Feng Ji was afraid of long nights and dreams, so early the next morning, he sent someone to inform Cao Ang that they were willing to open the city and surrender.

After receiving the news that Feng Ji and others were willing to surrender, Cao Ang also took Zhao Yun and Lu Bu, as well as Yuan Xi's subordinates, to Pingguo City.

When Lu Bu saw that Feng Ji and the others had really surrendered, he admired Cao Ang even more in his heart.

Zhao Yun put forward a different opinion.

"Major General, do you think Feng Ji is pretending to surrender, and then wants to ambush us?"

After Lu Bu heard Zhao Yun's words, he immediately felt that the other party seemed to be thinking about the problem very comprehensively, and it seemed that in the future, he would still have to learn from them.

When Cao Ang heard this, he smiled lightly and said: "Don't worry, Zilong, even if that Fengji wants to ambush us, then we can take the opportunity to plan and counterattack with him, and directly take this Pingguo City." ”

Speaking of this, Cao Ang patted Lu Bu and Zhao Yun on the shoulders and said, "With the two of you here, how can you win us with the remnants of the defeated army in Naping Guo City?" ”

When Zhao Yun heard this, he nodded with a smile.

And Lu Bu smiled very brightly, patted his chest and promised: "Young General, don't worry, with the Fang Tian Painting Halberd in my hand, if that Feng Ji Lao'er dares to have a different heart, I will be the first to pick him!" ”

Soon, Cao Ang took 1,000 cavalry and 30,000 Yuan Xi's subordinates to Pingguo City.

At this time, the walls of Pingguo City were full of white flags, and the remnants of Yuan Shang were all wearing armor and weapons, standing outside the city waiting for Cao Ang.

When Zhao Yun saw this scene, he breathed a sigh of relief, and then followed Cao Ang into the city.

After Cao Ang entered the city, he met with those who were unwilling to surrender.

At this time, the overall situation was decided, and Cao Ang did not kill them, but let them all go.

As for whether letting these people go will cause turmoil, Cao Ang is not worried at all, after all, there are still Feng Ji and others who surrendered.

For the sake of their own reputation, Feng Ji and the others don't talk nonsense after these people go back, these people who are let go are afraid that they will not live to tomorrow.

After Cao Ang was stationed in Pingguo City, he did not interfere too much in political affairs.

He still asked Feng Ji to temporarily replace Ping Guo Taishou, and the positions of the rest of the people were also arranged by the other party.

Soon, Yuan Shang's forces were also absorbed by Cao Ang and handed over to Lu Bu to command.

At this time, Lu Bu had already commanded nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses.

If it had been placed in the past, Lu Bu had so many people, I am afraid that it would have been reversed a long time ago.

But now, he didn't have any objection, and honestly led his troops into Xiangping, always ready to flank Gongsun Kang hiding in Wangping City.

After Cao Ang finished dealing with the remnants of Yuan Shang, he also left Pingguo and went to the outside of Wangping City to join Zhang Liao.

At this point, Yuan Shao's power has completely perished!

A few days later, Cao Ang and Zhao Yun still came to the outside of Wangping City with a thousand cavalry.

After Zhang Liao saw Cao Ang, he hurriedly greeted him.

"Major General, you're finally here!"

At this time, Zhang Liao's expression was a little complicated, embarrassed, nervous, and a little twisted.

Looking at Zhang Liao's strange appearance, Cao Ang couldn't help but smile and asked, "Wen Yuan, what's wrong with you, I look at you and seem a little shy?" ”

Zhang Liao scratched his head in embarrassment and said, "Young General, have you seen this?" ”

Cao Ang shook his head with a smile and said, "Okay, if there's anything, you can just say it." ”

When Zhang Liao heard this, he hurriedly said to Cao Ang: "Young General, didn't you say it before, the grain and grass in Wangping City will let Gongsun Kang last for three days at most?" ”

"However, five days have passed, Gongsun Kang still can't hold out, I led the troops to pretend to attack them, and the soldiers under his command still have the strength to defend the city, not like they have been hungry for a long time."

When Cao Ang heard this, he frowned and rubbed his chin.

Then, he spoke: "It seems that when collecting grain and grass, this official in Wangping City has a greedy behavior!" ”

When Zhang Liao heard this, he asked Cao Ang puzzled: "Young General, what should we do now, we don't know how long Gongsun Kang's grain can be eaten, and do we continue to surround it like this?" ”

When Cao Ang heard this, he began to think.

On this trip, Zhang Liao did not bring siege equipment, and now he will go back to mobilize, I am afraid that it will be too late.

After all, this winter in Liaodong came very early.

Most of the Cao troops who came to Liaodong this time were transferred from Xuzhou and Huainan.

In this winter, when the difference between the north and the south is huge, I am afraid that the soldiers will not adapt to the water and soil, resulting in a great reduction in combat effectiveness, or even loss of combat effectiveness.

So this battle can't be delayed!

And if it was a forced siege, relying only on the ladder, Cao Jun was afraid that many people would be killed and injured.

This is also the fundamental reason why Zhang Liao is uncomfortable.

After Cao Ang thought about it for a while, he had a countermeasure: "Since this strong attack can't be successful, then let's outwit it instead." ”

When Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun heard this, they all looked at Cao Ang with antiquation.

"Major General, how do we outwit?"

When Cao Ang heard this, he smiled and said: "We don't care how much food Gongsun Kang has, as long as those soldiers under his command know that Gongsun Kang's food is not much, then it's fine." ”

"Gongsun Kang's subordinates are all recruits who have not fought much, so the military spirit is not cohesive enough."

"If there is no more military rations and salaries, there will definitely be a direct mutiny, and when the time comes, we will be able to take Gongsun Kang lightly without much effort."

When Zhang Liao heard this, his eyes lit up.

And Zhao Yun raised questions.

"Major General, but how are we going to spread these rumors?"

Cao Ang smiled mysteriously when he heard this: "Don't worry, I have a way." ”

……

That night, Cao Ang contacted the commander of the nearby shadow guards and asked him to inform the shadow guards around Gongsun Kang, and told them to go for a walk to spread the rumor, saying that Gongsun Kang's army food was not running out, and it would not be enough to eat soon.

When the morale of the army is weakened, let the shadow guards incite the army to mutiny!

After receiving Cao Ang's order, the Shadow Guard Commander immediately went to implement it.

Early the next morning, in Gongsun Kang's army, a news that Gongsun Kang's military rations were not much slowly spread.

At this time, Gongsun Kang was discussing the matter of grain and grass with his lieutenant.

"My lord, if we don't save food, I'm afraid it will only be enough for the army to eat for two months."

When Gongsun Kang heard this, he couldn't help frowning and said, "Two months? That's not good, if we don't enter the winter, we will definitely not be able to defeat Cao Jun! ”

Speaking of this, Gongsun Kang paused and asked the adjutant general: "Then, if the daily share of military rations per person is reduced, is it possible to hold out until the beginning of winter?" (End of chapter)