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Chapter 835 Soldiers march into White Horse

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    As the saying goes: "A soldier's speed can lead to a victory thousands of miles away." When two armies confront each other, whoever is faster will have a better chance of winning. Cao Cao is proficient in strategy and naturally understands this truth. After the flag-sacrifice ceremony, a large group of troops  Traveling day and night, it took only four days to arrive at Guandu, an important town in the north!

    Guandu is located two hundred miles north of Xuchang. It is connected to Honggou to the east, Jishui to the west, and Pushui to the north. It is connected in all directions and is extremely convenient for transportation. In terms of terrain, it is surrounded by three rivers, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is a must for military strategists.  This place is also Cao Cao¡¯s main battlefield!

    Setting Guandu as the main battlefield was a last resort. After opening the map and looking at it, I understood in my heart that the Cao and Yuan families were facing each other from the north to the south. They were separated by a rolling Yellow River. The most important crossings were the upstream Yanjin and Yuan.  Downstream of Baima, the two places are like iron ropes, tightly blocking the traffic artery. They are also the focus of competition between the two sides!

    However, the decisive battle on the front line of Baima and Yanjin is extremely disadvantageous to Cao's army in terms of terrain. The two places are more than 400 miles away from the base camp - Xuchang. Not to mention the long distance, there are also chasms, Jishui and Pushui in between.  The river is wide and the current is fast, making it difficult for boats to cross. It is extremely inconvenient to transport ordnance, food and grass. Once there is a problem with logistics, hundreds of thousands of people will be trapped!

    On the contrary, Yuan Jun's base camp is in Liyang City, which is only fifty miles away from Baima and more than a hundred miles away from Yanjin. There is a flat river in the middle, with smooth roads, convenient transportation, and a steady stream of food and grass. With such a contrast in terrain, the two armies have not yet fought.  , Cao Jun lost three points of his chance of winning!

    It was with this in mind that two years ago, Cao Cao sent a large number of troops to build barriers, dig trenches, and set up a strong camp in Guandu. Once the Baima and Yanjin defense lines were lost, Guandu would be the second line of defense.  You can rely on the favorable terrain to block the advancement of Hebei troops and gain preparation time for the decisive battle!

    In addition to the unfavorable terrain, strength is also an issue. For this expedition, Cao Cao mobilized 170,000 elite troops, plus the Xiliang soldiers brought by Zhang Xiu, as well as the garrisons near Baima, Yanjin, and Guandu. The total strength was 20  It's about 50,000 yuan. As for food and grass, it can only be said to be barely supported and can last for several months!

    Looking at Yuan's army, there were originally 100,000 defenders along the Yellow River. Together with the main force brought by Yuan Shao, the total force was as high as 500,000, more than twice the strength of Cao's army. They also had sophisticated equipment, sufficient food and grass, and no transportation.  Question, it can be said that it is very powerful!

    The terrain is unfavorable, the troops are small, and there is insufficient food and fodder. This battle is really difficult to fight. Cao Cao can rely on: first, his own civil and military strategies, which are far superior to his opponents; second, the whole army is united and willing to sacrifice.  Forget about life and death and give it a brave fight!

    "Hey! If Xiao Lang were here, leading a partial army, charging left and right, responding to each other, I would feel much more at ease!"

    When the war came, Cao Cao remembered that his son-in-law was here. In the past, when he went to war, he would always be in charge of the central army, while Xiao Yi charged into the battle. The two of them cooperated closely to be invincible and invincible!

    It's a pity that Xiao Yi is still waiting in the prison. His generals have also advised him to release Da Sima and ask him to perform meritorious service and win on the battlefield, but Cao Cao refused. This decisive battle is a matter of life and death. There must be many problems.  Variables, the 'Unparalleled Divine Sword' must not be unsheathed until the critical moment. Once it is unsheathed, it must be killed with one blow!

    "Report! - Tens of thousands of Yuan's troops have crossed the Yellow River and are attacking Baima City. The two sides have already started fighting!"

    "Report! - Traces of enemy troops have been found on the other side of Yanjin. There are densely covered banners and swords and guns. The number of soldiers and horses is difficult to estimate. It is suspected that they are Yuan Jun's brigade!"

    "Report! - White Horse is in danger. The Yuan army's offensive is fierce, and the defenders suffer heavy casualties. The prefect, Liu Yan, can no longer hold on. Please send reinforcements as soon as possible, Prime Minister!"

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    As soon as the large group of troops arrived in Guandu, the reconnaissance rangers came, one after the other, in an endless stream, all asking for reinforcements. Yuan Jun was attacking Baima fiercely, and the opponent wanted to strike first!

    As the saying goes, if you win a battle, you will win a battle; if you lose a battle, you will lose a battle. When two armies are facing each other, the first battle is extremely important. It is related to the morale of the whole army. Don't forget that in a battle, courage also means that in one go, you can win.  If it declines again and ends three times, whoever has high morale will have the upper hand!

    "Please quickly invite Mr. Feng Xiao and Mr. Zhongde to come to the Chinese army's tent to discuss matters. The war in the Central Plains has begun!"

    Cao Cao immediately sent for two counselors. At the same time, he hung a giant cowhide map and stared at Baima and Yanjin. He thought over and over again, what kind of trick was Yuan Shao playing?

    Sending an army to storm Baima, and sending another army to lurk in Yanjin. From the surface, is this?A typical "attack from the east and attack from the west". In this way, Cao Jun's countermeasure was to use a partial division to rescue Baima, and the main force went to Yanjin, set up a pocket for Yuan Jun, and attacked Yuan Jun halfway across, and won a beautiful victory!

    Such an arrangement of troops is both reasonable and in line with the battlefield situation. However, there is a saying that goes: "If something is too normal, it must be abnormal." Yuan Shao did not have great wisdom, but he had some cleverness, and he was quite capable in fighting.  To be cunning, this move is not to 'make a sound in the east and attack in the west', but to 'make a false statement and make a false statement!'

    On the surface, they 'pretend to attack Baima and attack Yanjin' in order to divert the main force of Cao's army. Then Yuan's army crosses the river with elite troops. Taking advantage of the unpreparedness of the defenders, he first captures Baima, then captures Guandu, and finally goes straight to Xuchang, locking the battle situation in one fell swoop. It's really cunning.  What a tactic!

    This strategy is in line with Yuan Shao's clever character and is also the best offensive route for the Hebei troops. Their base camp is in Liyang City, which is very close to Baima and far away from Yanjin. The large army's operations are laborious, and no one will choose the far side.  This is human nature!

    "Yuan Jun's name is to attack the east and west, but in fact he is bluffing. The target is still the white horse. The prime minister needs to be careful in dealing with it!"

    "It's better to take advantage of the strategy and defeat the main force of Yuan's army right under the White Horse City and win a big victory, which will also boost the morale of the three armies!"

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    A moment later, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu came to the big tent. The two counselors also received the news. After discussing with each other, they reached a consensus. This was Yuan Shao's trick. Yanjin was a false shot, and the main attack direction was Baima!

    "Haha!  Send an order to General Zhang Xiu to lead his troops to support Yanjin with great fanfare. Xiahou Dun and Xia Houyuan commanded 100,000 troops and stationed them in Guandu. The rest of the troops covered their whereabouts and followed me to support Baima!"

    The three people had completely unanimous opinions. Cao Cao finally felt relieved and immediately mobilized his troops and generals, preparing to set a trap on Baima and annihilate Yuan's army to get off to a good start!

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    "Kill! - Go forward bravely, conquer Baima, and go straight to Xuchang!"

    "Come on! The first one to reach the city will receive a reward of a thousand taels and be promoted to the third level!"

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    Under the White Horse City, tens of thousands of Yuan troops carried ladders and brandished their weapons. Under the cover of a large number of archers, they violently attacked the city wall, like a surging river, continuously!

    The people in charge are Ma Yan and Zhang Kai. They are not very famous in Hebei and can only be regarded as third-rate generals. Therefore, their command level is also limited. In the most traditional wave attack, the soldiers charge repeatedly, just like adding lamp oil.  The consumption is extremely heavy!

    Baima is an important town along the Yellow River. The city is high, the pond is deep, the walls are strong, and there are tens of thousands of elite soldiers guarding it. With the skills of Ma Yan and Zhang Kai, as well as the fighting power of their subordinates, it is almost impossible to conquer the city, but they  There is a reason for the fierce attack regardless of casualties!

    Cao Cao's guess was correct. They were feigning an attack. The real trump card lay behind them. Generals Zhang Jaw and Gao Lan led 50,000 armored elites and lurked on the other side of the river. As soon as they received the news, they would immediately attack and capture Baima in one fell swoop.  , and then use this as a stepping stone to capture Guandu, march to Xuchang, and completely defeat Cao Jun!

    This strategy of "making a claim to the east and attacking the east" was devised by Yuan Shao himself. It is said that it was opposed by counselors Tian Feng and Ju Shou. The two believed that Cao Cao was treacherous by nature and would not be easily fooled. Once someone discovered it, he would probably lose his army.  !

    Regarding whether to send troops and white horses, the two sides argued for a long time in the big tent. In the end, Yuan Shao used his power to overpower others and forcibly passed the plan. Now it seems that the lord's vision is more accurate!

    "Report! - Cao's army of more than 100,000 troops has all gone to support Yanjin. There is not a single soldier near Baima coming to rescue!"

    The war lasted for two days and two nights, and Yuan's army suffered tens of thousands of casualties. Finally, good news came. The scouting rangers came to report that there were no enemy troops nearby. Cao Cao seemed to have been fooled!

    "Great, this plan is successful. After conquering the White Horse, we all have the credit. After all, it was a big show for two days Come on, hurry up and send the signal!"

    When they heard the detective report, Ma Yan and Zhang Kai were overjoyed. They immediately sent people to light up three fires. When the fire was strong, they threw some wet firewood on it. In an instant, thick smoke billowed into the sky!

    ¡°Hoo!¡­Hoo!¡­Hoo!¡±

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    "Hebei men, the time has come for you to make great achievements. Cross the Yellow River, capture the White Horse, and gain glory and wealth. Let's fight todaykill!"

    On the north bank of the Yellow River, Zhang Zha and Gao Lan had long been looking forward to it. After seeing the thick smoke rising, they immediately led 50,000 elites to cross the Yellow River. For a time, hundreds of ships were competing for the current, thousands of sails were racing across the river, and the soldiers were shaking oars and waving their weapons.  Pounced like a cheetah, they were bound to capture the white horse on the other side!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com)He led 50,000 elites across the Yellow River. For a time, hundreds of boats were racing against the current, and thousands of sails were racing across the river. The soldiers shook their oars, brandished their swords, and pounced like cheetahs. They were bound to capture the white horse on the other side!  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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