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

Chapter 259 The enemy army advances in two directions, and the storm is about to come 【Please subscribe and ask for a monthly ticket】

In April, the world is full of fragrance,
The peach blossoms of the mountain temple began to bloom.

As time goes by, the vast land of Jizhou has also entered the hot summer.

The surrounding scenery also began to change very differently.

It's a pity that Cao Ang, who is still on the march at this moment, has no leisure time to appreciate the so-called peach blossoms in full bloom.

At this time, three days have passed since Cao Ang released the three brothers Liu Bei.

As early as three days ago.

Cao Ang had already written the letter and sent it to Mi Heng, and asked Liu Guanzhang to take it directly to Beihai.

As long as Mi Heng is willing to give himself face.

With him fiddling with him, Kong Rong would do him a small favor no matter what.

At the same time, he asked Cao Ang that Xia Houyuan, who led his troops back to Yanzhou, also parted ways with Cao Ang when he mobilized his troops three days ago.

And Cao Ang, who was marching all the way, is now located in Jingxian County, southwest of Nangong County, and he will be able to return to Yecheng after walking more than 200 miles.

The reason why the itinerary is so rushed.

It's all because of the news from Yanzhou.

Cao Cao sent a fast horse to report, saying that Yuan Shu had further mobilized troops and horses, and moved the army sent to Yingchuan County from Jia County to Yingyang County eastward.

If you keep going east.

It will gradually border on Chenliu County in Yanzhou.

At this moment, Yuan Shu's intentions were clearly revealed, almost making it clear that the chariots and horses were going to attack Yanzhou.

So Xia Houyuan had to return to the army quickly.

And after parting ways with Xia Houyuan.

Cao Ang didn't dare to delay, and also led his troops back to Ye City in Wei Commandery. Compared with others, he knew Yuan Shu's action and what it meant.

If you don't arrive in Yecheng as soon as possible to sit in town and defend Dongjun and Weijun in series.

Then his home will have to be raided!
……

At the moment, it is in the county government of Jingxian County.

Cao Ang, Xun You, Zhang Liao and others gathered together.

In front of Cao Ang was an urgent military report from Ye City, Wei Commandery.

This document was written by the judge, and it was stamped with the seal of the county government.

This is the matter that Cao Ang led his troops to leave from Weijun, and explained the trial and assignment.

Once something important happens, this stamp is added to indicate the urgency of the situation.

And now this urgent military report is on.

Only wrote a few words.

"My subordinates have found out that a small Black Mountain Army headed by Sui Gu, Bai Rao, and Yu Du, with a total of more than [-] people, set out from Fajiu Mountain, crossed Zhangzi County, and is now approaching Huguan County, Shangdang County. .”

"We will arrive at the junction of Wei County and Shangdang County in a few days. The subordinates have blocked the news, but it may not last long, so I hope the general will return early to take charge of the overall situation."

information written in the letter.

It was the same as Cao Ang expected to know in advance.

Headed by Sui Gu and the others, the branch of the Black Mountain Army split from the headquarters of the Black Mountain Army has now hooked up with Yuan Shu.

The two parties agreed that at the same time, one south and one north would attack Yanzhou at the same time.

It's just unexpected that Cao Ang extended his influence to Wei County in Jizhou, so Sui Gu and the other three temporarily set their strategic target on Wei County.

Cao Ang knew all the above.

But the only thing he didn't expect was.

These thieves came so fast, Yuan Shu's side was only within the range of Yingchuan County, and Sui Gu and others were about to reach Huguan County.

You must know that the straight-line distance from Huguan County to Wei County is less than 150 miles.

If a normal army marches at full speed, it only takes five days to cross this distance.

But the good news is.

This is no normal army.

With the marching speed of refugees and bandits, if it can be half of the normal army, it is considered to be running away.

Therefore, there is still a little plenty of time left for Cao Jun.

At the very least, he could arrive at Weijun before the Xiaoheishan army arrived and set up defenses.

……

After circulating this military emergency report.

Cao Ang and the others immediately stood in front of the map.

According to the exquisitely drawn and accurate-scale topographic map of Jizhou in front of you.

From Jing County to Ye City, even if they walked in a straight line, the distance between the two places was more than three hundred miles. It would take more than ten days for the army to march normally.

What's more, it is impossible to just walk in a straight line when marching and migrating. Some towns must be passed along the way to supplement the consumption of various resources.

So it will only take more time.

This undoubtedly made the strategic plan for the army to arrive at Yecheng a little bit more difficult.

But the good news is that Cao Jun had already set off three days ago, otherwise, if he set off from Nangong County, he might have to go for a few more days.

That would be really uncomfortable.

Just as Cao Ang tapped lightly with his fingers, he was thinking about several cities along the way home.

Suddenly, Zhang Liao asked for instructions.

"General, time is running out now. The general thought it better to abandon some luggage and order the soldiers to march at full speed. He must be able to arrive in Yecheng a few days earlier."

In the process of army migration, there are two main factors that delay the speed. One is the low management efficiency. The more people there are, the slower the movement will be.

The other is the huge baggage.

Weapons, armor, food, even war horses, captives, and even cooking pots are considered a drag when high-speed marching is required.

And Zhang Liao meant it.

It is to give up more than a part of resources.

In exchange for speed march.

There is nothing wrong with this, after all, ordinary resources can be regenerated, and Cao Jun's current background is not bad.

So after a slight pause for a second.

Cao Ang nodded in agreement and said, "I agree to this matter, and you will be responsible for the arrangements."

"There is another thing I want to inform you. I am going to lead the cavalry to break away from the central army and rush to Yecheng first. As long as everything goes well, I can arrive in three days at the earliest."

……

When these words were said, everyone was shocked.

But after reacting.

Xun You was the first to ask, "General, are you worried that there will be changes in the county, so you plan to take a step first and go back to take charge of the overall situation?"

Cao Ang nodded slightly.

However, the answer was slightly different from what Xun You expected.

"It's not that I'm worried that there will be changes, but that the changes may have already happened!"

Say it.

Cao Ang picked up the military emergency report on the table, and brushed the words on it with his hands.

Then he explained to Xun You: "The black mountain bandit branch is coming in a fierce manner, leading an army of more than [-] to attack Wei County. Such news cannot be hidden."

"It took a few days for this letter to be delivered to us. It must be that there is already a commotion in Ye City at this moment."

"If I don't go back to calm down the situation and appease all parties, I'm afraid there will be trouble!"

This statement came out.

While everyone suddenly realized, they couldn't help frowning.

Among them, General Cao Ren took a step forward and said to Cao Ang in a deep voice.

"General, do these people really have such short memories, remember to eat but not fight?"

"When the last general took office as the prefect, he had already used iron and blood methods to suppress a group of people. Now they dare to make changes?"

"If this is the case, then the general might as well hand over this important task to the last general. I will lead my troops back immediately, and I will ensure that the whole county is docile and obedient!"

……

What Cao Ren said was murderous.

As can be expected.

Once he was allowed to go back, if anyone dared to make a face-off in front of him, Cao Ren would kill that person without saying a word, and continue to pursue iron-blooded suppression.

But Cao Ang shook his head.

"Zixiao misunderstood, these people are still afraid now, how dare they violate our bottom line."

"I want to go back immediately this time, not to suppress them, on the contrary, to appease them and dispel their panic and fear."

This statement came out.

The Cao Ren brothers, Zhang Liao and other generals all showed some doubts on their faces.

Except for Xun You who stood aside, with thoughtful enlightenment in his eyes, the rest of the group were all puzzled.

"General, where is the fear and fear?"

"It's just a bandit army composed of 10,000+ refugees and bandits. We have suppressed it one after another. The whole north knows about it."

"Our army is good at fighting, and the general uses his troops like a god. Who in the northern border knows it. Is it because of this that they feel panic and fear?"

It's not that Zhang Liao and others are inflated.

But Cao Jun has beaten tens of thousands, even 10,000+ Qingzhou Yellow Turbans one after another. How can this black bandit be better than Qingzhou Yellow Turbans?

……

And after listening to such words.

Cao Ang did not answer immediately.

Instead, he turned his head to look at Xun You, and saw Xun Gongda smiling gently at him.

He will understand.

This kid must have understood his deep meaning and why he did this.

Think about it here.

Cao Ang was immediately relieved, and explained to Zhang Liao and others: "The bandit army is sweeping in, it can be said that the storm is about to come, but in the county, there is not even a leading figure who can represent our army."

"If you are a member of the local clan, is it possible that you mistakenly think that Cao Jun has given up the territory of Wei County, and you feel panic?"

"Once this kind of panic spreads, it is likely to cause officials to abandon their posts and flee, clans and families to relocate, and caravans and people to flee far away."

"If this is the case, then the good situation we have created with great difficulty before will be destroyed. Even if we win a big victory against the Black Bandits later, it will be a serious injury, and all careers will be scattered."

Speaking of it.

Cao Ang paused for a while.

Then he sighed leisurely: "I'm here to plug this hole."

"Otherwise, according to the normal marching speed, it will take nearly ten days, enough to run up and down the county!"

……

Until this moment.

It was only now that the generals fully understood what Cao Ang meant, and understood the deep meaning of their own generals.

indeed.

There are 10,000+ thieves gradually approaching from the outside, staring at them, but not a single person surnamed Cao can be seen inside.

Even Xun You, who is the chief civil servant, is now going out with the army.

Who doesn't panic?

But after a long time, under the accumulation of panic, I'm afraid it will turn into packing up and running away.

But think of it here.

But Zhang Liao suddenly remembered that before he left, his family had left behind some support.

Dang even couldn't help but speak to Cao Ang.

"General, please remember that before our army left, you arranged for Wen Qian to lead more than a thousand people to guard Yecheng to ensure that there would be no trouble."

"Besides that, there are three people, Shen Pei, Xu Jing and Mao Jie, who are responsible for handling the government affairs of the county government."

"With a few of them cooperating with each other, they must be able to stabilize the situation until the arrival of the army!"

It's not that Zhang Liao has to keep Cao Ang.

Or forcefully confront Cao Ang.

It is true that Cao Ang is now the commander-in-chief of the first army, and at the same time under the establishment of Dongjun and Weijun, the soul of Cao Jun, how can he move easily?
Our General Cao is no longer the same as when he was attached to the old General Cao and was only a captain of Huben.

In every move, you still have to take it easy.

This is the root cause of Zhang Liao's persuasion.

……

Cao Ang understood the meaning of Zhang Liao's words.

So there was no dissatisfaction.

I just patiently analyzed the names of the people mentioned just now.

"Wen Qian is naturally extremely brave and capable of fighting well, but he is a new face to Wei Jun after all, and he only has a thousand people on hand, how much weight can he have?"

"Although Shenzhengnan is now a meritorious officer in the county, he was originally from Wei County, and he has not been reused before. He is only a small official in the county. In the hearts of all parties in Wei County, he cannot represent us at all."

"As for Wen Xiu and Xiaoxian, both of them are not well-known in Wei County. They are naturally good at handling government affairs and making decisions on the fly, but they are still a bit weak in trying to appease me."

of course.

What Cao Ang meant was not to say that Le Jin, Xu Jing and others were bad, but that they had no foundation in Wei County, and the locals would not sell their face.

In the eyes of the Weijun officials and the aristocratic clans, these people belonged to small roles with a low face and light weight.

Is it only with these small roles.

Can you be sure that the Cao family will not give up Wei County?

……

Speaking of which.

Some truths are very clear.

Who has the highest prestige in the hearts of officials at all levels in Wei County, as well as the big and small families?
There is no doubt that it is Cao Ang!
Don't look at Cao Ren as the prefect of Wei County now, but everyone knows that the one who really makes up his mind and controls the overall situation has to be General Cao Zixiu standing behind Cao Ren.

So as long as Cao Ang appears in Yecheng.

The hearts of the people in the county can be soothed in an instant, and any unstable factors will be eliminated in an instant.

Even the leader showed up.

Do you still need to worry that the Cao family will give up this place?

Everyone stood shoulder to shoulder, wholeheartedly supporting General Cao, covering their heads, and it was over!
It is precisely because of understanding these things.

Zhang Liao and others stopped persuading them.

Just ask Cao Ang to make corresponding arrangements and bring enough troops to ensure safety before departure.

……

this afternoon.

Cao Ang led the cavalry battalion.

Headed towards Yecheng quickly.

Like Xia Houyuan, it is somewhat difficult to travel five hundred miles in three days, but Cao Ang can still do it if he can travel hundreds of miles a day.

Just a little bit of hope.

That is, the county mansion can be stabilized!

Even if one's luck is not very good, a change is brewing within these three days.

It is also best to control it within a certain range.

Otherwise, if the gap becomes too big, even if he closes it, he will suffer a certain loss.

And many things were just as Cao Ang expected.

At the moment in Yecheng, Weijun.

A storm is brewing.

……

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ps. I can’t hold back anymore, I’ll make up another big chapter when I get up during the day

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