The Summoning of the Troubled Times at the End of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 296 The Rise of Cao Cao ([-])

Following Xu Shiji sent troops to block Cao Cao's troops.

Cao Cao also followed Xun You's suggestion, and marched more slowly.

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At this time, on the front line of Xiapi, Pei Renji's troops were gradually unable to do what they wanted under the high-pressure attack of the Wei army!

"Father commander, there is a constant stream of thieves now, and the city cannot be defended!"

"The son protects the father and marshal to break out of the encirclement."

I saw that Pei Yuanqing, who was originally in a silver robe and armor, was also covered in blood at this time.

It's just that it was all the soldiers of the Wei army, due to the high-intensity attack of the soldiers of the Wei army.

Rao is such a great general as Pei Yuanqing, who couldn't help but feel powerless in the fight, and wanted to break through.

Hearing this, Pei Renji sighed, "Breakout is easier said than done?"

"Although your martial arts skills are superb, the defenses outside the city are all set by Xu Shiji."

"Yuanqing, how can you bring your mother and sister out safely?"

For a while, Pei Yuanqing asked back: "Then the commander-in-chief is going to sit in the city and wait to die?"

"Hey!"

"It seems that things have come to an end now, and the only option is to surrender to Cao Cao and ask his reinforcements to rescue him."

For a while, Pei Renji sighed bitterly and spoke helplessly.

"Cao Cao?"

"Isn't he blocked by the Wei army in the Jiulipo area now? How can we help our army?"

Immediately, Pei Yuanqing revealed a trace of disbelief and said.

"Ha ha!"

"Son, you are still too young to understand the sinister human heart!"

"Cao Cao is such a hero, how could even the Wei army be helpless."

"Cao Cao is just forcing my father to take refuge in him."

For a while, Pei Renji, who was old and mature, quickly gave insight into Cao Cao's plan.

Just, so what?Now Pei Renji has no choice but to rely on Cao Cao.

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Afterwards, Pei Yuanqing obeyed Pei Renji's instructions, rode out of the siege alone, and asked for Cao Cao's assistance.

As a father, Pei Renji knew that Pei Yuanqing was short-tempered, so he had to speak nicely when explaining.

If Cao Cao is angered, the Pei family may be doomed.

Afterwards, Pei Yuanqing held a pair of silver hammers and sat on his hips, under the cover of Pei Renji's troops.

Relying on his peerless bravery, he quickly crossed the Wei army formation, broke out of the siege, and galloped away!

In the city, Pei Renji slowly looked at Pei Yuanqing's leaving back, and secretly said: "Yuanqing, I know you admire Gao Qi."

"So, from now on, you can join Gao Qi's command!"

Afterwards, Pei Renji waved his hand, indicating that the generals under his command should stop resisting and hoist the white flag high.

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"Report, Marshal!"

"The defenders in the city hoisted the white flag, and the chief general Pei Renji expressed his willingness to open the city and surrender."

Following the orderer's report, Xu Shiji immediately got on his horse and ran down the city.

In fact, Xu Shiji also valued Pei Renji very much.

After all, as one of the generals of the Sui Dynasty, Pei Renji was not weak in commanding troops.

But now, there are really not many generals in the Wei army who can stand alone.

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When they arrived at the city, Xu Shiji took the lead and said, "Pei Renji, as long as you can surrender to our Great Wei Kingdom."

"If you have any request, just ask!"

Hearing this, Pei Renji glanced at the city, and then said: "As long as the lives of the general's family and the people in the city can be guaranteed."

"Pei Renji is willing to submit the city to the Great Wei."

In the end, after definite discussions, Xu Shiji also affirmatively agreed to Pei Renji.

Then, the city gate slowly opened!

So far, the southern part of Sizhou has successfully become the territory of Wei State.

Because Cao Cao came to join in the occupation, after occupying Xiapi, Xu Shiji also ambushed all around to wait for Cao's army.

However, after waiting for nearly a day, there was no trace of Cao Jun.

It wasn't until an emergency battle report from the north came that coach Xu Shiji felt the crisis for the first time in his life.

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It turned out that this battle report was an urgent report from Pengcheng in the north of Wei Jun.

A few days ago, an army brazenly appeared under the city of Pengcheng and launched a fierce attack on it from all directions.

Since Pengcheng is located behind the Wei army, there is no large army stationed there.

Caught off guard, Pengcheng declared its fall!
And it was Cheng Yu who came up with this plan, when resisting Wei Jun's partial division.

Cheng Yu felt something was wrong, and immediately analyzed to Cao Cao the possibility that Pei Renji would join the Wei army.

As for why Cheng Yu was so sure, it was mainly because Cheng Yu was the county magistrate when Pei Renji was guarding the Central Plains.

Therefore, it is very clear about its speculative character.

After receiving this news, Cao Cao immediately called everyone to discuss.

In the end, Cheng Yu resisted all opinions, and Cao Cao finally adopted his suggestion and led an army to attack Pengcheng.

Pengcheng is located behind Xiapi. Once Pengcheng is captured, the connection between Wei Jun and Wei State can be severed.

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After receiving the news of Pengcheng's fall, although Xu Shiji was very anxious, he did not dare to act rashly and ordered the sergeant to rest.

After all, Wei Jun has been fighting with Pei Renji in recent days, fighting hard every day!

The whole army was already exhausted, and Ruuo was directly attacking Pengcheng.

That is to fight with Cao Jun's new force with the tired army, and it will undoubtedly lose!
Therefore, how could Xu Shiji, who is familiar with the use of troops, make such a low-level mistake?
After resting for a few days, Xu Shiji finished collecting the grain and grass in Xiapi treasury.

Subsequently, the troops were withdrawn and returned to the north in order to regain Pengcheng.

Now that Pengcheng has fallen, it is actually meaningless for the Wei army to occupy Xiapi.

After all, Pengcheng is the main communication channel between Xiapi and Wei.

Now being occupied by Cao Cao's surprise attack, it is equivalent to being cut off.

If Xiapi was in Xu Shiji's hands, it would be equivalent to an isolated city.

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As Xu Shiji led his army back to the north, he fought Cao Cao several times in Pengcheng, but all of them failed!

This is not a problem of Xu Shiji's ability, but that the Wei army has been fighting intensively for several days.

And Cao Jun is just a new force, how can he be undefeated under the ups and downs?
However, unexpectedly, Cao Cao sent envoys to the Wei army camp.

Tell Xu Shiji that as long as he handed over the materials captured in Xiapi, he can lead his army back safely.

Hearing this, Xu Shiji breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately agreed.

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In fact, both Cao Cao and Xu Shiji know it well now!

Cao Cao's raid on Pengcheng turned Xu Shiji's army into a lone army.

Then Wei Gong and Li Mi will definitely continue to send troops to rescue in large numbers, and a bigger battle will break out at that time.

And Wei Guo and Cao Cao are the two major powers in the Central Plains, and the battle will definitely hurt both sides!

Therefore, both parties have their own interests, and each makes a concession.

With the retreat of Xu Shiji's army, Cao Cao got Sizhou without any effort.

For a while, Cao Cao once again expanded his territory nearly doubled, and his strength increased even more!

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It's just that Cao Cao, who got Sizhou, didn't give up on it, and pointed his target at Gaoertai, which was entrenched in Jiangdu.

For a while, the flames of war will be ignited again!
(End of this chapter)