Chapter 313 Golden Horn, Silver Edge, the top priority, it is bound to win
Chapter 313: Golden horn, silver rim, top priority, must win
The entire Chinese army’s tent in Cao’s camp.
Cao Ren talked about the disadvantages of going south and the advantages of going north raised by Yi Xiaotian...
All the counselors had expressionless faces and stood quietly with their hands behind their hands.
Perhaps, before half a stick of incense, they still turned a deaf ear to Cao Ren's words and were still indifferent, but now... Zhuyu is in front of them, and everyone is listening carefully and thinking...
The key is that as a military general, Cao Ren analyzed the situation clearly and logically, and every word he said made perfect sense! This was what shocked everyone the most.
Sun Quan's advantages, the natural chasm of the Yangtze River, and the weakness of northerners not being good at water warfare...
Liu Biao's strength, the combat effectiveness of Jingzhou Navy, and the constraints of the northern border...
And Yuan Shao, the so-called centipede is dead but not stiff... The so-called land of four states can raise 200,000 to 300,000 troops at the turn of the clouds. With such strength... how can it be possible to give him time to let him recover?
Coming?
Bit by bit, Cao Ren told everything that Yi Xiaotian had said to him... all of them closely surrounding the theme of "must go north, never go south".
For a time, many hot-headed counselors nodded their heads in admiration.
Cao Cao also nodded...
He is the only one who knows that Cao Ren’s words are not his opinions?
It's nothing more than a retelling of Brother Yi's words. In terms of the overall situation, Brother Yi has always had a unique vision. His insights often take into account more, wider, more tricky, and more surprising...
He said he wanted to go north, so the next strategic focus must shift to heading north to Jizhou to compete for Yuan Shao's territory.
not to mention…
After Brother Yi borrowed this reminder from Cao Ren, Cao Cao finally sorted out an account in his mind and made a comprehensive assessment of the current situation between him and Yuan Shao.
The Battle of Guandu can be said to be the largest and most intense war in the past ten years. The soldiers are exhausted and the surroundings are full of dangers.
Yuan Shao is not dead, Liu Biao is not moving, and there are still several wolves in Xiliang staring at him, Cao Cao.
If we really go to attack Sun Quan, or go south to attack Liu Biao... the possibility of capturing it in a short time is extremely low. Once it falls into a protracted war, the consequences will become very serious.
Thinking about it on the other hand, Sun Quan is too young and Liu Biao is too old... If they really want to develop to the point where they can compete with Cao Cao, it will take at least ten years...
In other words, Brother Yi's intention was very clear. Fighting Sun Quan, fighting Liu Biao, or even going south... was not a top priority.
The time is not yet ripe, so instead of betting on such a big thing... it is better to follow Brother Yi's plan to pacify the northern border first and defeat Yuan Shao completely.
It would be best to seize all four states under Yuan Shao's command...
Establish the most stable rear area and base area, then turn your energy to the south and slowly eliminate all enemies in the south.
This is the safest approach…
What's more, Cao Cao has always been thinking about what Brother Yi once mentioned - golden horns, silver edges, grass belly...
After all, the Central Plains that Cao Cao currently occupies is still a "grass belly"...Cao Cao is bound to win this golden corner and silver border in the north!
"Okay, Zi Xiao has said so much!" Cao Cao immediately agreed. "The whole army will rest for a while. Another battle between us and Yuan Shao is about to begin. Everyone, cheer up!"
"Here..."
All the counselors shouted...
It sounds strange.
Originally, there was such a dispute for a long time that the decision of Northern Expedition or Southern Expedition was not decided, but it was so disturbed by the military general Cao Ren that everyone's opinions became surprisingly unified.
Northern Expedition…
It seems that no one will raise the slightest objection anymore!
Seeing this scene, Cao Cao smiled.
I was thinking to myself, it seems that anything that can be related to Brother Yi can bring good luck to people!
To be honest, it’s all thanks to Cao Ren’s coming...
Otherwise, Cao Cao's decree on the southern expedition was issued and changed again due to Yuan Shao's southward march. This would be a bit like changing the decree every day and not being serious.
…
At midnight.
Guandu Walled City, Chinese army tent.
Cao Cao looked at the sky, the moon, and the stars, seemingly lost in thought...
Now that the grand strategy of the Northern Expedition has been formulated, Cao Cao, who has turned from defense to offense... is bound to have a series of battles with Yuan Shao.
Brother Yi's judgment is correct. Hebei, Qing, You, Ji, and the four states have a wider territory, a larger population, and the men are taller and more powerful. They have a natural advantage in recruiting soldiers and horses. It is not difficult to defeat Yuan Shao.
What is difficult is how to encroach on Yuan Shao's territory and territory step by step.
To put it bluntly, war is about attrition, and the last thing Cao Cao wants to fight is attrition...
Yuan Shao is a centipede...
After a series of losses, even if the north can be pacified, then how to deal with the soft persimmons in the south and the wolves in the west?
Huh...Cao Cao exhaled a long breath.
This is a difficult question…
This has nothing to do with the general policy or strategy. How to conquer Hebei more efficiently? It is best... to use military strategy to conquer the northern border without any blood...
This is about the planning of specific details, and there should be no carelessness. It seems that I have to take some time to ask Brother Yi for specific advice.
Just thought of this.
"Brother, big brother..." Cao Ren's voice sounded outside the military stronghold...
"Zixiao? Why are you here so late?"
Cao Cao was a little surprised. He thought that during the day, Cao Ren talked eloquently in front of all the counselors and made a big splash...Now, I'm afraid he should be dragged by these counselors to drink and compare notes.
Why did it happen that at this time, Cao Ren still had time to rush to the Chinese army's tent.
"Brother, Yuan Shao is moving!"
Cao Ren's words were concise and to the point. He was still the most calm general. He knew what to do when.
Now...the armies of the four northern states are gathering, Yuan Shao will definitely take action...
Cao Ren, who was in charge of intelligence, did not dare to be careless at all. He stayed in the post house all night, waiting for the messengers and the flying pigeon's message!
Sure enough, he really got a piece of information...
Yuan Shao's army has been assembled...a total of 270,000. They will go south in the near future, and now, they have already taken action!
only…
"Brother, I can't figure out where Yuan Shao plans to attack this time!"
Cao Ren looked sad... "But it is certain that Yuan Shao deliberately bypassed Guandu Port this time, and the troops in Liyang City have been withdrawn, which can explain some problems."
Speaking of this, Cao Ren's expression was still very serious, and his words became more and more meticulous.
"It seems that... Yuan Shao's entire army is gathering to the east. As for which port is his target? Or which city? It is impossible to find out!"
These words came out.
Cao Cao's brows suddenly furrowed. As the saying goes, one learns from every experience, but this time Yuan Shao's military operations are much more secret!
Taking the initiative to withdraw the troops and horses from Liyang City north of the Yellow River... This? This means a lot... Why does it sound like luring the emperor into a urn...
Is this intentional?
Is the purpose to attract Cao Cao to Hebei? Or... to distract Cao Cao's attention and attack Guandu again?
This is Cao Cao's subconscious thought...
As soon as this idea came out, Cao Cao shook his head and said to himself, "That may not be the case..."
While he was talking, he had already slowly walked to the map.
Along the Yellow River, observe the ports and walled cities along the coast...
Where will it be? Where will Yuan Shao choose to attack?
Cao Cao became more and more troubled...
When the two armies are fighting, the most important thing is intelligence. Now Cao Cao is like a blind man, knowing nothing about Yuan Jun's intelligence.
What if Yuan's army made a surprise attack and directly destroyed one of Cao Cao's ports or cities and counties on the south bank of the Yellow River, and even attacked Yanzhou with thunderous force, or even raided Xudu and robbed the emperor... That would be terrible.
Huh...Cao Cao exhaled.
It’s really a wave of ups and downs. The details of the northern expedition have not yet been finalized, and Yuan Shao’s intelligence is lost again...
Problems are all problems!
Thinking of this, Cao Cao couldn't wait any longer.
"Zi Xiao, prepare your horses!" Cao Cao shouted...
"It has been prepared for a long time." Cao Ren seemed to have anticipated Cao Cao's instructions in advance... "It only takes half an hour to get to Youjian Resort... I just asked, Brother Yi is not asleep yet!"
Phew...Cao Cao turned his head and gave Cao Ren a meaningful look.
He did not forget to pat Cao Ren on the shoulder. "Zixiao, I have been in indirect contact with Brother Yi for a long time. It seems that you have really grown a lot!"
Speaking of which…
"Hahahaha", Cao Cao laughed sadly.
Sure enough, as the old saying goes, anyone or anything that has anything to do with Brother Yi will become more and more wonderful...
