Guo Jia's suggestion is undoubtedly the safest.

After all, Cao Cao only had 5,000 elite soldiers in his hands, and the newly recruited 3,000 men and horses were still embarrassing.

Cao Cao was silent.

Xun Yu on the side saw his thoughts, so he said slowly,

Although Feng Xiao's plan is safe, it has plunged the people of Dongjun into dire straits. The Lord loves the people like a son, how can he bear to see such a thing happen? ”

"What Wen Ruo said is exactly what I think."

Cao Cao sighed, stood with his hands in his hands, looked at the sky outside the window, and said helplessly,

"We're safe, but what about the people of East County?"

"The lord's benevolent heart is admired by his subordinates!"

Guo Jia arched his hand, and then muttered,

"Actually, I have another plan, I can break the East Bandit!"

"Oh? Bonghyo, hurry up! ”

Cao Cao's spirits were lifted and he hurriedly urged.

"We can take the initiative to attack, avoid the main force of the Black Mountain thieves, and go straight to the lair, this is the plan to encircle Wei and save Zhao!"

Guo Jia said in a deep voice.

As soon as this remark came out, Cao Cao almost screamed!

Yes, the Black Mountain thieves are sitting on a hundred thousand people, and they are menacing!

Whether it is to defend to the death or face the enemy head-on, it is not the best policy.

However, it is the best strategy to avoid the main force of the Black Mountain thieves, go straight to where their lair is, and force them to return to the division!

"But there are risks associated with this approach. If the Black Mountain thieves refuse to return to the division and insist on attacking Dongjun, it will be troublesome. ”

Guo Jia slowly explained the risks.

Cao Cao, who was still excited just now, was like being poured a basin of cold water, and he calmed down in an instant.

Indeed, as Guo Jia said, this plan is not a small risk.

If the Black Mountain thieves are unwilling to return to their division and continue to attack Dongjun, then they can't afford to change their families!

Just when he was entangled, a flash of inspiration suddenly flashed in his mind, he still had Yang Ling!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao coughed lightly,

"Fengxiao, you stand down for the time being, let me think about it."

"Yes, my lord."

Guo Jia is not unhappy.

In the final analysis, he is just Cao Cao's adviser, responsible for giving advice and analyzing the pros and cons to Cao Cao.

But how to implement it depends on Cao Cao's final choice.

After Xun Yu and the others left, Cao Cao did not hesitate at all, and continued to go straight to Yang Ling's courtyard with Dian Wei.

Balmy autumn day.

Yang Ling was lazily basking in the sun, and when he heard Zhao Yun say that Cao Cao was coming, he immediately couldn't cry or laugh.

Is this your own residence, or Boss Cao's residence?

Why do you want to run eight times a day?

But complaining and complaining, he still has to tidy up and welcome Cao Cao's arrival.

"I've seen Taishou!"

Yang Ling bowed.

Cao Cao waved his hand, and he couldn't wait to say,

"Sir, do you know about the Black Mountain Thieves' attack on Dongjun?"

"Oh: they're coming?"

Yang Ling was slightly stunned, but he was not too surprised.

Even if there is no factor from the Huang family, the Black Mountain thieves will come to attack Dongjun at about this time!

"Yes, there are 100,000 of them! Do we want to defend Puyang County? ”

Cao Cao said cautiously.

"Sticking to the county seat is the stupidest strategy!"

Yang Ling vetoed it without thinking about it.

Don't look at the 100,000 thieves in Montenegro, but a considerable number of them are old, weak, sick and disabled.

And if they can be co-opted, it will be enough to expand Cao Cao's strength!

"What should we do, sir?"

Cao Cao looked at Yang Ling expectantly.

Yang Ling paced back and forth, and said slowly,

"In my opinion, Tai Shou can lead the elite soldiers and go straight to the lair of the Black Mountain thieves!"

"When they get the news and return to the division to rescue, Taishou can set up another ambush and launch a surprise attack on it!"

"It's going to be a big win!"

Cao Cao's eyes lit up.

Unexpectedly, Yang Ling's idea coincided with Guo Jia's!

He tentatively said,

"What if the Black Mountain Thieves ignore it and continue to attack Dongjun?"

Yang Ling thought for a moment and said in a deep voice,

"If Taishou believes in his subordinates, he can hand over Puyang to his subordinates! I promise that I will never lose the city before the return of the Taishou army! ”

If this battle is lost, then all the foundations of Cao Cao will no longer exist.

If this battle is won, after the Black Mountain thieves are annexed, Cao Cao's strength can also be several times stronger!

Because of this, Yang Ling did not plan to paddle, but stepped forward!

And he is also very confident, with wisdom beyond the ancients, to deal with the little thief, is not a hand?

"If you are so confident, sir, how can I doubt you?"

Yang Ling was so confident, Cao Cao couldn't help but be arrogant.

He also knew in his heart that if he could defeat and rein in the Black Mountain Thieves, he would be able to greatly enhance his strength.

It's a risk worth taking!

"But there are two other requests from my subordinates."

"Sir, please speak!"

"First, transfer my second brother Dian Wei and hand him over to me to send."

Yang Ling said,

"Second, I said to the outside world that the county seat is guarded by my second brother Dian Wei."

"Good!"

Cao Cao didn't think about it, so he readily agreed!

……

Next.

Cao Cao reconvened Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xiahoudun and others and announced his decision!

"Today, let's reorganize our soldiers and horses and prepare to attack the lair of the Black Mountain thieves!"

Guo Jia and Xun Yu glanced at each other and couldn't help but say,

"What about Puyang County?"

"Please rest assured, sir, this city will be guarded by General Dian Wei."

Cao Cao laughed.

"Huh?"

Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicai were all dumbfounded.

Naturally, they had seen Cao Cao's personal guard captain Dian Wei, and knew that Dian Wei was a simple martial artist!

Such an important duty was handed over to a reckless man?!

"Lord ......"

Guo Jia wanted to say something, but saw Cao Cao smile confidently,

"Fengxiao, please rest assured, I naturally have a plan in my heart."

Hearing this, Guo Jia had no choice but to keep silent.

With Cao Cao's military order issued, Cao's soldiers and horses began to act.

Except for the 3,000 recruits, the previous less than 6,000 elite soldiers all went out with Cao Cao!

Before leaving, Xun Yu pulled Guo Jia and Xi Zhicai to a remote place.

"I really can't figure it out, why would the lord hand over the responsibility of guarding the city to Dian Wei?"

Xun Yu was a little puzzled.

If it is handed over to Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, Li Dian, and Le Jin, after all, they can all lead an army alone, and they still have the ability.

Dan Dian Wei ...... After all, he is a simple-minded, reckless man with developed limbs.

Otherwise, Cao Cao would not have just let him serve as the captain of the personal guard.

Xi Zhicai also shook his head, also looking confused.

Guo Jia on the side showed a thoughtful expression.

"Fengxiao, do you want to stop persuading the lord?"

Xun Yu couldn't help but say.

"There's no need."

Guo Jia chuckled lightly and said meaningfully,

"We all understand the truth, don't you understand it?"

The other two were stunned.

"What do you mean by that?"

"On the surface, the lord is responsible for guarding the city and handing it over to Dian Wei. But what if he secretly has other arrangements? ”

Guo Jia said unhurriedly.