According to the previous plan, Yang Ling arranged Zhou Cang as the guard commander, responsible for taking charge of three hundred soldiers.
Speaking of which, Pei Yuanshao was also extremely pitiful. In history, he was stabbed to death by Zhao Yun.
Now he was stabbed by Zhao Yun, but he was lucky enough to save his life.
Seeing that he was pitiful, Yang Ling made him serve as Zhou Cang's deputy.
After everyone left Woniu Mountain, they continued on their way.
Within a few days, Yang Ling led the army and arrived near Baima.
But before they could reach the foot of White Horse City, a war horse galloped in front of them.
"I am the messenger of the prefect of Dongjun. I have something important to ask to see General Wu Guanzhonglang!"
Not daring to stop him, he immediately brought the messenger to Yang Ling.
"What happened in White Horse City?"
Yang Ling said in a deep voice.
"Reporting to General Wu Guanzhonglang, Yuan Shao's army suddenly crossed the Yellow River from Liyang yesterday and laid siege to Baima City today! The eunuch specially ordered me to break out and ask for help!"
The messenger hurriedly said.
Sure enough, as in history, Yuan Shao still wanted to attack Baima.
Liyang and Baima face each other across the Yellow River. The ferry between the two cities is the passage between the north and the south.
If Yuan Shao wants to go south, he must take the white horse!
Now under Cao Cao's orders, it is Liu Yan, the governor of Dongjun, who is guarding Baima.
This person has mediocre abilities and no reputation, and I don’t know if he can hold the white horse.
If it weren't for the half-day delay at Wolong Mountain, Yang Ling would have led the crowd to Baima yesterday.
Yang Ling did not dare to delay, and immediately sent an order to the entire army, asking everyone to hurry up and hurry up.
Not long after, they could see Baima City in the distance.
Baima City is not a big city, and it is currently surrounded by Yuan Shao's army.
I saw that Yuan Jun's banner was clear, his guns and swords were everywhere, and he was strict and dignified.
Even compared with Cao Cao's elite army, they are still comparable!
Although Yuan Shao was written extremely poorly in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
But I have to admit that he is also a master of great talent and strategy.
Otherwise, how could he seize Jizhou from Han Fu, Gongsun Zan and others, and how could he become the largest prince in the late Eastern Han Dynasty?
Even when he died of illness, the people in Hebei shed tears when they heard about it.
Yang Ling thought so, her heart was filled with excitement.
"Everyone, do you have any strategies to break the siege of White Horse?"
Yang Ling asked everyone.
Zhang Liao pondered and said,
"There are at least 50,000 Yuan's troops. They have already set up camp. If they charge forward violently, it will be detrimental to our army."
"Yes, Liu Yan only has a few thousand men in the city. It is impossible to expect him to go out of the city to help."
Zhao Yun said softly.
"What you two said makes perfect sense."
Yang Ling pondered for a moment and said with a smile,
"How about this. Which of you can lead a group of troops to charge forward first, so that you can get a feel for the enemy's situation."
"It goes without saying that it is most appropriate for me to be the first to become a general."
Gan Ning volunteered without hesitation.
But Yang Ling thought about it and said to Zhao Yun,
"Zilong, it's up to you."
"Commander, why is this?"
Gan Ning was a little unconvinced.
"Yuan Shao has many talents under his command. Zilong has a calm personality and a measured advance and retreat."
Yang Ling smiled and said,
"Don't worry, Xingba, there will inevitably be tough battles for you to fight in the future."
Although Gan Ning was a little reluctant, he still retreated honestly.
After receiving Yang Ling's instructions, Zhao Yun immediately ordered a thousand cavalry.
Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Yang Ling again.
"Zilong, I leave this red rabbit horse to you!"
"Brother, this is a reward from the Prime Minister to you..."
Zhao Yun was a little moved.
"Youdao is a hero who deserves a horse. It would be a waste for me to ride such a divine horse as Red Rabbit. It would be most suitable for you to ride it, Zilong, and go into battle to kill the enemy bravely."
Among Yang Ling's three sworn brothers, Dian Wei and Xu Chu were already highly valued by Cao Cao.
Only Zhao Yun still stayed by his side, no different from his personal bodyguard.
Although Zhao Yun didn't care, Yang Ling, as an elder brother, still managed to get over it.
He appointed Zhou Cang as the guard commander just to give Zhao Yun a chance to show off his abilities.
This red rabbit horse was also used as compensation for Yang Ling.
"The eldest brother has good intentions, and the younger brother will no longer refuse!"
Zhao Yun nodded and took the reins of the red rabbit horse from Yang Ling.
All warriors love horses.
Especially a divine horse like Red Rabbit Horse!
Seeing Zhao Yun riding the red rabbit horse, the eyes of everyone on the side were full of envy.
"Brother, I'll come as soon as I go!"
Zhao Yun smiled at Yang Ling and pinched the horse's belly.
The red rabbit horse neighed like a dragon and rushed out like a whirlwind.
A thousand cavalry followed him!
Yuan Jun's camp on the other side.
Military advisor Guo Tugao looked at Yan Liang and Chunyu Qiongdao standing on the left and right sides in the auditorium.
"How are the military preparations going?"
"Reporting to the military advisor, we are ready to attack the city at any time."
Chunyu Qiongdao.
"Okay, then give the order and prepare to attack the city!"
Guo Tu said in a deep voice.
This time, the three of them were ordered by Yuan Shao to be the vanguard of Yuan's army and attack Baima City directly.
However, before Yan Liang and Chun Yuqiong left, a scout hurried in.
"Report to the military advisor and two generals that a large number of Cao's troops suddenly appeared not far to the south of Baima!"
Guo Tu was shocked and asked quickly,
"Who is coming? How many soldiers and horses are there?"
"Reporting to the military advisor, there are about 30,000 troops in total. Looking at the flags they are flying, they look like Yang Ling's."
After hearing this, Guo Tu felt relieved.
He knew that Cao Cao had a son-in-law named Yang Ling, who had made a lot of achievements in the previous campaign against Huainan.
But so what, he’s just a yellow-haired boy.
He has an army of 60,000 men, and generals like Yan Liang and Chun Yuqiong, so why should he be afraid of him?
Thinking of this, Guo Tu went to Chunyu Qiong and Yan Liangdao,
"One of you can attack Baima, and the other can stop Cao's army."
"Military advisor, I am willing to go!"
Yan Liang, who is strong and powerful, took the initiative to ask for a battle.
"Okay, it's up to you to stop Cao's army. General Zhong Jian (Chun Yu Qiong), you are responsible for continuing the siege!"
"Here!"
Yan Liang accepted the order and left.
Chunyu Qiong frowned and said worriedly,
"Military advisor, before we came here, the supervisor once said that Yan Liang has a narrow-minded character. Although he is brave, he cannot be alone. He is a brave man."
"Let him go to fight Cao Jun alone today, I'm afraid..."
After hearing this, Guo Tu was furious.
"What do you mean, am I not as good as that guy Jushou?"
"That's not what I meant!"
Chunyu Qiong quickly waved her hands, knowing that she had said the wrong thing.
Yuan Shao controlled the four states and had strong soldiers and horses.
Although there are many talents at hand, there are many factions and constant disputes.
For example, Ju Shou was loyal to Yuan Shao.
After being promoted to supervise the army by Yuan Shao, Ju was appointed to supervise the internal and external and powerful armies, and helped Yuan Shao successfully capture Qingzhou, Bingzhou, and Youzhou and unify Hebei.
Later, he proposed to Yuan Shao the strategy of serving the emperor, opposing the division of the princes, and weakening the emperor in three years.
