Tao Shang asked Cao Bao to lead the Xuzhou Army to sit in Pei County, while he himself led the main force of Jinling City to attack Xia Houyuan's rear formation.
During this battle with Xia Houyuan, Tao Shang specially asked Tai Shi Ci and Zhao Yun to follow him and help them defeat the enemy.
Taishi Ci came to Xuzhou this time to help the pottery merchant and repay his kindness to him when he was in Beihai County. When he was in Beihai County, he expressed to Kong Rong that he hoped to go to the front line of Pei County with the pottery merchant.
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Although Kong Rong was a little dissatisfied with Taishi Ci's move of being too close to the pottery merchants, on the one hand, Taishi Ci had no official position under him, and on the other hand, Taishi Ci was under his command to repay Gu's mother's kindness.
By standard standards, Taishi Ci was not considered Kong Rong's subordinate at all.
Therefore, he had no right to restrict Taishi Ci's freedom too much.
As for Zhao Yun, he came here on Gongsun Zan's order to help the pottery merchant. The pottery merchant invited him to go with him, and Zhao Zilong, who was very brave, naturally would not refuse.
Moreover, after arriving in Xuzhou with the pottery merchant, Zhao Yun found that Mr. Tao was really kind to him.
Zhao Yun was very brave and repeatedly called on his fellow villagers to fight against the Yellow Turban bandits in Changshan County. His reputation grew in the county, so he was recommended to Gongsun Zan by the county governor.
Although Gongsun Zan also admired Zhao Yun's bravery, he thought that he was young and needed experience, and he was not from a noble family. If he was too important at once, he might be criticized by others, so he was only named a low-level captain and was in charge of a small number of cavalry drills.
Zhao Yun also knew that he had just joined the army and was not qualified enough and needed more experience, so he did not blame Gongsun Zan. The two of them had a tacit understanding.
But Mr. Tao obviously didn't think so.
The potter's behavior was very meritocratic.
The main components of the Jinling Army are the old troops of the Yellow Turban Army, low-level civilians in Xuzhuang, and surrendered generals like Xu Rong.
Therefore, in the pottery merchant's army, there is no such thing as a noble family background. Whoever has the ability will be accepted. It is all a matter of the pottery merchant's word.
Prince Taiping, in fact, behaves in an absolutely dictatorial style.
He was extremely passionate about Zhao Yun.
For a period of time, the pottery merchant visited Zhao Yun at least once a day, either to have a meal or to give him gifts, and to inquire about his welfare and take care of him in every possible way.
Especially when it comes to taking care of Zhao Yun's diet, the potter is as meticulous as treating a baby.
The pottery merchant cooked fresh venison in his mansion, and he had to have half of it sent to Zhao Yun.
Tao Qian sent fine wine from Pengcheng to reward the three armies, and the pottery merchant had to send at least three jars to Zhao Yun.
Chen Gui asked his attendants to deliver high-quality fruits to the pottery merchant, and the pottery merchant sent someone to deliver several baskets of the freshest fruits to Zhao Yun.
Fresh goat milk was delivered, and the pottery merchant had to have someone deliver it to Zhao Yun, saying that the fierce general brother needed to drink more calcium.
Tao Shang's new research on how to eat mutton-shabu-shabu and grilled mutton kebabs requires Zhao Yun to come and taste them...
Not to mention other banquets, three meals, rice, vegetables, and daily meat.
In short, since arriving in Xuzhou, no matter which source of delicious food it comes from, the pottery merchant will let Zhao Yun eat the best.
There's no way around it, Tao Shang is a beauty-loving person and likes pretty pretty girls.
You can't blame anyone else's mouth, but you can't blame brother Zilong.
While the large army of soldiers and horses were galloping towards Xia Houyuan's rear formation, Tao Shang said to Zhao Yun beside him: "Brother Zilong, how are you feeling these days? Are you still happy and happy in Xuzhou? Tao, you seem to have gained weight."
How much less?"
When Zhao Yun first met the pottery merchant, he had a long face, but once these extravagant days were over, he was actually turned into a round face by the pottery merchant's good wine and meat!
On this occasion, the pottery merchant can feel proud.
As a time traveler, he actually cultivated a fat version of Zhao Yun... To the general public, what kind of crime is this?
When Zhao Yun heard that the pottery merchant said that he was fat, he felt extremely depressed.
While urging the horse to sit down, he reached out and pinched the fat that had recently grown on the plate on his face. It seemed that there was indeed a little...
Zhao Yun's eyes showed sadness.
"Mr. Taiping, during this period, the young master has been very courteous and kind to the general, and the general is very grateful. However, these three days are a small banquet, and the fifth day is a big banquet. A pig is mounted on the horse, and a chicken is dismounted... It's really...
It is too extravagant. The general is not yet twenty-six years old, and before he has achieved fame, he has been raised by the prince to have a small body. In the future, when he fights on the battlefield and is seen by others, he will... he will be inferior.
"
Zhao Yun's tone was very miserable.
The pottery merchant understood Zhao Yun's mood very well.
A handsome guy with a strong and handsome figure who can turn thousands of girls' heads and drool when he walks on the street. He accidentally failed to control his mouth and was forced to have a small penis. Even though the flesh is nothing compared to ordinary people,
He is still very handsome...but this is absolutely unacceptable to a person like Zhao Yun who has very high demands on himself.
Brother Zilong is very high-spirited.
Tao Shang sighed and comforted: "Brother Zilong, don't be anxious. We will wait until Cao Jun is retreated. Don't be anxious to return to Youzhou. Tao will accompany you to lose weight in Xuzhou and let you recover as usual."
"
While he was talking, he could vaguely see the rear formation of Xiahou Yuan's troops in front of him, and could faintly hear the shouts of killing from both armies.
Everyone suddenly became nervous.
Generals Xu Chu and Xu Rong, who had been on the vanguard, hurriedly ordered their personal guards to return to the central army to ask Tao Shang for instructions on how they should act.
Tao Shang's order to Xu Chu and Xu Rong was very simple. Let them lead the entire main force of the Chinese army, attack the backs of Xiahou Yuan's troops, form a three-sided pincer attack with Xu Huang and Tao Ji, and use all their strength to destroy the effective strength of Xia Houyuan's army!
Zhao Yun and Tai Shi Ci were following the potter on horseback. When they heard his message to Xu Chu's personal guards, Xu Chu and Xu Rong were ordered to attack Xiahou Yuan's rear army with a thunderous force. When they heard this, they were extremely excited.
Excited, gearing up and eager to try, intending to achieve military success.
Seeing the two handsome generals with white horses and silver spears, who were full of fighting spirit, Tao Shang smiled and ordered them: "Zilong and Ziyi, don't worry, you two generals are Tao's trump card to defeat Xia Houyuan this time."
! There is no need to act together with Xu Rong and Xu Chu. Tao has other important things to entrust to you, but it is a huge credit to you to do it!"
Upon hearing what the potter said, Zhao Yun and Tai Shici did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly listened calmly and carefully.
But Tao Shang smiled and said: "Although the generals in Cao's army are not famous, there are actually many talented generals who are accustomed to fighting and know the tactics of war! Xia Houyuan is one of them, led by Xu Chu and Xu Rong
The main force of the Jinling Army attacked behind them and attacked Xu Huang and Tao Ji in three directions. This battle was necessary to defeat Xia Houyuan. Even if he was a living god, he could not reverse the decline head-on. However, Xia Houyuan was extremely good at rushing tactics.
An accident, he will definitely catch me by surprise and attack me off guard."
Taishi Ci frowned and said, "What do you mean by the young master's words? I will not be able to understand it very well."
Tao Shang continued to explain: "Xia Houyuan could not reverse the decline head-on. He also saw that Xu Rong and Xu Chu were driving troops to attack and kill in the front. Together with Xu Huang and Tao Ji, the four most powerful generals of our Jinling Army were all on the front. Xia Houyuan
He must have thought that I did not have a strong general to protect me. With his temperament, he would take desperate measures and lead his elite cavalry to concentrate their strength and rush into my central army at all costs to take Tao's head and kill all the people.
We will save the situation in the future... and this time is the time for you two stunning figures to appear!"
Zhao Yun was stunned when he heard this: "Stunning?"
The potter hurriedly changed his words: "No, they are peerless twins! But they are also stunningly beautiful! The two generals are both handsome and highly skilled in martial arts. Look at you two with white horses and silver armor, halberds and spears. I look at you two.
The heroic and handsome man is all drooling. Apart from the title of "Shuangjiao", Tao really can't think of any words to praise you two... You are so handsome!"
After saying that, he raised his finger and pointed at Taishi Ci and said, "You are a pretty boy."
Taishi Ci puffed up his chest proudly.
The potter pointed at Zhao Yun again: "You have a round face."
Zhao Yun's expression suddenly became sad again.
After mourning for a moment, he heard Zhao Yun's faint voice: "Master Tao, are you planning to let the two of us ambush beside you and kill Xiahou Yuan in one fell swoop?"
Tao Shang hurriedly shook his head and said: "Xia Houyuan cannot be killed. He is a close friend of Cao Cao's clan. It is said that when Xia Houyuan was young, he once served Cao Cao's crime and went to jail. This friendship is not unkind. Our power in Xuzhou is now not as powerful as Cao Cao's."
Although we are at war with each other, we can still negotiate peace talks to ease the situation in the future. If I kill Xia Houyuan now, I am afraid that Cao Cao will really mobilize all his troops to attack Xuzhou, and then the gains will outweigh the losses."
After hearing this, Zhao Yun suddenly realized.
He raised his hand and slapped his forehead fiercely and said, "Master Tao, do you want us to capture Xia Houyuan alive?"
Tao Shang nodded and praised: "Brother Zilong is really smart as ice and snow. He can tell the truth at once. I will send most of the soldiers to the front line later, leaving only a small number of soldiers around. Of course, there are
You two! Seeing that I have few soldiers and no well-known generals to support me, Xia Houyuan will definitely target me in order to regain the victory, and by that time..."
Tao Shang clapped his hands fiercely and said: "It's time for you two prides to show your strength... But you have to protect my safety. Tao is gambling with his life."
Taishi Ci and Zhao Yun both raised their hands and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Tao, we will capture Xiahou Yuan alive and offer him to our subordinates!"
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Xia Houyuan was still fighting with Xu Huang and Tao Ji in the front line. Suddenly, he heard a commotion in the rear.
Xia Houyuan hurriedly turned around and looked.
It would have been better if he didn't look at it, but when he looked at it, he was so shocked that he lost two of his souls.
In our rear military formation, the Jinling Army appeared all over the mountains and plains, and they were fiercely attacking our weakest rear area.
Xia Houyuan's face suddenly turned pale.
Where did this army and horses come from? And judging from the number of people, it seems that they are far superior to the soldiers and horses led by Xu Huang and Tao Ji.
It wasn't until he saw the five-color flags embroidered with the word "Tao" in the enemy's formation that Xia Houyuan suddenly realized what he was doing.