It sounded like Deng Zhi was asking Cao Peng what to do.
But behind this sentence, there is a deeper meaning hidden: Can you deal with Lu Bu? If not, let me do it!
There are eight people in the Yamen Hall, and Cao Peng has the highest status.
There was something in Deng Zhi's words, he wanted to get command of the Battle of Quyang.
However, he did not dare to blatantly seize power. Because among the people here, except Zhou Cang, the remaining five are all members of Cao Peng. Even Zhou Cang, who is inextricably related to Cao Peng, is definitely not
Deng Zhi can control it easily.
Among the six people in Zhoucang, except for Deng Fan, which one is not an experienced person?
How could they not hear the hidden content in Deng Zhi's words? For a moment, their faces suddenly changed! Even though Deng Zhi flooded Song Xian last night, he showed enough ability. But waiting in Zhoucang
In people's eyes, Cao Peng is the real leader...
Gan Ning snorted and closed his eyes slightly, his eyes sparkling.
Zhou Cang, Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan and the others even lowered their faces and glared at Deng Zhi.
Wang Xu is relatively better, but he also thinks that Deng Zhi is a bit too arrogant. Who among you here is not more senior than you, Deng Zhi? Even if you have a small record, you should not seize power so nakedly. After all, you are just a Sima from another department.
Rather than being the commander-in-chief of an army.
Deng Fan was a little late-minded, but he also realized that something was wrong.
He quickly looked towards Cao Peng, clearly asking: Ah Fu, what on earth is going on?
Seeing this scene, Deng Zhi couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He thought he had planned a strategy last night and effortlessly destroyed an army of 6,000 people, and would be recognized by everyone. Now it seems that he was a little too optimistic. He didn't have any feelings for Cao Peng.
What opinion, but standing in his position, he assisted not Cao Peng, but Deng Ji. But in Haixi, Cao Peng had a faint tendency to suppress Deng Ji. Even if Cao Peng and Deng Ji were a family, Deng Zhi
I still hope that people with the Deng surname can take the lead instead of the Cao surname.
There is another clan concept mixed into this.
Deng Zhi and Deng Ji are from the same clan, so naturally they hope that Deng Ji will have the upper hand.
I just didn't expect it...
Cao Peng laughed and shook his head, "Brother, to be honest, I have no countermeasures."
"ah?"
Zhou Cang and others simultaneously let out a soft cry and looked towards Cao Peng.
They didn't quite understand why Cao Peng bowed to Deng Zhi...yes, he bowed his head! Cao Peng's words meant that he bowed to Deng Zhi.
Cao Peng said: "In strategizing, I am not as good as Bo Miao; in charging into battle, I am not as good as Xingba and Wengui.
Lu Bu is about to raise an army now, so we should all work together. How to retreat from the enemy? I really have no idea, so please give me some advice, brother."
After saying that, Cao Peng stood up and bowed deeply.
The seemingly tense atmosphere was instantly resolved with Cao Peng's bow.
A smile appeared on Gan Ning's face: Do you see, this is the mind and temperament that a superior person should have.
Cao Peng's words were a clever answer to Deng Zhi's provocation, and at the same time saved Deng Zhi's face. Deng Zhi felt his face was slightly hot, and lowered his head, not knowing what to do. Deng Zhi in history
Zhi is indeed an outstanding person. But at this time, Deng Zhi was only in his early twenties. Although he was talented, he had not experienced the training that originally belonged to him in history, so he was somewhat arrogant.
He hesitated for a moment and said softly: "The only person under Lu Bu who can command the army is the eight-strong general."
Even if he had just lost face, Deng Zhi still had to speak.
Otherwise, the loss of face will be even greater.
"The eight capable generals, Hao Meng and Cheng Lian, are no longer alive, and now Song Xian is missing. Therefore, there are only five people under Lu Bu who can lead the army."
"Zhang Liao and Zang Ba can be thrown away," Cao Peng added.
"oh?"
"Zhang Liao had previously opposed Lü Bu's sending troops and hated Lü Bu, so he was sent to Xu County. I have ordered people to go to Guangling and ask Chen Taishou to garrison troops in Huaiyin. Therefore, Zhang Liao will never dare to act rashly. He will definitely station his troops on the north bank of the Huai River to ward off Chen Deng.
, can't tell the difference... As for Zang Ba, I heard people said that he hated Lu Bu at the end of last year, and now his relationship with Lu Bu is tense. In addition, he has stationed troops in Mount Tai to stop the enemies in the north. So it is impossible for Lu Bu to stop him for a while.
Send him over. Therefore, there are only three of the eight good generals left... Among them, the one who is most likely to lead the army is Cao Xing. This man is brave and strategic. Although he is the last of the eight good generals, if he is talented, he will never be inferior to others.
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When it comes to understanding Lu Bu, Deng Zhi is really inferior to Cao Peng.
"So, Cao Xing is most likely to send troops?"
"Cao Xing, the minister of garrison troops, is closest to Quyang. He is most likely to lead the army. However, apart from the eight capable generals, there is one person I am afraid of."
"who?"
"Gao Shun, Gao Deyi."
Deng Zhi asked in astonishment: "Gao Shun? Who is he?"
Cao Peng said with a smile: "Gao Shun is not an eight-strong general, but in terms of talent, he is only inferior to Zhang Liao and Zang Ba.
Lu Bu has a battalion under his command, called Feng Zhen, which can be said to be invincible, invincible, and extremely brave. He is highly shunned and has the title of Zhonglang General, and is also the commander of Feng Zhen. However, because of his upright character, he is not liked by Lu Bu.
When the battle came, Gao Shun was able to command the formation. The rest of the time, the formation was a part of the Wei Dynasty. This person's ability is extraordinary...I am afraid it will not be inferior to Qu Yi's first attack on the camp."
Climb first?
Xia Houlan's expression changed.
Among them, he is the only one who understands the power of Xianden.
I think back then, the Baima Yicong where he was was defeated by Xian Deng, so he had to stay away from his homeland and defect to Cao Cao's men.
To this day, he still shudders when he recalls the confrontation with the Xianden camp that day.
Isn't being trapped in a battle inferior to being the first to get there?
He looked at Cao Peng with a questioning look in his eyes.
Cao Peng hesitated for a moment and nodded clearly.
Deng Zhi was a little confused!
I thought that in half a year, I had gotten to know Lu Bu very well.
But now it seems...
Cao Peng said: "Now in Quyang, there are thousands and five soldiers. If Cao Xing leads the army, even if there are ten thousand people, we can fight with the strong city. But if we are trapped, even though we only have eight hundred, we can defeat ten thousand people. However, we
It is estimated that Lu Bu will not let Gao Shun come, so Cao Xing is the most likely."
"Cao Xing..."
Deng Zhi fell into deep thought.
"The Prime Minister has about eight thousand soldiers and horses, and it is very likely that Cao Xing will show up in full force.
But apart from the eight thousand soldiers and horses under his command, I am afraid there will be no other soldiers and horses. Song Xian's previous loss of six thousand soldiers has severely damaged Lu Bu's vitality. If he is asked to increase his troops from Xiapi, he may not agree...
...The general situation should be like this, will Bo Miao's plan be worked out?"
Deng Zhi raised his head and replied in a deep voice: "If so, we can fight."
"How to fight?" Gan Ning asked.
Deng Zhi thought for a while and said: "Lü Bu sent troops to Haixi because of the millions of dendrobium grain and grass in Haixi. It can be seen that Xiapi is not rich in grain and grass. There is a saying in the art of war: a thousand chariots and a thousand leather chariots.
If you ride with one hundred thousand armor and provide food for thousands of miles, the expenses for internal and external expenses, the use of guests, the materials of glue and paint, and the support of chariots and armor will cost a thousand gold per day. Eight thousand soldiers and horses will cost hundreds of guan per day, and the food will cost thousands of dendrobium, which is no small matter.
.So the only way to win the Battle of Quyang is "drag"... The longer this battle lasts, the greater the pressure Xiapi will bear.
I have a plan to make Cao Xing return without success.
Quyang now has a thousand and five troops. If they recruit men and horses, they can make up two thousand. Youxue can divide the troops and fight, and order one person to lead five hundred cavalry and station outside the city, while the others stick to Quyang. In this way, Cao Xing attacks Quyang.
The infantry and cavalry outside the city can attack from behind; if Cao Xing attacks outside the city, they can attack inside the city. Over time, Xiapi's grain and grass will be tense. By then, Lu Bu's troops and horses will be defeated without attacking."
Why does this strategy sound so familiar?
Cao Peng was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered that when Cao Cao attacked Xiapi, Chen Gong also proposed this plan, but Lu Bu did not agree.
Now, Lu Bu attacks Quyang, and Deng Zhi offers the same strategy...
Cao Peng thought for a while and asked: "Bo Miao, then who do you think controls the infantry and cavalry, and who controls Quyang?"
"this……"
Deng Zhi showed hesitation.
Cao Peng said: "Brother, it doesn't matter if you just say it."
"Quyang, fundamentally, there needs to be a general in charge to stabilize the morale of the army."
The implication is to tell Cao Peng: You must be in charge of Quyang...
The reason for hesitation was that Deng Zhi knew very well that once there was a confrontation, Qu Yang would be under great pressure. The general might be in danger of being killed at any time.
"Then who can command the cavalry?"
"First of all, the infantry and cavalry general needs a commander who is good at fighting and has extraordinary bravery. Secondly, he also needs someone to assist him in deciding when to attack and when to retreat."
Pan Zhang said coldly: "In this case, Bo Miao must be the one who can help."
Deng Zhi's face suddenly turned red and she lowered her head, but she didn't know how to explain it.
If he were the commander-in-chief, he could make arrangements easily and no one would object. This was another reason why Deng Zhi would seize power as soon as he sat down.
But now...
No matter how this sounds, it will make people think that he is shirk.
Cao Peng smiled and said, "Bo Miao has the ability to change things, and Xing Ba is also the bravest one among us. I will leave the cavalry outside the city to you two, and the rest will follow me out to suppress Quyang. You guys think
how?"
"That won't work!"
Gan Ning stood up and said loudly: "Before the expedition, Miss Huang gave many instructions to the general to protect the young master carefully. Once the war begins, Quyang will definitely fight hard. If the young master has an accident, how will I explain to the young lady when I go back?"
?Sir, I would like to stay in Quyang."
Pan Zhang glanced at Gan Ning and said nothing.
To be honest, he didn't quite agree with what Cao Peng just said.
Gan Ning is the bravest among these people? So who does it matter to me! He has never experienced Gan Ning's methods, so he doesn't know how powerful Gan Ning is. However, Cao Peng knew it very well. If Pan
If Zhang is a first-class general, then Gan Ning is definitely a super first-class general with a force value of over 95. The two are obviously not on the same level, and there is basically no comparison.
Cao Peng was very happy about Gan Ning's protection.
However, he stood up and walked to Gan Ning's side, "Xingba, I know you have good intentions. But please believe me, I am not an incompetent person who has no strength to tie a chicken. You command Buqi
, echoing me from a distance is the best protection for me.
The harder you beat me outside the city, the safer I will be.
I have made up my mind on this matter and there is no need to discuss it further. However, apart from the harassment outside the city, I have one more thing to entrust to Xingba."
Gan Ning hesitated for a moment, "But please give me your instructions, Master."
"Protect Mr. Deng."
"ah?"
Deng Zhi raised his head and looked at Cao Peng in shock.
Cao Peng said: "Bo Miao has great talents and can help you. After you leave the city, you should listen to Bo Miao's advice more and don't act rashly. No matter how nervous Qu Yang is, you just need to wait outside the city...wait for the right time.
You can attack only when you have the opportunity, and never take risks."
After saying that, Cao Peng turned around and took Deng Zhi's hand again.
"Bo Miao, you and Xingba should be more careful outside the city." He pondered for a moment and said softly: "If Quyang cannot be saved, there is no need to rescue it by force. If you find that the battle situation is not good, you should evacuate Quyang immediately and return to the sea.
West...I estimate that Duke Cao will raise an army sooner or later for an expedition, and you will be able to be of use by then to avenge me. In short, after leaving the city, you must take care of yourselves."
Deng Zhi was so excited that she was speechless for a long time.
No wonder, all the generals in Haixi are led by Cao Youxue...
It's not that Deng Ji is incompetent, it's that Cao Peng's magnanimity is far beyond what Deng Ji can compare with.
Perhaps, the Jiyang Deng family is destined to be under the surname Cao in the future. However, with such a person, what's the harm in being attached?
"Youxue, please take care of yourself!"
After Deng Zhi said this, he bowed to the ground.
Although he didn't say any words of apology, this bow already contained everything.
Cao Peng laughed!
His eyes became crescents, and his cheeks also showed slight dimples.
As a time traveler, his ability to grasp the current situation allows him to have a bird's eye view of this era. This has nothing to do with talent, but a kind of foresight. Sooner or later, Cao Cao will send troops. Once Cao Cao sends troops, Qu Yang will naturally turn danger into safety.
Lu Bu may not accept Chen Gong's plan, but it does not mean that Chen Gong's plan is not good. In fact, Cao Peng can understand why Lu Bu refuses to accept Chen Gong's plan.
Remember Hao Meng?
I remember when Hao Meng rebelled and was put down by Lu Bu.
Lu Bu later asked Cao Xing why Hao Meng rebelled?
Cao Xing's answer was: "It was planned by Yuan Shu."
"Who knows the plotter?"
Do you know who was involved in this conspiracy?
Cao Xing said frankly: "Chen Gong is complicit."
At that time, Chen Gong was sitting aside, his face flushed. Lu Bu later thought that Chen Gong was someone he relied on, so he didn't ask any more. In the history books, the words "Don't ask" were used instead. But not asking doesn't mean that Lu Bu has no respect for Chen Gong.
No opinion! Damn, if Cao Peng were sitting in Lu Bu's seat, he would never adopt Chen Gong's strategy. Damn, he has a criminal record! You can't afford to be hurt by this kind of thing...
Just because Lu Bu refused to use the strategy of dividing his troops, it didn't mean that Cao Peng didn't use it.
In fact, Cao Peng believed that the strategy proposed by Deng Zhi was currently the best way to deal with the enemy.
Cao Xing is different from Song Xian. This person is calm and lawful. Ordinary strategies may be difficult for Cao Xing to work.
To divide the troops is a conspiracy!
I know clearly that you are short of food and grass, but I am dragging you and consuming your food and grass until you can't even think about retreating until the end...
Cao Peng held Deng Zhi with one hand and Gan Ning with the other.
He looked at the people in the government hall and smiled and said: "I have all the gentlemen, so why should Cao Xing be afraid? Why should Zhang Liao be afraid? Why should Lu Bu be afraid? I hope that all the gentlemen will work together as one."
Gan Ning, Zhou Cang, Deng Zhi, Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan, Deng Fan and Wang Xu all bowed and saluted.
