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 side carriage 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, let's take a good look at it. Brother 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?"
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…
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 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.
Guan Suo quickly reminded: "If...if the route is the same as what Fourth Brother predicted, then...not to mention 5,000 cavalry, even 50,000 cavalry will be the turtle in the urn!"
Guan Ping quickly asked: "Is this the only vanguard army?"
"After that, there are still five hundred laborers..." Tan Ma reported truthfully, "After the labor, there is still an infantry team of three thousand people, but it moves slowly and cannot connect with the vanguard army!"
Hearing this, Guan Ping suddenly stood up and said, "Okay, since the fourth brother has figured out all this, if Cao Jun dares to come, all officers and men, let's give him a big gift together!"
Immediately, Guan Ping's expression became meticulous and he began to give orders.
"Second brother, you will lead the car formation. Once Cao Jun enters Sunset Valley, immediately block the exit with side cars so that they can't come back!"
"Here!" Guan Xing accepted the order with his hands raised.
The last time, he was severely taught a lesson by this side car. Since then, he has been full of interest and obsession with this side car.
It would be great if you could try this "vehicle formation" on the battlefield!
He really wanted to witness the despair the enemy cavalry felt when their charge was blocked and they were at a loss.
Now...it's just right.
One hundred sidecars were enough to block the exit of the valley, making it impossible for Cao's army to return.
"Weizhi, I'll leave the crossbowman to you." Guan Ping continued to give instructions, "It's time to try the power of the fourth brother's crossbow!"
Guan Suo is even more excited...
When he learned that all this was the fault of Fourth Brother, and that these "artifacts" were invented by Fourth Brother, he became excited.
Until now…
Although the fourth brother Guan Lin is not here, he is still holding the crossbow... What Guan Suo feels is that the fourth brother is fighting side by side with him!
"Don't worry, brother, I won't let you down, nor will I let my fourth brother down!"
Guan Ping nodded, "The mountain road in Sunset Valley is dangerous. As long as we can block Cao's army's retreat and stay high up...this battle...will be won!"
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…
"What?"
On the table are soup cakes, glutinous rice soup, fried meatballs, Wuchang fish, and Chinese gunpowder meat!
But Guan Lin has no appetite...
He stared at Guan Yinping with wide eyes, "Sister, are you saying that Cao Cao sent Cao Chun and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to support Xiangyang?"
"Yeah..." Guan Yinping said with emotion: "So for this operation, my father specially doubled the number of troops for the eldest brother, and also sent the second brother and the fifth brother to follow."
The action Guan Yinping mentioned was that Guan Ping secretly led his troops to Jiangxia by land and water, and then laid an ambush until Cao Jun entered the trap!
She didn't know where the news from her father and eldest brother came from.
I don't even know that this news is related to the fourth brother Guan Lin in front of me.
Because of this, Guan Yinping was somewhat worried about his eldest brother, second brother and fifth brother.
If the news is false, then it is very likely... that they were the ones who were ambushed.
What's more...
Xiangfan, Cao Chun and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are coming...
This Tiger and Leopard Cavalry is so prestigious!
Guan Yinping's words made Guan Lin subconsciously draw two conclusions.
One - the dry season is approaching, Cao Chun and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are coming, Cao Cao is going to cause trouble!
Secondly - this big brother Guan Ping is simply unreliable!
He had just promised Guan Lin not to leak this matter out, let alone his father.
But his father gave him more troops, and asked his second brother and fifth brother to follow him. This is unclear...did Guan Ping leak the secret?
This big brother is simply unreliable!
How about playing?
Originally, Guan Lin wanted to show off quietly and then amaze everyone...
Now it’s okay, Dad knows, and everything that needs to be known is known, and he still pretends to be a hammer!
For a moment, Guan Lin felt that he had been tricked.
It’s not good to know people well!
——"My eldest brother is in his thirties and doesn't have a beard at all. This so-called hairless mouth means he can't do things well... The ancients are honest and don't bully me. If something happens in the future, you can't turn to your eldest brother again. This is a trap!"
I muttered in my heart...
Guan Yinping thought that the fourth brother was intimidated by the reputation of Cao Chun and Hubaoqi.
He immediately asked, "Fourth brother also knows about Cao Chun and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry?"
Uh...this is the question.
More than knowing!
Isn’t it Cao Chun and Cao Laohu who beat Yuan Shao’s son, Wuhuan Shanyu’s brother, and captured uncle Liu Bei’s two daughters?
So much so...
In addition, does Guan Lin know any other dirty information about Cao Chun?
Although it's not as big as dad's bag of dirty stuff, he can't stand up to Cao Chun's dirty stuff, which is so powerful and real!
For example...he was once forced to take off his pants and walk around in front of Yuan Shao!
Thoughts on this…
Immediately, Guan Lin blinked and said, "Third sister, I do know some secrets about Wei general Cao Chun. Are you interested in hearing it, third sister?"
This...don't mention it, Guan Yinping subconsciously pricked up his ears when he heard the word "secret news".
Not just interested, that's...quite interested!
There is no woman who is not interested in "gossip".
"Fourth brother, please tell me..."
Guan Yinping moved closer,
Guan Lin cleared his throat and told the story of "Cao Chun was forced to take off his pants in front of Yuan Shao."
That was still...August of the sixth year of Zhongping.
That day, the sky was clear, the sea was broad, and the sun was bright in the sky. He Jin, who was then the general of the world's military forces, entered the palace in high spirits to meet the Queen Mother He.
Unexpectedly, he was killed in the palace by the ten permanent attendants headed by Zhang Rang.
When He Jin's general Yuan Shao heard the news, he immediately led troops into the palace and killed the eunuchs on sight. He killed more than two thousand people. Many of the eunuchs who were not eunuchs were accidentally killed because they had no beards.
At that time, Cao Chun's identity was Huangmen Shilang, equivalent to the emperor's "assistant", and he was mixed with "officials" such as Xiao Huangmen.
In addition, Cao Chun was relatively young at that time, so what kind of beard was there?
From a distance, I saw Yuan Shao and his men rushing in. Anyone without a beard was killed indiscriminately...
So some "civilians" were smarter. In order to prove that they were not "eunuchs", they had no choice but to take off their pants and show off.
Cao Chun thought to himself that this would work, so he joined it and became one of them.
The so-called "until the body is revealed and then you are saved!"
This is why Cao Chun was forced to take off his pants in front of Yuan Shao.
In fact, if you don't take off your pants, the other person will be gone.
When Guan Lin told these stories to Guan Yinping with great emotion...
Guan Yinping was stunned for a moment, and she even felt a little unable to hold herself together.
It’s not that I can’t stop laughing.
But...
But this fourth brother didn't regard her as a woman at all!
Is it okay to talk to girls about taking off their pants?
She is...sister, not brother!
For a moment, Guan Yinping's face turned red.
Guan Lin didn't think so much...
But seeing Guan Yinping's expression of shock, he thought Guan Yinping didn't understand, "Don't you understand why Cao Chun took off his pants?"
——"Or do you think I feel the same way? How can a man who can't even hold his crotch down win the battle?"