[Three Kingdoms] Xinghan

Xuzhou Langya County.

After Guo Jia sent the letter to Ling Han, he and Gao Lan rushed to Langya, where he personally sat in the city, and constantly sent people to inquire about the news of Qingzhou.

A few days later, Ling Han finally came to Langya.

After the [-] elite soldiers he brought into the city, Zhao Yun took them to the barracks to hand over to Gao Lan.

Guo Jia accompanied Ling Han to the Sheriff's Mansion.

Ling Han asked as he walked: "Feng Xiao, the letter you sent the day before yesterday said that Qingzhou soldiers had already launched an attack. What's the specific situation?"

The letter only said: Langya's north city gate was attacked by Qingzhou soldiers, but the attack was not too violent, and it could be defended completely.

Having said that, but things on the battlefield are changing rapidly, who knows if there will be an army coming in the next moment?

Qingzhou is the best territory controlled by Cao Cao, and it is far more difficult to detect the enemy's situation than the Sili area.If Cao Cao prepared carefully, the scouts sent by Langya might not be able to see clearly.

Therefore, Ling Han was very anxious, passing through Guangling and the East China Sea all the way, without even entering the city.

But he didn't dare to continue his journey at night, otherwise he would be a tired army when he arrived in Langya.

The soldiers didn't know the details, so they could sleep peacefully, but it was difficult for Ling Han to fall asleep.

"It's the servant's fault."

At the first sight when welcoming Ling Han, Guo Jia could see from his face how His Highness spent the past two days.

He cupped his fists as a sign of guilt, and said: "Your Highness, three days ago, the Qingzhou soldiers under Cao Mengde did launch an attack. However, it was only a tentative attack, with only about 5000 troops, and they retreated soon. "

"I have sent out several groups of scouts in the past few days, and found something: Qingzhou is indeed mobilizing the army, and the target is directed at Langya. After these Qingzhou soldiers entered Xuzhou, they were divided into two groups: one came directly from the north, and the other came from the north. Passing in the west, depending on the route, if His Highness comes two or three days later, I am afraid that after crossing the boundary of the East China Sea, he will collide with them head-on."

"The soldiers are divided into two groups?"

Ling Han pondered: "Are these reinforcements who want to attack the southern border and completely surround Langya?"

If Guo Jia hadn't discovered the signs of the army's activities in advance and reported the news, then the reinforcements rushing to Langya would definitely be behind the Qingzhou soldiers.

If the reinforcements come in a hurry, they are likely to be ambushed by Qingzhou soldiers along the way.

It's just... Ling Han faintly felt that something was wrong.

Even if Guo Jia didn't do reconnaissance in advance, he didn't find out until Qingzhou soldiers entered the border of Xuzhou.

Then he can also send a letter immediately, and the reinforcements in the southern border cannot be unsuspecting.

In this way, the Qingzhou soldiers who went deep into the enemy's rear could only hinder the arrival of reinforcements at best, making Langya temporarily unable to receive support.

But if you want to achieve a big victory, that is a dream.

Moreover, deep in the hinterland of Xuzhou, once more reinforcements arrive, their fate is destined to be annihilated.

So there must be something else.

Ling Han suddenly thought of something, and asked, "About how many people are there in these two troops?"

"Return to Your Highness. The branch in the north has about 2 people, and the branch in the south has about 3 people."

Guo Jia guessed what Ling Han was thinking, and said: "Looking at their marching and formation, they are indeed the elite soldiers of Qingzhou. It is almost impossible for Langya to be completely besieged to death."

Ling Han nodded, fully agreeing with what Guo Jia said.

The soldiers and horses I brought, plus Langya's original soldiers and horses, add up to nearly [-] elite soldiers.

As the northern gateway of Xuzhou, Langya's city walls are naturally strong.

Under such circumstances, Cao Cao's desire to destroy the city with [-] elite soldiers is absolutely a dream.

Ling Han has always believed that he will be able to win the final victory.

Standing on the shoulders of giants, with 2000 years of experience from later generations, the most prominent status in the feudal dynasty, and the loyal assistance of countless heroes, there is no reason to lose.

But it was hard for him to believe that he could win so easily.

The [-] elite soldiers have circled behind, and Cao Cao will definitely launch a fierce attack on Langya next.

5 people are definitely not enough.But even if there are reinforcements in Qingzhou, how many can there be?

Even if Cao Cao ran out of water to fish, at most he could gather [-] to [-] elite soldiers in Qingzhou, plus [-] recruits.

In terms of real combat power, it is worth [-] elite soldiers.One hundred thousand elite soldiers want to capture Langya at this moment.

Ling Han dare not say that it is absolutely impossible, but in his opinion, there is Guo Jia in Wen, Zhao Yun in Wu, this possibility is really very small.

As long as he lasted for a few days, Langya could receive continuous support.

Cao Cao mobilized his troops to come here. If he could not win a big victory, it would be equivalent to a big defeat.

"Your Highness is running all the way, why not have lunch first."

Langya Governor's Mansion had already prepared food, Guo Jia invited Ling Han to the table, and asked, "How many drinks, Your Highness?"

"I don't know what Cao Cao's plan is, but the wine is still free."

After two days of not sleeping well, and rushing on the road again and again, Ling Han was very tired.

Seeing that Langya was safe for the time being, Ling Han couldn't bear it any longer when he spoke.

At this time, he didn't care about etiquette, and he settled his lunch with a cup of tea, and then said to Guo Jia: "This king will take a rest at the county guard's mansion for a while, and if there is any new news, please send Feng Xiao immediately." People come to wake up this king."

Guo Jia cupped his hands and said, "Yes."

Under the guidance of a servant of the Sheriff's Mansion, Ling Han found a guest room to take a rest.

Guo Jia watched them leave, and said with emotion: "I didn't rest much for two nights, but I was able to do it just now... In the past two years, Your Highness has become much stronger."

I don't know what suddenly came to mind, Guo Jia chuckled and shook his head.

He left the Sheriff's Mansion and headed towards the city gate.

barracks.

When Zhao Yun arrived here, Gao Lan had already received the news, and led his personal guards to greet him at the door.

"I haven't seen you for several months. Brother Zilong is brave again."

"I heard that Brother Zilong captured Lu Bu one-on-one in Yanzhou. You don't know. When the news came, all the soldiers in Xuzhou were cheering for you!"

Zhao Yun cupped his fists and said, "Brother Gao is ridiculous."

It took a full hour to arrange the Yangzhou soldiers into the camp.

Gao Lan said: "Before you know it, it's already afternoon. Lunch has already been prepared. Brother Zilong will eat here."

Zhao Yun looked at the sun outside, thinking that his junior brother must have had his lunch and rested at this time, and said: "That would be disrespectful."

After the food was served, Gao Lan said: "Brother Zilong has worked hard all the way, why not drink some wine today? I think Cao Cao will not attack the city for a while."

Zhao Yun shook his head and refused: "Brother Gao's kindness is appreciated. It's just that it's time for war, if Brother Gao really wants to drink, don't be greedy."

Seeing this, Gao Lan said: "I was only planning to have a drink or two. Since Brother Zilong doesn't want to drink, then let's not drink."

While eating, the two shared information about the two armies of Xuzhou and Yangzhou.

About half an hour later, a low-ranking general rushed to the door to ask for an interview.

After being allowed to enter, the other party saluted and said, "General Zhao, General Gao."

"Mr. Feng Xiao ordered the general to come to tell us that the Qingzhou soldiers have taken action. Please, the two generals, rush to the north city gate as soon as possible after lunch."

Zhao Yun and Gao Lan looked at each other.

Gao Lan said, "Got it."

North Gate.

Guo Jia stood alone at the top of the city, looking at the dense crowd in the distance, and while estimating the gathering speed of the other party, he couldn't help but feel surprised.

It was an innumerable army, and the handsome flag of Cao Cao himself with the word Cao printed on it.

Seeing this, Guo Jia couldn't help thinking: "Could it be that Cao Mengde's various unwise actions these days are not directed at any city, but directed at His Royal Highness?"

It is exactly the same as the previous design His Highness.

But today is different.

At the beginning, when the princes of the five parties jointly robbed and killed him, His Highness had nothing to rely on except for thousands of cavalry and Zhao Yun.

At this moment, there are a total of [-] elite soldiers in Langya City, guarding Jiancheng.

Besides Langya, there are also reinforcements.

It is impossible for Jingzhou and Yanzhou to betray His Highness at the same time, and the soldiers and horses of Sili must be real.

How many soldiers can Cao Cao entangle in Qingzhou in a few months?

"Feng Xiao. How is the situation now?"

Ling Han climbed to the top of the wall and shouted from behind.

Guo Jia quickly turned around: "Your Highness."

After leaning over, he replied: "In about three hours, the army can approach the city. However, it is already evening at that time, and Cao Mengde is more likely to set up camp and launch an attack tomorrow morning."

Ling Han nodded, looking at the scene in the distance.The number of soldiers is beyond imagination.Obviously, Cao Cao deliberately concealed some of the soldiers, and waited until he found out that he led the army into Langya, and then surrounded the entire army.

It's really repeating the old tricks.

However, even though this incident has already happened, Ling Han still finds it hard to understand.

Not to mention how small the chance of [-] elite soldiers trying to capture Langya is, even if they succeed in the end, Cao Cao's soldiers will definitely be completely damaged.

If he really died here, his subordinates would definitely avenge him.

At that time, Cao Cao will not only be unable to defend Langya, but also unable to preserve the original territory.What is the picture?

A hero like him, wouldn't he want to take all his subordinates with him just to die with him?

"Your Highness."

At some point, Zhao Yun and Sun Ce also arrived.

Ling Han turned his head to glance, and continued to observe Cao Jun in the distance.

Zhao Yun and Sun Ce also turned their attention to the north.

After observing for a while, Zhao Yun said hesitantly, "Cao's army in the north is probably more than 10."

Zhao Yun's eyesight is the best among all, and he knows the army very well, so his words are quite convincing.

Gao Lan also nodded in approval and said, "It seems that Cao Mengde forcibly recruited a lot of recruits this time."

A lot of new recruits were forcibly recruited... It was expected, otherwise Cao Cao would not have the courage to attack on two fronts.

Wait, two-line offense?

Ling Han's body froze suddenly: If the purpose is to kill himself, is it necessary for Cao Cao to attack in two lines?

At this time, he gradually remembered the news about the Xiliang Army in the Sili area that had come from Yanzhou and Jingzhou.

The soldiers and horses in the Sili area were constantly mobilized.

At first it was difficult to approach, until a few days ago, Gan Ning finally found a chance to sneak into the moat...

An answer is imminent.

Zhao Yun was the first to notice the strangeness in Ling Han's expression.

He asked in a low voice: "Brother?"

There's no point in hiding it.

Ling Han said in a serious tone what he just figured out: "Attacking Nanyang is just a cover, and there are not many Xiliang elites there. Cao Cao probably gathered almost all of his elite soldiers and rushed to Langya. He wanted to What they did was lead me to Langya, where I was besieged and killed."

In fact, the idea of ​​trapping and killing himself flashed through his mind earlier.

But when he said this analysis, Ling Han himself found it unbelievable.

However, at this moment, he was extremely convinced of this.

Everyone was stunned.

Zhao Yundao: "But if all Xiliang soldiers in Sili are recruits or civilians in disguise, the general there will not have the courage to fight General Sun in Nanyang."

"Once there is a battle, it must be revealed immediately."

"If there is no battle, and the army gathers but delays in launching an attack, General Sun will also be suspicious."

As long as Sun Ce learned the news of Xuzhou's attack from Tai Shici, he would be able to react immediately to what was going on and send reinforcements.

Nanyang is not close to Langya, but it is not too far either.If it is cavalry, it can arrive in four or five days.In addition, Tai Shici must have arrived in Nanyang earlier, so at this moment, Sun Ce's cavalry may already be on the way to support.

Ling Han said: "So I said almost two words."

"Cao Cao only needs to leave [-] real Xiliang troops in Sili and give them to a loyal general to launch a tentative and suicidal attack, which is enough to confuse Sun Ce for several days."

Hearing this, Gao Lan raised his hand and said, "There will be a question at the end."

He couldn't understand: "But how did Cao Mengde know that His Highness will come to support Xuzhou?"

"It is entirely possible for you to choose to support Jingzhou. It is even possible to sit in the Yangzhou camp and only send General Zhao to come?"

On the side, Guo Jia has also quickly cleaned up all the joints.

He said in a heavy tone: "It is precisely because this plan will first bury tens of thousands of elites, and then the most critical point, where His Highness will support, is actually completely out of Cao Mengde's control."

"Once the bet is lost, it will be lost forever; even if the bet is won, his victory is still elusive."

"It is precisely because of this that Cao Mengde was able to hide the truth and let everyone subconsciously ignore this possibility."

A few miles away, Cao Jun camped.

Cao Cao did not follow the central army, but followed the vanguard army, and the first batch arrived at the place where the camp was set up outside the northern city of Langya.

Cheng Yu said: "Master, it may take another three hours for the rear army to arrive."

Cao Cao ordered: "Set up camp where you are."

"Yes."

Cao Cao was riding on a horse, looking at the city in the distance.

He couldn't see what was happening on the top of the city, but he could imagine that at this moment, Changsha King Liu Ying must be looking in this direction with a worried face.

Cao Cao raised the corner of his mouth.

This is indeed a gamble, a gamble that allows him to regain his equal status with King Changsha.

If you lose the bet, there is no possibility for yourself.If you win the bet, you have half the chance.

At this stage of the plan, Cao Cao believes that the possibility of capturing the King of Changsha by himself in this battle is very high.

There are a total of 15 elite soldiers, and before arriving, he has repeatedly boosted morale in the army. This is a blow to the bottom of the boat.

Winning is the achievement of Conglong.If it is defeated, no one will be spared.

Of course, he knew it very well.

It is impossible for the King of Changsha to surrender to himself. Even if Langya City is broken, the war is far from over.

After killing the King of Changsha, he is bound to face revenge from the former Ministry of the King of Changsha.

But Cao Cao also understood another thing in his heart.

As before, there is still no one under King Changsha who has the ability or prestige to inherit all his power after the death of King Changsha.

Not to mention that the states cannot be united as one, as long as King Changsha dies, the internal flags of each state may not be unified.

Even if these old ministries wanted to avenge the King of Changsha wholeheartedly, they still had to think about what would happen after the revenge.

Everyone will have their own calculations in their hearts, and they will definitely become a mess.Under such circumstances, it was a lesson for the past princes to discuss Dong.

As long as I can resist, or avoid the first wave of joint attacks in this loose sand, I will retain a certain amount of power.

Then, the world will go back to the stage before Changsha King Hengkong was born, when the heroes fought.

For him, this is not a very favorable thing.

But if you don't do this, King Changsha will only become stronger and stronger as time goes by, but he doesn't have this ability.

But it is the King of Changsha who has the ability to make a choice—he can choose to drag it down, or he can choose to go north, and together with Yuan Shang, he will attack himself from the north to the south.

The times are like this.

Rationally speaking, it may not be very wise to recklessly trap and kill the King of Changsha this time.

It was his only choice.

Cao Cao squinted his eyes and looked forward, and said to himself: "Not counting the remaining troops in Xuzhou, it will take about five days for reinforcements from other places to come after hearing the news."

"Within three days, Langya must be defeated!"

The author has something to say: because of the letter from Ling Han before he left, it doesn’t take five days