Han officials

Chapter 101 Good luck
"Brother, ask for help!"

Looking at Gongsun Zan with a thin face, Liu Bei said this seriously.

However, Gongsun Zan remained silent after hearing this and did not answer for a long time.

Although Liu Bei did not say who he was looking for, Gongsun Zan still understood what he meant.

Because now only Taishi Ci from Liaodong can save them from being alone and deep in the enemy's territory!

As for General Meng Yi? By the time he and his men arrived at Guanzi City, it would probably have become a dead city.

Although he understood it, Gongsun Zan's pride prevented him from nodding his head.

Who is Wei Zhe? He's just a powerful man from Xuanchu County!
When he took office as the magistrate of Zhuo County, Wei Zhe was still hiding somewhere unknown.

Although Wei Zhe later made some achievements in Liaodong, Gongsun Zan was not convinced.

As unruly as he was, he did not take the Eastern Yi peoples such as the Xianbei and the Three Han seriously.

If Wei Zhe had defeated the Xianbei, Wuhuan and other barbarians, Gongsun Zan might have looked upon him with more respect.

Now Gongsun Zan is asked to bow down to Wei Zhe's disciples and former officials, but he really can't bend down!

Then after a moment of dead silence, Gongsun Zan lowered his head and silently wiped the eight-sided Han sword in his hand.

Seeing this, Liu Bei couldn't help but sigh and could only turn around and leave helplessly.

In the following days, Gongsun Zan tried many ways to break out.

However, both the Wuhuan people and Zhang Chun regarded him as a thorn in their side.

Especially Zhang Chun, whose wife and children died at the hands of Gongsun Zan, hated him to the core.

Therefore, no matter how Gongsun Zan tried, he was blocked in the end without exception.

After a few attempts, Gongsun Zan not only failed to break out but also suffered many casualties.

As a result, the situation in Guanzi City gradually became more and more serious.

You have to know that the previous defeat was not just a simple one where more than half of their people were killed or wounded, but they also abandoned all their supplies.

Although they managed to retreat back to Guanzi City, it was just a military camp and there was not much food.

Even though Gongsun Zan led his soldiers to repel the attacks of the rebels outside the city time and time again, the problem of food was a dead end. Zhang Chun outside the city still knew this, so he was reluctant to leave.

……

The next day, in Guanzi City.

Gongsun Zan gritted his teeth and thrust hard, and then a white horse wailed and slowly fell to the ground.

Gongsun Zan couldn't help but close his eyes when he saw this, not daring to look his beloved horse in the eye.

However, no matter how reluctant they were, they had to kill him because Guanzi City was completely out of food.

In order to provide food for his soldiers, he had to kill horses and share the food.

It wasn't just him; other people's horses suffered the same problem because there was no food or grass to feed the horses in the city.

In the entire Guanzi City, Liu Bei and his two companions were the only exceptions!

Late that night, at the top of Guanzi City.

Looking at the backs of Liu Bei and the other two rushing away, Gongsun Zan could not let it go for a long time.

But no matter how he wanted to let it go, he could only endure it. In fact, he had already paid the price for his previous willfulness.

If Liu Bei and his two companions were to be oppressed again this time, the soldiers in the city would probably rebel.

However, although Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei successfully broke through the encirclement of the Wuhuan people and Zhang Chun, the days that followed in Guanzi City became more and more difficult.

When the food was almost gone, they killed the war horses. After the horses had eaten, they cooked the crossbows and shields to satisfy their hunger.

Gongsun Zan and his Han army managed to hold on and withstand the repeated attacks from the rebel army outside the city.

Ten days later, at the top of Guanzi City.

Facing the morning glow, Gongsun Zan was seen biting the cooked leather and swallowing it with difficulty.

Even though he felt some stomach discomfort, Gongsun Zan remained calm and composed.

He even had enough time to sit on the top of the city wall and sharpen his sword, waiting for the next attack from the rebel army.

However, to Gongsun Zan's surprise, the chaotic army outside the city remained silent. Even after the initial commotion, the Wuhuan tribe from western Liao suddenly stormed away.

After Zhang Chun glared fiercely at the people on the city wall, he left with his men without hesitation.

Seeing this, there was an uproar in Guanzi City, and the remaining soldiers couldn't help but show joy on their faces.

But Gongsun Zan looked hesitant and couldn't believe that they had really left.

After all, the Wuhuan people had used the same trick before, trying to lure the Han army out of the city.

However, it was not until he saw a cloud of dust rising in the east and a "Taishi" flag visible in the distance that Gongsun Zan was sure that they had finally survived!

When he thought of this, even though Gongsun Zan was prepared to die in battle, he couldn't help but laugh while leaning against the city wall.

Compared to Gongsun Zan and others who were happy on the city wall, Taishi Ci in the distance was a little unhappy.

You should know that after meeting Liu Bei and his two companions, he almost immediately set out with the Fuli Camp, intending to join forces with Gongsun Zan to attack Zhang Chun's rebellious army from both inside and outside.

But unexpectedly, Qiu Liju was so cautious that he had no intention of fighting with Taishi Ci at all.

This made Taishi Ci, who came from afar, very disappointed!
However, the opportunity to fight had been lost, and Taishi Ci had no intention of continuing the pursuit.

After all, the lesson of Gongsun Zan in Yin Dynasty was not far away, and Taishi Ci did not want to fall into the same ditch again.

A moment later, at the foot of Guanzi City.

When Taishi Ci saw Gongsun Zan and the remaining troops behind him, he couldn't help but show respect.

No matter what, they are all warriors fighting for the Han Dynasty and deserve his respect!
Gongsun Zan no longer displayed any of the reserved demeanor of a son of an aristocratic family. He immediately bowed solemnly to Taishi Ci and thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Commander Taishi, for rescuing me. I will surely repay you handsomely!"

Taishi Ci didn't take it seriously. He helped Gongsun Zan up and sighed softly, "We are all comrades in the army. This is our duty. No need to thank me!"

Although it was the first time that Taishi Ci and Gongsun Zan met, they had a close relationship.

Because before being promoted to the magistrate of Zhuo County, Gongsun Zan was the chief historian of the Liaodong vassal state and had repeatedly resisted the invasion of the Xianbei.

Even though Gongsun Zan had been out of office for a long time, Taishi Ci had heard of his reputation as the "White Horse Chief Secretary."

To be honest, Gongsun Zan's style of doing things is quite compatible with Taishi Ci's temperament.

So after exchanging a few words with Gongsun Zan, Taishi Ci ordered the military officers to distribute some food and fodder to the Han army in the city.

After all, if this group of people don’t eat something, they will probably starve to death.

But Taishi Ci didn't care, but Gongsun Zan couldn't help but care, and Liu Bei and the other two couldn't help but care even more.

But now no one has the chance to repay, so they can only keep this matter in mind.

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Not to mention how complicated the mood of Gongsun Zan and others was.

After they returned to Ji County, the Han army commander Meng Yi still praised the achievements of Gongsun Zan and others.

Although Gongsun Zan and others won at first but then lost, they did cause great damage to Zhang Chun, but also recovered many fallen cities, greatly reducing the scope of activities of Zhang Chun's rebellious army. These achievements are indeed real.

Not to mention that Gongsun Zan also captured Zhang Chun's wife, children and elder relatives, which was an even greater achievement.

You have to know that the emperor hated Zhang Chun, this arrogant guy, with gnashing teeth.

As expected, an imperial edict soon came from the court, promoting Gongsun Zan to the rank of Captain of the Surrendered Enemies, appointed him as General of the Central Army, and granted him the title of Marquis of Duting!

As for Meng Yi, he was transferred back to Luoyang because he was too conservative in this battle.

So Gongsun Zan took over the responsibility of commanding the Youzhou County troops and officially began to preside over the suppression of the rebellion.

The opportunity that Wei Zhe had longed for fell into Gongsun Zan's hands.

By the way, Liu Bei finally got what he wanted this time.

The Luoyang court appointed him as the lieutenant of Anxi County for his military achievements.

When Liu Bei heard these words from the eunuch's mouth, he almost cried for joy.

Finally, he finally got the chance to serve his country!

At the same time, outside Xiangping City.

Looking at Yan Rou's work results during this period, Wei Zhe couldn't help but fall into deep thought...

(End of this chapter)