The Three Kingdoms: The Cold Gate World

Chapter 236
Fuling Hanping County

Zhang Baiqi has come to the place corresponding to the Marquis of Hanping that he dreamed of. Hanping County is the fiefdom he got from the imperial decree of the emperor. Although he does not have military power, what Zhang Baiqi only wants is the economic power here.

Thinking day and night, looking forward day and night, Zhang Baiqi did not wait for Liu Biao's army to come, nor did he wait for Cao Cao's army to come.

He only heard the sad news that Liu Biao was sent to the city by Zhou Tai's soldiers, and saw Zhang Yan's army of hanging people and punishing crimes.

Zhang Yan led an army from Jiangyang, and [-] soldiers and horses surrounded Hanping County on all sides. If they did not attack the city, it was obvious that they wanted to force Zhang Baiqi to death.

The two came from Taiping Dao, and it is appropriate to describe them as coming from the same school. It's a pity that Zhang Baiqi can talk about friendship with Zhang Yan's adoptive father, Zhang Niujiao, but he has nothing to do with Zhang Yan at all.

After Zhang Yan besieged the city, Zhang Baiqi did not dare to rush out of the city to fight against him. At the top of the city, he rebelled against Zhang Yan with dignity.

But Zhang Yan responded with a sneer.

Some people overreact to become clowns, even if Zhang Yan is not a person with deep wisdom, at least he can tell right from wrong.

It is ungrateful for Zhang Bai to ride against him.

Zhang Bai rode back, and it was the mantis arm blocking the car.

If Zhang Yan was really successfully instigated by Zhang Baiqi, then the two of them would work together to capture Chengdu in a short time.

But so what?
Leaving aside Guo Jia's kindness and trust, Zhang Yan thought to himself, he is at best a general, and he can never be a monarch. The ability of a monarch is not as good as that of Guo Jia. If he wants to stand on his own, he will only kill himself.

Not to mention Zhang Baiqi's rebellion against him today, even if Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Zhang Liao and others wanted to rebel, Zhang Yan would not follow.

Zhang Baiqi was fascinated by ghosts and was instigated by Cao Cao. Zhang Yan sympathized with Zhang Baiqi very much.

More than ten years have passed since the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Why?Zhang Baiqi still can't see the situation clearly?
Being used, deceived, and tricked by others, this is the sorrow of Zhang Baiqi. He has also changed from a hero who can enjoy his life to a downright small person, not pitiful, not pathetic, not lamentable!
After receiving the report of Guo Jia's complete victory in the Guanzhong Battle, Zhang Yan came to Hanping County and told Zhang Baiqi the news expressionlessly.

The Cao Cao you are waiting for, and the Yuan Shao you are supporting, have already been wiped out in Guanzhong!
The heroes who attracted the world's attention were all defeated by the lord.

Depending on you, you still want to make trouble?
It's ridiculous!
Zhang Baiqi didn't believe Zhang Yan's words, he didn't surrender or fight, and still defended.

Zhang Yan returned to the camp, thinking about how to face the situation in Hanping County.

The military order Guo Jia gave him was to trap Zhang Baiqi to death, and the entire battle should not lose more than [-] troops!

The battle loss ratio is at least one for two.

This is a difficult problem.

Zhang Baiqi was guarding the city, and if Zhang Yan attacked the city, the damage would definitely be greater than that of Zhang Baiqi.

Zhang Baiqi searched the city for food and grass, and slaughtered all the people in Hanping County. His army food and supplies can last at least one year.

Moreover, Zhang Yan besieged the city and did not attack. Over time, if Zhang Baiqi made a surprise attack, it would be difficult for Zhang Yan to keep the entire army's attention high.

If soldiers remain in a state of high vigilance for a long time, their spirits will be dragged down, and their psychological defenses will collapse sooner or later.

Deng Zhi is a young hero who stands out from the martial arts competition. At the same time, after being sent by Guo Jia to Zhang Yan, he is highly regarded by Zhang Yan. He has become Zhang Yan's right-hand man and an indispensable general in his army.

The terrain of Hanping County was nothing to study. Zhang Yan paced back and forth in the tent, thinking hard about a complete strategy to deal with Zhang Baiqi.

Deng Zhi came to the tent with the detailed battle report in Guanzhong. He couldn't put it down, and he respected Guo Jia's tactics of defeating Yuan Jun like a god.

Seeing Zhang Yan's frowning look, Deng Zhi handed the Guanzhong battle report to Zhang Yan, and said softly: "General, here is a strategy to defeat the enemy."

Zhang Yan didn't know, so he already knew the details of the Guanzhong War.

After receiving the battle report, Zhang Yan took a look at it. Zhang Yan had seen it before and recognized it at a glance. She shook her head and said, "My lord's strategy is hard to follow. It takes a long time to repair the embankment and divert water. Should I ask the lord for this craftsman and Is it labor? Although the city wall of Hanping County is not high and thick, it is difficult to break through it with only water power."

Deng Zhi shook his head when he heard the words, and said bluntly: "No, the general can do the opposite. My lord is building high embankments, but the general can dig deep ditches."

Zhang Yan's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded thoughtfully.

The next morning.

Zhang Baiqi stood at the head of Hanping County and looked at Zhang Yan's army retreating half a mile outside the city, completely unaware of what the other party was doing.

All three armies are digging holes.

Hanping County has neither a moat nor a horse pit. Zhang Yan's army excavated the flat land and dug a ditch around the city within a few days.

Zhang Yan didn't think it was enough, and expanded the plane of the ditch to a full 30 meters long.

There is a river in the north of Hanping County. Zhang Yan dug the river channel and diverted water into the canal. A moat was added overnight outside Hanping County.

It's just that the river is so wide that Hanping County looks like an isolated island.

Zhang Yan and Deng Zhi looked at Hanping County relaxedly outside the river.

In this way, he is not afraid of Zhang Baiqi's sneak attack, and Zhang Baiqi will be trapped to death sooner or later.

Their troops were stationed around Hanping County. Because Guo Jia promoted the division of military and civilian settlements, the army was completely self-sufficient. Zhang Yan arranged the military affairs, the plowing that should be plowed, the drill that should be drilled, and the drills that should have been done. Those who were on the sentry tower by the river to detect the enemy's situation followed the steps.

If Zhang Yanruo attacked the city, he would suffer the most damage, and he would also be at a disadvantage.

Now Zhang Baiqi is just waiting to die. If he wants to escape, he can only cross the river to attack. On the contrary, Zhang Baiqi is disadvantaged, and the one who suffers the most damage will naturally become Zhang Baiqi.

Zhang Yan and Deng Zhi smiled at each other, they reversed the situation and were able to give Guo Jia a satisfactory explanation.

Cao Cao, who fled back to Xuchang non-stop, ordered people to start preparing for Xiahou Dun's funeral, and at the same time quickly drafted an imperial edict, ready to send it to Hebei.

Although Cao Cao fled, he continued to send scout cavalry on the road to inquire about the news of the decisive battle in Guanzhong.

It was expected that Yuan Shao's entire army was wiped out, and it was not too unexpected that Yuan Shao was captured.

After Xiahou Dun died in battle, Cao Cao was heartbroken, but at this moment he should cherish the vitality Xiahou Dun bought for him with his life.

Xun Yu intercepted Cao Cao's edict to go to Hebei, and took the edict to meet Cao Cao directly.

In the imperial decree, Cao Cao granted Yuan Shao's second son, Yuan Xi, all of Yuan Shao's title and territories.

According to the rumors circulating in Hebei, it was Yuan Xi who inherited the throne, and it was Guo Jia's handwriting. Cao Cao followed suit and gave Yuan Xi the throne, no, the status of a prince.

The purpose, of course, is self-evident, to stir up internal strife among Yuan Shao's three sons.

As long as the three brothers are at odds, Hebei will be defeated by itself, and it will be easy for Cao Cao to take Hebei.

Cao Cao sat in Xiahou Dun's mourning hall in pale plain clothes.

Xun Yu was also dressed in plain clothes. When he came to the hall, he first put incense on Xiahou Dun's spiritual seat.

"Xun Yu, without you, I would die in Guanzhong."

Cao Cao closed his eyes with a serious expression on his face.

Xun Yu is in the middle and prudent, and he has the power to mobilize troops, which shows that Cao Cao attaches great importance to him.

Maybe commanding soldiers and horses does not mean that Cao Cao can be saved.

Xun Yu's contribution is indispensable, and he has saved Cao Cao's life.

Xun Yu would not take credit for pride, and the great contributions were insignificant in his heart. Leaving aside the war in Guan, Xun Yu handed the imperial decree to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao opened his eyes, saw the imperial decree, looked at Xun Yu suspiciously, and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

Xun Yu shook his head calmly.

It is a wise decision to sow dissension and stir up internal strife among the three sons of the Yuan family.

Whether it was Guo Jia spreading rumors or Cao Cao wanting to seal Yuan Xi, they all hit the crux of the situation in Hebei.

However, in Xun Yu's eyes, Cao Cao acted too hastily.

The timing is not right.

"My lord, let's wait a little longer. It won't be too late to deliver the decree after the news of Yuan Shao's death reaches Hebei."

Xun Yu's intentions are simple and appalling.

Cao Cao was shocked, and asked back, "Could it be that Yuan Shao will survive?"

If Xun Yu hadn't had such worries, he would not have prevented the edict from being sent to Hebei.

Xun Yu nodded with a heavy expression.

"I predict [-]% that Yuan Shao will not die. If Yuan Shao does not die, but this imperial decree reaches Jizhou, Yuan Shao may immediately turn against the lord."

Cao Cao stared into Xun Yu's eyes, and asked word by word: "Guo Jia really has this courage? Let Yuan Shao go back to Hebei?"

With a wry smile on the corner of his mouth, Xun Yu sighed softly: "My lord, if Guo Jia didn't have the courage, Yuan Shao would have captured Guanzhong today."

Cao Cao asked about the present moment, while Xun Yu asked about the overall situation.

Courage determines the owner's vision and bearing.

Guo Jia attacked Yizhou, conquered Guanzhong, divided Ma Teng and Han Sui, and raided Jingzhou. He even made a series of reforms in Yizhou, including imperial examinations, farming, chambers of commerce, and some small-scale battles, and released them to Lv Bu. Thinking that Guo Jia saw Yuan Shao's first move was to draw his sword to face each other, then he underestimated Guo Jia, and underestimated the hero who buried Yuan Shao's 20 soldiers and horses in the Guanzhong battle this time!

Cao Cao snatched the imperial decree from Xun Yu and threw it into the brazier without changing his face.

"Xun Yu, you have made another contribution."

Cao Cao's previous eagerness for quick success was partly caused by the joy of Yuan Shao's defeat, and partly caused by the revenge anger of Xiahou Dun's death in battle.

He wants to take revenge on Guo Jia, the first step is definitely not to send troops to Guanzhong, but to swallow Hebei.

In today's world, who is not afraid of Guo Jia?
Liu Biao is begging for peace while he is still alive!
Han Suimateng didn't even have the courage to wait for the opportunity!

Yuan Shao's 20 soldiers and horses were wiped out, and even he himself was reduced to a prisoner!
Cao Cao himself almost died in Guanzhong!
In the battle of Guanzhong, Guo Jia shocked the world!

Who dares to touch its edge? !
As soon as the result of the Battle of Guanzhong came out, Jingzhou Liu Biao heaved a sigh of relief. He didn't care about the process of the battle, but only cared about the result. Jingzhou's crisis finally had room to ease.

And another hero who got the news, Yuan Shu, who had been ill in bed for a long time, heard that Yuan Shao was defeated in Guanzhong, and Cao Cao fled.

Just after the Battle of Guanzhong came to an end.

Yuan Shu in Huainan was in Shouchun.

Proclaim yourself emperor!
(End of this chapter)