Year 197.
Early May.
Cao Cao left Cao Ren to guard Xuchang and ordered Xiahou Dun to lead 50,000 troops as the vanguard. He personally led 150,000 troops as the central army and marched to Shouchun.
Yuan Shu had sent General Qiao Rui with 50,000 troops to block Cao Cao's army at the Shouchun border, and they were now facing Xiahou Dun's army.
In less than four hours, Qiao Rui was killed by Xiahou Dun.
Yuan Shu's 50,000 strong army was scattered and fled back to Shouchun, leaving behind a pile of supplies and rations.
After Xiahou Dun counted them one by one, he sent someone to the rear to send a message to Cao Cao.
The vanguard won a great victory.
At this moment.
Cao Cao, Su Ran, and Guo Jia were discussing the local customs of Shouchun.
Dian Wei and Xu Zhu stood behind the three of them like door gods.
After receiving Xiahou Dun's letter, he opened it to read.
"Hahaha, Yuan Rang won."
Cao Cao waved the bamboo slips in his hand and handed them to Su Ran and Guo Jia.
Su Ran smiled after reading it." The first victory will greatly shock the lord's army. General Xiahou Dun has made a good start."”
Guo Jia also laughed." Our morale is high. We can win this battle!"”
"Good!"
"This victory means that Yuan Shu's troops are not a threat. As long as we can break through Shouchun City, his 200,000 troops are nothing but clay chickens and pottery dogs.”
Cao Cao's face was full of smiles.
Xiahou Dun's victory had given him immense confidence.
"Order Xiahou Dun to act according to the plan.”
"Order the entire army to speed up and rush to Shouchun.”
Eight days later, they arrived at Shouchun City and saw Yuan Shu's army.
The 200,000 strong army was stationed in the city and occupied all the important passes. In addition to the supplies and rations in the city, it was enough to last for a year.
If they really wanted to attack, half a year might not be enough.
Even if they could take it down, they would have to pay a painful price.
Cao Cao only took a glance and frowned.
Shouchun City was truly a tough nut to crack.
"My lord."
At this moment.
Xiahou Dun rode his horse forward and cupped his hands." We have already followed the military counselor's orders to build high platforms and ponds outside the city to station troops and store water.”
"Yes."
Cao Cao nodded and immediately commanded the army to dig trenches outside the city and lead them to Shouchun.
The 200,000 strong army set up camp. After Cao Cao led his men into the main tent, he suddenly asked,"Has Liu Bei arrived yet?"
Xiahou Dun shook his head.
He had come to Shouchun a few days ago, but he had not heard any news of Liu Bei leading his troops.
Cao Cao frowned.
Could it be that Liu Bei had gone back on his word just as he was about to send troops?
"Did General Xia Hou send any scouts to contact Liu Bei?”Su Ran asked.
Liu Bei had always regarded himself as a relative of the Han clan. This kind of thing that could boost his reputation behind Cao Cao was inevitable.
"I've been busy these few days reorganizing the army and preparing for my lord's arrival, so I haven't had the time to contact him.”Xiahou Dun said," But logically speaking, Liu Bei should have arrived long ago.”
"If Liu Bei hasn't sent any scouts, then there's no need to wait." Su Ran frowned.”
"Yi An, do you mean that Liu Bei was stopped for some reason?"”
"I guessed so."
Su Ran smiled and said," Liu Bei claims to be a relative of the Han clan, so he should support the Han clan. Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor in Shouchun and called himself the son of heaven. Liu Bei will not tolerate it. Even if he has to risk everything, he will come to Shouchun to kill the thief.”
"Since he didn't come, then he probably won't be able to come to Shouchun.”
Cao Cao's expression didn't change.
He had come to attack Shouchun not only to protect the Han Emperor, but also to covet Yangzhou for a long time.
It did not matter whether Liu Bei came or not.
"Don't worry about Liu Bei for now. Yi An, we'll be waiting for the heavy rain you mentioned.”Cao Cao smiled at Su Ran.
"Don't worry, my lord. When June comes, there will definitely be heavy rain. The most important thing now is to follow the previous arrangements and arrange everything.”Su Ran smiled.
Cao Cao nodded.
"Right, my lord, if Liu Bei did not come, perhaps he was attacked by Yuan Shu's army. We cannot sit idly by.”Su Ran said with a puzzled expression.
"Advisor Jun, why are you helping Liu Bei?”Xiahou Dun was puzzled.
However, Cao Cao and Guo Jia smiled.
"Yi An, oh Yi An, I just realized that your evil intentions are not inferior to that Jia Wenhe.”Guo Jia looked at Su Ran meaningfully.
Cao Cao didn't care about that. He waved his hand and said,""How many people do you think are appropriate?”
"A few days ago, Yuan Shu sent Qiao Rui with 50,000 troops to stop General Xia Hou. It seems that there are only 50,000 troops to intercept Liu Bei.”
Su Ran thought for a moment and said," I plan to lead the troops myself. In addition, General Cao Chun's 30,000 Tiger Leopard Cavalry will be enough.”
"Yes, but you must pay attention to your own safety.”Cao Cao warned seriously.
"Don't worry, my lord. My martial arts are not bad.”Su Ran smiled.
Cao Cao patted his forehead.
Only then did he remember that Su Ran was not only resourceful, but also had extraordinary martial arts skills.
He was an all-rounder.
"Fine, I'll let Cao Chun listen to your orders.”
Cao Cao took the commander's seal and said," Take it. Be careful."”
"Yes." Su Ran cupped her hands and left with a smile.
Xiahou Dun was dumbfounded." My lord, this…How can we let the military counselor put himself in danger?"”
"And to save Liu Bei!!”
"No, no, the safety of the military counselor is much more important than that Liu Bei.”
Cao Cao and Guo Jia smiled at Xiahou Dun when they saw his reaction, leaving behind a dumbfounded Xiahou Dun.
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