Xun Yu's words finally brought the matter to the point. No one present had a low IQ. After hearing the words and thinking about it, they all suddenly came to their senses.
Guo Jia turned his head and looked faintly at the raging Yuanmen battlefield in front of him, with the sound of fighting roaring to the sky. He said with a half-smile: "I see, after taking such a big detour, he originally wanted to pull out the fire under the cauldron. It's interesting! Yuan Benchu is indeed
He is capable, far better than Yuan Shu, but Guo underestimated him. This person is by no means scheming and decisive, but he is actually a hero in the world."
The potter also made some comparisons in his mind.
Historically, there was Liu Xie in the city of Xuchang. If Yuan Shao defeated him, it would mean that Yuan's army completely defeated Cao Cao's army. Without Xuchang and the emperor, Yuan Shao's sweeping of the Central Plains in history would be like a swift wind sweeping away autumn leaves, trying to destroy Cao Cao.
It probably lasted only a year.
At this time, although there is no emperor in the city of Xuchang, it is still Cao Cao's rear area, including Cao Cao's own family members and the families and relatives of all the generals. Once lost, it will definitely affect Cao Cao's power.
Produce immeasurable turmoil.
At least the Guandu front line cannot be saved. When Cao Cao manages to retain his power, he will have to retreat to Yingchuan. By then, Xuzhou Yiyang City will be surrounded by Yuan Shao in Yuzhou and Qingzhou and will be in danger.
This is a problem that must be solved now. Xuchang must not be allowed to fall into Yuan Shao's hands at this time.
Xun Yu anxiously looked at the front line for a while, and then asked Tao Shang: "According to the Taifu's understanding of Yuan Shao, has he already sent troops to Xuchang?"
Tao Shang nodded and said: "Yuan Shao is a very heroic man. If Tao's predictions are good, his sneak attack troops must be on the road now, and they may be able to arrive in Xuchang in the future."
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Xun Yu was sweating after hearing this, and he stamped his feet anxiously: "Currently, Cao Sikong's troops are trapped in Wuchao and are fighting fiercely with the opponent. We still have to deal with Qu Yi's attack with all our strength. Where are there any extra troops to go back to rescue?"
Xuchang?"
Guo Jia said cheerfully: "No wonder Qu Yi risked such a big loss and wanted to attack our Guandu camp. It turned out that he was just to suppress our army. It's kind of interesting!"
The pottery merchant lowered his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly said: "We cannot mobilize many soldiers and horses, but we can still mobilize a small number of generals."
Xun Yu was stunned when he heard this and said, "What do you mean?"
Tao Shang took a step forward, looked Xun Yu in the eyes and said: "Cao Sikong attacked Wuchao and took away almost all the cavalry in Cao's camp, because he knew that he only had to guard the throat to defend the stronghold, and he used less cavalry.
He had to stay longer, but he fell into Yuan Shao's plan. Yuan Shao would definitely send his elite cavalry to sneak attack Xuchang, and the speed might not be slow... But he couldn't calculate that our Jinling White Horse Army is still in Guandu Dazhai, although there are not many in number.
But when it comes to mobility, they are the best in the world, so they won’t play much role in defending the stronghold. It’s better to let them set up an ambush and rescue them on the way back to Xuchang.”
Xun Yu was immediately delighted when he heard this and said: "How many men and horses are there in the Jinling White Horse Army?"
Tao Shang said calmly: "Three thousand horse troops, if Mr. Wen Ruo thinks it is feasible, Tao will personally lead them back to rescue."
After Xun Yu heard this, his expression suddenly stiffened.
Isn't this no different from committing suicide? What does Tao think? Yuan Shao must have sent a lot of elite cavalry to Xuchang!
Seemingly seeing the hesitation in Xun Yu's eyes, Tao Shang smiled and said to him: "It's not about the number of soldiers but the skill, it's not about the bravery but the strategy. Compared with Yuan Shao in terms of the number of soldiers and generals, we will never have an advantage. Wen Ruo
You sir are a great talent in the world, haven’t you seen through this yet?”
Xun Yu said hesitantly: "Master, I misunderstood. In fact, I'm not really worried about the insufficient number of cavalry. What I'm worried about is mainly that the general's strategy is not good..."
In the heart of the pottery merchant, ten thousand grass and mud horses galloped.
Tao took the initiative to rescue Xuchang. It's fine if you don't thank me, but you actually look down on my ability?
Tao has been running rampant in the world for seven years in the name of a gentleman. Why the hell are you telling me that I can't do it?
Xun Yu seemed to understand what the potter was thinking, and sighed helplessly, saying: "The main reason is that his character is not good enough."
The potter wished he could catch him to death with a claw that scratched his face.
But now that the military situation is urgent, the pottery merchant is too lazy to deal with Xun Yu.
Old boy, you can wait for the future!
"Mr. Wen Ruo, don't worry. Tao will leave this time. If he can't save Xuchang..."
Xun Yu heard this and said hurriedly: "What if we can't save Xuchang?"
"If we can't save you, we can't save you. Then you deserve to have no place to live."
Xun Yu: "..."
The pottery merchant turned to Pei Qian and asked him to find Zhao Yun.
When he was young, he saw Pei Qian leading Zhao Yun in front of everyone.
Zhao Yun's cavalry did not go to the front line, so he did not have much fighting with Yuan's army.
"Brothers of the White Horse Army, how are you doing on the front line now?" Potter asked.
Zhao Yun was very frank to his third brother, Tao Shang, and then said: "To protect the earth stronghold, there are not many places where the horse army is needed to guard the key points. The brothers of the White Horse Army are all in the inner stronghold, using long bows to roam around and shoot.
, doing some auxiliary things is of little use."
Tao Shang nodded and said: "Okay! Second brother, please gather the brothers from the White Horse Army. Yuan Shao may send troops to attack Xuchang. You and the White Horse Army will go with me to Xuchang for rescue."
Xun Yu was shocked when he heard this.
"This matter still needs to be discussed. I haven't agreed yet!"
After all, Xuchang is the capital of his own side. Xun Yu now has no idea whether he should use pottery merchants to rescue it.
Seeing Xun Yu grinding and chirping, the pottery merchant became impatient and asked, "Can I trouble you, Mr. Wen Ruo, to draw a line, how should you and I deal with the current matter? Sir, if you have a plan to protect Xuchang, Tao
Never interfere in the affairs of your army."
Xun Yu opened his mouth, hesitated for a long time, and finally sighed.
Most of Cao's generals are now stuck in the front line. If they send Li Dian or Shi Huan, they might as well send Tao Shang and Zhao Yun.
"That's it, that's it! Taifu is going to Xuchang, remember to be careful, repel Cao's army, and go back early!"
Tao Shang smiled and nodded, saying: "I've been talking for a long time, but Mr. Wen Ruo, you just said such a human word."
Xun Yu didn't react at first. After pondering for a while, he suddenly realized it and said angrily: "It's not human words. Could it be that what I said is still bullshit?"
The pottery merchant ignored him and said to Guo Jiaqi: "Zhao Yun and I are going to rescue Xuchang, and you will be in charge of the affairs here. Can you reassure me?"
Guo Jia knew that the current situation was not trivial. He nodded seriously and said, "Leave the Pei brothers to me to give orders to the generals at any time. The rest of the Tutors can rest assured."
Tao Shang understood what Guo Jia meant, but he was just telling Xun Yu.
If someone in Cao's army dares to do something wrong, Guo Jia is capable of mobilizing any general in Tao Shang's army. Don't think that just because Tao Shang is not here, he can take advantage of Xuzhou's army. At worst, everyone will be destroyed, and no one can think about it.
Xun Yu couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this.
This Guo Fengxiao is still as willful and disorderly as he was in Yingchuan.
After finishing his instructions, Tao Shang ordered people to bring the war horses.
Just as he was about to set off, he saw Zhuge Liang taking a step forward and said to him: "Teacher, I also want to go with you."
The pottery merchant was stunned when he heard this and said, "What are you going to do? This battle is dangerous, so you should stay here."
Zhuge Liang solemnly said: "Teacher, Guandu Dazhai looks fierce, but in fact the battle has been decided. Yuan Jun cannot defeat Dazhai, and there are Cao Sikong, Chen Deng, Lu Zijing and others on the Wuchao side. The disciples are too late to intervene. Only
I followed the teacher to Xuchang, maybe it can be of some use, and I hope the teacher can help his disciples."
Looking at Zhuge Liang's serious face, Tao Shang secretly sighed, this kid is not willing to be lazy and restless... he is a diligent person.
No wonder people in history were exhausted to death. Hard-working people usually ended up like this.
"Well, since you insist on doing this...remember to follow me closely and never leave even half a step."
Zhuge Liang was immediately happy when he heard this and nodded vigorously.
Sima Yi became anxious when he heard this.
"Teacher, I also want to..."
"You just keep your eyes open here and follow Guo Jia! If you dare to move even half a step out of Guandu Dazhai, I will break your legs!" It's enough work to lead one apprentice, so don't go crazy leading two.
"promise……"
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After the troops and horses were arranged, they hurried away from the rear camp in the direction of Xuchang.
After running for a while and onto the main road, the Dazhai of Guandu had disappeared from their sight, and they could hardly hear the sound of fighting on the other side of Guandu. The pottery merchant immediately found Xun Yu and sent him to them.
guide.
"How many roads lead to Xuchang from Guandu battlefield?"
The guide said: "There are many roads, but in the end they all lead to the same destination and merge into one throat road. It is about a hundred miles away from here and is the only way to Xuchang."
Upon hearing this, Tao Shang nodded and said: "You lead the way. Let's rush over quickly. It's best to arrive before Yuan Shao's sneak attack troops arrive! We can set up an ambush first, so that we can have a chance of winning."