Yuan Shang's expectant expression vanished, his eyes immediately became extremely annoyed, and he glared at Tian Feng fiercely.

Yuan Shao also frowned.

It's not that he doesn't want to go to Liyang in person, it's just that after the tragic battle of Guandu before, he was angry and bloody, experienced a serious illness, and his health deteriorated, and he has not recovered so far, and there is no way to lead the army for a long time.

Tian Feng persuaded him to lead the troops to Liyang, which was equivalent to not opening which pot to mention, so that he didn't know how to respond.

Xu You saw through this section, immediately went out of class, and said loudly: "The lord's body has not healed, how can he easily lead the army to the battle, in case there is any mistake, but what should be done." ”

As soon as the words changed, Xu You pointed to Yuan Xi and said, "You think that the lord can send the second prince to guard Liyang." ”

Everyone looked shocked, and a pair of surprised eyes gathered towards Yuan Xi.

Even Yuan Xi himself was taken aback, his expression became embarrassed and embarrassed, and his eyes were full of complaints when he looked at Xu You.

Guarding Liyang, but to resist the attack of Su Zhe's 150,000 army, Yuan Xi, who has always been weak and mediocre, has the courage to take on the heavy responsibility, of course he complained that Xu Yu recommended himself and pushed him into the fire pit.

Xu You looked at Yuan Xi helplessly, suggesting that he would take over the burden.

Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi were originally born to the same mother, only because Yuan Tan was the eldest son, and Yuan Xi was mediocre and weak, so Xu You and other people from the Ruying faction would support Yuan Tan.

At present, Yuan Tan broke an arm, and was snubbed by Yuan Shao, seeing that in this battle for succession, Yuan Shang is about to gain the upper hand, and the Hebei faction behind him will also benefit from the merits of supporting it.

Xu You had no choice but to represent Ru Ying's faction and change the object of support to Yuan Xi, hoping that this second son could replace Yuan Tan and stand up with Yuan Shang for the crown.

It's a pity that Yuan Xi has no ambitions, and they have hinted many times before, but they have all been rejected by Yuan Xi.

Now, Xu You had to forcibly recommend Yuan Xi and force him to guard Liyang to make meritorious contributions, when the time came, he would be difficult to ride a tiger, and he couldn't stand up for Yuan Shang.

The judge immediately saw Xu You's thoughts, and immediately stood up and objected: "Lord, with all due respect to his subordinates, the second son's command strength is far inferior to that of the third son. ”

As he spoke, the judge gave Yuan Shang a look.

Yuan Shang understood, immediately stood up, and said angrily: "Father, my son is willing to go on behalf of my father to defend Liyang, and I will make it impossible for the thief to cross the Yellow River for half a step." ”

Xu Yu was in a hurry, and even glanced at Yuan Xi, signaling that he would also stand up and take the initiative to ask for battle, but Yuan Xi pretended not to see it, but he didn't stand up.

Yuan Shao's gaze swept around at the sight of Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi.

Soon, Yuan Xi's cowardly appearance made him look disgusted, and his eyes showed a look of disappointment.

After thinking about it, his eyes finally fell on Yuan Shang, and he waved his hand and said: "Shang'er's ability to command troops is indeed a little better, so let Shang'er go to guard Liyang on behalf of his father." ”

Hearing this, Yuan Shang was overjoyed, and hurriedly said: "Father rest assured, even if my son fights for this life, he will definitely defend Liyang, and his son will never let his father down!" ”

Yuan Shao looked at Tian Feng and asked, "Yuan Hao, I sent Yuan Shang to lead the troops to Liyang, what do you think?" ”

Tian Feng frowned, hesitated, but said: "Although the third prince is quite talented, I am afraid that if it is not Su Zhe's opponent, in my opinion, it is safer for the lord to go out in person." ”

"Ahem, cough, cough~~"

Yuan Shao coughed heavily, his face was flushed, and the whole person looked very uncomfortable, and he poured a few mouthfuls of water in a row, and only after a while did he recover his strength.

He stroked his chest and said helplessly: "If I could, I would naturally go to Liyang in person, but with my current body, I can't lead the army on an expedition at all, which is also a helpless move." ”

Yuan Shao has said everything about this, what else can Tian Feng do, if he insists on going on, it is tantamount to forcing Yuan Shao to death.

In the end, he could only choose to retreat, sighed helplessly, and said no more.

Yuan Shangchang breathed a sigh of relief and arched his hand: "Father, rest assured, my son will never let my father down like my eldest brother." ”

He just made bold remarks, and buried Yuan Tan with sarcasm by the way.

Yuan Tan, who was silent and lonely, was slightly shocked, and his annoyed eyes glared at Yuan Shang but he was helpless.

Xu You was also unwilling, but he could only sigh helplessly.

Yuan Shao cheered up, waved his hand and said: "Shang'er, you can rest assured to guard Liyang, and your father will do your best to be your backing, and when your father's health improves, he will lead the army to Liyang to help you break the Su thief!" ”

That night, Yuan Shang led 30,000 soldiers and horses, with Yan Liangwen Chou as his general, waved his army south, and went straight to Liyang City.

……

South of the Yellow River, Yanjindu.

Before sunset, Su Zhe had already led 15,000 vanguard troops to Yanjindu, drinking the Yellow River and looking at the scenery on the opposite bank.

After a few months, he once again stood on the edge of the rolling Yellow River.

Just a few months ago, Yuan Shao, whom he had just killed, was defeated, and chased all the way to Yanjin, watching Yuan Shao flee to the other side in embarrassment.

Counting further, half a year ago, Yuan Shao crossed the Yellow River from here with an army of 200,000 in a vain attempt to destroy him in a war.

Now, in just half a year, the trend of strength and weakness has changed, but it has become that he led the army to set off from here and kill the Yellow River to destroy Yuan Shao.

"The world is changing, laughing heroes......" Su Zhe looked at the rolling Yellow River and couldn't help but sigh.

At this time, Zhang He rushed over and arched his hand: "Duke Chu, Yuan Shao has ordered his third son Yuan Shang to lead 30,000 elite soldiers to enter Liyang on the other side and refuse to ferry. ”

Yuan Shang?

Su Zhe's eyes flashed a little surprised, and he sneered: "Yuan Shao didn't come in person, he really believed in his son, it was Yuan Tan before, and now he has sent Yuan Shang." ”

Pang Tong, the concubine beside him, said: "I heard that after Yuan Shao fled back to Yecheng, he has been bedridden and has been ill for a long time, perhaps because he is not in good health, so he can't lead the army in person, so he can only send his most trusted son to guard Liyang." ”

Su Zhe nodded slightly, and asked again: "Junyi, you were originally from Yuan Shang's camp, you should know this Yuan Shang's ability very well." ”

Zhang He said without thinking: "If you talk about ability, Yuan Shao's sons are relatively mediocre, and Yuan Shang's ability is only above Yuan Tan." ”

Su Zhe said again: "Then in your opinion, how should our army use soldiers?" ”

Zhang He looked at the north bank, pondered for a moment, and said: "Although Yuan Shang's ability is average, he is not a fool, he is currently resisting the ferry, we can only capture the ferry by waiting for the follow-up army to come to meet, collect enough rafts, and force the Yellow River with superior forces." ”

Zhang He's proposal is also safe, after all, he has an advantage in troops, and he must take advantage of this advantage.

He didn't immediately accept Zhang He's proposal, and looked at Pang Tong.

Pang Tong said: "According to the concubine's opinion, the husband does not have to wait for the follow-up army to arrive, he should immediately cross the Yellow River and attack Liyang." ”

As soon as these words came out, Su Zhe didn't react, but Zhang He was taken aback.

He hurriedly said: "Yuan Shang has 30,000 elite soldiers, and we only have 15,000 soldiers and horses on hand. ”

Pang Tongqiao's face was a little weird, and he sneered: "What we want is Yuan Shang's half-crossing attack." ”

Zhang He testified, his face was dazed, and he couldn't hear the mystery of Pang Fairy Tale.

Su Zhe glanced at Pang Tong, the husband and wife looked at each other, and he immediately saw Pang Tong's intentions.

This time, his 150,000 troops attacked Hebei, and Yuan Shang only relied on 30,000 soldiers and horses, and he would not dare to refuse to defend the ferry, and he would definitely retreat under Liyang City to fight a protracted battle.

Liyang is the first fortified city in Hebei, not to mention the strong city wall, and the grain stored in the city is enough to support a year, if Yuan Shang shrinks up, he wants to break through Liyang quickly, there is really no good way.

In the end, he may be nailed to Liyang City, empty of grain and grass, and the sharp energy of the soldiers will slowly wear out.

At that time, Yuan Shao was in good health, and led the main force south from Yecheng, whether it was physical strength or morale, Yuan Shao would have the upper hand.

Pang Tong saw this clearly, so he wanted to launch a strong attack now, when Yuan Shang saw that he only had such a few soldiers and horses, most of them would be greedy to face the battle, if he could hit Yuan Shang hard, and then attack Liyang, wouldn't it be much easier.

Zhang He's resourcefulness naturally can't see so far, how could Su Zhe, the Wolong, not see Pang Tong's deep meaning.

At that moment, Su Zhe pointed his whip at the opposite bank, and said happily: "Zhang Junyi obeys the order, you lead 6,000 soldiers and horses, cross the river for me tomorrow morning to attack Liyangdu, and plant my battle flag on the land of Hebei!" ”

As soon as this order came out, Zhang He was taken aback.

You must know that Yuan Shang is waiting on the north bank with 30,000 soldiers and horses, and as soon as his 6,000 soldiers and horses land on the shore, Yuan Shang will take advantage of the situation to attack in a big way, and it is strange not to drive him off the Yellow River.

Su Zhe's order was really too much and quite dangerous.

Although Zhang He had doubts in his heart, as a general, he didn't dare to question Su Zhe's order too much, so he had to accept the order with anxiety.

Looking at the back of Zhang He silently leaving, Su Zhe and Pang Tong glanced at each other, and the two smiled tacitly.

……

The next day, when the sky was about to dawn, Zhang He led 6,000 soldiers and horses to leave the camp and came to the river beach, and all the men and horses boarded the boat and prepared to cross the river.

Yuan Shang also planted a large number of fine works near the south bank, and there were also many small patrol boats on the Yellow River, and when he saw that the Soviet army planned to cross the river, he immediately sent the news to Liyang Ferry on the north bank.

At this moment, Yuan Shang had just gotten up, and he was putting on his armor, intending to inspect you.

At this time, the scouts rushed to report that the Soviet troops on the south bank were showing signs of crossing the river in a big way.

Yuan Shang's expression was dazed, and he said hurriedly: "What's the matter, could it be that the follow-up army of the Su thief arrived so quickly?" ”

"Returning to my son, according to my detailed report, the number of soldiers and horses that the Soviet army tried to cross the river was no more than 6,000."

Six thousand?

Yuan Shang's expression was shocked, and a look of incomprehension appeared in his eyes, and he muttered: "Su Thief wants to attack my Liyang with 6,000 soldiers and horses, he is too crazy......"

At this time, the judge next to him said excitedly: "Su thief is arrogant, he wants to attack my Liyangdu without waiting for the army to gather, this is a great opportunity for the son to make meritorious contributions!" ”