Cao Cao gave the military order here, and the entire Wu County immediately took action. Waves of grain and grass began to gather, and then began to converge on Dantu and Qu'a. At the same time, a large number of soldiers and horses also headed north under the leadership of several generals, preparing to welcome the arrival of Yuan Shu's army.
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"Military advisor, general, news from Wu County has arrived."
Cao Cao had just made military mobilization here, and the spies arranged by Chen Deng in Wu County immediately spread the news.
"read."
After hearing the news that it was Wu Jun, Chen Gong and the others immediately became energetic.
"There was an abnormal mobilization of soldiers and horses in Wu County. A large amount of military supplies began to gather in Dantu and Qu'a. At the same time, a large number of soldiers and horses also moved northward."
As soon as the news came out, Chen Gong and the others immediately frowned.
"Tell me, what do you think?"
Chen Gong glanced at Chen Deng and Zang Ba, with a heavy look in his eyes.
"Commander, this is not a good signal. Cao Cao dares to send troops northward now. It is possible that he has reached an alliance with Chen Wen."
Chen Deng was very smart. He could see the leopard with his tubes and point out the situation, and he directly guessed that the situation in Yangzhou had changed.
"Well, Yuan Long's analysis is correct. The most likely reason why Cao Cao is sending troops north is because he has a premonition that we will send troops south. In order to protect himself, Cao Cao can only choose to join forces with Chen Wen, so what we fear most has appeared.
This battle is not easy to win."
Chen Gong nodded and confirmed Chen Deng's analysis. Now things have begun to develop to the place he least wants to see.
"So what do we do now?"
Zang Ba frowned and looked at Chen Gong.
"There is nothing to do now. The alliance between Cao Cao and Chen Wen is what we can expect. Now that the situation of cheating is gone, we have to prepare for a tough battle. But there is one thing to be careful about. The front line
The army must be prepared, I'm afraid Cao Cao will strike first."
Chen Gong glanced at Zang Ba. In fact, he had anticipated this situation when he came, so he was not caught off guard.
"promise."
"promise."
Facing the already united Yangzhou, Guangling County was not idle either. Zang Ba directly led his army to Tangyi and Wangdu to prepare for Cao Cao's northward march.
Time passed day by day, and Gao Shun, Xu Huang and others who came from Yanzhou finally arrived in Guangling County, and with them came the first batch of grain and grass shipped from Zhang Zhao.
The troops have returned to camp and the grain and grass have been stored in warehouses. The number of soldiers and horses in Guangling County has now reached 130,000, which can be considered to be initially capable of fighting a war. There is no fear of being attacked by Cao Cao's troops.
Now that Cao Cao has united with Chen Wen, there is nothing to hesitate about. After a short rest, Chen Gong led the army directly south to fight Zang Ba.
"Lord, Xuzhou is here to report."
Since Cao Cao is preparing to go to war with Yuan Shu, he naturally has no arrangements.
"read."
Upon hearing the news that it was Xuzhou, Cao Cao immediately became energetic.
"Zang Ba led an army of 60,000 and stationed in Wangdu."
"Go down."
Cao Cao waved his hand, and the scouts clasped their fists and left.
"Wen Ruo, it seems that what we predicted has come true. Now Zang Bashuai's army is here to attack the front line."
Cao Cao glanced at Xun Yu, Zang Ba had come down now, and the battle was about to begin.
"Well, what my lord said is true."
Xun Yu also nodded. From this point of view, this battle was already imminent and had to be launched.
"Have Lu Bu and the others set off?"
The battle was about to begin, but his troops were not in place yet, which was a headache. If Yuan Shu's reinforcements arrived first, he would have to face Yuan Shu's fierce attack alone.
"They have already left Jurong County, and 70,000 troops are heading towards Dantu."
Xi Zhi was the strategist of this battle, and he was responsible for all the mobilization of troops and horses.
"Well, now that the troops and horses are out, I feel relieved. Let's organize the troops and prepare to go north."
"promise."
Now that Lu Bu has come out, there is nothing to worry about. Cao Cao waved his hand, and tens of thousands of troops, who had already been prepared, headed north under the leadership of Cao Cao, preparing to garrison Dantu and start a battle with Yuan Shu.
Yangzhou and Xuzhou prepared for war on all fronts. Chen Gong and Cao Cao stationed in Wangdu and Dantu respectively, with an army of 130,000 on one side.
On the other side, Cao Cao was even more impressive. With his own troops and Lu Bu's reinforcements, the combined troops of the two sides had reached a terrifying number of more than 200,000.
More than 300,000 troops faced each other across the city. Before the battle began, the strong smell of gunpowder filled the sky.
After a long wait and march, Yuan Shu finally arrived at Xiapi County covered with dust.
"Zhang Zhao leads the civil and military forces of Xuzhou to welcome the Lord."
Zhang Zhao led the Xuzhou civil and military forces out of the city to welcome Yuan Shu's arrival.
"Okay, let's go into the city first."
Seeing Zhang Zhao greeting him, Yuan Shu had nothing to say and directly waved his hand to announce his entry into the city.
After entering the city, Yuan Shu summoned Xuzhou's civil and military ministers at the Prefectural Mufu.
"Without further ado, Zibu, how are the provisions and weapons prepared now?
And how about the mobilization of the militia groups in Xuzhou?"
Yuan Shu is a pragmatic person. There is no point in fixing the fluff. He just gets to the point directly.
"Lord, I have prepared some food, grass and weapons here. At the same time, the supplies from Jizhou are also ready and are being distributed to Guangling County. As for the militia groups from various places, there are already 50,000 people gathered in Xiapi City, and there are another 20,000
The soldiers and horses are advancing towards Xiapi one after another."
Facing Yuan Shu's inquiry, Zhang Zhao immediately reported the preparations for the war to Yuan Shu.
"Well, that's the best. Then I'll leave this place to you. Immediately order the militia groups gathered from various places to head to Guangling County. I will immediately lead the army to Guangling County to join Chen Gong."
Yuan Shu was worried about the military situation in Guangling County. Besides, Zhang Zhao was in charge here, so there was no need for him to stay here.
"Zhang Zhaogong sends my lord off."
After hearing Yuan Shu's words, Zhang Zhao directly led the Xuzhou civil and military forces to stand up and greet him.
"No need, just guard the rear for me."
Yuan Shu shook his head. He didn't mind the nonsense at all. He left directly with Dian Wei, Wen Chou and Ma Chao, leading his army towards Guangling County.
A few days later, Yuan Shu did not stop and rushed all the way to Guangling in Guangling County. The army was stationed in Guangling, and Yuan Shu rode his horse south directly to Wangdu.
"Military advisor, the lord is here."
Chen Gong was still studying Kanyu when suddenly the words of soldiers sounded outside.
"The lord is here?
Come with me to welcome you."
When he heard that Yuan Shu had arrived, Chen Gong didn't dare to delay, so he went out with his generals to greet him.
"No need to greet me, I'm here."
Before Chen Gong and the others could go out, Yuan Shu's voice floated in.
"When the lord arrives, Chen Gong is unable to welcome him from far away. I hope the lord will punish him."
Seeing Yuan Shu entering the door, Chen Gong and others looked at each other and immediately knelt down on one knee to Yuan Shu.
"Okay, everyone, get up. There's nothing to welcome."
Yuan Shu didn't care at all, he directly greeted Chen Gong and then pulled them into the house.
