After quietly stationing in the mountains and forests outside Xutian for one night, the army led by Yuan Shang continued to advance towards Xudu.

Within ten days, the soldiers and horses had already marched to the outer city of Xudu. Looking at Xudu from a distance, Yuan Shang couldn't help but feel filled with emotion.

As the temporary capital of the Han Dynasty, Xudu did have its extraordinary and unique features.

The capital city that stood before Yuan Shang's eyes was towering into the clouds. The city was four or five feet high, with heavy stones and thick walls, giving it an extraordinary momentum.

The trench below is wide and deep, filled with moist water, and is extremely neat.

It was still several miles away from the Xudu City Gate. Looking up and looking carefully, one could see a large fiery red flag on the city wall swaying in the wind. What was embroidered on the flag was a large gold-edged character with black and red edges.

"Chinese!"

"Sir, what should we do? Attack the city by force?" he asked Yuan Shang as he stepped forward with his horse open and his jaws wide open.

Yuan Shang shook his head and said with a smile: "Don't be so anxious, we are just here to scare you, we can't afford to fight them head-on!"

Gao Lan heard this and said, "Then what should I do according to Young Master's opinion?"

Hearing this, Yuan Shang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his head and said: "In this case, of the five thousand cavalry, we will send one thousand to run back and forth among the woods to the north to make them fly in the dust and make the enemy mistakenly think that we have a large group of people to support us. The remaining

The four thousand soldiers were divided into three groups to surround the city, each waving flags and shouting at the east, west, and south gates to build momentum, leaving only the north gate open all the way."

Gao Lan didn't react for a moment and asked strangely: "There are three people around but one is missing. Why?"

But Zhang Jia understood it well: "Leave the north gate and let Cao Jun's messenger rush out to report the news to Cao Cao."

Yuan Shang laughed when he heard this and said: "General Zhang is really smart. Okay, please, the two generals will immediately separate and prepare to besiege... No, it is to besiege Xudu!"

"promise!"

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Xudu, Shangshu Lingfu.

Everyone in the world today knows that Cao Cao, the current Sikong of the Han Dynasty, suppressed the Yellow Turbans, defeated Dong Zhuo, defeated Yuan Shu, eliminated Lu Bu, surrendered Zhang Xiu, and drove out Liu Bei. He must be said to be famous and famous, with numerous achievements. Looking at the world, he can be said to be the best in the world.

Hero.

However, how many people know that behind this illustrious military exploits, there is another person who has been stabilizing Cao Cao's rear for ten years, formulating political strategies, handling internal affairs, recommending talents, promulgating decrees, purchasing military supplies, and preparing food and grass.

.

It can be said that this man, with his back, silently supported Cao Cao, or the entire Cao family, to support the beautiful mountains and rivers of the Central Plains.

At this time, the study room of Shangshu Ling's Mansion was still very busy. Shangshu Ling Xunyu clapped his head and leaned over the desk to look through the accounts of this month's grain collection one by one.

For more than ten years, criticizing officials all day long has become a daily routine for Xun Yu. It is no longer ordinary.

Especially at this special moment, we must seize the time and not relax every moment.

It was reported that the Battle of Guandu was coming to an end, and the war at the front was already developing in a direction that was beneficial to our side. At this critical moment, he, the leader who was stationed in the rear for Cao Cao, needed to be even more energetic and realistic.

Pay close attention to every small item and don't make any small mistakes.

Unfortunately, God's will often does not follow people's wishes.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Xun Ling!" Xun Yu was frowning while reviewing official documents when he saw an attendant running into the study room in a hurry and bowing to Xun Yu: "Your Majesty Xun, something big has happened!"

Xun Yu's expression changed. This attendant had been with him for many years and had always been calm, calm and cautious. Something that could make him panic must be something serious.

"What happened?" Xun Yu asked with a deep brow.

"Mr.

Xun Yu's eyelids jumped immediately when he heard this...

It should be early or late, it should be late, but it happened to be here at this time!

"How many troops and horses are there? Who is in charge?"

The attendant wiped his sweat, shook his head and said: "The sky in the north is filled with dust, the banners are swaying, and it is difficult to see how many soldiers and horses there are. The vanguard troops nearby are all elite cavalry. The commander's flag reads "The vanguard opens his jaw" and "The deputy vanguard reads high.

"."

Xun Yu was suddenly shocked.

"It's these two who are here? The only two remaining people from the Four Court Pillars of Hebei actually arrived together. It seems that this time the plan is bad... Yuan Jun actually spent so much money to capture Xudu...

..."

"Come with me to see the city wall!" Xun Yu waved his sleeves, stood up and walked out.

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When they arrived at the city tower, they saw that the cavalry below had surrounded the three gates. Soldiers and horses were coming and going, shouting loudly, and they looked extremely arrogant.

Looking further into the distance, there is little smoke and dust, and flying sand. It seems that there are still many soldiers and horses coming towards our side bravely, but it seems that there will be no less.

Under the south gate of the city, I saw an extremely handsome young man wearing silver-white armor. Under the protection of a group of iron cavalry, he came to the city gate like stars holding the moon, and shouted at the city wall:

"Cao Jun on the wall, listen, you have been surrounded by our troops. Those who know what you are doing should quickly put down your weapons and surrender! Don't let our troops attack you... I repeat, you have been surrounded by us.

If you are surrounded, those who know better should put down their weapons, otherwise our army will besiege you."

Xun Yu frowned and looked deeply at the man who was shouting, with some doubts in his heart.

This man had a very friendly appearance, as if he had seen him before somewhere, but Xun Yu had always had an excellent brain and was said to have an unforgettable memory. If he had really seen him, there was no way he would not remember him.

"Who is this young man?" Xun Yu thought for a while and was puzzled.

The handsome brows, the bold nose, the proud posture, the commanding words...
Chapter completed!