The Three Kingdoms: The entire Cao Cao camp thought I was weak and frail.

Guo Jia felt that the person in his arms had stopped trembling and was breathing much more steadily, which put his mind at ease.

He pulled the edges of the fox fur coat tighter, wrapping the two of them up even more tightly to ensure that not a single breeze could get in.

"You heartless brat, all you do is cause trouble for people."

This power bank has a bad temper, but its service is top-notch.

Xun Hao silently gave Guo Jia a "good guy" card in his mind.

After traveling for about an hour, the scouts who had gone ahead to explore finally sent back news.

"Reporting to the young master, we have bypassed the canyon, and the main road is not far ahead!"

Everyone perked up.

Guo Jia also breathed a sigh of relief. He patted Xun Hao's cheek in his arms and said, "Ah Hao, wake up, we're almost there."

Xun Hao opened his eyes groggily, feeling the renewed power within his body, and nodded.

The group quickened their pace and soon emerged from the abandoned ancient road, returning to the smooth official road.

Guo Jia looked at Xun Hao's face, which had regained some color, and became even more curious.

This little guy always manages to come up with some unbelievable solutions at crucial moments, such as this ancient Qin Dynasty road that even locals might not know about.

How many secrets is he still hiding?

However, now was not the time to ask questions. Guo Jia suppressed his doubts and ordered the entire army to rest for a while before continuing their journey.

Yangdi City is still waiting for them to come to its rescue.

"Pass down the order: full speed ahead!" Guo Jia mounted his horse, his voice clear and bright.

The thousand elite soldiers dared not slacken their pace, and the sound of their horses' hooves became rapid again.

After traveling for less than half an hour, the scouts who had been sent out rushed back in a panic.

"Report! My lord! Yangdi City is just ten miles ahead!" The scout dismounted, his voice filled with panic. "The city... the city is under siege! A dark mass of Yellow Turban rebels! They're attacking the city!"

Upon hearing this, a member of a collateral branch of the Xun clan in the group turned pale. He craned his neck to look into the distance, and although he couldn't see clearly, the faint smoke and fire made him extremely anxious.

"That's my uncle, Lord Xun Shuang! He's directing from the city wall!" The young man's voice trembled. "Young master, let's hurry! It'll be too late if we wait any longer!"

"And then?" Guo Jia glanced at him coldly. "Leading our thousand men to charge into an army of tens of thousands? Do you want us to go to their rescue, or to be buried with them?"

The young man was speechless, his face turning red with embarrassment, yet he had no way to refute Guo Jia's words.

Guo Jia ignored him and instead reined in his horse, stopping it and gazing into the distance.

Thick smoke billowed from the direction of Yangdi City, and even from ten miles away, one could almost hear the deafening shouts of battle.

"The enemy outnumbers us, and a direct charge would be certain death," Guo Jia calmly analyzed. "Look at the Yellow Turban army's formation. They've surrounded us on the east, south, and north sides, leaving only a gap at the west gate. Hmph, that's no way out. They've surrounded us on three sides, leaving one open, to lure the city's defenders into a breakout. Luckily, they set up an ambush halfway and annihilated them in one fell swoop. Bo Cai's move was quite clever."

Xun Hao, forcing himself to stay upright, observed the situation in the distance. His mind raced, and the [Last Plan] was quietly activated.

"Brother Fengxiao," he said in a low voice, only Guo Jia could hear, "the West Gate... is a trap. Bo Cai's most elite personal guards are lying in ambush in the woods five miles outside the West Gate, just waiting for someone in the city to break out, then they will swarm in."

Guo Jia felt a chill run down his spine. He had only guessed based on experience, but he hadn't expected Xun Hao to speak with such certainty, even knowing the location of the ambush.

He glanced at Xun Hao's pale face and his heart skipped a beat.

This kid, every time he reveals a secret, his face turns frighteningly ugly.

Could it be... that he was overthinking? He forced down this strange thought and comforted himself that the child was just naturally intelligent, but his physical health was too poor, which was why his overthinking was harming his body.

Xun Hao sensed Guo Jia's confusion. He knew that with only a thousand men, it was hopeless to launch a direct attack on any of the sects.

At this moment, although his "energy" had been somewhat depleted by the recent simulation, Guo Jia was nearby, and that gentle warmth was slowly and continuously nourishing him. He leaned slightly towards Guo Jia, his voice soft and gentle: "Bo Cai has besieged the city, and his forces are scattered, but the rear of his main camp is relatively undefended."

Guo Jia's eyes lit up. He looked at Xun Hao, waiting for him to continue. Xun Hao continued, "If we can create a disturbance behind their lines, making them mistakenly believe that a large force of reinforcements has arrived, Bo Cai will surely redeploy his troops to defend, or at least send troops to investigate. In this way, the pressure on the city gates will be reduced, and the ambush troops at the west gate may also be redeployed."

After listening, Guo Jia tapped the map heavily with his finger: "Good! Let's proceed with this plan!" He looked at Xun Hao, his eyes filled with approval. This little fellow always managed to provide just the right inspiration when his thinking was stuck. He patted Xun Hao's shoulder, the force of which made Xun Hao lean closer to him. Xun Hao took advantage of the moment to move even closer, greedily absorbing that warmth.

"Pass down the order!" Guo Jia's voice rose several octaves, carrying an indescribable confidence. "All cavalry, immediately go to the rear mountains and forests and cut down branches with leaves!"

Although the guards didn't understand, they always obeyed Guo Jia's orders unconditionally. Soon, the cavalry disappeared into the forest. Less than a quarter of an hour later, they returned carrying bundled branches. These branches, with their lush leaves, were securely tied to the horses' tails and dragged on the ground.

"On my command, run back and forth across the hills behind the Yellow Turban army camp!" Guo Jia pointed to several points on the map. "Remember, create the momentum of a thousand horses galloping, raise dust, and wave flags! But never engage the enemy in close combat; make contact and retreat immediately, weaving back and forth!"

The guard leader was somewhat doubtful: "Young master, is this... will this work? How can a few hundred riders create the impression of a thousand troops?"

Guo Jia's lips curled into a confident smile: "The Yellow Turban Army is mostly a rabble, undisciplined, and their morale is already low due to their prolonged siege. Now that night is approaching, their nerves are on edge, and the slightest disturbance will trigger a panic. A few hundred riders, plus the branches trailing behind their horses, will be enough to raise a cloud of dust. As darkness falls, the dust will blot out the sun, making it seem like a massive army is charging in! Combined with your shouts and war drums, it will be enough to throw Bo Cai into disarray!"

Xun Hao listened to Guo Jia's explanation and admired him inwardly. This was Guo Jia; he could always start from the smallest details and leverage the greatest impact with the least cost. He seemed to speak casually, but in reality, he had a profound understanding of human nature.

"Ah Hao, what do you think of this plan?" Guo Jia turned to Xun Hao, his tone carrying a hint of testing.

Xun Hao nodded: "This plan is excellent. Bo Cai, though somewhat brave, is by nature suspicious and skilled in ambushes. Now he is besieged outside the city and is under pressure from Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun. If something happens in the rear, he will surely think that the imperial reinforcements have arrived and that he will be attacked from both sides, which will throw him into chaos."