(I’m very sorry, last night’s chapter was posted early this morning, please forgive me)

The remaining 2,000 light cavalry of Cai Yang's army immediately became dissipated with the death of the commander. Under my angrily pressure, about 400 light cavalry chose to surrender to our army, and the remaining nearly 2,000 cavalry fled in all directions. I did not let Lin Bao lead the Fengqi camp to chase them. The light cavalry army was originally good at speed, and when they were determined to escape, these cavalry even put their speed to the limit. Even if I was willing to send troops to chase, it would probably have little effect. I sighed in my heart, it seemed that the ancient city could not stay there. Some of these light cavalry would definitely escape back to Cao Cao's army. If they reported the situation of this battle to Cao Cao, then our army's movements would basically be controlled by Cao Cao. If we did not evacuate the ancient city in time, not only would our army be in danger of being surrounded and suppressed by Cao Cao's army, but the people of the ancient city would also suffer.

At this time, my elder brother and second brother had already rode their horses in front of me. My elder brother saw the robe on my left rib cut at a glance, and asked me in shock: "Third brother, are you injured?" Although the second brother next to me didn't say anything, the pair of phoenix eyes were full of concern.

Feeling the sincere care of my two brothers, my heart becomes warm immediately! This is a kind of real care, a kind of care that only relatives can bring. "I" has been in this era for nearly 4 months. Although I have been busy most of the time: reorganizing the army, training, fighting... But as soon as I am free, I still feel extremely empty in my heart, a feeling of helplessness and loneliness always lingers with me. I even sometimes feel confused about my life goals.

However, all this has undergone a complete change at this moment. Empty is no longer, loneliness is no longer, confusion is no longer. What fills my heart at this moment is the strong and intense brotherly friendship. If brothers are united, how can there be loneliness? At this moment, I already know in my heart that one of the ultimate goals of my life for the rest of my life is to protect the two brothers.

"Third brother, where are you hurt?" Seeing that I didn't answer, my elder brother asked anxiously again.

I raised my head and looked at the two brothers, and said excitedly: "Brother, second brother, I'm fine, but my battle robe has been cut. This is not a place for conversation. Let's go back to the ancient city and talk again. I have a lot to say to you!"

The eldest brother listened to my words and felt relieved, and smiled and said, "Third brother, aren't you talking to you with all your words? Okay, let's go back to the city and talk!"

At this time, an infantry army of about 2,000 people in the distance quickly approached. Liu Bei and Guan Yu were about to be on guard, but I smiled and comforted them, "Brother, second brother, don't worry, you are your own people!" The second battalion of Tiger Spear and Bear Spear were coming.

Soon, the soldiers of the two battalions had arrived.

Liu Bei looked at the infantry in front of him in surprise. The 2,000 infantry troops were extremely well-shaped, and the soldiers' weapons were uniform and neat. They all held a long spear about ten feet long, and two five-foot short spears behind their backs (Liu Bei didn't know that it was a spear throwing). Although the soldiers were sweating and had a rapid breath after the marching, they were all full of morale and their formation was not chaotic. What shocked Liu Bei even more was that there was a solemn atmosphere in this infantry. It seemed that this army was not a mob made up temporarily, and it could even be called an elite army. It was probably not far from the most elite infantry "Qingzhou Soldiers" in Cao Cao's army. Unexpectedly, after a few months of separation, my third brother actually trained such an elite soldier!

"Big brother, second brother, let's go back to the city!"

"good!"

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When our group entered the ancient city, Sun Gan, who had already been waiting on the city tower, hurriedly came over. As soon as we saw our elder brother, Sun Gan rushed to the front of us a few steps, lifted his robe and knelt down, tears in his eyes: "Lord!"

The eldest brother helped Sun Gan up with both hands, and his expression was also very excited: "Gongyou, I don't want us to meet again!"

"Lord Hongfu is a great heaven, Sun Gan knows that the lord will definitely return safely."

At this time, Liao Hua, Xu Shang and others who were following Sun Gan also knelt down on one knee to salute the elder brother: "See lord!"

The eldest brother looked a little surprised and turned to me and asked, "Third brother, I don't seem to know some soldiers here. Come and introduce them to me."

"Yes, brother. These are Liao Hua, Zhou Cang, and Pei Yuanshao. They are all heroes who have defected to our army in the past few months. If the eldest brother is not here, I will accept them on behalf of the eldest brother. Now they are all captains in the army!"

"Okay, okay... you don't need to be so polite! It's really my blessing to get the help of all the heroes!" The eldest brother helped everyone up with a smile.

Then my elder brother introduced me to the two scholars who followed him. These two were captured by Cai Yang's Light Cavalry in the chaos. When Cai Yang was killed and the Light Cavalry fled, they were rescued again.

"These two are Mr. Jian Yong and Mr. Chen Zhen. I can come here safely this time, and the two gentlemen have made great efforts!"

It turned out to be Jian Yong and Chen Zhen. In history, they were both loyal old ministers of the elder brother. I bowed to the two of them and bowed: "Thank you, the two gentlemen, for protecting my brother, Zhang Fei saluted them to them!"

Jian Yong hurriedly helped me up and said, "General, don't be too polite. Lord Xuande is also my lord. We have just done our duty, how dare we express our merits?"

At this time, the eldest brother pulled a young man who was only 17 or 8 years old to me and said with a smile: "Third brother, this is your second brother's newly adopted son Guan Ping... Ping'er, call him Uncle San!"

Guan Ping knelt in front of me and said softly shyly: "Guan Ping kowtows to Uncle Third!"

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That night, in the back hall of the county government office, I ordered people to hold a banquet to welcome the safe return of my elder brother and second brother. During the banquet, everyone talked about the situation after the parting, and the atmosphere was sad and joyful.

In the end, many people were drunk and unconscious.

After the meal was over, I helped my drunk brother into the room to rest. The elder brother still said some drunken words from time to time, "...Yide...Yunchang...We finally..."

I helped my elder brother pull the quilt up, stare at him for a while, and then quietly left. After leaving the room, I saw my second brother standing outside and looking up at the night sky.

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Three days later, Guandu and Cao Cao's military camp.

Cao Cao was discussing the military situation in front of him with Xiahou Dun, Guo Jia and others in the tent.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice with a worry-free face: "Donalds, our army has fought several battles with Yuan Shao's army in recent days, and although the victory or defeat is not decided, the army's food and grass are about to be exhausted. I have condemned people several times to Xu Du urged Wen Ruo to raise food and grass, but this year, there is a severe drought in various places, and I am afraid that Wen Ruo will not raise much. If this continues, our army will not be defeated on the battlefield, but will be defeated on the food and grass." After a pause, he asked again: "What are the wonderful strategies that all of you can solve the danger in front of you?"

Cao Cao glanced at the Chinese civil and military officials several times, and finally fell on Guo Jia: "Wang Xiao, what are your good plans?"

Guo Jiajun raised his eyebrows slightly and said in a harmonious voice: "Lord, there is only one solution for today!"

Cao Cao was full of trust in Guo Jia. When he heard Guo Jia say this, Zhan Yan immediately asked anxiously: "Come on Fengxiao!"

"Attacking Yuan Shao's place of food! In this way, not only will our army's food and grass be resolved, but it will also cause great chaos in Yuan Shao's army, and it will definitely destroy Yuan!"

Cao Cao frowned slightly and said, "Although it is a clever plan, what if he doesn't know where Yuan Shao stored the grain?"

Guo Jia stood up, walked to the place where the battle map was hung in the tent, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, lord, Fengxiao sent people to inquire many times in the past few days. I have discovered that the grain in Yuan Shao is here!" Guo Jia pointed with his hand.

Cao Cao hurried to the map, looked for Guo Jia's finger, and finally shouted: "Wuchao!"

At this moment, Cao Hong, who was originally patrolling in the camp, suddenly walked into the tent, bowed and clasped his fists and said to Cao Cao, "Report to the Prime Minister, the patrol soldiers in the camp were holding a man, who claimed to be the Prime Minister's old friend Xu You.

"Hahahaha..." Guo Jia next to him suddenly burst into laughter.

Cao Cao said strangely: "Why did Fengxiao laugh? Is this person not Xu Ziyuan?"

Guo Jia said seriously: "Prime Minister, what Guo Jia laughed about is not doubting Xu You's identity. I am happy. Xu You will come here and our army will definitely defeat Yuan Shao!"

Everyone in the tent, including Cao Cao, said in a dismay:
Chapter completed!