"Lord, a letter from Jibei."

Cao Chun, the commander of Cao Cao's guard, received the letter and immediately sent it, and brought water and dry food to the cavalryman to rest aside.

After reading the letter, Cao Cao's face was solemn.

All around the civil and military forces waited, and the soldiers rushed to deliver the message, indicating that the situation was more serious.

"It's okay, keep marching and reach Shouzhang as soon as possible." Cao Cao suppressed the expression on his face, looked at Cao Chun indifferently, and ordered him to go to the front army to calm the army's morale, and march according to the previous route, but he had to travel day and night.

The generals had to disperse and urge the army to move forward, and the military advisor who accompanied the army saw that the situation was not so simple, so he and Zhang Han were always on both sides of the car.

After a while, when Cao Cao got back into the car and the carriage and horses moved again, Xi Zhicai asked, "Lord, but there is already a war in Jibei?" ”

"Well, that's good," Cao Cao nodded, glanced at Zhang Han casually, and said with a reluctant smile: "Thanks to Bo Chang's early advance, the military situation is coming slowly, and the Qingzhou thieves have already swept Xuzhou, and after looting a lot of property and coercing countless people, they are trying to attack Yanzhou in vain." ”

And Bao Xiang wrote to inform him that Liu Dai and Zheng Sui wanted to meet the enemy in the territory and attack the Yellow Turban, and they had already mobilized. Bao Xiang originally planned to persuade him to stick to it, and then go out when Qingxu and Huang Turban were tired and unable to advance or retreat, but after discussion, he did not accept his words. ”

Speaking of this, Cao Cao admired Zhang Han even more, after all, the tactics that Bao Xin said were the same as the military strategy that Zhang Han offered to himself at that time, and at the same time the same as what he thought in his heart.

However, there was no result, so the army could only continue to march to the Shouzhang garrison, and then send a lookout to it.

"That's right," Xi Zhicai's face was happy, "In this way, at least three days will be saved." ”

After that, Xi Zhicai smiled at Zhang Han and said: "Bo Chang, I was a little louder, what you expected, Qingxu really came to Rencheng......

"The sacrificial wine is too famous, it is the sacrificial wine to teach the students, once the heart is determined, you should follow this assumption, so that you will not be interrupted, but suffer from it."

"Makes sense." Xi Zhicai and Cao Cao looked at each other for a moment, laughed dumbly, and Cao Cao said: "This person is quite modest, okay." ”

"Continue to march, Bo Chang saved me a few days, I have written down the credit, if I can quell the thieves this time, I will definitely be promoted."

"On this march, you are by my side, and we can discuss at any time, how about it?" Cao Cao stretched out his hand and patted Zhang Han's shoulder, smiling sincerely.

The soldiers and horses on this trip can be described as vigorous and full of confidence, because these are Cao Cao's current elites, and there are no new recruits in the ranks.

Previously, Cao Cao originally planned to use the newly recruited and recruited Xiangyong to take the lead, consume the sharpness of the Qingxu Yellow Turban, and then let his elite soldiers and horses charge, but after several discussions, he directly dispelled the idea.

Since he has decided to wait for the Qingxu thief to come, he will make a surprise attack from Shouzhang, and after the Qingxu war is exhausted, he will directly go out with the elite, complete his work in one battle, disperse the confidence of the Qingxu thief, and then break them one by one.

With Shou Zhanglai's military report, he took the lead in the first place, and only saved about three days of time to urge the army to be reorganized.

However, the difference is not just these three days.

"The so-called speed of soldiers is not entirely based on the speed of the march, if you can anticipate the enemy's opportunity and seize the opportunity, how can it not be speed?"

……

A day and a night later.

Ren Cheng.

The thief army of Qingxu came to the sky, shouting to kill Zhentian, they broke Zheng Sui's army in the field, killed Zheng Sui in the battle, and pursued Liu Dai, and scattered the Yanzhou army and fled.

At this time, like the tide, it rolled into Yanzhou from abroad, plundering and coercing the people everywhere.

The entire northern part of Yanzhou is in the midst of war, so that the people are frightened, officials from all over the country abandon their officials and leave, and the scholars mostly live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, enclosing land for self-defense, and praying for help from the villagers.

Now, as far as the eye can see, there are thieves and homeless people on the outer roads, mountains and forests, and in addition, they are starving to death and throwing their bodies into the wilderness at will, and plagues are everywhere.

The Qingxu thieves soon entered the territory of Jibei within a few days, and although they suffered heavy losses after the battle, their morale had reached their peak after killing Zheng Sui and chasing Liu Dai for several days.

Six days later, the news of Liu Dai's defeat and death also spread, and the momentum of Qingxu Yellow Turban reached its maximum, at this time, he didn't care about the number of casualties at all, he only cared about wanton looting, and already thought that Yanzhou was just in their pocket.

Jibei, where Bao Xinjun is located.

Bao Xin is lean and tall, with a beard around the lips, a neatly trimmed chin, and a sparkle in his eyes, giving people a sense of perseverance.

Dressed in a dark green robe, with iron armor on his chest and back, his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist and his right hand behind his back strode forward to meet the cavalry sent by Cao Cao.

As soon as the cavalry dismounted, Bao Xin smiled and said: "Brother, come quickly, the Qingxu thieves will attack Jibei in a few days, can Meng De have a countermeasure?" ”

"Bao Xiang!" The cavalryman's lips turned white, and after swallowing his throat, he continued with difficulty: "I came on my own journey, and I was delayed on the road for a few days, and today is the seventh day. ”

"The lord ordered the soldiers and horses to march day and night, and they should have arrived at Shouzhang three days ago, and now they will be able to ambush troops everywhere."

"Shou Zhang!"

Bao Xin's face was happy, his eyes seemed to light up, and his worries were suddenly realized, and even his breathing was smooth in an instant, "How many people did Meng De bring?" ”

"Back to Bao Xiang, 1,200 elite cavalry, 6,400 elite soldiers, almost all the lord's family background, known as 30,000 troops to the outside world."

When this cavalry came, he had been clearly informed by the clan general Cao Chun that he could inform Bao Xin of the real number of marches and the deployment of the garrison, of course, he was only a personal soldier in the camp of the guard, and he naturally couldn't understand it completely.

When Bao Xin heard this, he was even more surprised, and immediately clapped his hands and exclaimed: "Meng De can know the battle situation early!" It is expected that the Qingxu thief will definitely enter Yanzhou! ”

"Really, god!"

Bao was overjoyed, and even suddenly relaxed after so many tense moods, and his nose was a little sour.

After all, he suddenly knew that behind him, there were more than 6,000 elites and more than 1,000 elite cavalry support, and he was no longer fighting alone.

Great, great......

When I recommended Meng De to Yanzhou, I can get this help today, which is my blessing.

"Bao Xiang, the lord said, you can defend against the Qingxu thieves first, so that their spirit is exhausted, the morale of the army is low, and when they are tired, they can withdraw to Shouzhang! At the same time, the people can be relocated to the south first. ”

"Let me resist the withdrawal of troops...... Bao Xin thought for a moment, then immediately nodded firmly, "Good strategy, brother, you go back and report to Meng De, Jibei can be defended for ten days, and I will send remnants and veterans along the way to escort the people to the south." ”

"After that, it's all about Mende."

"Protect the land and the people, and forget about death!" The guards clenched their fists and spoke generously.

……

For ten consecutive days, the soldiers and horses of Jibei were not afraid of death to build high city walls, relying on the three cities of Luxian, Snake Hill and Feicheng to defend them, constantly consuming the strength and patience of the Qingxu thieves, and at the same time constantly provoking and persuading them to surrender.

The situation was brought to a stalemate.

In this way, for thirteen days in a row, the number of Qingxu Yellow Turban thieves was extremely large and dragged their families with them, and the food they plundered had already been almost exhausted, after all, their number was too much, and they could not be divided, once they did not divide the food, regardless of life or death, they would mutiny.

Now it's just relying on the prestige of the various leaders to suppress the dissatisfaction, so that people can temporarily follow.

Therefore, there is no way to stop now, and it is necessary to continue the battle to reduce the number of people, and at the same time maintain the thieves under the command of the various leaders.

"Lu County is also about to be breached, and you only need to charge hard again, otherwise you will be in a dilemma."

"Yes, we must attack again, don't be discouraged! I'm going to attack again, and I'm sure I'll be able to take it this time! ”

"Everyone! There is no way back! ”

"Kill into the city, break through the camp pass again, and loot again!"

Under the guidance of many generals, the Yellow Turban once again charged and attacked the two cities of Luxian and Snake Hill, as well as the various camps in between, in an attempt to break through this blockade line.

However, after attacking for half a day, they were surprised to find that at this time, Bao Xin's soldiers and horses finally retreated, evacuated the two cities, and fled all the way to the south.

After these thieves entered the city, they found that there was not much left, the baggage, grain and grass were empty, and the people had already moved, leaving only an empty city.

This made the thieves cry out that they were deceived, and only by chasing them deeper could they get the grain and grass baggage, so as not to get nothing!

"Chase again! Catch up. ”

"Not bad! Just like chasing and killing Liu Dai, the dignified assassination history is also vulnerable, not to mention that it is just too guarded! ”

"Let's chase it again, stop and eat in this city, and it's impossible to wait for spring ploughing."

Qingxu thieves have no choice but to chase again!

Bao Xin has been fighting for more than ten days, and he has hung a hook on the noses of these Qingxu thieves, which is already at the point of leading up!

This chase went directly to the north of Shouzhang, and when he was about to catch up with Bao Xin, and was about to force him into a dead end, suddenly a large number of well-armed cavalry appeared on the trails on both sides!

And ambushed the elite foot soldiers who advanced and retreated to a certain extent! Killed into the army of Qingxu thieves, beat the scene to one side in an instant, shouting to kill the sky, making the Qingxu thieves tremble and know the plan!

But after all, they have experienced a lot of battles, even if they know that the damage will be very heavy, but they have not completely collapsed, they understand that once the soldiers and horses collapse, it will be a bloody massacre.

Therefore, many people who are physically strong and still brave run directly to Bao Xin, who is in the forefront of the battle array.

There was another change on the rapidly changing battlefield, and several forces of combat power rushed to Bao Xin, and there were not many people beside Bao Xin.

The battlefield is chaotic all around, and if you fail to protect it, you will inevitably be in prison.

At this time, Cao Cao watched the changes in the battlefield from a distance on the hill, this battle was planned early, but he didn't expect this Qingxu thief to defend so bravely, and if he sent Xinding, he would definitely be defeated.

"Bao Xiang, he is my benefactor and righteous friend, and he must not be allowed to have an accident!" Cao Cao's eyes were deep, as if he had thought a lot in an instant, but after finishing speaking, he looked left and right, and found that even Cao Chun, the commander of the Su Guard Battalion, had already participated in the battle, and only the last dozens of people remained.

And around, there are nothing more than a few strategists.

Xi Zhicai, Xu Yi, Shou Zhang Ling, Zhang Han.

"Hey! Zhang Han! Bo Chang! Can you save Bao Xiang for me!? ”

Zhang Han frowned, and he was numb for a while, "Ming Gong, I fought too much, my old injuries have not healed, and I am negligent in martial arts-"

"If you can save it, you can do it for me!"

"That's a friend of Ming Gong! How is the master book? Zhang Han's face was full of embarrassment.

If only it could be the main book! Meritorious service will definitely have a large number of god-level rewards for cultural governance and metaphysics!

A whole look forward to it.

"Good!" Cao Cao looked at Zhang Han with disgust on his face.

The main book and the gong cao are all under the account, and they care about these useless names!