Le Jin's appearance and report made him realize that Hebei had not really been calmed down. On the eve of the Battle of Chibi, Cao Cao sent Le Jin and his horses, thinking that they could easily put down Yu Yi's troops. However, after the Battle of Chibi, not only was Le Jin defeated, but Shangdang and the surrounding cities were all lost. This made Cao Cao felt like a lump in his throat.
So Cao Cao convened everyone for discussion and said: "After the Battle of Chibi, our trip to the south of the Yangtze River will be slowed down. Now Hebei is still not completely pacified. Rain thieves are rampant in Shangdang. I am going to lead the troops there myself." Destroy!"
Xun You suggested: "After the Battle of Chibi, our agriculture still needs to be developed. My lord is also in poor health. The rain thief is just a small person and will not pose a big threat. There is no need for my lord to conquer it personally!"
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Then it's not always good to leave things alone!"
Xun You continued: "We can unite the surrounding forces to jointly encircle and suppress the rain bandits. If there is any delay, it will be good for Prime Minister Cao to find out their true intentions!"
Cao Cao was very happy after hearing this. At this time, Sima Yi also came. At this time, he was only a minor official in the army. Cao Cao did not think much of him. He suggested: "I got the news that a small group of rain thieves have arrived in Luoyang." , you can take this opportunity to send a large army to encircle and suppress!"
Cao Cao glanced at Sima Yi and said, "Is what you said true?"
Sima Yi nodded and said, "Yes, if reinforcements hadn't come, I would have succeeded this time!"
Le Jin on the side glanced at Sima Yi and thought to himself, "You are so capable, but I have never seen you help me. You must have done it on purpose!"
Cao Cao said to Le Jin: "You are the commander-in-chief, and Sima Yi is the deputy general. I will give you five thousand soldiers and horses. Together with the prefects around Luoyang, send my order to kill the rain thief as soon as possible."
Jia Xu also participated in this military meeting. After soliciting everyone's opinions, Cao Cao basically made a decision. However, Jia Xu remained silent, which made Cao Cao a little confused.
Cao Cao walked slowly to Jia Xu and asked softly: "What do you have in mind?"
Jia Xu didn't expect Cao Cao to call him by name, so he replied: "The rain thief was just lucky enough to defeat General Le Jin a few times. I don't think that's anything to be afraid of. I can just let him fend for himself!"
Cao Cao nodded and said: "We still need to solve it, let's do it like this." After that, the meeting ended.
After returning to his residence, Jia Xu immediately made a video call to Yu Yi and told Yu Yi the news. Yu Yi looked very surprised and said: "It seems that Cao Cao is ready to take action this time!"
Jia Xu said: "Yes, you have to speed up the pace of your westward journey. The troops stationed at Shangdang are likely to be surrounded by enemies on all sides."
Yu Yi nodded. It turned out that he was planning to take the Party as the core and rely on the Taihang Mountains as a barrier to include all nearby cities in the territory. Later, Xu You told Yu Yi that there was a problem with this strategic concept, so he accelerated the plan to go west, and Jia Xu’s information this time fully illustrates this point.
Seeing Yu Yi lost in thought, Jia Xu continued: "Cao Cao will not go out personally this time. He will use Le Jin as the main general and Sima Yi as the deputy general. He will lead five thousand soldiers and horses, and unite with the forces around Luoyang to encircle and suppress you!"
Yu Yi heard the news about Sima Yi and said, "Didn't you say last time that he wasn't working under Cao Cao yet?"
Jia Xu shook his head and said: "It was like this before. I don't know why Sima Yi came out of the mountain recently!"
There was a trace of solemnity on Yu Yi's face, and he sighed: "If Le comes in, I have nothing to fear. Sima Yi is coming this time, so things will be a little difficult!"
Jia Xu said: "I will also take care of Xu Du's side to help you delay the time. You must lead the effective forces to evacuate as soon as possible."
Yu Yi bowed down as a thank you. After turning off the video, Jia Xu immediately went to find Xiao Li and said, "Cao Cao is really serious this time and is preparing to eliminate your husband. I have already informed him, but we can't You need to make some preparations. Go and inform the innkeeper’s wife and ask her to find a way to delay it for some time.”
After the news of Jia Xu arrived, Yu Yi immediately convened a military meeting to discuss withdrawing Shangdang's troops to Luoyang, and then continue to evacuate from Luoyang along the Yellow River.
Lei Chunze was a little confused and said: "We have finally established a foothold in the Shangdang, so are we going to give it to others like this?"
Yu Yi said: "It's not about giving up to others, it's about strategic retreat. We can have the troops we have today at a great price. I got the news that Cao Cao has ordered the surrounding cities to work together to encircle and suppress us. The situation is very critical!" "
Lei Chunze said: "What are you afraid of? If one comes, I will kill one, if two come, I will kill a pair!"
Xu You, who had been speechless, spoke up and said, "What if they don't come to attack us, but just surround us?"
Lei Chunze understood what Xu You meant, that is, if the enemy ran out of food and grass, the situation would be critical, so he stopped talking.
Yu Yi nodded and said, "Lei Chunze, I'll leave this matter to you. Go and inform everyone in the Party to come to Luoyang."
After receiving the order, Lei Chunze put on his armor and prepared to go to inform. Suddenly, a soldier came over to report that an enemy was attacking.
Yuyi secretly sighed that it was too bad, he didn't expect things to develop so fast.
The drums were beating loudly outside, and someone was yelling and challenging. Xu You suggested: "We can't lose our prestige. Let's attack."
Yu Yi glanced at Xu You. He didn't have much confidence at this time, and he didn't know the enemy's strength, but Xu You wouldn't harm him, so he pulled Lei Chunze and said, "Let's go, let's attack first! "
So the two rode on horseback, each took out their weapons, and went out to fight.
The two formations faced each other, and an old man came out of the center of Cao's formation. On Yuyi's side, he took the lead, and the other troops lined up.
The old man said: "I am Wang Lang, little rain thief, please surrender quickly!"
Yu Yi smiled and said: "You should be the one to surrender, right? You are still on the battlefield at such an old age. Aren't you afraid of being killed in a foreign country?"
Wang Lang said: "I came to conquer you according to your Majesty's order, so please don't resist fearlessly!"
Yu Yi retorted and said, "My eldest brother is the real descendant of the Han Dynasty. I think you have been deceived and don't know it yet!"
Wang Lang wanted to continue, but Yu Yi directly interrupted: "Ouch old thief! What qualifications do you have to talk to me here? Leave quickly, lest I kill you and soil my halberd!"
Wang Lang was a man of culture, and he was no match for Yu Yi. When Yu Yi said this, he felt very heavy in his chest and stepped aside. Everyone rushed to save him.
At this time, a young man next to Wang Lang stepped forward, pointed at Yu Yi and said: "I am Zhao Da, take my sword!"
When Lei Chunze saw someone attacking, he quickly waved his spider stick and stepped forward to fight. The two horses met and the fight lasted fifty rounds with no winner!
At this time, Wang Lang's side had an absolute advantage. Yu Yi did not dare to act rashly until he had clearly judged the situation, and could only observe in the formation.
