System Blessing: The Young Master of the Dong Family and Diao Chan's Fate

Cao Cao stroked his beard, his expression solemn.

"The enemy has sufficient food and fodder. Both Luoyang and Jizhou are places with abundant grain production."

"Plus, the enemy's armaments are well-prepared and their soldiers are brave. It seems that the enemy intends to advance steadily and gradually erode our army."

Cheng Yu looked extremely solemn and couldn't help but speak.

"Using force to pressure others?"

"Despite this huge advantage, Dong Yu remains calm and composed. This is truly a headache."

"The more stable it is, the harder it is to find flaws in it."

Cao Cao's eyes subconsciously looked at the map.

Dong Jun's relentless pressure made Cao Cao feel physically and mentally exhausted.

It would be fine if the two sides were evenly matched, but in this battle, the disadvantage is too obvious.

It has been a month since Dong's army entered Yanzhou. The daily demand for hundreds of thousands of troops is an extremely terrifying number, but Dong's army can withstand it and is still steadily advancing the front line.

The reason why Cao's army has been avoiding fighting is that they want to extend the front line, lengthen Dong's army's supply line, and thus drag down the logistics.

Another point is to hope that the young man Dong Yu will be able to rise up in the face of huge advantages.

Unfortunately, it seems that Dong Yu is being very steady at the moment and does not seem to be in a hurry to achieve success.

...

Central Camp

Dong Yu stood in front of the sand table in armor.

The entire sandbox is a scaled-down version of the Central Plains map.

At present, Dong Yu’s main force is being guarded by the Luoyang Army on the left and right wings and Xu Rong’s Jizhou Army, forming an inverted bowl shape, covering Cao Cao below.

"After our army advanced thirty miles, did Cao's army make any moves?"

Dong Yu picked up a small flag with the word Cao written on it and asked.

"Never."

Zhao Yun shook his head.

"It seems that Cao Cao wants to fight a decisive battle here?"

"They've even given up the road to Xia Pi. It seems they're planning to use this to disperse our forces."

"But compared to you, Xuzhou is nothing."

"Send the order, prepare to launch a general attack on Cao's army."

Dong Yu placed the chess piece in Xiaoxian and gave the order with a serious look.

"promise!"

Zhao Yun, Xu Chu, Ma Chao and other generals will immediately become excited.

The battle between Dong and Cao, which influenced the direction of the world situation, officially began after a confrontation.

Dong's army's large-scale march immediately attracted the attention of Cao's army.

曹营

A fast horse came galloping from the north.

After going through layers of checks, the scout finally arrived in front of Cao Cao's military tent.

"Report!"

"My lord, the enemy's three main camps are moving forward simultaneously."

"They are marching towards our military base and are expected to reach our camp within two days."

The scout shouted urgently, and immediately all the generals of Cao's army in the tent looked nervous.

"It's coming with such force, it looks like Dong Yu doesn't want to delay any longer."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly.

"My lord, we should prepare early."

"The enemy's military strength must be greater than ours. Our army can only win by responding with strategy."

Cheng Yu cupped his hands and said seriously.

"Same Valley!"

"The key to this battle lies in the valley behind our main camp."

Cao Cao's eyes were on the map.

"I plan to store a large amount of dry firewood in the valley to use as kindling."

"General Chunyu, I order you to lead a thousand men and hide in the mountains."

"Once the enemy is led into the valley by our army, set fire to it immediately."

Cao Cao turned his gaze to Chunyu Qiong and gave orders.

"The last general takes command!"

Chunyu Qiong was shocked and immediately clasped his fists to accept the order.

This task will undoubtedly be easier and less dangerous.

It suits him very well.

"General Guo, General Zhao, our army's food and fodder are of paramount importance."

"I will give you two 10,000 men. You must guard the food and fodder in our camp."

Cao Cao's gaze moved again, finally stopping on Guo Yuan and Zhao Rui.

"I swear to defend the food and fodder to the death, even if it means death!"

Guo Yuan and Zhao Rui responded at the same time.

"The rest of you, follow me to engage the enemy and follow my orders."

Cao Cao thought for a moment, and after realizing that there was nothing missing, he spoke.

"Swear allegiance to the lord until death!"

Dozens of generals including Cao Ren, Cao Hong, Xiahou Yuan, Cao Chun and Li Dian shouted loudly.

"Gentlemen, encourage each other!"

"If we win this battle, the Central Plains will be ours."

"Even if the Dong thief is not destroyed in one battle, he will no longer have the strength to advance south."

Cao Cao drew out his Heavenly Sword and shouted loudly.

"We will win the battle!"

All the generals echoed.

"Zixiao, give the order."

"Give the soldiers something good to eat in the next two days."

"Also, the horses in each army should be given more salt to ensure their strength."

Cao Cao looked at Cao Ren, whom he trusted the most, and said.

"it is good."

"I'll do it right now."

"But Meng De...you have to think carefully. If you really want to eat well...it would be good if you win..."

Cao Ren bowed and did not forget to remind him afterwards.

"roll!"

However, before he could finish, Cao Cao blushed and cursed angrily.

Depressed!

How depressing!

Why do you think so much?

If you can win, you don’t have to worry about food and supplies.

If we lose, even if we have food, it will be useless.

Now is the critical moment, and what we are fighting for is momentum.

"Ok?"

"Zhongde, where are you going?"

Cao Cao's eyes suddenly caught sight of Cheng Yu who was about to leave, and he asked in confusion.

"I'm going to share the good things that I used to be reluctant to give out with everyone."

Cheng Yu said with a smile on his face and in a very generous manner.

"..."

"Give it to the soldiers. They need to go into battle and kill the enemy. I...I don't need it."

Cao Cao's face darkened and he spoke while suppressing his nausea.