After the official crossing, although Yuan Shao recruited many soldiers and horses, most of them were farmers and bankrupt craftsmen who had never been in battle.

Cao Cao's soldiers are all veterans who have experienced many baptisms of war.

The number of the two sides is almost the same, but the quality of the soldiers is very different.

With all the grain and grass ready, and the morale of the generals like a rainbow, Cao Cao decided to go on an expedition to conquer Hebei.

Before setting out, he invited Guo Jia to the study.

When Guo Jia saw Cao Cao, he looked puzzled: "The lord has been red recently, what good things have you encountered?" ”

"The army is about to go on the march, is it a good thing?" Cao Cao asked.

"Count." Guo Jia replied: "But the lord will not be full of red light because of this. ”

Cao Cao had embarrassment on his face.

Seeing something, Guo Jia reminded: "Although women are good, the lord still has to be temperate." ”

"Of course." Cao Cao smiled: "Recently, I got some elixirs in the house, and after using them, such as a tiger returning to the forest and a dragon entering the sea." Bonghyo doesn't have to worry about it. ”

has followed Cao Cao for many years, and Guo Jia also knows his preferences, so he no longer persuades him.

Cao Cao asked: "Early tomorrow morning, the army will set out, has Feng Xiao made any plans?" ”

"The lord is crusading against Hebei, and Yuan Xianxin will definitely not travel long distances to join forces with Yuan Shao." Guo Jia replied: "I think he will lead the army to raid Xudu in an attempt to cut off the lord's back road." ”

"If he does, it's really troublesome." Cao Cao's brows furrowed.

Guo Jia replied: "With me solving the worries of the lord, why bother?" ”

"What are your plans?" Cao Cao asked.

"I have sent scouts to find out the route of Yuan Xianxin's march." Guo Jia said: "Once confirmed, a valley will be selected for ambush. ”

"Why the valley?" Cao Cao was puzzled.

"The valley is narrow, and he drives the dead in the valley, and I can burn them with a fire." Guo Jia replied: "If you are lucky, Yuan Xianxin's head should be placed in front of the lord in a short time." ”

"I'm waiting for good news from Bonghyo." Cao Cao nodded.

He didn't give Guo Jia any instructions.

Since Guo Jia threw himself into his account, he has never been defeated in the southern and northern wars for several years.

It's better to give too many instructions than to say nothing.

Of course, Guo Jia did not disclose the specific deployment to him.

Yuan Xu hasn't sent troops yet, he still needs to wait and see. , no matter how much you say now, you may not be able to use it in wartime.

In Taiyuan, since Gan Ning defected, the military drills gradually became orderly.

The soldiers put on new ordnance and armor, and in just a few days, they initially had the appearance of a military service.

Yuan Xu walked in the barracks, accompanied by Gan Ning.

Looking at the soldiers practicing on the school field, he said to Gan Ning: "With Xingba, I no longer have to worry about the soldiers being untrained. ”

"The days of training are too short." Gan Ning replied: "If I give them a few more months, I can make them all like tigers." ”

"Of course I believe that Xingba has that ability. It's just that Cao Cao won't give us that much time. In the next few days, he should send troops to Hebei. ”

"The army is going to go on the march, and I am willing to be the vanguard." Gan Ning bowed down and begged: "Please also ask the son to be fulfilled." ”

"You are the main general, how can you be a pioneer?" Yuan Xu said with a smile: "I will choose another pioneer." ”

Gan Ning was dazed, and looked at Xia Zhao who was following him: "Is it difficult to ......?"

"Of course not." Yuan Xu immediately denied: "Since you are a pioneer, your ability is definitely not small." ”

There were no other available generals in Taiyuan, and Gan Ning could only think of one person: "It can't be Mr. Deng, right?" ”

"He wants to stay in Taiyuan." Yuan Xu replied: "Tian Yuanhao stayed behind, there was no one available around, I was not very relieved." ”

"Leave him behind, and there will only be me and Shiyuan by Childe's side." Gan Ning frowned: "Taiyuan still has too few talents." ”

His eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Yuan Xu: "Childe, I think of someone. ”

"Who?"

"There is a young general in Jingzhou Liu Biao, named Wei Wenchang......"

"Wei Yan?" Yuan Xu hurriedly asked, "Xingba is familiar with him?" ”

Wei Yan was just a young general in Jingzhou at this time, and he had not made any contributions, let alone become famous.

Yuan Xu said him in one mouthful, and Gan Ning was deeply puzzled: "Childe has heard of him? ”

"I've mostly heard of those who have the ability." Yuan Xu asked: "Xingba mentioned him, is there a way to invite Taiyuan?" ”

"I'm not 100% sure." Gan Ning didn't say it all: "But I can try." ”

"With Xingba, if you get Wenchang again, Taiyuan will not be what it used to be." Yuan Xu had a lot of expectations for Wei Yan.

"Wen Chang and I are only acquainted, not familiar." Gan Ning said: "He is unknown in Jingzhou, if the son can give him a corresponding position......

"Vanguard of the three armies." Yuan Xu didn't think about it, and said such a position.

It's just a little-known little general, he actually directly promised a pioneer, and Gan Ning also felt a little caught off guard: "The official position given by the son, isn't it too ......?"

"Small?" Yuan Xu looked embarrassed: "Xingba is already the chief general of the three armies, I really didn't expect a more suitable official position." ”

Gan Ning's head is full of black lines.

He meant that the pioneer was too big, so he didn't think that Yuan Xu was too small.

"Childe values it so much, I'll write a letter to Wen Chang tonight." Gan Ning replied.

Standing on the edge of the school field, Yuan Xu looked at the soldiers in the drill: "I came here a few days ago, and the soldiers were still very loose. In just a few days, it has what it looks like today, and Xingba has contributed a lot. ”

"Childe has entrusted him with a heavy responsibility, of course, he must do his best." Gan Ning replied.

Watching the soldiers' drills, Deng Zhan hurried over.

He went to Yuan Xu's side and whispered, "Childe, Cao Cao has already sent troops. ”

"Troops already dispatched?" Yuan Xu asked, "Which way to go, and where to go?" ”

"Zang Ba, Sun Guan and others sent troops from Qingzhou, and the eldest son has left Yecheng and returned to Qingzhou to defend against the enemy." Deng Zhan said: "Cao Cao personally led the army from the line of Liyang and Cangting to Yecheng. Yuan Gong was also gathering troops and horses, preparing for battle. ”

"Are there any other Cao Jun?" Yuan Xu is most concerned about Guo Jia's team.

"Not really." Deng Zhan replied: "Guo Fengxiao led a group of men and horses to stay in Xudu, I don't know if he plans to stick to it, or if he has other plans. ”

"Of course he has other plans." Yuan Xu said: "What he wants is us!" ”

Then he commanded, "Invite the people to the government hall to discuss urgent military affairs." ”

Deng Zhan personally conveyed the order.

Yuan Xu beckoned to Gan Ning: "Xingba come with me." ”

He and Gan Ning came to the official mansion, and Tian Feng and the others were already waiting in the council hall.

Everyone saw the salute, and Yuan Xu ordered: "Sit down and talk about it." ”

After taking his seat, he asked everyone: "Cao Cao has sent troops, please come over to discuss how to deal with it." ”

Tian Feng was the first to speak: "I think Gongzi should take advantage of the emptiness behind Cao Cao to plunder the Han Emperor, once it is done, the situation will be reversed again." ”