"Ziqian may have misunderstood. You need to take three counties in three months.”
After pondering for a moment, Zhang Wu shook his head."There are few horses in Huainan, so Yuan Shu must not have many cavalry. Eight thousand cavalry is enough. Moreover, with Zixiao here, we can recruit soldiers to defend the city after attacking the city.”
Since Zhang Wu had already made up his mind, Xun Yu could not say anything more.
On the main seat, Cao Cao considered for a moment before deciding on the final details. Since Zhang Wu had given up 20,000 cavalry, he could leave more soldiers to guard Yanzhou.
In the east, on the battlefield of Qingzhou, Xiahou Dun, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang each led ten thousand infantry, and Li Jue led twenty thousand cavalry. Cao Cao himself led 30,000 infantry and 5,000 cavalry to command the central army, accompanied by Xu Chu, Dian Wei and Guo Jia. A total of 82,000 soldiers, known as 100,000 Xiongbing.
In the southwest, on the battlefield of Yuzhou, Zhang Wu led 8,000 cavalry, Cao Ren led 10,000 infantry, and Xun You followed the army. A total of 18,000.
The remaining 80,000 soldiers were stationed in Yanzhou.
The generals received their orders and went back to gather their troops.
On the way back to the camp, Zhang Wu and Xun You went together.
"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Gongda.”
Xun You was usually a man of few words, but he was very enthusiastic when facing Zhang Wu. He cupped his hands and said,"When I saw Ziqian speak with confidence in the meeting hall, I thought you had a plan in mind and would not order me around like this.”
"Hahahaha, I didn't expect that Mr. Gongda, who usually looks like a stuffy gourd, would be so unforgiving with his mouth.”
Xun You was also an open-minded person. He knew that Zhang Wu was teasing him, so he didn't get angry. The two of them smiled at each other and walked toward the Flying Bear's encampment.
When they arrived at the camp, Li Jue and Hua Xiong had already gathered their troops. The glory of a general was in battle. Only when there was war would they have the right to speak.
Zhang Wu walked up to Li Jue and ordered,"Gather twenty-two thousand soldiers and go to the Prime Minister's tent to listen to his orders. Don't bring down the prestige of my Flying Bear Army, or else you will be punished by military law.”
Logically speaking, Zhang Wu had ordered him to personally lead the army to Cao Cao's tent to listen to orders, which greatly increased his chances of showing his face in front of the lord. Li Jue should be happy. After all, there were many opportunities by Cao Cao's side, and there was a chance of promotion.
However, Li Jue couldn't feel happy at all. Although Cao Cao had many opportunities, following Zhang Wu in battle was satisfying. He could just wave the flag and shout from behind and claim credit.
"General, let Gongwei go. This general is willing to lead a horse under General's tent to serve you.”
Zhang Wu kicked him away and scolded with a smile,"Stop bullshitting. Do you think this general is playing around?”
Although Li Jue was unwilling, he could only obey.
"Gongwei, gather 8,000 cavalrymen and wait for orders. Gather Zixiu and Dezu for a meeting."”
"Yes."
After beating the drum three times, Huaxiong ordered the soldiers and horses to wait for orders.
Zhang Wu, Xun You, Hua Xiong, Cao Ang and Yang Xiu sat down in turn.
"For this expedition, a thousand from Huaxiong Ridge will be the vanguard.”
Hwa Xiong happily stepped forward.”
This was his first battle since he joined the army. He had already mustered all his strength and was ready to perform well.
"Dezu is in charge of the scouts and gathering intelligence. Zixiu is in charge of the provisions and follows the central army closely.”
Cao Ang stepped forward and cupped his fists.”
Zhang Wu knocked on the table and raised his eyebrows."This is an important place in the military. What did you call me?"
"This... General of the hussars, I will ask you to be the pioneer.”
"No, retreat!"
After spending years in the military camp, Zhang Wu's aura of a general had become more and more intense. How could Cao Ang, who had just stepped out of the military camp, resist it? He immediately retreated obediently without saying a word.
Zhang Wu continued," Mr. Gongda is the military advisor. If I'm not around, all of you will listen to his orders. If you disobey, you will be executed!"”
"Yes," everyone replied.
"Mr. Gongda, do you have anything to add?”
Xun You looked at Zhang Wu with satisfaction and nodded repeatedly. This kid was still in a bad shape last winter, but now, he had strict military discipline and a grand military might. He was showing the demeanor of a famous general.
"I didn't add anything, but I have four words for Yu Ziqian.”
Xun You was the accompanying military advisor, and his status was roughly the same as his. Even if he called him by his surname, Zhang Wu wouldn't get angry.
"Gongda wants to say that speed is the most important thing in war?”
"Hahaha, speed is the most important thing in war!”
The next morning, Cao Ren gathered his troops and was about to find Zhang Wu to join forces. When he arrived at the Flying Bears Military Camp, Zhang Wu was nowhere to be seen.
He called Li Jue over and asked him. He learned that Zhang Wu had led his troops out of the camp last night.
Cao Ren was so angry that he shouted that he had no loyalty.
Given the speed of the cavalrymen, they would have reached Ru Yin County in a night march. If his infantry wanted to reach there, they would need at least a day and night.
By the time he arrived, wouldn't the day lily be cold? How could he talk about making contributions?
Seeing Cao Ren stomping his feet, Li Jue secretly laughed."Zixiao, don't be angry. The general guessed that you were looking for him and specially asked me to pass you a message.”
"What words?"
"Slaying a general and seizing a pass is the first merit. Cao Ren's martial arts are ordinary, but his military strategy is not bad. He will follow behind to clean up the battlefield and divide his troops to defend the city. When I return, I will ask for a second merit for him.”
Cao Ren's lungs were about to explode from anger. On the battlefield, there was no such thing as a second or third level martial artist except for the first level. To put it bluntly, they were just leaving a sentence here to disgust him.
.........
Cao Ren's guess was right. Zhang Wu's army had indeed reached Ru Yin County's city wall after rushing through the night.
Runan Ruyin two places have been divided and combined all year round, sometimes as a big county, sometimes divided into two counties.
No matter when, Ru Yin was the gateway to the east of Runan. It was a transit point for attacking the outside world, and it was the gateway to protect Runan's eastern barrier.
As long as the Cao army knocked open this door, they would be able to see Runan County. At that time, whether they fought or made peace would all be up to Zhang Wu.
In the military tent, among the people who hurried through the night, only Yang Xiu looked slightly tired.
Xun You spoke with assurance." The prefect of this place is not permanent. After the Yellow Turban Rebellion, it became even more barren. I think Yuan Shu doesn't attach much importance to it. Ziqian can send Hua Xiong to lead a hundred cavalry to fight in front of the pass and force the magistrate to surrender.”
"Is that possible?"
"Of course."
Zhang Wu was a little regretful." I was prepared to smash the gate with my spear. If I smash the city and land, I will be unworthy for 30 days. The land of the three counties will be in my hands."”
Listen, is this human language?
Xun You naturally knew that Zhang Wu had such strength, but he did not agree with this idea.""Ziqian, things are different now. You only need to plunder Dong Zhuo's wealth in the Battle of Xuwu, while Ru Yin needs to be guarded by troops. If you break the door now, won't you leave trouble for Zixiao?”
"Fine, I was just saying casually. Gongwei, lead the troops and fight.”
"Okay!" Hwa Xiong stepped out with a katana.
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