Capture East County (Part 1)
Yanzhou, within the city of Dongjun.
A peaceful and harmonious atmosphere enveloped the entire city.
As Cao Cao's initial base of operations in Yanzhou, Dongjun's prosperity far surpassed that of other counties in Yanzhou.
There was no helping it; this was the difference between a favored son and an adopted one.
Naturally, Cao Cao would prioritize the development of Dongjun. Moreover, when Cao Cao went on his expedition to Xuzhou, he placed his wife and family in the city of Dongjun.
It can be imagined how anxious Cao Cao would be if Dongjun were to fall.
This is why Guo Jia decided to launch the first surprise attack on Yanzhou at Dongjun.
Dongjun symbolized Cao Cao's authority in Yanzhou. If Dongjun fell, the soldiers and gentry who had previously surrendered to Cao Cao in Yanzhou would start having second thoughts.