Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

Chapter 257 Some people just want to die, and they can't stop them

Agreements are agreements.

But the reality is different.

Although under the auspices of Han Fu, the non-aggression treaty signed clearly stipulates that all parties must return to their respective residences as soon as possible.

But the actual situation is that none of the parties present evacuated first, and they all stayed to wait and see in unison.

It's not that this kind of wait and see can gain any advantage, but that if the opponent doesn't leave, we dare not leave. If we leave early, what opportunity will we miss?

So in the next few days.

Even if nothing happened around Nangong County, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao remained motionless.

But the above situation.

On the morning of the sixth day after the agreement was signed, a complete change was made.

Gongsun Zan evacuated first!

It's not that he couldn't stand it, but that on the fifth night, Cao Cao's general Xia Houyuan, who is now the Prime Minister of Dongping, brought more than ten thousand troops to join Cao Ang.

The addition of this new force.

As a result, the number of soldiers and horses under Cao Ang's command exceeded 5000. If Yuan Shao and Han Fu were added, the strength would be a bit exaggerated.

Therefore, he was worried that Cao Ang would take the opportunity to tear up the armistice agreement and take advantage of Xia Houyuan's arrival to beat Gongsun Zan who was caught off guard.

In the early morning of the next day when I got the news.

Then decisively slipped away.

A good guy doesn't suffer from the immediate disadvantages, the reinforcements from others have come, and he continues to stand here, so is the impure looking for trouble?
As for the general Shan Jing who he sent to serve as the governor of Yanzhou to prevent Cao Cao from leading his troops to the north, there is really no way to pay attention to it.

If he is still alive, let him stay under Cao Jun's hands first, and then consider saving him when he makes a comeback in the future.

This is called.

Right and forbearance, temporarily avoid the edge.

……

At the moment, he is in Cao Jun's tent.

Cao Ang alone received Xia Houyuan, who had just rushed to this place after rushing for hundreds of miles.

"Uncle, it's been hard work for you to come here in the starry night after a journey of wind and rain all the way!"

while talking.

Cao Ang cooked tea soup for Xia Houyuan.

After Xia Houyuan took it with both hands and put the tea bowl on the table, he cupped his hands to Cao Ang and said with a bold smile in his words.

"Traveling long distances and crossing mountains and mountains, this is a very common thing for soldiers and soldiers, and it really can't be said that there is any hard work at all."

"Besides, a few days ago, I learned that you led your troops to defeat Gongsun Zan's [-] elite cavalry, and the famous White Horse General who killed him fled in the face of the wind."

"With such great news, every time I think about it, I feel that my strength is boundless. Naturally, I don't feel tired at all!"

Xia Houyuan can not only fight, but also speak.

These three words are really pleasing to the ear, and it can be said to greatly increase people's favorability.

After Cao Ang heard this, the corners of Cao Ang's mouth also involuntarily twitched slightly.

But still humbly said.

"Uncle is serious. The reason why Gongsun Bogui lost to me this time is nothing more than carelessness and underestimation of the enemy."

Cao Ang is more humble.

Xia Houyuan wanted to praise him more and more.

Facing Cao Ang's explanation, Xia Houyuan waved his hand lightly, then clicked his tongue in admiration.

"Zixiu, don't be too modest!"

"This Gongsun Bogui is a famous general in the world, and the soldiers under his command are equally unstoppable. No matter how carelessly they underestimate the enemy, they are definitely beyond the reach of ordinary people."

"Now you have won more with less, and you have fought against the might of the cavalry. With such an ability to march and fight, you can be called a famous general in the world."

"Uncle dare to say that within a few months, your name will be spread all over the river and north!"

……

Under Xia Houyuan's praise.

The atmosphere of the conversation between the two parties became heated in an instant, and the uncles and nephews were close!
The strangeness that I hadn't seen for a long time, also disappeared in such an atmosphere.

of course.

After a little courtesy.

Cao Ang quickly changed the topic to the right track.

"Since Uncle has led his troops here, the Shan Jing who wanted to obstruct you along the way, and the thousands of soldiers and horses he led, have been defeated by Uncle?"

I heard Cao Ang ask about it.

Xia Houyuan nodded repeatedly with a smile on his face.

Then tell the details.

"After receiving the letter you sent someone to send, the Lord Fu immediately ordered me to lead the troops to the north, but when I was on the way, I received your second letter, so I knew there was something wrong."

"Considering that once they occupy a certain city on the way they must pass, it may not be easy to take it down quickly."

"That's why I decided to split up my troops at that time. I personally led more than [-] cavalry to quickly turn in and intercept Shan Jing before he entered Chiping County, Jibei State."

"With the incomplete part of the single scripture, how could it defeat my army? After a lot of entanglement and fighting, I even captured him alive."

Xiahouyuan is Xiahouyuan.

There is no hypocrisy in playing blitzkrieg.

Sensing the need for a quick assault, they will adopt such tactics without hesitation.

It is also because of acting decisively.

Only in this way can we take down all the enemy troops before the battle situation turns into an offensive and defensive battle.

……

Just as Cao Ang was thinking.

Suddenly, I heard that Xia Houyuan, who had already reported the military situation, spoke again.

"Zixiu, originally you said in the second letter that after breaking the single scripture, I should immediately turn around and not come to support me."

"It's just that before I set off, Fu Jun asked me to bring you a sentence. In addition, when I was attacking the single classic, I accidentally caught a few people. I think I know you well."

"Thus after many considerations, I simply chose to continue going north to join you. This time I made the decision without authorization. I hope Zixiu will not blame him."

There will certainly be no blame.

After all, Xia Houyuan's arrival will only bring benefits, not disadvantages.

However, unexpected factors did make Cao Ang feel a lot of doubts and surprises when he saw Xia Houyuan for the first time.

Now that Xia Houyuan took the initiative to talk about this matter, it can be regarded as a little answer to Cao Ang's doubts.

After figuring out the cause and effect.

Cao Ang didn't take it to heart.

He just turned to ask: "I don't know what father has to say. Uncle needs you to go there in person?"

……

Xia Houyuan did not answer immediately.

Instead, he looked at the map behind Cao Ang, and after slightly bowing his hands to him, he got up and came to the map.

"Zixiu, let's see!"

Xia Houyuan first pointed to Luyang County in the northeast of Nanyang County, Jingzhou.

Then paddle all the way to the northeast.

The fingertips finally stopped at Jia County, which is located in the west of Yingchuan County, Yuzhou, and is in the middle of the territory.

After connecting these two places in series.

Xia Houyuan then explained to Cao Ang: "According to our troops stationed in Yingchuan County and Nanyang County, many insider spies reported back."

"Yuan Shu, who was originally stationed in Luyang County, had a change in the deployment of troops, but this time he did not go south to attack, but increased his troops into Yingchuan County in batches, mobilizing troops back and forth, totaling more than ten thousand!"

"Based on the information about Yuan Shu that our army has collected before, his unusual behavior can definitely be called uncharacteristic."

"Your Majesty dare not take such an abnormal act lightly, so I asked you to tell it to me."

Cao Ang, who was originally leisurely and listening quietly, became serious and sat up after Xia Houyuan finished all the narration.

The face is also a little more dignified.

……

Then stood up and came to the map.

Cao Ang supported his chin with one hand, and with the other hand, he learned the movement of Xia Houyuan just now, swipe left and right on the map.

After a little thought.

Fangcai looked solemn and said in a calm voice: "As uncle said, this move is indeed against the norm, entering the boundary of Yingchuan County, which is not in line with Yuan Shu's strategic intentions all along."

"The reason why this person has been staying in Luyang County, Nanyang County is because he wants to take the entire Nanyang County into his pocket, and then gobble up the entire Jingzhou."

"That is to say, continuing to go south and increasing troops to the rest of Jingzhou's counties is what he should do instead of going northeast."

"So he must have another plan for this move!"

Seeing that Cao Ang came to the same conclusion as himself, Xia Houyuan nodded repeatedly.

But he didn't speak up.

Instead, he waited for Cao Ang to continue.

……

Squint your eyes slightly.

After pondering for a while again.

Cao Ang gently covered the position of Yingchuan County with his palm, and then analyzed in a flat voice.

"If you don't go south, you go north instead. After thinking about it, there are only two possibilities that are more likely."

"One is Yuan Shu, who has given up capturing Nanyang County and Jingzhou, changed his strategic goal, and switched to swallowing Yingchuan County, thereby taking advantage of the trend to capture the entire Yuzhou and become the hero who occupies a state."

It's entirely possible.

After all, Yuan Shu has been in Nanyang County for a long time. When Dong Zhuo caused troubles in Luoyang and he escaped from the capital, he was in Nanyang County.

Then, after participating in the Discussing Dong Alliance, and after the alliance was disbanded, Yuan Shu returned to Nanyang County. For more than a year, he has been cultivating deeply in Nanyang County.

But with little effect.

The resistance of the local clan forces in Nanyang County can be described as extremely tenacious. The four major families of Pang, Huang, Kuai, and Cai are really not built.

In addition, behind Nanyang County, Liu Biao, who is the governor of Jingzhou, secretly supported him. Yuan Shu was equivalent to fighting against the entire Jingzhou.

Therefore, there has been no progress.

However, the current situation in the world is undergoing drastic changes, such as Cao Cao, Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zan, etc., each occupying a territory.

Then Yuan Shu was in a hurry.

It is also reasonable and reasonable to give up the strategy of Nanyang County for the time being, and instead seize Yuzhou first and own a piece of foundation of his own.

It's just that Xia Houyuan has a different view.

……

"Zixiu's words are somewhat reasonable, but I don't think it's possible."

After making a statement.

Xia Houyuan drew a large circle on the boundary of Yuzhou, and then focused on the core area of ​​Yuzhou, that is, Runan County, which covers the largest area and has the largest population.

"Everyone knows that Runan County is one of the largest counties in the world. It is on par with Nanyang County. It is also the top priority of the entire Yuzhou. To get Runan County means to get half of Yuzhou."

"Even though the population and cultivation of Runan County have been reduced after the Ant Thieves Rebellion, the Yuan family itself is the most powerful family in Runan County, so there are relatively few obstacles."

"If I were Yuan Gonglu and my goal was to occupy the entire Yuzhou, then I could send troops directly to Runan County. There is no need to send troops to Yingchuan County first. Wouldn't that be superfluous?"

As a well-known general under the influence of Cao Wei, Xia Houyuan's level must be beyond doubt.

So this statement is justified.

Suddenly heard.

Cao Ang also nodded happily.

"Since it's not for capturing Yuzhou, another possibility is undoubtedly much bigger."

"Yuan Shu went north to enter the boundary of Yingchuan County, and added troops to the territory of Yingchuan County in batches. Most of them used Yingchuan County as a springboard, and the plot was a certain force located in the north of Yingchuan County."

……

This statement came out.

Xia Houyuan's heart skipped a beat.

Suddenly, a bad premonition came to mind.

He raised his eyes and looked at the many forces in the north of Yingchuan County on the map, and then couldn't help frowning.

"North of Yingchuan County, there is Yanzhou in the northeast, Sili area in the north, and Jizhou area further north. If you say that Bingzhou after Sili, it should also be counted."

"Zixiu, are you referring to..."

Cao Ang nodded heavily.

Then, some markings were made in Chenliu County, Dong County and Jiyin County in Yanzhou.

"That's right. If my nephew's predictions are correct, Yuan Gonglu's target is us, and most of them are in these three counties!"

Xia Houyuan's eyelids jumped a few times immediately.

His complexion couldn't help but turn ugly.

After all, Yuan Shu, as a powerful existence, has many soldiers and generals, and abundant money and food.

No matter who is fighting against him, he will inevitably be under tremendous pressure. If Yuan Shu's goal is really Yanzhou, then the Cao family will probably have to deal with it with all their strength.

But for the sake of caution.

Xia Houyuan continued to ask.

"Zixiu, how did you see that?"

……

Cao Ang stretched out his hand and pointed out several places on the map in the north of Yingchuan County.

"Since Dong Thief's disaster, the entire Heluo region has fallen into dilapidation, and the population and fields have been completely destroyed."

"And Bingzhou is the same. It is a poor place in itself, and it has been repeatedly harassed by foreigners and various thieves in the north. It is also desolate."

"It is absolutely impossible for Yuan Shu to look far away instead of close by. Instead of Yuzhou, which is close at hand, he will plot to plot these two dry places."

These two places are basically ruled out at the first time.

The Heluo area has been smashed, after Dong Zhuo burned Luoyang and escaped to Chang'an.

Except for Wang Kuang, the prefect of Hanoi who is himself in Hanoi County, none of the forces in the coalition against Dong has taken a fancy to this place, which is enough to prove many things.

As for Bingzhou, it's not much better.

There are thieves from south to north.

There are black bandits and aliens in the north, and there are Baibo army in the south, and there are small black bandits who have been diverted.

Except for the place with Taiyuan as the core, which can barely accommodate a small force, there is really nothing else.

After removing the two options.

Cao Ang ruled out Jizhou again.

"As for Jizhou, it's already messed up. Besides, Yuan Shu's strength is in Jizhou, so it's really nothing. Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are not idle people. How can Yuan Shu take advantage of it?"

"Besides, even if his goal is Jizhou, the journey north from Nanyang County is too far."

"The safer way should be to build a piece of land from the middle, and then plot Jizhou."

speak here.

Cao Ang took a deep breath.

Immediately turned around to look outside the tent.

Then, in a rather calm tone, he paused word by word calmly: "In conclusion, Yuan Gonglu is probably targeting us!"

"As for why he did this, I think it was because we got too close to Yuan Shao, and he wanted to teach us a lesson out of resentment!"

……

The words have ended.

How can there be any chance in Xia Houyuan's heart?

Therefore, the originally slightly ugly complexion has now returned to its original state in an instant, returning to calm and composure.

After all, since the enemy is coming towards him, it's useless to think about it.

The most urgent task at the moment should be to make a positive response, soldiers will block it, and water will cover it.

As a general in the army, there is no reason to be afraid of war.

Yuan Shu thought the Cao family was a soft persimmon, and if he wanted to reach out and squeeze it, he would have picked the wrong opponent!
The Cao family is very tough now!
No matter who it is, dare to extend their hands to the territory of the Cao family, into the territory of Yanzhou as the basic territory.

Then he should have the consciousness to have his hands chopped off!
thought here.

Xia Houyuan immediately came to Cao Ang quickly, then bowed slightly to Cao Ang, and saluted Cao Ang.

Then said in a deep voice.

"Zixiu, before I came, the lord had ordered me to join forces with you and follow your orders on major matters."

"It's just that now that something like this has happened, no matter whether Yuan Gonglu's purpose is to get involved in Yanzhou or not, this matter should not be underestimated."

"I'm afraid I have to rush back to the state capital as soon as possible. Firstly, I will report your judgment to the governor. Secondly, if Yuan Shuzhen calls, I'm afraid, and the tens of thousands of people I lead will be indispensable."

Xia Houyuan said so.

Naturally, he wanted to obtain Cao Ang's permission.

After all, the military order is like a mountain, and Cao Cao told him to listen to Cao Ang, so he had to listen.

Unless Cao Ang let him go home, Xia Houyuan was not allowed to leave without any reason.

……

And after hearing Xia Houyuan's request.

Cao Ang nodded first.

Then, not only did he not express too much seriousness, on the contrary he showed a somewhat relaxed smile.

"This matter is reasonable!"

"Originally, from Han Fu, I won the position of Minister of the Qinghe Kingdom for Zihe. When I saw my uncle earlier, I wanted to ask you to help me. I will hold the Qinghe Kingdom in my hands first."

"It's just that the planning can't keep up with the changes. The Qinghe Kingdom can take over at any time, and the local Yanzhou is still more important, so I agreed to my uncle's request."

Speaking of it.

Cao Ang paused for a while.

Then, in a rather impassioned tone, he waved his hands full of pride and ambition.

"Uncle, don't worry too much. Yuan Gonglu is strong, and we are not bad at all!"

"We are now dominating the land of a state, and our population, food, and soldiers are all thriving."

"So what about four generations and three princes? He has tens of thousands of people? In my opinion, it's nothing more than mediocrity!"

Perhaps it was Cao Ang's approval.

Or perhaps infected by the pride and ambition in his words, Xia Houyuan couldn't help becoming agitated.

The tense expression on his face was visibly relaxed by the naked eye, and his heart relaxed a little.

Yes!

So what about the four generations and the three princes, not to mention Yuan Shu and Yuan Road, even Yuan Shao and Yuan Benchu, didn't they also take advantage of the land of Jizhou?
As long as he can return to Yanzhou, he can cooperate with the soldiers and horses in the state capital, at least tens of thousands of people.

It can be said that there is no fear in the battle with Yuan Shu!
If he dares to come, I dare to fight!

My heart is relaxed.

Xia Houyuan recalled what Cao Ang had just said about the Qinghe Kingdom, and rarely showed a smile, and gave Cao Ang a gesture of appreciation.

"Zixiu's literary and military strategy, both political integrity and ability, with you running around planning, if we don't want to grow up, I'm afraid it will be a bit difficult!"

"The matter of Qinghe Kingdom, after I go back, I will tell the Fujun."

"When the threat brought by Yuan Shu is resolved, we will send someone to assist Zihe and firmly grasp it!"

……

After reaching a consensus on this matter.

The uncle and nephew chatted a few more words.

Just as Xia Houyuan was about to leave and went down to rest, Cao Ang suddenly remembered something.

"Uncle, you said earlier that you captured a few of my acquaintances when you broke through the Shanjing Department. I don't know who you are referring to?"

Listen to Cao Ang mentioning this matter.

Xia Houyuan woke up suddenly, patted his forehead fiercely with his big hand, and then said apologetically.

"Look at my memory, I was so focused on telling you about Yuan Shu that I almost forgot about it!"

"After defeating the thousands of people led by Shan Jing, in addition to capturing Shan Jing himself alive, there are three others named Liu Bei, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei. One should be captured by our army and is now being imprisoned in the army."

"Back when I was in Xingyang County, when the Allied Forces of Failing Dong joined forces, I met these three people. I remembered that you had a very happy conversation with them, so I paid more attention."

Cao Ang: "..."

Um? ! !
As soon as Xia Houyuan finished speaking, Cao Ang was dumbfounded.

Good guy!
Uncle Miaocai is amazing, he actually caught the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang in one go.

It really deserves to be the titan of Hubu Guanyou.

So far, Cao Ang also understands.

Why didn't I see the three brothers in the next few days after meeting Liu Bei.

It turned out that he was sent by Gongsun Zan to go to the border of Yanzhou to make trouble with Shan Jing.

It can be considered that these brothers are unlucky, staying under Gongsun Zan's hands, and have not made any achievements.

After finally going out on an important field mission, he was used as cannon fodder, and even directly became a prisoner.

The loss is in his own hands, if it were someone else, it would be too much to say.

of course.

Cao Ang still recognized Liu Bei's verbal skill, even if it fell into the hands of others, he would probably rely on the power of his words to turn the crisis into safety.

……

"What uncle said is true. These three people are indeed my old acquaintances. To tell you the truth, just a few days ago, I had a conversation with the three of them."

"And the reason why I was able to know in advance that Gongsun Zan had dispatched a large number of troops from the rear this time was also due to Liu Bei and Liu Xuande telling each other in private."

Hear what Cao Ang said.

Xia Houyuan hadn't taken it to heart.

Immediately I was in awe.

After going around more than half a circle, it turned out that it was my own person. Fortunately, I have a good memory, so I didn't care about the three brothers.

Otherwise, how can I go there complacently!
"I didn't expect it to be the three righteous men. Then I will go and release them later."

Regarding this, Cao Ang shook his head.

He smiled expectantly on his face and said, "I'll go there in person later, so I won't bother you, Uncle, and I happen to have something to tell them."

There are things to explain, this is the second.

The main thing is that I want to see with my own eyes what the rumored three people, Liu Guanzhang and others with great martial arts skills, looked like when they were tied up and locked up in the barracks.
A little bit of mischief!
But when it comes to martial arts, Cao Ang's doubts came to the fore, and he couldn't help asking Xia Houyuan.

"Uncle, as far as I know, the two righteous brothers of Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, are heroes among men. I don't know how they were captured?"

……

Xia Houyuan recalled a little bit.

Then slowly explain the cause and effect.

"Just like what you said, Zixiu, the red-faced, long-bearded, and black-faced, sturdy man are both powerful and extraordinary in martial arts."

"If they escape with all their heart, it will be really difficult to catch them alive."

"It's just that Shan Jing, the enemy's chief general, was caught first, and Liu Bei and Liu Xuande were trapped in a tight siege to save Shan Jing. His two righteous brothers could have left, but in order to save his elder brother, they had to come back again."

"Manpower is sometimes poor. No matter how good Guan and Zhang can fight, how can they be able to fight against thousands of troops? Moreover, I saw that they did not kill our army when they fought, so it will be a matter of time before they miss and are captured."

Very much in line with the conjecture in my heart.

This made Cao Ang nodded involuntarily.

Sure enough, it was Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, although he didn't know that he rescued Shan Jing, it was because of the benevolence and righteousness in his heart.

Or did he want to save this general so that he could make a huge contribution under Gongsun Zan's hands.

But anyway he turned around.

And Guan and Zhang really lived up to their brotherhood, even though they knew that they would fall into a tight siege in all likelihood, they rushed into the crowd without hesitation and rescued Liu Bei.

One of them caught Cao Ang's attention.

That's what Xia Houyuan said, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei did not kill Cao Jun when they fought.

I think it's mostly because of my own face.

Not bad!

Man, it really is a wonderful existence!

……

After asking where the three brothers Liu Guan and Zhang were imprisoned, Xia Houyuan also bid farewell to Cao Ang and left.

Looking at the back of Uncle Miaocai going away.

Cao Ang looked up at the sky.

Then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and a cold sneer appeared.

There was even a cold killing intent in his eyes, if someone looked at Cao Ang at this moment, they would probably shudder involuntarily.

"Yuan Shu Yuan Gonglu, you are courting death!"

Cao Ang knew one thing.

That was Yuan Shu's trip to the north, not on a whim. The reason why he chose this time was because there were people in the north who responded to him.

The responders were none other than Zhang Rao, Qu Commander of the Yellow Turban Army, the three Sui Gu and others mentioned earlier, that is, the little black bandits who were diverted from the black bandits.

It is precisely because of the connection of Sui Gu et al.

This boosted Yuan Shu's confidence.

That's why he dared to do such a thing.

If you think about it this way, I'm afraid that the small group of three, Bai Rao, Yu Du, and Sui Gu, will launch an attack on their territory in the near future.

Looks like it's time to make some preparations.

snort!
Think about it here.

Cao Ang couldn't help sneering.

Come, don't leave.

Such a generation of native chickens and dogs, come and kill one, Dongjun is the place where your bones are buried!

……

After a while, thoughts raced through my mind.

Cao Ang didn't bother to think about it.

Immediately he got up and left the tent, and went to the place where Liu, Guan and Zhang were imprisoned as Xia Houyuan had said before.

This wave of Liu Bei and the three fell into his hands.

In fact, it is just right.

It just so happens that they are still useful, so it can be considered a coincidence!

……

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(End of this chapter)