Ten days later, at Sikong Manor.
The generals of Cao Cao's camp gathered together, and the atmosphere was somber.
Cao Shuo ascended to the main seat and looked around at the generals in front of the hall as he slowly spoke.
"Cao Hong, listen up. I order you to lead five thousand soldiers and raise many flags.”
"Xiahou Dun, listen up. I order you to lead 7,000 elite soldiers and guard the capital.”
"Cao Ren, listen up. I order you to lead 10,000 elite soldiers north to the Yellow River and stop Yuan Xi from going south at Baima.”
"The rest of the generals, follow me to sneak into the Yellow River from Yanjin and attack Liyang!”
Cao Shuo was cold and domineering, giving several orders in succession.
The generals were shocked.
Xun Yu's expression changed." Didn't Sikong decide to attack Yuan Shu during the military discussion?" he asked anxiously." Why did he suddenly attack Liyang and start a war with the Yuan family?"”
Cheng Yu and the other strategists didn't know the inside story, so they were all shocked.
Cao Shuo didn't bother to explain and looked at Guo Jia.
"The crusade against Yuan Shu was just Sikong's plan to cross the river. Sikong's real plan was to go north and destroy Yuan!”
"Our Military Division has reported that Yuan Xi is gathering his troops and preparing to cross the river to invade the south.”
"As long as he knows that our army is going south to attack Yuan Shu, he will immediately cross the river.”
"Sikong is trying to create a diversion, taking advantage of the Liyang's emptiness to break through in one fell swoop!”
Guo Jialang explained the overall strategy to the generals.
Everyone was startled awake and immediately started discussing.
"Why didn't you tell us earlier that you were going to attack Yuan Shao?" Xun Yu asked in surprise.”
Cao Shuo snorted coldly." You're all afraid of Yuan Shao like a tiger. If I told you earlier, would you have the guts?"”
Xun Yu was speechless.
"Yuan Shao is arrogant and conceited. He thinks that I'm afraid of him and won't dare to fight with him.”
"Now that his army is pinned down by Gongsun Zan in Yi Jing, Ye City is empty. This is a godsend opportunity for us to send out a surprise attack.”
"As long as we take down Liyang City, our army will be able to drive north and take down Ye City at lightning speed.”
"Once Ye City is broken, the Yuan army will be defeated. Even if the old thief has a million troops, what is there to be afraid of?”
Cao Shuo's eagle eyes shot towards the crowd, his body filled with confidence.
Cao Ren and the other generals felt their blood boiling, and they were filled with passion.
"Yuan Shao, that old thief, boasted of his four generations as the three dukes and has always looked down on our Cao family.”
"We'll follow you, Sikong. We'll cross the Yellow River and destroy the Yuan Family!”
Cao Ren jumped up and responded generously.
All the generals stood up and agreed excitedly.
Xun Yu looked up at the crazy young master in front of him with a shocked gaze. His heart was filled with mixed feelings.
"His courage far surpasses Meng Degong's.”
"Although this plan is crazy, if it succeeds, it will definitely achieve a wondrous feat!”
"Forget it. With his personality, it's impossible for him to retract his order. Then, I, Xun Yu, will gamble everything and accompany him in his madness!”
Thinking of this, the shock and worry in Xun Yu's eyes disappeared and was replaced by determination.
"Sikong wants to launch a surprise attack on Liyang and destroy Yuan Shao first.”
"However, Yuan Shu cannot be allowed to claim the title of Emperor. Liu Bei is in Xuzhou, so we must guard against him.”
Xun Yu reminded.
Cao Shuo smiled but didn't say anything. He glanced at Guo Jia.
Guo Jia smiled." Rest assured, Lord Xun. Sikong has asked the Emperor to issue an edict ordering Sun Ce and Liu Bei to attack Yuan Shu. The three tigers will have no time to look west."”
Xun Yu's eyes flashed with surprise, and all his worries disappeared.
Taking a deep breath, Xun Yu bowed deeply to Cao Shuo,"
"Then we'll guard Xu Capital and sit back and watch Sikong achieve unparalleled achievements!”
The Cao camp had already unified their thoughts.
Cao Shuo didn't have any worries. He stood up and shouted,
"The army will immediately head north and cross the Yellow River to deliver a great gift to that old thief Yuan Shao!”
That night.
Cao Shuo led 30,000 infantry and cavalry to the north at night and rushed straight to Yanjin Ferry.
…
On the south bank of the Yellow River, White Horse Ferry.
Numerous boats carrying tens of thousands of Yuan Dynasty soldiers arrived at the south bank.
Yuan Xi immediately jumped onto the bridge and looked at Whiterun City in the distance, his eyes burning with determination.
"That brat Cao Shuo has already led the main force of the Cao army down the Ying River towards Shouchun.”
"As long as our army takes down Whiterun, we can march south and reach Xudu in less than five days.”
"Second Young Master, the great merit is right in front of us.”
Guo Tu pointed to the south, smiling as he outlined the blueprint for Yuan Xi.
"Everyone says that I, Yuan Xi, am weak and mediocre. I will let them see who is the most outstanding son of my father!”
Yuan Xi smiled coldly, raised his whip and shouted,""Quickly cross the river. In two days, I will raze Whiterun to the ground!”
Thirty thousand Yuan soldiers marched south.
…
In Liyang City, the setting sun slanted to the west.
Under the north gate tower, grain carts were slowly driving into the city.
The old general Chunyu Qiong was currently sitting high up on the city gate tower, savoring fine wine.
"Old General Chun Yu, the speed of the grain carts entering the city is too slow. If this continues, they won't be able to enter before nightfall.”
Jiang Qi reminded.
"General Jiang, relax.”
"So what if it's a little slower? Are you afraid that the Cao army will take advantage of the situation and charge in?”
Chunyu Qiong sipped his wine, his face disapproving.
Jiang Qi was speechless.
Liyang City was backed by Jizhou, and the Yellow River was a natural barrier to the south. Cao Shuo was also leading the army to attack Yuan Shu. It could indeed be said that it was as safe as a rock.
"Don't worry unnecessarily. Come, come, drink with this old man.”
Chunyu Qiong pulled Jiang Qi to sit down and poured him a glass of wine.
Jiang Qi relaxed his vigilance and leisurely enjoyed the wine.
The wine glass had just reached his mouth.
Suddenly.
"Not good!" the soldiers beside him shouted."Dust and fog are rising from the north. There are soldiers attacking!"”
Jiang Qi's hand trembled, and he hurriedly put down his cup. He stood up and looked north.
"It must be our men. Don't panic.”
Chunyu Qiong was still unconcerned.
Jiang Qi's expression changed and he shouted in a trembling voice,"Old General Chun Yu, it's not our army, it's the Cao army, it's the Cao army!”
Chunyu Qiong's body shook and he quickly stood up to look around.
At the end of his vision, the cavalry surged out from the dust.
The word "Cao" and the "Bei Wei" flag were particularly dazzling under the setting sun.
Cao Cao's cavalry was attacking!
Chunyu Qiong's expression changed as he exclaimed,
"How is this possible? How could Cao Cao's cavalry appear north of Liyang? This doesn't make sense!”
Along the city, Yuan Zhou's army fell into chaos.
" Don't worry about the reason, Old General!" Jiang Qi shouted anxiously." Quickly give the order to close the city gates. Otherwise, if the Cao army charges in, things will be bad!"”
Chunyu Qiong's alcohol dissipated. He pulled out his sword and ordered the city gates to be closed.
It was too late.
The grain carts in front of the city gate were so congested that the city gate could not be closed for a while.
Cao Cao's cavalry moved like the wind, taking advantage of the situation to charge towards the city gates.
Chunyu Qiong panicked and shouted,"Archers, shoot! Stop the Cao army from approaching!"”
The panic-stricken Yuan soldiers hurriedly drew their bows and nocked arrows.
Before the arrow landed.
Cao Shuo, who was wearing golden armor, rode on his Red Charcoal Fire Dragon Stallion and took the lead as he charged towards the city.
His eagle-like eyes glanced at the city wall and locked onto the screaming Chunyu Qiong.
With the Iron Body Bow in hand, he activated his Divine Shot talent.
The arrow was like a shooting star as it tore through the air.
Puff!
It hit Chunyu Qiong in the face.
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