We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

Xuzhou transferred orders, and Xi Yu mobilized 3,500 troops from Zhang Liao's command. All these troops had just been recruited by Zhang Liao, and Xi Yu only left Zhang Liao with 8,000 troops to guard Hefei.

At the same time, Xi Yu gave Zhang Liao a strategy: only ambush soldiers and horses at land passes, but no defenses were set up. Soldiers, horses and anti-war ships were stationed on the river banks. When the enemy was slow to move and it was difficult to escape by water, the light cavalry could be used. The horses were dispatched and rushed towards the enemy camp to burn their food and grass, and then they could pursue Sun Ce's brother and fight fiercely.

This combat strategy was formulated by Xi Yu's design institute, and Zhang Liao was a little confused as to what to do.

Sun Ce was known as the Little Overlord, and Zhang Liao was indeed not completely sure of defeating him.

But Zhang Liao had never seen Sun Quan, so he didn't know him.

Zhang Liao stood on the bank of the river and watched Xiaoyaojin from a distance, but he couldn't see the defenses and only saw a few smokes.

The waterway was quite wide, and he estimated that it would take at least half an hour to board it.

Now there are fifteen giant Yuanrong crossbows here, and 100,000 arrows are prepared. Hefei City is speeding up their production. Zhang Liao is very aware of the great responsibility on his shoulders.

At this moment, in the Hefei government office.

"Wenyuan!"

After returning from the military camp, Zhang Liao quickly received the latest news.

The person who reported the news was Wei Xu, who was one of the eight generals under Lu Bu in the past. After Lu Bu died in the battle, this man surrendered to Xi Yu, who then sent him to Hefei to command three thousand troops and serve as Zhang Liao's right and left hand.

"Sun Ce has stationed 50,000 troops and horses here, and is constantly adding more troops and horses to this place. It can be speculated that Sun Ce must want to capture Hefei at all costs."

Hearing this, Zhang Liao sneered.

"It doesn't matter."

After guarding Hefei for nearly a year, Zhang Liao already had the demeanor of a general.

In the past, when Lu Bu was still there, Zhang Liao was the most respected person.

Many times, the soldiers and horses under Lu Bu's command were more convinced of Zhang Liao, just because Liang people advocated force, so on the surface, the soldiers and horses under Lu Bu's command were even more convinced by Lu Bu.

Zhang Liao said in a deep voice, "As I expected, haha, then Sun Ce had already planned to attack our land of Hefei last year. However, at that time, Sun Ce was worried that there would be reinforcements in Shouchun."

"After all, there are nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses in Shouchun City, but now, all Shouchun soldiers and horses have to rush to the northern battlefield, leaving only more than 4,000 people to defend the city. Therefore, Sun Ce couldn't help but want to do something. Plot."

Hearing this, Wei Xu felt very uneasy and asked: "Wen Yuan, tell me the truth, if Sun Ce really wants to plot Hefei, are you confident in holding Hefei?"

Zhang Liao glanced at Wei Xu and asked with a smile, "Does it sound like you are scared after hearing what you said?"

In fact, Zhang Liao knew that Wei Xu was by no means a person who was greedy for life and afraid of death, but what Zhang Liao was worried about was that he would always fight this kind of war with less to win more in his life.

This kind of war is very difficult.

Wei Xu sighed, "No, I'm not afraid."

"I heard that Sun Ce is as powerful as a little overlord, and is very similar to the flying general."

"Haha, this man is more powerful than the flying general, and Sun Ce has powerful advisers around him. In this battle, we must abide by Sir Xi's plan, set up ambushes at the pass, and hoard weapons on the river bank."

"If we are defeated by Sun Ce's troops, we will immediately abandon the camp and retreat to Shouchun to defend again. In short, we only need to try our best to block Sun Ce's army. When the war in the north is over, we can recapture the land of Hefei."

Zhang Liao knew very well that now he had to stand alone and block the southern barrier. He must not let Xi Yu and Cao Cao be distracted by the war in the south, so that he could focus on the war in the north.

Xi Yu and Cao Cao.

One is kind to Zhang Liao, and the other is his lord who bows to him. Both are people who cannot be let down.

Zhang Liao was very determined in his heart: he would never let Xi Yu and Cao Cao down.

"In this case, I will sacrifice my life to accompany you to complete your entrustment."

Wei Xu nodded helplessly, but his heart quickly became excited.

Zhang Liao was a loyal man. During the year he was stationed in Hefei, Zhang Liao gathered a large number of refugees and hoarded grain and grass based on farming strategies. At the same time, he resolutely implemented the system of dividing agriculture between the military and civilians, allowing soldiers to work in the fields and help the people in farming.

Unlike other small princes, Zhang Liao did not care about the life and death of the people in order to keep his troops and horses alive. Some small princes even indulged their troops and horses to devour the people and exploit the people, but Zhang Liao cherished the people in the city very much.

Although the people starved for half a year, they finally had food and money, and truly received benevolent and benevolent government. More and more people poured into Hefei, and these people spontaneously built the city.

In one year, Hefei has become a big city.

In just one year, Zhang Liao won the support of countless people.

Zhang Liao really couldn't bear to give up this city that he had worked so hard to build.

But there is one thing that Zhang Liao has never figured out: when he came to Hefei and before leaving, Master Xi once told him that in this world, apart from Zhang Liao, there is no other person who is more suitable to guard Hefei. Zhang Liao really didn't understand what this meant?

Is this Xi Yu's encouragement to him, or is it Zhang Liao who really has outstanding abilities that Lord De Xi really values ​​and trusts?

Now, more than half a year has passed, and Zhang Liao still has not figured this out.

But whether he understands it or not, he is in Hefei, so he can only try his best to manage Hefei well, so that he can be worthy of the recognition and praise of him.

…

In early 200, Xi Yu set out. He personally led 8,000 troops and horses from Xuzhou, followed closely by Huang Zhong, who led 80,000 white cavalry.

It took Xi Yu three years to train the original 500 people in the baggage camp. Among them, Zhao Yun was the most outstanding. He understood various military techniques and deceitful strategies, and he was able to use troops like a god.

At the same time, Zhao Yun was strict in managing his army, and he always managed his army in the face of danger. No matter how many soldiers and horses he had, Zhao Yun could make the best use of them.

In this regard, Dian Wei cannot compare with him.

After so many years, compared to Zhao Yun, Dian Wei's appetite has doubled, his strength has doubled, and his equestrian skills have also improved a lot. He is capable of serving as a vanguard, but it is a pity that Dian Wei cannot be used as a general.

The army was dispatched first, and the required grain and grass were also transported to various grain stations. Soon they were like honeycombs, spread across all the important intersections of Xuzhou and Qingzhou.

After martial law, caravans can only travel within their respective territories to ensure that the prices of various commodities will not change significantly. At the same time, excess grain and grass are always on hand and can be replenished immediately if needed.

It was very difficult to predict how long this battle would last, so before leaving Qingzhou, Xi Yu spent half a month enjoying himself with his wives. At the same time, he also went to Tiangongyuan to say goodbye to Mrs. Zou twice.

Xi Yu also promised Diao Chan that he would take good care of Lu Lingqi during this battle.

However, when they were approaching Qingzhou, Xi Yu's legs were still weak.

…

Zhao Yun had already led troops outside Qingzhou City to welcome Xi Yu's arrival, and with him was Zang Ba, who was already serving as general in Beihai, Qingzhou.

Zang Ba was a very majestic man. He was tall and tall, like a giant beast. He also had a WeChat account and was very prestigious under Zhao Yun.

Cheng Yu led Beihai Kong Rong and other celebrities to wait outside Pingshou City, and then welcomed Xi Yu into the city.

The eight thousand soldiers and horses led by Xi Yu himself set up camp outside the city.

Not long after the white cavalry led by Huang Zhong was repaired, they rushed to the Yellow River and Jishui area to observe the terrain and enemy situation, as well as the construction of ships.

According to Xi Yu's plan, Huang Zhong's white cavalry will go west from Qingzhou, cross the Yellow River, and enter the land of Jizhou.

At night, Zhao Yun cleaned up a yard that was originally owned by Lu Bu so that Xi Yu and Lu Lingqi could live here.

Later, Zhao Yun reported to Xi Yu what he had learned in Qingzhou during these days.

The number of soldiers and horses increased by 30,000, and the grain and grass stockpiled 200,000 shi. Qingzhou originally had more than 300,000 grains and grass, which was very rich. However, some of the grain and grass were used for disaster relief last year. The people had just weathered the freezing period, and then they gathered back. some refugees.

After all, there are gains and losses.

Although a lot of food and grass was lost, soldiers, horses and people's hearts were gained.

Today, Qingzhou is well-armed and has built many warships to cross the river. These warships can quickly enter the land of Jizhou and can gather tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in an hour.

As for Yuan Shao on the other side, he only had an almost abandoned city, and he built his defense on the eastern defense line of Jizhou.

…

After reporting to Xi Yu, Zhao Yun planned to stand guard in the outer courtyard, which was a long-lost habit for him.

Although he is now a chariot guarding Qingzhou, in fact, he was originally a playful Su Wei.

If he hadn't been promoted and taught by Xi Yu, if he hadn't been such a courteous and virtuous corporal and taught him everything he could, Zhao Yun wouldn't have known where he was, and he might have been a prisoner among his subordinates.

Therefore, no matter when and where, Zhao Yun is willing to be Xi Yu's guard.

But tonight, as soon as he stood at the door, he saw Lu Lingqi.

"Mother...why are you here?"

Zhao Yun was ten years older than Lu Lingqi, but facing such a young woman, he had to respect her as his mistress. Although it was a bit funny, Zhao Yun had to do this.

"I am Lord Xiyu's bodyguard..."

Lu Lingqi said coldly.

"This this……"

Zhao Yun was shocked, but suddenly he heard a playful voice coming from the yard, "Ling'er, come back to your room with me and uncle to go to bed. Don't cause trouble to General Zilong!"

Hearing this, Lu Lingqi's face suddenly darkened, she gritted her teeth and thought to herself: Ling'er, Ling'er's... you really think of yourself as my uncle!

"Asshole!"

Lu Lingqi snorted coldly, then turned and walked into the central hall, and then came to the inner courtyard. After seeing Xi Yu, she followed him to the door of the backyard. Lu Lingqi stood outside the door with gritted teeth.

"I'll be guarding here tonight, there's no problem with that!"

Lu Lingqi's face was a little red, but her expression was very proud.

At this moment, she had no intention of entering the room with Xi Yu. She was very clear about her identity and positioning, although before she came, Xiao Niang had encouraged her to have a good relationship with Xi Yu.

but……

This is extremely impossible for the proud Lu Lingqi!

Even though she had some close contact with Xi Yu before at the Health Villa, and even recalled it in her dreams, Lu Lingqi only felt a deep sense of guilt.

Moreover, the closer we get to Xiyu, the stronger the feeling of guilt becomes.

But on the other hand, Lu Lingqi also had a competitive spirit: she wanted to compare with all the ladies in Xi Yu.

Xi Yu glanced at Lu Lingqi and said with a faint smile, "Since you agreed to be my personal bodyguard, you should come into the house with me!"

"Ah You……"

Lu Lingqi's face suddenly turned red and she didn't know what to do.

At this time, Xi Yu approached Lu Lingqi and said seriously, "Ling'er, have you ever wanted to understand what a personal guard is?"

"Personal! Of course, you have to be physically close! Suwei, of course, a night guard! In short, you must protect my safety by my pillow!"

"What...impossible!"

Hearing this, Lu Lingqi's expression suddenly changed, and she became frightened. She instinctively wanted to retreat, but it was too late.

Xi Yu suddenly reached out and pulled her into the house.

Xi Yu was very strong, but Lu Lingqi did not resist too much, and was easily pulled into the room by Xi Yu...

At this moment, outside the courtyard gate.

Zhao Yun was still the same guard, guarding the door very calmly and not making the slightest move.

It was another silent and peaceful night in Pingshou City in Qingzhou.

…

Three days later, Xi Yu's army moved on warships and landed in Jizhou.

Before Cao Cao and Yuan Shao set out on the frontal battlefield, Qingzhou soldiers and horses had already entered the land of Jizhou, backed by the Yellow River and Jishui, quickly set up camp, and at the same time continued to gather nearby soldiers and horses.

For this reason, Xi Yu ordered several waves of cavalry to be sent to explore the camp, going as far as ten miles away to find out the news.

That night, Xi Yu was eating at the Chinese army camp, with the rice bowl in his hand. Xi Yu always felt that he might hear news of an ambush, so he threw a bowl of Xi Yu's rice bowl on the table.

Xi Yu secretly thought: After staying with Cao Cao for a long time, it is possible that he will be ambushed...

"Report!!"

At this moment, a sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"boom!"

With a subconscious move, Xi Yu dropped a bowl of rice on the document. Lu Lingqi, who was standing next to Xi Yu, was instantly frightened.

"what are you doing?!"

Although Lu Lingqi has become a lot more docile these days, her speaking voice is still relatively straightforward at this moment.

Perhaps because he was a military general, Lu Lingqi exuded a heroic aura, coupled with her beautiful face, which made Xi Yu like her very much.

"Haha, it doesn't matter, it was an unintentional reaction..." Xi Yu said with a faint smile.

Xi Yu looked up and saw that the person who came in to report the news was Huang Zhong, the vanguard general of the forward battalion.

Huang Zhong is the former leader of the army. At this moment, he is carrying a big bow and an arrow basket on his waist. Although Huang Zhong is getting older, he is still tall and majestic.

Xi Yu looked at Huang Zhong and asked, "General Huang, why are you here?"

Huang Zhong immediately replied, "Back to your lord, my subordinates are responsible for the terrain survey. It has been completed now. The east of Jizhou is mostly surrounded by mountains, and then there is the plain. There is no camp found in the distance, but there is a camp ten miles away. Stationed.”

"As early as when we crossed the river, Yuan Shao's sentries abandoned the camp by the river. The news must have been spread to Yuan Shao's camp at this moment."

"I can lead a few people to go and investigate."

"Okay." Xi Yu nodded.

Xi Yu believed in Huang Zhong's abilities, and Huang Zhong's horse archery skills were unmatched. The news Xi Yu wanted to get most now was which general was guarding the eastern battlefield, how many troops and horses there were, what were the ordnances, and the stockpile of grain and grass. Where.

If it can be found out, it will naturally be very beneficial in combat, but if it cannot be found out, it is normal.

Huang Zhong immediately took the order and left to inquire about the news.

But not long after Huang Zhong left, Lu Lingqi's voice came to Xi Yu's ears, "Now, we are coming alone, with only the river behind us. Is this too aggressive?"

"If we don't take risks, how can we attract the other side to attack? What I'm worried about is that the general is hiding in the city and doesn't dare to attack, so we will be held back..." Xi Yu said with a smile.

"Let's wait and see. By the way, how is your health?" Xi Yu looked at Lu Lingqi and asked with concern with a smile.

Lu Lingqi's face immediately turned red and she said softly, "I rested for two days and have recovered now."

"good."

…

In Jizhou, there are mostly plains, and there is a road from Qingzhou that leads directly to Yecheng.

This is a straight road, easy to defend but difficult to attack.

There is a natural chasm in Qingzhou. Since Qingzhou's soldiers and horses have come out of the natural chasm, there is no need to worry anymore.

The general on the east battlefield is Ju Yi.

Ju Yi, a general under Yuan Shao, used his large shield troops to capture Gongsun Zan's white horse Yi Cong during the battle with Gongsun Zan in Youzhou.

But these so-called Yi Cong are not powerful characters.

The reason why Yuan Shao couldn't defeat him was because of his lack of experience. Ju Yi himself was a nomad and knew how to deal with Baima Yicong who was similar to the nomads.

They used large shield soldiers to block their charge, and then used the method of killing the horse's feet, which made the horses of the White Horse Yi Cong very scared. Once the formation was messed up, they would naturally be broken through, and failure would become inevitable.

Furthermore, archers can be arranged behind the large shield to fire a volley at the enemy, which can also achieve miraculous results.

Therefore, Yuan Shao thought that Ju Yi had rich experience in dealing with cavalry, and that he had just fought against Gongsun Zan's Baima Yicong, so he was well put to good use, so he transferred him from Liyang south of Yecheng to Qinghe County.

Among Qinghe County, Yanjin is nearby, and Pingyuan will most likely be the first to encounter Xiyu's troops.

At this moment, outside the plain, a large camp was sitting in Anza.

Ju Yi was having a meal in the camp, but he was quite depressed at the moment, looking at the ground with dull eyes and many doubts in his heart.

For example, he has made great achievements, but he has not been able to achieve much. If he has made great achievements, he has not been granted an official title.

Another example is that this time when guarding the west, we will face the famous general Zhao Zilong and the famous general Xi Yu.

These two are generals with great prestige in Qingxu and Qingxu, especially Xi Yu. Some people say that he is a civil servant and is not something to be afraid of.

But Ju Yi felt that it was precisely because Xi Yu was a military commander with a civil servant background that this was the most terrifying thing.

Xi Yu can be said to be both civil and military, and has a high prestige among the army and the people. This makes it even more difficult to deal with him.

But in the face of such a difficult person, Yuan Shao did not send him any strategists, but asked him to rely on a group of warriors to resist Xi Yu, who was both civil and military. What's more, Yuan Shao only gave him 80,000 soldiers and horses, and the remaining 30 Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were all transferred to Liyang and Xiadong County, along the Guandu line, to fully confront Cao Cao.

There is no need to think about how long these soldiers and horses can last.

But Ju Yi knew very well that the credit for this battle was almost lost to him...