Great Wei Nengchen

Cao Jun's plan is to quickly pass through the Liaoxi Corridor, take advantage of the superiority in military strength, and conquer Liucheng, the base camp of the Karasuma and Xianbei people. After the two nomadic tribes are eliminated, they will attack the counties of Liaodong and wipe out the Gongsun family in one fell swoop, isn't it? , the Liaoxi Corridor is not easy to walk!

"Duo la la! Duo la la! - There will be a strong wind for a while, and there will be hail for a while. What kind of weather is this? Grandpa's nose is about to freeze off!"

"Bah! Bah! -- it's bitter, salty and astringent, and there's a lot of sand in it. Is this water for people to drink? Even animals don't want to drink it!"

"I've been walking for several days, and I haven't seen a single commoner. Could it be that this is an extinct area? There is no road ahead. How can the team go?"

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A few days after the army came out, the situation took a turn for the worse. The mighty troops who were originally brightly armored and armored were all turned into yellow clay figurines.

The generals also frowned and sighed endlessly. Before they set off, they expected that they would encounter some difficulties. They did not expect such difficulties, which were completely beyond imagination. They can be summed up in three points: cold weather, lack of water, and difficult roads!

It's cold - it's already April, the sun is shining in the Central Plains, the spring is warm and the flowers are blooming. The common people also put on unlined clothes and start weeding, catching insects, watering... Serving the crops attentively, but in the western and eastern Liaoning areas, It was still icy and snowy, and the wind was biting. Cao Jun set off in spring clothes. His face was purple from the cold, his hands and feet were cramped, and he couldn't hold his weapons. How could he fight?

In addition to the cold, the climate in western Liaoning is also very strange. Sometimes the wind blows suddenly, and the sky is full of yellow sand;

Lack of water—to be precise, it is the lack of fresh water. The Liaoxi Corridor is surrounded by mountains and the sea. To the east is the Songshan Mountains. The underground is a rock plate. It is extremely difficult to dig wells. No water can be found even after digging for twenty or thirty feet. Relying on a small number of rivers, Mountain springs cannot supply 20 troops, let alone rivers cannot be moved away!

To the west is the Bohai Bay. Due to the infiltration of seawater, there are saline-alkali lands everywhere. The water dug here is salty, bitter and astringent. It is difficult for humans and animals to drink. Dramatic increase, combat effectiveness plummeted!

Difficult roads - it should be said that there is no road. The Liaoxi Corridor - the weather is cold, the soil is hard and the water is salty, no matter whether it is farming people or nomadic people, they are unwilling to come and live. There is no human habitation for hundreds of miles, so naturally there is no road Now, there are only hills, valleys, mires, woods...

Cao Jun's 20 people, plus the civilian men and horses accompanying the army, consume a lot every day, so thousands of vehicles are prepared to transport grain, grass, and fresh water, but there is no road ahead, how can the vehicles be used?

Therefore, Cao Jun can only cut down trees, move earth and rocks, build a wide military road, build a distance, walk a distance, more than ten miles, at least two or three miles, there are also some standing still, advancing at this speed, three Moon can't get out of the Liaoxi Corridor!

"Long! Long! ... Woo! Woo!"

In the team like a long dragon, there is an apricot-yellow handsome flag standing upright. Under the blowing of the wind and sand, it has turned to earthy gray. Cao Cao is all in military uniform, holding a Yitian sword and riding a "claw yellow flying lightning", watching the slow-moving army. , Can't help showing a look of sadness!

As the prime minister of the Han Dynasty and the commander-in-chief of the three armies, Cao Cao did not hide in the warm car, nor did he enjoy special treatment. Instead, he wore armor, braved the wind and cold, took dangerous roads, drank salt water, and shared joys and sorrows with the soldiers to motivate the morale of the three armies. !

"It's cold in Liaodong, the roads are difficult, there are few people along the way, and it is difficult to collect food and grass. If I had known this earlier, I would never have come here!"

Cao Cao is old and frail, exhausted from exhaustion every day, and has headaches from time to time. It is really miserable, and I feel regretful in my heart!

For the land of Liaodong, the traitor is bound to win, and he doesn't regret the expedition. What he really regrets is the commander. If Xiao Yi is still by his side, why should he go out on his own?

In previous wars, Cao Cao was in charge of the central army and commanded the overall situation, while Guo Jia strategized and decisively won a thousand miles away. As for the charge and bloody fights, all were entrusted to Xiao Yi. The three of them worked together and were invincible!

It's a pity, because I was too suspicious and too impatient, I removed most of Xiao Yi's military power, and squeezed out the Liaodong scene side by side, so that I didn't have any handsome talents to use, so I had to charge forward in person at the age of 50. This is also my own fault!

As for Xiahoudun, Xiahouyuan, Xu Huang, Zhang He, Gao Lan...these people are just brave generals, not wise commanders, and it is difficult for them to shoulder heavy responsibilities!

Cao Cao's troubles didn't stop there. Xiao Yi lived in seclusion in the mountains, so he didn't have a left arm, and his right arm also had problems. Guo Jia, his most trusted counselor, also fell ill suddenly!

Guo Jia was originally weak, relying entirely on taking Jindan to manage military affairs reluctantly, and as time went by, the dosage became larger and larger. He used to take three or four pills a day, but now at least ten pills, but the human body's potential is limited. Under the pressure of the pressure, the oil is almost exhausted!

Especially since the expedition, the weather was cold and the climate was unacceptable, and the strong generals couldn't stand it, not to mention Guo Jia, a scholar, who was vomiting and diarrhea, had a high fever and became thinner!

The first counselor fell ill, and Cao Cao was so anxious that he gave Guo Jia his warm car, and arranged for more than a dozen doctors to watch by him day and night. He also visited him from time to time, for fear that something unspeakable would happen!

"Heaven's evil is forgivable, self-inflicted, can't live, today's predicament is all caused by myself, I can't blame others...Ah!"

Facing internal and external troubles, Cao Cao was so anxious that he felt a sharp pain in his head, like a thousand steel needles being pierced. After a moment of confusion, he fell down the horse's neck...

"Master Prime Minister, be careful... Whoosh... Quickly call Lang Zhong over!"

Tiger Chi-Xu Chu guarded him, he hurriedly supported Cao Cao, and the generals and soldiers gathered around him, everyone broke out in a cold sweat, if something happened to the Prime Minister, then the sky would collapse !

"I'm fine, I'm just a little tired, everyone don't have to worry about it, let's not say anything about it, anyone who disobeys the order - beheaded!"

Cao Cao rested for a while, drank a few sips of medicinal wine, and gradually woke up. Although he had a splitting headache, he forced a few smiles, so as not to shake the morale of the army!

However, Cao Cao also knew that it took several months to reach Liucheng after such a slow march. Trekking, exhausted, I am afraid there is no [-]% chance of winning, must change the marching plan?

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In the middle of the night - in the big tent of the Chinese army, Cao Cao ignored the tiredness of the pommel horse and forcibly supported the sick body. He convened civil and military discussions to discuss the military plan. Guo Jia did not inform him because of his serious condition, so that he could recuperate with peace of mind!

Attending the meeting were Cheng Yu, Liu Ye, Xiahouyuan, Xiahoudun, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Li Dian, Le Jin... Dozens of civil and military officials, because of the long-distance march, these people were also dusty and exhausted. Sick to participate!

"The old man's poor planning caused the army to fall into trouble, and you all suffered accordingly. I feel very uneasy in my heart. When the army returns triumphantly, I will definitely reward you heavily!

The weather is cold, people are exhausted and horses are scarce, food and grass are also difficult to transport, and it is difficult for the army to defeat the enemy. If you have any good strategies, I hope you will not hesitate to enlighten me. I must accept advice with humility! "

After the meeting started, Cao Cao blamed himself first, then comforted everyone, and then asked about the march.

"The prime minister has a body of ten thousand gold, and even puts on a strong and persistent one, and shares weal and woe with the soldiers. How can we dare to say that we are tired, but the environment in Liaodong is indeed extremely bad!"

"The army has set off for more than ten days, but it has advanced more than [-] miles, and the weather is cold, water is lacking, and there is no way. The soldiers are also exhausted. Why not... return to the army for now!"

"It's a great taboo for military strategists to go on an expedition. It's better to return to Youbeiping County and build the Great Wall on the front line of Xuwu, Shangyin, Haiyang... and defend the northern border. After the world is unified, it will not be too late to conquer Liaodong!"

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Civil servants and military generals spoke one after another, not a good strategy for marching, but a suggestion for retreating. It is not their fault. Battle hero!

But the situation in Liaodong is really unbearable. The weather is cold, water is scarce, and the roads are difficult... The enemy is nowhere to be seen, and the chance of victory is too small. If you continue to march, 20 people are in danger of being wiped out!

There is another problem that everyone didn't mention, that is, Xiao Yi lives in seclusion in the mountains, Guo Jia is seriously ill, without any civil and military assistance, which makes everyone panic!

Everyone unanimously advocated withdrawing the army, Cao Cao also hesitated, let's march - the environment is too harsh, there is no certainty of victory, let's retreat - the expedition is abandoned halfway, and the world is afraid of making jokes, what should we do?

Chapter 1088 Innocent heart, Feng Xiaoqu!

"Cough cough! --The army went on an expedition to Liaodong, and the money and food were consumed. How could they give up halfway? Being ridiculed by others is a small matter, but causing harm to future generations is a big matter. The prime minister must not retreat, absolutely must not retreat—cough cough!"

Just when the ministers proposed to retreat and Cao Cao hesitated, an anxious shout sounded, and then, with the support of two attendants, Guo Jia appeared in the big tent, resolutely opposing the retreat!

In just a few days, the ghost was almost out of shape. His body was thin, his complexion was sallow, and his footsteps were extremely flimsy. If there was no one to support him, he would probably fall to the ground. It makes people feel distressed to see it!

Guo Jiaben was suffering from a nutritional illness. He heard that the prime minister gathered a group of ministers to discuss military affairs. He was worried that everyone's will would be shaken, so he chose to retreat halfway, so he took two golden pills, forced himself to cheer up, and came to the meeting!

"Also please ask Guo Jijiu to take care of your health. The military and state affairs, the rise and fall of the country, and the master's plan are indispensable!"

"It's all the old man's fault that Feng Xiao suffered this ordeal. Sit down and rest quickly—take the braziers from the left and right!"

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The civil and military officials stood up and saluted one after another, with expressions of impatience in their eyes. The ghost, who has always been unrestrained and full of vitality, has become so thin. How much painstaking effort and hard work has he endured?

The problem is that the situation on the battlefield changes rapidly and requires a strong ability to adapt. Among the civil and military camps, only Guo Jia and Xiao Yi have this ability, and the latter has lived in seclusion in the mountains.

Cao Cao took off the fox fur cloak, put it on Guo Jia himself, let him sit next to him, and asked someone to bring a brazier and hot tea... The love is beyond compare, it is better than his own flesh and blood!

The treacherous hero does not intend to show off, but sincerely. Several important ministers under his command: Xun Yu and Xun You are in Cao Ying, with Han Dynasty in mind; Cheng Yu is scheming and selfish; Insufficient loyalty, or insufficient ability, it is difficult to take on great responsibilities!