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A New Generation of Wei – Chapter 1
Battle of Xu Province – Part 1
(Based on DW8 – Battle of Xu Province, locations based from DW9)
Chapter 3 – Staring to Divide
After the Rebellion in Yan Province, Cao Cao welcomed the remainder of the Yellow Turbans into his ranks. He named them the Qing Province Corps and they soon became the backbone of Cao Cao's Forces. The Imperial Court also granted Cao Cao, the title of Governor of Yan Province.
Knowing the chaos was far from over, Cao Cao swiftly reformed his army and prepared for the future battles to come.
It was then that tragic news was delivered to Cao Cao's camp. His father the retired Han minister Cao Song was slain en route to Yan from Xu Province, which was under the protection of Tao Qian.
Cao Cao in a blind fury mobilized most of his army and marched on Xu Province to avenge his late father. However; little did Cao Cao know… that forces in the shadows were waiting for this prime opportunity.
The army marched quickly and set up camp at Beihai, by the time Cao Cao's forces arrived in northern Xu Province, there Cao Cao received starling news.
"My lord, terrible news!" A messenger clade in dark blue trimmings and leather armor approached frantically.
"What is it?" Cao Cao responded calmly. "It's Master Cheng Yu and Xun Yu, Puyang is being attacked by Lu Bu's Forces, Dingtao has already surrendered to Lu Bu. Zhang Miao and several other warlords are siding with Lu Bu and have rebelled as well!"
"What, how can this be!?" Cao Cao responded in disbelief at this grim news.
"Cousin, we have to help them Cheng Yu can't hold out by himself for so long." Xiahou yuan immediately responded to the disturbing news.
"Yes, we have been outplayed. Guo Jia, I want you and Xun You to lead the army here and quickly head back to Yan as quickly as you can. I will lead part of the main unit back to Yan Province and stop Lu Bu for the time being." Cao Cao calmly ordered his new strategists.
"My lord, who will stay behind with us, for clarification?" Xun You asked his lord.
Cao Cao brought out a map of Yan Province and carefully began to plot out a counter-strategy to Lu Bu's offensive.
"Yes, we must carefully choose who we send back, we still need men to siege Xuzhou castle. If I remember, Yu Jin is also in charge of Juan Castle's defense I don't think he will go down without a fight." Cao Cao began to state his orders
"Man Chong, Cao Xiu; I want you to attack Yanjin and eliminate Lu Bu's forces who have occupied the fortress. After that head straight for Puyang and assist Cheng Yu."
"Yes, uncle we shall move out at once." Cao Xiu responded in vigor.
"Li Qian, Lu Qian; I need you two to attack Baima and eliminate Zhang Miao and his brother."
"At once, my lord." Li Qian bowed and the two also ran to prepare for battle.
"Dun, Yuan; take Niu Jin and Xiahou Shang to Juan Castle and aid Xun Yu's defense." Cao Cao ordered his cousins.
"You can leave it to us, we'll show Lu Bu a thing or two." Yuan responded with same energy he always had with him.
"I shall gather the rest of the main unit and head for Dingtao, myself." Cao Cao finished his orders as most of the men were quickly forming ranks and beginning the march to Yan Province.
"You, tell Xiahou De, Ren Jun, Shi Huan, Li Tong, Gao Zuo and Wang Zhi to form up and prepare to march for Yan Province!" Cao Cao delivered his orders to the messenger who was still there from before.
"Guo Jia, here's the remaining officers for you both." Cao Cao presented a list of the remaining officers that would be present to assist him and Xun You in the coming battle.
Cao Cao's Forces – (Battle of Xu Province)
· Guo Jia – (Commander) – Main unit commander
· Xun You – (Vice Commander) – Secondary unit commander
o Dian Wei – (Main unit)
o Cao Ren – (Ambush unit and Secondary unit)
o Xu Zhu – (Main unit)
o Xu Huang – (vanguard unit)
o Yue Jin – (Secondary unit vanguard)
o Li Dian – (Catapult unit)
o Wang Zhong – (Secondary unit vanguard)
o Cai Yang – (Vanguard unit)
o Liu Ye – (Ambush unit and Secondary unit)
o Cao Ang – (Vanguard unit)
o Cao Anmin – (Fire Attack unit)
o Zhu Guang – (Fire attack unit)
o Cao Chun – (Main camp defense)
o Zhu Ling – (Main camp defense)
o Xiahou En – (Secondary camp defense)
After reviewing the list Guo Jia and Xun You came to the agreement that the remaining forces were sufficient for the campaign.
"This will be all we need Lord Cao Cao, we shall tell you of Tao Qian's impending defeat soon enough." Guo Jia replied to Cao Cao calmly despite the current situation.
"Very well, I am off to Yan. Good luck to all of you!" Cao Cao left his men with a cheer as he rode off with part of the main unit back to Yan Province.
After one last review, Guo Jia and Xun You already came up with the correct strategies and tactics for the battle to come.
"From this map, Tao Qian is hoping to delay our advance and hinder our progress, despite his age he is a crafty man to have ruled for this long. We could expect anything from an ambush to even the possibility of siege weapons being employed." Guo Jia began to explain the current state of the field.
"Yes, we have even received reports that Tao Qian has strange boulder contraptions that spew large rocks from their mouths, the placement will make our units progress difficult." Xun You brought up one of his major concerns.
"Which is why we'll split our forces into two separate units. I will lead the main unit and surround Xuzhou castle, while we are marching you will lead the secondary unit with Master Cao Ren from the south and from there both cut off Tao Qian's escape and fully surround the castle." Guo Jia once again showing off his famous insight.
"Yes, that will do. For those blasted contraptions, I have a solution I suggest appointing Master Li Dian in charge of creating a catapult unit to destroy the boulder devices, this should allow our forces to advance with little trouble." Xun You brought forth his insight to the battle plans as well.
"This forest is seemingly too quiet, I believe Tao Qian will have laid a pincer attack for us here and here. We should send Master Liu Ye and Master Cao Ren to eliminate them. I've also heard that Liu Bei is on his way as well, he also is said to be traveling with Kong Rong and the famous spearman Zhao Yun as well." Guo Jia said.
"If that is the case let's use Tao Qian's own plans against him, we should entrust Masters' Cao Ren and Liu Ye to use the same base to attack Liu Bei's reinforcements and that should cause Tao Qian's men to lose heart. They might even defect and open the castle gates." Guo Jia and Xun You finished their strategizing and proceeded to tell their men to prepare for their respective tasks.
Meanwhile, in Xuchang
Fenxia and her children were walking had just finished their shopping when they too received the same news that Cao Cao had received.
"So, that beast had made a play for territory, I guess he got tired of walking like a vagabond. But this move isn't like Lu Bu, someone is directing him in this… Chen Gong, nobody has heard from him, neither Zhang Miao or his brother Chao." Fenxia with the same with and intellect as her husband to the reasonable deduction of what was going on.
"Mother, will Father be okay, and what are you talking about a beast?" You ever curious overheard his mother and inquired what was happening.
"I'm sure your father is just fine, someone like Tao Qian can't outsmart your father." Fenxia attempted to console her worrisome older son.
Outside soldiers were preparing for a possible defense of Xuchang, so the drawbridges were raised, and the soldiers prepared many supplies for a possible siege if necessary.
While this was happening, Yi stated crying, Fenxia went to her youngest started to rock him gently to calm him down.
"It would appear both my children know what's going on, Yi's crying only proves that even further." Fenxia thought to herself. Yi calmed down after a short time and placed him down on his bed, as he always seems to sleep and after his crying fits.
"Mother, you still didn't tell me about this beast you mentioned?" You still prodded his mother to answer.
"Oh, its nothing a small nuisance a young one like you shouldn't worry over, now watch your brother for me while I prepare dinner, alright?" Fenxia asked her son.
"Yes, mother." You replied in compliance knowing he wasn't getting anything from his Mom anytime soon
Fenxia walked off a started to prepare the stove top and announced tonight's dinner, "How about Fish Casserole tonight my boy?"
"Yes, please!" You exclaimed in excitement at his favorite dish being announced.
"I'll make some formula for your brother first, for now though go finish your reading your father gave you." Fenxia ushered her son to her room.
You began to finish the last of his reading while his mother started dinner, little did he know his father was about to face off against the Flying General and perhaps catch a dragon before it soars too high.
"Father, be safe wherever you are." You thought to himself as he was finishing his reading.
AN#1 – Remember to Follow, Favorite and Review! :)
AN#2 – Yeah… I know I'm late on this one, but here's Chapter 2 of A New Generation of Wei, Guo Jia shows off his strategic insight and the Flying General Lu Bu strikes Yan. How will the young strategist do in his first ever battle under Cao Cao?
AN#3 – I hope this chapter is up to par for you guys, I had to think of many things while making this chapter.
AN#4 – For this story I will use locations on the map of DW9, while using the battlefields of DW8 XL and other stages from previous titles. Characters from 9 will have their new appearances and weapons as well.