After Cheng Yu and Yu Ban negotiated, they were also ready to hold Wancheng and wait for news from Cao Cao.

Besides, after Wang Kai's department entered Hongnong County, Wang Kai also stayed in Xin'an County.

After Xiahou Yuan, who was stationed in Donghan Valley, learned that Wang Kai's troops were stationed in Xin'an County, he also did not move.

Ten days later.

Mao Jue and Yuan Jian successively came to Gucheng County, Dongjun, to report to Cao Cao the replies of Wang Kai and Sun Ce.

When Cao Cao learned that Wang Kai and Sun Ce were sitting on the ground and raising prices, he was also quite angry, but unfortunately anger could not solve the problem, Cao Cao immediately summoned Sima Yi and said to him: "Zhongda, your plan doesn't seem to work!" Wang Xinhao and Sun Bofu's replies were full of the smell of robbery while the fire was hot. ”

After hearing this, Sima Yi immediately asked: "Lord, I don't know what Wang Xinhao and Sun Bofu have replied to?" ”

Cao Cao immediately asked Mao Jue and Yuan Jian to tell it.

After listening to Mao Jue and Yuan Lian's words, Sima Yi also laughed.

Cao Cao saw Sima Yi suddenly laughing, and he asked very suspiciously, "Why is Zhong Da laughing?" ”

"Lord, I thought that Wang Xinhao and Sun Bofu would open their mouths, but I didn't expect their appetites to be so small."

Hearing this, Cao Cao seemed to understand something.

As for Mao Jue and Yuan Lian, they were confused.

At this time, Sima Yi no longer sold Guanzi, and he immediately spoke: "Lord, don't Wang Xinhao and Sun Bofu want land?" We'll just give them to them! ”

Suddenly hearing this, Mao Jue and Yuan Jian were shocked, but Cao Cao was very calm, and he seemed to understand Sima Yi's words a little.

Besides, when Mao Jue saw that Cao Cao was not surprised at all, he suddenly said: "Lord, Sima Zhongda's words are completely alarmist, and I also ask the lord to order the punishment of Sima Zhongda's crimes." ”

Sima Yi ignored it completely after hearing this.

As for Cao Cao, he carefully considered Sima Yi's words and suddenly said, "Zhongda, I understand what you mean. ”

When Mao Jue and Yuan Jian saw Cao Cao say this, they became even more messy.

At this time, Cao Cao finally explained.

After listening to Cao Cao's explanation, Mao Jue and Yuan Jian were also shocked by Sima Yi's strategy, they didn't expect the young Sima Yi to have such intelligence.

Besides, after Cao Cao thought about it carefully, he also felt that Sima Yi's plan was feasible, but if he wanted to make the strategy completely successful, he couldn't be too straightforward.

Immediately, Cao Cao summoned the rest of the advisers to discuss together.

After everyone's discussion, Sima Yi's plan was also constantly improved.

When the plan was almost perfected, Cao Cao immediately said: "Okay, there is basically nothing missing in Zhongda's plan. ”

"Xiaoxian, Yaoqing, the two of you will go on another mission."

Mao Jue and Yuan Jian immediately set off again after receiving the order.

At this time, the strength of Yuan's army was also continuously gathered in Ye County.

As for Han Qiong, he also came to Qingzhou to take over the remaining 50,000 troops and prepare to attack Xuzhou.

And ten more days passed.

Mao Jue and Yuan Chuan also met with Wang Kai and Sun Ce respectively and conveyed Cao Cao's meaning to them.

When Wang Kai learned that Cao Cao was willing to cede the Nanyang and Heluo regions, he was not happy at the first time, but guessed Cao Cao's deep meaning, but this time, Cao Cao's intentions were hidden very deeply, and Wang Kai thought hard for a long time and did not guess Cao Cao's ultimate purpose, and even scheming people such as Jia Xu and Chen Gong did not guess Cao Cao's meaning for the time being.

Because he couldn't guess Cao Cao's intentions, Wang Kai did not act for the time being.

At the same time, Wang Kai also sent someone to send a message to Xue Li, asking him not to act rashly for the time being.

At the same time, Sun Ce also knew the meaning of Cao Cao's intention to cede Shouchun.

Faced with this situation, Sun Ce was also puzzled.

After Yuan Lian left, Sun Ce immediately summoned Zhou Yu and Lu Su and conveyed Cao Cao's intentions to them.

After listening to Sun Ce's relay, Zhou Yu and Lu Su also felt that something was wrong.

Sun Ce, who was a little worried, adopted the same strategy as Wang Kai, that is, to stand still.

At this time, the three main generals Xiahou Yuan, Yu Ban, and Zang Ba also received Cao Cao's secret order.

Immediately, the three of them also began to act.

Although Cao Jun's actions were relatively secretive, Wang Kai's Jinyi Guard was already quite large-scale, so Wang Kai soon received the news.

When Wang Kai learned that Cao Cao was secretly transferring the people, he was also amazed, because this trick was still used by him in Nanyang.

Wang Kai, who saw through the treacherous scheme, immediately stopped waiting, and immediately led his army straight to Donghan Valley.

Within two days, Wang Kaijun came to the front of Donghan Valley.

When Xiahou Yuan saw Wang Kaijun attacking, he was also ready to fight.

After Wang Kai's army was stationed in front of Donghan Valley Pass, Wang Kai immediately sent someone to contact Gan Ning, the commander of the Jinfan Army.

When Gan Ning received Wang Kai's letter, he also said with emotion: "The first battle of the Jinfan Army is finally coming!" ”

Immediately, Gan Ning immediately ordered the soldiers of the Jinfan Army to march along the Yellow River.

At the same time, Xue Li also received a military order from Wang Kai.

Xue Li, who had received permission to march, immediately contacted Huang Zhong to prepare to attack Wancheng.

Soon, the 30,000 soldiers and horses of the Xue Li Department and the 20,000 soldiers and horses of the Huang Zhong Department were also assembled in Wancheng.

When the Wancheng defender saw the appearance of enemy troops at the west gate and the south gate, he also dispatched troops and horses to prepare to hold on.

At this time, Yuan Shao finally gathered an army of 350,000 in Ye County.

Subsequently, Yuan Shao also led his troops to the south.

When Cao Cao, who paid close attention to the movements of Yuan's army, learned that Yuan Shao had raised troops to the south, he had no time to take care of Wang Kai and Sun Ce for the time being.

Five days later.

Yan Liang, the vanguard general of the Yuan army, led 50,000 soldiers and horses to surround Baima County in Yanzhou.

When Cao Cao learned that Yuan's army was attacking from Baima, after he left Cao Hong to garrison Gucheng, he also immediately led his troops towards Baima County.

At the same time, the 50,000 soldiers and horses led by Han Qiong also killed Taishan County in Yanzhou.

For a time, Cao Jun was in a rumor.

Then turn to Shouchun's side.

After Zang Ba secretly transferred the people of Shouchun, Sun Ce's side finally sensed Cao Cao's intentions and began to attack Shouchun City.

In the face of the attack of the Jiangdong Army, Zang Ba and Sun Guan also held on.

At this time, Xue Libu and Huang Zhongbu also attacked Wancheng.

As for Wang Kaibu's side, he also launched a tentative attack on Donghan Valley.

When Xiahou Yuan saw Wang Kai tackling the problem, he also led his troops to defend it.

For a time, Cao Jun still fell into a state of encircling the enemy on three sides.

Before Cao Cao arrived in Baima, he also received news from all over the country.

When Cao Cao learned that he still couldn't avoid fighting on three sides, he also immediately summoned Sima Yi and said to him: "Zhongda, your strategy has failed, and Wang Kai and Sun Ce are raising troops to attack. ”

Suddenly hearing this, Sima Yi was also stunned.

At this time, Cao Cao followed up and asked: "Zhongda, now that the enemy is surrounded on three sides, how should I face it next?" ”

After Sima Yi thought about it quickly, he immediately replied: "My lord, for the sake of today, the only way to do this is to shrink the defense line as much as possible so as not to make the battle line too long. ”

Cao Cao also reluctantly agreed, after all, with the strength of Cao's army, he couldn't start a war on three sides.