Zhu Jun currently has more than 30,000 troops, dozens of generals of all sizes, and the strongest one is Sun Ce, who has 10,000 infantry and cavalry, is well equipped and strictly trained, and is a real elite. The second is the three thousand Danyang soldiers led by Cao Bao and Xu Jian, and then there are all small generals, generals, generals or generals of all sizes, and the few are only a few hundred. They are equipped and lazy in training. It is okay to follow Zhuangzhuang. If you really want to fight, it is a question whether you can withstand the opponent's charge.

Zhu Jun knew that the most useful things to go on this expedition were Sun Ce, Cao Bao and Xu Jian, and the others were all decorations. Rather than going on the expedition, it was better to say that it was training, otherwise it would be hard to say whether these people could go to Chang'an. Long-distance marching is a chore, and whether they are generals or soldiers, it is definitely not as comfortable as staying at home. Even avoiding the hottest time at noon, it is still a test of physical strength and perseverance.

From the beginning, the complaints never stopped, but Zhu Jun was ruthless. He was thirty miles a day and was not allowed to rest until he reached the designated destination. Even if he climbed, he had to climb to the camp site. Under his coercion and temptation, 30,000 troops were moving forward, and the teams were facing each other for twenty miles. The messengers had to ride on a horse for a long time to convey an order.

As a vanguard, Sun Ce had the heaviest task. He not only had to explore the way, pave the way, build bridges, but also arranged the camp site. Fortunately, he had family traditions and practical experience in commanding troops and combat, and did a perfect job. Even the veteran Zhu Jun praised him and relied on him more and more.

Taking advantage of Zhu Jun's happiness, Sun Ce made a suggestion. Yu Du, Ku Chief was in Yanzhou, three or four hundred miles away from Luoyang, and the military rations were cut off, so it would not last long. It would be better to send some cavalry to inquire about the news and release the news that the army was about to arrive. This not only attracted Zhu Ling's attention, but also allowed Yu Du, Ku Chief to have a chance to breathe and boost morale.

Zhu Jun agreed. Sun Ce immediately sent Qin Mu and Mi Fang to Yanzhou with their personal guards to detect the enemy situation and contacted Zhang Miao and Yuan Tan.

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Zhongmu, He Yong, leaned on a cane, looked at the cavalry passing by on the official road, and covered his mouth with his hands. Even so, a lot of dust rushed into his mouth and nose, making him unable to breathe and cough.

"Where did this come from?"

"From the battle flag, it looks like Sun Ce's personal guard camp." Xun You narrowed his eyes, thinking.

"Sun Ce is going to attack Yanzhou?" He Yong was shocked and didn't even bother to block the dust. "Gongda, let's go quickly and rush ahead to them."

Xun You shook his head. "Sir, don't be nervous. These cavalry are just suspicious soldiers and will not attack the tough ones. Sun Ce has few cavalry, and these personal guards are probably his only cavalry, and each of them is a treasure. Besides, George has arrived in Yanzhou, and with him, Yuan Xiansi will not be in danger."

He Yong breathed a sigh of relief and felt a little regretful. "Gongda, although George is also familiar with military affairs, you are still good at marching and fighting. If you assist Yuan Yao, you would never make any mistakes like George."

"Sir, if it were me, I wouldn't have let Yuan Yao go back to Runan. What's the use of just two hundred cavalry? Cao Mengde sent Yuan Yao to Yecheng, originally to keep him in Yecheng, to restrain Sun Ce and let him throw himself into a jealous way. It would be useless to send him back to Runan. This is not George's fault."

He Yong sighed again, turned to look at Xun You, his eyes flashed. Xun You lowered his head to feed the horse, calm and peaceful.

When the cavalry passed, they continued to move forward for a short time. They met Cao Ang and Xinpi who came to greet him near Quyuju. Seeing He Yong, Cao Ang was very excited and gave a big gift. He Yong accepted it calmly, looked at Cao Ang for a long time, and praised: "Meng De has a good man, so he is very lucky."

Cao Ang was very embarrassed, and saluted Xun You again, and then asked about Cao Cao's situation in Chang'an. Xun You said a little briefly, Cao Ang was happy and worried, and was overwhelmed with concern. Xin Pi did not dare to be negligent and asked He Yong to set off immediately. They had met those cavalry just now, and Xin Pi felt that they were suspicious and was eager to repay Yuan Tan.

"Where is Yuan Sixian?" He Yong asked.

"In Pingqiu. Recently, Liu Bei and Zhu Ling, the prefect of Dongjun, attacked the Heishan bandits and won one after another. The Heishan bandits were desperate and wanted to go south. Yuan Xiansi stationed troops to Pingqiu to block them."

"Where is Zhang Mengzhuo?"

"He is still in Chenliu, and there are many military soldiers in Xu County. He is worried that Sun Ce will be unfavorable to Chenliu County, so he set up defenses in Fugou and Weishi areas."

He Yong snorted: "Heishan bandits entered Chenliu. He did not help Yuan Xiansi defend the Black Mountain bandits, but ran to guard against the military farmer. This was intentional. The military farmer was too busy with his own fields, so he had no time to come to Chenliu to seize them."

Xinpi didn't say anything.

He Yong was a little displeased with Xin Pi leaving midway, but now he felt even more uncomfortable when he saw him hiding unhappiness. He didn't say a word, hid in the car, and sulked on his own. He came to Yanzhou, one to see Yuan Tan and figure out why Yuan Shao sent Yuan Tan out of Yanzhou; the other to see Zhang Miao to see what happened between him and Yuan Shao, which made him so frustrated. He and Zhang Miao assisted Yuan Shao together, and were close friends. Now Zhang Miao knew that he had come to Chenliu but avoided him, and even did not send anyone to greet him. This was really abnormal. It was impossible to say that Xin Pi did not tell Zhang Miao. If this was true, it would mean that the problem was even more serious, and there was no news between Zhang Miao and Yuan Tan.

He didn't know what the reason was.

In the evening, they entered Junyi. Because of the sudden appearance of cavalry not long ago, Junyi City was already martial law and the city gate was closed. Xinpi was worried about safety and did not dare to rush to the night, so he asked to open the city gate and prepare to rest in the city. As soon as he entered the city, Zhang Chao appeared at the city gate and saluted He Yong from afar.

"Brother Bo Qiu, long time no see."

When he saw Zhang Chao, He Yong felt much better. Zhang Chao could stand with Xin Pi and Cao Ang, which at least showed that his relationship with Yuan Tan was not too bad and he did not break up with Yuan Shao.

"Where is Brother Ling Meng Zhuo?"

"Hehe, my brother is ashamed and has no face to see his old friend, so he hides."

"What did he do, so ashamed that I would not even see you?"

Zhang Chao smiled bitterly, but didn't say anything. He Yong understood and pulled Zhang Chao into the car, closed the door again, and the two sat hugging. He Yong stroked Zhang Chao's knees and stared at Zhang Chao.

"Can you say it now?"

Zhang Chao sighed softly, showing grief and anger. "Brother Bo Qiu, in fact, it is not just my brother who has no face to see you, but even I am very ashamed. If I hadn't advocated the Dong Alliance for the first time, Qiao Wenjie (Qiao Mao) is still the prefect of Dong County, how could he suddenly die at the hands of Wang Gong? Han Wenjie (Han Fu) gave up Jizhou and came to Chenliu to avoid suspicion, but died in Chenliu's prefect's mansion. Bo Qiu, our brothers' reputation has been ruined forever. Now it is a man of thousands of people. How can they meet you?"
Chapter completed!