Chapter 545: Pressure from the North
After Cai Mao recommended himself, he immediately set out to go to Hebei. His first destination was Yecheng!
Yuan Shao's influence was slightly greater than Cao Cao. Before, Yuan Shao defeated the Xianbei people, and he was really missed the Central Plains.
After arriving in Yecheng and Cai Mao stated his excellence, Yuan Shao promised him to put pressure on Wu Shun. If Wu Shun did not retreat, Yuan's army could gather at Hangu Pass.
Cai Mao achieved great success when he was on a mission to Hebei. Behind this success, Cai Mao also gave Yuan Shao enough benefits.
The money, grain and materials were provided by Cai Mao.
In the second stop, Xu Du, Cai Mao did not continue his previous good luck. Here, he was neglected.
Cao Cao met him on the third day. And the first sentence almost scared Cai Mao to death. Cao Cao said, why did the Cao army struggle to fight against Wu Shun when he had the ability to swallow Jingbei? After swallowing Jingbei, Cao army was fully capable of competing with the Wuling Army in Yizhou.
Just when Cai Mao was sweating profusely, Cao Cao also said he was willing to join forces with Liu Biao and put pressure on Wu Shun at the same time.
During the few days in Xudu, Cai Mao felt what the two heavens of ice and fire meant. It was so exciting.
In the end, Cai Mao successfully completed his mission. On the day he set off for Jingzhou, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao issued an edict to the world almost at the same time, accusing Wu Shun of launching a war without regard for the misfortune of life.
Wu Shun was asked to return Changsha County and Lingling County to Jingzhou, and to ensure that the garrison of Wuling County would not exceed 40,000. Otherwise, Yuan Jun and Cao Jun would do whatever they wanted to maintain justice!
Seeing two manifestos with almost the same tone, Wu Shun smiled:
"Yuan Shao, Cao Cao really chose the first path. Yuan Zhi's analysis is really incisive."
"The lord is too good. Yuan Shao and Cao Cao have issued a manifesto now, just to express his attitude. Although we can ignore it, our reputation may not be good."
Xu Shu said.
The Wuling Army did capture Changsha County and Lingling County. Now Yuan Shao and Cao Cao requested Wu Shun to return it, which was to stand on the commanding heights of morality and accuse the Wuling Army of injustice.
If Wu Shun ignored the world's public opinion, the spits of the entire Wuling army would eventually flood.
"Yuan Zhi, why don't we issue this manifesto too?"
Wu Shun asked.
He wanted to know how many people believed the Wuling Army's manifesto. After all, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao had issued it, and people already had preconceived ideas.
"To send it!"
Xu Shudao.
"Okay, thank you for your hard work in the proclamation! You must speak beautifully!"
Wu Shun became the boss again.
"Master..."
Xu Shu was speechless about Wu Shun's irresponsible approach. However, this battle in words really requires talents like him.
So Xu Shu took over the courage.
Soon, the Yizhou manifesto came out. The article accused Liu Biao of attacking Wuling County for many times without reason and once attacked the Yuanjiang River Water Village, which led to the annihilation of the Wuling River. After that, Cai Mao often showed his power in the Yuanjiang River and provoked the Jiaolong Fleet.
When Yizhou could not bear it, Wu Shun, the governor of Yizhou, angrily issued a counterattack order, and then defeated Cai Mao.
Unexpectedly, Liu Lu led an army of 100,000 (actually 50,000) to Changsha, trying to capture Wuling County! Liu Biao was determined to destroy Wuling County, and the angry Wuling Army soldiers captured Changsha County.
Now the people of Changsha County have returned to normal life and they are unwilling to return to Liu Biao, so the Wuling Army will not withdraw from Changsha.
At the end of the manifesto, Xu Shu also made a special statement that the Wuling Army never caused trouble, but it did not mean that it was afraid of trouble!
This sentence is actually for Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to see.
Originally, Yuan Shao planned to assemble 100,000 people near Hangu Pass. After seeing the manifesto, he temporarily removed it and changed it to 50,000.
Cao Cao also sent troops to Hangu Pass to confront Zhang Xiong. At the same time, Cao Ren led a large army to approach Jingzhou to prevent the Wuling army from suddenly heading north and the Jingzhou army could not resist.
Yizhou's manifesto spread all over the world, and it became lively. Some praised Wu Shun for being honest, some scolded Liu Biao and shouted to catch the thief. Many said that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were meddling in other people's business.
No matter what public opinion is, the Wuling Army has gained a firm foothold in Changsha. Wu Shun is in Changsha City, and Liu Biao dared not send troops to fight again.
Because the situation in Hangu Pass was a bit complicated, even if he had confidence in Zhang Xiong, Wu Shun still sent Zhao Yun to lead the Qilin Legion to support. At the same time, Wei Yan's Qinglong Cavalry moved closer to Hangu Pass and trained in Chang'an area!
Forty thousand people were stationed in Hangu Pass. Although they dared not say that they were as solid as a god, they were not afraid of any enemy attacks.
After doing all this, Wu Shun ignored everything and stayed in Changsha with peace of mind and digested the fruits of victory.
Perhaps Wu Shun's lack of attention stimulated Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and also angered Liu Biao.
Yuan Shao was furious and 100,000 elite troops gathered directly on the border, hoping to give Zhang Xiong enough pressure to force Wu Shun to submit!
Cao Cao also mobilized a large army and stationed troops in Jingbei, ready to support Liu Biao at any time.
Liu Bei from Xuzhou saw that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were very busy, so he retreated back to Xuzhou alone and went to develop.
With his strength, he cannot participate in this game.
Sun Ce, who was able to participate, chose to use troops against Jingzhou under Zhou Yu's instigation!
This is a big deal that affects the whole body! Sun Ce did it recklessly!
In July of the ninth year of Jian'an, the Jiangdong Army attacked Jiangxia County! Zhang Yun was unable to resist Sun Ce's attack and asked Liu Biao for support.
Liu Biao sent troops to support him, and the Wuling army gathered in Changsha County, showing off his appearance as if he was heading north at any time.
The Jiaolong fleet, led by Gan Ning, swam back and forth on the Xiangjiang River. As long as Wu Shun has an order, they will enter Dongting Lake as soon as possible!
Yuan Shao's army had approached Hangu Pass, and Cao Cao's army was invited by Liu Biao to enter Jingzhou and prepare to snipe the Wuling Army!
In August, the Wuling Army's Suzaku Legion and most of the Xuanwu Legion began to head north! The target was directed to Xiangyang. Wu Shun led his personal guard camp and served as the commander of the army!
After receiving the order, the Jiaolong fleet rushed straight to Dongting Lake, and the Jingzhou naval army went to intercept it. The two armies fought! In the end, the Jingzhou naval army was defeated, and countless warships were damaged, and countless soldiers were killed.
The war broke out again, and the world became in chaos again! Yuan Shao did not attack Hangu Pass, but instead attacked Cao Cao's level. With the superior force and unexpected surprise, Hulao Pass and Sishui Pass both went down one battle.
Cao Cao's west gate was opened! Xu Du was exposed under Yuan Shao's nose!
Cao Cao was shocked and angry when this incident occurred. He scolded Yuan Shao for being a thief and was not loyal to him! At the same time, he withdrew all the troops supporting Liu Biao.
"Yuan Benchu, why are you?"
Cao Cao never understood why Yuan Shao turned around and dealt with him. Don’t they have a unified enemy?
Cao Cao returned to rescue Xu Du, and the battle between Yuan and Cao broke out! Yuan Shao mobilized a large army to suppress Cao's army on the whole line. Cao Cao shrank his defense and fought steadily!
Yuan Shao and Cao Cao eventually formed a confrontation in the Guandu area. Wu Shun thought he could influence the direction of history, but he didn't know how insignificant a person's power was in the huge wheel of time.
Chapter completed!