After a few sips of wine, Guo Jia didn't get drunk, but became more sober as he drank. ,
Yuan Fang's spirit suddenly lifted, and he said happily: "It seems that the jars of old wine I gave you were not for nothing. If you have any clever ideas for Fengxiao, please tell me quickly."
Guo Jia wiped the corners of his mouth with wine and said with a smile: "Actually, it's very simple. The lord only needs to order a large-scale warship construction and threaten to attack Huainan and defeat Yuan Shu in order to avenge his unprovoked invasion last time. Naturally, he can hide it. Through Cao Cao's eyes and ears."
After saying this, Yuan Fang's eyes lit up and he nodded repeatedly.
It seems that having many enemies is not a bad thing. At least when using troops, you can deceive others by randomly pulling out an enemy.
"Very good, let's use the filial piety strategy!" Yuan Fang made the decision.
He immediately ordered the soldiers and horses of Qingxu and Xuzhou to gather on the Xiapi line. He also ordered Chen Deng, the governor of Guangling, to build a large number of warships on the Huai River line, creating a situation where waterborne troops would enter Huainan.
At the same time, Yuan Fang wrote a proclamation, enumerating Yuan Shu's crimes, and calling on the people of Huainan to rise up against Yuan Shu's atrocities.
Yuan Fang ordered hundreds of thousands of copies of the memorandum to be copied, and the Mi family's business network was used to disseminate it widely in Huainan to create the illusion that Yuan Fang was indeed going to launch a large-scale crusade against Yuan Shu.
Guo Jia¡¯s plan really worked.
In less than ten days, Yuan Fang has assembled nearly 40,000 troops on the Xiapi front line, and the army can move out at any time.
On the other hand, in Yanzhou, Cao Cao did not send more troops to Peixian, and Cao Cao, who was conquering Runan, showed no sign of returning to take precautions.
Various intelligences have shown that Cao Cao was indeed deceived by Yuan Fang's plan, thinking that he was gathering an army to attack Huainan and destroy Yuan Shu first.
The time has come. There is nothing to hesitate about.
On that day, Yuan Fang summoned all the civil and military generals in Xiapi to the state capital and issued a battle order to march to Yanzhou.
Yuan Fang is very clear about the enemy he is going to fight. How powerful.
Under Cao Cao's command, there are Cao Ren, Xiahou Yuan, Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong, Dian Wei, Yue Jin, Yu Jin, and Li Dian. Any one of them is a famous general in the world.
In addition to the star-studded generals, Cao Cao also has Wang Zuo-level counselors like Xun Yu, as well as strategists like Cheng Yu. The team of counselors is also strong enough.
What's more important is that Cao Cao himself is an outstanding martial artist and is the first-class hero in the world.
Being so powerful, in Yuan Fang's eyes, Cao Cao is indeed the strongest enemy, and there is a risk of war with Cao Cao. No less than backing Yuan Zili back then.
Although he knew that his opponent was powerful, Yuan Fang had no fear and was still determined to fight.
He knows very well that in troubled times, when fighting for supremacy, if you don't advance, you will retreat. There will only be one winner in the end, and he must fight for it with all his strength.
So this battle. In addition to Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses on the plains to defend Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses on the Xutai defense line, Yuan Fang used all the troops and horses he could mobilize, and gathered 45,000 people to kill Yanzhou.
Yan Liang, Tai Shici, Ju Yi, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, and even Zhuge Liang and Lu Lingqi, the strongest generals in Yuan Fang's army will also come out in full force.
"Everyone, Yuan Shao will annex Youzhou soon. We have no way out and must get there before his army goes south. Capture Yanzhou and occupy the entire hinterland of the Central Plains. Only in this way can we have the strength to fight him to the death."
As he swept around the generals, Yuan Fang's voice was loud. Emphasizing the importance of this expedition.
The long-dormant fighting spirit of the generals was once again ignited by Yuan Fang.
In the lobby, blood surged, and the battlefield burned like a prairie fire.
Every hero in the hall knows that since ancient times, to compete in the world, one must compete in the Central Plains.
Today, they will follow the young lord and launch a war for the world. The outcome of this war will determine the fate of all of them, and even the fate of the world.
"Capture Yanzhou, capture the Central Plains!" Unable to suppress the excitement, Yan Liang raised his arms and roared.
The fighting spirit of the generals soared, and they all gathered together and shouted wildly.
"Capture Yanzhou and capture the Central Plains¡ª¡ª"
"Capture Yanzhou and capture the Central Plains¡ª¡ª"
The roar of hunting fire, like rolling thunder, shook the hall.
In Yuan Fang's eyes, the murderous intent has exploded to the extreme.
Three days later, the army set off.
Forty thousand troops will march north along the Surabaya River and pass through Pengcheng State to take Peixian County directly. Yuan Fang will take Zhang Liao as the vanguard and lead 5,000 infantry and cavalry, marching twice under the stars to attack the enemy city.
At the west gate of Xiapi, thousands of soldiers marched out of the city in an orderly manner.
Yuan Fang stood at the top of the city, watching the army leaving the city, and gradually felt sad in his heart.?Arouses surging meaning.
"Show your integrity." Zhen Mi's voice came from behind.
When Yuan Fang turned around, he saw Zhen Mi holding her slightly bulging belly and walking up to the top of the city with Mi Huan's support.
"Mi'er, why are you here? Didn't I ask you to take care of the baby and send it off to me?" Yuan Fang was startled and quickly stepped forward to support Zhen Mi.
Mi Huan smiled bitterly and said, "That's what I told my sister, but she insisted on coming to see you off, so I had no choice but to help her over."
Zhen Mi held Yuan Fang's hand tightly and said seriously: "Xianzheng, you are going to capture the Central Plains. In such a battle that is about success or failure, I will come to see you off no matter what."
Zhen Mi is extremely smart and has extraordinary knowledge compared to other women. How could she not know the importance of Yuan Fang's battle?
Mi Huan also warned: "Xianzheng, Cao Cao is not as easy to deal with as Yuan Shu and Liu Bei. You must be careful in this battle. You don't have to worry about things in the rear. I will help my sister stay in Xiapi to take charge of the overall situation. Just waiting for you to come back victorious.¡±
Looking at the two virtuous, intelligent and harmonious ladies in front of him, Yuan Fang felt a burst of relief in his heart, and no longer had any worries.
He then held the hands of the two girls respectively and said solemnly: "Even for you, I, Yuan Fang, will never lose this battle. You can just stay in Xiapi with peace of mind and wait for my triumphant return."
" Having said that, Yuan Fang did not look like a reluctant son and daughter, and strode down to the top of the city.
A moment later, Yuan Fang, wearing silver armor, sitting on a red rabbit horse, carrying a Fangtian painted halberd, walked out of the city gate surrounded by Zhuge Liang's personal guards, followed by a large group of people, and walked into the distance with his head held high.
Mi Huan supported Zhen Mi and stood in front of the female wall, watching Yuan Fangyuan go until the majestic figure of the young man disappeared at the end of the avenue.
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Hundreds of miles away, Pei County.
The lobby of the county government office was decorated with lanterns and colorful ribbons, and red damasks were hung high, creating a festive atmosphere.
Liu Bei, dressed in the official attire of the bridegroom, stood in front of the main hall with high spirits and accepted the congratulations from the guests with a smile.
This is the first time Liu Bei has served as the groom's official, and he is already familiar with it.
Today Liu Bei is going to marry the daughter of the powerful Gan family in Pei County. The famous gentry and officials in the county have come to congratulate them. Even officials from several nearby counties have come here because of Liu Bei's reputation. congratulate.
Liu Bei was very satisfied.
Although this wedding was not as grand as when he married Xuzhou Cao, it was enough comfort for him who was physically and mentally damaged to have so many people give him face.
Liu Bei had long forgotten his old wife Cao, whom he had abandoned in Xuzhou. As for his newly married woman, Gan, it was said that she was as beautiful as an immortal, and that she was as beautiful as a jade. She was also a rare beauty in the world.
"However, Liu Bei doesn't care about Gan's appearance. Even if he is better than the immortal, he will not be happy.
What he cares about is just to use this wedding to get rid of the "rumor" that he was beaten into a cripple by Yuan Fang.
"Congratulations, General Liu." A man with a frown and a serious face congratulated Liu Bei.
"The county magistrate is here, thank you for the honor." Liu Bei returned the favor.
This Magistrate Man is none other than Man Chong, the Magistrate of Peixian County.
Liu Bei came to rely on Cao Cao, but Cao Cao still asked him to serve as the Mu of Xuzhou and concurrently as the Prime Minister of Pei. He would sit in Pei County to guard against the bordering Yuan Fang.
Man Chong, as the magistrate of Pei County, is still Liu Bei's subordinate in name.
After Manchong said his congratulations, he did not go to the inner hall to sit down like other guests, but said: "General Liu, I have a few business matters that I would like to disturb the general for a moment."
A trace of displeasure flashed in Liu Bei's eyes, thinking that today is my big day, you have nothing to talk to me about business, it's really disappointing.
Liu Bei, however, did not show any irritation and said with a smile: "If Boning has any official business, just tell me."
Man Chong said: "The general is very happy today. Several nearby county magistrates have come to congratulate him, and all the generals from the camps have also come. I am afraid that I will be careless, and something will happen if Yuan Fang sends troops to attack." "
"Haha, Boning, you are really worrying too much."
Liu Bei smiled disdainfully, but said: "That little thief is only focused on attacking Yuan Shu now, and he doesn't dare to invade our Yanzhou. In the past, I repeatedly sent troops into the enemy's territory to harass and retaliate, but the little thief didn't dare to react. How could he do this?" It¡¯s time to send troops to attack.¡±
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"Bo Ning, you don't have to worry too much, go in quickly and have a few drinks of my wedding bar."
When Man Chong was about to say more, Liu Bei became impatient and left him aside, smiling and going to greet other guests.
??Man Chong shook his head secretly and had to give up.
The city is jubilant and the atmosphere is lively, just waiting for the bride to arrive.
Eight miles south of the city, a team of people welcoming the bride were playing and playing, heading towards Peicheng along the official road.
In the carriage covered with colorful knots, the beautiful bride had a sad look on her face, which seemed out of place with the festive atmosphere outside.
"Miss, don't look so sad. You are the bride. If Liu Shijun sees this sad face, he won't be angry." The old maid who accompanied him advised. .
"I don't understand why my father wants to marry me to an eunuch. How should I live the rest of my life." The bride complained quietly.
The old maid sighed helplessly: "Master, there is nothing we can do. Then Ambassador Liu is the Prime Minister of our country, and he has soldiers. If we don't agree to him, our Gan family may be destroyed. Besides, those might It's just a rumor that Liu Shijun may not be an eunuch."
The bride sighed bitterly, helpless, and looked out the car window with melancholy almond-shaped eyes.
Suddenly, she discovered that there seemed to be a pair of eyes outside the car window, secretly peeping at her.