Who is not Cao Cao?

Chapter 68
Stationed in Jiluo Mountain for several days, Cao Ren's scouts searched for enemies in all directions with unprecedented frequency and speed.

Fortunately, the Han Xun tribe did not hide their tracks, and Cao Jun quickly found out their movements——

"Han Xun was not in Jiluo Mountain a few days ago, and he went to trouble Ren Jun."

"Although there was no major loss, it did delay Ren Jun for a few days."

Cao Ren was not annoyed that Han Xun was still so arrogant in the enemy's rear, but rather pleased.

"Arrogance before a battle is a taboo for military strategists!"

As Yuan Shao's direct descendant, Han Xun must also know that the confrontation with Cao Cao in Guandu for so long was nothing but Yuan Shao's acquiescence.

If we really want to fight, no one doubts that Yuan Shao can easily defeat Cao Cao!
This trend spread from Yuan Shao to his direct descendants, and now it spread to the battlefield again.

He Yan, who had been by Cao Ren's side all the time, nodded slightly when he heard what Cao Ren said.

It is said that Yuan Shu is conceited, but He Yan thinks Yuan Shao is even more conceited.

The difference is that although both of them have the capital of conceit, Yuan Shao is more capable.

"Uncle Ren, why don't you give the other party a blow first?"

He Yan wanted to prescribe the right medicine and asked Cao Ren to attack Han Xun when he lost his vigilance, but Cao Ren didn't think so.

"Now launching an attack unexpectedly can catch the opponent by surprise, and even achieve good results."

"But what we want to do is not a small victory, but to wipe out Han Xun's tribe, so as to frighten Yuan Shao in the rear and prevent him from drawing Xu Chang's attention. If Han Xun wakes up because of a small profit, then What a waste of such a good opportunity!"

Hearing what Cao Ren said, He Yan immediately realized his mistake and changed his mind.

"What Uncle Ren means...to set up an encirclement circle and wipe out Han Xun in one fell swoop?"

"That's right!"

Cao Ren took out a map of the vicinity of Jiluo Mountain and showed it to He Yan.

"Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to hide the entire army in Jiluo Mountain."

Only then did He Yan know that Cao Ren chose Jiluo Mountain not because he wanted to defend it to the death, but because he chose it as the cemetery of the Han Xun tribe.

Cao Ren pointed to the mountain walls around Jiluo Mountain: "I stationed my troops in this narrow mountain path, not only to show weakness to the enemy, but also because it is also an excellent ambush location."

"As long as our army pretends to be defeated, Han Xun's tribe can rush into the mountain. And the troops can be hidden on both sides of the mountain wall. As long as he dares to rush over, it will definitely be a dead end!"

Cao Ren's arrangement is very good, but the most important thing on the battlefield is never the arrangement, but the execution.

Luring Han Xun into the depths of Jiming Mountain is easy to say, but Han Xun was also a good general who followed Yuan Shao in the Southern and Northern Wars and swept Hebei, so there was no reason why he would not check the terrain in advance to prevent himself from being ambushed.

But since Cao Ren brought it up with He Yan, he must have a candidate in mind——

"Yulang, Zhao Zilong by your side probably wants to borrow me."

In the last battle to put down Liu Bei, Cao Ren still recognized Zhao Yun's ability.

"He is from Hebei. He fought under Gongsun Zan before and has experience in commanding cavalry."

"Don't expect him to be able to manipulate the cavalry like his arms and fingers, as long as he can fight and lose and attract Han Xun, then he has made a great contribution!"

He Yan scratched his head, this move fell into Cao Ren's eyes because He Yan was unwilling.

"Why? Yulang cherishes that Zhao Yun so much?"

In words, Cao Ren warned: "If you keep such a fierce general by your side, you will be useless! Besides, I saw Zhao Zilong yesterday, although he has been out of battle for a long time, but his humerus is strong when riding a horse, and his steps are steady when he walks. He is obviously diligent in private. If you practice martial arts more, you must have the desire to attack on the battlefield, so it is better to follow his wish."

"No, Uncle Ren..."

He Yan smiled wryly: "I persuaded Zhao Yun the day before yesterday to let him fight. The problem is... If you let him fight and lose, I suspect it will be a bit difficult."

Cao Ren frowned when he heard that, "Could it be that he's just an embroidered pillow and can't understand the army?"

"That's not the case. I was afraid that he would be too fierce and wake up Han Xun..."

Cao Ren:  …

Seeing Cao Ren's "you're kidding me" look, He Yan couldn't explain it.

"Uncle Ren, you just think Zilong is as simple as Yan Liang and Wen Chou. And you don't think he is always gentle, like a Confucian general, but he is actually wild..."

He Yan has also seen through Zhao Yun these days.

It would be an exaggeration to say that he is a commander at the level of Guan Yu and Zhang Liao who can be in charge of one side.

But if he said he was just a pure bodyguard like Xu Chu, he would look down on Zhao Yun.

The one who most fits Zhao Yun's positioning should be a pioneer like Le Jin.

Rather than saying that Zhao Yun is a shield, it is better to say that he is a sharp spear, the sharpest chisel on the battlefield!
Such a person asked him to act on the battlefield... He Yan doubted that Zhao Yun would really die on the battlefield!
"Sigh~"

Cao Ren never believed that Zhao Yun, a handsome Confucian, would be the kind of person He Yan said, but He Yan obviously would be the one who knew Zhao Yun better.

"If it's what Yulang said, Zhao Yun is really not suitable to lure the enemy."

Like He Yan, Cao Ren started to scratch his head and got into a tangle.

"Then there is only one way!"

After hearing what Cao Ren said, He Yan raised his head suddenly: "Uncle Ren wants to lure the enemy by himself?"

"Ah."

Seeing Cao Ren's admission, He Yan quickly dissuaded him: "No!"

Cao Ren glared at He Yan: "Then why don't you go?"

He Yan immediately turned his gaze elsewhere, and whistled as if nothing had happened.

"Little bunny."

Cao Ren scolded with a smile: "That's it! This time I will lure the enemy myself! I will arrange for Zhao Yun and my lieutenant to set up an ambush here!"

As the commander-in-chief of an army, Cao Ren shouldn't have resorted to risky tactics, but on a battlefield like the Battle of Guandu, where he was at a disadvantage overall, it was no longer his turn for the generals on Cao Cao's side to fight in a proper manner.

"Uncle Ren."

Being called out suddenly, Cao Ren thought that He Yan still wanted to persuade him, but He Yan said firmly, "If you die, I will definitely avenge you!"

"Can't you say something nice?"

Cao Ren cursed angrily, but when he saw the determination in He Yan's eyes, he knew that He Yan was serious this time.

"Don't worry, I won't die."

Cao Ren retracted the big mouth that reached to the ear, and he solemnly assured He Yan: "I won't die!"

He Yan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's fine, don't die, otherwise, who will you ask for the debt of eating so much of my food?"

Cao Ren:  …

After a few seconds of silence, Cao Ren walked out of the military tent and shouted: "Tonight, the whole army has extra food! One sheep per person! I will kill anyone who can't eat it!"

The soldiers who had been eating meat outside for a few days, but still owed such a mouthful, became happy when they heard the words, and they all shouted loudly——

"The general is mighty!"

"Shen Hou is mighty!"

He Yan:? ? ?
(End of this chapter)