"Lord, this time we are fighting in a different place. I suggest that I lead the team and be accompanied by four generals, General Cao Ren, General Xiahou Dun, General Li Dian, and General Xia Houyuan. At the same time, the 50,000-strong army also needs veterans of hundreds of battles. Only in this way can we
Use the fastest speed to defeat Yuan Shu's troops in Jiujiang County."
Now that Cao Cao had decided, Xi Zhicai had nothing to be reserved about and directly chose to lead the team himself, along with Cao Cao's four generals and 50,000 veterans.
"Well, let's decide like this. You each go down and prepare your troops. You also order the veterans from all over Wu County to demobilize and gather with Dantu. Also, call Lu Bu over. I want to talk to him."
Cao Cao has always been decisive in major matters and never drags his feet. Once you have decided, then do it. As for the consequences, only God knows, just do your best.
"promise."
After hearing Cao Cao's words, the generals nodded directly and then left Cao Cao's house.
"Lord, is this risk really worth taking?"
Everyone left, but Xun Yu remained in front of Cao Cao.
"Don't ask so many questions. I want to give it a try, otherwise I'm afraid I will be under Yuan Shu's shadow for the rest of my life. You just need to tell me now, can the Dantu defense line be held after these troops leave?
How long can we defend against Yuan Shu's army?"
Compared with the persistent Xun Yu, Cao Cao shook his head.
"If my lord insists on doing this, I hope to hold Dantu's defense line for more than ten days. If the time exceeds this limit, I don't know."
Now that Cao Cao was determined, Xun Yu could only support him. As for the question he asked, Xun Yu thought about it for a while and gave him a time when he could be sure of it. After all, he might have to face Yuan Shu twenty years ago.
With an attack of tens of thousands of troops, it is considered good to be able to defend for more than ten days.
"Ten days is a bit short. We have to hold on for at least fifteen days. Otherwise, I'm afraid that our troops won't be able to come back in time to support us."
Hearing Xun Yu's answer, Cao Cao frowned. Even if he took away 50,000 people and had tens of thousands of troops under his command, he could only hold on for ten days. This was a bit difficult for him to accept. You have to know that once Yuan Shu knew that he
He divided his troops and went to Jiujiang County. He would definitely attack Dantu immediately. He didn't know if his troops could arrive in ten days.
"I can only say that I tried my best."
To be honest, Cao Cao's words put a lot of pressure on Xun Yu, but this pressure was something he had to resist, otherwise he might have to face a situation where it's bright in the west and cold in the east, and none of the things he had done would be possible.
It makes sense.
Not long after, Lu Bu was also led to Cao Cao's house.
"Mengde, why did you call me here?"
Looking at Cao Cao, Lu Bu directly asked a question.
"Fengxian, what do you think of the current war situation?"
Cao Cao glanced at Lu Bu, and an imperceptible light flashed in his eyes.
"The situation of the battle?
I feel that it is difficult to win this battle. Yuan Shu’s army is endless, and we only have so many people. As I said before sending troops, it will be even harder for us if Yuan Shu opens a second battlefield."
Although Lu Bu couldn't see the general trend clearly, but based on the comparison between his troops and horses against Yuan Shu, he also knew that it would not be easy to win.
"So I thought of a workaround, which might be able to change the situation of the war."
"Speaking."
Hearing that Cao Cao had a strategy that could change the situation of the war, Lu Bu's interest was aroused.
"I want Fengxian to lead your army back to Jiujiang County immediately to set up defenses. At the same time, I will send Xi Zhicai to lead Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, and Li Dian with 50,000 elite troops to go with you to Jiujiang County."
Cao Cao, a fool like Lü Bu, did not dare to talk about anything too profound. He was afraid that Lü Bu would have a headache if he only knew a little bit about it.
"Send 50,000 elite soldiers to follow me to Jiujiang County. What do you want to do?"
Sure enough, after hearing Cao Cao's words, Lu Bu's first reaction was, "What do you want to do?"
His brain doesn't allow him to think too much.
"What I mean is that since we have determined that Yuan Shu will open up the battlefield in Jiujiang County, we might as well send troops to Jiujiang County before him, and then eat up his troops in one go. This way we can not only kill a large number of Yuan Shu's troops, but also break them.
His intention of dividing his troops in Jiujiang was to kill two birds with one stone and kill two birds with one stone."
Facing Lu Bu, Cao Cao almost stopped laughing, but he could only patiently explain to him the significance of sending troops to Jiujiang County.
"If you send 50,000 troops to Jiujiang County, then Dantu's defense line is likely to face Yuan Shu's strong attack. Even if we can win a battle in Jiujiang County, if we are broken here, we will lose."
After Cao Cao's analysis, Lu Bu immediately understood what he meant. Cao Cao knew the enemy well and wanted to take the lead, but Yuan Shu was not mediocre. If the other party knew that Dan Tu was sending troops to Jiujiang County, he would definitely do whatever it took.
Attack Dantu. If Dantu loses here, they will be finished.
"Wealth is gained through danger. There is no way to fight without taking risks. As for Dantu's defense line, don't worry. As long as you can defeat the enemy in Jiujiang County, you can immediately return to Dantu to support me."
Facing Lu Bu's doubts, Cao Cao nodded silently. This is military quality. Although Lu Bu is an idiot strategically, he is still very talented in marching and fighting.
"If Dan Tu can really block Yuan Shu's attack, it is indeed a good move to divide his troops and go to Jiujiang County. I agree."
Since Cao Cao ensured Dantu's defense line, this choice could be regarded as a stroke of genius and could definitely catch Yuan Shu off guard.
"Well, let's do it like this. You immediately prepare to lead the army back to Jiujiang County. Remember to leave the city in batches. If Yuan Shu's scouting horses catch any clues, it will be over."
Hearing that Lu Bu agreed to his strategy, Cao Cao was relieved. He was afraid that if this idiot thought he was harboring evil intentions and didn't agree, everything would be over.
"I see."
After speaking, Lu Bu turned around and left Cao Cao's house, returning to his military camp.
"General, why did Cao Cao call you over?"
When Lu Bu returned, Song Xian went directly to greet him. He was afraid that Cao Cao might plot something against him.
"He came up with a plan, which is to let me lead the army back to Jiujiang County now, and he will also send 50,000 elite troops to go with us to defeat Yuan Shu's possible branch troops in Jiujiang County."
After hearing Lu Bu's words, Song Xian was stunned. What did Cao Cao want to do?
Playing so big?
This battle has not even started yet, and the whole story has been taken away?
If Yuan Shu had not divided his troops to go to Jiujiang County, then Dantu's attempt to stop Yuan Shu would have been basically empty talk and would have been impossible.
"how?
Don’t you agree?”
Lu Bu glanced at Song Xian, who was stunned, and his eyes were full of doubts.
"My lord, are you sure Cao Cao really wants to do this?"
To be honest, Song Xian still doesn't believe that Cao Cao would do this.
"I'm sure, Cao Cao told me this personally."
Facing Song Xian's question, Lu Bu nodded firmly.
"My lord, Cao Cao, this is a last-ditch battle. Whether Yangzhou can be defended or not depends entirely on the situation in Jiujiang County. If we can really win a battle in Jiujiang County, it will be very intimidating to Yuan Shu in Wangdu. At the same time,
The situation in Yangzhou can also be alleviated."
Hearing Lu Bu's firm answer, Song Xian also understood that Cao Cao was in a desperate situation.
"Well, let's get ready. The entire army will go to Jiujiang County via Danyang County. In addition, you can quickly go to Jiujiang and tell Chen Wen the situation. He must do his best to support the war in Jiujiang County. This is our only
opportunity."
Lu Bu also nodded, with a solemn look in his eyes.
"No, I'm leaving now."
Song Xian also knew that time was tight. If they arrived at Jiujiang County to set up defenses one day earlier, they would be able to prepare for the next battle one day earlier, so he just turned around and left with fists in his hands.
