Survival Three Kingdoms

Chapter 394
Yuan Tan retreated to defend Nanpi, and counted ten thousand people under his command, and there were no more than seven or eight thousand fighters, and together with Nanpi's original defenders, the total number was no more than 5000.

How can this be kept?Fortunately, Yuan Shang did not take advantage of the victory to pursue.Guo Tu has already retreated to the plains, where there are still 1 people from Zhang Yan and Ma Kai, totaling 2.Yuan Tan doesn't plan to use the base camp, that's his last place to retreat. He can only transfer troops from Qingzhou. He sent people to Qingzhou to transfer Liu Xun to the north. He still has [-] or [-] people there. Power.

The people who were dispatched left quickly and came back quickly, and it took less than a month to go back and forth. The result was: Liu Xun refused to send troops for various reasons!Yuan Tan beat the case and cursed, what a Liu Xun, ungrateful!What did Wang Xiu do? Is that other car just a display?

He didn't wait for him to scold to his heart's content, and his subordinates came to report that Qingzhou don't drive Wang Xiu to lead his people to rescue, and Taishan prefect Guantong came with him.

"Biejia Wang, Guan Taishou, why do you leave the important place so lightly?" Yuan Tan asked displeased.I'm rude in combat, you don't even run over Qingzhou regardless, do you think I can't do it?Or do you want to express your sincerity in front of yourself?
"I heard that the general is not good in the battle, so I came to help." Wang Xiuman said with guilt, and then sighed: "Guan Taishou even abandoned his family and was alone..."

Yuan Tan's face changed suddenly: "What are you talking about? Although I lost, Qingzhou is still there, the army is still there, and I still have the power to fight back!"

Guan Tong wept bitterly: "General, then Liu Xun has an evil heart and is connecting with the counties in Qingzhou to betray the general. Some colleagues are unwilling to threaten them and have already been killed. I have to escape alone to meet Wang Biejia. Let's help the general."

Guan Tong was really wronged, Liu Xun was afraid that he was trying to win people over with one hand, and raised the butcher knife with the other, so it was difficult for Guan Tong to be loyal to Yuan Tan, abandoning his family and children to join Yuan Tan.

It's over, can Qingzhou lose its hold?For the hateful Liu Xun, the hatred in Yuan Tan's heart cannot be extinguished by a thousand cuts.Is there any way, can I still fly back to Qingzhou?
"Guan Taishou, don't be sad." Yuan Tan comforted Guan Tong: "You immediately take my letter to Xuzhou to see Zhou Cang. He has an alliance with me and asks him to send troops to rescue your family."

Guan Tong was shocked: "No general, Zhou Cang is not a good person. If Zhou Cang is recruited, Qingzhou will not be taken by him? You must not abandon Qingzhou because of me!"

Yuan Tan chuckled: "If I can save your family and kill Liu Xun to vent my hatred, so what if I give him Qingzhou to Zhou Cang? If Liu Xun rebels, will Qingzhou still be mine? If Zhou Cang can help I captured Jizhou, why should I stick to Qingzhou!"

Guan Tong reluctantly agreed with tears, got Yuan Tan's letter and went to Xuzhou.Yuan Tan began to worry about whether to retreat to the plains and wait for the opportunity to climb the mountain again, or to transfer troops from the plains and then return to Yecheng.After thinking about it, he still gave up the idea of ​​dispatching troops from the plains, and instead sent Xin Ping to Wuhuan, asking Wuhuan Qiao Wang to send troops to help.

"Report, Wang Can of Jingzhou came to pay a visit, and he was accompanied by a messenger sent by the judge."

Yuan Tan frowned, I have never had any contact with Liu Biao, why did he send someone here? "Bring them here."

"General Yuan Tan, under the order of Liu Jingzhou, I am here to deliver a letter to the general."

Yuan Tan took the letter and read it, frowned, then handed the letter to Wang Xiu.Ask the courier who was assigned: "Where is Zhengnan's letter?"

After reading the trial letter, Yuan Tan handed it to Wang Can in silence for a while, and Wang Can quickly read it at a glance.

Yuan Tan said: "I appreciate Liu Jingzhou's kindness. But Mr. also saw the intention of trial and match. He wanted me to hand over Qingzhou soldiers and horses, but he couldn't. Protect my prosperity? Without soldiers and horses, wouldn't I be a A lamb slaughtered by humans? Although I am defeated, Qingzhou still has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and they still have the strength to fight..."

Wang Xiu had tears in his eyes: "General, I can't fight any more. The ones who died are all good men from Hebei. The two young masters are brothers, like the hands of the same person. With concerted efforts, even if enemies come from all directions, it will be enough to wipe out the world."

"What Wang Biejia said is true, the general should put the great general's foundation first." Wang Can really didn't know what to say.

"If there is a reconciliation, it's not impossible, but it's really impossible for me to give up Qingzhou and soldiers!" Yuan Tan shook his head.

Wang Can knew in his heart that Yuan Shang would not tolerate Yuan Tan holding a large army, and Yuan Tan would not give up his military power. There was no solution to this situation.If I hadn't reviewed this letter, I might have been able to deal with it. Now it seems that the two brothers have no possibility of reconciliation.Wang Xiu's words seemed very reasonable, but someone had said these words to Yuan Shu more than ten years ago, but what was the result?

"General, the letter has been brought, and I will return to Jingzhou to report to you." Wang Can said helplessly. "There is one last thing to say, although the generals and brothers cannot reconcile, it is not appropriate to fight again. It will only benefit others. The general retreats to Qingzhou, which can be regarded as a prince."

Wang Can's heartfelt words finally convinced Yuan Tan. "Forget it, just as Mr. said. I will return to Qingzhou, and I will have nothing to do with him from now on, and I will do my own thing!""

After sending Wang Can away, Yuan Tan ordered Wang Xiu to count the troops, horses and supplies, and prepare to move them all to Pingyuan.Wang Xiu was full of joy, and finally he didn't need to do unnecessary waste anymore.

In mid-autumn in August, the moon in the sky is extraordinarily bright and round.Yuan Tan stood at the top of the city, but he had no intention of admiring the moon. He looked towards the direction of Yecheng and wept bitterly.Boy Yuan Shang, what kind of talent does he have, but he has been able to succeed his father under the protection of his father, I am not aggrieved!
Wang Xiu was busy for three days before he was ready. He not only had to evacuate Nanpi's warehouse, but also took away the young men in the city. These young men were used to transport supplies, such as grain, equipment, military tents, and property. Two thousand cars were loaded.

Yuan Tan ordered Wang Xiu to go ahead with supplies and supplies, and he himself led a large group of troops in the middle. After Cen Bi led 5000 troops, he ordered Guo Tu to send troops to the plain to send a message, and the large force marched towards the plain.

Nanpi's every move is under the strict supervision of the judge, and the persuasion letter to Yuan Tan is just an expedient measure. The heart to destroy Yuan Tan has never been extinguished. He did not pursue Yuan Tan only because the Jizhou soldiers suffered heavy losses and needed to replenish and rest.After two months of rest, the Jizhou soldiers regained their vitality. Yuan Tan went south, and it was a good time to eliminate him. As long as Yuan Tan was surrounded, Qingzhou could be taken.

During the Battle of Yecheng, Yuan Shang's prestige in the army soared, prompting him to think that he was a genius to lead the army, and he had no chance to lead the army before and did not show it.After discussing with the judge, he left the judge and Su You to defend the city, and ordered Lu Kuang to lead 5000 people as the vanguard, Jiang Yiqu and Lu Xiang each led about 5000 people, and led 2 people to kill Yuan Tan for the Chinese army.

(End of this chapter)