"Guo Xiang?"

In Pingyu County, Runan, Cao Cao received a piece of information from the front and immediately fell into deep thought.

In the yamen hall, Guo Jia and Xun You were discussing the matter. Seeing that Cao Cao suddenly stopped talking, he couldn't help but shut up and looked at Cao Cao in confusion.

"Lord, who is this Guo Qian?"

Guo Jia heard Cao Cao keep muttering Guo Xiang's name, and asked.

Cao Cao came back to his senses and smiled slightly, "Guo Xiang is the prefect of Taiyuan. Now he is ordered to help Peng An, but he does not want to be stopped by Chuang'er at the foot of Juzhu Mountain."

As he said that, he handed the letter in his hand to Guo Jia.

"After Yuan Shao returned to Yecheng, he still did not give up and was recruiting troops and wanted to fight with me again.

Chuang'er is doing a great job in northern Xinjiang now, but he can restrain some of Yuan Shao's troops... Fengxiao and Gongda, you two think that I should sit in the mountains and watch the tiger fight, or attack Chuang'er from north to south? Now that Liu Bei is hiding, Runan is pacified, and he is about to make plans again."

In the first month of the sixth year of Jian'an, Cao Cao's troops entered Runan.

After half a year of operation in Runan, Liu Bei also made some achievements in management.

Unfortunately, Yuan Shao was defeated suddenly and did not leave Liu Bei too much time.

If he could give him half a lifetime, he would not be able to take over the entire Runan.

You should know that during this period, Yuzhou was the most populous place in the world. Runan was also raised by Huai River, with fertile land, which was quite suitable for human habitation. The entire Yuzhou was under the jurisdiction of two counties and four countries, but the population was as high as seven million. The population of Runan County was even more dense, with thirty-seven cities, more than 400,000 households, and about two million people. In other words, one Runan is worth a Youzhou.

If Liu Bei could really gain a foothold in Runan, it would indeed cause great trouble to Cao Cao.

Chen Gong even offered advice to Liu Bei, Liu Biao from the Southern League, worked together to fight against Cao!

This is also why Cao Cao rushed to Runan to wipe out Liu Bei as soon as the Battle of Guandu ended. It was no other way. If Liu Bei stayed in Runan for a long time, he would inevitably become a confidant. Cao Cao admired Liu Bei and knew Liu Bei's talents more deeply, so how could he take it lightly?

Therefore, he concentrated his troops and entered Runan.

Although Liu Bei had Chen Gong to provide advice and Wu Guan Chen assisted him, he could not resist the remnant power of Cao Cao's victory in the battle with Guandu.

Xu Xuan was in Ruyin for three days and the city was destroyed and the people were killed.

Liu Pize was ambushed by Cao Ren on the way to assist Xu Xuan and his entire army was wiped out.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Chen Deng immediately suggested that Liu Bei evacuate Runan. However, Cao Cao did not give him any chance. In the early February, when the troops arrived at the city, they almost defeated Liu Bei with a devastating force. Fortunately, under the protection of Guan Zhang and others, Liu Bei and Chen Deng finally escaped.

However, Chen Gui and Gong Du were captured and killed by Cao Cao...

Liu Bei was defeated and Cao Cao originally planned to continue pursuing him.

Who would have thought that at this time, Liu Chuang and Yuan Shao started a war, and Liu Chuang even entered Yanmen, looking extremely arrogant and unstoppable.

Cao Cao couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.

"Chuang'er grew stronger and faster, and he got Youzhou and then entered Bingzhou."

Cao Cao's eyes swept through Xun You and Guo Jia, "It can be imagined that if Chuang'er seized Yanmen, the situation in Youzhou would stabilize quickly. He now needs continuous victory to stabilize the people's hearts. Yuan Shao underestimated this villain and refused to concentrate all his strength to attack. Sooner or later, he would be harmed by this villain. The high-ranking officials were not Chuang'er's opponents, but Guo Xiang had some tricks, but he was probably not Chuang'er's enemy."

After Cao Cao finished speaking, he stared at Guo Jia and Xun You.

The two looked at each other and Xun You said, "Chuang'er is developing too fast, so you must be careful.

However, the lord's main opponent now is Yuan Shao... and I think Chuang'er will not be able to pose a threat to the lord in the short term. Since that is the case, why not take the initiative to attack and fight against Yuan Shao? If Chuang'er restrains Yuan Shao's troops, the lord can save some effort."

"What are the great ideas about Gongda?"

Xun You thought for a while and said softly: "Look at the lord and Na Chuang'er, who will take Jizhou first."

Obviously, Xun You was a little afraid of Liu Chuang's development.

Although Guo Jia did not say it so clearly, his words expressed similar meanings.

Liu Chuang is developing too fast, so we can't just wait like that. We must look for opportunities to take the initiative to confront Yuan Shao and seize Jizhou.

Guo Jia means that, how could Cao Cao not hear it?

But he also murmured in his heart that although the victory in the Battle of Guandu was also his luck. If Xu You had not surrendered and offered suggestions to him to attack Wuchao, it would have caused Yuan Shao's morale to be in chaos. If it weren't for this, it would have been a bit difficult to defeat Yuan Shao.

You should know that during the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao once felt desperate.

Yuan Shao has lost now, but Cao Cao knows that Yuan Shao's foundation is still there.

At this time, the decisive battle with Yuan Shao... Cao Cao was really hesitant, worried that he would fail.

Neither Guo Jia nor Xun You persuaded him anymore, because both of them knew that Cao Cao could only make the decision at this time.

At this moment, I suddenly heard Xu Ding report outside the yamen hall: "Lord, Xu Du's letter."

Xu Du wrote?

Cao Cao was shocked and hurriedly said, "Submit it quickly."

A messenger walked into the yatang and presented a letter to Cao Cao.

After Cao Cao opened it and looked at it, his eyes flashed...

"Wen Ruo wrote to me to cross the river as soon as possible and take the initiative."

Guo Jia and Xun You looked at each other and smiled at each other.

Because they knew that when Xun Yu's letter arrived, Cao Cao would definitely make up his mind.

Sure enough, Cao Cao stood up and cut the railway line: "I want to return to Xudu immediately, summon troops and fight again with Benchu..."

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Guo Xiang attacked the Han army camp in Juzhushan for several consecutive days, but Liu Chuang refused to send troops.

In desperation, Guo Xiang finally had to order the troops to withdraw and withdraw back to Taiyuan County.

Liu Chuang was also surprised when he received the news, "Do you say Guo Xiang ran away?"

Xu Chu nodded repeatedly and replied with a smile: "I ordered people to inquire about the Yuan army camp just now, but now it has become an empty camp.

It must be because Guo Xiang couldn't capture it for a long time. He knew that things could not be done, so he withdrew his troops.

But this guy is really capable, he retreated without knowing it. I didn't get any news..."

Liu Chuang couldn't help but feel a little surprised and hurriedly went out to the camp with Xu Chu to check.

As Xu Chu said, Guo Xiang had indeed withdrawn his troops, the huge barracks were empty, and no piece of supplies and weapons was left behind.

Liu Chuang couldn't help but praise him. Guo Xiang did have some skills.

Being able to withdraw the troops without knowing this way, and it was orderly and without any weapons left behind, which means that he had already made such a plan. However, the battle in the Yinguan was in full swing, and Peng An was desperately besieging Huang Zhong, trying to retake the Yinguan. Guo Xiang retreated at this time, wasn't he afraid of the high-ranking officials' charges? Liu Chuang rode his horse to patrol the empty Yuan army camp, and suddenly felt a little confused.

I don’t believe Guo Xiang would withdraw so easily, I’m afraid there is a fraud in it!

"Young Master, since Guo Hu has withdrawn his troops, can you let the men relax?"

After being attacked by Guo Hu several times in a row, the Han army was also a little tired.

Liu Chuang thought about it and agreed to Xu Chu's request.

He ordered the Han army camp to kill pigs and sheep to celebrate Yuan's retreat.

When the order was issued, there was a sudden burst of cheers in the Han army camp, resounding throughout the sky...

The night is coming quietly.

From a distance, the lights were brightly lit in the Han army camp of Juzhu Mountain.

In a mountain valley about twenty miles away from the Han army camp, Guo Hu put on his helmet and tied his arms, and carried a burqa and turned his back on his horse.

Behind Guo Feng, Guo Feng led 3,000 rexes, was ready to go.

"Scout Fang came to report that the Han army camp was lax, obviously thinking we had withdrawn.

Uncle Liu also ordered the killing of pigs and sheep to reward the three armies, and there would be no precautions. This is the time when we show our courage. If we defeat the Han army and capture Juzhu Mountain, we will be the first to be the battle in Yanmen County. Guo Fu, you and I will lead a soldier and horse each. At that time, we will attack each other and be sure to succeed in one battle."

Guo Fu nodded repeatedly, and the big knife in his hand flashed.

Seeing that the soldiers were all ready, Guo Xiang stopped talking.

With his order, three thousand soldiers and horses quietly walked out of the valley under the cover of night.

The so-called withdrawal of troops is just Guo Qian's suspicious plan.

Now it seems that Liu Chuang was fooled, so Guo Xiang would not miss this opportunity. Perhaps God wanted to help him. After nightfall, dark clouds were covered with dark moons. Guo Xiang led a group of troops to the gate of the Han army camp, but saw that the guards outside the gate were slackened. Several trenches were also filled by the Han army, saving Guo Xiang's trouble. He was secretly happy and hurriedly urged the horse to get closer.

A faint smell of alcohol came from the Han army camp.

It seems that Han Jun has eaten a lot of wine...

This is what God helps me!

Guo Xiang was ecstatic and rushed into the gate with a loud shout.

One thousand five hundred Yuan army soldiers followed Guo Xiang, shouting in unison, resounding throughout the sky. While Guo Xiang rushed into the gate, Guo Xiang also led his men to the Han army camp. However, when Guo Xiang rushed into the Han army camp, he realized something was wrong.

Quiet, so quiet!

The entire Han army camp was silent, and there was a smell of alcohol in the air, but no one was seen.

Guo Xiang quickly stopped the war horse and looked left and right. He suddenly shivered and shouted loudly: "Guo Fu, you have been trapped, retreat!"

Guo Fu had just arrived at the central army's tent at this time, and he was also shocked when he heard Guo Fu's shouting.
To be continued...