Cao Shuo led the army all the way north.

The 30,000 Cao army lined up in a long line, and the speed of the march was much faster than that of the Montenegrin army led by Cao Pi.

After Yuan Xi got Youzhou, he was stationed in Jixian County.

Yuan Shang, who came to Youzhou to vote for him, was also in the city.

The scouts reported that Cao Shuo and Cao Pi each led a large army to Youzhou.

Jixian County.

Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang stood side by side.

"How many soldiers and horses does the second brother have?" Yuan Shang asked Yuan Xi.

"More than 20,000 people." Yuan Xi said: "At the beginning, our Yuan family crusaded against Gongsun Zhan, and there were too many people killed in Youzhou, and it took me a long time to recruit 20,000 soldiers and horses. ”

"There are only more than 20,000 people." Yuan Shang said: "Cao Zirong led 30,000 troops, and Cao Zihuan led 30,000 troops, and my army may not be able to resist the enemy." ”

"Earlier, I sent a letter to the Wuhuan king." Yuan Xi said: "The person who sent the letter reported that he was willing to send 50,000 troops to help us defend Youzhou. ”

Hearing that Wuhuan Wang was willing to send 50,000 troops to help defend Youzhou, Yuan Shang breathed a sigh of relief.

But then he said: "Don't worry about Cao Zihuan, all he brought is the Black Mountain Army." Those remnants of the Yellow Turban, if Cao Zirong were not there, our army would definitely be able to make them lose their armor. What I'm really worried about is the 30,000 elites brought by Cao Zirong. ”

"The Wuhuan people are all elite cavalry." Yuan Xi said: "I heard that there are not many cavalry under Cao Zirong, so there should be no advantage in dealing with Wu Huan. ”

"Second brother, don't underestimate Cao Zirong." Yuan Shang said: "He broke through the Xiongnu before, and the army advanced into the Hetao, and almost wiped out the Southern Xiongnu. Against cavalry, he was not inexperienced. ”

Cao Shuo attacked the Southern Xiongnu, and Yuan Xi had of course heard of it.

Looking at Yuan Shang, Yuan Xi asked, "If we really can't hold Youzhou, what do you think?" ”

"Wuhuan is in the bitter cold." Yuan Shang said: "We went there, and the Cao family should not go on an expedition to fight." Even if they go to crusade, the Wuhuan people will not let them have a good time. ”

"No matter how bad it is, there is Liaodong, enter Sanhan." Yuan Xi said: "There are some savages there, as long as we give them benefits, they should be able to fight against Cao's army with us." ”

"Looking at the world, everywhere is where our brothers can go." Yuan Shang said: "It is not so easy for Cao Cao to destroy the Yuan family. ”

"As long as he gives us a chance to take a breath, sooner or later we will return to Hebei and take back the lost Yuan family business!"

Looking at Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang nodded heavily.

The two brothers prepared their troops and horses to defend Jixian County, and the 50,000 cavalry of Wuhuan King Badun was also rushing towards Youzhou.

Leading the army into Youzhou, Cao Shuo first captured two cities, and then sent people to other cities to persuade them to surrender.

However, in a month or two, there were five or six cities in Youzhou that belonged to Cao Shuo.

On this day, he was sitting in the tent, looking at the map and discussing with Tian Feng when to attack Jixian, Deng Zhan opened the tent curtain and walked in.

"Childe!" After entering the handsome tent, Deng Zhan said: "The scout just came with the news that the second son led the army to Youzhou. ”

"How many cities on the edge of Youzhou have served me?" Cao Shuo asked.

"Most of them have already worked." Deng Zhan replied: "The second prince doesn't seem to be interested in these cities at all. ”

He Tian Feng glanced at each other, and Cao Shuo asked, "What does Yuan Hao think Zihuan has planned?" If he really wants to plague Youzhou, how can he ......?"

Speaking of this, Cao Shuo was stunned.

Tian Feng also stood up violently: "Childe, it's not good!" ”

"Looks like we've got a thought of going together." Cao Shuo instructed Deng Zhan: "Pass the order, assign troops and horses to patrol around, if anyone dares to slaughter villages and towns, immediately send troops over, and those who participate in the massacre will be killed!" ”

Deng Zhan didn't retreat yet, Tian Feng said: "The son is undoubtedly turning against the second son by doing this......

"What can you do with him?" Cao Shuo said: "I act according to military discipline, as long as he dares to kill the people, I dare to kill his soldiers." ”

"That's not what Childe said before he sent out the army." Tian Feng said: "To deal with the second son, you still have to be cautious." ”

"Of course I know caution." Cao Shuo replied: "The premise of my prudence is that he has not done anything wrong, if he makes a mistake, I can not only kill people, but also make him look good!" ”

Since Cao Shuo said so, Tian Feng couldn't say anything more.

At the same time, Cao Pi, who entered Youzhou, also set up camp.

Zhang Yan came to his tent and asked him, "Second son, I heard that the eldest son has occupied the southern part of Youzhou, are we going to send troops to attack Jixian County?" ”

"Straight to Ji County?" Cao Pi shook his head with a smile and said, "Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang are in Jixian County, and I heard that the 50,000 Wuhuan army led by Bun Dun is going there to support. Our army is alone in the depths and is likely to be surrounded by them. Whether the eldest brother will come to the aid is uncertain. Jixian, we can't go for the time being. ”

"The city is occupied by the eldest son, where can we go?" Zhang Yan said: "The soldiers heard that it would be beneficial to come to Youzhou, but they didn't expect to encounter these heartwarming things. ”

"Cities can't be occupied, and can't villages and towns be occupied?" Cao Pi asked.

"Villages?" Zhang Yan asked, "What do you want to do in those places?" ”

"Food, most of the women are in the villages and towns." Cao Pi said: "When the soldiers go out on the expedition, although there is a lot of military rations, they still have to raise some. Even if we went to the village to get something, the eldest brother couldn't say anything. ”

"I see." Zhang Yan responded.

He was about to leave, but Wu Zhen opened his mouth: "Please also ask General Zhang to restrain the soldiers and tell them not to kill people at will." ”

"Snatching things, how can there be a reason not to kill." Zhang Yan waved his hand, turned his head and retreated.

Wu Zhen still wanted to say that Zhang Yan had already left the Shuai tent.

"Childe ......" Wu Zhen said to Cao Pi: "We left too late, the eldest son started too quickly, and if we kill people again now, I'm afraid it will cause a lot of trouble......"

"We're going to be in trouble, isn't there any, eldest brother?" Cao Pi said: "If he dares to kill my soldiers, I will dare to sue my father against him." ”

"Childe doesn't dare to turn against the eldest son now." Wu Zhen said: "The eldest son is too powerful......

"I know." Cao Pi said: "If he pinched me to death, it was as simple as pinching an ant to death, but I am not an ant after all, I caused him trouble, and I can make him suffer, that is called ability." ”

Cao Pi was full of confidence, but Wu Zhen felt that something was wrong.

Not many days before them, Cao Shuo had already occupied the southern part of Youzhou.

From Cao Shuo's quick move, Wu expected that he had already seen Cao Pi's plan.

"Childe, it's better to be cautious!" Wu Zhen reminded Cao Pi again.

Cao Pi waved his hand: "Ji Zhong doesn't have to worry about it, I have my own plans for this matter." ”

Wu Zhen had no choice but to say no more, but he was thinking about how to save the situation after something really happened.

(End of chapter)