'Eloquence! ’

Guo Jia's expression remained unchanged, and he was even more satisfied with Cao Cao. He actually knew that Cao Cao had ordered the army, and at this time, the 'change of the order at night' was most likely to cause a backlash from the soldiers and severely damage Cao Cao's prestige.

Cao Cao's ability to judge the situation, regardless of his prestige, and have the courage to make decisions, is the character of a person who has achieved great things!

As Guo Jia expected, forcibly collecting the soldiers, or caused the dissatisfaction of the corporaries, Cao Cao used thunderous means, brutally executed more than 30 people, and then barely pressed down, leaving only 500 people to guard Changyi, with 5,000 people, rushed to Puyang.

The soldiers were very tired and disgruntled, so they naturally walked slowly.

Cao Cao tried his best to appease, and even hinted that he could act at will in Puyang, which encouraged the soldiers to speed up.

Cao Cao is thirty-five years old, and he can't bear such a marching speed.

He sat on the horse, looked at Guo Jia, who had not drunk a drop of wine these days, and said, "Fengxiao, why don't you attack the rebels in Dingtao and join forces with Ding Envoy Jun, wouldn't it be more able to speed up the rebellion in Dingqiao?" ”

Guo Jia heard Cao Cao's intention to ask for advice, and said strongly, "Is the general worried that Dingtao will be lost and become a lone army?" ”

If Ding Yuan of Dingtao can't hold it, then the land of Yanzhou will be in the hands of Qiao Mao and others, and Cao Cao's thousands of people will really become a lone army.

Cao Cao sat on the horse, looked at the direction of Dingtao, and said: "It's not that Cao Cao is greedy for life and afraid of death, and he can't take risks, but what I'm worried about is the Eastern Capital." ”

Guo Jia understood and said: "If Ding makes Jun unable to hold it, and the rebels go straight to Chenliu and threaten Luoyang, it will indeed be terrifying in the world." In the imperial court, there is absolutely no room for generals. However, in my judgment, it will not be a problem for Ding to hold on for another ten days, and by then, the general has already captured Puyang. ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he said: "What if Qiao Mao and the others are desperate and go straight to Luoyang?" ”

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Your Majesty doesn't know the general's plan, how can you not take precautions?" ”

Cao Cao frowned secretly, didn't say anything more, and continued to march.

Guo Jia woke up, looked at Cao Cao's somewhat thin side face, and did not speak.

Cao Cao's reputation in the court was very bad, if Cao Cao allowed the rebels to defeat Ding Yuan and enter Luoyang, even if he had the credit for capturing Puyang, he would not be able to match the swords and pens in Luoyang City.

But Cao Cao didn't say a word and continued north.

'I really chose the right person!' Guo Jia's expression was a lot more excited.

At this time, Xiahoudun with the '20,000 army' had just arrived in Chenliu, and Xiahoudun ignored Ding Yuan's constant letters and urging.

Jiyin Dingtao.

At the head of the city, Ding Yuan watched the rebels retreat like a tide again, and there was no joy on his face.

He is not tall, with a high nose, bulging cheeks, and a sparse beard, giving him a greasy and treacherous look.

At this time, a tall and heroic man in his early thirties came up from under the city, with a fierce face and bright eyes.

"Father-in-law, why don't you let me hunt down those rebels!?" As soon as Lu Bu came up, he said loudly.

Ding Yuan looked at him, his face was annoyed, and said, "Then Cao Cao can't go, how dare I let you go?" Qiao Mao and the others underestimated me, really I couldn't see the ambush soldiers in that forest? ”

Lu Bu was taken aback, and immediately followed with an ugly expression, and said coldly: "Father-in-law, then Cao Cao's support of the army is to make it clear that he wants to put his father-in-law to death!" ”

Ding Yuan's eyes flashed with hatred, and he turned his head to look out of the city.

The rebels are not far away, and the villages are like clouds, stretching endlessly, and it seems that there must be as many as 60,000 or 70,000 people!

In the Tao City, it is full of battles, but 10,000 remnants of the army are defeated, and it is not easy to defend it to this day.

Lu Bu looked at Ding Yuan's face, understood, and said, "Father-in-law, the military rations in the city can't last for three days." ”

Ding Yuan naturally knew that he hated Cao Cao more in his heart, but there was nothing he could do.

Seeing that Ding Yuan was silent, Lu Bu stepped forward and said in a low voice: "Father-in-law, the rebels have sent a letter of surrender again, saying that the father-in-law can be the third duke...... I've killed someone who came. ”

Ding Yuan nodded, he would never surrender to the rebels, snorted coldly, and said, "Shishi Junlu, how can you betray the Lord for glory?" Good kill! ”

Lu Bu nodded heavily, he thought the same way.

At night, Ding Yuan patrolled the city again, wearing armor, looking at the fire of the rebel camp not far away, reflecting half of the sky, and his heart was heavy.

"Father-in-law, it seems that the rebels are about to pull out the camp!" Lu Bu, who was much taller, said suddenly.

Ding Yuan stood on tiptoe violently and looked at it seriously.

I saw the torches swim suddenly, like a fire dragon, as if there were signs of moving away.

"Didn't you lure me out of town?" Ding Yuan's face was suspicious.

Lu Bu also didn't know why, and said, "Father-in-law, I'll go out of the city to investigate!" ”

Ding Yuan grabbed him, thought about it again and again, and said, "Be careful!" ”

Seeing that Ding Yuan cared about him so much, Lu Bu nodded heavily, took a few people down with the hanging basket, and went straight to the rebel camp to investigate.

Half an hour later, Lu Bu returned with great joy and said: "Father-in-law, that Cao Cao raided Shanyang County and has captured Changyi, according to the rebel prisoners, Cao Cao has sent troops to Dongjun, Qiao Mao and others have to go back to defense!" ”

Instead of being happy, Ding Yuan became even more suspicious, and said, "Twenty thousand troops, a surprise attack on Changyi...... Whether it's the journey, or the silent journey, it's impossible! Most likely, the rebels want to lure me into pursuit, and lie in ambush for me! ”

Lu Bu just thought about it, and said, "Father-in-law is wise!" ”

The 20,000-strong army, hiding from everyone all the way, bypassing Chenliu and Jiyin, rushing to attack Shanyang County, or successfully taking Changyi, no matter how you look at it, it is impossible!

Ding Yuan showed a sneer in his eyes and said, "Order all the soldiers to be ready for battle, and they are not allowed to rest today!" ”

"Command!" Lu Bu said loudly.

Ding Yuan stood at the head of the city, watching the rebel torches chaotic, gradually moving away, sneering in his heart, standing at the head of the city, standing still.

On the other side, Cao Cao was like a bamboo, breaking through Chengyang, bypassing Lei Ze, non-stop, and approaching the gateway of Puyang-Xiancheng.

As an ordinary small county town.

Xu Yan, who had just taken office as the county commander, didn't have time to do anything, and he was faced with Cao Cao's army coming to the city.

At the head of the city, all the county officials on the edge of Xu Yan were all frightened.

This Cao Cao, the rumors are still in Chenliu, this silent one, actually killed all the way from Shanyang County to Dongjun!

Cao Cao rode a horse, stood not far from the city, pointed at Xu Yan and scolded, and said: "Xu Yan, as a Han Chen, you betray the master and plot rebellion, and you are despised by the world!" Today, Cao Cao was ordered to beg the thief, you are willing to abandon the darkness and turn to the light, and atone for your sins! ”

Xu Yan's face was slightly pale, seeing that Cao's army was boundless and Xiancheng would inevitably be difficult to defend, he raised his hand and said loudly: "General Cao, the lower officials and others did not rebel, they were coerced by the rebels, open the door today, is the general willing to take me in?" ”

Cao Cao's long and narrow eyes flashed murderously, and he shouted: "If you don't rebel, Cao Cao should accept it." There is still a lack of lieutenants in our army, but are you willing to give in? ”

Xu Yan raised his hand and said: "Xu Yan believes in General Cao, but the officials and people in the city are afraid, please General Cao swear in public not to slaughter a single soldier or a single person in Xiancheng." ”

Cao Cao's heart was even more murderous, but his face did not change and he swore in public.

Above Xiancheng, Xu Yan and the others were overjoyed when they saw this, and shouted: "General Cao, wait a minute, we will open the door immediately." ”

Cao Cao sat on his horse and did not move, watching Xu Yan get off the tower.

Guo Jia stepped forward and said, "What is the general going to do?" ”

Cao Cao turned his head when he heard this, and said: "My original intention was to use their mouths to find out the truth of Dongjun and Qiaomao and others, what does Feng Xiao think?" ”

Guo Jia's description was even more dry than before, his face turned pale, and he said: "Presumably, the bridge has returned to the division, and the general can't stay." ”

Cao Cao snorted and looked back at the soldiers he had brought, his heart heavy.

He rode his horse fine, the soldiers ran all the way, many of them had worn out their shoes, and many of them even fell asleep walking on the road.

After a while, the gate of Xiancheng was opened, and Xu Yan greeted Cao Cao into the city under the city.

Cao Cao immediately hit his horse, came to the front, and ordered the soldiers to enter the city, while smiling, Corporal Lixian greeted Xu Yan.

Xu Yan still looked uneasy, raised his hand, and said with a reluctant smile: "I am visiting friends in Dongjun in Xiaben, I don't want to be coerced by the rebels, I believe that the general will not give up, take me in, and please accept my wait." ”

Xu Yan took the lead, and more than ten officials of all sizes in the county fell to the ground in unison.

Cao Cao waited for them to bow down, so he hurriedly stepped forward, helped Xu Yan up, and said: "Mr. is a famous man in Jingzhou, how can Cao Cao really believe that Mr. is treasoning, please get up!" ”

Xu Yan and the others were slightly relieved and laughed together.

"Please enter the city." Xu Yan said.

Cao Cao's face was solemn, and with a hint of a smile, he entered the city with Xu Yan.

However, in the time of incense, Cao Cao completely controlled the county, confiscated the money and grain, and chatted with Xu Yan 'at ease'.

"What, there are forty or fifty thousand people in Puyang?"

Cao Cao looked at Xu Yan with a shocked expression.

Guo Jia on the side stared at Xu Yan and said: "Qiaomao is only 20,000 people in Dongjun, even if he collects other rebels, the most in his hands is no more than 50,000, 30,000 in Dingtao, 10,000 in Shanyang, 10,000 in Taishan County, and no more than 3,000 in Puyang, how can he still have so many soldiers and horses?" ”

Xu Yan glanced at Guo Jia with some surprise, and saw Cao Cao's eyes as if he was about to eat people, so he hurriedly said: "That's the case, the general doesn't know, these people are from Jizhou." ”

"Jizhou!"

Cao Cao and Guo Jia looked at each other, and the two of them had the same shock in their eyes.

Seeing this, Xu Yan didn't wait for Cao Cao to ask, and then explained: "Part of it is the golden bandits that Qiaomao has long colluded with, and the other part is because he opposed Ying Zhijun and was expelled from Jizhou, and he had to defect to Qiaomao, not because Jizhou participated in the rebellion. ”

Cao Cao's expression did not relax at all, looking at Guo Jia, he was silent.

They rushed all the way, because they expected that Puyang would not have many soldiers and horses, but now there were forty or fifty thousand more, which completely disrupted their plans!

Forty or fifty thousand, with their six or seven thousand tired divisions, they can't take it at all!

Qiao Mao is returning to the army, and they can't take Puyang, they have no way to advance or retreat, and they can only be defeated!

"General Cao don't worry,"

Xu Yan looked at the stiffness of the atmosphere, and suddenly said: "As far as I know, Ying Envoy Jun has already led 10,000 troops, not far from the pavilion Tao. ”

Guo Jia's eyes lit up, and he said to Cao Cao: "General, don't worry!" ”

Guantao is in the north of Dongjun, and the current situation has become Cao Cao and Ying Shao's double-sided attack on Dongjun!

Cao Cao's expression changed, and he laughed calmly: "I will immediately repair the book to Ding Envoy Jun, and ask him to lead his troops to the north, join forces with us, break Puyang together, exterminate the Qiaomao rebels, and pacify Yanzhou!" ”

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