Guandu.

Cao Cao's army had already arrived.

His large camp was set up in the most conspicuous place, but Cao Cao himself, Cao Cao's advisers, and important generals were not in the camp, but outside the city of Anyi, which was about a hundred miles away from Guandu.

In the camp.

The flag and armor are distinct, and the military appearance is neat.

Bands of patrolmen walked by.

Cheng Yu took a bamboo slip and ran to the big tent of the Chinese army.

"Prime Minister, Prime Minister..." Cheng Yu's face was full of anxiety, and he didn't even need to let the soldiers report it, and directly broke into the camp tent: "Prime Minister, urgent military situation." Zhang Jaw led 30,000 light horsemen, and two hours ago, he conquered the cage city. ”

In addition to Cao Cao, there is also Guo Jia in the account.

, one slowly sipping tea at the bottom.

After hearing Cheng Yu's words, Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia in surprise: "Fengxiao, you are really... Clever calculation! ”

"The prime minister has won the award."

Guo Jia smiled back: "Since Zhang Jaw came, he had already stepped into the ghost gate, and it was impossible for him to get out again." Please give the prime minister an order to launch a siege on Zhangjaw's headquarters. The war must be ended within two days, and don't let Yuan Xi's giant beasts rush to make trouble again. ”

"Hmm."

Cao Cao was very excited.

After planning for so long, it's finally time to close the net...

"Prime Minister, who are you?" Cheng Yu looked confused.

"Chung Tak doesn't need to panic, this is a trap we have set. Feng Xiao predicted early on that Yuan Xi would send a cavalry to bypass Guandu and march around this mountain range... Cao Cao pointed to the map behind him: "At that time, it was difficult for Feng Xiao to determine where Yuan Xi would attack. We set up a total of three ambushes, just waiting for Yuan Xi to enter the urn. One of them is in Cage City. With the most elite 3,000 heavy armored horses and 30,000 light cavalry, Zhang Jaw entered the cage city, giving us the best opportunity. ”

Cheng Yu frowned and said, "But our troops are far away from Cage City, can we quickly surround Zhang Jaw and eliminate him?" He has more than 30,000 iron horsemen in his hands, all of whom are very good at field warfare. ”

"Haha..." Cao Cao smiled and said, "Zhongde, there are some things that you don't know. We are in the mountains outside the cage city, and there are five thousand soldiers lurking. Don't look at the small number of people, they are the most elite backbone of the Qingzhou Army under my command, they have followed me for ten years, all of them are veterans, and all of them can be ten with one. You should have seen them in battle, and they were never afraid of a strong enemy. ”

"The prime minister wants to use these 5,000 people to eliminate Zhang Jaw?" Cheng Yu felt a little incredible. No matter how brave the Qingzhou army is, it can't match the tens of thousands of elite horsemen.

"Of course not. These 5,000 people... Although it is elite enough, it can't eliminate Open Jaw yet. Cao Cao smiled and said, "Behind the cage city, I ambushed a thousand divine machine battalions. Thirty miles to the west, there are 20,000 of our ambush soldiers, who can march east at any time to participate in the encirclement and suppression of Zhang Jaw. In addition, Cao Chun's tiger and leopard ride is now stationed in Xiaopei in Xuzhou. It is only two hundred miles away from Cage City, and it can be reached in half a day. With the elite of the tiger and leopard riding, it is enough to resist open jaws. At the same time, I will personally lead 50,000 troops to Cage City and completely destroy him within two days! ”

Cheng Yu's eyes were shining, and he said excitedly: "If this battle is successful, Yuan Xi's army will lose the ability to fight in the field." It will be easier for our army to counterattack Puyang. ”

"Hmm."

Cao Cao couldn't wait to say: "Pass the order, after dark, all the elites will advance towards Cage City with me." The Jingzhou army and the armies of Henan and Yan were lurking in the same place. Ling Xiahou Yuan led the troops and horses of the headquarters and stationed in Guandu. ”

"No."

Cheng Yu was indeed surprised.

Ben Ben was a little angry, Cao Cao didn't tell him in advance about such a big event, did he not trust it? But after listening to this strategy, I have been deeply attracted, and it is difficult to be angry.

....................

Vertical day.

Yuan Xi and Li Dian led 70,000 troops to Rencheng northeast of Puyang.

Rencheng is a very large fortified city, located at the junction of Qing, Xu and Yanzhou, if you want to take Qingzhou, you must first take Rencheng. For Yuan Xi now, this city is too important.

"He'll let him come to me." The army stayed outside Ren City, and Yuan Xi said to Wen Chou on the side.

"Yes."

Wen Chou sent a personal soldier to go.

Solid was recruited.

He was a rare general in the Montenegrin army, who fought with Yuan Shao and defeated Juyi's army, but later suffered from insufficient troops and was defeated to Taihang Mountain. Although it was only a flash in the pan, it showed his ability.

"What does the lord command?" Knock the horse over.

"Dispatch 30,000 troops to Xicheng and launch an offensive. I want you to take this fortified city in two days, can you do it? ”

"Yes!"

He replied subconsciously, and then said, "But... We have enough troops, so why don't we attack the southern and northern cities together? It's a little faster that way. ”

"Are you sure you have enough troops?"

"Of course." "In addition to the wolf cavalry and guards, we also have 60,000 foot soldiers. It's enough to siege the city. ”

"But we have to guard against reinforcements from Xuzhou, guard against Yuan Tan's Qingzhou army, and be ready to deal with Cao Cao's ambush at any time. And most importantly... I still need tens of thousands of troops to carry out other tasks. I can only give you 30,000 to attack a little bit. ”

"The Admiral understands." "The last general will definitely end the battle within two days." ”

"Well, there you go." Yuan Xi waved his hand.

"Yes."

30,000 troops were mobilized and deployed outside Xicheng to launch an offensive against Rencheng.

"Li Dian, it seems that your wolf cavalry army is less than 3,000 people, right?" Yuan Xi asked.

"Yes. When he fought against Yuan Tan last time, he lost more than 300, and when he went to the plains to fight Yuan Tan, he lost another 100. Now there are two thousand six hundred left. But please rest assured, even if there are five hundred left, we are not afraid of Cao Cao's soldiers. Li Dian said.

"Okay, I just like your momentum." Yuan Xi said: "I estimate that their reinforcements will arrive here within two days." You defend with all your might, using the speed of the wolf cavalry to harass them. When all their armies arrive, you attack with all your might. I'll send the Behemoth to your aid. Strive for the total annihilation of the enemy. ”

"Yes."

Li Dian has always been very confident.

Not to mention the behemoths, even if they only lead their headquarters, they dare to face an enemy ten times their size.

...........

The siege begins.

Cao Hong, the general of Rencheng, was originally Tao Qian's general, and later served Cao Cao and was placed in Rencheng to defend. Probably, he received an order to defend the city in advance and was ready.

The towers on all sides of Rencheng are guarded by troops, and many strong crossbow weapons are placed.

No matter where you attack from, it will be very difficult.

Yuan Xi ordered an attack from Xicheng, that is, to concentrate all forces on one point. Anyway, the enemy has already defended the city like an iron bucket, and there are many enemy troops in the city, so it is better to break through one place than to disperse the forces and consume the strength.