Chen Deng didn't need to make his words so clear. Based on the IQ of the people present, everyone could roughly understand.
Indeed, as he said, if they could not defeat Lu, San Liu and Cao Cao would definitely focus their attention elsewhere, and Pei Guo and Sun Ce, who were very close to him, would naturally be a good target.
Peiguo is the southwest gateway to Xuzhou, and Sun Ce is a scoundrel, tall, short, fat and thin, just right for him.
Chen Deng not only thought of the enemy's current strategy, but also guessed their future strategy. Everyone couldn't help but admire his ability and ability.
Tao Shang's mind turned to the idea of how to defend and deal with Sun Ce, and then said: "I will keep Yuan Long's opinion in mind... As for the third place you pointed to, the land of Nanchang, it must be what Cao Liu will target in the end.
A place, right?”
Chen Deng cupped his hands and said: "The Prime Minister has learned clearly that since ancient times, the tactic of removing fuel from the cauldron has been tried and failed by wise men in the world, and the results are often surprising. It can turn defeat into victory and defeat the enemy by surprise."
The pottery merchant muttered silently: "Nanchang City is the capital we agreed upon. In a sense, it is our foundation. It cannot be lost. Yuan Long reminded us well."
Thinking of this, Tao Shang suddenly told Pei Qian: "Pei Qian, you go find Liu Pi."
When he was young, Liu Pi was summoned to the pottery merchant.
"The general will finally meet the Prime Minister."
Tao Shang smiled and nodded, saying: "General Liu, ever since you joined my army, you have repeatedly accomplished extraordinary feats and gained a good reputation. Many people have told Tao that you have courage that no man can match..."
…”
After listening to the potter's opening remarks, Liu Pizhi felt like his head was exploding.
Every time the pottery merchant talks like this, he wants me to do a difficult job, the kind that will lead to death.
Liu Pi looked at the pottery merchant cautiously and said in a low voice: "The prime minister is so complimentary. In fact, the general is not that powerful..."
Tao Shang smiled slightly and said: "General Liu has great military exploits and is famous far and wide. He is a famous general in our army. You must not be humble."
"General... you are so immodest." Liu Pi broke out in cold sweat.
Pretending to be a fierce general used to be a glorious thing, but after doing it a few times, Liu Pi found that it was really not a fun job.
Almost dead!
Tao Shang ignored him and said: "Liu Pi, we need a strong general to guard Nanchang City. Tao thought about it and thought that your reputation is big enough in the world. I will deal with Cao Liu here, and you will take my place."
I am going to look after the foundation of the imperial court, so as not to lose anything. Please remember... In this way, I will ask Guo Tu, who just surrendered to me, to go with you. He is also a wise man. If you have any difficulties, just ask him.
Already."
Liu Pi seemed to be crying when he heard this.
"Prime Minister, can I not go?"
The potter smiled and said, "What do you think?"
The smile was dangerous and the tone was firm.
Liu Pishao went back to order his troops with a frown on his face, preparing to go to Nanchang to defend.
The pottery merchant sent for Ding Feng again.
"Apprentice, you have been practicing martial arts in Pengcheng. You have not participated in this expedition to Hebei. I asked Liu Pi to lead the troops to guard Nanchang for the sake of clarity. I now order you to summon He Qi to the southern border. Lu Dai and others will serve as secret troops at all times.
Observe every move in Nanchang City. If there is a surprise attack on Nanchang by soldiers from the Liu Dynasty in the future, you will act according to the opportunity. As long as Nanchang can be defended, you have the right to deploy all the soldiers around Yuzhang County. I will ask Lu Dai to give him a tiger charm later.
You, you must use it with caution."
After two years, although Ding Feng still looks like a child, his figure has become much stronger and stronger than other children of the same age. But when he saw him holding his hands and saying: "Teacher, the apprentice did not participate in the expedition to Hebei, it feels like grass has grown in his heart."
Likewise, now that Cao and Liu allied forces are coming to attack Xuzhou, you don’t want me to be here to help fight the enemy, but instead you want to send the students to Nanchang and let me do light work... The disciples are not convinced!"
Tao Shang stood up with a smile and said: "Apprentice, please remember that Nanchang City is the foundation of the imperial court. Cao Cao and Sanliu will definitely send heavy troops to fight in the future. The teacher is not looking for easy work for you, but giving you a lot of pressure.
A heavy burden, do you understand?"
After hearing this, Ding Feng suddenly showed an excited look on his face.
"Teacher, don't worry! If people are in the city, they will be there, but if the city is not, people will die!"
After that, he turned around and walked outside.
"Get back!"
Ding Feng stopped for a moment and turned his head in confusion.
But the pottery merchant rolled his eyes at him and said, "If the city is not here, the people must be here."
After Ding Feng heard this, he couldn't help but feel sad and almost shed tears.
It turned out that in the eyes of the teacher, I was more important than the capital of the Han Dynasty.
Ding Feng bowed his hands to the pottery merchant, turned and left.
Sima Yi said with some confusion: "Teacher, this... your overt and covert strategy will indeed be very effective in defending Nanchang. It's just that the third junior brother is still young. Isn't he not qualified for such a big job?"
The potter smiled and said nothing.
Ding Feng, this kid, is a great man who conquered the enemy camp with his bare buttocks and balls hanging in the snowy weather. If he had been a secret assistant, he would be fine!
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As expected, the troops of the Cao and Liu coalition were aiming at Lu in this first battle.
There were five vanguard troops from Shanyang County heading toward Lu.
Xiliang Ma Teng, candidate, Cao General Yan Xing, Jingzhou War General Wang Wei, Yizhou General Lingbao.
The pottery merchant had already planned a strategy. He moved the people on the border of Lu inland, leaving only ten houses and nine empty houses. He himself displayed his troops and horses in Qufu, waiting for the enemy's vanguard to come and challenge.
Qufu was the capital of the Lu State when it existed in the past, and was also the hometown of Confucius. It has a rich history and a decent-sized city.
The pottery merchants divided their soldiers and horses into several teams, and instead of stationing them all in the city, they built a stronghold around the city, making the city like a fortress guarded by stars, which was extremely strong.
Among the five vanguard armies, Wang Wei was the leader. After discovering the layout of Tao Shang's troops, he immediately asked the generals: "Tao Shang has already prepared a formation in Qufu. He is just waiting for my army to come. I will go forward."
The vanguard should be weakened in order to weaken the momentum of the three armies. I wonder which general is willing to go?"
Everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but they didn't say anything.
Wang Wei looked at Yan Xing and said: "General Yan used to be a famous general in Jincheng. He later returned to Cao Sikong and made many meritorious deeds. Now he is a rare and powerful general under Cao Sikong. His battle with Zhao Yun in the past attracted the attention of the world.
, Tao Jun has many brave generals, I wonder if General Yan is willing to go?"
Yan Xing said calmly: "General Wang is too modest. He is just a nobody in Jincheng. How can he be worthy of the title of fierce general? I was the loser in the battle with Zhao Yun in the past. I am not worthy of being a Tao.
Shang surrendered to Lu Bu, and his power increased greatly. If there are flying generals there, who is Yan? Why don't you show your shame?"
Wang Wei felt unhappy when he saw that he took the initiative to name Yan Xing, but he didn't give him face.
This means that he is a general of Cao Cao. If this was a general of Jingzhou, Wang Wei would immediately kill him to warn the three armies.
In fact, it was not that Yan Xing was afraid, but that he did not think highly of Wang Wei at all and was unwilling to talk nonsense with him.
At this moment, a young white-robed general stood up behind Ma Teng.
"So what about the flying general? It's just a name from the past. I'm willing to go and invite Lu Bu to fight! Kill this beast to boost the morale of the three armies."
Wang Wei looked at this man in confusion and asked: "Shou Chenggong, who is this?"
"This is the eldest son of a certain family, Ma Chao."