After hearing the report from the scouts that Yuan Shao arranged for General Zhang He to prepare to cross Baima, Guo Jia became confused.
Is this Yuan Benchu a fool?
Now that our Cao army has firmly defended the shores of Baima, you are still going to forcefully cross the river against our defense?
What's going on? There are so many soldiers that there is no place to use them? Or is there not enough food? Are you planning to send some soldiers to feed the fish and shrimp to reduce the burden of food and grass?
But just because of this, Guo Jia became suspicious.
As the overlord of Hebei, would Yuan Shao be so unwise? With so many counselors under his command, could Yuan Shao also be so unwise?
Guo Jia would never think that Yuan Shao's head was so iron-clad.
Therefore, Guo Jia made a speech.
And when Cao Cao received Guo Jia's reminder, he understood.
This Yuan Shao, I'm afraid he won't be so short-sighted, right?
You know, Cao Cao and Yuan Shaona are really young.
We are so familiar with each other.
But just because of this, Cao Cao was able to be alert. Although Yuan Shao often has a soft ear, he is not short-sighted, right?
Even if you are arrogant, you can't do something that will cost the lives of your soldiers, right?
Then things will be very clear. This must be a conspiracy to attract my main force?
However, Cao Cao did not dare to relax his vigilance on Baima because of this. You must know that Baima is the easiest place to cross the river.
If you focus on defending against possible sneak attacks and relax the white horse's defense, even Yuan Shao will be really rude.
"Fengxiao, in your opinion, where will Yuan Shao cross the river?"
Although Cao Cao also confirmed Guo Jia's view, a problem arose.
The defense line along the Yellow River is so large, who knows where Yuan Shao crossed the river?
It would be a joke to talk about deploying defenses across the board. I am afraid that the few troops and horses under Cao Cao's command are simply not enough.
"My lord, Jia believes that in addition to Baima, our army must defend Yanjin on the western front and Cangtingjin on the eastern front."
Historically, Yuan Shao sent his general Wen Chou across the river from Yanjin to attack Cao's army.
Guo Jia also pointed out this place.
As for the other Cangtingjin, it is relatively close to the ferry in Qingzhou.
This is also a place suitable for large armies to cross the river, so beware of it.
When he heard Guo Jia's words, Cao Cao didn't realize anything, but Xiang Ji's eyes lit up.
This Guo Jia has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. He is indeed a worthy person despite his great reputation.
I know history, so I know that if Yuan Shao wants to open a second battlefield, Yanjin is most likely to do so.
But what about Guo Jia? He could calculate so accurately just by relying on inference.
Mad, I regret it. Why did you tell him to take less lead pills? This kind of person is not one of his subordinates. It would be better if he died as soon as possible.
Once upon a time, Xiang Ji thought that fighting a war only required bravery.
However, after another battle with Chen Deng of Xuzhou, Xiang Ji began to pay attention to counselors, and later gained the allegiance of Jia Xu, and further understood the power of counselors in this era.
At the very least, these guys do have a way of guessing other people's psychology.
However, although Xiang Ji had roughly confirmed in his mind that Yuan Shao would send troops to Yanjin, he did not intend to make a decision for Cao Cao.
After all, history has changed. Who knows if Yuan Shao will suddenly have a quarrel and change places to cross the river?
Moreover, as an outsider, it was difficult for Xiang Ji to intervene in Cao Jun's march arrangements.
"In that case, Cao will personally lead the army and sit in Baima.
Xiahou Dun, I will send you 30,000 troops to Yanjin.
If you cannot defeat a wonderful talent, you must not force yourself to do so."
Cao Cao was still relieved about Xiahou Dun.
In terms of overall quality, Xiahou Dun can be regarded as Cao Cao's number one general.
The only thing that worried Cao Cao was that there were too few soldiers and horses given to him.
Thirty thousand people want to defend a section of the Yellow River defense line, which is really too difficult.
But there is no way, how many men does Cao Cao have in total? Yuan Shao's main force is still in Liyang on the other side of the river, and Cao Cao doesn't dare to deploy his army to defend other places no matter what.
After explaining Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao looked at Xiang Ji again, who had been silent.
"Your Highness King Chu, Cangtingjin is going to trouble you.
Cao can lend the King of Chu 20,000 troops to help the King of Chu defend Yuan Shao's northern army from crossing the river."
Originally, Xu Huang was considered an all-rounder. If he had not betrayed Cao Cao, he would actually be the best person to arrange to guard Cangtingjin.
But no matter what, this stupid kid couldn't think about it.
Cao Cao loved and hated Xu Huang.
He was obviously very powerful, and Cao wanted to put him to good use, but his brain just didn't work.
Why do you have to call that title?
Cao and I are going to marry that person, so why are you claiming to be a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty? Is there still a Han Dynasty now?
You know, Cao Cao's loyalty to the Han Dynasty was only higher than Xu Huang's, but what? He couldn't compromise in the face of reality.
Can Xu Chu, whose arm was cut off, and Xiahou Dun, whose brother died, accept Xiang Ji's existence?
Facing the formidable enemy Yuan Shao, can we still not let go of our personal grudges?
But there is no way, Xu Huang obviously doesn't think so.
This also made Cao Cao have no choice but to ask Xiang Ji to guard Cangtingjin.
You know, Cao Cao at this time was not as talented as he was during the Battle of Guandu in history.
Today's Cao Cao does not have the historical Zhang Liao, and Xu Huang also betrayed him. As for the ban? He was directly poached by Xiang Ji in the early stage, and the unlucky Xia Houyuan died too early in the battle.
Now, the only ones who can really lead the army on their own are Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren.
But Cao Ren is currently guarding Luoyang to prevent Lu Bu from advancing eastward, and Cao Cao really has no one left under his command.
"No need, General Cao. The lonely king has a blue dragon riding on him. It is enough to guard a mere Cangtingjin."
Not to mention that Xiang Ji knew that Yuan Shao would most likely go to Yanjin anyway. Even if it really changed history, Yuan Shao came to attack Cangtingjin with five thousand blue dragons guarding him. Xiang Ji didn't believe that Yuan Shao's army could cross the river safely.
Just kidding, don't forget, all Canglong Riders are good at shooting.
This is both five thousand assault cavalry and five thousand horse archers.
As long as Yuan Shao and 100,000 people come to cross the Yellow River together, Xiang Ji will not panic.
Hearing what Xiang Ji said, the generals of Cao's army who had not had a good impression of Xiang Ji all looked sideways.
Is this guy so arrogant that there is no limit to it?
Five thousand men? To guard a Yellow River crossing?
Can you hold on?
I'm afraid you won't be able to resist any of the Hebei troops who come all the way, right?
"My lord! Since the King of Chu is unwilling, I will ask for orders to lead the troops there!"
Xiang Ji's attitude will inevitably be regarded as that he doesn't want to go at all, so he is just perfunctory with Cao Cao.
Looking at Li Dian who suddenly appeared, Xiang Ji sneered repeatedly.
"Who do you think you are? Did Prince Gu say you didn't want to go to Cangtingjin?"