The result is obvious. When Yuan Shu's army arrived at Dongguan City, both the defenders and the people there were trembling with fear.
Dongguan County is just a small county with five counties, with a population of less than 100,000. It is difficult to resist Cao Cao's tens of thousands of troops, let alone Yuan Shu's hundreds of thousands of troops.
Kaicheng, the headquarters of Dongguan County, surrendered without any effort, and then Yuan Shu's army bloomed like petals and divided into Dong'an and Yinan counties.
"My lord, Yuan Shu has 200,000 horse and infantry troops. Now he has captured half of Dongguan County. Zhao Yun even led his Ying Yang army straight to Mengyin."
Tan Ma reported the movements of Yuan Shu's army to Cao Cao's tent.
"Zhicai, how long will it take for Zixiao to arrive?"
Cao Cao did not raise his head, still looking at the books in front of him.
"My lord, the military advisor has been going to Yangzhou for several days."
Xiahou Dun stood beside Cao Cao and spoke to him angrily.
"Oh oh oh, Yuan Rang, where is Zi Xiao now?"
After hearing Xiahou Dun's words, Cao Cao remembered that Xi Zhicai had gone south, and when did his mind become so oblivious.
"My Lord, the last time they sent news, the army was there. Military Advisor Xun and Zixiao had already passed Pingyang. It has been five days now. According to the speed of the army, they should have passed Feixian County and marched towards Huaxian County.
Middle."
Xiahou Dun thought for a moment and gave Cao Cao a guess.
"Yuan Rang, you underestimate Xun Yu and Cao Ren. I guess they have passed Huaxian now, and maybe they have arrived in Linyi."
Cao Cao shook his head. Xun Yu should have understood what he wanted to do through his letter, and he also knew the urgency of time, so five days would definitely be enough for them to cross Taishan County and rush to Langya country.
"Lord, is this impossible?"
Although Cao Cao said this, Xiahou Dun still looked unbelieving. What a joke. He estimated that they passed Feixian County and it was actually too much. How could they pass through Huaxian County and arrive at Linyi?
"impossible?
Do you want to make a bet?"
Xiahou Dun's words aroused Cao Cao's interest, and he wanted to make a bet with him.
"Let's forget about the bet. I don't dare to make a bet with my lord."
When he heard that Cao Cao wanted to make a bet, Xiahou Dun shook his head. Cao Cao had been very clever since he was a child, and he and Cao Cao had never taken advantage.
"My lord, I have military information to report from Tan Ma."
As soon as the two of them finished talking, they heard someone coming to report from outside.
"read."
"General Cao Ren and Xun Yu's military advisor traveled day and night, and have now passed through Huaxian County and arrived in Linyi."
Tan Ma directly read out the information he found.
"My lord, you really have a wonderful plan, you can't do it worse than Dun."
Xiahou Dun's face froze when he heard the military report. Cao Cao was indeed a military master, and he hit the nail on the head. Fortunately, he didn't bet stupidly with him, otherwise he would have lost all his pants again.
"Okay, tell Cao Ren to hurry up and come to fight with me, and order the whole army to be ready to go south at any time."
Now that Cao Ren has arrived in Linyi, Cao Cao has nothing to worry about. Now it depends on what the situation is in Yangzhou.
Xi Zhicai traveled day and night, and finally arrived at the junction of Yangzhou and Xuzhou. Dantu, and Sheng Xian, the prefect of Wu County, did not dare to neglect after learning about it, and immediately sent troops to escort Xi Zhicai to Shouchun to meet the then governor of Yangzhou.
Chen Wen.
"Sir, the governor of Wu County, Sheng Xian, has received news that Cao Cao's representative, Xi Zhicai, is on his way to Shouchun."
Zhang Xun, Chen Wen's counselor, came to Chen Wen with news about Sheng Xian.
"I don't know why. Isn't he attacking Tao Qian now?
Why would you send someone to Yangzhou?"
Hearing Zhang Xun's words, Chen Wen also frowned. He had no ambitions, so he had nothing to do with the melee among the princes. Why did Cao Cao suddenly send troops?
"My Lord, Cao Cao attacked Tao Qian to avenge his father, but Yuan Shao of Nanyang was not idle. Qiao Rui led an army of 50,000 and already captured half of Xiapi County and half of Guangling County. I guess Cao Cao sent people here.
They want us to send troops to attack Yuan Shao together."
Zhang Xun thought for a while and finally gave Chen Wen this answer.
"Fight Yuan Shao together?
Yuan Shao is now well-equipped with troops, and he is also eyeing Yuzhou and Yangzhou. If he provokes Yuan Shao now, won't he be given a handle?"
Hearing Zhang Xun's words, Chen Wen couldn't help but shook his head. If he hits Yuan Shao now, he is setting himself up for trouble and asking for trouble.
"Yeah, but Cao Cao's army is in full swing, so we can't afford to offend him. It's better to pretend to agree but not send troops. When the time comes, we won't offend anyone after he defeats Yuan Shao."
Although Chen Wen couldn't afford to offend Yuan Shao, he couldn't afford to offend Cao Cao, a ruthless man. Zhang Xun thought about it and could only give this answer.
"Well, let's do it like this. Wait until the Xi Zhicai comes and entertain us. I hope the war will not spread to Yangzhou."
Chen Wen nodded. Now the two of them don't want to help him so they can be alone.
"promise."
Time passed day by day, and five days later Xi Zhicai's motorcade finally arrived in Shouchun, and was welcomed by Zhang Xun to Chen Wen's governor's mansion.
Chen Wen had already arranged the reception banquet, and after everyone had had a good meal, Chen Wen couldn't help but ask.
"Cao Mengde is attacking Xuzhou. I wonder why you came to Yangzhou?"
"I wonder what Governor Chen thinks I am here for?"
Hearing Chen Wen speak, Xi Zhicai smiled slightly, and Fu Xu looked at Chen Wen.
"Sir, are you here for Yuan Shaojun of Guangling County?"
Chen Wen didn't speak, but Zhang Xun on the side opened his mouth to answer.
"The 50,000-strong army on the bridge is nothing more than chickens and dogs in the eyes of my lord. They can be defeated in a moment, because he can't attack me even though he has come thousands of miles away."
Xi Zhicai shook his head and denied Zhang Xun's words.
"Then why did you come, sir?
Please make it clear."
Chen Wen was a little confused when he heard that Xi Zhicai was not here for Yuan Shao. Then what are you here for?
"Now that the world is in chaos, I wonder what Duke Chen thinks of the princes in the world?
Which prince is the strongest."
Seeing Chen Wen's confused look, Xi Zhicai took his time and directed the topic elsewhere.
"Although there are many princes in the world, Yuan Shu, who dominates Jiyou and Qingzhou in the north, is the strongest. This is something that is obvious to all. I wonder what this has to do with Mr. going south to Yangzhou?"
Chen Wen looked at Xi Zhicai with doubts in his eyes. He didn't know why he asked this question.
"What Chen Gong said is true, but there is one thing that is inaccurate. Yuan Shu is not conquering Jiyou and conquering the four states, but is about to capture Jiyou and conquer the six states of Xu and Yan."
Xi Zhicai was simply speechless and could not stop talking. One sentence directly shocked Chen Wen and Zhang Xun. What do you mean?
When did Yuan Shu also capture Xuzhou and Yanzhou?
Why don't they know.
"According to your words, sir, does it mean that Yuan Shu has already sent troops to Xuzhou and Yanzhou?"
