[Three Kingdoms] Xinghan

At noon the next day.

When the scouts returned, there were indeed large troops stationed at several fortresses leading to Xuzhou.

In addition to Cao Cao, soldiers from Jingzhou and Yuzhou also came.

There was no need for camouflage, and they were ready to wait for Ling Han and his party. They had all the cavalry, infantry and archers.

The supply troops continued to transport grain and grass along the official road.

Ling Han knew it well.

The enemy did not take the initiative to attack, but deliberately made a posture of waiting for the rabbit, a look of "even if we have many people, we can afford it", in order to completely destroy the morale of our side.

Under this kind of psychological torture, the longer the time, the more likely the army will collapse.

It's just that his own army is completely different from the armies of other princes.

None of the soldiers under his command was forced to join the army.

For the people at the bottom, he practiced benevolent government; for ordinary soldiers, he gave unimaginable treatment to other forces.

Coupled with the identity of the eldest son of the emperor, the results of the battle have been achieved.All these made Ling Han have an extremely high reputation in the army.

Cao Cao's calculation was doomed to fail.

However, this does not mean that Ling Han will not feel anxious.

Food and grass gradually bottomed out, and one's own combat effectiveness will also decline with the passage of time.

At the same time, although he believed that it was impossible for Yuan Shao and Dong Zhuo's army to enter the entire territory of Yanzhou to pursue him.

But according to the analysis, before that, didn't he also think that it was impossible for the princes in the north to unite?

Since it drags on, the war situation will be harmful to oneself.

Then countermeasures must be taken as soon as possible.

Such a disparity in military strength cannot be overcome by morale or will.

Ling Han recalled the deeds in history that he had read about winning more with less.

In this case, it seems that there is only one way to go to snatch the other party's food.

However, it would be fine if it was just Yuan Shu and Liu Biao.

For Cao Cao, Ling Han really didn't think that the other party would give him such an opportunity to take advantage of.

I'm afraid that an ambush has already been set up around the delivery cart, waiting for him to throw himself into the Internet cafe.

Other than that, you can only choose weak places and forcefully break through...

Ling Han said: "Jingzhou's sailors are strong, but the land battles are average. Among the princes of the three parties, the one led by Cai Mao is undoubtedly the weakest."

"But because of this, we can't break out from there, but choose the place where Yuan Shu is stationed."

"Yuan Shu hates me to the bone, and he really has a strong fighting spirit. But he has been frustrated by me one after another, and if he really fights, once he finds out that our army is unstoppable, his morale will probably plummet."

"Therefore, we should break out in the direction of Yuan Shu!"

Zhao Yun and Yang Zhen clasped their fists at the same time: "Yes!"

Pei Yuanshao did not move.

The other two couldn't help but look at him.

Pei Yuanshao retorted: "Your Highness, I'm afraid this is inappropriate."

From the foot of Changshan City, the majestic and majestic tens of thousands of Black Mountain troops were almost wiped out by a trick to lure the enemy.

Pei Yuanshao knew that His Highness the King of Changsha was a remarkable person.

The subsequent piles of piles further confirmed this point.

He, Pei Yuanshao, transformed from a yellow turban general who deceived the people, to a general under the emperor's eldest son, and gained countless reputations for this.

The respect of the scholars and the gratitude of the common people.

It was an experience he had never had before.

He often feels joy from the bottom of his heart for this.

Pei Yuanshao knew that all of this was bestowed by His Highness.

No matter what decision His Highness makes, he will never hesitate, and will definitely do it non-stop.

But this time, he refuted His Highness's order.

Because he knows that such a breakout has great risks, as can be seen from His Highness's words.

At the moment, this is by no means the best idea.

At least one idea is clearly stronger than this.

With a general, he led [-] cavalry to swim and fight, attacking the enemy's supplies, and then retreated quickly, constantly harassing and attracting the attention of the enemy.

At the same time, several other martial arts masters covered His Highness's retreat from the surrounding mountain roads.

With such a long border on the east side, we can always find places where the enemy's defenses are negligent.

No matter how difficult the mountains are, with Zhao Zilong around, can't we send His Highness away?

For other armies, this plan may hardly work.

If the commander abandons the army and absconds, the army will lose all combat power in an instant, and the enemy will immediately discover the commander's intentions.

But among other things, he knows the soldiers under his command.

As long as they tell the truth, they will fight to the death to save His Highness from danger.

Pei Yuanshao understood.

With His Highness's disposition, he would never have the idea of ​​sacrificing soldiers in exchange for his own safety.

Yang Zhen always took His Highness's thoughts as his thoughts and His Highness's attitude as his attitude, so naturally he would not make such a suggestion.

Zhao Yun seems indifferent, but there is a real compassion in his bones.

Only you can bring this up.

He also had to convince His Highness to do the same!

Pei Yuanshao clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, the last general has the guts to ask, how sure are you to break through by force?"

Ling Han was silent.

At this juncture, he was unwilling to deceive his subordinates.

If Yuan Shu's military morale is really messed up, and Cao Cao didn't lay another ambush.

Then, under the violent charge, maybe there is hope for one-third of the people to escape?

However, in the worst case, it is not impossible for the entire army to be wiped out.

Pei Yuanshao then expressed his idea.

After hearing this, Ling Han immediately vetoed it: "No way!"

After being the eldest son of the emperor for so long, he may have calmly gotten used to being superior to others.

But he absolutely could not accept that sacrificing 3000 people was just for his own escape.

If it is true what Pei Yuanshao said, the order will be given.

The possibility of successfully escaping has indeed greatly increased.

But once the escape was successful, none of the cavalry who remained here, even the fifty cavalry who had sneaked to the vicinity of Henan, would not be spared, and all of them would be caught.

No, it's more than that, it's not just as simple as ordering them to die.

They were exhausted and physically exhausted. In such a state, they had almost no strength to resist.And after being arrested, they will endure unimaginable torture.

This is the enemy's revenge.At the same time, it is also trying to pry their whereabouts from their mouths.

Instead of that, it's better to fight once.

Ling Han felt that his blood was also faintly boiling.

The big deal is to fight and die together. Could it be that he is a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death!

If so, he does not deserve the support of the soldiers at all.

Pei Yuanshao had already spent the night thinking up his speech.

"Your Highness, there are only three thousand soldiers here."

"But there are still millions of people in Xuyang and Yangzhou."

"Looking at the world, how many poor people die in pain every day. Your Highness, if you die here today, who else can they count on? Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, which princes in the world will be like you Treat them kindly?"

At this time, Yang Zhen also realized that Pei Yuanshao's suggestion greatly increased His Highness's safety.

So he joined the ranks of exhortations: "Your Highness, you should put the overall situation first."

Zhao Yun did not comment.

He didn't want to interfere with the younger brother's decision.No matter what that decision is, he will devote himself to it.

Seeing that His Highness was still unable to make a decision, Pei Yuanshao took a step forward and said sharply, "Your Highness!"

"The general considered the overall situation and asked one of his troops to die. The last general has seen too many such examples."

"If your Highness can't bear it, you can inform the whole army about it. It's up to them to decide whether they want it or not."

"For the ultimate victory, Your Highness must not be kind to women!"

After saying this, Pei Yuanshao went straight to the army without waiting for Ling Han to respond.

He was originally a rough man of yellow scarf background, he knew that he would not survive today, so he had no scruples anymore.

Ling Han's heart was incomparably tormented.

He admitted that Pei Yuanshao's words did make sense, and it was not uncommon for monarchs to survive by cutting off their tails.

But he couldn't do it at all, and used countless blood loyal to him to increase the possibility of escape.

Could it be that with a righteous name, one can do things that should be despised by the world with peace of mind?

While Ling Han was thinking hard about what countermeasures to take, Pei Yuanshao had already completed the work of notifying the whole army.

Li Ying is a member of the cavalry major.

Three years ago, he was an ordinary citizen in Donghai County, Xuzhou.

At that time, the East China Sea was flooded, houses were destroyed by the flood, and grain was also sucked into the water.

All the supplies allocated by Master Zhou Mu were seized by Ruo Rong, a notorious local corrupt official.None of the Manchurian officials upheld justice for the disaster-stricken people like them.

It is not luck that the parents did not die in the flood, but misfortune.

Because they ended up starving to death.

He hated Ruo Rong.

But for a person like him, no matter how much he hates him, what can he do with Ruo Rong?

He was so high above him, but he was already so hungry that he had to eat soil to satisfy his hunger, and he didn't even have the strength to rush to the opponent with a knife.

He lived in pain, and sometimes wanted to die, but when he thought of Ruo Rong being so happy every day, he felt very unwilling.

Until, the king of Changsha came to the East China Sea and found out about it.

Within a few days, the news of Ruo Rong's public beheading spread.The wealth accumulated by the corrupt officials was also distributed to the disaster-stricken people.

He was grateful to King Changsha for his kindness from the bottom of his heart.

Later, His Royal Highness the King of Changsha took various measures to make life better for the poorest people.

Li Ying has always hoped to do something for this benevolent Highness.

Finally, he waited until His Highness conscripted.

He hadn't learned any martial arts, but fortunately, his physical foundation was not bad, so he successfully enlisted in the army.

After detachment, he was lucky enough to become General Zhao Zilong's soldier.

He has been training with General Zhao very hard, hoping that he can become better. If one day, he can be like General Zhao.

Later, he followed Changsha King to Yangzhou.

In Yangzhou, he finally made contributions and was bestowed the title of Major by His Royal Highness.

On the day of the award, His Highness called him to him and put the medal on him with his own hands.

That was the closest he was to His Highness.

Handsome, dignified, awe-inspiring and inviolable temperament... He is clearly a banished fairy in the sky, but His Highness is so kind when talking to someone like him.

When His Highness sincerely thanked him for his contribution, he almost burst into tears on the spot.

It is impossible to forget that scene in a lifetime.

This time, I went to Chang'an with His Highness.

After learning that this was a trap set by the northern princes, apart from being angry at those people, the second thing Li Ying thought about was to be ready to sacrifice at any time.

Without strong martial arts, he cannot personally protect His Highness's safety like General Zhao; nor does he have a shrewd mind, so he cannot advise His Highness like Mr. Feng Xiao.

The only thing I can do, the only thing I have, is this life.

After General Pei announced his idea.

Li Ying didn't need to think or hesitate at all before making a decision.

At the same time, he glanced at his companion beside him.

He saw a certain resonance in the other's eyes.

Yes, it is a consensus.

Others may not understand the meaning of this look, but they are very clear to each other.

The consensus is simple and clear——

People like them die as soon as they die, and there is nothing to be sorry about.

Your Highness must live well!

Li Ying believes that the three thousand companions around her will all have such a consensus.

Because His Highness the King of Changsha is a Highness worthy of them.

So, before Ling Han had time to react.

Several cavalry majors had come before him, asking him to follow General Pei's suggestion.

Behind them, the cavalry also knelt on one knee, also begging him to follow Pei Yuanshao's suggestion.

Ling Han froze in place.

Are they... are they seriously asking to die for me?

How lucky and how unfortunate.

The eye sockets couldn't help but slightly reddened.

When Pei Yuanshao saw this scene, he couldn't help but wiped his eyes.

In other armies, the commander will conceal the truth for the sake of the overall victory, and let his subordinates die without knowing it.

Your Highness is completely reversed here.

With His Highness's temperament, after escaping from danger, thinking of today, he must be very sad.

Obviously such a good Highness, obviously such a good soldier.

Fight the enemy openly and squarely, and die is dead.Why do we have to face this situation?

God, why are you so cruel!

Ling Han took a deep breath: "This king already understands your thoughts."

Immediately afterwards, he changed the topic: "But, this king cannot accept it."

Pei Yuanshao was taken aback for a moment, and said anxiously, "Your Highness!"

Among the soldiers, there was also a voice of His Highness thinking twice.

Ling Han made a gesture to silence them.

Then he said: "This king has just thought about it seriously. Stepping on your lives to escape, I can't do it anyway. However, it is indeed not a proper idea to charge directly. In this case, it is better to cover each other .”

Pei Yuanshao frowned and said, "What do you mean by mutual cover?"

Ling Han said: "I will lead a few people to look for a mountain that may be crossed first, and after finding it, I will light a mountain fire at another place. When you see a mountain fire, you don't have to linger here, but launch a full charge in the direction of Yuan Shu. "

"At the same time, this king will climb the mountain from the place he found in advance."

"It's false and true, so they can't judge which side the king is on."

"The stronger your charge is, the more people you charge out alive, the more you can attract the attention of the princes."

Pei Yuanshao immediately understood the meaning of the words.

If you follow your own strategy, it is impossible for the three thousand cavalry to have any chance of survival.

According to His Highness's strategy, although there will still be a large number of sacrifices, everyone still has the hope of leaving alive.

Hope, what a beautiful word.

For the safety of His Highness, they will definitely seize this hope, do their best, and rush out alive!

However, in this way, the risk on His Highness' side has increased a lot.

Pei Yuanshao said again: "Your Highness..."

Ling Han interrupted him: "This is the maximum that this king can accept, so there is no need to say any more."