Three Kingdoms: Fusion of Entries, Change of Destiny

Chapter 47: Defeat Xu He and Relieve Yinjun
Collect protection money,

Oh no,

This is to win the support of the noble families and gentry in Yanzhou.
After Cao Yan sorted out the entire logic, he wrote a letter and sent it back to Cao Cao.

After receiving the letter, Cao Cao consulted Xi Zhicai and others for their opinions, and naturally, it was passed unanimously in the end.

Cao Cao fully entrusted this matter to Xun Yu, asking him to be responsible for it.

As for Li Qian, the head of the Cheng Li family who had previously surrendered with his entire clan, it is time for him to make use of his remaining energy!

As the first local gentry in Dongjun to voluntarily surrender to Cao Cao, although Li Qian did not hold a high position, his son Li Zheng and nephew Li Dian both led an army in the army and were highly valued by Cao Cao.

With the level of attention they receive today, the Li family will surely become a veteran family of Cao Cao's group in the future.

Following Cao Cao, the Li family will not only not decline, but will even have the opportunity to develop into a true aristocratic family!
Even if the noble family in the future is no longer as powerful as it is today, it will still be much better than being just a local tycoon now.

Xun Yu found Li Qian and said to him, "Lord Li, our lord wants to end the war against the Yellow Turbans as soon as possible to ensure the peace of the people of Yanzhou.

However, the army is short of food, fodder, and money, and needs generous help from the local families and gentry in Yanzhou.

I would like to ask Mr. Li to come forward and persuade those small families and wealthy people to provide the lord with some food, fodder, and silver.

Lord Li holds great prestige in Yanzhou, and this matter must be handled by Lord Li."

Li Qian is a precedent and a good start.
Therefore, he was naturally the best candidate to use his own experience to persuade the local small families and gentry in Yanzhou to be loyal to Cao Cao.

Upon hearing this, Li Qian straightened his back and said, "Don't worry, County Magistrate. If this matter cannot be handled, I will bring my head to you!"

When Old Li set out, he looked radiant and energetic, not even a bit old at all.
He only brought a few dozen followers with him and stepped onto his own battlefield with high spirits.

……

Yanzhou, Dingtao, the capital of Jiyin County.

Jiyin prefect Yuan Xu was also a member of the Yuan family and was Yuan Shao's cousin.

The Yellow Turban leader Xu He led hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turbans into Jiyin County, but he did not attack the high walled city of Dingtao with deep moats for the time being. He just plundered along the way and collected food and supplies everywhere.

But Yuan Xu did not dare to go out of the city to fight, and could only watch as the Yellow Turban Army devoured the entire Jiyin County like a swarm of locusts.

"My lord, after the Yellow Turban Army has wreaked havoc on the surrounding areas, they will sooner or later attack the city. What should we do?" the county magistrate asked anxiously.

But the problem is, Yuan Xu has no choice!

There were only 5,000 defenders in Dingtao City, and he was a scholar who knew nothing about military affairs. How could he know how to deal with the Yellow Turbans?

"Perhaps, Governor Liu is fighting against the Yellow Turbans. Now all we can do is defend the city and wait for rescue," said Yuan Xu.

They had long been completely cut off from news from the outside world and did not know that Liu Dai had died in battle. Now the main force against the Yellow Turban Army in Qingzhou had been replaced by Cao Cao.

As he was speaking, the county magistrate suddenly shouted in panic: "My Lord, look, the Yellow Turban Army is coming!!"

Yuan Xu shuddered all over, then looked in the direction the county magistrate pointed.

Sure enough, a large black spot in the distance was slowly approaching Dingtao City!

"It's over, it's over, it's over..." The county magistrate's eyes were dull and his legs were shaking. It was obvious that he was scared out of his wits.

Yuan Xu was also very scared, but as the head of a county, he must not be nervous at this time, otherwise the people under him would immediately collapse.

"Don't panic," he said, forcing himself to remain calm. "Dingtao City is high and deep, and we've already put up the drawbridge. The Yellow Turbans can't get through."

But before Yuan Xu finished speaking, he saw a group of Yellow Turban soldiers carrying ladders and marching towards the city under the cover of shield soldiers.

"There are ladders! They're going to attack the city!" The county magistrate screamed in fear, "We only have 5,000 defenders. How can we hold on?"

Yuan Xu also began to despair.

He even imagined the horrific way he would be treated by the Yellow Turban Army when the city fell—fried, steamed, or even grilled?
You must know that the Yellow Turban bandits have always been ruthless and merciless towards officials and noble families.

However, just when Yuan Xu and others were filled with despair,

But then I saw dust rising in the distance to the north, and billowing smoke rising into the sky.

A slightly damaged flag with the word "Cao" on it slowly appeared in the sight of Yuan Xu and others.

"Cao???"

"Is it the government army or the Yellow Turbans?"

Everyone was full of doubts.

While they were guessing, the group suddenly launched an attack on the Yellow Turban Army!
"My Lord, look! They're fighting!" "Cao... Could it be the Governor of East County, Cao Cao?!"

"That's impossible! Cao Cao is far north of the Yellow River. How could he possibly come to Jiyin..."

"It's Cao Cao, Cao Mengde! I recognize him!"

“!!!” Everyone was surprised and happy, watching the battle with wide eyes.

The four cavalry generals of Cao's army, Zhao Yun, Xiahou Lan, Xiahou Dun, and Xiahou Yuan, chased Sima Ju's 20,000 elite troops all the way south.

When they arrived in Yuncheng, they were finally defeated completely.

Afterwards, Cao Cao and Bao Xin joined forces and led a total of 10,000 infantrymen, following the cavalry south.

Bao Xin, who should have died for rescuing Cao Cao at the beginning, is lucky enough to survive.

Since then, Bao Xin, who was known as Cao Cao's "number one fanboy", "loyal fan" and "solid supporter", became a capable general under Cao Cao!
"My lord, after seeing how powerful your soldiers are, I now know what an elite army is!" Bao Xin said with emotion.

He has now changed his name to call Cao Cao "Lord" and has officially become a member of the Cao Group.

He had personally witnessed how Cao Cao defeated Sima Ju's Yellow Turban bandits, numbering nearly 400,000, in one night.

He also saw with his own eyes how Cao Cao's cavalry, like a pack of wolves, devoured Sima Ju's 20,000 elite troops bite by bite at the lowest cost.

Thinking back to the reckless Liu Dai who only knew how to charge forward, the difference between the two is obvious.

Looking back outside Dingtao City.

Under the surprised gaze of Yuan Xu and others, the big flag with the word "Cao" on it began to move slowly.

The rumbling sound of horse hooves came from afar.

Two cavalry groups, one from the east and one from the west, like two sharp blades, charged directly into the Yellow Turban army numbering hundreds of thousands.

Afterwards, the infantry under the big banner with the character "Cao" on it, led by a group of infantry with strange equipment, began to advance steadily towards the Yellow Turban army!

Surprise suddenly turned into astonishment.

"Are they...trying to kill themselves?"

"That's hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban troops!!!"

"The Yuanyang Army is invincible with me!"

"Dragon Riders, follow me and charge!"

"Brother, shouldn't we give our cavalry a name?"

"Don't talk, kill the thief!"

"..."

On the battlefield, the sound of killing was deafening.

The cavalrymen moved flexibly in the enemy's formation, advancing and retreating freely, pulling to the limit, and never dragging their feet.

The infantry advanced steadily, and the Yellow Turban Army was unable to stop them at all!
Yuan Xu and others on the top of Dingtao City felt like they were riding a roller coaster, up and down, fast and slow, it was so exciting.

Just one hour,
The mountains and plains were covered with scattered Yellow Turbans.

They had been beaten so badly that they cried for their parents and held their heads in their hands, and they were unable to organize any resistance at all.

Xu He looked at his rapidly defeated main force in disbelief, his face full of shock and unwillingness.

Standing next to him, Sima Ju, with a weathered look on his face, couldn't help but sigh and said, "I told you long ago that Cao Cao's soldiers are very powerful, but you still don't believe it..."

Xu He came back to his senses and asked, "So what should we do now?"

"What should we do?" Sima Ju thought for a moment and said, "Let's retreat. Go find Zhang Rao, then head south to Yuzhou to find a way out."

"Not going to join the Black Mountain Army?!" Xu He said in surprise.

"Under the current circumstances, is it still possible for us to go north and cross the Yellow River?" Sima Ju asked with a wry smile.

Xu He pondered for a moment, then sighed helplessly, "Never mind. Cao Cao's men are incredibly motivated and unstoppable. As you say, we'll go find Zhang Rao and then head south to Yu Province!"

After saying that, they hurriedly fled the battlefield with their remaining troops.

(End of this chapter)