Guo Jia's suggestion is undoubtedly the safest.

After all, Cao Cao only had 5,000 elite troops at his disposal, and the 3,000 newly recruited troops were still of little use.

Cao Cao remained silent.

Xun Yu on the side saw his thoughts and said slowly,

"Although Fengxiao's plan is sound, it has plunged the people of Dongjun into dire straits. My lord loves his people like his own son, how can he bear to see something like this happen?"

"What Wen Ruo said is exactly what I thought."

Cao Cao sighed, stood with his hands behind his hands, looked at the sky outside the window, and said helplessly,

"We are safe, but what should the people of Dongjun do?"

"My Lord's benevolent heart is admired by his subordinates!"

Guo Jia cupped his hands and then muttered,

"Actually, I have another plan to defeat the Dongshan bandits!"

"Oh? Fengxiao, tell me quickly!"

Cao Cao's spirit was lifted and he quickly urged.

"We can take the initiative, avoid the main force of the Black Mountain Bandits, and go straight to the base. This is a plan to surround Wei and save Zhao!"

Guo Jia said in a deep voice.

As soon as this statement came out, Cao Cao almost burst into laughter!

Yes, the Black Mountain Bandits have hundreds of thousands of people and are coming in a menacing manner!

Whether it is to hold on tightly or to face the enemy head-on, it is not a good idea.

However, the best strategy is to avoid the main force of the Black Mountain bandits, go straight to their lair, and force them to return to their divisions!

"However, this strategy also has risks. If the Black Mountain bandits refuse to return and insist on attacking Dongjun, there will be trouble."

Guo Jia slowly explained the risks involved.

Cao Cao, who was so excited just now, calmed down instantly as if a basin of cold water had been poured on him.

Indeed, as Guo Jia said, this plan is risky.

If the Black Mountain bandits are unwilling to return and continue to attack Dongjun, then they cannot afford to change their families!

Just when he was struggling, suddenly an idea flashed in his mind, he still had Yang Ling!

Thinking of this, Cao Cao coughed lightly,

"Fengxiao, please step aside for now and let me think about it."

"As you command, my lord."

Guo Jia had nothing to be unhappy about.

After all, he is just Cao Cao's counselor, responsible for making suggestions and analyzing the pros and cons for Cao Cao.

But how to implement it depends on Cao Cao's final decision.

After Xun Yu and others left, Cao Cao took Dian Wei without any hesitation and continued straight to Yang Ling's courtyard.

Autumn is crisp.

Yang Ling was lazily basking in the sun. When he heard Zhao Yun say that Cao Cao was coming, he immediately couldn't laugh or cry.

Is this your own residence, or is it your residence, Boss Cao?

Why do you want to run eight times a day?

But complaints are complaints, he still had to straighten up his appearance to welcome Cao Cao's arrival.

"I've seen the prefect!"

Yang Ling bowed his hands.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said impatiently,

"Sir, do you know about the Black Mountain Bandits' attack on Dongjun?"

"Oh: are they coming?"

Yang Ling was slightly startled, but not too surprised.

Even if the Huang family's factors were not involved, the Black Mountain bandits would attack Dongjun at about this time!

"Yes, there are one hundred thousand of them! How about we defend Puyang County?"

Cao Cao said cautiously.

"Securing the county seat is the stupidest strategy!"

Yang Ling rejected it without thinking.

Although there are hundreds of thousands of Black Mountain bandits, a considerable number of them are old, weak, sick and disabled.

And if they can be recruited, it can fully expand Cao Cao's strength!

"Mr. Yi, what should we do?"

Cao Cao looked at Yang Ling expectantly.

Yang Ling paced back and forth and said slowly,

"In my opinion, the prefect can lead his elite troops to attack the Black Mountain bandits' lair!"

"When they get the news and return to the division for rescue, the prefect can set up another ambush and launch a surprise attack on them!"

"We will surely win a great victory then!"

Cao Cao's eyes lit up.

Unexpectedly, Yang Ling's ideas coincided with Guo Jia's!

He said tentatively,

"What if the Black Mountain bandits ignore it and continue to attack Dongjun?"

Yang Ling thought for a while and said in a deep voice,

"If the prefect trusts his subordinates, he can leave Puyang under my guard! I promise that the city will never be lost before the prefect's army returns!"

If this battle is defeated, then all the foundations of Cao Cao will no longer exist.

If he wins this battle, after annexing the Black Mountain bandits, Cao Cao's strength will be several times stronger!

Because of this, Yang Ling did not plan to paddle, but stepped forward!

Moreover, he is also very confident and has wisdom that surpasses the ancients. How can he deal with the little bandits instead of just pinching them with his hands?

"Sir, since you are so confident, how can I doubt you?"

Yang Ling was so confident that Cao Cao couldn't help but feel proud.

He also knew in his heart that if he could defeat and gather the Black Mountain bandits, he could greatly enhance his strength.

The risk is worth taking!

"But I have two other requests."

"Sir, please speak!"

"First, call my second brother Dian Wei and let me dispatch him."

Yang Ling said,

"Second, let it be known to the outside world that the county seat is guarded by my second brother Dian Wei."

"good!"

Cao Cao readily agreed without even thinking about it!

…

The next day.

Cao Cao reconvened Xun Yu, Guo Jia, Xiahou Dun and others and announced his decision!

"Today we will organize our troops and prepare to attack the Black Mountain Bandits' lair!"

Guo Jia and Xun Yu looked at each other and couldn't help but said,

“What about Puyang County?”

"Please rest assured, sir, this city will be guarded by General Dian Wei."

Cao Cao laughed.

"ah?"

Xun Yu, Guo Jia, and Xi Zhicai were all dumbfounded.

Naturally, they had met Cao Cao's personal guard captain Dian Wei and knew that Dian Wei was a simple warrior!
To be continued...