Next to Yuan Shao, Chunyu Qiong had quick eyes and quick hands. She hugged Yuan Shao and exclaimed: "My lord! My lord! My lord!"
Only then did Yuan Shao wake up, looked at Chunyu Qiong, and said in a trembling voice: "Put me down, and you can go and take care of the others."
Chunyu Qiong said worriedly: "But my lord, you——"
Seeing Yuan Shao looking a little angry, Chunyu Qiong sighed: "Okay!"
He asked a soldier to take off his outer clothes and cover them on the ground. Chun Yuqiong put Yuan Shao on it, and then said to the soldiers around him: "Protect your lord, I will go and pick up the others!"
After saying that, he rode his war horse and waved hundreds of people forward.
Along the way, there were soldiers escaping everywhere.
Every soldier looked like he was dead.
The closer to the military camp, the more miserable the soldiers who escaped were.
About five miles away from the military camp, Chunyu Qiong did not dare to go forward.
Not only did he not dare to step forward, he also started to retreat.
Because Jiangdong's army is marching here with torches all over the mountains and plains.
Chunyu Qiong hurriedly led his people to ride back.
When they arrived at Yuan Shao's location, Xun Chen, Guo Tu, Xin Ping and others were already there.
Xin Ping was kneeling next to Yuan Shao.
Seeing Chunyu Qiong coming back with someone, Xin Ping hurriedly came up to greet him and said with panic on his face: "Where is my brother? Didn't you pick up my brother?"
It turned out that his younger brother Xinpi, one of the four heroes of Yingchuan, was washed away.
Chunyu Qiong shook his head and said, "No."
Then he looked at Yuan Shao and said, "Lord, we must retreat immediately and return to Xudu."
"The Jiangdong defenders are already on their way to attack."
"If we stay any longer, it will be unthinkable."
"Retreat to Xudu, and we will regroup with our troops. Defending Xudu will not be a problem."
Xun Chen also looked at Yuan Shao and said, "Ming Gong, retreat quickly!"
"Where there is life, there is hope."
"There are still a large number of soldiers at each level."
"Xu Du also stored a large amount of grain and grass."
Yuan Shao looked around.
At a glance, there were less than three thousand people.
Moreover, many generals did not see anyone.
Among them, Gao Lan, one of the Four Court Pillars of Hebei Province, did not come either.
Yuan Shao trembled violently all over.
He couldn't imagine it if Gao Lan died in the battle or surrendered to the enemy!
Even so, at this moment, he couldn't care about it.
Yuan Shao said in a hoarse voice: "The whole army retreats and retreats into Xudu!"
Chunyu Qiong carried him onto his horse.
Everyone followed Yuan Shao and retreated towards Xu Du.
In Yuan Shao's military camp, the battle lasted until nearly dawn before it ended completely!
Taishi Ci led 10,000 soldiers and chased the deserters to the gates of Xudu City before stopping.
At this time, Lu Yi was leading Nangong Yan, Shi Huan and other generals to inspect the entire camp of Yuan Shao's army.
There were dead bodies everywhere.
There were solitary war horses everywhere.
The ground beneath his feet was soaked with blood.
Just when Lu Yi arrived at Yuan Shao's handsome tent, a figure walked over quickly.
It's Ma Liang.
Ma Liang saluted Lu Yi and then said: "Marquis Wu, this time we killed 4,172 enemy soldiers, seriously injured 2,300 people, and captured 7,625 soldiers."
"There are ninety-five officials above the rank of captain."
"The military commander with the largest number of prisoners is called Gao Lan, one of the Four Court Pillars of Hebei Province."
"The greatest counselor captured is called Xinpi, one of the Four Heroes of Yingchuan."
"Currently, General Zhang He is bringing them here."
"On our own side, except for the 4,650 cavalrymen led by General Zhang He, we brought 48,572 people from Shouchun."
"Five hundred and seventy-two people died in battle."
"Three hundred and ten people were seriously injured."
"Forty-nine hundred and fifty people were slightly injured."
"As for the supplies captured, there are 28,700 war horses, 720 pairs of heavy armor, 4,650 pairs of light armor, and countless weapons."
"forage."
Lu Yi grinned from ear to ear as he listened to Ma Liang's report on the victory.
Before this, he never dared to dream that he could defeat Yuan Shao this time.
Still such a great victory!
With this great victory, not only did they gain so many more soldiers, but they also gained a large amount of armor and food.
Confronting Yuan Shao again, his confidence greatly increased.
At least for a short time, he was no longer afraid of Yuan Shao.
At this moment, dozens of people came forward.
The leader was Zhang He.
Behind Zhang He, Wuhuada tied up two people.
One person looked to be about forty years old, wearing armor, with a strong build, a long beard under his chin, and a livid complexion.
The other person looked to be in his early forties, frail and elegant, wearing a brocade robe, with a fleshy body, pale face, and blood stains on the corners of his mouth.
This group of people came directly to Lu Yi.
Seeing that Ma Liang was still reporting the results of the battle, they did not dare to speak.
After Ma Liang reported the results of the battle, he pointed at Zhang He and said to Lu Yi: "Marquis Wu, this is General Zhang He. He has made great achievements this time."
Zhang He hurriedly stepped forward, knelt down on one knee, and was about to salute.
Lu Yi held his arm, stopped him from kneeling, and said with a smile: "Hey, General Zhang He, there is no need to kneel down!"
Zhang He thanked him and stood up.
Lu Yi looked at Zhang He, patted him on the shoulder and said, "I have heard about General Zhang He's reputation a long time ago and have always wanted to meet him. Now that I see it, it is indeed well-deserved."
"It's a pity that Yuan Shao doesn't cherish such a fierce general!"
Zhang He looked a little aggrieved.
Lu Yi stretched out his hand to hold his shoulders and said softly: "It's okay, General Zhang He. If the east is not bright, the west is bright! If Yuan Shao doesn't cherish you, I will never wrong you."
"The previous appointment letter will definitely work."
"Moreover, Gu has now appointed you as the cavalry commander, commanding all the cavalry in this army."
After saying that, he removed the hand holding Zhang He's shoulder, took a step back, opened his hands towards Zhang He, and said with a smile: "General Zhang He, welcome to join us in Jiangdong, let us create a great cause together and benefit the people of the world!"
Zhang He knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists, raised his head and roared: "The last general Zhang He is willing to go through fire and water for the Marquis of Wu!"
Lu Yi laughed loudly, helped Zhang He up, walked to the two people who were tied up by Wuhuada, and asked Zhang He while asking someone to untie them, "Who are these two -"
Zhang He looked at the big man in armor and said, "His name is Gao Lan. Like me, he is one of the Four Court Pillars of Hebei."
Then he pointed at the frail middle-aged man and said: "His name is Xin Pi, one of the four heroes of Yingchuan. He is one of the leaders of the Yuzhou faction. He has made things difficult for me in the past."
Xin Pi's expression suddenly changed and he hurriedly said to Lu Yi: "Marquis Wu, I am willing to surrender!"
Lu Yi looked at Zhang He with a smile.
After all, Zhang He made great achievements.
Lu Yi didn't want to make Zhang He, who had just joined, feel wronged because of a counselor.
Zhang He felt greatly benefited when he saw that Lu Yi actually asked for his opinion.
After taking a look at Xin Pi and seeing his pitiful and pleading look, Zhang He said to Lu Yi: "Wu Hou, he is still very talented. As for our previous grudges, they are just different positions."
Lu Yi nodded and said to Xin Pi: "It's a good thing if you can abandon the darkness and turn to the light. Do it well in the future, and I will not be biased against you because of your previous identity and behavior."
Xinpi thanked him hurriedly.
Lu Yi finally looked at Gao Lan and said, "General Gao, what do you say?"
"I really appreciate the strong generals."
"I hope I can get you."
Lu Yi didn't say any more.
If Gao Lan didn't surrender, he would be killed directly.
He didn't want to leave a strong enemy for himself.
Once Gao Lan returns to Yuan Shao, he will be making trouble for himself.
Not to mention, although Yuan Shao suffered this defeat, his strength is still very strong.
Seeing this, Zhang He hurriedly said to Gao Lan: "Why are you still hesitating? Wu Hou's sea is open to all rivers, and you haven't seen it, Corporal Lixian?"
"Go back and follow Yuan Shao. What do you have?"
"I have made such a great contribution this time. In Yuan Shao's eyes, I am not as good as Yan Liang and Wen Chou!"
"Not to mention, both Yan Liang and Wen Chou died in the hands of Jiangdong soldiers."
"Think carefully about what will happen to Tian Feng and Jushu!"
"We Jizhou people are working hard to fight for Yuan Shao, but how does he treat us?"
"Is it worth throwing your life and blood for this kind of person?"
"The most important thing is, even if Marquis Wu lets you go back, do you think Xun Chen and Guo Tu will let you go after you go back?"
"Do you think Yuan Shao will believe your loyalty?"
"In his eyes, there are only Yuzhou faction, Yan Liang and Wen Chou!"
Gao Lan sighed after being told a lot by Zhang He.
Although he was reluctant, Zhang He's words were indeed true.
Even if he doesn't surrender, Yuan Shao will never believe in him again after he returns.
Those people from the Yuzhou faction will definitely add insult to injury.
Gao Lan knelt down on one knee, saluted Lu Yi and said, "Gao Lan, I am willing to be loyal to the Marquis of Wu!"
Lu Yi helped Gao Lan up and appointed Gao Lan as the deputy commander of the cavalry to assist Zhang He in managing this group of cavalry.
Not long after waiting at the military camp, Chen Gong, Jia Xu, Wei Jing, and Liu Bei also rushed over.
Wei Jing came here to manage the food and grass.
Liu Bei looked at Zhang He, Gao Lan and Xin Pi, and then at the dead bodies all over Yuan Shao's camp, and shook his head.
He never thought before that Yuan Shao would be defeated!
Moreover, it failed so miserably!
Even Zhang He and Gao Lan surrendered.
Lu Yi left Chen Gong and Ma Liang to continue handling the battlefield, while he led all 30,000 infantry archers and 6,000 cavalry, with Jia Xu as the military advisor, Huang Zhong as the general, Chen Wu as the commander-in-chief of the front army, Jiang Qin as the vanguard, and Zhang He He and Gao Lan each commanded 3,000 cavalry, marched towards Xudu, met with the 10,000 troops led by Tai Shici, and then set up camp outside the city.
That night, Chen Gong arrived with 3,000 craftsmen and installed 30 thunderbolt chariots on the edge of the moat.
In the morning of the next day, all the Pili cars were installed.
Tens of thousands of soldiers carried huge stones to the Perak Chariot outside Xudu City.
Lu Yi prepared to take advantage of the situation to capture Xudu.
The lobby of Xu Dusikong's mansion.
Yuan Shaozheng was taking all the generals and counselors inside to discuss countermeasures.
However, after discussing for a long time, no effective countermeasures were reached.
Yuan Shao looked at the generals and counselors with their heads drooped and dejected, and felt angry, helpless, and a little sad in his heart.
Who would have thought that a few days ago, they were in high spirits, dreaming of pacifying Shouchun, taking Jiangdong, and unifying the world.
Now, they were attacked by soldiers!
(End of chapter)
