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Chapter 891 Yuan Shu is shocked and angry

"It's over, it's all over."

Amid the screams and wails, Yuan Zhong closed his eyes in despair, not daring to look at his wife and daughter again, his heart filled with regret.

As Su Yao's resolute order was issued, the capital city of Xiangcheng fell into a cold and murderous atmosphere.

Dian Wei and the Chiyun Cavalry quickly took over the command of the city defense and garrison.

These Pei soldiers who were supposed to be defending the city now changed their identities. They rushed into the streets in groups, went straight to the residences of officials and dignitaries, confiscated their homes and arrested people. The sounds of shouting, cursing, crying and begging resounded over Xiangcheng and lasted for a whole night.

The next morning, at daybreak, with the chaos coming to an end, a group of soldiers escorted Yuan Zhong, his family, his cronies and the rebels, forming a rather large team, paraded through the streets, and marched towards Luoyang in a mighty procession.

The people along the way avoided him one after another, and their whispers contained both contempt for Yuan Zhong and awe of Su Yao's ruthless methods.

Su Yao stood on the top of the city wall, watching the troops going away, and instructed Dian Wei beside him: "Since this has been settled, send a fast horse to inform Huangfu Song to lead the army across the border immediately without wasting time."

"Yes!" Dian Wei clasped his fists in response, and lowered his voice to ask, "What about Yuan Shu?"

After a night of interrogation, the truth has been basically revealed.

Although it is true that Yuan Zhong was guilty, Yuan Shu's infiltration was also a real fact.

Su Yao looked towards the south in the direction of Shouchun City, his eyes flashing coldly: "Last time, we didn't have enough time, so we spared his life. Now he won't have another chance."

He turned and walked down the city wall, his red cloak fluttering in the morning breeze.

"Order the entire army to rest for three days, prepare enough food and grass, and requisition all the ships of Pei State to gather at Xiacai. Once Huangfu Song's army arrives, immediately cross the river and attack Shouchun - this time, I will personally chop off Yuan Gonglu's head and hang it on the gate of Luoyang for public display!"

Dian Wei's eyes lit up with fighting spirit, and he clasped his fists and shouted, "I obey your orders!"

Three days later, Yuan Shu’s camp.

Chief Clerk Yang Hong rushed in and delivered the bad news that had come down the river.

"Hiss—what did you say?!"

"Yuan Zhong is done?"

"The general is here in person?!"

Yuan Shu stood up suddenly, his face pale, clenched his fists and asked:

"How is this possible?! Wasn't he in Luoyang before? How did he suddenly come to Pei State? And captured Yuan Zhong?"

"Are the more than 10,000 soldiers of Pei State just for show?"

"Or did our plan fail, and that useless idiot opened the city and surrendered?"

Yang Hong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and said in a trembling voice:
"General, according to the report from the spies who escaped, the general led only a hundred cavalrymen to break through Xiangcheng. The ambush troops sent by Yuan Zhong were completely wiped out, the defending general Chen Duwei was shot dead by an arrow, and the defenders in the city surrendered. Yuan Guoxiang's family was taken to Luoyang for questioning. I'm afraid..."

"Trash! They're all trash!"

Yuan Shu was furious and kicked over the table in front of him, spilling the wine and dishes all over the floor. His eyes were red as he paced back and forth in the tent:

"More than 10,000 soldiers were beaten to the city gate by just a hundred people? Doesn't Yuan Zhong always brag about himself? Is this the only skill he has?!"

Seeing this, Yan Xiang stepped forward and advised: "General, calm down. Now that things have come to this, the most urgent thing is to return to Shouchun as soon as possible."

"Return?" Yuan Shu clenched his fists. "You mean now?!"

Yang Hong also advised: "Now that Su Yao has taken Xiangcheng in a flash, all the counties of Pei State have surrendered, and the land has been completely controlled by the court. With the support of the Pei State navy, if they occupy Xia Cai, they will have the capital to threaten our navy."

"If anything happens to our navy, they will rush across the river, and Shouchun won't be able to hold them off for long." "Yes, yes, hurry back, General!"

Under the threat of Su Yao's blitzkrieg, everyone in the general's tent was terrified, and most of them were urging Yuan Shu to return.

Amidst the noise, Yuan Shu felt his head swelling and the world before his eyes gradually turned pale.

He slammed the table and roared:
"Shut up, General!"

The tent fell silent in an instant, and everyone looked at the furious Yuan Shu in silence.

Yuan Shu took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down. He looked around at everyone with a sinister look:
"Return? If we return now, won't all our efforts be wasted?"

"We have besieged Yuan Benchu ​​for more than a month. We have run out of food and grass, and can only rely on killing horses and eating tree bark to fill our stomachs. If we hold on for a few more days, we will be able to destroy him in one fell swoop!"

"But General Hou," Yang Hong wanted to persuade him again.

"No buts!" Yuan Shu interrupted sharply:
"What's the point of going back now?!"

"If Su Yao can really cross the river that quickly, we would be courting death if we rush back."

"Even Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Army didn't dare to fight him in the field. Who among you is sure that you can hold your ground under the attack of Su Yao and Yuan Shao?"

Yuan Shu's words left the generals in the tent speechless.

Indeed, if they hurriedly turned back now, it would almost be telling Yuan Shao that something had happened in their rear. How could Yuan Shao, who was surrounded and filled with anger, easily let go of this opportunity to pursue them?

With Su Yao's reputation, it would be good if he could enter the city before they crossed the river. If he failed to make it, it would be almost certain that his entire army would be wiped out by these two people halfway.

"Su Yao threatened Shouchun with the idea of ​​attacking the enemy and then rescuing them."

"But the walls of Shouchun City are strong, how can he break through them overnight?"

"Instead of being led by him, we should concentrate here and kill Yuan Benchu. Then, we can board the ship calmly with the power of victory, go down the river, and fight Su Yao to lift the siege of Shouchun."

Yuan Shu's words caused the tent to fall into silence.

I have to say, this is indeed a good idea.

But the only problem is:
"But...what if we fail to defeat Yuan Shao quickly, and Su Yao's army crosses Shouchun and attacks us directly? What should we do?"

Zhang Xun swallowed hard as he described a horrible future.

Shouchun is indeed not easy to attack, but the defenders of Shouchun can only defend the city now. Don't even think about expecting them to go out of the city to harass Su Yao.

In that case, Su Yao could just let Shouchun go and attack them directly.

In this way, they still cannot escape the fate of being attacked from both sides.

"Stop making such a fuss. How can there be anything perfect on the battlefield?"

Yuan Shu's face darkened as he gulped down a mouthful of wine:

"Now it's a matter of speed! As long as we take down the Shao thief as soon as possible, I will win this battle."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuan Shu slammed the wine jar to the ground and roared:

"Pass the order down. Except for Ji Ling who will lead 3,000 cavalrymen back to rescue and monitor the situation of Su Yao's army, the rest of you will follow me to attack the city with all your strength, day and night. Anyone who retreats will be killed immediately!"

(End of this chapter)