Chapter 415

Cao Cao, who conquered a million Yellow Turbans, was majestic. After mobilizing, Cao Cao's most trusted clan general Xia Houdun led 20,000 troops to invade Langya County. Zhuge Xuan, the prefect of Langya County, naturally led troops to resist.

Cheng Yu, who was in Xiahoudun's army, couldn't wait to show his resourcefulness, so after Zhuge Xuan led his troops into battle, he suggested that Xiahoudun stay put and instead sent two divisions led by the captain of the army to Yangdu and Dong'an.

When Zhuge Xuan heard the news, he personally led an army to rescue Yang'an, which was relatively close. Xiahou Dun immediately led an army of 15,000 to Yangdu when he got the news of the horse scouts in the army. When Zhuge Xuan found out, he was surrounded by heavy siege. .

Xiahoudun's army is full of plains, the so-called mourning army will win, Dian Wei and Le Jin are the first to ascend the fierce generals, under the attack of Zhuge Xuan's army from all sides, Zhuge Xuan can't support it for a while before the whole army is defeated, Zhuge Xuan is seriously injured and retreats.

Xiahoudun obtained the seal of the prefect of Langya County left by Zhuge Xuan, and Cheng Yu made another conspiracy, using the seal of the prefect to unknowingly transferred the left-behind soldiers from Dong'an, Kaiyang, Yangdu and other places to Sanchuan Valley , and then besieged from all sides, the six thousand defenders of Langya County were defeated.

Several cities in Langya County were in vain. Xiahou Dun immediately captured the counties, and then slaughtered all the more than 10,000 people in the city, marinated them into human candied meat, and declared Xuzhou that if the city surrendered, the past would be forgotten.

The soldiers and civilians in Kaiyang and Dong'an were frightened out of their wits, and hurriedly offered their cities to surrender, while Yangdu City resisted stubbornly. In a fit of rage, Xiahou Dun personally led the army to attack the city. Le Jin even took off his helmet and went up to attack the city in person with a short spear in hand. After half a day, he broke through the city of Yangdu. Kill all.

It turned out that Cao Jun was not joking. The whole Xuzhou fell into panic for a while, and Tao Qian knew what kind of mistake he had made.

"The inappropriate employment this time is the fault of the old man alone, but unfortunately it has implicated millions of soldiers and civilians in Xuzhou. How painful is it?" Tao Qian said bitterly.

"Zizhong, lords, wanting to bind himself, he went to Cao Cao's camp to plead guilty. Although Cao Cao slaughtered the people, as long as he is willing to surrender the city, he can still be saved. What do you think?" Tao Qian asked.

"My lord, absolutely not!" Cao Bao took a step forward: "Cao Cao subdued Qingzhou's million yellow scarf thieves, and now his army is strong and strong, and he is ambitious. If such wolves and ambitious people occupy Xuzhou, the world will be harmed by them. Besides, Danyang soldiers are always good at fighting. , the final general is willing to lead the army to fight Xiahou Dun to the death!"

Cao Bao is a Xuzhou gentry and Tao Qian's old helper. Under his command, he commanded the most elite 20,000 Danyang soldiers in Xuzhou. The Danyang soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and they are famous all over the world. Relying on Danyang's elite soldiers, there are few defeats.

Although they belonged to one family five hundred years ago, Cao Bao belonged to the Xuzhou gentry. Tao Qian was old and weak, so he had to rely heavily on Cao Bao. Resolutely unwilling.

Tao Qian glanced at Cao Bao, but smiled helplessly: "General Cao, no matter how brave you are, can you still compare to the million yellow scarf thieves in Qingzhou?"

"Tao Shijun." Mi Zhu said calmly: "Although Cao's army is good at fighting, as the saying goes, generals will not raise troops out of anger. Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou for personal grievances, and all the princes of the world looked at him. Cao Cao dared to slaughter the city. It is conceivable that the soldiers and people of Xuzhou fell into the trap." What will happen to Cao Cao's hand, and Zhuge Xuan's defeat shows that as long as our army does not fight Cao's army in the field, but sticks to the city, we may not be defeated!"

Tao Qian nodded: "You mean, our army can't hold on, and we will automatically retreat when Cao's energy is exhausted?"

Following Mi Zhu's words to the point, Tao Qian paid more and more attention to this man who came from a rich family and a big businessman.

"Of course." Mi Zhu said solemnly: "Besides, the princes of the world must have teachers of justice, and our army can ask for them."

"Oh? Where are there?" Tao Qian asked curiously.

"First, Liu Ye of Luoyang. Liu Ye is the imperial chariot general, with 100,000 soldiers, broke the yellow scarf, settled Liangzhou, defeated the Xiongnu, and defeated Xu and millions of people. His military power shocked the world. Cao Cao attacked the imperial court for personal grievances. Zhou County, if Liu Cheqi is asked to mediate, it will definitely achieve miraculous results."

Cao Bao sneered and said, "I heard that Liu Ye and Cao Cao were old friends when they conquered the Yellow Turbans. Besides, Liu Ye was out of reach. Would he make a move?" Tao Qian nodded worriedly. Cao Cao and Liu Ye had a close personal relationship, so Qingzhou Yellow Turbans kept coming When he was sending reinforcements to Yanzhou, Liu Ye wrote a letter to ask Cao Cao to lead his troops to block the Yellow Turban Passage in Qingzhou, which shows the friendship between the two.

Mi Zhu shook his head: "Looking at Liu Ye's style, we can know that what Liu Ye yearns for is to become a ZTE man like Emperor Guangwu. When Cao Cao annexed Xuzhou, his wolfish ambitions are clearly revealed. With Liu Ye's knowledge, he must not discriminate between public and private interests."

"Other than that?" Tao Qian asked.

"Runan Yuan Shu, Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao's brothers are fighting each other, and Cao Cao is Yuan Shao's minion. If he occupies Xuzhou, the strength of Yuan Shao's camp will be greatly increased. As the saying goes, one will lose and the other will grow. Naturally, Yuan Shu is not happy to see Cao Cao annex Xuzhou." Mi Zhu said slowly. He said slowly: "However, Yuan Shu does not scatter eagles when he does not see rabbits. I am afraid that he will need to make a big gift. Mr. Tao can send grain, grass and ten thousand stones as a gift, and ask him to send troops."

"There is also Liu Bei, Prime Minister of Pingyuan. I heard that this man has always been benevolent and righteous, but he has great ambitions, but he is subjugated to Pingyuan. Liu Bei is under the command of Gongsun Zan, while Pingyuan is under the rule of Cao Cao. I think Cao Cao will eliminate Liu Bei sooner or later. Tao Shijun can write to Liu Bei in his letter. He made it clear, and promised to use the city of Xuzhou for his troops, so Liu Bei will surely come to resist, and Liu Bei's second general, Guan Zhang, is said to be very brave, and he must be able to stop Xiahou Dun's advance."

"Okay." Tao Qian took a reassurance: "Since this is the case, I don't know who to send for help?"

"If Envoy Mengtao does not give up and is familiar with the roads of Qingzhou, I would like to go to Pingyuan."

Tao Qian looked intently, and the person who spoke was Sun Qian, who worked under the tent. He turned out to be from Beihai, Qingzhou, and was recommended to Tao Qian by Zheng Xuan, a great scholar in the world.

"Okay, then please trouble Gongyou to go to Pingyuan, but Qingzhou is under the jurisdiction of Cao Cao, but we can't make a big show of it." Tao Qian looked at Cao Bao: "General Cao, you send a dozen Danyang soldiers to escort Gongyou."

"No." Cao Bao nodded.

"A certain brother, Mi Fang, is proficient in negotiation skills, so you can order Mi Fang to go to Runan to negotiate with Yuan Shu." Mi Zhu said.

"Okay, hire Zifang to work for Xuzhou."

"As for Luoyang, Zhu Bucai is willing to go and see Liu Cheqi in person."