Han family achievements

Chapter 487 Sudden Encounter
Cao Cao readily agreed and let the old man ride alongside him.

"Old man, why did you move your whole family to such a wilderness?" Cao Cao asked the old man early in the morning, not very fast.

The old man's surname was Zhao. He just shook his head and sighed, and said helplessly: "Originally, we lived in Xuwu County. Our ancestors were military generals for generations, responsible for guarding the Great Wall. Decades ago, there were frequent wars, and most of our ancestors died in the war. My father saw There were not many people left in the clan, so he took his family of more than thirty people to seek refuge in various places. This village has only been settled for ten years. If the imperial court can bring peace to Liao, the young man wants to return to his hometown with his clan members. "

Cao Cao nodded slightly, with an expression of "I understand" and a hint of helplessness.

Dahanfudi was severely damaged due to the Qiang and Yellow Turban rebellions. The people suffered from the war, were displaced and took refuge in various places.

As for the remote area of ​​Youzhou, in addition to facing intrusions from foreign tribes, there was also internal strife, and there was no peace either. The people suffered casualties and fled numerous times.

"The imperial court is implementing the 'New Deal',"

Cao Cao said to the old man with a serious expression: "We are doing our best to eradicate banditry and stabilize people's livelihood. It won't be long before my father-in-law can return home."

The old man said with a smile: "I have also heard that the imperial court has abolished many bad policies, especially taxation, which has been restored to thirty-one tax. If we reclaim wasteland, we can still be tax-free for three years. It is really a sign of the emperor's great kindness and consideration for the common people like us." good governance..."

Cao Cao smiled and glanced at Cao Hong from the corner of his eye.

Cao Hong caught the look, nodded calmly, then reined in the horse's head and retreated quietly.

"Old man, is it common to see such heavy rain in Beiping?" Cao Cao casually chatted with the old man.

The old man was still unaware and said with a smile: "It's unusual. This year's rain is extremely fierce, but the more urgent it is, the less likely it will last. According to my inference, it will only be in the next day or two."

Cao Cao looked up into the distance. It was foggy and it should still be raining. Even if he traveled through the mountains, he would encounter heavy rain from time to time.

This year's rain did come earlier and more violently than in previous years.

"A day or two?"

Cao Cao's narrow eyes flashed with a cold light, these two days are too important!
One or two days is enough for him to get around anyone behind Wu Huan. One or two days is enough to force Wu Huan to stand still and wait for the heavy rain to end!
The old man nodded and said: "You can't be wrong. I don't know anything else, but I still know something about the weather."

Cao Cao caught a glimpse of Cao Hong coming back from the corner of his eye. He smiled as usual and said, "Thank you for your hard work, I have someone prepare a carriage for you."

After saying that, Cao Hong came up and said, "My father-in-law, please."

The old man turned around and saw the blood stains on Cao Hong's hair but didn't care. He just didn't see the carriage and asked doubtfully: "Where is the carriage? I want to lead the way for the angels."

Cao Hong said: "Just behind, I will get on the carriage first."

The father-in-law did not doubt that he was there, he raised his hand and said to Cao Cao: "Thank you so much for the angel."

Cao Cao looked straight ahead without squinting.

Cao Hong took the man away, and soon returned alone.

Cao Cao did not look back, and the soldiers behind him pretended that nothing had happened.

Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Lu Bu, Sun Ce and others who were further away were completely unaware of it.

Cao Cao led five thousand cavalry and advanced along the outside of the Great Wall as concealed as possible.

The Great Wall was built against the mountains, and there were difficulties and obstacles everywhere. As they moved eastward, it gradually began to rain, making the road even more difficult for them.

Until evening, they were still marching. Le Jin looked up at the mountains in front, knowing that he had to take a detour again, and suddenly said: "General, tell me, when Huo Qubing penetrated thousands of miles into the desert grassland, is it like we are now? Marching?" When he heard the word "Huo Qubing", Cao Cao's indifferent expression suddenly became vivid. He thought carefully and shook his head: "We have support, we know the direction, and we know where we are going when Huo Qubing went deep into the desert. Boundless, direction, destination, not to mention logistics, once lost, there may be no return. It is not for us to guess the name of the champion. "

Le Jin, Cao Hong, Cao Ang, Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan and others listened and nodded. They are all people who have experienced battles for a long time. They know the difficulty of long-distance marches, and they can even imagine the horror of running to a strange place thousands of miles away.

If it were them, let alone having the courage and courage, even if they did go, there would most likely be no way back!

Lu Bu and Sun Ce were on the side, and their eyes turned to the north, which was the endless grassland and desert, where Huo Qubing once fought.

At the age of a champion, he personally leads an army and rushes through the Gobi desert. He is invincible, sequesters the wolf and drinks from the vast sea of ​​horses. What a magnificent feeling! ?
Cao Cao rode his horse and walked in the front. He was envious in his heart and his eyes were full of yearning.

"Report to the general!"

Suddenly, a horseman galloped over, knelt on one knee in front of Cao Cao, and said: "There is a village ahead, and traces of the Wuhuan people were also found."

Cao Cao was shocked, straightened up, and said, "So, we are not far from the Wuhuan army's station?"

Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Le Jin and others couldn't help but hold the weapons in their hands, and after going around and choosing, they finally reached the place!
"General."

Seeing that Cao Cao was silent, Cao Hong stepped forward and whispered.

Cao Cao's narrow eyes narrowed, and he held the empty wine flask at his waist with his left hand, and said: "Send the order to the whole army, with men and horses holding their titles, and advance in hibernation. Cao Ang, Xiahou Dun, and the rest will lead the scouts and destroy all obstacles!"

"Yes!" everyone responded, looking excited.

After all the generals left, only Cao Hong stayed. Seeing that Cao Cao was still pondering, he said, "General, what's wrong?"

Cao Cao turned to look south and said, "We are earlier than the agreed time."

Cao Hong instantly understood that Cao Cao had secretly agreed with Cao Ren on the time for a flanking attack, and now they had arrived ahead of schedule!

Want to wait?
But the heavy rain will stop in a day or two.

"Keep going!" Cao Cao said solemnly.

Cao Hong hesitated to speak, but still followed Cao Cao.

Knowing that he was approaching the Wuhuan camp, Cao Cao marched more cautiously. The scouts dispersed carefully, eliminating all people and even animals on the road who might reveal their whereabouts.

But even so, Cao Cao was discovered.

Two days later, Cao Cao's 5,000 cavalry and Wu Huan's 30,000 troops suddenly encountered each other on Bailang Mountain outside Shicheng.

Cao's army attacked all night, and the soldiers were exhausted. The original intention was to continue to Bailang Mountain to rest and recuperate, but unexpectedly, the Wuhuan army actually appeared here!
"General, twenty miles away, there are about 30,000 people, and the villain also saw the flag of King Wuhuan!" The scout knelt down in front of Cao Cao worriedly and said in a deep voice.

Cao Cao rode on his horse, looking at Bailang Mountain, and said without changing his expression: "So, Wuhuan has also discovered us?"

It's a question, but it's not.

The scout did not speak. Behind him, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, Cao Ang, Le Jin, Lu Bu, Sun Ce and others were also silent.

They are extremely tired and need to rest, so they cannot fight Wuhuan!

(End of this chapter)