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As a result, the unlucky Gao Lan was attacked by Cheng Yu and Cao Zhangli Yingwai, who lost more than [-] soldiers, and finally had to lead the remaining soldiers back to Chaoge to rest.

So far, the frontal conflict between Chen Feng and Cao Cao has come to an end. In this two-year stalemate, Cao Cao has wiped out more than [-] slaves and subordinates under Chen Feng's command.

And Chen Feng didn't make Cao Cao feel better. Over the years, more than half of the elite Cao Cao had trained had been lost, and only [-] pairs of elites were brought back to Yanzhou. Huang Zhong besieged and finally forced to surrender.

Although there were still thousands of elites in Pengcheng, Zhang Xiu encircled and did not attack, and cut off all contact between Pengcheng and the outside world. The ending of these thousands of elites cannot be changed.

At this moment, after receiving support from the rear, Gongsun Xu commanded [-] slave troops to attack Xuchang. The current situation is still very favorable for Chen Feng.

Chapter 722

The two northern lords have fought fiercely for two years, and they have fought against each other several times, and there are countless small battles. Not to mention how many soldiers and horses were lost by both sides, the consumption of food and supplies is not a small number.

The Central Plains occupied by Cao Cao suffered from natural and man-made disasters, which reduced production a lot. Coupled with the consumption of the war, there was basically no food in the territory.Now the Sili area and Xuchang are controlled by Sima Yi, and Yuzhou is disturbed by Zhang Fei. Cao Cao, who has just returned to Chenliu, is worrying about food and grass.

And Chen Feng, exhausting the power of the four northern states, plus a Liaodong and eastern grassland, was able to get together the food and supplies for the past two years. In addition, he also transferred a large number of slaves, which reduced the loss of the elite of the headquarters.

After repelling Cao Cao, what he needed was rest. He was unable to start a large-scale war. Facing Xuzhou, which was about to be captured, Chen Feng could only send Gao Zhong to lead his troops there.

As for himself, he stayed in Yecheng to be in charge of material transportation. In addition, a large number of wounded returned to Jizhou to recuperate. A large number of young and strong peasants who were transferred to the front line also returned to farming at this time.

As for Cao Cao, it is hard to say now, there is only one choice before him, and that is to recapture Xuchang in the shortest time, and by the way, he has to defeat Zhang Fei's troops in order to regain control of the entire Yuzhou.

"Our army has limited food and grass, and more than half of our elite soldiers and horses have been lost. If we want to take back Xuchang, we must first defeat Gongsun Xu's tens of thousands of soldiers and horses, and then Sima Yi's rebel army.

According to intelligence, Gongsun Xu led more than 3000 soldiers and horses to besiege Xuchang. Except for more than [-] white troops, the rest were all slaves, and their combat effectiveness was not enough to fear.

That is.If our army really wants to go south, we must find a way to restrain Gongsun Xu's elite stepping white army. According to previous combat experience, our army must use at least [-] elite soldiers to have a chance of winning. "

Cheng Yu has now become Cao Cao's chief adviser. There is no other way. Guo Jia is seriously ill. This trip to the north has already exhausted his life.

Uncle Xun Yuzhi became Sima Yi's prisoner because he stayed in Xuchang. Liu Ye, a military advisor who had been disliked for a long time, was sent to Pengcheng before, but now he has been captured by Gao Zhong.

In the two years of war, Cao Cao never expected that he would suffer such a big loss. Even Cheng Yu was the only counselor left.

"Xuchang must be taken back. After all, Sima Yi has just occupied this place, and his people's hearts are unstable. Many of his subordinates are veterans of our army. As long as my banner is displayed outside the city, I believe that those defenders will defect.

As for the tens of thousands of recruits that Sima Yi temporarily recruited, hmph, the combat power is not enough to fear.Besides, there are still Xun family, Cao family, Xiahou family and other aristocratic families in the city, and they will not sit still.

However, if we want to attack Xuchang, we must first deal with Gongsun Xu. If we rush south now, there is no guarantee that the situation will not be messed up even more.

Since Gongsun Xu is attacking Xuchang, let's watch the show for the time being and let them die first, just as our army also needs time to rest.

Well, it is said that the two generals Cao Chun and Cao Zhang came to see me, and the southern part of Yuzhou was disturbed by Zhang Fei. "

"Yuzhou is naturally the top priority, but I don't know how many soldiers and horses the Lord plans to use?"

"Ten thousand, ten thousand elite is enough. Our army has limited food and grass, so we really can't support more soldiers and horses. In addition, we will send another [-] county and county soldiers to fight with the army. If necessary, we can adopt the strategy of supporting war with war."

"Well, hey, I hope the people of Yuzhou can understand my lord's difficulties."

For seven consecutive days, Gongsun Xu sent slave troops to attack Xuchang. Although there were [-] soldiers and horses defending the city, but Xuchang was so big that it was impossible to cover everything. Gongsun Xu was waiting for the enemy to show his weakness.

"Sima Yi, hum, let's see how long you can last."

Among the army outside the city, Gongsun Xu stared at some figures on the city wall indifferently, and attacked one after another. Although the results were not great, it allowed Gongsun Xu to figure out the weak link of the enemy army.

As long as he is given enough time, he is sure to win Xuchang.Furthermore, now that the Hulao Pass has been opened, Jia Xu has sent people to Luoyang to maintain the safety of the grain roads, so Gongsun Xu doesn't have to worry about the safety of the rear at all.

On the city tower, the young Sima Yi was very calm. He did not expect the situation to develop to the present. Originally, he took advantage of the opportunity of Cao Jun's main force to go north to fight. Although there were a few setbacks in the middle, it went smoothly overall. .

Then, he used his family power to recruit soldiers and horses, said to descend to the cities around Sili, and made friends with Liu Bei, and signed an alliance with Liu Bei's military adviser Zhuge Liang.

The Jingzhou army also went north to attack Wancheng on time, and everything went so smoothly.Until, the sudden appearance of Gongsun Xu and Zhang Liao, the two soldiers, completely broke all his plans.

"Why, why did this happen? According to previous information, Gongsun Xu led the army to quell the chaos in the Western Qiang, and Zhang Liao led the army to the Mobei Grassland to find the remnants of the Northern Huns for a decisive battle.

Several generals Chen Feng stayed in the northwest were transferred away, but why did they appear here together, even Ma Chao, Pound, Ma Dai and other generals were there, why did this happen..."

Sima Yi's heart was broken. Relying on the intelligence network of the Sima family, he had a lot of information about the Northwest. Unfortunately, this information did not bring him good luck.

In fact, some troops did go to Xiqiang to quell the chaos, and the leader of the army was also under the banner of Gongsun. At the beginning, it was indeed Gongsun Xu who led the army. Gongsun Yuan replaced him and led an army of [-] old and weak slaves to move on.

As for Zhang Liao, the so-called decisive battle of going to the Mobei Grassland to find the remnants of the Northern Huns was a cover. If the Northern Huns still dared to live in the Mobei Grassland, it could only show that there was something wrong with their Shanyu's mind.

Zhang Liao led the soldiers and horses to go directly to the north, deceiving Sima Yi's spies, and then made a big circle in the depths of the grassland, turned back from the western grassland, and then divided the troops and arrived in Chang'an from the place where Hu and Qiang lived together. This is also Zhang Liao's arrival. In Hanzhong, the reason why Gongsun Xu and others had been waiting for a long time.

Of course, Sima Yi didn't know about these situations, but he could guess that someone had planned all of this. He, who was always conceited and smart, felt defeated at this moment.

"Cao Cao, do you think I don't know what you're thinking? Hmph, I won't let you succeed so easily. And Chen Feng, you wait for me, family feud, I will definitely find you to come back.

For the current plan, the only way is to make a risky move, and you all wait for me. "

Looking to the northeast, a cold light flashed in Sima Yi's eyes, and a ferocious look gradually flashed across his originally calm face.

Chapter 723

Cao Cao assembled [-] elites to keep an eye on the battle situation in Xuchang. At the same time, he mobilized a batch of grain and grass in his already empty warehouse, and sent [-] elites to set off first. It seemed that he planned to take back Xuchang by force.

If Gongsun Xu hadn't led [-] troops to block Xuchang, and if Sima Yi hadn't been trying to survive in a desperate situation, Cao Cao wouldn't be so cautious.

In the current situation, Cao Jun could not afford to suffer a major defeat. After all, Cao Cao's elite in all battles had been damaged too much, and some of them were scattered in various places and could not be mobilized. In particular, his food and supplies were too worn out.

To the northwest of Xuchang, Gongsun Xu led the main force of the White Army to set up camp here. The entire army's food, supplies, horses and livestock were also in this camp. Now, Gongsun Xu is deducing with the lieutenants how to attack the city.

"Report, report to the commander, the city sent an envoy to ask to see the commander, this is a letter shot from the city."

The arrival of the personal soldiers interrupted the deduction of Gongsun Xu and the lieutenants. These days of battles, they have figured out the strength of the enemy army, and also boosted the morale of the slave troops under their command. At this juncture, the envoys sent by the enemy army also normal.

"Hmph, isn't it too late to ask for peace now?"

Gongsun Xu just sneered after reading the letter. The war has progressed to this point. If the opposing coach thinks there is still a possibility of reconciliation, it can only show that the opposing coach is out of his mind.

"Look, the emperor in the city has sent us an imperial edict, which clearly states that as long as we retreat, the lord will be named a general, and everyone here will be promoted to three ranks.

Oh, by the way, there is a special reward for me. This imperial edict actually states that I will be named Hussar General. Hehehe, the person who wrote this imperial edict has evil intentions. "

A sneer appeared on the corner of Gongsun Xu's mouth. His lord is now the Hussar General, and the city issued such an edict. It's not clear that he was embarrassing himself.

Such a little trick can't hide Gongsun Xu at all, and he even thinks the opponent's little trick is ridiculous. Could it be that at this juncture, the opponent still wants to use alienation?

Even if it is, can't you use some clever tricks?Just such a strategy that can be seen through at a glance and has no temptation, this is too underestimating Gongsun Xu.

"Report, Commander, the enemy envoy is asking to see you."

"Let him in."

After a while, Gongsun Xu's personal soldiers led a middle-aged literati into the big tent. The lieutenants present stood on both sides, and everyone stared angrily at the messenger.