Looking at the blazing flame,

Cao Ren pursed his lips with heartache. The fire burned 100,000 hu of grain, which was not a small amount.

Next to him, Cao Cao's eyes were deep and a hint of treacherous appeared on his face.

After 100,000 hu of grain and grass turned into ashes, the cavalry of the three armies would also leave.

Cao Jun Dazhai,

When Cao Cao led his troops back to the camp, it was already noon.

At this time, Guo Jia quickly walked over, followed by Cai Fan, and said anxiously: "Lord, how about you?"

"Fengxiao, Zhang Xiu's army turned 100,000 hu of food and grass into ashes. I think Zhang Xiu's army is indeed short of food, otherwise how could it have transported so much food and grass."

Cao Cao said happily.

"One hundred thousand hu of grain and grass!"

Guo Jia was also stunned. It seemed that Zhang Xiu wanted to fight to the end with them! If these 100,000 hu of grain and grass arrived, the three armies could eat for more than a year.

"You Kang won this battle and made the first contribution. When the day of his troops, I will ask the emperor to be appointed as the general of the marquis for You Kang." Cao Cao patted Cai Fan on the shoulder and appreciated him.

"The last general thanks the lord, but it is an honor for the last general to be able to solve the problems of the lord." Cai Fan smiled. He bet right, and there was no suspense in this battle.

When Cao Cao was in charge, he was less than tens of thousands of people, which was much better than working hard for Zhang Xiu.

Guo Jia glanced at Cai Fan and then said, "Lord, I've been traveling all day. Let's go back to the camp to rest first!"

Cao Cao chuckled and understood. The next thing was to discuss how to defeat the enemy. At least three days later, Zhang Xiu would withdraw his troops, and the army would be defeated without food.

Cao Cao only needs to lead the army and chase after him.

In the tent for a few moments.

There are not many people in the tent, only Cao Cao, Guo Jia, Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun.

Guo Jia was the first to speak at this time: "Lord, although Zhang Xiu's military rations were burned on this trip, I think it's best to be careful. Zhang Xiu is not a reckless man!"

"Is Fengxiao worried that this was Zhang Xiu's trick? I deliberately asked Cai Fan to surrender?" Cao Cao frowned slightly and asked.

Guo Jia shook his head, "No, the lord should be able to see that Cai Fan should have come to vote sincerely, but I am worried that Zhang Xiu deliberately used this person to reduce our army's defense."

"Of course, Jia is just guessing. Next, our army will wait and see. At most, Zhang Xiu will retreat, and everything will be revealed."

Cao Cao nodded, "Cao Ren, send all the whistle cavalry and scouts later, pay close attention to the movements of Zhang Xiujun. Any changes will be reported immediately."

"No," Cao Ren replied.

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At night, in Yecheng.

In the study, Zhang Xiu was continuing to study military books with candlelight, and he wanted to integrate into this era of golden swords and iron horses as much as possible.

At this time, Xu Shu walked over.

"Lord, as expected, the scout cavalry of Cao's army outside the city has increased by more than three times."

Zhang Xiu slowly put down the military book and immediately said solemnly: "Cao Cao thought he would wait for our army to defeat, and this defeat must be like a real defeat, and no mistakes are allowed."

"In this way, you bring your confidant overnight and leave five days of food. All the other food and grass are burned and buried. Do not leave any traces."

"In addition, collect the hemp buns for food loading, and find some surrendered soldiers of Cao's army tomorrow, fill all the hemp buns with sand, etc., and pull a cart to follow the army."

Zhang Xiu ordered meticulously.

"Master, are you...what you meant to do this?"

Xu Shu raised his eyebrows, quite surprised. After all, pulling up these sand and soil is useless.

Zhang Xiu focused his head and said in a deep voice: "Cao Cao is suspicious by nature. If our army pretends to be defeated, he will not believe it. But if our army pretends to be safe and sound, he will definitely doubt it."

"What's more, Guo Jia is not that easy to cheat if he is a genius."

Xu Shu nodded, maybe it was indeed the case.

Cao Cao and Guo Jia were both meticulous. If Zhang Xiu was deliberately defeated, they might have doubts, and they might have failed.

"What the lord said is very true, so let's do it now."

"Yeah, go."

"Oh by the way, I'm going to abandon the city and leave. I'm going to bring all the stoves in the city. I'm going to use it." Zhang Xiu said with a serious expression.

"No," Xu Shu nodded and responded.

That night, he led nearly a hundred relatives and guards to burn all the excess grain in the city, leaving only five days of refined grain.

The next day, during the day.

Xu Shu led his men to fill bags of sacks with sand and soil, and specially reminded him to put them in the granary.

At the same time, a command to retreat at night spread throughout the three armies, which made many generals and soldiers confused, but they dared not violate it.

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At night, outside Yecheng.

After the third update, the night was dim.

At this time, the city gates were wide open, and countless soldiers rushed out of the city, carrying pieces and horses, carefully, and pushed a lot of food and grass, which was as many as one or two hundred cars.

Depending on the direction of the journey, it should be south.

In the night, several scouts found out the news and immediately rushed to return to the camp.

In the tent for a few moments.

The scout clasped his fists and said in panic, "Lord, Zhang Xiujun has left the city, so he is careful to be discovered. Judging from the situation, he may have come out in full swing and headed straight to the south."

Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and said anxiously: "Has Zhang Xiujun ever brought military rations?"

"I don't know, but they pushed one or two hundred wooden cars. Judging from the speed of travel, they should have heavy objects, and they may be food and supplies for the three armies." The scout recalled.

"One or two hundred carts of food and grass?"

Guo Jia fell into deep thought and thought for a few breaths, saying, "Lord, Zhang Xiu's army may have really been out of food. If he still has so much military ration, why should he abandon the city and leave? He can wait for the next batch of military rations to be transported."

"Military advisor, are you saying that this batch of military rations are fake? Zhang Xiu deliberately showed it to us?" Cao Ren tightened his eyebrows and said in confusion.

"I'm almost inseparable from ten, but there is still surplus grain in Zhang Xiu's army. The three armies have not yet been defeated. Our army should not act rashly. Only when the three armies have no food will they collapse."

Guo Jia nodded in a deep voice.

"Cao Ren, the three armies are ordered to be on standby at any time, and all other scouts and whistle cavalry are sent out to keep an eye on Zhang Xiu's movements."

Cao Cao said in a deep voice.

"No," Cao Ren retreated.

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It’s dawn, on Yecheng.

Cao Cao looked up high and looked very good.

He led his troops here at dawn, and there was no one left in the city.

At this time, Cao Ren walked quickly and said in a deep voice: "Lord, the scout in front came to report that Zhang Xiu's army marched thirty miles in one night and rested in Qihekou for less than two hours, so he led the army to set off again."

"The three armies retreated in a hurry, and some of the items in the army were led to retreat without collecting them."

"Missue two hours of rest?" Guo Jia frowned slightly, thought for a few breaths and said anxiously: "Lord, I'm afraid Zhang Xiu will be out of food soon. Lord, he will be the leader and follow him, and wait and see what happens."

Cao Cao nodded, thought about it and said in a deep voice: "How many stove pits are there in the enemy army?"

"This..., the scout is anxious to report it, but failed to investigate it in detail." Cao Ren lowered his head and said.

"Cao Chun, immediately prepare the iron cavalry to follow me to explore the camp. Cao Ren, you will lead the rest of the infantry to follow him. In this battle, Zhang Xiu will be defeated." Cao Cao's voice was sonorous and powerful, with a heroic spirit.
Chapter completed!