Chapter 207

The Yuan-Cao battle on the border between Hebei and Yanzhou was not only the attention of our forces, but even Han Sui, Liu Biao and Sun Ce were very concerned.

Many people are optimistic about Cao Cao. Since Chenliu's uprising, a series of actions have made people's eyes shine. They value people's livelihood, build spears, build high cities, and accumulate grain.

Therefore, Yanzhou has surpassed Xu and Jizhou to become the richest state. The richest people in the world are in Yanzhou - Cao, Zhang, Mi; the strongest armor and the sharpest spear also come from Yanzhou. However, such a tax-paying state has a terrible tax low. For some foreign refugees, Yanzhou did not drive away the refugees like other prefectures or counties, or did not allow entry into the city or ignore them. Instead, it had special officials responsible for resettling refugees, arranging residences and work.

So much so that the population of Yanzhou is getting bigger and bigger, and it is not impossible to surpass the masters and ministers of other prefectures and counties in one day in the future.

Qing, Yu and Xu, who were also under Cao Cao's power, gradually developed such a trend. Although the current comprehensive level is very different from Yanzhou, and all kinds of mechanisms were re-established after the war, Xuzhou is now the most backward.

In politics, because Liu Xie established the capital of Xuchang, most of the scholars in the world were facing the Cao family; because not many people knew how the conflict between Cao Cao and Liu Xie had reached, and in Yanzhou, it seemed that Cao Cao's words were more useful than Liu Xie's.

In contrast, Yuan Shao had no capital to take advantage of except for his family background.

Compared with reputation, Jizhou has a large population, but it is also very taxable. It can produce more secondary equipment, armor and weapons, but they all imitate Yanzhou. Many people know that even Yuan Shao is a halo of the four generations and three masters, he cannot block the world's mouths.

The only advantage is that Yuan Shao’s soldiers are indeed more than Cao Cao in terms of number of people. But what about the quality of individual soldiers? What about the overall cooperation?

Qu Yi, who had defeated Gongsun Zan's Iron Cavalry, was also killed by Yuan Shao himself. One of the famous Hebei generals died at the hands of Zhang Feng and the other died at the hands of Zhang Liao...

Hey, why are all the surname Zhang?

Some people who had nothing to do after dinner began to pay attention to this war. Of course, most of them were under Cao Cao's rule. Only they had the leisure and capital. After dinner, they talked about this war.

So there was a saying that Yuan Shao's nemesis was the surname Zhang... Whether it was Zhang Feng, Zhang Liao, or Zhang San, Zhang Si, or Zhang Agou.

Even Yuan Shao himself was a little shaken when he heard this statement. Thinking about Yuan Xi... After meeting Zhang Feng several times, no matter whether he took action first or later, he would always be miserable.

In addition, Guo Jia's small trick made Yuan Shao completely decide to send troops. He put Yuan Xi into women's clothing, applied powder and painted it on Xuchang Street to show it to the public, and was afraid that others would not know his identity, so there was a sign of the boss on his body - Yuan Shao's second son, Yes.

Why is this not annoyed and embarrassed Yuan Shao, who has always been favored?

But everyone thought that this war would be in a long stalemate. Zhang Feng defeated Yan Liang's 100,000 people in Baima within four days, and Yan Liang was killed by Zhang Feng's formation; Wen Chou was even more worried about it on the north bank of Yanjin, and was played around by several generals of Lu Bu. Within three days, he was killed by a general of Lu Bu named Zhang. He heard that he was still crazy before his death...

Yuan Shao did not dare to let Zhang Nan, and Zhang He entered the tent...

"Even General Wen died..." Yuan Shao seemed to have grown ten years old overnight, his beard was all white. Yesterday he still remembered that it was all black.

The old man with a face also had a lot of spots, densely packed with sesame seeds. The weakness in his bones made people feel that he was not long after he was dying.

Yuan Shao himself also felt that he was not energetic and his soles were weak when walking. Could it be...?

"Xian Si hasn't arrived yet?" Yuan Shao looked at the counselors around him, and always felt that there was a feeling of fear in their eyes, as if he was looking forward to himself... Going back early?

Even Yuan Shang's respectful expression was hidden in his slight desire.

"Lord, the eldest son is still recruiting troops in Bohai. I think it will not be possible to arrive in half a month." Guo Tu said.

"Well, I feel a little uncomfortable these days. The army will take a few days off. Xianfu will temporarily execute the order on my behalf. You can retreat first."

Yuan Shao stroked his chest and walked slowly, his body hunched over.

Several strategists looked at Yuan Shao's back as they walked away and had their own plans in their hearts.

"Wen Yuan is so brave? He actually killed Wen Chou?" Cao Cao was also a little unbelievable. The so-called famous generals were not comparable to those of famous scholars who praised each other. They were all famous on the battlefield with one blow and one shot.

"It's true! But it was reported that Wen Chou fell into the trap and said that he was crazy about gaining and losing his mind. He just repeated a sentence in his mouth, unable to squint his eyes, and his hands and feet were as stiff as if they were stiff."

Cao Cao frowned and thought for a long time, but he didn't understand what Wen Chou was doing. Regardless of him, it would be a great achievement anyway.

"Write the memorial and report the victory with Xuchang!"

"Lord, Yuan Shao lost two consecutive games, and he may not be trapped again, so he can only fight with him head-on."

"Maybe. But Yuan Shao has not yet injured his muscles and bones, and he still has about 330,000 troops. The main force of our army is 80,000, and only 30,000 people are equipped with armor, so there are probably many casualties."

Guo Jia also seemed less energetic than usual today, and his face turned paler than usual: "Lord, don't worry too much. The more Yuan Shao forced himself, the more beneficial it is to us. As long as he acts according to the prior arrangement, his subordinates are 80% sure to defeat Yuan Shao in Guandu. Cough—Cough—”

"What, Fengxiao is ill today? Come on, send me a message to the military doctor!"

"Lord, I just feel a little cold. It's not a problem, cough - cough!"

"Nonsense! Yuan Shao's son will destroy him sooner or later. You can't make any mistakes in filial piety. You can go back and rest today and will take care of your body. This is a military order!"

"Thank you for public care, Jia can't repay you..." Guo Jia, who has always been smiling, showed a touching expression for the first time, which made Cao Cao stunned.

After the military doctor came out of Guo Jia's tent, he did not expect Cao Cao to wait at the door.

"I've seen my lord!" The military doctor hurriedly threw the medicine box onto the ground. Even if he was a military doctor, he still retained the habit of staying in a medicine box during the consultation, including some commonly used external medicines and ordinary internal medicines.

"No need to be polite." Lao Cao thought about it and always felt that Guo Jia was a little worried. He always had a personality that was covered by a quilt, so he didn't take anything seriously.

Once, the emperor summoned Guo Jia, but the brave man actually pulled someone to drink in the brothel until dawn the night before, and fell asleep there. As a result, Lao Cao sent someone to carry him there to the hall.

"What's wrong with filial piety?" Lao Cao's concern was beyond words.

"Lord, the military advisor and the wine priest will probably not be so easy to get better this time. The adults have always been weak, often fond of women and are addicted to alcohol, so they have accumulated diseases and become sick. A small cold wind can make them unable to get up."

"I don't know how to love myself... Isn't it serious?"

"Don't worry, lord. As long as the adults take good care of themselves, they will be fine after a hundred days. But you must not work hard during this period, and you must not drink alcohol, which is close to women."

"Oh, I know." Cao Cao shouted, "Dian Wei!"

Dian Wei, who seemed to be pregnant with an elephant, ran over with a big belly. In the eyes of the short Cao Cao, it was like a moving Great Wall.

"Master, call me?" Dian Wei stared at his huge bull's eyes, thinking he could fight.

"You-" Although Cao Cao was short, he was so angry that he was in front of Dian Wei that the latter dared not be ambiguous at all. "Keep Mr. Guo without leaving any steps! He was not allowed to drink, he was not allowed to get close to women... Well, there was no need to worry about this in the military camp."

"Don't let him walk out of the camp and take action against the beheading!" Cao Cao's face was so serious that Dian Wei could tell that he was not joking.

Cao Cao was about to leave behind his hands. Dian Wei touched his big head and asked aggrievedly: "Lord, if Mr. Guo wants to shit... will I want him to put it in the tent too?"

Cao Cao staggered and almost fell down.

"Forget it, forgot, you'd better follow me and let Zhongkang do it."

"Hey, hey, I understand!" Dian Weimei smiled. What he feared most was that he would not move in a place like a fool. Hearing this, he pulled the broken throat that could scare the geese in the sky and shouted: "Fatty Xu, lord wants you to bring a shit with Mr. Guo!"
Chapter completed!