Long Fei "shirked" again and again, but Jiang Ji tried his best to persuade him and agreed to supply some grain, grass, and weapons. Long Fei then "reluctantly" agreed. Jiang Ji stayed in Wancheng for seven or eight days. Watching Long Fei deploy his troops, he suddenly realized
Long Fei's army and horses arrived too quickly. Thirty thousand troops and horses were prepared within three days. As soon as all the generals were present, they realized that they had been tricked by Long Fei.
Jiang Ji sighed softly and looked at Xu Shu: "Sir, I was deceived by you. If Duke Cao knew about it, my guilt would be great."
Xu Shu smiled: "Haha, Mr. Jiang has done a great job in bringing the two families together. Mr. Cao will not blame him, and he will definitely be rewarded. I hope Mr. Jiang can say a few more kind words in front of Mr. Cao, so that both parties can put aside their previous grudges and go all out.
For the best, my lord is willing to give up the land of Hebei after defeating Yuan Shao."
Jiang Ji nodded: "That's true! In this case, I hope you will urge General Long to raise his troops. My lord has already set up his battle array and is just waiting for Yuan Shao's army to arrive. Don't miss this important event."
Long Fei didn't believe in good times and auspicious days, so he made all preparations and ordered the army to set off. Long Fei's army was divided into three parts. The former army commander Zhao Yun, with Hua Xiong as the vanguard, Zhang Liao and Zhang Xiu suppressed the left and right wings; the rear army commander Wen Pin
, deputy generals Gao Shun and Xian Yufu. Long Fei led an army as the central army, gathering Huang Zhong's Shenjian battalion, Talun's archer battalion, Dian Wei, Xu Chu's guard battalion, and Xu Huang's cavalry battalion. There were three in total.
Ten thousand troops marched to Chenliu to join Cao Cao.
Cao Cao personally led his men to greet him ten miles away. After meeting, his face was friendly and there was no trace of the original hatred. Long Fei's behavior pleased Cao Cao and his men. As soon as they met, Long Fei knelt in front of Cao Cao and called him father-in-law.
Sir, these words suddenly brought Cao Cao and Long Fei closer together.
Everyone under Cao Cao was surprised when they saw Long Fei's soldiers and horses. These soldiers and horses were all young men with big shoulders and round waists. They were all in their twenties to thirty years old. They were all in their prime. Both in terms of military appearance and momentum, all the generals were surprised.
Eye envy. There are also the generals under Long Fei. Although they are unknown, they are full of energy. You can tell at a glance that they are not easy to mess with.
Chen Liu was the frontline command post for this war. Cao Cao specially placed a huge map in his office. Long Fei looked at it and nodded slightly: "My father-in-law is thoughtful. With this thing, we can observe Yuan Shao calmly."
I also have something to give to my father-in-law. I wish our cooperation will be successful and we can defeat Yuan Shao in one fell swoop and bring him in!"
A dozen big men carried a rectangular object into the Yamen, which was covered with black cloth. It was difficult to see what was underneath. They could only feel the ups and downs, and everyone began to guess. Cao Cao smiled: "What is this?"
Long Fei waved his hand, and someone removed the black cloth on top, revealing what was underneath. Those present were either generals or counselors. Although they were well-informed, they still let out a sound of admiration. In a long box, mountains and rivers were piled up with soil.
The heights and sizes of rivers and mountains, the windings of rivers, and even the trees and paths on the mountains are all lifelike.
"This thing is called a sand table. I got it by chance. Father-in-law, please take a look!" Long Fei introduced them to Cao Cao one by one: "The middle is the Yellow River, to the north is Yuan Shao's Jizhou, to the south is us, and this place is Chenliu.
Guandu, Wuchao, Baima, Yanjin..." Long Fei introduced each city one by one.
"What does the little red and blue flag here mean?"
Long Fei said: "The red ones are Yuan Shao's soldiers, and the blue ones are our soldiers. Each small flag represents ten thousand soldiers and horses. Father-in-law, please see, Yuan Shao's army is still in Yecheng. There are ten small flags at the top of Yecheng."
Red flag, our army stays in Chenliu, and there are seven blue flags at the top of Chenliu city! If there are changes, the flags can be changed!"
Long Fei explained one by one and kept demonstrating. Everyone was dumbfounded. Xiahou Dun laughed loudly: "With this thing, it will be clear on the battlefield that Yuan Shao will be defeated!"
Liu Ye was very interested in this. He studied it for a long time and shook his head: "It's a pity that this thing is made of soil and is too huge to carry. Otherwise, it would be a sharp tool and much easier to use than a map."
"Eh?" Cao Cao interrupted the two of them and laughed loudly: "A good son-in-law is wise and wise. With this thing here, Yuan Shao has nothing to worry about!"
When Yuan Shao heard that Cao Cao and Long Fei had joined forces, he flew into a rage and scolded Cao Cao for being shameless. He had obviously promised to stand by and watch, but he went back on his promise, which is a villain. But what happened has happened, and it can only be like this. Jushou immediately suggested that Yuan Shao stop attacking and seek opportunities again. He was very angry.
Yuan Shao slapped a few cases with his palm: "What the hell, what if the two of them join forces? Our army is invincible, how can we be afraid of Cao Cao and Long Fei? Send an order to set off tomorrow, I want to see what Cao Cao and Long Fei can do
What tricks are you playing!"
In Jingshan Water Mirror Manor, Zhuge Xuan was also very angry. Cao Cao and Long Fei joined forces and completely disrupted Pang Degong's plan to borrow a sword to kill people. The sword might be broken. Looking at the jade seal in Pang Tong's hand, he said angrily: "Long Fei is bullying others."
It’s too much, you even use the jade seal to humiliate us, do you still want to endure it?”
"Third brother, please be patient!" Mr. Pang Degong still looked calm at all times: "Whether we unite or not, I just want to use Yuan Shao to test Long Fei's strength. In this case, it's time to proceed to the next step.
plan of!"
"Oh? What's the next plan?" All the old guys, Zhuge Liang, and Pang Tong all looked at Pang Degong. Among the four elders of Jingshan, Pang Degong was the one with the most ideas. He was a meticulous thinker and always did things right.
There is a backup plan. Pang Degong smiled slightly, and Sima Hui asked: "Do you really want to touch Cao Cao again?"
Pang Degong nodded: "This is a good opportunity. Cao Cao and Long Fei were attracted by Yuan Shao and went to the north. Yuzhou and Yangzhou are empty. They can just give it a try! What I am worried about now is whether that person can have this ability."
"If you don't have this ability, you are not the one we like! I will send someone to inform Liu Bei immediately!" Zhuge Xuan turned around and left. Sima Hui shouted several times but did not call back. He sighed: "Although Liu Bei is good, it is a pity that he has so many talents.
Unfortunately, Guan, Zhang, and Taishi are all powerful generals, but they have no one to coordinate them, so they still have no place to gain a foothold. If Liu Bei is defeated again this time, shouldn't it be time for his wise nephew to take action?" Sima Hui looked at Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong. Zhuge Liang remained calm.
, Pang Tong frowned.
Just when Yuan Shao and Cao Long were at war with each other and were about to take action, news suddenly came from Yuzhou. Xinye Liu Bei led 20,000 troops to raid Runan and had already captured the ancient city and Gepo. His generals Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Taishi
Ci Xiaoyong was so brave that the governor of Runan went to the city to defend himself and sent people to ask for help from Cao Cao. Cao Cao was shocked: "Why have we forgotten him! If Runan is lost, we will be attacked from both sides and we may not be able to support ourselves!"
Long Fei said: "Don't worry, father-in-law, I will lead the troops to Runan. I will capture Liu Bei alive and ask my father-in-law to deal with it!"
"That's great! I feel relieved to have a good son-in-law!"
"General, wait a minute!" Cheng Yu hurriedly stopped him: "Runan is still our land, how can we bother General and ask my lord to send additional troops to recapture Runan."
Cao Cao immediately understood the key. Cheng Yu was afraid that Long Fei would take Runan for himself after taking it. You must know that Wancheng and Runan are not far apart. Cao Cao immediately nodded: "Cheng Yu is right, almost
We missed a big deal! However, Liu Bei has 20,000 troops and three fierce generals. We must fight quickly, otherwise Yuan Shao will attack again, which will be more harmful than good."
Cao Cao led his army to Runan for rescue. He left all the tasks of defending Chenliu and the Yellow River to Long Fei. Fortunately, Cao Cao did not withdraw the troops from Baima and Qingzhou, which gave Long Fei some face. Once Cao Cao left, he was free.
Those defensive key areas must be filled by Long Fei's men.
The situation map was re-arranged on the sand table. Now the general situation was clear. Yuan Shao first sent troops to drive Yu Jin, who had occupied Liyang, across the Yellow River, and then sent general Yan Liang to lead an army to attack Baima to prepare to cross the river. Defender Liu Yan was defeated and sent people to attack Long Fei.
Asking for help. This is the first battle, and the morale of both sides is affected. Long Fei decided to lead his guard battalion to go out personally.
Guo Jia and others tried hard to persuade Zhao Yun to go on his own, but Long Fei refused. Yan Liang was Yuan Shao's number one general. During the Hulao Pass, Hua Xiong was brave. Yuan Shao once said: If Yan Liang, Wen Chou and others are there,
, he could defeat Hua Xiong. It is conceivable that Yan Liang and Wen Chou were the most powerful generals under Yuan Shao. In order to win over the heroes of the world, Long Fei decided to go out in person.
Liu Yan was in emergency one after another. Long Fei led Dian Wei and Xu Chu horses to rush to Baima. When Liu Yan saw Long Fei coming, he went out for joy and hurriedly opened the city to greet Long Fei. However, he saw that there were only three or four hundred cavalry behind Long Fei, and he felt heartbroken.
There was a change: "General Long! What are you...! I'm afraid these troops are just a drop in the bucket?"
"No need to say more, write a letter to Yan Liang immediately and invite him to fight tomorrow!" Long Fei took out the commander's seal that Cao Cao gave him and put it in front of Liu Yan. Liu Yan did not dare to disobey and immediately followed the instructions.
When Chun Yuqiong heard that Long Fei was coming, he was also shocked. When he found out that Long Fei only brought a few hundred cavalry, he laughed loudly: "Long Fei is so arrogant, these people are like defeating my tens of thousands of troops? It's a joke.
Tomorrow is his death!"
Guo Tu still knew how powerful Long Fei was, and glanced at Chunyu Qiong: "Our army has been fighting for several days and is already tired. Long Fei is cunning, so the general should be more careful!" Yan Liang said nothing, frowning and thinking about something.
Liu Yan was worried. He looked at Yuan Jun's camp outside the city and wondered what Long Fei was planning to do. He only had thousands of soldiers and horses, and he had only a few hundred men. He was going to have a decisive battle with Yan Liang's tens of thousands of cavalry. This would make others laugh to death.
Just when he was hesitating whether to persuade Long Fei again, someone called him from outside the city. When he lowered his head, he saw that it was Long Fei.
Liu Yan hurried down to the city: "General, it's late at night, you still want to leave the city?"
Long Fei said: "Isn't it possible?"
"Outside the city is Yuan Jun's camp. You..."
"Let's go to rob the camp, open the door quickly, don't waste words!" Dian Wei felt that Liu Yan was annoyed and couldn't hold it back.
"Ah!" Liu Yan almost fell down. There were only a few hundred people behind Long Fei, and there were tens of thousands of Yuan's troops outside the city. Liu Yan quickly advised: "General, you must not do it! The world knows that generals are brave, but there is no way that hundreds of people can rob thousands.
People’s camp!”
"Haha, there are more than a hundred people! I have done a dozen people to rob a camp of 5,000 people! Open the door!" Long Fei understood Liu Yan's kindness and did not blame him. He looked at Liu Yan and nodded slightly.