Cao Cao had always had a plan. When he received the news that Jiang Hua's army was approaching, he immediately summoned his advisers and generals to discuss the matter: "Jiang Hua led his army to seize Jizhou. He wants to cross the river and approach Puyang. What do you think?"
Xun Yu, Cao Cao's chief adviser, handed over his hand: "My lord, Jiang Hua's intention to dominate the world is clearly revealed. Yuan Shu's proclaiming the emperor has made the Han Dynasty lose face. The princes have proclaimed themselves kings to expand their power. It is useless to use the name of the Han Dynasty to invite the princes of the world to attack. Why not contact Dong The combined forces of Jun Qijie, Jinan Yuan Shao, Beihai Kong Rong, and Xuzhou Wang Jie resisted the enemy."
"My lord, my lips are dead and my teeth are cold, and there are no eggs under the nest. This is not the time to be angry. The overall situation is the most important thing." Seeing Cao Cao's face turned ugly when he heard about Yuan Shao and Xuzhou, counselor Cheng Yu quickly persuaded him. Cao Cao's father, Cao Song, died in Xuzhou. Yuan Shaoyou's hatred for taking over Shandong
Cao Cao took a deep breath and suppressed the hatred in his heart: "Don't worry, everyone, it's a matter of life and death. I can still distinguish the priorities. Chen Qun, fix the book immediately and send it to the princes at once."
On the second day after Cao Cao compiled a letter to ask for help, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei visited Cao Cao. They cried again, but Cao Cao was determined to unite the army before attacking. However, their wishes were frustrated and they could only stay in Cao Ying temporarily. They were so anxious that they didn't know what Guan Yu was doing. How is the family?
Jiang Hua received news from Cao Cao's subordinates and learned about Cao Cao's plan. He decided to follow the trend and let the secret guards who had already controlled Dongjun take over four and the secret guards who controlled Xuzhou to take over ten. They accepted Cao Cao's invitation to join the coalition. If they defected at the time, they could defeat the coalition. caught off guard
The first month has come out and the water level of the Yellow River is slow. Taking advantage of Cao Cao's opportunity to wait for the coalition forces, Zhao Yun, Taier and Taisan led the army southward along the Taihang Mountains and successively attacked Yecheng, Chaoge, Muye and Liyang.
Cao Cao has many extraordinary advisers and generals. Cao Zhen, the defender of Liyang, and Xia Houshang, the defender of Puyang, are not just ordinary people. The two cities support each other, so it is not wise to attack across the river.
Jiang Hua had tens of thousands of men, and they went to Hua County to conscript boats to cross the river with great momentum. They attracted the Yuan army from Jibei to leave the city and set up ambush at the ferry. Before going south, they left a thousand men outside the city of Jibei, waiting for the opportunity to cooperate with the outside to seize the city. The river was calm and the waves were calm. There were no giant boats in the small town, but more than ten large ships. , each boat can carry hundreds of people, and there are more than 60 small boats, each boat can carry ten people
When Jiang Hua and his troops were approaching the ferry, Yuan Jun's general Gao Gan received a letter asking for help. Jibei City was about to be breached. He hoped that he would lead his troops back to rescue him. However, he watched the boats on the river approaching the ferry and didn't know what to do.
After understanding the information about Jibei City, Jiang Hua ordered the ships to postpone the landing. Seeing this, the senior officials could only return for reinforcements. Jiang Hua took the opportunity to go ashore, leaving 500 people behind to respond, and personally led a thousand people towards Jibei.
Both sides were marching as infantry, but Jiang Hua's army cheated and pursued them after using their light skills. Six thousand high-ranking officials fled in panic and were exhausted. They killed more than a hundred people and dispersed more than four thousand.
When Gao Gan marched to the city, the flags on the Guancheng Tower had been changed, so they had no choice but to flee to Fan County. Jiang Hua selected a hundred people to change their clothes and disguises, blended into the panic of the defeated troops, and then marched towards Fan County. In the evening, the defeated army's first messenger had already arrived Notify Fanjun's guard general Wangmen for response
When the defeated army entered the city in panic, hundreds of soldiers behind them suddenly rose up and killed the soldiers who wanted to close the city gate, and formed a formation to hold on to wait for the rear army. Jiang Hua led his army less than one mile away from the city. After accelerating, he arrived in the blink of an eye and entered the city in an instant.
Seeing that the situation was over, the senior officials of the Wangmen gave up the resistance and surrendered. Jiang Hua comforted his seriously injured men and used magic to repair the injuries. There were hundreds of people guarding the city gate without armor protection. It was normal to be injured in the chaos of the army. Active nanorobots repaired the wounds. , as long as the corpses are not separated for too long, they can be saved. Jiang Hua's move is just to win people's hearts. It is difficult for a ruthless person to win people's hearts.
Jiang Hua stationed in the city to await the rear army. In the county government, Jiang Hua sat at the top of the table and looked at the two people kneeling in obedience: "Gao Gan, Wang Clan, are you willing to join me?"
The two of them hesitated for a moment before agreeing. There were very few people in the Three Kingdoms who would rather die than surrender. Accepting them was a plan for the future. Those who would practice Kung Fu would leave with Jiang Hua once they caught sight of them. They also wanted to stay after the world was peaceful. Second-rate generals and counselors may be able to maintain their success with a little training. Talents are born in every generation, and in a few years there will be people who are outstanding. We will promote them in time.
After a short rest, Jiang Hua ordered his people to gather Fanjun's ships and prepare to cross the river between Dongjun and Dongping cities. There were many large ships in Fanjun City. Three thousand people crossed at night and laid down their foundations on the south bank of the Yellow River. Later, horses and grain were transported one after another. Here, Can be used as a place to fight against the coalition forces
After logging and setting up camp, it would take ten days for the coalition forces to arrive one after another. Yuan Shao ordered his people to hold on to Dongping County. Qi Jie, the secret guard of Dong County, performed a full set and sent out scouts to investigate and prepare for war.
In the blink of an eye, thousands of cavalry gathered in the Jianghua camp and supplies were ready. Kong Rong, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Qi Jie camped thirty miles apart. The road to Xuzhou was far away, so the army had not arrived.
In the allied camp, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shao, Kong Rong, and Qi Jie gathered together in a solemn atmosphere. Liu Bei smoothed things over and said, "Mr. Cao, let's put aside the old grudges for the time being and discuss the important matter of resisting the enemy. Jianghua's army is strong and marching southward like a broken bamboo. , all gentlemen should do their best.”
Yuan Shao sat solemnly as the winner, Cao Cao snorted, squinted his eyes and said solemnly: "I won't argue with you this time, I will make plans in the future. Let's discuss how to fight first. Jiang Hua will lead all the people as cavalry. I The four armies combined mainly 80,000 infantry. It would be unwise to fight head-on. There are lush trees here, so why not lure the enemy out? There is no cavalry to charge into the formation. Our army has 80,000 against 10,000, so there is no need to worry about losing."
Yuan Shao did not want to be left behind: "This is very good. I have 20,000 troops, 3,000 cavalry, and 2,000 infantry to escort the grain and grass. There are also 15,000 infantry available. Qi Jie, the governor of Dongjun, has 20,000 soldiers, all of whom are infantry. Kong, the governor of Beihai, The 10,000 infantrymen, plus Cao's army of 30,000, and the 20,000 infantrymen were combined into one cavalry to provoke and lure the enemy, while the infantry, archers and spearmen were ambushed in the woods beside the road."
Cao Cao heard Xun You's suggestion and relayed it: "It is better to let the Dongjun navy on the river to contain him and cut off his retreat. Jianghua's troops will inevitably be scattered, and then our army will be divided and defeated."
"That's very good. There are twenty large naval ships in Dongjun, which can transport five thousand troops." Qi Jie agreed.
Details of the plan: Two days later, the coalition forces began to lead the troops and arrange the troops. Ten thousand cavalry came to provoke. Jianghua sent Zhang He to lead five thousand cavalry to fight against him.
The fighting generals in front of the formation are also a characteristic of the Three Kingdoms. Zhang Fei couldn't wait to ride out: "Who is in front of you? They are Jianghua thieves. How is my second brother Guan Yu doing now? Tell me quickly, or I will kill you like a dog."
When Zhang He heard Zhang Fei slandering Jiang Hua, he drove his horse and brandished his gun: "Where are you from, a rude man? How can the majesty of the king allow you to wait for criticism and accept your fate?"
There was a big fight after a word of disagreement. After a slight contact, Zhang Fei's spear almost came out. He was extremely shocked. Where did this fierce general come from? He was unknown but had far more powerful force than Lu Bu. Zhang He was angry and struck mercilessly. In a moment, he was beaten. Zhang Fei had no power to fight back. He injured his left arm in the dangerous situation and was even less able to support himself. At this time, a horseman suddenly appeared in the enemy formation, holding a long spear and a short halberd on his back. He entered the formation to receive Zhang He's attack and rescued Zhang Fei. Zhang Fei rode back without any hesitation in fighting
Hateful of the general's intervention, Zhang He brandished his spear with all his strength, causing the general to complain incessantly. His arms were numb, and he fell under the horse with a tight fist. He was captured by the soldiers and escorted back to the camp. Zhang He led his troops to pursue Zhang Fei, but the enemy cavalry moved his horse. To escape, Wanqi turned around and started to move slowly. He pursued and killed three thousand enemies. Hearing the sound of gold ringing in the camp, Zhang He stopped pursuing and led his troops back.
Jiang Hua sat in the tent, looked at the bound general and asked, "Who are you?"
The bound general turned his head away: "The defeated general Donglai Taishi Ci"
Jiang Hua raised his eyebrows. Tai Shi Ci was a famous general in Soochow, with extraordinary military power and outstanding strategy. He was a rare talent. Jiang Hua was not in a hurry: "Oh, it seems that Beihai Gujiu is also among the coalition forces. Have you seen Gongyou?"
Taishi Ci was also surprised: "Do you know the military advisor?"
"Haha, Gongyou and I are old friends. When we were fighting against Dong last year, I stayed in Taishou Kong's tent, but now we are facing each other at war. You can stay in my tent for now. We will meet Taishou Kong someday and we will make a decision. Go or stay." At this moment, Zhang He came back covered in blood. Jiang Hua greeted him: "Junyi, please untie Taishi Ci."
Zhang He didn't ask any questions, cut the rope directly, and then reported: "Your Majesty, Zhang Fei was provocative and made rude remarks. He injured his arm and fled. He was rescued by the captured general Tai Shici. I led my troops in pursuit and killed three thousand enemies and captured two thousand intact horses. For the rest, our soldiers were slightly injured and not damaged.”
Taishi Ci, who had just been untied and was staying aside, was full of surprise: "Impossible, the general's troops are elite, but how can the two armies fight without any damage?"
Jia Xu Fuxu said: "General Taishi, there is no need to be surprised. Thanks to your Majesty, the soldiers are all as brave as the generals. The army formation is strict. Our army of 30,000 has never suffered any casualties in capturing Youzhou and Jizhou since we set off on the expedition. If the general is willing to go with us, , even more powerful than a tiger."
Judging from Jiang Hua's attitude, it was clear that he wanted to recruit Tai Shici, so Jia Xu struck while the iron was hot and Jiang Hua tried to catch him: "We will discuss this matter later. The scouts just sent news that there are archers ambushing in the woods to lure the cavalry into the ambush, so I ordered the gold to withdraw the troops."
Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, this place is deep in the jungle, which is not conducive to cavalry charging. It is better to send three thousand sergeants into the forest to harass. After so many times, the enemy army will be exhausted, and our cavalry will be waiting for work."
"It's like this over there. Be more vigilant at night to prevent night attacks by the coalition forces. Taishi Ci has the talent of a general, and Junyi needs to get closer to you. You can go down first." After Jiang Hua sent the two people away, he said to Jia Xu: "Three Xuzhous Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses can arrive in two days, does Wen He have any strategy to defeat the enemy?"
Jia Xu thought for a moment: "Your Majesty, the soldiers and horses from Xuzhou have not arrived yet, and the coalition forces are not planning a large-scale offensive. Although Xuzhou has many soldiers and horses, we do not have the elite troops. Why not let the secret guards lead the army to station troops on the east side of the coalition forces, and our army will attack the coalition forces at night? , borrowing soldiers and horses from Xuzhou and Dongjun to intercept the defeated troops and capture Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and Kong Rong alive. Zhao Yun and the secret guards crossed the river to capture Guandu, and teamed up with the secret guards inside and outside to capture Chenliu. With this, Yanzhou could be obtained, and they could join forces again. The plot is to Qingzhou. The five states of You, Ji, Yan, Qing, and Xu will be pacified in more than a month. Some elites will be left to lead troops from counties and counties to garrison. The secret guards will gather with their troops. Ten thousand people can go north to cross the Great Wall. We have sent troops to Taiyuan, and our 30,000 troops are heading to Luoyang. With such a two-sided attack, it is reasonable to come to Dingyuan to offer the city and surrender."
"That's it. If you have nothing to do, please take a rest for the time being and stay the same to cope with the ever-changing situation." Jiang Hua sent everyone to exit.
