Peace.

Cao Ying stood on the city wall, stretched out his hand to caress the uneven battlements made up by the traces of the knife and axe, his fingers rubbed slightly, and a few dried blood stains turned into dust and floated in the air. Xun You and Cao Ren stood beside him, following in unison.

"Pingyu, I've finally won it."

Cao Ying sighed very much.

On this morning, Cao Ren, the vanguard of the Cao army, went out of Nanton and made a great noise, confusing Ji Ling outside the city, making him think that the Cao army had fallen out of the nest, so he led the army to pursue, but Cao Ying led the remaining soldiers and horses to do an ambush, and when Cao Ren introduced Ji Ling's army into the ambush circle, he defeated it in one fell swoop!

Under the defeat of Ji Ling, he was terrified, and led the remnants to break out of the encirclement and escaped.

Then Cao's army took advantage of the great victory and attacked Pingyu.

In Pingyu City, there are 30,000 Yuan Shu soldiers and horses guarding, Cao Ying's army after the battle of Ji Ling, there are no more than 30,000 soldiers and horses, Cao Ying, Cao Ren personally went into battle, tried their best, lost about 10,000 people, and was worthy of taking Pingyu. The fierceness and blood in it are really not enough for outsiders.

In fact, as long as Cao Ying slows down his offensive intensity a little, prepares more, or uses tactics or strategies, he will definitely not lose one-third of his combat power in just half a day!

Just because the situation is like this, we must win the peace as quickly as possible and in the shortest time.

Otherwise, when Yuan Shu came to his senses, it would be difficult to send troops and horses.

Because Cao Ying was not sure at all whether his ally Liu Biao would give up the war and withdraw his troops and horses because the grain and grass were burned and the soldiers were lost. Moreover, the princes have always competed for hegemony, and the so-called covenant is like eating and drinking, saying that it will be concluded, and that it will be torn up if it is torn up, without any reason, so Cao Ying not only can't expect Liu Biao, but also guard against him.

"After the peace of the public is down, this battle is already half won."

Xun You rubbed his eyebrows, his face full of exhaustion. He is the only strategist in the army, and he depends on him in all aspects, and he also has to take care of Yanzhou's government affairs remotely, which really makes him a little powerless. In the past few days, Xun You has been thinking that when this battle is over, it will take some time, and no matter what, he will have to pull a few relatives and friends into Cao Ying's chariot to share some pressure for him.

"Lord, I have walked more than half of a road, and now that victory is in hand, I must be more cautious."

Cao Ying patted Xun You's shoulder, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, and said, "What does Gongda suggest?" ”

Xun You said: "Now the lord is facing two problems. ”

"First, Yuan Shao. Although General Cao Chun blocked Yuan Shao's army to the death in Chenliu. However, General Cao Chun's troops were insufficient, and in case Yuan Shao increased his troops, Chen Liu's situation would be in jeopardy. ”

"Second, Liu Biao. Because of the defeat of the Jingzhou army before, it is difficult to guarantee that Liu Biao will not change his mind. If it is said that it is robbed while it is hot, it will not be, but I am afraid that it will add fuel to the fire, but I have to prevent it. ”

Chenliu is the western gate of Yanzhou. If Chen stays lost, Yanzhou will not be guaranteed!

And Liu Biao was because of a lot of fanfare, but he couldn't gnaw a piece of meat in Yuzhou, lest he be annoyed and angry and do something beneficial to Yuan Shujun.

"Although the lord has made a lot of preparations before, the so-called place of life and death, the way of survival, must be examined in detail!"

Cao Ying nodded slightly and asked, "What about Liu Zihong?" Yuan Shu? ”

Xun You smiled, shook his head and said, "Before, my subordinates had been worried that King Yuyang would attack Yanzhou with a big victory. But then he thought about it, he wouldn't, and he wouldn't dare. ”

"How?" Cao Ying was interested: "What Liu Zihong didn't dare to do, I'm afraid there is no one in the world, right?" ”

"Definitely." Xun You shook his head and said: "Counting Youzhou for more than a year, it has been fighting again and again. No matter how thick Yuyang Wang's family is, I'm afraid it's a little powerless, right? Besides, the land of Jizhou, Bingzhou, Liangzhou and other states are all things that have just been included in the pocket of the King of Yuyang, and it is a waste to be rebuilt, and the King of Yuyang has always done things safely, and will never continue to launch large-scale wars under the condition of internal instability. Besides, if the King of Yuyang continues to attack Yanzhou at this time, it will inevitably give people a feeling of going south, determining the country, and winning the battle. How could the princes of the Central Plains be indifferent? At that time, I am afraid that no matter how big the grievance is, it will be temporarily suppressed, and it will be united again to fight against the Yuyang King! ”

"That's right!"

Cao Ying and Cao Renju beside him both nodded again and again.

"As for Yuan Shu," Xun You chuckled and shook his head: "Although the hundreds of thousands of troops under his command are still a huge threat, his backyard is about to catch fire!" ”

When Cao Ying heard this, he said, "I know what Gongda means, Liu Jingsheng." ”

Xun You smiled and said, "Liu Jingsheng is just one of them. I expect that he will not let the lord have a good time, and he will definitely add fuel to the fire behind his back, and even provide convenience to Yuan Shujun, and he himself will definitely withdraw and transfer the target! Second"

"Is the military advisor saying that Liu Biao will suddenly retreat, abandon Runan and attack Lujiang, and even the counties of Yuan Shubu in Jiangnan and Jiangdong?" Cao Ren interjected, but the more he spoke, the tighter his brows wrinkled, and said: "In this way, although our army has won Pingyu, not only is it not a victory, but it has to face attacks from all sides?!" ”

Xun You and Cao Yingju both nodded slightly.

If Liu Biao suddenly withdraws, then Yuan Shujun will definitely do his best to take back Pingyu, a city that Yuan Shu regarded as the capital! At that time, Zhang Xun, Chen Lan, and Le on the West Road will have an army of 60,000 or 70,000; South Road Chen Ji, Lei Ji, Yang Feng forty or fifty thousand troops; There are also the remnants of Ji Ling who were defeated and fled, and the army of Han Hao who escorted Princess Yuyang back to the north!

The entire four-way army, more than 100,000 or 200,000 horses, surrounded and leveled. It is conceivable what will happen to the more than 20,000 people in Cao Ying's hands at that time!

"Big brother, how about you go back to Yanzhou first? I'll leave this peace to me! ”

Cao Ren's mind spun around and said immediately.

Cao Ren can die, but Cao Yan can't die! This is the only thought in Cao Ren's heart.

"Zixiao, why don't you propose to withdraw the troops immediately for your brother?" The smile on Cao Ying's face was quite meaningful.

Cao Ren shook his head and said nothing.

Cao Ying has always been a domineering person. What falls into the bag will never be given up easily! Cao Ren knew Cao Ying very well, so although he had the intention of withdrawing his troops, he couldn't say it and wouldn't say it.

"Zixiao thinks that this battle will be lost?" Cao Ying raised his head and laughed: "In Cao's heart, this battle will be won!" ”

The blood-red remnant sun shone on Cao Ying's body, and the blood-stained city head reflected his not tall body, but at this time, there was a sky-high pride, which made people feel broken.

"The general doesn't have to worry, all of this is in the calculation of the lord!" Xun You looked at Cao Ying, his eyes flashed with brilliance, and he said to Cao Ren: "At this time, presumably Han Hao's 50,000 army is all gone, right?!" ”

———— Cao Hong led Cao Ying's general order, and rushed back to Chen County overnight, making all preparations, and on the same night, a group of men and horses attacked Chen County at night to burn the grain and grass that Cao Jun had hoarded in Chen County.

Cao Hong took the plan and let the group go to the granary, but they were burned to death by the firewood that was completely poured with oil in the granary.

Then he said that Cao Ying issued another secret order, one of which said that Han Hao's army escorted Princess Yuyang back to the north, and asked him to strictly monitor it; The two asked Cao Hong to gather troops and horses, abandon Chen County, and even give up grain and grass, and quietly return to Chenliu, and after Han Hao's army separated from Princess Yuyang, he immediately defeated Han Hao's army with Cao Chun's army guarding Chenliu

Cao Hong did not dare to disobey Cao Ying's order, but he was reluctant to sell the grain and grass in Chen County, so he had to dig a pit and sell all the grain and grass, and then left more than 100 people in Chen County, making a big show to confuse the possible enemy, and he led more than 10,000 military horses to guard the grain and grass and quietly rushed back to Chen Liu at night.

After defeating Zhang Jaw last time, Chen Liucao Hong has been confronting Zhang Jaw until now. During this period, there were many battles, but it was difficult to have the previous big victory. After all, there are a lot of soldiers with Zhang Jaw, and there is Bishui Guan as the backing, plus Cao Chunjun's hole cards, and he is well prepared, which makes it really difficult for Cao Chun to start.

In the early morning of this day, Cao Chun was suddenly woken up by the soldiers, but said that Cao Hong had arrived.

Cao Chun was surprised, and hurriedly got up to see Cao Hong.

When the two met, Cao Hong explained Cao Ying's plan in great detail, Cao Chun pondered for a moment, and immediately nodded: "Brother Zilian, I will prepare first, and when Han Hao and Princess Yuyang are separated, we will definitely be able to wipe out Han Haojun like this!" ”

Cao Hong was overjoyed when he heard this, and he had a clever plan.

Let's not talk about the two people's plans, and then look at Han Hao.

Han Hao's 50,000 troops escorted Princess Yuyang, and the end was mighty and powerful.

On this day, the army passed by Chen County, and saw the flags fluttering at the head of the city, the figures of the people were longing, and the people and horses in the county were neighing, and Han Hao suddenly felt bad in his heart. He knew the plan of the lord Yuan Shu to burn Cao Ying and Liu Biao's grain and grass. However, now it seems that this Chen County is safe and sound, and there are heavy troops to defend it.

"I'm afraid the lord's plan has failed, and there are a lot of defenders in Chen County, but it's none of my business, I just escort Princess Yuyang!"

Han Hao thought about it for a long time, smiled, and sent someone to send the news back to Shouchun, while swaggering past Chen County with people. As everyone knows, how nervous the hundred people left behind in Chen County are at this time!

Chen County seems to be well-guarded, but in fact, they are all dressed up by the people in the city, as long as you pay a little attention, you can see the clues.

Han Hao didn't know that he had missed an opportunity, so he led the army to escort three carriages to the north. Two days later, I finally arrived in Fura.

Fule County is the northernmost county seat of Huaiyang State, bordering Chenliu County and Yu County. Out of the Fule boundary, it is no longer Yuzhou, but Yanzhou. So at this point, Han Hao's task is completed.

Er Qiao, Wei Yan, Huang Zhong's family, and a few captives rested in Yu County for the night, and the next morning, the three carriages set out on the road alone. At this time, Han Hao was still asleep in a green building in Yu County.

At this time, the news that Princess Yuyang's carriage was on the road alone had already been known to Cao Chun!

And what about Cao Hong?

Sunny summer!

At this time, Cao Hong was already outside Yangxia and ambushed at the edge of the watery ferry.

It is a tributary of the Huai River system. And Fule is in the north of the water, and the summer is in the south of the water. The two counties are adjacent, and the straight-line distance between the county seats is only 80 miles.

Chen Liu, Cao Chun prepared troops and horses, led the army out of the city, and went straight to Zhangjaw Military Village.

The two armies fought again, each losing a small number of men, and Cao Chun's army immediately led the army back.

Zhang Jaw didn't chase after him, such a battle between him and Cao Chun had almost become commonplace, and he didn't have to care about it at all. But where did he expect that Cao Chun's move was just a smokescreen, just to calm his heart. It turned out that Cao Chun led the army to make a slight contact with Zhang He's forehead, and then returned to the army, and did not return to Chenliu, but went south, looking at the direction of Huaiyang Guofule!

And Zhang Jaw didn't expect that Cao Chun would actually play a side ball.

Cao Chun led 20,000 horses and horses to march rapidly, and soon, he rushed to the territory of Fule County, and while sending people to carefully investigate the movements of Han Haojun, he led the main force to hide.

(To be continued)