A month after Yuan Xu returned to Penglai.

Laoshan Bay.

Hundreds of Cao troops gathered on the coast.

They were poorly armoured and their weapons were old.

Not far from the coast, nearly 10,000 Cao troops lined up in a phalanx, looking at Tongze who was boarding the ship from afar.

Unlike the Cao army, which has a small number of people on the shore but is congested.

The array of Cao Jun was brightly clothed and armored, and the spears were sensitive.

They had no intention of advancing to the shore, but simply lined up in a phalanx behind Cao Cao and watched Tong Ze board the ship from a distance.

On the shore, Guo Zu, who arranged for pirates to pick up Cao Jun's boarding, asked He Kui: "Cao Gong led the army to come, why did he only let the old and weak board the ship, but the elite watched from the sidelines?" ”

"This is a veteran of a hundred battles, how can he be old and weak?" He Kui said: "Many of them have followed Cao Gong since Chen Liu. Don't look at the old clothes and armor, but on the battlefield, you are as fierce as a tiger. The old army was sent to Penglai, precisely because Cao Gong was determined to win this battle! ”

Half-convinced, Guo Zu didn't ask any more.

Standing beside Cao Cao, looking at the soldiers who were boarding the ship, Guo Jia said: "Xun Gong's intention is to want the pirates to go north and lead the Penglai naval army to meet them. Why did Cao Gong send hundreds of old and weak people to board the ship? ”

"Jia Xu's plan!" Cao Cao said: "He expected that if he ordered the pirates to go north, it would definitely cause Guo Zu and Guan Cheng to be suspicious. If there is no army to follow, it is still two to say that the pirates are willing to fight! Send the old and weak to board the ship, if they encounter the Penglai naval army, Guo Zu and Guan Cheng will definitely fight. Eventually, they may flee, but they will not collapse at the touch of a button! Zi Xiaodang can take the opportunity to lead the army to approach Penglai. ”

"Hundreds of old and weak will die on this trip!" Guo Jia said: "Jia Gong's plan is too poisonous. ”

Cao Cao did not respond.

Jia Xu often only seeks short-term interests, and does not consider long-term gains and losses at all.

Sacrificing five hundred old and weak is nothing to him.

According to Xun Yu's plan. This may be a success, but success or failure is in the hands of the pirates.

Five hundred old and weak men were sent aboard the ship. With Cao's army working together, the pirates have scruples and can fight hard.

As for what kind of situation can be fought. Cao Cao didn't care.

All he cares about is time!

Pirates are able to hold on for as long as possible!

The five hundred Cao troops were reduced to zero and boarded one pirate warship after another.

Looking at the Cao army lined up in the distance, Guo Zu asked: "The way to attack Penglai is long, why not only send 500 people there?" ”

"Be the first to land on the island, five hundred people are enough!" He Kui said: "When they occupy the tidal flats, please also invite the two generals to come and meet the army!" ”

Guo Zu and Guan Cheng glanced at each other.

There was confusion in their eyes.

He Kui was about to explain again, when a Cao military lieutenant ran over.

"Gong Cao has an order, please ask the two generals to speak!"

Cao Cao called, Guo Zu and Guan Cheng did not dare to slack off. He went to the phalanx with the captain.

When they arrived at the front of the battle, the two bowed and saluted.

With a smile on his face, Cao Cao said: "The two generals Gao Yi, this attack on Penglai is the vanguard of our army. If you don't reward first, you won't be at ease! ”

Guo Zu and Guan Cheng hurriedly said: "Thanks to Cao Gong's love, the two of us will definitely move forward!" ”

"The two generals walk on the sea all the year round, General Guan is the general of Dinghai, and General Guo is the general of Pinghai, and the departments of each consulate. Contribute to the imperial court! ”

It's just a fictitious title, and not a single soldier is given.

Guan Cheng, who has been a pirate for many years, Guo Zu was grateful and hurriedly thanked him.

Under the command of both of them, there are thousands of pirates.

It is useless to allocate troops and horses to them.

They want it. It is an official title recognized by the imperial court.

When the two of them thanked him and retreated, Guo Jia smiled indifferently and said: "The generals of the Han Dynasty have never had Dinghai and Pinghai. Cao Gong gave two false titles. These two people were overjoyed! ”

"Whether there is such a title or not is not up to His Majesty's decision?" Cao Cao said with a smile: "I'm afraid that it will be difficult for the two of them to stay and receive it!" ”

Guo Jia didn't say anything more.

From the moment he decided to crusade against Penglai, Cao Cao never considered retaining Guan Cheng and Guo Zu.

If the two of them survive. Of course, Cao Cao will not be stingy with his official position.

If he dies in battle, he can't complain about Cao Cao!

Five hundred Cao Jun's old and weak boarded the pirate ship. Guan Cheng and Guo Zu also boarded the ship separately.

More than twenty pirate ships left the harbor and headed north.

Seeing the ship leave the port, Cao Cao asked Guo Jia, "How is Zixiao?" ”

"10,000 soldiers and horses, all of them are warriors of a hundred battles!" Guo Jia said: "The fishing boat has also been recruited, and it should be quietly boarded at night!" ”

Cao Cao said: "Tell Zixiao that the soldiers should be reduced to zero, and the fishing boats should not be too concentrated." Three or two ships in parallel, don't get too close to each other, beware of Yuan Xianxin finding out! ”

Guo Jia complied and instructed the guards on the side to give Cao Ren an order.

Guan Cheng and Guo Zu took 500 Cao troops and went north along the sea route.

A total of twenty-four pirate ships under the command of the two of them advanced towards Penglai in a conical array.

Cao's army traveled north along the sea route, and the Penglai scouts soon brought the news back.

Five Sky Sea warships are waiting in the harbor, ready to go to sea at any time!

In Penglai Port, Yuan Xu stood in front of the warship.

Behind him were Tian Feng, Fu Zhi, and a group of generals.

Looking up at the warship, Yuan Xu said, "The pirate ship is traveling extremely fast, and it won't take long to reach the mouth of the panshark. Although the enemy ships are not as strong as our ships, and they are not equipped with **** and catapults, they are superior in number. Be extremely cautious when you are frustrated! ”

"Don't worry, Childe!" Sitting in a wheelchair, he said with his hands frustrated: "This trip will definitely break the enemy army, kill the enemy general, and sacrifice the flag for the Tianhai camp!" ”

"Zixiao, Anhu!" Yuan Xu shouted behind him.

Tai Shi Gong and Zhao Yi stepped out.

"The two of you follow Fu Gong to fight, you should take care of it more in the fight, if Fu Gong has a mistake, only you two are asking!"

"If the two of us don't die, we will be safe!" Zhao Yi and Tai Shi Gong responded in unison.

"Cao Jun is not good at water warfare!" Yuan Xu said: "The warship you are on is just a poorly equipped pirate ship. As soon as my Tianhai warship comes out, how can they be opponents? You and all of you must return safely, and you will be credited! ”

"Thank you, Childe!" Fu Zhi and Zhao Yi and Tai Shi Gong thanked him in unison.

With both hands clenched into fists, Yuan Xu watched everyone board the warship.

Zhao Yi, Tai Shi Gong and Fu Zhu were in the same boat, and the other four warships were each led by a partial general.

The huge Tianhai warship spread its sails and sailed away from the harbor and headed for Panshakou.

The ships departed from the harbor, setting off a wave of waves.

The water lapped against the hull of the boat, and the waves flew to the shore.

Yuan Xu and the others who saw them off were also drenched by the splash.

Seeing the warship leave the port, Yuan Xu had no intention of leaving immediately.

"The Tianhai battalion has a total of 2,000 soldiers, five warships, each with 240 people, and six of the ten soldiers on the island have gone." Yuan Xu said: "Tian Gong also has to wait for him recently, beware of Cao Jun coming from elsewhere!" ”

"The city wall is surrounded by islands, and there are occasional tidal flats outside the wall, and there are not enough dozens of people to stand on them." Tian Feng said: "There are many reefs and hidden piles in the offshore waters, and ships of all sizes cannot dock at all if they do not advance from the port!" If Cao Jun comes, he won't be able to please him! (To be continued.) )