12dz Chapter 286 The showdown between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao begins! Cao Cao's camp mobilizes en mass
Chapter 286 The showdown between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao begins! Cao Cao's camp mobilizes en mass
幽州
outside Yijing City
Looking at the city engulfed in flames, Qu Yi revealed a ferocious smile.
After fighting for so many years, the so-called White Horse General was ultimately defeated time and time again by Qu Yi, and eventually met his demise!
Just then, a centurion of the vanguard suicide squad walked up to Qu Yi and reported to him:
"Reporting to the General!"
"A surrendered soldier reported that Gongsun Zan's two sons, Gongsun Fan and Gongsun Xu, had left Yijing with more than a thousand soldiers before Gongsun Zan set fire to it, and fled north."
Upon hearing this, Qu Yi sneered:
"Two pathetic fellows fleeing in disarray, they're no match for you."
"I wonder what kind of reward my lord will bestow upon me to match my status."
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"
Beneath the walls of Yijing City, Qu Yi's arrogant and inflated laughter echoed.
Upon hearing this, the other Yuan army generals behind him displayed various expressions.
Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and Chunyu Qiong all wore expressions of annoyance.
Gao Lan, Han Meng, Ma Yan, and Zhang Kai all greatly admired Qu Yi's demeanor.
Zhang He looked worried.
He always felt that Qu Yikuang was going a bit too far.
Even if the big boss behind him is Ju Shou.
However, if he continues to maintain this arrogant demeanor, he might be purged by his lord, Yuan Shao.
But Zhang He also knew Qu Yi's temperament.
Aside from Ju Shou himself, Qu Yi looked down on everyone else.
My principle is that Ju Shou is the best in the world, and Qu Yi is second best!
As night falls
Chunyu Qiong secretly ran to Yuan Shao to complain.
"Oh?"
"Qu Yi made a series of outrageous remarks in public and then looted all the cities except Yijing?"
Yuan Shao listened to Chunyu Qiong's story with a calm and collected demeanor.
Chunyu Qiong said urgently:
"Yes, my lord, Qu Yi is truly outrageously arrogant."
"If we continue to indulge him, things are likely to get out of hand."
As Yuan Shao's former colleague and one of the few trusted veterans under Yuan Shao, Chunyu Qiong naturally stood wholeheartedly on Yuan Shao's side.
"Don't worry, Zhongjian (Chunyu Qiong's surname is Chunyu, and his courtesy name is Zhongjian)."
"The situation is still within a controllable range."
"We must not only pretend that his embezzlement of property never happened."
"After we return to Ye City, I will reward him handsomely!"
"My lord...?"
Chunyu Qiong looked confused, but Yuan Shao gave him a reassuring look.
After Chunyu Qiong left.
Yuan Shao murmured:
"Qu Yi, Qu Yi, I have always admired you. You are free-spirited and never hide your joys and sorrows."
"I truly do not wish to eliminate you unless absolutely necessary."
"Unfortunately, Ju Shou has been pressuring me, and I cannot directly take action against him."
"I hope you're smart enough not to become a victim of the struggle between me and Ju Shou."
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Xuchang
Sikong Mansion
"Report!"
"Yijing City, where Gongsun Zan was located, was breached by the Vanguard Death Squad led by Qu Yi."
"When the city fell, Gongsun Zan set fire to Yijing."
"Apart from his two sons, Gongsun Fan and Gongsun Xu, who fled north, all the other members of Gongsun Zan's family have died."
The Minister of Works' office was holding a meeting at this time.
All of Cao Cao's key civil and military officials stationed in Xuchang participated in this meeting.
The news came so suddenly that everyone was shocked upon hearing it.
Although he had prepared himself mentally, Gongsun Zan's defeat was only a matter of time.
But I never expected it to come so quickly.
It was Qu Yi and the Vanguard Death Squad who personally breached Yijing!
It really is a cruel twist of fate.
Cao Cao immediately gave the order:
"Send the order! Have all border posts increase their vigilance against Yuan's army."
"If there is any news of Yuan's army advancing south, immediately send it back to Xuchang!"
The intelligence guards received their orders and withdrew.
Xun Yu, his face clouded with worry, said:
"I didn't expect the war to start so soon."
"Gongsun Zan was defeated and killed, and Zhang Yan of Heishan would probably not dare to provoke Yuan Shao again."
"My lord, we must make thorough preparations in advance!"
Cao Cao nodded and said:
"I'll leave all logistical and administrative matters to Wenruo."
Xun You, who was sitting next to Xun Yu, immediately stepped forward and said:
"Gentlemen, do not worry. I have spent several days writing down twelve strategies to deal with Yuan Shao!"
"Please, my lord, and all of you, do me the honor of reading this!"
Everyone, including Su Yu, praised Xun You for his tireless efforts and said he was a ruthless person!
In fact, Xun You was also very frustrated.
Defeating Yuan Shu was too easy; Xun You barely participated at all!
No one expected that Yuan Shu, that bastard, would suddenly become powerful and declare himself emperor!
In that case, Xun You should naturally pay more attention to dealing with Yuan Shao and strive to complete the "great revenge" as soon as possible!
Xun You's twelve strategies were all highly targeted, and he clearly put a lot of effort into them.
Su Yu nodded repeatedly after reading it.
In terms of tactics, Xun You can handle everything, saving Xun You the trouble of coming up with ideas on the spot.
But the key to dealing with Yuan Shao is how to intensify the infighting between Yuan Shao and Ju Shou.
The Cao Cao of the past was undoubtedly much weaker than he is now.
Neither Yuan Shao nor Ju Shou took Cao Cao seriously, given his perceived weakness.
However, Cao Cao today, thanks to Su Yu, is far stronger than the original historical figure.
Whether Yuan Shao and Ju Shou will continue to fight amongst themselves requires Su Yu to take further strategic steps.
Fortunately, the external environment of Cao Cao's camp is now quite safe.
Liu Biao was defeated and crippled, Sun Quan was busy with internal power struggles and maintaining balance of power, and Ma Teng, Han Sui, and the opportunists in Guanzhong were also stabilized by Zhong Yao.
During the standoff between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, no other forces will harass Cao Cao's camp or distract him.
Su Yu gave Guo Jia a look, and Guo Jia immediately understood.
receive!
Cao Cao's gold-digging team will always strive to excavate Ju Shou's ancestral tomb!
What?
You're saying this was done by Cao Cao's gold-digging team?
I've been wronged! This is a huge misunderstanding!
This was definitely done by Yuan Shao; it was his way of getting revenge on you, Ju Shou!
Guo Jia is quite busy.
Xi Zhicai, the editor-in-chief of the Central Plains Daily, naturally couldn't be idle.
Chen Lin, isn't she quite good at swearing?
Zhicai, come on, have a go with Chen Lin!
The historical Xi Zhicai, by the time of the Battle of Guandu, had become a fence-sitter, so he naturally missed the opportunity.
But now, thanks to the care of Su Yu and Zhang Zhongjing, Xi Zhicai is in excellent health.
In peacetime, every one or two days, Xu Chu would carry him out of bed to participate in morning runs.
Seeing that everyone had a task, Su Yu was very pleased.
He also worked very hard.
He had to direct the cattle and horses—I mean, the heroes of Cao Cao's camp—to do the work!
Oh right, and there's also old Jia Xu.
This guy seems pretty relaxed, doesn't he?
Su Yu thought to himself, "I'll have to talk to Jia Xu later and see if the old strategist has any tricks up his sleeve."
These two wicked guys should try to merge their similar items.
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