We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

Just like her father Lu Bu, he swept through thousands of armies. At the same time, Lu Lingqi was born as a girl, but her figure was light and agile. Although she was a little less domineering than Lu Bu, she was a little more agile and cunning.

On this day, at sunset, Yuan Shao's army was killed and retreated steadily. Yuan Shao had to order the withdrawal. The rear army covered Yuan Shao's transfer and headed towards the camp in front of Liyang City behind Guandu.

Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses were all scattered. The generals were very tired, but they had to lead their troops to find the scattered soldiers and horses.

There are 300,000 stones of food and grass in the Wuchao camp, which can definitely be used to gather soldiers and horses, and there are still soldiers who are willing to return to the camp.

At this moment, in the Chinese army camp, Yuan Shao looked sad, and his whole person was even more decadent, old and weak. In today's battle, Yuan Shao was almost shot to death by random arrows.

What made him even more decadent was that after today's battle, he had lost the strength to fight Cao Cao head-on. He had to retreat to Jizhou to recuperate and wait for another day to fight Cao Cao and wash away today's shame with blood.

But at the moment, there is no room for turning the tide of the war.

"Ziyuan, where did today's defeat come from?"

Yuan Shao asked in a deep voice with a look of disappointment on his face.

"Master, don't worry for now, we still have ways to fight back."

Xu You was also slightly panicked at this moment, but the most important thing for him at this moment was to stabilize Yuan Shao's mind.

He knew very well that if the war went smoothly, Yuan Shao's mind and strategy would naturally not be at all flustered. However, as the war progressed to today's situation, if Yuan Shao panicked too much, it would lead to chaos in his mind, which would affect the direction of the entire battle.

"Lord, now we still have a chance. Wuchao still has 300,000 stones of food. As long as the food and grass are there, we can gather the scattered troops and horses in Wei County along Liyang. In this way, we can make a comeback. Therefore, Lord, we can rest assured."

Xu You's expression changed uncertainly, and he was constantly thinking about how to persuade Yuan Shaozhi to stabilize his mind.

"My lord, we still have General Wen Chou in our army. Yuan Xi can also lead his army from Bingzhou to ask for help from Li Jue and others. If my lord promises a lot of money, once Li Jue is willing to attack eastward, he will naturally be able to influence Cao Cao." Regarding the combat deployment, if the situation is chaotic, Sun Ce will definitely not miss the opportunity."

"In this way, we still have a chance to win. So, Lord, hold on, hold on tight. As long as you keep your mind steady, we will still have a chance to stand up!"

"Ziyuan, can we really hold on?" Yuan Shao said quietly.

As soon as these words came out, Yuan Shao immediately felt that he had changed. Now that he was over fifty years old, what energy did he have to compete with young people?

It is said that Xi Yu, who killed Yan Liang today, is only twenty-eight years old.

At this age, it is the time when life is strongest, and this person is both civil and military. What's more, today's head-on battle, Cao Cao cherishes this person so much that he never let him participate in the decisive battle.

Cao Cao protected this person so much that he didn't even give him a chance to sneak up on him. It would be extremely difficult to kill this person.

After this stop, among the famous generals in Hebei, there is no more Yanliang, but there is one more Xiyu.

"Lord, of course we can hold it." Worried that Yuan Shao would give up, Xu You immediately replied, "Lord, we still have plenty of food and grass. This is the basis for our foothold. We will increase the height of the city.

Building the city wall high is enough to make Cao's army march very slowly! "

Xu You is a man of true talent and learning, and he has many strategies in his mind. However, in the current situation, it is very difficult to do anything.

"Yuan Cheqi, you must cheer up!" Seeing that Yuan Shao seemed to be depressed, Xu You had to call Yuan Shao by his former name.

There were not many advisers at the moment, and Xu You couldn't take care of that many.

As Yuan Shao's power continued to expand, Xu You's relationship with him became somewhat distant over the years.

"Alas..." Yuan Shao suddenly sighed, "The defeat is like a mountain. The power of Cao's army is very difficult to stop. I wonder why I, Yuan Shao, am in such a decline..."

"I just feel the pressure on my body is like a huge stone weighing on me..."

"Sigh... Ziyuan, I regret it very much now. I shouldn't have listened to your words and started a war with Cao Cao!"

"If I had listened to Tian Feng's advice, how could we end up in this situation today..."

Yuan Shao sighed deeply, feeling very regretful, with a look of decadence on his face.

"Lord, this, how can I put all the blame on this person..."

"I remember that about a year and a half ago, you said you would assassinate Xi Yu for me." Yuan Shao suddenly looked at Xu You and said solemnly: "However, until today, I haven't seen you take any action. Where is your assassination? Is it just talk?"

"This..." Yuan Shao suddenly asked, and Xu You was stunned.

"Also, I remember that at that time you took out a thousand pieces of gold and three thousand dan of money and food. Where did you use the money and what did you do?" As he spoke, Yuan Shao's eyes flashed, "Tell me, with so much military ration, what did you do with it?" What was done with it?"

"Lord, what do you mean by these words?" Xu You was really stunned, wondering what Yuan Shao wanted to do when he suddenly mentioned this matter.

"Ziyuan... you and I have known each other for decades. We have the relationship of master and disciple, the kindness of master and minister, and the relationship of close friend. Do you recognize it or not?" Yuan Shao stared at Xu You and said in a deep voice.

"My lord, this is how I and my lord are. Our emotions move the heavens. I am even more loyal to my lord. I will never betray my lord. I am willing to go to the mountains of swords and the sea of ​​fire for my lord, and I will do so without any hesitation!"

Xu You immediately knelt down and worshiped loudly.

"So, so, so, so good!"

When Yuan Shao heard Xu You's heartfelt words, his originally decadent expression turned into a bit of joy.

However, Xu You didn't know why he suddenly said so many heartfelt words, but after saying these words, Xu You's whole person completely lost his spirit.

That night, the generals who went out to gather the fleeing soldiers returned to the camp.

At this time, Yuan Shao had already had dinner and had been sitting in the camp waiting for the generals to report the news.

But the results were as expected. After compiling statistics, it was found that more than 40,000 Yuan's troops were missing. They might have been captured by Cao's army, or they might have died on the battlefield.

But this incident caused heavy losses to Yuan Shao.

Fortunately, this is not a fatal blow. At least he still has 300,000 stones of food and grass from Wuchao, which can last until next year at least!

Suddenly, Guo Tu and Xin Ping strode into the camp, their faces full of fear. When they saw Xu You was also there, they were stunned for a moment.

"My lord..." Guo Tu's expression was expressionless. He bowed deeply to Yuan Shao and at the same time secretly glanced at Xu You.

Yuan Shao was deeply displeased when he saw the hesitant behavior of Guo and Xin, "What's the news? Say what you have to say, no need to worry."

Although he suffered heavy losses, Yuan Shao was not decadent at the moment, and his expression was quite calm. "

Guo Tu and Xin Ping looked at each other, nodded and replied, "Replying to my lord, we do have something to repay."

"The trial police officer came to report and captured... Xu Biejia's nephew in Yecheng... This man was corrupt and perverted the law. He secretly hid three thousand stones of military rations and delayed the fight... The trial police officer has arrested him and brought him to justice..."

"What did you say...?!" Xu You stood up immediately, in disbelief, and looked at Guo Tu with shock on his face.

Guo Tu was thinking about how to answer. At this moment, Wen Chou, who had just gathered hundreds of thousands of troops and returned to the camp, rushed into the camp in a panic again, came to Yuan Shao, and said in a low voice, "Lord, something bad has happened, Wuchao... …The Wuchao is on fire!!”

"Wuchao...how could it catch fire?!"

Yuan Shao's eyes suddenly widened. He was no longer as calm as before, and his blood was boiling in his body.

"If Wuchao's food and grass are gone, my soldiers and horses will be dead..."

Yuan Shao was extremely shocked. It seemed that there was a foreign object stuck in his throat, like thick phlegm, but it was blocked and unable to unblock.

Yuan Shao felt very uncomfortable in his heart: Could it be that my troops, Yuan Shao...are really going to be wasted? !

Yuan Shao strode to the entrance of the camp and looked at the raging fire from a distance, feeling very worried.

At this moment, all the generals of Yuan's army also came over after hearing the sound. Everyone didn't know what to do and just waited for Yuan Shao's order.

At this moment, Yuan Shao was in a state of confusion with thousands of thoughts in his mind, and he didn't know how to deal with this situation.

What puzzles Yuan Shao most is, how could Wuchao catch fire? !

He had already ordered Chunyu Qiong to lead eight thousand soldiers and horses to guard Wuchao. Although Chunyu Qiong was a good drinker, he had a clear sense of priorities and would definitely not let Wuchao disappear in an instant.

Suddenly, Yuan Shao thought to himself: Could it be that someone knew that I was storing food here, so they burned it? !

Someone betrayed me? !

After thinking about it, Yuan Shao suddenly turned around with a cold face, walked step by step into the tent, until he was in front of Xu You, and said in a deep voice, "Xu Ziyuan, you and I have been close friends for ten years, why did you betray me?! "

"Lord, why do you say this? I have never betrayed you!!"

Xu You immediately replied loudly.

The crime of betraying his lord was a crime that would implicate the nine clans. He Xu You couldn't bear it, and the people in his family couldn't bear it.

What's more, he Xu You has never betrayed Yuan Shao!

"My lord, I hope my lord will think twice. I, Xu Ziyuan, have never had any intention of betrayal. Even if the people in my family lack discipline and take away some food and grass, my lord can punish me through military law, but my lord must not unjustly accuse me of my sincerity to you!"

Xu You said in a very aggrieved and uncomfortable tone.

"You are so bold, how dare you betray me! If anyone comes, get my sword immediately!!"

After saying that, Yuan Shao immediately stretched out his right hand, with his palm slightly open, making a gesture of holding a sword. Wen Chou on the side also came over, and immediately walked into the tent, took out his sword and handed it to Yuan Shao's hand.

Yuan Shao took advantage of the situation and drew out his sword, placed it firmly on Xu You's neck, and asked in a deep voice, "Xu Ziyuan, someone in your family secretly hid three thousand stones of food and grass to assassinate Xi Yu, is it for today's battle?!"

"Have I never given you glory and wealth in these years?! Why are you betraying me like this?!"

The sharp arrow was placed on his neck. Xu You was so frightened that his body was covered with cold sweat. Xu You immediately knelt down in front of Yuan Shao.

At this moment, the other generals in the account thought that Yuan Shao would just punish Xu You a little. Who would have thought that Yuan Shao would be like this...

With the current situation, the lord really wants to conclude that the matter of Wuchao's food and grass was Xu You's deliberate betrayal? !

But the generals secretly said: Recently, Xu You has been accompanying the lord and has never left the camp alone.

Is it possible that Xu You secretly left the military camp? !

Xu You was helpless at the moment and didn't know how to fight back.

At this moment, a scout suddenly entered the camp quickly.

Seeing the murderous formation in the camp, this man did not dare to neglect, and immediately knelt down in front of Yuan Shao, handed a letter with both hands, and said in a deep voice, "Lord! We caught a Cao Jun secret sentry not long ago, and then shot him I found a letter addressed to Xu Biejia!"

"Oh? Bring it over quickly and let me look through it!"

Yuan Shao shouted loudly, and the scout who came to report the news was immediately frightened.

Xu You's hands were shaking. Until this moment, he had never known what was going on. !

Suddenly...the evidence was so conclusive that it was impossible to defend? !

Seeing Yuan Shao taking the letter in his hand, Xu You felt panic and fear for some reason.

Yuan Shao picked up the letter and looked at it carefully. However, his face became colder and colder, and his anger became stronger and stronger.

"Xu Ziyuan, you are so good Xu Ziyuan!"

"I'm so angry!"

Yuan Shao suddenly looked up to the sky and shouted.

"Xu You! Xu Biejia! What other excuses do you want to make?! This letter was specially written for you by Xi Yu. Haha, okay..."

"The letter said that the Wuchao incident has been completed. You were the first to win the battle of Guandu. In order to reward you for your sincerity and surrender, I will make you a marquis. Mr. Xu, when will the fate between you and me end?! "

"What?! This... Ziyuan..."

Hearing this, Tian Feng was immediately shocked, with anger all over his face.

Tian Feng couldn't help but pointed at Xu You and cursed, "Xu You, it's okay for you and me to be quarrelsome with each other, but after all, I respect you for your wealth of talent and knowledge, but I, Tian Feng, have never thought that you are betraying your trust and betraying your lord." Villain!"

Xu You almost fainted from anger, and immediately defended loudly, "Tian Feng, you can't talk nonsense, I, Xu You, have never turned my back on the Lord to ask for glory!

"I don't!!"

"This must be Xi Yu's plan to slander and alienate! I have long heard that Xi Yu is very cunning, and he is even more unpredictable. You have all fallen into Xi Yu's treacherous plan!"

"My lord, I have been following you for decades. My loyalty to my lord can be proven by the sun and the moon. My lord must not just rely on a fabricated letter to believe the enemy's plot to alienate you, but accidentally kill a loyal minister!"

"My lord, you must never be gullible or underestimate your enemy!"

Xu You was extremely frightened and hated Xi Yu for being so treacherous. He had to kneel on the ground and defended loudly, asking Yuan Shao not to believe Xi Yu's words easily, otherwise, he would definitely be killed by Yuan Shao today.

Jushou and Guo Tu felt a sudden sadness in their hearts at this moment. If Xu You was killed by Yuan Shao, it would mean that the military advisor who had followed Yuan Shao for the longest time had disappeared.

The rabbit dies and the fox is sad, the sadness comes from it!

The two of them wanted to persuade Yuan Shao, but they didn't know how to speak. They knew in their hearts that even if they tried to persuade Yuan Shao, it might not be effective.

After all, it was the two of them who personally reported Xu You's rebellion to Yuan Shao.

"Lord! I definitely did not betray you!!"

"My lord, please don't believe in the thief Xi Yu's tricks. Please tell me, lord!"

Xu You's expression kept changing. Seeing that Yuan Shao really wanted to kill him, Xu You suddenly panicked.

Xu You didn't know why, it was all a coincidence, but with so many coincidences coming together, in Yuan Shao's eyes, it was not necessarily a coincidence.

Now that things have come to this, how can Xu You not panic?

"Ziyuan, what can you say now that things have come to this?"

Yuan Shao slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and suddenly said in a deep voice, "Xu You betrayed his master and betrayed Cao Cao in order to seek glory, which resulted in the defeat of our army. I have made up my mind to kill Xu You in front of my tent!"

After a long time, Yuan Shao slowly opened his eyes. His old cheeks were full of helplessness. Suddenly his eyes flashed and he turned to look at Wen Chou, "You, immediately inform the entire army about the execution of Xu You!"

"Give me another order to withdraw immediately and retreat to Liyang. Then order my son to send food and grass from the plains and Youzhou to prepare Liyang to resist Cao Cao's attack!"

Perhaps the mood swings were too great for a while, which caused restlessness in the blood. Yuan Shaodun felt physically and mentally exhausted, and it was difficult to support him. There was a daze on his face, and his vision became extremely blurry.

The counselors around him gradually understood, and Wen Chou also accepted the order and left.

Yuan Shao waved his hand to disperse the people in the tent and asked the counselors to leave.

In the end, he and Xu You were the only two people left in the huge military tent.

After a moment, Xu You slowly raised his head, with a confused look on his face, and asked softly, "Ming Gong, do you really want to put me to death?"

Yuan Shao looked at Xu You with cold-blooded and terrifying eyes, but at this time Yuan Shao had gradually calmed down and Xia Li was not distracted by what happened before.

After a long time, Yuan Shao said in a calm tone, "Ziyuan, you and I are in charge. Just now I asked you if you are willing to go through fire and water for me. You said that even if you go through fire and sword for me, you are willing..."

"Are you serious about this?"

"Of course, a gentleman's words are hard to follow."

Xu You's whole body trembled, but he had to nod in response.

"Okay! Ziyuan, you and I have been friends for decades, so there's no need to say more! It's hard for me to explain what happened today, but there's one thing you need to know..."

"Whether these things are true or false today, you will no longer be able to survive!"

As soon as Yuan Shao said these words, Xu You suddenly trembled all over.

It was as if a heavy hammer suddenly hit him, directly pronouncing his life or death. The originally panicked Xinsheng in his heart suddenly woke up.

Xu You suddenly looked at Yuan Shao and smiled bitterly. After a long time, he said with despair, "I understand, Ming Gong wanted to use Xu You's death to stabilize the morale of the army! Only in this way can Ming Gong unite the soldiers and horses in the camp. , fight hard to resist Cao Jun’s attack on Liyang!”

Hearing this, Yuan Shao felt sad and helpless, so he could only nodded slowly, "That's true."

Yuan Shao thought to himself: Xu Ziyuan is Xu Ziyuan after all, he can always understand the key to the matter.

"Ziyuan, now your death is a foregone conclusion, but your death gives me the possibility of turning defeat into victory."

Yuan Shao looked indifferent and stared at Xu You for a long time. He had already made a decision and his expression became more decisive. "If you have any other wishes, please tell me and I will try my best to make it happen for you."

"Ziyuan doesn't have any wishes." Xu You said sadly.

Xu You suddenly knelt on the ground and bowed deeply. After a long time, he said in despair, "After I die, I only ask you to be kind to my family, that's all."