For this, Cao Cao knew very well that when the battle of Mount Tai let Li Huiyi escape, he knew that they would have another battle.

Cao Cao looked at the strategists on the left and right, and said coldly: "This battle is about success or failure, and the prime minister is determined to fight to the death, if anyone calculates against each other at this critical moment, they will destroy the three clans." ”

"Another Feng Xun Yu is in charge of the rear, and has the right to transfer any materials and army movements, and if anyone does not listen to his orders, he has the right to cut first and then play."

"Xu Yu, I ordered you to draft a notice and send it to all armies in three days to prepare for war, and Cheng Yu ordered you to leave today and go to the front line of Dongjun to prevent the enemy from attacking."

As soon as Cao Cao's words fell, the advisors on both sides immediately got up and replied in unison respectfully.

"Yes, we will obey the Prime Minister's orders."

"Sit down first." Cao Cao waved his hand to sit down, and said: "This battle must start, but don't be nervous, it is already the autumn harvest, Li Huiyi will not launch an attack for a while and a half, at least until the spring of next year." ”

"In order not to cause panic among the people, all these arrangements must be carried out in secret, without much fanfare, and in addition, we must send people to get in touch with Yuan Shao, I don't know who is willing to go."

Xun Yu stood up and said: "The big war is together, it is the time to employ people, Yu recommends one person, or can serve as the envoy of both sides." ”

"Oh?" Cao Cao asked curiously, "Wen Ruo said to hear it?" ”

Xun Yu replied: "Guangling Chen Jiao, this person can speak well, and he is from Xuzhou, so it is the most suitable for this trip." ”

"Hmm." Cao Cao nodded and said, "Okay, if Wen makes arrangements, let him go to Xuzhou as soon as possible, and if he has merit, he will be rewarded." ”

Xun Yu arched his hand and said: "Yes, the prime minister can rest assured, Yu will let him set off tomorrow." ”

"Okay." Cao Cao nodded and said: "The other three armies have not moved the grain and grass first, and Jingzhou should also buy more grain from them, so as not to run out of food when they get it." ”

"If you mention that you want to put the battle situation in the hands of our army, the prime minister has just thought of a strategy, let you help see what the chances are."

"That is to transfer Xiliang Mu Ma Chao, lead the Xiliang Iron Cavalry to come, attack Li Huiyi first, and disrupt his deployment, do you think it is feasible?"

If Ma Chao can really be summoned, then it may really be possible, but it may not be easy for him to go out of Xiliang, everyone knows this.

Xun You frowned and said: "If you want Ma Chao to come, I'm afraid it will be very difficult, unless you can give him a huge temptation to attract him." ”

Cao Cao replied: "This prime minister has already thought about it, why don't you give him the Hanzhong land after the promise is completed, and promise to help him take it, do you think he will be moved?" ”

If you give up a place in Hanzhong, with Ma Chao's character, you should be excited, but the premise must be brought with Han Sui, otherwise Ma Chao will not feel at ease.

doesn't give Han Sui benefits, I'm afraid he won't obey the order, that is to say, if he wants to mobilize the Xiliang army, he must let these two people have sweetness.

Xu You, who had never spoken, said: "Prime Minister, Ma Chao is easy to say, but Han Sui is scheming, I'm afraid he won't go out of Xiliang easily, so I think that I should first send someone to bribe him with heavy gifts and let him agree." ”

Xun You stood up and objected: "It's not proper, this battle is about the rise and fall of victory or defeat, there must be no dissent, if it is bought with money, Han Sui will become a variable." ”

"Therefore, we should send a messenger and let him send troops in a high-profile manner, saying that he will be invited to attack the north, and half of the land obtained will be given to him, and if he does not send troops, he will assist Ma Chao and destroy him in Xiliang."

The threat of force, coupled with temptation, even if Han Sui did not agree, there was no way, after all, the interests were first, and the people under his command would not stick to Xiliang with him.

Cao Cao thought for a moment and said: "Okay, in that case, I will go to Xiliang and let the two of them send troops immediately, and we must arrive in the first month of the next year, and as for the grain and grass, our army will provide all along the way." ”

In order to avoid the two of them shirking with food and other issues, Cao Cao pointed out directly, so as not to have an accident or delay until the start of the war.

When it came to the supply of grain and grass, Xun Yu suddenly stood up and said: "As soon as this battle starts, more than hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses will be invested. ”

Cao Cao nodded and said: "Yes, as soon as the Xiliang army comes, the daily expenses must be tens of thousands, and it should be transported as soon as possible. ”

Xun Yu shook his head and said: "It's not proper, if it is stationed in one place, in case it is detected by the enemy army and destroyed by elite soldiers, it will cause an irreparable situation, it is better to manage the city and place a place." ”

The three caves of the cunning rabbit, Cao Cao agreed with satisfaction: "Okay, this method is good, just do it, do you have any good suggestions?" ”

The entire defensive offensive plan had almost been formed, and Cao Cao could think of it for a while, and he had already thought of it, and the rest could only ask them.

But it happened too suddenly, and they didn't have a good countermeasure for a while, so they could only try to be as successful as possible.

Cao Cao secretly began to mobilize troops and horses, and Yuan Shao was frustrated at this time, and his panicked heart was put down a lot, and he had the psychology of watching the play.

Since Li Shu came to Qingzhou, and some of the original generals in Qingzhou were also transferred to other places, it also shows that Li Huiyi may want to move troops against Cao Cao, after all, he and Cao Cao can attack.

If he wants to attack Xuzhou, Li Huiyi will not be able to send more troops and generals, how can he replace those veterans on the battlefield.

Since it is none of his business, then hang it high, Yuan Shao has begun to plot in his heart what benefits he can gain in this battle, whether it is on Cao Cao or Li Huiyi.

In Pengcheng's Yuan Shao Mansion, at this time, several people were gathering together, sitting on both sides and left and right.

Yuan Shao's face was full of relaxation, and he looked at everyone with high spirits and said: "Everyone, the analysis just made sense, as long as Cao Li starts a war, our army can take the opportunity to rise." ”

"At that time, it is not a problem to counterattack Qingzhou, or take half of Yizhou, I hope you will be more attentive and make military achievements."

Feng Ji glanced at the frustration, and saw that his eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was recuperating, knowing that he would not say anything, and he was immediately curious.

It stands to reason that it would be good for them to occupy Xuzhou now, although Qingzhou transferred some soldiers and horses, but if they want to break through, I am afraid it will be even more difficult.

With his frustration talent, he must have thought of this, but why didn't he say it, could it be that there was something hidden.

After thinking about it, Feng Ji made up his mind and said: "Lord, although Qingzhou has changed generals, there is not much movement of soldiers and horses, I'm afraid it will not be easy to take it." ”

"It's better to send someone to inform Cao Cao and ask for some benefits, and then our army can temporarily send troops to contain it, and then decide whether to attack when the situation is clear."

Feng Ji's plan is not wrong, although Yuan Shao said that there were seventy or eighty thousand soldiers and horses, they were all straw bales led by some children of the family, and the elite division that could really fight was less than 30,000.

(End of chapter)