Listening to what Liu Bei said, Mi Fang understood it no matter how stupid he was. There was going to be a war in Pengcheng. The most taboo thing about this war was that the military orders could not be unified. If it was normal times, forget it, but if there was a war,
Come on, this problem will have a great impact, and it may turn a sure-win battle into a huge defeat! Now that the army is approaching the city, Liu Bei will certainly not allow such a thing to happen, so he asked Mi Fang to find a way to get rid of the most promising one.
The Cao family may have rebelled and taken over the power in the army!
After hearing Liu Bei's explanation, Mi Fang finally realized that getting rid of Cao Bao was not as impossible as he thought. Dang Zhi even patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, my lord! I'm going to gather the soldiers at home now!"
As long as General Chen helps, we will definitely be able to capture all the people arranged by the Cao family in the city! Without those people, it will be easy to deal with the Cao family!"
"Yeah!" Seeing Mi Fang agree, Liu Bei nodded with satisfaction, patted Mi Fang on the shoulder and said, "Okay! Zifang! Everything is left to you! I believe you won't let me down.
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With just a few words, Liu Bei made Mi Fang extremely excited. He bowed to Liu Bei with his fists clasped and then happily went to carry out the task entrusted to him by Liu Bei. After Mi Fang also left, Liu Bei just turned around.
After glancing at the Chuhou Mansion to make sure that no one was following him, Liu Bei narrowed his eyes, snorted coldly, got on his horse, and rushed towards the city gate.
When Liu Bei arrived at the city, he was relieved, because he saw that the situation outside the city was not as bad as he imagined. Although there was a large number of Wei troops outside the city, they only numbered three or four thousand at most. It looked like
, it should be that Xiahou Dun wanted to sneak attack Pengcheng, so he selected elite men to speed up the march. However, Xiahou Dun probably did not expect that Liu Bei had sent people to guard the city gate early, and did not give anyone a chance to sneak attack.
, Xiahou Dun's wishful thinking is destined to fail.
Just as Liu Bei had guessed, Xiahou Dun could not help but waved his fist outside the city, looking at the Chu troops who were waiting for him on the top of the city. After he had just captured Xiaopei, Xiahou Dun selected the most elite troops in the army.
After a little preparation, more than 3,000 men began to march towards Pengcheng. Xiahou Dun's plan was to seize Pengcheng at the minimum cost, so that he would be more confident in dealing with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's counterattack later! It's a pity that this
The plan failed. With these more than 3,000 troops, there was no way they could capture Pengcheng, which was already prepared. Xiahou Dun could only wait for the reinforcements following him to arrive, gather all the troops, and then attack Pengcheng.
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Xiahou Dun turned to Ma Chao behind him and said: "Meng Qi, give the order, let the soldiers retreat and prepare to set up camp!" Ma Chao was the only one among the generals who followed Xiahou Dun on this expedition to Pengcheng in advance.
Mainly because Ma Chao's temperament is too impatient, Xiahou Dun can't trust Ma Chao to lead the army alone. Only by his side can Xiahou Dun feel more at ease.
Xiahou Dun's order made Ma Chao, who was excited and gearing up for a big fight, immediately froze. He turned to look at Xiahou Dun and asked with confusion on his face: "General Xiahou! Are we not here to attack Pengcheng?"
Is that so? How come you have to retreat without fighting a single battle?"
Xiahou Dun shook his head. Ma Chao was definitely good at charging into battle. Unfortunately, this battle was definitely more than just charging into battle. Ma Chao had too few strategies, so he was destined to be unable to lead the battle alone! Xiahou Dun immediately explained: "Meng Qi, according to the intelligence
, there are at least about 10,000 defenders in Pengcheng! We currently only have more than 3,000 people in hand, and the opponent still has a city wall to rely on. With such a small number of people, there is no way we can even think about capturing Pengcheng! Now we can only retreat temporarily and wait for Yan.
After the generals arrive, they will launch a general attack!"
"But!" Ma Chao became anxious when he heard this. This time Cao Cao ordered him to go out with the army. He originally thought there would be a fierce battle to fight, but he didn't expect that until now, Ma Chao didn't even have a chance to take action. This would give Ma Chao
He was so anxious. However, Xiahou Dun had no intention of chatting with Ma Chao anymore. With a wave of his hand, he stopped Ma Chao who was about to speak, turned around and left. Ma Chao was left with a look of unwillingness and cruelty.
He took a sharp look at the military flags fluttering in the wind on top of the city, spat, and could only order the soldiers to retreat with Xiahou Dun.
The Wei army retreated like this, but it also made the soldiers of the Chu army on top of the city breathe a sigh of relief. This at least meant that the two armies did not have to fight today! Although some of them had died in battle since the day they chose to become soldiers.
Awakening, but it does not mean that they want to fight. After all, their lives are important, and it is good to live one more day! But Liu Bei looked at the retreating soldiers and horses outside the city, but his face was a little solemn, different from ordinary soldiers.
, Liu Bei, who has been fighting for so many years, naturally sees more things.
In Liu Bei's eyes, the commander-in-chief of the Wei army can remain so calm, not greedy for credit, and not aggressive. Such an enemy is the most difficult to deal with! It should be noted that in war, especially siege warfare, the most important test for a general is his patience! Obviously!
The commander-in-chief of the Wei army who is now outside the city is such a calm and patient enemy!
Taking a deep breath, he put this matter aside for the time being. What Liu Bei had to prepare next was another important matter. At this time, Jian Yong and Chen Dao also hurried to the top of the city and happened to see the people outside the city.
The Wei army retreated slowly, and Jian Yong and Chen Dao both breathed a sigh of relief. Then Jian Yong and Chen Dao saluted Liu Bei, and Chen Dao said: "My lord! There are not many enemies outside the city! The last general is willing to lead the army."
The enemy army has been wiped out!"
"No!" Regarding Chen Dao's request, Liu Bei waved his hand to reject it. He turned around and said to Chen Dao: "Uncle Zhi! You don't have to worry about the Wei army for now! I have another task for you to do!"
, Liu Bei told Chen Dao to cooperate with Mi Fang to eliminate the Cao family.
After listening to Liu Bei's words, Jian Yong had no reaction, but Chen Dao was full of excitement. When he was in the Chuhou Mansion, Chen Dao wanted to kill Cao Bao. Now that Liu Bei gave him such a chance, Chen Dao
Naturally, he would not refuse. Immediately, Chen Dao bowed to Liu Bei with clasped fists and shouted: "Don't worry, my lord! I will definitely complete the mission assigned by my lord!"
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The largest house in Piancheng District is the residence of the Cao family in Xuzhou. The Cao family has been operating in Xuzhou for decades and is the largest family in Xuzhou. The Cao family's residence is naturally not small. The Cao family has a prosperous population. In this regard,
It is much better than the other Chen family and Mi family. In the study room in the backyard of the Cao family, several important members of the Cao family are gathered here at the moment, secretly discussing something important.
"What do you think?" As the head of the Cao family, Cao Bao would naturally participate in such a discussion. Sitting at the top, Cao Bao looked at everyone present with a gloomy face. The scar on his forehead was in the study.
Under the reflection of the inner candlelight, it looked extra ferocious. Cao Bao glanced at the five important members of the family present and hummed: "Now Cao Cao's troops have arrived outside Pengcheng! We should have made a decision!"
If it’s too late, it might affect our Cao family’s future fortune!”
After Cao Bao said this, everyone here was no longer silent. A man who was about the same age as Cao Bao sitting on Cao Bao's left side nodded and said: "Brother! In my opinion, we might as well open the city gate secretly and let the Wei army enter the city.
Well! Now Liu Bei's troops have been sent to Guangling and Langya. With the few troops in the city, it is impossible to defend against the Wei army's offensive! If we continue to follow Liu Bei, our Cao family will be in danger! It's better to
Take advantage of this moment and defect to Cao Cao early. Maybe you can take this opportunity to wipe out both the Chen family and the Mi family! By then, it will be our Cao family's turn to speak in Xuzhou!
"This man is Cao Bao's younger brother Cao Jian. He is currently serving as the city gate captain of Pengcheng and is in charge of the defense of the city gate. The internal officer Zuo Rong sent by Tao Qian was working under Cao Jian, and later he also served under Cao Jian.
Jian personally beheaded Zuo Rong!
Cao Bao seemed a little moved by Cao Jian's proposal, but soon a man who looked much older than Cao Bao said: "No! It's okay to surrender to Cao Cao, but we can't do it so quickly! Really?
The only way to make Cao Cao remember us is to provide help in the snow! Now that the Wei army has not started to attack Pengcheng, it is better to let them fight first so that the Wei army knows how powerful Liu Bei is. When the time comes, if we surrender again, we will definitely get Cao Cao
He is of great importance!" This person is Cao Bao's cousin Cao Jiu, who is also a very important figure in the Cao family. In his early years, he once served as the military commander of Xuzhou, but now that he is old, he resigned from his post early and returned to
The family is providing for the elderly. This situation is so important at the moment, so Cao Bao also invited him here.
"But, second uncle!" Cao Jian was a little puzzled and immediately asked: "Well, if the Wei army captures Pengcheng by then, what should we do? Then our Cao family has missed the opportunity.
?" Cao Bao also had the same question and turned his head to look at Cao Jiu.
"Hmph!" Regarding Cao Jian's question, Cao Jiu snorted coldly, glanced at Cao Jian, and said, "Conquer Pengcheng? That's easy to say! Do you really think that Liu Bei has nothing else but to confuse people's hearts?
What ability is there? Don’t forget, Liu Bei’s current reputation was achieved with one sword and one spear! Although Cao Cao’s soldiers and horses are strong, Liu Bei’s strength is not weak! Cao Cao’s soldiers and horses want to defeat Liu Bei in a short time.