After hearing Xi Zhicai's analysis, Cao Cao shook his head.
My own scouts know that they are all their own elites. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly now, so they will definitely travel day and night and return as quickly as possible.
But it has been four days and there is still no news. There must be something wrong on the road.
"What do you mean, lord?"
Is it certain that there are Yuan Shu’s pursuers behind us?”
Cao Cao's words made Xi Zhicai think deeply for a while. Now that he thought about it, there might actually be something wrong.
"Now I have guessed what the pursuers mean. How much time do we have until we reach Dantu?"
Looking at Xi Zhicai, Cao Cao smiled slightly.
"My lord, what I mean is that the pursuers behind us are very likely to take advantage of the night before arriving at Dantu to make a sneak attack, and we can catch their mentality and beat the dog behind closed doors."
After hearing Cao Cao's words, Xi Zhicai immediately understood what he meant.
"Yes, that's what I mean. If you want to play hide-and-seek with me, then I will play hide and seek with you. Everything will be as usual tonight. When the last night comes, we will strengthen the outer defense line and prepare for the internal battle. I will keep them all."
A flash of light flashed in Cao Cao's eyes. Since you want to play a cat-and-mouse game with me, well, let's see who is the mouse and who is the cat.
"My lord is wise, I suggest that Lu Bu be placed in ambush at the camp gate."
After hearing Cao Cao's instructions, Xi Zhi couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
Since you want to make a sneak attack, I have been loosening the outside and tightening the inside for the past few days. You think it is a trap. If we arrive at Dantu soon, I will strengthen the patrol force outside to give you an illusion and make you think that we are relieved.
As a result, he tied his pocket inside and waited for the enemy to take the bait. At the same time, he also had other ideas in his mind.
"It's just a small trick. You didn't see through it at a glance. You asked Lu Bu to arrange an ambush at the camp gate. This is very acceptable."
Cao Cao didn't take it seriously. He just guessed the enemy's mind and prescribed the right medicine. He also understood what Xi Zhicai meant, but he couldn't say it and acted on the camera.
"Then I'll make arrangements right away so that everyone can have a good sleep tonight."
Xi Zhicai shook his head. Cao Cao's talent is not ordinary. It is impossible for ordinary people to judge the existence of the pursuers behind him based on the fact that the scouts have not returned. It is even less possible to judge the enemy's heart based on the situation in the past few days.
, and then arrange the ambush battle according to the opponent's mind, and there may be unexpected gains at the same time.
"Well, have a good rest today and prepare to close the net tomorrow night."
Cao Cao nodded. After wondering for so many days, the result finally came out today. Cao Cao also breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"promise."
That night, the entire Cao camp was as usual. There were few patrols outside. Although there were arrangements inside, most people were sleeping deeply.
"General, everything in Cao Cao's camp remains as before. Patrols are still sparse and the lights in the camp are dim."
The scouts reported the same news to Ma Chao for four consecutive days.
"Meng Qi, this is already the fourth day, and Cao Cao is still like this. Did we guess wrong? He is not setting a trap to trick us into attacking at all, but he really doesn't know that we are behind him and has relaxed his vigilance."
Wen Chou looked at Ma Chao with a trace of doubt in his eyes.
"Impossible, it is absolutely impossible for Cao Cao to let down his guard. He may be waiting for news from his scouts to confirm whether there are any pursuers. But the arrangement is still like this until now, which proves that he has not received the news yet, so
Everything remains the same as before, and they still want to fish us over."
Ma Chao shook his head and rejected Wen Chou's opinion. There was absolutely no way Cao Cao could be so careless.
"Then what do you think we should do now?"
Hearing Ma Chao's words, Wen Chou was also agitated. After all, for so many days, there had been opportunities before him, but he could not send troops, which felt aggrieved.
"Business as usual, continue to follow him. He will arrive at Dantu tomorrow. I still don't believe it."
Although Ma Chao is also frowning, the current situation is still the same. The only thing they can do is to wait until their equal opportunity appears.
"Okay, you are the commander this time, and I agree with your choice."
Dian Wei glanced at Ma Chao and firmly supported Yuan Shu's order. Ma Chao took the lead in all actions.
"Then let's just wait and wait for that opportunity to appear."
Since Dian Wei had chosen to support Ma Chao's idea, Wen Chou had nothing to say. Since Ma Chao was arranged by his lord, he agreed unconditionally.
The long night passed quietly, and Xu Huang finally came back after a long journey.
"Gongming, how's it going?"
Seeing Xu Huang returning, Ma Chao immediately greeted him.
"Fortunately, we got there in time. All Cao Cao's scouts heading north were killed by us."
Xu Huang nodded towards Ma Chao.
"so far so good."
Hearing Xu Huang's words, Ma Chao couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. This way, Cao Cao would not know his whereabouts.
"Well, he will arrive at Dantu tomorrow, what are you going to do?"
Xu Huang looked at the place with a trace of doubt in his eyes.
"The enemy should be defeated tonight. It depends on the situation. Dan Tu will be here soon, and Cao Cao should also let down his guard."
Ma Chao nodded to Xu Huang, it should be time tonight.
"Okay, let's talk about it tonight."
Xu Huang also nodded.
Cao Cao's army continued to move south, while Ma Chao followed carefully behind.
"Lord, will you close the net tonight?"
Looking at the gradually darkening sky, a ray of light flashed in Xi Zhicai's eyes.
"Well, the enemy will be defeated tonight. We will inform you that everything will be carried out according to the original deployment."
Cao Cao also raised his head and glanced at the sky. You have been chasing me for so many days, so I will entertain you well tonight.
"promise."
That night, Cao Jun camped again, and this time a large number of patrols began to patrol outside the camp. There were bonfires everywhere inside the camp, and many soldiers patrolled in groups.
"General, do you think Yuan Shu's troops will come to steal the camp tonight?"
Cao Xing and others gathered in Lu Bu's tent. To be honest, in the past few days since they heard that Yuan Shu might send troops to pursue him, they couldn't eat well or sleep well. Finally, they would arrive at Dantu tomorrow. They didn't expect Cao Cao
Today, an order was issued to put the entire army on alert.
"Tomorrow we will arrive at Dantu. Tonight is the most critical moment. If Yuan Shu sends troops to pursue us, today is the best opportunity. If we miss today, we will return to Dantu. So no matter whether the enemy is there tonight or not, today is the best opportunity."
No one can ignore him if he comes to attack. If he comes, kill him. If he doesn't come, let's return safely, okay?"
Lu Bu glanced sideways at Cao Xing and slowly expressed his judgment.
"We understand."
After hearing Lu Bu's words, the remaining people all nodded. Just as Lu Bu said, if the enemy attacks at night, just kill them directly. If not, it's not bad to return to Dantu safely.
