The morning light is faintly bright, and the sky is getting brighter.

It was just dawn.

It stands to reason that except for those soldiers who keep watch and keep vigil or get up early to deal with chores, the vast majority of the rest of the soldiers should still be in a restful sleep and continue to fall asleep.

However, at the moment, it is located in the south of Nangong County.

Under the cover of the sky, Cao Jun's camp was already busy and noisy.

Under the command of generals and colonels at all levels, the soldiers in the army were busy with the division of labor, and all kinds of equipment and facilities were moved out of their tents.

"Have you put the rejection horse over there?"

"General Hui, the rejection horses have all been placed, according to your orders, the other three sides are all tightly distributed, only the north side is quite loose and sparse!"

"Very well, but what about thistle?"

"It's been laid, and the location is just in front of those trenches that we dug a few days ago, so that we can ensure that these thistles will be stepped on before the enemy horse's horse charges to arrive!"

"Good! Let the brothers hurry up and deal with some breakfast, and only when they are full will they have the strength to kill the enemy! ”

Voices like this are heard one after another in the barracks, and you can see generals and soldiers, running around non-stop.

In short, all of them are preparing for war.

At this moment, Cao Ang is located on the high platform of the Chinese army.

Looking at the surrounding surroundings, like a large construction site, I couldn't help but show a look of relief on my face.

After yesterday's news came from the front, saying that Gongsun Zhan's rear army had arrived, Cao Ang urgently made arrangements and mobilization.

Considering that the army under the command of Gongsun Zhan came from afar, it must have galloped all the way, and in any case, it was also a tired division, and it was impossible to immediately launch an attack on his side as soon as he arrived in Nangong County.

At the same time, this is a huge war with tens of thousands of people, and if you want to play night raids, the army under your command must pay attention to the elite rather than the number.

After considering the above, Cao Ang decided that Gongsun Chan would launch a full-scale attack the next day, that is, before noon today.

Therefore, last night, Cao Ang ordered all the officers and men of the army to rest in advance, and got up early this morning and began to make preparations for the war directly in high spirits.

……

"General, news has come from both sides of Han Zhoumu and Yuan Taishou, saying that they have arranged the army under their command and are ready for battle."

"Once war breaks out, they will be able to enter the battlefield as quickly as possible!"

When Cao Ang heard this, he immediately nodded.

I already know this.

To put it bluntly, the strategic goal of this battle is to work together to confront and even defeat Gongsun Zhan.

But how much of a role the other two parties can play, Cao Ang can't guarantee at all.

He didn't put too many chips on Yuan Shao and the others, he just hoped that these two parties could help him share the pressure a little, even if they each drained away a part of the cavalry, it would be a great help to Cao Ang.

Didn't say much on the matter.

Cao Ang just pointed to the horse rejection array that had been arranged in front of him, as well as the iron thistle terrestris that had been laid in front of the trench array, and then instructed Cao Ren.

"Zixiao, your task will be the heaviest later, and I deliberately set up such a rejection formation, just to induce the enemy to attack only from the north."

"Tribulus terrestris is also used to slow down the enemy's army, but these are just routine uses, it is absolutely impossible to compete with tens of thousands of cavalry with these, and the real killer has to be our shield mirror."

"Your task is to find the best time to strike, neither too far apart, nor allow the enemy to rush in front of you, just moderate and order the soldiers to flip their shields and take the enemy by surprise!"

Although this mission was said last night.

But Cao Ren, who was dressed in armor and was neatly dressed, still nodded solemnly.

"Don't worry, the general will be saved!"

After explaining to Cao Ren.

For Zhang Liao, Cao Chun and the others on the left and right, Cao Ang only made a slight movement, and after a slight gesture, he didn't say anything more.

The reason why Cao Ren was particularly advised.

It's all because his mission is so important that it is about the victory or defeat of this war.

Compared with Cao Ren's heavy responsibility, the rest of the generals and even Cao Ang himself did not need to do so much.

……

On the occasion of the three poles of the sun.

Located in the north of Nangong County, on a wasteland on the south bank of Jiangshui, the Gongsun army has assembled here.

While Cao Ang and the others were busy preparing, Gongsun Chan did not rest, but also let the soldiers cross the river early, and set off directly from this place later, and there would be no more obstacles in the middle.

At this moment, Gongsun Chan was riding on a tall horse, wearing a golden helmet and a solemn face.

In front of him were several major generals, as well as spies who had just galloped back.

"What is the current situation of the camp of Cao Jun and Gongsun Jun, have you ever inquired?"

Faced with the inquiry of his own handsome.

The spy hurriedly bowed down and replied, "General Hui, according to our investigation, the three large battalions in the south have moved. ”

"Yuan Shaojun and Han Fujun seem to have frequently mobilized troops and horses, and Cao's army gathered soldiers and put up many repulsive horses around the camp in a panic."

Hear that.

Gongsun Chan was not only not surprised, but was overjoyed.

There was a little smile on his face, and he had a sense of being in control and confident.

"What a Cao Zixuan, if he is really a young man, I know that the arrival of the cavalry can't hide it from him."

"It's just that even if he knows, what can he do, half a morning's work, how well prepared can he be in this hurry?"

"Reject the horse, hey!"

"If this alone can resist the edge of the cavalry, then the cavalry should have withdrawn from the battlefield a long time ago, and as for galloping across the country to this day!"

……

In Gongsun Chan's thoughts.

Cao Ang should have known that he had a large army arriving yesterday, after all, at that time, the movement was indeed a bit big.

As long as Cao Ang, Yuan Shao and others always pay attention to themselves, it is basically impossible to hide this matter, and today's movements of Cao Jun just prove this.

But Gongsun Chan is not false at all.

At best, it was only half a day, and he was still in this wilderness, no matter how great his magical powers were, it was impossible to conjure up a strategy to deal with the cavalry.

Engage in some small tricks, small means.

It's nothing more than a delay in defeat.

In today's battle, my Gongsun Chan has won!

The pride in his chest was dry, and the momentum on the whole person became soaring into the sky for a while.

He glanced at the generals under his command with his eyes, and then said loudly in a loud voice.

"Yan Gang!"

"The last general!"

"In this battle, I will hand over all the 20,000 cavalry under my command to the commander, you don't need to pay attention to Yuan Shao and Han Fu, just lead the troops to charge directly to the camp where Cao's army is located."

"Cao Zixuan is the core figure of Yuan Shao and other tripartite tandem, as long as he withdraws from the battlefield, the alliance against our army will naturally be broken!"

"I will give you the right to make decisions on the spot, and what kind of tactical tactics to use depends on the specific situation on the battlefield, and there is no need to send someone to ask me!"

"I only ask for one thing, that is, to use cavalry to break through the defenses of the Cao army, trample on them fiercely, and make sure that the heart of the Cao army will collapse in a battle!"

Gongsun Zhan's tone was impassioned.

Even the generals under his command were deeply infected.

Yan Gang, as the commander of the cavalry, bowed down and replied in a loud voice.

"The general can rest assured that the last general will not fail in his mission, and guarantee that the Cao army will be scattered and flee, and from now on, he will not dare to be the enemy of our army!"

Get the assurance of your generals.

A smile appeared on Gongsun Zhan's serious face, and he immediately waved his hand.

"In that case, let's go!"

……

Its voice rumbles, and its shadow is longing.

The mighty rush of 20,000 cavalry can be described as earth-shattering, like the pouring of mountains and rivers and the churning of the four seas.

A radius of several miles centered on Nangong County.

The ground tremor was felt strongly.

Whether it was in the city or on the wasteland, all the people around Nangong County felt this majesty like the sky was falling apart.

If you stand on the tower of Nangong Castle and watch.

It can be seen from north to south.

There was billowing smoke and dust sweeping in.

Covering the sky and the sun, and covering one side, you can only vaguely see the black shadows in the smoke and dust, but you can't see the specifics.

Since the location of Cao Jun is directly south of Nangong County, it is the farthest away from Gongsun Zhan's camp.

And as early as a few days ago, Cao Ang had strengthened the training of the soldiers under his command in response to the cavalry charge, which had some effect.

Therefore, for this overwhelming power, the feeling is a little lighter, and the faces of the soldiers are only a little uneasy at most.

But Yuan Shao and other in the army.

Something is not so good.

A veteran who has experienced many wars all year round, his psychological quality is barely passable, and he can deal with such a situation a little, so as not to show too much crotch.

But those newcomers who have only experienced one or two wars, and have very little experience in fighting cavalry, can really only be described as "unbearable".

All of them were pale.

Even under the shaking of the ground, there was a slight amount of vague footsteps, as if stepping on clouds and fog.

……

At this moment, Yuan Shao, who was also wearing a suit of armor, was surrounded by a large group of people.

Look at the situation in your own army.

The complexion was a little ugly.

Fortunately, not long ago, he found out the news and knew that the Youzhou Iron Cavalry under Gongsun Zhan's hand was going straight to Cao Ang, and he did not divert to his side.

Otherwise, it is really difficult for Yuan Shao to imagine that with the quality of the soldiers under his command, how to deal with Gongsun Zan's elite cavalry.

But at the same time as the thought popped up.

Yuan Shao also had a firm idea.

That is, we must take this opportunity to cripple Gongsun Zhan's cavalry formation.

Even if he can't be brought down, his cavalry legion must be demoralized.

After all, Gongsun Chan's threat is too great!

If it is not contained, even if he becomes the pastor of Jizhou in the future, as long as Gongsun Chan still stays in the Youzhou area safely, there will be no peaceful life!

On the side of the couch, you will not allow others to sleep soundly.

Not to mention such a tough neighbor.

Who is left behind, who is not panicked?

Think about it here.

Yuan Shao immediately said to Yan Liang, the general under his command: "Wenshan, you are now leading 10,000 soldiers and horses, and immediately go to support Cao Zixuan." ”

"If you can see General Cao's face, you will listen to his command, if the battlefield is chaotic and you can't get close, you will decide how to play for yourself."

"In short, ensuring that Cao's army is not overwhelmed by Gongsun Zhan's cavalry can also be regarded as delaying time for our army!"

Yuan Shao now has a total of 35,000 soldiers and horses.

This is basically pressing on all of his family resources.

In the face of Gongsun Zhan's threat, he was able to take out 10,000 troops to support Cao Ang, which was already a wise move after understanding the gains and losses.

It's just that Yan Liang just agreed.

I haven't had time to make a move.

Feng Ji took a few people and hurriedly ran over from outside the camp tent, with a look of urgency on his face.

"Fujun, it's not good, more than 20,000 people under Gongsun Zhan's command have come to us!"

……

"How much do you say?"

Yuan Shao thought he had misheard.

However, Feng Ji once again, with great certainty, reached his ears.

"General, there are indeed more than 20,000 people, and I don't know how much 20,000 there are."

"But according to Han Fu's side, there are only thousands of Gongsun soldiers to corroborate, and our army is facing more than 25,000 people!"

The corners of Yuan Shao's mouth twitched violently twice.

Then I couldn't help but curse in my heart.

"Han Fu's side has more than 10,000 troops, and Gongsun Chan only sent more than 5,000 people to deal with it, but with us, he has pressed all the remaining foot soldiers."

"You really look up to me!"

The latter sentence is said through gritted teeth.

Only after his voice fell.

There is one thing that has to be taken out and discussed, and then another decision can be made.

"Fujun, according to the opinion of your subordinates, I am afraid that you will have to give up for the time being if you let General Yan lead an army of 10,000 to support Cao Zixuan."

"If more than 10,000 people are removed, then the comparison of forces between our army and Gongsun Army will not be able to open the gap, once Gongsun Chan discovers the situation."

"Turning the direction of the main attack and attacking our army, I am afraid it will be a catastrophe for our army!"

"Even if Gongsun Chan didn't find out the truth in it, after losing the advantage of the strength of the Gongsun army, then our army would fall into a head-to-head battle with the enemy, so the loss was too great!"

Feng Ji was the first to put forward his own suggestions.

That is to sell Cao Ang.

Rather than protecting your allies, it's better to take care of yourself first and talk about the rest later.

……

However, some people have a positive view, and some people will come up with a negative view.

Under Yuan Shao, Xu You, who had always been close to the Cao family, categorically vetoed it.

"Fujun, your lips are cold and your teeth are cold!"

"20,000 cavalry, what an earth-shattering situation, if there is no support from a large army, then I am afraid that in an instant, Cao's army will be dispersed."

"And once we lose the help of Cao Jun, how can we deal with Gongsun Zan with our army alone?"

"This is nothing more than the difference between dying first and dying later, how can you put yourself in danger for the sake of temporary peace!"

Although Yuan Shao has not occupied Jizhou at the moment.

But he already has a lot of advisers under him.

Everyone has their own opinions, and they gossip.

directly collapsed Yuan Shao.

It is well known that once the number of advisors who express their opinions is greater than two, and they hold opposite opinions.

Then Yuan Shao couldn't make up his mind.

He felt that both sides made sense.

After thinking about it for a while.

Yuan Shao could only say hesitantly: "Don't quarrel, Wenshan, you lead the army to wait on the left side first, and don't leave our army's camp for the time being." ”

"It depends on the situation!"

……

Yuan Shao's strategy of harmony and mud.

It is equivalent to selling Cao Ang.

In fact, he himself knew that it was indeed quite inauthentic for him to do this, especially before the war, Cao Ang had specially approached him and told him about mutual assistance between the two armies.

But for the safety of his own army.

Yuan Shao still chose to wait and see.

At this moment, he stared at the direction where Cao Jun's camp was located, feeling the vibration of getting closer and closer.

I couldn't help but sigh with embarrassment.

Cao Zixuan, you ask for more blessings!

With less than 15,000 men and horses, he coped with 20,000 cavalry charged.

Even the gods can't fight this battle!

The gods have to kneel down to earth!

What's more, Cao Ang is a mortal fetus in the flesh, can he turn things around and win in one fell swoop?

Yuan Shao didn't believe it!

He could only hope that Cao's army would not completely collapse after experiencing a wave of cavalry charges.

Otherwise, he would really have to fall into the dangerous situation of Gongsun Chan alone.

Yuan Shao didn't know.

Half a day later.

Cao Jun's record of performance.

It will horrify him!

……

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ps. There is one more chapter

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