Since Jia Xu said so, Cao Xing didn't detour everyone, he immediately ordered someone to move the military model map, the so-called map here, is not just a map, but a kind of sand table, this kind of sand table is Che Wu with people, traveled all over the state, aimed at a variety of terrain, and then established, when this kind of sand table came out, Xiang Chen Hu and several of their military generals were all bright, with this sand table, it seems to be much more convenient to fight in the future, after all, know where to be steep, where there is a mountain col, where the road is not easy to walk, can be seen clearly.

Cao Xuan stretched out a hand and pointed to the west of Jiuyuan County, which was about to be attacked by Xihe County, and said: "Xihe County guards Chen Yu and led 20,000 soldiers and horses to invade the border of our army, and I am ready to deploy 5,000 elite cavalry here to resist it!" ”

When Cao Xuan said this, Cao Xuan also deliberately glanced at everyone's eyes, and found that whether it was Chen Hu or Zhong Qi, there was a thoughtful look in their eyes, in their opinion, with 5,000 cavalry against other people's 20,000 soldiers and horses, is it a little reluctant?

"With 5,000 soldiers and horses to fight against other people's 20,000 soldiers and horses, this is of course more difficult, but it also shows that this is a tough battle, I don't know which general dares to take this tough battle!"

As soon as Cao Xing's words fell, Chen Hu immediately stood up and said: "Lord, please give me another 2,000 soldiers and horses, so that I have a total of 7,000 cavalry, I will definitely not let that group of people step into my Jiuyuan half a step!" ”

However, Cao Xing laughed after hearing this, and said with a smile: "There is no joke in the army, not to mention, my Jiuyuan County's troops are only more than 20,000 people, since I have just told you, there are only 5,000 elite cavalry, then there are only 5,000 people, it is impossible to have one more, and there will be no one less, so I will ask you if you dare to fight this tough battle!" ”

Hearing this, Chen Hu's face was a little hesitant, after all, the ratio of one to four, there is indeed a bit of a disparity, but I also know that they also have advantages on their side, Cao Xing's cavalry, every knight, the crotch is basically a big-name horse, and the equipment is even better. Therefore, the comparison between the two armies can only be said to have each other's advantages and disadvantages.

However, while Chen Hu was thinking, Cao Xuan didn't give him this opportunity, and directly waved his hand and said: "Chen Hu, didn't you just tell me that if there is a war, you are willing to be the first to charge forward, why are you afraid now?" Of course, my requirements for this battle are indeed a bit reluctant, since you are afraid, I will not force you, I will change a coach and let Hu Che'er get on! ”

Hu Che'er heard Cao Xing's name call out his name, without any hesitation, and immediately stood up, wanting to take the order, but before he could speak, he ushered in Chen Hu's loud shout, only to see Chen Hu's tiger eyes flash two sharp lights, and then said: "Lord, you don't underestimate me Chen Hu too much, Hu Che'er, this guy, is just my subordinate defeated, how can he let him supervise this battle, I think I still have me in charge, not to mention the triumphant return, but I will definitely not take half a step back!" ”

"Good!" Cao Xuan slapped his palm, a smile appeared on his face, what he wanted was the effect of this kind of agitation.

The west side of Jiuyuan County has been arranged, and then Cao Xuan looked to the east again: "Here, I will deploy 12,000 soldiers and horses to fight against Qiu Ji's 20,000 soldiers and horses!" ”

Then Cao Xing looked at the south of Jiuyuan County, which should be the most critical, because it was Yang Chou, the general under Zhang Yang, who was personally in charge, and led an army of 30,000 to attack. So for this place, it should be the most important, Cao Xuan said directly without hesitation.

"In this place, I will personally lead 7,000 soldiers and horses to defend, including Zhou Cang's car under the Hushi, Hu Che'er's guard cavalry, all follow me!"

Cao Xuan quickly announced all his series of orders, although looking at Cao Xing's sworn appearance, it seems that these arrangements are a foregone conclusion, but for Cao Xing's series of arrangements, everyone still has a lot of puzzlement, even Feng Yun couldn't help but look at Cao Xuan and said.

"Lord, we are almost a defensive war this time, and the main places for defense are, the east and west sides of Jiuyuan County, as well as the south, among which the situation in the south is naturally the most dangerous and dangerous, you personally lead the troops to block, there is nothing to say, but you have the largest number of people in the east, but you have not named the names of the generals!"

In fact, Feng Yun's words subconsciously pointed out his two worries, the first is that Feng Yun was a little worried, although Cao Xuan personally led troops to resist Yang Chou's soldiers and brought others Yang Chou, but he brought a full 30,000 troops, which was the most, Cao Xing only brought 7,000 men and horses, can he stop it? And one more problem. Although there are many troops defending on the west side of Jiuyuan County, there is no general, isn't this a joke?

However, Cao Xuan smiled and said, "Don't worry, that general will meet you in a few days!" ”

As soon as they heard this, everyone looked at each other, what kind of medicine is sold in this Cao Xing's gourd? There is even a hidden general, is it not a master of the world, and such a question has not arisen in everyone's hearts.

Only a day and a half later, the generals finally saw the so-called master in Cao Xing's mouth, and even Jia Xu couldn't help but squint his eyes when he saw that person.

According to the ideas of ordinary people, since he is a master of the world, and since he is a master of the art of war, then he should be the kind of old man who is serious, but what everyone didn't expect was that Cao Xing greeted a young man, who was a little younger than Cao Xing.

When the party stood in the hall, facing the interrogating eyes of everyone, it was neither humble nor arrogant, Cao Xuan saw this scene and said with a smile: "Yuan Zhi, sit down!" ”

In fact, the person Cao Xing was waiting for was none other than Xu Shu Xu Yuanzhi, who had been learning the art of war with his teacher Lu Zhi since Cao Xuan handed Xu Shu into Cai Yong's hands.

Xu Shu is talented and intelligent, and his learning talent is extremely high, he can study for ten days a day than others, and he is also very satisfied.

Although the furnace values his Dong thief very much, but then again, since Lu Zhi was demoted in Luoyang, the mood has been depressed, every day in addition to teaching Xu Shu, is spent in melancholy, the last time Cao Xuan went to Chang'an, I wanted to take Xu Shu together, but when I just arrived at Lu Zhi's house, I found that the door was already wearing linen and filial piety, Cao Xing approached and asked to know that Lu Zhi had passed away.

Cao Xuan recalled history, Lu Zhi seems to have died during this time period, time and history, or more or less different, but basically consistent.

Cao Xuan found Xu Shu, Xu Shu was naturally very grateful to Cao Xuan, after all, it was Cao Xuan who put him back on track, he told Cao Xuan that he would help his teacher Lu Zhi to guard the spirit for half a year to show filial piety, and after half a year, he would naturally help Cao Xuan.

So Cao Xuan has been waiting for this day, and Xu Shu is the same, of course, the day that Xu Shu finally waited for may not be as good as he imagined, after all, the people who knew Xu Shu under Cao Xuan were just a few of them, most of them didn't know each other, and many people were a little skeptical of Xu Shu's ability, such a young person, and he had never been on the battlefield, could he lead the 12,000 army that Cao Xuan gave him?

More importantly, war is not child's play, if it is lost, it will be the collapse of the eastern defense line, and the time comes. Yanmen County is too guarded by Qiu, and it will definitely take advantage of the victory to attack, and Jiuyuan County will be in danger at that time.

However, in the face of everyone's doubts and everyone's inquiries, Cao Xing finally said that everyone's voices were all pressed.

Cao Xing naturally knew that everyone's worries were not unreasonable, but how could war be a huge gamble, Wu Qi, a famous military general during the Warring States Period, had only been on the battlefield before this, but he had not led soldiers, so he led the troops and became famous in the first battle.

Huaiyin Marquis Han Xin, who used to be an inconspicuous halberd man, committed the world's great disapproval, and wanted to worship the marquis at one time, but as a result, he repaired the plank road in the open, Chen Cang in the dark, and broke the three Qins in conversation and laughter.

Cao Xuan believes in Xu Shu in history, and even more in Xu Shu in this world, so Cao Xuan is willing to bet on this.

At dawn the next day, all the preparations were ready, and the soldiers and horses of the three parties marched quickly towards three different places, because the road had been basically completed, so Cao Xing only took two days to travel, and he had already arrived at the southernmost part of Jiuyuan County.

When he just arrived at the southernmost county seat, Cao Xing was not in a hurry, let the soldiers eat and drink well, build the city wall, build a defensive ban, and wait for the arrival of Yang Chou's army, about another three or five days passed, and finally saw that from then on, the black clouds outside pressed the city, and rows of soldiers were rapidly approaching the county.

Seeing this scene, Cao Xuan did not hesitate to raise his order flag and asked the soldiers to open the well, and then under Cao Xing's loud shout, countless arrows shot out from the well.

"Plenty of arrows, shoot me hard!" Countless arrows turned into a rain of swords in the sky, and shot madly towards Yang Chou's army.

Although Yang Chou's army is numerous, the equipment equipped with each of their soldiers is still similar to the original Han army's equipment, and there is not much change.

I saw that the Yang Chou army that was charging in front was shot to the ground row after row. And Yang Chou, who was standing in the middle, was wearing armor at the moment, looking at the situation in front of him, so miserable, he was also angry in his heart, but he also thought that compared with Cao Xing, his biggest advantage was the large number of people, so he didn't, so he directly ordered his soldiers and horses, even if he fought for the number of people, he had to push him up.

Under Yang Chou's orders, his soldiers had no choice but to charge. Seeing that Yang Chou's army was getting closer and closer, Cao Xing directly ordered the trebuchet and smashed out one thorn after another.