Chapter 151 All four parties move together to catch them red-handed [Subscribe]

"Last night, Qingzhou Governor Tian Kai joined forces with Guan Hai's troops and the White Horse Volunteers and marched into Jizhou from the west of Qingzhou."

"At the same time, there is a group of Qingzhou soldiers secretly marching southwards. It seems that their intention is to attack our Yanzhou."

"The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry left the camp to meet the enemy," said Bian Mei.

Bai Ke was surprised and said, "Yanzhou's 100,000 strong soldiers just defeated Yuan Shu a month ago, and more than half of Qingzhou's troops are bandits.

Qingzhou Governor Tian Kai is under the command of Gongsun Zan. They are suppressed by Jizhou and can hardly protect themselves. How dare they raise troops against Yanzhou at this time?"

"It is precisely because my Yanzhou is strong that they want to raise an army."

"Just imagine, if the governor of the state takes control of Yuzhou, what will be the consequences for the surrounding states and counties?"

"The Qingzhou army dare not act alone, but they can unite with others, such as Xuzhou, to attack our Yanzhou together."

Bian Mei unfolded a leather scroll in the cabin: "Come and look at this map."

Bai Ke came closer, gathered the scattered hair around her ears, and saw battle routes outlined on the map.

"Qingzhou, Youzhou's troops are marching into Jizhou at high speed. They are located here, very close to the northeast corner of our Yanzhou."

Bian Mei pointed to a red line on the picture.

Bai Ke looked at it for a long time and said, "I don't quite understand. What does this mean?"

A somewhat proud look appeared on Bian Mei's face:

"The marching route on this map is the route that the Qingzhou Army drew after we consulted with the governor yesterday after receiving the news."

"And the news we received this morning confirmed that the other party took the exact route drawn by the governor."

"Did the Governor of Yanzhou foresee the other party's marching intention in advance?" Bai Ke suddenly realized.

"Not only that, the numbers marked on the map are the enemy's marching radius. As well as their marching speed affected by factors such as terrain, where they will arrive this morning.

Based on the progress of the march and the daily distance covered, we can get information about the enemy's raiding efficiency and even the amount of baggage they carry."

Bai Ke was surprised at the complexity and meticulousness of the march and warfare, and looked at the map intently.

"The governor's prediction on this map echoes the news we received this morning."

Bian Mei became more and more arrogant: "I just went to the cabin on the top floor, and all the generals said that the governor's prediction was accurate, and there is no one else like him in the world."

Bai Ke blinked:

"The governor of Yanzhou can predict the enemy's moves first. Why are you so proud, Qingyu? It's not you who predicted it."

Bian Mei didn't tell Bai Ke about her relationship with Cao Cao. She knew everything about it. She was stunned for a moment: "This shows that it's right for us to serve Yanzhou. Naturally, I'm happy."

Changing the subject, he said, "Master's wife needs to wait here for a few more days.

The governor himself also went out."

"That's nothing. I have nothing else to do recently."

……

When Yanzhou took action because of Cao Cao's order, Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian received a letter.

The letter came in a very strange way. Someone shot it onto the city wall.

After checking it, the troops brought it to Tao Qian.

The letter said that Cao Cao had just taken Yuzhou, but he was short of troops and could not deploy defenses across the board. If he was allowed to digest and occupy Yuzhou and increase his strength, Xuzhou would be in danger.

Now is the most appropriate time to send troops to attack Yanzhou.

The letter was unsigned.

Tao Qian was a little puzzled after seeing this. Who wanted to deal with Yanzhou?
But the content of the letter is correct.

Cao Cao cannot be allowed to control Yuzhou, otherwise his power will expand and far surpass that of all others.

Tao Qian also had his own plans.

Like him, Gongsun Zan of Youzhou and Liu Biao of Jingzhou were deeply wary of Cao Cao's acquisition of Yuzhou.

The consensus among everyone is that no company can be allowed to grow to a level that far exceeds their own.

This was the tacit understanding formed when the heroes were fighting against Dong Zhuo.

No one will sit idly by and watch Yanzhou annex Yuzhou.

This time, Youzhou and Qingzhou will move first, and Xuzhou and Jingzhou will follow suit to besiege Yanzhou.

Gongsun Zan's troops marched south not only to attack Jizhou, but also to open up a retreat route.

If Yanzhou is conquered and Youzhou is defeated, at least Qingzhou can be protected from threats along the way and serve as a retreat route.

For Gongsun Zan, there is no disadvantage whether he advances or retreats.

Tao Qian climbed to the top of the city wall and looked towards Yanzhou.

The news he received was that Cao Mengde was busy pacifying the gentry, and after his success he relaxed, unaware that the surrounding states had been connected together.

Yanzhou is facing an unprecedented crisis.

Powerful enemies are moving on all sides.

Tao Qian turned around and asked his advisers behind him: "Contact Jingzhou. What did Liu Jingsheng say in his reply?"

Liu Jingsheng is Liu Biao, the governor of Jingzhou.

"He said that as long as we can attract Yanzhou and lead its troops to the east, he will agree to send troops to attack Yanzhou from the west."

"Okay, pass the order down. After Qingzhou launches the offensive, my Xuzhou troops will march north." Tao Qian said.

At present, if Yanzhou is dragged into the war, the surrounding states will rush in. ————

After meeting Gongsun Zan, Guan Hai left Youzhou and headed south to join forces with a Qingzhou army under his command.

Then he continued to move south, and in mid-May, he secretly crossed the Yellow River and deployed his troops north of Yanzhou.

"Confirmed the direction of Pingyuan County, has it engaged in battle with Yanzhou?"

At this time, Guan Hai was hiding in the mountainous area north of Yanzhou, asking the scouts who were gathering information.

Qingzhou Governor Tian Kai, who was over 40 years old and wearing a battle robe, was also in the tent.

"The news is correct. Our Qingzhou Left Route Army marched quickly and approached Pingyuan County occupied by Yanzhou, and engaged in battle with them yesterday!"

The scout said, "The troops of Xuzhou are advancing northwards, and have also declared war on the troops of Yanzhou led by Huang Zhong."

Outside the tent, the first rain of the year was falling.

The rain was falling heavily, hitting the marching tents.

The rain also provided hiding conditions for their march.

Along the way, Guan Hai made full use of troops from all directions to cover up his own intentions.

He first marched with Gongsun Zan's White Horse Volunteers, and then secretly moved southward when they reached the edge of Jizhou, preparing to attack Yanzhou directly from the top of the mountain.

If this battle is successful, the most important area of ​​Yanzhou will be severely damaged.

The Qingzhou governor Tian Kai was a general under Gongsun Zan and was well versed in military tactics.

They used military tactics to hide throughout the process to avoid being discovered in advance.

At this time, Guan Hai and Tian Kai received news that all parties had declared war and determined that the time had come.

In the drizzle, they moved south from the mountainous area north of Yanzhou, advancing rapidly in the night like a sharp sword.

“Faster, faster!!”

Guan Hai was a tall and strong figure, wearing a straw raincoat.

He rode on his horse, letting the rain slide down his face, personally supervising the army and shouting at his men to speed up.

Nearly 20,000 soldiers rushed out of the mountains and into the plains.

"After passing the riverbank plain ahead, it is Dongjun, and to the west is Yanzhou Dunqiu County."

"It is said that Cao Cao is good at using troops, but I don't think he is that good at military affairs."

Tian Kai raised his whip in the rain and pointed diagonally ahead:

"This time, our raid will penetrate Yanzhou."

"The governor has a brilliant vision. I am willing to be the vanguard!" Guan Hai said in a flattering manner.

The team continued to advance.

Dongjun's Dongqiu County is already in sight.

Rumble!
The thunder was deafening.

Tian Kai and Guan Hai did not notice that behind them, a group of soldiers were showing their tracks.

Just as they had rushed out of the mountainous area, Cao's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry quietly pressed forward.

Zhao Zilong, wearing a white robe and shining silver armor, was at the forefront of the army, staring at the Qingzhou army that had just entered the plain.

"The Qingzhou army deployed a series of false troops just to hide this army and attack our Yanzhou. They really took great pains."

Cao Chun stood behind Zhao Yun and said, "Brother, your judgment is really accurate. These fools."

That night on the boat, Cao Cao predicted the enemy's situation and drew a third route, which was the route that the Qingzhou army would take southward from the edge of Jizhou, which was now the route that Guan Hai and Tian Kai were taking.

The surrounding states and counties wanted to conspire to take over Yanzhou.

Cao Cao and Yuan Shao also had an alliance.

In this battle, Yuan Shao will lead his army to capture Youzhou and destroy Gongsun Zan's base camp.

Cao Cao was preparing to defeat all the powerful enemies in succession and further control Yuzhou.

"Let's move too." said Zhao Zilong.

Cao Chun then led two thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, made some adjustments, led out the hidden horses, jumped on the horses, and then rushed out of the mountain and headed straight for the rear of the Qingzhou army.

Guan Hai and Tian Kai suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves behind them.

The two men turned around and saw the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry following them.

The entire army launched a strategy of concealing their tracks and charged towards them!

On a hill in the distance, a Taoist priest who was watching the Qingzhou army marching southward frowned and said, "Yanzhou actually has an ambush!"

Before he finished speaking, he turned around in horror and looked at the dense forest not far away.

Dian Wei and Xu Chu, accompanying Cao Cao, stood there holding umbrellas.

The three of them looked at the Taoist priest together.

The Taoist was so shocked that he swayed sideways, leaving his Taoist robe on the spot and disappeared without a trace.

"The same old method of getting away doesn't work anymore. Let's see where he goes!"

"Catch him and find out his origins and identity."

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