yuan Shang's mouth twitched, revealing a faint smile.

Gao Lan straightened up, wondering: "I don't know what the general reminded the third son?"

"Sweep it!" Yuan Shang suddenly slapped his thigh: "Although what you said just now is unreasonable, but from the point of view, it is still very feasible."

Opening his jaw, Gao Lan looked at each other, and they both saw some confusion in each other's eyes.

After hesitating for a moment, Gao Lan said slowly, "Third Young Master, didn't you just say that we are teachers of benevolence and righteousness, so we can't plunder the common people?"

"Of course, a teacher of benevolence and righteousness can't plunder the people, but no one said that a teacher of benevolence and righteousness can't clean up officials? Bring Pitu! Let's see where the nearest county is!"

Hearing the words, Zhang Jai didn't react very well, it took a long time before he suddenly woke up, he hurriedly raised his hand to take out Pitu from his arms, and unfolded it for Yuan Shang in front of his eyes.

"Yuzhou. Yuzhou" Yuan Shang raised his hand to search around, then suddenly pointed to a point on the Pitu, and said with a smile: "This is it!"

Opening his jaw, Gao Lan lowered his head when he heard the words, and saw that where Yuan Shang raised his hand, he was clearly referring to "Nandun County" in the north of Yuzhou.

Yuan Shang nodded with a smile and said: "Just clean it up, Nandun County En, yes, it seems that it is less than a hundred miles away from us, and it can be done in two hours."

Zhang Ja lowered his head and hesitated for a while, and finally said: "The third young master will have something unclear at the end, and I hope you can give me some pointers."

"General Zhang, just say what you want."

Zhang Ja raised his hands and cupped his fists at Yuan Shang, and said, "Third Young Master, you said just now that our army in Hebei is a teacher of benevolence and righteousness, and we don't rob the common people. I'm afraid it will be worse than the notoriety of looting cottages, so the third son should think twice."

Yuan Shang smiled when he heard the words, shook his head and said: "General Zhang, when did you become as real as General Gao? We just went to Nandun County to find the magistrate for a meal. Who said it was robbery. Besides, I The banners of the army have been put away, who knows that it was the Hebei sergeant who did it?"

Hearing this, Zhang Jai had some doubts: "However, after all, the Guangzang banner is not a proper way to delay it for a long time. Sooner or later, Cao Jun will count on us for this matter."

Yuan Shang nodded and said: "General Zhang is far-sighted and considerate, and he is really talented. Anyway, I will order all the soldiers later that it is wrong to go to Nandun County to plunder tonight. It is to go to Nandun County for supper. The whole army does not use its own banner. I named Liu Bei and said that we are all pro-armies under the emperor's tent! Anyway, Liu Bei has a good reputation, and doing one or two bad things will not affect him."

Opening his jaw, Gao Lan was almost surprised when he heard the words, and said in surprise: "What?!"

Yuan Shang looked at them curiously: "Why, my idea is not good?"

Gao Lan raised his hand and wiped his sweat: "It's not bad, but it's just that if it's done, wouldn't it be a bit too unreasonable. Third son, didn't you just say that we are teachers of benevolence and righteousness?"

"That is, of course we are teachers of benevolence and justice, and those who are not benevolent are Liu Bei!"

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The night is getting darker. The dark clouds tonight seem to be particularly crowded for some reason. Under the cover of the faint moonlight, it looks extraordinarily deserted. Such a weather.

Nandun County is located in the southeast of Yingchuan, adjacent to Dingcheng, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with deep forests and lush leaves, a small city wall and flat roads. Compared with the current aggressive war in the north, the small Nandun County has a trace of Peaceful and undisputed peace.

However, with Yuan Jun's approach, this peace is about to disappear.

At this moment, Yuan Jun was slowly marching towards Nandun County. The soldiers and horses were walking very carefully. The hoofs and mouths of the horses were tightly wrapped with cloth strips, so as not to make too much noise and disturb the people in the distance. The defenders of the city.

Seeing that there were still more than a hundred steps away from Nandun County, Yuan Shang hurriedly stretched out his hand to order the troops to stop, then turned his head to look at Gao Lan and said, "General Gao, are you all ready?"

Gao Lan nodded heavily, and said: "Young master, don't worry, the general has personally selected fifty brothers with strong skills. After a while, the general will personally lead Pancheng. Nandun District is a small county of [-] miles. The city wall is not high. Go up in three or two strokes."

"it is good!"

Yuan Shang nodded lightly, and said: "Climb up the city wall, open the city gate, and raise the fire as a sign. General Zhang and I led troops to capture it immediately. After General Gao opened the city, he led fifty soldiers to seize it. County government, don't let the magistrate run away!"

"Third Young Master, don't worry, everything will be dealt with at the end!"

After Gao Lan finished speaking, Fang was about to turn around and leave, but Yuan Shang stopped him again and said, "General Gao, take over the county government later, don't forget to tell the brothers to remember your identity, and don't let your mouth slip."

Gao Lan's face was visibly distorted, he nodded and said, "Don't worry, Third Young Master, the general will know."

"Know what?" Yuan Shang was obviously worried.

"Know that we are teachers of benevolence and righteousness. We are all soldiers of Liu Bei's army!"

"True heroes see the same thing! General Gao, you can go there!"

(End of this chapter)