"My lord, the east and west fronts are fighting at the same time, and the pressure on our army is too great." Jia Xu said with a solemn face: "Guandu is in danger, and the minister suggested that the troops of the western and southern fronts be transferred to return to the eastern front. ”

"Jia sacrificial wine, no!" Ma Chao Zhengse interrupted Jia Xu, hugged his fist at Xiang Ao and said: "My lord, the rebellion of the Qiang people in Xiliang and the two counties of Dunhuang and Jiuquan have not yet been pacified. ”

"If the troops are sufficient, can the generals under Meng Qi slowly recover Xiliang?"

When Ma Chao heard this, he frowned, thought for a moment and said, "If there is only the Qiang rebellion and the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Western Regions, of course it will not be a problem. But"

"Is Meng Qi worried about Liu Bei, who took Xiliang, and Lu Bu, who may flee west?"

When Ma Chao heard this, he nodded condensedly.

"Meng Qi doesn't have to worry about this." Xiang Ao chuckled and said, "If Lu Bu flees west, he will inevitably ask this king for help, either to help Lu Bu recapture Hanzhong, or to surrender to this king." As for Liu Bei, his purpose in taking Hanzhong was not to send troops to the west and plot against Xiliang. ”

When Ma Chao heard this, his brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes lit up and asked, "Yizhou?" ”

"Yes!" Xiang Ao nodded with a pleased look and continued: "Although Liu Bei's own goal is Yizhou, Liu Bei has already formed an alliance with Cao Cao, and Liu Bei, who occupies Hanzhong, will inevitably shrink his forces, give up a large territory in Nanyang, garrison Wancheng in Nanyang (now Wancheng District, Nanyang, Henan), and then send a large army to guard the key points in and out of Yizhou, Xiangyang City (now Xiangfan, Hubei), Deng County, and Huarong Dao (now Yueyang, Hunan Province) in the south of Nanjun. ”

"After that, Liu Bei will definitely make a feint to attack the Western Liang Wudu, one is to explain to Cao Cao, and the other is to use this to make the princes of the world not know Liu Bei's thoughts, especially Liu Zhang of Yizhou."

"In this way, Xiliang's soldiers are not much of a threat." Ma Chao took over the words with some shock, and said firmly: "If this is the case, there is no Liu Bei's army, but my father Ma Teng and the old generals under the command of the former general, and they can recover Xiliang." ”

"That's good!" Xiang Ao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Wenhe, immediately give an order to let Tai Shici, Zhu Jun, and Guan Hai lead five thousand heavy armored infantry and five thousand heavy armored cavalry to enter the right side of Fufeng, and take advantage of the Taoist division to rush to Luoyang quickly." Xu Huang was moved to the general of Pingbei, and Yang Feng, Gao Lan, and Zhang Yan were stationed in Xiliang. ”

"No!" Jia Xu received the order and hurriedly sent someone to convey the military order.

"Summoned Ping'er, the soldiers left Luoyang and entered Xuzhou; Ordered Zhang He to send troops to the Tiger Prison to let the soldiers and horses of Hanoi garrison Guandu launch a strong attack on Guandu at the same time; Ordered Gao Shun to defend Puyang, and inserted the nail on Cao Cao's back into the king. ”

"Dian Wei, Zhao Yun, Ma Chao, and Pang De obey orders!"

"The last general!"

"You can lead the Yu Killing Battalion, the White Horse Yicong and the 20,000 Eastern Army, enter Qingzhou with the king, and send the troops to Mount Tai."

"No!"

"Tian Feng and Xi Zhong follow the army."

"No!"

Xiang Ao did not discuss with the generals under his command, and kept issuing several military orders, which made the generals excited and Jia Xu and other strategists stunned.

"Wait, is the lord planning to go to war on all fronts?" The stunned Jia Xu hurriedly stepped forward to ask Xiang Ao, but it was too sudden.

Xiang Ao turned his head, looked at Jia Xu, and chuckled: "War on all fronts!" ”

"But if there is a war on all fronts, I am afraid that the strength of our Yan country will be strong."

"Wuyan has twenty regular troops

number, this battle 100,000 can be moved. Xiang Ao looked determined, and said with confidence on his face: "If you use 100,000 soldiers and horses from Tuntian, I expect to be able to catch Cao Cao off guard." ”

"Think twice!" Xu Shu stood up, clenched his fists at Xiang Ao, and said solemnly: "Two days ago, news came from the north bank of the Yellow River that most of Cao Cao's army seemed to be gathered in the Guandu area. ”

"Huh!" Xiang Ao smiled lightly and said with some disdain: "Even if Cao Cao passes through Guandu, what if Yuan Zhi forgets that Jizhou still has the yellow scarf of the past?" If Cao Cao can really cross the river, even if the Yellow Turban Army returns to the field, I am afraid it will be able to give Cao Cao a head-on blow. ”

Xiang Ao said, Xu Shu, Jia Xu and others suddenly realized. After reassuring the strategists and generals under his command, Xiang Ao's military order quickly spread in all directions. The entire Yan country is like a sophisticated machine, transporting grain and grass from all over the country to Hanoi and Wei County.

Although Xiang Ao is confident that he can defeat Cao Cao in one fell swoop, Cao Cao is the true son of history after all. What is the result of this battle, Xiang Ao is still a little unconfident in his heart. Even so, Xiang Ao didn't want to stall for time. Xiang Ao is almost not confused, and the world at the end of the Han Dynasty can't cultivate, Xiang Ao is really not sure how long he can last after returning to his original world.

If you are barely unified at the end of the Han Dynasty in your twilight years, there will not be many days for you to return to the original world, how can you fight with the national teacher who betrayed you?

Xiang Ao only had to take a risk, defeat Cao Cao in one sentence, as long as Cao Cao could be defeated, Xiang Ao was confident that he would unify the troubled times before he reached the age of confusion, activated the lost array, and returned to the original world.

Xiang Ao had an arrangement, and Cao Cao on the other side was naturally not idle.

"Lord, cough cough cough there is news from the other side of the strait, Xiang Ao seems to be planning a decisive battle on all fronts."

Guo Jia's face was a little haggard, and he handed the intelligence book in his hand to Cao Cao.

"A decisive battle on all fronts?" After Cao Cao read the information, his brows furrowed: "Xiang Ao is crazy? Even if Xiang Ao had an army of 100,000 at this time, with the help of the Yellow River, this king only needed less than twenty elites to resist Xiang Ao north of the Yellow River. Where did Xiang Ao get so many soldiers and horses? ”

"Ahem," Guo Jia chuckled, "Why is the lord so worried? Anyway, it is more beneficial for the lord to fight a decisive battle in advance, but what about the whole line and the situation? ”

"That's just as well!" Cao Cao said confidently: "Since this is the case, this king will break the surface with a point and open a gap in Guandu." ”

"However, the reason why Xiang Ao wants to fight a decisive battle on all fronts is still to send scouts to find out." Cao Cao raised his head and looked to the north: "Maybe this battle is an opportunity for this king to dominate the world." ”

"No!" Xun You, who was in charge of intelligence, clenched his fists, also frowning and pondering, doubting in his heart.

Xiahou Yuan let go of his hands holding in front of his chest, hugged his fists at Cao Cao and said, "If the lord uses Guandu as an incision, then what about Puyang, Dongjun?" ”

Cao Cao smiled lightly and explained: "Although Xiang Ao is fighting on all fronts, and there are countless ferries from Jizhou to Yanzhou and Qingzhou, if he wants to break through the Yellow River defense line as soon as possible, Xiang Ao only has three choices. ”

"First, the first thing is Guandu. Guandu is the largest ferry in the lower reaches of the Yellow River, whether it is for this king or Xiang Ao, it cannot be lost; Second, it is Luoyang Mengjin, but Luoyang is in the hands of Xiang Ao at this time, and this king is only expected to sigh and act when he sees the opportunity; The third is Puyang, Dongjun, although Puyang makes the king like a mang on his back, but behind Puyang is the Yellow River, as long as the defense is done properly, Puyang is no different from the lonely city. ”

"However, Wan Yi Ao enters the sea from the Yellow River in Qingzhou

Dispatch a large army"

"General Miaocai's worries are not unreasonable." Guo Jia took it and said: "But the soldiers of Hebei are not good at water warfare, let alone naval warfare. Moreover, between Qingzhou and Yanzhou, there is also Mount Tai apart. Since Xiang Ao wants to fight quickly, it will not be beneficial for Xiang Ao to capture Qingzhou first, and it will even lengthen the offensive front of Yanguo, making it difficult for Yanguo to take care of things. ”

Xiahou Yuan nodded suddenly, looking at Cao Cao and Guo Jia with admiration.

"Do you still have questions?" Cao Cao raised his head, looked around at the people beside him, and asked aloud.

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, and it seems that I can't find any problems for the time being. In a decisive battle on all fronts, troop strength is important, but the strategic planning of the duel is the key to victory or defeat.

Just as Cao Cao nodded and was about to start issuing military orders, Cheng Yu stood up.

"My lord, please take your lord's worries to heart." Chen Yu said solemnly: "Do you remember how Xu Shu sneaked into the Beihai Kingdom to rescue Kong Rong?" ”

After Cheng Yu finished speaking, Cao Cao and Guo Jia were both stunned. Cao Cao lowered his head to think for a moment, and broke out in a cold sweat.

"In this way, the estuary has to be guarded against!" Cao Cao solemnly ordered: "Order Xiahou Yuan to be the general of Zhendong, lead 30,000 elites, and go to Beihai to garrison the mouth of the Yellow River, and Cheng Yu will be the military division of the army." ”

"No!"

"The lord is wise!"

"Order Xiahou Chun to be the general of Pingxi, immediately go to Yanshi, lead the Yanshi 30,000 defenders, and be sure to give Luoyang soldiers and horses to this king behind the Tiger Prison Pass. Who is Mao Jue a staff officer for! ”

"No!" Xiahou Yuan hugged his fists and Mao Jue took the order.

"Cao Hong, Cao Zhen, and Cao Chun, each led 20,000 elites, sent troops to cross, and attacked Wei County."

"No!"

"Li Dian and Zang Hong listen to orders!"

"The last general!"

"Lead an army of 50,000 to attack Puyang from the east!"

"No!"

Cao Cao said, turned his head to look at Chen Dengdao, "Can Yuan Long be sure to go to Puyang with the army?" ”

"If you don't go down to Puyang, you can enter the temple without a face!" Chen Deng's face was very solemn.

Cao Cao's generals were already high-spirited, and Chen Deng's remarks made a group of civil and military generals even more excited. Entering the temple is a ninety-five ceremony. Cao Cao looked at Chen Deng, nodded happily, and then looked at Guo Jia and Xun Youdao: "This battle has to work hard to serve filial piety and Gongda, and attack the white horse with this king!" ”

Guo Jia and Xun You had long known Cao Cao's plan, nodded lightly, and took the order. As for Xu Zhu, the first fierce general under Cao Cao, he was taken by Cao Cao and used as the commander of the guard.

When everyone left, only Cao Cao and Xun Yu were left in the hall.

"Wen Ruo is so sullen, still thinking about Han Ting?"

Xun Yu looked up at Cao Cao, and said expressionlessly: "The lord is worried, although Yu has the heart to serve the Han family, but now the Han family does not exist, and it is the right thing to think more about the people of the world." ”

"If only Wen really thought so." Cao Cao glanced at Xun Yu deeply and sighed.

Xun Yu turned a blind eye to it, and then said lightly: "Since the lord is determined to win the Northern Expedition, Yu still reminds the lord to be more wary of King Wu of Yangzhou." ”

"King Wu?"

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