Cao Cao's chosen direction of attack was from Yongyang to Jishi and then to Dingtao.

This offensive line can only be said to be decent, Dingtao is the middle point of Yuan Shao's defense line, which has the role of connecting the east and west lines, and is of course very important strategically, so it is understandable that Cao Cao chose to attack here.

But in the same way, this point is also quite difficult to attack, first of all, Dingtao is a big city at the level of a city, purely from the point of view of defense, it is definitely much stronger than cities such as Chenliu and Changyi.

Moreover, Yuan Shao's defense line is a straight line, like a long snake formation, hitting the middle, which is suitable for both ends.

However, war is like this, any choice itself has advantages and disadvantages, the key is to look at the specific changes after the fight, it is very simple to defeat the opponent on the map, but it is meaningless.

Yuan Shao saw that Cao Cao's army was dispatched, and he couldn't care about the spring ploughing, so he hurriedly mobilized troops and horses, shrunk the outposts and military fortresses in front of Cao Cao back to Dingtao, and led the army to march in the direction of the injustice, while Wen Chou's troops marched to Changyi, and Zhang Jaw, who was stationed in Dingtao, seized the time to gather the people around him, rushed to transport food and collect materials for defending the city, and prepared to confront Cao Cao under Dingtao City for a long time.

Cao Cao successfully took the two cities of Jishi and Chengwu, which had been vacant for more than half a year and were already somewhat deserted, but it was just right to use them as super large military camps and logistics bases. Ji's as a logistics transit place, Chengwu is less than a hundred miles away from Dingtao, as Cao Cao's forward base.

Both sides were busy dispatching troops, and Cao Cao was between Yongyang and Chengwu. A longitudinal attack channel was established, and the city was garrisoned by generals. Between the cities, there were cavalry patrols of Liang Xing and Cao Hong, and a large number of Inhuman troops were active. Judging from the player's reconnaissance, Cao Cao's defense of this attack channel is still quite tight, and it is difficult to threaten this passage without sending a large army.

Yuan Shao, on the other hand, took Dingtao as the center, and took the injustice sentence and Changyi as the two wings, opened a big net, and made a pair of opportunities at any time. It is going to surround Cao Cao's main attack force in one fell swoop.

"Everyone, this is the latest battlefield situation, the two sides have basically completed the layout, and the next step is the official start of the war. In terms of troops, Cao's army has 200,000 infantry and 80,000 cavalry, which can be said to be elite. Basically, all the strategic strike forces that can be used are on board. As for Yuan Shao, there were 50,000 infantry in Dingtao City, 50,000 militiamen, 20,000 cavalry, 100,000 infantry and 40,000 cavalry in Chengju City, 30,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry in Changyi City. In terms of troops. The two sides are evenly matched, and Yuan Shao has a slight advantage because he is defensive and has a giant city to set pottery. ”

After Li Ru introduced the information in his hand, he checked the data on the map again. Then turn back to your position and sit down.

Tian Feng glanced at all the staff members present and said, "According to the intention of the lord, we hope to be in a battle. When Yuan Shao is defeated and retreats, we will participate in the battle in response to Yuan Shao's request for help, our army is expected to participate in the battle with four cavalry corps, namely Lu Bu's cavalry troops, Xu Huang's cavalry troops and the lord's guards and Huang Xu's cavalry corps, in addition, Zang Ba's infantry will participate according to the situation, and the naval armies of General Cai Mao and General Zhao Fu will cooperate along the Yellow River and the Yangtze River. The ultimate goal is to assist Yuan Shao in defeating Cao Cao1

After Tian Feng finished speaking, everyone silently pondered the meaning of these words, and after a pause, Cheng Gongying asked: "Lord Tian, the extent of Yuan Shao's defeat is probably not something we can control, if Yuan Shao suffers a big loss, it will have a great impact on the next war, and it will even increase the burden on our army, right?" ”

"This is also a matter of no choice, if Yuan Shao did not fail miserably, how could he be honest and obedient and hand over Jizhou1

Kuai Liang pondered and said, for the practice of exchanging the Central Plains for Jizhou, if Yuan Shao had other options, he would definitely not agree.

"Well, Zirou is right, Yuan Shao has been running Jizhou for a long time, where will he give up easily, if he doesn't let him retreat, he won't give in, but Zhixian's doubts are also very reasonable, but there is no way to have the best of both worlds in this matter, I just hope that Yuan Shao can consume Cao Jun as much as possible while defeating."

Cheng Gongying thought about it and felt that there was only that, any plan was risky, there were many variables in implementation, and there were too many worries, so nothing could be done.

Tian Feng continued: "Of course, this is only a general framework, and how to implement it depends on the situation, so battlefield intelligence is extremely important, and whether you can successfully manipulate the battlefield situation depends on Wen You and Ziyang1."

"Don't worry, Yuan Hao, we will keep an eye on it, and Shi A and Miss Li will also cooperate with us to collect intelligence during this time."

Tian Feng nodded: "As for the purpose of the battle, it is to assist Yuan Shao to take Yuzhou in exchange for Jizhou, and force Cao Cao to the direction of Jingzhou

"If this can't be taken, it's better if Cao Cao is destroyed1

Li Ru's words caused everyone to laugh, Cao Cao was really not so easy to be destroyed, and Cao Cao was still needed in the lord's driving tactics.

"Okay, that's the purpose and plan of the whole campaign, and now we're going to talk about how we can steer this battle in the direction we want."

Liu Ye pointed to the map and said: "Cao Cao's position is obviously problematic, although that Dingtao is a strategic node, but the giant city is really so easy to fight?" Therefore, Cao Cao must have the intention of luring the enemy to attack and encircle the point to send reinforcements. ”

"But if Yuan Shao is not fooled, just hold on to Dingtao, Cao Cao's plan will not succeed, and Yuan Shao will be able to buy time for himself, as long as Yuan Shao eases up and infiltrates and harasses from the east and west lines at the same time, Cao Cao is afraid that he will not be able to stand it, especially in the case of alien disadvantages, the protracted style of play is not good for Cao Cao."

Liu Ye nodded and smiled: "Zirou is right, isn't this exactly what we have to do, as long as we can encourage Yuan Shao to take the initiative, things will be settled soon1."

Well said1 Tian Feng praised loudly: "Cao Cao's arrangement in his own clan is a pit, and he placed a large number of materials and equipment there, which is obviously the intention of inducing Yuan Shao to attack, of course, in order to lure Yuan Shao out, Cao Cao must fight hard under Dingtao City." ”

"I'm afraid this is also the reason why Cao Cao chose Dingtao, it is normal to break the blood flow when he meets his head under Dingtao City, and then move the cavalry and defenders who originally supported the logistics forward, deliberately exposing the flaws, Yuan Shao, who covets the side, will definitely not be able to bear it, and wants to fight and succeed."

"That's right, Uncle Tian didn't say that I haven't found out yet, it turns out that the road from the injustice to the Ji clan is smooth, the cavalry is very good, and even the elite infantry can be transported directly by horse-drawn carriages, and there are no roadblocks around this pit.1

In the Miyun Staff Headquarters, a group of smart people pulled out Cao Cao's conspiracy and tricks, and exposed them to the sun inside and out.

Figure out Cao Cao's thoughts, how to deceive Yuan Shao into the ditch is simple, as long as at the right time, give a wrong information, at the right time, someone like Yuan Shao in a timely manner put forward a 'subtle' opinion, once Yuan Shao is in the plan, the balance of living forces on the battlefield changes, the initiative of the entire battle situation will fall into Cao Cao's hands, and then if Cao Cao can't win, it will be really a shame to the people of the world.

Cao Cao didn't know that there was a large group of people in the far north who were calculating themselves, he was now sitting in the carriage calmly, marching in the direction of Dingtao City, in front of and behind the carriage, there was a mighty army, 200,000 people walking together What is the scene, it is absolutely overwhelming, the scene is very spectacular.

The two sides of the straight were very desolate, and the fields were now overgrown with grass, and the cavalry ran from the grass on both sides, trampling the grass into a mess.

Cao Cao retracted his gaze looking out of the window, looked at Fu Zhu, Xi Zhicai, and Yan Xiang who were also in the car, and said with a smile: "When I came last time, this was still a verdant farmland, and we had to be careful not to trample on the wheat, but now it has become a wasteland, and the war does not stop every day, and the people are restless every day."

"The lord is benevolent, now the court is assisted by the lord, and it has gradually shown the image of zhongxing, and when this war is over, the Central Plains should be unified, and it will not be too late for the lord to slowly clean up the broken rivers and mountains."

Yan Xiang's words are mostly sycophants, but Cao Cao is just casually sighing, and when he hears Yan Xiang's compliment, he also smiles, and he is in a good mood.

Frustrated and glanced at Yan Xiang from the corner of his eye, feeling a little disdainful in his heart, Xi Zhicai followed Yan Xiang's words and said: "Yes, if this battle goes well, the Central Plains can indeed be unified.1

Cao Cao stroked his beard and squinted his eyes and smiled, his narrow eyes revealed a trace of smugness that was difficult to hide, Cao Cao was quite confident in defeating Yuan Shao, because he knew Yuan Shao very well, and knew that Yuan Shao would be rampant if he was proud, as long as he performed well in the scene under Dingtao City, Yuan Shao had no reason not to be fooled.

"Hehe, I hope so, if the war can end in our hands, we will be worthy of the people, your majesty, and this official uniform."

The prime minister thought so, it was a blessing for the people of the world, and he also said with some frustration.

Cao Cao smiled proudly, and Xi Zhicai smiled slightly, but soon smiled: "Lord, such a dilapidated scene in the Central Plains may be easy to obtain, but it will take time to rebuild, but the surrounding heroes have not been destroyed, and it is difficult to say whether the Central Plains can be stable from now on."

Cao Cao naturally knew what Xi Zhicai was talking about, and laughed confidently: "That's simple, just continue to fight until all the princes who do not serve the court are destroyed one by one, so that my lifelong will will be successful!" You must also work together.1

"The subordinates dare not to die, 1 is unfinished to be continued...