Chapter 237 Yuan Benchu, a different hero

Author: Tough Bronze

Chapter 237 Yuan Benchu, a different hero

Just like her father Lu Bu, he swept through thousands of armies. At the same time, Lu Lingqi was born as a girl, but her figure was light and agile. Although she was a little less domineering than Lu Bu, she was a little more agile and cunning.

That day, at sunset, Yuan Shao's army was killed and retreated steadily. Yuan Shao had to order the withdrawal. The rear army covered Yuan Shao's transfer and headed towards the camp in front of Liyang City behind Guandu.

Yuan Shao's troops and horses were all scattered. The generals were very tired, but they had to lead their troops to find the scattered troops and horses.

There are 300,000 stones of food and grass in Wuchao Camp, which can definitely be used to gather troops and horses, and there are still soldiers willing to return to the camp.

At this moment, in the Chinese army camp, Yuan Shao had a sad look on his face, and his whole person was even more decadent and old. In today's battle, Yuan Shao was almost shot to death by random arrows.

What made him even more decadent was that after today's battle, he had lost the strength to fight Cao Cao head-on. He had to retreat to Jizhou to recuperate and wait for another day to fight Cao Cao and wash away today's shame with blood.

But at the moment, there is no room for turning the tide of the war.

"Ziyuan, where did today's defeat come from?"

Yuan Shao asked in a deep voice with a look of disappointment on his face.

"Master, don't worry for now, we still have a way to fight back."

Xu You was also slightly panicked at this moment, but the most important thing for him at this moment was to stabilize Yuan Shao's mind.

He knew very well that if the war went smoothly, Yuan Shao's mind and strategy would naturally not be at all flustered. However, as the war has developed to the current situation, if Yuan Shao panics too much, it will lead to chaos in his mind, which will affect the direction of the entire battle.

"My lord, now we still have a chance. Wuchao still has 300,000 stones of grain. As long as the grain and grass are there, we can gather the scattered troops and horses in Weijun along Liyang. In this way, we can make a comeback. Therefore, lord, we can

rest assured."

Xu You's expression changed uncertainly, and he was constantly thinking about how to persuade Yuan Shaozhi to stabilize his mind.

"My lord, we still have General Wen Chou in our army. Yuan Xi can also lead his army from Bingzhou to ask for help from Li Jue and others. If my lord promises a lot of money, once Li Jue is willing to attack eastward, he will naturally be able to influence Cao Cao.

As for the combat deployment, if the situation is chaotic, Sun Ce will definitely not miss the opportunity."

"In this way, we still have a chance to win. So, Lord, hold on, hold on tight. As long as you keep your mind steady, we will still have a chance to stand up!"

"Ziyuan, can we really hold on?" Yuan Shao said quietly.

As soon as these words came out, Yuan Shao immediately felt that he had changed. Now that he was over fifty years old, what energy did he have to compete with young people?

It is said that Xi Yu, who killed Yan Liang today, is only twenty-eight years old.

At this age, it is the time when life is strongest, and this person is both civil and military. What's more, today's head-on battle, Cao Cao cherishes this person so much that he did not let him participate in the decisive battle.

Cao Cao protected this person so much that he didn't even give him a chance to sneak up on him. It would be extremely difficult to kill this person.

After this stop, among the famous generals in Hebei, there is no one more Yanliang, but there is one more Xiyu.

"Lord, of course we can hold it." Worried that Yuan Shao would give up, Xu You immediately replied, "Lord, we still have plenty of food and grass. This is the basis for our foothold. We will increase the height of the city.

Building the city wall high will make Cao's army's advance very slow!"

Xu You is a man of true talent and learning, and he has many strategies in mind. However, in the current situation, it is very difficult to do anything.

"Yuan Cheqi, you must cheer up!" Seeing that Yuan Shao seemed to be depressed, Xu You had to call Yuan Shao by his former name.

There were not many advisers at the moment, and Xu You couldn't take care of them.

As Yuan Shao's power continued to expand, Xu You's relationship with him became somewhat distant over the years.

"Alas..." Yuan Shao suddenly sighed, "The defeat is like a mountain. The power of Cao's army is very difficult to stop. I wonder why I, Yuan Shao, am in such a decline..."

"I just feel the pressure on my body is like a huge stone weighing on me..."

"Alas... Ziyuan, I regret very much now. I should not have listened to your words and started a war with Cao Cao!"

"If I had listened to Tian Feng's advice, how could we end up in this situation today..."

Yuan Shao sighed deeply, feeling very regretful, with a look of decadence on his face.

"Lord, how can this put all the blame on me..."

"I remember that about a year and a half ago, you said you would assassinate Xi Yu for me." Yuan Shao suddenly looked at Xu You and said in a deep voice: "However, until today, I haven't seen you take any action. What about your assassination?

Is it just talk?"

"This..." Yuan Shao suddenly asked, and Xu You was stunned.

"Also, I remember that at that time you drew a thousand pieces of gold and three thousand dan of money and food. Where did you use the money and what did you do with it?" Yuan Shao's eyes flashed as he spoke, "Tell me, with so much military ration, what did you do with it?"

What was done with it?"

"Lord, what do you mean by these words?" Xu You was really stunned, wondering what Yuan Shao wanted to do when he suddenly mentioned this matter.

"Ziyuan... you and I have known each other for decades. We have the relationship of master and disciple, the kindness of master and minister, and the relationship of close friend. Do you recognize it or not?" Yuan Shao stared at Xu You and said in a deep voice.

"My lord, this is how I and my lord are. Our emotions are moving to the heavens. I am even more loyal to my lord. I will never betray my lord. I am willing to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire for my lord, and I will do so without any hesitation!"

Xu You immediately knelt down and worshiped loudly.

"So, so, so, so good!"

When Yuan Shao heard Xu You's heartfelt words, his originally decadent expression turned into a bit of joy.

However, Xu You didn't know why he suddenly said so many heartfelt words, but after saying these words, Xu You's whole person completely lost his spirit.

That night, the generals who went out to gather the fleeing soldiers returned to the camp.

At this time, Yuan Shao had already had dinner and had been sitting in the camp waiting for the generals to report the news.

But the results were as expected. After compiling statistics, it was found that more than 40,000 Yuan's troops were missing. They might have been captured by Cao's army, or they might have died on the battlefield.

But this incident caused heavy losses to Yuan Shao.

Fortunately, this is not a fatal blow. At least he still has 300,000 stones of food and grass from Wuchao, which can last him until next year!

Suddenly, Guo Tu and Xin Ping strode into the camp, their faces full of fear. When they saw Xu You was also there, they were stunned for a moment.

"My lord..." Guo Tu's expression was expressionless. He bowed deeply to Yuan Shao and at the same time secretly glanced at Xu You.

Yuan Shao was deeply displeased when he saw the hesitant behavior of Guo and Xin, "What's the news? Say what you have to say, no need to worry."

Although he suffered heavy losses, Yuan Shao is not decadent at the moment, and his expression is quite calm."

Guo Tu and Xin Ping looked at each other, nodded and replied, "Replying to my lord, we do have something to repay."

"The trial police came to report and captured... Xu Biejia's nephew in Yecheng... This man was corrupt and violated the law. He secretly hid three thousand stones of military rations and delayed the war... The trial police have arrested him and brought him to justice..."

"What did you say...?!" Xu You stood up immediately, in disbelief, and looked at Guo Tu with shock on his face.

Guo Tu was thinking about how to answer. At this moment, Wen Chou, who had just gathered hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses back to the camp, rushed into the camp in a panic again, came to Yuan Shao, and said in a low voice, "Lord, something bad has happened, Wuchao...

…The Wuchao is on fire!!”

"Wuchao...how could it catch fire?!"

Yuan Shao's eyes suddenly widened. He was no longer as calm as before, and for a while, the energy and blood in his body was boiling.

"If Wuchao's food and grass are gone, my soldiers and horses will be dead..."

Yuan Shao was completely shocked. It seemed like there was a foreign object stuck in his throat, like thick phlegm, but it was blocked and unable to unblock.

Yuan Shao felt very uncomfortable in his heart: Could it be that my troops, Yuan Shao...are really going to be wasted?!

Yuan Shao strode to the entrance of the camp and looked at the raging fire from a distance, feeling very worried.

At this moment, all the generals of Yuan's army also came over after hearing the sound. Everyone didn't know what to do and just waited for Yuan Shao's order.

At this moment, Yuan Shao was in a state of confusion with thousands of thoughts in his mind, and he didn't know how to deal with this situation.

What puzzles Yuan Shao the most is, how could Wuchao catch fire?!

He had already ordered Chun Yuqiong to lead eight thousand soldiers and horses to guard Wuchao. Although Chunyu Qiong was a good drinker, he had a clear sense of priorities and would definitely not let Wuchao disappear in an instant.

Suddenly, Yuan Shao thought to himself: Could it be that someone knew that I was storing food here, so they burned the food and grass?!

Someone betrayed me?!

After thinking about it, Yuan Shao suddenly turned around with a cold face, walked step by step into the tent, until he was in front of Xu You, and said in a deep voice, "Xu Ziyuan, you and I have been close friends for ten years, why did you betray me?!

"

"Lord, why do you say this? I have never betrayed you!!"

Xu You immediately replied loudly.

The crime of betraying his lord was a crime that would implicate the nine clans. He Xu You couldn't bear it, and his family members couldn't bear it either.

What's more, Xu You has never betrayed Yuan Shao!

"My lord, I hope your lord will think twice. I, Xu Ziyuan, have never had any intention of betrayal. Even if the people in my family are greedy for lack of discipline, my lord can be punished by military law, but my lord must not unjustly accuse me of my sincerity to you!"

Xu You said in a very aggrieved and uncomfortable tone.

"How dare you betray me! If anyone comes, bring me my sword immediately!!"

After saying that, Yuan Shao immediately stretched out his right hand, with his palm slightly open, as if holding a sword. Wen Chou, who was beside him, also came over and walked into the tent, took out his sword and handed it to Yuan Shao's hand.

Yuan Shao took advantage of the situation and drew out his sword, placed it firmly on Xu You's neck, and asked in a deep voice, "Xu Ziyuan, someone in your family secretly hid three thousand stones of food and grass to assassinate Xi Yu. Is it for today's battle?!"
To be continued...