In the camp of the Yuan Army.
Yuan Shao was currently in a rage. Because his most beloved youngest son had died, he was so angry that he directly spat out blood.
When he found out that what happened yesterday was Cao Zheng's doing, he couldn't help but sigh."Cao Zheng is so young, but he is even more cunning than his father Cao Cao. Not only did he kill my son, but he also killed one of my own sons. I almost lost two sons!”
"And he knew that he would definitely be crushed by my army in a head-on battle, so he used evil tricks again and again. This battle was my fault, my foolishness! He had implicated the entire army and caused countless casualties. Moreover, he had died so miserably!!”
Yuan Shao slapped his own head, extremely annoyed.
Xu You stood up." My lord, don't be too sad. As the saying goes, victory and defeat are common in a military. Besides, we…"
"My lord!"
At this moment, Qiushou couldn't stand it anymore. He stood out and interrupted Xu You,""This one has thought of a person.”
"Who is it?"
Yuan Shao looked at Ju Shou.
Ju Shou cupped his hands and said," Don't drive, Tian Feng. Before the war, Tian Feng had repeatedly advised you not to fight Cao Mao head-on. You should adapt to the situation and use silence to stop the enemy!"”
When Yuan Shao heard this, he fell into deep thought and suddenly sighed."
"I regret not listening to him back then, which is why I suffered such a crushing defeat today! Go, go to Jizhou Prison and invite Tian Feng over!”
"Lord, you can't!"
Xu You's eyes flashed with a hint of gloominess as he stood out to stop him,""My lord, have you forgotten what you said when you graduated? Wouldn't it be a slap to your face if you went to invite Tian Feng now? Then where would the lord's prestige be in the future? I heard that Tian Feng was talking nonsense in prison, saying something…Sigh, I really don't dare to say it directly!”
Yuan Shao's eyes narrowed, and his expression sank.""What did he say?"
Xu You didn't say anything and secretly glanced at Yuan Tan.
As expected, Yuan Tan stood out." Commander Father, I've also heard about it. Tian Feng said that Commander Father is a mediocre ruler. He's headstrong and self-opinionated. He's good at scheming and has no decisiveness. He didn't listen to his foresight, so today's defeat was inevitable!”
Weng!
Yuan Shao's mind buzzed.
He had always cared about his reputation and had always looked down on Cao Cao. Now that he was looked down upon by a strategist, he could not tolerate it.
"Men, take my sword to the Jizhou prison and kill Tian Feng immediately!”
"Yes!"
The personal guard received the order and went forward…
At this moment, Yuan Xi, who was taking stock of the three armies, walked in.
"Reporting to Commander Father, we have finished counting the horses. Although our army suffered a crushing defeat, our total number is still twice that of Cao Cao's army.”
Yuan Shao nodded." Alright, we must learn our lesson. We will definitely defeat the Cao army!"”
"Pass on my order. The three armies will rest for ten days and prepare to fight again!”
……
Tian Feng was killed as expected, and the news quickly spread back to Yuan Jun's camp.
After listening to Guo Tu's report, Yuan Shao sat alone in the large tent, looking at the flickering lights, feeling an inexplicable sense of regret.
At the same time.
Xu You received a report from the front that he had intercepted Cao Mao's messenger.
Opening the letter, Xu You smiled proudly."
"As I expected, Cao Cao, your death is here!”
In the central tent.
Xu You hurried over alone, only to discover that Guo Tu was also here. He couldn't help but glance at Guo Tu before saying to Yuan Shao,"
"My lord, Cao Cao's defeat has been revealed. Our chance of victory is in sight!”
Yuan Shao didn't even lift his eyelids.”
Xu You's face revealed a proud expression." My lord, tonight I personally led my subordinates and intercepted a secret letter from Cao Cao. It turns out that Cao Cao's rations are running out and he doesn't have enough weapons!"”
"Oh?"
"If that's the case, then what should we do in Ziyuan's opinion?" Yuan Shao revealed a curious expression.”
Xu You said confidently," My lord, our army should be mobilized in full strength. We should split into two groups. One group will attack the Cao rebels 'camp at Guandu, and the other will bypass Guandu. We will go straight for the Cao rebels' rear, Xudu. We will definitely win!"”
Guo Tu, who was standing at the side, laughed."This must be Cao Zheng's evil plan again! With the treacherous character of the Cao father and son, they must have prepared an ambush long ago, waiting for our army to fall into the trap!”
"Humph!"
Xu You snorted coldly." That Cao thief is clearly an arrow at the end of its flight. This is the best opportunity. Please be clear, my lord!"”
Guo Tu smiled again." Xu You, you have offered your advice time and time again, but the lord has always been defeated. I even suspect that you are a spy of Cao Cao's army. Otherwise, how could Cao Cao know our actions like the back of his hand?”
Hearing this, Yuan Shao narrowed his eyes and revealed a suspicious expression. He sighed and said,
"Xu You, think twice about your suggestions in the future!”
"Hiss!"
Xu You took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes. She shook her head and said,"
"My lord, I really didn't expect that the image of Cao Cao, that treacherous thief, was even more terrifying than his own schemes!”
"Haha!"
"Xu Ziyuan, what do you mean?" Guo Tu sneered. Are you saying that the lord is afraid of Cao Cao?”
"Hey-"
Xu You let out a long sigh." In less than ten years, Cao Cao suddenly rose to prominence. The world was scared of Cao Zheng. In fact, Cao Cao was not as strong as they thought. It was the fear of the world that helped Cao Cao grow stronger!”
"Bang!"
Yuan Shao slammed the table and said,"Xu You, you're being presumptuous!"”
Xu You's eyes were red and she was so aggrieved that she was about to cry."My lord, it's better for me to be presumptuous for a while than to let Cao Cao be presumptuous for the rest of his life!”
"Xu You, stand down!" Yuan Shao shouted.”
Xu You sighed and hurriedly took his leave. At this moment, he was already somewhat vigilant in his heart. Yuan Shao no longer believed him.
"Lord Yong, oh Lord Yong! If this goes on, I'll follow in Tian Feng's footsteps sooner or later.”
When he returned to his room, another personal guard came to tell him that his son in Ye City had embezzled military pay and that the matter had been exposed. This made Xu You uneasy.
After thinking for a moment, Xu You walked out of Yuan Ying's gate...
……
Soon after, Xu You arrived at the Cao army camp.
In Cao Cao's camp, Cao Cao had been pacing back and forth for a long time.
In fact, he had to be anxious. After all, the grain was being consumed day by day. If this went on, even the potatoes that Cao Zheng asked Xun Yu to bring would not be able to withstand it.
At this moment, the messenger rushed to the door and shouted,"Prime Minister, there is a guy called Xu You outside to visit you!"”
Cao Cao didn't understand at first, but after he reacted, he was overjoyed.
"Quick, invite that guy in. No, I want to go out and welcome him personally.”
Cao Cao got up in a hurry. He didn't even put on the clothes and shoes beside him.
Cao Cao hurried to the tent and saw Xu You, who had arrived late at night.
Xu You quickly walked up to Cao Cao. Seeing that Cao Cao was not even wearing his shoes, she was so excited that she shed tears.
"Brother Meng De, you're actually so kind, coming out to welcome me without even wearing your shoes, it's really…"
Xu You held Cao Cao's hand excitedly.
"Ziyuan, we haven't seen each other for a long time. I missed you so much.”
Xu You smiled bitterly." Alas, a mediocre lord is a mediocre lord. Let's not talk about these things. Anyway, I'm determined to come to you this time."”
"Haha, okay, let's not mention the troubles. Come in with me to drink.”
Cao Cao led Xu You into the tent and then asked Xu Chu to call Cao Zheng over.
When Xu You heard Cao Zheng's name, she couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. Not long after, Cao Zheng arrived. What surprised Xu You was that the Cao Zheng who made people tremble with fear was actually such a young man.
"Mister Zi Yuan!" Cao Zheng cupped his hands and bowed.
"I've long heard of General Cao's great name. Today, I see that you're truly a young hero!”Xu You cupped his hands in return.
After drinking for a while, Cao Cao took the initiative to ask,"Brother Xu You, since you came this time, you must have brought a greeting gift!"”
Xu You immediately stood up and said,"Haha, I really can't hide anything from you. That's right, this time I've brought you a big gift!"”
Speaking to this extent, Cao Cao's spirit suddenly became focused.
Cao Cao laughed,"Brother Ziyuan, you're already here, why did you bring a gift? You're really polite!"”
"No, this gift is enough for you to defeat Yuan Shao!" Xu You laughed.”
"Brother Zi Yuan, don't sell your light. If you have anything to say, say it quickly!”Cao Cao pretended to be anxious.
Seeing that Cao Cao was anxious, Xu You did not say it so urgently, but continued to lose her appetite.
"Meng De, if I, Xu You, hadn't come today, you would have been captured by Yuan Shao!”
"Why?" Cao Cao asked.
"Hehe, the grain in your army is still okay.
How many days?" Xu You asked leisurely.
Cao Cao laughed,"Alas, it can only last for a hundred days."”
Xu You sneered." Nonsense! You clearly don't even have three days 'worth of rations!”
Cao Cao pretended to be surprised."Brother Xu, where did you learn about this?"”
"Hehe, Cao Mengde, you've been careless. I've intercepted many of your letters!”
Cao Cao's face was pale as he asked,"Does Yuan Shao know about this?"”
Xu You said,"I immediately went to find Yuan Shao after I got the superstition. In the end, not only did Lord Yong not accept my opinion, he even beat me up."”
"If he's heartless first, don't blame me for being unjust! *
He continued to laugh wildly and said,"Brother Meng De, things have come to this. As long as you beg me, I will tell you where Yuan Shao hid the provisions. As long as you know, the outcome of this battle will be revealed!"”
Even though Cao Cao was already filled with disdain for him, he was still a little disappointed.
However, knowing that the answer he wanted was right in front of him, he had to put on a show again.
Cao Cao stood up and asked,"Brother Zi Yuan, as long as you can help me achieve my great cause, you will definitely enjoy endless glory and wealth. I, Cao Cao, will remember your kindness for the rest of my life."
Xu You smiled in satisfaction. He felt that he had finally gotten his revenge on Yuan Shao.
"Meng De, listen up, Yuan Shao's provisions are hidden in Wuchao!”
Crow Nest?
After this name appeared.
Cao Cao, who had already memorized the map, suddenly felt that it was very possible.
"Ziyuan, you rest first. Leave the rest to me.”
"Gather the generals and discuss the matter in the tent."
"Yes."
This night was destined to be extraordinary. In the end, it was decided that Cao Zheng would lead five thousand cavalry and ten generals to attack Wuchao.
The ten generals were Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Cao Zhen, Cao Tai, Zhao Yun, Taishi Ci, Yu Jin, Zhu Ling, Cao Zheng, and Pang De.
The five thousand cavalrymen each carried three horses, each with a wooden stick in their mouths and a horse with its mouth covered.
After changing into Yuan Jun's armor, they set off for Wuchao overnight.
As these people were all wearing Yuan Jun's armor, their journey was unimpeded.
Soon, they arrived at their destination, Yuan Shao's secret canteen, Wuchao.
The general of Wuchao, Chunyu Qiong, had just drunk a few jars of Nine Rhyme Spring and was drunk on the ground.
He only woke up when the battle outside shook the sky. However, before he could react, Cao Zheng's subordinates had already ended the battle.
Chunyu Qiong was also brought to Cao Zheng.
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