Chapter 97 Yuan Shao's plan to lure the enemy into submission, Ji Hao took advantage of the situation
Soon, Xing Daorong surrendered to Yuan Shao.

In a short period of time, he betrayed Liu Biao, Liu Bei, Ji Hao and others. Not only that, he also took the initiative to say that he could cooperate with Yuan Shao to trick the city gate open and atone for his crime.

Yuan Shao was stunned when he heard this.

Of course, he didn't believe it either.

"This guy surrendered without hesitation and belittled his master. He is obviously a capricious and spineless villain. I cannot trust him." Yuan Shao thought to himself: "But can I use him to do something?"

Xing Daorong wanted to let him go back. In his opinion, with that kind of clown around, the coalition's combat effectiveness would definitely be reduced by half.

But there are some rules on how to place it.

Originally, they wanted to use his fake defeat as an excuse to have him lead his troops to "fight" back, but now, Yuan Shao came up with a clever plan and said to Xing Daorong: "Write a letter to Ji Hao to ask for help, saying that you have faked a defeat to gain Yuan Shao's trust, and that you learned that the army is short of food and is waiting for 2 million dan of food and grass to be delivered from the rear."

These words are not false, and Ji Hao will receive evidence to support them.

Because Yuan Shao did not have much food and grass.

Always shipping.

However, this time the "two million shi of grain and grass" was fake. It was actually an army of 200,000 ambushed by Yan Liang and Wen Chou, just at the official road in the rear, where Zhao Yun had defected to Ji Hao.

It is well connected and is the easiest place to set up an ambush.

It is also convenient for robbing food.

"Yes, sir. I'll write it now." Xing Daorong said as he used his bandaged arm to write the letter vigorously, looking like a close confidant of Yuan Shao.

Everyone couldn't help but shake their heads.

Soon, Ji Hao also received a letter from Xing Daorong.

"Pretending to be defeated and surrendering to gather intelligence on the enemy? I think he was truly defeated and surrendered!"

Of course, he knew the truth about this "Lingling General". He turned to Guo Jia and said, "The so-called food and grass are just bait. There must be an ambush. I guess it is most likely that one of Yan Liang and Wen Chou is waiting with the army. It is even possible that both of them are here, laying a trap!"

In response to this, Lu Bu curled his lips, thinking that people who play tricks are really dirty.

Eight eyes.

However, Guo Jia's eyes lit up and he said, "What a great opportunity! We have been pretending to be weak for so long just for today. If we can lure them out and then strike back suddenly, we might be able to kill Yan Liang and Wen Chou in one fell swoop!"

Ji Hao nodded in response.

This is indeed an opportunity. If we don’t seize it, how can we be worthy of Yuan Shao’s painstaking efforts?
"In that case, let's use our own tactics against Yuan Shao!" Ji Hao said, "We will pretend to be tricked and send Han Sheng with 2,000 men out of the city to harass Yuan Shao. He will think that we are making a feint to the east and attacking in the west to prepare for our own military action. He will definitely not send out a large force and will focus all his attention on us."

After saying that, he looked at Huang Zhong and said again.

"In this situation, you have to hold on for three days, until the night of the third day, when you suddenly discover that it is actually a trap, and you have to let Yan Liang and Wen Chou know that you have discovered it."

Hearing this, Huang Zhong immediately laughed.

Said: "Then suddenly strike back and kill them, right?"

Ji Hao nodded.

Then he looked at Guo Jia and said, "Fengxiao, do you think there is anything else you want to add?"

Knowing both ourselves and the enemy, it was easy to formulate a strategy to defeat the enemy. Ji Hao had read military books for many years and had some knowledge of it. But simply having a good memory was not enough to cover everything. Strategies had to be covered by professionals.

In response, Guo Jia smiled and said, "There is nothing else to say, except that Han Sheng must fight a battle with Zhang He before that!"

At this point, he paused, and then continued: "You can lose but not win, and you have to show the decadence that an old man should have!"

Hearing this, Ji Hao immediately laughed.

Yan Liang and Wen Chou were both strong and in high spirits. It would be impossible to kill them without being careless. Even Guan Yu couldn't kill them now. However, Huang Zhong could.

His age is so deceptive.

Over fifty years old.

Nowadays, working in a factory to screw screws will be looked down upon and you will find it difficult to find a job.

In ancient times, he should have been buried long ago.

“In this way, Han Sheng, you just need to show that you are ‘super first-rate’ and slightly better than their martial arts. You don’t need to deliberately hide your ‘unparalleled ability to kill generals’ side and only show your side of fighting generals.” Ji Hao said, “Then, use the excuse of declining physical strength to pretend that you are ‘super first-rate due to old age’ and now barely first-rate. They won’t be able to tell the truth!”

He may not be good at other things, but in martial arts, he is the best of this era.

Therefore, I am very experienced in cheating.

"No problem!" Huang Zhong said, patting his chest.

Then, Ji Hao thought for a moment, then turned to Lu Bu and said, "By the way, please lend Red Hare to General Huang Lao for a while. I will return it to you after he kills Yan Liang and Wen Chou."

Lu Bu's invincibility at his peak and Guan Yu's bravery at his peak were both achieved while riding Red Hare.

As the former master, Ji Hao also knew that Red Hare's "speed" was extremely amazing.

It can often work wonders when fighting against enemies.

Huang Zhong's "peerless old age" strength may not be guaranteed, and adding a Red Hare can ensure absolute safety.

After all, the best horses in the Three Kingdoms may come and go, but Red Hare is the one that never changes!
Maybe it was not Guan Yu who killed Yan Liang and Wen Chou, but Red Hare? If Guan Yu didn't get Red Hare, he couldn't kill them now!

"Row!"

……

Soon, Huang Zhong led two thousand cavalrymen out of the city and played the game of "King Qin Circling the Pillar" with Yuan Shao outside the gate.

At the beginning, he was defeated by Zhang He and was beaten so hard that he fled for his life. However, he managed to escape safely and played hide-and-seek with Yuan Shao with the help of the surrounding mountains and forests.

When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass; when the enemy is tired, we attack; when the enemy retreats, we pursue.

It was like a dog-skin plaster, which made Yuan Shao smile.

"We've been fooled, they've been fooled. This Huang Zhong must be a pawn they sent out to divert our attention and attack us in the west. They're just waiting for us to let down our guard so they can attack us and seize our food!" Yuan Shao said, "Arrange for Xing Daorong to 'turn against us' as soon as possible. Once we've dealt with Ji Hao, we'll let him go back and join Liu Bei!"

At this moment, he has begun to look forward to the future.

As long as Ji Hao fell into the ambush and was dealt with by him, Luoyang, the richest city in the world, and Chengtian Ferry, the most profitable city, would become his possession.

Then he sent Xing Daorong to "hold back" and create trouble for Liu Bei.

Defeat it in one fell swoop.

By then, he will have obtained two-thirds of the world. Even if the remaining Liu Biao, Sun Quan and others join hands, they will not be his match. The throne of the emperor is just around the corner!

"After years of waiting, I finally got what I wanted. This is the best moment in my life!"

Thinking of the future that was within reach, Yuan Shao couldn't help dancing and almost started singing.

On the other side, Huang Zhong, who had been patient for many days, was also wiping his sword.

"Old age means super first-rate, but weak strength means barely first-rate? Humph, when I was young, I was an unrivaled warrior. Although I am a little old now, I am still not too old to fight!"

(End of this chapter)