Not long after Jia Xu left, the soldiers who went to Jiyang to inquire about news also returned.According to the reaction of the soldiers, the flag of the Jingzhou Army was still flying on the top of the city of Jiyang, and everything in the city was stable, and there was no sign of war in the slightest.

The rear was stable, so Zhang Xiu dared to stabilize his heartstrings and plunge into Cao Cao's base station.

Cao's army advanced in three routes. Cao Anmin was in charge of the south route in name, but Cao Ren was in charge.The soldiers and horses of the three routes joined forces, and more than [-] troops joined forces for more than ten miles. It looked majestic in the darkness.

Cao Cao had finished his dinner and was about to read a book when Wei, the outsider of the tent, strode in.

"My lord, Jia Xu, Zhang Xiu's emissary, is asking for an audience."

Cao Cao was taken aback for a moment, and asked back, "Are you talking about Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe?"

"Exactly." Dian Wei had an excited look on his face.Looking at Cao Jun's subordinates, who made him most angry.In addition to Zhang Xiu, the culprit, it was also Jia Xu, the person who made the plan.

"Okay, twenty knives and axemen are placed outside the tent, with the name of throwing cups. Once you hear the sound, you will enter the tent and kill this guy." Cao Cao, who has always loved talents, only asked Jia Xu to be executed directly.Not for anything else, just because Jia Xu made Cao Cao lose too badly.If you don't kill him this time, how can you get back the dignity you lost.

"As ordered." Dian Wei hurried to make arrangements, and after a while, footsteps came from outside the tent.

"Jia Xu from Tianshui is meeting Cao Gong." Jia Xu's face was full of humility, and he bowed to salute, not at all like a pair of enemies meeting each other.

"Huh!" Cao Cao snorted coldly, stood up and looked at Jia Xu, and said, "Wen He actually still has the guts to come to see this general, isn't it because he is not afraid of death?"

Jia Xu shook her head slightly when she heard the words: "No one is afraid of death, but Wenhe is not afraid because of two points."

"Which two?"

"First, if the two armies do not kill the envoys, Cao Gong went out on behalf of the emperor. Killing envoys indiscriminately is an ominous sign. Second, I have often heard that those who achieve major events should have the heart of a virtuous corporal. If Cao Gong is killed today, I will , What will the people of the world think tomorrow, and what will those literati who want to serve Cao Gong think. Combining these two points, Cao Gong will definitely not kill me. Therefore, I don’t need to be afraid.”

Cao Cao sneered and pulled out his sword and said: "Common sayings are common sayings, but I, Cao Cao, often act differently. I would rather teach me to betray the world than to teach the world to defeat me. Jia Wenhe, I am afraid you will die today." Undoubtedly." As he spoke, he was about to drop the cup in his hand.

"My lord is willing to surrender. Could it be that Mr. Cao can't tolerate it?"

Chapter 107

Inside the handsome tent, the two faced each other, surrounded by loneliness.

"Zhang Xiu wished to surrender? Just kidding, I think you are planning to deceive me by swindling surrender."

Jia Xu prostrated on the ground, full of fear, weeping in a low voice and said: "I advocate that there are few soldiers in Xiudi, and Wancheng is the place of the Fourth World War. Under Cao Gong’s command, it’s a pity that good fortune has never had a chance. Now that Liu Biao is spurning, my lord is in danger, and I would like to dedicate the land of Wancheng to Cao Gong in exchange for a place to sleep.”

It would be a lie to say that Cao Cao was not moved.Wancheng is the gateway to Jingxiang. Occupying this place can nearly suppress the lifeline of Jingzhou, and retreat can ensure that the land of Sili is safe and sound.Although Cao Cao's second attack on Zhangxiu had his own personal factors, it was also based on the overall situation, and this place was indispensable.

"This is the military and civilian book of Wancheng Prefecture. Xu brought it together and dedicated it to Duke Cao."

The military and civilian book is the root of the people's livelihood in a place, and whoever owns this book will control the lifeline of Wancheng.

Cao Cao took the book and flipped through it, nodding slightly with a smile on his face.After a while, he helped Jia Xu who was kneeling on the ground and said: "It seems that I have wronged Wen He, please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"

Jia Xu wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes lightly, looked at Cao Cao and said, "Grandpa Cao, my lord has organized troops and horses to strictly guard the city gate to prevent Liu Biao from invading. When Duke Cao's army arrives, he will go out of the city to serve."

Cao Cao laughed heartily and said, "When I collect all the land of Wancheng, I will recommend Zhang Xiu to the emperor as Marquis of Guannei."

Jia Xu thanked Cao Cao repeatedly after hearing the words, resigned from Cao Cao, and returned to Wancheng immediately.

Cao Cao immediately raised his account, summoned all the generals to come to discuss the matter, and told them what Jia Xu said.Everyone was overjoyed, but Xun You and Guo Jia persuaded Cao Cao to prevent accidents.Cao Cao followed the advice of the two men and divided the army into two groups. With Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong as the vanguard, Cao Cao led the army as the rear, and slowly advanced.

On the bank of Yushui, Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu have already been waiting in full battle. Forty thousand troops are distributed on both sides of Yushui, and they will attack when Cao Jun arrives.

"Yuan Rang, why is this Yushui much wider than before?" Cao Hong stood on the pontoon bridge, looking at the river on both sides in surprise.

Xiahou Dun glanced at it and said: "I guess it's caused by the continuous rain in the lower reaches. After all, the Jianghuai is not our Central Plains. Every year before and after the cold food, it is always cloudy and rainy. It is estimated that the river's surge is also due to this. There is no need for Zilian to be suspicious. Our army has gathered more than [-] soldiers and horses." , does Zhang Xiu still dare to play some tricks?"

Even though Cao Hong was a little surprised, he felt much relieved after hearing Xiahou Dun's words.

Under Wancheng, Zhang Xiu had been waiting here with a group of civil and military personnel, and when they saw Xiahoudun coming, they greeted them with glory on their faces.

"The two generals have worked hard. Drinks have been arranged in the city. Please come to the city quickly to rest."

Xiahou Dun glanced at Zhang Xiu with disdain. As a general, the most despised person is Zhang Xiu.Back then, there were so many talented generals in the Xiliang army, first there was Lu Bu, and then there was Zhang Xiu, but I didn't expect that they were all unscrupulous people.Thinking of this, he said coldly: "My army will temporarily stay outside the city, and will enter the city after the Lord arrives."

Zhang Xiu was a little embarrassed, and glanced at Jia Xu next to him, who nodded slightly.

On the bank of the Yushui River, Cao Cao looked closely at the river in front of him, his eyes were full of sadness, and suddenly burst into tears, all the generals asked why.

Cao Cao sighed and said, "Last year when our army conquered Zhangxiu, there were heavy casualties. When I come here again today, I can't help thinking of those soldiers who died in battle. I ordered all the ministries to stay here temporarily, hold a banquet, and pay homage to those soldiers who died in battle."

Everyone will be moved by it, and everyone's face is full of sadness.The lord will cherish his soldiers, how can the soldiers not fight with their lives.

Just as the soldiers were preparing to set up camp, Guo Jia suddenly noticed something was wrong.Bringing the soldiers to the edge of Yushui in person, a trace of panic arose spontaneously from the bottom of my heart.

"Military division, is there any question?" The soldiers rarely saw Guo Jia in such an attitude, and asked hastily.

"This water, the water level is much higher. Quickly, go find a fellow villager and ask if the water level of Yushui suddenly became like this, or has it always been like this."

The soldiers didn't dare to delay when they heard the words, and hurriedly rode horses and scattered around to inquire about the situation.

As a military commander offering wine, the safety of the army rests entirely on Guo Jia.Especially in this situation, Jia Xu suddenly surrendered, everything seems to be going too smoothly.Thinking of this, Guo Jia hurried to the handsome tent.

Inside the handsome tent, Cao Cao put on plain clothes and knelt on the main seat, looking sad.

"My lord, Jia Xu pretended to surrender, I'm afraid something bad happened!" Guo Jia rushed in, and the wind brought by his footsteps directly blew out the candles on the table.

"Why are you so flustered?" Cao Cao was shocked when he saw Guo Jia like this for the first time.Among the four advisers under his command, Guo Jia is the youngest, but his aptitude and potential far exceed those of Xun Yu, Xun You and others.He who has always been flattered can change his face like this, which shows how dangerous this matter is.

"My lord, Yushui, Yushui is soaring. I am afraid that Jia Xu blocked the river and deliberately lured us here to flood our army."

Cao Cao was shocked when he heard the words, and was about to leave the camp to check, only to hear a loud noise between the sky and the earth, and the whole camp shook slightly, followed by the shouts and screams of countless soldiers.

Cold sweat broke out on Cao Cao's forehead, and his arms trembled slightly.Could it be that Zhang Xiu is really protected by the heavens, and it is so difficult to destroy him.

"My lord, let's go, let's go!" Guo Jia pulled Cao Cao and walked out.

"Cover the lord to retreat, hurry up!" Xu Chu Dianwei from outside the camp rushed in, directly covering Cao Cao to mount quickly.

In Cao Ying, most of them have been soaked in the flood.Facing the flood, these extremely ferocious soldiers had no choice but to flee for their lives.On the Yushui River, a huge hole appeared there, and the water that had been stored for three days and three nights swarmed out all at once. The flood kept pouring back into Cao Jun's camp, submerging most of Cao Jun's camp in an instant.The Northern Army was impenetrable to water, and once the soldiers were flooded, they were basically doomed.

At the same time, Zhang Xiujun, who had ambushed in Wancheng, launched a fierce attack from all directions.All the soldiers and horses were completely unprepared. Caught off guard, Cao's army suffered heavy losses, and there were very few left of the [-] Cao army. Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong quickly retreated towards Xi'e under the cover of their personal guards.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Xiahoudun and his two arrived in Xi'e, Jia Xu led various troops to pursue them.Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong were already defeated, with heavy losses in military supplies and lack of men and horses. If they fought the enemy again, many troops would be lost after the two armies fought.Relying on their respective abilities, the two retreated in the direction of Bowang with only some of their personal guards.

After two consecutive defeats, Cao Jun suffered heavy losses.In order to avoid the flood, Cao Cao led his army back to Zhixian County and reorganized his troops a little. Only 15 of the [-] army remained.

Chapter 108

A large amount of military resources were moved back to Wancheng one after another. Looking at the brand-new armor and swords in front of him, Zhang Xiu's eyes were full of excitement.With this batch of supplies, they can last a little longer.

When Jia Xu returned from cleaning the battlefield, Zhang Xiu quickly stepped forward.

"Sir, Cao's army is defeated, and our army should take advantage of the victory to pursue."

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