Yizhou was pacified, and Zhang Song's 30 million Yellow Turbans and 650,000 "Xuejian Village" troops were liberated, and they could march to Yongzhou with Zhang Lu.
Therefore, I sent this force to Yongzhou to reinforce Zhang Lu at any time. After Yongzhou was captured, I and Zhang Lu attacked Luoyang from Weiguan. Weiguan can only be on the defensive for the time being, because Luoyang has many soldiers and is well prepared. If it is easy to advance rashly,
, not only will you not be able to make any achievements, but you will also lose the Pass that you worked so hard to win.
The one that currently attracts my attention is Yanzhou. After all, a defeat means a trouble. This defeat appears in the most critical Yanzhou, which is even more intolerable. But taking Qingzhou is strategic and cannot be delayed. So
Yanzhou needs me to take charge personally. I quickly arrived in Puyang. Chen Gong and Zhao Yun were still there.
Waiting for my news. I immediately ordered the entire Eastern Route Army to set off, leaving only 20 million Yanzhou defenders. These 20 million Yanzhou defenders include 10 million surrendered troops and 10 million civilian soldiers. I will personally lead these 2,000
Wan Dajun, while defending Puyang, strives to capture the remaining counties in Yanzhou.
At present, among the counties in Yanzhou, the prefecture cities of Puyang and Chenliu County have been captured previously. During the movement to Puyang, I sent three groups of troops to attack Dongping, Dongjun and Jiyin respectively. Now Dongping and Jiyin have been captured, and Dongping and Jiyin have been captured.
The county failed. The four counties under our control are Puyang, Chenliu, Dongping, Jiyin, and Jiyin.
The five counties of Bei, Taishan, Rencheng, Shanyang, and Dongjun have not been obtained yet. Fortunately, I knew that Yanzhou was full of talents and did not send historical generals, otherwise I would have lost historical generals. After all, Cao Cao was most likely to be there.
The county is Dongping instead of Dongjun. Even if you try to avoid Cao Cao, you will be hacked by the system.
The strength of each county is 5 million. Even if all Yanzhou troops are sent out to attack, it will not be enough to capture the remaining counties. But since I have sent Chen Gong, Zhao Yun, Xu Chu and others to Qingzhou, I
There is not a single historical general left here, so naturally I already have an idea in my mind. This idea is to bet on Cao Cao.
At present, among the Yanzhou warlords, Cao Cao is the most likely to take the initiative. Because the Yellow Turbans are so powerful, other warlords are not able to protect themselves, let alone come out to fight. Only Cao Cao is the most courageous and may come out to expose me at any time.
.And I have analyzed it. The reason why Cao Cao is on the side of the imperial court is because
The reasons are as follows: habitual loyalty to the emperor; the situation is unclear, and the imperial army has a greater chance of winning; he has made great achievements; he hopes to carve out his own world and realize his ambitions. And with the current situation, I can give whatever the imperial court can give to Cao Cao; the imperial court
Even if you can't give it, I can give it. This is the confidence I have to bet on Cao Cao.
Dongjun is right next to Puyang and can be reached in less than a second. So I took action immediately and asked the sergeant to pass the news as soon as I got to Dongjun.
A few minutes later, the cannon sounded, and Cao Cao led his army out of the city. Behind him were Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Hong, Cao Chun, Dian Wei, Li Dian, Yue Jin, and Yu Jin, nine generals. There was no military advisor for the time being. And those who were standing side by side with Cao Cao
, it is Qiao Mao, the former prefect of Dongjun. In order to rescue Dongjun, Cao Cao's hometown Dongping County was successfully attacked by me, so now Qiao Mao gives way and Cao Cao becomes the new prefect of Dongjun. But Cao Cao respects Qiao Mao and is still on an equal footing with him.
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"How lucky it is that Cao Mengde came to greet him personally. I wonder if there will be food and wine?" I said loudly.
Cao Cao laughed and said: "I am a guest from afar, so of course I will have wine and meat. Serve me wine and meat."
Several sergeants had come out behind Cao Cao and set down the banquet. Cao Cao made an invitation gesture and moved me to the guest seat. Of course I was not polite.
After a drink, I sighed: "Since I raised my army in Nanyang, I have conquered every attack and won every battle. Now I have captured Yizhou, Jingzhou, Yuzhou, Xuzhou, and Yongzhou is within easy reach, and Cao Mengde's place is my first defeat. Cao Mengde is really
He is an outstanding figure in the world."
Cao Cao also drank the wine glass in front of him in one gulp: "It's easy to say that eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor, a man should sweep away the enemies from all directions and contribute to the court. I have accomplished such a small feat today, but I am still not satisfied with my worries."
I nodded and said: "Brother Meng De has such great ambitions, which is really admirable. But now the court is in a state of turmoil. I, the Yellow Turban, punish the people and destroy them wherever they go. Although Brother Meng De is a hero among the world, now he has been defeated by me.
Yuzhou, Jizhou, and Yanzhou are surrounded by Yellow Turbans, and it is even impossible to get reinforcements from the imperial court. Wouldn't it be sad to die as a sacrifice for the Eastern Han Dynasty that is about to perish?"
Cao Cao was silent for a few seconds and then replied: "Cao Cao also knew the great military exploits of the young general. In a duel with the young general, Cao Cao is not sure. But how can a man be a faggot, follow the influence of others, and abandon his homeland? I, Cao Cao, am one day old.
, I should protect the country and the people, and leave a glimmer of hope for my great man for the future. I would rather break up with the little general than destroy everything."
I laughed and said, "Mengde is bad. My Yellow Turban army rarely kills people wherever it goes. Just because I love the people, but I want to pacify the people of the land, so killing is not what I want. Since Mengde loves the people, why bother to kill the people of a county?"
Soldiers were buried with the Han Dynasty and Meng Degong? I came here today to hope that Meng Degong would sincerely care about all the people, join the Yellow Turbans, and build a peaceful world together."
Cao Cao was silent again and said for a long time: "The young general is interested. Cao Cao would like to thank the soldiers and people of Dongjun. If the young general does not give up, can he and Dongjun not interfere with each other and protect the blood of my Han Dynasty?"
I shook my head and said: "Mengde's heart is as bright as the sun and the moon, but it's a pity that even if I rely on you, your situation will definitely be embarrassing from now on. If the Han wins, Mengde will not want to make progress, even though he has made great achievements in protecting the country and the people."
, the court must be displeased
.If the Yellow Turbans win, Mengde will also give up his immediate achievements and live in a small county, unable to achieve his great ambitions. From now on, no matter who the Yellow Turbans in the court are, they will not trust Mengde and will become a chopping block at any time. Mengde, please think twice."
Cao Cao frowned and said, "Please teach me, the young general. As long as you don't surrender, I will listen to the young general."
I couldn't help but feel very happy. He was worthy of being called Cao Mengde, and only he could come up with such an idea.
So I smiled and said, "I don't dare to teach Meng De. But now my adoptive father has given me the full authority to decide the Yellow Turban matter. I can give Meng De a promise. If Meng De surrenders, he can become the shepherd of Yanzhou. In the future, capable people will be in power in the Yellow Dynasty.
Meng De is indispensable for a position where he can show off his talents, and no one will hold you back. Let Meng De make the decision."
Cao Cao was silent for a full minute this time. He first looked at Qiao Mao. Qiao Mao's eyes were already twinkling with stars. Then he looked at Cao Ren, Xia Houdun and other generals. They were all fascinated.
Cao Cao laughed: "Well, I miss you, Cao Cao. I am just a governor of Dongping. I was born in a lowly position. I have always been looked down upon by those who have higher ambitions. Even if the big man wins, he will never treat me like this. The young general feels his heart and soul.
Cao is really grateful. There is only one thing: Cao only surrenders the junior general. If the junior general is there for a day, Cao will have no second thoughts. If the junior general is not in the Yellow Turban, Cao may not be obedient. Such a junior general dares to hand over Yanzhou
Give it to Cao?"
I laughed again: "I can't thank you enough for Meng De's willingness to surrender. Other things are just minutiae. You can do whatever Meng De wants to do. Everything is up to you."
Cao Cao was overjoyed: "In that case, I, Cao Cao, have surrendered. Brothers, follow me into the city."
