Three Kingdoms: My Strategy Simulator

The only good news brought back by the scouts was that Dongchaojin had not yet discovered the cavalry led by Zhao Yun, and the entire Dongchaojin was still in normal operation instead of having its gates closed.

"Since Dong Chaojin is unaware, there is an opportunity to launch a surprise attack when they are unprepared."

After experiencing the Battle of Jie Bridge and leading the Youzhou troops on behalf of Gongsun Zan to resist Yuan Shao's attack, Zhao Yun now seems to be a general who has both the sharpness and steadiness.

Guo Jia and Zhao Yun have been partners for such a long time that they have a deep understanding of each other, he added.

"If we want to launch a surprise attack, we have to do it quickly, the faster the better. Although Jinan has experienced a flood in the Yellow River and is sparsely populated, a large group of cavalry passing through will certainly be noticed, and some Cao Wei officials and guards will certainly be aware of our goal."

"However, since our army entered the territory of Jinan, we have been marching almost day and night. Even if those officials and commanders have made some judgments, they have not had time to inform Dong Chaojin."

Zhao Yun nodded in agreement and asked.

"But Dong Chao Jin has 8,000 defenders after all. Our army is composed of cavalry and has no siege equipment. We must capture it in one fell swoop. Otherwise, once Dong Chao Jin notices and closes the gate, a strong attack will be very disadvantageous."

Guo Jia subconsciously reached for the gourd at his waist, then consciously let go of it and said.

"Even if there aren't many defenders in Jinan who can rush to Dongchaojin's aid, we must know that Dongchaojin is backed by Jizhou."

"It will take no more than two or three days to urgently mobilize some troops from Jizhou to Dongchaojin."

"Therefore, it is not disadvantageous, but once Dongchaojin is on guard, our army will have to quickly withdraw from Jinan State to avoid unnecessary losses."

The 15,000 White Horse Volunteers are not the total number of cavalry of the Han Dynasty today, but they are the elite cavalry accumulated through years of training.

If they refused to retreat and were surrounded and killed in Jinan by Cao Wei's heavy troops, even Li Ji would be so angry that he would vomit blood.

When not drinking, Guo Jia's judgment of the situation is quite clear and definite.

Dongchaojin is the key to Li Ji's quick capture of Qingzhou, but Zhao Yun's troops must also be like assassins rushing thousands of miles to achieve a fatal strike.

Moreover, if an attack misses, you must retreat quickly without any lingering fight.

Otherwise, the losses would be maximized. Not only would Dongchaojin not be captured, but there would also be the risk of sacrificing the 15,000 White Horse Volunteers.

When Zhao Yun heard this, his expression became even more serious, knowing that there was no time to lose.

Immediately, Zhao Yun ordered the entire army to prepare for battle, and under the guidance of scouts, he and Guo Jia went to Dongchaojin to observe from afar.

The matter is of great importance, and the scout's reconnaissance report alone is not enough to reassure Zhao Yun. If the situation permits, he will naturally confirm the defense situation of Dongchaojin with his own eyes to avoid any mistakes.

The defense situation of Dongchaojin was indeed the same as what the scouts had discovered. After it was once occupied, Dongchaojin was rebuilt and expanded, and a high wall of nearly three meters was built on the periphery.

It was almost dusk at this moment, and the city gates of Dongchaojin were still wide open. Various convoys transporting supplies or merchants passing by were frequently seen entering and exiting the middle city gate.

However, the city gates were well guarded, and many soldiers could be clearly seen on the city walls.

If any emergency occurs, it will only take a moment to close the city gate. Once the city gate is closed, it will be a huge challenge to break through Dongchaojin in a short period of time.

"Fengxiao, what do you think? Do you have any ideas?" Zhao Yun asked.

Guo Jia couldn't help scratching his head, then said seriously.

"Have."

"Please go ahead." "As long as most of the Baima Yicong can rush into Dongchaojin, it will not be difficult to deal with the 8,000 Cao troops. The difficulty lies in preventing the city gates from being closed..."

After a pause, Guo Jia said frankly.

"Therefore, the best way to break the city is to return to basics... to break it with force."

"Huh?" Zhao Yun was somewhat unable to react.

If there was enough time, Guo Jia would naturally be able to calmly plan and break through the city gate of Dongchaojin more cleverly and safely.

But under the pressure of time, the most effective solution Guo Jia could think of was the kind of bravery that most counselors had always disdained.

Judging from the speed of traffic at the Dongchaojin City Gate, the merchants and travelers coming and going are checked very carefully, which also cuts off the possibility of a large number of spies managing to sneak in within a short period of time.

On the contrary, there is a plan that is...

Guo Jia spoke the most brutally straightforward words in the most intelligent tone.

"Zilong may as well ride alone to the Dongchaojin Gate and occupy the gate by himself to allow the White Horse Volunteers to enter the city."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun showed some hesitation on his face and asked.

"Is this really feasible? Isn't this a bit unwise? I am afraid that I will not be able to stop Cao's army from closing the city gates when I am not strong enough, which will ruin the Prime Minister's plan."

In the face of Zhao Yun's worries, Guo Jia's confidence is greater than Zhao Yun himself.

Zhao Yun's style of doing things has always been to believe that there are always people better than you, and he does not think that Lu Bu is really invincible, let alone himself.

Therefore, if Zhao Yun himself was not forced, he actually disliked the act of charging into the battle alone, believing that this was not what a great general should do.

Guo Jia, who usually hung out with all kinds of people in teahouses and restaurants for a long time, patted his chest and said in a nonchalant tone.

"It's guaranteed, it's guaranteed, Zilong, just go ahead and don't worry. Unless there happens to be a fierce man like Lu Bu acting as a pawn at the city gate, can a few miscellaneous soldiers really repel Zilong?"

Zhao Yun hesitated slightly and confirmed.

"No other plan?"

Guo Jia also knew that this was a serious matter and it was not a time for joking, so he explained in a serious tone.

"The situation is urgent. We must act before Dongchaojin is prepared. There is no time to resort to other strategies. This is the most appropriate approach. Jiayi believes that with Zilong's courage, he can break through the gate of Dongchaojin for the great cause of the king and the prime minister's northern expedition."

Zhao Yun's face was solemn, and he was also thinking about other possible solutions.

In the end, Zhao Yun had to admit that time was pressing and racing against time was of utmost importance. Otherwise, if Dong Chaojin learned that there were suspected Han cavalry in Jinan State and chose to close the city gates, it would be even more troublesome.

"In this case, for the sake of the Northern Expedition and the revival of the Han Dynasty, Yun can only give it his all."

Zhao Yun said this seriously, and then quickly made a series of arrangements, handing over the Baima Yicong to the deputy general Tian Yu for temporary command.

At that time, after Zhao Yun rushed to Dongchaojin and temporarily occupied the city gate, Tian Yu led 12,000 cavalrymen to rush into Dongchaojin in a surprise attack.

The remaining 3,000 cavalry were left outside the city under the command of Guo Jia, in order to keep a force outside to respond at any time, and also to protect Guo Jia's safety. (End of this chapter)