Chapter 1437

"But I also believe that offense is the best defense."

"I have seven thousand cavalry, and Duan Yu's army only has fifteen thousand infantry. If I still can't win like this, then I can just commit suicide before the army."

"I don't even put a mere ten thousand infantry in my eyes."

"If Sima Administrator is worried, you can go back and order all the cities in Henei Commandery to close."

"I will solve Duan Yu's army myself."

"Ten days, at most ten days. Within ten days, I will come back with ten thousand heads."

"I appreciate Sima Administrator's good intentions."

"But when a general is abroad, he is not bound by the orders of the sovereign. Sima Administrator, just go back and wait for the news of my victory."

After speaking, Gongsun Zan was about to leave.

Seeing that Gongsun Zan was determined, Sima Fang took a deep breath and had to make the problem serious.

"Captain Gongsun, do you know that doing this is disobeying the Imperial Court's order?" Sima Fang warned: "If this reaches the Luoyang Imperial Court and the Empress Dowager blames you, what will Captain Gongsun say?"

"Say? Hehe!" Gongsun Zan's mouth curled slightly: "My military merit is the best explanation for the Imperial Court."

"In governing the country, I am not as good as Sima Administrator, but in fighting... Sima Administrator is not as good as me by a lot!"

"Alright, thank you Sima Administrator for coming to remind me, but that's all for now."

After speaking, Gongsun Zan ignored Sima Fang, who was standing in place, and rode his horse to catch up with the front army.

A large number of cavalry passed by Sima Fang on the official road.

Looking at Gongsun Zan, who was acting arbitrarily and leading troops north, Sima Fang felt a faint sense of unease in his heart.

But Gongsun Zan clearly did not intend to listen to him.

No matter how much he said, it would be of no avail.

"Men, immediately report this news to Luoyang."

"In addition, in this official's name, order all cities in Henei Commandery to clear the fields and prepare to meet the enemy."

Shangdang Commandery, Gaodu County.

Gaodu County had already been captured by Gao Shun and Qu Yi for two days.

Inside and outside the city, and on the city walls, there were still bloodstains that had not been cleaned up.

Gao Shun and Qu Yi led fifteen thousand troops, and after entering Shangdang Commandery, they divided into two routes, taking less than a month to break through six county cities in Shangdang Commandery and capture the entire Shangdang Commandery.

At this time, in Gaodu County.

Gao Shun and Qu Yi were discussing how to advance next.

Gaodu County is only dozens of miles away from Henei Commandery.

As long as you cross the Taihang Mountains in front, you will arrive at Henei Commandery.

And Henei Commandery is only separated from Luoyang by a Yellow River.

There are Xiaopingjin Pass and Mengjin Pass.

Once the two passes are broken, the vanguard will go straight to Luoyang.

But now there is a problem.

Although Shangdang Commandery has been taken, it has just been captured. In order to maintain the transportation of grain for the army and the stability of the rear, they can only divide the troops.

One route to guard Shangdang Commandery, and one route to continue moving south, preparing to attack Henei Commandery to pave the way for attacking Xiaopingjin Pass and Mengjin Pass.

The problem now is who stays and who continues to attack Shangdang Commandery.

Just as the two were discussing who should stay and who should continue,

A deputy general walked into their camp tent.

"Report to the two generals, the scouts in front have reported."

"The scouts found out that Martial Might Captain Gongsun Zan, who is guarding Henei Commandery, is leading the White Horse Volunteers and is rushing in our direction."

Hmm?

Hearing the deputy general's words, Gao Shun and Qu Yi both raised their brows.

"White horse?" Gao Shun's brows furrowed.

"I know," Qu Yi said: "This Gongsun Zan is known as the White Horse General, and he has an army under his command called the White Horse Volunteers, who often fight with the Xianbei and some grassland tribes in Youzhou."

"He came just in time."

Qu Yi continued: "If this Gongsun Zan and Sima Fang cooperated to guard the city in Henei Commandery, it would be really difficult to deal with."

"But now he has delivered himself to our door, that's even better."

"Hmph, white horse?"

"I will definitely make him never return!" ===== CHAPTER 1439 =====