As expected by Chen Mo, he did not pay too much attention to the matters in Chang'an. Although he has moved the capital to Luoyang, he has been operating in Guanzhong for many years. With regard to the control of Guanzhong, Chen Mo is confident that anything will happen. Those who remain in the audience will be surprised.

He can respond and handle it properly without him having to worry too much.

However, the current war with Yuan Shao has reached a stalemate. At this point, Yuan Shao actually has more headaches than Chen Mo.

It was already a month into winter, and Yuan Shao couldn't even remember how many times he and Chen Mo had fought with each other. His advisers came up with a plan, and the other side was able to respond quickly. Then Chen Mo came up with a plan, and the other side was able to dismantle it.

Solution and response, and so on. During this period of time, both sides have used their own tricks. Generally speaking, no one has taken too much advantage, and no one can do anything to the other.

Although Chen Mo and Yuan Shao both have a lot of food and supplies, they can no longer bear it after fighting for the past few months. Now both sides are carrying it. Whoever fails to carry it first will lose.

After the depth of winter, it snowed heavily in the Chaoge area, and a somewhat ragged cavalry slowly ran through the heavy snow.

"Where is this?" Ma Chao clasped his hands together, breathed a sigh of relief, and turned to look at Ma Dai and Pang De beside him. They used to act separately. Later, when the number of soldiers and horses became smaller and smaller, they simply merged together. After Yuan Shao,

The rear was chasing the opponent's grain teams everywhere, but Yuan Shao was also prepared. He often used fake grain teams to attract their attention, lure them forward and then besiege them. After Ma Chao suffered several losses, he also learned the lesson and focused on the terrain.

If the terrain didn't allow for the attack in an open place, Ma Chao would never take action.

But the problem now is... they seem to be lost.

Pang De and Ma Dai shook their heads in embarrassment. They were not familiar with the terrain in this area. Because of Yuan Shao's driving, they gradually followed the other side's grain road to the rear of Yuan Shao. However, the terrain in Jizhou was different from that of Yuan Shao.

Xiliang is different. In the Huai County area, they were familiar with the terrain and could come and go freely. But after arriving here, they were unable to control the terrain. In addition, it suddenly snowed heavily, and they suddenly lost their way.

Alas~

"The Lord asked me to come and rob the grain road. We have robbed a lot of grain. When will it be finished?" Ma Chao asked with a headache. How long have they been wandering around in this area? It's been two or three months, right?

"Brother, why don't I wait and go back?" Ma Dai felt that their task should have been overfulfilled. Without logistics, they had been wandering around here for two or three months like bandits, robbing and burning food and grass to no avail.

, Now that we go back, we can say that we have completed Chen Mo’s order, right?

"No!" Ma Chao shook his head and said, "I haven't made any great achievements this time when I came out. Wouldn't it make people laugh when I go back?"

Although he complained about when this task would be completed, he longed to make great achievements to show his reputation. Chen Mo had many powerful generals under his command. Ma Chao wanted to make great achievements, but if he was around Chen Mo, he might not be able to show off his abilities so easily.

Now that he has a rare opportunity to lead an army alone, Ma Chao is not willing to just burn some food and go back. Although it can be considered a credit, it is not the same as what Ma Chao imagined.

"Meng Qi, Bo Zhan!" Pang De looked at the growing snow curtain, looked at the two of them and said, "The most urgent thing is to find a place to hide from the wind and snow before we talk about anything else."

If this continues, the soldiers may freeze to death. It will get even colder at night, and they must find a place to avoid the wind and snow as soon as possible.

Ma Chao nodded, looked around, identified a direction and said: "Let's go that way, and ask the scouts not to go too far. In this weather, it's hard to even leave traces. Just let the scouts explore the terrain around us."

Already."

"Here!"

…

On the other side, states and counties.

Chen Mo studied the map and silently calculated the strategies that could be used to deal with Yuan Shao at the moment. Chen Mo had tried all the strategies that could be used during this period. Although he had a small victory, it was difficult to change the overall situation. Now he could only fight to see who could outlast him.

Who.

"How is the war going over there with Cao Mengde?" Chen Mo looked at Yang Xiu beside him and asked.

Their head was beaten to a bloody head, and Cao Cao's pressure was naturally relieved.

"Jinan County was completely occupied last month, but Yuan Tan also had some means to block Cao Cao in the area of ​​Gaowan and Zouping. However, Cao Cao still has a group of troops from Langya to attack Beihai, and fierce fighting is still going on now." General Yang Xiu reported the battle.

Having said it once, Cao Cao's lord direction is now Qingzhou.

"This Yuan Tan is quite capable." Chen Mo nodded. Yuan Tan was already doing quite well to be able to fight Cao Cao to this point.

"My Lord, I don't know. Liu Bei contributed a lot in this battle. It was he who blocked Cao Cao's main force in the Gaowan and Zouping areas. They are also old rivals. In the past, Liu Bei was unable to defeat Cao Cao in Xuzhou.

, but he also has some tricks. Now he is attached to Yuan Shao, gained the trust of Yuan Tan, and has fierce generals and minions under his command. Chen Gong advises him, but this time it caused Cao Cao to suffer a lot."

"Liu Bei?" Chen Mo nodded after hearing this. After all, as the lord of Xuzhou, Liu Bei did a good job. Unfortunately, given the situation at the time and the terrain of Xuzhou, it was difficult for Liu Bei to stop Cao Cao, and Cao Cao also used

Only with all our strength can we defeat Xuzhou in one battle and form today's three-thirds situation in the Central Plains.

Would such a person who had been a prince be willing to be used by Yuan Shao or Yuan Tan?

Chen Mo was doubtful. Although he had only interacted with Liu Bei once, he left a deep impression on himself. He was a very good person, and he was also a person who knew how to hide himself... Forget it, the biggest problem at the moment is still Yuan Shao.

Liu Bei helped Yuan Tan block Cao Cao. There was also a reason why Cao Cao did not try his best. Just like himself, he also did not try his best.

"Huh?" Chen Mo suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

"Lord, do you have any questions?" Yang Xiu asked curiously.

"No." Chen Mo shook his head. After thinking for a moment, Chen Mo asked with a smile: "By the way, Ma Chao, Pang De, and Ma Dai haven't come back yet?"

He just suddenly noticed that his luck had inexplicably increased. Although it was not much, luck did not arise out of thin air. It must be that there were some changes. But now from Hanoi to Guanzhong, the entire battle situation and what may happen in the rear

The problems are all under Chen Mo's control. He can roughly guess what happened. If there are variables, they are probably only Ma Chao's.

"It's been two months. I sent people to recall them before, but it was difficult to find their whereabouts." Yang Xiu shook his head with some distress. Even if Chen Mo didn't set a time limit at that time, it was almost enough. How could anyone rob two people in a row?

For many months? Do you really think Yuan Shao is a fool?

If he hadn't learned from Xi Zuo over there that Ma Chao was still harassing Yuan Shaoliang Road, Yang Xiu almost thought that the group had escaped.

"Inform the craftsmen over there not to recall them for the time being and help them as much as possible." Chen Mo thought, although he didn't know what happened, but judging from the change in luck, it should be a good thing.

…

In the Makino area, Ma Chao was still walking in the snow when a scout suddenly came to report: "General, we have discovered a large number of people."

"Oh?" Ma Chao suddenly became energetic, rubbed his face fiercely and said, "But the grain team?"

"The wind and snow blocked it, so I couldn't see clearly. I dare not approach because of my humble position!" the scout bowed.

"You two continue to lead the troops, I'll go take a look." Ma Chao looked at Pang De and Ma Dai with some excitement and said, the army's food and grass are not enough. If they don't open up, they will have to eat horses.

Pang De and Ma Dai nodded, Pang De said: "Be careful, don't be reckless."

Although it is no longer considered a subordinate relationship, after all, Ma Chao grew up watching Ma Chao, and he still cares about Ma Chao as an elder.

"Don't worry, I'll come back as soon as I go." Ma Chao nodded, and immediately ran away with the scouts, and soon disappeared into the snow.

The sound of horse hooves was not very clear in the wind and snow. From a distance, Ma Chao saw a group of men and horses, which were a little blurry in the snow. He quickly gave up the horse and let the scout hold it. He only brought a sword and headed towards

Touch in that direction.

Naturally, it is not a challenge. After being tortured by Xu Rong, Ma Chao has learned well. This time he followed Chen Mo on the expedition and never called the formation alone. Of course, if he encountered an enemy general in the formation, Ma Chao would not let him go.

An opportunity to defeat the enemy general.

Yan Liang?

Ma Chao approached the enemy's grain team and saw clearly the opponent's flag, which was named General Yan. In this Jizhou, besides Yan Liang, he could not think of another general with the surname Yan. This was a famous general in Jizhou. If

If you can kill it...

"General!" When the grain team was far away, the scout led the horses to find Ma Chao, bowed and said: "Judging from the ruts, they should be empty carts with no grain or grass."

"Empty chariot?" Ma Chao was a little disappointed when he heard this. The first thing he had to solve now was the problem of food for the soldiers. Then he felt something was wrong. Since Yan Liang was pulling an empty chariot, he shouldn't be too anxious. It was snowing heavily. Why?

Not looking for a place to rest? In other words, the camp where Yuan Shao stores grain and grass is nearby!?

Thinking of this possibility, Ma Chao's face turned red. If he could burn all Yuan Shao's food and grass, wouldn't he have made a great contribution!?

Under the excitement, Ma Chao's breathing became a little rapid, and he quickly said to the scout: "I will bring the soldiers and horses. You continue to follow them and mark the road along the way."

"Here!"

At that moment, the two of them went their separate ways. Ma Chao hurried back to the army. Worried that Yan Liang would be lost, he sent many scouts to follow him and at the same time explore where the enemy's grain garrison was.

"Meng Qi, maybe you are sure that you have found the enemy's food garrison?" Pang De asked. After all, if he made a mistake and the trip was in vain, the already low morale would be even lower.

"70% sure!" Ma Chao nodded, 70% is not too low.

Pang De nodded after hearing this, and the three of them directed their troops to move forward in search of the road signs left by the scouts. In the evening, the wind and snow subsided a little, but the sky turned completely dark.
Chapter completed!