In the conquest of Wuhuan, Cao Cao planned to solve the Northeastern problem as a whole, so he went out with all his strength this time.
The most elite generals under his command, such as Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Shi Huan, Cao Chun and others all accompanied the army on the expedition...
Fortunately, Zhang He, Xu Huang and others had escorted Yi Xiaotian's delegation convoy once before, so the first half of the trip went smoothly.
But when we reach the eastern border of Liaodong, the road becomes difficult...
The march was still too slow. It started in March and was not even halfway through June. Cao Cao seemed very anxious.
However, God still doesn’t follow people’s wishes…
The seventh month of the lunar calendar was the peak of summer. According to the original plan, the army should take a shortcut from "Wuzhong" to the main road, but as soon as they passed "Wuzhong", they encountered heavy rain.
The road leading to Wuhuan became muddy... Coupled with the low-lying terrain and stagnant water, the army was unable to move forward.
This pause is troublesome...
Wuhuan's scouts discovered them and began to strengthen defenses in dangerous areas, waiting for work!
From Wuzhong to Tadun tribe, the road along the way was heavily guarded...
What Cao Cao was most worried about happened.
Now, even if it were not for the stagnant water in summer and the difficulty of traveling on the roads, the Tadun tribe who just wanted to cross these fortifications and make a surprise attack on Wuhuan would definitely suffer heavy losses on the road.
Embarrassed...
All of a sudden, the situation became very embarrassing, and it was even difficult to get off. The previous march route seemed to be impassable, and it looked like this time it would be in vain.
…
Military camp Dazhai, inside the Chinese army's tent.
A candle flame appears like a shadow...
"How is it? Has the water receded? Can the army march as usual?"
Facing Cao Ren who just walked into it, Cao Cao asked eagerly...
"Brother... the water hasn't receded yet. The continuous heavy rains may keep the water from receding for another one or two months. Moreover, after the water accumulated, Wuhuan has set up many obstacles. I'm afraid this surprise attack will be... I'm afraid...
"
Cao Ren sounded frustrated...
He didn't say it directly, but the meaning was very clear. It was over, this surprise attack was stillborn.
Huh...Cao Cao exhaled heavily.
"Oops...what a terrible weather!" He clenched his fists and hit the document with a heavy punch. Cao Cao helplessly turned his head out the window and towards the pouring rain!
This time when he was sent to Wuhuan as an envoy, he thought that he had made sufficient preparations, whether it was supplies or troop formations, but he accidentally missed one thing - the weather!
"Sigh... It would be great if there was another road leading to the Tadun tribe."
Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh...
"Brother..." Cao Ren rolled his eyes. "Have you forgotten the tip bag that Brother Yi gave you? Brother Yi specifically asked... to let eldest brother open the red tip bag when he is in a dilemma. Now, aren't we in a dilemma?
What? Maybe... maybe Brother Yi knows other roads leading to the Wuhuandandun tribe!"
hiss…
Being reminded by Cao Ren, Cao Cao's eyes suddenly lit up. Yes, why did he forget this?
Since Brother Yi mentioned the "dilemma", he must have predicted a series of problems and censures they would encounter when they went to Wuhuan as envoys...
The heavy rain in July was probably under Brother Yi's control.
Cao Cao took out the brochure bag from his arms without hesitation. This red brochure bag and the green brocade bag were stuck next to him.
At this time... according to Yi Xiaotian's instructions, the red bag of tips is to be opened.
Stab...
Quickly tearing it apart, Cao Cao's mood rose to his throat. He urgently wanted to know if there was another road to the Wuhuan Tadun tribe hidden in Brother Yi's bag...
Well…
Unfolding the brocade bag, a line of small seal characters appeared vaguely in front of my eyes.
It's okay not to look at it, but at first glance, Cao Cao was actually a little disappointed...
As for the reason, it didn't go as expected. Cao Cao saw a brand new road, or a map leading to the Tadun tribe. It was just... just some strategic deployment, or a trick...
——"Brother, a long-distance attack with too much baggage will inevitably lead to slow movements... The important thing in this battle is the speed of the troops. If there is a heavy rain in summer, the three armies will definitely have difficulty marching normally, and Wuhuan will definitely get the news..."
"Brother Hao must have encountered a dilemma when he opened this kit. The Wuhuan people are seeing the situation of the army at this time. It is better to leave the baggage and let the infantry evacuate to create an illusion of the army retreating.
Paralyze the enemy, then move lightly, attack with the speed of light cavalry... attack the enemy unprepared!"
One by one, small seal characters came into Cao Cao's eyes.
hiss…
The plan is a good one, pretending to retreat, traveling lightly, building plank roads openly, and secretly attacking Chen Cang, but the key point is, where is the "Chen Cang" in the secret plan that was not named in the bag?
It is true that Cao Cao could pretend to retreat, or he could choose the most elite cavalry to travel lightly?
But what about the road?
Without a new road to Wuhuan, isn't this all nonsense?
Cao Cao looked at this tip bag three times. The more he looked at it, the more annoyed he became, and the more he looked at it, the more worried he became.
The most important thing is...the current predicament has not been resolved!
It's like the surprise attack on Wuhuan requires one, two, three, a total of three strategies, but Brother Yi directly explained the last two strategies, but the most critical first one was not explained.
I was negligent. Brother Yi must have been negligent...
"This...what should we do?"
Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh.
It's better now. Brother Yi's last straw failed to save Cao Cao, and Cao Cao fell into a state of annoyance and sadness.
But at this moment.
"...Mengde...Mengde."
Xiahou Dun hurriedly broke into the tent, and his loud voice rang out from a long distance away.
"There is an old man outside the camp. He wants to see you by name... He said it was Yi... Mr. Yi asked him to come. He also said that he could lead us to find another path through Xu Wushan and arrive at Zhipinggang County, Beiping County.
Wuhuandandun’s lair…”
As soon as I said this...
Cao Cao, who was originally depressed, suddenly opened his eyes, his body shook, and his spirit was lifted.
Old man?
Did Mr. Yi ask him to come?
Find another path? Go through Xu Wushan? Go straight to Wuhuan Tadun's lair?
This... doesn't this solve his urgent need?
"Please, please quickly... no... I will go to greet you personally, I will go to welcome you in person!"
Without stopping or ignoring the pouring rain outside, Cao Cao rushed to meet the old man.
