April in the world is full of flowers,

The peach blossoms in the mountain temple are in full bloom.

With the passage of time, the vast land of Jizhou has also entered the hot summer.

The surrounding scenery is also starting to change dramatically.

It's a pity that Cao Ang, who is still on the march at the moment, has no leisure and enjoys the so-called peach blossoms.

At this time, three days have passed since Cao Ang released the three brothers of Liu Bei.

As early as three days ago.

Cao Ang had already written the letter to be sent to You Heng, and asked Liu Guanzhang to take it directly to Beihai Kingdom.

As long as you Heng this guy is willing to give himself face.

With him next to him, Kong Rong will do himself a little favor no matter what.

At the same time, he asked Cao Ang to lead his troops back to Xiahou Yuan in Yanzhou, and when he mobilized his troops and horses three days earlier, he parted ways with Cao Ang.

And Cao Ang, who marched all the way, was also located in Jing County, southwest of Nangong County, and after walking more than 200 miles, he could return to Yecheng.

The reason why the trip is so rushed.

It's all because of the news from Yanzhou.

Cao Cao sent a fast horse to report that Yuan Shu had further mobilized troops and horses, and that the army sent to Yingchuan County would move east from Jiaxian to Yingyang County.

If you continue to the east.

It is about to gradually border Chenliu County in Yanzhou.

At this moment, Yuan Shu's thoughts have been revealed, and it is almost clear that the chariot and horse want to do something to Yanzhou.

Therefore, Xiahou Yuan had to return to the army quickly.

And after parting ways with Xiahou Yuan.

Cao Ang did not dare to delay, and also led his troops back to Yecheng in Wei County, compared to others, he knew better what Yuan Shu had moved, what it meant.

If you don't arrive at Yecheng as soon as possible, and defend Dongjun and Weijun in tandem.

Then his home will have to be raided!

……

At the moment, it is in the county government of Jingxian County.

Cao Ang, Xun You, Zhang Liao and others gathered together.

In front of Cao Ang was an urgent report of the military situation from Yecheng, Wei County.

This document was written by the judge and was stamped with the seal of the county.

This is when Cao Ang led his troops and left Wei County, he explained the matter of trial.

As soon as something big happens, put this stamp to indicate that the situation is urgent.

And now this military situation is on the urgency.

Only a few sentences were written.

"The subordinates found out the news that a small group of Black Mountain troops led by Zhenggu, Bai Huan, and Yu Poison, with a total of more than 100,000 people, set out from Fajiu Mountain, crossed Changzi County, and are now approaching Huguan County, Shangdang County."

"We will arrive at the junction of Wei County and Shangdang County in a few days, and my subordinates have blocked the news, but I am afraid that it will not last, so I hope that the general will return as soon as possible to preside over the overall situation."

The information written in the letter.

It's the same as Cao Ang knew in advance.

The branch of the Montenegrin Army, which was split from the headquarters of the Montenegrin Army, led by the three of them, has now hooked up with Yuan Shu.

The two sides agreed to launch an attack on Yanzhou at the same time, one south and one north.

It's just unexpected that Cao Ang expanded his power to Wei County, Jizhou, so Zheng Gu and the other three temporarily put their strategic goals on Wei County.

Cao Ang knows all of the above.

But the only thing he didn't expect was this.

These thieves actually came so quickly, Yuan Shu's side was only within the range of Yingchuan County, and Zheng Gu and the others were already about to arrive in Huguan County.

You must know that Huguan County is less than one hundred and fifty miles away from Wei County in a straight line.

A normal army marching at full speed would have crossed this distance in just five days.

But here's the good news.

This is not a normal army.

At the marching speed of the homeless and bandits, it can be half of the normal army, and it can be regarded as a haste away.

Therefore, there is still a little more time left for Cao Jun.

At the very least, before the arrival of the Little Black Mountain Army, they can arrive at Wei County first and make a defense.

……

After circulating this military intelligence report.

Cao Ang and the others immediately stood in front of the map.

According to the exquisitely drawn and accurate scale Jizhou topographic map in front of you.

From Jingxian to Yecheng, even if it is a straight line between the two places, there is a distance of more than 300 miles, and it takes more than ten days for the army to march normally.

What's more, when the army migrates, it is impossible to just walk in a straight line, and it must pass through some towns along the way to supplement the consumption of various resources.

So it will only take more time.

This undoubtedly makes the strategic plan of the army to reach Yecheng a little more difficult.

However, one thing to be thankful for is that Cao Jun had already set off three days ago, otherwise if he set off from Nangong County, he would probably have to walk for a few more days.

That's really uncomfortable.

Cao Ang was thinking about the several cities along the way home with his fingers.

Zhang Liao's request suddenly sounded in his ears.

"General, now that time is pressing, the last general thinks that it is better to abandon some baggage, and order the soldiers to march at full speed, presumably they can arrive in Yecheng a few days in advance."

In the process of military migration, there are two main factors for the speed of delay, one is the inefficiency of management, the more people will move, the slower the action.

The other is the huge baggage.

Weapons, armor, grain and grass, and even war horses, captives, and even cooking pots can be regarded as a drag when it comes to high-speed marching.

And Zhang Liao meant this.

It is to give up more than a part of the resources.

In exchange for a speedy march.

There is nothing wrong with this, after all, ordinary resources can be regenerated, and Cao Jun's current background is not bad.

So after a slight pause for a second.

Cao Ang nodded in agreement: "I have agreed to this matter, and you will be responsible for arranging it." ”

"In addition, I have something to inform you, I am ready to lead the cavalry to break away from the Chinese army and rush to Yecheng first, as long as it goes well, it will arrive in three days at the earliest."

……

When he said this, everyone was shocked.

But after reacting.

Xun You asked first: "General, are you worried that there will be changes in the county, so you plan to take the first step and go back to preside over the overall situation?" ”

Cao Ang bowed slightly.

However, the answer was slightly different from what Xun You expected.

"It's not that I'm worried that something will happen, it's that it's likely to have happened!"

Let's talk about it.

Cao Ang picked up the military emergency report on the table and ran his hand over the words on it.

Then he explained to Xun You: "The Black Mountain Thief Branch is menacing, leading more than 100,000 troops to attack Wei County, such news cannot be hidden. ”

"It took a few days for this letter to be delivered to us, and it must have been in an uproar in Yecheng at this moment."

"If I don't go back to calm the situation and appease all parties, I'm afraid there will be chaos!"

As soon as this statement came out.

While everyone suddenly realized, they couldn't help frowning.

Among them, the general Cao Ren took a step forward and said to Cao Ang in a deep voice.

"General, are these people really so unmemorable, don't remember what to eat or fight?"

"The last general was too punctual before, and he has already used iron-blooded means to suppress a group of people, and now they dare to make a move?"

"If this is the case, then the general might as well hand over this important task to the last general, and I will lead my troops back immediately, and I will definitely ensure that the whole county is docile and obedient!"

……

Cao Ren is talking about murderous.

Expectedly.

Once he is allowed to go back, then I am afraid that who will dare to jump in front of him, Cao Ren will kill that person without saying a word, and continue to pursue iron-blooded suppression.

It's just that Cao Ang shook his head.

"Zixiao misunderstood, this group of people is still afraid, where do they dare to violate our bottom line."

"I want to rush back immediately, not to suppress them, on the contrary, to appease them and dispel the fear and fear in their hearts."

As soon as this statement came out.

The Cao Ren brothers and Zhang Liao and other generals all showed a little doubt on their faces.

Except for Xun You standing aside, his eyes revealing thoughtful understanding, the rest of the people were all puzzled in their hearts.

"General, why are you afraid and afraid?"

"It's just a thief army composed of hundreds of thousands of homeless people and bandits, we have suppressed it one after another, and the whole north knows about it."

"Our army can fight well, and the generals are like gods, and no one in the north knows it, so is it because of this that they feel terrified and afraid?"

It's not Zhang Liao and others who are inflated.

But Cao Jun has beaten tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of Qingzhou Yellow Turbans one after another, can this black mountain thief be more clever than the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans?

……

And after hearing such words.

Cao Ang did not answer immediately.

Instead, he turned his head to look at Xun You, and saw that Xun Gongda was smiling gently at him.

And he understood.

This kid must have understood his deep meaning and why he was doing this.

Think about it here.

Cao Ang was immediately relieved and explained to Zhang Liao and others: "The thief army is coming, it can be said that the storm is coming, but in the county town, there is not even a leading figure who can represent our army. ”

"If you are a member of the local clan, is it possible to mistakenly think that Cao Jun has given up the territory of Wei County, and thus feel panicked?"

"Once this panic spreads, it is likely to cause officials to abandon their official positions and flee, clans to move their families, caravans and civilians to flee."

"If this is the case, then the good situation that we have created with great difficulty before will be ruined, even if we win a big victory against the Black Mountain thieves in the future, it will be a great loss of vitality, and all industries will be scattered."

Speaking of which.

Cao Ang paused slightly.

Then he sighed leisurely: "I'm here to plug this gap." ”

"Otherwise, according to the normal marching speed, it will take nearly ten days, which is enough for the county to run up and down!"

……

Up to this moment.

Only then did several generals fully understand what Cao Ang meant and knew the deep meaning of their own generals.

Truly.

Outside, there are more than 100,000 thieves gradually approaching, eyeing each other, but inside there is not a single person surnamed Cao.

Even Xun You, who was the chief minister, was also on the march with the army at this moment.

Who doesn't panic about this?

And after a long time, under the accumulation of panic, I am afraid it will evolve into packing bags and running away.

But come to think of it.

Zhang Liao suddenly remembered that before leaving, he still left some backhand.

When even couldn't help but speak to Cao Ang.

"General, the last general remembers that before our army left, you arranged for Wen Qian to lead more than 1,000 people to guard Yecheng to ensure that there would be no chaos."

"In addition, there are three people, Xu Jing and Mao Jue, who are responsible for handling government affairs in the county government."

"With a few of them cooperating with each other, they must be able to stabilize the situation and wait for the arrival of the army!"

It's not that Zhang Liao has to leave Cao Ang behind.

Or forcibly fight against Cao Ang.

It is really Cao Ang, who is now the commander of the First Army, and is also the soul of the Cao Army under the establishment of Dongjun and Wei County, how can he move easily?

Our General Cao is no longer the one he was when he was attached to the old General Cao and only served as a lieutenant.

Every move has to be leisurely.

This is the fundamental reason for Zhang Liao's persuasion.

……

Cao Ang understood the meaning of Zhang Liao's words.

So there was no dissatisfaction.

It's just a patient analysis, the names of the people just mentioned.

"Wen Qian is naturally extremely brave and can fight well, but for Wei County, after all, he is a fresh face, and he only has more than a thousand people on hand, how much weight can he have?"

"And although Zhengnan is now a meritorious Cao in the county, he was originally from Wei County, and he has not been reused before, and he is only a minor official in the county, and in the hearts of all parties in Wei County, he cannot represent us at all."

"As for Wen Xiu and Xiaoxian, the two of them are also not well-known in Wei County, and they are naturally good at handling government affairs and making decisions on the spot, but if they want to appease people's hearts for me, they are still a little worse after all."

Of course.

Cao Ang meant not that Le Jin, Xu Jing and others couldn't do it, but that they had no roots in Wei County, and the locals wouldn't sell this face.

In the eyes of the officials of Wei County and the clan of the family, these people belong to small roles with light faces.

Is it just these small roles.

Can you be sure that the Cao family will not give up this place in Wei County?

……

Speaking of which, for the sake of it.

Some of the truth is clear.

At present, in the hearts of officials at all levels in Wei County, as well as large and small families, who has the highest prestige?

There is no doubt that it is Cao Ang!

Don't look at Cao Ren now as the Taishou of Wei County, but everyone knows that the one who really takes the idea and controls the overall situation has to be General Cao Zixuan who stands behind Cao Ren.

Therefore, as long as Cao Ang appears in Yecheng.

The hearts of the people in the county government can be soothed in an instant, and any unstable factors will be eliminated in an instant.

Even the number one appeared.

Do you still need to worry about the Cao family giving up this place?

Everyone is side by side, wholeheartedly supporting General Cao, and it's over with their heads covered!

It is precisely because of the understanding of these things.

Zhang Liao and others also stopped persuading.

Just ask Cao Ang to make corresponding arrangements before setting off, and bring enough people to ensure safety.

……

In the afternoon of the same day.

Cao Ang led the cavalry battalion.

Hurry to Yecheng.

Like Xiahou Yuan, three days and five hundred miles, that is somewhat difficult, but after traveling a hundred miles a day, Cao Ang asked himself that he could still do it.

I hope for just a little next.

That is, the county government can be stabilized!

Even if the luck is not good, something happened in these three days.

It is also best to control it within a certain range.

Otherwise, if the gap leaks widely, then even if he plugs it, he will suffer a certain loss.

And many things are just as Cao Ang expected.

At the moment, it is in Yecheng, Wei County.

A storm is brewing.

……

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ps. I can't hold it back, I'll make up another big chapter when I get up during the day

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