Yuan Jun's Chinese army commander's tent.

Yuan Shao was wearing a red robe and his face was frighteningly pale. He was currently sitting on the throne of Commander Zhang Zhong, holding a bowl of soup that the military doctor had just cooked in his hand. He looked at the people standing beside him with hesitation.

Two sons, Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi.

After the battle at Wuchao, Yuan Shao's body was in good shape due to excessive fear.

It's no wonder that the destruction of Wuchao is not only a serious blow to morale, but also affects the short-term turnover of military rations in the Hebei military camp. What's more, the farmland near Yecheng is about to be sown, and a lot of grain reserves for sowing are also going to be planted.

In Wuchao, after returning to Yecheng, if one thing is not handled well, it is very likely that the next harvest in Yecheng will be insufficient. This will have a profound impact on people's livelihood and future military ration reserves.

However, this is not what Yuan Shao is most worried about right now. Just as he was talking to Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang came over to report to him the specific details of the withdrawal. He believed that his side should send elite light cavalry to sneak attack Xu Du through small roads to divert Cao Cao's attention.

Don't let the other side take advantage of it, and cover the normal retreat of the army across the river.

This strategy was proposed by Xu You to Yuan Shao at that time. Although it was quite appreciated, Yuan Shao disliked Xu You because of the letters he sent to him that exposed Xu You's corruption, so he did not adopt it. Now he proposes it again.

, but it made Yuan Shao feel a lot in his heart.

But calm down and think about it carefully. If you want the army to evacuate safely, that's really what it's like. Apart from this, there is no other good strategy.

Yuan Shao wanted to agree, but he never thought that Yuan Shang would take the initiative to ask for help, hoping to lead his troops to sneak attack. This time, Yuan Shao felt completely uncomfortable.

You must know that good strategies are good, but the risks involved are extremely high. If you are slightly negligent, the result may be death without a burial place, and there may not even be a place to find the bones and debris.

It would have been that much if it had been anyone else, but now it is his own son who is inviting Miao. As we all know, Yuan Shao is a famous calf protector, especially his third son who he likes very much. Now Yuan Shang invites Miao to go, and Yuan Shao is pregnant with his son.

Although I am sensible and adventurous, I can't help but have many worries.

"Xianfu." After thinking for a long time, Yuan Shao finally said slowly: "The plan you proposed today to cover the retreat of the army is deeply appreciated by my father. My son is really a unicorn child given by God, but the son of a rich man is sitting here.

If you don't go down to the palace, it's the general's business to fight in all directions. You are the son of Jizhou, why do you have to go on your own? If something really goes wrong, wouldn't it make me regret my father's death?"

Yuan Xi on the side also nodded and said: "Yes, third brother, I have millions of soldiers in Hebei and thousands of good generals. I can pick any one at random to fight against Xudu. Why do you have to go by yourself, third brother? My father is not feeling well, here.

Now we need to be dedicated as sons! Third brother must not act recklessly."

Yuan Shang smiled and shook his head and said: "It is precisely because my father is unwell now that we, as sons, have to share our father's worries. Besides, during the Battle of Wuchao, Cao Cao and I met once, and the child did not survive under extremely unfavorable circumstances.

No matter what loss you suffer, it will definitely be fine this time.”

Yuan Shao pondered for a long time after hearing this. Although his expression softened, he still did not express his position.

Seeing this, Yuan Shang added another dose of strong medicine: "Besides, how can I, the son of the Third Duke of my fourth generation, let the eunuch Cao Cao surrender? My father is a man of great talent and strategy, and he has defeated Cao Cao many times. The son he has taught will also be among Cao Cao's thieves.

"Sir, I have no other reason for asking for the battle this time. I am just trying to win face for my children of the Yuan family, so that the world can see what a hero my children of the Yuan family are! Cao thieves and others cannot be compared with us at all!"

Yuan Shao's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this. He is a leader who has ambitions for the world and has always refused to admit defeat. Now that his son can express his determination and express his attitude like this, how can he, a father, lag behind his own son?

"Xianfu, you have grown up!" Yuan Shao looked at Yuan Shang intently for a long time, and then said with emotion: "Yuan has a son like this, why worry about not being able to annihilate Cao's thieves, why not be able to pacify the world... OK

! In this case, you can just go for it. If anything happens in the future, your father will take care of it for you!"

Yuan Shang breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, cupped his hands towards Yuan Shao and said, "Thank you very much, father."

"Xianfu, the sneak attack on Xuchang is no small matter. The number of troops should not be too large to avoid leaking the tracks, but the combat power should not be too low... In this way, my father and your army's most elite pro-army cavalry, 5,000 men

, I will send two more generals to help you, my son, remember to be cautious when doing things, the sneak attack on Xudu is just a show, it diverted Cao's army and immediately returned to the White Horse Ferry, my father will naturally send a large army to meet him!"

Zhang Jia, Gao Lan, and five thousand pro-army cavalry. For the safety of this precious son, Yuan Shao included the most elite soldiers, horses, and generals.

"Father, don't worry, my child will definitely fulfill his mission." Yuan Shang secretly made up his mind. This time, he would do anything to cause chaos in Yanzhou and make Cao Cao feel distressed.

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Not long after, Yuan Shang led five thousand cavalry and secretly headed south on a small road.

Just a few days after Yuan Shang's troops set out, Yuan Shao's hundreds of thousands of troops changed from the front army to the rear army, and the rear army changed to the front army. They fought steadily and slowly retreated towards the Yellow River ferry in the rear.

As for Cao Jun, after hearing about Yuan Jun's movements, he immediately began to concentrate his forces and march northward, with the momentum of defeating Yuan Jun in one go.

Several parties made their own plans and actions, and played a moving finale to the final battle of the Battle of Guandu.

A hundred miles away from Xutian in Yanzhou, Yuan Shang was riding a horse, humming a tune, and leisurely heading towards Xuchang as if he was traveling on annual vacation.

In contrast, Zhang Jiao Gao Lan behind him had a more solemn expression, because they had been on the battlefield for a long time, so they naturally knew the hardships and ups and downs of this battle, but they didn't understand why Yuan Shang acted so calmly, as if he didn't seem to have any trouble at all.

It's like going on an expedition, but like going out and hunting?

If they knew Yuan Shang's true thoughts, they would be pissed to death.

Everyone is coming, just break the jar and smash it.

Looking at Yuan Shang grunting on the horse, Gao Lan immediately rode forward and asked in a low voice: "Third Young Master, do you have any thoughts about this sneak attack on Xudu?"

Yuan Shang stopped humming, turned to look at Gao Lan curiously and said, "What else do you have in mind? Can't we just attack the city?"

Hearing this, Gao Lan smiled bitterly and said: "Sir, we are all elite cavalry, and we are not afraid of fighting in the plains. But this siege... Firstly, there are few people, and secondly, there are no sharp weapons. How can we attack?"

Yuan Shang heard this and said with a smile: "General Gao is such an honest man. Who told you to really attack Xuchang? Let's go this time. To put it bluntly, we are going to perform a big show for Cao Cao. After the siege, we made a lot of noise and asked Cao Cao to return his troops.

Save, even if this mission is accomplished, if we really attack Xudu, we will really capture it, can you hold it?"

At this time, I saw a man standing on the side with his jaw open and riding forward, saying: "But Young Master, if Cao Cao's army attacks back, how should we respond and retreat to Baima Ferry through which road? I wonder if Third Young Master has any ideas?"

When Yuan Shang heard this, he thought about it seriously and said, "No."

"What?" Gao Lan immediately became anxious after hearing this: "Third Young Master doesn't have a complete retreat strategy?"
Chapter completed!