In fact, Gongsun Xun's idea was not very mysterious - he just drew inferences from one example and realized that it was impossible for Bu to only send people to gather the troops in Henan without sending people to gather in the troops in Hebei.

In other words, Gongsun Xun set his sights on the entire Dongjun battlefield, and was unwilling to only target the troops Liang Zhongning had gathered this time, so he had to march quickly, use cavalry to pursue and intercept the opponent, and force them to cross the river to the north to unite with more troops.

Troops, thus completing their achievements in one battle!

Even if more troops of the Yellow Turban Army are intercepted, Bu Ji may be able to be mobilized from Puyang Jian City!

The generals in the tent, Cao Cao and Lou Gui, realized it on their own, while the other generals quickly came to their senses after listening to Lou Zibo's explanation, and were immediately ordered to take action.

The subsequent situation also proved Gongsun Xun's judgment. Thousands of Han troops marched for hundreds of miles overnight and rushed to Dong'a. As expected, Liang Zhongning, who had just gathered several county Yellow Turbans and led more than 10,000 people, fell into a state of panic...

...He had no idea how many soldiers the Han army had arrived, or when he had an insight into his plan.

In the panic, the only deputy commander with some strategic vision among the Dongjun Yellow Turbans tried to go directly to Puyang at first, but was quickly intercepted by the Han army using their cavalry advantage, and headed towards the cities further east.

The same goes for going there. After lingering for two or three days, lacking food and clothing, he had no choice but to follow the Han army's expectations in panic and forcefully collect ships to cross the river directly from Cangting, the famous Yellow River ferry in the north of Dong'a, in an attempt to

Went to join forces with Zhang Bo in the north.

Interestingly, there was no harassment from the Han army during the river crossing.

Back to the morning two days ago, outside Dong'a City.

"Are you Cheng Zhongde?" Gongsun Xun, who was sitting on the floor, drinking soup and eating cakes, immediately stood up and greeted him with something in his hand.

"I am Wen Shengseng, the magistrate of Dong'e County." The leader, who was wearing jade and wearing incense, was seven feet tall and fair-skinned. He quickly saluted respectfully after hearing the words. "There is a lot of dew outside the city. General, he has worked hard all night, so he might as well go into the city to rest temporarily."

"I'm not talking to you." Gongsun Xun raised his hand and stuffed the soup cake into the opponent's arms. However, the Wenren County Magistrate was really caught off guard. He was splashed with hot soup when he was unsteady, and then attracted Cao Cao who was sitting on the ground.

He laughed so hard that his beard stuck into the soup bowl.

"Are you Cheng Zhongde?" Gongsun Xun saluted an extremely tall but thin 'old man' behind the Wenren County Magistrate. "Since Xun came to Dongjun, he has admired the name Zhongde Gong for a long time.

All the cities in Dongjun were destroyed, and only Dong'a County was saved. It all depends on Zhongde Gong's wisdom and courage!"

Although Cheng Li had a bad character, he was just a county official and had no reason to be embarrassed when he was treated so politely by General Zhijie, who had a higher status than anyone else.

I proclaimed myself in front of the general, and the general came to Dongjun to win many battles and recover quickly... How dare I mention my trivial achievements in front of the general?"

"Gong Zhongde is too modest." Gongsun Xun said with a chuckle. "I heard that 'In times of crisis, we will see the integrity of ministers, and in times of chaos, we will recognize loyalty.' People's talents cannot be seen in ordinary times. Only when they are in a critical situation can one see a person's integrity."

A person's ability...like Zhong Degong, who encountered a sudden chaos and almost saved a county with one person's power, this is the real ability. But like me, who commanded tens of thousands of elite soldiers and generals, swept away some counties with only a thousand people.

, no matter how fast you are, it’s just your duty!”

Cheng Ligang was about to reply, but unexpectedly Gongsun Xun took a step forward and took the other person's hand regardless of his own hand full of cake crumbs. Then he laughed in a low voice and said, "This is because I was young and vigorous that day when I killed the king in Luoyang."

Just now, Duan Xi was attacked by Cao Jie, and when he returned in defeat, he taught him a lesson in public in the Chancellor's Platform... I will still remember it."

Cheng Li couldn't help but change color slightly.

"How?" Gongsun Xun held the opponent's hand and continued to speak earnestly. "I want Duke Zhong De to go with the army. You can choose all the civil and military positions. When the matter in Dongjun is over, you will have a bright future!"

Everyone around him looked sideways.

However, when Cheng Li heard the words, he couldn't help but look up and down at the person in front of him, but he still shook his head: "The general loves me so much, but I am already forty-four and decrepit, how can I be driven around?"

"Jiang Taigong is eighty years old, Baili Xi is seventy years old, Gongsun Hong is sixty years old, and Zhu Maichen is fifty years old... Since ancient times, virtuous people came late to great achievements. Isn't Cheng Gong inferior to these people?" Gongsun Xun still refused to let go.

Cheng Li sighed: "How can I not know the meaning of the general's fist? I am just a small official, how can I dare to compete with these ancient sages?"

"I heard someone say," Gongsun Xun still refused to let go. "When Cheng Gong was young, he dreamed of holding the sun in his arms on Mount Tai. My name is Xun, and I have the sun in my name. You said

, could this be God’s will to make things happen for you and me?”

Cheng Li was stunned for a moment... This matter happened when he was a boy, and many people knew about it, but it was suddenly mentioned by Gongsun Xun at this time. I have to say, it really made Cheng Zhongde, who had always been obsessed with it, a little moved.

"Wen Qi knows how to bluff people!" At this moment, Cao Cao couldn't help but put down his soup bowl and sneered. "You have a day in your name, but my last name doesn't have a day in it? Dong Sima doesn't have a day in his name?

If people don’t want to leave their hometown, why are you so persistent in stalking them?”

Gongsun Xun couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and then finally let go of his hand.

When Cheng Li heard Cao Cao's words, he couldn't help but laugh. He raised his hands to Gongsun Xun and said sternly: "General, I have expressed your love for you, but I can't hide it. Nowadays, the world is in chaos, and I want to keep my children at home."

…It’s not just for the sake of fame and reputation that we don’t want to help.”

Gongsun Xun sighed, it was really hard to say anything... For someone as powerful as the Li family, no matter how powerful the other generation was, he would not have any scruples, but a scholar was still a famous scholar in the county, especially this one

At this age, I'm afraid it's really difficult to forcefully conquer the country.

Besides, I heard that Cheng Li had a very bad temper and was really anxious. If he did something wrong, he would regret it.

"That's alright!" Gongsun Xun sighed. "But the war in Dongjun still needs Duke Cheng's full help. Please don't be afraid of being subordinate and make more plans for me."

"It concerns the hometown, and it should be done as it should." Cheng Li took a few steps back and saluted respectfully. "I also ask the general to temporarily station in the small town for settlement."

"Thank you." Gongsun Xun wiped the cake crumbs from his mouth and accepted the other party's invitation unceremoniously.

Immediately, Cheng Li acted as a guide, and Gongsun Xun led the people around him into Dong'a City calmly. Both parties did not look at the Wenren County Magistrate who was holding a soup bowl next to him.

However, there was actually not much military planning in Dong'a City that day. This was mainly because most of Gongsun Xun's troops were still outside. They divided their forces to drive away and intercept Liang Yuan and the more than 10,000 yellow scarf troops under him. The situation

If you don't know, it's hard to discuss it.

In fact, it was rare for Gongsun Xun to have a good rest for half a day in Dong'a that day... He occupied the county official temple of Wenren County Magistrate, took a hot bath as soon as he entered the city, and fell asleep again.

In the afternoon, I became energetic again, and Lu Fan and I set up a chess board on the couch in the room and started playing Go.

But probably because he heard that Gongsun Xun had woken up, someone suddenly came to visit him at this time.

The person who came was naturally Lou Zibo.

"Until the military situation is clear, does Zibo already have a clever plan?" Gongsun Xun couldn't help but stop the chess game and look curiously at his confidant.

"It's not about military affairs." Seeing Lu Fan alone, Lou Gui bowed slightly, sat down casually, and then got straight to the point. "It's about this morning... Sir, in my opinion, what Cheng Zhongde said in the morning was all an excuse.

, this person is just assessing the situation, seeing that the world is about to be in chaos, but there is no day in the sky, and he doesn’t know who is the one he should support, so he is not willing to betray his wealth easily!"

Gongsun Xun burst out laughing: "In that case, what do you think I can do?"

Lou Gui spread his hands and said: "I just gained a little bit, so I came here to remind you. Whether or not you can do anything depends on your own wishes."

This was Lou Zibo's usual style, he was responsible for killing but not burying, and making plans but not doing anything, so the three of them laughed together, flipped up the chessboard, and started playing animal cards together.

However, just after playing two rounds of cards, he suddenly heard a report from the guard in front of the door, saying that it was Sima Dong Zhao who was accompanying the army and asked to see him.

Lu Fan and Lou Gui were each stunned, but Gongsun Xun seemed to have expected it, so he still didn't take it seriously and asked them to calm down.

"Are Gongren here to play cards?" Gongsun Xun asked jokingly as soon as the people came in. "Three or four people can play these animal cards. All they have to do is get on the couch."

Seeing this, Dong Zhao smiled bitterly, and could only bow his hands one by one, and then said bluntly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. Zhao has finished bathing and resting. After thinking about it, he feels that there is something that should be said to Junhou. I will not play this card until after I have finished talking."

It’s okay.”

"Then just say it!" Gongsun Xun still disagreed.

Dong Zhao glanced at Lu Fan and Lou Gui, and after gritting his teeth, he simply said: "Junhou, Cheng Zhongde declined Junhou today. I'm afraid it's not just because he's getting older, but for another reason."

"Tell me about it." Gongsun Xun was more than curious, and Lu and Lou also looked at each other seriously.

"Report to Duke Ming." Dong Zhaosurong said to him. "I'm afraid Cheng Zhongde has some doubts because Duke Ming is from Yan."

"Region?" Gongsun Xun rarely let out a long sigh. "Don't you think a wise man like Cheng Zhongde also has this thought?"

"The world is like this, there is not only one Cheng Zhongde." Dong Zhao became more and more helpless. "The countrymen and the party, the county is the country, this is inevitable everywhere, even if you are in Hebei, don't you also benefit from this?

"

"Is this the only thing you can say?" Gongsun Xun thought for a moment and then asked in a deep voice.

"There is one more thing." Dong Zhaojian said. "After all, Cheng Zhongde is limited by his region and does not recognize Ming Gong's style. I am willing to help Ming Gong and talk to him again."

"Can Gongren talk to such a domineering person?" Gongsun Xun couldn't help laughing.

Dong Zhao was speechless.

"Since we can't talk, then don't talk about it, otherwise you will humiliate yourself by imitating me." Gongsun Xun waved his hand. "Come to the bed. The march is hard and it is rare to have a day of leisure. Don't think too much."

Dong Zhao let out a sigh of relief, then bowed his hands to Lu Fan and Lou Gui, and then took a seat on the couch.

The four of them had just sat down when the guard outside the door came to report again, saying that Cheng Li from the county was here to see them.

Several people suddenly looked around, and finally all looked at Gongsun Xun, who was sitting on the east side of the couch. The latter thought for a moment and ordered people to come in, but he still sat still.

At this time, the other three people also had the patience to sit where they were.

Cheng Li walked into the room and was shocked when he saw this scene. But he quickly came to his senses and stood at the door and calmly bowed his hands: "General!"

"Sit down, Mr. Cheng. I wonder if you have anything to teach me?" Gongsun Xun asked with a smile.

After hearing this, Cheng Li calmly sat down on the high stool in front of the couch, and then said seriously: "To be honest, general, I have been thinking about it, and I feel that there is something that should be told frankly to avoid mutual suspicion, so I suddenly came to visit."

.”

"tell me the story."

"Let's ask the general." Cheng Li twisted his beard and asked solemnly. "After the chaos broke out, the general went from Zhuojun to Hanoi, and then from Hanoi to Dongjun. Did he see people displaced and chaos abound along the way?

"

When Gongsun Xun heard this, he finally became serious. He lowered his legs and stood up. As a result of his move, Lu Fan, Lou Gui, and Dong Zhao also fell to the ground, either standing or standing.

Sit upright.
To be continued...