Chapter 356： The death of Yuan Shu

The latest website: "Master, Yuzhou Mu is defeated. This is a good opportunity for us to regain Yuzhou!"

Chang Shi Yang Hong almost used both hands and feet to come to Yuan Shu's bedroom and inform Yuan Shu about Tang's defeat.

Since Yuan Shu was told by his subordinates that Tang had betrayed, only a few counties in Yingchuan County remained. Yuan Shu was defeated by Chu Zimou, and was accused of betrayal by Tang.

He heard that the traitor said that Tang was also defeated by Chu Zimou, and sat up in a dying illness, talking and laughing: "The traitor seized my turf and immediately called on all the troops of Yuzhou to use Zhang Xun and Ji Ling as generals to attack the traitor and say Tang! "

Yuan Shu prospered 30,000 soldiers and horses, and called on the old ministries to resist Tang, and personally led his troops to attack Xu County.

However, the prefects of Yuzhou did not respond to Yuan Shu, and the prefects of Yuzhou have replaced Tang's cronies. They would rather take refuge in Xuzhou Chu Zimou than respond to Yuan Shu.

"Yuan Gonglu is seeking a dead end."

Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh when he learned that Yuan Shu still wanted to come back.

How can it be annoying for the princes who can survive till now.

He had been beaten by a foreign prince Chu Zimou until he was about to surrender.

Pang Juanbing came to Puyang City and fought Cao Cao many times. Pang Juan faced the many generals and counsellors under the leadership of Cao Cao, and lost more and less victory, but with Guo Jia's plan, Pang Juan would not be defeated, and he always held back Cao Cao.

Chu Tian defeated Cao Cao's biggest reinforcement. Now Cao Cao is no longer facing Chu Tian's partial division, but the main force.

Cao Cao gathered all civil servants and generals in the city. Xun You, Xun Yu, Cheng Yu, Le Jin, Lu Qian, Xue Ti, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xia Houyuan, Zhang Liao, Dian Wei and other civil servants and generals were recruited by Cao Cao. Also coming were general Li Ling (Li Guang's grandson) recruited by Cao Cao with the recruitment order of the Battle of Mobei, as well as other generals and foreigners.

Li Dian, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, and Man Chong were sent by Cao Cao to stop the Leyi Army. The Leyi Legion’s offensive was very fierce. Although Le Yi was the only one, Le Yi had been able to hold back the generals of Langya at the beginning.

"It is now the autumn of life and death. Yuzhou Mu is defeated by Xuzhou Mu, Qingzhou Provincial Governor attacked Mount Tai without success. If Yuan Benchu ​​does not go south, I am afraid I will have to rely on Xuzhou Mu."

Cao Cao looked around at the civil servants and generals present, and he had realized that he could hardly resist the Xuzhou army. If Yuan Shaoru does not come to the rescue, he will be alone.

Advisors such as Xun You, Xun Yu, and Cheng Yu remained silent. Different from the battle of Guandu, the battle of Guandu, Cao Cao's territory is not small, the comparison of strength will not be much worse than Yuan Shao, but now Cao Cao only has two prefectures, how to resist Chu Zimou who owns the land of two states?

Zhang Liao also fell silent. He was blessed by the genius doctor Hua Tuo and only then survived the Battle of Mobei.

Those who were not reconciled were Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Xia Houyuan and other clan generals. They worked hard with Cao Cao for several years, only to surrender.

When Cao Cao was the strongest, he didn't even have half of Yanzhou.

The young and energetic Cao Chun was not reconciled: "We may not lose if we make the last fight! Let me command the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to attack the enemy and turn the tide!"

Xun You said: "If the generals are fighting, perhaps the military will be available. If you lose, you can retreat to Chenliu and cede Dongjun to Chu Zimou."

Cao Cao came back from the Battle of Mobei and hesitated for quite some time. At this time, seeing the master Xun You proposed to abandon Dongjun, he couldn't help but wonder: "Eastjun is my foundation. Is it a clever plan to give up the first to the last?"

"East County borders Hebei. If Chu Zimou occupied the East County, he would directly threaten Yuan Benchu ​​and make Yuan Benchu ​​have to participate in the war. Chen Liu approached Yingchuan, and the lord could borrow from Yuzhou to borrow Yingchuan County from Yuzhou and join Tang to Xia, and then add It’s unclear whether Shang Yuan Ben Chu ended."

Xun You, as the mastermind, can still find a chance for Cao Cao to comeback even under such critical conditions.

"Forcibly dragging Yuan Benchu ​​off the court... this is a very good plan."

Because of Xun You's words, Cao Cao ignited the will to fight again.

"Report! Yuan Benchu ​​sent envoy Xu You to come!"

Just as Cao Cao's forces were in trouble, Yuan Shao's forces, who focused on going north instead of going down south, finally sent envoys.

"Ama, why worry, if Ama moves to Yecheng and seeks refuge in Yuan Benchu, great things will happen. The country has already captured Changshan, and he is marching into Zhongshan, Jizhou is within easy reach."

He heard his voice without seeing him. Xu You didn't come in, so he called Cao Cao by his nickname.

Cao Cao frowned. He was Yanzhou governor anyway, and Xu You was too shameful to give him face.

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"Big things are not good, things in East County may have variables."

Xueyue, who is in charge of the intelligence of foreigners, personally came to Xiacheng to meet Chutian and inform the East County of Yanzhou.

Xueyue planted strangers in Cao Cao's forces, and learned that Cao Cao wanted to abandon Dongjun, went to reunite with Shuotang, guarded Chenliu, and immediately reported to Chutian.

Chu Tian tried to recruit Cao Cao, but Cao Cao was not so easily recruited. The current Cao Cao was beaten into Liu Bei by Chu Tian, ​​and he was running around.

"Xun You deserves to be a top strategist. He launched Yuan Shaola into the water, and we have one more enemy to deal with."

When Chu Tian heard that this was Xun You's suggestion to Cao Cao, he was shocked.

Without Xun You, Cao Cao had probably surrendered.

Xun You did not necessarily intend to resist, but as a counselor, Xun You worked hard to find a living space for Cao Cao's forces.

Cao Cao has a master, which is more difficult to deal with.

"If Cao Cao is unwilling to surrender, he can only be beaten to surrender."

Chu Tian was just astonished, but thought that Cao Cao could not escape far, Dongjun and Chen Liu were adjacent. Even if Cao Cao retreated to Chen Liu, it would only take a little more trouble.

Only let Cao Cao experience despair, Cao Cao will completely surrender.

What Chu Tian used to deal with Cao Cao had always been a partial teacher. Once Chu Tian uses the main force, Cao Cao will know what despair is and what is terror.

"Said Tang's intelligence has been investigated?"

"Yes. Tang is very hidden, but after the battle of Xiaopei is over, his subordinates are shaken, so he can buy into Tang's subordinates and obtain intelligence. In the battle of Xiaopei, the commander of the Chinese army is the famous Marshal Guo Ziyi of the Tang Dynasty. There is General Dashu Feng Yi, one of the 28 generals in Yuntai."

Xueyue used the panic-stricken players as a breakthrough point to successfully obtain information about Tang.

"Guo Ziyi and Feng Yi...no wonder I used two heavy cavalry to break through their phalanx."

When Chu Tian knew these two people, he was relieved.

Guo Ziyi led the Shuofang army to participate in the suppression of the Anshi Rebellion. He was the deputy marshal of the world's soldiers and horses at the time, and may be a king-level or imperial-level commander.

Feng Yi was one of the twenty-eight generals under Emperor Guangwu's Yuntai. He was good at attacking and defending, and at the same time he was humble and did not compete with the generals. He is at least a king-level commander, and Feng Yi has been selected for the selection of famous generals by successive kings.

The two are famous generals in Han and Tang Dynasties, second only to Wei Qing, Le Yi and others. With such a commander, Xiao Pei's battle is a bit difficult.

Chu Tian almost knew everything about the generals who talked about Tang's forces.

At least the king-level commanders Guo Ziyi, Feng Yi, and Li Daozong, the imperial generals Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin (force according to historical facts), Xu Chu, and the king-level general Chen Dao. As for Liu Pi, Gong Du, He Yi and other generals of the Runan Yellow Turban Army, Chu Tian directly ignored them. In front of a group of Han and Tang dynasty generals, Liu Pi, Gong Du, He Yi and other Yellow Turban generals led at most small groups of soldiers and horses to conduct guerrilla attacks.

"Tang's operations in Runan are impervious, and the people's hearts in the counties are above 90. If you attack Runan, the local people will definitely defend the cities. I am afraid that it will be difficult for them to make progress."

Xueyue reminded Chutian.

The Runan County of Tang Dynasty is equivalent to the Langya Kingdom of Chutian. It has worked hard and has a lot of fortifications that can withstand one or two years.

"In addition, it is said that Tang was supported by the Yingchuan and Runan families, as well as the support of civil servants and generals such as Wei Zheng, Chen Qun, and Lu Fan."

Xueyue provided information that Chu Tian was more interested in.

"Said Tang can replace Yuan Shu is not unrelated to the support of Yingchuan, Runan and other Yuzhou families."

Chu Tian probably understood why Tang's rise was so fast.

With the support of aristocratic families, it was said that the rise of the Tang was natural.

For their own interests, the aristocratic families in Yuzhou supported the local princes of Yuzhou and said that Tang replaced Yuan Shu and represented the interests of the aristocratic Yuzhou families. Said that Tang's strength and tolerance also met the requirements of the Yuzhou aristocratic family for Mingzhu.

"You have done a good job, saying that Tang Hu is a strong enemy in Yuzhou. Unfortunately, his tolerance also has drawbacks. After all, his development speed is slower than mine. If you give him another two or three years, perhaps the general situation will be achieved. , But he now only has a Yuzhou."

Chu Tian simply compared his strength. After he defeated Cao Cao, he was equivalent to possessing two complete states, two counties of Qingzhou, one county of Yangzhou, and one county of Yuzhou. It is said that Yuzhou of Tang is no longer complete because of the loss of Peiguo. So it is not difficult to deal with.

"How is Miss Xia's situation?"

The relationship between Xueyue and Xia Liang is also good.

"Everything is fine. You can stay with her."

In order to soothe Xia Liang's emotions, Chu Tian tried his best to let her have contact with other people to reduce the anxiety of Xia Liang.

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In Yingchuan County, Yuan Shu's last 30,000 soldiers attacked Xu County. He wanted to regain everything he had lost.

Yuan Shu called on various families and lords in Yuzhou to raise troops, but until now, no one dared to support Yuan Shu.

Although Tang was also defeated in Xiaopei, he was undoubtedly more in line with the interests of everyone in Yuzhou than Yuan Shu.

"That group of idiots would rather support the traitor and say Tang than support me, Yuan Gonglu is the fourth generation and the third public!"

Yuan Shu was helpless and furious.

He has never been so humiliated.

"Lord, say Tang's army is coming!"

Yuan Shu hurriedly led Zhang Xun and other generals into the battle.

On the horizon, the Yuzhou Legion under Commander Tang came, and the darkness was overwhelmed. Commanders Guo Ziyi, Li Daozong, and Feng Yi urged the army to move forward. Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Chen Dao, Xu Chu and others glared forward.

They were defeated in the battle of Xiaopei, leaving only six to seven thousand in the 160,000 army. Said that Tang returned to Runan, Wei Zheng and Chen Qun supplemented his troops, increasing the strength of Said Tang to 80,000, and came to defeat Yuan Shu.

Yuan Shu wanted to take advantage of Tang Xin's defeat to regain Yuzhou, but he far overestimated the appeal of his fourth generation and three males, and underestimated the terrible fighting power of Tang's army.

Although it was said that Tang was smashed by Chu Zi's conspiracy, the fierce generals under his command were not something Yuan Shu could deal with.

"I want Yuan Shu to die!"

Said Tang told Qin Qiong, Cheng Yaojin, Xu Chu, and Chen Dao to go down.

"Yes!"

The four fierce generals took the lead and led the cavalry to directly attack Yuan Shujun!

"Catch the traitor alive and say that Tang is a reward!"

Yuan Shu said that Tang was extremely resentful, so he ordered Ji Ling to fight!

Ji Ling put his hands together and moved the three-pointed two-edged sword to fight Qin Qiong. The three-pointed two-edged sword slashed on the golden spear of the tiger's head, and the sharp blade shook!

Qin Qiong worked hard, the blade bent, Ji Ling's hands shaking the knife, it was unexpectedly difficult. The two sides are not the same level of fierce players!

Xu Chu abandoned the heavy iron armor and was naked, with his sturdy muscles like bronze, rushing through the army, no one can stop! Xu Chu, who had no armor, made the enemy deterred and defeated one after another!

"Die to Grandpa!"

Cheng Yaojin swung his giant axe, rushing all the way, splitting the cavalry along the way in half!

The Yuzhou Legion suffered a big loss in Xiaopei. When they met the weak Yuan Shu, they vented their defeated anger on Yuan Shu and swept forward! They couldn't beat Chu Zimou's Xuzhou army, but they could sweep Yuan Shu!

Yuan Shu is just a stepping stone among the princes in the Central Plains!

The morale of Yuan Shujun's regiment was not high at first, and was attacked by cavalry, and the 30,000 army was defeated in less than one hour.

"drive!"

Yuan Shu drove a mule cart pulled by eight mules, galloping, and escaped again. Since the Battle of Pengcheng, Yuan Shu has mastered the superb skills of driving a donkey cart.

"I am waiting to come down!"

Chang Shi Yang Hong saw that Yuan Shu was defeated again and knew that he could no longer serve Yuan Shu, so the general who led Yuan Shu surrendered to Shuotang.

Zhang Xun, Ji Ling, Yan Xiang and others all surrendered to Tang's command.

Said that Tang indifferently scanned the group of Yuan Shu's generals, there were not many people available, most of them were third- and fourth-rate generals, even the second-rate generals were few.

"Cheng Yaojin, you led a team of cavalry to chase Yuan Shu."

Said that Tang had a killing intent, and sent Cheng Yaojin to kill Yuan Shu.

"Yes!"

Cheng Yaojin carried an axe and led five hundred light cavalry to chase Yuan Shu around the clock. The war horse left horseshoe marks on the soil, and followed Yuan Shu.

"In addition, after killing the lords of Liang Guo and Chen Guo, and replacing them with our prefect, I must firmly control the entire Yuzhou. A scattered Yuzhou cannot be an opponent of Chu Zimou."

It is said that after Tang's defeat, not only did he not weaken his control over various places, but instead strengthened Yuan Shu was defeated again and fled, and wanted to go north to seek refuge in Yuan Shao. On the way, Yuan Shu was anxious, lying ill in bed, was overtaken by Cheng Yaojin and beheaded.

A generation of mediocre heroes died in battle!

Said that Tang killed Yuan Shu, eliminated the influence of the Yuan family in Yingchuan and Runan, and regrouped.

After Yuan Shu died, the Eastern Han Dynasty was in an uproar.

During the crusade against Dong Zhuo, all the vassals of the late Han Dynasty came out, but few people can survive now. Liu Dai, Zhang Miao, Dong Zhuo, and Kong Ni were assassinated, Yuan Shu and Liu Yu were defeated and killed, Tao Qian died of illness, and only Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Sun Jian and other princes were still insisting.

It was said that Tang had killed Yuan Shu, but had no spare energy to continue attacking Xuzhou, so he had to recuperate.

The defeat of Xiaopei's battle had a huge impact on the morale of Yuzhou's army. Except for Yuan Shu, he was unable to fight again.

Both Xuzhou and Yuzhou are trying their best to accumulate strength.