Chapter 1872 People’s hearts are in the belly, no matter how loyal they are.


    Fei Qian left, but the mess left behind still needed Cao Cao to clean up bit by bit. It''s like a couple had a fight, smashed the utensils at home, and then one of them walked away, while the one who was more reluctant to contribute more to the family silently stayed to clean up the mess.


    Those young crops that are damaged need to be replanted in time, and those that can be salvaged must be restored. At this time, affairs around Yuzhou are more important, while matters in Jizhou are inevitably a little less relaxed.


    Yecheng is also in a mess, and the situation is worse than Yuzhou.


    ?? Cao Jun has been besieging Ye City for some time. Cao Jun not only built sentries in all directions, but also set up beacons, built fences and trenches, and surrounded Ye City like an iron barrel...


    ?Of course, even the iron barrels are just iron barrels from the Han Dynasty. There are some differences between ancient iron and later iron. Many people think that why crossbow arrows could penetrate iron armor in the Han Dynasty but were slapped aside by iron armor in later generations. After all, things like atoms are deconstructed differently and have different effects. , although it is not as different as graphite and diamond, it is still far behind the mature metallurgical technology of later generations, which was thousands of years ago.


    So, there is still a chance to break through...


    ?This is not the first time Fengji has admonished Yuan Shang about breaking out of the encirclement. Last time, Feng Ji said that he could take people out and contact the surrounding areas so that Yecheng would not become an isolated city. Later, Feng Ji said that he could contact the Hussar General and his troops. This time, there was only one way left...


    lord! If we don’t break out again! They''re all bastards! 』


    Yuan Shang hesitated habitually, shrinking his palms into his sleeves, "This... Zhengnan also said that Ye City is worry-free and can still be defended..."


    Feng Ji whispered: "My lord...look at Yecheng today...does it still have the glory of the past?" "Because the entire Ye city has been besieged for a long time, the situation in the city has become worse and worse. Not only are the necessities unable to be replenished, but also excrement cannot be discharged. Although there are special uses such as "golden juice", but How much to store is also a question. Yuan Shang, who was originally well-dressed and angry, is now disheveled. Feng Ji just said that Yecheng would no longer be the same as before, which was enough to save some face for Yuan Shang.


    Yuan Shang was somewhat moved, but still hesitant. After all, not just anyone can make the decision to leave. It can be said that Yuan Shang grew up in Yecheng, so he naturally has deep feelings for Yecheng. At the same time, Yuan Shang is familiar with everything in Yecheng. If he leaves Yecheng , a kind of fear for the future will arise in many hearts.


    "It''s said that it''s hard to fight alone, and the same is true for Yecheng..." Feng Ji took a step closer and whispered, "If the lord doesn''t make a decision early...I''m afraid it will be too late to regret it...Now the city still has the strength to fight, so General Wen can command the three armies, and Cao''s army is a little slack, which is the perfect opportunity to break out! My lord, please stop immediately! 』


    Regarding the matter of breaking out, there were actually differences at the beginning, but at that time, such differences could still be suppressed to some extent, but now, this difference has become more and more obvious, and has become a conflict between Feng Ji and Shen Ping again. The focus of conflict.


    Feng Ji advocated a breakout to the party area on Taihang Mountain. As long as they entered the mountain, Cao Jun would generally not pursue them anymore. Then they would only have to climb over the mountain path and reach the area where the hussars were, which was considered safe.


    ??However, Shen Pei disagreed and said that Yecheng could still be defended. If Yuan Shang just gave up Yecheng, it would mean that the Yuan family would no longer have any hope of making a comeback...


    On the one hand, Yuan Shang was afraid, and on the other hand, he also felt that doing so would be a disservice to his father, Yuan Shao, who died. Therefore, at the beginning, he was more inclined to support the trial match. However, Feng Ji''s proposal was shelved again and again, until now it was rejected by Feng Ji. Ji brought it up again.


    Of course, Shenpei’s desire to stay in Yecheng was not entirely what he said verbally. It was all for the sake of the Yuan family’s foundation. More importantly, Shenpei was from Jizhou...


    ?However, Fengji is not.


    Fengji is from Nanyang.


    In fact, no matter whether it was the trial match or Fengji, or even Guo Tu, who had never expressed his position, he generally knew that the Yuan family was finished. The reason why he struggled to support it was, on the one hand, the mainstream moral system of the Han Dynasty, and on the other hand. There is no good next home either. Whether it is the Han Dynasty or later generations, naked speech requires a certain amount of courage.


    In any case, Fengji still can''t do anything about the seller''s seeking glory, so Fengji feels uncomfortable if he abandons Yuan Shang to lick Cao Cao now. Therefore, in comparison, Piao, who has a relatively low hatred value, Cavalry General Fei Qian is undoubtedly a better candidate.


    『Someone... I have to think about it again...』 Yuan Shang still hid his hands in his sleeves and kneaded them into balls.


    Feng Ji frowned and sighed, and then he could only urge, "My lord, it''s time to stop!" Don''t miss this opportunity again! ” After taking two steps back, Fengji looked back again, as if he wanted to say something else, but he caught sight of the judge’s figure in the distance from the corner of his eye, and then stepped back in frustration.


    Shen Pei returned from patrolling the city, walked up to Yuan Shang, saw Li, and then turned his head slightly to look in the direction Feng Ji left, "Dare I ask my lord... Just now Feng Yuantu was wagging his lips and wagging his tongue, making false promises to break out of the encirclement." thing? 』


    Yuan Shang was stunned for a moment, then nodded involuntarily.


    The lines of the judge''s decree are deep, like ravines. "This person is timid and afraid of fighting. He deceives the people with his evil words and shakes the morale of the army. He should be killed according to the law!" 』


    Yuan Shang''s eyes widened and he didn''t know why Shen Pei suddenly became so angry.


    Sometimes, pressure is like inflating a balloon. If you continue to be unable to vent it, one day it will burst because of a tiny needle. The same is true for Shen Pei. The continuous pressure has exhausted him, but Feng Ji once again proposed to break out. This is like rejecting the efforts he has been making. How can Shen Pei endure it?


    However, Yuan Shang, who had no decisiveness, hesitated again. Even though the trial match emphasized the dangers of being disciplined, Yuan Shang still said "consider it" again, leaving the trial partner helpless to retreat. However, the trial match was on the spot. The rumor of demanding Fengji''s death caused a stir in Yecheng, which was already extremely nervous...


    Brother Gongze! This matter is urgent! "After nightfall, Feng Ji, who had heard the news, found Guo Tu and said eagerly, "The old thief in the trial matchmaking wants to harm you and me! 』


    Guo Tu stretched out a hand, shook his sleeve, and said, "Yuan Tu, please be patient. I''m afraid there may be many misunderstandings about this matter..." The trial partner was probably speaking angrily, but there is no guarantee that the trial partner has actually killed someone. The idea of ??meeting the occasion, but this has little to do with Guo Tu himself, so he is somewhat indifferent.


    As for other people’s affairs, most of them are just stories.


    Feng Ji also understood this, so he quickly said: "Brother Gongze, have you forgotten the words of the old thief in the past?" If someone is killed by his blade, can Gong Zexiong be the only one to survive? 』


    Shen Pei''s violent temper actually led to a disagreement with Guo Tu. At that time, Shen Pei publicly declared, "Guo Tu, the evil minister, is trying to make a fool of himself, flattering people with flattering words, and having promiscuous relationships." His behavior was the same as his name, he almost pointed at his nose and cursed. When Feng Ji mentioned this, Guo Tu''s face naturally looked a little bad.


    Among Yuan Shao''s entire political group, Guo Tu can actually be regarded as an all-rounder with many talents. When Guo Tu first appeared on the scene, he was just a planner, and what''s interesting is that Guo Tu and Xun Yu were from the same family.


    "Nanyang Yinxiu became the prefect of Yingchuan, and his duty was to promote the virtuous and the handsome. He promoted Zhang Zhong and Fangzheng to the five senses, Cao Zhongyao for inspection, Xunyu for chief secretary, Zhang Li for chief secretary, Duyou for thief, Xunyou for filial piety, Xunyou for accounting. Guo Tu was an official, and he was responsible for the dynasty of Guangguo. The Yinxiu official is at least the government. 』


    In other words, during the period when Nanyang Yinxiu was the prefect of Yingchuan, Yinxiu promoted many people, including Xun Yu, Xun You, Zhong Yao, Guo Tu, etc., who could be promoted at the same time as this group of people, Guo Tu is somewhat capable in administrative matters, which is also a relatively strong proof. Later, Guo Tu participated in many very important events of Yuan Shao. Basically, whether it was the activities of defrauding Han Fu in Jizhou, or the subsequent military operations to attack Gongsun Zan and Cao Cao, Guo Tu was involved. To a certain extent, Guo Tu is actually not that bad. Guo Tu''s biggest problem is not in strategy, but in nature. Most of the time, Guo Tu first considers himself and then the overall interests, just like later generations often encounter some people who will He eloquently said that while others in the collective gain benefits, they cannot harm personal interests, and then he forgets why he himself becomes the opposite of others in the collective?


    ?So Shen Pei said he wanted to kill Feng Ji, and Guo Tu didn''t feel any pain at all. But if there was a possibility that Shen Pei was jealous of the killing and took the opportunity to kill himself, that would not work.


    ??Guo Tu frowned, pinched his beard, and wondered, saying that Shen Pei is dedicated to serving the public, that is not necessarily the case. If Shen Pei uses his name and then really takes action, he can''t bear it...


    What do you think? ” Guo Tu looked at Feng Ji and asked.


    ?Feng Ji leaned close to Guo Tu and started talking in a low voice. The bean-like light and shadow swayed, making the shadows of the two people look like humans for a while, and then became like ghosts for a while...


    The next day, as dusk approached, huge chaos broke out in Ye City. Feng Ji and Guo Tu kidnapped Yuan Shang. At the same time, in the name of Yuan Shang, Wen Chou was asked to command the remaining troops of the Yuan family, and Henpei and other Jizhou soldiers There was a head-on conflict between the soldiers. Before Shenpei could fully react, he opened the gate of Yecheng and rushed straight towards Taihang!


    Cao Ren, who was in charge of the siege outside the city, came after hearing the news. After observing for a while, he immediately launched an attack on Ye City, but did not go all out to chase down the Yuan Army troops who broke through the siege. Because it is very simple, Ye City is of greater significance to Cao Cao. As for whether to kill Yuan Jun who broke through the encirclement, that is a next level goal.


    Shen Pei had no choice but to fight with Cao Ren, but due to Yuan Shang''s breakout, morale collapsed. Even the Jizhou soldiers who stayed behind in Yecheng lost the courage to continue fighting. In the end, Cao Ren attacked Entered Yecheng and captured Shen Pei...


    On the other hand, Yuan Shang and others, with the old Yuan family private soldiers left behind by Yuan Shao, broke through Cao Jun''s defense line under Wen Chou''s crazy killings, and gradually entered the mountainous area. Although Cao Ren subsequently sent out The pursuers were ambushed and defeated by Wen Chou. After that, they gave up the pursuit and began to focus on dealing with the final matters in Yecheng and surrounding areas, creating a complete ending for Cao Cao''s attack on Jizhou.


    ?Speaking of which, Yuan Shang is a little confused. Even after breaking out of the siege of Yecheng, he still feels as if he is still in a dream. How can he break out of the siege so easily? Wouldn''t it have been better if we had broken through earlier? But in fact, Yuan Shang did not realize that this breakout was tantamount to Feng Ji and Guo Tu teaming up to sell off Shenquan...


    ??If Shen Pei had not become the biggest bait to attract Cao Ren, Yuan Shang''s breakout would not have been so smooth. As for Shen Pei and the people from Jizhou who were still in the city, Feng Ji and Guo Tu could only express their apologies. For Shenpei and the Jizhou people in Yecheng, preserving the interests of Jizhou is the first priority, so Shenpei and other Jizhou people cannot abandon Yecheng. For Guo Tu and Fengji, who are not Jizhou people, in fact, The position at the beginning was somewhat different from the review, and under pressure, irreparable differences eventually arose, which became inevitable.


    After getting rid of Cao Jun''s pursuers, they gradually walked into the mountains. Feng Ji and Guo Tu looked at the map, identified the direction, and breathed a sigh of relief. For the two of them, assisting Yuan Shang was also relegated to a second-tier goal. , and more importantly, how to sell Yuan Shang at a good price...


    ?Of course, the offer was already sent out when it was sent to Zhen, but it was just that the Hussars General had not yet waited for his response.


    Just when Feng Ji and Guo Tu thought everything was under control, a sudden change caught them off guard!


    After Wen Chou repelled Cao Jun''s pursuing troops, he expressed in the early morning of the next day that he was unwilling to continue moving forward.


    General Wen! Guo Tu asked in a deep voice, "What do you mean?" Want to betray the lord? 』


    Wen Chou was not wearing armor, and was wrapped in some blood-stained bandages. Obviously, the previous battle was not easy. He just held a sword in his hand, and seemed to be playing with it. He was not nervous at all when facing Guo Tu''s questioning. On the contrary, he looked a little relaxed. He smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "Everything I should do...has been done..."


    What’s over? ” Guo Tu couldn’t understand, “My lord still needs General Wen to protect him!” 』


    Wen Chou twisted his neck, then looked up at the sky, and after a while he said: "My lord... a certain lord, there is only one person in this life..."


    ??Guo Tu''s face immediately looked bad, and even Feng Ji next to him frowned. What he said was simply too unpleasant to hear.


    "My lord has entrusted the safety of a certain third young master..." Wen Chou still looked at the sky, "Now that the third young master is out of danger... My lord has fulfilled his duty... Are you going here to surrender to the hussar?" 』


    ??Guo Tu quickly glanced at Yuan Shang, and then said seriously: "How can you say the word "vote"?" I have no choice but to send it to you temporarily for follow-up..."


    Wen Chou laughed, then shook his head and said: "I''ll post it for now... Hahaha... The horseman killed a certain brother, and he has an sworn hatred... How can I surrender to him?" ! If you wish to go, just go! I''m sorry I can''t follow this! 』


    『Be bold! Feng Ji couldn''t help it, pointed his halberd at Wen Chou, and shouted loudly, "It is unjust to take advantage of the Yuan family''s salary and retreat in the face of danger!" Disobeying orders is disbelief! To abandon the Lord is to be disloyal! General Wen! Don’t make the mistake of yourself! 』


    Wen Chou was stunned for a moment, and then he laughed loudly. The laughter echoed in the mountains, causing many flying birds to circle around, "Hahahaha... Wen Mou was upright in his life, and he never thought that he would end up with a name of unjust, unbelievable, and unfaithful!" Ha ha ha ha…"


    "Ah, this..." Yuan Shang stepped forward, trying to smooth things over, "This matter... Why don''t we discuss this later?" How about starting first? 』


    Wen Chou raised one hand, pointed at the collapse of the mountain not far away, and said, "Does the Third Young Master know where this is?" This is where Brother Yan died! 』


    When soldiers engage in battle, can they remain unharmed? ” Guo Tu took one look and said immediately, “In troubled times, a real man should be able to stretch and bend... Why should General Wen care about...”


    Wen Chou stared at Guo Tu and shook his head dumbly for a while: "That''s very well said... It''s a pity that I am just a rough man, a martial artist, not a real man... I just want to be with Brother Yan all the time..."


    Feng Ji was a little impatient. Although he had entered the mountains, he was not sure whether Cao Jun would send a second batch of pursuers. On the other hand, he didn''t know how long this mountain road would take. How could he keep delaying like this? He went down, so he pointed at Wen Chou and shouted: "General Wen is suffering from hysteria!" Someone come! Let''s capture General Wen first! 』


    Wen Chou pulled out his sword and shouted: "Who dares to do it!" 』


    ??Guo Tu quickly protected Yuan Shang and retreated, and then waited until the guards protected him and Yuan Shang before he shouted: "Wen Chou!" Do you want to assassinate the Lord? ! If you don''t put down the knife, you will be captured! 』


    The surrounding soldiers hesitated, not knowing what to do.


    That’s it! That''s all..." Wen Chou shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Brother Yan! A certain person originally wanted to build a tomb for his brother here, but... it’s okay! Then use the sky as a cover and the earth as a coffin. There is no place in the world that is not a place to support bones! Brother Yan! Someone is here to find you! ” After saying this, he put the sword on his neck with his backhand and cut himself to death.


    ??Birds were flying around in the mountains and forests, and there seemed to be crows chirping sadly...


    (End of this chapter)