Can I get to the other side?

The emperor's chariot set off from Yecheng, and Liu Xie embarked on the road to the battlefield in Youzhou.

The 5,000-strong army led by Chun Yuqiong only provided protection on the surface. In private, there were 500 imperial guards led by Zhang He and Gao Lan as Liu Xie's personal guards. No one was allowed to approach the chariot, not even Chun Yuqiong.

As a general of Yuan Shao, Chunyu Qiong was not even qualified to meet the emperor in terms of status. If he had anything to report, he could only convey it through Zhang He and Gao Lan, which shows the tight defense.

And this is also the majesty of the emperor's identity.

When Yuan Shao was around, Liu Xie was trapped in the palace, and everyone thought he was a puppet; but when Yuan Shao was away, he had to be respectful to the emperor!

Yecheng is not far from Youzhou. The team stopped and walked. It took almost half a month to reach the border between Youzhou and Hebei.

Liu Xie stretched his head out of the carriage, feeling the wind blowing on his face and mixed with the rough gravel, and cast his gaze to the distant sky.

I couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "The solitary smoke is straight in the desert, and the sun sets over the long river."

I didn't think anything of it when I read this poem before, but now that I have actually come to the frontier fortress, I realize how realistic this poem is. It completely describes the scenery of the frontier fortress!

"What a poem! Your Majesty has great literary talent!"

Gao Lan, who was following the carriage on horseback, immediately flattered him when he heard this.

He really wants to improve.

Liu Xie didn't want to be a copycat, so he felt embarrassed when Gao Lan praised him like this.

Zhang He turned around and asked, "Jun Yi, how far is it from Yicheng?"

Gongsun Zan was granted the title of Marquis of Yi, and Yicheng was his fiefdom. Over the years, he built a fort in Yicheng, "living in Gaojing, with iron as the gate", and built Yicheng into an important town to defend against Yuan Shao.

During this period, Yuan Shao's army attacked fiercely but could not be defeated.

But if Yicheng is not broken, Yuan Shao will not be able to enter Youzhou.

Therefore, Yuan Shao was anxious and did not hesitate to transfer Liu Xie from Yecheng to the front line to supervise the battle to boost morale.

"Replying to your Majesty, there are less than thirty miles left." Zhang He replied respectfully and meticulously, "I have sent someone to report to the army camp. Someone should come to greet your Majesty soon."

As soon as Zhang He finished speaking, smoke and dust suddenly covered the sky in the distance. A cavalry unit rushed towards this place, with flags with the word "Yuan" fluttering in the wind.

"What a strong momentum!"

Liu Xie looked at the cavalry unit in front of him and was secretly surprised.

Because the number of the cavalry in front of him was only four to five hundred, but its momentum gave him a feeling of greater than the 5,000-man army led by Chunyu Qiong!

It's like a long sword stained with blood, sharp and sharp!

As the two sides approached, the cavalry slowed down. When it stopped less than a hundred meters away from Liu Xie's team, the formation was still intact, showing that they were well-trained.

A general rode out from the middle and came to the chariot that was protected by many guards. He knelt down on one knee and clasped his fists in his hands: "General Qu Yi! On the order of the general, I respectfully welcome your majesty to the camp!"

"Your Majesty is welcome to the camp——!"

All the cavalrymen bowed down and their momentum was astonishing.

Qu Yi!

Upon hearing this name, Liu Xie instantly understood why this army was so impressive.

Because the general in front of him is Yuan Shao's most powerful general, Qu Yi.

He followed Yuan Shao in the southern and northern campaigns and was almost invincible. He made great contributions in the process of Yuan Shao's unification of Hebei.

In the previous battle between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, he defeated Gongsun Zan's most elite white-horse Yi Cong several times!

Before the Battle of Guandu, he was arrogant and unruly because of his self-confidence, and was eventually killed by Yuan Shao.

"It would be great if I could take him under my wing."

Liu Xie felt hot in his heart.

He is now a bit addicted to poaching. He wants to dig in anyone he sees, let alone Qu Yi?

You must know that this person was more powerful than Zhang He Gao Lan, but he died too early.

Zhang He and Gao Lan have already dug up the Four Court Pillars of Hebei Province. It shouldn't be too much to add another Qu Yi, right, Boss Yuan?

…

Liu Xie was welcomed by Qu Yi and entered the camp where Yuan Shao's army was stationed.

In order to welcome Liu Xie's arrival, Yuan Shao specially prepared a luxurious tent for him.

Liu Xie had not rested long in the tent when Yuan Shao and Jushou came over.

"Ming Gong!" Seeing Yuan Shao, Liu Xie rushed forward with excitement on his face. And he said heartbrokenly: "We haven't seen each other for a while, but Ming Gong has actually lost so much weight!"

Yuan Shao smiled lightly and said: "It's bitterly cold on the border, how can there be any relaxation when marching and fighting?"

When Liu Xie heard this, he said with a look of self-reproach: "Ming Gong worked so hard, but the common people are enjoying themselves in Yecheng... It would be great if the common people could bear these hardships instead of Ming Gong."

These words are sincere and touching.

Jushou on the side felt hairy all over after hearing this.

It's just that I haven't seen him for a month, and this guy's skills in flattery and flattery have become much better.

A gentleman does something and doesn't do something. Doesn't he feel that such behavior is despicable?

However, Yuan Shao took advantage of Liu Xie's flattery. He usually only heard the advice of his advisers, especially Tian Feng, an old man who spoke so harshly that he often couldn't get off the stage.

There is really no one who can speak as well as Liu Xie.

"It's good if you have this intention." Yuan Shao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Do you know why I asked you to come to the front line this time?"

Liu Xie shook his head decisively and said: "I don't know, and the common people don't need to know. The common people will do whatever Ming Gong tells the common people to do."

He speaks nicely and is so enlightened. Who in the world wouldn't like such a puppet?

Yuan Shao laughed and said to Ju Shu next to him: "If everyone under my command is as loyal and upright as him, who in the world can stop me?"

"It's a pity that everyone has their own hidden agenda. They are always scheming and plotting to gain profits... Humph."

At the end, Yuan Shao's eyes flashed with a cold look.

The recent conflict between Xu You and Shen Pei made him feel very uncomfortable.

He had only been away from Yecheng for a long time, and the two of them were already in trouble like this.

When Jushou heard this, he lowered his head and did not dare to reply.

"That's all."

Yuan Shao quickly put all these thoughts behind him, calmed down, and said to Liu Xie: "I asked you to come here this time to boost morale in the name of the emperor."

"In three days, I will order the generals to go out and take Yicheng in one go. At that time, you will review the three armies and say some inspiring words. Gong Yuhui... forget it, I don't need Gongyu to teach you, you are better at it than him."

Even people like Kong Rong were deceived by Liu Xie, so it goes without saying that he deceived the soldiers of the three armies.

Yuan Shao had full confidence in Liu Xie in this regard.

"Don't worry, Ming Gong, just leave it to the people! The people will think carefully about how to perform in the past two days, and they will do their best to boost the morale of the army for Ming Gong, so that they can conquer Yicheng in one go!"

Liu Xie slapped his chest so loudly that it made a vow.

Giving speeches in front of the three armies to boost morale was his specialty.

It's also a great opportunity for him.

"Well, I can rest assured that you are doing the work."

Yuan Shao told Liu Xie a few words and left with Ju Shou.

On the way to the Chinese army camp, Jushou hesitated for a long time and then said: "My lord, do you really want him to review the officers and soldiers of the three armies? Is it too risky?"

"He is not the emperor after all. If he shows his cowardice in front of the soldiers of the three armies, not only will it not be able to boost morale, but it will also damage the morale of the soldiers, which will be detrimental to the war situation."

Three days later it was the day to send troops to attack Gongsun Zan again.

Jushou's original plan was just to let Liu Xie come to the front line for a walk, vigorously publicize the matter among the soldiers of the three armies, and create the feeling of the emperor's personal expedition, so as to boost the morale of the soldiers.

But he didn't expect that Yuan Shao would ask Liu Xie to inspect the army and speak openly in front of the soldiers of the three armies!

Thousands of troops and horses stood together, and their aura was no joke.

It's possible for ordinary people to pee their pants when scared.

"Don't worry, have you forgotten how he behaved when he met Kong Rong that day? Even I almost thought he was really the emperor at that time."

"How can it be difficult to deceive all the soldiers with such acting skills?" Yuan Shao was very unfazed by Ju Shou's concerns, "Gong Yu, why do I feel that you don't like him a little bit?"

Although the concerns raised by Jushou are not unreasonable.

But Yuan Shao was still keenly aware that Jushou was very wary of Liu Xie, and even had a slight dislike for him. He didn't quite understand why Jushou was like this.

Ju Shou was silent for a moment, and then said: "I don't like him a little... maybe I can't stand his flattering character."

He had never liked flatterers, and he had a vague feeling that Liu Xie was too diligent and flattering to be a normal person.

When Yuan Shao heard this, he suddenly understood, shook his head and said, "You are too noble. In this world, snakes have their own ways, rats have their own ways, and little people also have their own ways of living. Not everyone can be the same as you. ”

"Although he is a lowly refugee, as long as he is loyal to me, what's the problem? Flattery to me is just his way of survival. Why should you dislike him because of this? You must know that it was you who sent him to me in the first place. brought.”

"Besides, in this frontier place, the wind and sand are quite strong, and your eyes have to be able to tolerate a little bit of sand occasionally; if you keep your eyes closed, you will fall into trouble."

After saying that, Yuan Shao gave Ju Shou a meaningful look and walked quickly into the Chinese army camp.

Jushou stood there in a daze, with a complicated expression on his face.

Could it be...did he really think too much?

…

The news that the emperor personally came to the battlefield spread among Yuan Shao's army that night.

When they heard the news, all the soldiers felt unbelievable.

This is the emperor!

This is the supreme emperor, the Nine-Five Supreme, the master of this world!

Now he is not afraid of danger and goes to the battlefield in person?

For a time, the army generals started talking about it.

"Is Your Majesty dissatisfied with the general's inability to attack Yicheng for a long time, so he went on a personal expedition?"

"I don't know, but I heard that in three days, His Majesty will review the three armies!"

"Doesn't that mean that we all have the opportunity to meet the Emperor? What an honor this must be!"

"If I could see the Emperor, I would not be in trouble even if I died on the battlefield."

When all the soldiers learned that they could see the emperor in person, they were all so excited that they were as excited as if they were celebrating the New Year.

They all came from humble backgrounds and would not join the army if their families had some conditions. When had they ever met the emperor?

So, amid such expectations, three days passed in a blink of an eye, and the day for the emperor to review the three armies had arrived.

Twenty miles away from Yicheng, where Yuan Shao's army was stationed, a three-foot-long general tower stood.

Right in front of the general platform, 30,000 Jizhou troops stood tall and solemn with their armor in order, orderly and mighty.

These are elite troops who have been fighting all year round, and their whole bodies exude an indescribable sharpness and chilling aura.

At this time, they formed neat square formations one after another, standing like pines and cypresses in the sun, and maintained absolute silence.

The only sound at the scene was the wind in the Gobi Desert pulling the flags fluttering.

"Your Majesty has arrived——!"

Suddenly, a shout broke the silence.

All the soldiers turned their heads and looked forward.

I saw a group of guards clearing the way in front, and a young man riding a white horse rode out.

The young man was dressed in black armor, with a scarlet cloak on his back, a purple gold crown on his head, a long sword on his waist, and his eyes were bright and full of majesty.

What was even more surprising was that Yuan Shao, Ju Su, Tian Feng, Qu Yi, Chun Yu Qiong and others all followed behind the young man, not daring to go beyond him.

All the soldiers who saw this scene were shocked.

They remained silent, but their eyes were extremely fiery.

Everyone knew that the young man riding the horse was the emperor of the Han Dynasty, their emperor, and the object of their loyalty!

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