Liu Yu's 100,000-strong army was like a dark cloud on the horizon, constantly advancing towards Xuchang. The local officials of Cao Cao's territory between Wancheng and Xuchang put up a desperate resistance.

Cao Cao has his own set of methods for the appointment of local officials, mainly depending on the person's talent, morality and so on are some small problems, a little bad habits can also be understood, Cao Cao himself has a lot of bad problems, the heart is more than the heart can be more experienced, a bit of a white cat black cat, can catch mice is a good cat style. In addition, these people are from poor backgrounds, and their loyalty to Cao Cao is very high.

Liu Yu still spent some effort to solve the resistance of these local officials, but it was useless to use the mantis arm as a car, and in the face of absolute strength, their resistance seemed a little weak.

Xuchang was not far away, and Liu Yu also began to slow down, preparing to find a place to set up camp.

Just when Liu Yu was observing the terrain, Jia Xu hurriedly came over and said: "Lord, according to the news of the 'dark department', Cao Cao's main force is returning to Xuchang in the stars and moons, and according to the calculation, it may arrive in Xuchang in three days." In addition, a large number of soldiers and horses have also gathered in Xuchang City, and the time for attacking Xuchang is a bit tight. ”

"Cao Cao's speed is quite fast." Liu Yu said with a little surprise.

Jia Xu said worriedly: "Lord, it is very difficult for our army to capture Xuchang in three days. ”

"Who told you that this king is going to take Xuchang." Liu Yu said disappreciatively.

"Huh?" Jia Xu was taken aback, Liu Yu meant that he was not going to capture Xuchang, so he came to hunt with 100,000 soldiers and horses with so much fanfare before.

Facing Jia Xu's doubts, Liu Yu smiled slightly, pointed to a plain not far away, and said, "The whole army should still camp on that plain." ”

"Yes." Jia Xu hurriedly responded.

Liu Yu turned his head and left, and Jia Xu fell into deep thought. If Liu Yu didn't come for Xuchang, then what was his real purpose?

Suddenly, Jia Xu thought of a possibility, and there was a faint guess in his heart.

After the three armies were settled, Liu Yu sat in the military tent with several generals and Jia Xu to discuss military aircraft.

Liu Yu saw that everyone had arrived, and said: "Xuchang is in front of you, and this king will assign tasks next." ”

All the generals held their chests high, and they were not afraid.

"This time, the main direction of attack is not Xuchang!" Liu Yu said his intentions.

"This ......" everyone was speechless. Don't attack Xuchang? So what are you doing here?

Facing everyone's puzzled eyes, Liu Yu analyzed: "My 100,000 army is coming, and the target is directly aimed at Xuchang. Xuchang's side was already prepared, and Cao Cao also came with the main force day and night. If our army is unable to capture Xuchang in a short time, I am afraid that it will suffer heavy losses. After thinking about it, this attack on Xuchang was a feint, and the main direction of attack was Yanzhou! ”

Jia Xu smiled and said nothing, Liu Yu was really the same as he guessed, mainly attacking Yanzhou.

When Liu Yu saw Jia Xu smiling there, he knew that he knew his plan.

"My lord, the last general doesn't understand it. Xuchang is in front of you, why give up and attack Yanzhou instead? Zhang Xiu was a little puzzled.

Liu Yu said to Jia Xu: "Presumably, Wen He should understand the intention of this king, so please ask Wen He to explain it in detail." ”

"Yes." Jia Xu smiled bitterly, it seems that he can't pretend to be forced, Liu Yu's eyes are very good, you must pay attention next time.

Jia Xu smiled and said, "Generals, the lord has such a plan. The main thing is to contain Cao Cao. Our army Chen Jun Xuchang, Cao Cao has been operating in Xuchang for many years, and it is not so easy to capture Xuchang. Our army feints to attack Xuchang, which can attract Cao Cao's various forces here. At that time, Yanzhou's troops will be empty, and our army will secretly cross Chencang, kill Yanzhou, and support General Ma Mengqi, and Yanzhou will definitely be able to take it. After taking Yanzhou, it will be able to cut off the connection between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao in the north, which will be of great benefit to our army in the future. ”

Everyone suddenly realized now, and nodded for a while, it turned out that their own lord had already considered the future plan for Hebei.

In fact, Wen He said a little less. The king's army is slaughtered to Yanzhou, and Cao Cao will inevitably come to the rescue. Then it will cause Cao Cao to be tired and demoralized, and our army can take advantage of this opportunity to find favorable terrain to design an ambush, if it is to eliminate Cao Cao's main force in one fell swoop......" Liu Yu did not finish speaking, but everyone present understood what he meant, if Cao Cao's main force was killed, Cao Cao's territory would be left to them to gallop through the world.

"The lord is talented, and he can't shoot the horse in the next place." Jia Xu gently patted Liu Yu's ass, he knew what Liu Yu just said, but Jia Xu would be a man, and he wouldn't finish his words, leaving some opportunities for Liu Yu to show his face, which is also the duty of a courtier.

Liu Yu didn't care so much about Jia Xu's flattery, and began to arrange the task, saying, "Now this king orders!" Zhang Liao led 20,000 soldiers and horses to secretly support Ma Mengqi. Wenyuan, be sure to take down Chen Liu. ”

"Yes! It will live up to the trust of the lord. Zhang Liao stood up excitedly.

"The others will go to Xuchang with this king early tomorrow morning!" Liu Yu gave the final order.

"Yes, my lord." All the generals stood up.

That night, Zhang Liao's 20,000 soldiers and horses secretly retreated and advanced towards Ma Chao's position.

Early in the morning of the second day, after a night's rest, Liu Yu's remaining 80,000 soldiers and horses marched towards Xuchang.

In order to buy Cao Cao a little more time, Xun Yu constantly sent troops to block Liu Yu's advance. However, these had little effect, and Liu Yu's speed of march was not affected much.

It took half a day for Liu Yu to come to the city of Xuchang.

Liu Yu's army pressed a large area of black, making Xun Yu standing on the city wall feel endless pressure. Although Yuan Shu also came to Xuchang with a large army last time, Yuan Shu's army could not be compared with Liu Yu's elite soldiers and horses, and the murderous aura that was ready to attack alone could throw Yuan Shu a few streets.

Liu Yu, wearing silver armor, walked out with a swagger, and shouted at the city wall: "Is Xun Wenruo on the city wall? ”

"Meet the prince in Xia Xunyu!" Xun Yu is a polite person, and when he heard Liu Yu call him, he immediately came out to respond.

"This king doesn't dare to be a prince. Cao Mengde has been abolished from the title of this king. Liu Yu said dissatisfied.

Xun Yu scolded Liu Yu in his heart for not knowing how to lift, calling you a prince is to give you face, if you really care about the abolition of the title, you will not be the queen before the queen.

Xun Yu decided that he couldn't meet Liu Yu in general, and said, "I don't know why the prince came to Xuchang today. ”