The earth has returned to spring, with drizzle and gentle breeze. Xu Shu and Xu Huang have been facing each other along the river for more than half a month, neither of them sending troops.
Xu Huang was waiting for help when he suddenly learned that Xun Yu had come back to denounce Cao Cao. He was shocked and ordered someone to spend a lot of money to buy the magazine. After seeing the hidden content in it, he felt very complicated.
Xu Shu took advantage of this opportunity and sent scouts to sneak into various places in Hanoi to spread rumors and instigate celebrities and wealthy families in the territory to rebel against Cao Xinghan.
The Han army was divided into three battalions, ready to cross the river at any time. The left camp was Ma Chao, and the right camp was Ma Dai.
A few days later, the drizzle stopped. Ma Chao, who was guarding the left camp, couldn't hold it in anymore and discussed with Guo Huai: "The Wei army is like a grasshopper after autumn, unable to move. It should have taken the opportunity to attack Jishui a few days ago. At this time, I have already captured Hanoi. Isn't the military advisor being too cautious?"
Guo Huai said: "Military advisors often say: In order to defeat the enemy, the most important thing is to attack the heart. Sending people for days to arouse people's hearts is just waiting for the opportunity. With one call and a hundred responses, Hanoi can be decided in one battle."
"Pull them down!" Ma Chao curled his lips disdainfully and sneered: "Those wealthy families, even though they are usually aloof and superior, are actually just grassroots. Don't look at the fact that there are usually five or six of them, and they are shouting lively, just like this There are no more toads in the river. Just talking about it and really expecting them to do things and respond is just a daydream."
Guo Huai shook his head and said with a smile: "The general has seen clearly, but this move is not without results: as long as his heart is shaken, once the former army Xu Huang is defeated, wherever the troops pass by, they will surely fall."
Ma Chao said: "When I was in Xiliang, I once saw a tiger hunting. You have to wait for the opportunity, but also look for the opportunity. If you don't move, you will starve to death!"
Guo Huai said in astonishment: "What does the general mean by this?"
Ma Chao glanced sideways at Guo Huai: "Bo Ji also knows the art of war and strategy, and he has been with Yuan Zhi for nearly a year. Didn't he learn anything? Why don't you come up with a strategy, where you and I lead the troops first to look for opportunities to defeat the enemy?"
Guo Huai hesitated and said: "The military advisor has ordered that all the battalions remain stationary. How dare you disobey the general's order?"
Ma Chao smiled and said: "There is a saying in the art of war: if the general is outside, what will happen to your orders? As long as you and I defeat the enemy first and defeat Xu Huang, it will not be considered a violation of the order, and it will be a great achievement!"
Guo Huai couldn't help but feel excited. Ever since he was captured in Guanzhong, he had been treated favorably by Liu Qi, and he had learned the art of war from Xu Shu. He had long wanted to perform meritorious service, but he had always suffered from the lack of opportunities to offer advice.
This time Ma Chao set up camp and asked him to join the army, and Xu Shu readily agreed. He obviously had high hopes for himself. If he had no achievements, how would he be different from grass and trees?
Thinking of this, Guo Huai lowered his head and thought for a moment, and said: "The two armies have been at a stalemate for more than half a month now, and it has been raining for days. The Wei army must be lax in their defenses. This is a God-given opportunity: they can cross the river from the upper reaches and steal the camp. With the power of the general, they will be able to defeat the Wei army." Camp, capture and kill Xu Huang."
"This is a wonderful plan!" Ma Chao was overjoyed when he heard this. He clapped his hands and said with a smile, "You are worthy of being someone whom the Lord values. It won't be too late and we will do it tonight."
Guo Huai said: "Xu Huang is very capable of using troops, so we should not be careless. We need to inform the military advisor to send troops to respond, so that we can make a foolproof strategy."
"How to do this?" Ma Chao waved his hand and said: "If you ask the military advisor for orders, he will not agree."
In the past half month, Ma Chao had requested Xu Shu to send troops no less than three times, knowing that it was absolutely impossible.
Guo Huai smiled intelligently and said in a low voice: "After the general dispatched troops at three o'clock, he sent someone to report to the military advisor. At that time, the arrow was on the string and had to be fired. By the time you and I cross the river to attack the camp, the camp will probably be ready. All we need to do is cross the river. If we respond and attack from both front and rear, the Wei army will be defeated!"
"High, really high!" Ma Chao patted Guo Huai on the shoulder and laughed: "You kid, you can always come up with something new for me."
At the third watch, Guo Huai was holding the Xiliang BMW newly given by Ma Chao. He was excited, stroking the smooth and translucent fur, and carefully inspected every outfit. With the help of a good horse, he would have a chance to fight Xu Huang again. force.
In the dead of night, with frogs croaking along the Jishui River, the two men, leading three thousand elite cavalry and two thousand infantrymen, quietly came out of their own camp and headed upstream to the Jishui River.
Tan Ma rushed to the middle camp, but was stopped by Zhang Ni who was patrolling the camp. He was shocked when he heard the news and hurried to see Xu Shu.
In the Chinese army's tent, they saw that Xu Shu had not yet fallen asleep. He was reading at night with a lamp in front of the case. After hearing Ma Chao's news, he looked unmoved. He waved off the intruder and ordered someone to send Samoko to come and listen to the order.
Zhang Ni said anxiously: "Ma Mengqi has always been unruly and rude. This time he sent troops privately, he must be eager to achieve great results. Why didn't the military advisor send someone to call him back?"
Xu Shu said helplessly: "Ma Chao beheaded first and then followed up, because I did not allow him to send troops. At this time, the men and horses must have crossed the river and could not catch up, so I had to send troops to meet him."
Zhang Ni frowned and said: "Xu Huang is a calm general and a famous general in the Central Plains. He has always been cautious in using troops. I am afraid that his camp has been well prepared. If General Ma cannot win here, wouldn't it be in vain?"
Xu Shu smiled and said: "I sent you two to rescue General Ma, not to help him defeat the enemy!"
Zhang Yi was wondering when Samoko came upon hearing the order. Xu Shu immediately ordered two men to lead three thousand barbarian troops to go to Zuoying and cross the river by boat. They set fire on the bank and waited to meet Ma Chao.
The two generals took the order and left, and Xu Shu sent someone to report to Ma Dai, the right camp, asking him to lead his troops to pay attention to the movement on the east bank. If he saw a fire in the camp, he would cross the river and charge from the lower reaches. If there was no movement, he would stand still.
At the fourth watch, Ma Chao led his troops across Jishui and came to capture the Wei camp from north to south. The scouts in front had already reported back. As expected, the Wei army's defenses were lax and they did not have much preparation.
"God help me!" Ma Chao was overjoyed. He approached the enemy camp. There were not many soldiers on patrol. There were only two groups of firelights moving. He said to Guo Huaiyan: "Xu Huang thinks I really don't dare to send troops?"
Guo Huai was also secretly happy and said: "The attack was unprepared this time. The military adviser must have prepared troops to support him, and he will be able to achieve success tonight."
Ma Chao holds the tiger-headed spear tightly and lightly lifts the silk reins. The war horses stand up and scream, like piercing clouds and cracking rocks.
"kill--"
Ma Chao raised his gun and shouted, taking the lead and rushing straight to the gate of the Wei army camp, followed by 800 elite soldiers.
Rumble——
The dull sound of horse hooves sounded like spring thunder, breaking the tranquility of the night. The cavalry advanced first, and the infantry on both wings supported them. Countless fire arrows flew into the air, and flames flew at the entrance of the camp.
Ma Chao rushed into the camp with his spear in hand, but the patrolling defenders hurriedly resisted. He flew him into the air and screamed again and again.
Under the firelight, countless figures were seen swaying. The Wei army was running around and shouting. The sound of drums and golden bells could not be heard. The camp was in complete chaos.
Guo Huai followed up with his troops. The infantry set fire everywhere on both wings. Torches and rockets fell into the tents. The fire spread quickly. Some tents were wet with rain and dew, and smoke rose and spread. It was impossible to distinguish anything in the camp.
Ma Chao led the Xiliang army on a rampage, and the Wei army fled in all directions. No one in the camp could stop them, and they rushed straight to the Chinese army's tent.
Seeing the figures shaking in the tent, Ma Chao was overjoyed. He thrust his gun through the tent and rushed in, yelling: "Thieves Xu Huang, you can see the Xiliang horses... eh-"
