Three Kingdoms: I can summon famous generals from all worlds

Chapter 199 Encounter 1
"No, you are my bodyguard, how can you leave my side?"

Liu Bian turned his head, smiled slightly, then hugged Mulan in his arms and said:

"You're gone, who will protect me? If it weren't for you, I would have died under the poisoned wine of that bastard Li Ru!"

"Your Highness doesn't need my protection now."

Mulan was a little shy by his embrace, she lowered her head slightly and said, "Your Highness's martial arts are already far higher than mine. In comparison, my strength is not as good as His Highness."

Seeing Mulan's slightly melancholy expression, Liu Bian suddenly smiled slightly, cupped Mulan's face and said:

"Do you want to become stronger?"

Mulan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

Liu Bian chuckled, put his arm around the back of Mulan's head, put her head on his shoulder, and then turned his head to whisper something in Mulan's ear.

Without listening to what he said, he saw Mulan's pretty face which was almost flushed immediately.

At this time, Zhao Yun suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves coming to the side of the carriage again.

"My lord! The sentry reported that the Jizhou army was found ahead, all of them were infantry, and they were retreating south!"

"Jizhou army?"

Liu Bian lifted the curtain of the car, looked at Zhao Yun and said, "Is there a war happening here?"

"It's not known yet."

Zhao Yun shook his head and said, "According to the information on the map, the closest city to here is only a small city with no more than a thousand people, called Chucheng. This city is on the border of Jizhou. If Gongsun Zan attacks Jizhou, he should pass by this city .”

"That is to say, these Jizhou soldiers may have retreated from the defeat in that young city?"

Liu Bian nodded, looking thoughtful.

Zhao Yun shook his head lightly and said: "According to the report from the spies, the Jizhou soldiers did not seem to be fleeing troops. Although the marching speed was very fast, the army formation was orderly and there was no chaos. Destroy the army."

"Is that an orderly retreat?"

Liu Bian said, "So, does it mean that Jizhou has already abandoned the young city and handed it over to Gongsun Zan?"

"There is too little information at the moment. I have already asked the spies to investigate in four directions. As soon as there is news, I will report back immediately."

Zhao Yun replied.

"it is good."

Liu Bian nodded, and then said: "Notify the whole army to suspend the march. Mulan, let's go, let's go find Cao Cao."

The whole army stopped marching, Liu Bian and Mulan got out of the car and walked in the direction of Cao Cao's car.

And Cao Cao had already got off the car at this time, and when he saw Liu Bian and the two coming, he hurried over to welcome them.

"military adviser."

In front of outsiders, Cao Cao still called Liu Bian his military adviser, even though he was surrounded by Liu Bian's personal soldiers, he always maintained his original identity.

"Meng De, there are no outsiders here, so it doesn't have to be like this."

Liu Bian waved his hand, indicating that Cao Cao didn't need to perform.

Cao Cao just saluted solemnly and said: "Your Highness, you also know about the matter of the Jizhou army ahead."

"kindness."

Liu Bian nodded and said, "There's not enough information at the moment, and I don't know what the purpose of this group of troops is. What do you think?"

Cao Cao thought for a while and said: "Before, I heard that Yuan Shao had also led his troops northward from Bohai Sea, but temporarily stayed near Mengjin. His intention was unclear. It may be that Han Fu was afraid that Yuan Shao would lead his troops to defeat Mengjin and then take Yecheng, the capital of Jizhou, so he did not hesitate to leave. Send troops back to the front line?"

"It's really unwise."

Liu Bian shook his head and said, "Can Han Fu do such a thing?"

"Ha ha……"

Cao Cao laughed lightly and said, "Han Fu is very timid. Now that there are internal and external troubles, he can only make decisions based on who is closer to him."

"However, he also has a few celebrities under his command. If Han Fu can listen to what he says, then the withdrawal of the troops this time may not have anything to do with Yuan Shao, but the decision of the generals in front of the battle."

"The young city is originally a small city, and it is surrounded by plains on all sides. Youzhou cavalry are very good at galloping in field battles. If you stick to this city, it will have no other meaning except to be besieged to death. From a military point of view, this city will be abandoned. It can’t be said to be a wrong decision.”

Liu Bian nodded after listening, what Cao Cao said was indeed a possibility.

However, Liu Bian, who knew Han Fu's advisers quite well, was more inclined that the Jizhou soldiers he encountered this time were retreating strategically, rather than returning to defend Yuan Shao.

After waiting in place for a while, the sentinels sent by Zhao Yun came back one after another, bringing back news one by one, finally allowing Liu Bian to see the current situation clearly.

"In addition to that group of infantry, the Jizhou Army also has another group of cavalry marching behind the infantry formation two miles away."

"The young city has been occupied by Gongsun Zan's Youzhou soldiers. Gongsun Zan sent another cavalry team composed of a thousand white horse soldiers to search and chase the south. It seems that they are looking for this retreating Jizhou soldier."

"Outside the young city, there are traces of battles outside the Xiangbei city gate. Youzhou soldiers are clearing up the battlefield, but judging from the remnants on the battlefield, it seems that Youzhou soldiers suffered losses. Initially, the losses of Youzhou soldiers in that battle At least around a thousand people!"

Listening to the sentinel's report, Liu Bian gradually spelled out the general direction of the battle in this young city.

"It seems that the guard of the young city was outside the young city, caught Gongsun Zan by surprise, and then used some method to escape smoothly, and simply abandoned the young city."

"It still complies with the second possibility mentioned by Meng De."

"kindness."

Cao Cao nodded, and then said:
"I don't know who the defender of the young city is. Although he said he abandoned the defense of the young city, he also cost Gongsun Zan a bit and was able to escape smoothly. This person can be called a master of strategy."

"is it?"

Liu Bian looked at Cao Cao and said, "I don't know what to do if Meng De defends the city?"

"I?"

Cao Cao thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "From the position of the city, there is indeed nothing to defend. If I must defend it, then I may simply leave a group of dead soldiers here to defend the city, or it may be able to hold back Gongsun Zan. Some troops, thereby reducing the pressure on the front. And causing some damage to it."

"If the city does not need to be defended, then I will just abandon the city, retain the fighting power of the troops, and use them in places where they are needed more. It is serious."

"However, if we can beat Gongsun Zan before abandoning the city, I don't think I can do that."

What Cao Cao said is true. He is good at strategy, but it doesn't mean he is good at battle.

Liu Bian turned his eyes to a certain direction in the distance, showing a rather interested look and said:

"When you say that, I'm also curious, who is the guard of the small town, Zilong, can you find out who the leader of the Jizhou army is?"

Zhao Yun was right next to him, hearing the words and arguing to Liu:

"I just heard that the pennant of the Jizhou soldiers has the character Zhang written on it."

"open?"

Liu Bian blinked, "Is there any general named Zhang under Han Fu's command?"

Cao Cao said on the side: "There is a Sima who accompanied the army, named Zhang He, whose courtesy name is Junyi. He once made great achievements in defeating the Yellow Turban Bandits, but later he made a statement and did not reveal it. Could it be him?"

"Zhang He?"

Liu Bian raised his eyebrows lightly, and then a hint of interested smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

(End of this chapter)