It was not until noon on the second day that Cao Ang led the 15,000 gunpowder army to the camp established by Zhang Liao, and by this time Cao Zhen had already left with 8,000 tigers and leopards, and their task was still to open the way for the army in front and eliminate all unstable factors.

Yuan Yun pinched a cold sweat for Cao Zhen, because he drank too much wine last night, even if it was the next night, he was still full of alcohol, if he was directly caught by Cao Ang like this, he would inevitably be dealt with by military law, but according to Cao Ang's kindness, it would be a meal at most.

After Cao Ang arrived, the first order he gave was to transfer the wounded soldiers to Liyang City behind, which had been taken over by Xu Chu, who had rushed over, and was currently the safest place, and it was also the guarantee for the retreat of the gunpowder army.

After arranging everything, Cao Ang did not intend to rest, and directly issued the order to advance the camp at noon, so the army of more than 20,000 people continued to march towards Yecheng, and the team was like a black line, extending to the end of the horizon.

While hurrying away, Cao Ang summoned Yuan Yun and Zhang Liao to his side, Xu Shu and Xu You also followed, and several people rode on horseback to continue to discuss, about the problems that the gunpowder army would face, after all, they only had 20,000 horses, and they had to be careful no matter what they said.

"I received information from Yecheng in the morning, they don't seem to have strengthened the city defenses, and the city is peaceful, and there is no panic about facing the siege of the army at all, which makes me very puzzled." After Cao Ang finished speaking, he looked at Xu You.

Xu You's face was gloomy, and he shook his head after a long time: "Now the people who are guarding Yecheng are Yin Kui and Chen Lin, even if these two people are not talented, but they are not so unbearable, I am afraid that there is fraud in this, and it is better for Cao Ang Shizi to be careful." ”

Yuan Yun was stunned for a moment, and then laughed in an instant: "Mr. Ziyuan is an honest man, he can say whatever he thinks in his heart, I'm afraid in your old heart, all the people in Yecheng back then were stupid, how did Yuan Shao torture you?" ”

Looking at Xu You's indignant face, Yuan Yun chuckled, and finally said: "Just kidding, Mr. Ziyuan knows everything about Yecheng best, and Yin Kui and Chen Lin don't know what kind of people they are?" ”

Xu You snorted, and then continued the topic just now: "Chen Lin is just a scholar, at most he has some literary talent, and the paper that scolded Cao Sikong before can be seen that this person is really powerful, but it is a joke that such a person is used to defend the city."

Yin Kui does have some ability, he was valued by Yuan Shao before, and he was once appointed as the assassin of Yuzhou, but unfortunately because of the frequent wars there at that time, he canceled his appointment, but Yin Kui has never been weak in war, especially good at defending the city, saying that he did not strengthen the city defense, the old man really did not agree. ”

Cao Ang's brows furrowed instantly when he heard this, now that the Gunpowder Army had advanced here, he didn't have much time to think about what conspiracy the other party was playing, and there was almost no other way than to continue to move forward.

It's just that if the other party sets up a trap and gets into it like this, I'm afraid there will be huge losses, so far, Cao Ang became a little hesitant.

"My lord, you are the commander of an army today, it is taboo to hesitate, even if it is a wrong decision, you must make one." Seeing Cao Ang's face, Zhang Liao immediately reminded in a low voice.

Cao Ang was startled, his face immediately became resolute, and then he pointed ahead with a horsewhip, and then said with a smile: "Longtan Tiger's Den also has to go through to know what is good, are you willing to go with Ben Shuai?" ”

Naturally, a few people around him would not refuse, so they hugged their fists and promised, looking righteous and awe-inspiring.

Cao Ang set an example and immediately continued: "Chuan Ben Shuai ordered that the number of scouts will be increased to 1,000 from today, and they will be sprinkled out in eight directions, even in the rear of our army."

In addition, General Cao Zhen was informed that the Haw Par Cavalry had slowed down its advance and that it was necessary to keep a twenty-mile separation from us, and that the heralds would report it every half an hour.

Finally, send another person back to Liyang, so that General Xu Chu is ready to receive us, and it is best to let him send some soldiers out to ensure that the way back will not be destroyed. ”

After a slight pause, the corners of Cao Ang's mouth raised, and he suddenly said loudly: "The first person to rush to Yecheng, this marshal will personally award him the Diamond Medal, and all the brothers who died in battle, your names will be imprinted on the Heroes Monument to immortality!" ”

Cao Ang was full of anger, and the voice quickly spread, so that the nearby soldiers immediately began to beat the armor on their chests, and gradually this kind of patting of the breastplate spread out, and then the whole army began to become fanatical.

After explaining this, several pro-soldiers immediately galloped out with Cao Ang's seal letter, and Zhang Liao and others around him were also infected by the atmosphere, shouting that they must bulldoze Yecheng.

But Yuan Yun stared blankly at everything that happened in front of him, and was extremely surprised in his heart, because the problem had not been solved at all, but now everyone's expressions became full of confidence, which is really difficult to understand.

By the way, it's called beating chicken blood.

After thinking about it, Yuan Yun did not hesitate to give Cao Ang a big thumbs up in private, and Cao Ang coughed a few times, which was regarded as covering up the past.

At this moment, Cao Ang finally understood, why Yuan Yun always liked to engage in god-making movements in the Gunpowder Army, as well as those medals, monuments and whatnot, because it really worked, just looking at the excited state of the soldiers at this moment, it was already very satisfying.

"Hey, hey, hey, the chicken blood is enough, but the situation in Yecheng is very inappropriate, should we think more about this doubt?" Yuan Yun saw that Zhang Liao and the others had already galloped out on horseback, so he rode to Cao Ang's side and whispered a word.

Cao Ang saw that there was no one left and right, so he said in a low voice: "Your brother called Invincible, is there any news coming back?" You let his people keep an eye on the 70,000 soldiers led by the judge, so that we can sit back and relax, as long as there are no reinforcements in Yecheng, there is nothing to worry about. ”

Yuan Yun rolled his eyes, and then reminded solemnly: "Underestimate the enemy, underestimate the enemy, this is not good, don't take me to bury you, besides, there are still 20,000 gunpowder army brothers, if you have this attitude again, I will pack my luggage first, and then quickly roll back to Xudu." ”

Cao Ang laughed and said: "When did Brother Yun see me underestimate the enemy, he just made all the preparations, and now the biggest threat to our attack on Yecheng is the 70,000 enemy troops that are returning, as long as I keep an eye on them, I dare to let the gunpowder army go deeper, so it is not a light enemy." ”

Yuan Yun nodded and said, "The brothers of the beggar gang have been chasing behind the 70,000 enemy troops, but their movements are very strange, not going straight to Yecheng, but towards Yangping, is it necessary for them to take a long detour?" ”

Cao Ang also frowned, but in an instant, he breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Since they have taken a long detour, we can't ask for it, now that Yecheng is in front of us, just harassment can't satisfy my appetite, does Brother Yun want to retreat at this time?" ”

Yuan Yun thought about it for a while, and if he withdrew now, it was estimated that not only would he not do it, but he would not do it if he changed the gunpowder army, so as Cao Ang said, he could only continue to move forward now until Yecheng was completely taken.

Over the next few days, the sunny days brought many benefits, the roads finally stopped being muddy, the speed of the march gradually increased, and everything went smoothly.

Although there were still some enemy cavalry running to harass them, their chances of success were getting less and less, and the casualties were increasing, so in the end, even these enemy cavalry stopped appearing.

The surrounding area of Yecheng has been completely cleared by the defenders, not only the villages are gone, even the crops that are not yet ripe are gone, and even a large area of woods has disappeared a lot, and the entire Yecheng area seems to have become a wilderness.

When the tall walls of Yecheng appeared in view, the soldiers of the Gunpowder Army even let out cheers, they looked at the huge Yecheng, as if they only saw their own military exploits, for them, this is a place to create heroes.

Cao Zhen returned to the camp, then repaired overnight, and on the second day, he was stationed at the east gate of Yecheng with tiger and leopard cavalry, at the same time, Zhang Liao still blocked the west gate with his 5,000 gunpowder troops, and Yuan Yun and Cao Ang with 15,000 soldiers were stationed outside the gate of Nancheng with arrogance, and the battle could start at any time.

Now the most excited is not the soldiers of the Powder Army, but Xu Shu with red eyes, he didn't sleep all night last night, just waiting to observe the power of today's cannon, which will determine the future of many people, so he must see it clearly.

"Should we send that bastard to siege the city?" Yuan Yun looked at Xu Shu in front of the cannon in the distance, and felt very unhappy, so he complained fiercely.

Cao Ang squinted at Yuan Yun, and immediately smiled: "Brother Yun, Mr. Yuanzhi is just curious, and let him get close and take a look at our cannon, he won't lose anything, why are you so angry?" ”

"This is the spy sent by Liu Bei......"

Yuan Yun wanted to tell Cao Ang this sentence, but finally suppressed it, about Xu Shu's identity, it is good to know it for the time being, if he really knows it to Cao Ang, it is estimated that Xu Shu will be beheaded soon, after all, Liu Bei is Cao's 'wanted' criminal, and he doesn't want to take risks.

"Just look at it, even if Lao Tzu gives him the design drawings, it is estimated that he will not be able to see why, I really don't know what he is going to do now, put his head into the muzzle, I think I can understand everything, idiot!"

After Yuan Yun finished speaking, he laughed, and then arched his hand to Cao Ang and said, "I'll go and say hello, it's just past early in the morning, and it's the auspicious time to release the cannon, haha." ”

Cao Ang didn't stop it, because he had already explained at last night's meeting that when the cannon would be released today was all arranged by Yuan Yun alone.

Yuan Yun ran to the artillery position in three steps and two steps, and now all six cannons are placed here, Zhang Liao and Cao Zhen are just going to block the door, and the south gate is the place that really needs to be conquered.

After a while, Ma Jun arrived in front of Yuan Yun, and then the two began to bow their heads and discuss, Yuan Yun's face continued to reveal evil taste, and Ma Jun frowned again and again when he heard it.