The army commanded by Zuo Aoran passed through Lantian and Qingni Pass until they were stationed at Wuguan. Now Zhang Xiu is stationed in Wancheng. Once he leads his army through Wancheng to Runan, Zhang Xiu sends troops to cut off his own food route.
He was in danger, so after Zuo Aoran arrived at Wuguan, he communicated with Cao Cao, Liu Biao and Zhang Xiu that he was leading the rebel army to defeat the rebellious Yuan Shu. Zuo Aoran understood that as long as such a high-profile announcement was made, that Zhang Xiu would
Xiu would never dare to risk the world's inaction and attack him, unless Zhang Xiu was looking for death!
The four generals Gao Lan, Ju Hu, Gao Tanglong, and Zhang Chun, with an army of 20,000, were ready and had already set off for Runan. To be on the safe side, Luo Lingfeng left Chen Yu and Li Shi to guard Wuguan to prevent Zhang
After cutting off the food routes for his army, Zuo Aoran led an army of 30,000 troops and stationed in Runan a few days later.
In the meeting hall of Runan City, Tian Feng reported the intelligence he was collecting to Zuo Aoran, only to hear Tian Feng report back: "Feng sent more than a hundred cavalry scouts and got some definite news. Cao Jun has brought two soldiers with him.
Ten thousand soldiers (including 10,000 troops of Li Dian and Le Jin who guarded Dongjun), Xia Cai used a trick to lure the enemy and destroyed the bridge and Lingbi. He also asked Li Dian to lead 5,000 soldiers to surprise Cai and destroyed the bridge.
They fought back to Wujiang Port, and after Cao Cao stationed in Xia Cai, he stood still and faced the Qiaorige River. As for Sun Ce from Jiangdong, he sent several troops to Lujiang in the past few days and successfully deceived Liu Xun who was guarding it.
, but when he was about to take the opportunity to seize the city, Ji Ling happened to arrive with a hundred thousand troops and solved the siege of Lujiang. Yuan Shu asked Ji Ling to replace Liu Xun, and only Sun Ce from Chaisang, Jianye and Wujun
, although there are many generals, due to the battle of Xi Nian Jiangxia, Sun Ce's current strength is only 30,000, unable to attack Ji Ling. Sun Ce's army is still gathered at Ruxukou to wait for the opportunity. Although Lu Bu from Xuzhou also went out to fight, he has always been slow.
Slow march, looking careless, never fought a battle with Yuan Shu. It is obvious that this is a situation of watching the fire from the other side, but Liu Bei is different. Although there are few soldiers, he has three generals: Xiaguan, Zhang and Zhao.
He was a brave general at that time and fought against Yuan Shu's army many times, which can be said to be fruitful."
Zuo Aoran thought for a while and then asked: "Is there any movement from Liu Biao in Jingzhou now?"
Tian Feng shook his head and said: "There is no movement. There is no trace of military mobilization in Jingzhou. It seems that Liu Biao has no plans to send troops!"
Zuo Aoran sighed and said lightly: "Liu Biao is a kind woman, has no ambition, and is not good at using people. Although she relies on her family background to lead Jingzhou, she is really a mediocre person who does not know how to make progress. Originally, if he was willing to send troops, Huainan
The land can be all his, but it's a pity that Cao Cao has to take advantage of it now!"
Chen Deng looked at Zuo Aoran, who was full of regrets, and felt helpless. Sun Ce was mainly in the six counties of Jiangdong and had no time to worry about Huainan. He didn't have the strength. If Liu Beijun captured Huainan, he would already be weak.
The land of the Fourth War was occupied by him, and it was impossible to defend it. It was not a wise move. However, it was even more impossible for Lu Bu. Cao Cao was eyeing Xuzhou, let alone multiple Huainan. Liu Biao was different, as long as he
He can send troops. The two families have at least hundreds of thousands of soldiers under their combined hands. Taking Huainan will be easy!
By that time, Liu Biao will be able to control Jingzhou and Huainan better to contain Cao Cao from going south. Together with Lu Bu's army and Liu Bei's army in Xuzhou, Cao Cao will be in trouble. But now Liu Biao does not attack, Sun Ce has no strength, Liu Bei's army, Lu Bu's army
It was impossible for the army, and it was even less possible for me to occupy the four battlegrounds. In the end, I got the advantage of the old thief Cao Cao!
In fact, what Zuo Aoran is most worried about is that Liu Biao will not send troops this time, because Liu Biao will give Cao Cao an excuse to attack him. As long as Cao Cao pacifies the north and regains his strength, he will definitely use this as an excuse to lead his troops to attack Liu Biao.
When the time comes, Cao Cao moves from Huainan from east to west and penetrates directly into Liu Biao's hinterland. Isn't Jingzhou already within Cao Cao's pocket?
Zuo Aoran shook his head and laughed secretly: "Who will know what will happen in the future?" Zuo Aoran laughed and said to the generals: "Generals, listen to the order. The main purpose of our army on this trip is to pass on the country to Yuan Shu.
Jade Seal! No matter what, we have to get the Jade Seal of the Kingdom before other armies!"
"Yes." The generals agreed loudly.
Go to Cai Council Hall.
Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Li Dian, Le Jin, Lu Qian, Che Zhou, Xia Houen, Xia Houjie, Cai Yang, Kong Xiu, Meng Tan, Han Fu, Bian Xi, Wang Zhi, Qin Qi, Niu Jin, Lu Tong, Lu
Chang, Lu Jian, Lu Zhao, Zhu Ling, Pan Sui, Wang Zhong, Liu Dai and others were discussing matters.
Li Dian reported to Cao Cao: "According to reports from scouts, Zuo Aoran personally led 50,000 troops and arrived at Wancheng six days ago. If the time is correct, they should have arrived in Runan by now. The specific whereabouts are unknown. Dian has already
We’ve sent extra manpower to investigate, and I believe it won’t be long before the exact news comes back.”
Guo Jia smiled slightly and said: "There is no need to send so many people. We only need to know his whereabouts. With Zuo Aoran's ability to lead an army, if he wants to hide an army, even if he sends out ten times more scouts, it will be difficult for him to do so."
If he couldn't find it, the people he sent out would be eaten by him one by one. Jia had already guessed the direction of Zuo Aoran. If Jia didn't guess wrong, he should be preparing to go south to attack Guangzhou, Gushi, and An
Toyosan Castle to ensure that his food and grass can be transported to his army intact."
Guo Jia has extraordinary strategic vision and a keen eye for observing people. He has a thorough analysis of the overall battle situation, and is keen and extremely accurate in his judgment of current events. Everyone in Cao's army has no doubts about Guo Jia's judgment.
Cao Cao nodded and said, "Fengxiao is right!"
After hearing Guo Jia's words, Le Jin asked: "Military advisor, what should we do now?"
Guo Jia smiled slightly and said: "One word, wait!"
"Wait?" Lu Qian said in confusion.
Cai Yang also said: "Why wait!?" The generals were also puzzled. After hearing Cai Yang's question, they all looked at Guo Jia and Guo Fengxiao, the first military advisor in the army who was sitting under Cao Cao.
"Our goal is not to seize the land of Huainan, but to obtain the Jade Seal of the Kingdom. Only by obtaining the Jade Seal of the Kingdom, our mission this time will be truly completed." Guo Jia said calmly.
Le Jin frowned and said in confusion: "Huainan is the most prosperous in the world. Yuan Shu has raised more than 300,000 troops based on Huainan. With such a rich land, I think it is necessary to capture it for the lord!"
Li Dian and others also nodded in agreement.
Cao Cao suddenly laughed and said: "Even if we do nothing here, Huainan belongs to us. Now what we have to do is just as Fengxiao said - wait!"
