Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 886: First Bow Xuchang 2
"You all know the situation on the front line." In the big tent, Gongsun Xu stared indifferently at the dozen generals who were kneeling in front of him and asked: "The Jiehu cavalry kidnapped so many civilians. Let me tell you, if I continue to attack, all these people will be killed, if I am willing to retreat, they will let them go, what do you think?"

These dozen or so people are the generals of the Qingzhou Army who defected. Their family members and the families of the soldiers have been captured by the Jiehu cavalry at this moment. Many family members have even been murdered by the Jiehu cavalry. A few days ago they After being intercepted by Guan Hai, he wanted to see Gongsun Xu, but because of his past affection, Guan Hai gave them a hard lesson and had to bring them back.

"The general must not retreat." The leader quickly said: "This is just a plan for the more than 700 Jiehu to delay the troops. They only said that the general will release them when he retreats, but they didn't say when to release them. Moreover, these Jiehu The cavalry has no integrity at all. They are now torturing those innocent people in the camp. These days, many people have been murdered by them. How many women were raped and eaten by them, and how many families were killed alive Dismantled, the Jiehu cavalry will not die, the living people will never be safe, and the souls of the dead people will never be at peace."

"But I can't be sorry for these living people." Gongsun Xu shook his head and said, "I know you want to save your family, but you also know that the Jiehu cavalry are fierce and bloodthirsty, and my soldiers also have families. Man, if many soldiers are lost here, how can I be worthy of their families, besides, I did not come south this time for the Jiehu cavalry, so this time I am afraid I can only retreat temporarily."

"General, let us know." The leading man hurriedly replied: "We also have tens of thousands of brave soldiers under our command. This battle does not require the brothers of the Northern Xinjiang Army. I just ask the general to give us a chance. Within a day, we will definitely fight!" I can recruit thousands of dead soldiers. If the general can support us with a batch of equipment, I will be grateful. General, I beg you to save these innocent people. "

After finishing speaking, more than a dozen men kneeling on the ground kowtowed. Gongsun Xu still had an indifferent expression on his face. However, when he watched these generals kowtow, he couldn't bear it. After a while, Gongsun Xu waved his hand and said: "I will consider this matter myself, you go down and rest first, and I will inform you later."

After these people retreated, Gongsun continued the rest of the tent and said, "What do you think, should we continue to attack the Jiehu cavalry, or should we just withdraw and let them go?"

Everyone had different opinions, and after discussing with each other, there was no unified opinion. When the rest of the generals were arguing, Xu Shu nodded to Li Ru, and Li Ru came out after he understood.

"My lord, our army has spent a lot of food, grass and military equipment this time. Is our target just the Jiehu cavalry?" Our army is not welcome. The hijacking this time is entirely due to Cao Cao's improper employment. Many of these hijacked people are even Cao Cao's cronies. Even if we rescue them, so what, they will rush us Well, the subordinates think that they are still facing Cao Cao for the time being.

Now that General Yan Liang and General Ma Chao are besieging Xuchang, if we waste a day here, Cao Cao will have a chance. Instead, we should capture Xuchang as soon as possible. As for these Jiehu cavalry, since they say we retreat, they will let them go. Then why don't we retreat temporarily, so that we can take care of the reputation of our lord, and we can also take this opportunity to take Xuchang in one fell swoop. I will praise the benevolence and righteousness of the lord, and no one will say that I am wrong in the Northern Border Army. "

"Military division, how can you do this?" Guan Hai said unconvinced: "The Jiehu cavalry don't know the word "trustworthy". Even if our army retreats, they will not let them go. Those people are innocent, let them stay longer One day in the enemy camp, they will be more dangerous, my lord is unparalleled in righteousness, how can I just stand by, my lord, the last general thinks that we should take this opportunity to continue to attack, defeat the enemy, and rescue the people."

"No, no, General Guan Hai, Mr. Li Ru didn't say he wouldn't save people, it's just that the timing is not right now." Xu Shu said: "Attacking now will only make the Jiehu cavalry jump over the wall in a hurry. When the people are killed, who will bear it?" This responsibility, in my opinion, is the key to temporarily withdrawing troops to take Xuchang, and capturing Xuchang will mean that Cao Cao has lost his last support, and our army can also quickly sweep away the remnants of the enemy in Yanzhou."

"But those common people are in the hands of the Jiehu cavalry, we retreat now,,,,,,"

"Enough, I will think about it carefully." Guan Hai wanted to argue a few more words, but Gongsun Xu seemed to be a little impatient, he shook his head and looked at Guan Hai and said: "A fierce attack now will only speed up the people's lives. We can't be so reckless, Xu Shu and Li Ru will stay, and the rest of us will retreat first."

Gongsun Xu himself had spoken, and the rest had no reason to object. When there were only three people left in the tent, Gongsun Xu stood up and looked at the door and asked, "Are you sure they are in the Jiehu cavalry camp?"

"According to the intelligence of the spies, Sima Yi took Liu Xie and hid in the Jiehu cavalry camp. They wanted to use this cavalry to break through the encirclement of our army." Li Ru cupped his hands and said, "The garrisons in Xuchang City are all infantry, and so is Sima Yi." I chose to hide in the Jiehu cavalry camp because they had no hope of breaking through the siege, and the Jiehu cavalry is better controlled than other troops, after all, they are not loyal to Cao Cao at all."

"Ghosting's information is almost the same." Gongsun Xu nodded and said, "In this case, let's retreat. The army retreats and goes straight to Xuchang. There are no elite soldiers in Xuchang city. Order Yan Liang to attack immediately. I will Lead reinforcements to arrive before dark."

After the order was issued, Gongsun Xu led the 10,000+ Northern Xinjiang Army to retreat slowly, and the Jiehu cavalry sent people to watch them all the way. They did not feel relieved until the Northern Xinjiang Army withdrew from the Jiehu Cavalry camp thirty miles away. Gongsun Xu did choose After retreating, the battle in Xuchang has already started, and within a few days, the battle there will definitely not end. From this point of view, Gongsun Xu really chose to defeat Xuchang first, and then attack the Jiehu cavalry.

"Gongsun Xu retreated, good." In a large tent in the Jiehu camp, Sima Yi laughed and said, "Honor, hehe, but that's all, reward the whole army tonight, our army will break through the siege and go south tomorrow, so we can't delay any longer. Otherwise, Gongsun Xu will be in trouble if he repents."

"What about those common people? Erlang, my subordinate, hasn't relaxed for a while?" Chief Jiehu asked, "Since we are going to retreat, why don't we reward these common people?"

"No, at least not right now. Although the Northern Army retreated, there must still be spies nearby." Sima Yi shook his head and said, "We have to act like we keep our promise, let the soldiers wait another day, and do whatever they want tomorrow." Disposal,,,,,,"

(End of this chapter)