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Chapter 86 Zhang Yang's Choice

Ever since Yuan Shao sent his nephew Gao Gan to Bingzhou to control the situation, the region has never been peaceful.

It took a tremendous amount of effort and countless resources to finally resolve the Xiongnu issue, and now we can barely have a say in things here.

but.

The local forces, led by Zhang Yang, have begun to fight against him again!

Dealing with these people is extremely difficult!

They are familiar with the local area and have many people secretly helping them; if they can't win a fight, they quickly disappear.

But whenever they get the chance, these people will act without hesitation.

The high-ranking official was so worried that he could hardly eat or sleep...

Especially recently, they have been driving Zhang Yang and his troops close to the nearby mountains.

They also mobilized the vast majority of their troops to block all exits.

I thought this group would surrender soon, but they've held out for over two months and still haven't reacted.

The majority of Bingzhou's army was mobilized, and the daily consumption of food and supplies was an extremely alarming figure.

If this continues, Bingzhou will be in big trouble without anyone else even having to lift a finger!

"No..." Gao Gan paced back and forth in the military camp, looking at the many generals in front of him and said.

"We can't let this drag on any longer. Rather than being dragged down to our deaths, we should just go into the mountains and dig them all out!"

"I really don't believe they'll have it so easy after enduring these past few months!"

This statement immediately drew opposition from countless people!

"Absolutely not! The Funiu Mountains are high and densely forested; it's easy to get lost inside. Even an army could easily be overwhelmed!"

"Yes! A few months is enough time for them to prepare in the mountains. Once they go in, the losses will be far greater; the risk is too great!"

"Lord Gao, please reconsider. You cannot take such a risk..."

"..."

Almost everyone tried to dissuade them, their expressions even showing a hint of fear.

Are you kidding me?

Most of the Funiu Mountains are primeval forests, and you don't even know how to get around.

Even if you send tens of thousands of troops in, you probably wouldn't even make a sound.

Once the army enters the deep mountains, no one knows what will happen.

Zhang Yang's troops are all local soldiers, so they are more familiar with the environment inside.

They've been inside for months, how could they not be on guard?

Seeing yet another wave of opposition, the high-ranking official couldn't hold back any longer!

He glared at the crowd and roared, "Are we just going to drag this out like this if we don't go into the mountains?"

"If this continues, we'll be completely worn down, and then no one will escape responsibility!"

"Whether we advance or not, we'll die anyway, so why not give it a shot?"

The surroundings fell completely silent...

But still no one spoke up in agreement, and some even secretly made plans.

If you really want to go into the mountains, you have to find a way to preserve your strength, so you don't die there.

Just then.

A soldier rushed in to report that there were orders from Ji Province to come...

……

In the Funiu Mountains.

These endless mountain ranges are surrounded by primeval forests.

It even hides many unknown wild beasts.

Having been trapped here for nearly three months, Zhang Yang had basically exhausted all the methods he could think of.

Various wild animals, grass roots, and tree bark are their daily food.

To conserve energy, we only ate one meal a day back then, and even that wasn't enough to fill us up.

To ensure their safety, they also had to set up traps around the area.

To prevent the outside army from suddenly and without warning from invading.

A team of seven or eight hundred people has a terrifying daily consumption.

To ensure their survival, Zhang Yang led them to several different locations.

Wherever they went, grass roots and tree bark were swept away!

Even so, I'm starting to feel the strain!

In a makeshift camp built from grass roots and trees.

Zhang Yang had a full beard and messy hair, looking like a wild man.

The people around him were in no better shape; they were all disheveled and had trouble even walking.

Depriving them of normal food for an extended period left them with little energy.

Now we don't need any outside army; we can subdue any small squad that comes along.

Looking at the group of brothers who followed him, Zhang Yang wanted to say something, but he opened his mouth and couldn't utter a word.

He has said everything that can inspire and encourage everyone.

Without something tangible, nothing we say matters!

For the past two weeks, he has been relying on that letter he sent out for his last bit of support.

Hopefully, Lu Bu will spare no expense to save him, considering their past relationship.

Even sending a small gift is a token of goodwill.

Even though deep down he believed that such a thing would never happen!

We've basically reached our limit!

at this time.

More and more people were walking towards him.

No one spoke; they just watched him silently.

Even many of the injured, their faces pale and sallow, managed to stand up by leaning against the trees nearby.

They didn't want to say the word "surrender," but now, if they wanted to survive, they had to leave this place!

Seeing so many brothers who had risked their lives for him turn out like this.

A deep sense of guilt welled up in Zhang Yang's heart!

After a long silence, he finally spoke with a sigh, "Brothers, you've worked hard..."

"Having achieved this, we can all be proud of ourselves!"

"if……"

Just as I was saying this, a very obvious noise suddenly came from the side.

It appears that a large group of people is approaching this area.

In the past, they would have immediately rallied together, gripping their weapons and preparing for battle.

At that moment, everyone remained standing still, silently watching the direction from which the sound came.

Their eyes held a longing in them; they even hoped someone would break in.

That way, they can leave with a legitimate reason!

Before long, a large number of figures appeared and surrounded the place.

Finding no one was resisting, they put away their weapons and, carrying many sacks, headed this way.

The leader walked straight towards Zhang Yang and calmly asked, "Are you Zhang Yang?"

Zhang Yang slowly closed his eyes. "Do as you please..."

"But I hope you'll spare the others here. They haven't done anything wrong, and I'll bear all the punishment myself!"

"I hope... I hope you can be lenient!"

"My name is Taishi Ci. I have come on the orders of my lord, Li Zhao, to deliver grain to you!"

Upon hearing the word "grain," Zhang Yang suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with disbelief.

The others present stared intently at the delivered supplies, like a pack of hungry wolves.

food?

Someone brought me food?

Taishi Ci did not hesitate and immediately had his men bring him steamed buns that could be eaten directly.

Let's feed these people first, and then we can talk about other things.

In an instant, almost everyone went mad...

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