Chapter 571

Hearing Yuan Xi's complaint, Tian Feng had no expression, but bowed his head and said, "Fengzhi is wrong. Thank you for your correction."

Yuan Xi knew when he saw Tian Feng's expression that Tian Feng certainly didn't listen to it. Tian Feng had always been like this and went his own way. Yuan Xi couldn't help sighing.

Yuan Xi said with a wry smile: "well, today's father is not here, but in the future, Mr. Yuan Hao can be cautious." Yuan Xi suddenly understood: no wonder his father sent Mr. Yuan Hao to assist him in administration. I'm afraid it was not only to help himself, but also to keep his ears clean.

Tian Feng nodded and continued: "however, our Youzhou army was weak in strength and could not go southward."

After listening to Tian Feng's words, Yuan Xi immediately thought, "but my father is in Yecheng, I'm afraid, he is struggling to support him. Otherwise, how could he ask for help from Youzhou? Now the father's letter is here. As a son of man, how can he not save the dying? "

The Han dynasty ruled the country with filial piety. Yuan Shao was not only Yuan Xi's father, but also Yuan Xi's monarch. Whether loyal or filial, he should send troops to help.

Tian Feng pondered and said, "it's OK to send troops to help each other, but we can't send out infantry, just send out cavalry."

"What?" Yuan Xi frowned: "but among the troops and horses of our Youzhou army, the soldiers account for the majority. I'm afraid that the number of cavalry is less than 3000. How can we solve the problem of Yecheng?"

Although Youzhou was one of the three major horse producing areas in the Han Dynasty, and there were many horse farms, Yuan Xigang had just controlled Youzhou. Most of the troops were Jizhou people, so most of the soldiers were from Jizhou, and the cavalry were few. Moreover, they failed to win the support of the people of Youzhou, so it was impossible to recruit too many Youzhou people who were skilled in riding in a short time.

Tian Feng explained: "if our army rushes to the south, it will not only be unable to solve the urgency of Yecheng, but also may cause the whole army of Youzhou to be destroyed. In this way, the door of Youzhou will be greatly opened. In case Liu Yuqing divides his troops to attack Youzhou, how can the second young master resist it?"

Yuan Xi's face was embarrassed: "but it's unavoidable to send only cavalry..."

"that's right." Tian Feng zhengse said: "send 3000 elite riders, 2000 soldiers, a total of 5000 steps, and then enlist 5000 civilian men. Then he pretended to be a 30000 army and moved slowly southward by the plan of Tianzao."

After all, the military strength of Youzhou is not enough. Therefore, Tian Feng suggests that the number of civilian men be recruited temporarily. As long as the momentum is raised, the Liangzhou army can be worried about it for the time being, but it can also alleviate the crisis.

Yuan Xi frowned and said, "well, it's necessary to attract Liangzhou's soldiers with light troops. Looking at many generals in Youzhou, I'm afraid that only general Gao Lan will be responsible for this task. "

"Second childe, Gao Lan is willing to lead the army to march!"

There was a firm voice outside the conference hall. Yuan Xi looked up and was overjoyed. He stood up and went out in person.

"I have a great responsibility to entrust to General Gao. I didn't expect General Gao to come so fast. Ha ha." Yuan Xi held Gao Lan's hand and said happily.

Gao Lan's face was as firm as a rock. He said firmly: "please rest assured that you will live up to your trust and do your best to rescue Yecheng."

Yuan Xi nodded happily and clapped his hands. A servant came out behind the curtain, holding a brocade box in his hand. Yuan Xi gently opened the brocade box and took out a tiger amulet. Holding it with both hands and pulling it hard, the bronze tiger amulet was divided into two parts.

Yuan Xi solemnly handed over half a bronze tiger amulet to Gao Lan: "five thousand steps of riding, it is entrusted to the general's hand."

Gao Lan also took over the tiger Fu solemnly: "Nuo."

On the seventh day of May, Gao Lan led a 5000 step cavalry and sent out another 5000 civilian men. To the outside world, he was known as the 30000 army. He led the troops to the South with self-evident intention, which was to rescue Yecheng.

Outside Yecheng City, in Liangzhou army camp.

Jia Xu's face was faintly excited. He held a letter in his hand and walked in a hurry.

"Mr. Wenhe?" Seeing Jia Xu, Guan Hai said in a hurry, "why is Mr. Wenhe so happy?"

Jia Xu said with a smile: "there is an urgent military situation. Go to inform the general."

Guan Hai didn't dare to delay, so he rushed in and reported to the police. Then he came out: "Mr. Wen he, general, please."

Jia Xu nodded, adjusted his clothes, and then walked in.

"Wenhe, is there any news from Yuan Shao's army in Youzhou?" Liu Ye asked with a smile.

"It is." Jia Xu said, "Youzhou Army started from youbeiping and has passed through Yuyang county. Now it is coming to Zhuo county."

"Oh?" Liu Ye said curiously, "who are the leading generals of the Youzhou army and how many men and horses have been used?"

"The leading general of the Youzhou army is Gaolan, and the name of Youzhou army is 30000." Jia Xu said with a smile.

"Gao Lan? He's a famous general, and he's good at fighting. " Liu Ye sneered: "but 30000 troops, Gao Lan is really dare to talk nonsense."

Jia Xu also said with a smile: "yes, not to mention Gao Lan's subordinates. Yuan Xigang just got Youzhou from Gongsun Zan. The main force of Yuan Shao's army is still in Jizhou. It's hard to say whether there are 30000 troops in Youzhou. These 30000 troops must be false names, but I don't know how much water there is.""Good to say." Liu Ye ordered: "send out the sentry to see how many enemy troops there are, but even if the Youzhou army pours out, it will be up to 10000 at most."

Jia Xu asked, "how is the general going to deal with Gao Lan?"

"Well..." Liu Ye pondered for a while and said, "although Gao Lan is called the four court pillars of Hebei Province together with Yan Liang, Wen Chou and Han Meng, he is quite different from the other three. Yan Liang's bravery is brave, but he is brave enough. Gao Lan is both brave and resourceful. It is difficult to induce him to fall into the trap."

Jia Xu said bluntly: "well, how about setting an ambush on the road that Gaolan must pass through? When the Youzhou army arrives, the whole army will be killed. With the strength of our Liangzhou army, it should be no surprise to defeat the Youzhou army. "

Liu Ye nodded: "well, in this case, he ordered Mengqi to lead 5000 iron cavalry and Gongming to lead 7000 soldiers to set up ambush in the valley and hill of Zhuo County, and beat him to Gaolan by surprise!"

Guqiu is the southernmost part of Zhuo county. Once passing through the valley, Gaolan headquarters will enter Jizhou. At that time, Youzhou army will certainly relax temporarily. At this time, Liangzhou army will suddenly kill, which will certainly frighten Youzhou army.

However, Jia Xu was somewhat surprised: "to deal with a Gao Lan, he was really curious about sending out two of our army's top generals. Who is Gao Lan and who is worthy of the general's attention?"

Liu Ye laughs: "the lion fights the rabbit with all his strength. What's more, is Gao Lan such a famous general? At the moment, our army is encircling Yecheng and not attacking Yecheng. Meng Qi and Gongming are both busy at the moment, and they are eager to go out. "