"Wow!"

The wind gradually became stronger. When Zhang Xiu personally brought armor and guns, led the Qimen, Yulin and Huben armies out of the North City Gate, he only saw that Yuan Shao's camp was already in a fire.

The wind helps the fire, and the more it burns.

Only a small camp occupied by Taishici did not burn. However, the exterior walls of the joint camp were integrated, and over time, they would definitely burn.

"I ran so fast." Zhang Xiu was a little regretful.

Now he hates his reputation a little. Yuan Shao has only 20,000 or 30,000 troops now. When he heard that the Liang army in the south was coming, he immediately thought of him coming.

If Yuan Shao doesn’t run away, are he still stupidly waiting to be captured alive?

What a pity, what a pity.

If Yuan Shao can be captured alive, the world will be pacified immediately.

Zhang Xiu did not retreat, so he ordered the guards of the three armies to separate the city gates and lined up to welcome Taishi Ci.

He saw soldiers running in the small camp occupied by Taishici. Perhaps when the fire was not spreading, he collected food and supplies.

Sure enough, not long after, Taishici came back with a horse, a big gun, and many big carts.

When Taishi Ci saw Zhang Xiu under the torch, he showed joy on his face. He turned over and dropped his horse and bowed his hand, but hesitated for a moment.

"Your Majesty has ascended the throne." Dian Wei said after taking a look.

"My dear Taishici, please pay homage to Your Majesty." Taishici then confirmed that what Shen Pei said was not false, and quickly called him.

"No need to be polite." Zhang Xiu smiled and turned over and dismounted, helped Taishi Ci up, then looked at the soldiers behind him, and said, "The soldiers are exhausted. You can lead the troops in first. After killing pigs and sheep to reward the soldiers, we will meet again."

"No." Taishi Ci responded to the promise, immediately turned over and led a convoy of men and horses into Huaicheng first.

Only then did Zhang Xiu lead the guards of the three armies and enter Huaicheng. Dian Wei also asked his subordinates to take over the city defense in the north of the city, and only led a thousand elite soldiers to enter the city with Zhang Xiu.

After entering the city, Zhang Xiu occupied the county magistrate's mansion and became the palace.

He and his advisers sat in the hall, waiting for Taishi Ci.

"Your Majesty." Not long after, Taishi Ci hurried in and bowed to Zhang Xiu again. Zhang Xiu asked him to sit down.

"Ziyi. I brought 30,000 people this time. The generals include Fan Chou, Gao Shun, and Commander Dian Wei's Qimen, Yulin, and Hu Ben Guards."

"After I crossed the river, Chen Deng, Ma Chao, Hua Xiong, Hu Zhen, Hu Cheer and others will station more than 100,000 infantry and cavalry across the river."

"What do you think Yuan Shao and Cao Cao will?"

Zhang Xiu asked with a smile.

"It's hard to say, but according to Yuan Shao's personality, it is very likely that he would order his retreat to Bingzhou and Jizhou to defend him." Taishi Ci thought for a while and said.

"Yes." Zhang Xiu nodded with a smile and looked at his strategists. The strategists also said the same.

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had a lot of troops. Even Yuan Shao had Zhang He, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and Gao Lan Hebei's four generals, which should not be underestimated. Cao Cao had more than 100,000 soldiers and horses, and even more so many generals under his command.

However, Hedong and Hanoi counties were the territory he had run for ten years. Pinglu, Anyi and Huaicheng formed an inverted triangle, and he had nearly 200,000 troops in this area. What's even more terrifying is that the Xizhi in the rear could continue to increase troops.

This is a dense net.

If Yuan Shao dares to fight, it is hard to say whether the outcome of both sides will be successful or not. But does Yuan Shao dare?

Zhang Xiu smiled, then first formulate tactics according to Yuan Shao's fear of fighting.

He asked the Hu Ben soldiers to bring a map and spread it on the floor. He and his advisers and Taishici sat around the map.

He had an extra wooden stick in his hand and pointed it at Bingzhou with the wooden stick.

"What about Jizhou? Yuan Shao has been operating his nest for many years. The local scholars and people support him. I heard that Yuan Shao has a good relationship with Wuhuan and Xianbei. On the land of Jizhou, barbarian cavalry can go directly from Youzhou to Jizhou to support Yuan Shao. Our army heading northwest will definitely be like walking on a muddy road and it is difficult to move forward. But Bingzhou is different. Yuan Shao, Bingzhou, has not been in his foundation for business for a short time."

"But Bingzhou is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The roads are narrow and the population is sparse, but there are many majestic cities."

Speaking of this, Zhang Xiu shook his head slightly.

Bingzhou is Shanxi in later generations. It is made up of basins, and in some places, the roads are very narrow and passes are numerous, which are easy to defend but difficult to attack.

Other places are mountains.

Bingzhou was originally a wilderness and had no population. During the reign of Emperor Ling of Han, there were Yellow Turbans, Xiongnu, Baibo, Heishan and others who caused chaos here, and the population decreased sharply, but there were many majestic cities.

Shangdang and Jinyang are among the best cities.

However, after invading Bingzhou, there are also huge benefits. It can be connected with the territory of the Shuofang Governor’s headquarters north of Yanmen.

War horses and leather from the Hetao area can be used.

Second, you can send troops from Huguan to attack Jizhou, or even go north to attack Youzhou.

Three Xu Huang would no longer have to defend Hedong, but could lead troops directly to camp in Huguan.

Logistically, this area of ​​land has no money. However, strategically and tactically, it can bring great benefits to the Liang Dynasty.

"But Bingzhou also has a great weakness." Taishici said with a smile.

Zhang Xiu knew what Taishici was going to say. Before Taishici came, he and his advisers analyzed everything. But he still smiled and asked, "What is Ziyi's opinion?"

"The connection between Bingzhou and Jizhou is the vast Taihang Mountains. Zhang Yan is very familiar with the terrain of Taihang Mountains. Now there may be Zhang Yan's surviving old subordinates on the mountain. Your Majesty can send Zhang Yan to enter Taihang Mountains and cut the mountain roads, which will put huge logistical pressure on Bingzhou."

Taishici bowed and said seriously.

A little smile appeared on Zhang Xiu's face. He nodded and said, "Ziyi's words are reasonable."

Immediately, he glanced at Xun You and Cai Mao were locked up. Xun You was responsible for drafting the edicts around him.

"First watch the situation. If Yuan Shao and Cao Cao withdraw his troops, he will immediately send someone to add Zhang Yan as the assistant general Liang, and order him to lead 5,000 elite troops to the north to Taihang Mountain."

"Let Chen Gong and Wu Kuang return to Luoyang. Chen Gong continues to assist Xi Zhicai and handle major affairs in the court. Wu Kuang goes south to Luyang to support Jia Xu and Xu Rong."

"promise."

Xun You replied and wrote down everything.

"I am tired, I must be tired too. Let's go down and rest." Zhang Xiu waved his hand and asked the civil and military to rest. He also yawned and placed it in the county magistrate's mansion.

.........

Yuan Shao sent 350,000 troops, in addition to leading a large army of 100,000 to siege Taishici in Huaicheng.

Wen Chou and Guo Tu led an army of 100,000 to siege Pinglu.

Zhang He led an army of 100,000 to build water camps, build warships, and train naval troops on the north bank of the Yellow River.

Gao Lan led 50,000 troops, and as the connection between Wen Chou and Zhang He, he set up camp.

morning.

On the north bank of the Yellow River, Zhang He’s water camp.

The water camp here is the place with the strongest solemn and murderous aura in so many camps in the north of the Yuan army. Each of the soldiers was full of energy and held their own strength.

Whether it is the patrol soldiers or the soldiers standing guard, they are very serious.

There are many built warships in the water village. On the river bank, there are still many craftsmen who are building new warships. The falling wood chips go east along the Yellow River.

Zhang He was wearing iron armor and walking with his sword, leading more than a hundred personal soldiers to check the work of the ship workers. Although many ships were built.

But Zhang He's face was not happy, but a little gloomy.

As the person with the greatest ability in Yuan Shao's camp, Zhang He's talent is born, and his intuition and instinct are stronger than many people.

Zhang Xiu must be doing a show.

The lord is not prepared for now. If Zhang Xiu suddenly crosses the river, he will be caught off guard. The lord will definitely be defeated for a while, and then Zhang Xiu's army can cross the river one after another and gain a foothold on the north bank.

It intertwines with Huaicheng and Pinglu, forming a big net.

I don't know if this newly built warship or the warship that is still under construction is useful? His naval army was extremely slow and he would definitely not be able to fight against the sturdy training. He became the Yellow River naval army that had been established for ten years.

If it really doesn't work, I can only burn the boat.

"Da da da da da."

A rapid sound of horse hooves sounded, and Zhang He turned to look to the east. A team of cavalry galloped over, including his personal soldiers.

"Report to the General. Liang's army began to cross the river."

The cavalry turned over and dismounted, and one of them reported.

Zhang He let out a breath, and the depression in his heart finally came out with this breath. The most terrifying thing was not what happened, but what didn't happen.

"Beat the drum and gather the generals." Zhang He ordered.

"No." The personal soldiers responded to the promise and immediately went down to pass the order. Zhang He also turned over his horse and returned to the central army's tent with his personal soldiers.

Zhang He came to the throne and sat down. Not long after, the generals under his command arrived one after another in the roaring drums.

Zhang He said in a deep voice: "Spying the Mass and the Liang army began to cross the river."

The generals were not afraid, but their eyes lit up.

"General. Our army is on guard day and night without slacking off. The soldiers also practice for a while from time to time, and the elite is extremely fierce. The Liang army crossed the river on a large scale, and it will definitely not be completed within one or two days. We immediately led our troops to kill and attack halfway, and we might be able to make great contributions."

"What General Chen said is that I also think this is an opportunity."

Zhang He looked at the high-spirited generals and felt a little relieved. He let out a breath, shook his head and said, "Of course it is OK to attack halfway through. But I suspect that Zhang Xiu already had some of his troops. Without knowing it, he would cross the river at night and sneak attack his lord."
To be continued...