Gongsun Zan, deceived by Qu Yi's show of weakness, led his White Horse Volunteers to underestimate the enemy, and Yan Gang was shot by powerful crossbows on the battlefield. Defeated, Gongsun Zan fled to Guangzong with the remnants of his cavalry. At Jieqiao, he met Qu Yi's pursuing troops but was defeated again. He lost his entire barracks and fled north.
During the long period of stalemate among the princes, when there was no major battle to break the deadlock, Gongsun Zan's defeat was undoubtedly a boost of energy.
Lin Han had just returned to Hanjiang City. When he heard that Gongsun Zan was defeated at Jie Bridge and the White Horse Volunteers were almost wiped out, he teleported to Guangyang Yanjing without hesitation.
After arriving in the capital, Lin Han summoned Xu Huang and Taishi Ci, granted them military orders, and ordered them to lead 100,000 troops each and invade Zhongshan. Taishi Ci besieged Guangchang, forbidding the city's garrison to escape, in order to provide cover for Xu Huang's expedition against Zhongshan.
Opportunity is fleeting.
Gongsun Zan underestimated the enemy, which led to his defeat, and Lin Han had to add insult to injury.
Not only Lin Han and Yuan Shao took action, but Cao Cao of Yanzhou and Lu Bu of Bingzhou were also busy.
After the news of Gongsun Zan's defeat at Jie Bridge and the near annihilation of the White Horse Volunteers spread, Cao Cao ordered Xiahou Dun to lead Henei County to resist Lu Bu's troops, and march north to Wei County, capturing most of the cities in Wei County.
Following Ning Changsheng's advice, Lu Bu sent troops into Jizhou and occupied the cities of Wu'an and Sheguo in Zhao and Weijun.
Yuan Shao even took back Qinghe and Anping without hesitation and marched into Julu.
Jizhou originally belonged to Gongsun Zan's territory, but was quickly divided up by troops from all sides.
Many of the princes were starving, surrounded by wolves. If any of them fell, they would be attacked. If they wanted to turn the tables after being weakened, there would be no chance.
A situation where one is surrounded by enemies on all sides.
Julu County, Tao.
When Gongsun Zan heard the military intelligence, his hands and feet turned cold, and he slumped in his chair with his eyes dull.
He lost.
All the staff around him were sad.
Especially Ji Xuanyuan, he led the Xuanyuan Guild to join Gongsun Zan, thinking that the Gongsun family could occupy Youzhou, Jizhou and Bingzhou, and then use a strong military force to destroy Yuan Shao, dominate the north and change history.
However, Liu Yu led Daxia into Youzhou, and all his plans failed.
Now Gongsun Zan was defeated. After the Battle of Jie Bridge, all the Baima Yicong were killed or wounded. Gongsun Zan only had a few tens of thousands of remaining soldiers left and no longer had the qualifications to compete for hegemony.
Self-preservation has become a problem.
He now has all kinds of information coming to him through the guild players. The Great Xia army has entered the Zhongshan Kingdom, and all the assets of his Xuanyuan Guild have been occupied and looted.
Lin Han was ruthless, not even leaving them anything, as if he had a deep hatred for them. But thinking of his father in real life, who had sent people to Jianghai to find Lin Han for "cooperation", he was speechless.
Lin Han will not give him any chance to breathe, only revenge.
The Xuanyuan Guild had made a wrong bet and was being forced into a corner. He was pondering his next move, unwilling to withdraw from the competition early.
During the banquet, Tian Kai shook his head and sighed, saying that all the other counselors and generals were alienated.
Gongsun Zan was unruly and relied on his civil and military talents. He was stubborn and self-righteous. He didn't care about the lives of the people at all. He didn't know how to employ people and didn't listen to the advice of his advisers.
If they can listen to their advice and take steady steps this time, Yuan Shao’s army is weak and will surely be defeated.
However, Gongsun Zan was too impatient and underestimated the enemy, advancing rashly, resulting in heavy casualties among the White Horse Volunteers and the death of Yan Gang in battle, leading to the current situation.
The Great Xia Empire, Lü Bu, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao—none of them were easy to deal with. Even if they had the strength of Zhang Liang, they would be powerless to turn the tide.
"Send the order, dig trenches outside the city of Yingtao, build city defenses, and defend it to the death." Gongsun Zan was calm but also crazy.
"Sir, the current situation is beyond redemption. It is better to surrender to Yuan Shao," Tian Kai said.
"I can't surrender. I've never surrendered in my life. When Zhang Chun's bandits besieged the city for a hundred days, and five to six out of ten soldiers died, I never thought of surrendering. Give the order to strengthen the city defenses and defend Yingtao to the death."
"Sir, an isolated city cannot be defended." Tian Kai sighed.
"I say we can defend it. Send a message to Xu'er and ask him to lead the troops from Guangchang to attack Yuan Shao from both sides. We are not defeated yet." Gongsun Zan was like a gambler who had lost all his money. He no longer had the high spirits and heroic spirit of the past.
"Guangchang has been besieged by the Great Xia Empire."
"Let Xu'er break out. As long as we defeat Yuan Shao, we still have a chance to turn the tables." Gongsun Zan said angrily.
All the ministers below the seat sighed and left as ordered.
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After Ji Xuanyuan left, he was confused for a moment.
Gongsun Zan's defeat was almost a foregone conclusion.
His Xuanyuan Guild was at the end of its rope, and it was time to think about the next way out.
If the Xuanyuan Guild fails, he will lose to Ji Wuyou and fail in the family's strategy to enter "Dynasty".
"Dad, how's the contact with Lin Han?" Ji Xuanyuan asked.
"I can't contact him. He moved away." Ji Qing sent a message: "I have exhausted all the methods I can use, but I can't find any trace of him. He is hiding very well."
"I don't even want to talk to you?" Ji Xuanyuan asked.
"No, the phone number seems to have been destroyed." Ji Qing's voice was a little ugly: "What's the matter? Gongsun Zan was defeated. What's the situation now?"
"It's not good. Daxia, Lü Bu, Cao Cao, and Yuan Shao are divided. Gongsun Zan is at the end of his rope and is determined to hold the city to the death. Daxia troops are entering Zhongshan and Changshan, and the guild's assets are being eroded and occupied."
"Damn it, how dare this Lin Han? I'll think of a way to contact him."
"What should we do now?" Ji Xuanyuan had no idea.
"Go find another wise master."
"Who to join? Yuan Shao has Xiao Zhan, Cao Cao has Chu Changqiu, and Lü Bu has Ning Changsheng."
"If you surrender to Cao Cao, you can take a few cities in Julu and join Cao Cao's army. Even if Chu Changqiu has no achievements, you may still be able to gain a place." Ji Qing said.
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