The next day Zuo Aoran led the army and turned around Zuo Aozu's troops. They saw that Kong Rong and Yuan Tan were just setting up a stronghold fifty miles outside the city and did not dare to advance. They couldn't help but feel contempt in their hearts and said in their hearts that Luo Guanzhong would not deceive me.
At that moment, Zuo Aoran entered Kong Rong's tent and saw Kong Rong drinking with a young man. Knowing that this was Yuan Tan, the son of Yuan Shao, he ignored him and directly asked Kong Rong to clasp his fists and invite him to fight: "Kong Beihai, since our army is coming today, since
When we engage Cao's army in battle, how can we break the siege of Xuzhou?"
Kong Rong took a sip of wine, shook his head and said with a smile: "Marshal Zuo, I know you are eager to fight. However, Cao Cao has many soldiers and generals, and there are wise and resourceful people planning for him. How can you act rashly? How can you wait until Liu Bei leads the army?"
It’s not too late to march together again.”
Hearing this, Zuo Aoran frowned slightly and said: "Kong Beihai, our army has just arrived and has not yet established a stable footing. If we avoid it without fighting, our morale will be greatly reduced over time. By then, we may be completely defeated in one battle and there will be no room for recovery.
"Kong Rong heard Zuo Aoran's words and looked at Yuan Tan on one side. Seeing that he lowered his head and said nothing, Kong Rong couldn't help but put down the wine bottle in his hand and began to ponder.
At this time, someone suddenly stood up and said: "My lord, what Marshal Zuo said is true. Our army has been here for several days, and Cao Cao has not sent troops to attack. This must mean that he has no bottom in his heart. According to Bao's opinion, it is not possible."
I wonder what my lord's intention is if I march into the army to test the truth?" Zuo Aoran heard this and looked over quickly, only to see that this man had a delicate face, slightly raised corners of his mouth, and seemed to be smiling. He was eight feet tall and had a tall and straight figure, but he had never seen him before.
Kong Rong saw the confusion on Zuo Aoran's face and understood. He immediately introduced: "This is Duchang Duwei Zongbao. When the heroes attacked Dong Zhuo, I left him in Beihai, so Marshal Zuo has never seen him."
Zuo Aoran raised his hands in greeting. Zong Bao saw that Zuo Aoran had no airs and actually wanted to salute himself first. He hurriedly raised his hands and returned the gift and said: "I have heard about Marshal Zuo for a long time. Later on the battlefield, we will see the Marshal show off his skills."
Zuo Aoran smiled slightly, looked at Zong Bao and said, "General, please help me."
Zong Bao was flattered and nodded hurriedly: "I will definitely serve you."
At this time, Kong Rong was heard saying: "Since the marshal is so eager to fight, Zong Bao, please lead three thousand elite soldiers and go with the marshal to test it out. If you can win, it's best. If you can't, you can retreat quickly."
Zong Bao was overjoyed and hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "Yes!" Then he followed Zuo Aoran out of the tent. Zuo Aoran returned to his army, and Zong Bao prepared his troops.
After Zuo Aoran left, Kong Rong raised his glass to Yuan Tan and said with a smile on his face: "I originally wanted Liu Bei to be the first person, but I didn't expect that Zuo Aoran came to fight for it. Could it be that this person is easy to be the first person?"
? Haha!"
Yuan Tan laughed and said: "Kong Beihai didn't know something. It is said that Zuo Aoran has been dazzled by his reputation as a loyal minister and good general of the Han Dynasty.
We need to put on a posture of serving the country and the country. This time we come to Xuzhou to aid Liu Bei. If Liu Bei borrows troops from him, does Prefect Kong know how many troops Zuo Aoran has borrowed from Liu Bei?"
"Three to five thousand soldiers and horses?" Kong Rong guessed.
Yuan Tan shook his head and said: "Less."
Kong Rong rolled his eyes, gritted his teeth and guessed: "Could it be that we borrowed seven or eight thousand infantry?"
Yuan Tan shook his head again and said: "A total of thirty thousand!"
"What...what...what?! Thirty thousand troops? This number is no less than the strength of one of my counties!" Kong Rong sighed in surprise.
Yuan Tan chuckled lightly, took a sip of wine, and said nonchalantly: "What does this mean? There are also five thousand elite Bingzhou cavalry among them, and there are also half a year's supply of food and grass for the thirty thousand army!"
"What? Is Zuo Aoran crazy? Why is he so generous with this kind of money-losing business? Is it because of his reputation? Or because they come from the same school, Liu Bei is still a big man.
For the emperor's uncle's sake?" Kong Rong said puzzledly.
Yuan Tan snorted lightly and said: "Who knows? I think Zuo Aoran might have an affair with Liu Bei? Haha! Hahaha! Haha!"
"Uh...?" Kong Rong was choked and speechless.
"Kong Beihai doesn't have to be like this, it's just a joke, a joke, haha!" Yuan Tan said with a smile.
Kong Rong laughed dryly and said, "I thought the young general had some inside information? Haha!"
Yuan Tan took a sip of wine and said with great interest: "There are people like this who contribute money and effort to win us a good reputation, so why wouldn't we do it? Haha! What does Kong Beihai think?"
"This kind of pushy person deserves to be used as a gunman, haha! Come on, let me toast the young general!" Kong Rong raised his glass.
Yuan Tan raised his glass and responded: "Kong Beihai has an even better plan!"
"Uh...?" Kong Rong looked embarrassed and drank the wine in one gulp without saying a word.
Yuan Tan burped and said, "I'm drunk, I'm drunk. I drank too much today. I'll leave first..." Before he could finish his words, Yuan Tan lay down on the wine table.
Kong Rong frowned slightly and said, "Come quickly and send the Major General back to the camp."
"Yes!" Soldiers entered the tent and helped Yuan Tan return to the tent.
"Pah!" Kong Rong slammed the table and said, "Hateful! Damn it!"
Outside Xuzhou City, Cao Cao's camp was completely plain. Next to the high-flying Cao Cao flag, there were two white flags. One read: "Revenge!" and the other read "Avenge!", both written in cinnabar, with a bloody color.
It was so dazzling that all the soldiers in the battalion were wearing sackcloth and wearing filial piety, which showed the sorrow in their hearts and Cao Cao's determination to take revenge.
Cao Cao was meditating in his tent when suddenly a sergeant came to report: "There are troops and horses outside the stronghold coming to challenge. Look at the flag, they are Kong Rong's troops in Beihai."
After hearing this, Cao Cao laughed angrily, looked around at the generals and said: "A certain person issued a message that anyone who saves Xuzhou will be killed without mercy! I don't think there are people who are not afraid of death. A few days ago, he just stood aside and watched. Today
Who dares to come to my camp to challenge me? Is it unbearable? Generals, mobilize your troops to meet the enemy. I want to see how many heads Kong Wenju has grown and how bold he is. Could it be that he has forgotten that Beihai City is
It’s close to Yanzhou! Haha!”
Zuo Aoran was waiting anxiously outside Cao Cao's camp. He only heard the "dong dong dong" sound of war drums ringing loudly. Then he saw the gate of Cao Cao's stronghold open, and a group of people rushed out.
They quickly formed a formation, and in front of them was a handsome flag flying high, which was a big "Cao". Behind them, the generals lined up in the wild goose wing formation, each holding their own swords, watching eagerly at those who dared to challenge.
Kong Rong's general, Zuo Aoran, deliberately did not use his own banner in order to deceive a big fish.
Cao Cao was wearing golden armor and covered with white silk. He looked coldly at the team that came to challenge him. The more he looked at it, the more shocked he became. Cao Cao knew nothing about Kong Rong, except for the article.
Apart from being famous all over the world if he writes well, other abilities are not worth mentioning in Cao Cao's eyes.
Whether it is civil affairs or military training, Kong Rong is far behind. To put it bluntly, Kong Rong is a typical example of great ambition and talent, and the army in front of him is not only brightly armored, but also a sword in his hand. They are all shining with sharp edges, obviously well maintained. The most shocking thing is that these sergeants are full of energy, and their fearless aura shows that they are definitely an elite force, not the kind that can be slaughtered by others. farmer.
