On August 24th, after Wang Hou was worried and afraid to survive for seven days, Xudu's army finally descended to Xiaoxian and approached Xuzhou.

On the official road outside Xiao County, the heavy tiger and leopard cavalry were exactly the same as the heavy cavalry in the movie, carrying cavalry halberds and moving forward with the war horses in a leisurely but majestic posture of heavy cavalry. The infantry following behind were also neat, and at the worst, there was a set of leather armor. The long halberds were densely shining with cold light as they walked like a swaying forest. The number of this unit was not large, only about 31,000, but it was the core troops accumulated by Cao Cao's years of war. They were all composed of large family tribes and professional infantry.

Cao Cao's total strength was drawn out to 200,000, but 150,000 to 160,000 of them were all composed of Qingzhou soldiers, half-soldiers and half-bandits. Before, Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou when he was revenge for his father Cao Song. Although he was angry and did not restrict military discipline, the Qingzhou bandits themselves were not restrained, and cruelty was also an important reason. Locusts swept the Jiao County to Pengcheng hundreds of miles away, and it is said that the bodies of the people were killed and the Si River were all over.

But such a brutal army was beaten to death by Lu Bu's Bingzhou cavalry after returning to Yanzhou for two battles.

Then, the first one to collapse was the Qingzhou soldiers who fought against Yuan Shu. When the food was short, the Qingzhou soldiers were the Qingzhou soldiers who started to make trouble. Just now, Xiahou Dun stopped and the battlefield was not restricted. The Qingzhou soldiers who collapsed first were the Qingzhou soldiers. So at the beginning of this battle, Cao Cao made a great military attempt, no longer needed the Qingzhou soldiers! Even the civilians were recruited from Yanzhou.

"The last general meets the Prime Minister! The last general loses his troops and loses his achievements, which exposes our army's spirit. Please ask the Prime Minister to punish him!"

After all, if he was defeated, it was a mistake no matter what the reason was. A large camp was set up in Xiaoxian. Xiahou Dun led Wang Houle in and took the thorns and apologized. The scar on his face was deliberately stuck to his face with rice soup. No wonder the armor covered with dust marks of swords and swords was taken off and not maintained. Xiahou Dun was covered in dust, kneeling on the ground in a mess, knocking his steel helmet with a bang.

Although this matter has nothing to do with him, if he doesn't get close to this skill, Wang Hou also followed him and knocked his head, and wanted to pick it up from time to time. Cao Cao was considered a ancestor of China who had been separated by many generations, so he would not lose anything if he was called the wrong grave.

On the other side, Liu Bei was dressed up almost the same dress, and his clothes were preserved from the battlefield until now, and even blood was splattered. Guan Yu, who had a red face beside him, was almost miserable, and Zhang Fei was even more miserable. The blood-red bandage on his thigh was wrapped in a layer of heavy layers, and he was also holding a cane in his hand. He was lucky. The bullet didn't hit the bones, otherwise Zhang Fei would have an amputated cripple!

On the side, Liu Bei still looked honest and kind, and was talking about love with a bitter face.

"Prime Minister forgives the crime! The bandits in Guanxi are too fierce and are defeated. They are dispersed by the Lu cavalry, which has caused General Xiahou to retreat! Please give the Prime Minister a lighter solution!"

Xiahou Dun was his confidant, and Cao Cao was basically aware of how he lost the battle. Seeing him looking embarrassed, Cao Cao waved his sleeves helplessly.

"Get up! The crime is unforgivable but understandable! I will record the defeat this time first. In the battle to fight against the Lu bandits in Xuzhou, you must make great contributions and make a contribution to the punishment!"

"I will obey the order!"

Things have passed. Although I had expected it, Xiahou Dun still breathed a sigh of relief, stood up with Le Jin and retreated to the train. Wang Hou did not retreat, but instead bowed heavily.

"The Prime Minister, the Prime Minister, paid orders, and the officials collected 190,000 shi of autumn grain from Liang State and 70,000 gulf of men. The filial and honest counties in Liang State made great efforts in the recruitment. This is a book of merits. I hope the Prime Minister will take a look!"

Parker has a line, you can get money if you work hard! Wang Hou can only destroy the bridge. He remembers clearly in his small notebook. Of course, those who don’t work hard can remember clearly. If he gets rewarded for such a merit, he will find someone to help him next time!

Listening to his report, Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction. This was the most appropriate time for his logistics to go to war in recent years. The soldiers consumed one kilogram of grain a day, more than 6,000 war horses a day, ten kilograms of bran, half a kilogram of civilians a day, and 190,000 stones were enough to use surplus of grain for three months. Wang Hou also ordered the autumn grain of Chen State of Jiao County to be imported into Xiao County one after another. Even if the war was delayed for three months, it was unexpected that there was a shortage of food. After someone took over the book of credit, Cao Cao said with a smile.

"I will make a contribution to this journey, and I will also write down the results. When I win and return to the court, I will also reward you with my merits!"

"Prime Minister Xie, can you remove the office order and hand it over to military advisor Guo Jijiu!"

Whether or not it is not important to Wang Hou, he is living a very comfortable life now. What he most urgently is to take a break and have a good night's sleep. It would be better if he didn't have to go to Xuzhou to fight. However, Cao Cao smiled and said in surprise.

"What's the job resignation?"

"No! Prime Minister, wasn't it true that Cheng Yu and Shangshu were wielding Guo Jia and Guo Jijiu in charge of logistics and military supplies during all his expeditions?"

Wang Hou was stunned, but Cao Cao's beard shook and said with a smile again: "Tuqiu said so much! He passed the orders of the original minister and ordered Wang Hou to be the transfer envoy of Xuzhou! The army captain Yin belonged to Zhao Yan's troops to be transferred to you, and the county officials along the way listened to your orders! This is justified!"

"Mr. Wang! Those who are capable are hardworking! Guo thanks more!"

Following Cao Cao, Guo Jia, a guy with a smile on his face and then clasped his fists. But Wang Hou was so bitter that his mouth was full of military orders! But he did not dare to refuse at this time? Under Cao Cao's smile, Wang Hou could only bow again and again miserably.

"Thank you..., thank you Prime Minister!"

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Thank you for your eight generations of ancestors!

In Qianyuan, Xiaoxian County, more than 30,000 soldiers were spacious and majestic in large formations, with flags like forests and a mountain of momentum, just like an eternal giant beast entrenched on the field. In front of them, General Cao also had full armor, holding up the sword of the Heavenly Sword presented by Wang Houxin like a god descending to earth, and roaring inspiringly.

"Dai Tian to fight against the thieves! Stash Xuzhou!"

Cao Cao's personal charm was undoubtedly revealed. With his roar, tens of thousands of soldiers in Xiyuan also raised their weapons with high morale and roared high, and then roared in an equally inspiring manner.

"Dai Tian to fight against the thieves! Stash Xuzhou!"

The shocking roar echoed on the Chinese plains, and the mountains in the far distance seemed to be shocked. No wonder all heroes and heroes went on to fight bloody battles for power. Is there anyone who can satisfy the ambition of men more than this?

But just when Cao Cao was acting handsome, Wang Hou was tired like a grandson. Under his sweaty command, more than eighty millstones were buzzing there, and thousands of people were constantly sifting the blackened flour with dustpans. Some people used brooms to plug them into wheat brans and collected them, and put them in a fight with wheat skins. These were horse materials to feed horses on the battlefield, and more people were panting and carrying the food buckets to the small boats by the docking river.

Three days later, the army was about to go out. Wang Hou had to prepare to send out the army for five days of dry food within these three days. Before the troops moved, the food and grass would go first. As the vanguard officer, Xiahou Dun had already led the cavalry to set off today and seized the first stronghold for the army to gain a foothold in Xuzhou. Wang Hou's grain transport team had to seize the time to stockpile the grain in these strongholds and provide food for the army to pass by. Although he didn't have to transport grain himself, commanding people was not an easy task. Otherwise, the manager's salary would have to be paid more than a thousand more!

Moreover, the ancients were much stupider than modern people in later generations. When Wang Hou was almost busy and vomited blood.

If you really come out and you have to pay back everything! Wang Hou was lazy in Xu Du and had to repair the fake, so he would have to pay it back together now!

While Zhao Yun and Cao Hongjie were watching the fun with no conscience, they just pointed at the nose of a pavilion that combined wheat bran and flour and scolded him. After sending him out, the guy lay on the ground with no image, looking at the sky sadly and shouting.

"Is there a Labor Protection Bureau? I want to complain! I want to accuse the unscrupulous boss!!! Treat people as animals!"

"Wang Tuqiu!!!"

"Come!!!"

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Wang Hou's hard work was not in vain. On the first day of September, the full morale Cao army carried a bag of dry food and pickles, and launched a light and simple attack on Xuzhou, moving down along Sishui. In five days, it was easy to arrive at the important town of Xuzhou, which was also the gateway of Lu Bu. The important town of Huaiyang, which was once established by King Chu, was Pengcheng!

On the other side, Liu Bei also carried the steamed buns steamed by Wang Hou and led the two generals Guan and Zhang and the weapons that had been mixed from General Cao to return to Pei State. Cao Cao's large-scale attack had already shocked the two generals Zhang Liao and Gaoshun. They abandoned Xiaopei City in advance and retreated towards Liu County, and also turned to Pengcheng. As Liu Bei deliberately dragged it, he took Xiaopei City back without bloodshed, and then gathered his old subordinates and pulled about 5,000 people. He also followed General Cao to Pengcheng and started to pick up the bargain.

In terms of the overall strategy, the Cao army was full of momentum and easily surrounded Pengcheng, a military important place in Xuzhou. However, Lu Bu, who was always fierce, responded to Cao Cao who was pointing directly with his sword, as if he was silent. Not only did he not add troops, he retreated Zhang Liao Gaoshun's troops back dozens of miles, retreated to the vicinity of Xiapi City, and abandoned the Huai Shang City directly.

Everything seemed to be beneficial to Cao Cao's development. However, even such an empty city that was close to emptiness still delayed Cao's army for sixteen days!!

On September 22, Wang Hou also led the back team and the team of civilians and the strong men to catch up, and just happened to witness the last attack on Pengcheng by Cao's army!
Chapter completed!