Three Kingdoms: The Guan Family's Rebellious Son, Long Blessing Jing Xiang

Chapter 409 The Operation Codenamed 'Nine Five Two Seven'!

When Wei Jun did things, he often did not take into account the sufferings of the people.

Since the south of the Han River, the battlefields dominated by Fancheng, Yancheng, and Xinyecheng have been surging, and Wancheng has already begun to fortify its walls and clear its fields.

Now, with the news of the accident, this firm wall and clearing the wilderness will undoubtedly be done more resolutely.

In general, all the Wei army generals quickly swept across a radius of fifty miles, all the villagers and farmers moved into Wancheng, all the grain was confiscated, and all the cultivated land was set on fire.

Of course, Nanyang already had a deep grudge against Cao Wei, and a large number of villagers resisted, but... those who refused to move would immediately burn their houses and take people away.

The entire territory of Wancheng can be described as turmoil, and a large number of people, like cattle and sheep, were driven into Wancheng, and the villages everywhere were raging fire.

This process was done by Xia Houmao himself;
According to Cao Cao's order, and according to the current situation, Wancheng cannot give Guan Yu or Guan Jiajun a bite to eat.

In this way, the entire Wancheng is like a huge prison, countless civilians, because of Cao Wei's notice, all became refugees, flooded under the wall of the city wall, lonely and complaining everywhere.

And almost at the same time, all the troops in Wancheng were on defense...

No one will resettle these refugees. It seems that since the moment they were moved here, they have become unattended, self-feding existences.

call…

With a long exhale, Li Miao stood on the top of the city tower at this moment, looking at the people below the city tower, who were being driven into the city like cattle and horses.

The wind from the top of the city was blowing on his face, bringing a trace of coolness, as if telling him that this world is such impermanence and cruelty.

"Ah..." With a soft sigh, Li Miao couldn't help but murmured in a low voice: "Where the Qin and Han Dynasties traveled, thousands of palaces and palaces have been turned into dirt. Prosperity, the people suffer; death, the people suffer."

This is the poem "Shanpo Yang·Tong Caring for the Ancients" from the later Yuan Dynasty. Of course... it was also copied by Guan Lin in the collection of poems presented to Li Miao.

At this time, there was a song that Li Xiao liked very much.

However, in this situation, Li Miao's mood became much more complicated when he uttered such a sentence.

"What was Mr. Li singing just now? Is it poetry?"

At this time, with the sound of "treading" footsteps, Cao Zhi also boarded the tower. He didn't hear what Li Miao was chanting just now, but just looked at it, as if he was composing a poem...

When it comes to poetry, Cao Zhi is very interested.

"Mr. Li quickly recite it again, and let the younger generation listen to it and comment on it..."

In Cao Zhi's view, Li Miao's poetic attainments are far superior to his.

Of course, what Cao Zhi didn't know was that Li Miao's poems came from the Tang, Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties, each of the "magic skills" names.

only…

"Haha..." Li Miao waved his hand and said, "I was not reciting poems just now, I was just lamenting that in just one day, [-] to [-] villagers have moved into Wancheng, and these villagers have become refugees. The people's hearts are not stable, I am worried that they will be dissatisfied, cause trouble, and mutiny!"

Li Miao casually picked up a topic, and diverted his feelings about Minsheng just now.

Cao Zhi also looked at these people, and he could clearly see that there was a touch of sadness in his eyes, "Father is still much more ruthless than me. In order to completely cut off Guan Yu's food, he did not hesitate to send Xia Houmao to bring 2 people. Go to the strong wall to clear the wilderness."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhi looked at the fertile fields and farmhouses that were burned outside the city...

And all the wealth, money and food that cannot be taken away...

His expression became more and more sad.

Li Miao also comforted him at the right time, "There are extraordinary times, extraordinary things are done, there are extraordinary people who make extraordinary contributions, and the situation dictates... This is no wonder for the prime minister, no wonder for General Wen Yuan, and even less for General Xiahou!"

Li Miao's words somewhat relieved Cao Zhi's mood.

He continued: "Just now Mr. Li asked these [-] to [-] villagers if they became refugees, would they mutiny? I think...probably not, after all, Wancheng is a military center of our Great Wei, and there are [-] garrisons here. , not to mention...Xiahou Zilin brought another [-] reinforcements, these are soldiers from the clan, and should be able to stabilize the situation."

Following Cao Zhi's words, Li Miao was secretly calculating the current defense strength of Wancheng.

Originally there were [-] garrisons;

Xia Houmao brought another [-] clan soldiers and horses;

In addition, Cao Zhi also brought 2000 people from Luoyang, among which Li Miao's [-] dead soldiers from "Parrot" were also mixed in.

In addition to the strong walls and clear fields, with such blessings, within three days... I am afraid that Guan Yu may not be able to break through the city!

Thinking of this, Li Miao looked calm on the surface, but he couldn't help showing deep worry in his heart!

Speaking of...

Li Miao just tried to pass the situation here to Guan Lin.

But he didn't know Guan Lin's plan.

In addition, in this strange place, Li Miao is not familiar with the place, so where can he find the disciples of the beggar gang?
Therefore, his whole mood is also suspended, and he feels that this situation... I am afraid that the Guan family father and son will not be easy to break!

call…

Thinking of this, Li Miao couldn't help but let out another breath.

Seeing this, Cao Zhi continued to ask: "Mr. Li has never been on the battlefield, so it is understandable to be a little nervous, but... don't worry, Wancheng is deployed in advance, and Guan Yu can't attack! But..."

When he talked about the front, Cao Zhi's tone was quite high-spirited, but following the last "yes", his tone changed, adding a little bit of bewilderment and bewilderment to his tone.

He suddenly murmured: "The real test will be when this battle is over...to appease the people...I'm afraid it won't be easy! This is why my father sent me and Mr. Li here!"

Following Cao Zhi's words, Li Miao nodded slightly, muttering in his heart.

——"This Cao Cao is still thinking carefully! 』

——"Let Xia Houmao come to strengthen the walls and clear the country, and win this battle at the cost of sacrificing the hearts of the people, but let the benevolent and kind Cao Zhi appease the hearts of the people after the war..."

——"Thoughts can't be said to be incomplete and meticulous! 』

As Li Miao said...

Cao Cao is old, but he has not lost his domineering spirit, but... also suffered endless backlash because of the killing of Wei these years.

Now he has become more moderate. Regarding riots and civilian suffering... he is no longer simply "iron and blood suppression", but chooses a slightly gentler method of "one lollipop and one hand mace".

Sending Cao Zhi... Isn't it a big test for him?

While they were discussing, the sound of "treading" footsteps came out again. It was Xia Houmao, as if he came here deliberately to find Cao Zhi and Li Miao.

Seeing Cao Zhi and Li Miao, Xia Houmao said directly.

"Finally found two, my father invited Zijian and Mr. Li to go to the inner hall for a talk!"

Father?

As soon as this statement came out... Cao Zhi and Li Miao were startled.

Xiahoumao's father, isn't that Xiahoudun?
This general who sits in Yecheng and is in charge of the entire Cao Wei logistics?Is he...here?
Sure enough, Cao Zhi reacted and asked first:

"Is Uncle Xiahou in Wancheng?"

Xia Houmao nodded slightly, "Wancheng is an important portal of our Great Wei Dynasty. The Xiangfan battlefield is still pending. Father was worried, so he came here in person. He arrived last night. I accompanied him to inspect the three armies, so I didn't inform Zijian."

This…

All of a sudden, Li Miao's brows froze briefly.

But soon, his brows stretched out again.

Being in the enemy's rear, he has already been able to do it like a conditioned reflex...not happy!

It is more able to restrain the mind.

only…

Undoubtedly, the appearance of Xiahou Dun added another force to Wancheng's defense.

Xiahou Dun, another tricky fellow!

Cao Zhi on the side didn't know Li Miao's mental journey, but he was very happy and said: "Uncle Xiahou is here, so Wancheng has no worries... I feel more at ease in my heart!"

"Brother Zilin, lead the way!"

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On the side of the official road from Yancheng to Wancheng, there is a dense jungle.

The villages we passed by just now were all engulfed in raging flames, and even those on the official road could feel the heat of the flames.

However, Guan Jiajun's cavalry still didn't stop at all, and didn't even take a second look at the farmland in flames.

With the sound of "clack" the horse's hooves stopped here.

Guan Yu and a group of Guan family soldiers stopped here for a short rest.

Xu Shu unfolded the map, and Guan Yu also walked to his side.

Xu Shu pointed to a point on the map, "Now we are only ten miles away from the place we agreed with the hot air balloon yesterday..."

Guan Yu handed his water bag to Xu Shu, and then said: "Sure enough, your prediction is accurate, Zhang Liao didn't send troops to chase after him, and the land under the jurisdiction of Wancheng is also carrying out fortified walls and clearing the wilderness. Hehe, it seems that Cao Jun is determined to die. Our food and grass have blocked us in this mountain road."

Xu Shu nodded, "The Wei army is still afraid of the general's prowess, trying to avoid the general's edge, and change the original encounter battle into a tough battle. If we continue to consume like this, our army will not have enough food to last for a few days."

The topic gradually leads to the crux of this battle...

How to capture Wancheng?

The current situation is no longer to encircle Wei and save Zhao, it is necessary to take Wancheng to deter Zhang Liao in this way, but...

Guan Yu showed a rare expression of sadness, he raised his head and looked at the sky, "It will be daylight in two hours, and it will be the time when my army is approaching the city..."

Speaking of this, Guan Yu lowered his head slowly, and stared at Xu Shu with a pair of red and phoenix eyes, "Yuanzhi, it's time now, so don't hide it from me anymore? How to break Wancheng? You need to tell Guan in advance, Prepare me too."

this…

Guan Yu's question touched on the pain points and key points. Guan Yu is the one who understands the status and weapons of this Guan family army best.

Constrained by the lack of siege equipment, it is almost impossible to climb the tower if you attack by force.

It is also because of this that his Danfeng eyes staring at Xu Shu are shining, which is the light that is eager to see through.

However, in stark contrast to Guan Yu's nervousness and urgency was Xu Shu's calmness.

It seems that he has everything in mind.

Finally, Xu Shu finally opened his mouth amidst the endless calls. He looked at Guan Yu and said lightly, "Second General, to be frank... I don't know how to break Wancheng!"

what…

Xu Shu's words shocked Guan Yu, and Danfeng's eyes widened to the limit.

Subconsciously, he felt that Xu Shu was joking, but... how could Xu Shu make such a joke when he was so serious?
Besides, he is not a person who likes to joke!

So... is this a joke?
Everyone is here?The army is about to approach the city, and then... break Wancheng, but there is no plan?
This…

Fortunately, it was Xu Shu standing in front of Guan Yu, otherwise, Guan Yu would definitely have fetched the Azure Dragon Saber.

On the other hand, Xu Shu continued, "The mission Yunqi gave me was to guide the second general to Wancheng, and the soldiers approached the city. As for the rest, he will arrange—"

When Xu Shu mentioned Guan Lin, his tone was inexplicably full of confidence.

It was as if he had never doubted the name Guan Lin.

The tacit understanding is that when Guan Yu heard the name "Yunqi", his original tension and urgency disappeared without a trace.

For example, the word "Guan Lin" is endowed with some kind of magical power.

This is not the first time that Yunqi has "turned the tide".

From Guan Yu's point of view, if this "kylin son" is deploying, then he can always trust this son——

...

...

When Cao Zhi and Li Miao rushed to the inner hall.

There are already three scouts waiting in line to get in.

Xiahoudun saw Xiahoumao leading Cao Zhi and Li Miao into it, he didn't say hello, but said to those Tanma: "Continue—"

At this time, No. 1 Tanma reported: "Now the villages and farmland outside Wancheng are all burned, and all the people have moved to the city. The bandit army will not find even a chicken feather, let alone food."

Facing Tan Ma's report, the 58-year-old Xiahou Dun, who was only two years younger than Cao Cao, just looked at No.2 Tan Ma without showing any anger or anger.

No. 2 explored the horse and continued to report: "Guan Yu's soldiers and horses were found [-] miles away from Wancheng. There are about [-] people, half of them are on foot and half of them... After a short rest, they are attacking this way."

Hearing this, Xiahou Dun added a question with great interest: "It can be found out that Guan Yu's soldiers and horses can carry large siege weapons such as well fences, rush carts, and ladders?"

"No!" Tan Ma reported truthfully, "The last general and a group of Tan Ma saw clearly that there was absolutely no siege equipment in the entire team."

Hearing this, Xiahou Dun nodded, as if a big stone fell from his heart.

Then...he turned his attention to No.3 Tanma.

The scout said: "General Zhang sent someone to send news that the situation has changed. Yu Jin and his son were beheaded by Guan Yu, General Zhao Yan was defeated, and even General Pang De was shot by the enemy general Huang Zhong with an arrow [-] paces away... General Zhang will remind General Fu Bo not to underestimate Guan Yu and the Guan family army, and General Zhang has completely blocked Guan Yu's retreat."

In fact, Xiahoudun already knew the information, including the siege of Yancheng and Xinyecheng, the news that the enemy army had been relieved, and who died in battle, when he arrived last night.

But... such news, mentioned again this time, still couldn't stop the anger in his heart.

"How did this battle end like this? How did Zhang Wenyuan manage this battle?"

Don't look at Xiahou Dun's repeated battles and defeats, but he is the one with the highest official rank in the Cao Wei clan.

He is also capable of commanding troops, but he just can't hold back, every time the opponent is too strong.

And accidentally, when he counterattacked Puyang City in the past, he was shot in the eye by Liu Ya, became disabled, and retired to the chief manager of logistics.

But this does not prevent him from still enjoying studying and judging the battlefield all these years...

As for the analysis of Zhang Liao's deployment for the First World War on the north bank of the Han River.

Xiahoudun only felt that it was all flaws, which is really out of standard!
A brief whine.

"Cough cough..." With a light cough, Xia Houdun didn't make things difficult for these explorers, and waved his hands, "You wait..."

While speaking, these probing horses retreated one after another.

Only then did Xia Houmao come forward to report, "Father, Zijian and Mr. Li brought..."

As soon as Xia Houmao's voice fell, Cao Zhi saluted respectfully, "Nephew pays respects to uncle."

"Zijian, there's no need to go through all the red tape."

Xiahou Dun replied casually, and then started to stare at Li Miao.

Li Miao did not salute, as always, he showed the cultivation that a madman should have.

"Your Excellency is Li Miao?"

Xiahou Dun walked straight up to Li Miao, looked him up and down, and Li Miao met Xiahou Dun's one-eyed eyes directly, "Your Excellency is the Great Wei's General Fubo?"

Never thought that Li Miao would dare to openly ask back, Xiahou Dun was a little surprised, it can be seen that this young man was neither humble nor overbearing when facing him, his tone was sonorous, and he was completely fearless.

"Hahaha..." Immediately, he burst out laughing, "What a madman, as expected of my elder brother's value, a bit courageous..."

While talking, Xiahoudun turned around and walked up to the main seat, and asked as he walked: "Mr. Li is someone who is valued by the elder brother. He has stayed in Jingzhou in the past. Now that the traitor Guan Yu is coming to the city, Mr. Li can defeat the enemy." Of the policy?"

Facing Xiahou Dun's question, Li Miao replied neither humble nor overbearing, "Why do you need a solution to break the situation? In Li's opinion, Guan Yu is just a turtle in a urn. He has already been ambushed and he is already dying. Why break the situation?"

"What does Mr. Li mean by this?"

"Didn't General Fubo mention it just now?" Li Miao opened his mouth: "Wancheng has a solid wall and clears the wilderness, avoiding the real and attacking the weak. With the current information, Guan Yu has no siege equipment. How long can the food in the army last? We will wait." You just need to stick to it! Besides, the old general Xiahou is not good at attacking, he is always good at defending. If the old general Xiahou went to the city to fight, I don’t believe that Guan Yu was able to capture Wancheng without soldiers and weapons. ?”

Having said that, Li Miao paused.

"But if he doesn't attack the city, how can he avoid his edge and wait until the day when he runs out of food, he can enter... enter, but can't pass this Wancheng, retreat... and General Wen Yuan blocks the retreat, so... so... so? He Isn't it a turtle in a urn? A dying person? What is it?"

call…

Xiahoudun didn't expect that Li Miao talked with eloquence, with reason and evidence, and his analysis was clear and logical.

Even in words, Xiahou Dun could feel the madman's anger towards Guan Yu.

Xiahou Dun couldn't help murmuring in his heart.

——"It seems that in the past...the Guan Jiashiro stripped Li Miao naked and paraded him in the street...it is true. It seems that this Li Miao is a trustworthy person! 』

Thinking of this, Xiahou Dun laughed loudly: "Hahahaha, it seems that this general and Mr. Li are heroes and see the same thing!"

Speaking of this, Xiahou Dun turned to Xiahoumao and Cao Zhi, "Zijian and Zilin can understand, I coincidentally with Mr. Li, and I passed my military order, and each department can't hold on. They each guard their respective positions and wait for him." Guan Yu is out of food, I'll make a fuss later!"

"Here!"

With Cao Zhi and Xia Houmao responding in unison.

The three of them left the inner hall slowly, Xia Houmao and Cao Zhi had a task to do, they went to order troops immediately, but Li Miao was the only one who had nothing to do for a while.

He found a hut outside the gate of the government office, and after entering, he gasped heavily.

——"Huh... so dangerous! 』

Recalling Xiahou Dun's breathtaking eyes just now,

Li Miao knew that Xiahou Dun was testing him just now.

It was because they were afraid that he was from Jingzhou, so they were on guard against him...

But if he said a wrong sentence just now, he might be under strict supervision by Xiahou Dun, and even...

Thinking about it now, I am afraid for a while.

——"The enemy's rear... is really a silent battlefield, and there are murderous opportunities everywhere! 』

For a while, in this hut.

Even when Li Miao peeed, he felt a little trembling, splashing all over the floor...

Looking down from inside, he followed his shush, and suddenly he saw a few words engraved on the floor of the hut under the round stones used for "wiping".

"Huh?" Li Miao suddenly became nervous.

He instinctively looked around to make sure that there was no one in the hut or around, and then he carefully picked up the stone, only to see four tiny words engraved on the stone underneath:
——Kui is not headed, I am not mouthed, showing is not small, soap is not white!

Literally, it looks like a tortoise engraved on the ground when he was bored while squatting in a pit. This is what a tortoise is like, always thinking about it.

嗏

Only Li Miao, these twelve words made him shudder.

His eyes widened, and he couldn't help thinking about the mystery in his heart.

"Yes—nine five two seven!" 』

That's right, the number corresponding to "Kui, Wu, Shi, Zao" is exactly "[-]"...

As for [-], that was the code name for a plan and action that Li Miao secretly made with Guan Lin before he went north.

This is to start the operation code-named "[-]"!
After figuring out this verse, Li Miao suddenly became excited after a brief moment of pondering.

This time... it's his battle!
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(End of this chapter)