20demayo Chapter 197
Chapter 197
Under the Zhou Mountain, the dusk was heavy, the two armies were facing each other, the air seemed to be frozen.
The Bingzhou cavalry, who had just retreated from the steep mountain road, had their armors shining coldly, and faced the elite soldiers under Yuan Shu from a distance. A silent contest quietly unfolded between heaven and earth.
Liu Yao, with an anxious look on his face, hurriedly shuttled through the ruins of the camp. His eyes were like torches, penetrating the chaotic battlefield, just to find that familiar figure.
Finally, under the strict protection of his personal guards, he saw Guo Jia who was about to retreat to a safe area.
"Fengxiao! Fengxiao! Are you okay!?"
"My lord, why did you come down the mountain?"
Dian Wei, with two halberds on his shoulders, stood on one side, and his voice sounded like thunder: "My lord is on the top of the mountain. Hearing that Yuan Shu and Shen Pei wanted to attack our army camp, he was concerned about his lord's safety, so he led the elite troops to protect the military advisor."
When Guo Jia heard this, a warm current surged in his heart. He knew his lord's temperament very well, and he understood this deep friendship at all costs.
"My lord, your thoughts are indeed out of emotion, but the overall situation is more important than personal safety. Imagine if this battle can defeat Yuan Shao in one fell swoop, the northern land will no longer be constrained, and our army will have a smooth road under its iron hoof."
"My lord, you must not ignore the chess game of the world's situation because of your own safety. I, Guo Jia, am grateful for your concern for me, but how can a mere life be compared with the overall situation?"
Liu Yao raised his hand and covered Guo Jia's mouth.
"You, Guo Fengxiao! Stop talking! Even if there are ten Yuan Shaos, they are far inferior to you, Guo Fengxiao!"
"At this moment, our army is like a spent force, and if Yuan Shu and Shen Pei take advantage of this moment and forcefully attack, we will be trapped in a desperate situation of being attacked from all sides, and defeat is almost certain!"
Guo Jia chuckled and said, "Haha, my lord Yuan Shu is not a fool. If the two sides fight head-on, it will be a losing business for him. He might as well watch Yuan Shao being killed by our army."
Zhang Liao heard this, his brows slightly relaxed, but he also had some doubts.
"The military advisor is right. Could it be that Yuan Shu really has such a plan, and wants to implement a profound strategy of defeating the enemy without fighting?"
Guo Jia nodded in affirmation, with a gleam in his eyes.
"That's right. Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are from the same clan after all, and there is still some blood relationship between them."
"Yuan Shu has been suppressed by Yuan Shao for many years. Imagine if Yuan Shu can win with wisdom this time, force us to withdraw our troops, and then save Yuan Shao from danger, what kind of waves will this move cause within the Yuan family?"
Hearing this, Zhang Liao's eyes flashed with a glimmer of insight into the world, and he slowly said:
"After this move, there must be bystanders in the family who say that although Yuan Shao is famous, he is actually not good enough to show his skills in times of crisis. On the other hand, Yuan Shu saved his brother from danger without fighting. Isn't it obvious that he is both wise and brave? In this way, Yuan Shu's reputation will surely rise to the top and become the focus of everyone's attention."
"That's right! Wenyuan really understands it at a glance."
Just as everyone was talking.
A scout rushed in quickly.
"My lord! Yuan Shu sent an envoy to the front of the battle, and his words were sincere, wanting to meet with the lord."
Liu Yao nodded gently and said: "Humph, the world is like chess, and each game is new. This move is exactly what we expected."
After that, Liu Yao walked out of the military tent.
At this moment, the wheel of history seemed to turn slightly at this moment. Yuan Shao's escape was indeed regrettable, but Liu Yao, who knew that fate was hard to defy, knew in his heart that even if this link was missing, the torrent of history would make Yuan Shao encounter a doomed defeat in the Battle of Guandu in its own unique way.
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When the two armies confronted each other and the war clouds were gathering, Yuan Shu set up a unique banquet in front of the battle, drank honey water alone, and was leisurely and contented, as if he was the only one in the world dancing with the sweet taste.
Liu Yao rode on a red dragon, with a Tang sword hanging from his waist. He drove his horse forward slowly, and every step he took was full of aura. He dismounted lightly in front of Yuan Shu, and walked calmly, showing the demeanor of a great general.
"Yuan Gonglu, you and I are not here to fight today, but why do we have to host a banquet on this battlefield?" Liu Yao's voice was steady and powerful, and there was an unquestionable majesty in his words.
Yuan Shu took a green plum in his hand and took a bite. The sweet and sour taste melted in his mouth. He looked up at Liu Yao, and a playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth:
"Brother Ziyi, we haven't seen each other for a long time, but our friendship is still there. Why don't we take this opportunity to reminisce about the old times?"
Liu Yao heard the words, and the corner of his mouth slightly raised, a trace of complex emotions flashed in his eyes, and then he strode and sat down opposite Yuan Shu, showing his unrestrained and uninhibited actions.
"Haha, Yuan Gonglu, you and I both know that this meeting,There must be a deeper meaning. In this case, let's get straight to the point and state your conditions. "
Yuan Shu gently put down the green plum in his hand and said seriously: "What a straightforward brother Ziyi. I know that you are both wise and brave, and your soldiers are strong. Although I, Yuan Shu, am not talented, I am willing to exchange sincerity for peace. "
"Okay, since you have made it clear, I will not pretend. "
"I will guarantee the grudge between you and Benchu, and let it end today."
"As long as you are willing to hand over Yuan Benchu to me, my Yuan family swears here that we will no longer get involved in your territory dispute in Luoyang, and this place will be at your disposal. What do you think?"
Liu Yao laughed and said, "Hahaha! Yuan Gonglu, what use do I have for this Luoyang?"
"Today, Luoyang has been burned down by a fire, leaving only ruins. Don't play tricks on me! "
Yuan Shu frowned and asked:
"What do you want?"
Liu Yao raised one eyebrow slightly, his eyes flashed with an unquestionable light, and slowly said:
"Yuan Shao can leave, but his soldiers, including those around Shen Pei, must all stay for me!"
Yuan Shu heard this, and his anger erupted like a volcano. He slammed the table, shaking the teacup on the table, and said angrily:
"Liu Yao! Don't be arrogant and think that I, Yuan Gonglu, am an easy person! Your troops have experienced battles and are exhausted. If our army comes out in full force, it is still unknown who will win! "
"Haha, then you, Yuan Gonglu, can give it a try. The Bingzhou Legion and several other legions are stationed near Wuguan. They are now rushing to Luoyang. You'd better have the confidence to completely eliminate us in one go, otherwise, Bingzhou's 200,000 troops will come overwhelmingly! "
"And you should also know that as long as I want to leave, no one can stop me! You should know my ability very well, right?"
"I advise you not to provoke me. I can kill you now and leave here openly."
After saying that, Liu Yao looked at Yuan Shu and sneered.
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