After Cao Cao completed the order, the soldiers he led began to eat dry food. And in order not to be discovered by the other party, they didn't even light a fire to cook.
The more than 100 people led by Liu Bei did not prepare dry food at all. The food they prepared could only be freshly cooked. In order not to ruin tonight's plan, Liu Bei could only ask Cao Cao for some dry food.
Liu Bei found Cao Cao who was eating dry food and said, "General Cao, I wonder if you can give some dry food to my brothers."
"We have finished all the dry food for this trip, and now we can't make a fire to cook. So I would like to ask the general to give us some dry food. I will be very grateful."
After Liu Bei finished speaking, Cao Cao agreed to him without saying a word. Cao Cao said: "Brother Xuande, what are you talking about? It's just some dry food."
"How can I, Cao Cao, be one of those stingy people, not to mention that Brother Xuande led the rebel army to help the court put down the rebellion."
"Where is the quartermaster? Give some dry food to Brother Xuande."
"Remember not to take any money from Brother Xuande."
Liu Bei was greatly moved after hearing what Cao Cao said. He originally wanted to offer some supplies in exchange. But Cao Cao was willing to give the dry food to him directly, which can be described as heroic.
Liu Bei: "Then Bei will thank the general very much. Bei will definitely destroy the enemy army to maintain the general's kindness."
Cao Cao: "Xuande, there is no need to say thank you. Take your people to get dry food quickly!"
"We are going to attack the enemy camp tonight, and we need Brother Xuande's help."
After Cao Cao finished speaking, Liu Bei was no longer polite. Instead, he took his own people to collect dry food from the quartermaster.
On the other side, Cao Cao also asked his soldiers to take a good rest after eating to maintain good physical strength.
In order to succeed in the surprise attack tonight, we also conducted a surprise attack on the rebellious camp at night. The probability of success will also be greatly increased, after all, these people are already asleep at night.
Even if I was woken up, I would still be in a hurry at that time. There was no time to tell how many people were on his side, and the prefect in Qingzhou City would definitely lead troops to support them.
This will further increase the chances of winning this war.
At this moment, Liu Bei and the fierce Li Zhong were sitting together and discussing whether they should follow Cao Cao's army in the surprise attack tonight.
Or he could lead more than a hundred people to kill the rebels when they see them in the camp. It would be great to catch the leader of the rebels if there is a chance.
In this way, it is very likely that one will be surrounded by rebels, and it is very likely that he will be killed by the rebels because of this.
In the end, Liu Bei decided to follow Cao Cao and the others together. And the more chaotic the rebels are, the better, which will help them move.
Soon, it was night. At night, the moon and stars are scarce. Soon it was midnight, and by this time the rebels were already asleep except for those on patrol. For Cao Cao and Liu Bei, it was a god-given opportunity to sneak attack on each other's military camp at this time.
Cao Cao immediately called Xiahou Dun and said, "Xiahou Dun, wake up all the soldiers now."
"Tell them to keep their voices down. After eating dry food and replenishing their strength, we will be ready to set off."
"By the way, in order to ensure that you are discovered by the enemy when you attack the enemy's camp. Remember to wrap the horses' hooves and keep a good distance between the weapons."
"Don't ruin our plan just because of a moment of negligence. Torches and other things will be ready in the rebel camp by then."
Xiahou Dun immediately accepted the order and said: "Nuo, this time we will definitely kill all these rebels and leave no one behind."
"It will be a great achievement then."
Afterwards, Xiahou Dun went to carry out what Cao Cao said. These soldiers also slowly woke up from their sleep, each munching on dry food.
Be ready to attack the Yellow Turban Army's camp at any time.
At this time, Liu Bei was awakened from his sleep by his second brother Gao Meng and learned that Cao Cao's army had begun preparations. Liu Bei also ordered Gao Meng to wake up his more than 100 men and ask them to finish eating the dry food they had received from Cao Cao during the day.
He also wrapped the hooves of his own horse in order not to make any noise. To ensure that their night attack would not fail this time, they did not even light a torch. Although there were many mosquitoes at night, no one complained.
Everyone knows that compared to life and death. The bites of these bugs are not worth mentioning at all.
At this time, Liu Bei came to Cao Cao and said: "General Cao, should we wait and attack the rebel camp while the enemy is sleeping?"
Cao Cao: "So it's Brother Xuande. How are you resting?"
"We will sneak into the rebels' side in a moment and attack the opponent's camp directly under the cover of night."
"It is best to capture the leader of the thief, so that the siege of Qingzhou can be solved."
"When the time comes, it will be a great achievement for you and me, and I can also take advantage of this to move my position up a bit."
"Brother Xuande just needs to follow Cao's army and fight in. There is no need to worry about anything."
Liu Bei: "Since General Cao has made arrangements, then Bei can just follow the army and act together."
Subsequently, the main force of 5,000 troops led by Cao Cao and a small team of more than 100 bandits led by the three brothers Liu Bei rushed to the camp of the Yellow Turban rebels quietly under the cover of night.
And in order to avoid making too much noise, people here always walk in grassy areas and relatively soft paths. After all, if so many people walk on the road together, there will be noise no matter how suppressed it is.
On the city wall at this moment, Qingzhou Prefect Gong Jingdu was attacking the city every day because of the Yellow Turban Army. Now there are not many resources and soldiers left in the city, and they are worried about whether they can protect Qingzhou City.
And he already has the idea of giving up Qingzhou City. After all, it is not worth sending all the remaining soldiers into Qingzhou City.
Besides, his whole family was there, so he had to think about it for his family. And abandoning the city and fleeing is also the best option. After all, you can now take an army of thousands of people with you.
Although there are not many defenders left, there are still seven to eight thousand people. As long as he wants to escape, he can retreat to the next city.
Only the people in the city suffered. After all, they were powerless against the Yellow Turban Army. They will only become the target for them to vent and rob, which is what Gong Jingdou does not want to see.
The lieutenant general said: "Master Taishou, it's time to change your shift. You can go back and rest first, and recuperate your energy so that you can better fight against these Yellow Turban rebels tomorrow."
Gong Jingyi did not answer him, but said: "Since the Yellow Turban Army attacked the city, the message asking for help from Qingzhou City has been sent out."
"But we have been guarding it for so long. Is the court going to give us up?"
"Or, the troops that came to support were blocked by the rebels."
For this question, Gong Jingyi's deputy general couldn't answer it himself. They themselves know very well how corrupt the big men are now.
Before the Yellow Turban Army arrived, 70% of the nobles in Qingzhou had received the news in advance and fled. The remaining 30% finally chose to stay here due to various reasons.
Even if he wanted to escape, he couldn't escape, so he chose to stay in Qingzhou. And those who could escape have already done so.
What's even more annoying is that they are gone. I don't know where to put my own food, and I don't want to sell it to these soldiers.
The food and grass left in Qingzhou can only last for ten days at most. Even if Qingzhou City is not breached by the Yellow Turban Army in these ten days, they will still be forced to abandon Qingzhou City because there is not enough food and grass.
The deputy general finally comforted Gong Jingdou and said, "Master Taishou, maybe reinforcements are on their way now."
"As long as we persist for two more days, the reinforcements sent by the imperial court will arrive."
In fact, although the deputy general said such things. But he himself did not believe that reinforcements from the imperial court might arrive. After all, Qingzhou had been fighting alone for nearly a month.
Gong Jingwu: "You have been with me for so many years, and I still don't understand you?"
"If reinforcements haven't arrived after three days, you can take your family and mine with you at night and find a mountain forest to hide in."
"To avoid the war, I will stay in Qingzhou City. After all, how can such a huge Qingzhou not have a guard?"
These last few words were spoken so quietly that only they themselves could hear them.
But it also showed his determination as a Qingzhou governor. This is the maximum that he can do as a governor.
As for the Yellow Turban Army below, except for those on patrol. The remaining people had already fallen asleep and would not notice the danger coming.
And now the troops led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei have arrived less than 500 meters away from where the Yellow Turban Army camped. As long as they move closer to 450 meters, it is entirely possible to reach their military camp with the help of the cover of the surrounding woods. .
And you can also take the opportunity to kill most of the sleeping soldiers. After all, there are only 800 Yellow Turbans patrolling here.
A scout walked up to Cao Cao and said, "General, we have found out everything."
"There are still about 70,000 rebels, and there are less than 1,000 rebel soldiers patrolling now."
"Looking at their listless looks, it's obvious that they just changed values not long ago."
After the scout finished speaking, Cao Cao immediately decided and said: "Xiahou Dun, these five thousand people are divided into four groups. I will give you half an hour to make sure that they use the darkness to reach a position less than a hundred meters away from the Yellow Turban Army."
"Brother Xuande and I will lead the last thousand cavalry less than 200 meters away and prepare to rush out immediately after your attack."
"Success or failure depends on this one move, do you have the confidence?"
