Three Kingdoms: The identity of the financial master behind the scenes was exposed by Cao Cao

Suddenly.

Cao Yuan's eyes gathered together and he looked north.

I saw snow and dust billowing, and groups of cavalry were coming through the snow.

A"Xiahou" flag flutters in the snow and fog

"Uncle Miaocai, you have finally arrived."

The corner of Cao Yuan's mouth raised a smile.

The cavalry commanded by Xia Houyuan was the key to his surprise attack plan.

To mobilize troops and horses from the 200,000-strong army to the east of the river, Ma Chao would naturally notice the details of the surrounding areas. , immediately warned Ma Chao.

Cao Yuan's strategy was not to use the main army, but to mobilize troops from Youzhou.

After Hebei was pacified, in order to deal with Yuan Shao's remaining enemies and guard against barbarians such as Xianbei and Wuwan, Cao Cao deliberately He ordered Xia Houyuan to form a group of Youyan cavalry in Youzhou.

Cao Yuan asked Cao Cao and issued an order to Xiahou Yuan to lead the Youyan cavalry south quickly and come to meet in Hedong.

Ma Chao only guarded against their troops in Hongnong. Ma went north, never dreaming that they would transfer Xia Houyuan's troops who were far away in Youzhou back

"Go and greet my wonderful uncle."

Cao Yuan smiled and walked down the city.

Not long after, the rolling iron cavalry galloped up.

Xia Houyuan, who was ahead, couldn't help but feel joy on his face when he recognized Cao Yuan.

"Yuan'er, long time no see! Xia

Houyuan paused for a moment, then hurriedly smiled and cupped his hands:"I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince!""

"We are all members of our own family, why should my uncle be so outspoken?"

Cao Yuan smiled and helped Xia Houyuan up.

The uncle and nephew laughed and said something to each other.

They hadn't seen each other for a long time, so Xia Houyuan shouted that he wanted to have a few drinks with Cao Yuan.

Cao Yuan however He said:"I should have had a good drink with my uncle, but time waits for no one now. When we cross the Yellow River and break Pubang Pass, it won't be too late if we don't get drunk!"

"What the prince said makes sense! Xia

Houyuan put away his alcohol addiction and said happily:"You give the order, I will be at your disposal!""

Cao Yuan then gave an order and led 15,000 Youyan cavalry to the west towards Pubang Pass.

Running wildly on the snow, within two days, they arrived at the east bank of Pubang Pass and joined forces with Zhang Liao's troops.

In order to ensure that his whereabouts were not leaked, Cao Yuan issued an order that day, ordering the entire army to launch a sudden attack on Pubang Pass on the other side in the early morning. The soldiers of the entire army had a good meal, slept with Jia, and took a short rest.

Unknowingly, The fish belly has turned white in the east.

Cao Yuan gave an order, and the Wei army soldiers cheered up and rushed out of the camp and ran to the river.

Before dawn,

Cao Yuan stood on the bank of the Yellow River, looking through the snow and fog to the other bank.

The lights of Puban Pass are looming in the snow.

All signs indicate that Ma Tie, the guard on the other side, did not realize that his cavalry was close at hand.

"Your Majesty, the enemy is not aware of it. Order to cross the river!"

Xia Houyuan asked for orders.

Cao Yuan nodded slightly, raised his whip and shouted:"You Yan soldiers, the time for your performance has come. Cross the river and level Pubang Pass for me!"

Ten thousand Youyan knights screamed wildly, causing the color of the world to change.

Xia Houyuan took the lead and rushed down the river beach with his sword.

The soldiers of the Wei army moved with a roar and flooded the frozen river.

It is now freezing cold and the Yellow River is three feet frozen. Deep in the Yellow River, the Wei army ran wildly on it, as if they were walking on flat ground. Nearly 20,000 cavalry soldiers walked on the ice and snow, crossed the Yellow River, and rushed towards Pubang Pass on the other side. As they approached the other side, they suddenly saw the Qin army on the other side.

"Could it be that boy Ma Tie, who was already on guard?"

Xia Houyuan became alert.

Cao Yuan didn't believe it, and immediately opened his far-reaching eyes to observe.

Then, he smiled.

There were indeed thousands of Qin soldiers on the river bank, but they were not forming defenses, but digging into the ice.

"Ma Tie, a boy with some knowledge, knew that our army would cross the Yellow River on the ice, so he sent soldiers to cut the ice."

Cao Yuan sneered.

Xia Houyuan suddenly realized it and said thankfully:"Thankfully, His Highness's plan was timely, otherwise we would have been half a step too late and wouldn't have been able to cross the Yellow River! Cao

Yuan whipped his horse whip and shouted:"Destroy these Qin soldiers who are chipping away at the ice first!""

Xia Houyuan waved his sword, summoned his soldiers, and rushed away to the west bank of Huang Ke. More than a thousand Qin soldiers were still sweating profusely and chipping away at the ice.

They all muttered to themselves, complaining in their hearts about their third son. Young Master, it was so cold that they were not allowed to work in the bed under the covers, but they were pulled out to cut the ice.

"Be quick and don't be lazy! Ma

Tie scolded.

Li Kan, the deputy general next to him, said:"Third Young Master, we don't need to do this when cutting ice. It's so cold now that the soldiers' hands and feet are about to freeze off.""

"If we wait any longer, the ice on the Yellow River will become thicker, making it easier for the Wei army to cross the river on ice!"

"Before dawn, the ice must be cut open for me!"

Ma Tie said without question.

Li Kan had no choice but to say:"That's what I said, but Zhang Liao's man on the other side only has no more than five thousand soldiers and horses. Even if he can cross the river on ice, are we still afraid of him? Ma

Tie was speechless.

After a moment of silence, he waved his hand:"I don't care. Anyway, my father ordered me to guard Pubang Pass, and I will guard it until everything is safe. No matter how many Wei soldiers are on the other side, the ice must be cut for me."!"

The third young master lost his temper, and Li Kan had no choice but to shake his head and sigh.

"Brother, I will definitely be able to hold Puban Pass. You can rest assured and hold on to Tongguan. I will never let you have any worries. Ma

Tie looked south towards Tongguan and thought to himself. Just when he turned his gaze back to the ice, he accidentally glanced towards the other side.

His eyes moved and he suddenly noticed something.

He widened his eyes. His eyes could not see through the wind and snow, and he looked carefully.

The next moment,

Ma Tie's eyes opened wide, and endless horror emerged.

A"Xiahou" flag loomed in the snow.

Ma Tie was taken aback, and couldn't think much about it. He wiped off the snow stains on his face and took a closer look.

His frozen face became distorted in an instant.

Countless Wei army battle flags led countless black figures, looming in the snow and fog, approaching.

Cavalry! Tens of thousands of cavalry, like divine soldiers descended from heaven, are marching towards Pubang Pass on the frozen Yellow River.

"So many cavalry?"

"How is this possible? Zhang Liao on the other side clearly only has 5,000 troops, so when did so many cavalry appear?"

Looking at the ghostly appearance of the Wei army's cavalry, Ma Tie murmured in surprise and was completely stunned.