"Bonghyo, what do you think?"

Cao Cao's gaze turned to Guo Jia and asked in a deep voice.

Guo Jia raised his head and said with a smile: "The lord has already made a decision, why do you need to ask Jia?" ”

Cao Cao sighed, but did not speak again.

With a flash of admiration in his eyes, he stood up, bypassed the long case in front of him, and walked to the door of the big tent.

Just as it was impossible for Ding Chen to retreat, Cao Cao had no way out.

The strategy of the surprise attack on Hucheng Pavilion was planned by him, and he was actually not favored among the coalition forces.

But thanks to Bao Xin's support, this strategy was finally implemented. To this end, Cao Cao took the 5,000 soldiers and horses recruited by Chen Liu as a bet, led 3,000 soldiers from Qian County, and Bao Xin supported his 2,000 foot cavalry, and slaughtered the Hucheng Pavilion.

Regardless of whether the effect of the surprise attack is there or not, he must capture Hucheng Pavilion.

Otherwise, he would not be able to explain to Bao Xin, and he would even more likely lose his position in the coalition forces.

Cao Cao is very clear about this.

He didn't expect that he would reunite with Ding Chen in Hucheng Pavilion, let alone that just a few months later, they would meet each other.

And he also knew that if he continued to attack, then he would completely turn against Ding Chen.

Is it all worth it?

Cao Cao couldn't say the answer, but he had no choice.

"When I a teenager, I was willful and stubborn, and I didn't like my neighbors.

After receiving the teachings of the elders, you can know the righteousness, and then study poetry and books hard, and finally succeed. Before the Yellow Turban Rebellion, whoever he wanted, he would follow Ban Dingyuan's example and expand his territory for my Han Dynasty; However, after the chaos, Fang knew that the people were difficult and miserable.

Since then, Cao has been determined to make a life for the common people, but it is a pity that the ten permanent servants control the temple and cause chaos to the court, and finally cannot show their ambitions.

and the original friendship, but I know that I can't compare with it.

Originally from the family of the fourth world and the three dukes, it has a magnificent bearing and a strong posture. Although Cao trembled, he was never taken seriously by the party...... Today, there is a big chaos, Dong thief abolished the Son of Heaven, slaughtered the loyal ministers of the court, made the villain stand in the temple, and the gentleman retreated to the mountains and forests. This is by no means a strong appearance, so he had no choice but to take the risk of assassination, but he did not succeed.

Putting his wife in danger is not what he wants.

Raising an army to fight against thieves today will make his wife and children worry about their lives, let alone the original intention.

The eldest husband should do something, although he can't bear his wife and children in danger, but when he thinks about the world, he abandons his small family, what's the matter? ”

Cao Cao's voice was loud, but if you listened carefully, you could find that there was a slight tremor in his voice.

His eyes were red, and he was shining.

Cao Cao turned around and looked at the people in the tent: "This battle, as far as Cao is concerned, is dispensable, not necessary. However, if you have to occupy Hucheng Pavilion, Xingyang will inevitably be tight, and it can help share the pressure at the beginning, which has a lot to do with the thief.

So, I beg you to help me.

After dawn, the soldiers sent to the city pavilion, if Ziyang blocked the way, there was no need for his subordinates to show mercy...... It's just that we don't know each other. ”

When the last sentence came out, Cao Cao burst into tears.

Xiahoudun and the others couldn't help but be moved, and they bowed down to receive the order.

And Dian Wei said in a loud voice: "The lord has to worry, if Ding Ziyang doesn't know the number of days, Dian Wei will take his head." ”

As soon as he said this, he immediately attracted the dissatisfied eyes of Xiahoudun and others.

Cao Cao didn't seem to care, and thanked everyone, and then everyone dispersed.

"Dian Wei!"

"Guo Shusheng, what's the matter?"

Out of the big tent, Dian Wei was about to leave, but was caught by Guo Jia.

Guo Jia pulled him aside and said softly: "Dian Da, why did you talk nonsense just now?" ”

"How can I talk nonsense?"

The country sighed and said, "Can't you see that the lord has a deep relationship with Ding Ziyang, even more than Yuan Rang and others."

The lord only wanted to occupy Hucheng Pavilion, and he had no intention of harming Ding Chen's life.

It's better for you to open your mouth and close your mouth to take people's heads...... If you do kill him, the Lord will be very sad. ”

"Huh?"

Dian Wei suddenly grew his mouth, and looked at Guo Jia in surprise, a little puzzled.

Guo Jia said: "Dian Da, you heard clearly.

Tomorrow on the battlefield, your mission is to keep your lord safe. As for other things, don't interfere, let alone harm Ding Ziyang's life. In fact, this is the lord's family matter, and you and I don't know much about the situation inside. If it really harmed Ding Ziyang's life, even if the lord doesn't blame you, he will definitely feel very concerned, understand? ”

Dian Wei didn't understand very well.

But he understood Guo Jia's point: protect Cao Cao and not return Ding Chen's life.

He scratched his head and said softly: "Thank you Fengxiao for reminding me, if you don't make the lord sad, it will be Dian Wei's sin." ”

Guo Jia smiled slightly and did not say anything more.

He looked up and looked at the sky.

Tomorrow, what kind of scene will tomorrow be?

He, with some curiosity......

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

After daybreak, Cao Cao ordered the army to set off.

He ordered Xiahoudun to be the vanguard and Yu Ban to be the deputy general, and led a thousand soldiers and horses to start first.

Then, he personally led the army, with Xiahou Yuan as the Sima of the other department, Cao Ren and Cao Hong as the captains, and each led a school as the Chinese army, with a total of 3,000 people. Then, he ordered Wei Zi to lead a thousand men to escort the grain and grass to the rear army, and then set off.

The army of 5,000 sounds like a small number, but it is mighty and impressive.

After some rest, Yu Ban has recovered and is no longer as embarrassed as last night.

He walked side by side with Xiahoudun, and the two talked in a low voice as they advanced, and before they knew it, they passed by Goat's Ridge.

Seeing Goat, Yu Ban thought of the battle last night.

He shuddered, and suddenly had a bad premonition in his heart.

Today's big battle will not be as easy as he imagined......

"Yuan Rang!"

"Huh?"

"Who did Ding Ziyang learn the art of war from?"

Xiahou was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and said: "Ziyang learned the art of war with Meng De, and later learned the art of war with Zixiao and me.

However, he was lazy, and although he had learned the art of war, he had never led a soldier or horse.

It was the Yellow Turban Rebellion, when Meng De killed Zhang Bao, he was also watching from the sidelines, and he was never willing to run out to lead the army. ”

"Then how can he, how can he have the strong army last night?"

Yu Ban said: "Although I am not familiar with military books, I have also worked hard in the army for many years.

Like the soldiers and horses under his command, it is by no means idle. Even if it is under the hands of Dong Thief, I am afraid that it is a strong army. It stands to reason that he was sent to Hucheng Pavilion, obviously because he was assigned, and he was not valued by Dong Thief, why did he have such a strong soldier in his hands? ”

"This ......"

Xiahoudun had never thought about this matter carefully.

But now that he heard Yu Ban say this, he also felt a little strange.

It seems that Ding Chen has a secret!

However, he didn't care, because he knew very well in his heart that the protagonist of today's battle was Cao Cao, not him.

"Wen Ze, if we fight against Ding Chen later, you and I don't have to rush to fight.

Just hold your ground and wait for the lord to lead the army. I think that the lord doesn't want to live or die with Ziyang, if you can persuade Ziyang to vote, as far as the lord is concerned, you can not only get a strong army, but also a fierce general. ”

Yu Ban listened and frowned slightly.

To be honest, for the general, who is willing to bow his head and admit defeat?

But when I think of the strength of the soldiers and horses last night, and then think of the intricate grievances and entanglements between Cao Cao and Ding Chen...... Yu Ban was immediately relieved. There's too much involved, and he'd better not get involved. Besides, he was only sent by Bao Xin to assist Cao Cao, not Cao Cao's subordinates. If you really commit a taboo, you won't be able to do both.

Thinking of this, Yu Ban nodded.

However, he still asked curiously: "Yuan Rang, what kind of person is this Ding Ziyang?" ”

"Slacker!"

"Huh?"

"A slacker who doesn't want to die, and very stubborn."

"I don't understand."

"Ziyang is very talented, but for some reason, he is lazy and does not seek progress.

He has a good personality and is quite amiable, no matter what kind of person he is, he is willing to make friends and does not care about the other party's background...... Don't annoy him, though. If you provoke him, it is like a different person, murderous and tight, and does not spare his life.

After Meng De was demoted back to his hometown, he was humiliated by a fellow villager.

Meng De was furious at that time and killed the man, and was later able to get out by being scapegated by Miaocai. But the family members who had broken down did not give up, and they were troublesome with Meng De all day long. Once Ziyang accompanied his sister-in-law out of the house, he met the family members who had settled down and humiliated his sister-in-law on the street, which angered Ziyang. Ziyang killed the other party in a fit of rage at that time, and even killed the other party that night.

After he killed someone, he carried the man's head to the yamen to surrender, which shook the whole county.

Since then, the idlers around Qian County, or those who have a gap with Meng De, dare not provoke Meng De again. But Ziyang was imprisoned for 100 days, and later coincided with the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Meng De went to the county government to find the county order, and asked Ziyang back...... At that time, there was a saying in Qian County that 'I would rather go to Huangquan than see Feilian'.

Xiahoudun said it lightly, but Yu Ban could hear it, it was by no means so easy and simple.

With such a relationship, it is no wonder that Cao Cao is embarrassed.

If it were him who was forbidden, I was afraid that it would be difficult to persevere, and he might even retreat......

"I hope that today can be a happy ending."

Xiahoudun smiled and did not accept the forbidden words.

It's just that his smile is a little unnatural. Although he didn't know Ding Chen as well as Cao Cao, he knew Ding Chen's temperament.

Since Cao Cao led his troops to attack, it also meant that he wanted to completely break with Ding Chen.

A crazy Ding Ziyang!

Thinking of this, Xiahoudun shuddered, and then shook his head vigorously.

"Report!"

Just then, a scout came running.

"General Qiyu, ten miles away from Laolongkou, there are Dong thieves and soldiers blocking the road."

When Xiahou heard this, he was taken aback, and hurriedly said: "How many soldiers and horses does the other party have, can you see the banner clearly?" ”

"There are not many people, about five or six hundred."

The probe horse hurriedly said: "But I didn't see the enemy's flag, only two big flags."

On one side it is written 'the momentum of the charge, there is advance but no retreat', and on the other side of the big curtain is written 'the will to fall into battle, there is death but no life'. ”

The momentum of the charge, there is no advance or retreat; The will to fall into battle, whether there is death or life?

Xiahoudun and Yu Ban glanced at each other and smiled bitterly.

What a familiar slogan...... When Ding Chen led his troops to ambush last night, wasn't that the slogan of the troops and horses under his command?

"Go to the Chinese army immediately, and let the lord know.

Wen Ze, you and I go over, don't rush in, just hold your ground and wait for the lord to come...... The two of them must meet in the end. ”