In war, the main thing to fight for is strength, including both military strength and political strength, and we cannot hope too much for any tricks and tricks. For example, Yuan Shao's defeat in the original history must be on the premise of facing up to his military superiority, and at the same time pay attention to the decay of his internal political structure, otherwise there would be no Xu You's surrender; And Cao Cao's victory, on the premise of considering the disadvantage of Cao's soldiers, cannot ignore the unity within him and the relatively high quality of the army - the 5,000 army attacked Wuchao, and was forced behind by the enemy to still fight tenaciously, until it attacked the fortress and set fire everywhere, and it is estimated that few troops in Yuan's army could do this. Therefore, the victory or defeat of Guandu comes from the comparison of overall strength, rather than a simple plan to burn grain.

And judging from the current battle in the five counties in the south of Taiyuan, Shixun is at an obvious disadvantage in all aspects, so how can he recover it? First of all, the number of soldiers is insufficient, and secondly, the first five counties, the people's hearts are not attached, and he wants to fight against the enemy in a county in Hedong and merge a state, there are high cadres in front of him, and Guo Yuan in the back, in the absence of foreign aid, Hanoi Cao Ren can not count on the premise that even if Zhuge Kongming falls from the sky, it is difficult to have a chance of winning!

Is there a second way to go besides retreat?

The result of the discussion of the generals is also the same - after all, including Cao Xing, there are no crazy people among Xun's subordinates at present. The question is, however, how?

Gao Ganqin led an army of 20,000 to attack Qi County, and he undoubtedly knew much more about the defense of Qi County itself than the Cao army who had just arrived in your land, even if he attacked fiercely regardless of casualties, it was unlikely that he would break through the city wall and recover the city in a short period of time. Therefore, Gao Gan will definitely hope for the Shangdang Guo Yuan's attack from behind, when Guo Yuan has not yet arrived. He'll definitely want to be able to keep Shihoon in check. Don't let it get out of the way.

Including the previous dispatch of Shang Yao to persuade Shixun to withdraw from the five counties. promised not to pursue, no one in Cao Ying's camp believed Gao Gan's words - if he chased, he would win, and the fool would not chase.

Therefore, it is not easy for Shixun to retreat in front of the enemy, and one improper measure is likely to lead to the collapse of the whole army. However, it is impossible not to retreat, and simply retreating in front of the high cadres will at least not lead to the annihilation of the entire army. If Guo Yuan catches up from behind, he can't withdraw if he wants to, and he will definitely be wrapped in dumplings.

Cao Xing's suggestion was to hold for two more days—judging by the distance and communications, Guo Yuan would not come so soon—and wait for Gao Gan to attack the city first, and then he would lead his cavalry to find a suitable opportunity to launch a powerful counterattack, and if he could temporarily force back the state army, he would have the opportunity to return with the whole division. Zhang Ji once suggested summoning Hu Chuquan and going to Beidong to respond, but it was difficult to ensure synchronization of communication and communication. Second, the Southern Xiongnu should not be too trusted, so this opinion was finally rejected.

Someone must be sent to contact the Southern Xiongnu. If Xun withdraws, if they don't withdraw, they will inevitably be copied by the state army. Huchuquan and the life and death of Huhu, Shi Xun didn't care, but they still left tens of thousands of clansmen in Pingyang and other four counties, if the main force was annihilated, or even forced to switch to the Yuan clan, the tens of thousands of Huns would become a huge hidden danger in Hedong County, and they would suddenly explode at any time. Therefore, although Shixun did not hope that Hu Chuquan would come to the rescue, he also hoped that he could at least protect himself.

When the news of Cao Rendong's aid to Guandu had not yet reached Qi County, it was Xun who hoped that Gao Gan would attack the city as late as possible, but now he hoped that he would launch an offensive quickly, so that he could find a gap to counterattack, and then abandon the city and flash people. Of course, whether Cao Xing's counterattack can succeed and work is still unknown, and there is no complete certainty.

Shixun climbed the city tower again, holding the city wall with his hand, looking at the Bingzhou army who were busy preparing for the siege, and his heart was so anxious that he was burning. But he didn't have the ability to command the army, let alone the talent to change the battle, the more he thought about it, the more bottomless he became, and he had to slap the city wall fiercely: "Call Zhongda!" ”

Shi Xun simply entrusted the full power of military command to Sima Yi - even if it was still a young and knowledgeable Sima Zhongda, who had just entered the battlefield, he felt that he must be more reliable than himself. For areas that you are not familiar with and have no talent, instead of being unprincipled and confident, it is better to simply delegate power and trust others.

After returning to the government office after going down to the city, the sky was getting dark, and Shi Xun simply left all the successes and failures behind, silently counted the sheep, covered his head and slept for a long time. When I got up early the next morning, I began to instruct the officials to sort out the official documents, pondering what things must be taken away, what things should be brought with me first, and they could be thrown away when the situation was not right.

The whole day passed like this, and the relevant official documents and bags had already been prepared, but Xun couldn't be idle, and it was inevitable that he would panic when he was idle, so he didn't have anything to do everywhere, and even pretended to command the servants and cleaned up the inside and outside of the government office: "The master is going to return, how can it be chaotic?" On the contrary, his behavior inadvertently strengthened the confidence of his subordinates—the lord was so sure that he would be safe to retreat this time.

I was busy until dark, and I was about to wash and sleep again, when suddenly a soldier came down from the city and handed me a feather arrow. Shi Xun took it and took a look, and there was a roll of plain silk tied behind the arrow cluster - "Did the high envoy come to persuade me to go again?" I'm willing to go, but it's a pity that ......" was untied and unfolded, but I saw that it was a letter with a silver hook and iron stroke:

"Niu Ma walked to Yang Qu Guo, and then bowed to him, capital crime and capital crime. Your Excellency: The two countries are in conflict, and the family is sent to your ......"

Ah yo, it turned out to be the arrow book sent by Guo Huai.

I don't want Guo Boji to be outside the city. Shi Xun hurriedly sat up straight, and read it carefully by candlelight, it turned out that Guo Huai meant, Jinyang City is well defended, and you want me to seize Jinyang - the concubine really can't do it. However, he said that he was willing to incite the Yanmen soldiers to rebel when Gao Gan was attacking the city, and the city took the opportunity to wave his army to kill, which could greatly frustrate the spirit of the state army. When the time comes, he is willing to go into the city and replace his father, hoping that Shixun will not hurt his father - it would be better if Guo Yi could be released.

After reading the letter, Shi Xun hurriedly greeted: "Quickly invite Zhongda and others to come to the discussion!" ”

On the other hand, in the camp of the Yanmen Army outside the city, two teenagers were also talking secretly under the lamp. One asked: "Boji, has Qing made up his mind to surrender Cao?" ”

Guo Huai propped his elbows on the bookcase, spread his five fingers, and held his forehead, as if his head was overwhelmed, and sighed lightly when he heard the words: "My father is a servant, what can I do?" ”

The companion said indignantly: "It is the servant who has won the uncle, so as to coerce Qing, the meaning of this question should be, but it can be recruited, but he ordered Qing to seize Jinyang - it is difficult for such a strong man, I despise it!" ”

Guo Huai smiled bitterly: "I am young and weak, and I am white, how can I capture Jinyang?" If the waiter really hopes for this, it is a vain person. However, when he heard what he had done, he must not be a fool, but he tried my ears with this. "If I really listen to his words, if I want to seize Jinyang City without my own strength, I will definitely die without a place to be buried, a reckless young man, if he dies, will he care?

When his companion heard this, he couldn't help but sigh lightly: "Now Yuan and Cao are competing with each other, and they are fighting each other, and the winner can sweep the world." We will have something attached, and those who gain will die, and those who will lose will also be counted, and there is nothing wrong with Cao Yuan. However, Henan is far away, only this Qi County, I don't know if the service can be safe? ”

It seems that Guo Huai has thought about this issue many times a long time ago, and replied immediately: "It is Shi Zhongding who has passed the book to Hanoi, so that Cao Zixiao is bound to the party Guo Fujun." If the party army does not arrive, it will stick to Qi County for half a year, and it will be safe. Half a year later, I expected that there would be a decisive battle in Henan, and the high envoy had to wave his army to help. However, it was the servant who was not intended, broke my plan, and planned to do it, and his troops could not resist the high envoy. To control the big with the small, it is necessary to move with guerrilla attacks, and it is not a good strategy to stay in a lonely city. If I enter the city to-morrow, I will admonish him. ”

The companion nodded again and again: "Set up Qi County to guard the law, or you can control the enemy, but if there is no foreign aid to rescue, it will not be the end of the game." One part should defend the city, and the rest should temporarily retreat, patrolling the realm of Hedong and Taiyuan, or making a surprise attack on the party to echo the momentum of Cao Zixiao, and naturally all the plates are alive. Alas, but I hope that the name of the servant matches the truth, and he can listen to the words. ”

Guo Huai grabbed his companion's hand and said sincerely: "Bodao, it's me who is tired, and he forgives me." The "Bo Dao" couldn't help laughing loudly: "You and I are like brothers, why do you say this?" Besides, I never want to be an enemy with Qing, Qing has a strange plan, and I know me well, if I am an enemy, I will die, hahahahaha~~"

Now that they have made up their minds, this pair of teenagers who are not deeply involved in the world are not afraid. In the early morning of the next day, the high-ranking officials gathered their drums and announced that a large-scale siege battle would be launched today. Beizhong Lang raised an objection to Wang Rou: "The city of Qi County is high, and a rapid attack will inevitably cause heavy damage, why not wait for Guo Fujun to attack him, and when they have no will to fight, they will kill and injure them again?" ”

Gao Gan shook his head and said: "Since Shixun dares to go deep into my realm and defend it with perseverance, then I expect that the party soldiers will be scratched by Cao Ren in Hanoi, and it is not ......yet known when it will come."

"That being the case," Wang Rou said again, "it is better to send troops to disturb his back and block his transportation - the former sentinel came to report, and hundreds of cars loaded with grain and straw entered the south gate of Qi County. If it can cut off its transportation route, or there is no need to attack quickly, it can be trapped. If the Guo army does not come, it will be stopped, and if it comes, it will be ordered to gather from Mianshang to the east of the river to defeat the enemy. ”

Gao Gan still shook his head: "Hu Chuquan is still ravaging the West River, how can I encircle Qi County for a long time?" If Xun wants to go, I can trap him, he wants to defend to the death, and I will attack, so that I can control people and not be controlled by others. ”

Wang Rou is the head of the Jinyang branch of the Taiyuan Wang family, who has been a eunuch for several generations and has many guests, which is a real head snake. Gao Gan knew that this man was too martial and did not want to fight to the death, so although he was angry in his heart, he had to carefully analyze the situation and persuade him with good words: "Now that our army is in full swing, it is better to attack quickly, test the depth of the enemy, and then make a decision." He didn't make up his mind whether to launch a fierce attack or a long-term siege, but he had to try it while his morale was still strong, so as to maximize the enemy's fighting ability and fighting will.

At the moment, he rejected Wang Rou's opinion, and planned to attack, Guo Huai immediately stood up and asked for an order with a fierce attitude: "Please make the king order my Yanmen pawn to take the lead, Huai will break this city, and take the head of the honor to avenge his father, although he has no regrets in death!" (To be continued......)

PS: I'm going to take the kids out to play in a while, and today's chapter has been updated in advance.