"My lord! My lord!"
Dian Wei rushed directly in front of Xu Zhen. Xu Zhen was unusually tall because he was riding Vanishing Shadow. When he saw Dian Wei, he raised his eyebrows." Oh, so it's General Dian?"”
His half-smiling expression made Dian Wei's face instantly turn bitter." Aiya, Your Excellency, I was wrong, okay? Then I won't go, okay? I'll go and tell the Lord now. Please don't replace me!"”
Good heavens, not only was it really comfortable to stay by Xu Zhen's side, but Dian Wei also understood that this was an important figure in the current Great Han Dynasty.
It was not as simple as the finance minister.
He was also a god, the belief of many poor scholars, and a thorn in the eyes of many clans and other dukes.
Dian Wei had promised not to let anything happen to Lord Xu.
Therefore, Dian Wei didn't dare to leave. He couldn't leave either.
The person beside Xu Zhen was naturally Guo Jia.
He smiled and said,"Don't worry. His Excellency isn't angry with you. He just doesn't want to let you off."”
Xu Zhen turned his head to look at Huang Zhong's archery skills. After giving Dian Wei a cold shoulder for a while, he turned around and asked Dian Wei seriously.
"I'm asking one last time. Do you really want to go? You won't make a fuss after your wish is fulfilled?”
"I, I…"
Dian Wei looked at Xu Zhen and then at Guo Jia. In the end, he nodded." I'll go once. You may not know this, but the lord cleared my debt for killing the villagers back then. So, I'll exchange it for a favor. It's considered repayment."”
" Alright." Xu Zhen looked at him deeply." Anyway, if you go, remember to stay alive. No matter what happens, remember to stay alive."”
"Hey!"
Dian Wei bowed deeply and packed up his halberds, heavy armor, and leather armor. Then, he led his warhorse and galloped toward the camp.
He was the commander of the infantry, one of the most powerful commanders of the Qingzhou army. It seemed that he would not be in danger.
No matter how one looked at it, it was like they were going to collect merit and reward money, because Wan City definitely did not have the power to resist.
After Dian Wei left, Guo Jia said softly,"Milord, there is no need to be so worried. General Dian is as brave as Lu Bu, and the soldiers of Qingzhou are not afraid of war.”
"Moreover, the Jing State isn't that united.”
Xu Zhen really didn't know about this. He only knew that Liu Biao had never left Jingzhou in his entire life and never fought his way out.
"Why?"
Guo Jia blinked and said calmly,""In the early years, I knew that Liu Biao rode into Jing State alone, pacified the chaos, and stabilized the various counties. Then, he obtained the support of many clans and wealthy merchants before becoming the Jing State Overseer.”
Xu Zhen suddenly understood." You mean, Jingzhou is actually a joint stock system, and the major clans check and balance each other. They invested a lot of assets to support Liu Biao. He seems to be in the limelight, but in fact, he cares about the opinions of the aristocrats all the time?”
"That's right. Therefore, in a situation where we are bound together, Liu Biao would not dare to rush to the rescue as it would involve the interests of many people. Once he is injured, the seemingly peaceful Jing State would be broken.”
Xu Zhen nodded." Understood. Train your soldiers well and be ready to provide support at any time."”
"Reinforcements? Are we going too?"
" Go," Xu Zhen said firmly. The reason he was training his riding archery right now was for the sake of his ability to chase in the wilderness.
"Go, transport grain?" Guo Jia asked uncertainly. He had promised not to go to the battlefield…
Why did he suddenly go? And there was no reason to reject him. Was he…tricked by the lord?
Xu Zhen gritted his teeth.”
……
The spring plowing in the coming year was already the 196th year. Although Cao Cao did not have enough food and grass, he could attack from close range.
Cao Cao was visited by Xu Zhen in the middle of the night and sat opposite him in Sikong Manor.
"Yixuan, why did you come to visit me so late at night?”Cao Cao was draped in a robe and yawned.
"Be careful of Jia Xu in the Battle of Wancheng," Xu Zhen said seriously.”
"Jia Xu…who is he? I've only heard of his name. He's as timid as a mouse and as cunning as a fox. But fighting is not a strategy. There are less than 60,000 soldiers in Wancheng. Yixuan, don't you believe me?”
Although this year had been peaceful, Cao Cao was the commander of the surrounding counties and prefectures. He had a high vision and was invincible wherever he went.
It was just that Xu Zhen did not follow the army, so he was not at the scene.
"Of course my lord can win, but don't forget that when we first met, we talked about the laws of heaven and earth. If we don't know the way, it's easy to lose our hearts. Remember, remember, remember."
Xu Zhen's words were already a clear reminder. He said it three times in a row. He was almost pointing at Boss Cao's nose and saying," Don't sleep with Zou Corporation."
At this moment, Cao Cao had a stunned expression on his face. He looked at Xu Zhen as if he was looking at a fool." What's wrong with you tonight?"”
"Just to tell me this? Tsk, Yixuan, if you're worried, do you dare to make a bet with me?”
Xu Zhen slapped his forehead. Here it comes again.
"If I can't take Wan City, I promise you one thing. If I can take it, Dian Wei will be mine.”
Cao Cao winked and said.
Xu Zhen gave an awkward but polite smile." Sure."”
……
The next day, Cao Cao gathered 60,000 troops and set off from Yanzhou to Wan City.
At this time, Zhang Ji died from an arrow while fighting for Rang City. Zhang Xiu took over his father's army, a total of more than 40,000 people, and held Wan City.
They also obtained military rations and countless wealth. They robbed many people's assets and formed a corner with Liu Biao.
Therefore, many officials and vassals in Jingzhou sent their reports to Zhang Xiu, giving him food and fodder.
This was to support his battle with Cao Cao.
As early as half a month ago, Cao Cao had sent Cao Hong to harass the counties of Wan City. His goal was to provoke Zhang Xiu's anger so that the war could go smoothly.
Cao Cao's actions were not just for the sake of money and food, but to pacify the south so that he could attack Yuan Shu!
Then destroy Lu Bu.
According to the intelligence, after Lu Bu escaped from Xuzhou, he went to Beihai, Qingzhou, to quell the rebellion. He took in some moth bandits and now occupied Kong Rong's territory. With evidence, he colluded with Yuan Shu and was still eyeing Xuzhou covetously.
If the money and food were abundant again this year, Cao Cao would not need the wealth of the aristocrats. He could go all out and take the initiative of the military group, holding the Emperor even tighter in his hands.
Therefore, it could be said that he was determined to get Zhang Xiu from Wan City.
Their army descended in March, and dust filled the sky. Everywhere they went, thick smoke billowed.
However, the commoners were not afraid at all. Instead, they welcomed them. Some even offered up all the surplus food in their homes.
This made Cao Cao feel very comfortable.
In a few days, he had arrived at the water north of Wan City and set up camp there.
The 60,000-strong army camp, along with the rations they carried with them, and the rations that Xu Zhen's supply camp had sent to the rear, already had tens of thousands of dans, enough for more than a month.
Casually, but also in high demand.
If the battle dragged on, they would have to retreat.
Cao Cao brought Dian Wei, Li Dian, Zhang Liao, Cao Hong, and Yu Jin to scout the camp.
When they reached the top of the cliff, they could see the north gate of Wan City from afar.
"What a magnificent city.”
"After we train the city, we'll come back tomorrow to challenge him. Dian Wei, kill one or two of his generals for me, and I'll treat you to wine tonight!”
Dian Wei grinned, and the muscles on his muscular body bulged like giant worms.
"Alright! Hehe…"
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