Xu You could be said to have been wandering for many years since his murder of the late emperor failed, so he attached great importance to money.
After listening to Yuan Shu's words, his expression perked up and his heart skipped a beat. He raised his hand and said, "My lord, Dong Zhuo's plan failed and morale was severely damaged! Both armies are tired and need to rest. If we attack at night at this time, it will be beyond everyone's expectations." , there will definitely be gains!”
Yuan Shu looked at Xu You, then turned to Yuan Huan, Guo Tu and others with questioning expressions in their eyes.
Yuan Huan, Guo Tu and others looked at each other and hesitated without speaking.
Xu You immediately realized the problem and quickly said: "My lord, it can be seen from this battle that the so-called 'hundred-thousand-thousand-strong army' of the imperial court is just an appearance. Now that Wang Rui of Jingzhou has retreated, what is left is nothing more than an appearance." The remaining defeated troops of Dong Zhuo and Gongsun Zan, the total number is less than 30,000. In addition, they are short of food and grass. Whether it is a night attack or a siege, within five days, the official will predict that the head of Dong Zhuo, the old thief, will be in front of the lord!"
Yuan Shu opened his eyes and his breath became rapid.
Seeing this, Yuan Huan felt uneasy and said: "My lord, at this time, I believe that stability should be the priority. The old thief Dong Zhuo is very insidious. If he catches the flaw, it is very likely to turn defeat into victory. Please think twice, lord."
Yuan Shu stared at him coldly for a moment, then looked at Tian Feng, snorted coldly and said, "Yuan Hao, what do you think?"
Tian Feng clearly felt Yuan Shu's murderous intention, and said expressionlessly: "I have no objection."
The murderous intention in Yuan Shu's heart grew stronger, and he had nowhere to vent his anger. He said in a deep voice: "Okay! According to Xu You's wishes, Gao Lan and Zhang He are ordered to lead five thousand troops each to attack Chen County at night!"
"My lord is wise!"
Hearing this, Xu You secretly glanced at Yuan Huan, Tian Feng and others with pride.
Yuan Shu glanced at Tian Feng coldly, turned around and strode away.
Tian Feng remained silent. If his relatives were not in Yuan Shu's hands, how could he be here?
Yuan Huan, Guo Tu and others looked at Yuan Shu's back and hesitated to speak.
On the other side, Zhang He and Gao Lan received the order and quickly ordered their troops to move toward Chen County at night.
The two of them split into two groups and quietly arrived not far outside Chen County before dawn.
"General Zhonglang, the guards at the head of Chen County are very lax." A scout came to Gao Lan and whispered.
Gao Lan looked at it from a distance, his eyes burning, and said: "Give me an order. The first person to invade Chen County will be promoted to three levels in a row and will be rewarded with a hundred thousand yuan!"
The five thousand soldiers suddenly became excited. Following Gao Lan, they quietly approached the head of Chen County.
dong dong dong
Before they could get closer, drums sounded loudly above Chen County, and they shouted: "Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
"kill!"
Gao Lan took the lead and charged directly towards them.
On the other side, Zhang He was a little faster than Gao Lan and headed towards the east gate.
With just a cup of tea, the two of them reached the city tower, opened the door, and entered Chen County.
"not good!"
When Gao Lan and Zhang He met, their expressions suddenly changed - Chen County was an empty city!
Gao Lan escorted a prisoner, put a knife on his neck, and shouted: "Say! Where is Dong Zhuo!?"
This soldier was fifty years old. He said tremblingly: "You villain, I don't know!"
Zhang He was also interrogating the prisoners. After a while, he came over with an ugly face and said to Gao Lan, "Dong Zhuo has not returned to Chen County since last night!"
Gao Lan was equally uneasy and said, "Where can old thief Dong go?"
There are so many places Dong Zhuo can go, including Liang State, Pei State, and even Runan! Yuan Shu's army is basically gathered here. If Dong Zhuo launches a sneak attack, they will be caught off guard!
"I have sent someone to report to the lord, what should I do now?" Gao Lan suddenly felt a wave of fear.
Zhang He was calm and said: "Let's go back first!"
In Qiao County.
Yuan Shu, who hadn't slept all night, received the news at noon. He didn't care about eating. He ran out in panic, stared at Xu You and others and said, "You said that the old thief Dong is missing? Where has he gone?"
Xu You, Yuan Huan and others all looked solemn, and they couldn't guess.
Dong Zhuo didn't return to Chen County, so he must have had a plan! The key is that although Yuan Shu has occupied most of Yuzhou, it has not been completely pacified. Rebellions are rising in many places and people are uncertain. With the army gathered here, other places cannot resist the attack of tens of thousands of troops.
Seeing that everyone was silent, Yuan Shu became furious and shouted: "Go and check! Go and check quickly! Find me the old thief Dong Zhuo!"
All the generals responded in panic and exited the hall.
Xu You quietly looked at Yuan Shu, pretending to be thinking, and said: "My lord, in this night attack, I not only learned that the old thief Dong had other plans, but also took advantage of the situation to capture Chen State. No matter where the old thief goes, he is no longer my lord's opponent." , we can only use this cunning method."
Yuan Shu looked at him, and the anger in his heart dissipated somewhat. He sat down, calmed down for a while, looked around at everyone, and said, "Where do you think the old thief will go?"
Xu You blurted out, wanting to say 'Runan', but he was worried that his judgment would be inaccurate, so he didn't say it.
Yuan Huan analyzed seriously: "My lord, if Dong Zhuo goes south, it will definitely be Runan. But Wang Ruixin is defeated, so he probably won't go. Then the rest are Yingchuan, Liang Guo, Pei Guo, Yingchuan and Chen Guo There is no difference, there is no point in going to Yingchuan. Therefore, I have determined that Dong Zhuo must have gone to Liang and Pei, hoping to become one with Tao Qian of Xuzhou and become mutual horns!"
"Seriously?" Yuan Shu sat upright suddenly, a cold expression on Yingwu's face.
He had just captured Liang and Pei, and he didn't have any heavy troops. If Dong Zhuo's 30,000 troops passed by, they would probably fall into Dong Zhuo's hands!
Xu You glanced at Yuan Huan, shook his head and said: "My lord, Dong Zhuo has been operating in Chen State for several months, and he will definitely not give up easily. If he goes to Liang State or Pei State, he must have some plans. I can't think of it for now."
Yuan Shu looked at him with suspicion in his heart.
"Did you really go to Runan?" Guo Tu interjected. Runan is Yuan Shu's hometown and base camp. If Dong Zhuo steals his home, it will be a heavy blow to Yuan Shu.
The corners of Yuan Shu's face twitched, and he stared at several people fiercely.
He was undecided. If he returned to Runan now, all his previous efforts would be wasted. All the counties and counties in the north of Yuzhou would fall into the hands of Dong Zhuo, and the situation would be greatly reversed.
But if he did not return his troops, Runan would be occupied by Dong Zhuo, and the impact on his military morale would be unimaginable!
Yuan Shu turned around, but still landed on Tian Feng's face, and said calmly: "Yuan Hao, please give me some advice."
As he spoke, the murderous intent in his eyes seemed to overflow.
Tian Feng's face was expressionless, but he knew in his heart that Yuan Shu was so angry now that he probably really wanted to kill him.
His death is not important, but it cannot harm his family and tribe.
After thinking silently for a moment, he said: "It is a long journey from Chen to Runan, and you may be discovered at any time. Dong Zhuo is unpopular and abandoned by the government and the public, so Wang Rui will not dare to take him in. Therefore, Dong Zhuo can only go to Liang and Pei. The country...he ran out of money and food, and most of the time he ran away for money and food."
After listening to Tian Feng's analysis, Yuan Shu suddenly became determined and said, "If I immediately send troops to Liang and Pei, can I defeat the old traitor?"
Tian Feng paused, shook his head and said: "Dong Zhuo has abandoned Chen Guo and must have planned it for a long time. It won't be long before the general knows Dong Zhuo's whereabouts. There is probably an ambush waiting on this road."
Yuan Shu looked at him quietly, knowing that this "mind Xiang Han" was not here with him. He turned over and over in his mind and couldn't make up his mind, so he turned to Xu You, Yuan Huan and others.
Yuan Huan, Xu You, Guo Tu and others were surprised. They didn't expect Tian Feng to be so determined as soon as he opened his mouth.
Yuan Huan raised his hand and said: "Lord, what Yuan Hao said... may be biased. The old thief Dong Zhuo fled in a hurry. He should be searching for money and food everywhere, rather than ambush and wait for the lord. The road leading to Liang and Pei With so many, it is unlikely to set up an ambush in advance.”
Xu You immediately raised his hand and said loudly: "The lower official agrees with Yuan Biejia's words. My lord, it is the right time to pursue the pursuit. If you miss it, the old thief Dong Zhuo can take a breather. It will be too late!"
Yuan Shu was shocked in his heart, but he was still hesitant and looked at Guo Tu at the end.
Guo Tu met Yuan Shu's gaze, hesitated, and said: "My lord, this is all speculation for the time being. We must wait until the whereabouts of the old thief Dong Zhuo are exposed before we can discuss it."
Yuan Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, with a calm face, and said: "Okay! It won't be too late to find out the whereabouts of the old thief!"
Xu You was dissatisfied and raised his hand and said: "My lord, why don't we go to Pei and Liang, our two generals, Gao Lan and Zhang He, as the vanguard, to explore first and make decisions when the opportunity arises!"
Yuan Shu frowned and said, "Let's wait until the old thief loses track of his whereabouts."
Yuan Huan saw it, and Yuan Shu was still worried about Dong Zhuo stealing his home, so he quickly said: "My lord, please send a good general to Runan to deal with the invasion from the direction of Jingzhou!"
Yuan Shu nodded and said: "That makes sense."
Xu You glanced at Yuan Huan and snorted in his heart.
Tian Feng watched Yuan Shu order his generals to defend Runan and remained silent.
He was certain that Dong Zhuo had gone to Liang and Pei, and there would be no ambushes on the way, but his heart was heavy.
The fourth and third princes of the Yuan family, with many disciples and old officials, as well as many "culprits" since the party's imprisonment, as well as the remnants of major cases such as the eunuch party and the Yuan family, have all come under Yuan Shu's command. Yuan Shu's strength is growing day by day. The world's greatest thief!
Dong Zhuo, on the other hand, was obviously too ambitious. He didn't want to suppress the bandits. Instead, he moved to Liang and Pei, just for money, food, and youth to strengthen himself and support his troops for self-respect!
Thinking about the situation in Xuzhou, Qingzhou, Jizhou, Yanzhou, Youzhou, etc., Tian Feng felt so depressed that he had difficulty breathing.
'Is the Han Dynasty really going to fall? Tian Feng sighed in his heart.
Yuan Shu had arranged the defense of Runan, and before he could go to the back hall for dinner, a soldier hurried over, knelt down on one knee, and said loudly: "My lord, I have news about Pei Guo. Dong Zhuo has captured Ningling and is marching towards Suiyang." Let’s move on.”
Yuan Shu sat up suddenly, looked at Tian Feng with sharp eyes, and said: "Yuan Hao, do you want to send troops at this time?"
Xu You, Yuan Huan and others glanced at Tian Feng, feeling very wary.
Yuan Shu has just started to gain momentum. Who can take the lead at this time will foreshadow his future status in Yuan Shu's power!
Tian Feng pretended to think, not wanting to anger Yuan Shu, and said calmly: "It's difficult for me to make a decision, please make your own decision, general."
Yuan Shu was dissatisfied, endured it, and turned to Xu You and others.
Xu You glanced at Tian Feng with his peripheral vision, perhaps worried that there was an ambush, but he hesitated to speak.
Yuan Huan was obviously worried and said thoughtfully: "My lord, Dong Zhuo is so unscrupulous, there may be a trap."
Obviously, what Dong Zhuo said yesterday really scared them.
If Yuan Shu had not ambushed his troops, he would have been defeated by Dong Zhuo.
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