Chapter 170 Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, who is more fierce
"Report to Sikong that Liu Biao from Jingzhou has sent Liu Pan with 10,000 troops, and Zhang Xiu from Nanyang with 15,000 troops, have arrived at the west city of Xudu."
"Report to Sikong that Jizhou's 30,000 soldiers and horses have arrived at the city north of Xudu."
"Huh, I hate that I didn't attack Zhang Xiu earlier, but let him lead troops to attack me. How is the situation in Xudu?"
Cao Cao heard news one after another that troops were besieging Xudu. Although he had expected this, he was still shocked.
However, there are now 30,000 soldiers and horses garrisoned in Xudu City. It is impossible for the soldiers and horses of Jizhou and Jingzhou to attack Xudu. Cao Cao is most worried about Xudu City, fearing that someone will respond internally, just like when he attacked Puyang
, the people of the Tian clan in the city opened the city gate to welcome him.
If someone in Xudu rebels and opens the city gates to let soldiers and horses from Jizhou and Jingzhou enter the city, then everything will be over.
"Rumors are spreading in Xudu, saying... saying..."
"What did you say? There's no harm in speaking up."
"Say...said that Sikong has been beheaded by Zhang Fei."
"Damn it," Cao Cao yelled angrily, "Did Xun Lingjun and Xiahou Yuanrang just sit back and watch?"
"Xun Lingjun and General Xia Houyuanrang have killed more than a dozen people who spread rumors. Now the rumors in Xudu have gradually subsided, but people are still confused. Xunlingjun and General Xiahouyuanrang told Sikong not to worry, they will definitely protect Xudu
.”
Cao Cao believed in the ability of Xun Yu and Xiahou Dun. When Lu Bu attacked Yanzhou, they killed dozens of rebels at night and stabilized Juancheng.
Now, Cao Cao believes that they can also stabilize Xudu.
"Ming Gong, in Xu Du, there may be people around the emperor who want to attract enemies. I'm afraid that Xun Lingjun and General Yuan Rang can't control them. Ming Gong must return to Xu Du in a hurry to scare them and prevent them from causing chaos.
Move." Guo Jia said worriedly.
Cao Cao knew that what Guo Jia was worried about was Dong Cheng and those people.
These people followed the emperor, and no matter where the emperor went, they would be equally prosperous and wealthy.
If they help Yuan Shao welcome the emperor to Yecheng, they will be more favored, so they will definitely have the idea of inviting enemies.
"I don't want to go back to Xudu early, but now Liu Bei's troops are in hot pursuit. How can I abandon the army and leave?" Cao Cao looked a little helpless.
Since Gan Ning chased and killed Li Dian, his attacks have become more serious. Every time he attacked, he would kill hundreds of people and behead them, making everyone in the army fearful. Talking about Gan Ning is even more interesting than talking about Zhang Fei.
It makes people feel terrible.
Although Xia Houyuan is also capable, it seems inappropriate to deal with someone like Gan Ning who is not afraid of death.
Cao Cao felt that if Cao Ren came to deal with Gan Ning, he would definitely not let them come and go so arrogantly.
At this time, another soldier came to report: "Report to Sikong, Guan Yu has led 15,000 troops to Changping, and can reach Xinji tomorrow."
Changping is within the territory of Chen State, and Xinji is at the boundary between Yingchuan and Chen State counties, fifty or sixty miles away from Xudu.
"Guan Yu is marching so fast, it seems he is preparing to block Gu's path."
Cao Cao's troops and horses are still in the territory of Chen State, just after Yangxia. If they march normally, they can reach Xinji tomorrow at the fastest, or in two days at the slowest.
But now with Liu Bei's big tail behind him, it's hard to think quickly. I'm afraid it will take three or four days to arrive.
Guo Jia didn't speak, his face was solemn. He knew what it meant that Guan Yu was blocking the way and there were pursuers behind him.
This means that they will be attacked from both front and back, and there are no reinforcements. There are currently 50,000 or 60,000 soldiers and horses outside Xudu City, and it is impossible for Xudu's soldiers to come to rescue them.
And if Cao Cao was defeated and the news spread back to Xudu, the city might collapse immediately, and more people would want to open the city gates to meet the enemy.
But judging from the current situation, it is definitely impossible to retreat before Guan Yu.
Guo Jia looked at Cao Cao. This was a very critical moment. As a counselor, it was difficult for him to give out strategies, because if he was not careful, the entire army might be wiped out and defeated.
Everything has to be decided by Cao Cao. Guo Jia believes that with Cao Cao's talent and wisdom, he will definitely be able to find a countermeasure.
Cao Cao stopped by the horse road and glanced at Dian Wei.
Dian Wei understood and hurried over to help Cao Cao dismount.
Guo Jia followed suit and dismounted. The two of them looked at the vast rice fields in the distance and remained silent for a long time.
Guo Jia was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer, but Cao Cao turned his head and looked at Dian Wei, Yu Jin, Xu Huang and others.
It seems that he asked the generals.
Yu Jin and Xu Huang were also slightly stunned, not knowing how to answer.
"Zhang Fei, I fought him for more than a hundred rounds, but I couldn't beat him."
Seeing that no one else said anything, Dian Wei had no choice but to answer first.
He has fought with Zhang Fei, so he naturally knows how good Zhang Fei's force is. He can fight with him for more than a hundred rounds without losing. Isn't this powerful enough?
"Wen Ze, what do you think?" Cao Cao looked at Yu Jin.
Yu Jin hesitated for a moment and replied: "Jin has never fought with Guan Yu, so I don't know how powerful he is, but I have seen Zhang Fei's bravery with my own eyes. If we compare the two of them, Zhang Fei may be more brave."
"Gongming."
Cao Cao looked at Xu Huang again, it seemed that they couldn't escape the answer.
Xu Huang was from Hedong County, the same county as Guan Yu.
He was not acquainted with Guan Yu, nor had he seen Guan Yu's martial arts. Although he had heard of Guan Yu's bravery, after seeing Zhang Fei, like Yu Jin, he felt that Zhang Fei was more powerful.
"Huang also thinks Zhang Fei is braver."
"Fengxiao, please tell me, how do they compare?"
Cao Cao finally looked at Guo Jia and asked.
Guo Jia seemed to have guessed what Cao Cao meant, and replied: "In terms of force, Zhang Fei seems to be more powerful than Guan Yu, but in terms of the ability to unite troops in combat, Guan Yu may be slightly better. Ming Gong's intention, could it be that he wants to split the attack
Two people?”
"Hahaha... Fengxiao really knows what Gu means. Since there are blocking the enemy in front and pursuing troops behind, it is better to divide the troops and attack. Gu wants to leave 15,000 people to set up a camp to intercept the pursuing enemy, and then Gu Qin leads the soldiers
Defeat Guan Yu and open up the way forward. If Guan Yu is defeated, Liu Bei will not dare to pursue him in a hurry. What do you think of being a filial piety when the whole army is left alone?"
"No." Guo Jia said anxiously, "If 15,000 people are left to resist the pursuit of the enemy, and the public will only have more than 10,000 people, I'm afraid..."
"I'm afraid I can't defeat Guan Yu, right?" Cao Cao narrowed his eyes and smiled, looking quite relaxed, "Although Guan Yu has fifteen thousand men, his soldiers are the ones Yuan Shu surrendered before, and Taishi Cicong
The thieves brought by Danyang. Isolated soldiers and soldiers, trapped in battle and killing the enemy, can't they defeat these rabble?"
After Zhang Liao's defeat and the battle of Chuli, plus Zhang Fei's two pursuits, and Gan Ning's repeated attacks and killings, Cao Cao now brought back only about 28,000 troops.
This time he led 50,000 troops to conquer Xuzhou. Excluding the 10,000 troops Cao Ren brought back first, Cao Cao lost more than 10,000 men.
"How can you put yourself in danger?" Guo Jia urged again.
"Haha, please don't try to persuade me again. Since the attack on the Yellow Turbans, I have led troops in front of the formation many times to charge and kill the enemy. Because of this, the soldiers will sacrifice their lives and work hard without fear of the enemy. Besides, now is a time of life and death.
, How can I regret that I love my life and hide behind the array?"
Cao Cao's impassioned speech made Yu Jin, Xu Huang, Dianwei and others feel emotional and secretly promised to sacrifice their lives.
When Guo Jia heard what Cao Cao said, he stopped trying to persuade him and asked, "How do you divide your troops?"
"Xu Huang, you and Xia Houyuan lead 15,000 people to stand in the camp road to block Liu Bei's pursuit. Do not move your troops unless ordered by Gu. Don't worry about the battle with the front army. Don't come to rescue without authorization. You just need to stop Liu Bei.
You alone can defeat Guan Yu. In Jin, you and the others will follow you and defeat Guan Yu. Do not be afraid of the enemy."
When Cao Cao asked Guan Yu or Zhang Fei who was stronger, he actually wanted Xu Huang to deal with the stronger person.
In Cao Cao's opinion, among the generals around him, except Dian Wei, who is responsible for protecting him, only Xu Huang is the most brave and good at fighting.
Zhang Liao seemed to be more brave than Xu Huang before, but unfortunately he was shot by a stray arrow and died. If Zhang Liao was still here, how could he be afraid of Zhang Fei?
As for Gan Ning, Cao Cao only knew that he had courage, but could not feel his bravery.
Therefore, he wanted Xu Huang to work with Xia Houyuan to deal with Zhang Fei, Gan Ning and others, while Yu Jin was used to deal with Guan Yu.
Most of the troops led by Guan Yu were Yuan Shu's soldiers who had previously stationed in Shouchun, and the troops led by Tai Shici were bandits brought from Danyang. Cao Cao did not take them seriously and thought that he would do it himself.
If you lead the troops, you will be able to defeat them easily.
Only by defeating Guan Yu can he return to Xudu and get rid of Liu Bei who is chasing behind him.
At the same time, it can also enhance one's own prestige. After returning to Xudu, it may be possible to disperse the soldiers and horses of Jizhou and Jingzhou.
Xu Huang took the order and left, and together with Xia Houyuan, he led 15,000 soldiers to build a fort in the middle of the road to block the path of the pursuing troops.
Cao Cao, wearing armor and holding a sword, led Dian Wei, Yu Jin, Lu Qian, Guo Jia and others, and led more than 13,000 troops to advance forward.
