Chapter 456: In hindsight, troops are coming to a new place
It's about three days' journey from Xudu to Xinye.
Cao Cao commanded millions of troops, and for the first time he felt like he had the world under his control.
Along the way, although the carriage and horses were moving slowly, he was in high spirits and blurted out poems one after another, which showed how leisurely he was this time.
"Look, I will capture Xiangyang first this time and look for a good place outside the city. Brother Yi's Youjian Villa should also cross the river and come to the land south of the Yangtze River."
Cao Cao stroked his beard and laughed, and the people around him also echoed.
After becoming the prime minister, he gradually began to have the feeling of being surrounded by stars. At any time, there were many people busy around him. How should I describe this feeling?
Just one word.
"Cool!"
But Cao Cao didn't know yet what difficulties and obstacles he would face during his first southern expedition after becoming prime minister, and also the only war in which he didn't ask Yi Xiaotian for advice in advance.
Before going to the battle, Jia Xu seemed to have mentioned this to Cao Cao, but Cao Cao said, "Brother Yi is busy with all kinds of things, so don't bother with this small battle."
Cao Cao didn't seem to care about this.
He is now more swollen than ever.
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"Does Zhang He's team have any information to send back?"
"Back to the Prime Minister, General Zhang He just sent the news a few days ago that there are no traces of Jingzhou soldiers and horses for a hundred miles ahead. I must have thought that Liu Bei had already fled?"
Cao Ren stayed by Cao Cao's side and acted as a messenger for the first time.
When his words came out, everyone burst into laughter.
"What kind of coward is Liu Bei?"
"Years ago, the Prime Minister went north to conquer Wuhuan. Liu Bei had been hoarding troops and horses for so long, but he didn't even dare to set foot on the border of Xinye. If you ask me, this Liu Bei is the biggest shrinking turtle in the world!"
Le Jin's chin was almost raised to the sky. It's no wonder that over the years, many of Cao Cao's subordinates have basically never been defeated. Who is Liu Bei? People who are beaten until they run away with their heads in their hands are not worthy of being beaten.
They took a fancy to it.
However, as Cao Cao's advisers and think tanks, such as Jia Xu, Xun You, Cheng Yu, Xi Zhicai and others, they never underestimated this war.
"Prime Minister, don't take it lightly. There is no human habitation in this area, and it might be a trap for the enemy."
Jia Xu said from the side.
This time, since it was Cao Cao's first expedition after becoming prime minister, Xun Yu was worried, so he directly sent Dian Wei to follow Cao Cao closely, saying that even if Dian Wei died in battle, nothing would happen to Cao Cao.
The result was good. Dian Wei was beside Cao Cao. When he saw Cao Cao's face, he was a little unhappy and shouted directly at the weak military advisors:
"Mother-in-law! Marching and fighting rely on momentum! When I personally capture the big-eared thief in a while, you will have nothing to say!"
Xu Chu followed Yi Xiaotian, and Dian Wei was the loudest person around Cao Cao. When he yelled at Xun You and others, they shook their heads repeatedly, not wanting to argue with him.
"Okay, okay, fight over whatever you want. This southern expedition will naturally give you a chance to show off your talents, but don't let the soldiers listen. Besides, I, Cao Cao, can't control the people around me."
Cao Cao put on a white face and broke the atmosphere that was about to quarrel. At the right time——
Suddenly a horse came running from the front. Judging by his clothes, it was Zhang He's former army sergeant.
"Report!!"
"Say, what's the matter? But there are enemy troops ahead?"
Cao Cao raised his hand to signal the cavalryman to speak.
The other party was also unambiguous. He immediately cupped his fists and handed over his hands, and quickly reported the military situation:
"According to General Zhang He, there are signs of marching on Bowangpo ahead. In thirty miles, our army will enter Yushan. General Zhang He is afraid that there is an ambush ahead, so he specifically requested instructions from the Prime Minister."
"Bring me the map!"
Cao Ren could understand Cao Cao's eyes and immediately gave instructions behind him.
The army suddenly stopped, just as they had been well trained before.
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When the map is spread out, the terrain of Jingzhou comes into view.
Xi Zhicai naturally knew all this and pointed directly at Bowangpo and said:
"Thirty miles away, behind Bowang Slope are Yushan Mountain and Anlin. The two places are connected to each other, so it's a good place for an ambush."
"What should we do? Do we need to take a detour? If we need to take a detour..."
Cheng Yu was thoughtful at the side.
However, these counselors were still undecided, which made Le Jin, Dian Wei and others a little angry again.
"Hey, Miaocai and Yuan Rang are on the right front of our army. If we let them lead the tiger and leopard cavalry to kill, they will definitely eliminate all ambush..."
"It's the same sentence, Prime Minister, Liu Bei has amassed Xinye and only has 30,000 soldiers and horses in a few years. If they dare to set up an ambush at Bowangpo, they will open the door of Xinye and bring free meat to their doorsteps. How can they not eat it!
"
To be honest, there are many strong generals around Cao Cao, but why Cao Cao is so hesitant every time he makes a decision is because most of them are strong generals, not handsome.
There are people with both civil and military skills, such as Zhang Liao, who most likely lead one of the eight armies alone.
Another example is Zhang He. His ten thousand-year-old army relied on alertness and cleverness.
There are too many strong generals around, too many people talk rough words, and a person's rare and careful thinking may be affected.
For example, Cao Cao is now——
Jia Xu wanted to say something more.
"Prime Minister, Xun Lingjun gave you instructions before you left. If you encounter a fork in the road, you must think twice before proceeding. March quickly, avoid narrow roads, and focus on the city..."
Before he finished speaking, Cao Cao waved his hand:
"No need to say any more, I have already made my decision!"
As he spoke, he quickly named the generals and issued the order to march.
Jia Xu and others could only frown, hoping that the other party would not be stupid enough to actually set up an ambush to ambush their vast army of 300,000...
——
Same time.
Far away in Yecheng.
The Youjian pig farm in Yecheng was expanded several times by Yi Xiaotian in just one month.
This is due to Yi Xiaotian's undisturbed command, and there is another boost.
Qingluan Chamber of Commerce.
Zhen Luo's second brother, Zhen Yan, the business prodigy of the Zhen family, finally caught up with Yi Xiaotian again.
"Sir, the second brother came to see you today... He said he wanted to ask about a pig farm..."
"not see."
"Sir, the second brother came to you again today and said he wanted to do the pork business..."
"Oh, no see."
"Sir, second brother..."
"not see."
...Zhen Luo sighed. Since Xu You's example, Yi Xiaotian is not ready to contact any of his partners.
That's right, with Boss Cao here, how will he be short of money in the future?
Only this time——
"gentlemen?"
"not see."
Yi Xiaotian was busy working in the pig farm, and Zhen Luo greeted him from a distance, but she heard Yi Xiaotian directly reply like this.
"Sir! Luo'er is going to be angry! This is an important matter!"
Zhen Luo puffed up her face and walked to Yi Xiaotian angrily. Yi Xiaotian looked a little confused.
"Why, it's not your second brother this time?"
Yi Xiaotian smiled, shrugged, and continued to explain the principles of pig raising to the workers in the pig farm.
Zhen Luo worked hard this time and shouted in Yi Xiaotian's ear:
"Although the second brother is also here, it seems that someone who is hiding from me asked me to tell you -"
"Cao Cao's army is approaching Xinye..."
"What did you say??"
On this day, Yi Xiaotian's voice broke through the roof of the pig farm, and for a while, thousands of pigs screamed in unison.