Xuzhou ordered Xi Yu to transfer 3,500 soldiers and horses from Zhang Liao, so that all the soldiers and horses were just recruited by Zhang Liao, and then Xi Yu only left Zhang Liao 8,000 soldiers and horses to guard Hefei.

At the same time, Xi Yu gave Zhang Liao a strategy: only ambush soldiers and horses at the land pass, but not set up defenses, and the soldiers and horses and anti-war ships were stationed on the river bank, and when the enemy was slow to move and the waterway was difficult to escape, the light cavalry and horses could be dispatched, rushed to the enemy camp to burn its grain and grass, and then chased Sun Ce's brother and beat him fiercely.

This combat strategy was formulated by the design institute of Xi Yu, and Zhang Liao was a little unsure of what to do.

Sun Ce is known as the little overlord, and Zhang Liao is indeed not completely sure of defeating this person.

But who Sun Quan is, Zhang Liao has not seen it yet, so he has never known him.

Zhang Liao stood on the bank of the river, and watched from a distance, but he couldn't see the defense, only a little smoke.

The waterway was wide, and he expected it would take at least half an hour to ascend it.

Now there are fifteen giant Yuan Rong crossbows here, and there are 100,000 arrows prepared, Hefei City is stepping up to catch up, Zhang Liao is very aware of the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

At this moment, among the Hefei government offices.

"Wenyuan!"

After returning from the barracks, Zhang Liao quickly got the latest news.

The person who reported the news was Wei Xu, one of the eight generals under Lu Bu in the past, after Lu Bu died in battle, this person surrendered to Xi Yu, and Xi Yu sent him to Hefei, commanding 3,000 troops, and serving Zhang Liao's left and right hands.

"Sun Ce has stationed 50,000 soldiers and horses here, and is constantly adding soldiers and horses here, so it is speculated that Sun Ce must want to capture Hefei at all costs."

Hearing this, Zhang Liao sneered.

"It doesn't matter."

Guarding Hefei for nearly a year, Zhang Liao already had the demeanor of a general at this time.

In the past, when Lu Bu was still there, Zhang Liao was the most valued person.

Many times, the soldiers and horses under Lu Bu were more convinced of Zhang Liao, but because the Liang people advocated force, the soldiers and horses under Lu Bu were very convinced of Lu Bu on the surface.

Zhang Liao said in a deep voice, "If what I expected is good, hehe, then Sun Ce had already taken my Hefei land as early as last year, but at that time, Sun Ce was worried that there would be reinforcements in Shouchun." ”

"After all, there are nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses in Shouchun City, but now, all the soldiers and horses in Shouchun are going to the northern battlefield, leaving only more than 4,000 people to stay and defend the city, so Sun Ce can't help but want to have a plan."

Hearing this, Wei Xu was very worried in his heart and asked: "Wenyuan, tell me the truth, if Sun Ce really wants to plot Hefei, can you have the confidence to hold Hefei?" ”

Zhang Liao glanced at Wei Xu and asked with a smile, "Hearing what you said, do you seem to be scared?" ”

In fact, Zhang Liao knew that Wei Xu was by no means a person who was greedy for life and afraid of death, but what Zhang Liao was worried about was that he would always fight this kind of war with less to win more all his life.

This kind of war is very difficult.

Wei Xu sighed, "No, I'm not afraid. ”

"I heard that this Sun Ce has the power of a little overlord, and his strength is very similar to that of General Fei."

"Hehe, this person's combat power is more fierce than General Fei, and Sun Ce has powerful strategists around him, in this war, we must abide by the strategy of Lord Xi, set up ambushes at the pass, and hoard armaments on the riverbank."

"If you are not defeated by Sun Ce's soldiers and horses, you will immediately abandon the camp and go, and then retreat to Shouchun to defend again, in short, just try your best to block Sun Ce's army, and when the war in the north is over, you can recapture the land of fat."

Zhang Liao knew very well in his heart that now he had to be alone, and he was bound to block the southern barrier, and he must not let Xi Yu and Cao Cao be distracted by the war in the south, so that he could focus on the war in the north.

Xi Yu and Cao Cao.

One is kind to him Zhang Liao, and the other is the lord of his subservient ministers, both of whom are people who cannot be disappointed.

Zhang Liao was very firm in his heart: he must not let Xi Yu and Cao Cao down.

"Since this is the case, I will sacrifice my life to accompany you to complete the entrustment of the drama master."

Wei Xu nodded helplessly, but his heart quickly became excited.

Zhang Liao is a loyal man, stationed in Hefei for a year, Zhang Liao gathered a large number of refugees, and hoarded grain and grass with agricultural policies, and at the same time resolutely implemented the military and civilian agricultural division system, let the soldiers go to the field to farm, help the people of Li farming.

Zhang Liao is not like other small princes, in order to let his soldiers and horses survive, he does not care about the life and death of the people, and even some small princes indulge their soldiers and horses to devour the people and do things that exploit the people, but Zhang Liao cherishes the people in the city very much.

Although the people starved for half a year, they finally had food and money, and they really got the favor and benevolence, and more and more people poured into the city of Hefei, and these people spontaneously built the city.

In a year's time, today's Hefei has become a big city.

In just one year, Zhang Liao has won the support of hundreds of people.

Zhang Liao really couldn't bear to give up this city that he had worked so hard to build.

But there is one thing, Zhang Liao has never figured it out: when he came to Hefei, when he was leaving with the drama master, the drama master once told him that in this world, except for him Zhang Liao, there is no second person who is more suitable for guarding Hefei, Zhang Liao really never understood what this meant?

Is this Xi Yu's encouragement to him, or is he Zhang Liao really capable and makes Lord Dexi really value and trust?

Now, more than half a year has passed, and Zhang Liao still hasn't figured it out.

But whether he understands it or not, he is in Hefei, so he can only do his best to manage Hefei well, so as to be worthy of the affirmation and praise of the drama adults.

……

At the beginning of 200, Xi Yu set off, he personally led 8,000 soldiers and horses, set off from Xuzhou, and Huang Zhongtong led 80,000 white horsemen to follow closely.

It took Xi Yu three years to train the original 500 people in the baggage battalion, among which Zhao Yun was the most outstanding, he knew all kinds of military techniques and tricks, and he used soldiers like a god.

At the same time, Zhao Yun is strict in governing the army, and every time there is a war, Zhao Yun can make the best use of it.

This point, Dian Wei can't be compared with it at all.

After all these years, compared with Zhao Yun, Dian Wei's food has doubled, his strength has doubled, and his equestrian skills have also increased a lot, but he can be a pioneer, but unfortunately, Dian Wei cannot be used as the main general after all.

The army was dispatched first, and the required grain and grass were also transported in various grain stations, and soon it was like a honeycomb, spreading all over the key crossings of Xuzhou and Qingzhou.

After martial law, caravans were forced to move through their respective borders to ensure that the prices of various commodities would not fluctuate drastically, and at the same time, surplus grain and grass were ready to be replenished as soon as necessary.

It is very difficult to predict how long this battle will last, so before leaving Qingzhou, Xi Yu spent half a month with his wife, and at the same time went to Tiangong Academy to say goodbye to Mrs. Zou twice.

Xi Yu did not forget to promise Diao Chan that on the way to this battle, he would definitely take care of Lu Lingqi.

It's just that when he arrived in Qingzhou, Xi Yu's legs were still weak.

……

Zhao Yun had already led troops outside Qingzhou City to welcome Xi Yu's arrival, and he was also led to Zang Ba, who was already a general in Beihai, Qingzhou.

Zang Ba is very atmospheric, this person is burly, like a giant beast, and at the same time, he has WeChat, and he has great prestige under Zhao Yun.

Cheng Yu led Beihai Kong Rong and other celebrities to wait outside Pingshou City, and then welcomed Xi Yu to the city.

The 8,000 soldiers and horses led by Xi Yu himself were camped outside the city.

Soon after the white cavalry led by Huang Zhong repaired, they rushed to the Yellow River and Jishui to observe the terrain and enemy situation, as well as the construction of ships.

According to the plan of Xi Yu, Huang Zhong's white horse will go all the way west from Qingzhou, cross the Yellow River, and enter the land of Jizhou.

At night, Zhao Yun cleaned up one of Lu Bu's courtyards so that Xi Yu and Lu Lingqi could live here.

Subsequently, Zhao Yun reported to Xi Yu what he had gained in Qingzhou these days.

The number of soldiers and horses increased by 30,000, and the grain and grass hoarded 200,000 stones, and Qingzhou originally had more than 300,000 grains and grass, which was very rich, but last year's winter disaster took out part of the grain and grass for disaster relief, and the people only passed the freezing period, and then collected some refugees.

In the end, there are also gains and losses.

Although a lot of grain and grass were lost, it won the hearts of soldiers and horses.

Today, Qingzhou is well armed, and has built a lot of warships to cross the river, these warships can quickly enter the land of Jizhou, and tens of thousands of soldiers and horses can be gathered in an hour.

As for Yuan Shao on the other side, there was only one almost abandoned city, and he built his defense on the eastern defense line of Jizhou.

……

After reporting to Xi Yu, Zhao Yun planned to stand guard in the outer courtyard, which was his long-lost habit.

Although he is now a chariot guarding Qingzhou, in fact, he was originally Xiyu's guard.

If it weren't for Xi Yu's promotion and teaching, if it weren't for Xi Yu's courtesy and teaching, Zhao Yun wouldn't know where he was, maybe he would be a prisoner.

Therefore, no matter when and where, Zhao Yun is willing to be the guard of Xi Yu.

But tonight, as soon as he stood at the door, he saw Lu Lingqi.

"Mistress ...... Why are you here? ”

Zhao Yun is ten years older than Lu Lingqi, but in the face of such a young woman, he has to call him his mother, although it is a little funny, but Zhao Yun has to do it.

"I'm the guard of Lord Xiyu......"

Lu Lingqi said coldly.

"This ...... This ......"

Zhao Yun was shocked, but suddenly heard a playful voice from the courtyard, "Ling'er, hurry up and go back to the room with my uncle and go to bed, don't add trouble to General Zilong!" ”

Hearing this, Lu Lingqi's face suddenly darkened, gritted her teeth, and said secretly in her heart: Ling'er, Ling'er's ...... I really think of myself as an uncle!

"Bastard!"

Lu Lingqi snorted coldly, then turned around and walked into the middle hall, and then came to the inner courtyard, and after seeing Xi Yu, she followed him to the door of the backyard, and Lu Lingqi gritted her teeth and stood outside the door.

"I'll be here tonight, it's all right!"

Lu Lingqi's face was slightly red, but her expression was very proud.

At this moment, she has no intention of entering the room with Xi Yu, she is very clear about her identity and positioning, although before coming, Xiao Niang had encouraged her to have a good relationship with Xi Yu.

But......

This is very impossible for the arrogant Lu Lingqi!

Even though she had some intimate contact with Xi Yu in the Health Villa before, and recalled it in her dreams, Lu Lingqi only had a deep sense of guilt.

Moreover, the closer you get to the drama, the stronger the sense of guilt becomes.

But on the other hand, Lu Lingqi has a competitive spirit: she wants to compare all the ladies who are playing Yu.

Xi Yu glanced at Lu Lingqi and said with a light smile, "Since you agreed to be my personal guard, then you should come into the house with me!" ”

"Huh?! You ......"

Lu Lingqi's face turned red suddenly, and she didn't know what to do.

At this time, Xi Yu approached Lu Lingqi and said seriously, "Ling'er, have you ever figured out what a personal guard is?" ”

"Close-fitting! Close to the body, of course! Overnight guards, of course! In short, you must keep me safe by my pillow! ”

"What...... No way! ”

Hearing this, Lu Lingqi's face suddenly changed greatly, and she was even more afraid, she instinctively wanted to retreat, but it was too late.

Xi Yu suddenly reached out and pulled her into the house.

Xi Yu had a lot of strength, but Lu Lingqi didn't resist too much, so she was easily pulled into the house by Xi Yu......

At this moment, outside the gate of this courtyard.

Zhao Yun was still the guard, guarding the door very peacefully, and he didn't move at all.

In Pingshou City, Qingzhou, it was a quiet and peaceful night.

……

Three days later, Xi Yu's army was touched by a warship and landed in Jizhou.

Before Cao Cao and Yuan Shao set up a frontal battlefield, the soldiers and horses of Qingzhou had already entered the land of Jizhou, backed by the Yellow River and Jishui, and quickly set up camp, while constantly gathering nearby soldiers and horses.

For this reason, Xi Yu ordered several waves of cavalry to be sent to explore the camp, all the way to ten miles away to inquire about the news.

That night, Xi Yu was eating in the camp of the Chinese army, and with the rice bowl in his hand, Xi Yu always felt that he would not hear any news of the ambush, and then directly smashed a bowl of Xi Yu's rice bowl on the table.

Xi Yu secretly said in his heart: After staying with Cao Cao for a long time, it is difficult to be ambushed......

"Report!!"

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Bang!"

With a subconscious action, Xi Yu smashed a bowl of rice on top of the case, and Lu Lingqi, who was standing next to Xi Yu, was instantly taken aback.

"What are you doing?!"

Although Lu Lingqi has been a lot more docile these days, her voice is still relatively straightforward at the moment.

may be because of being a military general, Lu Lingqi is full of heroic spirit, coupled with that beautiful face, which makes De Yu like it very much.

"Hehe, it's okay, the unintentional reaction ......" Xi Yu smiled lightly.

Xi Yu looked up and saw that the person who came in to report the news was Huang Zhong, the vanguard general of the forward battalion.

Huang Zhongnai is the former leader of the army, at the moment he is carrying a big bow on his back and has an arrow basket at his waist.

Xi Yu looked at Huang Zhong and asked, "General Huang, what are you doing here?" ”

Huang Zhong immediately replied, "Lord Hui, his subordinates are responsible for terrain survey, and now it is all over, the east of Jizhou is mostly surrounded by mountains, and then there is the plain, and there is no camp in the distance, but ten miles away, there is a camp stationed. ”

"As early as when we crossed the river, Yuan Shao's sentry abandoned the riverside camp and left, presumably the news had been transmitted to Yuan Shao's camp at this moment."

"I'll take a few people to investigate."

"Okay." Xi Yu nodded.

Huang Zhong's ability, Xi Yu believes very much, and Huang Zhong's horse bow skills are unmatched, the news that Xi Yu wants to get most now is which general guards the eastern battlefield, how many soldiers and horses, how ordnance, and where the grain and grass are hoarded.

If it can be found out, it will naturally be very beneficial in combat, but if it really cannot be found, it is also a normal thing.

Huang Zhong immediately took the order to leave and went to find out the news.

But not long after Huang Zhong left, Lu Lingqi's voice came from Xi Yu's ears, "Now, we are coming alone, and there is only Dajiang behind us, is it too rash this time?" ”

"If you don't take risks, how can you attract the other side to attack? What I'm worried about is that the general is cowering in the city and doesn't dare to attack, so we will be dragged back......" Xi Yu smiled lightly.

"Wait and see, by the way, how are you doing?" Xi Yu looked at Lu Lingqi and said with a smile.

Lu Lingqi's face suddenly turned slightly red, and she said softly, "I have rested for two days, and now I have recovered." ”

"Okay."

……

In this Jizhou, the plains are the majority, and there is a road from Qingzhou that can lead directly to Yecheng.

It's a straight, easy to defend and hard to attack.

There is a moat in Qingzhou, and since the soldiers and horses in Qingzhou have come out of the moat, there is no longer any worry.

The general of the eastern battlefield is Juyi.

Ju Yi, a general under Yuan Shao, fought with Gongsun Chan in Youzhou, and used a big shield to conquer Gongsun Chan's White Horse Yicong.

But these so-called righteous servants are not powerful characters.

The reason why Yuan Shao couldn't beat it was because of his lack of experience, Ju Yi himself was a nomad, and he knew how to deal with the white horse Yicong who was similar to a nomad.

They used large shields to block their charge, and then cut off the horses' feet, so that the white horse and the righteous horse were very afraid, once the formation was messed up, it would naturally be broken, and defeat would become inevitable.

In addition, after the big shield, you can arrange archers to shoot a volley at the enemy, which can also reap miraculous achievements.

Therefore, Yuan Shao thought that Ju Yi had a lot of experience in dealing with cavalry, and that he had just fought with Gongsun Zhan's Bai Ma Yicong, so he made the best use of his people, so he transferred him from Liyang in the south of Yecheng to Qinghe County.

In this Qinghe County, Yanjin is near here, and the first to encounter the soldiers and horses is very likely to be Pingyuan.

At this moment, beyond the plain, a large camp was sitting in Anza.

Ju Yi was eating in the camp, but he was quite depressed at the moment, looking at the ground with blank eyes, and there were many doubts in his heart.

If he made great contributions, but failed to get much merit, and the credit was very great, but he was not given the title of official and general.

For another example, this time the town guards the west, and will face the famous general Zhao Zilong, as well as the famous general Xi Yu.

These two people are both generals who already have great prestige in Qingxu and Xu, especially Xi Yu, some people say that he was originally born as a civil servant, so he is not to be afraid.

But Ju Yi felt that it was precisely because Xi Yu was a military general from Wenchen that this was the most terrifying part.

Xi Yu can be said to be both civil and military, and has a very high prestige in the army and the hearts of the people, so it is even more difficult to deal with.

But in the face of such a difficult person, Yuan Shao did not send him any military advisors, but asked him to use a group of martial artists to resist the drama of both civil and military, not to mention that Yuan Shao only gave him 80,000 soldiers and horses, and the remaining 300,000 soldiers and horses were all transferred to Liyang, Xiadong County, along the line of Guandu, and confronted Cao Cao in an all-round way.

How long these soldiers and horses can last, naturally there is no need to think about it.

But Ju Yi knew very well in his heart that the credit for this battle was almost impossible for him......

(End of chapter)