Chapter 154: It's a foregone conclusion
The battle in White Wolf City ended faster than everyone thought.
Even Cao Cao was far from expecting that Zhang Liao would behave so violently and take White Wolf City in one go.
Under normal circumstances, Zhang Liao led 10,000 elite cavalry to attack White Wolf City, and he did have his strategic goals, but it was really unbelievable to directly kill the enemy and capture the city.
The battle report was quickly sent back.
Zhang Liao, with the help of Tian Chou, gradually stabilized the situation in White Wolf City, and waited for Cao Cao to arrange it.
As for the Yuan brothers, it is not a problem at all.
With the war report back to Cao Cao's army.
Cao Cao immediately summoned all the generals and advisers to discuss the current situation, but when they opened the battle report, they immediately felt incredible.
The first thing I saw was naturally Cao Cao, and everyone's eyes gathered, only to see Cao Cao's strange expression, but it didn't seem to be anxious and angry.
Xun You stood in front of him, and he was also a little puzzled, but for a smart person, he could quickly guess some.
I saw Xun You asking:
"Could it be that there is a great victory on the front line?"
Since Cao Cao was not angry or anxious, but he seemed so strange, he must have encountered something strange.
And Zhang Liao was hand-picked by Cao Cao, and most of them were front-line changes, which made Cao Cao feel incredible.
Hearing Xun You's words, Cao Cao calmed down and said:
"Gongda guessed correctly, the front line is indeed a great victory."
The generals looked at each other, naturally puzzled.
Although the 10,000 elite cavalry led by Zhang Liao were the elite of Cao's army, but deep behind enemy lines, things were not so simple.
Wuhuan should not be underestimated, even if Cao Cao did have an advantage, their combat effectiveness was not too bad.
It is because Zhang Liao wants to achieve greater results, and he also needs great skills.
His eyes swept indifferently, and Cao Cao no longer sold Guanzi, and said loudly:
"It seems that we can be more relaxed, Tatun has been killed by Zhang Wenyuan, and now there are hundreds of thousands of captives in White Wolf City."
Hearing Cao Cao's words, let alone Xun You, the rest of the generals and ministers all widened their eyes in disbelief.
That's too fake, isn't it......
Almost everyone thinks that such news is so shocking that it even subverts their defenses.
It's just 10,000 people, and you actually took White Wolf City directly?
Cao Cao didn't give him a military order, as for playing with his life like this, it can really be called terrifying.
Although everyone found it unbelievable, since it was sent here, there was no way to fake the battle report.
After all, they are also on the way, and it won't take a few days to arrive, so it's clear whether it's true or not, and there's no need to exaggerate.
After confirming that this matter was true, everyone, including Cao Cao, began to think about how Zhang Liao did it?
Such a difficult battle was easily won.
Originally, Cao Cao thought that they would be in a stalemate for a while, but now it seems that they can go back to Yecheng earlier.
Of course, the Yuan brothers were also mentioned in the war report.
These two ran too fast, Zhang Liao didn't have time to chase and kill, and this problem could only be handed over to Cao Cao to solve.
Cao Cao was not worried about this.
He already had his own considerations, and with Xun Yu and Guo Jia's words before, he reminded him a little.
Looking at everyone, Cao Cao said loudly:
"Now that White Wolf City has been taken, we will march as soon as possible and handle the affairs of Wuhuan properly."
There is no need for the Yuan brothers to be in a hurry, they will solve the matter in front of them first, and they will naturally be able to arrange it when the time comes.
If Wuhuan didn't get it done, and then pursued the Yuan brothers, most of them would have to take care of one or the other, but fell into the inferior.
Besides, the current Yuan brothers have no way out, they only have one choice left.
Anyway, if you know where they are going, it won't be troublesome when the time comes.
Does the current Liaodong Gongsun clan really dare to provoke Cao Cao, I'm afraid anyone with a discerning eye can guess the answer.
Cao Cao's power is like the sky, but if he is not a fool, it is impossible to choose to fight Cao Cao.
If you don't have enough strength, it's tantamount to asking for your own death.
Everyone had no objection to Cao Cao's arrangement.
Yes, the army marched at full speed.
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A few days later.
Cao Cao finally led the army and came to the outside of the White Wolf City.
Feeling the smell of blood still in the air, Cao Cao could sense the fierceness of the battle at that time.
At that time, Zhang Liao probably also paid a lot of losses.
But compared to the capture of White Wolf City, this loss is still acceptable, like a transaction.
Although under normal circumstances, Cao Cao could not have treated his soldiers like this, the casualties on the battlefield were originally relative.
Following Cao Cao's side, Xu Chu was also surprised:
"I didn't expect this Zhang Wenyuan to be so powerful."
Zhang Liao didn't exist before, although it was not completely transparent, but it was really little noticed.
In fact, Xun Yu didn't remind Cao Cao, and Zhang Liao might not have this opportunity.
Cao Cao nodded approvingly and said:
"It's not in vain to give him this opportunity, how many people can do it today?"
Now that Cao Cao has completely changed his opinion of Zhang Liao, such a fierce general can naturally be reused, instead of staying behind and eating ashes.
Although he is still in Wuhuan, Cao Cao has long planned for the south, and there are still many things he has to do.
Since Cao Cao has become a hero, he naturally wants to unify the world, even if he has no idea of becoming an emperor.
But this goal is desirable.
If he can really be a regent, Cao Cao is also satisfied, he really has no intention of snatching the throne now.
But people's hearts change, and so does Cao Cao.
At first, he didn't even think about the regent, he just wanted to assist the Han Emperor to revitalize the Han family and become a minister.
But as the world fell apart, Cao Cao knew that this big man was already hopeless and must be completely destroyed.
So Cao Cao used his own way to do what he wanted.
Didn't stay outside the city for long.
Because the soldiers who were inspecting had noticed Cao Cao's army, they hurriedly informed Zhang Liao of the news and came to greet him.
Zhang Liao, who heard the news, hurriedly came out with Tian Chou.
Although it was his credit to capture White Wolf City, he was indeed grateful to Cao Cao, because of this opportunity, he was able to succeed today.
The gates of White Wolf City slowly opened.
Most of the people in Cao's formation were beaming, so they were able to reduce many casualties.
Of course, there are also people who sigh helplessly.
Zhang Liao has finished his great achievements, so naturally there is nothing to do with them, and everyone came to the battlefield just to make meritorious contributions.
If there is no credit, wouldn't it be a trip in vain?
Zhang Liao led the army out to greet him, gave a military salute to Cao Cao, and arched his hand:
"Prime Minister, Zhang Liao is fortunate not to be dishonored!"
Cao Cao didn't speak, his eyes swept over Zhang Liao, the atmosphere was slightly nervous, but he saw Cao Cao smile and said:
"Wen Yuan, you did a good job, but were you injured?"
Zhang Liao was a little moved, flattered, and hurriedly said:
"Prime Minister Qiqi, the last general was not injured, but only 10,000 elite horsemen, and in this battle, nearly 3,000 people were lost."
You must know that Zhang Liao brought a total of 10,000 people, and 3,000 dead and wounded is indeed a lot, but this number is quite different from what Cao Cao and others thought, which is inevitably too little.
You must know that this is where the Wuhuan royal court is located, and even the stepping ton was killed, and it actually lost 3,000 people?
Fewer deaths are good, but they are also surprising.
Zhang Liao's thoughts were a little different, after all, this battle could be won by a big victory, not just because they were fighting.
It was mainly because Tatun came out and sent a head, which led to the collapse of the entire Wuhuan army, which greatly reduced the losses of the Cao army.
According to the situation at that time, if the fight continues, I am afraid that the losses will really increase exponentially.
After all, the strength of the soldiers is limited, and if you face multiple foreign clans at the same time, you will inevitably fall into the difficulties of exhaustion.
At that time, even Zhang Liao felt extremely dangerous.
After digesting the information, Cao Cao bowed slightly:
"It's really surprising, when I return to Yecheng, I will definitely be seriously injured."
Cao Cao's words, of course, were not promises made out of thin air, he had already thought about it, and he would definitely promote Zhang Liao.
Although Cao Cao is now extremely powerful, and his command is also a fierce general, there are not many people as powerful as Zhang Liao.
Counting it again, Cao Cao thought of Guan Yu again.
At the beginning, Guan Yu beheaded Yan Liang Wen and ugly on the White Horse, but he solved a big trouble for him, and the force was terrifying......
Cao Cao also often sighed that it would be good if Guan Yu defected to him first.
Then, Cao Cao thought of Chen Jue again, and easily defeated Xu Chu, not knowing where his limit was.
But for Chen Jue, Cao Cao has no idea for the time being.
Not to mention Chen Jue's personal strength, he knows too many things, or has mastered too many magical affairs.
If he offends Chen Jue now, it will definitely have an impact on Cao Cao's plan, and he still knows which is more important.
In addition, Xun Yu also sent someone to send news before.
said that Chen Jue personally led people to leave by boat.
In this regard, Cao Cao did have some intentions, if he took this opportunity to seize Qingyun Village, he might be able to make a lot of money.
But this idea was directly vetoed by Cao Cao.
The temporary benefits may be excellent, but the final result may be much more troublesome than the moment, and he doesn't want to see it.
Chen Jue, they are destined to come back.
He still tries his best to do his own thing, after all, the current Cao Cao is not short of money, and he is about to be short of food.
The cooperation between Chen Jue and Zhen's family, but with the help of the official power, naturally part of the benefits will be given to Cao Cao.
It is this part of the benefits that has made Cao Cao very satisfied.
People's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants, especially when they are not absolutely sure, they must not casually move delusions.
Hearing Cao Cao's words, Zhang Liao's expression was solemn, and he actually knelt on the ground and saluted:
"The grace of the prime minister's acquaintance, Zhang Liao is unforgettable."
This voice pulled Cao Cao back from his imagination, and he coughed dryly:
"There is no need for this, what is the situation in White Wolf City now?"
This can be regarded as the right thing for Cao Cao and others to come over.
Zhang Liao was also prepared for this, or let Tian Chou arrange it, and some things had to be done by scholars.
Tian Chou was beside Zhang Liao, and at this moment he arched his hand and said:
"Prime Minister Qiqi, the situation in White Wolf City is stable now, but there are nearly 200,000 captives among them, in addition to the Wuhuan foreign clan, there are also Han people who have been coerced by the Yuan brothers, and now they are all in White Wolf City."
Cao Cao nodded, this matter must be arranged.
It is extremely inappropriate to kill a foreigner directly.
Although Tadon is dead, Wuhuan has not fallen, and their territory is more than one White Wolf City.
Moreover, in addition to Wuhuan, there are many foreign tribes, and Cao Cao must take their situation into account.
Only by pacifying these captives, or taming them, could Cao Cao truly stabilize the north.
So that the foreign tribe does not dare to invade, and the plan can be carried out with peace of mind.
Once the foreign clans form an alliance and work together to attack the Great Han, even with Cao Cao's current strength, he will find it tricky.
Immediately afterwards, Tian Chou introduced it carefully.
This includes a lot of data.
Cao Cao was quite satisfied when he heard this, and said:
"Very well, then let's go into the city."
Cao Cao was ready to discuss the specific plan with his advisers.
Cao Cao's strategist group can be said to be the most luxurious today, although Xun Yu and the others are not there.
But this lineup is not bad either.
The same was true for Yuan Shao back then, and the strategist group under his command was even more critical than Cao Cao's.
But these strategists had their own small groups, formed different opinions, and directly confused Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao didn't know how to choose, or directly chose the wrong one.
He was defeated in the hands of Cao Cao.
It was Cao Cao who was better than Yuan Shao, and he was also able to distinguish how to choose, and he would not be easily swayed by the opinions of the strategists.
Of course, the strategist's proposal can be listened to, but it must also be combined with his own actual judgment, Cao Cao himself is also a powerful person.
Since Cao Cao spoke, everyone entered the city.
Take a closer look, what Zhang Liao said is true, although he has just experienced the war, it does not seem too messy.
As for the prisoners, it was not that they were directly imprisoned, but that the soldiers were arranged to patrol and restrict everyone from going out.
In this White Wolf City, except for Cao Jun, they are all captured.
His eyes swept around, and Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh:
"This Yuan brother really doesn't know what to do, so he has to fight against Lonely, and in the end it is the people who will be harmed."
The crowd was silent.
Then it was to enter the Wuhuan Palace.
The arrangements for the soldiers have been decided.
Cao Cao looked at the group of strategists and said:
"What do you think of these captives?"
Xun Yu saluted and said:
"Qiqi Prime Minister, Weichen thinks that those Han people should be released back to the Han Dynasty, as for the Wuhuan prisoners, there is a good way, maybe the prime minister can solve the trouble once and for all."
Cao Cao thought for a moment and said with a smile:
"Gongda, don't sell it, just say what you think."
Xun You hurriedly said:
"Since most of the Wuhuan people in White Wolf City have not left now, why don't the prime minister take this opportunity to support a single Yu."
Hearing this, Cao Cao already had an idea, nodded and said:
"If this plan can be implemented, it will indeed ensure the stability of our Han border."
With the death of Tatun, Wuhuan undoubtedly fell into a masterless situation, and if Cao Cao pushed one out, it would not be impossible.
And Wuhuan's power was weakened, and Cao Cao was suppressed with a large army, and there was a chance that this matter would succeed.
A hard fist is the only way to go.
If his own strength is not strong enough, no matter how perfect the plan is, it will be useless, which Cao Cao deeply believes.
The rest of the crowd also offered ideas.
But their final opinions were all in favor of Xun You's proposal.
As long as they achieve their plan, they will be able to settle down in the future and not worry too much about it.
Cao Cao is all about the world.
This is an ambitious goal that requires a lot of resources and effort, and it is not easy to achieve.
Now that he got the answer, Cao Cao did not hesitate and immediately arranged it.
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At the same time, Chen Jue and his entourage.