Rise of the Heavens

Chapter 226 The Heavenly Book Fragment 1
"Oh? You are also from Guangling?" Gao Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the rough-clothed young man who called himself Xu Xuan, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement in his heart.

He had read through the history books of the Three Kingdoms in the last world, so of course he knew Xu Xuan's name. This was an important minister of the Wei State who had served in the three dynasties of Cao Cao, Cao Pi and Cao Rui.He used to be the prefect, Sili Xiaowei, and Shangshu.Finally, he took the position that Xun Yu once held.

This future important minister is only a warrior with a triple strength training at this time, and his mental strength is no different from that of ordinary people.It seems that Xu Xuan didn't get the cultivation method of refining the soul.

"Yes, I'm the Haixiren family of Guangling!" Xu Xuan said respectfully.

Zhang Zhao already knew that the preservation of Tianwu County was all thanks to Xu Xuan, and he had a great affection for the young man in front of him.

He couldn't help but said: "Ziming, Xu Xuan's contribution to the preservation of Wu County is not small. It's better to enlist him as the marching commander. If he can still make contributions in the future, he can also take this opportunity to become an official!"

Looking at Xu Xuan's clothes, one can tell that he was born in an ordinary family. If there is no one to support him, it will be difficult to step into an official career in the future. It just so happens that Gao Cheng is also from Guangling. talent.

Zhang Zhao's words hit Gao Cheng's heart.He immediately laughed and said: "Zibu's words are justified, Baojian, Xuzhou is in chaos now, would you like to help me clean up the thieves?"

There was a hint of embarrassment on Xu Xuan's face, and he glanced at Chen Guan beside him. He came to Wu County this time. In the city, even the county magistrate was shot and killed in battle. In a critical situation, he stood up and commanded the county to defend the city bravely.

Now that Gao Cheng is soliciting, this is a good opportunity to make meritorious service. Xu Xuan is already moved by this, but after seeing Chen Guan, he can only hold back his emotions. After all, he is still Chen Guan's disciple. Some are heartless.

"Baojian, this is a good opportunity! You agree quickly!" A trace of jealousy flashed in Chen Guan's eyes, but on the surface he looked anxiously thinking about his friends.These days, Xu Xuan, an ordinary citizen, was able to command Xianyong, which made people see his great ability.

If he continues to stay in Wu County, doesn't it mean that he, the county magistrate, is not as useful as a commoner?Where is his face and authority?It's better to let Xu Xuan leave early, so that the two can still maintain a friendship.

Xu Xuan's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he seemed to notice something in his heart, his face changed for a while, and then he said with a smile: "General Gao is so kind, how dare I refuse it! My subordinate Xu Xuan pays homage to the general!"

Gao Cheng laughed and said, "Okay! From now on, Xu Xuan will be the marching commander of our army!"

The Sima of the Marching Army is a vacant position with Gao Cheng. He does not directly lead the army, but is similar to an aide, following him to make suggestions.

At this time, the weapons and armor left behind by the defeat of the Yellow Turban soldiers were swept away by Gao Cheng's army.

Gao Cheng looked at the tens of thousands of yellow turbans who had been captured. These people were guarded by thousands of soldiers, kneeling on the ground like quails. Some of the wounded yellow turban soldiers wailed on the ground, and most of them were terrified, not knowing how the officers and soldiers would deal with them. them.

"Zibu, Baojian, Chen Xiancheng, what do you say about these captives?"

When Chen Guan heard this, he said without hesitation: "Of course, they all beheaded, just to imitate others! I heard that when General Huangfu was in Yuzhou, he dealt with prisoners like this!"

As soon as he said this, the expressions of Zhang Zhao and Xu Xuan changed, and Pei Yuanshao, who was not far away, showed anger on his face, and stared at Chen Guan, barely suppressing the anger in his heart, and did not jump out and kick him to death.

Although Zhang Zhao hated the Yellow Turban rebels who ravaged Pengcheng, he couldn't be cruel enough to kill all these captives.After hesitating for a while, he sighed and said, "Brother Ziming, in my opinion, we should send people to arrest these yellow-turban captives, and deal with them after we break through the steroids!"

Xu Xuan was born in an ordinary family, he had some sympathy for these yellow scarf captives, and agreed with Zhang Zhao's opinion.

Gao Cheng nodded, and said, "Then follow Zibu's advice! By the way, Chen Xiancheng, is there any dangerous place to go north from Jieqiu to Wu County?"

Chen Guan thought for a while and said: "The most dangerous place to go north to Wuxian County is the Baihu Mountain! This place is located in Wuxian County, and it is the only way to go north."

Zhang Zhao and Xu Xuan's hearts moved. Gao Cheng asked this question, as if he wanted to ambush the bandits on Baihu Mountain?

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Baihu Mountain is densely forested, and the withered and yellow leaves fall on the ground, which can almost bury people.Below the forest is the official road.Gao Cheng led the army to the forest.

"Brother Ziming, are you planning to set up an ambush here? With such a simple plan, those yellow turban thieves probably won't be fooled, right? As long as they send people to scout the horse, they can easily find us. I think there is only one person near the White Tiger Mountain Dao, the mountain is gentle, not a dangerous place as Chen Guan said!" Zhang Zhao asked.

At this time, Gao Cheng led Jiang Qin, Pei Yuanshao, Xu Xuan and others to stand on the top of Baihu Mountain, looking down at the terrain.Just like what Zhang Zhao said, Baihu Mountain is not a famous mountain or great river. It is only a few hundred feet high, and it is impossible to hide tens of thousands of troops.

Hearing this, he chuckled and said, "The Yellow Scarves are just a mob. The simpler the strategy, the better it is! We are not waiting to die at Baihu Mountain, but we are sending people to Steroid Hill to challenge them." Fake defeat to lure the Yellow Turbans here, and when the time comes, the ambushes will be exhausted, and the enemy will be defeated outside the fortified city!"

It was only then that Zhang Zhao realized that the tens of thousands of troops under their command were new troops that had just been formed for a short time after all. If they were used to attack the city, they would definitely suffer heavy losses if they had no siege experience.Only by finding a way to ambush field battles can we give full play to our strengths.

Gao Cheng turned his head and set his sights on Jiang Qin and Xu Xuan, "Jiang Qin, Xu Xuan, you lead five thousand troops to Zhiqiu to challenge the Yellow Turban rebels. You are only allowed to lose but not win. Lead to Baihu Mountain!"

"Pei Yuanshao, I'll give you [-] elites to hide and ambush outside the city. If the main force of the Yellow Turbans in Steroqiu is lured out, you can take the opportunity to capture the city!"

According to historical records, the Yanzhou Yellow Turbans that Cao Cao dealt with when he started his career were adapted to local conditions, and he would never fight recklessly with the main force of the Yellow Turbans. Whether it was a surprise attack or an ambush, they were all simple strategies. In the end, he defeated 30 Yellow Turbans with thousands of troops. Victory over the strong with the weak laid the foundation for its rise.

Before Cao Cao, Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, was a brave general with self-sustaining soldiers, and he fought recklessly with hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban soldiers, and was finally defeated and killed.

The biggest advantage of the Yellow Turban Army is that it has a large number of troops!As long as they fight head-on, they will drown their opponents with this crowd tactics.Gao Cheng clearly understood this, and would definitely not confront the opponent head-on.

(End of this chapter)