Xuzhou transferred orders, and Xi Yu mobilized 3,500 troops from Zhang Liao's command. Zhang Liao had just recruited all these troops, and Xi Yu only left Zhang Liao with 8,000 troops to guard Hefei.

At the same time, Xi Yu gave Zhang Liao a strategy: only ambush soldiers and horses at land passes, but no defenses were set up. Soldiers, horses and anti-war ships were stationed on the river banks. When the enemy was slow to move and it was difficult to escape by water, the light cavalry could be used.

The horses are dispatched, rush towards the enemy camp and burn their food and grass, then they can pursue Sun Ce's brother and fight fiercely.

This combat strategy was formulated by Xi Yu's design institute, and Zhang Liao was a little confused as to what to do.

Sun Ce is known as the Little Overlord, and Zhang Liao is indeed not completely sure of defeating him.

But Zhang Liao had never seen Sun Quan, so he didn't know him.

Zhang Liao stood on the bank of the river and looked at Xiaoyaojin from a distance, but he couldn't see the defenses and only saw a few smokes.

The waterway was quite wide, and he estimated that it would take at least half an hour to board it.

Now there are fifteen giant Yuanrong crossbows here, and 100,000 arrows are prepared. The city of Hefei is speeding up their production. Zhang Liao is very aware of the great responsibility on his shoulders.

At this moment, in the Hefei government office.

"Wenyuan!"

After returning from the military camp, Zhang Liao quickly received the latest news.

The person who reported the news was Wei Xu, one of the eight generals under Lu Bu in the past. After Lu Bu died in the battle, this man returned to Xi Yu's command, and Xi Yu sent him to Hefei with three thousand troops to serve as Zhang Liao's right and left hand man.<

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"Sun Ce has stationed 50,000 troops and horses here, and is constantly adding more troops and horses to this place. It can be speculated that Sun Ce must want to capture Hefei at all costs."

Hearing this, Zhang Liao sneered.

"It doesn't matter."

After guarding Hefei for nearly a year, Zhang Liao already had the demeanor of a general.

In the past, when Lu Bu was still around, Zhang Liao was the most respected person.

Many times, the soldiers and horses under Lu Bu's command are more convinced of Zhang Liao, just because the Liang people admire force, so on the surface, the soldiers and horses under Lu Bu's command are even more convinced by Lu Bu.

Zhang Liao said in a deep voice, "As I expected, haha, then Sun Ce had already planned to attack our land of Hefei last year, but at that time, Sun Ce was worried that there would be reinforcements in Shouchun."

"After all, there are nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses in Shouchun City, but now, all Shouchun soldiers and horses have to rush to the northern battlefield, leaving only more than 4,000 people to defend the city. Therefore, Sun Ce couldn't help but want to do something.

Plot."

Hearing this, Wei Xu felt very uneasy and asked: "Wenyuan, tell me the truth, if Sun Ce really wants to plot Hefei, are you confident in holding Hefei?"

Zhang Liao glanced at Wei Xu and asked with a smile, "Does it sound like you are scared after hearing what you said?"

In fact, Zhang Liao knew that Wei Xu was by no means a person who was greedy for life and afraid of death, but what Zhang Liao was worried about was that he would always fight this kind of war with less to win more in his life.

This kind of war is very difficult.

Wei Xu sighed, "No, I'm not afraid."

"I heard that Sun Ce is as powerful as a little overlord, and his strength is very similar to that of a flying general."

"Haha, this man's fighting power is more powerful than the flying general, and Sun Ce has powerful counselors around him. In this battle, we must abide by Sir Xi's plan, set up ambushes at the pass, and hoard weapons on the river bank."

"If you are defeated by Sun Ce's troops, you will immediately abandon the camp and retreat to Shouchun to defend again. In short, you only need to try your best to block Sun Ce's army. When the war in the north is over, you can recapture the land of Hefei."
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Zhang Liao knew very well that now he had to take charge alone, blocking the southern barrier and not allowing Xi Yu and Cao Cao to be distracted by the war in the south, so that he could focus on the war in the north.

Xi Yu and Cao Cao.

One is kind to Zhang Liao, and the other is his lord who bows to him. They are both people who cannot be let down.

Zhang Liao was very determined in his heart: he would never let Xi Yu and Cao Cao down.

"In this case, I will sacrifice my life to accompany you to complete your entrustment."

Wei Xu nodded helplessly, but his heart quickly became excited.

Zhang Liao was a loyal man. During the year he was stationed in Hefei, Zhang Liao gathered a large number of refugees and hoarded grain and grass based on farming strategies. At the same time, he resolutely implemented the system of dividing agriculture between the military and civilians, allowing soldiers to work in the fields and help the people in farming.

Unlike other small princes, Zhang Liao did not care about the life and death of the people in order to keep his troops and horses alive. Some small princes even indulged their troops and horses to devour the people and exploit the people, but Zhang Liao cherished the people in the city very much.

Although the people starved for half a year, they finally had food and money, and truly received a benevolent and benevolent government. More and more people poured into Hefei, and these people spontaneously built the city.

In one year, Hefei has become a big city.

In just one year, Zhang Liao won the support of countless people.

Zhang Liao really couldn't bear to give up the city he had worked so hard to build.

But there is one thing that Zhang Liao has never figured out: when he came to Hefei and before leaving, Master Xi once told him that in the world today, apart from Zhang Liao, there is no other person who is more suitable to guard Hefei.

Zhang Liao really didn't understand what this meant?

Is this Xi Yu's encouragement to him, or is it Zhang Liao who really has outstanding abilities that Lord De Xi really values ​​and trusts?

Now, more than half a year has passed, and Zhang Liao still has not figured this out.

But whether he wants to understand it or not, he is in Hefei, so he can only do his best to manage Hefei well, so that he can be worthy of the recognition and praise of him.

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At the beginning of 200, Xi Yu set out. He personally led 8,000 troops and horses from Xuzhou, followed closely by Huang Zhong, who led 80,000 white cavalry.

It took Xi Yu three years to train the original 500 people in the supply camp. Among them, Zhao Yun was the most outstanding. He knew all kinds of military techniques and deceitful strategies, and he was able to use troops like a god.

At the same time, Zhao Yun was strict in managing his army, and he always managed the army in the face of danger. No matter how many troops and horses he had, Zhao Yun could make the best use of them.

In this regard, Dian Wei cannot compare with him.

After so many years, compared to Zhao Yun, Dian Wei's appetite has doubled, his strength has doubled, and his equestrian skills have also improved a lot. He is capable of serving as a vanguard, but it is a pity that Dian Wei cannot be used as a general.<

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The army was dispatched first, and the required grain and grass were also transported to various grain stations. Soon, it was like a honeycomb, covering all the important intersections of Xuzhou and Qingzhou.

After martial law, caravans can only pass within their respective territories to ensure that the prices of various commodities will not change significantly. At the same time, excess food and grass are always on hand and can be replenished as soon as necessary.

It was very difficult to predict how long this battle would last, so before leaving Qingzhou, Xi Yu spent half a month enjoying himself with his wives. At the same time, he also went to Tiangongyuan to say goodbye to Mrs. Zou twice.<

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Xi Yu also promised Diao Chan that he would take good care of Lu Lingqi during this battle.

However, when they were approaching Qingzhou, Xi Yu's legs were still weak.

……

Zhao Yun had already led troops outside Qingzhou City to welcome Xi Yu's arrival, and with him was Zang Ba, who was already serving as general in Beihai, Qingzhou.

Zang Ba is a very majestic man. He is tall and tall, like a giant beast. He also has a WeChat account and is very prestigious under Zhao Yun.

Cheng Yu led Beihai Kong Rong and other celebrities to wait outside Pingshou City, and then welcomed Xi Yu into the city.

The eight thousand soldiers and horses led by Xi Yu himself set up camp outside the city.

Not long after the White Cavalry led by Huang Zhong was repaired, they rushed to the Yellow River and Jishui area to observe the terrain and enemy situation, as well as the construction of ships.

According to Xi Yu's plan, Huang Zhong's white cavalry will head west from Qingzhou, cross the Yellow River, and enter the land of Jizhou.

At night, Zhao Yun cleaned up a yard that was originally owned by Lu Bu so that Xi Yu and Lu Lingqi could live here.

Later, Zhao Yun reported to Xi Yu what he had gained during these days in Qingzhou.

The number of soldiers and horses increased by 30,000, and the grain and grass stockpiled 200,000 shi. Qingzhou originally had more than 300,000 grains and grass, which was very rich. However, some of the grain and grass were used for disaster relief during the winter disaster last year. The people had just weathered the freezing period, and then they gathered back.

Some refugees.

After all, there are gains and losses.

Although a lot of food and grass was lost, soldiers, horses and people's hearts were gained.

Today, Qingzhou is well-armed and has built many warships to cross the river. These warships can quickly enter the land of Jizhou and can gather tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in an hour.

As for Yuan Shao on the other side, there is only one almost abandoned city, and he built his defense on the eastern defense line of Jizhou.

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After reporting to Xi Yu, Zhao Yun planned to stand guard in the outer courtyard, which was a long-lost habit for him.

Although he is now a chariot guarding Qingzhou, in fact, he was originally a playful Su Wei.

If he hadn't been promoted and taught by Xi Yu, if he hadn't been such a courteous and virtuous corporal and taught him everything he could, Zhao Yun wouldn't have known where he was, and he might have been a prisoner among his subordinates.

Therefore, no matter when and where, Zhao Yun is willing to be Xi Yu's guard.

But tonight, as soon as he stood at the door, he saw Lu Lingqi.

"Mother...why are you here?"

Zhao Yun is ten years older than Lu Lingqi, but facing such a young woman, he has to respect her as his mistress. Although it is a bit funny, Zhao Yun has to do this.

"I am Lord Xiyu's bodyguard..."

Lu Lingqi said coldly.

"This...this..."
To be continued...