The Necromancer of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 57 Cao Cao sent troops

After Guandu, although Yuan Shao recruited many soldiers and horses, most of them were farmers and bankrupt craftsmen who had never fought in battle.

Cao Cao's soldiers are all veterans who have experienced the baptism of many wars.

The number of the two sides is about the same, but the quality of the soldiers is very different.

With all the food and grass ready, the morale of the generals was like a rainbow, Cao Cao decided to go out to crusade against Hebei.

Before the expedition, he invited Guo Jia to his study.

When Guo Jia saw Cao Cao, he looked puzzled: "My lord has been blushing recently, what good thing happened to me?"

"The army is about to go out, is it a good thing?" Cao Cao asked.

"Forget it." Guo Jia replied, "But my lord won't be flushed because of this."

Cao Cao showed embarrassment on his face.

Seeing something, Guo Jia reminded: "Although women are good, the master has to be restrained."

"Of course." Cao Cao chuckled, "Recently, I got some elixir from the house. After using it, it's like a tiger returning to the forest or a dragon entering the sea. You don't have to worry about Fengxiao."

After following Cao Cao for many years, Guo Jia also knew his preferences, so he stopped persuading him.

Cao Cao asked: "Tomorrow morning, the army will go to war, has Feng Xiao made any plans?"

"My lord is attacking Hebei, Yuan Xianxin will definitely not travel long distances to join forces with Yuan Shao." Guo Jia replied, "I think he will lead the army to attack Xudu in an attempt to cut off the lord's way out."

"If he does this, it will be really troublesome." Cao Cao frowned.

Guo Jia replied: "With me as the lord to solve your worries, why bother?"

"What are your plans?" Cao Cao asked.

"I have sent scouts to find out Yuan Xianxin's marching route." Guo Jia said, "Once confirmed, we will choose a valley to set up an ambush."

"Why is it a valley?" Cao Cao was puzzled.

"The valley is narrow, and he drove the dead bodies in the valley. I can also burn them with a fire." Guo Jia replied: "If you are lucky, Yuan Xianxin's head should be placed in front of the lord in a short time."

"I'm waiting for good news from Fengxiao." Cao Cao nodded.

He did not give Guo Jia any instructions.

Ever since Guo Jia joined him, he has fought all over the country for several years and has never been defeated.

Giving too many instructions is worse than saying nothing.

Of course, Guo Jia did not disclose the specific deployment to him.

Yuan Xu hasn't dispatched troops yet, so he still needs to wait and see. , No matter how much you say now, it may not always be available in wartime.

In Taiyuan, since Gan Ning defected, the military drills gradually became orderly.

The soldiers put on new armaments and armor, and in just a few days, they began to look like an army.

Yuan Xu walked in the barracks, accompanied by Gan Ning.

Looking at the soldiers practicing on the school field, he said to Gan Ning: "With Xingba, I no longer have to worry about the soldiers being untrained."

"The training days are too short." Gan Ning replied, "If I give them a few more months, I can make them all look like tigers."

"Of course I believe that Xingba has that ability. It's just that Cao Cao won't give us so much time. In the next few days, he should send troops to Hebei."

"The army is going out, I would like to be the vanguard." Gan Ning bowed and begged: "Please fulfill my son."

"You are the chief general, how can you be a vanguard?" Yuan Xu said with a smile, "I will choose another vanguard."

Gan Ning was at a loss, looked at Xia Zhao who was following behind: "Could it be..."

"Of course not." Yuan Xu immediately denied: "As a pioneer, he must be capable."

There are no other generals available in Taiyuan, Gan Ning can only think of one person: "It can't be Mr. Deng?"

"He wants to stay in Taiyuan." Yuan Xu replied, "Tian Yuanhao stays behind. I don't have anyone available around me. I'm not at ease."

"Leave him too, Young Master, Shi Yuan and I are the only ones around." Gan Ning frowned: "Taiyuan still has too few talents."

His eyes suddenly lit up, and he said to Yuan Xu, "My lord, I think of someone."

"Who?"

"Liu Biao in Jingzhou has a young general named Wei Wenchang..."

"Wei Yan?" Yuan Xu asked hastily, "Xing Ba is familiar with him?"

Wei Yan is just a young general in Jingzhou at this time, and he hasn't made any achievements, let alone become famous.

When Yuan Xu mentioned him, Gan Ning was deeply puzzled: "Master, have you heard of him?"

"I have heard of most of those who are capable." Yuan Xu asked: "Xingba mentioned him, is there a way to invite him to Taiyuan?"

"I'm not [-]% sure." Gan Ning didn't say enough, "But I can try."

"With Xingba, if we get Wenchang again, Taiyuan will not be what it used to be." Yuan Xu had great expectations for Wei Yan.

"Master Wen and I are just acquaintances, not familiar with each other." Gan Ning said: "He has no name in Jingzhou, if you can give me a corresponding position..."

"Pioneer of the Three Armies." Yuan Xu mentioned such a position without thinking about it.

It's just a little-known little general, he actually directly promised a vanguard, Gan Ning also felt a little caught off guard: "Isn't the official position given by the young master too..."

"Young?" Yuan Xu looked puzzled: "Xingba is already the general of the three armies, I really didn't expect to have a more suitable official position."

Gan Ning's head was full of black lines.

What he meant was that Pioneer was too big, but Yuan Xu was too small.

"My lord values ​​it so much, I will write a letter to Wenchang tonight." Gan Ning replied.

Standing on the edge of the school field, Yuan Xu looked at the soldiers during the drill: "I came here a few days ago, and the soldiers were still very loose. In just a few days, they have what they are today. Xingba has contributed a lot."

"The young master has entrusted him with a heavy responsibility, so of course we must do our best." Gan Ning replied.

While watching the soldiers drill, Deng Zhan hurried over.

He went to Yuan Xu's side and whispered, "My lord, Cao Cao has dispatched troops."

"Already dispatched troops?" Yuan Xu asked: "Which way are you going, where are you going?"

"Zang Ba, Sun Guan and others sent troops from Qingzhou. The eldest son has left Yecheng and returned to Qingzhou to defend against the enemy." Deng Zhan said: "Cao Cao personally led the army and advanced from Liyang and Cangting to Yecheng. Yuan Gong also Gathering soldiers and horses, ready to fight."

"Are there any other Cao troops?" Yuan Xu was most concerned about Guo Jia's troops.

"No." Deng Zhan replied: "Guo Fengxiao led a team to stay in Xudu. I don't know if he intends to stick to it or has other plans."

"Of course he has other plans." Yuan Xu said, "He has plans for us!"

Then, he ordered, "Please go to the government council hall to discuss emergency military affairs."

Deng Zhan delivered the order himself.

Yuan Xu greeted Gan Ning: "Xingba will come with me."

When he and Gan Ning came to the official residence, Tian Feng and others were already waiting in the meeting hall.

After everyone saw the ceremony, Yuan Xu ordered: "Sit down and talk."

After taking his seat, he asked the crowd: "Cao Cao has sent troops, please come here to discuss how to deal with it."

Tian Feng was the first to speak: "I think the young master should go to Xudu, take advantage of the emptiness behind Cao Cao, and plunder the Emperor of Han. Once it happens, the situation will turn around again."

(End of this chapter)