Three Kingdoms: I will return it ten thousand times, my lord, I will never keep it for myself

In the ever-changing tide of the times, Yuan Shao, the prince who owned Jizhou and was famous all over the world, was hiding a heart that was difficult to make a decision.

He was not ignorant of the world, but he was extremely cautious and respectful of every decision, fearing that one wrong step would lead to a complete loss.

At this moment, he stood in the tent, with an inextricable worry between his brows.

Outside the tent, the wind swept away the clouds, as if telling the turmoil and difficulty of making choices in this world.

Xu You and Feng Ji, two top counselors in Jizhou, each held completely opposite strategic intentions, all for the prosperity of Jizhou and for the unfinished grand ambition in Yuan Shao's heart.

If he chose one person, he would offend the other.

Yuan Shao knew that once the choice was made, it would be like a chess piece on the chessboard, and it would be difficult to turn back. He wanted to have the best of both worlds, but he also knew that there was no way to have both in the world.

Just as he was in a state of confusion and unable to extricate himself, a burst of hurried footsteps broke the silence in the tent.

"My Lord, there is an urgent report from the front line that General Ju Yi has led his elite troops to approach Zhuo County and is waiting for your final order!"

Xu You and Feng Ji looked at each other, both focusing on Yuan Shao, waiting for his decision like an undecided arrow, waiting for an order to break through the air.

"General Ju Yi, since he has arrived, let's follow the previous strategic deployment and immediately send an order to him to capture this city before the Bingzhou army arrives in Zhuo County!"

Feng Ji couldn't help but sigh softly when he heard this, and there was a bit of worry and helplessness in his sigh.

"My lord, although Zhuo County is small, it is not an easy place to fight. The defenders are Liu, Guan, and Zhang. Their bravery in fighting against Lu Bu at Hulao Pass in the past still makes people feel scared. How can such people be judged by common sense?"

Xu You sneered, with unquestionable firmness in his voice.

"That makes sense, but our 30,000 elite soldiers, under the command of General Ju Yi, are like a tiger with wings, unstoppable. The defenders of Zhuo County are only 3,000. Even if Liu, Guan, and Zhang are the bravest of the three armies, they can't stop our mighty momentum. This battle, our army will win!"

Feng Ji's eyes turned slightly, flashing with a shrewd light, and he said slowly:

"My lord, look at Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei, all of whom are rare brave men in the world. Aren't they the good generals we are eager for? If we can recruit them, wouldn't our army have a few more heroes who are not afraid of fighting? And the chance of winning by defeating the enemy?"

Hearing this, Xu You's face was filled with anxiety, and he quickly dissuaded:

"My Lord, this idea is good, but the time is urgent. Our army is only a stone's throw away from Zhuo County, and every second counts. If you are distracted at this time, you may miss the opportunity. The most urgent task is to quickly send scouts to find out the enemy's situation and urge General Ju Yi to launch an attack on the city immediately, so as to defeat the enemy with lightning speed."

Hearing this, Yuan Shao frowned slightly, then relaxed, waved his hand to stop the two people's dispute, and spoke in a steady and powerful tone.

"You two have a point, but each has his own emphasis. However, military orders are as heavy as a mountain, and there is no hesitation. Pass my order, and the scouts will set off immediately and make sure to thoroughly investigate the enemy situation. At the same time, send a letter to General Ju Yi by express horse, ordering him to prepare for war and immediately launch a general attack on Zhuo County. We must take this city with a thunderous force and in one go!

Xu You saw this situation, and he couldn't help but secretly rejoice in his heart, rejoicing that the opportunity had not been lost too much. The battle with the Bingzhou army was as heavy as a stone, and every second counted. The balance of strategy.

Originally, in his careful planning, the cavalry led by Ju Yi should have descended on the city like thunder. Needless to say, the Jizhou army should have attacked the vital point like a hungry tiger.

But at the critical moment, Yuan Shao hesitated. He actually ordered Ju Yi to suspend the offensive and only deter him, waiting for his further instructions.

If Yuan Shao really went to persuade him to surrender, let alone whether he could succeed, the speed of their raising troops and taking the camp, plus the speed of going to Zhuo The county would waste a lot of time.

Fortunately, it is not so bad now. It is necessary to send fast horse messengers to shuttle between the beacons and pass on orders. Compared with the lengthy preparations before the army moves and the food and grass are sent first, it undoubtedly saves a lot of precious time.

The reason why Xu You is so urgent is that he knows the reputation of Bingzhou Iron Cavalry very well - it is a powerful force that can set off a storm on the battlefield and make the enemy terrified. Its combat effectiveness is strong enough to make any opponent feel afraid.

For example, on the vast plains, the confrontation between the Jizhou Army and the Bingzhou Legion seems to have only one fateful path left - that is, the whole army will be disintegrated in the endless dust of war, like autumn leaves, unable to resist the cold winter wind.

Liu Yao now has the shadow of the King of Western Chu.

Looking at the entire territory of the Han Dynasty, there are many princes, but no one dares to face the edge of Bingzhou in a field battle, unless they have an overwhelming advantage in military strength.

Now there is only one way for the Jizhou Army to fight against Liu Yao, that is, relying on the city to fight a defensive war and a war of attrition with Liu Yao.

Now the army has arrived in Zhuo County, and the battle situation has been decided!

Zhuo County will be firmly in their hands.

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On the top of Zhuo County, the sunset was like blood, stretching the figures of Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. They stood side by side, their eyes passing through the layers of Jizhou army formations that seemed to have no end, and a complex bitterness and unyielding flashed in their eyes.

Under the city, Ju Yi was wearing armor and looked majestic. He raised his head and shouted to the city, his voice was loud, penetrating the noise of the battlefield.

"Liu Xuande! Seeing you are now like a caged beast, why don't you know the current situation and be a hero? Open the city quickly and surrender, I can advise the lord to protect your lives and the whole army from the sword and the disaster!"

After speaking, he paused, and there seemed to be a little more temptation and pity in his eyes.

"Guan Yu, Zhang Yide, your bravery is known to all the world, and I, Ju Yi, also admire you very much. Gongsun Zan is gone, and the situation is over. Why should we ruin our bright future for the dead? For our own sake and for the sake of our soldiers, why don't we think twice before we act?"

Liu Bei shouted on the wall:

"General Ju, although we are not saints, we also know loyalty, filial piety, benevolence and righteousness. General Gongsun has been very kind to us. Although we are in a desperate situation now, 'a man will die for his friend'. How can we betray our faith and loyalty because of fear of death?"

"Moreover! Yuan Shao! Although he has been a minister for four generations! But he is actually a traitor to the Han Dynasty! Didn't he support an old man without children to take the throne just to annex the Han Dynasty? "

"I, Liu Xuande! As a relative of the Han Dynasty! I would rather die than surrender! A traitor to the Han Dynasty!"

Ju Yi's expression was stern.

"Haha, Liu Xuande! The winner is the king! The loser is the enemy! Are kings, princes, generals, and ministers of different species?"

"This big man! He also took it from someone else!"

"Since you want to die! Then I will grant you your wish!"

"All troops attack!!"

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