Nonsense.
Zhang Liao looked at the scout, his expression displeased.
Where did you hear such a rumor?
After the Battle of Longmen, Wu Kuang's army was completely annihilated, leaving Xu Rong isolated.
The area between Pujin and Jiangyi was flat, and Xu Rong, fearing an encounter with Dong's cavalry, dared not retreat toward Jiangyi.
He could only cross the river at Fengling Ford and go to Huayin to join Zhao Yun.
Upon learning of Wu Kuang's army's annihilation, Zhao Yun immediately sent men to investigate.
The result was that nothing had happened.
Zhang Xins army had already retreated into Zhi Pass, and Dong Zhuo had withdrawn his troops.
As the strategist, Xun You was the second in command when Zhang Xin did not specifically appoint an agent.
After the division of troops, all intelligence from various units was to be sent in duplicate, one copy to Zhang Xin and one to Xun You.
Such a major event naturally required Zhao Yun to report to him as well.
Once Xun You knew, Zhang Liao also knew.
Although Wu Kuang was defeated, Zhang Xin's main force had not even engaged Dong Zhuo, so how could he have died?
It's true.
The scout said anxiously, The news came from Chang'an, saying that Dong Zhuo had beheaded the Lord.
At first, this subordinate didn't believe it either, but the rumor was so convincing, so this subordinate went to Chang'an to investigate, and saw the Lord's great banner hanging outside the Chang'an city gate, surrounded by Dong soldiers!
Even the imperial court has issued an edict to hold a funeral for the Lord...
This...
Zhang Liao quickly asked, Are you sure that was the Lord's great banner?
Absolutely certain!
The scout's face was filled with sorrow.
He was originally a Qing Province Yellow Turbans, and thanks to Zhang Xin's grace, his family had been reallocated land, which allowed them to live a good life.
Now that Zhang Xin was dead, how could he not be sad?
Such a good Lord, he feared there would never be another like him.
Ah?
Zhang Liao was stunned, Could it be that the Lord really...
Zhang Xin's great banner was naturally recognized by everyone in the army.
Since this scout had seen it with his own eyes, it must be correct.
The great banner was complex and difficult to imitate.
Even if it could be imitated, Dong Zhuo wouldn't be so bored as to make a fake flag and go around saying someone was dead.
Zhang Xin had already retreated, so what was the point of him doing that?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
Xun You calmly said, If the Lord were truly lost, even if Xu Rong, Han Hao, and other newly surrendered individuals had second thoughts, Niu Feng and Wang Meng, who have followed the Lord for a long time, would surely send someone to report.
Furthermore, if Dong Zhuo had truly beheaded the Lord, then what would be hanging outside Chang'an city would not be the great banner, but the Lord's head...
Zhang Liao and the scout felt a slight relief upon hearing this.
Then the Lord's great banner...
Xun You thot for a moment and said, I will personally go to Henan and ask for clarification.
The intelligence provided by Zhao Yun stated that Zhang Xin's main force was unharmed and had all retreated into Zhi Pass.
The intelligence recently sent by Niu Feng, Wang Meng, and others also showed no abnormalities.
But Zhang Xin's great banner inexplicably ended up in Dong Zhuo's hands, and even the imperial court had begun to hold a funeral?
Xun You thot about it over and over, always feeling that Zhang Xin seemed to be playing some very elaborate game with Dong Zhuo.
Then I'll trouble the strategist.
Zhang Liao nodded in agreement.
General Zhang Liaos courtesy name, you must pay attention to the morale of the army recently.
Xun You cautioned, With the rumors of the Lord's death spreading, the soldiers will surely be affected.
With the loss in Qing Province, our army's morale is already shaken; if the soldiers believe this, the collapse of the army may be imminent!
Don't worry, Strategist.
Zhang Liao said solemnly, Liao understands.
Xun You took a few guards, rode at full speed, and angrily crossed the Mengjin Ford to find Zhang Xin.
Not far from Zhi Pass was Zhi County.
Southeast of Zhi County was Mengjin Ford.
The large camps originally set up by Zhang Xin, Dong Zhuo, Wang Kuang, and others were in this area.
Although half a year had passed, much of the timber used to build these large camps had long been dismantled by nearby villagers, but some rammed earth structures like camp walls and other outlines were still preserved.
These large camps could now be used to temporarily settle the River East people.
Xun You arrived at the large camp and met Wang Meng, Niu Feng, and others.
Strategist.
Wang Meng and the others stepped forward to salute upon seeing Xun You.
Where is the Lord?
Uh...
Wang Meng and Niu Feng exchanged glances, He went to You Province.
What?
Xun You was astonished, What is he doing in You Province?
Stabbing Yuan Shao in the ass.o rest in place, and then summoned a personal guard.
Go to Gaoliu and tell Yun Chang that I have arrived.