bookandnovel Chapter 148 Cao Cao Enters Qingzhou, Li Dian Surrenders First
Chapter 148 Cao Cao Enters Qingzhou, Li Dian Surrenders First
Even though Cao Cao occupied the entire Yanzhou territory, his strength was greatly improved after defeating the Yellow Turban bandits.
If he were to fight against the Jin army at this time and face off against Ying Xi, Cao Cao would not have the slightest chance of winning.
However, after careful consideration, Cao Cao had already made a decision in his heart.
Cao Cao and Ying Xi will eventually have a life and death showdown, which is inevitable.
After all, the Hanoi County of the Jin State borders Chenliu County of Yanzhou. If the Jin State wants to expand externally, Cao Cao's Yanzhou will also be one of the targets for profit.
It was precisely with this in mind that Cao Cao increasingly wanted to send troops.
Only by continuously improving himself in a short period of time will he have a better chance of winning in a life-and-death showdown with Ying Xi in the future.
If he sends troops to seize the three counties of Qingzhou at this time, Cao Cao will hold Yanzhou and half of Qingzhou. Although it is far from winning, if it is a battle on the battlefield, he will have two points in "three three three"
"Pass my order to send fifty thousand troops to attack Qingzhou. Xiahou Yuan, Cao Hong, Yue Jin, Li Dian, Xi Zhicai, and Cheng Yu will go out with me. Xun Yu, Xiahou Dun, and Cao Ren will lead the rest of the troops to stay in Yanzhou."
After passing down the order, Cao Cao said a few more words: "After my army leaves, Wen Ruo will have to take full responsibility for the entire government affairs of Yanzhou."
"promise!"
Three days later, Cao Cao, Xi Zhicai and others led an army of 50,000 people and marched towards Qingzhou.
The army marched all the way and approached Jinan Kingdom in Qingzhou.
"Who leads the Yellow Turban bandits in Jinan?" Cao Cao asked.
"Reporting to my lord, there are two groups of yellow turban bandits in Jinan. They are generals Zhang Rao and Bian Xi, each leading 15,000 yellow turban soldiers." Xia Houyuan cupped his hands and said.
"My lord, Zhang Rao is not very strong. I suggest you take Zhang Rao first, and then deal with Bian Xi." Xi Zhicai said with a smile on his face.
Cao Cao readily agreed.
The army moved forward and approached Zhang Rao's base camp.
"Xia Houyuan heard the order and asked you to lead an army of three thousand to provoke Zhang Rao."
"Li Dian and Le Jin listen to the order. Each of you will lead five thousand troops and make a detour to the left and right wings of Zhang Rao's camp. When the front camp engages in battle, immediately launch an attack from both wings."
"Cao Chun listens to the order. You will lead an army of five thousand and ambush here. If you encounter the Yellow Turban Army passing by, I will capture it. If there is strong resistance, kill them."
Cao Cao looked at the terrain in front of him and began to mobilize his troops.
"promise!"
Everyone agreed in unison.
Cao Cao didn't expect that Zhang Rao was so stupid and cute.
They had already occupied Licheng, the capital of Jinan, and were still not stationed in the city, but they wanted to die. He led his troops and set up camp outside the city.
As if to know that he was coming, he specially gave himself a human head as a congratulatory gift.
"The Yellow Turban bandits in the camp listen up, your grandfather Xia Houyuan is here, come out and die quickly.
Xia Houyuan waved the sword in his hand, showing off his power.
Zhang Rao was so angry at Xia Houyuan's provocative words that he came to the camp to take a look.
Xia Houyuan brought only three thousand soldiers and horses, and all of them were old, weak, sick, and weak in spirit. He immediately taunted all the soldiers and horses. He rushed out of the camp and prepared to capture Xia Houyuan alive.
"It's just a nobody like you. You dare to provoke your Grandpa Zhang Rao. Let's see how I cut off your dog's head."
Zhang Rao looked sarcastic and threw the ball towards Zhenhou Yuanzhong
Not to be outdone, Xia Houyuan charged forward with his sword.
Xia Houyuan suddenly struck Zhang Rao's head with his sword, but Zhang Rao didn't even know. How much strength did Xia Houyuan have? He just thought that the opponent was a nobody, so he easily raised his sword and planned to block.
Clang!
A huge force of counter-shock knocked Zhang Rao and his horse to the ground.
Even the big knife in his hand didn't know where it fell.
"Damn it, damn it!"
Zhang Rao was shocked, turned around and ran towards his camp.
The yellow scarf general behind him rushed forward angrily, intending to rescue Zhang Rao.
"If you get away with me, where will my name, Xia Houyuan, go?"
Xia Houyuan snorted coldly, flew his horse and slashed his knife towards Zhang Rao's head.
Zhang Rao screamed in shock and watched helplessly as the cold light slashed towards him.
Not surprisingly, a head fell.
After Zhang Rao, Xia Houyuan charged and killed all the Yellow Turban generals who rushed over.
None of these unknown people could survive Xia Houyuan's sword.
"Kill me!"
Xia Houyuan roared, and the seemingly weak old, weak, sick and disabled people behind him suddenly burst out with powerful murderous intent...
At the same time, two troops led by Li Dian and Le Jin also launched a surprise attack from the left and right wings.
The three armies had less than 13,000 men, so they were at a numerical disadvantage compared to the Yellow Turban bandits under Zhang Rao.
Cao Cao led the main army. He stood aside and watched without any intention of helping Xia Houyuan and others.
"Lord, after this killing battle, this new army must have seen blood. It is also a good test for their fighting will.
Cheng Yu, who was next to him, couldn't help but compliment him.
Cheng Yu was completely aware of his lord's intentions.
Li Dian and Le Jin led two armies. All of them are newly recruited new troops, with no combat effectiveness at all.
Cao Cao wanted to use such a battle where he was sure of victory to hone his recruits and help them baptize.
"Although this method can quickly train the army, the losses of the new army under my command will definitely be considerable."
"Time is tight, and I have no other way to train them."
"It's a pity that this kind of training method can only train a qualified army at most. It is elusive to train a heroic lion who is as powerful as Ying Xi's men. What a dream.”
Cao Cao couldn't help but sigh with emotion, but what he was thinking about was the elite troops he saw in Ying Xi's hands during the Eighteen Route Princes' crusade against Dong Zhuo.
Bingzhou Iron Cavalry, Wei Wuzu and Iron Eagle Guards are completely capable of dominating the world, and there are three armies that are unmatched by 5.3.
Deep down in his heart, he just wanted to create such an army.
Xia Houyuan saw his soldiers fighting bravely against the enemy. If he continued to kill, he was afraid that he would kill all the yellow scarf bandits.
"Listen here, those who surrender will be spared death, and those who resist stubbornly will be killed."
Xia Houyuan roared and frowned when he saw that these yellow scarf bandits had no impact at all.
"If you don't surrender, you will end up like a thief."
Xia Houyuan directly picked up Zhang Rao's head and raised his head high in the air.
"I'm willing to surrender, don't kill me, don't kill me."
Li Dian, who was originally besieging the Yellow Turban bandits, found a set of dirty Yellow Turban army clothes from nowhere, put them on, and took the lead in surrendering. .