Three Kingdoms: I, the Emperor of Wei, am loyal and pure!

In the second year of Jian'an, at the beginning of June, the summer harvest came to an end.

As Liu Biao's three armies advanced together, they stationed troops in Wancheng, Yang'an, and Wuyin, each of which was a hundred miles apart. They acted as horns to each other and threatened Xu Du.

Cao Cao also responded, leading his main force of 110,000 troops out of Xudu, while Cao Ren and Xun Yu led 2,000 troops to stay in Xudu.

Then the 110,000 troops were divided into three groups, with Xiahou Yuan and Li Tong as generals, leading 30,000 troops to guard Yang'an, and faced off against Liu Biao's 50,000-strong army guarding Huang She in Zhangling County.

With Yu Jin and Cao Chun as generals, they led 30,000 troops and horses, and faced Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's 50,000 Jingzhou navy across the Feishui River.

Cao Cao personally led Dian Wei, Xu Huang, Zhang Xiu, Le Jin and other generals, with Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xun You and Jia Xu as counselors, and led 50,000 troops to garrison Wuyang.

Across a river of dancing water, they faced Liu Biao's 80,000-strong army stationed in Wuyin.

Liu Biao's total troops were larger than Cao's army, and Cao's army had fought more battles and was slightly more elite than Liu Biao's Jingzhou army. Therefore, the overall combat strength of the three groups of troops on both sides was roughly the same.

In addition, it was June and the weather was getting hotter. The soldiers were prone to fatigue and heatstroke, which caused epidemics.

Therefore, Liu Biao and Cao Cao, with nearly 300,000 troops, were not sure of victory, so they were locked in a stalemate across some important mountains and rivers. They each built camps and fortifications to escape the summer heat and station troops, and at the same time to prevent the enemy from sneak attacks.

For a while, there was nothing anyone could do.

In fact, summer is not the best time for war. Generally, wars occur after the autumn harvest in September, when food and grass are most abundant and the autumn air is crisp.

But sometimes the military situation is so fierce that no one can control it. For example, at this time, even though it was ambush weather in June, Liu Biao and Cao Cao had to send troops.

As a result, the eyes of all the princes in the world were mainly focused on the main confrontation between Liu Biao and Cao Cao.

Even Zhang Lu of Hanzhong and Liu Zhang of Yizhou, who were closed to themselves and had no connection with the Central Plains, noticed this battle.

Because of this, the princes could not help but gloat and watch the excitement, seeing that almost all of Cao Cao's main forces were restrained by Liu Biao, so that he had almost no troops to go east to conquer Lu Bu.

I couldn't help but laugh at the edict that Cao Cao issued to the world in the name of the emperor.

"Haha, Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, is worthy of being ranked among the Eight Horsemen. He is really courageous.

With an army of 180,000 people pressing down on Yuzhou, Cao Mengde had no choice but to send all his troops up.

At this moment, wouldn't it be that the boast of Cao Cao, Cao Ang and his son to conquer Lu Bu's Haikou in the east was shattered?

I don't need to send a single soldier to make Cao Cao lose his face and be attacked from both sides. How happy it is!"

In Yecheng, Jizhou, after Yuan Shao got the news, he couldn't help but laugh heartily. He even felt proud that he had decided on the strategy of sitting on the mountain and watching the tiger fight from the beginning.

No, if Yuan Shao didn't take action, Liu Biao would take over. Confronting Cao Cao who consumes food, grass and military supplies?

Even if the two sides cannot fight 260, it still wastes money, food, manpower and material resources, and also loses time to develop and grow.

And during this time, Yuan Shao will let go of Gongsun Zan, Completely unify the four states of Hebei and control one-third of the world's population and land, achieving absolute superiority!

At that time, Cao Cao, Liu Biao, Yuan Shu and others will all suffer due to confrontation and war.

Yuan Shao, with the power of the four states of Hebei, can directly Push horizontally and dominate the world!

"Your lord is wise, now you can safely destroy Gongsun Zan, wait for the princes in the south to suffer both losses, and then go south to clean up the situation."

"Haha, considering that Cao Cao, Liu Biao and others fought against each other, it was not in vain in the end. In the end, they were all doing dowry for the lord."

"As the saying goes, if the trees are beautiful in the forest, the wind will destroy them. Cao Ang, the son of Cao Cao, has become famous in recent times. Being so prominent has naturally aroused the fear of the princes in the south, causing all the families to work together to destroy the Cao family and his son.

This is what Cao Cao and his son asked for themselves.……"

Feng Ji, Guo Tu, Shen Pei and others spoke one after another and echoed Yuan Shaodao.

Everyone's face was full of gloating and proud expressions.

Only Ju Shou had a slightly serious look on his face:"My lord, don't be careless. Although Cao Cao led Xu Du's 110,000 troops to confront Liu Biao.

However, Xu Du's informants sent news that Cao Ang still stayed in Xu Du and did not follow Cao Cao. Go.

Liu Biao invaded with a large number of troops, but Cao Ang did not act with the main force. Isn't it abnormal?

The Lord should be careful about Cao Ang's secret plans.

After all, it can be seen from the battle of Chenjun that Cao Ang is good at building momentum and building plank roads to infiltrate Chencang secretly.……"

Jushou spoke in a deep voice, always feeling a little uneasy.

But he couldn't understand that almost all the main force of Cao's army was taken away by Cao Cao. Even if Cao Ang acted alone without decent troops, what could he do?

So I bring it up at this time, hoping to stimulate everyone's thinking and brainstorming.

Unexpectedly, Jushou's reminder was ridiculed by Feng Ji, Guo Tu and others:"Jushou, you are too worried.

Cao Cao has only 150,000 or 60,000 soldiers and horses.

Now, 150,000 soldiers and horses are all." After being pulled out, there were only a few Ren troops in Xudu.

Moreover, Xudu was the foundation of Cao Cao. The place where the emperor was stationed had to be guarded by troops.

Even if Cao Ang wanted to do something, he could only mobilize three to five thousand soldiers and horses at most."

"That is, what can three to five thousand soldiers and horses do?

In the first battle of Chenjun, Cao Ang's hundred thousand horses were defeated, and he still had 10,000 soldiers and thousands of civilians to build momentum.

Three to five thousand people are not even enough to build momentum."

"If Cao Ang wanted to use these three to five thousand men to attack Xuzhou Lu Bu, I'm afraid Lu Bu would laugh out of his dreams (cbai).

Lu Bu still has fifteen thousand elite soldiers under his command, not counting the county soldiers under the control of Langya Prime Minister Xiao Jian and others.

If Cao Ang dares to lead three to five thousand troops, he will attack Lu Bu.

I'm just afraid that Lu Bu will beat the dog behind closed doors in Xiapi City!"

This time, it's not that Feng Ji, Guo Tu and others ridiculed and retorted because they had always been at odds with Jushu. In fact, they really felt that no matter how brave and resourceful Cao Ang was, he couldn't conquer Xuzhou with only three to five thousand men. Defeat Lu Bu.

After all, Lu Bu is also the Wenhou who once dominated the world, the Nine Plains Tiger.

He has 15,000 elite soldiers to defend the city. At least 300,000 to 50,000 soldiers and horses are needed to defeat him!

Or even 300,000 to 50,000 soldiers. Even horses may not be able to break the city.

"I wish I was overthinking it."

This time, Jushou did not refute Feng Ji Guo Tu's words, he just sighed softly.

Obviously, his own inner views were similar to Feng Ji and others, he was just uneasy.

……

Shouchun.

When Yuan Shu also learned about the confrontation between Cao Cao and Liu Biao, he was in a good mood.

Moreover, Yuan Shu also received a letter from Liu Biao about the second alliance at this time.

"Cao Cao and Liu Biao's army of nearly 300,000 men faced each other in the southwest of Yuzhou.

Now there is no force to fight Lu Bu in Xuzhou.

I would like to take this opportunity to respond to Liu Biao's agreement and advance from Chen County to Xudu. How about it?"

Above the main hall, Yuan Shu looked at the civil and military officials in the hall and said with satisfaction. He felt that this was a rare opportunity to avenge the shame and take over Chen County at the same time.

"Your Majesty, please don't act too hastily!

Although Cao Cao led the main force to leave Xudu this time, Cao Ang was still in Xudu.

Chenjun has a bridge of 18,000 troops and horses, and Cao Ang can mobilize thousands of troops in Xudu.

Moreover, Cao Cao, Cao Ang and his son were full of tricks. They said that the main force of 110,000 people was confronting Liu Biao, but this may not be true.

With Cao Ang's ability, he is good at bluffing, and it is not difficult to recruit another 10,000 or 20,000 soldiers and horses as a surprise force."

"Perhaps this is the plan of Cao Cao, Cao Ang and his son. If His Majesty sends troops to attack Xudu, if Cao Ang has any conspiracy, he may fall into the trap again.

In my opinion, Your Majesty can dispatch troops and horses to make an attack on Xudu, but you cannot actually send troops.

You should at least wait until you find out more before making any plans."

"What if Cao Ang took advantage of His Majesty's dispatch of troops to Chen Commandery and secretly visited Chen Cang to attack Lu Bu?

You may fall into the trap of luring the tiger away from the mountain.

By then, Lu Bu may have been destroyed before Chen Jun was defeated.……"

This time, the first person to speak was not Yan Xiang, but Yang Hong, another counselor under Yuan Shu's account.

Yang Hong is also very knowledgeable, especially after seeing Cao Ang's resourcefulness and military tactics.

Like Ju Shou under Yuan Shao's tent, Yang Hong also felt that something was wrong with Cao Ang staying in Xudu.

But I couldn't imagine what was wrong.

Simply assume that Cao Ang must have a conspiracy. It is recommended to wait and find out the information first.

Anyway, as long as they don't take the initiative to send troops to attack the Cao family's territory, there will be no risk of falling into the trap, and Huainan's strength can be preserved.

On the side, Yan Xiang was also deep in thought. He was a little undecided for the first time, so he didn't speak immediately.

At this moment, Yan Xiang also felt that it was abnormal for Cao Ang to stay in Xudu.

At this juncture, according to common sense, Cao Ang should either follow Cao Cao to stop Liu Biao, or be stationed in Chen County to prevent Yuan Shu.

Instead of sitting in Xudu.

After all, Xu Du will not be in danger until Chen Jun and Xu Du's defenses are breached on all sides.

But Yan Xiang couldn't figure out Cao Ang's motives no matter how he thought about it.

Although he felt that he could take this opportunity to support Liu Biao in attacking Xudu, Chen County, he was afraid that he would miss the opportunity.

They were also worried that Cao Ang was doing this on purpose, that he had some unknown plot behind his back, that he wanted to deliberately induce them to attack Xudu...

This feeling of being unpredictable, not wanting to miss a good opportunity, but also afraid of falling into a trap, made the calm and scheming man Yan Xiang couldn't help but feel a little uncertain.

In the end, Yan Xiang chose to second Yang Hong.

Regardless of whether Cao Ang had a conspiracy or not, if they didn't take the initiative to attack Cao Ang, they wouldn't fall into the trap.

But if Cao Ang secretly attacks Chencang and really mobilizes unexpected troops to send troops to Xuzhou, then they will definitely go to help Lu Bu.

This is true for the two think tanks Yan Xiang and Yang Hong, not to mention Yuan Shu.

Therefore, Yuan Shu and other Huainan monarchs and ministers decided to make a statement first, but did not move their troops, and then made a decision based on Cao Ang's actions.

At this moment, Xuzhou is in Xiapi. (To read Baoshuang novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

After Lu Bu learned that Liu Biao sent troops to contain Cao Cao's main force, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said with great joy:"Haha, Cao Cao and his son boasted about Haikou and wanted to destroy me, Lu Bu. Capture Xuzhou.

I'm afraid you will be dumbfounded now!"

At this point, Lu Bu snorted coldly:"Young Cao Ang, you are also worthy of being the pastor of Xuzhou?

You still want to take Xuzhou away from my hands?

This is simply a fool's dream!

Wait until I recruit troops. , after regaining some strength, we must break Xudu and take off the head of Cao Ang's child!"

Beside Lu Bu, Chen Gong hesitated for a moment, and then said:"My lord, I don't know what Cao Ang's plan is when he stays in Xudu..Since the lord has contacted Zang Ba and others in Taishan, it is better to simply let Zang Ba and others come to Xuzhou to meet up as soon as possible.

The lord can join forces with them and attack Xudu.

In this way, there are nearly 20,000 elite soldiers of the lord, and Zang Ba and others. With more than 100,000 people, even if Cao Ang has a conspiracy, there is nothing to fear!

If Yuan Shu can be persuaded to send troops as well, victory will be even more certain.

We can take advantage of this opportunity when Cao Cao's main force is held back by Liu Biao, quickly destroy Cao Ang, cut off Cao Cao's retreat, and fight with Liu Biao attacked Cao Cao from a double flank to avoid long nights and many dreams."

Chen Gong's suggestion was different from that of Yang Hong, the Yan Xiang under Yuan Shu.

But from their respective standpoints, they are both right.

Yan Xiang Yang Hong suggested that Yuan Shu wait and see before taking action, because the cards and strength in Yuan Shu's hand are quite sufficient.

As long as you don't make mistakes and retain your strength, you will always have the opportunity to change the situation.

After all, since Yuan Shu dared to be the first to proclaim himself emperor, how could he not have the strength?

Even before Sun Ce, Wu Jing and others did not betray Wu Commandery and Danyang Commandery, Yuan Shu was once the most powerful among the princes in the world, even stronger than his brother Yuan Shao.

Historically, when Yuan Shao's true strength surpassed the princes, it was after Yuan Shu lost Shouchun and Yuan Shao completely destroyed Gongsun Zan.

Therefore, Yuan Shu still has strong trump cards, so there is no need to take risks.[]

But Lu Bu is different. Although he occupies Xuzhou, Xuzhou has been hit by wars and changed hands one after another in recent years, and it is almost empty.

When Cao Cao conquered Tao Qian, he slaughtered many cities.

Therefore, Lu Bu could only raise more than 30,000 troops and horses in one state.

Not long ago, they lost 20,000 troops, leaving only over 10,000 subordinates.

Under this situation, if Lu Bu and Chen Gong don't take the initiative to do something, once the situation changes and the Cao family and his son are freed up, they will still face a crisis.

Therefore, taking this opportunity to give it a try is Lu Bu's way out.

In a time of great competition, those with trump cards can slowly reveal their cards.

Those with few trump cards can only survive by fighting for the upper hand!

At this moment, after listening to Chen Gong's suggestion, Lu Bu thought thoughtfully, and then gritted his teeth and said:"Gongtai is right, waiting to recruit troops and horses before taking revenge is still too long.

Since we can use Zang Ba and other thieves in Taishan to lead With the potential, we have such ready-made troops and horses, so we must not miss this opportunity!"

At this point, Lu Bu waved his hand and looked at the generals under his tent:"Send the order, prepare your troops and prepare to send out troops.

When Zang Ba and other troops arrive, they will attack again. Xu Du!"

At this moment, Lu Bu's eyes were filled with ambition again.

But at this moment, Lu Bu didn't know that while he was waiting for Zang Ba and others to join forces to attack Xudu, Cao Ang of Xudu had already taken the oath to fight!

Outside Xudu City, flags were fluttering.

Cao Ang is sitting on a black horse riding on the snow, fully clothed, carrying a formation-breaking Overlord's Spear, and carrying Hou Yi's Sunset Bow on his back. He is majestic and majestic, just like a god!

The formation-breaking Overlord Spear in his hand was extracted by Cao Ang using the more than 200,000 points of negative energy contributed by Cao Cao, Guo Jia and others that day before going on the expedition.

This time, Cao Ang finally got what he wanted. With two 200,000-point gold blind boxes, he obtained the Overlord's Spear, the Overlord's Spear of the Overlord of Western Chu, Xiang Yu, and the Formation-Breaking Overlord's Spear that followed Xiang Yu throughout his life.

Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, relied on his overlord's power, overlord's marksmanship, and formation-breaking overlord's spear to win the desperate battle of Julu and the battle of Pengcheng, where he was ambushed on all sides!

Nowadays, Cao Ang has the Overlord's mount, the Snow-Taking Black Horse, the Overlord's power, the Overlord's marksmanship, and the formation-breaking Overlord's Spear, which can be considered as the most important weapon set.

Coupled with the canopy fierce battle method to increase energy and blood, Li Guang's divine archery and Hou Yi's sunset bow to increase long-range attacks.

At this moment, Cao Ang's military force is invincible in the world!

As for the armor, he wears a Suan Ni armor with the head of a cloud swallowing beast, and a soft hedgehog armor made of silkworm gold silk inside, which is enough to survive a hundred battles without getting hurt.

Cao Ang himself was already unparalleled in martial arts, like a god, not to mention that at this moment, beside him were three peerless generals: Xu Chu, Li Cunxiao, and Wang Yanzhang.

In addition, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei were also temporarily by Cao Ang's side, serving as Cao Ang's generals.

Hu Che'er, a fierce general who once served under Zhang Xiu, was also under Cao Ang's tent.

This time, Cao Ang will lead these seven generals and five thousand elite soldiers to march into Xiaopei and plot against Xuzhou!

Before going on the expedition, Cao Ang was even more confident after acquiring the Overlord's Marksmanship.

Looking at the five thousand soldiers with flags fluttering in front of him, and in front of many officials and people watching outside Xudu City, Cao Ang waved his hand and ordered to march out.

The deputy general Liu Bei next to Cao Ang had a black line on his face, and he was in a daze.

Before he went on the expedition, he was notified by Cao Ang, asking him to lead more than a thousand soldiers and horses with him to conquer Lu Bu.

Liu Bei was originally very happy. He felt that Cao Ang had other agendas when he stayed in Xudu. He thought that Cao Cao and his son had hidden their troops and horses and finally brought them out.

But he never expected that Cao Ang would bring only five thousand troops to conquer Lu Bu!

These five thousand include Liu Bei's more than a thousand soldiers and horses!

This made Liu Bei, who was waiting happily to destroy Lu Bu, couldn't help but be dumbfounded!

I still haven’t recovered from it until now!

After the army drove out for more than ten miles, Liu Bei suddenly shuddered and looked like he was about to cry without tears.

Five thousand soldiers and horses want to destroy Lu Bu and seize Xuzhou?

Is Cao Ang crazy? impossible!

This is absolutely impossible!.