Three Kingdoms: I, Yuan Shu, Loyal Officials of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 86 Gongsun Bogui, do not say you were not warned!

“Brother, our godfather’s kindness is like a second birth. We would rather die than repay even a fraction of his kindness.”

"What Uncle Zhi said is very true. I will go through fire and water, and die without regret."

“Brother, since our village was ravaged by the Yellow Turbans and our parents were killed by the bandits, I have been wandering around as a child. I never thought that I would be so loved by my adoptive father and have you as my brother today.”

"My godfather's kindness and righteousness are deeply appreciated by me."

“Brother, one day I will also do as you do, to make great contributions to our adoptive father and to marry a woman from the Yuan family, so that my life will not have been in vain.”

"Uncle, you're drunk."

Unlike Yuan Yao, who deliberately distanced himself, Chen Dao, who was also an adopted son, was extremely affectionate towards Sun Ce.

Sun Ce spent the entire night being pulled into drinking and talking by his sworn brother, which nearly disgusted him.

But she couldn't lash out, so she could only keep smiling and pretending to be grateful for her adoptive father's kindness, and finally managed to coax him back to his room to rest.

This scene was witnessed by Xiao Yuanyao, who was holding his teacher's hand in the corner, and he couldn't help but stomp his feet in anger.

"Damn it! I never expected that Sun Ce would gain this help again."

Liu Ye sighed softly, his eyes filled with sorrow, saying that Xi Zhicai's defeat in the battle of Yangdi was not unjust.

Given Sun Ce's loyalty and willingness to go through fire and water for Yuan Shao without regret, how could he possibly betray his righteousness and defect to the enemy?

With the help of these two adopted sons, Yuan Shu's power was even greater than Liu Bei's, who gained Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

The next day.

Yuan Shu made contact with Taishi Ci, and together with Taishi Ci, Chen Dao, and Ling Zhi, they rode horses across the land of Yingchuan.

Despite having lost a significant number of young and able-bodied people due to previous raids by Cao Cao's army.

However, due to the implementation of the work-for-relief program and Yuan Shu's final victory on the Yingchuan battlefield, the brutal and vicious Cao army was driven away, and the people's enthusiasm soared for a time.

Along the way, they saw villagers cheering with joy as an irrigation canal was completed;
Seeing countless laborers busily working like ants on the unfinished large siege engines as they worked on the construction of the siege equipment;
Furthermore, it was observed that due to the arrival of spring plowing, projects such as bunkers and roads had been suspended.

The men and women were no longer as desperate as they had been when they were abandoned by Cao Cao's army. Instead, they toiled in the fields, full of anticipation for the autumn harvest.

They walked and saw, witnessing firsthand all that Yingchuan had changed since then. Yuan Shu reined in his horse and stopped, basking in the brilliant spring sunshine, and said to the three men:
"Wildfire cannot burn it all, the spring breeze brings it back to life."

Ziyi! Shuzhi! Kuntao!

"I entrust this city full of spring beauty to you; can you protect this magnificent land for me?"

"Ci, I will not fail your expectations! I am willing to serve my adoptive father like a dog or a horse! How could I dare disobey my lord's command!"

"If that's the case, I can head south with peace of mind."

Since Liu Bei had occupied Yuzhou, Yingchuan was now his only point of contact with Cao Cao's army.

By holding Yingchuan, we can protect the entire south from Cao Cao's attacks.

Therefore, Yuan Shu gave a few final instructions and then completed the handover with Taishi Ci, leaving Yang Hong to stay in the area to assist the three generals and continue to implement policies and govern the region.

He personally led an army of 70,000 to Yuzhou to aid Ji Ling. Meanwhile, in the distant Youzhou, in Yijing...

Cheng Yu, who had traveled a long and arduous journey to this place, was once again turned away at the door.

"General Gongsun, he still refuses to see me?"

Yan Tong, a subordinate general under Gongsun Zan, sighed helplessly, "Mr. Cheng, please return."

"Yuan Shao's army marched south to fight against my lord, and the defenses of the rear were not as strong as before."

I have now persuaded Tian Kai to march out of Qingzhou, Zhang Yan to march out of Jizhou, and the Xiongnu to march out of Bingzhou. If General Gongsun were to march out of Youzhou, then all four routes would be launched simultaneously, and Yuan Shao would surely perish!

This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to recapture Youzhou. What is there for your lord to hesitate about?

"I know that what you say makes sense, but..."

Yan Tong hesitated, her eyes filled with helplessness.

"But after the defeat at Jieqiao, the White Horse Cavalry was almost completely wiped out. My lord is heartbroken and has long lost the will to fight for supremacy. Who can persuade him now?"

"Have they lost their will to dominate?"

Cheng Yu found it laughable!

"If he doesn't fight, does that mean Yuan Shao won't come and attack him?"
Having reached this point, the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease; General Gongsun had no way to retreat.

While Yi Jing held firm, how did he compare to Dong Zhuo's Meiwu?
"Dong Zhuo's power was once immense, but once he lost his ambition, his death and the extermination of his clan were only a matter of moments. General Gongsun, do not say you were not warned!"

Cheng Yu deliberately shouted loudly, seemingly hoping to make Gongsun Zan hear him.

"Don't say you weren't warned?"

A cold laugh rang out, and a burly man, reeking of alcohol, leaned against the half-open door, carrying a wine jar, and looked up at him coldly.

"Are you threatening me?"

Without waiting for Cheng Yu's reply, he turned to Yan Tong and coldly questioned her.

"Didn't I tell you to kick him out? How come you still let him make a scene in front of my door?"

Yan Tong was clearly doing this on purpose. He hoped that Cheng Yu's arrival would rouse his lord, which is why he delayed and explained things to him at the door.

Having his thoughts exposed, and intimidated by Gongsun Zan's long-standing power, he quickly lowered his head, speechless.

Cheng Yu was not surprised but pleased when he saw it. He was about to see Gongsun Zan to speak with him, so he immediately replied.

"It is not a threat, but rather a testament to the general's far-sighted plan."

In chaotic times, the ambitions of warlords are like rowing against the current; if they do not advance, they will fall behind.

Even if you, General, retreat again and again, and have retreated to Yijing, where there is nowhere left to retreat, does Yuan Shao have any intention of letting you go?
"If it weren't for Yuan's army's massive southward advance to attack our lord, their offensive on Yijing would likely have been relentless, and the general wouldn't have had the leisure he has now."

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