Among the 100,000 soldiers led by Xu Shu, 60,000 were all prisoners, and when it came to combat effectiveness, such a person could not play much role on the real battlefield. Fortunately, they were originally used to strengthen their momentum, and Zhang Chao did not really want to capture Xudu, all they needed was an influence.

After making arrangements, at noon that day, after the soldiers had eaten a full meal, the army left Huguan and headed in the direction of Yangwu.

When leaving, Zhang Chao called Pei Yuanshao, the temporary guard of Huguan.

Pei Yuanshao served in the area of Yanmen Pass, and was later favored by Zhao Yun, and was transferred to the Dragon and Tiger Army as a division commander with 10,000 troops. Under the circumstance that Xu Shu and Xu Huang were both transferred, Zhang Chao, that is, Pei Yuanshao, stayed in Huguan.

"Yuan Shao, Huguan will be handed over to you, remember, in the two days we left, you can send troops to Shexian County from time to time to call for battle, and now Yan Liang has just been defeated, and he will never fight you. And three days after we left, you closed the door tightly, no matter who came to call the battle, you can't fight, let alone open the door, you can do this, it's a great achievement, understand? Zhang Chao patted Pei Yuanshao's shoulder and said earnestly.

"Don't worry, my lord, there are 20,000 soldiers, which is enough to defend the pot pass, and I have remembered what you just said." Pei Yuanshao patted his chest and swore solemnly.

If it weren't for Zhang Chao, he would still be a member of the Black Mountain Army, and he might have been wiped out. And now he has become a general with 10,000 soldiers, married a young and beautiful wife, and gave birth to a lovely son, all this happiness comes from Zhang Chao's gift, and now the lord has instructions, he will naturally do his best.

"Good." Seeing that Pei Yuanshao had written it down, Zhang Chao was also relieved. And at noon on the same day, the army came out of Huguan, and Pei Yuanshao also led 10,000 horses to call for battle in the direction of Shexian, which was done to confuse Yan Liang and make him think that Zhang Chao's army was still in Huguan.

Yan Liang was defeated, and the two lieutenants were all killed, so that he had to retreat to Shexian, and at the same time, he quickly reported the situation here to the lord Yuan Shao, asking for more reinforcements.

As soon as everything was done, Pei Yuanshao led 10,000 troops to call for battle before the city gate. Facing a general who is not famous, and even Yan Liang has never heard of, if it was usual, he would have led the army to kill him, but now he was scared by Zhang Chao and Xu Shu, and he would definitely not go out.

Everything was as Zhang Chao expected, Yan Liang really didn't dare to fight, let alone send someone to find out what news, which made the movements of Zhang Chao's army not discovered in a short period of time, and everything went according to the plan The army went to Chen Liu and Xu Du in two ways.

...... ......

In front of Luoyang City.

Cao Cao was still commanding the army to attack. The offensive was more fierce than before, especially after knowing that Zhang Chao had left Luoyang with the Dragon and Tiger Legion, the siege had not stopped during the day.

The attack lasted for ten days in a row, during which the soldiers went up to the city tower several times, but they were finally driven down by Xu Chu and Xu Rong. Especially the trapping camp led by Gao Shun, whenever they appeared, they would see the scene of Cao Jun being cut down from the city tower by the giant sickle.

Although it is said that the city tower was defended, but the first army also paid a huge price, they originally had 50,000 people, after several days of defending the city, the remaining army was only more than 10,000.

Guo Jia and Li Ru in the city saw that the casualties of the sergeants were very serious, and they were also a little worried about whether they would be able to complete the task of holding Luoyang.

"Fengxiao, the lord has been gone for ten days, why still haven't you heard from him, it is said that he should rush back." Li Ru couldn't help but say with some worry after inspecting the circle and seeing the casualties of the soldiers today.

"Brother Wenyou, the lord has not appeared yet, so something must have changed. But in my opinion, with the Dragon and Tiger Cavalry Legion with us, there shouldn't be any problems, what we need to do is to do the things in front of us well, hold Luoyang City, and wait for good news. Guo Jia said indifferently. To say that he is also a little anxious in his heart, but as the chief military advisor, he must be extremely calm at this time, otherwise the army will be in chaos, and Luoyang City will be self-defeating.

Li Ru also knew that it was useless to worry, but he still couldn't help but think about it, this is an ambivalent psychology. "Okay, I hope the lord can come earlier, otherwise, in three days, I'm afraid that Luoyang City will be really dangerous."

In the face of the joint use of troops by the four princes, this time Zhang Chao's mobile corps has been deployed, if you want reinforcements, you still need to recruit and train again, which is not a day's work. It was precisely because he knew that the new army would not be able to be built for a while and a half, that Li Ru was worried.

"It's not a wish, it's a certainty. We can hold it for three days, but even after three days, we still have to hold it without reinforcements. Guo Jia did say in an extremely affirmative tone. For him, even if Zhang Chao handed over Luoyang City to himself, he must defend it, unless he dies, otherwise the city will never be lost.

Compared with the worries in Luoyang City, in the camp of Cao Jun outside the city, Cao Cao was also standing in front of a map hanging in a tent and thinking deeply.

The news has been confirmed, Zhang Chao took the Dragon and Tiger Legion out of Luoyang, so where will he go? Luoyang City is in danger, at such a critical moment, Zhang Zhi can be kept away, presumably there should be more important things.

Cao Cao was sure that Zhang Chao would not abandon Luoyang City, and it was precisely because of this that he had a little more worry in his heart.

Among the princes, Cao Cao originally thought that his great enemy should be Yuan Shao, after all, compared to his background, prestige, and qualifications, this person is much stronger than him. But when Zhang Chao defeated Yuan Shao again and again, and also captured Youzhou and Si Li, his views changed.

Zhang Chao became the first enemy in his heart, if it weren't for that, he would not give up the opportunity to attack Liu Bei to seize Jingzhou this time, and turned north to Si Li.

Cao Cao hoped that he could use this action to achieve the goal of inflicting heavy damage on Zhang Chao and eliminating this person in a better way. In this way, he really couldn't imagine who else in the world would be his opponent. In order to be able to achieve the goal, he raised 350,000 troops, which did have a good effect at the beginning.

But with the questions coming one after another, Luoyang City was like a ravine in front of him, which made him feel that he couldn't cross it. Now that Zhang Chao didn't know where to go, he faintly had a bad feeling in his heart.

Cao Cao was still staring at the map, thinking about where Zhang Chao might go, when the curtain of the big tent outside the door was lifted, and some thin jokes walked in.

In history, Xi Zhicai died a few years ago, but in this life, because of Zhang Chao, Cao Cao found the famous doctor Zhang Zhongjing, which saved his life. Although his life was saved, his body has not been very good, and he has not taken medicine for a day, and his body and bones are a little unbearable.

As soon as he turned around, he saw the chief strategist Xi Zhicai walking in, and Cao Cao hurriedly said, "Quick, come and take a seat." ”

After the soldiers set up the seats, Cao Cao took the initiative to help Xi Zhicai sit down and said, "How is it?" How's the body doing? ”

"Doctor Zhang is very powerful, I feel much better after taking the medicine, and I can hold on." Xi Zhicai said with a smile full of confidence on his face.

"Okay, remember to stick to your medication, so you can't find anything you need, just tell me, I'll arrange for someone to look for it." After Cao Cao heard this, his face was also much relieved, but he still showed concern in his words.

Listening to Cao Cao's words, Xi Zhicai was very moved, "Lord, you know the kindness of the encounter, so you don't know how to repay it." ”

"Zhicai don't want to say this, you and I are confidants and friends, and I am saying that you are still giving advice to me for the great cause, and it is also appropriate for me to care about you." Cao Cao explained very sincerely.

Xi Zhi knew that Cao Cao was really important to himself, so he didn't say anything, but looked at the hanging map and said, "The lord should think about where Zhang Zhiyuan went." ”

"Not bad." Speaking of this matter, Cao Cao also said very seriously, "The spies came to report that Zhang Chao left Luoyang with the cavalry of the Dragon and Tiger Army, but there was no news after that, so Zhicai said where he could go?" ”

Speaking of Zhang Chao's matter, Xi Zhicai's face became much more serious, and his gaze fell on the map for a moment before he said: "Lord, Zhang Zhiyuan should have gone to the nearest Huguan, and at present, only from there can he open a breakthrough." ”

"Kettle off?" Hearing Xi Zhicai's analysis, Cao Cao hurriedly found the place of Huguan on the map, and then nodded and then shook his head and said: "As far as I know, Yuan Benchu put 100,000 troops there, and there is a general Yan Liang in the array, it shouldn't be too easy to break." ”

"Hey, the lord doesn't know, the pot is known for its natural danger, and some people say that one person should be closed, and ten thousand people can't open it. In addition, there are Xu Shu and Xu Huang guarding there, the two of them are one writer and one martial artist, Yan Liang is brave but unwise, I am afraid that there is nothing cheap there. In addition, Zhang Chao led the army and suddenly appeared, and the battle situation there was conceivable. But now I just don't know where Zhang Chao will go after winning there, in terms of time, he should go to Luoyang, but there has been no news, so people can't guess. ”

Xi Zhicai analyzed Zhang Chao's first move, but he couldn't refer to the second move.

This was Zhang Chao's sudden thought, that is, Xu Shu at that time, as well as Guo Jia and Li Ru in Luoyang City, had not analyzed it, so it was no wonder that he couldn't see it.

Cao Cao heard that even Xi Zhicai couldn't determine Zhang Chao's whereabouts, so he couldn't help but be even more worried, "No matter, I think in order to prevent Zhang Chao's sudden appearance, I still need to order the sergeant to take some precautions." ”

"The words of the lord are very true, and so is the opinion of talent. But it is more important to step up the capture of Luoyang, as long as Luoyang is taken, there is such a strong city as a base at that time, and there is no fear of any tricks from the other party. Xi Zhicai nodded and said the point.