Since the cavalry was on the road, it was much faster than the infantry.
In ten days, Wang Can led the army camp to Hanzhong and prepared to send troops to Chang'an.
Compared with Wang Can and Cao Cao, Wang Can has a slight advantage, because most of Wang Can's itinerary is within his own sphere of influence and will not be blocked. The army can reach Hanzhong unimpeded, and then leave Sichuan from Ziwu Valley to reach it.
Chang'an, in this way, a lot of time is virtually shortened.
However, Cao Cao's situation was quite different.
Cao Cao led his troops to Zhongmou County, passed Hulao Pass, passed through Luoyang, then left Hangu Pass in the west and arrived in Chang'an.
This road, after entering Hulao Pass, was full of Xiliang troops. If Cao Cao wanted to welcome the emperor, he not only had to fight with the Xiliang troops, but also considered the issue of time. If the time dragged on too long, the emperor might not be him.
To welcome him back, he became a sharp weapon in Wang Can's hands, so Cao Cao faced greater difficulties than Wang Can.
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In Hanzhong, Wang Can led his army to rest and regroup here.
State Shepherd's Mansion, in the hall.
Wang Can sat high on the main seat, with a group of civil servants and generals below him. Wang Can's eyes passed over everyone, and finally stopped on Wang Yue, and asked: "Ziwu, what are Cao Cao's movements?"
When the army set out from Chengdu, Wang Can asked Wang Yue to notify the Hero Building in Yanzhou and asked Yu Yang, the person in charge of the Hero Building, to inquire about the movements of Cao Cao's army and report them at any time. It is said that knowing oneself and the enemy will result in victory in any battle. Wang Can and Cao Cao wanted to send troops together.
Holding the emperor in his hands. When the two armies are fighting, Wang Can must of course be aware of Cao Cao's movements. If Cao Cao seizes the opportunity, it will be bad.
Wang Yue straightened his body, clasped his fists and said, "Reporting to my lord, Cao Cao's army is still rushing to Chang'an non-stop. There is nothing abnormal. If it is inferred according to normal time, Cao Cao will definitely arrive in Chang'an later than my lord."
Wang Can frowned slightly when he heard this.
Cao Cao is not someone who likes to admit defeat. In such a situation, Cao Cao must have other tricks.
Wang Can thought for a while, but had no clue, so he asked: "Fengxiao, how do you think Cao Cao will take the lead?"
Guo Jia was wearing a white robe and a white scarf, and he even held a fan in his hand.
It is June now, and the weather is a bit hot. It is normal for Guo Jia to hold a fan in his hand. But when Wang Can saw Guo Jia's dress, he immediately thought of Zhuge Liang. Regarding Zhuge Liang, Wang Can also sent Wang Yue to inquire.
Now Zhuge Liang's uncle Zhuge Xuan has been appointed as the governor of Yuzhang, and Zhuge Liang is accompanying him.
Guo Jia clasped his fists and said: "No matter what happens to Cao Cao, what my lord has to do is to hurry up and rush to Chang'an. Now that the Xiliang army is in internal strife, and Zhang Ji and Fan Chou are fighting to the death, it is a great opportunity to welcome the emperor. My lord and Cao Cao, no matter who goes first
If we go to Chang'an, we can take the lead and defeat the Xiliang army. As a courtesy, I don't need to pay attention to Cao Cao and just rush to Chang'an as soon as possible."
Wang Can looked at Li Ru and asked, "What do you mean by Wen You?"
Li Ru said: "Master Guo's words are reasonable, and Ru has no objection."
Since Li Ru is Dong Hui's brother-in-law and has a relationship with Wang Can, his status has also risen. However, the more this happens, the more low-key Li Ru becomes. As long as it is not a matter of overall concern, Li Ru will agree with other people's opinions.
, and did not make any surprising remarks.
Wang Can glanced at Li Ru, then looked at Jia Xu and asked, "Wen He, what do you think?"
The expression on Jia Xu's face was calm and he said: "My lord, our strategy of leaving Chang'an is correct. As long as we arrive in Chang'an first, we will have the upper hand. However, there is no guarantee that Cao Cao will emerge from nowhere, so
It is necessary to set up some obstacles for Cao Cao to prevent him from going to Chang'an."
Wang Can leaned forward slightly and asked, "What's Wen He's clever plan?"
Jia Xu said: "Fan Chou and Zhang Ji fought fiercely with each other and did not pay attention to the situation of the princes. The lord and Cao Cao raised their troops quickly, and Fan Chou and others must not have noticed it. At this time, the lord sent people to spread the news that Cao Cao was leading troops to attack Chang'an.
According to the news, I believe that the Xiliang Army will definitely focus on taking care of Cao Cao."
"Pah! Pah!"
Wang Can heard this, put his hands on his hands and said with a smile: "Okay, Wen He's strategy is wonderful!"
Jia Xu's strategy was simple and not complicated, but as long as the Xiliang army held back Cao Cao, it would give Wang Can enough time. After a pause, Wang Can looked at Wang Yue and ordered: "Ziwu, send someone
To spread the news, we must let the Xiliang army along the way intercept Cao Cao. It would be best if we can use up all Cao Cao's soldiers so that he can become the bare commander when he reaches Chang'an."
"promise!"
Wang Yue responded, clasping his fists and agreeing.
When Huang Zhong saw that Wang Can, Jia Xu and others had finalized the strategy, he stood up and clasped his fists and said: "My lord, the army has arrived in Hanzhong. The last general requested to be the vanguard and lead the troops to Chang'an."
After the voice fell, Pei Yuanshao also stood up and clasped his fists and said: "My lord, the last general also requested to be the vanguard."
Zhou Cang then stood up, clasped his fists and said, "My lord, I also request to be the vanguard."
The three tough men looked at Wang Can expectantly, hoping that Wang Can would agree. This was Huang Zhong's first battle since he surrendered to Wang Can, so he was eager to make meritorious deeds; as for Pei Yuanshao and Zhou Cang, they were skilled in martial arts and strategic planning.
Concerned that he was not outstanding and had been gradually marginalized, he hoped to prove himself through fighting, so he stood up and asked for a fight.
Wang Can nodded and said: "Okay, the three of you will each lead 500 soldiers and go to Chang'an as the vanguard."
"Thank you, lord!"
The three agreed, with excited expressions on their faces. The three looked at each other, with a little sparkle in their eyes and a strong fighting spirit on their faces.
Lu Meng glanced at the three of them, with a look of envy in his eyes.
He also wanted to serve as a vanguard and fight, but Wang Can refused to agree and simply did not stand up to ask for a fight.
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Outside Hulao Pass, a large army was encamped in an open area.
In the big tent, there were roars.
A short but sturdy middle-aged man wearing a black brocade robe waved his arms and looked ferocious, pacing back and forth. He snorted and cursed: "Wang Can bullies people too much, we are here
Going to Chang'an is already very difficult, but he actually spread the news, obviously because he wants the Xiliang army to hold us back, it's hateful, hateful."
This middle-aged man is none other than Cao Cao.
He screamed loudly and at the top of his lungs, and after a long time, he stopped.
Xi Zhicai smiled and said confidently: "Lord, this is not a bad thing, but a good thing."
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Zhicai, what do you mean by this?"
Xi Zhicai said loudly: "My lord was heavily surrounded by the Xiliang army, but the news that my lord welcomed the emperor spread. As long as my lord goes out in the name of saving the emperor, the ministers of Chang'an will definitely be very happy. At that time, the courtiers will look forward to my lord's rescue."
, we must send soldiers to cooperate with the Lord. If so, the journey to Chang'an will not be difficult, but smooth."
After hearing this, Cao Cao slammed the desk and said with a smile: "Okay, that's good. Wang Canqi is just one move away. It's up to me, Cao Cao, to reach Chang'an first."
After a pause, Cao Cao ordered: "Wen Ruo, please immediately release the news and spread the news that I have raised troops to serve the king."
Xun Yu clasped his fists and said, "I humbly obey my orders."
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