Chapter 1063: You may withdraw first

"Alright, you may withdraw first!"

"Understood!"

The general withdrew, and Zhao Yun stood in the tent, silent.

"General Zhao, what are you thinking about?" Dian Wei walked to his side and asked in a low voice.

"Nothing, I am just considering how to conquer Qingzhou." Zhao Yun shook his head and said: "No matter what, we must take Qingzhou as soon as possible; otherwise, our losses will become increasingly heavy."

"Hmm!" Dian Wei nodded and said: "However, General Zhao, rest assured. The four of us are the elite of the elite; as long as our lord does not take action personally, we can definitely take Qingzhou."

"I also believe that the four of you can take Qingzhou." Zhao Yun nodded and said.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's discuss how to attack!" Dian Wei said with a smile.

"Hmm, I think so too."

After discussing for a while, they decided that Zhao Yun would lead five thousand cavalry to attack Qingzhou, while Dian Wei, Han Dang, and Sun Shangxiang would remain in Yizhou to garrison.

After the discussion was finished, the three of them led their respective soldiers and galloped toward the direction of Qingzhou.

Three days later, Zhao Yun led five thousand cavalry and arrived at Qingzhou; they did not choose to bypass Qingzhou's defensive line but instead passed directly through Qingzhou and killed their way toward the hinterland of Qingzhou.

The number of cavalry in this force was not large, only a mere five thousand or so, but the combat effectiveness of these people could not be underestimated. Especially Zhao Yun himself; he held double halberds and was even more majestic, like a fierce tiger.

"General, this is indeed Qingzhou, but our grain and fodder have been burned to the ground; I'm afraid we cannot continue forward." Dian Wei furrowed his brows, looking at the chaotic scene around them, and said with some worry.

"This little matter cannot stump me at all!" Zhao Yun snorted coldly and then said to the crowd behind him: "We will continue to advance; we must arrive at Qingzhou within two days."

"Yes!"

Zhao Yun brandished the double halberds in his hands and led his five thousand cavalry to advance toward the hinterland of Qingzhou.

After two days of wild galloping, they finally arrived at the hinterland of Qingzhou.

"General, this should be the final defense of Qingzhou."

"Hmm!" Zhao Yun nodded and said: "Pass the order down, let the soldiers rest and prepare for the attack."

"Understood!"

The soldiers immediately dispersed to pass the order.

Zhao Yun led the soldiers to find a valley, where they set up tents.

Zhao Yun sat in the tent, closing his eyes to rest, waiting for the arrival of the enemy.

"Report!"

Suddenly, the shout of a soldier sounded outside the tent.

Zhao Yun opened his eyes and said: "Come in!"

"This subordinate pays respects to the Great General!"

"Rise!" Zhao Yun said.

"Thank you, General!"

"General, news has just been received that Yuan Shao's reinforcements are rushing toward this side; it is estimated that they will arrive by tomorrow evening." The soldier said.

"Tomorrow evening?"

"General, I wonder if you have made any preparations?"

"Preparations?" Zhao Yun smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying: "What use are preparations? Our grain and fodder are insufficient; we cannot hold out for long. We can only rely on the land of Qingzhou to barely support ourselves."

"General is wise!"

"Hmm!"

Zhao Yun nodded and said: "Since that is the case, let's act according to the previous arrangements!"

"Understood!"

"You may go down first!"

"Understood!"

After the soldier left, Zhao Yun fell into contemplation.

Yuan Shao's reinforcements would arrive tomorrow evening. Although they now had more than twenty thousand men and could easily defeat Yuan Shao's fifty thousand-strong army, their grain and fodder were insufficient to sustain this great battle.

Therefore, he had to take Qingzhou within two days.

Qingzhou.

Yuan Shao's army was advancing toward Qingzhou in a mighty force; their marching speed was very fast, and in only half a day's time, they were only two days' journey away from Qingzhou.

"My King, we will be able to enter Qingzhou in two more days." Zhang He said with a smile.

"Hahahaha... General Zhang truly predicted things like a god; this time, I have received quite a few rewards!" Yuan Shao said happily.

"Then many thanks to the King for the reward!" Zhang He said with a smile.

"General Zhang is too polite!"

"My King, within Qingzhou, there are no powerful generals; we have absolutely no need to worry!" Zhang He said.

"Although that is so, one must be careful to sail for ten thousand years." Yuan Shao said: "We must ensure that there is no room for error."

"Yes!"

The two were just talking when suddenly, Yuan Shao stopped his advance, and his face became extremely ugly. Because he felt that danger had appeared ahead.

"General Zhang, there are enemies intercepting us; let's pass through quickly!" Yuan Shao said. ===== CHAPTER 1064 =====