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

Setting up checkpoints at the three city gates could not only block Yuan Tan's army, but also make Liu Yu's army return empty-handed.

Cao Cao made the final decision on this idea and executed it on the spot.

Zhang Xiu and Xun You stayed behind to take charge of the command.

"Mr. Gongtai, you just said that Yuan Tan deliberately provoked us, but why?" Zhang Xiu asked puzzledly.

Xun You sighed and said, "Yuan Tan knew that he could not defend Yecheng, so he deliberately angered us.

If we don't send troops, Yuan Tan will definitely have an excuse to say that we are afraid of Yuan's army."

Zhang Xiu was silent for a while: "So Yuan Tan wants to use us."

"That's right, just as Mr. Wenhe said, this is Yuan Tan's goal.

If we send troops, he can find a legitimate excuse to attack us." Xun You said.

"So what should we do?" Zhang Xiu asked.

"The Prime Minister asked us to go to Yecheng. We have special identities. If Yuan Shao knew about this, I'm afraid he would not let us off easily.

So we have to disguise ourselves." Xun You said sinisterly.

Zhang Xiu suddenly realized that Xun You was indeed a very wise man. In this way, no one would suspect Zhang Xiu and Xun You.

"In that case, I will immediately send someone to notify Lu Bu and Dian Wei," said Zhang Xiu.

Xun You shook his head and said, "Not appropriate. Lü Bu and Dian Wei are not here right now. If something happens, we can deal with it in time."

When Zhang Xiu heard this, he felt that what Xun You said made sense.

"In that case, I'll trouble you, Mr. Gongtai." Zhang Xiu said with a bow.

“You’re welcome.” Xun You nodded slightly.

Cao Cao watched the two men finish their discussion and asked, "So do you have any ideas?"

Xun You said: "Prime Minister, our army should not engage in battle with Yuan Shao."

"Oh? Mr. Gongtai speaks frankly." Cao Cao sighed inwardly, these children from aristocratic families are really smart.

"Our army has limited food and fodder, so it is not suitable for a long-term battle. Therefore, I suggest sending scouts to investigate the situation first.

If we find any unusual movements from Yuan Shao, we can lead our elite troops to launch a surprise attack on Yecheng," Xun You suggested.

"Okay! Let's do as Mr. Gongtai says!" Cao Cao nodded in agreement.

So Xun You and Zhang Xiu left the central army tent and arranged their respective troops to conduct reconnaissance and intelligence.

Zhang Xiu's scouts had just been hiding for a short time when they were discovered by a patrolling group of soldiers.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack! Report to the general quickly!" the scout shouted in panic.

The patrolling soldiers hurriedly passed the message to Yuan Shang.

"Enemy attack? How many troops are there?" Yuan Shang asked.

"I don't know. The enemy seems to be hiding." the scout replied.

"Waste! Get out!" Yuan Shang cursed.

The scout retreated, wondering in his heart why Yuan Shang blamed him.

After Yuan Shang calmed down, he thought: "The enemy dared to launch a surprise attack, could it be Cao Cao?"

Thinking of this, Cao Cao's face appeared in Yuan Shang's mind, and then he excluded Cao Cao. Cao Cao would not be so stupid.

"Who could it be?" Yuan Shang guessed.

"Someone, come here! Prepare a set of clothes for me. I want to see who is so bold as to do this." Yuan Shang said.

The maid immediately went to get a set of clothes for Yuan Shang.

After changing into his clothes, Yuan Shang smiled faintly and said to himself, "No matter who you are, you will never leave alive today."

On the other side, Cao Ang had already received news of Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu's attack.

"My lord, there is news from Yanzhou. Cao Cao has already attacked Yuan Tan." Guo Jia handed the news from Yanzhou to Cao Ang.

"Yuan Shao actually held back and didn't take the opportunity to launch a surprise attack on Yanzhou." Cao Ang was very surprised.

Guo Jia said: "I think this is Yuan Shao's delaying tactic. His real goal is Yecheng."

Cao Ang thought about it carefully and felt that what Guo Jia said made sense. "Feng Xiao, I think we should do something." Cao Ang said.

"My lord, do you want to destroy Yuan Shao's conspiracy?" Guo Jia's eyes lit up.

"That's right." Cao Ang said, "I want to test what Yuan Shao wants to do."

Guo Jia thought for a moment and said, "My lord, I suggest you lead your troops to Henei County. If you send troops to Yecheng, Yuan Shao will definitely send troops to help."

"Fengxiao, what do you mean?" Cao Ang asked.

Guo Jia said bitterly: "I am worried that Cao Cao will suddenly attack Youzhou at this time.

If Yuan Shao did not rescue Yecheng, Cao Cao could justifiably destroy Yuan Shao. "

Cao Ang understood what Guo Jia meant.

If Cao Cao attacked Yecheng at this time, it would definitely affect Yecheng's defense, which would give Cao Ang the opportunity to attack.

Cao Ang nodded, he understood Guo Jia's good intentions.

"Fengxiao, what do you think I should do?" Cao Ang asked.

Guo Jia replied: "My lord, Yuan Shao has limited military strength and cannot mobilize enough troops to resist Cao Cao. Therefore, I believe Cao Cao will use his troops against Yuan Shao."

Cao Ang frowned. He also felt that the situation was urgent and that Cao Cao might attack Xuzhou at any time.

"Fengxiao, do you have any way to resolve this crisis?" Cao Ang asked.

"My lord, you just need to make Cao Cao think that you will not attack Yuan Shao. As for the specific matters, let Cao Cao handle them himself.

Anyway, Cao Cao doesn't dare to be disrespectful to his lord, he will act according to the rules. "Guo Jia said.

Cao Ang nodded. Cao Cao indeed did not dare to disrespect him. After all, Cao Cao still had to rely on him to quell the rebellion.

Cao Ang immediately ordered Li Gui to summon civil and military officials, and asked Jia Xu to attend.

When everyone saw Cao Ang in person, they all bowed respectfully.

After Cao Ang asked them to sit down, he said seriously: "I have received secret reports from Yanzhou in recent days.

Yuan Shao actually stationed tens of thousands of troops in Jizhou in an attempt to annex Jizhou.

Xiahou Yuan, the governor of Yanzhou, was ordered to suppress the remnants of Yuan Shu, but was injured by Yuan Shu. Now he is seriously injured and unable to command the battle.

Yanzhou is in danger! I have decided to attack Yecheng as soon as possible. What do you think, my dear ministers? "

"Your Majesty is wise and brave. We second your proposal!" Most of the civil and military officials agreed to attack Yecheng.

Cao Ang said: "Since all of you think it's okay, then let's proceed according to the plan.

Xiahou Yuan temporarily takes over the post of Governor of Yanzhou and is fully responsible for the affairs of Jizhou."

"I obey your order!" Everyone agreed.

Cao Ang continued, "I have decided to personally lead 300 cavalrymen to attack Yecheng, and the remaining 300 cavalrymen will guard Youzhou."

"We are willing to die for our lord!" Everyone knelt down to show their loyalty.

Cao Ang asked Jia Xu to stay and assist him, while he himself led three hundred cavalrymen to the battle.

The three hundred cavalrymen were the elite selected by Cao Ang from the Tiger Guard Army, and each of them was brave and good at fighting.

Cao Ang incorporated them into the Imperial Guard to ensure that the Imperial Guard's equipment could be updated.

Cao Ang led three hundred cavalrymen and rode on war horses to charge towards Yecheng.

When Cao Ang left Xuchang, Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu had already reached within five miles of Yecheng.

"Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu are coming!" Yuan Shang had already sent people to observe. When he learned that Cao Cao and Zhang Xiu had arrived, he was shocked.

"Yuan Gonglu, you finally decided to come out!" Cao Cao saw Yuan Shang from afar.

"Brother Meng De, you are really amazing. You have found so many masters. I admire you! I admire you!" Yuan Shang smiled wryly.

Cao Cao laughed loudly and said sarcastically, "Yuan Gonglu, you still have the mind to laugh at me now?"

"Brother Meng De, I am celebrating for you.

Your son Cao Ang was killed by Yuan Benchu, I am afraid your anger has burned the whole Yanzhou. "Yuan Shang said proudly. (End of this chapter)