C395 (1/2)

As soon as Zhang Fei entered the Liaodong, he immediately ordered the herald to notify the eleven counties of Liaodong. Anyone who fails to do so within three days shall be deemed to be a rebel and shall be exterminated at that time.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei had already guarded the Liaodong for five years. Back then, they had wiped out the Urushion s, fresh inferior s and even mounted bandit s in their territory. The bloody slaughter not only scared the enemy, but also shocked their own people.

Because Yang Lin was in charge of the three-way system, after he took over the Liaodong, he did not manage to immediately take over the counties of the Liaodong, and Gongsun Du did not have the ability to immediately attack them. They had only sent people to the various counties to announce Gongsun Du's orders, but the counties were still waiting, they did not believe that the hussar general would allow Gongsun Du to occupy the Liaodong.

When the County Lieutenant s from the various counties received Zhang Fei's order, they were naturally ecstatic. Those who were still hesitating or even preparing to submit to Gongsun Du, immediately changed their attitude and ordered their troops to rush to the Xiangping City, they did not dare to provoke Zhang Fei. If they let Zhang Fei become a traitor, they wouldn't even have a place to redress their grievances.

The Gongsun Family was a large clan of the Youzhou. Ever since Yang Lin took charge of the Youzhou, his clan's power had been greatly weakened. Although there were many people from the Gongsun Family who joined the Surveillance History's meeting, they were only a small minority that did not have enough influence on the entire Surveillance History's meeting system.

Gongsun Du, who was originally from Liaodong, followed his father to Xuan Tu. He was recognized by the Xuan Tu Gongsun Jiu and helped him to learn from his master and get married and have children. Afterwards, he was called a filial son and became a minor official in the Xuantu County. He was promoted and recommended by Gongsun, and was soon promoted to court.

In the imperial court, Gongsun Du was appointed as the Shang Shu Lang. He was previously appointed as the Jizhou Thorn History, had a high position, and became an illustrious person. However, he was once again removed from his post due to rumours. It was only until the sixth year of Zhongping where Dong Zhuo took control of the imperial government and was recommended by his fellow countryman, Dong Zhuo, for the purpose of scheming against Yang Lin, that he was able to return.

This noon, Gongsun Du was discussing matters with his trusted aides Liu Yi and Li Min in taiwai Palace when a rumbling sound suddenly came from the northwest side. The sound was getting closer and closer, and Gongsun Du felt that the Xiangping City seemed to be gently trembling as well. He couldn't help but stand up and frown as he looked northwest.

”Is it thunder?”

Liu Yi and Li Min shook their heads, their expressions becoming extremely solemn. It was not thunder, it was the clatter of horses' hooves, the clatter of heavy cavalry. Judging from the rumbling sounds of the horses' hooves, the attacking force was at least fifteen thousand men.

”Clank, clank, clank …”

Almost at the same time, the sound of a gong came from outside as well. It was extremely terrifying and ear-piercing. This was a signal for the arrival of a large number of enemies. Furthermore, the person who had struck the gong seemed to have been scared out of his wits and had lost all sense of order.

”It must be the cavalry of Youzhou.”

Li Min laughed bitterly and shook his head, revealing a look of pain. Li Min was also a general, and had always been Gongsun Du's long history. He had also once participated in battles to calm the yellow scarves, and was no stranger to the cavalry. As of now, almost all of the Youzhou's vicinity were settled by Yang Lin, other than Yang Lin's cavalry, there would not be a second army like this one.

As expected, before long, the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the taiwai Palace. It turned out to be Gongsun Du's servants rushing over, and loudly reported: ”Old master, a large group of cavalry of Youzhou have arrived. A preliminary estimate puts the number of cavalry of Youzhou at around twenty thousand. ”

Gongsun Du couldn't help but take in a breath of cold air. Liu Yi and Li Min also looked at each other in dismay. Yang Lin's reaction was really fast, and was even so intense. For a mere Liaodong City, he actually sent over twenty thousand riders!

”Come, let's go to the city wall and take a look.”

Gongsun Du forced himself to calm down, waved his hand, signalling for the servants to return to the city walls. Then he brought Liu Yi and Li Min to rush to West Gate. As he had just arrived at the Liaodong, he did not have the time to establish a set of foundation. Other than his servants and clansmen, Gongsun Du was the only one he trusted with Gongsun Du.

Due to Gongsun Du's arrival, Xiangping City was already very restless. But now that the gong sounded the alarm, the city became even more flustered. However, Gongsun Du didn't see any fear in the eyes of the commoners. On the contrary, they seemed to be looking forward to it.

The only people running about the city were Gongsun Du's servants and clansmen. They did not have many people, and when all the servants in Gongsun Family added up, there were only around a thousand of them. However, they had more than two thousand Liaodong soldiers under their control, so it would be difficult for them to defend the city walls.

Gongsun Du climbed up the city wall and looked at the black mass of cavalry of Youzhou, immediately feeling the indescribable pressure. When he came to the Youzhou, he had already anticipated the resistance from the cavalry of Youzhou and was prepared to deal with Yang Lin's retaliation. However, when danger approaches, he was still unable to control his emotions.