SWDnovel Chapter 109 The Bet!
Chapter 109 The Bet!
After Yuan Shao's extremely disheveled withdrawal from the battlefield, he immediately headed towards Ye City.
It seems he has no other choice now!
The journey to Bingzhou is long and arduous, and it's hard to guarantee that nothing will go wrong along the way.
With the foundation he had built in Ye City, even if Li Zhao temporarily controlled the city through scheming and trickery, he still had a chance to turn the tide.
after all.
The Yuan family held high office for four generations, and most people there, including military generals, were their protégés!
As long as I return alive, I can raise my voice and Li Zhao will naturally be driven out.
It's time to teach this bastard a lesson: in today's world, without status, you're nothing.
What right does a peasant like him have to oppose the Yuan family?
We could even take this opportunity to eliminate them legitimately.
At that time, Qingzhou and everything he owns will fall into his hands!
a few days later.
When Yuan Shao, dragging his exhausted body and hundreds of disheveled and utterly demoralized soldiers, arrived at the walls of Ye City.
He found the city gates tightly shut and there was no reaction to his presence.
Yuan Shao, seated on his horse, immediately signaled his men to identify themselves.
A soldier, forcing himself to stay alert, came to the foot of the city wall and shouted, "Our lord has returned! Come down quickly to greet him!"
Immediately, someone poked their head out from the city wall and shouted sternly, "My lord is in the city! Who are you to spout such nonsense?"
"Our lord Yuan Shao, Yuan Benchu, has returned! Why aren't you coming down to greet him!"
"Whoosh..."
An arrow landed perfectly in the ground in front of him.
"Get out of here! If you keep arguing, don't blame me for being impolite!"
Yuan Shao's eyes widened. How dare these bastards ignore him?
He immediately spurred his horse forward, pointed at the man who had just spoken, and roared, "Bring Zhou Cheng to me immediately!"
Zhou Cheng, the general guarding the north gate, was promoted by him.
That's why he chose the North Gate!
soon.
A general quickly approached, also poking his head out, and asked, "Who's making such a racket here?"
Yuan Shao: "?"
It's only been a short time since we last met, and you've already become so ill-mannered?
"Zhou Cheng, don't you even know who I am?" Yuan Shao roared.
"Who promoted you from the ranks to become the city gate general?"
"Now that I've fallen from power, you're so eager to seek refuge with someone else?"
"Summon Li Zhao to come out and see me, or else your reputation for betrayal and treachery will spread far and wide, and you will be despised by the world!"
Zhou Cheng didn't say anything, turned around and disappeared.
The defenders on the city wall made no further moves, and the situation remained deadlocked.
Nearly half an hour later, the city gate opened with a dull rumble.
A large number of troops emerged from the ranks and quickly split up on both sides, completely surrounding Yuan Shao's forces.
Not only that.
Countless civilians followed the army out.
Yuan Shao and everyone who returned were completely baffled by this scene.
If the army is dispatched to surround the area, what are these civilians doing?
What's really strange is that even though a large number of people are present, the surrounding area is very quiet.
Everyone stared at Yuan Shao, feeling uneasy.
The army and civilians surrounded the area completely, and a steady stream of people continued to appear on the city walls and outside the encirclement.
Yuan Shao soon found himself seemingly overwhelmed by the inhabitants of Ji Province.
Until then.
Li Zhaocai walked out with his hands behind his back. Wherever he passed, everyone tried their best to step back and leave a suitable passage.
"You...you are so shameless, taking advantage of my absence to forcibly seize Ye City!"
"Do you think you can rule Ji Province this way? Let me tell you the truth, the other counties and prefectures of Ji Province will never let you succeed!"
"If you know what's good for you, get out of here now, or you'll be reduced to ashes!" Yuan Shao roared righteously, trying his best to suppress his voice.
Even at this point, all he could think about was using the Yuan family's influence to force Li Zhao to give up!
Taking Ye City does not mean that other counties will sincerely submit.
Li Zhao had long known that he would think this way; all of this was prepared specifically for Yuan Shao.
"Sometimes I find it strange..." Li Zhao's calm voice clearly echoed around him.
"A person like you can be above everyone else, exploit the people, disregard your soldiers, arbitrarily deduct rations and pay, and do whatever you want."
"Just because you're from the Yuan family? So what if the Yuan family has held high office for four generations?"
"This is how you can act recklessly, enjoy yourself with a clear conscience, and indulge your subordinates in their misdeeds, while the people under your rule are eating wild grass and gnawing on tree bark."
"The soldiers who risked their lives for you have even struggled to get a decent meal, and their pay and rations are constantly being delayed. What... what right do you have to own this place?"
"You..." Yuan Shao was choked and his face turned red. His hand, which was pointing at Li Zhao, trembled violently.
"How dare a country bumpkin speak to me like that? Who gave you the audacity?"
Li Zhao laughed loudly, his gaze sweeping over everyone around him.
immediately.
He said, enunciating each word clearly, "It's everyone behind me who supports me in saying this!"
"Alright then, if all the residents present today agree that I will return Ye City to you!"
"I'll turn around and leave immediately. From this day forward, I will never be your enemy. Whatever your conditions, I will agree to them!"
Speaking of it.
He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over Yuan Shao. "But if no one wants you back, then get out immediately and never show your face again!"
"Do you...accept it?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao was completely dumbfounded.
He never expected the other party to pull this stunt!
Thinking carefully about his usual behavior, Yuan Shao really didn't dare to gamble that the ordinary people and soldiers present would stand on his side under these circumstances.
But he quickly realized what was happening!
Why should we care about them?
Given the Yuan family's background and wealth, do they need to care about these people?
"Very well!" Yuan Shao said coldly, "With the power of my Yuan family, we can establish ourselves anywhere in the world!"
"But you should think carefully about what the consequences will be if you make enemies of the Yuan family."
"If you do the right thing today, fine; but if you don't know what's good for you, you'll have to bear the consequences!"
Beneath the north gate stood a dense crowd of people, yet no sound was made.
He could clearly hear heavy breathing coming from people.
Even Lu Bu, who was following behind Li Zhao, couldn't help but shake his head at this moment.
This stupid old man is still trying to threaten everyone.
Does he really think that the Yuan family's influence is still effective?
"We don't need you!"
"The Yuan family's power is none of our business. All we know is... with you around, even a decent meal is a luxury!"
The first to speak was none other than Zhou Cheng, the former guard of the North Gate!
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