"Hehe..."

Li Fu couldn't help laughing and arched his hand: "Why should General Sun be angry? In my opinion, without respect, our cooperation can still continue. ”

"Oh?" Sun Quan asked, "What do you mean... I don't need to send troops? ”

"No, the soldiers must be out."

"Then what else are you talking about?" Sun Quan brushed his sleeves and said in his heart: "If you can mobilize the army without going through Zhou Yu, do you still need to worry?" ”

Li Fu replied: "From Hebei to Jiangdong, there are five warships accompanying me. Dong Zhao, who went to Baqiu to meet Liu Bei, also had a warship. If they were to join the war, General Sun would only need to send a small number of warships.... ”

Sun Quan was puzzled: "Since you have the ability to attack Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, what are you looking for me to do?" ”

"The general doesn't know anything. I brought only warships, but no soldiers. Five warships, less than a thousand, I need five thousand soldiers who are proficient in water warfare, as well as a few fighting ships and ships, to make a contribution. ”

Sun Quan said: "Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, who have led the Jingzhou Navy for many years, and only 5,000 sailors, how can they win?" ”

Li Fu said: "To put it arrogantly, my Hebei warship is very strong, fast, and extremely combative. Cai Mao doesn't know me again, and with the Jiangdong Navy soldiers, he will definitely win. ”

Sun Quan was not unhappy and said, "I very much agree with the cooperation you proposed. But I really don't know how to transfer troops. In this way, if the military order is carried out respectfully, our Jiangdong Navy will go to Neijiang. If he doesn't execute, I will let the veterans Cheng Pu and Huang Gai select 5,000 elite sailors from Jianye, and... The 3,000 chariot warriors who had followed my father and brother for many years were very brave and loyal to me, regardless of water or land battles. These 8,000 elites should be enough, right? ”

"What about warships? I have only five warships in Hebei .... Besides, it can't carry 8,000 people. ”

"You can rest assured about the warship." Sun Quan said: "I don't have anything else in Jiangdong, and there are enough warships." In addition to the regular naval army commanded by respectfully, I also have about 200 fighting ships and ships in Wujun, Chaisang, Niudu, and other places, and I can mobilize them at any time without being respectful. ”

"Mr. Li, there is only so much I can do, I hope you understand."

"Yes."

Li Fu also knew Sun Quan's situation and did not insist on the Jiangdong naval army fighting. The five naval warships transferred from Hebei are idle anyway, and participating in the war temporarily is also the best of both worlds, just let Sun Quan see that the warships in Hebei are stronger than the Jiangdong warships, and they are more in awe of Hebei.

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The battle of Jingzhou was already the eve of the prologue.

Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, etc., led the main force of Cage City and quickly rushed to Xuzhou. They have already received news that Rencheng, the border of Xu, Yan, and Qing Prefectures, is falling into a big war.

In this battle, there were 90,000 soldiers from his own camp and 50,000 Yuan Tan troops.

A full 140,000 army, against Yuan Xi's 450,000 army.

twice as much as the enemy.

It stands to reason that Cao Cao shouldn't be worried.

But he clearly knew that Yuan Xi's strength was terrifying, although there were not many troops, but the benefits of the giant beast and the wolf horse were Cao Jun and Yuan Tan Jun on the battlefield of Xuzhou, which could not be compared.

What makes him even more troubled is that there is no officially appointed commander on the battlefield in Xuzhou.

Only by Cao Hai? Zang Ba? Can you control the big picture?

Cao Cao wasn't sure.

He had to get to the battlefield as soon as possible and command the battle.

"Zhongde, is there any news from the front?" On the march, Cao Cao didn't close his eyes for a few days and nights, just took a nap, and when he woke up, he walked out of the car.

Cheng Yu rode a horse and followed the chariot and replied: "Just now, Zang Ba sent a fast horse to deliver a message, Yuan Tan has been defeated and retreated to Qingzhou. Our armies gathered in the north of Rencheng, and under the leadership of Zang Ba, they prepared to encircle and suppress Yuan Xi. ”

"Let him be on standby!"

Cao Cao said eagerly.

Cheng Yu: "I have replied to Zang Ba, you can't fight Yuan Xi without a written order from the prime minister, but... The minister was worried that he was eager for meritorious service, and he was the governor of Xuzhou, so he would overstep his authority to command the battle. ”

"We must rush to Rencheng as soon as possible!" Cao Cao didn't want to delay for a moment, got out of the car, and said to Xu Chu in the back: "Xu Chu, immediately mobilize two thousand tiger guards and go to Rencheng with me." ”

"No."

Xu Chu went to prepare.

Cheng Yu hugged his fists and said: "I am willing to go." ”

"You don't have to go, lead the army here. With Fengxiao going with me, it is enough to deal with the battle situation in Xuzhou. Cao Cao said.

"Feng Xiao, call Feng Xiao."

Cheng Yu wanted to speak and stopped.

Cao Cao frowned: "What's wrong?" ”

Cheng Yu said: "Fengxiao has a cold, and now the army is recuperating, and the imperial doctor who accompanied the army said that Fengxiao should not be tired, let alone travel long distances." They recommend finding a place to rest nearby. ”

Cao Cao ordered the army to stop and rode to the rear.

Guo Jia was lying on a carriage, his face a little pale.

"Bong-hyo... How is your body? Why did you become sick like this after only half a day's work? The moment Cao Cao saw Guo Jia, he was very worried.

Under his command, the only person who can really give him advice is Guo Jia.

If Guo Jia had an accident, he didn't dare to imagine the consequences.

"Prime Minister, Minister... Ahem... The minister is fine. Guo Jia didn't finish a word, coughing non-stop.

"Stop talking, get some rest." Cao Cao took out the map and looked at it, and said: "This is not far from Pengcheng, I will send you to Pengcheng to recuperate, and then transfer to Xuchang after the war is stable." ”

"Prime Minister..." Guo Jia tugged on Cao Cao's hand and said with some trembling: "Xu... The battle of Xuzhou was Yuan Xi... A conspiracy of Yuan Xi, he is not unable to defeat Zhang Hu, and... and the army of Rencheng, but to attract all our secret armies and wipe them out. I believe... I'm sure he's all ready now, just wait... Just wait to destroy our department. Prime minister... In the event of a loss in the war, you can... Withdraw the main force to Yanzhou, leave some mobile forces, and deal with it in Xuzhou, but must not completely abandon Xuzhou. Because... Once Xuzhou falls, Yanzhou and Yuzhou are in danger. Jingzhou... Jingzhou and Chang'an will also be unprotected. ”

Cao Cao immediately reacted: "What Feng Xiao said is extremely true, I will definitely think about it." ”

He sent 3,000 soldiers to escort Guo Jia to Pengcheng.

Subsequently.

It's been well thought out again.

Guo Jia's words made him suddenly, and Yuan Xi's movements in Xuzhou were indeed suspected of luring the enemy. Zang Ba, Yuan Tan, and the rest of the armies will all face a disaster.

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Two days later.

Cao Cao took Xu Chu and Cheng Yu to the front line of Rencheng.

Rendezvous with Zang Ba's army.

Fortunately, Zang Ba had not yet fought a decisive battle with Yuan Xi, he found a dangerous mountain, built a village on the mountain, and defended it very strictly. Even Yuan Xi's giant beast can't easily enter the village.

In order to defend this strategic location, Zang Ba transferred a large amount of fire oil from the surrounding area, and as soon as Yuan Xi attacked, he would set it on fire.

For a while, Yuan Xi was helpless.