Chapter 71: Boss Cao, don't expand, you have Xu Chu and I also have Huang Zhong and Wei Yan
Wind and sand are everywhere in the Yellow River Basin.
The rushing turbid river water, carried by the strong wind, roared and blew away the long hair on the back of Zhao Yun and Xia Houlan's heads.
It has been almost ten days since they arrived in Yin, Henan. Through the continuous exploration of the scouts day and night, they finally figured out the approximate strength of the Huns stationed on the south bank of the Yellow River.
"On the south bank of the Yellow River, there are several large and small tribes of the Southern Xiongnu scattered.
But among these tribes, there is only one large tribe, and in this largest tribe stands the royal tent representing the virtuous kings on the left and right."
Zhao Yun and Xia Houlan listened quietly to the news from the scouts.
After the scout paused for a moment, he continued: "Our people quietly counted the Huns and they found that the total number of the Huns was nearly ten thousand cavalry, and they all seemed to be elites who were skilled in cavalry warfare.
In the camp, there are also some women and children who were kidnapped by the Huns, and their situation is... very miserable."
Zhao Yun listened to the scout's report expressionlessly, then he nodded and replied: "Explore again!"
"Here!" the scout responded, clasping his fists and retreating.
After Xia Houlan thought for a while, although he had some ideas in his mind, he still asked Zhao Yun out of habit: "Zilong, what should we do?"
Zhao Yun turned to look at Xia Houlan, his face finally changed.
He smiled and asked Xiahou Lan: "You have copied so many military books and received so many teachings from my husband, don't you have some ideas of your own?"
"Yes, yes, but I'm not so sure..." Xia Houlan replied with some lack of confidence.
Zhao Yun comforted him in a gentle voice: "It doesn't matter. We can confirm your thoughts while taking action. When you have enough experience and confidence, you can lead an army on your own."
Hearing this, Xia Houlan grinned and said, "That's it!"
"So, what's on your mind?"
After Xiahou Lan pondered for a moment, he said: "The Huns are divided into several tribes, large and small, and are loosely organized. There will definitely be different delays in communication between them.
Now that the enemy is clear and we are hidden, I think we should take advantage of the Huns' unpreparedness to directly raid their central camp, and then rush out while other tribes react to reinforce them!"
Xia Houlan originally thought that Zhao Yun would be like Lu Yan, who would first comment on his own ideas, then correct them and then come up with a better plan.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Yun actually said directly: "Then let's do it!"
"?" Xia Houlan was still a little confused, and he asked with a guilty conscience: "Zilong, you don't want to think about it anymore?"
"The enemy is clear and we are hidden. Attack quickly, hit his vital points, and be gone with one blow..." Zhao Yun nodded towards Xia Houlan and continued: "Your suggestion is very good."
Xia Houlan didn't expect that Zhao Yun would praise him for the first time he proposed an idea, and his confidence finally grew.
"Then when will we attack?"
Zhao Yun looked in the direction of the Xiongnu tribe and replied in a calm tone without any waves: "At the moment before dawn, go straight to the Huns king's tent!"
"good!"
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Cao Cao led Xu Chu, Dian Wei, Guo Jia and others back to Chenliu County.
After finally recruiting a strong general who could rival Dian Wei and Zhao Yun, how could he not show his face in front of Mr. Lu?
After Chen Liujun, Zhao Yun and others led their troops to leave, the cavalry camp became empty.
Cao Xiu, who was sent by Cao Cao to guard the horses for Zhao Yun's cavalry, was free.
Although Cao Xiu was dismissed from his official position by Cao Cao because of his cleverness that almost led to disaster, he was a descendant of the Cao family who was called "a thousand-mile horse" by Cao Cao, and his abilities were still there.
It will probably take a month or two for Zhao Yun to come back.
In line with the principle of making the best use of people's talents and making full use of materials, Lu Yan simply asked Cao Xiu to temporarily train the newly recruited soldiers in the cavalry camp.
In the afternoon, Lu Yan was inspecting the training results of the new recruits. Suddenly, a messenger came from outside to report, "Report! General Hussar, the lieutenant is on his way!"
"Boss Cao is back from his visit to the wise?" Lu Yan was slightly startled when he heard this, and then said to Cao Xiu beside him: "Wen Lie, come with me to greet Mr. Cao."
Cao Xiu was still a little afraid of Cao Cao, but he still swallowed, clasped his fists and said, "Here!"
Before Lu Yan and Cao Xiu walked out of the camp, Cao Cao's hearty voice came over: "Hahaha! Mr. Lu, come and see my new warrior!"
Listening to that voice, to describe Boss Cao's current mood, it would be like a child who got a new favorite toy and can't wait to share and show off with the person he trusts most.
After meeting Cao Cao, Lu Yan also saw his newly acquired fierce general.
He was eight feet long, ten inches wide in waist, and had a majestic appearance. Lu Yan instantly thought of one of the fierce generals under Boss Cao in history, "Xu Chu!"
However, Lu Yan concealed his expression very well. He pretended to be surprised and then raised his hands to Cao Cao and said, "Then Yan will congratulate Duke Cao."
"Hehe." Hearing Lu Yan's congratulations, Boss Cao felt a sense of accomplishment, but he always felt that something was missing.
After peering around the cavalry camp for a while, Boss Cao finally sighed: "It's a pity that Zilong is not here, otherwise Zhongkang would be able to compete with Zilong."
After Xu Chu heard Cao Cao's emotion, he immediately asked: "Master, is Zhao Yun really that powerful?"
Before Cao Cao could answer, Dian Wei spoke first: "It's amazing!"
"How awesome is it?"
Dian Wei thought for a while and replied: "I can draw with him in a foot battle, but I will definitely lose in a horse battle."
"It's a pity that such people can't meet each other right away!" Xu Chu said with regret.
Originally, Lu Yan wanted to fulfill Boss Cao's petty vanity, but as soon as you came, you named him and wanted to compete directly with Zhao Yun.
Do you look down on Taishi Ci and the others? Although it seems that Taishi Ci really can't beat Xu Chu...
After hearing the "whispers" between Dian Wei and Xu Chu, Lu Yan decided not to indulge Boss Cao too much. It would be better for him, Old Cao, to become inflated easily.
Lu Yan handed over his hand again and said to Cao Cao: "Dear Cao Cao, it just so happened that Yan recently gained the support of two new warriors. Why don't you let them come and compete with this fierce general?"
Cao Cao was stroking his beard proudly when he suddenly heard that Lu Yan had obtained the support of two more warriors. He was so surprised that he couldn't help but pluck out a few of his beards.
"Hiss...it hurts..." Boss Cao rubbed his chin, and then asked: "Where did you find two more warriors?"
"Oh, they are two of the five warriors I sent people to find."
When Cao Cao heard this, his eyes widened. He suddenly remembered the past events when Lu Yan entrusted Cao Ren and Cao Hong sent people to find the brave general.
"Dian Wei and Tai Shi Ci are two of the five people on the list. The other two who can tie with them... hiss!" Boss Cao felt that he was instantly outclassed.
But Dian Wei became excited, "Sir, you found two more people? Can you ask them to come out and meet them?"
"Of course!" Lu Yan nodded, and then said to Cao Xiu beside him: "Wen Lie, go and ask Huang Zhong and Wei Yan to come over, and tell them that Duke Cao wants to see them."
"Yes!" Cao Xiu meticulously saluted with clasped fists, then saluted to Cao Cao, and then ran quickly towards his mount.
At this moment, Cao Cao suddenly shouted to Cao Xiu who was running:
"Wen Lie, work hard with Mr. Lu. I hope that one day I can see you become a general like Zixiao and Zilian who can stand alone!"
Cao Xiu's running body suddenly paused, and then he suddenly turned around and knelt down on one knee. With a choked voice, he loudly responded: "Nephew, you will live up to your uncle's high expectations!"