Chapter 44: Facing the Yellow Turbans
Seeing that Cao Cao remembered his reminder, Yang Ling smiled with satisfaction.
Suddenly, as if he remembered something, he pointed to Zhao Yundao on the side,
"That's right, Governor."
"My third disciple Long's ability is not under the second brother Dian Wei, and he has been following me in the logistics baggage force, which really wronged him."
"This time to deal with the Yellow Turban Army, the state pastor also needs manpower to help, so let Zilong follow you."
"What? Are you sure?! ”
Cao Cao almost thought he had misheard.
He had long coveted Zhao Yun, especially during the last Puyang victory, Zhao Yun and Dian Wei killed the enemy generals with their own strength, which made him almost drool out.
It's just that because of Yang Ling's face, Cao Cao is embarrassed to speak.
Now that Yang Ling took the initiative to speak, how could he not be excited?
"Of course it's true."
Yang Ling's proposal was also well thought out.
After Cao Cao became the pastor of Yanzhou, his power suddenly swelled.
Now under his account, in addition to the old people such as Xiahoudun and Xiahouyuan, there are Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicaiying, who were born in Yingchuan County, as well as Yanzhou locals such as Chen Gong and Bao Xin.
If Yang Ling wants to keep a low profile and not attract attention, he can't keep Zhao Yun by his side.
After all, Zhao Yun's ability is definitely one of the best in Cao Cao's forces!
"That's great!"
Cao Cao rubbed his hands together excitedly.
He pondered for a moment, and then said,
"It's better to do this, I'll transfer 3,000 men and horses and hand them over to my husband to command."
"Sir, don't be in a hurry to refuse, I know you like to keep a low profile and don't like to show your head."
"These 3,000 men and horses are nominally led by Zilong, but in fact everything is under the command of Mr."
After the Black Mountain thieves were co-opted, Cao Cao eliminated most of the old, weak, sick and disabled, leaving only 20,000 strong.
Combined with the previous troops, he had no more than 30,000 horses in his hands.
This time, he took out one-tenth of it and handed it over to Yang Ling for command, which is enough to prove that Cao Cao attaches great importance to Yang Ling.
"Everything under his subordinates is under the orders of Taishou!"
Yang Ling saw that it was difficult to resist, so he had to accept the order.
……
The million-strong Yellow Turban Army is eyeing the outside world, but if it is delayed, it will cause huge losses.
The war is urgent.
Therefore, on the second day, Cao Cao called everyone over to discuss the military together.
"Now that the Yellow Turban Army is menacing, and its strength is several times that of ours, what is your opinion?"
Cao Cao looked at everyone in the hall.
I saw that the people standing on the left were Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xi Zhicai, Xiahoudun and other Cao Cao's original team.
Standing on the right, most of them are Bao Xin, Zhang Miao, Chen Gong and other local forces in Yanzhou.
"These yellow turban thieves will only rob the people and run rampant in the township, in my opinion, we should try to eradicate them as soon as possible."
Engaged in Zhonglang Xu Yan hurriedly said.
"Yes, if the Yellow Turban Army is allowed to run rampant like this, it will become a climate in the future, but I am afraid it will be difficult!"
"I hope that the state pastor will find a way earlier."
A group of people in Yanzhou have spoken in agreement.
Cao Cao sneered in his heart.
Sure enough, as Yang Ling said, Xu Yan, these Yanzhou scholars, only have their own interests in their eyes.
Liu Dai's bloody example is still in front of them, and they are still urging themselves to send troops.
However, he did not show any dissatisfaction, but said lightly,
"What you said is right, what is the best plan for Feng Xiao?"
Seeing Cao Cao's eyes looking at him, Guo Jia said unhurriedly,
"Although the Yellow Turban Army has millions of people, it is strong on the outside and strong on the inside, so there is nothing to worry about. Our army can use guerrilla tactics to slowly deal with them. When its sharpness is approaching, and then take the initiative to meet it, you can win a big victory? ”
Guerrilla tactics?
Everyone in Yanzhou looked at each other, not understanding the meaning of Guo Jia's words.
Only Cao Cao, Xiahoudun and others, who had read the art of war written by Yang Ling, understood what Guo Jia meant.
The guerrilla tactics written by Yang Ling are very good, and they are also very suitable for the current situation.
Although Guo Jia has always wanted to compete with Yang Ling, who is hidden behind him.
But he is not narrow-minded, so he will recommend Cao Cao to deal with the Yellow Turban Army according to guerrilla tactics.
"That's what I mean."
Cao Cao nodded, his eyes condensed, and said in a deep voice,
"Thou shalt obey the order!"
Everyone also looked at Cao Cao in unison.
"From now on, immediately mobilize men and horses and prepare to meet the Yellow Turban Army!"
"Whoa!"
The crowd shouted in unison.
Zhao Yun is now leading the army alone, so he is naturally qualified to participate in the discussion.
After it was over, he returned to Yang Ling's residence and went through everything he had seen and heard in the proceedings.
After Yang Ling heard this, his heart was settled.
As long as Boss Cao follows his guerrilla tactics and basically takes down the Yellow Turban Army, it is a sure thing.
"In addition, the lord has appointed me as the striker general."
Zhao Yun added.
This Boss Cao is determined not to let himself lie flat.
Yang Ling was a little speechless.
Cao Cao asked Zhao Yun to be the vanguard general, making it clear that he wanted Yang Ling to contribute.
That's fine.
In that case, then I'll wipe my ass with a sandcloth and show my hand!
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Next.
As a pioneer general, Zhao Yun, together with Yang Ling, led 3,000 men and horses, and left Changyi and went straight to the Yellow Turban Army in the north.
After the Yellow Turban Army defeated Liu Dai's troops in Dongping, they did not linger too long, but continued to move west, approaching Shouzhang.
"According to the news that the spies have returned, the enemy forces have been informed of the arrival of our troops. Qu Shuai Zhang Rao divided 30,000 troops, led by his subordinate Xu He, to the south. ”
Zhao Yun said in a deep voice.
Cao Cao had sent a lot of scouts before, and he still had a good understanding of the situation inside the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou.
The situation of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army and the Black Mountain thieves is good.
Although it seems that there are many people and quite a momentum, most of them are old, weak, sick and disabled without fighting power.
Among them, there are only 100,000 horses, which can be regarded as elite, led by Qu Shuai Zhang Rao.
"Let's divide 30,000 to deal with us at once, they still attach great importance to us."
Yang Ling groaned.
"Big brother, why don't we go and ask the lord for help?"
Zhao Yun said tentatively.
30,000 horses, ten times as much as your own, this is a big trouble.
"Before the battle, I began to ask the lord for help, where will I put my face?"
Yang Ling pursed his lips and said disdainfully,
"It's just 30,000 horses, Zilong, and look at how I defeat the enemy!"
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The Yellow Turban Army camp dozens of miles away.
In the camp of the Chinese army.
"General, there are only 3,000 people on the other side, why are we stationed here and delayed?"
A military general of the Yellow Turban Army couldn't help but ask.
Sitting on the top of the collapse is a burly man, he is the Yellow Turban General Xu He.
This person in history is also quite capable, and when most of the Qingzhou Yellow Turban Army was absorbed by Cao Cao, Xu He still resisted stubbornly and finally died at the hands of Xiahou Yuan.
"Although there are only 3,000 people, don't forget, it is Zhao Yun who leads the army."
Xu He said slowly,
"Zhao Zilong has fought with Lu Bu, and some time ago he killed the leaders of the Black Mountain Thieves such as Zheng Gu, which should not be underestimated."
"Besides, before leaving, Qu Shuai repeatedly told us that we only need to stop the soldiers and horses in Yanzhou."
"There's no need to be proactive."