You Province.
The Yuan Shao army has been besieging Ji County for many days.
But no results were achieved.
First, because the Ji County City pool is strong and there are many defenders in the city.
Even if Yuan Shao launches Tens of Thousands of Troops to attack day and night, it cannot be easily conquered.
Dozens of attacks all ended in failure.
Apart from the deaths and injuries of batch after batch of Soldiers, nothing was gained.
Central Army Camp.
Yuan Shao was furious at Lü Xiang, slammed the table, and cursed angrily, "I asked you to ship a batch of Grain and Fodder over, either Zhang Yan will snatch it away or Grain and Fodder will be burned!"
"It's been ten days, it's been ten days!"
"Is it so difficult to ship a batch of Grain and Fodder!"
"What on earth do you do for food!"
The other generals in Camp Tent were all silent.
Lü Xiang said with a bitter tone, "Grand General, Black Mountain Army are elusive. They ambush us on the road we must pass to transport food. Every time, tens of thousands of people are dispatched together. The troops and horses we transport Grain and Fodder are simply not enough to resist their offensive."
"And they were like crazy. They were not afraid of death and attacked regardless of casualties, just to snatch away all our Grain and Fodder. If they couldn't take it away, they would set fire to it."
"We really have no choice."
Facing Black Mountain Army and Lü Xiang, they are really helpless. These people are hiding in the Taihang Mountains, they are just a group of robbers.
It was definitely possible to fight, but the opponent was not afraid of death at all, and every time he retreated back to the Taihang Mountains, he couldn't catch up even if he wanted to continue chasing.
The most important thing is that you never know when they will attack. It is really difficult to deal with.
Yuan Shao's face became extremely gloomy upon hearing this.
Zhang Yan, Black Mountain Army!
It's these guys again!
"Lord."
Tian Feng on the side stood up at this time and persuaded Yuan Shao: "Black Mountain Army has obviously united with Gongsun Xu to prevent us from capturing Ji County."
"Right now, these thieves are hiding in the Taihang Mountains, only watching our logistical supply attacks. If this continues, there will be big problems sooner or later."
"Gongsun Xu is just a group of trapped beasts. Even if we give him a chance to breathe in the winter, what can we do?"
"In my opinion, it would be better for us to attack the other Cities in Yuyang Commandery. After we capture the entire Yuyang Commandery, we can reorganize our army and capture Ji County in one go in the spring next year."
He still hopes that Yuan Shao will withdraw its troops.
Stop staring at Ji County.
But Yuan Shao couldn't listen to what Tian Feng said now, and said coldly, "I'll give him a chance to breathe, but it will take years of the monkey and horses and months to return to Ye City!"
"Send my military order to recruit Fifty Thousand Soldiers from Ji Province, Qing Province, and Bing Province!"
Tian Feng's expression suddenly changed upon hearing this, and just when he was about to object, a Famous Scholars soldier hurriedly broke into Camp Tent.
"Grand General! Eldest Son sent an urgent report from Qing Province! It said that Zhang Liao sent someone to secretly escort Son of Heaven to leave Ji Province and transit from Qing Province to Xu Province!"
"Right now, Lü Bu has given up on Yang Province, and is deploying troops at the Xu Province border, preparing Holding the Son of Heaven Hostage Personally Leading the Imperial Expedition, and together with Zhang Liao, they will raise a total of 40,000 troops to attack Qing Province!"
"Eldest Son has launched a search for the team escorting Son of Heaven in the territory of Qing Province, but the situation is precarious. We request Grand General to send troops for reinforcements as soon as possible!"
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the account changed their expressions!
Son of Heaven actually left Ye City?!
Tian Feng was the first to come to his senses and said extremely anxiously, "Grand General! We must not let Lü Bu get Son of Heaven! Once he Holding the Son of Heaven Hostage Personally Leading the Imperial Expedition, Qing Province will be broken!"
"Once Qing Province is broken, Ji Province will not be protected. By then, Ji Province, Qing Province, and Xu Province will be connected. Even if Lord wins You Province, it will lose its momentum!"
The reason why we did not pay attention to Lü Bu before and let Zhang Liao occupy Ye City is because there is a Qing Province between Xu Province and Ji Province.
It is only necessary to deploy heavy troops in Qing Province, then Zhang Liao, no matter how it is in Ji Province, is just a piece of grass without roots, and can be cleaned up when free hands are available.
But once Qing Province is captured by Lü Bu, the situation will change drastically, because at that time Lü Bu can directly threaten the safety of Ji Province and even You Province and Bing Province!
"Lü Bu!!"
Yuan Shao also felt furious in his heart.
Naturally, he also knew the importance of Qing Province, otherwise he would not have let Yuan Tan lead Twenty Thousand's five thousand troops to garrison when he was eager to attack Ji County.
But if Zhang Liao and Lü Bu each lead Twenty Thousand Troops to attack Qing Province, Yuan Tan will definitely not be able to resist it, because Lü Bu is so brave that even he does not dare to underestimate it.
What's more, Lü Bu also has Son of Heaven in his hands.
If he were Holding the Son of Heaven Hostage Personally Leading the Imperial Expedition, he would be invincible.
"Send a message back immediately, asking Yuan Tan to guard Qing Province no matter what, and intercept Son of Heaven at all costs!"
"Send my military order to reorganize the army and evacuate tomorrow Ji County!"
Yuan Shao ordered without hesitation.
Although he really wanted to capture Ji County, compared with Ji County, the safety of Qing Province was the most important. He could clearly distinguish which was more important.
"Report--!"
But just as he said this military order, Soldiers rushed into the camp and reported urgently, "Grand General! Ji Province is coming to report, Zhang Liao led Twenty Thousand Troops out of Wei Commandery, and the troops were sent out Qing Province!"
"What?!"
Yuan Shao was shocked, stood up suddenly, and said sternly, "Send the order to the whole army! Abandon all baggage and rush to rescue Qing Province immediately!"
The army of Zhang Liao is coming out in full force, which indicates that the army of Lü Bu will also be dispatched. Qing Province is now in extreme danger!
If we don't go to the rescue, Qing Province will be destroyed!
"No!"
All the generals agreed and hurriedly left Central Army Camp Tent to convey military orders.
Taihang Mountains, on a certain mountain.
Sun Qing, who was responsible for observing Yuan Jun's movements, had a panoramic view of all the movements in Military Camp. After he ordered his men to continue watching here, he returned to the mountain stronghold alone.
"Boss! Yuan Shao Military Camp has started to move. It seems they are planning to retreat from Ji County!"
"Okay!"
Zhang Yan's eyes flashed when he heard this, and his face showed fighting spirit and excitement. He laughed loudly, looked up at the many Black Mountain Army senior officials in the village, and shouted:
"Brothers! The time has come for us to make contributions and serve Imperial Court!"
"High-ranking official, high salary and glory Wealth and Honor, right in front of you!"
"Work with me to defeat Yuan Thief's army and become a general!"
Zhang Yan never thought about Pavilion Marquis.
What he wants is Township Marquis, or even County Marquis!
If Duke of Zhen Ding County can be sealed, he is willing to pay any price!
"Kill--!!"
In the cottage, the response to Zhang Yan was the howls and roars of numerous Black Mountain Army thieves.
For the sake of glory Wealth and Honor, they will not hesitate to sacrifice their lives, because this is their only chance to be recruited by Imperial Court and get a good life!
Even if they are facing Yuan Shao, they will rush forward and take a bite!
Under the command of Zhang Yan, all Black Mountain Army mobilized, walked through the Taihang Mountains, and laid an ambush on the only way for Yuan Shao's army to retreat.
This road of retreat will surely be filled with blood.
Qing Province, Linzi.
Yuan Tan looked at the stack of battle reports coming back from the front line on the table, his face full of unconcealable anxiety, and he walked back and forth in Study like an ant on a hot pot.
Zhang Liao sent troops from Wei Commandery to attack Qing Province.
Lü Bu also sent troops from Langya and went straight to Dongguan Commandery.
Both sides are aggressive.
Although he had as many troops as Twenty Thousand stationed at Qing Province, he still found it very difficult to face two fronts that were unfolding at the same time, and unfavorable news frequently came back from the front lines.
"Son of Heaven, where is Son of Heaven hiding!"
"Why can't I find it?"
Yuan Tan kicked Table over, and all the information above was scattered on the ground, but this still could not calm the anger in his heart.
Right now, the only chance to survive until Yuan Shao comes to help is to find Son of Heaven.
But he had mobilized ten thousand troops to search Dongguan Commandery, Cities and Deep Mountains, but still found no trace of Son of Heaven, which made him doubt whether Son of Heaven was really in Dongguan Commandery.
Thinking of this, Yuan Tan immediately asked someone to bring Yuan Xi over. In a state of rage, he also tore off the disguise of the amiable big brother before, stepped forward and grabbed Yuan Xi's neck.
"Did Zhang Liao send someone to secretly escort Son of Heaven across the border from Qing Province! Are you lying to me?"
"Yuan Xi! Tell me the truth!"
Yuan Tan looked ferocious and shouted sternly.
Yuan Xi was pinched by Yuan Tan and rolled his eyes for a while. He felt it was difficult to breathe and his vision began to turn black. He struggled hard and kept slapping Yuan Tan's hand.
"You still refuse to say it?!"
Yuan Tan Seeing that he didn't speak, his eyes became more fierce and the strength in his hands gradually increased.
He knew this guy was tough-talking!
Seeing that Yuan Xi was about to be strangled to death, the guard standing by finally couldn't stand it anymore and whispered in a low voice, "Eldest Son, you are strangling Second Young Master, he can't speak..."