In the south of Liyang City, the banner of the word "Yuan" flies like the wind at the head of the city.

The trial was still standing at the head of the city, looking south, waiting for the news of Yuan Shang's victory.

Although he timed Yuan Shang and showed great confidence, he still couldn't help but feel a trace of worry in his heart.

Yan Liang was right, what they had to face was, after all, the head of the Nine Wonders, the invincible Wolong Su Zhe.

How strong Yuan Shang was at the beginning, he was not defeated by Su Zhe, let alone them.

It's just that after thinking about it, he can't think of any flaws in this battle, after all, the advantages of geography and soldiers are on his side.

"Even if he is the head of the Nine Wonders, he can't be omnipotent, I don't believe that he can play any tricks this time......"

The judge continued to comfort himself in his mind, and the confident color on his face became stronger and stronger.

Just as he was thinking, in the direction of the southern ferry, the sound of killing suddenly rose.

It's a confrontation!

The trial immediately became excited, put his hand on the pergola and looked into the distance, as far as the eye could see, and sure enough, he saw that the line of the ferry was a blood mist soaring, and the arrows were shining, and it was clear that a fierce battle was going on.

Soon, the scouts came to report, claiming that Yuan Shang had launched a two-wing attack on the Soviet troops crossing the river, and now he was gaining the upper hand, and he would soon be able to drive the Soviet troops who landed on the shore down the Yellow River.

The judge smiled, his tense nerves relaxed, and he sneered: "A wise man has a thousand thoughts, there must be a mistake, it seems that Jiuqi is no exception, Su Zhe, Su Zhe, you lost under your arrogance this time." ”

Not only were they proud, but the defenders of the Yuan army at the head of the city were all excited and relieved when they heard the news.

The judge stroked his beard, and he was already thinking in his heart, how to write the good news, how to exaggerate the credit as much as possible, and portray Yuan Shang as wise and powerful.

My thoughts were flying, and before I knew it, half an hour had passed.

Suddenly, a soldier shouted, "Look, Lord Judge, it seems that there are soldiers and horses rushing towards us!" ”

The judge's heart was shocked, and he suddenly came back to his senses, and looked uneasily towards Dutou Avenue, and sure enough, he saw countless soldiers and horses, rushing towards Liyang City.

Those soldiers and horses, all of them lost their armor, panicked and frightened, and they clearly looked like they had lost the battle.

"How is it possible, is the third prince defeated? It's impossible! The judge's face has changed, the previous pride has disappeared, and his face is full of horror.

When he was in a panic, the people were approaching, and Yuan Shang rushed forward, reaching the front of the moat, and shouted: "Zhenzheng Nan, don't you open the city gate quickly and let us enter the city!" ”

The judge woke up, didn't have time to think about it, and hurriedly ordered the city gate to be opened, the drawbridge was lowered, and he hurried down to the city to greet him.

The city gate opened, Yuan Shang entered first, and the defeated soldiers of Yuan's army behind, like frightened lambs, rushed into the city.

The judge rushed down to the city, met Yuan Shang, and asked anxiously, "Third son, what is going on?" ”

Yuan Shang was angry when he saw him, and snorted coldly: "You are embarrassed to ask, if it weren't for your broken strategy, how could I have fallen for the Su thief's trick to lure the enemy, and lost thousands of soldiers in vain." ”

A trick to lure the enemy?

The trial was at a loss, and he hadn't turned a corner for a while.

Yan Liang followed, and said angrily: "The enemy army crossing the river is just a bait, and the Su thief has already sent cavalry to smuggle across the Yellow River from Baimadu downstream, and when we attacked his army crossing the river with all our strength, he suddenly killed us from behind, and killed us by surprise!" ”

The judge suddenly came to his senses, and he couldn't help but feel deep self-blame in his heart, annoyed that he was so negligent, and he didn't guard against Su Zhe, although he had few soldiers, he brought cavalry and would smuggle from the white horse downstream.

Yan Liang then said sarcastically: "Judging Zhengnan, I said earlier, the Su thief is treacherous, we only strictly guard the ferry, and don't let him land from Liyang, you just have to be smart, let the Soviet army cross the river, and play some trick of half-crossing, now it's okay, we not only failed miserably, but also let the Su thief easily seize the ferry, and his army will soon be able to calmly land on the north bank, how can we defend this Liyang City!" ”

The trial became more and more ashamed, and the cold sweat on his forehead rolled straight down, and he didn't know how to explain it.

Yan Liang questioned again: "At the beginning, the lord gave the third prince an order, telling the third prince to strictly guard Liyangdu and not to fight, but now the third prince has listened to your bad idea, suffered this defeat, let the enemy army cross the river easily, and the lord blames it, who will bear the responsibility." ”

"This—" There is no way to judge it.

Yuan Shang, who had been silent, suddenly said in a deep voice: "Judging Zhengnan, someone must take responsibility for this defeat, give an explanation to my father, and you will shoulder this responsibility." ”

The judge's expression was grim, his face was a little surprised, and then it turned into helpless bitterness.

He naturally knew Yuan Shang's intentions.

This time guarding Liyang, Yuan Shang originally wanted to take the opportunity to make meritorious contributions, but fortunately, in terms of ability and prestige, he completely overwhelmed Yuan Tan, won Yuan Shao's favor in one fell swoop, and won the storage position.

And in today's battle, he not only disobeyed Yuan Shao's orders, but also suffered a heavy defeat, if the news is transmitted back to Yecheng, Yuan Shao will definitely be greatly disappointed in him, and his reputation will be greatly damaged.

At that time, he was in Yuan Shao, in the eyes of Hebei Shimin, and he would become as mediocre as Yuan Tan.

Since his brothers are both mediocre people, what reason does Yuan Shao have to choose him, the third son, as the heir.

It is precisely in consideration of these consequences that Yuan Shang can't bear the responsibility for this defeat, so he can only let the judge bear this black cauldron.

Who called his strategy of judging and dedicating, and asked Yuan Shang to take the initiative to fight.

There was a sadness in the judge's heart, and there was a kind of sourness that was abandoned by Yuan Shang, and he was silent for a while.

Yuan Shang saw him hesitating, so he said in a deep voice: "Judging Zhengnan, this defeat, in the final analysis, is also your miscalculation, and it is not wrong for you to take responsibility, do you want to see me scolded and disappointed by my father, and lose hope of competing for the storage position?" ”

A blow hit the soft underbelly of the judge, disintegrating his hesitation and grief.

There is no way, who asked the Hebei faction to support Yuan Shang, and as the strategist of the Hebei faction, he has no reason not to stand up and take the blame for Yuan Shang who they support.

So, the judge could only sigh secretly and arch his hand: "Don't worry, the third son, you know what to do." ”

Yuan Shang breathed a sigh of relief, his face improved, and he said with relief: "Don't worry, Zhenzhengnan, I won't let you bear this responsibility in vain, I will inherit my father's throne in the future, and I will not forget everything you have done." ”

The trial was a little relieved, and his heart was no longer so sad and sour.

At this time, Yan Liang said again: "Third son, this time we were defeated, thousands of elite soldiers were broken, and we lost the ferry, what should we do, please give the third prince an idea." ”

Yuan Shang's gaze had to look at the trial.

After thinking for a moment, he had to say: "There is no other way to do it now, only to defend Liyang, with our existing soldiers and horses, and enough grain and grass, at least to last for half a year. ”

Yuan Shang was silent, and his heart was full of uneasiness at the thought of being besieged by Su Zhe in Liyang City.

At this time, dust and fog rolled from the south direction, and the Soviet army chased from the ferry to Liyang City.

He had no choice.

At that moment, Yuan Shang cheered up, took a deep breath, and hummed proudly: "My Liyang is indestructible, and there is enough food and grass, so I will spend it with that thief, I see what he can do to me!" ”