"With the intention of a virtuous brother, is it preparing to break the cauldron and fight against the water?" Cao Ang looked at Liu Ping puzzled. Watermark Ad Test Watermark Ad Test

"Exactly," Liu Ping said firmly: "The conquest of Runan is just a small achievement, and the pacification of the Yuan Shu Rebellion is the real great achievement, and now it is in front of you, how can there be any reason not to?" ”

"Ping'er, what you said is inappropriate," Cao Chun said: "Although Yuan Shu's strength is not as good as before, it should not be underestimated, how can you conclude that we can win in one battle?"

According to the report, Yuan Shu also has 3,000 cavalry, and 30,000 foot soldiers, if you want to win, you need the right time, place and people. ”

In fact, at this time, all the generals of the Cao army were not sure of victory, but they were all cavalry, and even if they could not win, it should not be difficult to retreat.

But now that the back road has been cut off, it is not so easy to retreat.

What's more, if there is a stalemate like in Runan, the two armies are in a stalemate, and they can't escort the grain and grass, won't there be no way to go to the sky and no way to enter the ground?

"Uncle doesn't need to worry, Liu Bei cut off my back road, how can Xu Du not know?" Liu Ping smiled indifferently: "My father-in-law has strategists like Guo Fengxiao and Xun Gongda, how can he not think of a way to open up a retreat for us?"

All we need to do is focus on the enemy in front of us, not behind us. ”

Guo Jiaxun and these people are all first-class strategists in the world, but with Liu Ping, a guy who predicts the future for 2,000 years, by his side, it just covers up their light a little.

Now that Liu Ping is not in Xudu, they can naturally come up with countermeasures to relieve the worries of the Southern Expeditionary Army, which Liu Ping is convinced of.

"Although there is some truth in this, this move is too risky," Xiahou Yuan said suspiciously: "Besides, we have already explained to the people of the world when we capture Runan, and there is no need to make a desperate attempt to attack Shouchun." ”

Liu Ping blinked his eyes and smiled mysteriously: "Time waits for no one." ”

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Xudu, Sikong House.

Cao Cao was originally very proud of Cao Angbing's entry into Shouchun.

Previously, the son and son-in-law used 3,000 military horses to break the enemy and conquer Runan County, which was extremely revealing in front of the world.

Not only did he win the reputation of the imperial court, but also won him the prestige of the Cao family.

Now that Cao Ang and Liu Pingbing have entered Shouchun, this can be regarded as a smooth push and icing on the cake.

As long as you attack the city of Shouchun and connect with Yuan Shujun, you will return after one or two battles, and the goal will be achieved.

It is so inconvenient to transport grain in winter, and everything will be talked about until the beginning of spring next year.

But unexpectedly, Liu Bei stabbed him in the back again, and actually led the army to garrison in the middle of the way in the name of exterminating Lei Bo, completely cutting off the back road of the Southern Expeditionary Army.

The key is that Liu Bei is still under the banner of serving the imperial court, and he can't help but smoke Cao Cao's seven orifices.

"This Liu Bei is so insidious and vicious, wait for me to personally lead the army to fight a decisive battle with him, and open the way back for Ang'er Ping'er," Cao Cao was full of anger, eager to arrest Liu Bei and crush his bones and scatter ashes.

"My lord, now that Yuan Shao is eyeing the north, the Xu Du army must not be moved lightly," Xun You dissuaded: "The eldest prince has conquered Runan, and he can already explain to the world, and now the situation is urgent, let the southern expeditionary army withdraw and fight again next year, it is the best policy." ”

Cao Cao Qiang suppressed the anger in his heart, pondered for a long time, and then said helplessly: "It seems that this can only be the case." ”

He immediately clenched his fists and said to himself: "It was a great situation, but it was disrupted by the big-eared thief, which is really a pity."

When I have my hands free, I will capture this thief alive and break him into pieces. ”

Previously, he imagined that at least let the Southern Expeditionary Army engage in a battle with the Yuan Shu rebels under Shouchun City, and it was best to return to the army with a small victory, and this Southern Expedition was also quite successful.

However, as soon as Liu Bei made such a contribution, the Southern Expeditionary Army had no choice but to withdraw without engaging with Shouchun Yuan Shujun, which has to be said to be a small regret.

"In fact, the eldest prince doesn't need to withdraw immediately, and the lord doesn't need to send a large army, and he can force Liu Bei to withdraw his army," At this time, Guo Jia suddenly said silently beside him.

"How can you force Liu Bei to withdraw without sending troops?" Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia puzzled.

According to reports, Liu Bei spent a lot of money on inserting a knife this time, and he actually led an army of 30,000 to block the road.

If Cao Cao wants to defeat Liu Bei, I'm afraid it won't be easy, at least 30,000 or 40,000 main forces will be used, but Guo Jia actually said that Liu Bei can be retreated without sending troops, and Cao Cao can't help but be full of suspicions.

"This time Liu Bei is pouring out, the defense of Xuzhou must be empty, the lord can play the son of tomorrow, if he wants to personally lead the army to attack Xuzhou, and make a move that is about to send troops, then Liu Bei will retreat," Guo Jia said calmly.

"Surround Wei to save Zhao, this strategy is very wonderful," Cao Cao couldn't help but light up and praised it.

At this time, Xu Du's person who reported to Liu Bei had not yet been caught, as long as Cao Cao created the momentum to attack Xuzhou, Liu Bei would definitely be able to know.

Even if Liu Bei wants to stab him in the back, he will not abandon his lair and will definitely withdraw his troops to defend.

The problem of the return route of the southern expeditionary army will be solved.

"Just act according to the policy of filial piety, and order Cao Hong to rectify the army and horses and create momentum, and I will go to meet the Son of Heaven to ask for my life."

When Cao Cao thought of Liu Bei's meticulous work that had not been caught, he couldn't help but sigh again.

However, this time he delivered a fake news for Liu Bei, which can be regarded as taking advantage of that meticulous work.

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Shou Chun.

Previously, Yuan Shu heard that Yan Xiang was missing, so he hurriedly sent someone to arrest Yan Xiang's family, but he didn't expect to be empty, and only maids and servants were left in the entire mansion, and the Yan family had long since disappeared.

It turned out that Yan Xiang had already secretly sent someone to send his family away in advance.

Yuan Shu couldn't help but be angry, it seemed that Yan Xiang's so-called alliance with Liu Bei Yunyun was just to find an excuse for himself to get out, and he was not really looking for reinforcements for him at all.

He was furious, but he was angry, but he didn't know who to shoot.

At this time, he had received a report that Cao's army had sent troops from Runan and went straight to Shouchun, so he didn't care about being angry with Yan Xiang, so he hurriedly reorganized his troops and horses and prepared for a decisive battle with Cao's army.

But then news came that Liu Bei personally led the army to cut off the back road of the Cao army, and the Cao army did not retreat, and Yuan Shu couldn't help but turn his anger into joy when he heard it.

"Three thousand military horses dared to attack Shouchun, and now that the back road has been cut off by Liu Bei, I will let Cao Ang Xiao'er have no return," Yuan Shu half-squinted, revealing the momentum of ignoring everything.

"Tomorrow, the 3,000 cavalry will be led by Ji Ling, and the 30,000 foot soldiers will be led by Qiao Rui, and I will personally watch the battle with the two generals."

"No!"

Ji Ling and Qiao Rui raised their heads in the sky, and they couldn't clasp their fists in response: "The ministers will live up to Your Majesty's hopes!" ”

Cao's army is elite, but there are only 3,000 cavalry, and there is no way to retreat, and they have 30,000 infantry in addition to 3,000 cavalry, how can they be invincible?

"Good!" Yuan Shu saw that the second general was full of confidence, and couldn't help but rejoice: "I have prepared a celebration wine early, and after tomorrow's victory, I will give you and others." ”

At this time, a yellow gate suddenly came in to report: "Your Majesty, the scout is here to report, Liu Bei has withdrawn!" ”