Only Jia Xu has a detailed plan in his heart, and no one will know what Jia Xu's true purpose is. It has always been Jia Xu's specialty.

Cao Cao personally arrived at the front line, and the soldiers of Cao's army were high-spirited, coupled with strong fortifications, it was definitely able to make Liu's army have no return.

Over the years, the Cao army has been always ready for possible attacks by Liu Jun every day, and Zhao Yunbu in Yanzhou often sent scattered troops to harass him, and Cao Jun has repelled I don't know how many such attacks.

Now Liu Jun is not able to do anything, only 30,000 soldiers and horses have come, and the prime minister has brought 40,000 soldiers and horses to help, if Liu Jun can break through their defense line, Cao Jun will not have the face to stay in Yuzhou.

Cao Cao soon reached the front line and entered Xiangcheng.

The defense line arranged by Cao Cao was Hongxian, Guyang, and Xiangxian in Yuzhou, which were close to Xuzhou, and extended to Song County in Yanzhou. This is a very huge project, which took Cao Cao's lot of manpower and material resources to build. Cao Cao did not simply build fortifications, but arranged almost 3,000 soldiers and horses in each city. Relying on strong fortifications, 3,000 troops can definitely block about 10,000 soldiers and horses of Liu's army. This is not an exaggeration, Cao Cao is very shrewd, he also knows his own lack of troops, if two or three sides are attacked, then soon the strength of the city will be exhausted by the enemy, in order to solve this problem, Cao Cao rebuilt several military fortresses, only one side can allow the enemy to attack, greatly narrowing the scope of the city's defense, improve the defense ability.

And Xiangcheng is a place that is relatively backward from several other cities. It is not because Cao Cao is afraid of death that he will choose Xiangcheng, but Xiangcheng is the center of the defense line close to Xuzhou, only by sitting here, you can command the entire defense line close to Xuzhou well, and the troop scheduling is also very convenient.

In order to cover up the situation that his troops were not large, Cao Cao very cleverly imitated Dong Zhuo's strategy and divided his troops into several times to enter the city. Entering Xiangcheng with great fanfare in the morning, and letting the troops secretly go out of the city in the middle of the night, even the defending soldiers thought that the defense strength of their side was constantly improving, and the desire to fight was constantly rising, and there were countless spontaneous fighters in the army.

Cao Cao is in his eyes and happy in his heart. Such an old method can boost morale, or is he Cao Cao extremely smart.

After Cao Cao entered Xiangcheng, he began to arrange related battles with Guo Jia and other civil and military forces. In addition to Guo Jia, there are also fierce generals Xu Huang, Cao Ren, Xiahou Lan, Li Dian, Le Jin, as well as his eldest son Cao Ang and guard Xu Chu. Among them, Lejin is the chief general of the Xuzhou defense line, and is specifically responsible for dealing with the invasion of Xuzhou.

That's right, Cao Ren, who was pushed to the end by Cao Cao, was also called over this time, but now his identity is not a general, but Cao Cao's guard, who belongs to Cao Cao's bodyguard Xu Chu. said that it was a guard, Xu Chu didn't dare to show his boss's style to Cao Ren, he knew that Cao Cao had given Cao Ren a chance, and it wouldn't be long before Cao Ren could be reinstated.

Cao Ren was very moved by the opportunity given by Cao Cao, thinking that he would return defeated, Cao Cao did not kill him, and became a white body in the end, Cao Ren was not half convinced. Now that Cao Cao can bring him to the battlefield with him, the consciousness is obvious, that is, to give Cao Ren a chance to rise again. After all, it's still a family, Cao Cao can't help but talk about it.

The world says that Cao Cao is cunning and ruthless, but Cao Cao has always been very affectionate towards himself. Besides, Cao Ren is a rare wise and brave general in the Cao family, if he stays at home all the time, if he becomes a waste after a long time, Cao Cao will die of distress.

As for bringing so many other generals, it was Cao Cao's always a little bad premonition, this premonition had before, for the sake of safety, Cao Cao decided to bring all the generals he could use. The battle situation is unpredictable, Cao Cao is a rare military strategist, take precautions to prepare first, and wait for the appearance of a fighter plane that is beneficial to him, so that he can have enough military force to use in the future. Even if there was a case, Cao Cao would be able to turn around, but this was just Cao Cao just in case, and he didn't take this matter to heart at all.

As for Cao Ang, Cao Cao is very attentive to this eldest son, and has always wanted to cultivate Cao Ang. Cao Cao's head stroke was getting worse and worse, and he didn't know when he would suddenly fall ill. If Cao Cao died suddenly, then Cao Cao's entire power would collapse, and only by cultivating Cao Ang as a qualified heir could Cao Cao be relieved after a hundred years. Cao Ang did not live up to Cao Cao's expectations, and grew up with all his might, even more powerful than Cao Cao expected. Cao Cao was very relieved, he heard that Liu Yu's son seemed to be very capable, but now he seemed that his eldest son was no worse than Liu Yu's son. The era after that was the age of young people, and Cao Cao would not let his son lose to others, especially his heir.

In Xiangcheng, Cao Cao sent a large number of scouts to constantly inquire about Jia Xu's movements and directions.

In fact, there was no need for Cao Cao to send scouts, Le Jin, who was in charge of the defense line, had already arranged for someone to keep an eye on Jia Xu's movements.

"Back to the lord, according to the scouts, the 30,000 thieves led by Jia Xu are still fifty miles away from the county seat of Hongxian. It is estimated that you will be able to reach Hongxian County tonight. Le Jin told Jia Xu's movements.

Cao Cao said with a smile: "This Jia Xu set off from Xiaopei, and he didn't arrive until Lone arrived in Xiangcheng." Thinking that Lone couldn't see through his mind, didn't he just attack while the night was blowing? ”

Xu Huang asked out loud: "Lord, there will be something unclear in the end. ”

"Gongmei, what do you have any doubts?" Cao Cao said with a smile.

Cao Cao's favorite thing is that his subordinates can ask more questions, so that the ability of his subordinates will be continuously improved, and Cao Cao's strength will become stronger and stronger, which is a very good thing for Cao Cao.

"The lord said before that Jia Xu came to lure the main force of our army this time. So his current march speed is so slow, doesn't it mean that he wants to hold off our army, why would the lord conclude that Jia Xu would attack at night? Wouldn't it be better for him to stay good and hold back our army? Xu Huang didn't doubt Cao Cao's conclusion, but he really didn't understand it in his heart.

Cao Cao also knew Xu Huang's character, and if he had doubts in his heart, he would say it directly, not because he was disrespectful. Not only Xu Huang, Cao Cao was very familiar with the character of all the civil and military generals under his command, and he could guess their thoughts from a single word. In this regard, Liu Yu may not be able to compare with Cao Cao, and Liu Yu sometimes really can't figure out the thoughts of his courtiers.

This is Cao Cao's innate talent, and Liu Yu can't compare. Just as Liu Yu was born to never forget, Cao Cao was beyond his reach.

Cao Cao explained to Xu Huang: "Gongming, if Jia Xu still marched slowly after knowing that Gu had arrived, then his strategy of holding back Gu would be in vain!" Will Lone wait for Jia Xu stupidly? Jia Xuke is a very terrifying opponent, his strategy may be more vicious than Lone imagined, and Lone cannot despise this opponent. ”

"Thank you for your doubts!" After Xu Huang listened, he benefited a lot.

In the game between wise men, one negligence will often lose the whole game, and Xu Huang has learned more than just now.

Cao Cao even stood up and said: "Now I remind you, not only Jia Xu, but all opponents, you must pay attention to it, you must not easily assert the result, and you must consider three points in everything." Military affairs, we can't act rashly! ”

"Subordinates obey the teachings of the Lord!" All the subordinates agreed very much.

Shan Cao Cao still has a sentence that has not been said, that is, the most suffocating of Liu Yujun is still their monarch Liu Yu and Liu Boxuan. After years of confrontation, Cao Cao has understood that Liu Yu has always been unreasonable, and many times it has exceeded many people's expectations, and Cao Cao has suffered a lot of losses from Liu Yu over the years. But Cao Cao didn't say this, and kept it in his heart. If you say it, don't you make your subordinates feel that they are afraid of Liu Yu, which is very unfavorable to the morale of the army.

"Continue to send scouts, be sure to find out Jia Xu's movements! You can't ignore a single detail, you know? Cao Cao said to Le Jin.

Le Jin nodded and said resolutely: "Don't worry, the last general will not be negligent." ”

After Cao Cao made the arrangements, he let everyone except Cao Ang go out.

Cao Ang knew that Cao Cao had left him here because he had something to test him.

Cao Cao asked, "Zixiu, what did you learn just now?" ”

"Back to the father, what the father said just now is not to despise anyone, the child has benefited a lot. But the child felt as if his father had something to say. Cao Ang pondered for a moment and then said all his thoughts.

"Oh? Tell me about it? Cao Cao really didn't expect his son to be able to see this.

"Father still wants to say that the most intriviable person in this world is Liu Yu. It's just that my father took care of the morale of his subordinates, so he didn't say it. Cao Ang gave his answer.

"Zixiu! There is a son so! I Cao Mengde is very lucky! Cao Cao patted Cao Ang's shoulder, and the whole person was so excited. As a father, Cao Cao certainly hopes that his son can become better than himself, just like everyone else. And Cao Ang really developed as Cao Cao expected, and it was strange that Cao Cao could not be excited.

Cao Ang is very humble and says that he still has a lot to learn. This made Cao Cao even happier.

Cao Jun continued to move, and Jia Xu began to change.

Jia Xu, as Cao Cao expected, began to speed forward.

The 30,000 soldiers and horses had been marching slowly before, but at this time they began to accelerate, and there was no problem for the soldiers.

"Mr. Wenhe, why are you speeding up at this time?" Gao Ran really couldn't touch Jia Xu's thoughts.

Jia Xu said: "Of course, I arrived in Hongxian tonight and took advantage of the night to take this city." ”

"You're not kidding, sir. Before, if we had accelerated our progress, we could have taken Hongxian County regardless of losses. However, according to the scouts, the morale of Cao's army is now very high, which means that Cao Cao has reached the front line. At this time, it is a bit impossible to take Hongxian. Gao Ran really didn't believe that according to Jia Xu's plan, he could successfully take Hongxian.

"General Gao, don't worry. The old man concluded that Cao Cao would not have too many troops, and there would definitely be no change in the soldiers and horses of Hongxian. There is no problem for us to take Hongxian. Have you forgotten that the old man said before that Cao Cao would not bring a lot of soldiers and horses this time? Jia Xu reminded.

Gao Ran remembered that Jia Xu said this, but this is just your speculation, if the soldiers and horses brought by Cao Cao this time are really 40,000, then Liu Jun's 30,000 soldiers and horses are a bit hanging.

"Don't we have to watch out? Cao Cao was notoriously cunning, and he was really worried that he had an ambush. Gao Ran said worriedly.

Jia Xu nodded secretly and said, "Cao Cao's actions are uncertain, there is definitely this possibility." The general can divide the army into three parts, each with 10,000 soldiers and horses, so that he is not afraid of any ambush by Cao Cao. ”

Jia Xu had actually understood the geographical location between Hongxian County, and Cao Cao didn't have the advantage of setting up an ambush at all. It's just that Gao Ran said so, if Jia Xu refuses again, Gao Ran will have some opinions. Jia Xu has rejected Gao Ran many times, and this time he always has to give Gao Ran a little face.

Gao Lan's opinion was adopted by Jia Xu, and he finally saved a little face.

Gao Ran divided the 30,000 soldiers and horses into three parts, divided into front, middle and rear and advanced in turn. It's just that the army is constantly advancing, and Cao Cao's ambush, which Gao Ran suspected before, has not appeared at all, even so, Gao Ran can't relax and is always vigilant.

Jia Xu fell asleep on the carriage, anyway, he concluded that Cao Cao would not have an ambush nine times out of ten, Gao Ran should be vigilant and let him, he is old, and his energy is not as good as before, so he should have a good rest.

As long as Jin Wuxi fell and the night covered the entire land, the county seat of Hongxian County had already appeared in front of Liu Jun. The defenders of Hongxian County had already received the news of Liu Jun's quick killing, and the city wall of Hongxian County at this moment was brightly lit and looked like they were ready to fight.

So far, there has not been a trace of Gao Ran's worried ambush, and Gao Ran feels that he is blushing a little.

What a slap in the face, what a slap in the face.

Gao Ran hadn't begun to be ashamed yet, Jia Xu, who had slept enough, took a look at the county seat of Hongxian County and began to order: "General Gao, let's start attacking now, and we must take Hongxian tonight!" ”

"Huh? The soldiers ran all the way, and their physical strength was greatly lost. Let's take a break. Gao Ran suggested.

"General Gao, time is pressing, if we don't attack Hongxian now, I'm afraid we really won't be able to take Hongxian. The soldiers worked hard, but after taking Hongxian, the old man immediately let the soldiers rest. Jia Xu said.

Gao Ran was speechless for a while, time is pressing? So before you marched leisurely? If it weren't for the fact that you, an old guy, are really capable, I wouldn't care about you.

Now that it has reached this point, Gao Ran can't even listen to Jia Xu's words, so he ordered: "The whole army obeys the order and immediately starts attacking Hongxian!" ”

Even though the soldiers of Liu Jun were a little tired, they had to obey the orders of the commander.

"Kill!" Liu Jun's soldiers began to carry the ladder towards the county seat of Hongxian County.