Three Kingdoms: Cao Cao is stunned when he reveals his time-traveling identity.

Thirty li outside Gucheng, Yanzhou.

Fifty thousand of Yuan's troops were gathered here.

For a time, the momentum was enormous.

Everyone in Gucheng was on edge, and the number of troops defending the city increased rapidly.

At this moment, inside Yuan Jun's camp.

"I really can't understand why our lord only sent us 50,000 troops!"

"If you gave us 100,000 men..."

"Wouldn't we just raze Yanzhou to the ground?"

"How can we allow Cao Cao to run rampant here, holding the emperor hostage to command the other lords?!"

Inside the command tent, a fierce-looking military general with a menacing expression spoke with displeasure.

This man was none other than Wen Chou, courtesy name Shu'e, a general under Yuan Shao.

Beside him, a general with a stern face and a somewhat shrewd demeanor slowly spoke:

"Uncle, our lord has his own plans."

"The strategists under our lord's command are not saying anything."

"Why do you have to be so nosy?"

The military officer who spoke was Yan Liang, courtesy name Wenheng.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou were Yuan Shao's top two generals.

"Since you've sent the two of us here..."

"Why would you have so many concerns?"

Wen Chou was clearly still not quite satisfied.

"Do you really think those generals under Cao Cao were just sitting around doing nothing?"

Yan Liang calmly said:

"Let's leave Cao Cao's side aside for now."

"If my lord truly grants me 100,000 troops."

"Then what should we do, my lord?"

"In the east there is Gongsun Zan, and in the south there is Ma Teng."

"To the north, there are also the Qiang and Hu tribes."

"How can troops be mobilized so easily?"

These words left Wen Chou speechless.

Although he was indignant, he was aware of the current situation.

Yuan Shao's situation was different from others.

Although he is now the most powerful in the world.

However, on the left and right sides were Gongsun Zan and Ma Teng.

Both of them were men who enjoyed attacking and killing.

There are also the Qiang and Hu tribes, who could charge at us if we're not careful.

Yuan Shao did not attack Cao Cao out of consideration for their past relationship.

Rather, he simply didn't have the hands free.

"In that case, when shall we attack?"

"It's just a small valley town. With brothers like us above them, how could they possibly rebel?"

Wen Chou frowned and spoke.

He didn't understand why they would rather stay here than launch a direct attack.

"You didn't listen to a word our lord said before we arrived."

Yan Liang said with a sense of helplessness:

"Our lord is doing this to send a warning!"

"For no other reason than to make Cao Cao behave himself."

"Don't reach out too far."

Upon hearing this, Wen Chou's eyebrows furrowed:

"Why is our lord still thinking about his younger brother?"

"Yuan Shu, relying on his status as the eldest son of the emperor, felt superior to his lord in every way."

"They actually dare to declare themselves independent now; even our lord wouldn't dare!"

"Why bother saving such a foolish person?"

Yan Liang gave a wry smile, just about to say something more.

"Report!"

Just then, the sound of a scout suddenly came from outside the tent:

"Reporting to the General, this is a secret report from our spies!"

"Cao Cao then marched south to attack Yangzhou."

"Some troops were dispatched back to garrison the area."

Upon hearing this, Yan Liang was immediately taken aback:

Who is the head coach?

"His name seems to be Su Chen, courtesy name Jingming."

"It is said to be Cao Cao's personal clerk."

The scout answered honestly.

Su Chen?

They had never heard of this name before.

"They actually sent a mere military clerk?"

"That's ridiculous!"

"This Cao Cao is really underestimating us!"

Wen Chou's expression immediately changed, and he said angrily.

"It seems that Cao Cao really has no intention of giving up."

"In that case, let's begin the attack."

Yan Liang said coldly:

"Pass down the order: full speed ahead!"

"Take Gucheng!"

With Yan Liang's command.

Yuan Shao's army, which had been poised to attack, immediately became eager and watchful.

They quickly assembled and advanced towards Gucheng.

For a moment, the scene was magnificent.

Gucheng had only a few thousand soldiers guarding it.

Even if reinforcements arrive during this period.

They managed to gather only about ten thousand men.

Faced with Yuan Shao's army's offensive, they were clearly unable to withstand it.

However, he was taken down after only one day.

There's nothing we can do about it.

After all, Cao Cao only had a little over 100,000 troops under his command.

Some of them stayed in Xuzhou.

The troops sent to attack Yangzhou numbered around 50,000.

The remaining troops in Yanzhou number no more than 50,000 at most.

It is truly remarkable that a single city like Gucheng could gather 10,000 troops.

"These Cao Cao soldiers are utterly weak and pathetic!"

"I haven't even done anything yet, and they've already run away!"

"Wen Heng, why don't we just attack and kill our way through!"

"Let's just attack Luoyang and Chang'an directly!"

"And Xuzhou, take it too!"

Standing atop the city wall.

Looking at the deserted Gucheng, where people had scattered and fled, the town was now empty.

Wen Chou couldn't help but speak with a hint of smugness.

"Do you really think they ran away without even putting up a fight?"

"Is it because you're timid?"

Yan Liang's expression was extremely unpleasant.

This contrasted sharply with Wen Chou's disdainful expression.

"They had long been prepared to abandon the city and flee."

"This tiny valley town is indeed not worth mentioning."

"but……"

"Cao Cao had already led his army to attack Yangzhou at this time."

"They acted as if they had reinforcements coming from behind."

"Where did it come from?"

Yan Liang stroked his chin, looking puzzled, and said:

"Could it be that the reason is that registrar?"

Wen Chou immediately waved his hand and said:

"Come on, Wenheng."

"I think you're just being too cautious."

"In my opinion, Cao Cao became arrogant and conceited after he conquered Xuzhou."

"They thought they could conquer any place easily."

"They're not even planning to take Yanzhou anymore!"

Yan Liang didn't listen to Wen Chou at all.

Instead, it was a matter of repeated deliberation.

Who exactly is Su Chen, who was specially summoned back by Cao Cao?

Thinking of this, he spoke to the armored soldiers:

"Inform the spies."

"Gather all information about Su Chen within Yanzhou City as soon as possible."

"When exactly did this person join Cao Cao's army?"

What were his achievements?

"Find out all of these things!"

Yan Liang made his determination.

Cao Cao would not so easily trust someone.

Since they sent Su Chen, they must have their reasons.

He had dealt with Cao Cao for so many years.

Yan Liang knew best how cunning and shrewd Cao Cao was.

"Here you go!"

Upon receiving the order, the soldiers hurriedly departed.

Wen Chou sneered and said:

"Let's press our advantage and continue our southward advance!"

"If Cao Cao doesn't want the cities, we'll take them all!"

"Yanzhou is a wonderful place."

Yan Liang frowned slightly and pondered for a moment.

Only then did he speak:

"Fine."

"However, do not advance south."

"Deploy troops to the east and west."

"Take over the surrounding cities as soon as possible."

"Regardless of who Su Chen really is."

"Right now, as long as we gradually take control of the battle lines..."

"I refuse to believe he has any magic powers to turn things around!"

Having said that, Yan Liang gripped his spear tightly, his fighting spirit blazing.

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