In the palace where the general Cao Jie lived in Luoyang City

Cao Zhang ran into the palace from outside the palace and asked Cao Jie: "Sister, why hasn't my brother-in-law come for a long time?" Cao Jie leaned down and touched his teenage brother and said comfortingly: "Your brother-in-law."

,No, Your Majesty, he is now formulating a new strategy for General Chen Dao’s offensive direction!"

Cao Zhang shook off his sister Cao Jie's hand with his hand and said with a pout: "I heard from the master that among the armies, only Chen Dao fought the best, and they have already reached Guandu City. The master also said that among our Chu army, the third

The general in battle is General Lu Bu. If General Lu Bu had been asked to go out, I think Ye City would have been captured by now."

Cao Jie waited and took a look at Cao Zhang, then educated him: "Don't say this nonsense. It is the King of Chu who decides who to send to fight! Your brother-in-law has his own reasons for who to send and who not to send!"

While the two were talking, a palace maid hurriedly walked in and reported to Cao Jie: "Princess, happy event! Happy event!"

Cao Jie pretended to be calm and asked: "What's wrong? Speak slowly!"

Gong E calmed herself down a little, and then said slowly: "It has spread throughout the Chu Palace. The nobles of the Yuan family who were captured by General Chen Dao in the first battle have been escorted to the capital and are being paraded!" Luoyang City was full of people, and they were all taking to the streets!

"After Xiao Cao Zhang heard the news, he immediately shouted excitedly: "I want to go see it too!"

Cao Jie ignored him and asked Gong E: "Is the battle over? Why are the prisoners of war already here?"

Gong'e answered one by one according to the servant's words and said: "The battle is not over yet. General Chen Dao is still fighting. Because there is some unfavorable news ahead, the king ordered the last captured prisoners to be paraded through the streets to calm the people's hearts."

Cao Jie asked with some worry: "Bad news? General Chen Dao is 'unfavorable' again?"

Gong E hurriedly explained: "It's not that General Chen is in trouble, it's that some of the other generals are in trouble."

Only then did Cao Jie let out a long sigh.

At this time, Lu Bu had just finished discussing things with Nie Zefeng, so he passed by the entrance of Cao Jie's palace.

As Cao Jie's wedding envoy, Lu Bu has always maintained a good relationship with Cao Jie.

At this time, Lu Bu walked in silently without saying a word, and Gong E hurriedly left.

Seeing Lu Bu approaching, Cao Jie hurriedly asked: "General, I heard that there is something happening on the street..."

Lu Bu interrupted her with a warning and more of a consolation: "Princess, please stop talking. At times like this, you should abide by women's ethics and your duties, and should not show any special behavior casually.

, because this time Cao

The army of the Cao family also followed the king into the war. Once it is because of your arrogance and domineering, he will definitely double the restrictions on the generals of the Cao family in the city, especially you, the princess. As a direct descendant of the Cao family, at this time, you should put your tail between your legs...

"

After hearing this, Cao Jie felt that the truth was right and nodded.

Cao Zhang, who was standing next to him, was a little confused and asked: "Uncle Lu Bu, what does 'tuck your tail' mean?"

When Lu Bu saw Cao Zhang's childlike and innocent face, his nervous heart suddenly felt relieved.

In the middle of the busy city outside Luoyang City.

Luoyang citizens stood along a long street, looking at the captured nobles of the Yuan family.

Now, first a cavalry column cleared the way, followed by hundreds of prisoners of war from the Yuan family dressed as nobles, appearing in the market. Men and women, escorted by sergeants holding halberds, rumbled towards them.

Looking at these captured people, the people of Luoyang began to feel a little relieved. At least this showed that the war was unlikely to affect them in a short time.

Everyone held their breath, and the only sound along the long street was the footsteps of the prisoners of war.

The young aristocratic prisoner of war from the Yuan family was caught among the troops and looked numbly at the prosperity around him.

The citizens were shocked and curious that among the nobles of the Yuan family there were actually Hun nobles and Liaodong nobles. Their nose bones were higher than others, their skin was darker, and their bodies were stronger...

The prisoners of war were walking in disorder on the bluestone-paved street, looking at the prosperous Luoyang City around them with helpless and lonely eyes, while all the citizens beside them went from being noisy to watching quietly...

There seems to be no other sound in a street, only the sound of these bare feet walking on the stone slabs...

The war continued, but it also ended quietly with the great victory of the Chu army in the Guandu Battle.

AD 2201 was an unimaginable year for Nie Zefeng himself.

In the spring and summer of this year, he twice sent Chen Dao to lead his army to attack the Yuan family's army.

This 20-year-old commander crossed the Taihang Mountains for more than a thousand miles to the Yellow River port, and crossed the Yecheng River once. The vanguard even appeared in the south of Yecheng. Along the way to Chen's army, he advanced wildly, and went deep alone.

Chasing death and pursuing the north, they were invincible, killing and capturing 120,200 people of the Yuan family, including close confidants of the Yuan family, as well as generals at all levels, commanders in chief, captains, captains and others.

In the same battle, other Chu troops, Ma Chao and Gao Shun, also used flanking methods to occupy Linzi and control the entire Qingzhou area. Zhang Xiu's Xiliang Army captured the northern and western areas of Xuchang, and has always been the leader in history.

The famous generals Zhang He and Gao Lan rushed to the Bingzhou area, which is today's Shanxi area. The two men who were afraid of being punished by Yuan Shao did not follow Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang back to Yecheng, but stationed themselves in Bingzhou.

But the news of the defeat was like a white piece of paper, flying through the jungle and desert, all the way to Yecheng, and to Yuan Shao's general's palace.

General Yuan Shao's meeting hall.

After several months of rest and recuperation, Yuan Shao's condition gradually recovered. Now he no longer needs a cane and has returned to his usual health.

In the meeting hall of the General's Mansion, the gray-faced Yuan Shao slowly looked at Jushou and said, "Isn't this a stupid pig? He was beaten to the ground twice in the same place and in the same way by a twenty-year-old Chu army general.

?What's the use of keeping such stupid pigs? Grab them and kill them all..."

Jushu took a step forward and said: "I also think that if the Yuan family's army on the Guandu front line is not reorganized, the entire area south of the Yellow River will be lost soon!"

Yuan Shao shouted: "I have also learned from Nie Zefeng, the king of Chu. Do I want strict rewards and punishments?"

Jushou replied: "King Nie Zefeng of Chu never tolerates his beloved generals!":

Yuan Shao nodded.

After Yuan Shao heard this, he immediately ordered: "Come on, send an envoy and rush to the front line of Guandu immediately to summon Zhang He, Gao Lan and others to come to the General's Mansion to report their work! Go quickly!"

Yuan Shao turned his back to everyone and issued this order. After issuing this order, the generals saw that Yuan Shao suddenly turned into a face full of murderous intent.

A few days later, Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang and others were defeated and returned to Jizhou. Of course, they put all the blame for the failure on the two generals Zhang He and Gao Lan.

When Yuan Shao heard about the defeat, he naturally intensified his murderous intention again. Originally he just wanted to punish them, but it turned out to be a sure kill. Of course, Zhang He and Gao Lan, two generals who usually had a good relationship, sent fast horses to the front line of Bingzhou overnight.

Notify Zhang He and watch the two generals.

After receiving the notice, Zhang He and Gao Lan finally made the decision to surrender to the Chu army.

Bingzhou front line, Zhangxiu Army garrison.

A civilian envoy sent by General Zhang He and a dozen Yuan family sergeants hid at the edge of the post road and drove slowly.

An ox cart driven by residents who were now under the control of the Chu army came from a distance.

Zhang He's envoys and the Yuan family's sergeants jumped up, rushed to the middle of the road, and stopped the approaching ox cart.

The frightened residents who drove the carts abandoned their carts and ran away shouting, "Yuan Jun - Yuan Jun -"

Zhang He's envoy and the Yuan family's sergeants chased closely behind them, shouting as they chased: "Stop! Stop! Don't be afraid!"

But of course the residents who escaped on two legs could not outrun the Yuan family's horses. The fleeing Chu army residents were eventually caught and knocked down by the Yuan family's sergeants.

The resident fell to the ground and shouted: "Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

The envoy said kindly: "Get up, get up, who said I want to kill you? I am the envoy of General Zhang He of the Yuan Army. I want to see your King of Chu, but I don't know how to find him. Can you help me?"

I found a Chu army official?"

The residents asked in confusion: "King of Chu? Official?"

The envoy took a step closer and said, "Yes, please help me. This is a reward for you..."

The envoy took out a gold ingot and handed it to the resident without any explanation.

The envoy urged: "Quick, lead me to the officials of the Chu army! The sooner, the better!"

Under the persuasion of the money and the friendly messenger, the resident became bold and began to lead these people to find the nearest local Zhang Xiu regiment.

At this time, Zhang Xiu's regiment, which had just experienced a great battle, was at the forefront of the battlefield and was directing the soldiers to build fortifications.

This resident was recently discovered by the captain who was on patrol. After understanding the person's purpose, the captain felt the seriousness of the matter.

He did not dare to neglect at all, and took these people straight to the front line to find Zhang Xiu's regiment.

At this time, the school captain came over with the Yandi resident, the Yuan family envoy, and the guarding soldiers.

The captain saw Zhang Xiu commanding the army to build fortifications from a distance, and hurriedly ran over to report: "General, there are envoys known as General Zhang He of the Yuan family who have come to see you. They said they must see you!"

Zhang Xiu was startled and quickly raised his head to look at the dozen or so people behind the captain.

The envoy from Zhang He, who was the leader, was the first to raise his hand and said: "I have been ordered by General Zhang He to inform the King of Chu of important matters!"

Zhang Xiu asked in surprise: "King Chu?"

"Yes, we have a secret meeting with the King of Chu."

After saying that, the envoy just took out a piece of cloth and showed it to Zhang Xiu. Zhang Xiu opened it gently and just looked at it. He led his troops back to the south. Seeing this situation, Zhang Xiu felt that the matter was important and could not be decided by him alone.

He then ordered the Xiliang cavalry of 300 people led by Sima Chariot to rush all the way to Luoyang.

At the same time, Zhang Xiu also equipped the envoy with two chariots. The envoy was converted into chariots and escorted by cavalry all the way to Luoyang. Considering the importance of the matter, Zhang Xiu handed over the frontline tasks to Hu Che.

Er temporarily took over the command of the entire army from him, and he personally escorted him to Luoyang.

Riding on the chariot were Zhang Xiu and Zhang He's envoys from the Yuan family sitting side by side.

Zhang Xiu couldn't help but urge the driver outside: "Hurry! Hurry up!"
Chapter completed!