Wish the county outside.

Xiahoudun took Cao Cao and made a comeback.

This time, Cao Cao led an army of 30,000 from Xuchang to defeat Yuan Shu, in fact, these 30,000 troops were already the largest soldiers and horses that Cao Cao could mobilize.

Don't look at Cao Cao's current occupation of Yanzhou and Yuzhou, as well as the land of Sili Sanzhou.

But in fact, there are not as many soldiers and horses that can be mobilized as Yuan Shu.

Because Yanzhou and Yuzhou have always been in the midst of war, and Sili has just recovered, the population has decreased sharply, and the soldiers and horses that can be recruited are really limited.

What's more, even if he can recruit enough soldiers and horses, with Cao Cao's current economic strength, he can't actually afford to raise so many troops.

In addition, Cao Cao's territory is large, so he naturally needs more men and horses to defend it, so the people who can really mobilize and attack Yuan Shu are only 30,000 regular troops, and tens of thousands of chauffeurs who transport grain.

But for such a team, Cao Cao would generally talk about 100,000 soldiers and crusade against Yuan Shu.

And the people who can really use it are only 30,000 at most.

Just like the Chibi War where Cao Cao and Sun Liu fought in history, Cao Cao actually had less than 200,000 troops, but he claimed to be a million army, and he just wanted to brag about it so that his opponent could be afraid.

Although there were only 30,000 troops, 30,000 troops were arranged, and when they stood outside Zhu County, that kind of powerful momentum and majestic state still made Yuan Yao on the city tower feel a little afraid.

It was the first time he had seen so many people, and they were enemies.

The banners waving in the wind under the city tower, the well-trained soldiers, and the neighing of horses' hooves from time to time all told Yuan Yao the strength of Cao's army.

A big war breaks out at any moment.

The defenders on the upper floor of the county town have no joy of victory in the first war at this moment, and instead of everyone's faces, there is a trace of solemnity, even if no one says the word fear, but the city is besieged, and the enemy army is several times their own, relying only on this small city.

If you want to block the opponent's attack, it is still very difficult.

"Is the guard on the castle tower here?"

Cao Cao, accompanied by Xu Chu, walked a short distance towards Zhu County.

Originally, Cao Cao's personal guard was Dian Wei, but unfortunately, in the battle of Wancheng half a year ago, the loyal and strong martial guard, together with his sister-in-law Cao Ang, died in Wancheng.

Fortunately, in this battle of Wancheng, although Dian Wei died, there was another person named Xu Chu, who stood out from the chaos army.

When Xu Chu followed Cao Cao to conquer Zhang Xiu, he served as a pioneer, beheaded tens of thousands of people, and immediately became famous, directly serving as Cao Cao's guard, and was fully responsible for Cao Cao's safety.

Cao Jun besieged the city, and Yuan Yao and others naturally climbed the city tower early.

At this moment, hearing the shouts from under the city, Yuan Yao quickly poked his head out from the battlements and glanced at the city tower.

Soon saw Cao Cao under the city.

Cao Cao's figure is not strong, not the kind of burly figure, but he is not thin either, he should also be regarded as the kind of person who is powerful and proficient in martial arts.

Over forty years old, with a beard, the beard is not short, thick eyebrows and big eyes, but it is a bit outstanding, and it can be distinguished at a glance in the crowd.

"Childe, this person is Cao Cao."

Qiao Rui followed Yuan Shu relatively early, and also participated in the battle of the Eighteenth Route Princes against Dong that year, so when the Eighteenth Route Princes met the alliance, Qiao Rui met Cao Cao.

Now on the city tower, Cao Cao can be recognized at a glance.

Qiao Rui's reminder made Yuan Yao's guess more certain.

Then he nodded, indicating that he understood.

"He's the famous Cao Cao, and he's not very good."

Yuan Yao had already seen Lu Bu, and compared with Lu Bu, Cao Cao's momentum was indeed less, but the city on Cao Cao's face was even deeper.

"Cao Mengde, you led a large army to besiege my county, are you going to declare war with our army?"

Yuan Yao knew the other party's intention, but he still pretended not to know anything, and opened his mouth to question Cao Cao.

In fact, this can delay the time slightly, and at the same time, you can also question Cao Cao's purpose, saying that the division is famous, if Cao Cao can't give a reason, such a war of raising troops will be unpopular with the people.

Cao Cao's expression was solemn, and he didn't seem to be in a hurry to attack this county seat.

Maybe it's because I know that there is Yuan Shu's son in this county, and it is not useful to attack directly, but it is not useful to besiege the city and persuade him to surrender.

"Are you Yuan Yao?"

He didn't answer Yuan Yao's words directly, but asked Yuan Yao a rhetorical question first.

Without waiting for Yuan Yao to answer him, Cao Cao began to continue again.

"Your father Yuan Highway and I are also old friends, when we were young, we often fought together in the capital, and then the world was in turmoil, Dong Zhuo was in chaos, and your father and I formed the Eighteenth Road Princes to crusade against Dong Zhuo."

"Speaking of which, these things have been going on for seven or eight years."

Yuan Yao, who was on the city tower, frowned when he heard Cao Cao talk about these old things, not knowing what Cao Cao meant by these things.

"I thought that even if Yuan Highway had some careful thoughts of his own, he would not be the traitor who plotted to usurp the throne and committed the following crimes, but he disappointed me too much."

"I actually want to be the emperor myself, this kind of rebellious rebellious minister and thief, naturally everyone will be punished, as the official of the court, I have the heavy responsibility of assisting Your Majesty and supporting the Han family, so I naturally want to lead troops to crusade against him!"

"I heard that you are his son, virtuous nephew, if you abandon the darkness and turn to the light now, and no longer help the abuse, I will think highly of you."

"If you intend to surrender, I will definitely show Your Majesty, make you the Marquis of Huainan, and take over your father's position as General Zuo, as for your father's rebellious behavior, it has nothing to do with you, and I will also let Your Majesty pardon all the crimes, what do you think?"

Cao Cao was not ashamed and persuaded Yuan Yao.

Although Cao Cao himself didn't believe his words, he was able to persuade Yuan Yao to surrender.

But the purpose of this was nothing more than to make the defenders of the city understand.

As long as they surrender, they can be blamed for the past, and all the blame has nothing to do with them, and they are given a way to live.

Yuan Yao, who was on the city tower, listened, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Playing tricks on him, then he's too good at it.

didn't even need to think, he shouted directly at Cao Cao under the city.

"Cao Aman, you are really ashamed to speak and fart with your mouth!"

"You say my father rebelled? Do you have proof? What kind of rebellion did my father make? What emperor are you loyal to? ”

"Do you have a jade seal in the hands of the emperor you are loyal to? If he didn't even have a jade seal, could he be the emperor? Or is it just a puppet in Dong Zhuo's hands, or a puppet in your hands? ”

"My father holds the jade seal in his hand, which is the destiny of heaven, and since it is the destiny of heaven, how can he rebel?"