Just when Qingzhou was in darkness because of a widow, Lu Meng, who was responsible for assisting Cao Cao, also came to Cao Cao's camp in Guandu.
"Dong Cao, our last general Lu Meng has been ordered to come for reinforcements!"
Today's Cao Cao no longer has the majesty and heroism he had a year ago.
Looking at Cao Cao who looked like a dying old man in front of him, Lu Meng could tell how much pressure Cao Cao had endured during this year.
You know, resisting Yuan Shao's 700,000-strong army is already Cao Cao's limit.
However, Lu Bu refused to give up and sent troops from Guanzhong to attack Luoyang at this critical moment.
This made Cao Cao, who already had insufficient troops, had no choice but to divide his troops again.
After all, Luoyang is the gateway to the Central Plains.
If Luoyang is lost, then the entire hinterland of the Central Plains will be exposed to the Xiliang cavalry under Lu Bu.
That kind of consequence was unacceptable to Cao Cao no matter what.
Now, Cao Cao's good son-in-law and good ally did not let him down.
"General Lu has traveled a long way and has worked hard. Please take Cao to thank the King of Chu for his righteousness."
Only when he saw the 50,000 Chu troops behind Lu Meng did Cao Cao finally feel at ease.
After letting Cao Ren lead his army to defend Luoyang, there are currently only more than 60,000 Cao troops in Guandu.
With this small force against Yuan Shao, Cao Cao didn't have the slightest confidence.
Not to mention other things, if you are really determined to cross the river, you will not be able to defend the Yellow River section.
Now that Lu Meng has brought these 50,000 Chu troops, Cao Cao's pressure is greatly reduced.
"There is no need to be polite, Mr. Cao. This time, my family's overlord specifically asked Ziming to obey Mr. Cao's arrangements in everything."
This is the father-in-law of the King of Chu, so Lu Meng would never act arrogant in front of Cao Cao.
"Hahaha! Okay! Then Cao is welcome.
General Lu Meng will rest here for the time being, and will go there with Cao the next day to meet with Yuan Shao."
After receiving reinforcements, Cao Cao was in a good mood, and the suffocation that had accumulated in his chest for the past few days was relieved.
night.
"Fengxiao, do you think Cao made a mistake in sending troops to attack that country?"
On the one hand, he was betrayed by his allies, and on the other hand, he received selfless support from his former enemies. Cao Cao couldn't help but begin to doubt himself.
Looking at Cao Cao who looked confused, Guo Jia took a sip of wine.
"My lord, in the world's struggle, where does right and wrong come from? It's just about the winner.
Moreover, my lord, do you really think that this person was sent here because of our alliance?
From Yi Jia's point of view, this document is probably because we are afraid that we will lose too quickly and expose the Chu State to the cavalry of Yuan Shao and Lu Bu."
How could Cao Cao have thought of Guo Jia's words?
But so what? Even if Xiang Ji also had evil intentions, after all, he had come up with practical information and really sent troops.
Compared with the previous allies, Cao Cao saw that they were much more reliable.
What kind of little bully in Jiangdong? How long did he last? The huge Jiangdong was bulldozed by others, and finally he committed suicide.
And Liu Bei, who claims to be the Queen of Zhongshan Prince Jing?
When you're taking advantage, one person is worth two, but when you're fighting a tough fight, you can't even see anyone.
There is also Yuan Shao who is waving the flag and shouting, so it is even more straightforward.
Just send troops to annex your allies' foundations.
Such an ally is truly the best.
Cao Cao was truly disappointed with these allies.
Now that the Battle of Guandu has been going on for more than a year, Cao Cao is really tired.
Most of the hundreds of generals under his command have withered away, and now there are only a dozen generals who can fight.
Only Cao Ren and Xiahou Dun were really capable. As for their relatives, Cao Hong and other generals, they were all killed in the Battle of Guandu that year.
Even most of his advisers have left.
Now, only the drunkard Guo Jia and Xun You are left, and Xun You will never leave him.
"It's been a year, and it's time to make a break."
Looking to the north, Cao Cao seemed to be talking to Guo Jia or to himself.
But when Guo Jia heard this sentence, his originally groggy brain suddenly woke up.
Lord, are you planning to have a decisive battle with Yuan Shao?
Shu said.
"General Lu Meng, Cao plans to launch a counterattack against Yuan Shao in Hebei.
Now there are 60,000 troops under Cao's command, and General Lu Meng has brought another 50,000 Chu troops.
With this 100,000-strong army, as long as we arrange it properly, we can defeat Yuan Shaona's Liyang Camp!"
In this year, Cao Cao was not the only one who suffered losses.
The Hebei army lost far more soldiers and armor in order to cross the river than Cao's army.
The 700,000 troops that Yuan Shao brought before now only amounted to more than 500,000.
Although he still had an overwhelming advantage in numbers, Cao Cao, who had received reinforcements, was not without power against him.
Cao Cao was confident, and the young and energetic Lu Meng was naturally even more confident.
"Mr. Cao, please make arrangements. Our Chu army will fight bravely to kill the enemy."
"good!
Cao left suspicious soldiers here to confuse Yuan Shao, and then our army divided into two groups to cross the Yellow River and harass Yuan Shao's supply route.
When Yuan Shao sends his troops, we will attack Liyang directly on the other side. As long as we can capture Yuan Shao in one battle, the Hebei army will definitely defeat itself."
This was the plan that Cao Cao and Guo Jia discussed that night.
After all, history has changed, and there is no such thing as Wuchao.
So if you want to defeat Yuan Shao's army, you must capture the thieves first and capture the king.
As long as Yuan Shao is killed on the spot, the Hebei army will naturally become a mess.
You must know that the Yuan family's children's fight for the crown prince is not only spread among themselves.
Cao Cao had planned this before, but Lu Bu's arrival was too sudden, and Cao Cao, who had divided his troops, was powerless.
Now, with 50,000 reinforcements from Chu, Cao Cao will naturally take a chance.
"Mr. Cao, I just don't know where the armies of you and I will cross the river?"
Lu Meng was not stupid either. When he heard what Cao Cao said, he immediately understood.
This is obviously two armies coming out together, and then it's a matter of seeing who is unlucky.
When the logistics are being harassed, Yuan Shaona will definitely send a large army to clear out the enemies entering the country.
This is obviously because whoever Yuan Shao chooses to fight first will be unlucky.
What do you mean, the risk of a sneak attack on Liyang is far smaller than a head-on confrontation with the Hebei Army, right?
However, Lu Meng did not raise any objections to Cao Cao's plan.
After all, under the current situation, this is the best way.
If the confrontation continues, who knows how long Luoyang can hold on?
It would be very lively if a large number of Xiliang cavalry suddenly came from the rear.
Now, Cao Cao is racing against time and against Lu Bu.
Defeat the Hebei army first, then Cao Cao will be born.
But if Luoyang falls first, then Cao Cao will have no future.
"General Lu Meng, Cao planned for our two armies to cross the Yellow River from Yanjin Ferry and Cangtingjin respectively!"