Cao Cao knew that Xi Zhicai had always been suspicious of the three brothers Liu Guan and Zhang. The reason is very simple, although Yuan Shao's current campaign is to support Liu Xie, the king of Chen Liu, force Liu Wei to abdicate, and avenge Yuan Kui, but people with a discerning eye know that Yuan Shao has the heart to be self-reliant. The reason why I don't say it is because many people have a common idea: the number of great Han people is exhausted, and it is time to change the dynasty.

Both the will of heaven and the will of the people have unmistakably revealed this.

In the past few decades, natural disasters have continued, and there are yellow dragons everywhere, which is the will of heaven and the will of the people. Rebellions have come and gone, and "the sky is dead, the yellow sky should stand" is not only the slogan of the Yellow Turban Army, but also the voice of countless people. The red fire and loess are originally a lie, and those who understand the five virtues know the true meaning of this, and it is these people who are behind the scenes and demagoguery.

Since this is the case, Liu Bei's intentions are doubtful. On the one hand, he claimed to be the queen of the Han family, and on the other hand, he was attached to Yuan Shao, whose meaning was unpredictable. Whether it is forced to do so because of interests, or whether it has ulterior motives, no one dares to guarantee. In this case, it is to be expected to be wary of them.

However, in addition to this, Cao Cao had another idea.

Xi Zhicai's attitude may be Xun Yu's attitude, and it may be Yuan Shao's attitude, they don't want Cao Cao and Liu Bei's brothers to get too close, and they don't want him to get Guan Yu, a fierce general who has broken through the realm. Although Guan Yu followed Liu Bei into Yuan Shao's account, he was unruly, arrogant and conceited, and he had always been close to Yuan Shao, but he was very close to Cao Cao. This time they fought side by side, if it succeeded. Guan Yu and Cao Cao will be more compatible. This is not what Yuan Shao wants to see, and it may not be what Xun Yu wants to see.

Cao Cao didn't say anything.

……

Yuan Shao paced back and forth in the big tent, his face was very calm, only the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, with a smile of unknown meaning.

There were two urgent military reports on the case: one from Cao Cao in front of the Yuyuan Pass, and the other from Zhang Yan in Hanoi.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei met Sun Jian and trapped Lü Bu in Songgao Mountain, and Xi Zhicai set up a trapped dragon array to ambush Liu Wei.

Zhang Yan led 100,000 Montenegrin troops into Hanoi and was preparing to attack Mongjin. He asked Yuan Shao for food, grass and ordnance. He also wanted Yuan Shao to order the family of Hanoi to support his ships. In order to cross the river and fight.

After receiving these two military reports, Yuan Shao was very angry. He knew that he had been fooled, and Cao Cao's seemingly eclectic plan was actually a hidden mystery. Now both sides are out of his control, if he doesn't respond effectively. He will face a serious crisis.

If Cao Cao or Zhang Yan preemptively invades Gyeonggi. And he, the leader of the alliance, has more than 100,000 troops. is still standing still in front of Xingyang Pass, what will the people of the world think of him at that time?

If Cao Cao killed Liu Wei, he would enter Luoyang first to support Liu Xie. So how is he good?

What if Zhang Yan used his name to plunder Hanoi and provoke a rebellion from the powerful families of Hanoi?

This mention was proposed by Cao Cao, but the real mastermind behind the scenes was Xun Yu. Xun Yutong guò Cao Cao's mouth, taking advantage of Cao Cao's ambition, quietly took away his control rights.

What does he want to do?

What do the people of Yingchuan want to do?

Xun Han Zhong Chen, Xun Han attached Liu, but only used three points of force; Zhong Xuan was in the court, and it is said that he had made a meritorious contribution to persuading the White Wave thieves in Hanoi this time, and he had been promoted to the rank of court lieutenant and eunuch; The Chen family was more modest, closed doors, sat and watched success or failure, and did not even send anyone to him.

Among them, the Xun family is the most scheming, Xun Chen is attached to Yuan, Xun Yu returns to the dynasty, Xun Yu is hidden behind the scenes, although he respects him, but he has not been able to get his loyalty. Originally, he felt that he was not sincere enough, but now he understands that Xun Yu didn't want to be his courtier at all.

Xun Yu has his own ideas. He not only had ideas, but also the means, and quietly pushed him into an embarrassing situation.

Feng Ji and Guo Tu walked in, and when they saw Yuan Shao like this, they gave a deep salute and stood quietly aside.

"You should first look at these two military reports and see how it is."

After reading the military report, Feng Ji and Guo Tu glanced at each other, and it was rare to have a common idea. Feng Ji said first: "The leader of the alliance should rush to Hanoi, and he can't let Zhang Yan destroy Hanoi." ”

Guo Tu then added: "If Zhang Yan's army can be captured, the total strength of the alliance leader will exceed 200,000, and no one in the world can be defeated. ”

The corners of Yuan Shao's mouth twitched, and he chuckled: "Order Yan Liang and Wen Chou to send some grain and grass to the families of the Black Mountain Army to show condolences." ”

Feng Ji and Guo Tu said in unison: "The alliance leader is wise. ”

……

Two days later, Yang Feng determined Lu Bu's position.

Xiao'e Ridge is only more than 20 miles away from Yuyuan Pass, it is the south road leading to Ruying through Yuyuan Pass, the mountains are high and the forest is deep, and it is the easiest to ambush soldiers. Less than 20 miles from the south of the Little Goose Ridge, it enters the hinterland of Songgao Mountain, Taimur Mountain, Shaomu Mountain confronts each other left and right, the mountain stream is forested, the road is circuitous, and the march is difficult. Especially for cavalry, it was much more difficult to fight in such an area.

However, Liu Wei couldn't help but act.

However, in a few days, the shape shì changed again.

Yuan Shaoqin led an army of 50,000 to Hanoi, although the people had not yet arrived, but its prestige had already made Zhang Yan dare not act rashly. Pei Qian sent news that Yan Liang, who stayed in Yecheng, showed signs of sending troops and might enter the lair of the Black Mountain Army, which was very unfavorable to Zhang Yan, and Zhang Yan had a tendency to waver.

Liu Wei knew very well what would happen if Zhang Yan was frightened by Yuan Shao's formation, what kind of consequences would be if 100,000 Montenegrin troops were thrown into Yuan Shao's camp. At that time, not only Pei Qian's life will not be guaranteed, but the entire Luoyang will also be in danger.

In today's plan, I can only go all out to repel Cao Cao and others before Yuan Shao forced to land on Zhang Yan, and force Yuan Shao to return to the state of confrontation.

However, they don't have any clue what to do. They don't even know if there is a formation, let alone what it is, and how to break it. Facing a mysterious opponent, not only Liu Wei, but even a wise man like Jia Xu was a little helpless and couldn't speak.

"Gongda, you are from Yingchuan, and you are familiar with geography, tell me, what may be the biggest problem?"

"It's water." Xun You, who had been silent, seemed to have been prepared and opened his mouth unhurriedly. "Xi Zhicai should already know that I am by His Majesty's side, and he has no advantage in terms of geography. However, there is one problem that I can't solve, and that is water. ”

"There is no shortage of water in Songgao Mountain, but it is still early spring, and there is little water in the mountain, and the water source that can be used for the drinking of 10,000 people is limited." Xun You pointed to the map: "Although there is water for Lu Bu's more than 1,000 people to drink, it is not enough to supply His Majesty's army, and it is ......" He paused, and said: "The source control is in the hands of Xi Zhicai." As long as Xi Zhicai ordered to cut off the flow of water, Lu Bu would immediately cut off the water, and he had to find a new source of water to support it. ”

Liu Wei understood that compared to the mountainous terrain that was not conducive to cavalry warfare, water sources were more important. Xi Zhicai took control of the water source, and he grasped the initiative, he could lure Lu Bu to a disadvantageous place step by step, and then lure him in.

Once trapped in a water-starved place in the mountains, the winner is decided. Without water, his army would soon crumble. To compete for water, he not only had to give up the advantage of cavalry, but also had to fight to the death with Cao Cao and others, who occupied favorable terrain, and the casualties were bound to be heavy.

Even if there is no array, this unfavorable factor is enough to put him in a place of no return.

Liu Wei looked at Xun You: "What is Gongda's plan?" ”

Xun You pondered for a long time: "Chen Jian yì retreated to Luoyang. ”

Liu Wei shook his head: "Retreating to Luoyang can't solve this problem, not to mention that Lu Bu and the others are still in the mountains, and I can't see death without help." Instead of being trapped in Luoyang at that time, it is better to take the initiative to attack and fight with Cao Cao, Sun Jian and others to break their encirclement. ”

"That'...... There is only a roundabout attack to cover its back road. There are two roads available, one is to take the road Lunshi, down along the Yingshui, and the other is to take the road to Liang County, down along the Rushui, detour to Yunxian County, Yingyin, and then go north along the Yingshui. Xun You hesitated a little: "However, Xi Zhicai is also from Yingchuan, he is very familiar with these terrains, and it is likely that he will set up an ambush here and wait for His Majesty to enter the country." ”

Liu Wei understood what Xun Yu meant. If you want to take the initiative, there is only one way, take advantage of the speed advantage of the cavalry, enter Songgao Mountain from the west or south, and raid behind it. The distance of one or two hundred miles is not a problem for cavalrymen, the problem is that Xi Zhicai is also familiar with the terrain, and he may also set up ambushes in these places, so the risk is not small.

In addition to this, there is another issue that cannot be ignored. If you want to detour behind enemy lines, you must rely on Xun You as a guide, and whether Xun You is trustworthy and whether they can trust each other is a very questionable thing. What if Xun You surrendered by deception, that is, to lead him into an ambush circle?

Liu Wei glanced at Jia Xu, and Jia Xu was rarely silent. He looked at Zhang Liao, Zhang Xiu and the others again, and they also had cold faces. It's a shame that Lu Bu is trapped in Xiao'e Ling, if he is here, it is estimated that he will scold Xun You for his bad intentions.

"Wenhe."

"The minister is here."

"In a hurry, I still want you to be the main general once, and the infantry will attack Xiaoguling." Liu Wei's voice is not high, but there is no doubt: "Yang Feng is the deputy, Xu Huang and Wu Xuan are waiting for dispatch, bringing more grain, grass, and ordnance, step by step, steady and steady." ”

Yang Feng, Xu Huang, and Wu Xuan hurriedly stood up and took orders with Jia Xu.

"Huangfu Li, Zhang Liao, Zhang Xiu, you go with me." Liu Bian's eyes were sharp: "We gave him a surprise, even if Xi Zhicai laid a net, we would fight with him, break his net, rob his fish, and drag him down by the way, and pour a few mouthfuls of water." ”

The three of them looked at each other, laughed in unison, and shouted in unison: "Swear to follow Your Majesty." ”

Liu Wei smiled at Xun You: "Gongda, you are from Yingchuan." I patrol Yingchuan, you can do your best to the friendship of the landlord. ”

Xun Yu bowed down and received the order: "Only His Majesty is ordered." ”

Liu Wei stood up, walked to Xun You's side, and laughed: "Gongda, don't be so nervous. My life is hard, I won't give it away so lightly, I have confidence in you, and you have to have some confidence in me. ”。 (To be continued......)