Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 751: Settlement of Ji County
After crossing the river, the distance to Ji County City was only more than 50 miles, and it would only take half a day if the army marched at full speed.

However, firstly, the army was already very tired; secondly, it was already afternoon, and even if they arrived in Ji County, it would be midnight; thirdly, Xu Huang and Qian Zhao were seriously injured, and it was not easy for them to march fast and could not withstand the bumps, so everyone decided to rest in a dense forest for a night, let the military doctor stabilize the injuries of the two men first, and set out the next day.

Tian Yu had just had his wound bandaged by a military doctor. He ate some dry food and went to visit Xu Huang and Qian Zhao in their tent.

Fortunately, the two men were strong and although they lost too much blood, they did not suffer any vital injuries. Some of the accompanying military doctors had studied under Hua Tuo when he ran a clinic in Yanmen. Their medical skills and the medicines they carried were quite good, so the lives of the two men were saved. However, if they wanted to continue to charge personally, they would have to rest for at least two or three months.

Qian Zhao had not woken up yet. Although Xu Huang had woken up, he was very weak. He said a few words of gratitude to Tian Yu and gave some instructions for the next marching strategy. Then he was ordered by the military doctor to rest, so Tian Yu had to leave the tent.

He had just walked a few steps when a scout who had gone out to gather information came running back.

"Have you found out any news about our lord?" Tian Yu asked hurriedly.

The scout said, "General, the lord did lead the remnants of his army back to Ji County yesterday."

After hearing this, Tian Yu felt visibly relieved.

"That's good. Ji County is the seat of Youzhou. The city walls are very high and surrounded by a moat. My lord, you have prepared a lot of food and equipment in the city. There are also 25,000 soldiers and horses left behind, which are enough to resist Kebineng. As long as my lord returns to Ji County, no matter how fierce the three rebels are, they will find it difficult to stir up trouble again."

The scout also said, "Yes, everything is as the general said. Ke Bineng attacked the city for half a day and suffered heavy losses. He retreated northward this evening. I have reported this to the lord, and the lord said that he will come to meet Generals Xu and Qian in person tomorrow morning."

"Well, my lord, you have such a thoughtful intention. This is the best thing that can be done." Tian Yu felt relieved.

After a night's rest, the army set out again early the next morning.

Since Xu Huang and Qian Zhao were still unconscious, the command of the army was temporarily entrusted to their deputy generals.

Hao Yi performed very bravely this time. When Xu Huang woke up last night, he had already promoted him to military commander. In the Yanmen army, his status was second only to Xu Huang himself and his deputy general. Therefore, he assisted the two deputy generals in reorganizing the troops and rushed to Jixian city.

As they were walking, they suddenly saw a large group of people appearing in their sight far ahead.

This group of people were divided into left and right, lined up in neat rows, with colorful flags flying. They did not look like a large army, but more like a guard of honor.

Tian Yuxi said happily: "It must be that the lord has come out of the city to welcome us."

Xu Huang's deputy general looked ahead and said, "General Gongsun is sincere. This place is still more than 20 miles away from Ji County. He has come so far out of the city to meet us. In the future, my general will report to His Majesty. His Majesty will certainly be happy that you are loyal to me."

When Tian Yu heard this, a look of joy appeared between his brows.

"Your Majesty is a wise ruler throughout history. It is a great blessing for me to be able to follow you and serve you."

Hao Yi and others naturally nodded frequently and agreed with this.

The army and the guard of honor soon came together. Tian Yu took a closer look and found that the person coming was not Gongsun Zan, but Gongsun Zan's third brother Gongsun Fan.

But even so, he did not dare to be impolite and quickly dismounted and stepped forward to salute.

"This humble general pays homage to the three generals."

Gongsun Fan smiled and waved his hand: "Guorang, no need to be polite, please stand up quickly." He looked at Hao Yi and others, and then asked: "I am Gongsun Fan, the governor of Bohai. My elder brother has been fighting with Ke Bineng for days and is exhausted. He also has to inspect the city defense and guard against the invasion of the Hu dogs. Therefore, I was specially ordered to come and welcome Generals Xu and Qian. Please forgive me for my negligence. I wonder where the two generals are now?"

Deputy General Xu Huang stepped forward and saluted, saying, "It turns out to be General Gongsun. I have heard of you for a long time. My two generals were seriously injured and are recuperating at the military doctor in the rear army. It is inconvenient for them to come and see you."

Gongsun Fan's expression changed slightly, and then he smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I naturally dare not force you. But I have long admired the names of the two generals, and it is a pity that I cannot meet you today."

Tian Yu came over and said, "Third General, you two generals cannot bear the bumps for a long time. Please take us into the city so that you two generals can have a good rest and we can discuss the strategy to repel the enemy. Although we have cut the wooden bridge and temporarily blocked the troops from Wuhuan and Liaodong, it is not a long-term solution. In less than three days, they will surely come again. We need to step up our defenses."

Gongsun Fan was calm when he heard this: "Well, I have discussed this matter with my elder and second brothers. Now that the imperial reinforcements from Yanmen and Zhongshan have arrived, we have nothing to fear. Please follow me into the city."

"Thank you, General, for leading the way."

Along the way, Gongsun Fan kept introducing Youzhou and the customs and local cuisine of Ji County to the group. Although he was a military general, he looked very elegant and refined, and he talked eloquently, which made everyone feel close to him.

Hao Yi came up to Tian Yu and said, "Brother Guo Rang, your third general has the demeanor of a Confucian general."

When Tian Yu saw him praising his master's brother, he couldn't help but feel proud.

"Of course. My master has two younger brothers. The second general, Gongsun Yue, is rough and straightforward, and likes martial arts but hates literature. The third general, Gongsun Fan, is just the opposite. He likes to play with words and is not good at military affairs. It's just that my master's power has grown over the years, so he is very strict with his younger brother. However, the third general was originally training troops in Bohai, and my master didn't know when he transferred him back. My Quanzhou County is located between Ji County and Bohai County, and I have never heard of this. It seems that my master has been secretly prepared for Gongsun Du and others in Liaodong."

Hao Yi was a little surprised: "Oh? This Gongsun Fan is really a scholar?"

Tian Yu nodded and said, "That's right. The Third General had many disputes with the Lord for this in his early years. He likes playing the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, and always associates with some masters of classics. The Lord worshipped Lu Zhi as his teacher more than ten years ago. In fact, the Third General admired Lu Zhi's reputation and insisted on dragging his elder brother to worship him together. However, the Lord scolded him for having no ambitions and often gave him lectures over the years. Over the years, the Third General's temperament has changed a lot. Although he still does a lot of literary work, he has gradually become proficient in governing a region and training soldiers for war. Even the Second General is still with the Lord all year round, while the Third General was sent to Bohai as the governor and can take charge of things on his own."

Hao Yi nodded: "I see..."

Everyone chatted along the way and before they knew it, they arrived at the city of Ji County.

Looking up, I saw rows of soldiers on the city wall, on high alert.

Gongsun Fan took two steps forward and said, "Lower the drawbridge!"

The suspension bridge slowly descended. Gongsun Fan led the way in front, leading everyone into the city, and then all the way to Gongsun Mansion.

"Eh? Where is General Gongsun Zan?" Hao Yi was puzzled when he saw that Gongsun Zan did not come out to greet him.

Gongsun Fan smiled and said, "Big Brother is inspecting the city defenses. I have sent someone to inform him. He will come here immediately after he has arranged the defenses in the city. Let's settle the two generals Xu Huang and Qian Zhao in the mansion first, and when Big Brother comes, I will welcome you all."

Everyone had no objection. Although their side was a reinforcement sent by the imperial court, in terms of official position, Gongsun Zan was higher than Xu and Qian. Sending his own brother twenty miles out of the city to greet them was already a courtesy.

Hao Yi and his two deputy generals sent the two generals to the rear palace to rest.

Afterwards, everyone felt very tired. Gongsun Fan personally ordered the servants in the mansion to serve them and told them that he would call them to the banquet after Gongsun Zan returned home. Several people looked at their bodies covered in sweat and blood, and the odor that could be smelled from a few steps away, so they did not refuse and followed the servants to their respective guest rooms.

(End of this chapter)