Han Xiang

Chapter 56

When Cao Cao laughed at Yuan Shu, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Xun Yu's strange expression, as if he had seen through everything but didn't want to tell the truth.

"Wen Ruo, do you have another opinion?"

Cao Cao turned around and looked at Xun Yu meaningfully.

Xun Yu cupped his hands and said, "There are many droughts this year, especially in Huainan. I thought that Yuan Shu's surprise attack on Chen was nothing more than money and food."

"Just for money? With Yuan Shu's deep background, I don't think so.

Chen Guo is not far from Xu Du, and it is likely that he is also testing the lord.

If we don't act positively, once we let him taste the sweetness, we will definitely make progress. "

Guo Jia once again rushed to express his views.

"Then Yuan Gonglu has always been extravagant, as the saying goes, no matter how deep the background is, it cannot withstand endless consumption. It is already a dead bone in the grave."

After Cao Cao helped Xun Yu finish the answer, he changed the subject and said, "Not everyone can come to test it, at least the traitor Yuan Shu can't."

"Meng De, Zi Lian (Cao Hong) is fighting hard in the west. Now Yuan Shu has [-] soldiers in Chen State, but only [-] of them can be used. Who do you plan to use as a general? How many troops are you going to send to retreat from the enemy?" ?” Xiahou Dun asked curiously.

Cao Cao stroked his beard and replied: "Of course I will lead the army myself, leaving 3000 people to guard Xudu, and the rest will all go to Chen State. Yuan Rang, go and purge the troops quickly, we have to set off overnight."

Xiahou Dun was taken aback when he heard this, and Xun Yu immediately advised him: "My lord, why are you in such a hurry? Let's leave tonight, fearing that the army will not be ready enough."

Cao Cao was full of confidence: "Wen Ruo doesn't need to make a lot of preparations, and only needs to carry three days of rations. I want the whole army to go into battle lightly, and arrive in Chen County within three days. Now that Liu Chong is dead and the country is eliminated, a military supply is just in time. Chen Guo went to get it."

"Soldiers are precious and fast. If they can reach Chen County in three days, Yuan Shu will definitely be caught off guard. My lord has already seen victory before he leaves."

Guo Jia complimented him at the right time. After hearing this, Cao Cao nodded in affirmation at him, saying that Guo Fengxiao still understands me.

Xun Yu glanced at Guo Jia, and said to himself that wars can't be seen as partial. He is responsible for dispatching military rations, so he has to continue to report difficulties.

"Yuan Shu has an army of [-] after all, and Huainan can continue to reinforce it. If the lord takes away most of Xu Du's soldiers and horses, in case he can't win in a hurry, and unfortunately the opponent is caught, then if Zhang Xiu breaks through the western defense line, Yuan Rang and I (Xiahoudun) may not be able to defend Xudu, it is better to send troops from Yanzhou to the south."

"No."

The mastermind Xun You hastily interrupted, and he reminded Xun Yu solemnly: "Although my lord stabilized Yuan Shao at the beginning of the year, don't forget that this person did not recognize the emperor at the beginning. If it weren't for Gongsun Zan who was still fighting trapped beasts, Yuan Shao would have already Crossing the south of the river and going down to the Central Plains, if we transfer the garrison from Yanzhou now, it will be tantamount to luring Yuan Shao."

"But Yuan Shao accepted the appointment of the general."

Xun Yu wanted to argue, but Cao Cao took the conversation away.

"Wen Ruo needless to say, Yanzhou is my foundation, and absolutely nothing can be lost. As for Zhang Xiu, who you are worried about, Liu Biao will not fully support him. His supply line will be exhausted after a long time, so there is no serious problem for Xu Du. Once Yuan Shu is defeated, it will not be too late to attack Wan City."

Cao Cao made a final decision, and none of the officials objected.

At this time, Guo Jia once again suggested: "Liu Bei is in the east of Henan at this time, why don't you let him go south to intercept, maybe you can keep Yuan Shu, if you can't stay, you have to destroy the [-] soldiers."

"Haha, what Feng Xiao sees is the same as mine. Not only do I want Liu Bei to go south, but I also use the name of the court to order Lu Bu, Sun Ce, Chen Yu and others to send troops to make this idiot proclaim the emperor." Cao Cao laughed heartily.

Seeing that Cao Cao's winning ticket was in his hands, Xiahou Dun clasped his fists and asked tentatively, "Meng De, since you have the will to win, can I also go with the army?"

When Cao Cao served as the northern captain of Luoyang, Xiahou Dun was under his command. He was a fierce general who dared to fight. In the rear, they are more engaged in government affairs and farm work.

Since Chen Liu started fighting against Dong, Xiahou Dunli didn't have much credit, but because he was Cao Cao's right-hand man, his official position was promoted with Cao Cao's promotion.

Xiahou Dun was once teased privately by the residents of Xudu, saying that he had never won a war and never stopped being promoted. '

Now that he met Yuan Shu, Xia Houdun saw that Cao Cao was confident, so he wanted to take the opportunity to earn some military merits, so that his official position seemed worthy of the name.

"Very good, hurry up and organize the troops, and set off later."

Cao Cao knew Xiahou Dun, so he smiled and nodded in agreement.

Xiahou Dun was overjoyed when he heard that, and hurriedly cupped his fists and led the order to leave the hall.

Seeing this, Xun Yu frowned, thinking that the lord is going to take risks, so why should General Xiahou want to join in the fun?Forget that he was tied up by a few pawns in Puyang?
"My lord, neither you nor General Xiahou are here. If there are major issues that cannot be resolved, what should I do?"

Xun Yu euphemistically reminded Cao Cao.

Cao Cao smiled and said, "What's the important thing? If you have something to do, you can decide on your own. If you feel that there is no general guarding you, I will keep Yu Jin here."

"OK then."

Xun Yu nodded helplessly. He thought that the disabled soldiers were better than Xiahou Dun, but the prestige gap could not be made up, so he had to work hard on himself.

Cao Cao rode [-] paces and set off overnight, and by noon the next day he had already entered the territory of Chen State. At that time, Yuan Shu was still holding a celebration banquet in Chen County, the governing office.

When the information was sent to Chen County, Yuan Shu was shocked. After repeated confirmation, he stopped the banquet and left Zhang Xun and Qiao Rui alone.

"Sure enough, according to General Qiao's words, Cao Cao is so suspicious that he actually leads the troops to fight in person. What do you think?"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Cao Cao only has [-] cavalry, and we have twice as many cavalry as his. Moreover, the city of Chen Guo is strong and well-stocked. Even if we can't win head-on, we can still hold on to the city."

Qiao Rui clasped his fists and answered, Yuan Shu was noncommittal.

He asked Zhang Xun again: "What do you think?"

Generally, if a subordinate does not give the correct answer, the leader will continue to ask other employees.

Zhang Xun's EQ was slightly higher than Qiao Rui's. Seeing Yuan Shu's pale face, he knew that the shadow of the Kuangting battle could not be erased, and his lord might not dare to fight Cao Cao.

Thinking of this, Zhang Xun clasped his fists and replied:
"I think that even if the treasury of the Chen State is full, the food will eventually be exhausted, and this place is so close to Xudu, Cao Cao can't ignore the threat. They fight nearby, and the army supplies are more convenient. If we are in a stalemate in the Chen State, It's not good for us in the long run."

Yuan Shu said to himself: "How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch."

"How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch? Your majesty's witty words just echo the present."

Zhang Xun complimented with an exaggerated expression, and then threw out his own conclusions.

"The final general thought that he should withdraw from this place earlier to avoid being trapped by Cao Cao in Chen State. If Lu Bu and Sun Ce went to attack Huainan at this time, the consequences would be disastrous."

"Well said." Yuan Shu nodded affirmatively to Zhang Xun.

"General Zhang has considered everything well. I have decided to withdraw from the Chen country, but the money and food I get must be transported back to Huainan. Otherwise, the plan will be for nothing. You should hurry up and load your cars and start your journey."

"Wei." Zhang Xun and Qiao Rui replied in unison.

As soon as the deployment of the second general was completed, Yuan Shu used the excuse that he was worried about a surprise attack by Sun Ce and Lu Bu, and wanted to return to Shouchun immediately to sit in the town, and then quickly left with the three thousand feather guards.

The task of supervising the transportation of money and food was entrusted to two generals, Zhang Xun and Qiao Rui. Yuan Shu's first personal conquest, ended up running away with a bucket.

(End of this chapter)