sovbooks Chapter 103 Yuan Shao in Danger
Chapter 103 Yuan Shao in Danger
White Horse City.
On the city tower.
Zhang He's expression turned slightly strange when he saw Tian Feng being brought up.
He didn't have much of a feeling about Tian Feng.
All I know is that this old fellow is a bit unruly and often argues with his lord.
Besides.
He's just arrogantly smart, always feeling that no one else is as good as him.
What's his intention in suddenly showing up here?
"Greetings, General Zhang..." Tian Feng bowed, appearing quite natural.
Zhang He nodded and asked casually, "What is this, sir?"
"My lord has sent me to assist the general!"
"Yeah?"
What was initially just a guess became even more certain after he said that.
Zhang He raised his eyebrows. He knew this man well and naturally knew how to get him to tell the truth.
then.
He glanced deliberately at the outside of the city, feigning indifference, "My lord is really something!"
"If you don't trust me, you can simply transfer me back. Why send someone like this here?"
"I'll write a letter right now requesting an immediate evacuation; this is utterly outrageous!"
"Even if you're going to use surveillance, couldn't you at least find a more plausible method?"
really.
Upon hearing this string of complaints, Tian Feng's expression immediately changed.
With a flick of his sleeve, he declared righteously, "General Zhang, don't speak nonsense..."
"My presence here is at the lord's behest. Of course, I am an honest man and I do not act in secret!"
"I just feel that there's a big problem with how easily White Horse City was taken over."
"Perhaps this is a trick by Cao Cao. After I advised our lord, he sent me here personally to assist the general in investigating the situation!"
"If there is no danger, then report back to the lord truthfully!"
He didn't need to explain to anyone, but he didn't want people to think that he had used any underhanded tactics or had any ulterior motives.
Zhang He's eyes flashed, and he understood the old man's intention.
It turns out he's fallen back into his old habit again; he was sent here because he was too talkative.
Then there's no need to overthink it. As long as the lord doesn't suspect you, everything is acceptable!
"In that case, sir, please feel free to move around here. Just tell them what you need!"
"I have many things to do, so I won't keep you company any longer!" Zhang He pressed his hand on the long sword at his waist, turned around, and left.
Tian Feng opened his mouth, but ultimately did not speak.
If you don't see eye to eye, there's no point in saying more!
He took the opportunity to stroll around White Horse City.
If Cao Cao truly had some ulterior motive, it was because he deliberately ceded Baima City.
That will naturally leave many traces, and any sign can provide an early warning.
While Tian Feng was strolling around town, Zhang He, who had just left, immediately sent someone to ask, "What's that old man doing?"
"He's wandering around the city, specifically looking for ordinary people who stayed here, as if he's investigating something," a soldier replied respectfully.
"That old fool..." Zhang He sneered. "Keep a close eye on him. Report any unusual activity immediately!"
"promise……"
……
at the same time.
Yuan Shao was personally leading a large army, heading towards Yuan Shang's side at top speed.
If the intelligence is accurate, there really are people from the imperial court there, or they may have taken the opportunity to capture the emperor.
Then this great battle can basically be over!
At that time, we can act without any reservations, and even retreat directly.
"Something's not right..." Xu You rode behind him, gradually realizing what was happening.
Even if the situation were dire, given Cao Cao's intelligence, would he really send out people from the court, or even the emperor, so casually?
At times like these, nowhere is safer than Yanzhou.
The imperial court and the emperor are his most important trump cards, so why would he casually bring them out?
Having figured out the logic behind it, Xu You immediately spurred his horse and gave chase.
however.
At this moment, Yuan Shao did not give anyone a chance to speak.
He was only focused on getting to the destination as quickly as possible, annihilating Cao Cao's army, and then seizing control of the court and the emperor!
Several hours later, the army led by Yuan Shao appeared at the location provided by Yuan Shang.
This was a shallow mountain valley surrounded by dense forest. When the army arrived, they found it to be very quiet ahead.
Yuan Shao immediately sent people to investigate, and the result was that there was nothing in the ravine.
There were indeed traces of a large army marching on the ground, but no one was there.
"No, no..." Xu You finally found an opportunity and rushed forward quickly.
"My lord, perhaps this is Cao Cao's treacherous scheme. He has set up a trap to lure us here."
"Let's leave first; we can't stay here any longer!"
Yuan Shao, seated on his horse, looked down at him condescendingly. "So, you mean you want me to abandon my own son?"
"this……"
"You know perfectly well that Yuan Shang is here with his troops. No matter what happens, I have to rescue him."
"If you further undermine morale, don't blame me for being impolite!" Yuan Shao's voice was icy.
He doesn't care about so many things; whatever the problem, he can solve it himself.
If you can't even protect your own son, what else can you talk about?
Xu You saw his state and inwardly knew something was wrong.
This is bad!
Yuan Shao was usually very wise, but he just couldn't get involved in other matters.
Now his mind is completely on Yuan Shang, and he won't listen to any advice. This could lead to trouble.
"Immediately spread out and check the surrounding area. Report any abnormalities immediately!" Yuan Shao gave the order.
His troops quickly dispersed to search for Yuan Shang's whereabouts.
The team of over a thousand people quickly dispersed in the mountain valley, searching for any trace of the enemy.
Many people even entered the dense forests on both sides in a scattered manner.
Xu You stood there, his heart pounding with fear. If there were an ambush here, or if someone attacked, they would have no power to resist.
"no……"
"We can't do this, something bad will happen!" Xu You gritted his teeth and charged straight at Yuan Shao.
It's not a matter of whether I get scolded or not anymore; I might die here!
"My lord, we must retreat!" Xu You said, enunciating each word clearly.
"Something's not right here. The army is so scattered. If Cao Cao's army has laid an ambush, we won't even have a chance to fight back!"
"Let's retreat first, assess the situation, and then take action. At the very least, we can't let the army be so scattered!"
"My lord!!"
Yuan Shao sat on his horse, quietly waiting for the soldiers to come and report.
Seeing Xu You like this, he felt that something was familiar.
Wasn't Tian Feng sent away?
How come this guy has become him again?
"Xu You! When did you become like this?" Yuan Shao frowned.
"My lord, please hear me out..."
Before Xu You could finish speaking, shouts of battle erupted from all around.
Large numbers of Cao Cao's troops emerged from the dense forests on both sides, and Yuan Shao's soldiers were forced into a series of defeats.
Xu You witnessed two high-ranking generals of the imperial court charging towards them with large swords.
It was like a wild beast spotting its long-awaited prey...
……