"It seems they finally realized that we would attack Nanyang from the north, so the cavalry came over."
Upon hearing the news, Chen Gong smiled and spoke to Yuan Shu.
"Well, they are not fools. They can't find any trace of us anywhere. They will definitely realize our purpose."
Yuan Shu also nodded. There were many capable people under them who guessed that this was easy, but he was very satisfied that he could survive until now.
"Now that their whereabouts have been discovered, what do you think Yuan Shao will do?"
Chen Gong looked at Yuan Shu, a gleam flashed in his eyes.
"What you mean is that now Yuan Shao and the others think that we are going north to Suixian, so we should immediately turn around and go south. Instead of fighting in Suixian, we will ambush Yuan Shao on the road."
Yuan Shu did the same, smiling at the corner of his mouth, Yuan Benchu, you thought I would go north to ambush you in Suixian County, but I am going south to ambush you and catch you off guard.
"That's right, but General Meng Qi needs to work harder to clear out all the enemy's cavalry so as not to expose our whereabouts. Also, the army needs to be divided into two groups. One group will build momentum and continue to move north, while the other group will move at night.
, I can just look at Fist Mountain by the riverside."
Chen Gong nodded. If he really wanted to make a sneak attack, he couldn't reveal his whereabouts, otherwise it would turn into a head-on battle again.
"Well, just do it."
Yuan Shu nodded. Chen Gong was right. A sneak attack must be carried out quietly. It would be difficult if he was really discovered.
"promise."
Ma Chao led his army to frantically clean up the cavalry behind them.
Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Xu Huang, Gao Shun and Dian Wei led six elite soldiers, including the Trap Army, Hengye Army, Polu Army, Hu Lie Army, Hu Wei Army and the Guard Army, to take advantage of the darkness at night and sneak directly into the forest to hide their whereabouts.
Running towards the stone mountain beside the river,
Yuan Shu, on the other hand, led the remaining army to build momentum and continue to advance towards Suixian County.
"My lord, my lord, we have found Yuan Shu's trace."
Xu You took the battle report he had just received and rushed directly in front of Yuan Shao.
"found it?
Where is he?"
Hearing Xu You's words, Yuan Shao was also excited and finally found it.
"The news came from the cavalry. They found traces of the enemy on the way to Suixian, but they were strangled by the cavalry. Their purpose must be to attack Nanyang."
Xu You read the message directly to Yuan Shao.
"Sure enough, Yuan Jiujiao wants to attack Nanyang. There is nothing to say. The army will immediately go north and return to Suixian County. At the same time, he will send a message to Cao Cao, asking him to set off from Xiling immediately and go to Nanyang."
Now that Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses have been found, the next step is easy. Go to Suixian County to block Yuan Shu and win.
"Yes, but we must also prevent Yuan Shu's ambush."
Xu You nodded. Yuan Shao's arrangements are very reasonable now. He will entangle Yuan Shu's troops first, and when Cao Cao comes, he will directly destroy Yuan Shu.
"Definitely."
Yuan Shao gave an order, and the remaining 90,000 troops left Anlu and headed north to return to Suixian County. His scouts also went directly to Xiling to share the information they got with Cao Cao.
Yan Liang and the others soon arrived at the planned location, Stone Mountain.
"The terrain of Stone Mountain is not dangerous, why not choose another place?"
Wen Chou looked at the generals in front of him, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"I don't know either, but since the military advisor chose this place, it means there is something for him to gain here."
Yan Liang glanced at Wen Chou, then glanced at Gao Shun and Xu Huang who were standing aside. He, Wen Chou and Dian Wei were all fierce generals, and asking him to explain was nothing more than forcing others to do something difficult.
"Let Gongming speak."
Gao Shun saw Yan Liang's gaze and pushed Xu Huang aside.
"This is actually not difficult to understand. The fastest way to return to Suixian from Anlu is to go north along the river.
Logically speaking, Stone Mountain is not the best ambush location, but the reason why we chose this place is also because it is not the best ambush location.
Because Yuan Shao will never let down his guard in those dangerous places, but here on Stone Mountain, he will not be noticed. The reason for the attack is this lack of awareness. As long as Yuan Shao is not prepared, the attack will be the same wherever he goes."
Xu Huang glanced at Gao Shun, then cleared his throat and directly expressed his guess.
"That's it, that's it."
After hearing Xu Huang's explanation, Yan Liang understood Chen Gong's intention. Only by ambush in the most unlikely place can the best ambush effect be achieved.
"In this case, wait until Yuan Shao comes over and beat him until he can't take care of himself."
"Yes, beat him until he can't take care of himself."
"That's how it should be."
"My lord, Yuan Benchu's letter is here."
Xi Zhicai came directly to Cao Cao with Yuan Shao's letter.
"oh?
Yuan Benchu’s letter?”
When Cao Cao heard that it was Yuan Shao's letter, he immediately reached out and took it.
After seeing it, Cao Cao frowned and his face turned a little dark.
"Lord, what's wrong?"
Looking at Cao Cao's face, Xi Zhi glanced at Xun Yu and asked directly.
"Yuan Shao said that his cavalry had discovered Yuan Shu's army and was heading towards Nanyang. He speculated that Yuan Shu's purpose was to attack Nanyang and force him to retreat. He has now led his army north to support Nanyang. He wants us to lead the army now. Send troops north to surround Yuan Shu with him."
Cao Cao directly stated the meaning of Yuan Shao's letter.
"If we are to abandon Xiling and go north to support Nanyang, has he confirmed that Yuan Shu's main force is there?
If those are his suspected soldiers and Yuan Shao goes north, but Yuan Shu turns around and comes back to rob and kill us, isn't that the end?"
Xi Zhicai glanced at Cao Cao. To be honest, although Yuan Shu's march north to Nanyang was a good move, if this was a strategy of doubting his troops, then Yuan Shu's target would probably be him. It would be very difficult to kill him on the way.
"If Yuan Shu's main force is really there, then it might be difficult for Yuan Shao to face Yuan Shu alone."
Although Xi Zhicai said this, Cao Cao was also very confused. The situation in Jiangxia is also confusing. The armies of the three parties have been circling in Jiangxia. No one can find any trace of the other party. All actions can only be based on guesswork.
Now that Yuan Shu's traces were suddenly found, he couldn't guess whether he was showing it to him on purpose or if he really just wanted to fuck Nanyang. He really couldn't guess.
"Lord, we must send out troops. Otherwise, Yuan Shao is really destroyed by Yuan Shu. Then it will be our turn to be alone. However, in order to prevent this from being Yuan Shu's plan, we must act steadily and slow down the advance.
If Yuan Shao can really entangle Yuan Shu in Suixian County, then speed up the advance and encircle him.
If the war has not started by the time Yuan Shao arrives in Suixian, then Yuan Shu’s target is us, and we must return to Xiling immediately."
Xun Yu glanced at Cao Cao. If he didn't send troops now and didn't tell whether Yuan Shu was in Suixian or not, Yuan Shao would definitely blame himself. When Yuan Shu really came to kill him, it would be unclear whether Yuan Shao would send troops.
After hearing Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao also fell into deep thought. This battle situation was definitely a confusing situation. He really couldn't understand it, but what he said was right.
Regardless of whether Yuan Shu is in Nanyang or not, if he does not send troops, he will definitely create a gap with Yuan Shao. Then they will be fighting on their own. Yuan Shao can return to Nanyang to recuperate, but what should he do?
"Then just do what Wen Ruo said. This time only 5,000 soldiers and horses and those who surrendered will be left in Xiling, and the rest of the army will go north."