Chapter 118, persuade Yuan Shao

The next morning, the soldiers had breakfast, and the whole army went out and headed for Xianbei Pioneer City. As early as when Wei Tuwu was arrested, a detective reported the news to Wei Tu and Wei Tuwen. The captain was naturally impulsive and wanted to save his eldest brother and third brother, but he was stopped by Wei Tuwen, saying that they would come with the enemy.

Sure enough, at noon on the second day, the Han army arrived 15 miles outside the city. They chose a place with both attack and defense to camp, and then took the army directly to the city and asked Wei Tuling and Wei Tuwu to persuade the defenders in the city to surrender and say good things about the Han army. The Xianbei soldiers of the city wall had already received Wei Tuwen's instructions, saying that if his two brothers came to persuade them to surrender, they would pretend that they wanted to surrender, instead of contradicting them. When the enemy came to the door, lured them in and rescued the two brothers, they would attack the whole army and attack the enemy.

Wei Tuling and Wei Tuwu really tried their best to persuade them to surrender. When they heard the words in the Han army, they were also sincere, as if they didn't have any false intentions. Later, Captain Cheng suddenly appeared and Wei Tuwen. After talking with the two brothers for a while, he knew the promise of the Han army and decisively chose to surrender and opened the gate to let the Han army enter.

Yu Jin ordered Zhang Shun and Deng Zhong to take one person to the city, and they were naturally armored cavalry. When they came to the door of the car, Zhang Shun and others did not enter first, but let the armored cavalry enter, and then quickly controlled the soldiers at the gate, and the army behind rushed over in an instant.

When Wei Tuwen saw it, he immediately ordered the soldiers to fight back. However, Xianbei soldiers were naturally not the opponents of the armored cavalry. They were killed every minute. Just as the army poured in, they suddenly heard the rumble of the house. At a glance, there were rows of chariots spewing fire. The front of the car could breathe fire, and there were soldiers shooting arrows on the car. After special modification, the horse does not pull in the front, but runs on both sides, and then pushes the car forward, which has no effect on the fire tongue in front of it.

In the face of such a chariot, the armored cavalry led by Zhang Shun also had no resistance. They left Lieutenant Tu Wu and Wei Tu Ling and escaped from the city. Wei Tuwen ordered the soldiers to pursue and chased the Han army out of their camp. It was also a rampage. The Han army had no choice but to continue to escape and escape 50 miles away, so that the Xianbei army did not pursue it.

Yu Forbidden ordered the soldiers to rest on the spot and ordered the armored cavalry to go to the front guard. Near dusk, Xianbei's army chased up with chariots. Yu Ban rushed with the army for a while and ordered the convoy. Xianbei's army has been chasing and chasing more than ten miles. At this moment, the sun sets, the sky is getting darker, and the Xianbei army camped on the spot. Yu Ban also found a favorable terrain to station with the army, but their tents had been lost, and there was no food and fodder. The soldiers were hungry and thirsty, so they could only endure it. The terrain was unfamiliar at night, and they did not dare to retreat secretly.

The next day, as soon as it was clear, Xianbei's army shouted to kill again. Yu Ban led the armored cavalry and ordered the other troops to leave first. In the end, he took the army to fight and retreat. There were no casualties, but many people were injured.

After chasing for a while, he chased more than 50 miles. Wei Tuwen found that the road ahead was narrow, and there was a lot of dead wood on both sides, which could only accommodate a car to pass. He ordered the soldiers to stop and said quietly, "This place is very suitable for ambush. If the enemy attacks with fire, how can we be defeated?"

Wei Tuling laughed and said, "The Han army can do nothing about it when they see that they can attack here with fire, because they have no troops to ambush here. If it hadn't been for thousands of illness and Zhang Yu's death, it's still possible."

"What my brother said is that the Han army is not strong enough now, otherwise we will not dare to pursue it deeply." After Wei Tuwen finished speaking, he ordered a group of cavalry to go ahead, then the convoy followed, and finally the army followed. The army moved forward slowly, and the narrow road was enough to accommodate more than a dozen of their chariots.

As soon as all the chariots entered, they suddenly heard a burst of gunfire around. The Xianbei army was shocked. Looking up, both sides of the mountain road were full of Han army flag flags, and the most conspicuous flags on it read "Left vanguard Zhang Yu".

Wei Tuling was surprised and said, "Zhang Yu is dead. Is it a ghost?"

Yu Tuwen looked sad and sighed faintly, "I didn't expect that the Han army designed to destroy our chariot. It actually used a lot of tricks to lure us to bring us here. We were tricked by the enemy, and Zhang Yu didn't get sick at all."

When Wei Tuwen spoke, he saw a general coming out of the mountain. Wei Tuling saw it. That's not Zhang Yu and who is it. Are you a ghost? Aren't you dead?" Wei Tuling asked in horror.

Zhang Yu smiled and said, "Of course I am a human being. Our illness is all fake, just to leave troops here to ambush you. We knew that you had a Spitfire chariot. After seeing this terrain, we began to design it, but you didn't know it. Thank you very much for your cooperation so that you can lure your army here. After Zhang Yu finished speaking, with an order, the earth, stone and giant trees in the mountain rolled down, and then the arrows of the king of the Han army were fired together, and the road was full of fire. The spray train built by Xianbei with all its strength throughout the country was set on fire.

I was so heartbroken that I could only sigh that I was not as good as the Han people and ordered the soldiers to retreat. Zhang Yu took the army to kill the general, and at the same time, Yu Forbidden and others also killed the generals. Xianbei's army threw down their armor and fled everywhere.

In this battle, the Forbidden Army won a complete victory. The vanguard successfully captured the first city as a base camp and waited for Zu Zhao to come with the army. Seven days later, Zu Zhao came with his army and launched a fierce attack on Xianbei. Zu Zhao listened to Chen Gong's plan and used Zhen Chou, the eunuch near the king of Xianbei, to alienate the relationship between the monarch and Xianbei general Xiong Lan. In the end, Xiong Lan was beheaded. Zu Zhao's army successfully invaded Xianbei Kyoto and killed Zhen Chouchou and his son. , and supported Han to become the king. The king of Han was grateful to Zu Zhao and agreed to be a vassal of the Han in his lifetime. In the future, he would pay tribute every year to seek the protection of the Han.

Zu Zhao was very happy and let Xianbei and Dahan open all cities. Open trade, the border did not garrison each other, and finally reached a consensus to successfully bring Xianbei back to the Han Dynasty, but in fact, it was submitted to him. After subduing Xianbei, Zu Zhao returned to Liaodong with a large army. Because of years of war and want to be chaotic in the Central Plains, he doesn't want to get involved, seriously rest the army in Liaodong and seriously develop.

During this period, the counselor Zhang Song came to turn to Zu Zhao. He knew that this person had some talents, but his heart was unclean, arrogant and unpopular, but he still accepted it and stayed by his side. The counselor was not much, and one less.

In the year of Zu Zhao's rest, Gongsun Zan kept moving and pointed directly at Zu Zhao. Zu Zhao didn't want to use force with him. While being soft, he tried to find an opportunity to deal with Gongsun Zan, but he has never been able to find the right time.

One day.

"My lord, Vice General Zhang has something to ask for a meeting."

Just as Zu Zhao was thinking about things, there were guards outside to report.

When Zu Zhao heard that Zhang Song came to see him, he was also a little puzzled. What did he come to do?

"Let him in." Zu Zhao knew in his heart that Zhang Song could not come for no reason. Thinking about the current situation, Zu Zhao followed his collar and walked to his seat. After a while, Zhang Song appeared in Zu Zhao's sight and looked at the dusty counselor. Zu Zhao was a little puzzled: "Zhang Song, what's the matter with you coming to see?"

Looking at Zu Zhao in front of him, Zhang Song did not dare to hide it at all, but said very seriously, "General, I'm asking for today, but I'm here for the safety of our Liaodong."

Huh? For the safety of Liaodong?" Zhang Song's words made Zu Zhao interested.

"Yes, Lord, I'm afraid there has been a big move on Gongsun Zan's side to report through detectives these days." Looking at Zu Zhao, Zhang Song said slowly.

"Big move, do you mean that he will be unfavorable to our Liaodong army?" Zu Zhao frowned slightly. Gongsun Zan had only calmed down for a few days. How could he move so quickly?

Zhang Song continued: "Lord, Gongsun Zhan's ambition to swallow the world has long been known to passers-by, so we have to guard against it."

"Well, what you said is reasonable. Gongsun Zan occupies such an important position as Youzhou, and his ambition must be in the world. Once the time is ripe, it is inevitable to deal with Liaodong. If this person is not eliminated, there will be endless troubles in the future." Zu Zhao now does not avoid his thoughts towards Zhang Song at all, which is also a sign of trust in him.

Zhang Song nodded and said respectfully, "Master clearly sees that since we will have a war with him sooner or later, it's better to prepare early to avoid endless trouble in the future."

Zu Zhao actually had this idea for Zhang Song for a long time, but at that time, he was busy with the war between Goguryeo and Xianbei and didn't have time to think about it.

"I see. You go and help me send it to the palace platform first. I'll discuss it with him carefully before making a final determination." Zu Zhao raised his head with one hand and frowned slightly.

"Yes!" Zhang Song took the order and left. Soon, Chen Gong came in.

Zu Zhao didn't talk nonsense and directly told him about his worries about Gongsun Zan: "Gongtai, how do you think we should deal with it?"

Chen Gong smiled and said, "Master, don't you already know how to deal with it? Why do you ask me again?"

Zu Zhao didn't care about it, but just smiled and said, "This group of soldiers' crusade is simple, rough and straightforward, but we have just conquered the three northern countries. Although there is no shortage of grain and military salaries, the brothers must not have enough rest..."

"Our army has a caring lord like you. Fortunately, blessed!" Chen Gong stroked his palm and smiled.

Zu Zhao held the corners of his forehead and twitched: "Gongtai, don't joke with me. Let's talk about business."

Chen Gong restrained his look and said, "Lord, if you want to take Youzhou, there are three strategies in the mountains. The next strategy is to attack directly and occupy it by force. The strategy is to take the opportunity to hand over an anonymous fold to the court and expose his wolf's ambition. At that time, the court will definitely order you to go out because you are close to Youzhou. This is a matter of arguing for the right name.

"This strategy is also good. If I have the will of the court, I will indeed be more open-handed, and it is not easy to attract the attention of other princes." Zu Zhao touched his chin and said, "What's the best strategy?"

"Lord," Chen Gong smiled like a fox, "Let others file the sharpness of Gongsun Zan, isn't it good for you to waste a soldier and collect the benefits of a fisherman?"

"Oh? Others? Who is more suitable? Zu Zhao directly ignored the strategy and the middle strategy, "What do you say?"

"Yuan Benchu." Chen Gong said a name directly, "Adjacent to Youzhou, he can also feel the threat that the master can feel. Now that you have returned from the war against the three countries in the north, your vitality is not as good as before. At this time, you show weakness to General Yuan Benchu and send something else, this matter..."

Zu Zhao gave a thumbs up: "Gongtai is a good plan!"

Zhang Song, who has been standing at the bottom, used to be a little unconvinced by the palace and felt that this person may not be as eloquent as he was, but now he is willing to bow down when he hears his schemes. Although I know that Gongsun Zun is a threat to get rid of, I may not be able to think of this. At present, when I heard Zu Zhao praise the palace platform, I also secretly admire it.

After that, Zu Zhao asked who would persuade Yuan Shao. Zhang Song was unwilling to show weakness, so he stood up and recommended himself.

Chen Gong laughed and said, "Lord, Vice General Zhang is willing to go, and this matter is really half way. Who in the world doesn't know Vice General Zhang's eloquence!"

Zu Zhao also nodded and recognized it and immediately said, "Zhang Song, then you can bring some grain and money and silk to the Bohai Sea. Please give it to you. If it happens, I will definitely reward you when I come back!"

Zhang Song was also very happy to receive the affirmation of Gongtai and the Lord. Immediately, it means that you are not rewarded and will certainly not humiliate your mission.

When he was about to leave, Zhang Song did not go alone, but took a deputy Su De to respond to him. Zhang Song did not feel that Zu Zhao did not trust his ability. Instead, he felt that the Lord was considerate and even more in his heart, which was more determined to be loyal to Zu Zhao.

"Sud, are you ready?" Zhang Song looked at Su De beside him and asked.

"I'm ready to set off." Sud nodded and looked a little nervous.

"Let's go." With Zhang Song's order, this group of people went to the Bohai Sea. Along the way, Zhang Song saw that Su De was a little nervous, so he comforted him for a long time and told him that General Yuan and the Lord were old friends and would never embarrass them. This is the dispel of Su De's doubts.

At this time, on Yuan Shao's side, he is waking up to seek world power, lying drunk on the knees of the beauty, and his life is still free - if there are no words that have been bothered by Gongsun Zan's frequent actions recently.

Just as Yuan Shao was hurt by Gongsun Zan's big move, suddenly a subordinate came to report--

"Lord, the Liaodong County Guard sent Zhang Song and Su De to meet."

"Zhang Song and Su De?" Zhang Song has heard of it. Who is Su De? What the hell is this Zu Zhao doing? After Yuan Shao heard his men coming to report, he sat up straight and was very puzzled: "You first lead the two of them to my camp east tent to wait and tell them that I will go there after handling military affairs."

"Yes." After receiving Yuan Shao's order, the men quickly retreated and ran to Zhang Song. After all, the other party is a guest from afar, and he brings those gifts that are not thin, so he can't be neglected.

"Someone, change my clothes." After his subordinates left, Yuan Shao shouted outside the tent. After hearing this, the servants went into the tent and prepared toiletries for Yuan Benchu. He is not dealing with military affairs, just taking a nap at noon.

"Will General Yuan listen to us?" Su De, who stayed in the east tent, asked Zhang Song. Although he was much relieved on the road, now he is inevitably nervous when he comes to other people's land.

"We also came here for the good of General Yuan. It's the general's business, but since we're here, we have to do our thing well. That's it." Chen Gong said loudly. After saying this, he lowered his voice and said to Su De, "Don't be nervous. We just need to act according to the plan. It doesn't matter. If it's a big crime, it's a big sin."

Su De nodded: "It's all up to the general."

"The Lord has arrived--"

While the two were talking, a shout came from outside the tent. They knew that Yuan Shao was coming, so they quickly straightened their collar and made a look to welcome.

After Yuan Shao came in, they exchanged greetings and sat down separately. Yuan Ben sat on the main seat and said leisurely, "I don't know what happened to the two Zu Zhao's factions."

"The lord said that when he was in the capital, General Domon brushed it. Since the general came to the Bohai Sea, he had never seen him. He originally wanted to come, but he was sent to conquer the three northern countries, but now the lord is injured, but it is even more inconvenient. In addition, he has no choice but to send a smile to send some small gifts to the general and apologize." With that, Zhang Song handed over the gift list in his hand.

Yuan Shao took a glance after receiving it, and his eyes lit up, but his face did not move at all. Instead, he said, "The martyrs are really out of sight! What other gift should I give? Take it back!" With that, he patted the gift list on the table and pushed it back.

"General, don't make it difficult for us." Zhang Song smiled and said, "The lord said that after he conquered the three countries in the north, his vitality was greatly damaged. He thought that the court would no longer send him to calm the chaos, and even if he sent him again, he would be powerless to fight. Therefore, these things are not a great gift for the lord, but they should be useful to the general."

Yuan Shao laughed and said, "The messenger laughed."

"It's not!" Zhang Song said, "It's not a small word that is unpleasant, but the one in Youzhou, which is adjacent to the general, now moves frequently and points directly at the general. I'm afraid there will be a war in the near future. This is also because my lord is worried about the general, so he sent this little gift for a rainy day."

Yuan Shao took a sip of wine quietly and sighed, "I have nothing to do with Gongsun Zan, and I have never offended him. Why did he attack us?"

The rest of the people, who heard Yuan Shao's words, were also very reasonable and whispered.

"General is really joking. You two don't seem to have any interests, but looking at the world, which one has never wanted an inch more of his territory, so Gongsun Zan naturally wants to annex your territory. Doesn't the general know Gongsun Zun's ambition? Zhang Song did not panic and still retorted faintly.