In September 199 AD, 50,000 new troops were trained.

Luo Zheng reviewed the three armies in the Chang'an camp, climbed the mountain to pay homage to the generals, and awarded medals to meritorious soldiers.

The three armies of Xiliang were all jubilant, the military spirit was cohesive, the morale was high, and the desire to fight was very urgent.

When the news came out, the pressure on all the princes of the world increased dramatically.

At the same time, the Central Plains region ushered in an unprecedented drought, Cao Cao fought for many years, and there was no time to govern the livelihood of the three counties under his rule, so that the water conservancy was in disrepair, the farmland was drought, and the autumn grain in Yanyu and Henan was almost no harvest.

After Yuan Shao pacified and annexed the state, the four states of Hebei in the autumn were harvested, and in the spring of the next year, Hebei wheat ushered in a bumper harvest.

When the news reached Xuchang, Cao Cao immediately mobilized a large army and prepared to go north to Guandu to meet the enemy.

In April, Yuan Shao mobilized a total of 300,000 soldiers and horses from Hebei, Hebei, You, Qingdao, and the four prefectures to assemble in the direction of Liyang, claiming to be 700,000 to the outside world.

When the news broke, the world shook.

In May, Yuan Shao ordered his eldest son, Yuan Tan, the assassin of Qingzhou, to lead 50,000 Qingzhou troops across the Yellow River to attack Baima.

He also ordered the second son Yuan Xi to lead 30,000 Youzhou troops to attack Yanjin, since the first year of the first year of the princes to discuss Dong, the largest princes war finally broke out, no matter who wins and who loses, the situation in the world will open a new page @.

At the same time, as early as when Yuan Shaoguang issued a letter to discuss the thief, the 80,000 cavalry troops stationed in the Chang'an camp had already begun to assemble in batches to the area around Hangu Pass, and when they arrived at Hangu Pass in time, 30,000 cavalry. All 50,000 cavalry had arrived at Hangu Pass.

The 80,000-strong army was camped for dozens of miles, on the plateau west of Hangu Pass. As far as the eye can see, there are dense military camps everywhere.

On the Jiangdong side, Sun Ce is also actively preparing for the war. Prepare to wait for the opportunity to cross the river and go on a northern expedition.

There is no doubt that this is a big war that affects everyone's hearts, a big war that is enough to change the situation in the world.

It was decided that the war between the Central Plains and Hebei was about to pull the curtain, whether it was Cao Cao defeating Yuan Shao or Yuan Shao defeating Cao Cao, it was enough to change the pattern of the world, Luo Zheng did not want to let go of this great opportunity to enter the Guanzhong in the east, and Sun Ce, who was shrinking in Jiangdong, would also not let go of this rare opportunity for the Northern Expedition, and for the Jiangdong Sun family. It's also the only chance.

Except for Liu Bei, who also seized power in Jingzhou, almost all the remaining princes were gathering troops and horses.

After a few years of recuperation, Sun Ce has 50,000 soldiers and horses, including more than 30,000 infantry, assembled in Shicheng, 20,000 sailors stationed in Niuzhu Naval Army Dazhai, Sun Ce has already arrived in Liyang, once the Yuan and Cao wars have taken a turn for the better, they will cross the river and go north.

And Cao Cao also left 30,000 soldiers and horses in Shouchun. The clan general Cao Hong guarded Huainan.

Hanya Kansai Gate.

Luo Zheng arrived with Jia Xu, Fa Zheng and others, and Zhang Liao led the crowd out of the city to greet him.

"Let's go, gather the generals to discuss the matter."

Luo Zheng waved his hand and rode into the city first.

When I came to the tent of the commander of the Chinese army. A group of ministers and generals have all arrived, and there are dozens of people gathered together, which can be regarded as the peak of civil and military affairs.

Luo Zheng was too late to remove his armor. He strode to the main seat and sat down, and said in a deep voice: "Gongying." Let's talk about Yuan Jun's situation. ”

Cheng Ying said: "Yuan Shao mobilized 700,000 troops to the Central Plains, and Cao Cao is afraid that this time he will be in a catastrophe." ”

"Seven hundred thousand?"

Luo Zheng was taken aback. Ning said: "After Yuan Shao pacified Youzhou, there were no more than 100,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and even if the soldiers and horses of Qingzhou and Bingzhou were added, it would be impossible to have 700,000, unless Yuan Shao recruited strong men." ”

Jia Xu said: "I'm afraid 700,000 is a bit empty, but 300,000 is still available, Yuan Shao broke Gongsun Zhan, and incorporated 100,000 Black Mountain Army, the strength has exceeded 200,000, plus the Qingzhou Army and the Bingzhou Army, it should be around 300,000." ”

Luo Zheng sighed at this time, nodded and said: "300,000 is more reliable, 700,000 is a bit exaggerated, if Yuan Shao really has 700,000 soldiers and horses, then there is no need for the general to send a letter to the valley, just hide in Guanzhong and claim the king." ”

Fa Zheng said: "Even if Yuan Shao only has an army of 300,000, Cao Cao may not be able to resist." ”

"Not necessarily!"

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "Before the results come out, it's too early to make a conclusion. ”

Fa Zheng's eyes were contemplative, but he did not speak.

Luo Zheng asked again, "How many soldiers and horses did Cao Apo deploy on the front line of the Tiger Prison Pass?" ”

Zhang Liao replied: "No less than 50,000." ”

Luo Zheng's eyes suddenly froze, and he said after a while: "Cao Apu really looks up to this general, it's this time, and he still has 50,000 troops stationed on the front line of Tiger Pass, isn't he afraid to resist Yuan Shao and let the Hebei army enter the Central Plains?" ”

Cheng Ying said: "According to the news sent back from the Central Plains, Cao Cao entered Xuzhou, defeated Yuan Shu's soldiers, and his soldiers and horses were about 150,000 to 180,000, except for the 50,000 troops on the front line of Tiger Pass, 30,000 soldiers and horses guarding Huainan, Wancheng, Xuanyuan Pass and other places also had a small number of soldiers and horses stationed, and Cao Cao could mobilize about 70,000 troops. ”

"Seventy thousand!"

Luo Zheng's brows furrowed at the moment, in just a few years, he didn't want Cao Apu to have grown to the point.

If it weren't for the fact that his own people had just pacified Xichuan and newly acquired the Xiwanchuan army, otherwise it would be inferior to Cao Apu in terms of military strength.

Jia Xu said: "This should be all the soldiers and horses under Cao A's command, as far as I know, Cao Cao also reorganized the soldiers and horses under his command last year, if nothing else, Cao Cao's troops should not exceed 150,000, that is to say, Cao Cao can still mobilize no 70,000 soldiers and horses, and the 50,000 soldiers and horses on the front line of the Tiger Pass should be about the same." ”

Luo Zheng asked: "How is Cao Hui's arrangement on the front line of the Tiger Prison Pass?" ”

Zhang Liao replied: "There are 20,000 troops in Hugao Pass, the defender is Xiahou Yuan, there are 8,000 defenders in Rongyang, the army will be Cao Cao's adopted son Cao Zhen, and there are also 8,000 defenders in Bishui Pass, and the guard will be Yu Ban, and there are more than 10,000 soldiers and horses in Zhongmu, Changshe, and Guancheng. ”

Everyone frowned when they listened, Cao Jun's layers of defense were obviously guarding against the Xiliang Army.

The 50,000-strong army is deployed layer by layer, and if the Xiliang army wants to fight city by city, it is estimated that the price paid will not be small.

Luo Zheng thought for a while, and then said: "Okay, now let's talk about the specific battle plan of our army!" ”

Fa Zheng arched his hand and said: "I don't know what the goal of the lord is to send troops this time?" ”

Luo Zheng said categorically: "The general's goal is very clear, that is, to kill Cao Apu, no matter who wins or loses in this war between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, this general wants Cao Apu to die, even if Yuan Shao is allowed to enter the Central Plains, this goal must be achieved." ”

"This ......"

Fa Zheng said in disbelief: "Wouldn't this be cheaper than Yuan Shao, and it is not beneficial to harm others and yourself." ”

Luo Zheng said in a deep voice: "All Xiaozhi thinks is that Yuan Shao will defeat Cao Cao and enter the Central Plains, but if Yuan Shao is impossible to defeat Cao Apu, or even defeat Cao Cao, if our army sits on the mountain and watches the tiger fight, will we miss the opportunity?" ”

Fa Zheng said: "Even if Cao Cao can defeat Yuan Shao, it will inevitably become the end of the strong crossbow, and then our army will advance eastward again, what will Cao Cao use to resist." Even if there are 50,000 Cao troops on the front line of Tiger Pass, they will not be able to stop our army. ”

Jia Xu, Cheng Ying, and the generals of the army were all pondering, and no one spoke.

Luo Zheng said: "Anything can happen in this world, since you can't predict everything, then you can only prepare for the worst." There is only one possibility, but if Cao Cao breaks Yuan Shao's Hebei army unscathed, and then our army advances eastward again, the only way to fight to the death with Cao Cao is to fight to the death, even if our army finally wins, it will inevitably suffer heavy casualties, so what? ”

"This ......"

Fa Zheng was dumbfounded, and although he knew that such a situation could not occur, he did not know how to refute it.

What's more, the lord of Fa Zhengjue is really putting the cart before the horse in this matter, even if he is afraid of Cao Cao, he must make reasonable arrangements according to the actual situation, and he can't just take advantage of Yuan Shao in order to kill Cao Cao.

Of course, these thoughts are not easy to say.

Instead of arguing any further, Fa Zheng began to think about how to achieve this goal.

At this time, Xuchang and Cao Cao were also convening a group of confidants to discuss countermeasures.

Strategist Xun You said: "My lord, I think that Yuan Shaoqing is the people of He Bei going south, and our army should transfer back the 5,000 troops of 10,000 in Hujiaoguan, and concentrate all the forces to fight Yuan Shao to the death, instead of wasting troops in vain." ”

This proposal was approved by most people, and Liu Ye, Chen Gong, and others all seconded it.

Only Cao Cao and Guo Jia were silent, frowning and thinking.

Guo Xi looked at Xun You and said: "Gongda doesn't know something, although Yuan Shao is huge, but the soldiers and horses under his command are at most about 300,000, and it is impossible to have 700,000 people, and Yuan Shao has many soldiers and horses but not fine, and there are many contradictions between the various departments, I heard that there is often friction between the Black Mountain Army and the Youzhou Army, and the lord is confident that he will stop Yuan Shao's army. ”

Xun Yu said: "Even so, there are too many troops on the front line of the Tiger Pass, and the number of troops that our army can mobilize now is only about 50,000, and the front line of the Tiger Pass is full of 5,000 troops, is this putting the cart before the horse?" ”

"It's not putting the cart before the horse!"

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Gongda should never underestimate Luo Zheng's guy, although Yuan Shao is strong, he is just a toothless tiger, and he is still sure to deal with it, but Luo Zheng's guy is cruel and cunning, and he can't take it lightly." ”

Guo Jia nodded and said: "Luo Zheng's army gathered at Hangu Pass, the intention has been revealed, just wait for our army to go north, Luo Zheng will inevitably do his best to send Hangu Pass eastward, Li Wei's command is still less than 10,000 soldiers and horses, it will inevitably be swept away by Luo Zheng with a devastating momentum, if there is no 50,000 army, it will not be able to stop Luo Zheng's 80,000 elite Xiliang army." ”

Xun You said in disbelief: "Even if Luo Zheng wants to take advantage of the situation to enter the Central Plains, he will only wait for the opportunity to move after our army and the Hebei army have divided the victory and defeat, how can he rashly send troops before our army and Yuan Shao have not yet divided the victory or defeat, otherwise if Yuan Shao is allowed to go south to the Central Plains unscathed, wouldn't this be a loss that is not good for himself, and what can Luo Zheng gain?" ”

Cao Cao and Guo Jia glanced at each other and immediately understood each other's intentions. (To be continued......) R1292