si-mexico Chapter 250 Cao Cao doesn't even enter Wancheng! He turns around and goes to attack Liu Bei!
Chapter 250 Cao Cao doesn't even enter Wancheng! He turns around and goes to attack Liu Bei!
Wancheng
City Lord's Mansion
Hu Che'er thoughtfully reminded Zhang Xiu:
"General, your hands are trembling, and your facial expression is unnatural."
"This won't fool Cao Cao!"
Zhang Xiu glared fiercely at Hu Che'er.
He knew he was trembling, of course, but wasn't it just nervousness?
He doesn't have the acting skills of a veteran actor, so it's normal for him to be nervous.
Kuai Qi, standing to the side, laughed:
"General Zhang, relax."
"Although Cao Cao was cunning, he was still just a mortal."
"His successive victories have made him proud and complacent."
"As long as the general relaxes his mind and shows him his submission, we can definitely deceive him!"
Zhang Xiu nodded, but he was still nervous inside.
Ultimately, Kuai Qi, this temporary strategist, still didn't give Zhang Xiu the same peace of mind as Jia Xu, a strategist who was like a nanny.
But what Zhang Xiu didn't know was...
One hundred miles away from Wancheng at this moment
Liao Hua was leading Jia Xu on horseback at full gallop.
Of the entire team, apart from Lao Jia, who was from Liangzhou, only Liao Hua had the best horsemanship.
As for Jia Xu's family and Liao clan members, they were handed over to Wei Yan to lead them slowly from behind.
With Jia Xu's strategic acumen, when the Xiangyang Uprising broke out, he naturally managed to rescue his family as well.
To prevent Liu Biao from sending men to pursue them, Jia Xu even sent people to create false footprints to lure Liu Biao into giving chase.
In reality, Jia Xu secretly took a side road and headed towards Wancheng.
At this moment, Jia Xu was anxious because he already knew about a series of events that had occurred during his imprisonment.
It is obvious that Liu Biao's forces wanted to use Zhang Xiu to fight Cao Cao to the death, and ideally kill Cao Cao in one fell swoop!
But is this even possible?
Even if it were to actually happen, it would still completely offend Cao Cao's camp!
Regardless of whether Cao Cao's camp can defeat Yuan Shao in the future, Zhang Xiu will definitely not be able to withstand the bombardment of Cao Cao's 200,000 troops!
In other words, if Zhang Xiu were to become Cao Cao's enemy, he would surely die!
Only by returning to Wancheng before Zhang Xiu attacks Cao Cao can there be any chance of reversing the situation.
Fortunately.
Liao Hua moved very quickly.
The sound of galloping hooves gradually calmed Jia Xu's mind.
Especially at times like these, it's crucial to avoid being impatient.
Otherwise, we'll be throwing ourselves into chaos!
……
at dusk
Wancheng East Gate
Zhang Xiu personally led his troops to welcome Cao Cao's arrival.
As the sun set, Cao Cao, Dian Wei, and Jueying led the way, with Cao Ang and Cao Anmin following behind, as they slowly approached the east gate of Wancheng with 20,000 Cao troops.
"My name is Zhang Xiu, and I pay my respects to Minister Cao."
Zhang Xiu bowed to Cao Cao, a hint of struggle in his eyes.
Cao Cao seemed oblivious to Zhang Xiu's struggle and helped him up with a smile.
"General Zhang's defense of Wancheng for the imperial court is a blessing for the court."
"From now on, Wancheng will continue to be garrisoned by General Zhang, what do you say?"
Zhang Xiu was stunned.
Kuai Qi, who was hiding in the group, was also dumbfounded!
Ah? ? ?
What the hell is this?
Zhang Xiu has surrendered. Don't you need to take him back to Xuchang?
Should we simply hand over Wancheng to him to continue guarding?
No...aren't you afraid he'll betray you and join Liu Biao or Yuan Shao?
You trust him that much?
Zhang Xiu's eyelids twitched as he said:
"Minister Cao, I believe that Wancheng is a strategically important military location and should be garrisoned by your elite troops."
"I am... truly unworthy of this great responsibility."
Cao Cao waved his hand and said:
"Youwei is joking."
"If even you are not qualified to be the garrison commander of Wancheng, then what right do the soldiers under my command have to be qualified?"
"Youwei, don't be modest."
"The position of garrison commander of Wancheng is indispensable to you."
"As for Cao, he decided not to go into Wancheng and was in a hurry to return to Xuchang."
After saying this, Cao Cao turned Jueying's horse around and led 20,000 Cao soldiers away.
In mid-air, it seemed as if a flock of crows flew by, leaving behind a cacophony of cawing.
Zhang Xiu was completely numb!
My dearest Cao Sikong!
If you don't enter Wancheng, how can I proceed with my next plan?
Are you really just here to go through the motions and not care about anything else?
Kuai Qi could no longer hold back and quickly stepped out of the ranks, whispering to Zhang Xiu:
"General Zhang, since Cao Cao is not entering Wancheng, you should lead your troops to pursue him!"
"He appears to have only ten or twenty thousand troops under his command, while you possess thirty thousand elite soldiers!"
"30,000 against 20,000, the advantage is in my hands!"
Zhang Xiu looked at Kuai Qi with a speechless expression.
His reaction time is a bit slow, but he's not an idiot!
If this guy were to charge up and fight Cao Cao, wouldn't Cao Cao, who doesn't have legs, just run away?
If Cao Cao's army doesn't fall for the trap, and with 20,000 of his soldiers fighting desperately to hold off the enemy, Cao Cao will eventually escape back to Xuchang.
To put it bluntly.
Even if all 20,000 of Cao Cao's soldiers died here, it would be a minor incident for Cao Cao's camp.
Cao Cao could easily mobilize 100,000 troops from Xuchang to conquer Wancheng!
How will Zhang Xiu fight then?
Are we hoping Liu Biao will send reinforcements?
Pursuit and ambush are two completely different tactics.
We should rush in and give chase now, as long as Cao Cao doesn't die.
Even if Zhang Xiu wins, it's like an old man hanging himself – he's tired of living!
"Let's discuss this matter again."
Zhang Xiu had no choice but to lead his troops back into the city.
Seeing that he could not persuade Zhang Xiu, Kuai Qi had no choice but to give up.
Cao Cao, standing not far away, revealed a hint of coldness in his eyes.
Zhang Xiu's acting skills are not very good.
From his unnatural behavior just now, Cao Cao realized that he was definitely feigning surrender!
It seems that a net has already been laid inside Wancheng.
According to the usual procedure for accepting amnesty, Cao Cao would definitely have to stay overnight in Wancheng tonight.
In the dead of night, Zhang Xiu led a large number of ambushes out and then closed the city gates. How could Cao Cao possibly win then?
"Father, where should we go now?"
Cao Ang asked Cao Cao.
Cao Cao laughed and said:
"where to?"
"Of course, it's to put an end to Zhang Xiu's hopes!"
"First, go and meet up with Ziyi, leave a portion of the troops to garrison the area, and then march on Xinye!"
"Let's wipe out that bastard Liu Bei, and then cut off the road from Xiangyang to Wancheng. Let's see how Zhang Xiu can expect Liu Biao to send troops to save him!"
"Yes!"
Cao Ang looked excited.
Wancheng is located in the northernmost part of Jingzhou, and further south is Xinye.
Both of these places are important towns that protect Xiangyang.
Once both of these places are occupied by the enemy, Liu Biao in Xiangyang will be in a panic.
There was no other way; I had to panic!
Although Xiangyang is a big city, what decent person would fight a battle to defend their own doorstep every day?
Not to mention Liu Biao, even the powerful families of Jingzhou under his command would suffer greatly.
two hours later
Cao Cao and Su Yu joined forces and prepared to send troops to attack Xinye.
But before Cao Cao's army could officially take action...
The intelligence service claimed to have arrested two suspicious individuals.
"Is he a spy for that scoundrel Zhang Xiu?"
"Does this little thief intend to leave the city and fight Cao to the death?"
Cao Cao patted the head of Jueying's horse.
After joining forces with Su Yu's main force, Cao Cao now had 80,000 Cao camp troops by his side!
Zhao Yun's Dragon Cavalry and Cao Chun's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry also accompanied the army on the expedition.
As long as Zhang Xiu dares to leave the city to fight, Cao Cao is ready to teach him a lesson in no time!
“They are not Zhang Xiu’s spies; they came from the direction of Xiangyang.”
The intelligence officer added.
Cao Cao and Su Yu exchanged a glance and signaled the intelligence guards to bring the person up quickly.
Subsequently, Cao Cao and Su Yu met Liao Hua, whose face was full of resentment, and Jia Xu, who was all smiles.
"I am Jia Xu, Jia Wenhe. I have met with Minister Cao and Commandant Su."
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