Winter passes and spring comes.

As the cold winter passed, Wang Kai, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei immediately began to prepare for war.

Let’s talk about Wang Kai first.

After the beginning of spring, Wang Kai adjusted the military deployment of Wei County, Qinghe State and Zhao State.

Wang Kai himself led 450,000 troops and prepared to march north from Wei Commandery to attack Julu.

Those who accompanied the army in the battle were former general Sun Ce, rear general Ma Teng, tiger-wing general Qin Qiong, Pingbei general Gao Gan, auxiliary general Zhao Fan, (Yulin Army) tiger-wing general Yuwen Chengdu, (Yongyi Army) tiger-wing general Pei Xingyan

, (Jian Dao Camp) Tiger Wing General Wei Chi Gong, (Trap Camp) Tiger Wing General Gao Shun, (Wudang Feijun) Tiger Wing General Chen Dao, (Jin Yiwei) Tiger Wing General Wang Yue, (Shen Arm Camp) Tiger Wing General

Huang Zhong, (Xuanjia Iron Cavalry) Tiger-wing General Zhang Shigui, (Xiaoguo Army) Tiger-wing General Li Zheng, (Jinfan Army) Tiger-wing General Gan Ning, (Baima Yicong) Tiger-wing General Zhao Yun, (Flying Bear Army)

General Luo Cheng of the Tiger Wings, General Ma Zhong of the Tiger Wings (Red Feather Army), General Huo Jun of the West Wei, General Hao Zhao of the North Wei, and General Wang Ping of the Zhenjun.

At the same time, Su Lie gathered 100,000 troops in Handan and prepared to attack Julu from Zhao Guodong.

Those who accompanied the army in the battle included Anbei General Ma Dai, Zhenguo General Pei Xingjian, Southern Protector General Xu Huang, and leading general Lu Meng.

Xu Ji in Qinghe Kingdom gathered 150,000 soldiers and horses to prepare to attack Julu from the west of Qinghe Kingdom.

Those who accompanied the army in the battle were General Zhendong Li Daozong, General Zhennan Sun Sheng, General Wei Yan of Andong, General Cheng Yaojin of Annan, General Zhang Xutuo of Pingxi, General Xue Wanjun of Protector of the West, and General Xue Wanche of Protector of the North.

In addition to the troops and horses besieging Julu on three sides, there was also a group of troops led by Yang Su to attack Julu from the waterway.

The troops participating in the battle include White Tiger General Zhou Yu, Zhuque General Liu Rengui, Pingnan General Laihuer, Anguo General Wenpin, and Weinan General Ding Feng.

Just as the various ministries in Jizhou were preparing to attack Julu, Xue Li, who had detached his troops from Qinghe State, also quickly headed north with an army of 100,000 people.

In addition to Xue Li, this force also includes Qinglong General Yu Juluo, Pingdong General Shan Xiongxin, Protecting the East General Zhang Liao, and Weidong General Zhang He.

From then on, the Xia army began to march to prepare for the final battle.

Then turn to the Northern Wei Dynasty.

As the Xia army began to advance, Cao Cao also began to mobilize his troops and generals.

Xiahou Dun, Xun You, and Cao Zhen led 50,000 troops to guard Guangnian County.

Cao Zhang, Cheng Yu, and Zhang Yan led 50,000 troops to guard Guangping County.

Cao Ren, Sima Yi, Yue Xi, and Xia Houshang led 100,000 troops to guard Guangzong County.

Cao Cao, Xun Yu, Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Cao Chun, Cao Xiu, and Cao Ang led 200,000 troops to guard Julu County.

After talking about the situation in the Northern Wei Dynasty, we turned to Youzhou.

After spring.

Liu Bei then sent an order to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to be on guard.

As for Li Jing's tribe in Daijun, they did not send troops to march eastward because Li Jing knew that he could not capture the city with his own cavalry. He was waiting for reinforcements from Xixia.

At this time, Xue Li also rushed to Bohai County. He planned to go north from Bohai Sea to attack Youzhou.

For a time, the haze of war once again shrouded Jizhou and Youzhou.

Return to Jizhou territory.

After the Xixia army divided into four groups and began to march, Cao Wei also strengthened the defense of each county.

Let’s talk about the Qinghe side first.

After Xu Ji's army set off from Ganling County, he selected General Zhang Xutuo as the vanguard to go to Jieqiao first, while Xu Ji himself led the army closely behind.

The 20,000 vanguard troops led by Zhang Xutuo left the main army and ran all the way towards the boundary bridge.

Soon, Zhang Xutuo's vanguard army arrived at the boundary bridge.

When Guangzong's guard Cao Ren learned that the Xia army's vanguard was approaching Jieqiao, he immediately started discussing with Sima Yi.

"Sima Military Advisor, the Xia Army's vanguard will arrive at the boundary bridge soon."

After hearing what Cao Ren said, Sima Yi immediately replied: "General Cao Ren, the boundary bridge is a natural barrier for our army to defend the eastern front of Julu. We must defend the boundary bridge."

"Sima Military Advisor, what suggestions do you have?"

"Back to General Cao Ren, the boundary bridge is the only way for the Xia army to cross the river. Our army can camp near the boundary bridge."

Cao Ren thought for a moment and quickly summoned his two generals.

After Yuexi, Xia Houshang came to Cao Ren. Cao Ren immediately said: "Two generals, I plan to rush to Jieqiao immediately to fight with the Xia army's vanguard."

After hearing Cao Ren's words, Xiahou Shang and Yue Xi were also eager to give it a try.

Soon, Cao Ren ordered to Yue Xi: "General Yue Xi, I order you to lead an army of 20,000 and set off to Jieqiao to meet the Xia army's vanguard."

Yue Xi was ordered to leave immediately.

As Yue Xi left, Xiahou Shang immediately looked at Cao Ren and waited for arrangements.

Cao Ren looked at Xiahou Shang and finally said: "Xiahou Shang obeys the order."

"The end will be here."

"I order you to lead 20,000 troops to guard Guangzong County and provide logistical support for our army."

Upon hearing this arrangement, Xiahou Shang was reluctant. It was not until Cao Ren turned away that Xiahou Shang accepted the order.

Afterwards, Cao Ren organized his army and prepared to rush to Jieqiao to camp.

Let’s talk about Yuexi.

After Yue Xi gathered 20,000 soldiers and horses, he immediately left Guangzong County and rushed towards Jieqiao.

Not long after the Yuexi tribe arrived at Jieqiao, Zhang Xutuo also rushed to Jieqiao with 20,000 Xixia vanguard troops.

As Yue Xi and Zhang Xutuo met, both of them immediately became more vigilant.

Yue Xi, who was living on both sides of the boundary bridge, saw that the Xia army's vanguard had arrived. He immediately mounted his horse on the boundary bridge and shouted: "I am Yue Xi, the general of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Who can fight with me?"

Zhang Xutuo was also very wary when he heard that Yue Xi reported his identity.

'Unexpectedly, I met Northern Wei general Yue Xi here. His martial arts skills are comparable to Xue Shuai. I need to deal with him carefully.'

Just as Zhang Xutuo was thinking, Yue Xi shouted again.

Hearing Yue Xi's loud shout, Soldier Xia immediately lost his momentum because Zhang Xutuo didn't say anything for a long time.

Zhang Xutuo was a little frightened when he saw his soldiers, so he finally mounted his horse onto the boundary bridge and began to identify himself.

"I am General Zhang Guo and Zhang Xutuo of Daxia Pingxi!"

After Yue Xi heard Zhang Xutuo's shouting, he immediately rushed to Zhang Xutuo because he was not familiar with Zhang Guo's name.

When Zhang Xutuo saw Yue Xi coming towards him, he had no choice but to fight him with his sword.

Soon, Yue Xi and Zhang Xutuo began to fight on the boundary bridge.

When the soldiers on both sides saw the generals of the two armies fighting, they beat drums and cheered for their respective generals from behind.

After fighting Lily, Yue Xi had to pay attention to Zhang Xutuo, but Zhang Xutuo became more cautious because Yue Xi's martial arts skills were indeed better than his.

After the two fought fiercely for dozens of rounds, they finally ended in a draw.

Immediately afterwards, the two ordered their soldiers to rush onto the boundary bridge to fight.

The fighting lasted for a while, but the two sides still had no winner.

Finally, the two of them ordered to withdraw their troops and began to recuperate.

At this time, Yue Xi and Zhang Xutuo also reported the battle situation to their coaches.

When Cao Ren and Xu Ji learned about the battle situation at Jieqiao, they also accelerated their march.

Soon, the main forces of the Xia and Wei armies arrived at the boundary bridge.

When Yue Xi saw the appearance of Cao Ren's tribe, he immediately met with Cao Ren.

When Cao Ren saw Yue Xi, he ordered him to join the army.

Zhang Xutuo on the other side finally joined Xu Ji's army.
Chapter completed!