In August of the fifth year of Jian'an, the battle in Guandu gradually became white-hot.

Yuan Shao adopted the strategy of frustration, built a tower, piled up a mountain of earth, and ordered the archers to stand on a high place and shoot down on Cao Ying. The Cao army suppressed the Yuan army, and many Cao soldiers even had to carry shields on their heads when they went out to prevent being attacked by the Yuan army's archers. Fortunately, not long after, Cao Jun modified the stone car, invented the thunderbolt car, destroyed the building built by Yuan Jun, and finally won back a game. Yuan Shao saw that the plan to pile up a mountain of earth had failed, and immediately dug a tunnel again, wanting to attack Cao Cao. Fortunately, Xun You found out in time and ordered people to dig a long trench in the camp for defense, and once again cracked Yuan Shao's strategy. Since July, the two sides have had a fierce collision in Guandu. Intrigues and tricks are emerging, and the number of casualties on both sides is increasing day by day. In contrast, Cao Cao, who was attacked on three sides, already felt a little unable to hold on!

Sun Ce was killed, and finally solved one of Cao Cao's major worries.

After Sun Ce's death, Sun Quan immediately collected troops and stationed them, and sent people to Xudu to ask Cao Cao for his guilt.

There was no way, as soon as Sun Ce died, turmoil began to occur in Jiangdong. You must know that although the Sun family is a wealthy family, there is still a big gap compared to those famous families. Previously, Sun Ce relied on Sun Jian's prestige and the courage of the overlord to shock the Jiangdong clan. But as soon as Sun Ce died, the Jiangdong Shi clan was immediately ready to move. If it weren't for Sun Ce's killing too hard before, which weakened the power of the Jiangdong Shi clan, it is impossible to say that the entire Jiangdong would have fallen into chaos.

After all, Sun Quan is young and lacks prestige.

If it weren't for the support of veterans such as Cheng Pu and Huang Gai, and the full help of Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao, he would not even be able to take over Sun Ce's position.

In this way, wanting to go north has become an empty word.

In desperation, Sun Quan sent people to Cao Cao to ask for peace on the one hand, and on the other hand, he ordered Zhuge Jin and Lu Xun to send envoys to Liaodong to try to solve the trouble in Jiaozhou.

Cao Cao finally breathed a sigh of relief, and Sun Ce died. He has no worries!

Although there is also a Liu Bei, there is a vigorous scene in Runan.

But in Cao Cao's opinion, Liu Bei was not enough to affect the overall situation, and he didn't care about him.

In the face of Yuan Shao's ferocious offensive, Cao Cao also felt great pressure.

Although the threat of Jiangdong has been lifted, Cao's army has few soldiers and lack of food, and the soldiers are tired, and Cao Cao even lost the confidence to hold on for a while.

For this reason, he wrote to Xun Yu. I want to retreat to Xudu.

Xun Yu immediately replied: Yuan Shao gathered the main force in Guandu, wanting to fight the public victory.

If it cannot be controlled, it will be taken advantage of, which is the key to determining the general trend of the world. The dispute between Chu and Han back then. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu were not willing to retreat first, thinking that if they retreated first, they would be abandoned. The public is now one as ten, holding the key point so that Yuan Shao can not advance, the situation is gradually becoming clearer, there is absolutely no room for maneuver. Now Youzhou is turbulent, Liu Zhengbei swept the army in Youzhou, and Yuan Shao must be flustered.

Believe it soon after. There will inevitably be a heavy change, and this is the time to win by surprise, and we must not sit back and relax. ”

This letter finally calmed Cao Cao.

That's right. It has been half a year since the Battle of the White Horse began...... It's been going on for so long, so why bother giving up?

No matter what kind of attitude Cao Cao has towards Liu Chuang, Liu Chuang's troops are currently entering the right Beiping. The fierce battle in Yuyang has caused chaos in Youzhou. It is impossible for Yuan Shao not to perceive this. That's why he launched such a fierce offensive, that is, he wanted to end the battle of Guandu as much as possible, and then return to Youzhou to fight Liu Chuang. In contrast, the more anxious Yuan Shao is, the more calm and calm Cao Cao must be.

After consulting with Guo Jiaxunyou and Jia Xu, Cao Cao ordered Ren Jun, the general in charge of supply, to adopt the method of ten roads as one to shorten the distance of the grain road, and to use two arrays, that is, to strengthen the protection of the double formation, so as to prevent Yuan Shao from sneaking up on the grain road; On the other hand, Cao Cao continued to look for fighters, and ordered Xu Huang and Cao Hong to attack from Hanoi and intercept Yuan's army's grain route to increase Yuan's army's supply difficulties.

"Fengxiao, do you think it's time to send an envoy to Youzhou, contact Na Chuang'er, and let him increase his efforts?"

"Don't worry, the lord provoked turmoil in western Liaoning, although it made Chuang'er resentful, but it will not affect his cooperation with the lord.

Now the battle of Guandu is the best time for Chuang'er.

I believe that he will speed up the conquest of Youzhou...... When the lord sends an envoy at this time, he will inevitably fall into the inferior and gain the upper hand for him. In the current situation, he beat him, and the lord continues to hold on here. At this time, the most anxious person should not be the lord, but Yuan Shao. ”

Guo Jia's words made Cao Cao calm down.

"In this way, according to what Feng Xiao said!"

Time, imperceptibly, quietly entered September.

With the fierce battle that lasted for two months, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao both felt a little tired, and the war gradually subsided and entered the stage of stalemate......

On this day, Cao Cao was discussing things with Xun You, but saw Jia Xu hurriedly running into the big tent.

"Wenhe, why are you so flustered?"

Looking at Jia Xu's panting appearance, Cao Cao couldn't help but ask with a smile.

In his impression, Jia Xu has always been a breezy appearance. He had never seen such a panic now.

"Lord, I just got the news that General Zhengbei suddenly entered Guangyang three days ago and besieged Changping?"

"Siege of Changping?"

Cao Cao was stunned when he heard this, and hurriedly ordered someone to bring a map of Youzhou.

This Changping, as early as the Western Han Dynasty, has been set up, for the gateway of Jixian County.

At this time, Liu Chuang suddenly entered Guangyang County and besieged Changping County, which surprised Cao Cao. Because Yuyang has not yet been completely pacified, there are Karasuma people in the north to make a rebellion, and there is Zhang He Gaolan in the south to put troops in Gushui, so at this time they will besiege Changping, which is inevitably a bit of a hurry.

"Gongda, what do you think this intruder has in mind?"

Xun You looked at the map, and after pondering for a long time, he said softly: "If my guess is correct, I'm afraid that General Zhengbei wants to speed up the end of the Youzhou War." ”

"Oh?"

"Changping is the northern gateway of Youzhou, which seems to be inconspicuous, but it connects Zhuo County, Shanggu and Dai County.

General Zhengbei had planned to fight steadily before, but now it seems that he probably wants to speed up the pace and completely take Youzhou before the end of the Guandu War. Once Changping falls, the connection between Zhuojun and Shanggu will be severed. In this way, Yuan Xi will inevitably mobilize the two Karasuma of Nengchen Di and Nanlou...... But if this is the case, the troops of Kamiya and Daijun will be empty, and if you raise troops in Wuyuan at this time. Capture the ...... in the clouds"

After Xun You finished speaking, he looked at Cao Cao, and the meaning was expressed very clearly.

Liu Chuang, this is to stir up turmoil in the two states!

Cao Cao then remembered that Liu Chuang also had a father-in-law stationed in Wuyuan, Xun Chen!

Previously, in order to avoid Xun Chen's collusion with Liu Chuang in Bohai County, Tian Feng sent Xun Chen to Wuyuan. At that time, Liu Chuang had not yet captured Liaoxi and was busy with the war in Liaodong. I'm afraid Tian Feng didn't expect it. The war between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao lasted for half a year.

In this way, Liu Chuang was given enough opportunities to go out of Liaoxi and seize Youzhou......

Mistakes are wrong. Cao Cao looked at the map, but Guo Jia's words suddenly echoed in his mind: This is such a good luck!

Luck?

Cao Cao's heart couldn't help but be tight.

Thinking that he had been fighting for half his life, it was not easy to have the foundation he has now.

But he didn't want Liu Chuang to rise so quickly, and he became a prince in the blink of an eye.

Could it be Liu Chuang, if you have the luck of the atmosphere?

Cao Cao also felt very entangled in his heart. I couldn't help frowning......

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In September of the fifth year of Jian'an, Liu Chuang ordered Xu Sheng and Huang Zhong's soldiers to divide into two routes, enter Guangyang, and besiege Changping.

Yuan Xi couldn't help but panic. Hurriedly ordered to gather soldiers and horses and stationed them in Liangxiang. At the same time, he even dispatched troops and invited Nanlou and Nengchendi to send troops from Daijun and Shanggu respectively to rescue Changping. He also sent an envoy to Gushui, hoping that Zhang He Gaolan would be able to send troops.

Sell water. Yuan Jun camp.

Zhang He and Gao looked at the two of them, and they were also having a headache.

In the past two months, the two attacked Yongnu several times, but were defeated by the Han army one after another.

Tian Yu and Zhao Yunbing were divided into two divisions, Tian Yu guarded Yongnu, while Zhao Yun led a thousand and five flying bears to ride and stationed in the east of Yongnu.

This Tian Yu is originally from Yongnu, and he is quite famous in Yongnu.

He quickly recruited 3,000 soldiers and horses in Yongnu and defended the county seat of Yongnu...... When Zhang He Gaolan sent troops to attack Yongnu, Zhao Yun would lead the cavalry to attack from the rear. If Zhang He Gaolan wanted to encircle and suppress Zhao Yun, Tian Yu led his troops out of the city to contain Yuan's army.

This also made Zhang He and Gao Ran a headache.

Tian Yu is good at defending, and Zhao Yun is good at attacking.

This attack and defense blocked Zhang He's Gaolan headquarters outside the city of Yongnu, and he was not allowed to advance half a step.

As Liaodong County continued to strengthen its troops in Yuyang, Zhang He and Gao Lan had felt tremendous pressure......

When Yuan Xi's order arrived at the camp of the Yuan army in Gushui, Zhang He looked at the two of them and was also surprised.

"This general is so bold!"

Gao Ran couldn't help but be furious, "He obviously didn't take you and me in his eyes, and actually advanced into Guangyang."

Junyi, please temporarily guard the Gushui camp, I will command the soldiers and horses of the headquarters, and gallop to help Changping...... If the Liaodong Army can be defeated in Changping, the Yongnu will inevitably be demoralized, and when the time comes, you and I can join forces and conquer it in one fell swoop. ”

Zhang He frowned, revealing a hint of doubt.

"Uncle Liu Huang used troops before, and he was extremely safe.

Why did the troops suddenly enter Guangyang and besiege Changping? Although Changping is a small county, the city walls are strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack. What's more, he is trapped in Changping, how can the second son abandon him? When the time comes, he will be surrounded on three sides, and he will be defeated by the enemy on his back. This soldier is a big taboo, why is Uncle Liu Huang so aggressive? ”

Gao Ran was stunned for a moment, and then smiled again.

"I heard that the lord has the upper hand in Guandu, and this Uncle Liu Huang thought that he was afraid that the lord would win, so he sent troops to advance."

Come to think of it, it seems to make some sense.

Although Zhang He was a little uneasy in his heart, since Yuan Xi ordered to come over, it was impossible for him to be without action.

"Guanzhi, this time it is up to me to help Changping.

You lead your troops to Gushui and wait for news. ”

Gao Ran was a little reluctant, but seeing Zhang He's resolute attitude, he had no choice but to agree.

At that moment, Zhang He ordered 3,000 soldiers and horses, went out from the Gushui camp overnight, and after crossing the Gushui, he rushed to the direction of Changping.

From Gushui Daying to Changping, you need to go through Anci.

Zhang He stayed in Anci for a day, replenished the grain and grass, and got the news that Neng Chenqi led 8,000 Karasuma people to attack from Dai County and was rushing to Changping to help.

Zhang He is a little anxious!

If he was driven by Nengchen Di or Nanlou to relieve the siege of Changping, it would undoubtedly be a very faceless thing for Zhang He, one of the four court pillars in Hebei. So, after a day's rest, Zhang He immediately led his troops to Changping......

It's night. Zhang He led his troops to the bank of the Qiushui River.

After crossing the mound water, you can drive straight into Changping.

Zhang He was anxious and immediately ordered someone to cross the mound overnight...... It is September, and the Qiushui River is gentle, revealing a bit of tranquility in the night.

The pontoon bridge has been erected, and heavy wagons and horses pass slowly from the pontoon.

Zhang Heze rode his horse up a mound and watched the army pass on the river, for some reason. A bad omen suddenly appeared in my heart.

"Have the scouts ever investigated, are there any Liaodong soldiers and horses around?"

"General Huiyu, within a radius of ten miles, there is no trace of the Liaodong Army."

After hearing this, Zhang He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He rode down the mound. Come to the riverside.

But I heard a few soldiers standing by the river, whispering.

"Why is there so little rain in the mound this year?"

"How?"

"I remember that at this time of year, it was the flood season and the river was turbulent.

But if you look at the river, it doesn't seem to be deep. The water flow is also very gentle, if it weren't for the scarcity of rain, how could it be like this? ”

Scarce rain?

Zhang He suddenly shuddered.

Some time ago, it was raining in Guangyang. How can rain be scarce?

By the way, now that it is flood season, why is the flow of the mound water so gentle? That's a bit of a weirdness......

Not good!

Zhang He seemed to remember something, and hurriedly shouted: "Stop advancing." Stop moving forward...... The car on the bridge sped up to cross the river, and the people who did not get on the bridge. Stop getting on the bridge and immediately back away. ”

But at this moment, there was a rumbling roar from the upper reaches of the mound.

The voice was faint and unclear at first...... But in less than a moment, the voice became clear. A water dragon roared and rushed from the direction of the upper reaches of the hill.

The baggage vehicles and soldiers on the pontoon bridge suddenly panicked.

The sound of people shouting and neighing is incessant, and it is a mess.

When Zhang He saw the flood coming, he knew that something was wrong.

Without saying a word, he turned his horse back and left, shouting loudly as he ran: "Run, run!" ”

However, the flood was so fast that it came to it in the blink of an eye.

The water dragon roared, swallowing the pontoon bridge on the river in one bite, and the pontoon bridge was washed away by the flood in an instant, and the heavy vehicles and soldiers on the bridge were swallowed up by the flood.

The water was so strong that it had broken through the embankment.

Yuan Jun panicked, ran and struggled through the floodwaters......

Zhang He even beat his horse and whipped his horse, desperately running to the mound in the distance. The flood behind him overflowed the embankment, drowning the four hooves of the war horse, chasing Zhang He. finally rushed to the mound, Zhang He only felt frightened. If he hadn't realized it early, he was afraid that he would have died in the belly of fish and shrimp like those Yuan soldiers who were swallowed up by the flood.

When the water dragon passed, the banks of the mound were muddy.

Zhang He couldn't help but swallow his saliva, and hurriedly ordered someone to collect the remnants of the defeated army.

Three thousand soldiers and horses, almost half of which were lost.

Zhang He couldn't help but secretly complain, before he arrived in Changping, he was ambushed by the Liaodong Army...... I'm afraid that the so-called siege of Changping is a huge trap waiting for them to go to.

Thinking of this, Zhang He made up his mind.

You must not go to Changping again, and you should return to Gushui Daying immediately.

It's just that without waiting for Zhang He's order, he saw the other side of Gushui, and suddenly someone shouted and neighed.

A team of soldiers and horses galloped from afar, led by a general, dismounted from his crotch with a big gun, and shouted loudly from afar: "General Yuan is leaving, Zhang Liao is here!" ”

Zhang Liao?

Under such circumstances, how could Zhang He dare to meet the enemy?

The corporal under his command was already disheartened, and he couldn't resist the impact of the other party at all.

Zhang He didn't dare to hesitate, and hurriedly led people to turn around and leave. He didn't even dare to look back to check on the other party's situation, and rode on his horse, galloping for his life.

ran for nearly twenty miles, and saw that the Liaodong Army had disappeared, Zhang He was relieved.

After counting the soldiers and horses, only a few three or five hundred horsemen of the Thousand Five Yuan Army still followed.

He let out a sigh of relief, and did not dare to delay any longer.

God knows if the Liaodong Army will catch up, but at that time, there will really be no way to escape.

"Let's go back to Anci first, and then return to Gushui Daying."

Zhang He gave the order, and then retreated in the direction of Anci with the remnants of the defeated army.

Ahead, there is a hill.

Just when Zhang He and the others were about to arrive, they suddenly heard a sound of bangs in the sparse forest on the hill.

A row of arrows whistled and flew, and more than a dozen Yuan soldiers who were walking in the front were immediately shot to the ground. Immediately after, the lights were bright in the sparse forest, and a team of cavalry soldiers came out of the forest, headed by a general, with a crotch like a dragon horse, and a dragon in the palm of his hand, majestic and murderous.

"Zhang Junyi is leaving, Liu Chuang is here, waiting for you for a long time!"

Liu Chuang?

Zhang He shivered and secretly complained bitterly.

He understood that the so-called siege of Changping was just a trick for the Liaodong Army.

The Liaodong army didn't care about Changping, and the reason why they wanted to besiege Changping was because of their Yuan army.

Since Liu Chuang ambushed here, it means that whether it is the Neng Chendi of Daijun or the Nanlou of Shanggu, it is impossible to escape the fate of being ambushed by the Liaodong Army.

Thinking of this, Zhang He gritted his teeth, jumped his horse and raised his gun, and stepped forward.

Since there is no way out, there is only a desperate battle.

"Junyi, why don't you get off your horse and surrender?"

Liu Chuang sat like a dragon, and his voice was like thunder.

Zhang He didn't speak, the second horse looked at his face, and he twisted the gun and stabbed it.

Speaking of which, Zhang He's martial arts are not bad, and he can be called one of the four court pillars of Hebei, and he has already entered the realm of refining gods.

His shot was a decisive heart, and the gun was as fast as lightning and extremely fierce. And Liu Chuang was on the horse, but he was not in a hurry. Seeing Zhang He's big gun coming, the big vertebrae in his hand were raised, and the bell caught Zhang He's big gun. Zhang He was on the horse, only to feel a huge force coming, and he couldn't help but be shocked, twisted his body on the horse, unloaded the distance from the eight-tone vertebrae, and then raised the gun and shot three times, and covered Liu Chuang.

But Liu Chuang smiled, and the eight-tone vertebrae and eight notes in his hand rang out in unison, as if he didn't care, he blocked Zhang He's big gun.

On the surface, Zhang He seems to have the upper hand.

But in fact, Zhang He has a hard time...... Liu Chuang's eight-tone vertebrae carried a strange force, which made him very uncomfortable.

The two clashed on the horse for more than ten rounds, and Zhang He found that the Yuan army that followed him had been besieged in the center by the Liaodong army.

"Why does Uncle Huang deceive people too much?"

Zhang He knew that he was not Liu Chuang's opponent.

Seeing Liu Chuang's cat-and-mouse attitude, Zhang He couldn't help but be furious, roared angrily, twisted the gun and stabbed.

But he saw Liu Chuang leaning slightly on the horse, and let go of Zhang He's big gun very lightly, and then raised his hand and grabbed the gun at once, and at the same time turned the spine with one hand, and shouted in a deep voice: "Since Junyi wants to find death, then don't blame a certain family for being ruthless, give me a shot!" ”