Chapter 389: Peak! [Subscribe]

"I'll go out and see."

"Humph--"

Yu Qing seemed dissatisfied and twisted her waist.

Cao Cao withdrew his troops from the battlefield, put on his outer robe, and came out of the bedroom.

"Your Majesty."

Jia Xu saw Cao Cao and handed him a note containing secret information.

The content is simple: The Western Xianbei are gathering troops, and this is not just on the surface, it remains to be explored.

This means that the Western Xianbei gathered their troops this time with hidden intentions. The rest of the information is still unclear and awaits further investigation.

Cao Cao stretched out his hand and made a fist, and the paper scattered like ashes.

The giant salamander is only found in China's Yangtze River, Yellow River and Pearl River, and its production is extremely rare.

This is consistent with the number of spies Cao Wei had planted in the Xianbei.

The construction of espionage in Cao's camp was personally managed by Cao Cao and Jia Xu.

In the initial stage, he was just laying eggs by borrowing chickens and eggs, intercepting the spy information of Yuan family. After he gained some strength, he gradually developed his own spies, absorbed Qingbi Li, and got the "dowry" of Bian Mei and Bai Ke, thus truly expanding and greatly increasing his strength.

When the Yuan family was destroyed, Jia Xu transferred some of its power and kept it for his own use.

The process and operation methods are extremely mysterious.

Including Chen Ying's joining, she also brought in some of her old subordinates, further increasing her strength.

At this time, Cao Wei's spies had an overall framework.

Over a period of seven or eight years, Cao Wei excavated countless large tombs and seized all of Dong Zhuo's wealth. With strong financial support, it expanded again and again.

In the end, Jia Xu selected the elites among the spies and built Cao Wei's own core spy system.

Until now, Cao Wei's spies are in various places, in various camps, and have even infiltrated some aristocratic families.

For every spy of Cao Wei, it was the highest honor to obtain a code name bestowed by the king himself.

However, Cao Wei's spies were the first to develop during the turmoil in China.

But after all, time is limited and there is not much spare energy to infiltrate outwards.

Giant Salamander was one of only three or four spies who infiltrated the Xianbei.

Cao Cao walked towards the study in the front house.

This secret message alone would not have made Jia Xu come to see him in the middle of the night.

There are other things, the secret message is just the beginning.

Jia Xu followed behind with brisk steps.

Together with Xu Chu, the three of them quickly arrived at the study in the front house.

Guo Jia and Xun You were unexpectedly notified by Jia Xu in the middle of the night and gathered in the study.

Cao Cao glanced at Guo Jia.

This guy has a faint feminine scent on him, the kind of spice unique to the Western Regions. He was probably eating imported seafood before coming here, and he came here at the last minute.

Fengxiao and I have the same hobby... Cao Cao didn't think it was an offense.

The servant entered the study and lit the lamp.

The national seal and the Chengying sword were emitting purple light beside the desk.

The Chengying sword seemed to sense Cao Cao's arrival and vibrated slightly.

This sword has been refined and nourished by the fate of the Cao Wei dynasty over the years, and its spirituality has increased day by day.

Several people took their seats one after another.

Jia Xu: "Big Catfish has also sent news that the Western Xianbei are openly gathering troops and the tribes are running against each other. It's only June now, and many tribes have already sent small groups to enter the Western Xianbei."

The Big Catfish is another spy lurking in the Xianbei.

However, due to its low status, it is difficult to find core information.

Fish hide beneath the water surface, which makes them suitable code names for spies infiltrating the Xianbei.

“The people we placed next to Yuan Shang have also sent back news.

It is said that Budugen of the Western Xianbei has contacted other tribes and may attack Hexi again in the autumn," said Jia Xu.

Cao Cao nodded slightly. Hexi has been a place of war since ancient times.

But he would not wait until the Xianbei took action first.

"Combining the information I have gathered, I judge that the Xianbei are probably trying to openly repair the plank road and gather troops in the west to attract our attention. They may also have other plans in secret."

Jia Xu said:
"According to the news, the Western Xianbei are preparing to launch an attack in the autumn.

This is also consistent with our understanding of the military habits of the northern nomadic tribes.

But they may take advantage of this and send troops early.

I think the real danger may come from the Central Xianbei."

Xianbei did not want to see a unified regime emerge in China after the rise of the Han Dynasty. At this point in time, it was indeed very likely that they would concentrate their forces to attack Wei.

Last year, several Central Xianbei tribes gathered together to fight, but failed to recapture Eastern Xianbei, which also made the Xianbei people more wary of Cao Wei.

Then the Western Xianbei would gather their troops openly, and the Central Xianbei would gather their army secretly, and they might launch an offensive against Wei at any moment.

This is why Jia Xu came to see Cao Cao in the middle of the night.

If the Xianbei suddenly launched a large-scale attack, it would likely cause countless casualties in Beiguan.

Cao Wei’s invincibility may also be broken.

Cao Cao cast his eyes on the map, "If the Xianbei attack, they will not choose the route along the Great Wall."

Guo Jia, Jia Xu and Xun You all nodded.

Attacking the Great Wall is not a surprise attack, and there is no need to release fog before the battle and use the Western Xianbei's gathered troops to create an illusion.

Attacking the Great Wall turned into a tough battle.

All the Xianbei attacks should have been launched at the northern gate of Han territory, an area at the east and west ends of the Great Wall.

The Great Wall covered the core area of ​​Han territory and reached Youbeiping County in the east.

If the Xianbei chose the east as their target, it would still be the area of ​​the original three Wuhuan counties.

They could also take advantage of the situation to cut off Han support for Buyeo, making it easier to take back Eastern Xianbei, killing two birds with one stone.

Cao Cao looked west along the Great Wall.

The end of the Great Wall in the west is the northwest corner of Bingzhou. The Great Wall continuing westward in Mayi County is no longer connected.

Before Zhao Yun set off for home a few days ago, when discussing the garrison location with Cao Cao, he also said that the border had been breached a few years ago and the Xianbei had occupied many of the Han people's territories.

Even Dingxiang, a famous northern city used to attack northern nomadic peoples in history, fell into the hands of the Xianbei.

That area is now inhabited by a large number of Han people and northern nomadic peoples, and the situation is similar to that of Huji, which Ma Teng and Pang De had just recaptured.

If the Xianbei launched a large-scale attack in this direction, their target would still be Hexi or even the Western Regions.

For the Xianbei, there are huge vested interests on both sides.

Which will be their main focus?
Cao Cao's eyes searched back and forth on the map.

Jia Xu, Guo Jia, and Xun You also pondered in silence.

Based on the existing conditions, it is very difficult to predict the enemy's military deployment.

As the saying goes, the best strategy is to attack the enemy's plan. The most important thing before a battle is "calculation". If you have a good understanding of the enemy and yourself, you will gain the upper hand.

Once a fight starts, it's a lie.

See who can deceive the enemy and use their strength to attack the enemy's weakness.

Cao Cao's mind flashed through his mind, and after weighing the pros and cons of the enemy and himself, he soon breathed a sigh of relief.

Jia Xu and others also had their own considerations.

Then several people touched the results and discussed it.

The moon passes the zenith.

After the discussion, Cao Cao thought about it again.

The generals currently stationed at the North Gate of the Wei Dynasty include Ma Chao, Pang De, Zhang Xiu, Qu Yi, and Le Jin who was just transferred there.

Zhao Yun is still on the way.

As the situation in Jiangdong stabilized, Zhang Liao, Taishi Ci, and Gao Shun received orders from Cao Cao yesterday to withdraw their troops and return north.

In Jiangdong, Jingzhou and Hanzhong, there are Gan Ning, Cai Mao, Wen Pin, Zhang Yun, Yu Jin, Li Dian, Man Chong and Cao Ren, who are guarding them respectively, which is enough.

The generals that can be mobilized at present include Huang Zhong, Xiahou Dun, the Xiahou Yuan brothers, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Cao Chun, Cao Hong and others.

Boss Cao thought about it for a moment and smiled happily.

It is said that the Three Kingdoms period exhausted all heroic spirit, and the Jin Dynasty was full of rats.

Seventy to eighty percent of the heroes of the Three Kingdoms are in my hands.

Cao Cao used the communication beads to pass out orders and deploy troops.

Hexi, Hu Ji.

Ma Chao shuddered in the middle of the night and sat up from the couch.

The message beads given by Cao Cao can establish a sensory connection with the generals after they have been refined, thus preventing them from missing any messages.

Ma Chao was awakened by Xunzhu's message.

He took the message bead and looked at it. The words on the bead were flowing:

The Xianbei are showing signs of raising troops to attack us, and Hexi is the most important. You and Ling Ming will expand the defense line to the east and west ends in an arc shape...

Ma Chao was not surprised but happy, because a great battle was about to begin!
He rushed out of the bedroom and came to another courtyard next door.

Pang De also put his rifle on the side of his couch when he went to sleep. He was awakened by Ma Chao's loud voice when he entered the room: "Ling Ming, Ling Dapang, hurry up and get up."

Pang De was fat and strong when he was young, so Ma Chao was used to calling him by his name and nickname together.

Pang De turned over and grabbed the big gun beside the couch. "What's wrong?"

"The king has given the order. The Xianbei want to fight us!"

Ma Chao said: "You want to be promoted to general, right? Here's your chance."

Pang De also became interested: "When will the war start?"

"We have to wait for the king's order. Let's get ready first. Let's go!"

Ma Chao left the room first.

Take this as an example, that night, the entire North Gate of the Han Dynasty seemed to come alive, and murderous aura was lurking!
Boss Cao was careless. After mobilizing his troops, he let Jia Xu and others disperse as if nothing had happened.

When I returned to the inner house, it was still dark.

In the bedroom, Yu Qing lay on the couch on her side, her figure graceful and beautiful.

Cao Cao stepped forward, stretched out his hand and clapped his hands, causing waves to rise.

Yu Qing turned around, raised her long legs and kicked him lightly to express her dissatisfaction with being stood up, and was then grabbed by Cao Cao by the ankle.

Fight again...

After feeling satisfied, Yu Qing yawned and asked lazily:

"My husband, I heard from Diao Chan that you took her out last year to Dunhuang in the northwest. There is a small lake in the sea of ​​sand there. It is very beautiful.

You said it was called Crescent Moon Lake, and you said you would take your whole family there this year, does that still count?"

Eh?
Taking my family out for a walk and going to the northwest to join the war would be a good excuse... Cao Cao thought.

If a war breaks out in the northwest, will Dunhuang be in danger? Will my family be in danger?
Cao Cao hesitated for a while. If the Xianbei wanted to reach Dunhuang, they had to break through at least two lines of defense of the Wei army. They had to defeat Ma Chao, Pang De, and Zhao Yun first, and then they had to defeat Huang Zhong and Ma Teng who entered the battlefield from the west and commanded troops in the Western Regions.

It would take the Xianbei people to die of exhaustion to achieve this.

Even if a low-probability event occurs, at worst you can retreat calmly.

Bring your family there, the danger is controllable.

Then go there.

"Dunhuang is a long way away. If you don't mind the long journey, I'll take you there in a few days."

After getting Cao Cao's promise, Yu Qing turned over and went back to sleep.

The next day.

After handling his official business, Cao Cao came to the military camp outside the city in the afternoon.

Some heavy cavalry are trying on armor here.

The latest batch of heavy cavalry armor allows eight heavy cavalrymen to form a group, with the formation patterns connected and their strength gathered as one.

Only two sets of these armors were prepared before the battle to Jiangdong. Half a year later, more were prepared one after another and are being replaced.

Cao Cao came to the preparation camp to check the preparation status of the Qin crossbow.

From the time when the manufacturing method of the Qin crossbow was obtained from the Qin Emperor's Mausoleum to now, one year and nine months have passed, Qin crossbows have been produced continuously and delivered to the hands of the crossbowmen under Qu Yi's command.

Today, there are twelve thousand crossbowmen, all equipped with powerful crossbows.

Nearly half of the people were also equipped with Qin crossbows.

Cao Wei's military power was at an unprecedented peak.

Cao Cao came out of the preparation camp and looked at the North Gate in the distance.

Coincidentally, thousands of miles to the north, there was also a person looking southward towards the Han territory.

Ps: I want to post a map of the Three Kingdoms period, but the existing pictures I found are not clear. I bought a few full-size high-definition pictures, but the pictures I took with my phone and posted them seem average. Let me try again...

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