Is Cao Cao afraid of Fang Zhiwen?

To be honest, I am still a little afraid, in the past, Cao Cao and Fang Zhiwen faced each other, and the best outcome was a draw, in fact, most of them suffered losses, therefore, in the hearts of Cao Cao and Cao Cao's subordinate generals, Fang Zhiwen was more or less in awe or fear.

But now Cao Cao has a reason to fight, if he can't get grain and grass from Xuzhou, Cao Cao can only exchange it from the local clan, this price is a bit big, which makes Cao Cao can't help but think of what Xi Zhicai said at the time, although the power of the clan cannot be confronted head-on, but it must not be kidnapped by the power of the clan, if he started to deploy this earlier, maybe there will be no trouble now.

"Lord, even if Fang Zhiwen can fight again, this time he is only 40,000 cavalry, and he still needs to guard against Yuan Shao in the north, and the maximum number that can be placed on the southern front is 30,000, and it is also distributed on a long front, we don't need to worry at all, at most we can avoid its edge."

Xun You's statement is very in line with Cao Cao's thoughts, and Xun You has no psychological weakness to Fang Zhiwen, so Xun You's fighting spirit is still very high, although his godfather Xun Yu is Fang Zhiwen's important minister, but it is normal for the family to belong to different camps in this era, so Xun You is unceremonious to Fang Zhiwen.

However, as a superior person. Cao Cao was not in a hurry to make a statement, but just looked at Cheng Yu with a smile.

"What does Zhongde think?"

"The subordinates also see it this way, Fang Zhiwen's combat power is strong, we will avoid his edge, and Dong Zhuo used Inhumans to plunder Henan back then, so that Henan was empty, we can also do this method, in this way, it can make Fang Zhiwen tired. If Fang Zhiwen ignores it, we will have the opportunity to make a divisive plan. ”

Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction, these two strategists are more ruthless than the other, but Cao Cao likes it, and it is Cao Cao's purpose to do whatever it takes to achieve the goal.

Cao Cao finally looked at Xi Zhicai, and Xi Zhicai said meaningfully: "Lord, the words of the two adults are very reasonable, even if it is a trade-off. We may not lose to Fang Zhiwen, but if we can use our wisdom, we won't use our strength. The small number of Fang Zhiwen's troops is an indisputable fact and a weak point, and it is of course correct for us to attack the short with a long one. In addition, the local clans in Xuzhou can be divided to lure them and deter them. In addition, his subordinates suggested that the battle should be based on practical benefits, and it was best not to have a population territory, otherwise it would only increase the burden. Only after our army has overcome this crisis and has thoroughly solved the food problem by vigorously developing the land and tuntian policies can we consider the land and population issues. ”

Cao Cao nodded again, and said with a smile: "What a few people said is to the point, Fang Zhiwen is not terrible, even if he is strong. But the war is not just a battle that can be won, the official sees that Xuzhou is a pile of mud, and no matter how big Fang Zhiwen is, he can't hold the mud to the wall. Huh"

"Lord, then let's fight, the last general was originally the pioneer 1 Xiahou Yuan said loudly, last time Xiahou Yuan was hung up by Zhao Yun, and he still held back a breath of anger in his heart, and now that Fang Zhiwen is here again, Xiahou Yuan can no longer suppress his anger and hatred in his heart.

Cao Cao stroked his beard and glanced at Xiahou Yuan, and said slowly: "The fight is definitely going to be fought, but you can't fight blindly, the team that attacked this time is equipped with military divisions, how to fight to listen to the military division, Miaocai, Yuan Rang, do you understand?" ”

This subordinate understands1

"Very good, everyone listen to the order 1 Cao Cao stood up, and all the generals also stood up one after another, looking at Cao Cao with burning eyes, Cao Cao pointed to the map behind him.

Xun Yu and Xiahou Yuan listened to the order 1

"Subordinate in the 1

"Order the two of you to lead 40,000 cavalry, go south to Zhongli, and wait for an opportunity to attack Huailing."

"No1

"Cheng Yu and Xiahoudun listened to the order 1

"Subordinate in the 1

"Let the two of you lead 40,000 infantry and 20,000 cavalry to enter Huxian County and wait for an opportunity to enter Xiaqiu."

"No1

"Xu Chu, Li Dian."

"Subordinate in the 1

"The two of you, together with this official, will be stationed in Sucheng and prepare to attack and take care."

"No1

"Ladies and gentlemen, the main point of this battle is food, and it is necessary to make full use of the Inhuman troops to infiltrate the enemy's territory to harass and loot, and if necessary, to use thunderbolts to deter the enemy who dare to resist stubbornly. In addition, when encountering Fang Zhiwen's troops, try to avoid their edge as much as possible according to the situation, they advance and I retreat, and they retreat and I advance, so that they must be exhausted, and when the time is ripe, they will be annihilated in one drum

"No1

"Zhicai, the overall situation of the family will be handed over to you1

"The subordinates receive orders, and in addition, the lord needs to guard against the counter-infiltration of the enemy army."

"This officer understands, ladies and gentlemen, that this battle is about the fate of our army, and I ask you to do your best.1

"My subordinates don't dare to spare their lives1

"Lord Tao, lord, ladies and gentlemen, the Cao army has been dispatched and divided into three roads, namely Xiahou Yuan and Xun Yu of Zhongli, Xiahou Dun Chengyu of Huxian County, and Sucheng where Cao Cao personally sits, the target is my consideration, Xiaqiu and Huailing. At the same time, Cao Cao issued a large number of looting missions, and a large number of Inhuman troops are gathering in border towns, and there is a possibility of war at any time. ”

Guo Jia quickly briefed everyone on the changes in the situation and announced the beginning of the war.

"How's our preparations going?"

"Nearly half of the grain harvest has been intensified, the transfer of population has basically been completed on the front line, and an order has been issued today to clear the wilderness, and it is expected that the farmland will be burned and the population evacuated by tomorrow at the latest."

Chen Deng replied that Chen Deng was mainly responsible for this matter.

"Very good, then let's start according to the predetermined plan, Lord Fang, what do you see?"

"Well, our army will be divided into three divisions, one of which will be stationed to take care of it. One is stationed in Xiaqiu and the other is in Huailing, all of which will be deployed on the periphery, waiting for an opportunity to launch a counteroffensive against Cao's army, and the matter of defending the city will be entrusted to Yuanlong, General Cao and General Zhen. ”

"Don't dare, don't worry, sir."

"You don't have to defend the city, you can retreat in an orderly manner when you can't, but it is beneficial for me to delay the enemy as much as possible, and in addition, contact our troops before retreating. So that our department can respond and prevent unnecessary losses. ”

"Everyone, although this is the case, this official hopes that everyone can fight as much as possible until they can no longer fight, after all, Xuzhou is the Xuzhou of all of us."

Tao Qian added in time, for fear that these guys would be timid and afraid of death, and they would retreat too quickly at the end of the day, which would not only be ugly at that time, but more importantly, the battle situation would become uncontrollable. In that case, Xuzhou's losses would be unpredictable.

Fang Zhiwen smiled and didn't speak, if this is still unbearable. Xuzhou should also be unlucky.

"In addition, the Boss can start issuing a mission, strangle any enemy troops that enter Xuzhou, and encourage the Inhuman forces to infiltrate Yuzhou and plunder1

"The old man will understand, when will Lord Fang leave."

"Set off immediately, I will lead 12,000 cavalry on the periphery, Guo Jia and Yuexi 20,000 in Xiaqiu, Huang Zhong 12,000 in Huailing, of course. This is only the deployment before the start of the war, after the start of the war, the position of our army will change at any time, and when the time comes, the letter will be contacted, and the overall situation of the defense will be bothered by the boss. ”

"Lord Fang, don't worry."

On June 12, the third year of Guangxi, Cao Cao officially announced a crusade against Tao Qian, on the grounds that Tao Qian did not respect the king's order and plotted to usurp the rebellion. Cao Cao's three-way army was launched in unison, known as 200,000 troops, and there were more than 300,000 Inhuman troops, a total of 500,000 troops attacked Xuzhou.

Tao Qian immediately issued a statement. Cao Cao was called on for hypocrisy, attacking friendly neighbors, and intending to rebel, and called on the princes of Xuzhou and the world to resist and crusade together. On the same day, Tao Qian ordered the border soldiers and civilians to concentrate in the city, burn all the wheat fields that could not be harvested in time, and resolutely carry out the clear of the wilderness.

For a time, the place at the junction of Xuzhou and Yuzhou was full of smoke, and it was almost impossible to see, which unexpectedly blocked the attack of Cao Jun, so that Cao Jun had to shrink back to the place of departure and wait for the smoke and dust to dissipate.

"Bastard! Actually set fire! It's actually a strong wall! is a good Tao Qian, a good Fang Zhiwen, ruthless enough 1

"Lord, what should we do next, do we attack directly?"

"How's my army's food and grass?"

"There are seven days left1

"Herald! Tomorrow the army will be exhausted, and the attack will be considered1

The current situation is very bad, Cao Cao can't think too much, there is only one way left in front of Cao Cao, storm and worry, whether you can take it or not, this is a must, take it, or be able to get some grain and grass, can't take it, after some people die, the grain and grass can be eaten for a few more days.

This kind of decision, Cao Cao is just as sad when he makes it, but what else can he do if he doesn't do it, he can't imagine that he will make a mistake and take a wrong step, and when will he have to repay his debts for that mistake!

"Lord, what do you say Cao Cao is doing now?" Zhen Xiang looked at the barbecue in Fang Zhiwen's hand, swallowing saliva unconsciously, and the wings of his nose twitched slightly, in order to prevent his saliva from staying, Zhen Xiang had to ask an inconsequential question to distract himself.

Fang Zhiwen thought about it very seriously for a while, and then smiled to himself: "I guess I'm as angry as a toad." ”

"Haha, really? I'd love to see it for myself. ”

"Cut, what's there to see, it's just a little old man who is angry, it is estimated that Cao Cao will set out to attack tomorrow, now he needs to fight quickly, and the number of our mobile troops is too small to pose a fatal threat to him, so he wants to attack quickly to solve the food crisis."

Fang Zhiwen's face was a little red under the reflection of the firelight, his eyes were slightly narrowed, and the corners of his mouth hooked up a smile, and there was no tension before the war at all.

"What about us? Go to the battlefield tomorrow to harass the raid? ”

"It's useless, Cao Cao will guard against this trick, thinking that there is Chen Deng in the city, and Cao Cao won't be able to take it down for a while, we will raid Cao Cao halfway now, and then go to fight Sucheng, if Cao Cao doesn't return to the army, we will grab a few big households around Sucheng and set an example for Cao Cao 1

"Set an example for Cao Cao? What do you mean, my lord? Zhen Xiang was confused, was it to remind Cao Cao that he could rob the big households in Xuzhou, the problem is, the big households in Xuzhou have all withdrawn, and now the surrounding fields have been burned to the ground, where are the big households for Cao Cao to rob?

"Hehe, the secret of heaven must not be revealed, you will naturally know when the time comes, okay, you can eat, you can divide it, you can't eat more and occupy more1

Fang Zhiwen said with a smile, with a mysterious look on his face, which made Zhen Xiang's heart itch, but unfortunately he couldn't scratch it, so he was in a hurry!