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Cross Xu Wushan, pass Lulong fortress, and attack Liucheng secretly.
It was hundreds of miles away. Even though the road was desolate and there was no human habitation for hundreds of miles, although Cao Cao tried his best to hide his whereabouts, he was eventually discovered by Yuan Xi. Wuwan in western Liaoning mobilized tens of thousands of troops to intercept Cao Cao at Bailang Mountain. In terms of military strength
, Cao Cao did not have the advantage; in terms of geography, Cao Cao was the guest, and Tadun was the host. This was originally supposed to be a disastrous defeat for Cao Cao, but it ended with Cao Cao winning.
At that time, Cao Jun's troops were behind with their baggage and equipment, and there were even few soldiers.
However, tens of thousands of Wuwan's cavalry attacked, but Cao Cao's army remained undisturbed. Cao Cao ordered Zhang Liao to form a formation to stop Wuwan's cavalry. Then he and Xun You climbed up to take a look, and saw that although Wuwan's army was large in number, their formation was irregular and without any order.
Yan. So Cao Cao ordered Cao Zhang and Niugang to lead a cavalry force each and attack from both wings. Cao Zhang took the lead and led his troops into the enemy's formation. He was hit by several stray arrows and killed Ta Dun's head among the rebels.
As soon as Tadun died, Karasuma's army was immediately in chaos.
During the chaotic battle, Yuan Xi was shot by Cao Zhang with Cao Gong's arrow and died in the chaos.
When Yuan Xi died, the Wuwan army was leaderless. Zhang Liao took advantage of the situation to cover up the killings and beheaded thousands of people... The Wuwan army all surrendered. Cao Cao ordered Zhang Liao to take advantage of the situation and continue the attack. On July 20, he captured Liucheng and captured Hu. Han surrendered two soldiers.
More than 100,000, it can be said to be a great victory.
In the battle of Bailang Mountain, all the elite troops in western Liaoning were lost.
The loss of Liucheng made Fei Ru Qianzhao and Jiang Yiqu unwilling to continue to resist.
Guo Jia was in Wujing and keenly observed Yuan Jun's movements, so he ordered Xia Houshang and others to launch an attack immediately and successfully crossed the Ru River.
Seeing that the situation was over, Qianzhao and Jiang Yiqu simply stopped resisting.
The two sent envoys to ask for the surrender of Cao Cao's army. Since Cao Cao was not in the army, Guo Jia pretended to be prime minister and accepted the invitation to surrender, Jiang Yiqu and others. He also gathered Yuan's army and surrendered nearly 100,000 soldiers, completely clearing the Western Liaoning Pass, and the military front was
Pointing directly at Liaodong, he was eyeing the Gongsun family.
In early August, Liaodong Gongsun Kang asked to surrender.
Cao Cao appointed Zhang Liao as the general of the army to cross the Liao River, commanding 50,000 troops to cross the Liao River and take Xiangping directly.
Historically, the battle at Bailang Mountain may be the reason why Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang were still alive. In addition, Guo Jia died of illness, so Cao Cao had to stop the attack and sit on the mountain to watch the tiger fight, allowing the Yuan brothers to flee to Liaodong. Later.
, although Gongsun Kang of Liaodong killed the Yuan brothers and asked for surrender, Cao Cao did not occupy Liaodong in a real sense. It was not until Cao Pi came to the throne and Cao and Gongsun joined forces to deal with Goguryeo that Cao's army entered Liaodong. However, in this life, due to Yuan
The brothers were dead, and Gongsun Kang was unable to resist.
So at Xun You's suggestion, Cao Cao ordered Zhang Liao to station in Liaodong and occupy Xiangping.
At the same time, Cao Cao gave Zhang Liao another task, which was to order Zhang Liao to attack Goguryeo to relieve the pressure on Lu's Han Kingdom.
After the Battle of Youzhou began, Lu's Han Kingdom held Goguryeo back as agreed.
It is for this reason that although Goguryeo promised Yuan Xi to send troops to help, it never sent troops. Goguryeo and Silla joined forces to suppress Lu's Han Kingdom. In just a few months, Lu's Han Kingdom had suffered huge losses. If
If Cao Cao's army does not send troops, the Lu Family Han Kingdom may not be able to hold on. This Lu Family Han Kingdom is the hero of Cao Cao's ascension to the prime ministership, and it is one of his great achievements... Therefore, no matter what, Cao Cao cannot sit back and watch the Lu Family Han Kingdom.
Destroyed by Goguryeo. If Lu's Han Kingdom is destroyed, no one will be able to contain Goguryeo...
At the end of August in the twelfth year of Jian'an, Zhang Liao sent troops from Xiangping, with Niu Gang as the vanguard, and entered Goguryeo along the Daliang River. He captured Shenggu City and set his sights on the inner city, the capital of Goguryeo. This inner city would later become Ji'an on the banks of the Yalu River.
Wei Gong was horrified when he heard that Cao Jun had invaded. He quickly mobilized troops and horses from the southern front to attack Zhang Liao. After months of hard fighting, Lu's Han Dynasty finally heard the good news!
Lu Lan immediately ordered Zhou Qi to take a boat to Liaodong and meet Zhang Liao.
In December, Lu's Han Kingdom and Zhang Liao joined forces to attack Goguryeo and defeated the Throne Palace...
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Cao Cao originally planned to go all out to kill Goguryeo and completely pacify Liaodong.
However, winter was approaching and the unique climate in Liaodong forced Cao Cao to change his decision temporarily and withdraw his troops and return.
The severe cold winter in Liaodong was definitely not something Cao Cao's soldiers could withstand.
According to Xian Yufu, the general of the Yuan family, after winter in Liaodong, the temperature is so low that water can turn into ice. If you cannot adapt to the special environment and climate of Liaodong, you should try not to start a decisive battle with Goguryeo. The Goguryeo people have lived here for a long time.
The weather and environment in Liaodong are more familiar. It is best to familiarize yourself with the climate here before preparing for the confrontation with Goguryeo. This is the best policy.
In fact, conquering Liaodong has achieved Cao Cao's goal.
Having Zhang Liao contain Goguryeo and relieve the pressure of Lu's Han Dynasty can be regarded as the most benevolent and righteous act.
Moreover, after entering the Liao Dynasty, Cao Cao's army showed symptoms of acclimatization in a large area. Although he was prepared, Cao Cao could only change his mind in the face of such poor mountains and harsh waters.
The most important thing is that Guo Jia sent someone to say something.
"Is the Prime Minister ready to shoulder the responsibility of millions of people in Goguryeo?"
People often say that it is easy to conquer the world but difficult to govern it.
In order to govern the world, the first thing is to make sure that the people are well fed and clothed warmly... Goguryeo was originally a bitter and cold place. Without proper arrangements, Cao Cao really did not dare to act rashly. Previously, he left Bingzhou without attacking, and attacked Youyou by force.
Prefecture, it is precisely because of this problem of people's livelihood. It is easy to eliminate high-ranking officials, but can they afford the food, clothing, housing and transportation for millions of people in Bingzhou? Cao Cao is not ready yet...
Since it is not suitable to attack Goguryeo now, we can only give up temporarily.
However, even so, Cao Cao still kept Zhang Liao and appointed Cao Zhang as Beizhonglang General to guard western Liaoning, pacify Wuwan, and monitor Xianbei movements.
Cao Zhang made outstanding achievements in this expedition.
Not to mention other things, just talking about the conquest of Liucheng, he killed Tadun and Yuan Xi, which can be said to be his first achievement.
However, Tian Chou, who was originally responsible for leading the way, died in the battle of Bailang Mountain, which made Cao Cao feel very regretful. Originally, he planned to let Tian Chou stay in western Liaoning to assist Cao Zhang. But now, Tian Chou died on the battlefield.
Fortunately, Cao Cao had many capable men! Although he lost a field, he still had Tian Yu from Yuyang...Cao Cao appointed Tian Yu as the captain of Karasuma, leaving the Yuan family as a general, and assisted by Qian Zhao and Xie Jun. Guo Cao
Jia suggested setting up a dock in Dashi, Liaodong County, to build boats, and strengthen communication with Lu and the Han Dynasty.
In October of the twelfth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao boarded a ship at Dashi and left Liaodong.
On the way back, Cao Cao passed by Jieshi, so he abandoned the ship and climbed up to look at the sea, feeling very proud.
"To the east is the Jieshi, where you can see the vast sea. The water is so sluggish, but the mountains and islands stand tall.
The trees are thick and the grass is luxuriant. The autumn wind is bleak and the torrents are rising.
The movement of the sun and the moon is as if it comes out of it, and the stars are shining brightly as if they are out of it.
Fortunately, I even sing to express my ambition."
After the song was finished, Cao Cao felt endlessly proud.
He turned around and Dian Wei, who had climbed up with him to look out, smiled and said: "In the past, Yuan Shao was in Hebei. Do you know that Mengde is as happy as he is today?"
Think about how powerful Yuan Shao was back then.
However, could he have thought that one day, I would be here?
After saying this, Cao Cao looked up to the sky and laughed.
Little did he know that Guo Jia's face changed slightly, revealing a bitter smile...
Prime Minister, it seems that you are a little carried away!
It's just that he knew what words to say at what time. Although he knew that Cao Cao was very satisfied at this time, he couldn't speak out to persuade him.
I'll find out more from the Prime Minister when I get the chance.
"By the way, how is the situation in Nanyang?"
Descending Jieshi Mountain, Cao Cao embarked on his return journey.
He summoned Guo Jiaxunyou and asked about the situation in Nanyang County.
In the past, Cao Cao was busy with campaigns, so he had no time to take care of Nanyang County. Now, he has swept through Youzhou and dominated Liaodong, and he no longer has any worries.
As for senior officials?
Nothing to worry about…
"Nanyang County is quite good."
"Well?"
"According to news from Wen Ruo, Ah Fu has recaptured Wancheng and fully occupied Nanyang County. However, Liu Biao recalled Liu Bei, but sent troops and horses to Xinye, intending to fight Ah Fu decisively."
"Liu Biao, you don't know what's going on."
Cao Cao heard this and became furious.
"Prior to this, Liu Jingsheng had repeatedly opposed me. I thought of his Han clan ancestry, so I didn't care about him... But he didn't know how to advance or retreat, and he deserved to die. As a filial piety, he immediately sent me an order to have Cheng Yu dig a lake in Yecheng and conduct exercises.
Navy, you and I will return to Xudu immediately to discuss the matter of conquering Jingzhou."
Is there going to be war against Jingzhou?
Guo Jia frowned when he heard this...
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That night, Cao Cao stayed in Changli.
He entertained civil and military officials and held a banquet in Changli.
During the banquet, Cao Cao was full of enthusiasm and pride.
Just when he was exchanging cups with others, a small school suddenly came to report: "Prime Minister, someone from the capital is here."
"ah?"
Cao Cao quickly stopped the drumming and ordered people to summon Xu Duxin's envoy.
"Prime Minister, my subordinates were ordered by Xun Shangshu to rush six hundred miles to report that Liu Biao died of illness in Jingzhou ten days ago! Xun Shangshu asked the Prime Minister to return to Xudu as soon as possible."