Chapter 290

But Gongsun Zan was different!

In this era of the late Han, family background and status were considered extremely important.

Gongsun Zan came from the frontier and was considered a frontier warlord similar to Ding Yuan, Dong Zhuo, and others.

In the eyes of the aristocrats, these people were "soldier ruffians" who would smash the place if they disagreed and were unreasonable and impossible to cooperate with!

At this moment.

Gongsun Zan intended to lead his army across the Yellow River to attack Jizhou.

For the Hebei faction, this was absolutely intolerable!

They reached a consensus in an instant: they must withdraw the troops!

If they didn't withdraw, Jizhou would suffer the aggression of the "soldier ruffian" Gongsun Zan, and their interests would definitely suffer a fatal blow.

However.

Just as Ju Shou was planning to call the other feudal lords to the camp to discuss matters.

Zhang Yang was seen running over from outside with a hurried expression, asking breathlessly:

"Where is Alliance Leader Yuan?"

"I want to withdraw my troops!"

"Lu Bu has invaded my Bingzhou with the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry, and Shangdang Commandery is under his blade at every moment."

"If I don't withdraw my troops, Shangdang will fall!"

Hearing this.

The strategists in the Yuan camp looked astonished.

"Lu... Lu Bu?"

Yes!

The cavalry of the Dong Zhuo army seemed to have collectively disappeared.

Since the start of the war, there had been no sign of them at all.

Previously, Ju Shou and the others were still wondering why Gu Yi didn't send out the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry and the Xiliang Iron Cavalry.

Now the truth was finally revealed!

So, this scoundrel Lu Bu had secretly taken the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry to attack Bingzhou!

However, before Zhang Yang's voice fell.

Liu Bei was also seen walking quickly from outside toward Yuan Shao's camp.

His face was full of anxiety.

Before he even reached the edge of the camp, he asked urgently:

"Is Alliance Leader Yuan in the camp?"

"I have an extremely urgent matter to find him for!"

Hearing this, Ju Shou responded quickly:

"Lord Xuande, please calm down."

"My master is temporarily unwell."

"If you have anything, you can tell me first."

Liu Bei naturally knew Ju Shou's status in the Yuan camp.

Although he was a bit puzzled as to why Yuan Shao would suddenly be unwell.

But at this moment, there was a more pressing matter that made him extremely anxious.

Thinking of this, Liu Bei said:

"Mr. Gongyu, that scoundrel Sun Ce withdrew from Yizhou back then." (Ju Shou's courtesy name is Gongyu)

"It was not to head toward Wuguan to go to Chang'an to join Dong Zhuo."

"But to go south to attack Huainan!"

"Right now, I only have a few thousand new recruits left to guard Huainan."

"If I don't return the army in time."

"I'm afraid Huainan will soon be captured by this scoundrel Sun Ce!"

This is f***ing ridiculous!

At this moment, the strategists in the Yuan camp didn't know what words to use to describe their surprise.

Gongsun Zan attacking Jizhou...

Lu Bu attacking Bingzhou...

Sun Ce attacking Huainan...

Fighting to this point, the strategists in the Yuan camp were gradually confused.

Were they banding together to attack Dong Zhuo, or was Dong Zhuo attacking them?

A wave of dizziness descended upon the strategists of the Yuan camp.

At this moment, they even felt a bit envious of Yuan Shao.

Fainting directly like this could, to some extent, be considered a good thing.

At least, they didn't have to suffer the blow of a bolt from the blue for the time being!

Slightly steadying his trembling body, Ju Shou sent people to call Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, Tao Qian, Kong Rong, and others to discuss matters.

By now.

Three feudal lords had already had their territories attacked.

This campaign to crusade against Dong Zhuo could only be forced to stop.

Before long.

Yuan Shao gradually woke up from his coma.

And Cao Cao and the others also arrived at the camp, preparing to discuss the withdrawal of troops.

Because Yuan Shao's body was still too weak.

This meeting was presided over by Ju Shou and Cao Cao.

In the end, all the feudal lords unanimously agreed to the plan to withdraw.

And set the time for withdrawal to tomorrow evening.

This was the only way out.

Gongsun Zan had already rebelled.

The territories of Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, and Zhang Yang had all been attacked.

If they didn't withdraw, their bases would be gone, so what was the point of fighting?

Meanwhile

On Hulao Pass

Zhang Liao also received intelligence sent by Gu Yi from Sishui Pass.

As an excellent general with extremely keen intuition.

Zhang Liao had a premonition that the coalition might withdraw soon.

Subsequently, he sent scouts to quietly approach the vicinity of the coalition camp to gather intelligence.

Sure enough.

The siege ladders and battering rams that the coalition had ordered their craftsmen to build with all their might had now all become "unfinished projects."

This indicated that the coalition had no intention of attacking Hulao Pass.

Upon receiving this news, a smile flashed in Zhang Liao's eyes.

Wanting to withdraw as soon as the situation looked bad?

Heh, did they ask him, Zhang Wenyuan?

... ===== CHAPTER 291 =====