Less than five days after Yuan Xi left, Cao Zheng, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang's armies successfully joined forces at Ye City. The 200,000-strong army surrounded Ye City tightly.
"General Gongming, General Wenze, the two of you have been fighting continuously. Join me at the appointed time. After this battle is over, I will definitely personally ask the Prime Minister for credit.”
"Thank you, General." The two of them quickly stood up and thanked him.
"However, before that, we have to take down Ye City and completely destroy the remaining forces of the Yuan family. He pacified Hebei in one fell swoop."
"Yes."
"All the soldiers will rest for two days. Eat as much wine and meat as you want. On the third day, launch the fiercest attack.”
"Yes, sir."
Within Ye City, Shen Pei had already made preparations for a long-term defense. Because Ye City had 30,000 soldiers and sufficient food, as long as Yuan Xi could return in time, it would not be a problem to defend the city.
However, Yuan Xi finally arrived at Ji County, Youzhou's capital, after days of living in the open.
After Yuan Xi arrived, everyone had thought that he would immediately gather his troops, but he had no intention of returning.
In the Provincial Governor's Mansion of Youzhou Province, he was still indulging in wine and sex.
On the other side, as two days passed, Cao Zheng officially gave the order on the third day to attack the four gates of Ye City.
By noon, the 200,000 Cao troops had already surrounded Ye City, waiting for Cao Zheng to give the final order to attack.
After the time it took for an incense stick to burn, Cao Zheng brought Xun You and Jia Xu to the siege army. After they walked up to the commander's platform, they drew their swords and pointed at Ye City."All soldiers, listen up. Attack the city with all your might. The first to ascend the city tower will be rewarded with a thousand gold and promoted three levels in a row.”
As the saying goes, there must be brave men under great rewards. After Cao Zheng's promise was made, the Cao army's soldiers were eyeing Ye City covetously. In their eyes, it was as if it was not a strong city, but a merit book placed in front of them. They were fearless and carried siege ladders and other siege weapons as they rushed towards Ye City.
As the capital of the Yuan family, Ye City's defense was naturally not weak. In just an hour, Cao Zheng had lost 3,000 soldiers.
"Order the catapults, catapults, and crossbow units to cover our siege forces.”
"Yes."
Following Cao Zheng's order, the Cao army immediately fired tens of thousands of arrows at the city gate tower, followed by a large number of fireballs and thunderbolt bullets. The Yuan army defending the city suffered heavy losses for a moment, and the balance of victory once again tilted towards the Cao army.
"Milord, Xu Huang of the East Gate has already broken through the East Gate.”
"Milord, Yu Jin of the west gate has also broken through the west gate under the cover of the enemy's catapults.”
After Cao Cao's heavy firepower and long-range attacks began, Yu Jin and Xu Huang's troops broke through the city gates one after another.
"Immediately send the reserve team to the city wall. We have to beat them out no matter what.”Shen Pei ordered.
"Yes."
Immediately after, the 15,000 reserve soldiers joined the battlefield, and the situation on the battlefield once again entered a state of anxiety.
"Reporting, reporting to the general, the enemy has joined the main force, and the battlefield is in a state of anxiety.”
"Let's continue probing."
"Yes."
"Order the soldiers to launch a general attack.”
"Yes."
Immediately, the messenger gave the order to attack.
"Kill them."
"Charge!"
Then, tens of thousands of troops rushed towards Ye City like a tide.
"Sir, the enemy has charged in. Retreat quickly.”
As the Cao army had already broken through the city, the defending army was defeated one after another.
"Madam, the Cao army has broken through the city.”
A servant hurriedly came to Yuan Shao's residence to report.
"What is it? The city has been breached." After Yuan Shaozheng's wife Liu Shi heard this, she was at a loss.
The other concubines were even more afraid of what Cao Jun would do to them.
"Child, go and find Yuan Xi in Youzhou." Lady Liu looked at Zhen Mi.”
However, Zhen Mi was unwilling to leave the mansion.
At this moment, Cao Zheng had already led his troops into the city.
"Welcome, General."
"Welcome, General."
The Cao soldiers shouted in unison.
"Go, hurry up."
A pair of soldiers escorted Shen Pei over.
"General, this is the trial." a soldier said.
"Alright, you and your soldiers have made a great contribution. Go and receive your reward.”
Cao Zheng said.
"Thank you, General."
At this moment, Cao Zheng looked at Cao Pi and said,""Zihuan, take my token and go to the Yuan residence to take a look. If you want anything, just take it.”
"Thank you, brother."
Following that, Cao Pi led a team of soldiers and left.
"Sir, why did you end up like this?”Cao Zheng joked to Shen Pei.
"I only hate that Yuan Xi didn't listen to me and missed the opportunity. Otherwise, victory and defeat would be unknown.”
Shen Pei said unwillingly.
"Hahaha, Mister, you are really loyal to the Yuan family. What a pity. Come, untie Mister.”Cao Zheng ordered.
"Yes." Then, the rope binding Shen Pei was untied.
"Shen Pei, I won't kill you. You can go home.”
Cao Zheng looked at Shen Pei and said.
"Let's go."
Yuan's army had no will to fight and barely managed to hold on for an hour before they were completely defeated. Some fled, some surrendered, and they knelt on the ground.
Cao Zheng sent people to gather the surrendered soldiers while putting up a peace notice to calm the people.
After that, Cao Zheng led everyone to the Prefecture Overseer's Mansion in Jizhou.
After entering the residence, Cao Zheng couldn't help but exclaim," It's truly majestic and magnificent. Perhaps even Luoyang was slightly inferior to this place.”
"Elder brother, I heard that when Yuan Shao built this place, it was built according to the standards of the capital city of the world.”Cao Zhen said.
"Now I finally know why those scholars are willing to fight to be the first to seek refuge with Yuan Shao. It's because his house is big and luxurious.”Cao Zheng joked.
"There have been several scholars in Jizhou, including Chen Lin and the others.”Cao Zhen continued.
"Is it Chen Lin who wrote the criminal denunciation?”Cao Zheng asked.
"That's right."
"Bring him to me immediately."
"Yes."
"Where's Zihuan?" Cao Zheng searched for a long time but did not see Cao Pi.
"Zihuan went to Yuan Shao's residence to look for something.”Cao Zhen said.
"Then let him look. Let's go in and take a look.”
Cao Zheng said to everyone, then led everyone to the main hall.
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