The Three Kingdoms: Steamed Buns and Pickled Cabbage, I Became the Emperor

Chapter 119 The sparrow knows the ambition of the swan
"Alas, how can a sparrow understand the ambition of a swan?"

"Although this man's strategy is good, it is not suitable for Marshal Ye at this stage!"

Guo Jia chuckled and shook his head, sighing.

If you follow this plan.

That is, Ye Chen would first take over the three counties of Xuzhou.

Then, with the help of the three counties, he recruited soldiers and expanded his strength, and finally slowly eroded Xuzhou.

This way.

The problem of guarding against Yuan Shu and Cao Cao is naturally not a problem.

In Guo Jia's opinion, this kind of plan of nibbling away at the enemy's advantage could only be thought of by a mature and prudent person.

Unfortunately.

He and Ye Chen have different perspectives and visions.

What Ye Chen wants is not just Xia Pi and Pengcheng.

Instead, quickly take Xuzhou.

Through observation over this period of time, Guo Jia could see it very clearly.

Ye Chen’s ambition.

First destroy Xuzhou, then swallow Yangzhou.

Now Tao Qian of Xuzhou is exhausted, and the situation in Yangzhou is chaotic.

It’s a good opportunity to take over Xuyang and two states in one fell swoop!
"Time waits for us!"

Guo Jia guessed what Ye Chen was thinking.

And Ye Chen also knew what Guo Jia was thinking at this moment.

Hence this sigh.

Hearing Ye Chen's sigh, Cheng Yu frowned.

It seems like I understand something.

Xu Chu and Dian Wei looked at each other with wide eyes, as if this meeting had nothing to do with them.

In Ye Chen's opinion, there are only two paths before him.

One option is to divide the troops, occupy Xia Pi and Pengcheng counties, and then nibble away at Xuzhou bit by bit.

The other option was to ignore Xia Pi and Pengcheng counties, concentrate the army's forces and directly attack Xuzhou city.

For a moment, everyone's eyes were turned to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen was also silently calculating in his mind at this time.

Based on the information he obtained.

The Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou is about to break out.

If Boss Cao sends troops to Pengcheng County.

Then he would have to divide his troops to garrison Pengcheng, and thus would not be able to devote all his strength to attacking the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou.

If he missed out on the millions of Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, Boss Cao would be ruined.

A county and a million Yellow Turbans.

He believed that Cao Mengde would make a rational choice.

This way.

Pengcheng County was equivalent to eliminating the threat of Cao Cao.

As for Xia Pi County.

Although Sun Jian was defeated, it would take at least two or three months for Yuan Shu to prepare if he wanted to send troops.

The three armies have not moved, and the food and grass go first.

this means.

He only had two or three months to capture the city of Xuzhou.

Once they take it, Xia Pi and Pengcheng will be theirs sooner or later.

After figuring this out, Ye Chen's eyes were full of determination.

"Order the army to assemble immediately!"

"Go straight into Xuzhou City! We must capture Xuzhou City within two months!"

As soon as Ye Chen said this, Cheng Yu, Zhao Yun and others in the field were all shocked and bowed to Ye Chen.

"I will follow the Lord's orders!"

After the military meeting, everyone quickly turned around and left, and began to get busy with their own things.

After walking out of the military tent, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu walked side by side.

"Although Marshal Ye is young, he has a heroic spirit that no ordinary person can compare to!!"

Guo Jia also believed that the battle in Xuzhou could not be delayed.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war, delay will lead to unexpected events!

"Fengxiao, if that's the case, why not join the lord's army!"

Cheng Yu said with a smile.

"Look again, look again!"

"If Xuzhou is settled, I'm afraid my heart will also be settled!"

Guo Jia shook his head and chuckled.

Hear the words.

A confident smile appeared on Cheng Yu's face.

Taking over Xuzhou City in two months might be impossible for others.

But for the Yellow Turban Army and their lord, it really wasn't that difficult. Guo Jia, it seemed, would be the lord's man sooner or later.

The next day, the army outside Huaiyin City moved.

As Ye Chen's army began to move, news of his army spread to the ears of various forces.

"Ye Chen is an extraordinary person!"

When Cao Mengde heard the news from Xiahou Yuan, he sighed from the bottom of his heart.

He also didn't expect that Ye Chen directly gave up Xia Pi and Pengcheng counties and headed straight for Xuzhou.

If it were to swallow the entire Xuzhou in one breath.

Such heroism is naturally incomparable to ordinary people.

"Zhicai, Ye Chen did not divide his troops to occupy Xiapi and Pengcheng counties as you expected!"

Cao Cao joked to Xi Zhicai below.

"Oh, it seems that I still underestimated this person!"

"My lord, this person may become a great threat to you in the future!"

"It's better to make plans early!"

"Why don't we do the opposite!"

Xi Zhicai frowned, his expression became serious, and then his tone became cold!
Hear the words.

Cao Cao pondered with a serious expression.

Of course he understood what Xi Zhicai meant.

Since Ye Chen dared to lead his entire army to attack Xuzhou City.

That meant he had calculated that he would not take advantage of the situation to occupy Pengcheng and cut off his army's retreat.

Xi Zhicai meant, since you, Ye Chen, don’t think his army will attack.

Then we will do the opposite and send troops to cut off your retreat.

Take the opportunity to unite with Yuan Shu and Tao Qian to see if Ye Chen can be wiped out in one fell swoop.

But it's not that simple.

Now a large-scale Yellow Turban uprising has broken out again in Qingzhou.

He now has insufficient troops under his command and his reputation is not well-known.

The imperial court had to take advantage of this opportunity to let him fight against the Yellow Turbans, thereby enhancing his reputation and strength.

At this stage.

The competition among the princes of the world has reached a fever pitch.

If Cao Mengde doesn't rise again, he won't even have a mouthful of soup to drink.

Although Ye Chen is also a member of the Yellow Turban Army, destroying him can also increase one's reputation.

But he was fundamentally different from the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Qingzhou.

In Cao Mengde's eyes, Ye Chen is far less important to him than the millions of Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou.

Once these one million Yellow Turbans are conquered, he can expand his army by at least 100,000.

By then.

He has the capital to compete for the world.

As for whether we can win the attack on Ye Chen, let’s not talk about it for now.

Even if he wins, all his wealth will be gone.

Immediate interests and future worries.

To Cao Cao, it was not difficult to choose between the two.

"Pass the order down, the army will set out and enter Qingzhou immediately!"

Cao Cao gave the order decisively.

"Ye Chen, sooner or later there will be a chance for us to fight each other!"

Cao Cao glanced in the direction of Xuzhou, then led his soldiers towards Qingzhou.

At the same time, in Xuzhou City, the governor's mansion.

"What? Ye Chen didn't send troops to guard Xia Pi and Peng Cheng counties!"

"Heading straight to Xuzhou City!"

"The damned Yellow Turban bandits, everyone should kill them!!"

Upon hearing the latest news from the spies, Tao Qian was so angry that he started cursing.

If you can curse someone to death.

At this time, Ye Chen's ancestors had been scolded to death countless times by Tao Qian.

Everyone present looked at Tao Qian, who was very emotional and was attacking Ye Chen madly.

I have mixed emotions.

Now, Tao Qian, after suffering from illness several times, his body is shaking violently, as if he will die at any time if he runs out of breath.

"My lord, please take care of yourself!"

The civil officials below were trying to persuade him, but at the same time, they were filled with worry.

Tao Qian is already in his sixties and is now seriously ill.

Can such a lord really lead Xuzhou out of the quagmire? ?

Many centrists were shocked when they saw Tao Qian's expression at this moment.

Different thoughts arose in my mind.

(End of this chapter)