In November of the fourth year of Han Jian'an, Zhang Xiu obeyed Jia Xu's Jianyi and led his troops to surrender to Cao Cao.

And Jia Xu also became one of Cao Cao's important advisers.

In fact, Jia Xu's defection to Cao Cao is not all because of Cao Cao's personality charm, in Jia Xu's heart, most of them still want to have a good relationship with the Shangxian Lord, but unfortunately, the Shangxian Lord is not here at present, and it is said that he has traveled all over the world.

Jia Xu returned to his new home in Xuchang with great regret and instructed a servant: "I heard that the Shangxian adult's surname is Ma, so you go to the Ma family's compound every day to investigate, as long as the Shangxian master comes back, come back immediately and report to me."

In December, Cao Cao heard the news of Yuan Shao's movements, so he led his troops back to Guandu, waiting for Yuan Shao to attack.

Xuchang, Dong Cheng's home.

Wu Zilan, Wang Zifu and others got together to discuss how to assassinate Cao Cao.

Wu Zilan said: "It is said that Yuan Shao is coming to attack Cao Cao, and we can take advantage of the chaos to kill him." ”

Wang Zifu shook his head and said: "This is impossible, Cao Cao has guards around him, if you want to get close to him, I'm afraid you and I can't." ”

Dong Cheng said: "It would be good if the Immortal Lord was willing to make a move." ”

Another person said: "How is this possible, Lord Shangxian doesn't care about the disputes between you and me in the world, he, I think it's just a game in the world." ”

Several people looked at each other and sighed in unison.

Wang Zifu said again: "It's okay, anyway, there are you and me in the blood book, don't forget jì, there is also a Liu Bei." ”

Wu Zilan nodded: "Yes, Liu Bei is not here at the moment, we can quickly notify him and let him act first, if something is wrong, we can also get out quickly, and then put the blame on Liu Bei."

Dong Cheng nodded: "I'll see it!" ”

Dong Cheng's plan is very perfect, if this plan can be implemented, history may be rewritten, but unfortunately, Dong Cheng underestimated Cao Cao's energy.

As early as when Cao Cao "persuaded" the little emperor to settle in Xuchang, he specially trained a group of spies to be stationed in various official eunuchs as subordinates to collect information.

Anyone who doesn't have much opinion on Cao Cao, Cao Cao will ignore it, and if he has the intention to kill Cao, then Cao Cao will never be spared.

Guandu.

After Cao Cao received the secret letter from Dong Cheng and others who wanted to kill him, he snorted coldly: "This Dong Cheng is simply fantastic, you want to kill me?" Well, in that case, then don't blame me for being rude."

In January of the fifth year of Emperor Jian'an of the Han Dynasty, Dong Cheng and others' plan to kill Cao was completely revealed, Cao Cao killed Dong Cheng mercilessly, and even Dong Guiren did not let go, and killed him together.

Cao Cao sent someone to appease the ministers: "Dong Cheng wants to rebel, I will ambush him for the emperor, you don't need to panic." ”

Many Hanchen didn't know, but they also guessed a little, but they were afraid of Cao Cao's prestige, so they were silent.

And the little emperor, the blood book was written by him, but now it's good, the plan hasn't been implemented yet, and the people are basically dead, although there is still an Uncle Liuhuang, but now others are not in Xuchang.

The little emperor cried very sadly, except for a few old ministers who were loyal to Han who understood his thoughts, the others just thought that the emperor was frightened

Cao Cao didn't read the content of the blood book, but Cao Cao was very clear about the list above.

"Liu Bei!" Cao Cao gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "This big-eared thief, I treat you well, but you want to assassinate me?" ”

Cao Cao angrily led the troops to kill Liu Bei, Liu Bei was afraid for a while, and directly killed the then Xuzhou Taishou Che Xuan, and became the pastor of Xuzhou.

Liu Bei's hand, Cao Cao was simply mad.

In the same month, Cao Cao led tens of thousands of troops, pressed into Xuzhou, and attacked Liu Bei.

How could Liu Bei, who only had a few thousand people, be able to resist Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops? Before Cao Cao came, Liu Bei led his generals to withdraw from Xuzhou overnight.

In order to avoid Cao Cao's pursuit, Liu Bei ordered Guan Yutun to guard Xiapi to resist Cao's army.

No matter how powerful Guan Yu is, he still can't stop Cao Cao's army.

Within half a day, the city of Xiapi was broken, and Guan Yu had no choice but to temporarily demote Cao Cao.

Yuan Shao's advisor Tian Feng got the news and immediately reported to the lord Yuan Shao that the lord of Jian yì took advantage of Cao Cao's eastern expedition to Xuzhou to attack Xuchang, who knew that Yuan Shao was hesitant because his youngest son Yuan Shang was ill.

In this way, Yuan Shao missed a beautiful opportunity to unify the north.

In February, Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang attacked Baima (place name).

This Yan Liang is very brave, not only is he invincible in a single fight, but he is also very good at leading troops to assault.

On a high mountain, a purple-haired man sat quietly watching Yan Liang rush left and right, and a woman with a good face sat on the left and right of the man.

A woman said: "Xianggong, isn't there anyone who can beat Yan Liang in Cao Cao?" ”

Another woman also chimed in: "Yes, Xianggong, didn't Cao Cao have Xu Chu, Xiahou Xuan, Xiahou Yuan and others under his seat?" Why didn't you see any of them? ”

The purple-haired man laughed and said, "Cao Cao has such a big territory, he has to find someone to guard it, right?" If they all came, who would help Cao Cao defend his territory? ”

"Oh~"

The purple-haired man nodded, stood up, looked at the battle on the white horse, and laughed

White horse.

Yan Liang has been fighting for several days, and in the past few days, he can be said to be invincible.

Even so, the white horse just can't beat it, and several times the other party is already in danger, and somehow, his side suddenly doesn't give up.

"Damn~" Yan Liang scolded and said angrily, "I didn't expect this white horse to be so difficult to beat?" ”

A subordinate said: "General, after several days of attacking, the enemy and I are exhausted, and now our army's advantage is obviously greater than that of the enemy, it is better to take a break for the time being, and it is not too late to attack again, this white horse is in our bag as soon as possible." ”

Yan Liang felt that it made sense, so he ordered a few days of postponement

By the time Cao Cao returned to Xuchang, it was already March.

Cao Cao continued to supply the white horse, and Yan Liang repeatedly attacked the white horse, and the two sides were deadlocked for more than a month.

When I was anxious, I reported from outside the tent, saying that Lord Shangxian would like to see you.

Cao Cao was so happy that he ran out without wearing his shoes.

The weather in March is like a doll's face, with a cool breeze in the morning and warm at noon, but at night, it is freezing again.

Cao Cao ran out barefoot like this, but his subordinates were shocked.

The one who can get this treatment from the lord can only be the immortal at present.

"Hahaha" Cao Cao pulled Ma Xiaoquan into the camp, "I knew that as soon as I encountered difficulties, Lord Shangxian would appear in time, haha"

Ma Xiaoquan smiled, waved his hand and said, "I've had enough fun these days, so I'll come back and see, what's the matter, Xiaocao, are you having a problem again?" ”

Cao Cao smiled bitterly: "It's not just a problem, this good face is amazing, and the white horse can't see it." ”

Ma Xiaoquan smiled: "It's not so exaggerated, what you said is not guaranteed, at most because of that Yan Liang and bravery, right?" ”

Cao Cao's eyes froze, and he said, "Lord Shangxian knows this Yan Liang? ”

Ma Xiaoquan nodded: "I just know a little bit, but judging from the current shape, it's not just a matter of whether Yan Liang is good or not, right?" ”

"Haha, Lord Shangxian is clever~" Cao Cao nodded, "That's right, the white horse is only one aspect, and on the other hand, Liyang is also in danger!" ”

Ma Xiaoquan nodded, secretly operated the data device in his body, and after checking it, Ma Xiaoquan learned that the current shape is mainly concentrated in Yanjin.

Yuan Shao led the main force to attack Yanjin, and on the White Horse side, Yuan Shao's general Yan Liang was also in full swing to do one batch of rushes after another. On Cao Cao's side, whether it is Yanjin or Baima falling, it will be a fatal blow.

The reason is the same, Yuan Shao, who owns the land of Sizhou, is powerful, and if he advances, he will attack and retreat, and he will defend, while Cao Cao's territory is lost and one is missing, no matter how it is compared, Cao Cao's power is much inferior to Yuan Shao.

Ma Xiaoquan said: "Xiao Cao, if you were Yuan Shao, what would you do?" ”

Cao Cao thought for a moment and said: "Actually, if I am Yuan Shao, whether it is Baima or Yanjin, if either side has a breakthrough, it can be attacked." ”

Ma Xiaoquan nodded and motioned for Cao Cao to continue his analysis.

"However, whether it is Baima or Yanjin, they are both easy to defend and difficult to attack, if Yuan Shao attacks hard, there is no problem, and the rout of the two places is also a matter of time, but"

Ma Xiaoquan took over and said: "But the situation is critical, but the battle is always fought by people, right?" ”

Cao Cao nodded vigorously: "That's what I mean, Lord Shangxian is really amazing." ”

Ma Xiaoquan shook his head and said with a smile: "Since that's the case, then Xiaocao, do you have any ideas?" ”

Cao Cao asked rhetorically, "I wonder if Lord Shangxian has any good ideas?" ”

Ma Xiaoquan laughed: "There is a word called what, what is the sound and then what is the West?" ”

Guo Jia's mouth was fast, and he slapped his head: "Sound east and west? ”

Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand: "I didn't say it, you said it yourself, haha" After that, Ma Xiaoquan left proudly.

After Ma Xiaoquan left, Guo Jia hurriedly offered advice to Cao Cao: "Lord, since Yuan Shao is attacking in two directions, then we can let the wind go out and copy his base camp from behind!" ”

Cao Cao nodded: "It's so good, it's just that our army has obvious disadvantages, how to operate?" ”

Xun Yu stepped forward and said: "You can use Sun Bin's method of adding a stove to falsely report the number of our army, so that Yuan Shao is confused." ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed: "Okay, just do what you say." ”

Cao Cao adopted Guo Jia's strategy, first falsely reporting the number of his army, and in order to prevent Yuan Shao from seeing it, he did it very secretly.

There is no impermeable wall in the world, not to mention the powerful Yuan Shao, who naturally has eyeliner to report to him.

After hearing the report from Xizuo, Yuan Shao couldn't help but worry: "What does this Cao Cao want to do, he will really come to attack my camp?" ”