Han awarded it for three years, one month.

The Battle of Yecheng has completely ended, and Liu He and his family were sent to Luoyang. Although the title has been decided, the actual canonization has to be done by Liu Neng. If Chen Mo gives him a title, it would be a bit beyond his authority. In terms of etiquette and law,

Chen Mo never goes overboard in the slightest, and it can be said that he has given the royal family enough face.

The armies of Yuan Shang and Cao Cao were also beginning to approach Ye City at this time. The two families seemed to have reached a tacit understanding. Yuan Shang took the initiative to ask Jiang Yiqu and Sui Yuanjin to withdraw from Liyang, preparing to gather heavy troops to recapture Ye City. However, Cao Cao's original plan

, taking advantage of the emptiness in Chen Mo's rear, march westward via Liyang, capture Hanoi, cut off Chen Mo's retreat, and if possible, take the opportunity to capture Luoyang.

It’s just that Chen Mo has obviously been on guard against this move for a long time. Now there is no shortage of food in Yecheng, but if the escape route is cut off, Chen Mo will not be able to return to Luoyang from Black Mountain. Therefore, Chen Mo asked Wu Yi to stay in Chaoge area a long time ago.

Training.

After learning about Cao Cao's intentions, Wu Yi quickly occupied the Yanjin and Wuchao areas and began to build defenses to prevent Cao Cao from crossing the border and capturing Hanoi.

Jizhou's surrendered troops, plus the 20,000 soldiers and horses that Chen Mo later captured, as well as the soldiers and horses transferred from Heluo, there were nearly 50,000 troops on the Wuyi road alone.

The speed of the Guanzhong Army's mobilization also frightened Cao Cao.

Located more than ten miles north of Yanjin, under the dim sky, several Cao Jun scouts rode forward. This place was close to the Wuyi army. The few scouts were very vigilant and did not stay too far apart to avoid being plotted.

The sound of hooves seemed to wake up the birds in the forest, and a group of birds suddenly took off from the forest and flew towards the distance.

"Be careful!" The older scout realized something was wrong. In such a place, he was most likely to be ambushed. He quickly reined in his horse and let out a short, urgent shout.

As if it was a signal, several rays of cold light passed by in the next moment, which seemed a bit dazzling in the dim forest road.

Draw a sword, block an arrow, some people block it, and some people don't block it.

A few short groans, the habit of the scouts has been integrated into their bones. Even if they are fatally injured, they will suppress their voices to avoid making a louder noise.

Several Guanzhong scouts emerged from the forest. There was no exchange of words or words. The communication between the scouts usually did not take too much time. The tool they used to communicate was usually the knife in their hands.

"Bang~"

"Pfft~"

There were not many people on both sides. After a short fight, the smell of blood filled the forest path. After everyone fell, the two Guanzhong scouts helped each other stand up without looking at the bodies of their companions on the ground. Someone would naturally deal with them.

Such small-scale ambushes and counter-ambushes are the main theme between Yanjin and Baima today. The main forces of the two sides have never met, but conflicts between small groups of scouts from both sides occur dozens or even hundreds of times every day, mainly for

Explore the surrounding terrain and find out the enemy's details if possible. However, Wu Yi is cautious by nature. There are hidden posts and hidden posts set up everywhere in Yanjin, and the lieutenant general of Cao Cao's army is also good at counter-reconnaissance. Both sides are in

This kind of exploratory attack failed to gain any advantage.

Baima, Cao Jun's camp, circulated the casualty report sent back by the frontline scouts to everyone. Cao Cao sighed: "Wu Yi, when we met in the past, he was just a little boy, but now he is a general."

The older generation of famous generals have not yet retired, but the younger generation of military generals have begun to emerge. As a close confidant of Chen Mo and a general under his command, Cao Cao is naturally no stranger to Wuyi. It is not certain how powerful he is, but it is very troublesome. Using troops in Wuyi

, there is only one word...stable!

But this word is the most difficult to crack. As long as the logistics supply can keep up, flaws will rarely be revealed.

Seeing in front of him the young man who followed Chen Mo most of the time and seldom spoke, Cao Cao sighed, time makes people grow old.

"My lord, I know a little about Wu Yi, but he is only a young man with an army of 50,000. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to control it. I thought that we could test and attack by force, or we could defeat him in battle." Cheng Yu put down the bamboo slips and looked at him.

Cao Cao said.

Commanding thousands of troops and horses may sound like a very grand thing, but commanding troops in combat is not about who is more grand than who else. Especially in this kind of coordinated operation of tens of thousands of troops, the ability of the commander is particularly important.

If it can be managed properly, just like when Chen Mo used 60,000 to defeat Yuan Shao's 100,000 army, the weak can defeat the strong. On the contrary, if the general is incompetent, no matter how good the soldiers are, they will become a mob, but they will never be much stronger.

Wu Yi and Chen Mo are about the same age, but there are definitely not many people at this age who can reasonably command an army of 50,000 people. Not everyone is as evil as Chen Mo, and most of the people in this world are mortals.

"That's right." Cao Hong, who was under the tent, took a step forward and saluted Cao Cao: "My lord, I am only a junior. The last general only needs 5,000 soldiers and horses. Go and ask him to lead the army!"

"Don't underestimate it. Then Han Qiong is known as the gun king of Hebei. How can he be defeated by Wu Yi?" Cao Cao had a headache when he saw Cao Hong's confident look. Who said that young people can't fight? Cao Cao believes that Chen Mo is here

There is no nepotism in this matter. If Wu Yi did not have this ability, he would not be placed in this position by Chen Mo.

"I'm an old soldier. Besides, Wuyi can only win with trickery, so he won't win without force, so I will go and give him a try on my lord's behalf." Cao Hong said with a smile.

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "It's fine. You have ten thousand elite soldiers to go to fight. Don't be careless. Yuan Rang, you lead the cavalry to patrol the flanks. Ruona Wuyi will send troops to fight and wait for an opportunity to break it."

"Here!"

Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong came out to receive the order, each ordered their troops and horses to go to Yanjin.

Eyes, Wuyi Government Office.

Cheng Fang quickly came in from the door, saluted Wu Yi and said: "General, the scouts are here to report that two troops of Cao's army are coming to Yanjin."

"Do you know who is commanding the troops?" Wu Yi raised his head and asked.

"Look at the flag, it's Cao Jun's generals Xiahou Dun and Cao Hong." Cheng Fang cupped his hands and said.

"Strictly guard the city. No battle is allowed without my order!" Wu Yi said in a deep voice.

"Here!" Cheng Fang agreed, followed the order and left.

Xiahou Dun, Cao Hong!

Wu Yi put down the bamboo slips in his hands. These two were Cao's generals. Wu Yi silently spread out a map of the Yanjin area. His mission was to guard the east of Hanoi and prevent Cao's army from cutting off his lord's return. Yanjin was an important place.

, as long as we hold here, Cao Jun will not be able to invade Hanoi.

At noon, Cao Hong led his army to Yanjin and sent people to call for formation. Only one general came out of the formation and said loudly to the defenders at the top of the city: "Where is Wu Yi? Do you dare to go out of the city to fight?"

Wu Yi climbed up to the enemy tower and watched the formation of Cao's army. He looked at Cheng Fang and said with a smile: "This Cao Hong is worthy of being a general of Cao's army. His formation is orderly and he marches like an arm in command."

"General, are you going to fight?" Cheng Fang looked at Wu Yidao.

"No need, Cao's army came in two groups, but now we only see Cao Hong's group." Wu Yi looked around outside the city and said, "I think the other group of people must be nearby. I'm just waiting for our army to leave the city. I'll wait here."

This is to block Cao's army and not to strive for temporary prosperity."

"You will finally understand." Cheng Fang understood.

The generals of Cao's army outside the city called several times in succession, but when they saw that no one responded, they frowned and retreated to the army.

"This Wuyi is somewhat self-aware!" Cao Hong glanced at the city head, sneered, turned around and ordered the soldiers to set up camp in a swaggering manner.

"General, Cao's army is in disarray. Why don't we take the opportunity to send troops to attack it?" Cheng Fang was watching the enemy's formation. Feeling that there was an opportunity to take advantage, he looked towards Wu Yidao.

"Cao Hong is a general of Cao's army. He has experienced hundreds of battles. I met him for the first time. I shouldn't be so careless. I'm afraid this move is to lure me out of the city. Don't fall into the trap. Let's wait and see for a few days before talking." Wu Yi shook his head and changed places.

And here, he will do the same.

Cheng Fang stopped talking.

On the other side, Cao Hong didn't see Wu Yi sending troops until the camp was set up. He curled his lips in frustration and looked at Niu Jin beside him: "I don't know if this person is timid or if he really sees through my plan."

"General, do the soldiers have to wait any longer?" Niu Jin looked at Cao Hongdao.

"No need, let them go back to the camp to rest. Arrange manpower to patrol the camp. Don't let this junior take advantage of it." Cao Hong shook his head. Seeing that the other party was not ready to take action, a strong attack was the next best option.

Now we can only see how long Wuyi can stay like this.

"Here!" The generals agreed upon hearing this and returned to their camps to rest. Cao Hong glanced at the city head again, snorted coldly, and turned back to the Chinese army's tent.

"Be on strict guard. Divide the soldiers into four teams and patrol them day and night. Don't give the enemy any chance to take advantage of them. Send more scouts to investigate the surroundings. Be sure to find me the location of Cao Cao's army hiding in the dark.

Come out!" Wu Yi looked at Cao Jun's camp in the distance and said solemnly to the generals around him.

"Here!" The generals bowed and accepted the order.

In the next few days, there were many conflicts between the scouts of both sides, but there was no real collision between the main forces. Cao Hong called for people to call for formation outside the city every day, but Wu Yi could not hold on. As for forcibly attacking the city, Cao Hong was not that impulsive yet. Ten thousand

Soldiers and horses went to attack the city garrisoned by tens of thousands of people.

For several days in a row, Cao Hong even directly exposed his flaws several times to lure Wu Yi to attack, but Wu Yi remained unmoved and just continued to strengthen his defense and consolidate his defense line.

"I have never seen such a courageous person!" Half a month later, Cao Hong's patience was finally worn out. It felt so uncomfortable. Even if he lost the battle, it would be better than this. It felt like he was fighting against the air.

.

He was now sure that Wu Yi didn't see his own flaw at all, but simply didn't dare to go out of the city to fight.

"General, don't get angry, or you may fall into the trap of Wuyi." Niu Jin quickly advised.

"This is a bullshit plan. It's clearly a fight without courage. Send someone to scold me, scold him hard, and scold this guy!" Cao Hong roared angrily, looked at Niu Jin and said, "Kill those... scum in the army."

Find them for me, now is the time when they are needed, scold me severely!"
Chapter completed!