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Chapter 313: The Great Retreat of Yanjin (7) 2/3

Cao Peng is not a master of the art of war. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

It's not a problem to command a person, but it's not so easy to command thousands of troops. After taking over the Ringing Pavilion, Cao Peng's first order was to resume training. I don't know when this war will end, so Cao Peng must hurry up and knead these soldiers and horses in his hands into shape. It's not easy, a group of routs, trying to restore morale? There's the simple thing again!

"After the lieutenant took control of the Mansion, he ordered the roster of all soldiers to be enthroned.

Name, address, family members...... The lieutenant has set the law of sitting in the army, and those who cannot complete the training will not be able to do it, and the whole army will sit together; If you can't do it, you will sit in a row for ten years; If nothing is done, the whole team sits together; If a team fails, the whole tun sits in a row...... If there is a phenomenon of escape, the captain will immediately order someone to arrest the family members and sit in the house. In this way, these people can be regarded as honestly watching.

The lieutenant has a good saying: sweat more in peacetime, and bleed less in wartime.

He rarely expresses any opinions during the performance, but whether it is windy or rainy, he does not relax for a moment, and the whole camp must continue to perform. ”

Tian Yu explained to Dong Zhao, but Dong Zhao was still puzzled.

"What's the use of acting like this?"

Tian Yu said with a smile: "At least they know how to cooperate, they know how to cooperate, and they know what a military order is." ”

"What do you mean?"

The captain said that at this time, it is not very useful to practice fighting, after all, it is not a day or two to practice. But on the battlefield, the most important thing is not how powerful the individual is, but the cooperation between them. This kind of queue performance is to cultivate their tacit understanding. It doesn't have to be like one person, but it can also let them know the importance of the partners around them, and know how to cooperate and protect each other. Only in this way will the defeat not be rapid, even in the event of defeat...... In short, the benefits are indeed many. ”

In the school grounds, the drums rumbled.

Dong Zhao watched the teams of soldiers and horses marching and retreating, and the formation changed with the flag, and he couldn't help nodding lightly.

However, he didn't come here to watch *** perform, but to convey orders.

"Guorang, Sikong has an order, and ordered the captain to leave to discuss the sour date, and please inform the captain as soon as possible."

Tian Yu didn't say a word, and turned his horse and went straight to Lugai.

In about a quarter of an hour, I saw Cao Peng waving his hand and ordering the performance to stop, and then, accompanied by Tian Yu, hurriedly came to Dong Zhao.

"Dong Sai Wine, what is Sikong calling me?"

"This ...... The lord only said, I ordered you to go to the sour jujube immediately. ”

Cao Peng and Dong Zhao are not strangers, so there are not so many polite words.

Hearing Cao ***'s summons, Cao Peng immediately went back to the military tent to change his clothes, and then lit up a team of flying birds, and together with Dong Zhao, returned to the sour date.

"Mr. Gongren, how is the war of sour dates?"

"There is still a stalemate...... However, in the past two days, Yuan Shao's attack was not particularly ferocious.

Nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses from Hebei have crossed the river, and the lord is also worried now, so Yuan Shao may be accumulating strength to launch a fierce attack on the sour date. ”

Dong Zhao didn't hide anything, and told Cao Peng about the situation very happily.

At the end, he said softly: "The generals of the sour jujube are also a little fluctuating now, and the morale of the army is not very stable." ”

Cao Peng smiled, "Don't worry, the lord must have a belly case." ”

I hope so!

Although Dong Zhao didn't express his opinion, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive in his heart.

Yuan Shao slowly calmed down from the initial ferocious attack. The loss of Wen Chou and Gao Ran made Yuan Shao's morale low, but after all, this emaciated camel was bigger than a horse, and the troops in Yuan Shao's hands were there after all, which really made people feel a little worried.

He slowed down his attack now, making it clear that he was preparing for an all-out attack in the future.

Although Cao *** and Yuan Shao had their own victories and defeats before, it seemed that they were between the best, but could they cope with Yuan Shao's general attack? Dong Zhao couldn't say clearly.

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There was nothing to do all the way, and when Cao Peng and Dong Zhao rushed back to the sour dates, it was already dark.

In the sour jujube mansion, Cao *** and the generals and cronies in the army are discussing things. Dong Zhao led Cao Peng and came straight to the top of the yatang.

When Cao *** saw Cao Peng coming, he just smiled slightly and motioned for him to sit down.

"What the hell is going on?"

"The lord seems to be determined to withdraw from the army." Cao Zhen replied in a low voice.

Cao Peng secretly gasped, and immediately reacted in his mind, the mystery of this.

Cao *** retired at this time?

Isn't it the Guandu battlefield, which has been properly arranged?

He looked up and saw that Xun You was reporting the situation in the army to Cao ***. Today, Cao's army has mobilized more than 30,000 soldiers and horses on the battlefield of Yanjin. Among them, there are about 20,000 soldiers from Xiangyong County who were left by Chen, and the soldiers and horses of Cao's headquarters are also about 10,000......

The disparity in strength is too great!

Yuan Shao's strength is three times that of Cao ***.

Moreover, the sour jujube has no danger to defend, and now it can only fight with all its might.

Therefore, Xun Yu suggested to Cao *** that if he continues to stick to the sour dates, I am afraid that the loss will be greater, so it is better to retreat as soon as possible.

Cao Peng could hear that Xun Yu had discussed it with Cao ***. The reason why I say this is because I am afraid that the generals in the army will have some other ideas.

But this kind of thing is unavoidable.

After the end of the Battle of Guandu in history, Cao *** received many letters written to Yuan Shao from Yuan Shao's camp. There were so many people that Cao *** didn't dare to check it at all, so he directly ordered someone to burn the letter. And now, I'm afraid someone has begun to contact Yuan Shao.

"Then the princes will act according to their plans."

After listening to Xun You's words, Cao *** said in a deep voice: "Wen Qian leads the headquarters and hides it on the bank of the Jishui River.

If Yuan Shao knew that I had withdrawn my troops, he would have ordered a pursuit. When the time came, Wen Qian could take the opportunity to attack, and after defeating Yuan Shao's pursuers, he quickly retreated across Jishui. Then he took Jishui as the moat, and stubbornly guarded Chen Liu, echoing with Gongming Yao. When Yuan Shao arrives, he will definitely not dare to attack easily. ”

Le Jin got up and took the order.

"Youxue!"

Cao Peng and Cao Zhen exchanged in a low voice, and overheard Cao *** calling his name.

He hurriedly raised his head, got up and said, "The last general." ”

"As for the Mansion, can you get ready?"

Cao Peng replied: "The lord rest assured, the Duting is ready, and the last general has ordered people to camp on the west bank of the river, and as soon as the lord passes the Duting pontoon bridge, he will immediately destroy the pontoon bridge and delay Yuan Shao's pursuit." ”

"Very good!"

Cao *** nodded with satisfaction.

At the beginning, he ordered Cao Peng to garrison the Duting Pavilion, that is, to protect this retreat.

Now it seems that Cao Peng has understood his ideas very clearly, and has done a very good job. Controlling the Duting by thunderous means is equivalent to ensuring the safety of the Duting pontoon. Therefore, although Cao Peng killed in the Mansion, Cao *** did not have any intention of blaming. In the eyes of outsiders, Cao *** dotes on Cao Peng too much. But in fact, this is also an important test for Cao Peng by Cao ***.

Cao Peng's approach made him very satisfied!

However, Cao Peng suddenly remembered one thing, "My lord, there is still a problem in the end." ”

The eyes of everyone in the yatang suddenly gathered on Cao Peng's body.

Cao *** asked, "What's the problem?" ”

"The lord evacuated the sour dates, how should the people of the sour dates be handled?"

Xun You was stunned and looked at Cao Peng, "Youxue, what do you mean by this?" ”

Cao Peng said: "The last general just suddenly remembered the white horse. ”

"Huh?"

"At the beginning, Yan Liang crossed the river and attacked Baima, and slaughtered the city in Baima, making Baima an empty city.

Looking at its parts, you can know that Yuan Shao is a person. If the lord withdraws, Yuan Shao will be annoyed and angry, will he order the people of *** sour jujube? ”

Xun You couldn't help but gasp and looked back at Cao ***.

It's really possible!

Yuan Shao is not a benevolent person, and that guy is ruthless and extremely cruel...... Last year, after Yuan Shao defeated Gongsun Zhan, he ordered the city to be slaughtered for three days, turning Yijing into an empty city. This time he crossed the river and fought, and Yuan Shao's losses were even greater than when he fought with Gongsun Zhan. In particular, the two lovers were about to be killed, which made Yuan Shao extremely angry. Cao *** has been stationed in the sour jujube for a long time, and it is difficult to guarantee that Yuan Shao will not anger the people of the sour jujube. Once Cao *** retreats and Yuan Shao occupies the sour date, it will inevitably bring a fierce bloody storm......

But the problem is, Cao *** can't help it!

In recent years, there have been countless things to slaughter the city, and it has almost become a habit.

When Cao *** attacked Xuzhou, he also slaughtered Pengcheng......

"What does it mean to learn from you, do you continue to stick to sour dates?"

Cao Peng hurriedly said: "The last general didn't mean this, I just hope that the lord can consider the 30,000 living beings of the sour jujube when he retreats." ”

"You mean ......"

"The lord retreats, why don't you lead the people to leave together?"

As soon as Cao Peng said this, the yatang suddenly seemed to explode a pot, and there were many discussions.

Dong Zhao said: "This is impossible...... This time we are retreating, and if we march with 30,000 civilians, we will inevitably delay the pace of retreat. ”

Many people's faces showed a bit of mockery.

And for Cao Peng, he is not unaware that the danger of doing so is too great.

Historically, when Cao *** attacked Jingzhou, Liu Bei fled from Xinye with 100,000 people, but only traveled 20 miles a day, and was finally pursued by tigers and leopards, with heavy casualties. If Cao *** evacuated with the people of sour jujube, it is very likely that the rout of Changbanpo will be staged in advance.

However, Cao Peng still hopes that Cao *** can accept his opinion.

When he was in Baima, he once lamented Yan Liang's slaughter of Baima and felt extremely angry.

Therefore, he really couldn't bear the tragedy of the white horse that appeared in the sour jujube again. Even if he knew he couldn't do it, he still wanted to fight for it.

"My lord, my friend also knows that it will be dangerous to do so.

But did the lord ever think that when the lord settled in the sour jujube, it would be equivalent to dragging more than 30,000 people of the sour jujube into this war. Moreover, since the start of the war, the people of Sour Jujube have given a lot of support to the lord. Could it be that if the lord withdraws from the army now, he will give up those people? Those people are all the people of the lord and the people of the Han Dynasty...... The lord was able to keep 30,000 people alive with just a few means. He will be preached in the day, and the world will speak of the righteousness of the Lord! So, friends, please think twice. ”

After that, Cao Peng knelt down.

Cao *** was in a dilemma.

It is undeniable that what Cao Peng said also makes sense.

But since ancient times, wars have been like this...... Evacuate sour dates with 30,000 civilians? That's not an easy thing to do.

Cao ***'s character is the kind of 'I'd rather bear others than others'.

To put it bluntly, it is self-centered and does not care about false names.

He looked at Xun You, but saw Xun You shaking his head slightly.

Obviously, Xun You did not approve of such behavior...... Evacuation of the city? Too many variables! Cao *** is not sure what the outcome will be.

But Cao Peng's words were sincere, and Cao *** didn't know how to refuse.

After pondering for a long time, he smiled bitterly and said, "Whether Yuan Shao will slaughter the city or not is still a matter of two words." But if the city is evacuated, it will not be an easy task. Not to mention anything else, there are only 30,000 sour jujube defenders now, and there is no way to ensure their safety. If you don't get it right, you will even be wiped out.

Youxue, I can't agree to this matter. ”

"But ......"

"Youxue, don't say anything, everything will be done according to the plan.

The art of war is cloudy, and the soldiers are fast and fast. If I evacuate with 30,000 sour jujube people, if I don't get it right, my intentions will be exposed, who can bear this responsibility? ”

Cao Peng couldn't help but be silent!

But he didn't get up, still kneeling in the yatang, "Please think twice!" ”

"Nonsense!"

Seeing that Cao Peng was still like this, Cao *** couldn't help but be furious.

He stood up, flicked his sleeves and walked away.

Xun You and the others stood up one after another and walked silently past Cao Peng. There were even a few people who secretly laughed, as if they were laughing at Cao Peng's whimsy.

"Ah Fu, don't make trouble!"

Cao Zhen stepped forward and wanted to help Cao Peng up, but he was thrown away by Cao Peng.

"I'm not messing around, I just want to keep the 30,000 living beings of sour dates."

"But you should know that it can't be."

Cao Peng said loudly: "It's not impossible, but whether you are willing or not...... I've heard people say that water can carry a boat and it can capsize a boat. Although heaven and earth are unkind, and all things are used as dogs, but we can't use them, that is, 'the people are important, and the king is light'.

Lord, I know you're listening.

I just hope that the lord can think about the bitter haha who have always been attached to the lord and give them a hope to see. ”

Cao Zhen stood beside Cao Peng, not knowing how to persuade him!

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It was getting late, and Cao *** stood on the porch of the flower hall, silent.

His thoughts were a little confused, and Cao Peng's shouts still echoed in his ears.

When it can be used, 'the people are important, and the king is light', and when it is not used, it will be 'the heaven and the earth are not kind, and all things are used as dogs'. What a harsh word this was, it made Cao ***'s heart twitch for a while. Evacuation of the city? Or do you want to leave alone? It's a matter of life and death. Cao *** took a deep breath and wandered around the corridor, but he was never able to make up his mind. What does it mean for you to do this? Don't he know that this woman's kindness is unacceptable? It's a war, not a game......

But there was another voice in his ears, constantly screaming: Promise him, promise him!

Since joining the company, Cao *** has never been so embarrassed as now.

The decision that had been made up became a little hesitant at this moment...... This damn Ah Fu is clearly a problem for me.

"Literary quality."

"Whoa!"

"Friends learn from him......"

"Captain Cao is still kneeling on the yatang."

Cao Bin said softly: "No matter how my brother persuaded him, he refused to get up." ”

"Kid, what's going on?" Cao *** suddenly became a little angry, "When he was in Xiapi, he let go of Lu Bu's family; Now he's so stubborn, he's forcing me. ”

Cao Bin was so frightened that he closed his mouth and lowered his head.

Cao *** glanced at him, "Wen Qian, do you think I should agree?" ”

"My nephew doesn't know about this."

The irritability in Cao ***'s heart became stronger and stronger.

He said softly: "It's not that you don't know, you don't dare to say ......"

Cao Bin was even more silent.

Stopping, Cao *** stood on the porch and exhaled hard. After a long time, he said softly, "Please come to Gongda immediately!" ”