Cao Cao harassed Huixiaguan at night, attacked during the day, and did not stop day and night.

Xiahoudun, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Le Jin and others took turns to go up, chasing and beating back to Xiaguan without sparing.

This time, Cao Cao used a newly arrived weapon, the crossbow brought by Xiahou Yuan.

This weapon is powerful, and it is a continuous fire, and the deterrent effect is far greater than that of previous bows and crossbows.

Huixiaguan faced tremendous pressure, but it still held on steadily, showing no signs of collapse.

Cao Cao was still supervising the battle, staring at Huixiaguan with long and narrow eyes, carefully observing his every move.

In this battle, there was no truce until noon, as if it was a posture of never dying.

Xiahoudun wiped his sweat, came back from the front, raised his hand with Cao Cao and said, "General, there is indeed something wrong, that Huaxiong and Zhang Ji, I haven't seen it for two days." ”

Cao Cao nodded slightly, and said as usual: "Feng Xiao is right, no matter what conspiracy Dong Lao thief has, as long as he looks at the back of the lower pass, Dong Zhuo can't take care of it, so he can only stay here honestly!" ”

Xiahoudun was still far from this aspect, so he didn't say much when he heard the words.

Back at Xiaguan, Cao Hong and Cao Ren led the army, surging impact.

It was not big to return to Xiaguan, and it was crumbling several times, but it was still held, and Cao Jun was blocked back.

Li Dao, Guo Yan was covered in blood, sweat, dry mouth, and cracked tiger mouth.

Seeing that Cao Jun had no intention of giving up, he turned his head anxiously, saw the soldiers standing under the city, found Guo Yan, and said, "Change it, I can't stand it." ”

Guo Yan shook his head and said, "The last five thousand people, come up again, this time the next pass will not be able to hold it." ”

Li Wei was anxious and said, "If you don't come up again, Cao Cao will break the city!" ”

The Cao army's offensive was too fierce, and in just two or three days, they lost more than 10,000 people.

Guo Yan ignored it and said, "Then you ask Dong Gong, I have no power." ”

Li Dao couldn't say a few words in front of Dong Zhuo, so he had to grit his teeth with hatred and continue to hold on.

This battle lasted until the evening, and then the two sides called off their troops.

"Bonghyo!"

Cao Cao walked into the big tent, took off his armor, looked happy, his eyes were nervous, and said: "I'm sure, the soldiers and horses who return to Xiaguan must not be all of Dong Zhuo, at least half of them are not in Xiaguan!" ”

Guo Jia actually saw it, his face turned a little colder, and said, "General, Dong Zhuo is in danger!" ”

Cao Cao waved his hand, signaled to follow up Xiahou Dun, Yang Xiu, Lu Yu and others to sit down, took a sip of tea, and thought calmly: "Dong Zhuo divides the troops, that is, to abandon this pass, if one is not good, the whole army may be wiped out, what is the purpose of it, is it worth his risk?" ”

Yang Xiu, Lu Yu and the others were secretly shocked in their hearts, and they were also thinking anxiously.

Xiahoudun, Cao Ren and the others were relatively calm, waiting for Cao Cao's order.

Guo Jia drank strong tea, his mood was much better than yesterday, wiped the tea leaves from his mouth, and said, "No matter what, it's only in the past two days." ”

Cao Cao glanced at him, and his expression moved.

Dong Zhuo didn't know when he would come back to Xiaguan, and he didn't know when he would divide the troops, but what was it, his plan should also surface.

"Report!"

A soldier ran in quickly, knelt down on one knee and said: "General Qiyu, Yuan Shu was destroyed, and he was killed by Yuan Shao in Huiji, and the head has been sent to Luoyang." ”

Cao Cao was not surprised at all by this news, and said, "Go down and receive the reward." ”

The soldier responded, and quickly withdrew.

The others were equally unsurprised, just curious about the current alarming situation.

Yuan Shu died, risked the world's disapproval to become the emperor, and led the world to besiege him, how could there be a good situation?

Guo Jia drank tea silently and sighed lightly in his heart.

It's finally come to this.

The princes of Jiangdong became powerful, and Cao Cao, a soldier and horse belonging to the 'imperial court', was highlighted.

Moreover, after the fall of Yuan Shu, Dong Zhuo became the next rebel targeted by the imperial court, and the heavy task of destroying understanding must be on Cao Cao's head.

Cao Cao's importance will become unprecedented!

And the government and the opposition are very jealous of Cao Cao, no matter how successful or unsuccessful it is, it is not good news for Cao Cao.

What do those three questions in the palace refer to? ’

Guo Jia has been haunting this question in his heart, but he has never thought it through.

"Bong-hyo? Bong-hyo? ”

Cao Cao looked at Guo Jia, who was distracted, and called several times in a row.

Guo Jiameng came back to his senses, took a deep breath, and said, "General, let's respond to all changes with the same." ”

Cao Cao stared at Guo Jia for a moment, then nodded, "Is there a reply from Gong Zhang?" ”

Yang Xiu raised his hand and said, "Not for the time being, but Zhang Gong moved to Xu County two days ago." ”

As soon as the word 'Xu County' came out, Cao Cao and Guo Jia's sensitive expressions moved slightly, and then they glanced at each other, and their thoughts floated.

Cao Cao was also thinking about the three questions that Liu Wei gave him, and he still didn't have a clue.

'Xu County' is the one that bothers them the most!

Yang Xiu's voice fell, and there was an eerie silence in the big tent.

Yang Xiu, Lu Yu, Xiahoudun and others all looked at Cao Cao, and then at Guo Jia.

The expressions of the two men were surprisingly unanimous - bowing their heads and frowning, as if they were thinking.

But in the blink of an eye, Cao Cao came to his senses and said to Yang Xiu: "What is Gong Yang's order?" ”

Yang Xiu shook his head and said, "No, Yang Gong didn't reply." ”

Guo Jia took a sip of strong tea, smiled and said to Lu Yu: "Master Lu, there should be any news, right?" ”

This sentence woke up everyone, including Cao Cao, and everyone's eyes fell on Lu Yu's face.

Lu Yu was a little flustered, but still nodded and said, "The news I got is that the Great Sima Mansion is very dissatisfied with Zhang Gong and ordered a recall. ”

Cao Cao didn't expect this kind of accident, and said, "Then, the situation in Jiangdong ...... And Dong Zhuo, what are the plans of the imperial court? ”

Lu Yu thought for a while and said, "There is no other news, but the imperial court is selecting the assassins of Yuzhou, Yangzhou, and Jiaozhou." ”

These three states have always been more sensitive, and the appointment of the imperial court is equivalent to nothing, and it has been vacant for a long time.

Cao Cao didn't care too much about these, looked up, and said, "Le Jin hasn't come back yet?" ”

Cao Ren said: "Not yet, this time, it is estimated that it will go farther." ”

Cao Cao snorted and said, "The plan is early, and we will continue to attack the city tomorrow!" ”

"Yes!" The generals got up and quit their accounts.

Cao Cao was uneasy in his heart, turned to Guo Jia, and said, "Fengxiao, what do you think?" ”

Guo Jia drank strong tea, shook his head and said: "I can't guess, but whether Dong Zhuo wants to return to the west or go south and east, the general can't get around." ”

Cao Cao looked calm and said in a deep voice: "If he comes to attack, he will fall into my arms!" ”

Guo Jia looked up at the map behind Cao Cao, Jingzhou in the south, Xuzhou in the east, and in the west, he had to spare Cao Cao, and he had to break through one of the eight passes, Yuyuan Pass.

Yuyuan Pass is one of the eight passes built by He Jin as a general to defend Luoyang in order to resist the Yellow Turban Army.

Even though the status of the Eight Passes in these years is far less than in the past, it is still a dangerous pass, and thousands of soldiers and horses are stationed in the imperial court, and Zhao Yun has also been stationed here and has worked hard to expand.

If you want to break through the barrier, you can't do it for a while.

Once he can't break through the Yuyuan Pass, Dong Zhuo will face the trend of the north and the south!

'Will Dong Zhuo take such a risk? ’

Guo Jia stared at the 'Yuyuan Pass', and suddenly sat up straight, his eyes flashing with coldness.

Yuyuan Pass is a dangerous pass, and it is also the only way for Dong Zhuo to return to the west, but once he breaks through Yuyuan Pass, he can run all the way to Hangu Pass!

Out of Hangu Pass, that is, the world is big, and it is difficult for the imperial court to restrain Dong Zhuo!

"Bonghyo!" Cao Cao saw it and shouted in a low voice.

The corners of Guo Jia's face straightened, and he exhaled a long breath and said, "I guess that Dong Zhuo may have divided his troops and gone to Yuyuan Pass." ”

Cao Cao turned his head sharply, stared at the map, and frowned.

From Huixiaguan to Yuyuan Pass, it is necessary to pass through Runan County and Yingchuan County, and the road is long and easy to find!

"Is it possible?"

Cao Cao looked hesitant and pulled his beard and muttered to himself.

Guo Jia said in a deep voice: "If you keep dividing your troops and sneaking in small groups, it will be difficult to be discovered!" ”

Lu Yu, Yang Xiu and the others opened their eyes wide, stared at the map, and listened to Guo Jia's words, feeling incredible.

Dong Zhuo really wants to do this, it is unimaginable to be bold!

Cao Cao's heart was like a big stone, he turned around, looked at Guo Jia, and said, "Is this really the case, do we also have to divide our troops?" ”

Guo Jia pondered for a long time and said, "According to the time, there will be news in the next two days." This time, you can't let go of the next pass, and continue to attack. ”

Cao Cao nodded and shouted outside: "Le Jin returns to the camp, and immediately pass me the big tent!" ”

"Command!" Xu Chu outside the tent responded.

Cao Cao thought carefully for a while, but he was still not at ease, and said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, why don't I lead the troops to chase after me?" ”

Yuyuan Pass is one of the eight passes of Gongwei Luoyang, once the Yuyuan Pass is broken, you can drive straight into Luoyang from it, and kill Luoyang.

There are many guards inside and outside Luoyang City, but they are not worried about their safety. But once Dong Zhuo really enters Luoyang, Cao Cao is the first criminal, and no one can save him!

Including that majesty in the palace!

Guo Jia saw it from Cao Cao's expression, but shook his head and said, "No." Before Dong Zhuo's plot was clear, the general wanted to bite back to Xiaguan to the death, forcing Dong Zhuo to not be able to take care of everything! In this way, the dilemma will be Dong Zhuo, and the initiative is in the hands of the general. ”

Cao Cao suppressed the suspicion in his heart, his expression was as usual, and he smiled and said, "What Feng Xiao said is reasonable. Dezu, Lu Yu, go and rest, and attack the city as usual tomorrow. ”

Yang Xiu, Lu Yu heard such a 'frightened possibility', where could he sleep, he wanted to say something, and seeing that Cao Cao obviously had something to say to Guo Jia, he could only get up and leave.

As soon as the two left, Cao Cao's face became gloomy, and he said, "Fengxiao, how many percent of this is possible?" ”

Guo Jia drank strong tea, thought quickly, and said: "Calculate the time, at least seven." Maybe tomorrow morning, the general will get the news......"

Knock knock

Suddenly, there was a crisp, piercing sound of horses' hooves outside the tent.

You must know that this is near Cao Cao's big tent, and it is not allowed to go on such a rampage.

But no one stopped him, Xu Chu even stepped forward to help control the war horse.

Le Jin jumped down, didn't care about the helmet dropped, and rushed straight into Cao Cao's tent, and when he saw Cao Cao, he knelt down on one knee and said urgently: "General Qiyu, the spy reported that it was on Yangzhai's side, someone saw thousands of troops of unknown origin, non-stop, straight to the north, passing by the county and county did not dare to stop it......"

Cao Cao stood up violently, his eyes were round, murderous, and shouted: "Pass my order, Xiahoudun, Cao Ren each order 10,000 troops, follow me to support Yuyuan Pass!" ”

"No!"

Guo Jia hurriedly stopped and said: "General, you can't divide the troops now, as long as the general stops and returns to Xiaguan, it is impossible for Dong Zhuo to abandon tens of thousands of people and only lead 20,000 people to break out!" ”

Cao Cao's expression was cold, his eyes were like iron, he looked straight outside the big tent, and said in a deep voice: "Fengxiao, I have to go, and the sooner the better." ”

Guo Jia naturally understood the subtlety, and said seriously: "General, you can pretend at all, the general must not leave to return to Xiaguan at this time!" ”

Cao Cao didn't know, and after a little hesitation, he strode out and said, "I will be happy, Xiahou Yuan will stay, and obey the orders of the military advisor!" ”

Guo Jia still wanted to persuade him again, so Cao Cao went and left in stride.

Guo Jia chased him out of the tent, and saw that Cao Cao had already beaten his horse and left, so he couldn't help but sigh, his face was full of helplessness.

Cao Cao really had to go to reinforcements in person, otherwise the court would not let him go afterwards, and he would settle accounts after the autumn, intensify his efforts, bark and bite, and be crazy like a dog.

Cao Cao, the Cao family, and the entire Cao Cao shogunate will all be involved, and the three Yi clans may all be light!

"Hopefully it's okay."

Guo Jia sighed, picked up the strong tea and took a sip.

Lu Yu had already heard the news, and hurriedly ran over, his face full of panic, and said, "Military advisor, Dong Zhuo, are you really going to attack Yuyuan Pass?" ”

Guo Jia drank tea, shook his head hesitantly, and said, "It's hard to say." ”

Guo Jia couldn't be sure, even if the spies found out the traces of Dong Zhuo's division of troops, Dong Zhuo's route of 'returning to the west' was too risky, and normal people would not do this.

Lu Yu was even more anxious, and said, "I want to go back to Luoyang, and I will ask the military advisor to arrange it." ”

Guo Jia glanced at him and said, "Let's wait, General Cao has already sent troops, and the road ahead is still impassable." ”

Lu Yu's brows tightened, and he stopped talking, more nervous than Cao Cao.

Yuyuan Pass is guarding Luoyang, Dong Zhuo's soldiers and horses appear in Yuyuan Pass, it will inevitably shake Ji Fu, he can already imagine what will happen in the palace and Luoyang City!

Cao Cao reorganized his troops, led 20,000 people overnight, and quickly chased to the north to help Yuyuan Pass.

However, Guo Jia was uneasy, and after inspecting the camp, he stood on a high ground and looked at Huixiaguan from afar.

For some reason, he was very uneasy.

Cao Cao's division of troops to support Yuyuan Pass was a strategic and tactical mistake, but he had to do it.

It stands to reason that there should be no danger.

But Guo Jia faintly felt that something seemed to be wrong, but he couldn't think it through.

At the same time, when the dark shut, Jia Xu quietly looked in Guo Jia's direction, like Guo Jia, silent and silently thinking.

Not long after, a soldier was brought up by a hanging basket, came behind Jia Xu, and said anxiously and happily: "Back to the military division, Cao Cao has sent troops, about 20,000 people." ”

Jia Xu's hand pinching the corner of his clothes loosened, the white hem fell, smiled lightly, and said, "It's done." ”

It was the first time for the soldier to see Jia Xu and smile, and said, "Strategist, what should I do next?" ”

Jia Xu turned around and walked inside, and said, "Tomorrow, the Cao army should not attack the city, let the soldiers have a good rest." ”

The soldier was stunned and said, "Really, won't?" ”

Jia Xu had already walked to the steps and said lightly: "Maybe." ”

(End of chapter)