Dragon of the Three Kingdoms

Wei Yan's raid on Pingyuanjin was very confidential, so Hua Yan and Kong Shun naturally didn't know it in advance, so after seeing Jiang Qi calling for help, they were surprised but also very disturbed in their hearts. They didn't know that after Li Yi called, they How will the two be arranged.

After the war in Qingzhou ended, the two followed Yuan Tan back to Hebei. At first, they were worried that Li Yi would instruct them at will and let them do things.

But in fact, after Qingzhou, Li Yi never contacted them at all, as if they didn't exist anymore.

At first, the two of them were relaxed and felt that way, but gradually they felt something wrong. They had already betrayed Yuan Tan, and there was no hope in Hebei. Whether they could make a fortune in the future depends entirely on Li Yi, but Li Yi If you don't take them seriously, wouldn't they be finished in the future?

So, after the two regained their senses, they began to curry favor with Li Yi. It doesn't matter if Li Yi didn't ask for it, they just searched for useful information by themselves. For example, Jiang Qi's troop allocation was sent to them in the first place.

The two are now eager to make contributions, so after being entrusted with the important task of defending the city by Yuan Tan, they immediately changed their minds and began to think about how to seize control of Pingyuan. Once Yuan Tan left, he would not be allowed to come back.

In fact, at first they thought about persuading Yuan Tan to send troops to support them later to create time for Li Yi's army to land, but Yuan Tan's attitude was firm, and they dared not say such obvious hindrances.

But the current situation is more in line with their wishes.

Yuan Tan didn't know the sinister intentions of his confidantes. He was very relieved to see their resolute faces, and comforted him softly: "You two don't need to be nervous. Although Li Yi is powerful, the breakthrough point is only in Pingyuanjin. As long as I bring the army back to take back the ferry, they will never be able to divide their troops to attack the plain, so you two can feel at ease."

"Eldest Young Master is very thoughtful, I can't wait for Eldest Young Master to happen!"

Hua Yan immediately flattered Yuan Tan, but Yuan Tan shook his head and smiled wryly. Any thoughtfulness is a joke.

Combined with Jiang Qi's emergency letter, Yuan Tan has probably understood that Wei Yanzang has been hiding for more than half a year, and has deceived everyone including him, making him feel contemptuous of him, otherwise Wei Yan's two 3000 People, why attack Pingyuanjin?

However, Hua Yan's flattery reminded Yuan Tan. He looked around and said in a low voice: "After the army leaves the city, although Li Yi's soldiers and horses will not appear, you two should not underestimate the enemy, because , Our enemies may not just be Li Yi and Wei Yan."

Kong Shun was puzzled, and asked: "This subordinate is dull, I don't know what the eldest son is referring to, please ask the eldest son to clarify."

Looking in the direction of the city, Yuan Tan sighed, "For more than half a year, Wei Yan has had close contacts with businessmen from Pingyuan and even Jizhou, and there are not a few of them living in Pingyuan. Who can guarantee that there is no one from Wei Yan in the city now?"

The two couldn't help but look tense, and then hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Eldest Young Master, we will defend the city to the death!"

The backs of both of them were sweating a little. Although Yuan Tan didn't suspect them, as a traitor, he couldn't help but feel guilty when encountering such a topic.

Seeing that the soldiers and horses under the city were almost ready, Yuan Tan patted the shoulders of the two of them, and prepared to go down to the city and set off with Chunyu Qiong, but at this time, Chunyu Qiong rushed up the stairs first. city ​​head.

The famous general's complexion was pale at the moment, and there was panic in his eyes. Even if he received Jiang Qi's emergency before, he had never seen him so flustered.

Thinking of the possible reason for Chunyu Qiong's gaffe, Yuan Tan's eyes widened slightly, and his lips trembled uncontrollably.

Hua Yan and Kong Shun have different standpoints, so naturally they will not be as nervous as Yuan Tan, but in order to cooperate with the acting, they also pretended to be very concerned.

As Chunyuqiong got closer, Yuan Tan discovered that behind Chunyuqiong was a blood-stained, very embarrassed military lord. Although he didn't know the name of this person, Yuan Tan vaguely remembered that he seemed to be by Jiang Qi's side. people.

Taking a breath, Yuan Tan couldn't help but took a step back, half leaning against the female wall, Kong Shun reached out to help, but was pushed away by Yuan Tan, and then Yuan Tan strode up to the military marquis, He picked up the Marquis who was about to kneel down, put his face close to his face, and shouted angrily: "Say, why are you back, where is Jiang Qi, what are you doing back!"

With tears in his eyes, the Marquis choked up and said: "I am ashamed of trusting the eldest son. Wei Yan's soldiers came too fast, too many horses. Before General Jiang took the initiative to attack, they killed them. Although the general was prepared, However, unexpectedly, there are thousands of crossbows in Wei Yan's army, and thousands of arrows are fired at once, and we will be defeated if we meet face to face."

Everyone on the top of the city changed their colors when they heard the words. Jiang Qi had a full 5000 people. Although they never expected that Jiang Qi alone could stop Li Yi's main force, they still couldn't deal with Wei Yan's troops. As for the problem, let's take a step back, even if we can't win, we should at least block Wei Yan at the pier and wait for Yuan Tan's reinforcements.

But luckily now, Jiang Qi was defeated in a face-to-face meeting, which meant that Pingyuanjin was completely lost, and Li Yi could go straight in.

Yuan Tan was so angry that he trembled, looking at the miserable Junhou in front of him, his heart was filled with disgust, he didn't care about the demeanor of any family, he directly put his foot on the Junhou, and roared: "Where is Jiang Qi, let him Come to me, let him come to me!"

This military marquis was defeated on the battlefield in Pingyuanjin, and he was already injured. When Yuan Tan kicked him, he curled up immediately, unable to reply at all.

Yuan Tan's nerves couldn't be stretched any longer, he looked crazy, and wanted to continue beating the Marquis, Chun Yuqiong hurriedly reached out to stop him, and persuaded him: "Young Master, calm down, I asked just now, General Jiang has been killed, from the beginning to the end , did not take half a step back, even if something is wrong, we should discuss it later, the most urgent thing now is how we should deal with it!"

Chunyuqiong and Yuan Shao are of the same generation, and have rich experience in battle. As long as they don't drink alcohol, their minds are still very clear, and they can say the main point in one word, pointing to the vital point, Yuan Tan can't calm down even if he doesn't want to.

However, Yuan Tan was stunned for half his life, but finally he said blankly: "Pingyuanjin has been completely lost. Without Jiang Qi's containment, I don't know how many soldiers will go ashore. What should I do? Even if all [-] troops attack , can you take back Pingyuanjin?"

Chunyuqiong felt a little dry in his throat, but he still said with difficulty: "Continuing to send troops may not be the best policy."

Originally, Chunyu Qiong wanted to directly deny the proposal to send troops, but in the end he expressed it in a slightly more euphemistic way, but even so, he still felt his heart be wrenched and uncomfortable.

Chunyuqiong has no confidence at all in defeating Li Yi with 1 people, so he is naturally unwilling to send troops. However, if he does not send troops, and waits for Li Yi's army to land continuously, at least 6 to [-] will be needed. People, they will be unstoppable at that time.

Therefore, whether to send troops or not does not seem to have much impact on the final result, the difference is only the difference between sooner and later.

Yuan Tan obviously thought of this too, he laughed miserably, and asked, "If we don't send troops, Li Yi's army will gather, and we may be able to defend the plain?"

Chunyuqiong pursed her lips tightly, didn't answer, and couldn't answer.

Pingyuan is not a strong city. If it is surrounded by Li Yi's army, it will definitely not be able to defend it.

In his mind, the best plan now is to evacuate all the troops as soon as possible before Li Yi's army gathers and advance, to fight Yuan Shao's main force, and then look for an opportunity to fight Li Yi decisively.

But he can't say this suggestion, and Yuan Tan can't choose it.

Li Yi occupied Pingyuanjin. Once the news spread, it would be a huge blow to Yuan Shao's army, but it was still bearable, because Yuan Shao's main force of soldiers and horses did not suffer direct losses, and could maintain morale for a considerable period of time.

However, if Yuan Tan didn't dare to face Li Yi at all, chose to flee without a fight, and handed over Pingyuan.

Doing so can certainly preserve strength to a certain extent, but the blow to the military officials in Hebei and the [-] soldiers in Hebei is fatal.

As Yuan Shao's eldest son, Yuan Tan was afraid of Li Yi, so he ran away without a fight. Those of them with salaries, who would want to fight to the death for the Yuan family like Jiang Qi?

If they did that, the morale of Yuan Shao's army might collapse directly.

Therefore, at this time, Yuan Tan actually had no way out.

Chapter 766

On the tower, everyone was looking at Yuan Tan, waiting for Yuan Tan's decision.

Downstairs, although the assembled soldiers were a little nervous, they still didn't understand what kind of cruel situation they were facing. These people were also looking at Yuan Tan, waiting for Yuan Tan to issue orders.

The night wind was very cold, but Yuan Tan's back was already drenched with sweat.

As the eldest son of Yuan Shao, he is not incompetent, but the situation in front of him is really far beyond the scope of what he can handle, and he is powerless!

After a long time, Yuan Tan opened his mouth, and said slowly: "I will send the situation in Pingyuan to Daying, Hebei immediately. Be sure to be detailed, and don't hide anything. Now I have to ask my father to make a decision. Besides, Yanzhou may not be There would be no tricks."

"Here!"

Hua Yan took the order, thinking in his heart whether he should do something about this matter, but then he shook his head secretly. Even if there was no report from Yuan Tan, Yuan Shao would know about such a major matter within a day or two later. Big, but took a lot of risks.

"Then"

Yuan Tan continued to speak, but his voice became more and more difficult.

Looking around at the people around him, Yuan Tan saw that although they were a little panicked, they hadn't reached the point where they were scared out of their wits, especially Huayan Kongshun, although his face was a little uneasy, but overall he was still calm, and he was calm in every major event. Heart a little wider.

"Now the situation in Pingyuanjin is unclear. If it is soon, Li Yi's main force will have landed ashore tonight. Even if our army is rushing to attack at this time, the chances of winning are really not great. Therefore, I decided to give up sending troops, stick to the city, and take Li Yi's army dragged on the plain to buy time for the main force of Jizhou to respond."

"Besides, Li Yi's army is coming from afar? All the supplies are transported by ship? As long as we can keep him in the plain for a month? Li Yi's burial place!"

In order to boost morale, Yuan Tan described a possibility of victory to himself and everyone. However, everyone knows that this possibility is really very small.