Xiahou Dun's Central Army Camp was built in a position that could echo the front and back of these small camps.

In a corner of the central army tent, Xiahou's loyal guards lie down in their clothes, snoring on the straw mat with fur, snorting and thrusting loudly. Other guards on duty also had red eyes, forcing their sleepiness.

Next to these dozens of tired guards, sitting on the side of the campfire, Xiahou Dun, still upright and straight, wearing core armor, was holding his knees and pondering silently.

The guards all saw that the general was in a bad mood and guessed some reasons, but they were not easy to comfort them.

Cao's army was progressing slowly, and Huguan could not overcome it for a long time. The weather was getting colder and more consumed, and many soldiers were frostbite. All these problems were pressed on Xiahou Dun's shoulders, and Xiahou Dun needed to make a decision and make arrangements.

A guard gently placed the food that was already cold and brought it back to the campfire to heat it.

Generally speaking, food in the army cannot be so fine. Even Xiahou Dun is nothing more than a food from ordinary soldiers, plus some pickled meat and minced meat. Just like this bowl of this day, it is added two pieces of dried meat on the basis of being unable to tell what it is. Now it has been heated repeatedly and mixed into a ball, which is bubbling on the bonfire.

The guards gave each other a wink, and then someone was selected from the winks, putting a copper bowl on a cloth, and sent it to Xiahou Dun's side, "Please eat some...

Xiahou Dun nodded.

He was very upset and had little appetite.

At the beginning of the war, Xiahou Dun really felt that this attack was an excellent opportunity. Even if his own army could not break through Guanzhong in one fell swoop, it could interrupt Fei Qian's development momentum and re-pulse Fei Qian to a unified level or a lower level, but...

As the war progressed, Xiahou Dun was full of confidence, but was poured with a basin of ice water on his head.

Except for Shexian, which was still smooth, the rest of the things gradually changed.

The infantry led by Xiahou Dun were naturally the elite among the Cao army, but they did not have any experience in moving on the mountain roads and did not have a deep understanding of Taihang Mountains. Especially after winter, the severe cold in the mountain far exceeded Xiahou Dun's cognition.

Now in the mountain road, there is a dilemma.

"Report!" A soldier came outside the tent under the cold wind, "The Bian Guardian came!"

"Come in!" Xiahou Dun said immediately.

Soon, a tired and also in a messenger pounced in front of Xiahou Dun, injured Bian Bing, and then insisted on going south, but halfway through the news that he was seriously ill and could not move forward, he reported to Xiahou Dun.

『…』 Xiahou Dun was silent for a long time.

This is not good news.

Le Jin was waiting for Bian Bing's support at Huguan, but Bian Bing was sick and could not marches.

After Xiahou Dun entered Taihang Mountain, he realized how difficult this mountain road was. It looked close, but unfortunately he couldn't walk in a straight line. He went around the circle and climbed up the circle. He might only climb one mountain in a day.

If the small army can still move quickly, the large army can only follow the established road. Otherwise, if there is a problem with the supply and water source, they will be defeated without any need to fight.

"Who is in charge of the army now?" Xiahou Dun asked.

The soldiers reported, "It was Shi Jian, the military marquis."

Xiahou Dun nodded.

Shi Jian and Chenliu were found by Xiahou clan and dared to fight. They were quite brave and could be regarded as the figure in Xiahou clan's bag. Of course, loyalty is fine, but their ability is slightly average.

"Asking Shi Junhou to take charge of military affairs, lead the troops to join General Le! After arriving at Huguan, he will temporarily return to General Le!" Xiahou Dun made a decision, "In addition, he will send a doctor to send Bian Gujun back to Zhongmu to treat his wounds!"

No matter what, Bian Bing is going to rescue him, otherwise...

Even Xiahou Dun knew in his heart that even healthy people might not be able to walk smoothly on this Taihang Mountain Road, let alone the sick Bian Bing, but at least he had to act like a certain way, and he couldn't just say that he was helpless and waited for death.

The soldiers got the order.

Xiahou Dun pondered for a while and sighed.

The Bian family is even worse than the Xiahou family, and there are few who can make a fortune.

This is also the helplessness of the feudal dynasty. The family background is not something that can be found. Mrs. Bian’s entire family background is low, otherwise Mrs. Bian would not have become the singer back then. Although she is Mrs. Cao Cao now, the family’s shortcomings are not something that can be supplemented by making up for it.

If you don’t read and master certain knowledge, even if you sit in a high position, you won’t be able to last long.

Bian has worked very hard, but it’s a pity that if Bian Bing died now...

On the battlefield, life and death are blind, and sometimes luck is not good, what can I do?

While Xiahou Dun was thinking, Gao Qian, the military officer, came in and handed over the order to Xiahou Dun.

Like Shi Jian, Gao Qian is a reserve talent developed by the Xiahou family.

Of course, Xiahou Dun also wanted to use Xiahou people as much as possible, but the Xiahou family's population base itself is small, and the key is that few of them can really fight...

The Bian family was also embarrassed by the Xiahou family.

I don’t know what happened to Xiahou Yuan?

Xiahou Dun suddenly felt depressed and frowned.

Gao Qian was not sure about it, but when he saw Xiahou Dun's expression was not good, he asked nervously: "General... what happened?"

Xiahou Dun suppressed his bored mood and pondered for a moment. He decided to march towards Taiyuan according to the original plan. Only in this way can the pressure from Cao Cao's direction and Youbei be relieved. After all, in the mountains, the infantry of the Cao army did not have to worry about the threat of the Hussar cavalry and could exert more combat power.

"Are you ready for cold-proof clothing and portable food and grass?" Xiahou Dun did not answer Gao Qian's question.

During these days, Xiahou Dun was not idle. He collected all the clothes and food that could be collected around him as much as possible, so as to be able to gather a force that could march in the severe cold.

Gao Qian lowered his head, "General, this time he attacked, he destroyed two villages... However, these villages are relatively barren, with not many food, grass, clothing, etc...."

Gao Qian led his men along the mountain road to the military camp to "replenish" military supplies. Although there are some small villages in Taihang Mountains, they are vast and sparsely populated. Even if they break the villages, they often don't gain much.

Xiahou Dun nodded.

Although it was expected, I still felt uncomfortable after hearing this result.

The army is moving forward, and it consumes too much.

The more soldiers, the more food and grass you need, and the more supplies you will get in the cold. Although there are mules and horses and other transportation, it is on average on every soldier...

Xiahou Dun thought for a long time and finally made a very risky decision.

He decided to divide the troops.
Chapter completed!