Seeing that Cao Cao was laughing at Chen Lin's female chapter at this time, the originally tense heart line calmed down, Guo Jia's heart was as careful as dust, and everyone's reactions were seen in their eyes one by one, and they secretly admired Cao Cao in their hearts.

After laughing, he said strangely: "Yuan Rang." Why did you come together to see the? ”

Xiahou Bo served as a general under Cao Cao. He immediately replied: "Yuan Shao sent troops from Handcheng, raised an army of 700,000, and prepared to cross the Yellow River to the south. The military situation is critical, please make a decision as soon as possible! Cao Cao heard this and asked Guo Jiadao: "Seven hundred thousand?" Why did Yuan Benchu get so many soldiers and horses? ”

Guo Jia heard it and said with a smile: "Lord, this 700,000 army is naturally deceitful. Zhang Xiu is only more than 300,000 soldiers and horses, and Yuan's original power is stronger than Zhang Xiu. But if he wants to send troops to garrison the land of Sizhou, how can he use so many soldiers and horses, so he thinks that Yuan Benchu can only move about 400,000. ”

Cao Cao laughed and said: "Yuan Benchu is really good at cheating, and this trick has nearly doubled the number of troops. ”

Hearing this, Xiahoudun frowned and said, "Lord, even if Yuan Benchu's army is only 400,000, it is not easy to resist. Huainan and Xuzhou, which our army suddenly received, lost a lot of troops in these two divisions. Our army has only about 120,000 active soldiers. ”

Xun You heard this, smiled slightly, and said: "General Xiahou doesn't have to worry too much, although Yuan Shao has many soldiers, otherwise he is afraid." Our army has elite soldiers, all of whom are ten.

It's just that our army doesn't have much food and grass, and the advantage is to fight urgently. If it is delayed, I am afraid that there will be insufficient food and grass, and the war will be worrying. ”

Cao Cao heard this, nodded and said, "What Gongda said is very true. ”

At this time, Xi Zhicai smiled again: "I think that the lord does not have to worry about the urgent war, it is still the end of winter, and Yuan Benchu was in a hurry to send troops, but I am afraid that he is eager to exterminate our army and pacify the Central Plains." Since it is urgent, it is precisely in response to the wish of our army. ”

Guo Jia nodded and smiled: "What Zhicai said is very true. Moreover, Jia received news from the Hancheng spies that Hebei Mingshi Tian Toyota Yuanhao was imprisoned by Yuan Shao before going on the expedition. When it was in response to what Wen Ruo said on the day, Tian Fengwang committed it, and before Yuan Shao's army came out, he first cut off his arm, and this way to die is also! ”

Cao Cao heard it and said curiously: "Tian Yuanhao is a famous man at home, why was he imprisoned by Yuan Benchu?" ”

Guo Jia replied: "According to the news of the spies, Tian Yuanhao advised Yuan Benchu not to go out lightly at this time, and to defend according to the Yellow River, but he was afraid of invading the Central Plains by light cavalry. ”

After hearing this, Cao Cao was shocked and said: "If it is the original strategy of Natian Yuanhao, our army will be in danger. Fengxiao, is this news true? ”

Guo Jia nodded and said: "This is what Jia's friends of Yingchuan said in the past, it should be true, and with Tian Yuanhao's wisdom, it is not surprising that he can come up with this strategy." ”

Cao Cao heard this, hammered his fist on the desk, and praised: "What a Tian Yuanhao, fortunately, he didn't have to do it at the beginning." ”

Everyone nodded together when they heard this, and then Xu Zhu suddenly came in from outside the hall, and said angrily: "Report to the lord, General Zilian came back from Chang'an with an injury." ”

Cao Cao heard this and said in surprise: "What! Yuan Rang, Miaocai, and you immediately went outside to help Zilian come in! After speaking, he glanced at Guo Jia, who was frowning.

When Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan came in with Cao Hong, who was covered with scars and his whole face was like a pig's head, Cao Cao couldn't sit still anymore, and immediately stepped forward to support Cao Hong and asked, "Zilian, who beat you like this?" ”

Cao Hong paused word by word: "Pang Rou! After finishing speaking, he snorted angrily, his eyes looked at Guo Jia angrily like a fire, and scolded: "Guo Jia, I, Cao Hong, have no grudges or hatred with you, and I work for the eldest brother together." Why did you hurt me so much! Cao Hong finished. Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, who were supporting him, both glared at Guo Jia together.

Cao Cao listened. hurriedly asked what happened to Cao Hong in Chang'an, and everyone listened carefully. After listening to this, Cao Cao immediately turned his head to look at Guo Jia, but Cao Cao's eyes were not full of anger, he just wanted to listen to Guo Jia's explanation. With his knowledge of Guo Jia, he knew that Guo Jia was definitely not such a person. In addition, now that the war is imminent, if there is no internal unity, it is easy for people to take advantage of it.

However, it was Guo Jia who asked to go to Chang'an to see Zhang Xiu before, which is a well-known fact in Cao Ying, so everyone's eyes are unanimously looking at Guo Jia.

I saw Guo Jia walk up to Cao Hong, bow to Cao Hong, and say, "General Zilian, this time Jia lost his calculation. In fact, the person Zhang Xiu wanted to take revenge on was Jia, but General Zilian just happened to send it to the door, but he was Jia's scapegoat. ”

Cao Cao heard this and asked, "Fengxiao, what's going on?" ”

Guo Jia nodded, and said his previous calculations, and the content of what he said was almost the same as what Jia Xu analyzed for Zhang Xiu, and I had to sigh that the two of them had a great plan. After that, Nian Jia explained to Cao Cao his intention to stay, and finally said with a wry smile: "Zhang Xiu really has a master under his command, not only did he see through Jiazhi's intentions, but the small revenge came so quickly." ”

After hearing this, Cao Cao sighed: "Feng Xiao is not to blame for this matter. Feng Xiao has calculated so much for Cao, so that Cao and the original battle have no worries. After a pause, Cao Cao said to Cao Hong: "Zilian will stay in Xuchang for the time being to recuperate from his injuries, he will definitely capture Pang Rousheng every day, and let Zilian fall to avenge his revenge!" ”

After listening to Guo Jia's analysis, although Cao Hong knew that it was reasonable, he couldn't hide the anger in his heart. However, he heard along the way that Yuan Shao's 700,000 soldiers were preparing to cross the Yellow River south, and knew that Cao Cao was bound to be troubled by this matter at this time and did not want to add trouble to Cao Cao, so he suppressed the anger in his hands first and retreated first. Cao Cao sent Xu to escort Cao Hong home. to show concern.

After Cao Hong left, Cao Cao temporarily kept Cao Hong's affairs in his heart, and he also knew that it was as Guo Jia said. Zhang Xiu's revenge was obvious, and it forced Cao Cao to not fight back. If you fight back. First of all, it may not be able to hurt Zhang Xiu at all, it is just a little fight, if it is this one. Zhang Xiu's use of some means behind his back is even worse. Therefore, Cao Cao decided to endure this breath first, and then look for an opportunity to retaliate when Yuan Shao was defeated.

Sitting back on top of the master, Cao Cao closed his eyes. took a deep breath, pressed down the previous unhappy mood, and then suddenly opened his eyes wide, and ordered loudly: "Order Chengba of Xuzhou to lead the army from Lang to move into Qingzhou, attack Qi, Beihai, Dong'an and other places, contain Yuan Zhen in Qingzhou, and prevent his army from entering Qingzhou." ”

After a pause, he turned to say: "Guandu is the only way for Hebei to take Xuchang, and it is the gateway to Xuchang, so I will prepare to station the main army in Guandu to resist Yuan Shao!" ”

Xun You heard it and praised: "What the lord said is very true. Since the beginning of Guandu, the Yellow River has been divided into two rivers, the first one passes through the territory of Hechongzhou, and the other is the border between Chongzhou and Yizhou. Baima and Yanjin are in the heart of the two rivers.... This is to block Yuan Shaodong Road Yan Liang, Wen Chou army is the best Liao Jin Yan Liang, the small army has entered Liyang, and Liu Yan, who is guarding the white horse, does not have many troops, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist. If Yan Liang succeeds in capturing Baima Xiaoyanjin, his army will cross the Yellow River in Chongzhou from Yanjin and attack Guandu with Yuan Shao's main force. The lord is in danger, so it is important to think that the lord should first break the army of good face and ugliness. ”

Cao Cao nodded and said, "What is Gongda's strategy to break the army of Yan Liang and Wen Chou?" ”

Xun You replied: "Yuan Shao is scheming. The courage is slightly insufficient, if Yan Liang and Wen Chou have not made any contributions. He didn't dare to move lightly, and Yan Liang Xiaowen Chou had no plan, the lord could first increase his troops in Yanjin and pretend to cross the river to attack Hebei, Yuan Shao would definitely let Yan Liang and Wen Chou disperse their troops to the west to protect the north bank of the Yellow River. In this way, the lord can integrate his military forces. First break Yan Liang and Wen Chou's army, with Yuan Shao's temperament, he will not dare to attack Guandu, the lord will first break Yan Liang and Wen Chou with the momentum of thunder, and then return to Shiguandu, and it is not too late to fight against Yuan Shao! ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed to hear this, and he and Yuan Shao have known each other since childhood. was too clear about Yuan Shao's character, and when he heard Xun Yu's strategy, he immediately knew that it was feasible, and said with a smile: "Okay!" Since this is the case, Wen Zeru immediately led 5,000 elite troops to Yanjin, pretending that tens of thousands of troops were going to cross the river to attack the hinterland of Hebei and attract Yan Liang and Wen Chou in Liyang to divide their troops. Ben Sikong then led an army of 50,000 to arrive, if at this time Yan Liang and Wen Chou attacked Baima, Wen Zeru sent troops to assist Liu Yan in defending the palace. ”

Yu Ban heard Cao Cao be the first to order him. And it was such a heavy responsibility, and he immediately responded with great joy: "No"

Cao Cao nodded and said, "In addition, Yuan Rang and Miao Cairu led the remaining 60,000 troops to enter Guandu and defend against Yuan Shao's army. This road must pretend to be an army of 100,000, and it must be branded with the banner of the company. Gongda and Zhicai also went out with this army, so that they thought that they were all in the army. ”

Xiahou Yuan and the others heard it and promised together.

Cao Cao nodded and said, "Man Cheng, Wen Qian, you and the others will go out with the general, and first break the army of Yan Liang and Wen Chou!" The guards in Xuchang City and the dispatch of grain and grass were handed over to Wen Ruo to take care of. ”

When they heard this, they answered, "No."

At the end of the sixth year of Jian'an, Yuan Cao's army had been stationed on both sides of the Yellow River, and the great battle between the two heroes in the eastern part of the country was about to start. Looking at Guanzhong again, Zhang Xiu is also constantly reorganizing the army, preparing to attack the battle of Yizhou.

Entered the seventh year of Jian'an. The Great War between the Two Heroes of Kwantung finally began, and Zhang Xiu personally led the army into Hanzhong secretly. Zhao Yun, who remained in Chang'an, also immediately increased his troops in Hanoi and Luoyang, and the navy blocked the Yellow River and prevented any ships from entering the waters of Sili.

And just when the Great War of Yuan Cao in the north began. Sun Jian in the south is under the banner of the Qing monarch. An army of 30,000 was sent to attack Shouchun, but was met with stubborn resistance from Cao Ren's army under the city of Hefei. The troops blocked the city of Hefei. As soon as Sun Jian's side sent troops, Cai Mao successfully instigated Liu Biao to send a naval army to attack Jiangdong, and for a while, more than half of the land of the Han Dynasty fell into the flames of war.

Zhang Xiu secretly entered Hanzhong here, making the west look calm, and the white horse in Jiaozhou. This was the first large-scale battle between Yuan and Cao.

Because Yu Ban's army pretended to cross the river in Yanjin, Yuan Shao was afraid that Hebei would lose, so he asked Wen Chou to lead 50,000 troops to the north bank of Yanjin to prevent Cao's army from crossing the river, while Yan Liang continued to lead his troops to attack Baima.

Outside the White Horse City, Yan Gu showed off his might, Cao Cao saw it at the head of the city, and asked Xu Zhu: "Is there a big problem with Man Cheng and Wen Qian?" ”

Xu Qi replied angrily, "Return to the lord." They only suffered some minor injuries on their hands, and they were able to recuperate for a few days. ”

Cao Cao heard it and sighed: "Yan Liang is brave. Man Cheng and Wen Qian both fought against him, and they were both defeated. Zhong Kang, are you sure you can go down and kill Yan Liang? ”

Xu Zhunai was a real person, and he replied: "It's easy to defeat him, but it's a little difficult to kill him." ”

Cao Cao nodded when he heard this, and then asked Dian Wei on the side: "What about Dian Wei?" ”

Dian Wei replied: "It is not easy to defeat the force, but if you can take it by surprise, you can kill it with a hidden weapon." ”

Cao Cao understood when he heard this, it was easy to defeat Yan Liang, but it would be very difficult to kill him head-on, and Dian Wei also had to use a secret weapon to kill Yan Liang with confidence.

Cao Cao was about to ask Dian Wei to go down and kill Yan Liang, but Guo Jia next to him smiled slightly and said, "Didn't the lord always want to take that Guan Yu Guan Yunchang under his command?" And Shan Hubei fled to Yizhou and joined Yuan Shao's command. Now Jia has a strategy, which can let the lord collect Guan Yu, and at the same time let Liu Bei die in Yizhou! ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he was pleasantly surprised: "What is the plan of Fengxiao?" ”

Guo Jia smiled slightly and said: "Yan Liang is brave, only General Dian and General Xu are sure to defeat him under the command of the lord, and Guan Yu's courage is not under the two generals." The lord should remember the battle with Lu Bu that day, Guan Yu's last knife forced Lu Bu to be embarrassed, and if Lu Bu reacted a few points slower. and shall die by his sword. In this way, in response to what General Dian said, he can be killed by surprise. And the lord sent someone to summon Guan Yu to fight with Yan Liang, as long as he killed Yan Liang in one battle, and defeated Yan Liang at the end of the battle, the lord could take advantage of the situation to break Yan Liang's army first. After Yuan Shao was stunned to learn of this, he knew that Yan Liang, the love general, was defeated by Guan Yu, "he will definitely kill Liu Bei to vent his anger, and then the lord can persuade Guan Yu to return to obedience." Deal with Yuan Shao together, thinking that Liu Bei will take revenge! ”

Cao Cao heard it and laughed: "Okay! What a trick to borrow a knife to kill! And in this way, Dian Wei and Zhong Kang will not reveal their identities, the two of them follow Yu Cao day and night, if Yuan Shao knew that they were here. must be able to predict that Cao is not in Guandu, so if Yuan Shao attacks Guandu, it will be difficult for Yuan to make them resist. Fengxiao's plan is wonderful, count birds with one stone, good! Coup! Sure enough, it's a brilliant plan! ”

Cao Cao laughed, immediately repaired a book, and sent someone back to Xuchang to call Guan Yu. Liu Bei was defeated in Xuzhou, as in history, he was separated from everyone, although Zhang Liao did not persuade him to surrender, but in order to protect Liu Bei's small Guan Yu also surrendered Cao Cao. Cao Cao sent a letter to Xuchang, Guan Yu accepted Cao Cao's kindness, decided to behead Yan Liang for Cao Cao to relieve the siege of White Horse in order to repay Cao Cao's kindness, and informed Liu Bei's whereabouts to his family and then went to White Horse City alone. Guan Yu's crotch under the post Luo is also a thousand-mile horse, compared to the history of riding, now by Zhang Xiu received the red rabbit is also the same, a few days to the white horse.

Cao Cao informed Guan Yu of the recent battles one by one, and when he knew that Yan Liang had killed more than 20 generals in Cao Ying, and that Li Dian and Le Jin, the generals in Cao Ying, were injured by him. His eyes couldn't hide his contempt for Cao Ying's generals.