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After the meeting of the allied warlords, Yuan Shao kept Han Fu behind alone.

Afterwards, Yuan Shao began exchanging pleasantries with Han Fu, explaining the current situation and the potential impact of the Yuan family's misfortune, hoping Han Fu would support the Yuan family and him, Yuan Shao...

Han Fu responded to each of these remarks, expressing his willingness to support the Yuan family and Yuan Shao, but not Yuan Shu.

Han Fu also understood that there would be infighting within the Yuan family, and she would need to choose sides.

He favored Yuan Shao over Yuan Shu.

And so, the two talked all night long, and Han Fu left the Hulao Pass City Lord's Mansion after having breakfast the next morning.

Upon returning to his temporary residence, Han Fu summoned all his strategists and generals.

Han Fu specifically instructed that one of them be called over for a meeting.

If Lin Mu were here, he would recognize who this person is: Ju Shou, Ju Gongyu!

"Uncle Mu, why are you in such a hurry?" Ju Shou asked meaningfully as soon as he arrived in front of Han Fu.

"I spent the night at Alliance Leader Yuan Shao's place last night, and we had a very pleasant conversation."

"Oh... then why does Master Mu seem so uneasy?" Ju Shou asked, looking at Han Fu with a furrowed brow.

"I don't know either, but the more polite Alliance Leader Yuan Shao is, the more uneasy I feel." Han Fu was not a stupid person; on the contrary, he was very sensitive. Some of Yuan Shao's actions had already made him seem to sense something.

Upon hearing this, Ju Shou did not say that Han Fu was being paranoid; on the contrary, he took it very seriously and began to ponder it.

Afterwards, the other soldiers and strategists also gathered around. Han Fu laid out the banquet food and drinks he had prepared in advance.

From Suanzao to Hulao Pass, everyone has worked hard along the way, even if they haven't made any great contributions. It's perfectly normal to hold an internal banquet to reward them.

After pondering for a long time, Ju Shou ignored the pleasant conversation between the other generals and strategists and Han Fu, went directly to the main seat, pulled Han Fu, and said with an extremely solemn expression, "Uncle Mu, we have to go!"

"Gongyu, where did you get this idea?" Han Fu was slightly startled.

Normally, Ju Shou is very particular about etiquette, but his rudeness this time clearly indicates that something important has happened.

"Yuan Shao wants to kill you!" Ju Shou didn't mince words and directly uttered the words that chilled Han Fu's heart.

As expected, Han Fu was shocked upon hearing this, and the wine cup in his hand fell to the ground.

In fact, he had this feeling deep down, which is why he summoned Ju Shou to discuss it. Normally, Ju Shou would never appear, because Ju Shou said he would plan an opportunity for him, and in order not to reveal the secret, he had never been by his side.

"Lord Mu, the Guandong Coalition is now only in name. What follows is the infighting among the various warlords. Within the ranks, there may be some warlords who have been bribed by Dong Zhuo and are secretly stabbing us in the back."

"Furthermore, the opening of the Heavenly and Earthly Lords Ranking is the original sin. Everyone is desperately trying to climb up. The position of Shepherd is coveted by many," Ju Shou said solemnly.

"Yuan Shao is the governor of Bohai Commandery. Due to the dramatic changes within the Yuan family, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu may be vying for power. Yuan Shu has already seized control of a significant portion of the Yuan family's assets, while Yuan Shao, due to his coma, has fallen behind. Currently, Bohai Commandery is where Yuan Shao can secure his position!"

"Given the Yuan family's resources, even a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Would he really confine them to just the mere Bohai Commandery?!"

"His target is the entire Ji Province!!!" Ju Shou whispered quickly in Han Fu's ear.

"Mu Bo happens to be the governor of Ji Province. If he wants to control Ji Province, he must first get rid of Mu Bo!!!" Ju Shou said, throwing out a bloody guess at the end.

Han Fu, who had remained silent until now, was deathly pale and trembling slightly.

"Gongyu, what about the plan you devised to unite the feudal lords and plot against Lin Mu..."

"Lord Mu, preserve yourselves first before considering matters of the world," Ju Shou said firmly.

"Then...then I'll go tell the others and withdraw the troops back to Jizhou?" Han Fu said, his voice trembling slightly.

"Uncle Mu, things could change in the meantime. We can't inform anyone else. We need to start packing this afternoon, and tonight, the entire army will decisively retreat to Jizhou!" Ju Shou said resolutely.

"Good! Wenwei, from this moment on, you will organize the troops. Bodian, you will be in charge of packing supplies and transporting provisions. Tonight we will return to Jizhou!" Han Fu stood up abruptly and began to give orders.

When it comes to his life and fortune, Han Fu felt he could give up everything.

Yuan Shao's grand promises, his favors, siding with Yuan Shao, etc... all have to take a backseat!
Afterwards, Han Fu canceled the banquet and personally supervised the evacuation.

Yuan Shao, having just finished a long and fruitful talk with Han Fu, was resting contentedly in the city lord's mansion. However, he was unaware that Han Fu, who had been the prey on his fate, had so decisively…run away!!
Without any prior notice or fanfare, Han Fu led his troops away that very night!

The entire force of over a million troops, enhanced by special effects, quietly withdrew. They used every last trick in the book for their retreat!
Furthermore, their evacuation route was not to go back, but to walk along the western city wall of Hulao Pass, and then cross the Yellow River northward to Jizhou.

The western wall of Hulao Pass was almost completely undefended, making it easy to leave the city.

And so, on the fourth day, everyone discovered the changes that had occurred at Han Fu's residence and military camp.

Upon learning of Han Fu's departure, Yuan Shao's face turned ashen, his vision blurred, and he nearly fainted again.

Xu You and the others also frowned deeply. They had only just begun to set up their trap, but they hadn't expected that Han Fu, like a fish, had already sensed something and escaped! Indeed, man proposes, God disposes.

"My lord, now that Han Fu has returned to Ji Province, let's send someone to appease him and lower his guard," Xun Chen suggested.

"My lord, let's first rebuke them with the authority of the alliance leader, and then appease them as members of the Yuan family," Xu You suggested, showing that his approach was more thorough.

"Alright, Ziyuan, we'll do as you say." Yuan Shao took a deep breath, his expression returning to normal.

News of Han Fu's departure from the Guandong Allied Forces and his retreat to Ji Province spread among the other warlords. They were quite surprised by Han Fu's sudden departure.

With Hulao Pass breached, the next step is to attack Luoyang, the capital.

Once we capture Luoyang, the capital, we'll gain prestige and prestige!
It's not too late to leave then...

On a plain west of Hulao Pass, Lin Mu was taking a temporary rest with the Nine Suns Legion and the Thunder Legion.

He also received news of Han Fu's departure through Ji Beiqin immediately.

"What?! Han Fu has led his army away from Hulao Pass and headed north back to Jizhou?" Upon receiving the information, Lin Mu's face showed a look of astonishment.

If he had known that Han Fu would do this, he would have ambushed him on his escape route and messed with Han Fu.

Han Fu's advisors and generals are all exceptionally talented; with some planning, they might just be able to fulfill a certain agreement...

"In my past life, Liu Dai and Qiao Mao fought each other, and Han Fu was still alive then. Why is it happening so suddenly this time? Could something have changed? Could it be that Yuan Shao can't wait any longer?" Lin Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, pondering.

The decline of the Han Dynasty is now common knowledge.

Dong Zhuo's deposition of the eldest son and installation of a younger one was the first time he trampled on the dignity of the Han Dynasty, and it also affected the dynasty's fortunes. Dong Zhuo's relocation of the emperor to Chang'an and moving the entire court there was the second time he trampled on the dignity of the Han Dynasty, and this time it was more thorough, already stirring up many ambitious people.

Now that the list of feudal lords has been released, it has further fueled the ambitions of all the feudal lords!
Having ambition and wanting to achieve it requires manpower and resources.

The most important foundation among them is territory!

Yanzhou and Yuzhou are in a bit of chaos; Qingzhou and Youzhou are occupied by him, so there's not much of a chance; Yangzhou and Jiaozhou are too far away... As for the western provinces, there's even less of a chance.

Xuzhou and Jizhou are the most suitable for Yuan Shao. And currently, Jizhou is the most suitable for Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao and Han Fu will clash sooner or later.

Perhaps because of the presence of Youzhou and Qingzhou, Yuan Shao was wary of him, which allowed him to take over Jizhou ahead of schedule.

"Unfortunately, Han Fu found out in advance and escaped." Lin Mu sighed lightly, his words carrying a double meaning.

"My lord!" Just then, Yue Jin rushed in.

"We've gathered information. We've identified the three potential ambush locations ahead."

"There are 300,000 troops lying in ambush at the second location!" Le Jin reported.

"Oh... 300,000 is quite a gain." Lin Mu put aside Han Fu's matter for the time being and said softly.

"My lord!!" Just then, Dian Wei rushed in.

"The combined forces of Gongsun Zan, Sun Jian, and Liu Bei are stationed on the plains fifty miles away!" Dian Wei reported quickly.

"Sun Jian?! Instead of attacking Luoyang, the capital, this guy is hanging out with Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei. What's going on?"

In his previous life, after Sun Jian broke through Hulao Pass, he once again served as the vanguard general, leading his troops straight to Luoyang, the capital, and becoming the first warlord to enter Luoyang and storm the imperial palace!
It was because he had the right timing and location that he was able to capture the Imperial Seal of the State!
This time, it feels like things have changed again...

“There are 300,000 roving troops lying in ambush at one of the first three points… Could there be even more ambushes behind them? Is Sun Jian trapped?” Lin Mu pondered.

At this moment, he recalled the time when Sun Jian visited him at the western city wall of Hulao Pass... At that time, perhaps Sun Jian also wanted to join forces with him to attack Luoyang, the capital.

"Let's ignore Sun Jian, Gongsun Zan, and Liu Bei for now. Let's eliminate the ambush at this point first. Try to capture as many as possible!" Lin Mu decided on the current tactical strategy.

"Rest for two hours, then launch a full-scale attack after nightfall!" Lin Mu said solemnly.

"Yes!" Yue Jin and Dian Wei replied in unison.

And so, the well-rested army of over 300,000 rushed straight to a suitable ambush position ahead, and surrounded the enemy before they could react.

Le Jin, Huang Ying, and others charged forward with unstoppable force. Lin Mu, Dian Wei, and the others didn't even have to lift a finger, and they quickly subdued the roaming army.

Similar to Lin Mu's side, Sun Jian's side also launched an attack, defeating the troops that were trying to ambush or delay.

Lin Mu and Gongsun Zan's side is doing very well, but Cao Cao's side is having a tough time. (End of Chapter)