In 195 A.D., in February of the third year of Jian'an.

Just when he was actively attacking Guanzhong, the land of the Central Plains was also resurrected.

Cao Cao wanted to completely pacify the Central Plains when Luo Zhengdong sent a letter to Guguan, and the time was very urgent. Therefore, as soon as the snow melted, he mobilized his troops and horses to go south to Runan, wanting to make every effort in the first battle and drive Yuan Shu to the south of Huaishui.

Yuan Shu suffered a big loss, and he also wanted to run back to the lost territory, so he was willing to show weakness, and immediately gathered a large army in the area of Runan and Nanton.

At the same time, Sun Jian also took advantage of Yuan Shu's lack of time to look south and once again raised troops to attack Yuzhang.

Liu Biao of Jingzhou wanted to recover Nanyang, and also ordered the general Huang Zu to lead his army out of Xinye to the north and continue to attack Wancheng.

The Central Plains was in flames, Yuan Shu was besieged by the princes, and then he realized that it was not a good thing to be too arrogant, but now he could be regarded as having tasted the bitter fruit, and hurriedly sent the envoy to Xuzhou, wanting to form an alliance with Xuzhou Mu Taoqian.

Unexpectedly, before the envoy arrived in Xiapi, a shocking news came from Xuzhou.

Chen County, Cao Jun Battalion, Shangzhong Army Marshal Account.

Cao Cao was convening a group of confidants to discuss the civil and military affairs, and suddenly a personal soldier rushed in, saying that the scout colonel who was responsible for spying on the military situation had 100,000 urgent military reports, and Cao Cao immediately ordered his own soldiers to bring the scout colonel in.

After a while, the scout Xiao Xiao ran in with a shocked face, and said loudly before he could give a salute: "My lord, Xizuo has just sent back the news from Xuzhou overnight, and it is said that Xuzhou Mu Taoqian died of illness half a month ago. ”

"What?"

When Cao Cao heard the news, he couldn't help but be surprised.

The rest of the civil and military forces are no exception, and the news is really too shocking.

Tao Qian died, this is definitely a big deal.

Now that the princes are divided, Tao Qian sits on the lead and is the most important prince in the world.

At this time, Tao Qian suddenly fell ill and died, which would definitely have a huge impact on the situation in the Central Plains.

Cheng Yu thought for a moment. Then he slammed the knot and said: "Lord, this is an opportunity, Tao Qian died of illness at this time." Neither of the two sons has ever succeeded, and they have not even been successful. Now Xuzhou has no owner, and the lord can take advantage of the situation. ”

Cao Cao's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but be moved, and asked, "Who is in charge of the overall situation in Xuzhou now?" ”

The scout replied: "Xuzhou has no owner for the time being, and all places are controlled by the big families. ”

Cao Cao's eyes immediately turned sharply, since the Yellow Turban Rebellion was put down in Xuzhou, there have been very few wars, and under Tao Qian's rule, hundreds of people live and work in peace and contentment. There is abundant money and grain, and it is much richer than Yanyu Erzhou.

If he can take Xuzhou, he will inevitably increase his strength, even Cao Cao can't be unmoved.

Guo Jia suddenly said: "My lord, this is not the time of Xuzhou." ”

"Huh?"

Cao Cao asked, "What is Fengxiao's opinion?" ”

Cheng Yu, Chen Gong, Cao Ren, Li Dian, Le Jin and other generals also looked over and listened attentively.

Guo Jia said casually: "Tao Qian died of illness, Xuzhou has no owner, the lord has the intention of taking Xuzhou, how can Yuan Shu not be moved." But the Xuzhou Shi clan is not stupid, no matter which side they lean on at this time. will offend the other side, and will inevitably stay on the sidelines, no matter who raises troops to attack. will force the Xuzhou scholars to the other side, so this is not the time to take Xuzhou. ”

Cao Cao thought about it for a while, then understood, and said awe-inspiringly: "What Feng Xiao said is extremely true. ”

The rest of the people were also shocked in their hearts, and they also understood it instantly.

Guo Jia said: "If you want to take Xuzhou, you must first break Yuan Shu, and the lord should break Yuan Shu first!" ”

Cao Cao nodded slowly and said, "That's it, just follow the words of filial piety." ”

Guo Jia said again: "Tao Qian's death at this time can be said to be the best time to break Yuan Shu. The lord only needs to use the method of attacking the east and the west to transfer the Yuan Shu army. After that, you can find an opportunity to attack and defeat Yuan Shu's army in one fell swoop! ”

Cao Cao asked, "How do you attack the west?" ”

Guo Jia said: "The lord can lead the army to retreat. Moved east to Pei County, so that it came. Yuan Shu must have thought that the lord wanted to take advantage of the situation to enter Xuzhou, how could he sit back and watch Xuzhou be taken by the lord, and he would fight with a large army. If Yuan Shu comes, he will be defeated! ”

Cheng Yu struck the festival and said: "Good plan, our army takes Xuzhou is fake, and it is true to take Runan, the lord can order thousands of soldiers to put thousands of people on the armor of our army, and assemble in Pei County with great fanfare, and the main army will secretly sneak back to Chen County to assemble, just wait for Yuan Shu to raise troops to fight for Xuzhou, then the army will be killed into Runan, Yuan Shu will return to the army in a hurry when he hears the news, if it is broken!" ”

Cao Cao nodded again and again: "Good, just follow the plan of filial piety." ”

At that moment, Cao's army rose up overnight and withdrew in the direction of Xinping and Wuping.

Cao Jun's movements had already been carefully investigated, and he reported to Yuan Shujun's army like flying.

Yuan Shu was very puzzled after hearing the report, "Cao Junlian withdrew, what is Cao Agui doing?" ”

The strategist Jin Shang hurriedly said: "Cao Ah is scheming, the lord must not take it lightly!" ”

Yuan Shu's heart was awe-inspiring, and he nodded thoughtfully.

This is a pain in the skin, where do you dare to underestimate Cao Apu.

The last time I was pitted, it was really miserable, and even most of Yuzhou was lost.

It is said that once he was bitten by a snake, he was afraid of the well rope for ten years.

Yuan Shu is now in such a state of mind, not only hating Cao Cao to death, longing for good meat and drinking his blood, but also afraid of being pitted by Cao Agui's conspiracy again, and no longer daring to be arrogant and arrogant that Cao Cao would not dare to provoke himself.

Although he didn't know why Cao Cao withdrew his troops overnight, he felt that there must be a trick.

Jin Shang no longer dared to persuade Yuan Shu to raise troops to pursue, because the last time Cao Cao sent someone to blackmail, he strongly persuaded Cao Cao to give Cao Cao a batch of money and grain, so that Cao Cao could withdraw his troops, so that he could concentrate his forces to clean up Liu Biao and Sun Jian, who took advantage of the fire to rob.

In the end, he was cheated by Cao Cao, which can be described as a heavy loss, and he was almost angered by Yuan Shu.

After eating such a big shame, how dare Jin Shang persuade Yuan Shu to send troops to pursue again, so as not to be calculated by Cao Cao again.

However, when Yuan Shu received the news from Xuzhou from Xizuo early the next morning, he couldn't help but be shocked, but soon he was overjoyed, Tao Qian died, and Xuzhou had become a borderless land.

The wealth of Xuzhou is known to the world.

If Xuzhou can be taken, the strength will inevitably increase greatly.

The first thing Yuan Shu thought of was that Tao Qian died and Xuzhou was ownerless.

Jin Shangze's face changed, and he shouted: "It's not good, lord, Cao Cao withdrew his troops overnight last night, and he must have also known the news of Tao Qian's death, so he withdrew his troops overnight, this is to raise troops to fight for Xuzhou!" ”

Yuan Shu suddenly changed color when he heard this, and scolded angrily: "I see, so it is!" I said that why Cao Apu withdrew his troops at night, it turned out that he was going to fight for Xuzhou, how could this be reasonable, it was simply unreasonable. ”

Jin Shang hurriedly said: "Please raise troops quickly and go to fight for Xuzhou, I am afraid that Xuzhou will be owned by Cao Cao!" ”

Yuan Shu didn't think about it, so he hurriedly shouted: "Quick, quickly order all the departments to gather an army and kill Xuzhou!" ”

"Yes!"

Jin Shang surrendered his order and immediately rushed out. (To be continued) R580