Chapter 665 (1/2)
Yanzhou, Puyang.
Since Liu Ye returned to Luoyang, he issued an order to garrison all over the country. The Liangzhou army defeated the siege of Yuan Shao, Liu Biao and other princes. For a moment, the Liangzhou army was quite quiet all over the place. He thought that there was no war recently, so Yu Jin returned to Puyang.
”It was carried by heaven, and the emperor ordered that general Pingdong was stationed in Yanzhou, which shocked the Central Plains and became the vassal screen of the capital city. I am very pleased with it. Today, I was promoted to Zhendong general, and I am here. ”
Yu ban knelt on the ground, claimed to receive the order, sent off the eunuch, and stood up.
”Congratulations on general Zhendong.” Xu Shu, with a smile on his face, arched his hand.
Yu ban waved his hand: ”thank you for your heavy weapons. In fact, during this period of time, the general didn't do anything. It's a shame.”
During these days, Liu Ye led tens of thousands of Liangzhou troops to defeat Yuan Shao first and then Wuhuan in Hebei Province. Zhang also defeated the powerful Nanyang army in Nanyang, only in Yanzhou. Although the troops were mobilized, he did not experience the war.
Xu Shu said with a smile: ”it's not necessary to do so in Zhendong. The general ordered that the troops should be stationed vigorously to save grain and grass, so as to send troops to sweep the whole world in the future, and then Zhendong general would be indispensable.”
Yu Jin nodded his head and said confidently, ”my royal master will certainly be able to sweep the world.”
It was during the discussion between ban and Xu Shu that a voice suddenly rang from the outside.
”The villain wants to see the general.”
”Come in.” Exclaimed Xu Shu.
When Xu Shu said this, he heard only a rush of footsteps, and a soldier from Liangzhou came in. He was very dusty. Obviously, he came all the way to report the news.
”What's going on?” Xu Shu asked.
”General, master.” The Liangzhou soldiers gave a salute to the two men, then gasped for breath: ”Cao's army launched an attack on Xue county. The enemy's offensive was very fierce, and our army suffered heavy casualties.”
”Cao's army set up troops to attack Xue county?”
Yu Jin and Xu Shu looked at each other, and they could not help frowning.
”Well...” Yu Jin comforted Liangzhou soldiers and said, ”this will know. Discuss with Xu Junshi. You can go down and have a rest.”
”Thank you, general.” The messenger's face was full of gratitude. He was tired all the way. He was immediately led down to rest by a guard.
”It's really strange.” Xu Shu frowned and said, ”how could Cao Cao choose to attack our army at this moment?”
”When Yuan Shao and Liu Biao attacked our army, it was the best time for Cao Cao to send troops.” Xu Shu explained to the ban: ”both Yuan Shao and Liu Biao were attacking our army. At that time, our army had some difficulties in the supply of food and grass. If Cao Cao chose to attack Yanzhou at this time, our army would have to fight in three ways. If there were any mistakes in any way, it would be extremely fatal, but Cao Cao did not send troops.”
”Now that the battle of Yecheng is over and the general is still in Luoyang, why did Cao Cao set up troops to attack Xue County instead?” Xu Shu doubted.
Yu ban also frowned: ”yes, Cao Cao is always cunning and wise. How could he choose to send troops at this time? Did he think that Cao Jun's own strength would be able to compete with our royal division? ”
Xue county is located at the junction of Lu state and Pengcheng County, and is also the border area of Yanzhou and Xuzhou. If Cao Cao wants to enter Yanzhou, he must take Xue county.
However, the reason why Cao Cao chose to march into Xue county at this time caused the confusion of Xu Shu and Yu ban. Why didn't Cao Cao attack Yanzhou when the Liangzhou Army started several battles, but chose this opportunity?
”Cao Cao must have planned something else!” Xu Shu affirmed.