The Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

However, before Xia Houlan told Yuan Xi the news, she was taken aback when she heard Yuan Xi mention the news about Ma Chao.

There were some accidents, so I hurriedly explained to Yuan Xi.

"Master Yuan Xi, you just said that you saw General Ma Chao?"

"Huh? Yes, he also killed a few of my men."

"Where did you see it?"

Xia Houlan asked, and Yuan Xi didn't hide it at the moment, but he was a little suspicious and explained something to Xia Houlan.

But after Xia Houlan finished listening to Yuan Xi's description, she froze here.

"General Ma Chao is not dead, he is still alive, but why did he help Liu Zheng? This is really a strange thing."

"What are you talking to yourself here?"

People like Yuan Xi didn't know how Ma Chao fell into Liu Zheng's hands. Hearing Xia Houlan's words at this time, they were even more suspicious, not sure what Xiahoulan meant.

At that moment, Xia Houlan told Yuan Xi about the previous battle between Yecheng and Liyang.

After some narration, Yuan Xi finally understood what happened in Li Yang that day.

"So, you didn't break your promise, and launched an attack on Liu Zheng at the same time as us?"

"Well, Mr. Yuan Xi, we don't need to lie to you about this, you just need to send someone to investigate and you will be able to find out. We attacked Yecheng that day, killed Yuan Shang's general Wen Chou, and wiped out more than [-] enemy troops. "

"These things can't be denied at all. If Liu Zheng didn't send a large number of soldiers and horses to kill Li Yang, I'm afraid we would have taken down Yecheng last time."

Xia Houlan's words made Yuan Xi, who had some complaints about Zhao Yun, calm down a little.

Hastily asked Xia Houlan again about some more detailed things about the last Li Yang battle.

After Xia Houlan explained in more detail, Yuan Xi had just made up his mind like this, but he could indeed figure it out. No wonder Liu Zheng retreated from Lecheng County to the current Xindu City.

Yuan Xi, who was still surprised at why the army strength increased rapidly after the retreat, suddenly understood it completely.

"Well, even if you are still useful, why are you here this time?"

After resolving the lingering knot left earlier, Yuan Xi immediately became interested in Xia Houlan's purpose for coming here this time.

Xia Houlan spoke again at this time.

"Young Master Yuan Xi, I was ordered to come here this time to tell you that my general has joined forces with General Zhang Fei and others to take down Yecheng two days ago, and now occupies the entire south of Jizhou."

"My lord has no more worries. Now it is impossible for Liu Zheng to find reinforcements from Jizhou. It is a foregone conclusion to be trapped and die in Xindu City. My general means that although Liu Zheng is trapped, he is a centipede. Dead but not stiff, even now my general can't completely conquer Liu Zheng."

"So, my general's intention is to invite your son to join my general in encircling and suppressing Liu Zheng."

Xia Houlan finally expressed her reason for coming.

If this news had been known to Yuan Xi a day ago, Yuan Xi would have jumped up excitedly, agreed on the spot, and then cooperated with Xia Houlan to launch a war against Liu Zheng.

However, it is too late now.

Yuan Xi's face was very ugly.

After the death of [-] soldiers and horses, the strength of Yuan Xi's troops has been greatly reduced.

There are no extra troops at all, and they continue to attack Liu Zheng. If there is another accident, Liu Zheng's soldiers and horses may be able to deal a heavy blow to Yuan Xi.

"General Xiahou, you are late. Not long ago, Liu Zheng led an army of [-] out of the city and headed straight for Yecheng. I thought they were going to break out of the siege, but in the end I ordered my general Tadun to pursue it. Who knows... "

Yuan Xi didn't finish his sentence, but even if he only spoke half of it, Xia Houlan was very concerned.

"Sir, what happened?"

"He was caught in a trick, and was ambushed by Liu Zheng's men. He was ambushed on the way. Not only did he die, but he also lost my [-] army. Now I don't have many soldiers here."

Yuan Xi didn't hide anything, he could only tell the truth about the current situation.

When Xia Houlan heard this, her face changed drastically.

"This...Young Master, has Liu Zheng really gone in the direction of Yecheng? So, I should know that we have taken down Yecheng, and we plan to go there and send troops to fight against my general."

"Young master, do you mean that you don't plan to fight Liu anymore? Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and you are going to give up?"

Although many people died on Yuan Xi's side, the dead camels were bigger than horses, and Yuan Xi still had tens of thousands of troops under his command. Xia Houlan who came in from the outside just now could see this.

With this little force alone, it can still cause Liu Zheng a lot of trouble.

So Xia Houlan still wants to continue lobbying. ?

Chapter 140 Wait a few more days

"General Xiahou, although I really want to kill Liu Zheng and avenge my father, but now I really can't do anything."

Yuan Xi's face showed some unwillingness, but he was still powerless.

Seeing Yuan Xi's disturbed and helpless look, Xia Houlan also sighed, and continued to lobby Yuan Xi.

"Young master, this time we don't need your soldiers and horses to take the lead. Let us deal with Liu Zheng's main force. Your troops only need to help my general and contain Liu Zheng's soldiers and horses. That's it. Do it, can you?"

After all, Yuan Xi still has some people here, Xia Houlan doesn't want to miss it just like that.

Yuan Xi had already given up, but now after hearing Xia Houlan's words, the only unwillingness left in his heart finally suppressed his cowardice.

Moved by Xia Houlan, he wanted to cooperate with Zhao Yun and fight Liu Zheng for the last time.

"General Xiahou, is what you said true?"

"Of course it is true. Since Liu Zheng has already taken his troops and headed towards Yecheng, I am afraid that it will not be long before we will be blocked by my general. At that time, we will restrain Liu Zheng's main force. Xinducheng will be handed over to Mr. Yuan Xi."

Xia Houlan heard that Yuan Xi seemed to have some emotions, so she naturally continued to persuade him immediately, making Yuan Xi believe what he said even more.

"Okay, since as long as we attack a Xindu, then I think there is still a chance. I will continue to stay here and wait for your general's signal. Once they fight, I will definitely start to attack the city. When the time comes Guarantee that the soldiers and horses in Xindu City will not hinder you."

Yuan Xi didn't say that Xindu City must be conquered. After all, it was too difficult for Yuan Xi to conquer Xindu City.

But blocking the soldiers and horses of Xindu City so that they could not hinder the battle in Yecheng, Yuan Xi still had some confidence.

With Yuan Xi's assurance, a smile appeared on Xia Houlan's face.

"Then thank you first, my son. My general said that after the matter is completed, Jizhou will be handed over to you, and my son will continue to attack Xuzhou in the south!"

Agreeing to form an alliance again to deal with Liu Zheng together, Xia Houlan was still very smart to be made a big promise by Yuan Xi first.

This kind of thing is nothing more than some verbal promises. Whether the verbal promises will be fulfilled is still a matter of debate, but in Yuan Xi's opinion, it can make Yuan Xi pay more attention to this matter.

After the two parties made an agreement, Xia Houlan didn't stay here any longer and left soon.

He knew from Yuan Xi that Liu Zheng's men had already gone south from Xindu towards Yecheng. Xia Houlan also wanted to tell Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and others in Yecheng the news as soon as possible.

And as soon as Xia Houlan left.

Ke Bineng came to find Yuan Xi.

This time, Ke Bineng came to say goodbye.

Ke Bi Neng came from Xianbei with an army of [-]. He was invited to help Yuan Xi defeat Yuan Shang and defeat these Han people.

In return, Yuan Xi promised Ke Bineng that after defeating Yuan Shang and conquering Jizhou, Yuan Xi would give Ke Bineng the food, grass and ironware he needed.

But now Ke Bineng not only didn't see any food and grass, and didn't get any benefits, but also lost [-] soldiers and horses here.

Ke Bineng doesn't want to continue to lose the remaining soldiers and horses here.

In the entire Eastern Xianbei, they only have [-] combat strength. If they all die here, it will be difficult for the Eastern Xianbei to gain any advantage in the battle of the Central Xianbei in winter.

There are not enough soldiers and horses, and it may even be annexed by the leader of Xianbei in the middle, and the cattle and sheep will not be guaranteed.

In this way, it is good that Ke Bi can not trouble Yuan Xi. If Ke Bi can continue to help Yuan Xi attack Liu Zheng, it is obvious that Ke Bi can no longer have this ability.

"Yuan Xi, I'm going back. These Han people are too powerful to deal with. I, the tens of thousands of men, can no longer deal with them. I will bid farewell today."

When Ke Bi could come up, he planned to leave, and when he said this to Yuan Xi, he planned to leave.

But once Yuan Xi heard Ke Bineng's words, how could he bear it?

If he let Ke Bi Neng leave, once the 2 army left, Yuan Xi's own [-] people would be able to stop Liu Zheng's army in Xindu City.

Therefore, Yuan Xi immediately spoke up and asked Ke Bineng to stay.

"Ke is slower than the leader!"

"Huh? What else can I say?"

"Leader Kebi Neng, even if you want to leave, don't be in a hurry. Just now I got a news. This news is another opportunity for us. Do you want to listen?"

Yuan Xi didn't speak directly, but made a trick.

That's how people are, curiosity killed the cat.

If Yuan Xi spoke directly, Ke Bineng might not care at all.

On the contrary, Yuan Xi's mysterious appearance made Ke Bi Neng even more curious.

The footsteps that had already been taken out were drawn back at this time, stopped, looked at Yuan Xi, and asked what Yuan Xi meant by this.

"If you have something to say, tell me quickly. What's the news? Is it possible that we still have a chance to come back?"

"Of course there is a chance, how could there be no chance? Just now Liu Bei's men came to me and brought us good news. Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei have captured Ye City, and Yuan Shang's men have all surrendered!"

"It's true!"

Of course Ke Bineng knew who Yuan Shang was, and he also knew what role Yecheng played in Jizhou.

Upon hearing Yuan Xi's words, Ke Bi Neng immediately became excited.

"Of course it's true. Now Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei's men are planning to fight Liu Zheng for the final battle. They sent people here to let us work together. They deal with Liu Zheng's main force. Let us contain the Xindu people. People and horses."

"The rest of us may still be in some danger against Liu Zheng's main army, but against the 2 people in Xindu City, do we still need to be afraid?"

"Leader Ke Bi Neng, how about it? Even if we have to leave, it will not be a few days away. Let's stay and wait a few days to see how the battle between Zhao Yun and Liu Zheng is going?"

If Ke Bi Neng really wanted to leave, Yuan Xi knew he couldn't stop him,

So Yuan Xi can only do this, to keep Ke Bineng, if Ke Bineng is also unwilling, then Ke Bineng will not leave.

And Ke Bineng's heart was indeed very unwilling.

If he came here with an army of tens of thousands and didn't get any benefits, if he went back in such a state of embarrassment, his position as the leader would be unstable.

How could he want to go back so disheartened?

"If what you said is true, then it's not impossible for us to wait here for a few more days."

Ke Bineng finally decided to wait a few days and see.

The first thousand and 140 chapters of the thousand-year-old city

Anping County.

This is the place adjacent to Qinghe County and Julu County.

Of course, it is also the only way for Xindu to go to Yecheng.

If Liu Zheng wanted to go directly to Yecheng from the direction of Xindu, he would definitely pass through here.

In a thousand-year-old city below Anping County.

Liu Zheng's soldiers and horses rushed here without stopping.

This is the nearest city to the place captured by Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei and others.

Speaking of which, this city is still very famous.

It is called Handan City.

From ancient times to the present, not only is it called this name now, but Liu Zheng's era was also called this name.

It is said that it has been in use for 3000 years.

It is a special case of Chinese place name culture.

Speaking of which, there are three other origins of the name of Handan City. One theory: Handan was written as Gandan before the Warring States Period.Some scholars believe that when the sun rises above the horizon, it is called Gan, and when the sun sets over the horizon, it is called Dan.Handan is the place where the sun rises and sets.

Myth [-]: The place name of Handan may be named after the surname.In the past, there was the surname Handan, and Handan is a compound surname.

Statement [-]: In "Hanshu Geographical Chronicles", Zhang Yan of Wei State proposed: "Han, the name of the mountain. Dan, the end. Hanshan ends here. The words of the city and the country are all from the city, because it is named Yan." It means that the name of Handan The name of the place comes from Hanshan. There is a mountain named Hanshan under the east city of Handan. Dan is the end of the mountain range, and Hanshan ends here, so it is named Handan.

When Handan was first built, it was the State of Zhao during the Warring States Period. In 386 BC, Zhao Jinghou moved his capital to Handan. King Wuling of Zhao implemented the military reform of Hu Fu riding and shooting, making Zhao State one of the seven heroes of the Warring States Period.

During the Warring States Period, Handan was the capital of Zhao State for 158 years, and it was the political, economic and cultural center in the north of China.