Cao Cao also knew that if he insisted on Chen Liu, it would not be easy to win this battle.

Now there are stone throwing weapons used to defend the city, Chen Liushang can hold on, but the Jingxiang army outside the city has changed the original state of attack, but divided troops to attack and disturb all parts of Yanzhou, Cao Cao does not need to think much to know that if the army still can't hold out, Yanzhou is afraid that it will be smoked everywhere.

Even if Chen is not broken, when the Jingxiang army retreats in the harsh winter, Yanzhou under Cao Cao will be difficult to recover its former prosperity for several years.

Every time he thought of this, Cao Cao would grit his teeth with hatred, and now Cao Cao finally understood why Pang Shanmin always chose the battlefield on the land of other princes whenever he went to war, so that even if the Jingxiang army and horses could not break the enemy in one fell swoop, they would leave a scarred mess for the opponent.

Guo Jia saw that Cao Cao was in thought, and also sighed secretly.

If there is a chance of victory in the current situation of Chenliu, Guo Jia will not persuade Cao Cao to withdraw from Chenliu, not because Caoying's army is not strong, but because Jingxiang is too treacherous.

In the past few days, Jingxiang has attacked the city, and it is not ruthless, in addition to the frequent mobilization of sharp weapons, Pang Shanmin seems to be not in a hurry, and has never thought of attacking Chen Liu, Guo Jia used his troops in the past to meet the enemy, in the situation of having such a huge advantage, he has long gathered the army to bully the weak and seize the city, but Pang Shanmin has been playing in the city to play Chen Liu's army for a few days, and then transferred the troops, causing trouble in Yanzhou......

Even Guo Jia didn't know what Pang Shanmin was thinking in the formation on the other side......

Cao Cao pondered for a long time. With a bitter face, Jia Xu saw that Cao Cao had the idea of retiring from the army, but it was difficult for him to speak because of the majesty of the prime minister.

Jia Xu only thought about it for a moment in his heart, then coughed lightly and said: "Prime Minister, what Feng Xiao said is extremely true, and now Chen Liu is like a chicken rib to the Prime Minister, it is a pity to abandon it, and the food is tasteless......"

Cao Cao heard this. looked at Jia Xu for a long time. said to Jia Xu: "If Cao leaves, Yanzhou will be obtained by Jing Xiang, and Cao will be under the command of the land north of the Yellow River, only Qing remains." Xu ......"

Cao Cao said this. Jia Xu sighed in his heart. Besieged by Jingxiang's army and horses, it was difficult for Chen Liucheng to know the situation of the outside world and what the situation of Xuzhou was. Jia Xu didn't know that although Sima Yi and Cheng Yu were resourceful, Jia Xu, who had been opponents of Zhuge Liang, knew that the two of them were facing difficulties and were not small.

Thinking of this, Jia Xu said his worries in his heart, saying that he still doesn't know the battle situation in Xuzhou, although Sima Yi is rushing to help Xuzhou, but the previous battle report has said that Yu Ban has been captured by Jing Xiang, the general of the Cao Ying Army in Xuzhou, only Zhang He and Le Jin are left, if they are ordinary opponents, these two people will naturally be more than enough, but Zhuge Liang's Guan Yu martial arts, the world knows, that Wei Yan can be captured in the ban, and his ability must not be underestimated, so it seems that the battle situation in Xuzhou may not be too optimistic.

Once Xuzhou fell, Cao's army would have to face the siege of Jingxiang's army and horses on both sides, and I am afraid that the battle situation would become more difficult, rather than sit and wait for death, it is better to follow Guo Jia's advice, break through the siege, and join forces with the army and horses led by Sima Yi.

In this way, the Cao army has nearly 100,000 troops, and it can still fight head-on with the Jingxiang army.

Jia Xu said, Cao Cao nodded slightly, but for Chen Liujiancheng, Cao Cao was reluctant.

Since Cao Cao raised troops from Chenliu, the original Chenliu town has developed to such a scale today, its city defense is not far behind Xudu, Yecheng and other places, as the Cao army town north of the Yellow River, and has experienced more than ten years of baptism of war, Cao Cao never thought that there would be a day when the city would be handed over.

Frowning and thinking for a long time, Cao Cao sighed and said to Jia Xu: "Cao also understands that the gentleman does not stand under the mast, but if he breaks through and gives this city to Jingxiang, Cao doesn't know if there will be a chance in the future to stand at the head of this Chen Liucheng again......"

Cao Cao's words made all the generals gloomy, it was easy to lose the city, it was difficult to capture the city, and it was even more difficult to regain the city with Jing Xiang.

If he bowed his head to Jing Xiang like this and broke through in a hurry, not only Cao Cao was unwilling in his heart, but many generals and colonels in the army were also unwilling to give up Chen Liu, Zhang Liao thought for a moment, stepped forward a few steps, and bowed his hand and said: "Prime Minister, Zhang is willing to go out of the city to fight to the death with the enemy, if Liao dies in battle, it is not too late for the prime minister to retreat!" ”

"The last general is willing to fight to the death!"

Zhang Liao said, Xu Chu followed closely and said to Cao Cao: "Xu can fight for his life with the enemy, even if he is the likes of the Five Tigers of Jingxiang, Xu Mou can't fight for his life and let him be seriously injured, but he can do it!" ”

Seeing that the generals in the army still had the heart to fight, Cao Cao was quite pleased, and just allowed him to go out of the city, but he heard Guo Jia sigh: "You are the five tigers that can be defeated, but it is difficult to solve the siege of Chen Liu, if Jiawei guesses wrong, Pang Shanmin has divided his troops to plunder all parts of Yanzhou, and you are fighting for your life, but it has nothing to do with the war situation, with this great strength, it is better to protect the safety of the prime minister and break through!" ”

Guo Jia's words are like a basin of cold water, waking up the generals.

Even if you can kill and injure the five tigers at any cost, but the siege of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in Jingxiang outside the city is difficult to solve, Cao Cao heard Guo Jia's words, sobered up a lot, and said to the generals: "Feng Xiao's words are reasonable, in Cao's heart, your safety is much more important than Chen Liu's city, if you can go all out and break through, but save the lives of Cao's soldiers, even if Cao is reluctant to stay in his heart, he is willing to do this deal!" ”

Cao Cao said, and all the generals were moved.

After discussing with Guo Jia and Jia Xu for a while, Cao Cao went down to the city and ordered troops in the teaching field in the city, and after a while, tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in the city gathered in the teaching field, and learned that Cao Cao wanted to break through, and the soldiers in the army were shocked.

Just give Chen Liu to Jing Xiang like this?

Chen Liuchengchi is strong, and there should still be a fight. No matter how strong the Jingxiang army and horses on the other side are, many Cao troops only defend the imperial city, which is more than enough......

Looking at the looks of the soldiers on the high platform, Cao Cao was quite pleased.

Although the war did not go well, the fighting spirit of the soldiers under his command was not gone, so Cao Cao did not want these loyal soldiers to die on the battlefield for his momentary anger.

Cao Cao ordered the generals in the camp to gather the soldiers and horses, and after a while, the south gate of Chen Liucheng was wide open, and Zhang Liao took the lead and led the troops and horses of the headquarters to rush out of the city.

It was learned that Cao's army was out of the city. Pang Shanmin was surprised, and after thinking for a moment, Pang Shanmin summoned Zhang Fei and Ma Chao, each leading an army, to the direction of Chenliu's South Gate.

Could it be that Cao Cao couldn't hold back and wanted to fight Jing Xiang to the death?

Although Huang Zhong had been sent to lead the army out and ravage Yanzhou. But Cao Cao should not be so impatient. Thinking of this, Pang Shanmin hurriedly summoned Zhou Yu, Pang Tong and the two came together, and said to the two: "The two of you think." Cao Jun behaved like this. What are the plans? ”

Pang Tong frowned slightly when he heard this. Ma Chao and Zhang Fei have been away for a while, but there is no shouting from the direction of Chen Liu's south gate. Just thinking about it, Pang Tong saw a scout Pegasus coming, saying that the Cao army seemed to have no idea of fighting, that Zhang Liao went out of the city to set up the formation, and then waited for the army in the city to slowly come out, at this time, tens of thousands of Cao troops have left Chen Liucheng, the two generals did not know the plans of the Cao army, so they ordered the military horses, and did not fight with the Cao army.

When Pang Shanmin heard this, he was amazed, and said to Pang Tong and Zhou Yu: "The two of you and Pang Moudao went to the south gate to see what Cao Cao planned to do......

Pang Shanmin said, urging the horse to go, Pang Tong and Zhou Yu followed closely, and after a while, the three of them went to the south of Chen Liucheng in the super army formation, and saw that the Cao army was still in a steady stream and came out of the city.

If Cao Jun went out of the city to fight, Pang Shanmin would not be surprised, but Pang Shanmin was surprised to see the weight of the cart coming out of the city gate.

Seeing the handsome banner of the word "Cao" in the enemy camp, Pang Shanmin hurriedly summoned the scouts and said: "You will be a messenger of Pang, go to Cao Ying, and ask Cao Cao what he wants to do!" ”

When the scout heard this, he patted his horse and went to Cao's camp, Zhou Yu thought for a moment, and then smiled at Pang Shanmin: "There are many burdens in his army, Cao Cao must be going to give up Chen Liu, Shanmin, you have personally conquered this time, but Cao Cao has been forced to flee from the city, such a skill, it is really powerful!" ”

When Pang Shanmin heard this, he thought about it, looked up at Cao Jun's big array again, but saw Cao Cao coming out with a number of generals and marching to the front of his big array, Cao Cao said loudly to Pang Shanmin: "Tang Hou, come and answer!" ”

Pang Shanmin did not hesitate, summoned Ma Chao, Zhang Fei and the two stepped forward together, stationed a horse several zhang away from Cao Cao, and said to Cao Cao: "The prime minister is very interested, and he is not stable in guarding the city, so he actually has time to go out of the city and talk to Pang......

Cao Cao heard Pang Shanmin's ridicule, frowned slightly, and said: "Cao wants to lead the army back, so this Chen will be left to Jing Xiang." ”

When Pang Shanmin heard this, he was stunned for a while, and when he came back to his senses, he saw that Cao Cao wanted to turn around and leave, Pang Shanmin saw this and hurriedly said to Cao Cao: "The prime minister is slow, Chen Liugu is like gold, why did the prime minister say to leave?" Pang has been staying in Chen for less than half a month, and he has not yet consulted the prime minister on his skills......"

Although Pang Shanmin's words were sincere, Cao Cao only ridiculed Pang Shanmin with him, turned the horse's head angrily, and said to Pang Shanmin: "Tang Hou still wants to block Cao's return? Cao Mou has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, but he is not afraid of Tang Hou's provocation! ”

Seeing this, Pang Shanmin knew that Cao Cao would be wrong, shook his head and said: "Pang Mou really asked for advice, the prime minister still has the strength to fight, but he fled without a fight, so acting like this really makes Pang Mou confused." ”

Cao Cao heard Pang Shanmin's words, and said with a slightly gloomy expression: "Cao knows that Tang Hou is in trouble in Yanzhou, and Chen left a lonely city, in order to protect the people of Yanzhou, Cao has to give in......"

When Pang Shanmin heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then laughed: "Liar...... The prime minister can order the poison to slaughter the city, but he wants to keep the people of Yanzhou safe, this series of actions is self-contradictory, could it be that the prime minister has a great understanding and wants to love the people like a son? ”

Behind Cao Cao, Jia Xu's face turned red when he heard this, and he urged him to step forward and said: "When the two armies clash, they should be unscrupulous, what Jia did has nothing to do with the prime minister!" ”

Pang Shanmin looked at Jia Xu, his originally indifferent gaze also became cold, and he snorted coldly, Pang Shanmin said to Jia Xu: "If it weren't for Mr. Wenhe, Pang wouldn't have come to Yanzhou at all!" Cao Jun suffered this catastrophe, all thanks to Mr., Pang still has many means, never used, before Pang won the world, Mr. should live well, one day, Pang will be Mr. a thousand cuts! ”

Pang Shanmin's eyes were like lightning, Jia Xu did not dodge or dodge, and Pang Shanmin looked at each other coldly, Guo Jia saw this, and also took a few steps forward, and said to Pang Shanmin: "Does Tang Hou want to fight with my army, or do you want to let me go back?" ”

When Pang Shanmin heard this, he took his eyes off Jia Xu's face, looked at Guo Jia again, and sighed lightly: "Fengxiao, Jia Wen and the previous poisonous plan, you also agree?" ”

Guo Jia was slightly stunned when he heard this, and after a while, he nodded and said to Pang Shanmin: "If the mountain people win the world, Guo can also be cut by a thousand knives!" ”

When Pang Shanmin heard Guo Jia's words, he smiled bitterly and said, "When did Fengxiao become so cold-blooded?" ”

"This is not a place to catch up. Please also ask Tang Hou to respect himself! Guo Jia said that he didn't say a word, and when Cao Cao saw this, he asked again: "Tang Hou wants to fight?" ”

Pang Shanmin shook his head when he heard this, and said to Cao Cao: "Since the prime minister insists on leaving, Pang will naturally not obstruct it, the long road is long, and I hope that the prime minister will cherish it!" ”

Pang Shanmin said, turned the horse's head, and returned to the battle.

After a while, the Jingxiang military horses outside the south gate retreated cleanly. Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops and horses were mighty. Left Chen Liu, and at dusk, Tan Ma reported to Cao Jun to Xuzhou, which was more than ten miles away from Chen Liu......

Pang Shanmin learned that Cao's army had all returned. He ordered the Jingxiang army to enter Chen Liucheng. Another scout Pegasus was sent to Xuzhou. Urgently report that Zhuge Liang Chen has been retained, and there is no need to deal with Cao Jun anymore.

Jingxiang's army entered Chenliucheng and did not disturb the people. Such a move also made the people in Chen Liucheng settle down, and the people mostly thought that before Jia Xu slaughtered the city of Xudu, Jing Xiang would have revenge, but now seeing Jing Xiang's soldiers, they are strictly disciplined, and they have not committed any crimes in the autumn, and there is no resistance to Chen Liu's change of ownership in their hearts.

Chen Liu, you can Xu Tu Yanzhou, Pang Shanmin sacrifice the three armies, after the banquet, leave Pang Tong, Zhou Yu and the two of them to discuss.

Having to stay in Chen, Pang Shanmin naturally has to look at Shu, and wants to take the entire territory of Yanzhou in one go, such a big thing, Pang Shanmin naturally wants to ask for the opinions of the two.

When Pang Tong heard that Pang Shanmin was planning, he applauded again and again, wanting to get another important task from his brother, but Zhou Yu frowned, thought for a while, and said to Er Pang: "Don't you two worry about Cao Jun going and returning?" ”

Zhou Yu said, Pang Shanmin's heart sank.

This time Cao Cao exhausted the soldiers and horses of Hebei, crossed the river in a battle, although he was sniped by Jingxiang one after another, but it did not hurt the fundamental, Cao Jun went to the direction of Xuzhou this time, it must be with the army and horses led by Sima Yi, Zhuge Liang's soldiers and horses were alone, and it was difficult to hinder the Cao army.

And Pang Shanmin has ordered Zhuge Liang to return to the army in Shouchun, that is to say, in Xuzhou, there are 100,000 people in Cao's army.

There are still more than a month to go into winter, Pang Shanmin has always thought that Cao Cao will definitely return to Hebei in the harsh winter, but in the rest of the month, 100,000 troops and horses are a threat to both Yanzhou and Shouchun.

Thinking of this, Pang Shanmin glanced at Zhou Yu with emotion, and thanked him: "Pang got carried away, which made Gong Jin smile." ”

Zhou Yu smiled when he heard this: "Yu is just guessing the movements of Cao Jun, whether he is in the middle or not, it is not yet known, maybe Cao Cao is disheartened, and it is very possible to return to Hebei!" ”

"Answering Cao Cao in front of the battle today, Prime Minister Cao Cheng doesn't seem to be disheartened." Pang Shanmin shook his head slightly when he heard this, and said to Zhou Yu: "And Cao Cao is stoic, this time we will take Chen Liu's soldiers without blood, how can Cao Cao not think of revenge?" ”

Pang Shanmin said, Pang Tong also nodded again and again, thought for a long time, and said: "If he joins his troops in one place, 100,000 troops can go and return, now that Chen Liu, Yanzhou is all pointed out by my Jingxiang soldiers, and General Huang Lao does not need to make trouble in Yanzhou counties as planned, so that if the Cao army joins forces, it is very likely that they will come to attack the city!" ”

Zhou Yu was quite puzzled when he heard this: "Yu and Shiyuan have very different views, if Cao Jun had planned to go and return before, wouldn't Chen Liujiancheng give it to us and others to damage their foundation?" ”

Pang Tong shook his head and smiled: "After Cao Jun saw my Jingxiang equipment, he knew that it was not easy to defend the city...... And Pang Mou has ordered someone to see it before, and all the stones made by Cao Jun before were destroyed, so Cao Cao must still be worried about Chen Liu! ”

"But if Cao's army attacks the city, it will be even more difficult!" Zhou Yu shook his head again and again when he heard this, but he heard Pang Tong sigh: "What if the Cao army draws a scoop according to the gourd, and uses the previous method of our army to attack Chen Liu, and wreak havoc on Yanzhou?" At that time, Chen Liu will still be a lonely city, and Cao Jun can besiege us and wait for the food in the city. ”

"In more than a month, it will be a harsh winter!" Zhou Yu said, but Pang Tong said: "If Cao Cao insists on retaking Chenliu, even if he does not return to Hebei, who in his camp dares to disobey the military order?" ”

Seeing that the dispute between the two became more and more intense, Pang Shanmin hurriedly persuaded him: "But the scouts sent to observe the movements of the Cao army, Pang is not worried about the Cao army besieging the city, but the 100,000 Cao army is huge and cannot be underestimated, Pang is worried that Cao Cao will not attack Chenliu, but go to Shouchun ......."

"Shouchun?"

When the two heard this, they suddenly woke up.

Zhuge Liang has only more than 20,000 soldiers and horses, and if Cao's army forcibly captures Shouchun, it is indeed difficult to defend.

Zhou Yu thought for a while, and said to Pang Shanmin: "Mountain people, you can make Meng Qi lead Xiliang to ride lightly, crisscross the junction of Yan and Xu, and watch the movements of Cao's army, if he really wants to attack Shouchun, with Meng Qi here, he can also rescue Kong Ming at any time......"

"Gong Jin doesn't want to underestimate Kong Ming's ability, if you talk about attacking the city, Pang Mou is not convinced by him, but when it comes to sitting and defending the city, Pang Mou is not as capable as him......" Pang Tong heard this, couldn't help but chuckle, and said to Zhou Yu: "Even if 20,000 troops and horses defend the city, Kong Ming has his own way to stalemate with Cao's army, according to Pang's opinion, there is no need to bother Meng Qi to go on the expedition, although Meng Qi is brave, but he is not good at planning, if Cao Cao's strategy outweighs the loss!" ”

Hearing this, Pang Shanmin nodded slightly.

Whether it is Zhou Yu or Pang Tong, what they said is reasonable, but in Pang Shanmin's opinion, the greatest possibility for Cao Cao is to return to Hebei honestly, after all, Yanzhou is only a hundred miles away from Xuzhou, and it can be reached in a few days.

Although the Cao army was afraid of attacking Shouchun, the Cao army should also be afraid of the Yanzhou army and horses, and copy its back road, whether it was against the Jingxiang army or the Cao army, both families had difficulties.

Thinking of this, Pang Shanmin smiled slightly, and said to the two: "Today, Chen Liuxin is new, I should be happy, if the two of you want to know how Cao Cao moves, you can know everything in a few days, and then we will respond again, and it will be too late!" (To be continued......)