Jingzhou, Xiangyang City.

There is no airtight wall in this world.

When Cao Chun learned that a servant of an "arms dealer" had arrived in Jiangling City.

The arms dealer mentioned that there was a large amount of military supplies hidden in the mountains at the junction of Jiangxia County and Nanyang County.

Cao Chun immediately went to look for Cao Ren.

It seemed like he was asking for help generously, but in reality he was asking for help.

"Does the eldest brother want to compete with his younger brother for credit?"

"What do you mean by Zihe's words?" Cao Ren was still playing tricks on him.

Cao Chun's tone was stern, "How can you hide the fire inside the paper? Even my brother knows that there is a visitor from Jiangling in Xiangyang City."

"He said that a large amount of ordnance is hidden in the north of Jiangxia County, including some magic weapons to defeat the enemy? With such news, why does the elder brother still stand still?"

this…

Cao Ren was horrified that Cao Chun could get such confidential information when he first arrived.

Sure enough... within the family.

The energy of the father's lineage...the legitimate son is still profound and broad.

"Don't panic, son." Cao Ren said patiently: "This is just a one-sided statement by the merchant. Brother has sent people to investigate... If there is any, I will definitely not stand still!"

"Brother, are you still lying to me?" Cao Chun's words became more and more tit for tat. "Just yesterday, Tan Ma reported the news that there were indeed a large number of side carriages, wooden oxen, stray horses, and even crossbows hidden in the valley! The defense could not be more than a hundred people! My brother is

It’s true that I’m new here, but I’m not blind!”

Growing up, Cao Chun was proud.

In addition, with the tiger and leopard cavalry under his command, Cao Chun's pride was undoubtedly magnified tenfold.

Since the arrival of Cao Chun, he was dissatisfied with Cao Ren's strategy.

What kind of bullshit is sticking to the rules?

Even the "Strengthen the Wall and Clear the Wild" strategy to show weakness was used.

Hubaoqi has never been so cowardly!

Cao Chun made several invitations to fight south, but was blocked by Cao Ren. The reason was that although the water level in the river had begun to decrease, the dry season had not yet arrived and the time had not yet come.

Originally, Cao Chun was just fine.

But someone happened to tell Cao Chun secretly because he was frustrated with Cao Ren.

Only then did Cao Chun realize that his brother had not told him or even discussed with him many things.

And this "ordnance" thing... is one of them.

"I heard that these ordnances were exposed to the public in Jiangling City." Cao Chun's voice rose again. "The sidecar can withstand the charge of the cavalry, and the crossbow with ten shots can kill a wild bull, and the wooden cow will kill the horse even more."

It is possible to transport military supplies in shoals and dangerous areas, as if walking on flat ground. If my brother doesn't send someone to pick up such vital weapons, do we really have to wait for this merchant to transport them to Jiangling and sell them to the Sun-Liu coalition?"

Cao Chun's tone became increasingly rude.

Finally, it has reached the point of tit-for-tat!

Cao Ren looked worried, "Am I worried that there is some fraud?"

"Is there a lie? How can there be a lie? There are scouts ahead to investigate. There really is this ordnance in the valley... Is this a lie?"

Cao Chun continued: "What's more, the Jiangxia garrison only has 3,000 troops. My brother led 5,000 tiger and leopard cavalry to make a surprise attack. They can reach the valley within a day. The autumn wind sweeps away the fallen leaves, and they can transport the weapons back. Who knows?"

, the ghost didn’t realize it!”

"Taking a step back, so what if there is really a scam? I wish these Jiangxia garrison troops were lying in ambush. If they don't come out, if they don't come out, then I, the tiger and the leopard, will ride into an uninhabited country and treat them like dogs!

He simply went all out and captured the entire Jiangxia!"

this…

Cao Ren was shocked by this younger brother's courage.

He also understood Cao Chun's intention of making meritorious service, but...this time he was facing Guan Yu!

Negligence in any aspect may result in failure.

Over the years, while in charge of Xiangfan... Cao Ren's temperament has changed a lot, and he has become a lot more cautious... And the reason for this is not that he has become a coward, but that he has suffered too much at the hands of Guan Yu!

"snort…"

At this moment, Cao Chun's voice came up again.

"Brother has learned the turtle-shrinking technique over the years. Have you forgotten the bravery of Cao Wei's cavalry in field battles?"

Cao Chun's tone was filled with infinite ridicule: "Today, I will lead the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to snatch this weapon in an open and honest manner. Brother, please take a good look at it. Brother, you should also think about it carefully. After all these years...we have been hiding and defending, what is it?

Isn’t that ridiculous!”

Talking...

Cao Chun walked out of here with the steps of a dragon and a tiger.

His aura was so strong and his words so sharp just now that Man Chong, who was here to discuss military affairs with Cao Ren, did not dare to interrupt.

When Cao Chun walked away, Man Chong shook his head gently, "Sure enough, as the general said, Zihe General is in big trouble!"

"Bo Ning..." Cao Ren said softly: "Do you think...that merchant and these ordnance are real or fake?"

this…

Man Chong did not shake his head or nod, he just muttered.

"No matter how you look at it, this time...it doesn't look like it's fake!"

Cao Ren thought about it carefully and then nodded. "Indeed, it doesn't look fake... but it's precisely because it's so real..."

"General Zixiao, I think you are overthinking it!"

Man Chong reminded. "Perhaps, this matter is not that complicated in the first place? Don't forget, that 'Zhang Wuji' is still in our hands."

Without waiting for him to finish speaking...

Cao Ren was holding his back, and his clenched fists suddenly unclenched.

"Let Zihe take that 'Zhang Wuji' with him and let him lead the way..."

"I don't believe it, general. If it's really a fraud? Can Zhang Wuji... be willing to take his own life?"

…

…

The junction of Jiangxia County and Nanyang County.

The rolling hills are endless, with countless steep peaks and countless valleys.

One day ago, Guan Ping's soldiers and horses had arrived here.

They were divided into more than a dozen teams and came quietly...

Not to mention Cao's army in Xiangfan, even Jiangxia, which is now divided into two...the Soochow soldiers and Jingzhou soldiers stationed separately don't know.

——When did there be such a garrison here?

At this moment, in the mountains...in a large camp.

Guan Ping, who is the general of Yamen, is sitting in command at this moment, with the commander, centurion, and commander standing next to him, ready to go...

As the commander of the village, Guan Xing and Guan Suo also came with their troops.

Guan Yu specially ordered them to come...

Let them see the real battlefield!

The number of soldiers and horses here is already more than Guan Ping's 5,000. Counting those specially dispatched by Guan Yu, it already far exceeds 10,000!

Guan Yinping wanted to follow, but was stopped by Guan Yu.

The reason is…

She doesn’t have to do anything during this period, her mission is to protect Guan Lin’s safety!

this.

If it were for other reasons...Guan Yinping would try his best to keep it safe and follow suit.

Can…

Protecting the safety of my fourth brother is a bit... weird.

Guan Yinping did not refuse his father and accepted the job. He also wanted to take the opportunity to talk to his fourth brother about the private matter.

Can…

In fact…

Where is the slightest danger for fourth brother Guan Lin?

Every day there are just a few things that are done step by step, either in Guanfu or in Caopufu, and occasionally I go to Bao's Restaurant for a drink.

Nothing to protect?

Could it be that... there would be someone who would be unfavorable to him?

On the other hand, Guan Ping, Guan Xing, and Guan Suo... they were still discussing whether the information about fourth brother Guan Lin was accurate?

Just then... the spies rushed in.

"——Report... about five thousand cavalry were dispatched from Xiangyang City, well-equipped, and are galloping... towards the north of Jiangxia! Look, the direction is towards Sunset Valley!"

Hearing this, Guan Ping looked excited, the corners of his mouth curled up involuntarily, and he sighed with relief:

——"If it's Sunset Valley, then fourth brother is right..."

Guan Xing and Guan Suo were also full of excitement.
To be continued...