Cao Cao and Bao Xin arrived at the battlefield first, but the infantry had not yet arrived. At this time, the enemy had already met Cao Cao, so they started fighting. Bao Xin risked his life to save Cao Cao, but he was killed by the Yellow Turban Army at the age of 41.
This was what Xu Zhen understood. In other words, Cao Cao's benefactor, Bao Xin, would die in this operation.
" Qibing, this is indeed a good idea." Cao Cao stroked his beard and nodded. This arrangement was in line with his plan.
"Hmm, what do you think, Wen Ruo?"
Cao Cao looked at Xun Yu.
Xun Yu, on the other hand, smiled without saying a word. He was naturally not as good at military arrangements and planning as his nephew Xun You. Xun You was proficient in the art of war and was good at strange schemes.
Xun Yu's strength was in strategy and planning, stabilizing the rear. The two of them were talents of different levels.
Cao Ren thought for a moment and said,""I'm afraid these moth thieves won't be fooled so easily.”
"Zixiao, think deeper." Cao Cao laughed.”
Cao Ren remained silent. He pondered for a moment and then said with uncertainty,""The Yellow Turban Army of Qingzhou has won a new victory, and Liu Dai has been defeated and killed.”
"A proud army will be defeated. The moth bandits are too arrogant to be on guard. If a small group of our army appears near Shou Zhang, they will definitely send troops to chase after them! We'll fall into an ambush!"
"Hahaha!" Cao Cao patted Cao Ren's shoulder and said,""Not bad, not bad. A general should be like this. Yixuan, what do you think?”
Cao Cao looked at Xu Zhen. He also wanted to hear the registrar's opinion.
" I…" Xu Zhen almost blurted out," I'll sit and watch."
Then he paused and said," It's like this, my lord. I think that even if the Yellow Turban are arrogant and underestimate the enemy, they still have a lot of people. You must know the principle of capturing the leader first. You can't be too far away from the main force. Otherwise, you can lure the enemy, but it's also dangerous.”
Cao Cao was stunned when he heard this, but he quickly revealed a smug expression and smiled at Xu Zhen,"The moth bandits are just a motley crew, but they are not so well-trained. Seeing that I am luring the enemy, they will naturally come out in full force. At that time, they can bury an ambush and capture all of them in one fell swoop.”
"Tsk, that makes sense."
Xu Zhen did not want to argue. After casually echoing, he said," The Moth Bandits have been in Qingzhou for many years, and they are veterans who have fought against the Great Han for many years. My lord's troops are all new recruits, so they are more or less…"
" That's not right." Cao Cao waved his hand and smiled at Xu Zhen."The new recruits need to be tortured by a bloody battle. I'll personally lure the enemy. There will definitely be a chance! Yixuan, if you don't believe me, come with me!”
"Ah? I…"
Xu Zhen was instantly dumbfounded.
It's fine if you're courting death, but you still want to drag me along with you to court death!
However, seeing Boss Cao's confident look, Xu Zhen was too lazy to say anything.
……
Seven to eight days later.
Shou Zhang's army gathered, and the army was at the back. Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin and Cao Cao met and discussed for a while. They decided to completely wipe out the moth bandits in Yanzhou before attacking Qingzhou!
If he could do so quickly, he would be able to occupy two large provinces and counties. At that time, he would be a little richer.
Xu Zhen was also there. He was speechless, very, very speechless.
This was because Cao Ren had forged a set of silver armor for him, and it was the General Armor.
Therefore, he was now riding a horse beside Cao Cao. He could have taken a carriage.
"Yixuan, look, our cavalry is in front and the infantry is at the back. The northern cavalry is good at horse fighting. If we run and break out of the encirclement, there will be no danger. By the time the moth thieves caught up, the infantrymen had just caught up! We can surround them and kill them!"
Xu Zhen muttered," My lord, I've always felt that the warhorses nowadays aren't very good. I have an idea. Yes, it's completely the idea of a civil official!"”
Cao Cao's face stiffened and he smiled bitterly." Tell me about it. I want to hear your thoughts about being a civil official."”
Xu Zhen said," Many of the horse gangs of the Yi people outside the Great Wall use sturdy cloth to make stirrups. In this way, the soldiers can stand up slightly on the horses without using their thighs. If we have time, we can study it. Just like how we make horseshoes, we can make iron stirrups. In this way, the strength of our cavalry on the horses can be doubled."”
Cao Cao was speechless.
Bao Xin: "???"
Xun Yu also listened to it and was instantly impressed. As expected of Xu Zhen! He said that he was a civil official, but he had always been thinking for the generals.
Cao Cao was stunned for a moment before he suddenly laughed out loud." Oh my god, your brain is really good! Good! Wait until I exterminate the Moth Bandits! I'll go back and forge it immediately! Yixuan, you'll be the supervisor! This is the job of a civil servant!"
Xu Zhen said calmly," My lord, just say it. Don't say something like 'when' or 'what'. That's like planting a flag. Don't plant it…"
Cao Cao's face stiffened, and the corner of his eyes twitched…Don't interrupt me…These words sounded quite strange.
"General…Where did Meng De get this from?" Bao Xin asked quietly.”
Cao Cao laughed lightly and felt comfortable. He said,"Of course, he is invited by the Virtuous Corporal, but don't say that he is a general. Just call him Yixuan. Otherwise, call him the main registrar.”
"Alright."
Bao Xin looked at Xu Zhen strangely. He looked weak and gentle. One look and he could tell that he was a bookkeeper or a counselor.
Unknowingly, Cao Cao had already distanced himself from the infantry army.
Then, the sounds of cavalry and warhorses charging could be heard.
The entire cavalry panicked.
"My lord! The Moth Thieves are here!" Cao Ren reined in the reins and stood up to take a look. He saw dust all over the mountains and plains. He did not know how many moth bandits had come.
There were probably tens of thousands of them!
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