The continuous heavy rain made everyone in Cao Ying feel not in a good mood.
The road ahead was washed away by rain and was now muddy, making it impossible to cross. Cao Cao sent people to try to attack by force several times, but they were quickly beaten back by Wuhuan on the opposite side. Currently, there is no way to do it. He can only look ahead blankly.
Wearing raincoats or holding umbrellas, they came to the front of the army together and looked towards the rain curtain in front.
Although the rain today is not very heavy, it still has an impact. The road leading to Wuhuan Military Camp is a depression with mountains and forests on the edge of the depression. If you can't get around it, you can only attack in the depression. But in this situation, it is not easy to fight!
"It's been raining for days and the roads are muddy."
"Not only are we unable to move forward, but it is also difficult to deliver subsequent food and fodder."
"We are not short of food now, but it will be difficult to tell as time goes by. I don't know how long this heavy rain will continue. Sooner or later, our food and grass will not be able to keep up."
Chen Qun said worriedly.
These words also expressed the concerns and worries of others. They frowned and looked ahead. Everything was going smoothly, but who would have thought that they would finally encounter the first setback here. Now it is very difficult to retreat back. Not willing to give in.
But if they don't retreat, they will easily be exhausted if they stay here. In the end, there will be nothing left. Wuhuan took the opportunity to attack, and they were the ones defeated.
"We shouldn't have pursued him!"
Cao Hong was the first to oppose and pursue the Yuan brothers.
Now we are neither up nor down, and we are in a dilemma. No matter whether we are advancing or retreating, it is not ideal, and retreating will be a waste of all previous efforts.
"Watatsuki, what should I do?"
Cao Cao could only focus on Chen Zhou.
Everyone else also looked at Chen Zhou at this time.
At that time, they were discussing whether they should pursue the pursuit. Chen Zhou and Guo Jia firmly believed that the pursuit could be pursued and agreed with the pursuit. They were thinking that Chen Zhou might have a way.
Facts have proved that what they thought was correct. Chen Zhou did have a way and asked: "Yuan Shao's subordinates, a man named Tian Chou, surrendered to us. My lord can find him. This man has a way to lead us to attack Wuhuan." "
"Yuan Shao's subordinates?"
Cao Cao hesitated after hearing this. Will Yuan Shao's people try to trick him for Wuhuan?
However, since it was the person recommended by Chen Zhou, he thought that Tian Chou could be used. He did not need to trust Tian Chou, but he could trust Chen Zhou. That was enough. He shouted: "Come here, among those who surrendered to Yuan Shao, call this Tian Chou Find them!"
The soldiers around him, after receiving the order, did not care about the rain, rushed into the rain curtain, went back to the camp, and made arrangements to find people.
"Let's go back and take shelter from the rain first."
Cao Cao wiped the rainwater on his cheeks through his bamboo hat, led everyone back to the main tent, and waited slowly.
Suddenly it was necessary to find one of Yuan Shao's surrendered subordinates. Among so many people, it was difficult to find them. If they were following the army, they could still be found. After waiting for about half an hour, the sky outside gradually became gloomy. Then he walked into the main tent with a middle-aged man.
"Tian Chou, meet my lord!"
Tian Chou came to Cao Cao and bowed deeply.
Cao Cao asked: "Do you have any plan that can defeat Wuhuan?"
Since he was recommended by Chen Zhou, Cao Cao felt that Tian Chou must have something to do.
Tian Chou: "..."
They went through so much trouble to find themselves out just to defeat Wuhuan?
There were so many counselors in the main account, but they couldn't do anything. Tian Chou thought, what can I do?
"My lord, that's not what you're asking."
Chen Zhou shook his head and asked: "It's muddy everywhere outside, and it's impossible for people and horses to pass. I heard that you are a native of Youzhou and are very familiar with the area. Is there any way to bypass the passage in front of you and make a surprise attack to Wuhuan?" rear?"
As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao and others understood at the same time that Chen Zhou's plan was to raid Wuhuan's rear, but they were all outsiders and were not familiar with the situation in Youzhou. Finding a native Youzhou to lead the way might bring about miracles.
As long as they can reach Wuhuan's rear, there will be a lot they can do, and they can kill Wuhuan by surprise.
Tian Chou thought for a while and then said immediately: "Back to my lord, I do know an old road. The route is from Lulongsai, over Xu Wu Mountain, to the upper valley of Luanhe River. Through the valley, you can reach Liaodong, bypassing the mud in front of you. On the road, raid the Wuhuan people's rear."
Is there really such a road?
Everyone was surprised.
"real?"
Cao Cao asked immediately.
"It's all true. I don't dare to lie to my lord. I am willing to take my lord along this old road. It can be passed even if it rains."
Tian Chou said with certainty.
Cao Cao hesitated and asked: "Du Zhi, what do you think?"
Of course, Chen Zhou thought it was okay and nodded: "It's feasible, but I have one more suggestion."
"What advice?"
"Zhang Wenyuan is responsible for the vanguard and command of this battle."
Chen Zhou looked at Zhang Liao, who was standing not far away and was listening to the discussion, and said: "General Zhang Wenyuan, like me, insists that we can attack. General Zhang's ability is enough to sweep the entire Wuhuan. Please agree, my lord."
Zhang Liao raised his eyebrows. Hearing Chen Zhou suddenly mention that he wanted to hand over the command to him, he still couldn't believe it. He had surrendered for so long and it seemed that he had never tried to get such a high military power.
If Wuhuan could be destroyed and a surprise attack on Wuhuan's rear would be a great achievement.
Sir, why do you give me this credit?
Zhang Liao was thinking puzzledly.
"Wenyuan, what do you think?"
Cao Cao also looked at Zhang Liao.
Others also looked at Zhang Liao, as if they didn't quite understand why Chen Zhou recommended Zhang Liao, but those who had been recommended by Chen Zhou knew that Cao Cao would definitely agree.
Because this battle was Zhang Liao's most outstanding battle. In addition to defeating Sun Shiwan, the battle at Bailang Mountain in Wuhuan was also one of his achievements in entering the Martial Temple.
Zhang Liao came to his senses and immediately stepped forward and said excitedly: "Of course there is no problem for me, my subordinates. If my lord can give me a large army, I can definitely kill Wuhuan without leaving a trace, and bring back Tadun's head." .”
He also has confidence in fighting Wuhuan and is confident that he can fight.
Otherwise, he would not have proposed to pursue it to the end. It was because he had confidence that he wanted to pursue it, and he also wanted to make great contributions to himself through Wuhuan.
Cao Cao said loudly: "Okay! Since Du Zhi recommended Wen Yuan, then I will reuse Wen Yuan. Wen Yuan will be responsible for all the scheduling and arrangements for this battle. If you don't understand anything, feel free to ask me or Du Zhi. how?"
This is his personality charm. Just because of Chen Zhou's words, he reused Zhang Liao as a demoted general and handed over higher military power.
It not only showed his trust in Chen Zhou, but also showed his trust and respect for Zhang Liao, so that Zhang Liao would be grateful to him in the future and work harder to calm the world and unify the country for him.
"Thank you, my lord!"
Zhang Liao's voice increased several decibels, and he said loudly: "My subordinates will definitely not disappoint my lord!"
Finally he could make real achievements, and his blood boiled.
