Youzhou, Jixian County, has officially been upgraded from a large city to a giant city, with a population of one million.

This city is one of the frontline cities in the confrontation with Liaoxi County.

The Han Empire had not yet set up Shanhaiguan, so the Liaodong army attacked Youzhou from the Liaoxi Corridor, basically without much hindrance, and the Liaodong cavalry could drive straight in.

Wei Qing commanded the Youzhou Army and fortified in the vicinity of Jixian County and Yuyang County.

The station of the Tiger and Leopard Legion, Cao Cao was training the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to wait for the outbreak of the Great War in Western Liaoning.

"The east is adjacent to the Jieshi, to view the sea, the water is surging, and the mountains and islands are ......"

Cao Cao suddenly became poetic, he led a team of cavalry into the western Liaoning corridor to reconnoiter the terrain, and after returning to Youzhou, he scolded Fang Xuan.

Cao Cao looked at the Yuefu poem on the paper and was very proud.

Cao Cao is also half a literati, capable of writing and martial arts.

However, on the desk, there is still a book, and the pen and ink have not yet dried.

Chu Tian urged Cao Cao many times to compile the military book "Mengde's New Book", a total of 14 articles to be written, but Cao Cao only wrote half of it after a few years.

"I can't do it today, I'll write it tomorrow......"

Cao Cao only wrote a few words, complaining bitterly, and he felt a headache about compiling the "New Book of Mengde", so he postponed it until the next day......

There was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the tent, and Cao Cao's brother Cao Chun walked into the tent: "Brother, someone is here." ”

"Who?"

Cao Cao was surprised, could it be that Chu Tian sent some generals to the Tiger and Leopard Legion?

"Father!"

A young military general strode in and was a little excited to see Cao Cao.

"Ziyu, why are you here?"

Cao Cao was a little stunned, the person who came was not an outsider, but his eldest son, Cao Ang.

Because in "The Lord", Cao Cao did not experience the battle of Wancheng and did not covet Zhang Xiu's aunt Zou, so his eldest son Cao Ang did not die.

Cao Ang was high-spirited, and the newborn calf was not afraid of tigers: "King Xia sent me to my father's army for training, hoping that I can be on my own in the future." ”

"You...... It's still a long way off. Cao Cao thinks that Cao Ang's ability is not as good as his own, but he can't hit Cao Ang's self-confidence, "Since you have come to experience, then act in accordance with military orders, and you can't rely on private relationships to do anything wrong." ”

"Yes."

Cao Ang officially joined the Haw Par Legion and served as a lieutenant under Cao Chun.

Cao Cao is also considered to be the high-level of Chutian's forces, and Cao Ang is shaded, so he is a lieutenant as soon as he comes out.

The lieutenant is second to the general and the captain, and it is already a very high official position in the two Han Dynasty, and the county lieutenant can even control the soldiers and horses of a county, but at this time, the princes are called kings, and the tide of military exploits is rising, and generals and captains can be seen everywhere, and the lieutenants can only be regarded as middle and lower.

"Your father, who has fought for King Xia for many years, is now the general of Zhenbei, don't lose your father's face."

Cao Chun patted Cao Ang on the shoulder.

Because Cao Cao is no longer the lord, but the boss, Cao Chun is more relaxed, and there is no pressure to get along with Cao Ang.

"I, Cao Ang, will work hard and live up to the reputation of the Cao family!"

Cao Ang clenched his fists.

The Cao family is currently a big family of Chutian forces.

The Cao family and the Xiahou family were full of talents during this period of time, and the two families have always been close, so they formed an influential family in Qian County.

Chu Tian turned a blind eye, among the Cao family and the Xiahou family, the two generations of Cao Cao and Cao Pi were okay, but after the third and fourth generations, they began to decline.

The existence of the Maison is inevitable, as long as it is within the limits of control.

Since Cao Ang was out for the first time, and Cao Cao's second son Cao Pi was less than ten years old, Cao Chun was also optimistic about Cao Ang: "Very good, I will lead a team of tigers and leopards to inspect Yuyang County in the near future, and you will follow me to act." ”

"Yuyang County?"

"That's right, Yuyang County. Our forces with the Liaodong Army are bounded by Yuyang County. The two sides have migrated their own populations to the hinterland, and the population of Yuyang County may only be a few hundred thousand people. We, the Tiger and Leopard Regiment, need to patrol Yuyang County from time to time to prevent the Liaodong cavalry from raiding Jixian County. There are many important buildings in Jixian County, and once Jixian County is lost, then Youzhou will lose half of it. Not long ago, your father and I led a group of light cavalry deep into western Liaoxi to investigate, and the Liaodong army might counterattack. ”

"The stronghold of the Liaodong Army in Liaoxi County is Guzhu City?"

"The Liaoxi Corridor, the Guzhu City in the west, and the Liucheng City in the east, are all fortresses set up by the Ming King to control the entrances and exits of the Liaoxi Corridor. If you want to capture Liaodong, you must open up the Liaoxi Corridor. You can also pass through the prairie and attack the hometown of Buyeo. However, the Liaoxi Corridor was in the hands of the Liaodong Army and posed a great threat to Youzhou. Therefore, it is necessary to explore the terrain and troops around Guzhu City. ”

……

In Yuyang County, a Xianbei cavalry was ordered to enter this place.

The Ming general Sun Chuanting was stationed in Yuyang County in advance and joined up with this Xianbei cavalry.

The Xianbei tribe is not only the Xianbei people, but also integrates some Han and Xiongnu people, and the composition is complex.

"There was a cavalry that entered western Liaoning not long ago and marched all the way to Jieshi Mountain. We have to fight back. ”

Sun Chuanting said to Murong Ba, the leader of Murong Xianbei, who arrived.

Sun Chuanting was divided into the generals of the Liaoxi Army by Mingguan and belonged to the descendant troops, so his actual status was higher than that of the Xianbei generals.

"The other party's cavalry can go deep into the Liaoxi Corridor, retreat with their whole body, and lead the cavalry to reconnoitre, it must not be simple."

Murong Ba and his cavalry dismounted, and the iron armor rubbed against the heavy horse armor, making a crashing sound.

Murong Ba's elite cavalry troops are equipped with iron horses.

"You led a team of cavalry and went to Jixian with me to investigate the situation in Jixian County, so as to show a return fire and at the same time deter the enemy. King Xia should not have made up his mind to attack Liaodong, his primary goal is Guanzhong. ”

"Yes."

Murong Ba's order to Sun Chuanting was difficult to resist, because Sun Chuanting's status was higher than his.

Sun Chuanting saw that there were two other people beside Murong Ba: "Who is this?" ”

Murong Ba replied: "My sons Murong Ling, Murong Lin. ”

"Murong Xianbei, there are indeed many talents."

Sun Chuanting's emotion sounded like thunder to Murong Ba.

Murong Ba had already sensed the meaning of Sun Chuanting's words, and Sun Chuanting was very wary of Murong Xianbei.

Murong Xianbei, Tuoba Xianbei, Yuwen Xianbei and other tribes survived in the chaotic Sixteen Kingdoms of China and the Northern and Southern Dynasties.

Sun Chuanting was wary and wary of Murong Xianbei to a certain extent. Murong Ba had already sensed Sun Chuanting's vague hostility.

Although the two are in one camp, they are wary of each other internally.

Sun Chuanting used his spare light to observe the two sons brought by Murong Ba, among which Murong Ling was dignified and seemed to be both civil and military, while Murong Lin was a little timid and not loved by Murong Ba.

Obviously, Murong Ling is Murong Ba's favored heir.

"With the help of two Linglang, this time to enter Jixian County to investigate, it will definitely be successful. Leave tomorrow. ”

……

The Xianbei cavalry secretly marched to the west, and the number was small, only a few hundred, in order to hide people's eyes.

The total number of troops stationed in Yuyang County by King Xia and King Ming exceeded 100,000 people, and the cavalry of several hundred people was difficult to detect.

"Ling'er, this expedition, don't fall in love with the war, if there is anything wrong, retreat immediately. We came to investigate, not to fight. King Xia and King Ming are still preparing soldiers and horses, and for a while, there will be no big war. ”

Murong Ba intended to cultivate his eldest son, Murong Ling, so he advised him on the way.

Murong Lin, who was not valued by Murong Ba, was on the side, looking at Murong Ling's eyes full of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

"The winner of the battle between King Xia and King Ming must be King Xia. In the future, the Great War in Western Liaoning will be the time for you to make meritorious contributions. Maybe after the end of the Liaoxi War, you can be promoted from a lieutenant to a lieutenant, or even a general. ”

Cao Chun led a team of tigers and leopards to ride, patrolled with Cao Ang in the border of Yuyang County, and said to Cao Ang.

"In the battle of Liaoxi, my father will definitely be able to defeat Sun Chuanting, the defender of Liaoning, with General Wei Qing."

"Don't underestimate Liaoxi, there are Wuhuan tribes and Xianbei tribes in Liaoxi, they are the eagle dogs of King Ming. In recent days, our tiger and leopard cavalry have clashed with them from time to time, and hundreds of people have been killed and injured on both sides, but we have not benefited much. ”

Cao Chun personally had skirmishes with the three legions stationed in western Liaoxi in Mingguan, so he knew the strength of Mingguan's forces.

The Mingguan forces deployed the Liaoxi Legion (Sun Chuanting), the Xianbei Legion (Murong Ba), and the Wuhuan Legion (Badun) to confront the Yulin Legion (Wei Qing), the Tiger and Leopard Legion (Cao Cao), the Shensu Legion (Xu Rong, Xiahou Yuan), and the Defensive Legion (Zhou Yafu) deployed by Chutian in Youzhou.

"The leader of the Wuhuan tribe is the head of the Wuhuan tribe, and the general department of the three kings of the Wuhuan tribe is compared to Mao Dun Shan Yu. This person is the leader of Wuhuan supported by King Ming, so his loyalty to King Ming should not be low. Although the Wuhuan people compared him to Mao Dun, his ability is estimated to be far worse than Mao Dun. Even so, not to be underestimated. ”

"There are also three Xianbei tribes, Murong Xianbei, Yuwen Xianbei, and Duan's Xianbei, who are more courageous than Wuhuan. The Intelligence Department is conducting an investigation in the Wuhuan tribe, and it is suspected that some time ago, there were many barbarians, and some Xianbei leaders fled to the eastern Xianbei and hid their identities. ”

"The Liaoxi Legion, the leader is Sun Chuanting, and there is an elite army under his command, called the New Qin Army."

Cao Chun explained the situation in western Liaoning to Cao Ang, who had just arrived.

In short, the Liaoxi Army is the core, and in addition to the Liaoxi Army, there are also the Wuhuan Three Kings Department and the Xianbei Three Divisions.

At the end of the Han Dynasty, the Central Plains War continued, and many people fled to Liaodong and Liaoxi for refuge, expanding the population of Liaodong and Liaoxi.

Cao Ang nodded while listening, he had indeed heard that in the past two years, many barbarian heroes were born, even King Xia recruited a group of barbarians, and on the side of Mingguan, because the Wuhuan, Xianbei, Goguryeo, Goryeo, Jurchen, and Buyeo tribes were mixed, so there may be more barbarian heroes, some were killed, some surrendered, and some hid in various tribes to avoid pursuit.

It can be said that the situation in eastern and western Liaoning is more complicated than in other counties.

Cao Chun and Cao Ang's tigers and leopards were patrolling, they didn't know that not far away, the cavalry led by Sun Chuanting and Murong Ba was approaching them, trying to enter the territory of Jixian County for reconnaissance.

At this time, Cao Chun and Cao Ang's tiger and leopard riders were not many.