The Three Kingdoms have signed for 30 years, and I am in charge of the universe

Chapter 253 Target Qiao County
Both Xi Junmai and Cao Zhengchun believed that Zhao Gao must have successfully held back Man Chong.

If Zhao Gao hadn't succeeded in holding Man Chong back, Cao Ren would have received the news, and it would have been impossible for him to die by the sword Xi Jun bought without any precautions.

But what happened in the middle of the accident, the two of them couldn't figure it out.

From Xi Junmai and Cao Zhengchun's point of view, with Zhao Gao's cultivation base, as long as he doesn't encounter peerless masters or be surrounded by established troops, he should be able to retreat unscathed.

But Zhao Gao never came back.

There must be something strange about this.

"General Xi, where are we going next?"

Unable to figure out why Zhao Gao did not return, Cao Zhengchun could only sigh, stopped thinking about Zhao Gao, and asked Mr. Xi about the next marching route.

"Eunuch Cao, Mr. Xi is going to lead an army to attack Qiao County!"

Hearing Cao Zhengchun ask about the next marching route, Xi Junmai said in a deep voice.

They are all companions who have experienced life and death together, and there is nothing to hide from Cao Zhengchun about the marching route.

Besides, Cao Zhengchun is the supervisor of the army, so it is necessary to discuss with Xi Junmai any marching decisions.

"Why do you want to go to Qiao County?"

Hearing Xi Junmai's answer, Cao Zhengchun asked in a deep voice.

Although Cao Zhengchun was an eunuch, he was also a military officer. When Xi Junmai said he was going to Qiao County, he was a little surprised and asked curiously.

From Cao Zhengchun's point of view, Qiao County is not the best choice. Qiao County is too close to Xuchang, and it is also an important town in Yuzhou. He just took advantage of the chaos to attack Xuchang, and then attacked Qiao County. Cao Jun united and besieged.

Although the attack on Xuchang was surprisingly smooth, going to Qiao County at this time may not be so smooth. A little carelessness may cause heavy losses to the troops.

"Xi believes that Cao Cao is likely to set Qiao County as a place for food and grass."

Hearing Cao Zhengchun's question, Xi Junmai said in a deep voice.

“How come you see?”

Cao Zhengchun asked with a frown.

"Cao Cao is suspicious by nature, and he is proficient in the way of falsehood and reality. When choosing a place for grain and grass to be placed, he is likely to use the law of falsehood and reality.

Qiao County, which had just suffered a heavy blow, was set up as a place for grain and grass resettlement, which was in line with the rule that the most dangerous place was the safest place. "

Hearing Cao Zhengchun's question, Xi Junmai said in a deep voice.

Hearing Xi Jun's words, Cao Zhengchun frowned, lowered his head and began to think.

"What General Xi said is indeed reasonable."

After a long time, Cao Zhengchun raised his head and said in a deep voice.

Although Cao Zhengchun believed that it was unlikely that Cao Cao would choose Qiao County as a place to resettle grain and grass, Cao Zhengchun could not deny that what Xi Junmai said was very reasonable.

Hearing that Cao Zhengchun agreed to his marching route, Xi Junmai breathed a sigh of relief. What he feared most at this time was the disagreement between the military and political officials.

If the military and political leaders disagree, it is likely to lead to involution and cause heavy casualties to the soldiers under their command.

Xi Junmai took out the horse meat jerky and ate it one bite at a time.

Fortunately, it is spring and the weather is not too cold. However, if it is autumn, we will suffer.

"General, casualties are coming!"

The deputy general counted the casualties and came to Xi Junmai to report.

"How about the casualties?"

After hearing the deputy general's words, Xi Junmai asked in a deep voice.

"General, in the battle yesterday, our army killed 500 people! Three hundred were slightly injured! One thousand horses were lost!"

The deputy general said in a deep voice.

"Understood, hurry up and rest!"

Hearing the number given by the deputy general, Xi Junmai nodded and said in a deep voice.

"Understood, General!"

Hearing Xi Jun's words, the deputy general responded.

For a siege battle, the casualties of [-] soldiers seemed small, but for Xi Junmai, the casualties were heavy.

There were only 5000 Qinglong Iron Cavalry under Xi Junbuy's command, and there were [-] casualties in this battle, almost catching up to one-fifth of the total force.

The 500 soldiers who were slightly injured could still retain a certain amount of combat effectiveness, but the [-] soldiers who died in battle were permanent combat attrition.

The lone army went deep into the enemy's rear and wanted to replenish its combat power, but there was no source of troops to replenish it.

"General Xi, the casualties are quite heavy!"

After the deputy general left, Cao Zhengchun opened his eyes, looked at Xi Junmai with a sad face, and said in a deep voice.

"Alas, the casualties are indeed huge, almost one-fifth of the total force."

After hearing Cao Zhengchun's words, Xi Junmai sighed and said in a deep voice.

"Being behind the enemy lines, with nowhere to replenish the source of troops, and fighting non-stop, it is indeed very difficult!"

Cao Zhengchun said with a smile.

"Who said no!"

Hearing Cao Zhengchun's words, Xi Junmai nodded in agreement.

"There is no way to do this. The emperor's life is here, so I can only repay the emperor's favor with my life!"

Cao Zhengchun said with a smile.

"What Eunuch Cao said is that I shall repay the emperor's kindness with my life!"

Xi Junmai nodded, and echoed in a deep voice.

"Eunuch Cao, Mr. Xi is going to march overnight and attack Qiao County, what do you think?"

Xi Junmai asked Cao Zhengchun in a deep voice.

"What General Xi said is very true. Marching overnight can avoid a head-on collision with Cao's army and reduce the casualties of soldiers."

Hearing Mr. Xi's words, Cao Zhengchun nodded, expressing his approval.

"Then it's settled, father-in-law hurry up and rest."

Seeing that Cao Zhengchun agreed with his marching plan, Xi Junmai breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

With the supervisor army around, Mr. Xi is not afraid of buying it. What he is afraid of is the supervisor army who does not know how to pretend to understand, and is also afraid that the supervisor army will seize power.

Xi Junmai hurriedly ate the jerky in his hand, then closed his eyes, and fell into a deep sleep.

After a series of battles, Xi Junmai was also exhausted.

After sleeping for an unknown amount of time, Xi Junmai opened his eyes and saw that it was getting late, so he stood up and stretched his muscles.

"Everyone hurry up to eat, and troops will be dispatched in half an hour!"

After taking a few deep breaths, Xi Junmai roared.

Hearing Xi Junmai's roar, everyone woke up from their sleep.

After clearing his mind, he immediately began to tidy up his armor, walked to his horse, and took out the horse meat jerky from his luggage.

Eating the cold jerky, chewing hard. Although the salty jerky is not tasty, it is very anti-hunger and can effectively replenish the physical strength consumed in battle.

The Qinglong cavalry each ate two catties of dried horse meat, drank a few sips of wine, finished their meal, and began to prepare for the expedition.

Yes, that's right, it's wine.

Although drinking alcohol is prohibited in the army, at this time the lone army is deep behind the enemy's rear, and there are not so many rules.

The wine was purchased by Mr. Xi and poured, and the wine was taken from the State Shepherd's Mansion in Xuchang.

Xi Junmai finished eating the jerky in his hand, drank a few sips of wine, then stood up and began to arrange the armor.

After finishing the battle armor, Xi Junmai took out the horse hide and began to wipe his saber and sword.

Weapons still need to be maintained. If they are not maintained and they break, there will be no place to replenish them. If you don't have a handy weapon during the battle, your combat effectiveness will be compromised.

(End of this chapter)