Liu Bei, who had not spoken, also spoke: "After the battle of Yizhou, I know more about Lu Bu's strength. With our current strength, it is simply impossible to defend in an all-round way. If you say something that shouldn't be said, King Wei insists on going his own way, and it will only bring about his own destruction. ”

"What you say sounds good, but it's not your land that you give up, of course you would say that..." Cao Cao was also a little annoyed. He gave Chang'an and Xiliang to Liu Bei. There are only Luoyang, Hedong, Hanoi and so on.

If you retreat to Luoyang, your strength will shrink significantly.

Again.

He tried his best to guard Luoyang, and he was also blocking guns for Liu Bei's Chang'an and Xiliang, and he felt panicked when he thought about it...

If Liu Bei is strong, he can also put forward some conditions. But now Liu Bei is a bare-bones commander, and the poor are about to be pants, and he can't open his mouth.

"Ahem..."

Sima Yi felt that Cao Cao's words were too much, and he hurriedly gave the round: "King Wei's concerns are very good, and Xuande is also very reasonable. Why don't we find a compromise? ”

"What's the compromise?" Cao Cao asked.

Pang Tong and Liu Bei also looked at Sima Yi.

Sima Yi said: "We only defend Yingchuan County and Dong County. These two counties are next to Xuanyuan Pass, Guangcheng Pass and Tiger Prison Pass, which is the only way to enter Luoyang. It can also be regarded as a barrier for us. As for the other counties, they can only be abandoned for the time being. ”

"That's how you do it..."

The sadness on Cao Cao's face gradually eased, and he said, "Your method is feasible." ”

He was worried about offending the families of Yu and Yan Prefectures, which chilled the strategists under him. But in fact, most of the families are concentrated in Yingchuan and Dongjun. And almost all the strategists were born in Yingchuan. As long as these two places are guarded, there is no need to worry anymore.

Liu Bei also nodded.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "Okay, then only defend Yingchuan and Dongjun." Move part of the troops to the Kannai and deploy in advance. I will personally guard Xudu, and I will gather an army of 400,000 to meet Lu Bu! ”

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

The general direction was decided.

Now there's the layout.

With no superiority in troops and weapons, it is not easy to hold Yingchuan and Dongjun.

Sima Yi and Pang Tong joined forces to formulate a perfect plan. In Sima Yi's words, enter the enemy Lu Bu, guard Yingchuan and Dongjun, retreat to Luoyang, and refuse Lu Bu outside the pass. It also solved the problem of the waters of Hebei and the Yellow River. In general, it was a strategy for fighting and defending against Lu Bu's plan to send troops.

After Cao Cao listened to Sima Yi and Pang Tong's plan, he also said: "Okay, just do it!" ”

Late August.

Lü Bu personally led 570,000 troops and reached the border of Yanzhou.

The accompanying army included 100,000 Yangzhou troops, 300,000 newly recruited Yangzhou recruits, Xiang Yu's broken military camp, and Gao Shun's border guards composed of the 4th Group Army, which was commanded by Yang Lin. There was also Xu Shu's 1st Army, which was commanded by Xu Shu. A total of 570,000 troops, as the main force to attack Cao Cao, engaged Cao Cao head-on.

The accompanying civil and military officers include Xu Shu, Jia Xu, Li Yuanba, Xiang Yu, Yang Lin, Gao Shun, Han Xin, Song Xian, Cao Xing and so on.

Such a powerful military force and a huge lineup of generals. Give great confidence to the officers and men in the army. It seems that in the eyes of everyone, eliminating Cao Cao and dominating the world is just a simple matter.

Even Xu Shu and Jia Xu thought so.

Not to mention Lu Bu, he had long planned to eliminate Cao Cao and dominate the world. Now that the soldiers are strong and strong, with a total of more than one million troops fighting an all-out war against Cao Cao, how can there be any reason for not being victorious?

The army entered the territory of Yanzhou and walked for two days.

Lü Bu received a report from the shadow, saying that Cao Cao personally led an army of 400,000 (including Liu Bei's soldiers and horses) to deploy defense in Yingchuan County. Another 200,000 troops went to East County. The 200,000 army went to Kannai ....

After setting up camp.

Lu Bu called Xu Shu and Jia Xu.

Tell me the Shadow's information.

Xu Shu walked to the map on the side, pointed to Yingchuan and Dongjun, and said with a smile: "Sima Yi is really a master of the art of war..." ”

"What do you mean, sir?"

"My lord, please see."

Xu Shu said: "The total strength of Cao Cao and Liu Bei is 800,000. He deployed heavy troops in Yingchuan and Dongjun. Withdraw part of the troops to Kannai. Isn't his intention obvious? He wanted to use Yingchuan and Dongjun as the main battlefields, maneuver with us, and keep Guannai while fighting for the Central Plains. If he loses the battle, he can still retreat to the pass and defend against the danger. ”

"His 200,000 troops withdrew to Guannai early, just to deploy defenses."

"There are also 200,000 Cao troops going to Dong County, combined with the naval army of Hanoi County, with a total of 280,000 troops, which can not only block our 3rd Group Army, but also ensure the life passage from Hebei to the Central Plains."

"Sima Yi's move seems mediocre and stupid, but it is actually the best policy! Only in this way can we fight a protracted war with us. ”

Jia Xu stepped forward and said, "What Yuan Zhi said is right. Cao Cao's defense is indeed very good.... ”

"Hmm."

Lu Bu also looked at the map, thoughtful.

He felt something was wrong. How could Cao Cao know that Xuzhou's 3rd Army was going to attack Dongjun. He even transferred 200,000 troops. Is it a coincidence? Or do you have some intelligence?

Thinking that Dongjun is close to the Yellow River, it is the main road to Hebei. Lu Bu didn't think about it anymore. Cao Cao's defense there is also a matter of course. Let's take it as a coincidence.

After coming back to his senses, Lu Bu said: "The purpose of fighting Cao Cao is to destroy his main force, supplemented by the occupation of land. Only by destroying his main force can we completely defeat him. It is the two heavy army groups in my hands that must go to Yingchuan and face Cao Cao from the front. Crush him! ”

"I agree with the lord's strategy." Jia Xu said.

Xu Shu said: "And to do this. You have to occupy Xuanyuan Pass, Tiger Prison Pass, and Guangcheng Pass first. These three levels are the main way to enter Luoyang. The task of capturing Xuanyuan Pass was given to Bai Qi's 2nd Army. The task of capturing Tiger Pass was given to the 3rd Army of Zhang Liao and Wei Yan. Then our task is to occupy Guangcheng Pass and entangle Cao Cao's main force, and after all the troops and horses are gathered, we will wipe him out in the Central Plains in one fell swoop. ”

"Hmm."

Jia Xu continued: "We have to divide our troops into two ways. Occupy Guangcheng Pass all the way. All the way to Cao Cao. Only by doing so at the same time can we prevent Cao Cao from escaping to the Guannai and adding countless troubles to our future attacks. ”

"With the two of you coming up with ideas, it's much easier for me."

Lu Bu smiled.

His gaze swept back and forth on Xu Shu and Jia Xu's bodies, and finally stopped at Xu Shu's body, and said, "I completely agree with your strategy. Yuan Zhi led the 1st Army to capture Guangcheng Pass, how about it? ”

"The 1st Army?"

Xu Shu was happy at first, then shook his head and said, "No, no, no." The lord should know that we don't have artillery. Even bullets and grenades are very few, and I am afraid that I will not be able to complete this task. ”