Just after Yin hour, Nanshan was shrouded in thick darkness.
It is the darkest period before dawn, and the undulating Nanshan Mountain is like a giant beast, crawling on the banks of the Yushui River. Nanshan Mountain is also known as Funiu Mountain in later generations. The reason why Nanyang got its name is because it is located in Funiu Mountain.
It is Yang, so it is named Nanyang.
Cao Peng rode his horse up a hill and turned to look at Wancheng, which was shrouded in flames in the distance. He couldn't help but reveal a strange smile on his face.
What will you, Liu Bei, do if you lose this batch of food and grass?
If you collect it from the people of Wancheng, it will definitely anger the people of Nanyang, and it will be difficult to gain a foothold from now on; but if you don't collect grain and grass, you will face the risk of running out of food. Is it possible that the tens of thousands of troops under your command, Liu Xuande, all rely on supplies from Xinye? I'm afraid
Xinye cannot afford it. At that time, Liu Bei will face a choice, whether to rejoin Liu Biao and obey Liu Biao's orders, or...
Before Liu Bei captured Nanyang, it was to be honest that he was forced by Cai Mao and others.
Although he won a brilliant victory, he violated Liu Biao's taboo. Liu Biao didn't want to fall out with Cao Cao, but Liu Bei suddenly sent troops to Wancheng. To put it bluntly, you are committing a crime and intending to rebel! From a certain
To a certain extent, Liu Bei's capture of Wancheng certainly had a foothold. But it was also equivalent to being separated from Liu Biao's account and no longer related to each other.
If Liu Bei returns to Liu Biao, Liu Biao will accept him.
After all, if Liu Bei can fight, he is indeed the talent Liu Biao needs.
But it will be difficult to have as much freedom as before! Once Liu Bei is controlled by Liu Biao, he will be like a beast in a cage, and it will be difficult to cause trouble. For Cao Peng, he does not want to be able to kill him all at once.
Liu Bei, it is enough to tie his hands and feet.
"Youxue, you are still smarter!"
Chen Shi stepped forward with a look of admiration on his face, "If we leave a little later, I'm afraid we will be attacked from both sides."
It turned out that just when Cao Peng and others finished distributing food and grass and were preparing to evacuate Wancheng, they suddenly received news: Zhang Fei would return to Wancheng.
The battle in Wuyin was unfavorable, and Xun Chen was shot and killed outside the city.
Zhang Fei was unwilling to do so, and he also knew that it would be unrealistic to attack Wuyin again.
After a dispute with Zhao Yun, he had no choice but to nod his head and agreed to withdraw. But the withdrawal of the army was not a simple matter... He had to collect the baggage and be prepared for Wu Yin's pursuit. Zhang Fei wanted to protect the army from retreating, but he
Rejected by Zhao Yun.
Zhao Yun's reason is very simple: if Wu Yin pursues him, can the three generals hold back?
The implication is that I am worried that your bad temper will cause trouble for evacuation.
Zhang Fei also knew the importance, so he protected Xun Chen's coffin and retreated first, leaving Zhao Yun behind. Zhang Fei felt very aggrieved along the way. When he was about to arrive at Nanshan, he sent someone back to Wancheng to report.
Mi Fang prepared camps and tents for the army to settle down. Unexpectedly, when the messenger arrived at Wancheng, Wancheng had already fallen into the hands of Cao Peng. Knowing that Zhang Fei was about to return, Cao Peng did not dare to hesitate and ordered his people to start the ceremony.
Due to the fire, they evacuated Wancheng in advance and quickly crossed Yushui and entered Nanshan.
"Zifan, do you think Zhang Fei can see such a big fire?"
Cao Peng did not answer, but turned his head and looked at Chen Shi with a smile and asked.
Chen Shi was startled, then nodded and said: "Of course you can see it... Look, the sky in Wancheng is burning red. Not to mention that Zhang Fei is stationed at the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Even from a little further away, he can still notice the situation. Hehe, so
If there is a big fire, I am afraid that the third general will become furious."
"What should you do if your eyes turn red because of anxiety?"
"ah?"
Chen Shi scratched his head and said with a smile: "If it were me, I would immediately lead my troops to Wancheng."
"How many roads are there from Shankou to Wancheng?"
"There are a lot of roads... There are at least five or six roads from Nanshan... But the shortest distance is probably..."
Chen Shi suddenly closed his mouth, with a look of horror in his eyes.
"Isn't it the old Nanshan road we are taking now?"
The Nanshan Old Road is a small road. You can reach Wancheng in the fastest time by crossing Nanshan from the mountain pass. However, this road is very narrow and you must pass through a place called Jiapigou. That Jiapigou is surrounded by
Hills, thickets, and lush vegetation.
If Zhang Fei takes the old route of Nanshan, wouldn't he have to meet him face to face?
Mrs. Chen swallowed and said softly: "Youxue, you don't want to fight to the death with that third general here, do you?
I heard that he brought more than 10,000 troops. We have less than 1,000 men, how can we compete with that Zhang Fei? Otherwise, let’s change our path?"
"There are more than 10,000 people, so what?"
Cao Peng sneered, "Do you think Zhang Fei can keep more than ten thousand people in his pocket?"
"you mean……"
Cao Peng turned around and took out a clay pot from the horse's back pocket.
"This is something I found in the Wancheng warehouse."
"ah?"
"Tung oil!"
Cao Peng said with a smile: "When we evacuated Wancheng, I ordered the flying camel soldiers to carry two cans each.
I heard that if you take the old road to Nanshan, you must pass through the "Jiapi ditch". If I pour all these more than a thousand cans of tung oil into the Jiapigou, and then a fire breaks out, Zhang Fei will have more than 10,000 soldiers and horses.
He has 100,000 people, and I can swallow them all. Zhang Fei is anxious to save the fire, so he will not take precautions... Zifan, give me an order, the flying camel soldiers must speed up their march, and they must reach Jiapigou before Mao hour...
"
At this time, Chen Shi had a look of admiration on his face.
Look at this person, his head is so long...
Everyone was busy retreating, trying to avoid the enemy.
But Cao Peng had already figured out how to destroy the enemy! No wonder Ah Fu became prosperous after leaving Zhongyang Mountain, and even took the position of prefect at the age of more than 20 years old. Previously,
Chen Shi was still a little uncomfortable in his heart. He felt that Cao Peng and the others were able to get together because they were just lucky... But now it seemed that it was definitely not the case that King Cao Peng bought them to be where they are today.
It depends on luck, it means that there is real talent and learning in it. If he had not left Zhongyang Town back then, but left with Cao Peng and the others, maybe... Chen Shi was convinced of Cao Peng, and there would be no more
Ridiculous idea.
Cao Peng, out of consideration for his brother's kindness, asked him to command the flying camel soldiers.
As long as you follow your old brothers and continue to build your achievements, you will have a career sooner or later!
Thinking of this, Chen Shi raised his hands on his horse and said, "General, I will give you the order right now."
Looking at the direction Chen Shi was leaving, Cao Peng raised his thick eyebrows.
To be honest, he doesn't like Chen Shi.
Although this man grew up with his predecessor and Wang Mai, he has nothing to do with the current Cao Peng.
This person is too philistine and utilitarian!
It can be used, but cannot be entrusted with heavy tasks.
Cao Peng had quietly left a mark on Chen Shi in his heart.
This is not a good brother like Wang Mao and Deng Fan, who would rush forward without hesitation even if Cao Peng asks them to die; nor is he a loyal and civilized character like Pang De, who is even bigger than Jiang Ji
It doesn't matter, let's give him a fortune, Quan Zuo will end the friendship back then. After returning to Wuyin, it will be better to let Jiang Ji be the Yamen.
Cao Peng couldn't believe this Chen style...
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Just as Cao Peng guessed, Zhang Fei also noticed the fire in the direction of Wancheng.
The inexplicable defeat in the Battle of Wuyin made Zhang Fei feel very aggrieved. What annoyed him the most was Xun Chen's sudden death.
Zhang Fei had suppressed his anger. After arriving at the mountain pass and setting up camp, he ordered people to fetch wine and got very drunk by himself. Unexpectedly, he slept until midnight when he was suddenly shouted at by his own soldiers. When he walked out of the camp,
When he saw the fire in the direction of Wancheng, he was stunned.
Wancheng, is there a fire?
This Wancheng is so good, how could it catch fire...
Without saying a word, Zhang Fei quickly ordered his troops and horses to cross Nanshan and rush to Wancheng to check.
But in this hurry, he couldn't get everyone on fire. He had to take his three thousand cavalry troops and leave the camp first, then arranged his troops to protect Xun Chen's coffin, and then followed up. The night was dark, and the mountain road was also dark.
It was not too flat. Zhang Fei was impatient and kept urging his troops to speed up. As a result, dozens of horses stumbled on the mountain road, causing chaos again and again.
In normal times, Zhang Fei might have kept his soldiers on guard.
But he couldn't do it now. If there was a fire in Wancheng, something big must have happened. He had to rush to Wancheng as soon as possible to check the situation...
Before my eyes, a fish-belly-white light appeared on the horizon, and Mao hour was approaching.
Zhang Fei and his troops finally arrived at Jiapigou. Due to the hurry, many people felt tired, and the pace of the forward army slowed down.
"Can't stop, give me the order to speed up."
Zhang Fei was furious when he saw the soldiers and horses marching slower.
He whipped the soldiers who slowed down hard with his riding crop and ordered the sergeants to speed up.
At this moment, a soldier came to report: "Third General, the road ahead is blocked."
"ah?"
Zhang Fei was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly urged his horse and the small school commander to check. While Zhang Fei was leaving, many soldiers stopped one after another, and some even lay on their horses, panting.
Sure enough, the Jiapigou Mountain Road was blocked by a pile of gravel and broken trees.
Zhang Fei frowned and shouted sternly: "Clear the roadblocks immediately. The three armies must not dismount and be ready to set off at any time."
"Here!"
The soldiers of the forward army immediately dismounted and began to clear the debris and broken trees on the mountain road.
A soldier threw the stone and cursed carelessly: "What's on top of this? It feels sticky, as if it's oil."
"Yeah?"
A team leader came forward, leaned over and sniffed, "It seems to be tung oil."
"Tung oil?"
Where did the tung oil come from in these barren mountains?
No, there's an ambush...
The corpsman turned around and was about to shout when he heard a rapid banging sound coming from both sides of the Jiapigou.
Immediately afterwards, burning rockets flew out from the darkness on both sides of Jiapigou, whizzing across parabolas in the air and flying down. Hundreds of rockets fired in volley, hitting the bushes covered with tung oil.
The weeds immediately burst into flames. The fire came very suddenly and spread extremely quickly. Zhang Fei was riding on a horse and was anxiously observing the situation ahead. The sudden rockets flew towards him, making him stunned.
Instinctively, he yelled: "There is an ambush, run away quickly."
Want to leave?
It’s not that easy!
In the blink of an eye, Jiapigou turned into a sea of fire, engulfing Zhang Fei and his three thousand cavalry...
