In Xiapi, there are also people who stay up all night.

"Leopard, you really don't think about it anymore? That's Wang Pengju! In the past few years, how many heroes have fallen in front of him, can we do it? ”

"Yes, he only brought five hundred guards cavalry, and he was ambushed first in Fulong Valley, and then assassinated, but the result was that Zang Ba and their entire army were wiped out, you say, the realm, the realm is still a person? It's just a god descending from heaven to earth! ”

The city guard mansion, the faces of the three people sitting around are not very good-looking, Cao Bao's face has been changing between red and white, and the other two are pale, full of cowards.

Xu Tan and Zhang Ji are not military generals, and the role of the two of them in the army is mainly to assist and monitor Cao Bao. It's just that Tao Qian didn't expect that all the henchmen he appointed were so self-aware, and the first time he heard that Wang Yu was coming, he immediately turned back.

But the anti-water is the anti-water, and when the real thing comes to the end, Xu Tan and Zhang Zhen are still very weak-hearted.

"What else?" Cao Bao stretched out his hands and asked in a cold voice: "If you don't take advantage of his unstable foothold to recapture the East China Sea, when the open-jawed army arrives, we will only be beaten." ”

"Let's find a backer first." Zhang Yu preemptively said: "It's good to enjoy the shade with your back against the big tree, General Yuan is the descendant of the Yuan lord of the fourth world and the third duke, and he is not like his brother Yuan Shao, who only values celebrities and scholars, and is rude to those who are capable. ”

Xu Tanyu said with disdain: "Yuan Shu is very inward, now that the attention of the Qingzhou army is in the north, he dares to be rampant, and when Wang Yu turns his face, the army presses the border, and asks him for people, how can he use his strength to protect us?" No one can vote for Yuan Shu. ”

Zhang Zhen retorted with some annoyance: "Don't vote for General Yuan." Do you want to add Chen Lao'er's ditch? That old immortal didn't have any good intentions, and encouraged us to touch Wang Pengju's moldy head, and pushed us to death! In my opinion, even if we don't do anything, we are better than going north! ”

"That's why you can't see it." Xu Tan raised a finger and shook it, and said hesitantly: "Except for Yuan Shu and Chen Qi, you don't know anyone else?" Xuande Gong of Qian County, that is a clan member of the Han family, between the palms. In Yuzhou, there was a huge momentum, and even Yuan Shu had to look sideways at him, and he played it as the history of Yuzhou's assassination, and he was greatly encircled...... Tsk, that's amazing. ”

While admiring. Xu Tan put forward his own opinions: "The most rare thing is that Xuande Gong is undressed and fed for people who have meritorious deeds, and he is now less than 10,000 soldiers, and his land is only half of Qianjun, half of Runan and Peiguo, if we put it under his account." Think about it, will it be worse than under Tao Gong? ”

Zhang Yu said disapprerovingly: "If you say so, wouldn't Lu Bu of Dongjun also be a good choice?" Liu Bei's men and horses were all recruited to surrender and rebel. On the surface, it looks like it is vigorous, but in fact, it is difficult to say whether it has combat effectiveness or not. Lu Bu's soldiers are strong and brave, and there are very few staff members under his tent. This is the real tree. ”

"If you say so, we can take our time. Don't forget, it's Sun Ce who is wooing us! If you want to say that the soldiers are strong and brave, will the Jiangdong Xiaobawang be worse than Lu Bu? Everyone can still go back to their hometown, and they can be regarded as returning to their hometown, right? ”

"Cut, if you can really say go, then ......"

"That's it!" Cao Bao listened to the more and more outrageous the two of them talked, and finally couldn't help it, he shouted loudly, drank the two of them, and his eyes suddenly became fierce.

"What's the use of all this? Do you think it's a good thing to take refuge in others? There is no territory, only soldiers, people may be polite on the surface, but in private they don't get stuck in our necks, and it's strange to dig our corners! When the territory is gone, the soldiers are gone, and the three of us will only have to hang ourselves together! ”

Zhang and Xu looked at each other, and they both wilted: "But, take the ...... of the East China Sea"

"Yes, the enemy is not easy to deal with, but he does have no soldiers now. Zhangjaw's main force was still trekking in the mountains of Langya, and Xu Huang's entry into Fei County was just a partial division and bluffing. Pengju Xiao'er only has five hundred light horsemen and five hundred hidden fog troops by his side, plus those ...... left to him by Tao Gong."

Speaking of Tao Qian, the expressions of the three of them were gloomy, although they were determined to rebel, they didn't have much hatred for Tao Qian, they just complained that the old man was confused and too partial.

"Don't forget, he doesn't have many soldiers and horses left, and his combat power may not be very strong, but the threat to us is not ordinary!" Cao Bao raised his voice and reminded his companions with a solemn face: "Qingzhou spies have already spread their nets in Xuzhou, are you confident that you will dig out everything in the city and prevent them from infiltrating the army?" ”

Xu and Zhang both shook their heads with a wry smile, at the beginning, the believers of Zhenrong were all over the city, and they were still afraid of Qingzhou's secret spies, not to mention a few of them.

Cao Bao said loudly: "If not, those people left by Tao Gong can play a great role, and it can be asserted that if we stand still and confront the Qingzhou army, within three months, our family will fall apart, and when the time comes, we may not be able to run if we want to!" ”

As the saying goes: Fight tiger brothers, go into battle father and son soldiers, Tao Qian's Danyang soldiers have this tendency. The troops he recruited from his hometown were all from similar places, from the villagers, and they were very familiar with each other. And the more than 1,000 people that Tao Qian left in Tancheng were all veterans, and before joining the army, they were all elders in the village.

Tao Qian's reason was that these people were old and had made meritorious contributions, so they were spared the pain of fighting. But Cao Bao knew very well that these people had a considerable restraining effect on the main force of the 10,000 Danyang soldiers under his command, and if he had the heart of self-reliance before, Tao Qian could easily shake his military spirit with the 1,000 veterans under his command.

Now that Xuzhou has changed hands, the situation is similar, and when Wang Yu's backup arrives and the Tancheng soldiers and horses are integrated, the first thing to deal with is himself, and the means will undoubtedly be both soft and hard, divided and disintegrated!

Xu and Zhang listened to it with bitter faces, and their legs and feet were weak.

It is indeed necessary to recapture the East China Sea, and if they can successfully recapture it, they will be the new lords of Xuzhou, taking advantage of the complex situation in Xuzhou to resist the pressure of the Qingzhou army and profit from it. If you don't, you won't even be able to keep what you have now.

However, the thought of confronting that invincible god of war like a young man, the two of them couldn't muster up any use.

Outnumbered?

The other party has not gained a firm foothold?

None of this would give them enough confidence, and in the face of that terrible boy, these favorable conditions were nothing more than floating clouds. On more than one occasion, he has reversed the tables in similar situations, stomping his enemies under his feet.

Cao Bao smiled yin: "Don't worry, a certain has already made a calculation......

Xu Tan and the others looked at each other in disbelief, and asked Chi Qian: "Could it be that Chen Jue has ...... again?"

"I'll tell you about it......"

……

Tancheng.

"The last general received the news on the road, as early as before the arrival of the lord, Chen Qi had already taken a boat down the river, and arrived at Xiapi at night, and easily moved Cao Bao and the three of them...... Right now, Xiapicheng is fighting hard and will soon move north to attack Tancheng! ”

"Three straw bales, but it's not a small guts!" Wei Yan snorted coldly, clenched his fists and begged for his life: "My lord, the last general is willing to lead his troops and horses to attack Cao Bao head-on, even if he can't repel these Xiaoxiao, he must frustrate the enemy's sharpness and let them know the strength of my hussars!" ”

"The last general thinks that although there are many Cao Leopard soldiers, but the morale may not be very high, rather than letting the chief attack alone, it is better for the lord to sit in Tancheng, and the last general will lead the two troops to the south, and advance ......by land and water."

Zhao Yun's suggestion was more comprehensive: "On the water, our army is downstream, the enemy is against the current, and there are 1,500 strong crossbows to help, which can severely defeat Cao Bao's army; The last general divided the light cavalry into small teams, following the strategy of the lord to meet the Qingzhou Yellow Turban at Mount Tai that day, disturbing it day and night, not seeking to defeat the enemy, but only to delay the enemy's itinerary and wait for General Zhang's reinforcements to arrive. ”

Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "The courage of the two generals is commendable, but Cao Bao may not come unprepared. ”

"You say Cao Bao still has a backhand? In such a short period of time? Wei Yan's face flashed red, and his dissatisfaction and disdain overflowed.

Zhuge Liang's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "Cao Bao may not have such a plan, but Chen Qi does, don't forget, he has probably been planning for this for several years, and it has been in full swing since the prince went south." ”

Wei Yan squinted at each other and snorted coldly: "Then you should tell me, what can he calculate?" Could it be that in such a short period of time, he was able to persuade Yuan Shu to integrate the forces of Guangling and attack the East China Sea together? Even if he did, it wouldn't be too late. As soon as General Junyi's army of 8,000 arrives, they will have to die as many as they come! ”

What the two sides are grabbing now is time, once the soldiers and horses of Zhang Jaw arrive, even if they fall behind for a while, and Yuan Shu and others take away some territory, it is still no problem to hold Tancheng.

Once the war expands, Qingzhou's reinforcements will continue to arrive, whether it is Yuan Shu, Xuzhou Haoqiang or Cao Bao, it is impossible to be an opponent. On the contrary, the main force left the nest, providing an excellent opportunity for the Qingzhou army to pacify Xuzhou.

Zhuge Liang shook his head: "Yuan Shu may not have such a decisive force, Guangling's reinforcements are even more out of reach, and the powerful coalition army is very powerful when defending the border. ”

"And what's the back?" Wei Yan was a little dazed by what he said.

The counties of Lu County and Taishan County bordering Xuzhou were all under the control of the Qingzhou Army, and reluctantly, Liu Bei might be able to enter Xuzhou through Peiguo. But the distance is too far, even if Liu Bei was prepared, it should not be possible to send troops faster than opening his jaw as soon as he got the news.

"Xiapi, Quyang, Que Xuan!" Pang Tong suddenly interjected, pointed out the most critical point, and showed the enemy's most threatening tactic in front of everyone.