The Supreme Call of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 99 Cao Cao's Small Abacus
Yuan Shu was far away from the Central Plains. When Yuan Shu was about to send troops, Cao Cao took the first step in Yanzhou and started to move.

Xiahoudun led an army of [-] to Tai'an County, stationed at the border between Qingzhou and Yanzhou, and practiced the army every day, with the intention of going to war.

Tai'an County is adjacent to Jinan County and Qi County, and has even penetrated into the heart of Qingzhou. How can the Qingzhou Army turn a blind eye to such a large-scale dispatch of troops? The news has already spread to Qingzhou City.

In the Governor's Mansion, Liu Xiao sat around with civil servants and military generals, discussing the situation in front of them.

"That's not right, my lord, now Cao Cao has just moved into Sili. There are tens of thousands of Xiliang troops from my uncle Zhang Ji to the west; there are tens of thousands of Xiliang troops from Lu Bu to the south. They are not on good terms with Cao Cao, especially Lu Bu. He has fought against Cao Cao many times. At this time, he did not solve his serious problems first, but instead sent his army to Tai'an County. Why?"

Zhang Xiu said doubtfully.

Tai Shici shook his head and said: "Jinchuan, now that Cao Cao has occupied Sili and defeated Guo Si and Li Jue, his strength has greatly increased. The Xiliang army is fierce. With the help of the Xiliang army, it is only a matter of defeating Lu Bu and Zhang Ji." It will be a matter of time, and it is not impossible to fight on both sides. Yuan Shao in the north is strong and has a good relationship with Cao Cao. If he wants to expand his power again, only Qingzhou..."

"Wen Ruo, what do you think?"

Liu Xiao ignored Zhang Xiu and Tai Shici and asked Xun Yu.

Xun Yu said in a deep voice: "My lord, I'm afraid that Cao Cao's drunkard's intention is not to drink. Although Qingzhou is weak, it still has [-] to [-] troops, and they are all elite forces. There are many advisers and generals. Unless Cao Cao is defeated If Lu Bu is defeated, there may be turmoil in Qingzhou, otherwise, those who dare not move to attack Qingzhou in a short period of time will not be able to take Qingzhou in a short period of time."

Liu Xiao nodded, and replied: "It's very inexplicable. I didn't plan to take advantage of others' danger to attack Yanzhou. Instead, he inserted his troops into our hinterland. Could it be that he really wants to fight on two fronts? Cao Cao is not such a rash person..."

Fang Xuanling replied: "My lord, no matter what, we must not allow most of Cao Cao's Yanzhou army to operate under our noses. The [-] army is only two hundred miles away from Qingzhou City. I am afraid that in two days, we will be able to approach the city of Qingzhou, and with such a force at our side, we will not be able to carry out any military operations."

Liu Xiao sneered and said, "Yes, what Xuanling said is reasonable. Since Xiahoudun appeared in front of our eyes, we should find a chance to eat it in one go and take Tai'an County as our own. This area extends to the hinterland of Qingzhou. As long as I am in Cao Cao's hands, I will not sleep peacefully, as long as Cao Cao gives me a chance, then I will take Tai'an County without hesitation! Order!"

Liu Xiao stood up and shouted: "Order Xu Huang to dispatch [-] troops from Jinan County to the south, deploy them in Jian County, pay close attention to Cao's movements, and wait for orders; order Gao Chong to lead [-] fine cavalry and deploy them to the west of Chengyang County One generation, waiting for further orders, Pengju, with Jinchuan and Zhijie, led [-] elites from Qi County to Banyang County, waiting for orders! If Xiahou Dun provokes you, you can fight back directly. If he wants to start a war, let him go Enter Banyang County and annihilate them on the spot!"

"Yes, my lord!"

All the generals bowed one after another and went down to deploy!

"Oh, yes!"

Suddenly, Xun Yu clapped his hands and said in a loud voice, "Sure enough, it's a plan to attack the west! My lord, we really annoyed Cao Cao this time!"

Liu Xiao looked at Xun Yu in astonishment, and asked, "Wen Ruo, what do you mean by that?"

Xun Yu smiled wryly and said: "My lord, don't forget that last year Cao Cao wanted to avenge his father, but he led the army to conquer Xuzhou. Unfortunately, you killed him halfway, and five rounds of betting defeated Cao's army, making Cao Cao justifiably occupy Xuzhou. Fang Lue went bankrupt; after only one year, the lord took over Xuzhou Mu and took Xuzhou into his pocket because of Tao Qian's death. This Cao Cao must be red-eyed. How could he let it go if it was all in vain?"

Liu Xiao suddenly realized that he had indeed neglected Xuzhou just now, but Xun Yu's words awakened the dreamer.

"Wen Ruo, do you mean that Cao Cao wants to send troops to Xuzhou?"

Fang Xuanling questioned: "Improbable? Now Lu Bu is watching Cao Cao covetously in Puyang. As long as Lu Bu does not die, Cao Cao will not be at ease for a moment. How dare he conquer Xuzhou again? You must know that Tao Gongzu is not the one who sits in Xuzhou now, but It is Feng Xiao and Zilong, with one article and one military, and Danyang elite soldiers. Unless Cao Cao uses all his main forces, how can he win Xuzhou? It is possible to go directly to the east, cut off the connection between Cao Cao and the rear, and the army will be alone in a foreign land. Once the army is defeated, it will be a deadly situation!"

"Report!"

Just as several people were carefully studying the battle situation, the Chinese army rushed into the meeting hall and said anxiously: "My lord, there is news from Huainan that Cao Cao promised Yuan Shu in Huainan the position of Xuzhou Mu, and encouraged Yuan Shu to send troops. Xuzhou, and promised that once Xuzhou is captured, all the counties in Xuzhou will be owned by Yuan Shu, and now Yuan Shu is already rectifying the army and preparing to go to Xuzhou!"

Liu Xiao suddenly stood up!

Cao Cao, Cao Mengde, are indeed very clever, and even persuaded Yuan Shu to send an army to attack Xuzhou!
What kind of person Yuan Shu is, Liu Xiao couldn't be more clear about it. He forgets righteousness when he sees profit. No, he is simply inhumane. This kid has completely fallen into power and wealth. Dig his own ancestral grave, he will do it!
Using the land of Xuzhou Mu and Xuzhou to encourage Yuan Shu to send troops to Xuzhou to drive away tigers and wolves. Once he fights with Yuan Shu, Cao Cao can sit aside and reap the benefits of the fisherman. No matter who wins or loses, both sides will suffer in the end. Once there, where is the strength to resist Cao Cao's elite?
"My lord, Yuan Shu's troops in Huainan are well-equipped and powerful. Once he really attacks Xuzhou, I'm afraid Feng Xiao and Zilong won't be able to support him. We need to make early preparations..."

Xun Yu said anxiously.

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said: "Not only is Xuzhou in crisis, but now even Qingzhou is unstable. Xiahoudun's [-] troops are by his side. Even if there are changes in Xuzhou, our Qingzhou army will not dare to act rashly. After all, Qingzhou is ours. The foundation lies, Cao Cao, this move is really clever, in the blink of an eye, he laid such a huge snare for us..."

Focusing on the map, Liu Xiao snorted coldly: "The abacus is good, but he must have that ability! This time, I will let him lose his wife and lose his army!"

(End of this chapter)