Shuhan

Chapter 247
On the flat ground, yellow sand filled the sky!

Cao Xiu led a group of tiger and leopard cavalry elites, marching mightily on the land of flying yellow sand, with momentum like a rainbow.

A group of cavalrymen wore shiny iron armor and looked majestic like tigers and leopards on the battlefield.

The tigers and leopards rode forward on horseback. The high heads of the horses reflected the cold light shining on the armor, and they walked vigorously. Their expressions were determined, and their eyes were like lightning, like sharp knives out of their sheaths.

Behind the tiger and leopard cavalry is a huge infantry unit.

Most of the soldiers wore heavy armor and held spears and swords. There were also some soldiers who did not have iron armor and wore grass armor or leather clothes.

The younger one might be twelve or thirteen years old, and it looks a bit funny in adult robes; the older one has silver hair and a haggard face, and doesn't look like he can live a few more years.

Huhuhu~
The spring breeze blows, but it brings up yellow sand, as if the sky and the earth are shrouded in a layer of yellow mist.

Cao Xiu's horse's hooves stepped on the yellow sand, making a rhythmic dull sound.He was dressed in armor and a helmet, and his eyes were firm, as if he could see through the smoke and dust of the battlefield and see every subtle movement clearly.

The army and civilian husbands drove ox carts and horse-drawn carts, carrying military supplies, forming a long dragon-like team, and slowly moved forward with the march of the army.

The dust was flying, their faces were covered by the dust, and occasionally they spit out a thick phlegm full of gravel from their mouths, and then complained a few times.

But that's it.

escape?
Behind and beside the civilian husband, there are soldiers of the Wei army on guard. They are called protection, but they are actually monitoring. Who dares to escape?

The swords of these soldiers are about to be chopped off. The white knives go in and the red knives go out. It's not a joke.

"arrive."

Cao Xiu looked at the camp not far away, and the city of Baoxin further away. He raised his hand and said, "The army is resting in place. I'll go see Lu Chang first."

Jumping off the horse, Cao Xiu and a group of soldiers walked towards the camp.

At this moment, the gate of the camp had already been opened.

At the door, Lu Chang, who was wearing black armor, came to welcome Cao Xiu with a group of officers and generals in the army.

"General Cao, please."

Cao Xiu nodded, gestured to Lu Chang, and said, "Please."

The two walked to the main tent of the Chinese army first, and the subordinates behind them and Cao Xiu's personal guards were very tacit, one side and one line, followed behind them step by step.

"How's the situation ahead? Has Zhongda's strategy succeeded?"

Sima Yi also informed Cao Pi of his tricks, so he had to pass his breath beforehand, otherwise, Cao Xiu would not have rushed over in such a hurry.

Shouchun's side is not stable now!

"Success or failure, it's all in the past few days."

"If you can really defeat the Prince Liu Gongsi of Hanzhong, it will be a great boost to morale. If you can kill him or capture him alive, the current decline will be wiped out!"

Lu Chang glanced at Cao Xiu and said, "I hope so."

As soon as the two of them talked, they reached the main tent of the Chinese army very quickly.

Lu Chang and Cao Xiu took the lead.

As soon as he sat down, Cao Xiu spoke.

"There is only enough food and grass in our army for a few days. Please also send some food and grass to the general for emergency use."

How many days of food?

Lu Chang was shocked.

"The general brought the army here, why is there no food?"

Most of the food and grass have been collected in Shouchun, and Cao Xiu just came from Shouchun. How could there be no food and grass?
"The food and grass from the Nanru Water and Food Road are now in Baoxin. As for the food and grass from the Beiru Water and Ying Water Road, they are not enough for the army."

As he spoke, Cao Xiu sighed softly.

"The main reason is that wars are raging everywhere, and all parties need food."

There are wars everywhere?

Lu Chang was stunned.

Facing the current situation, Cao Xiu felt heavy, sighed deeply, and then turned to Lu Chang beside him.

He also noticed the puzzled look on Lu Chang's face.

Cao Xiu's tone revealed a hint of helplessness and worry: "General Lu, the current situation is indeed not optimistic. In the east, Zang Ba is agitating for rebellion in Xuzhou, and in the south, Sun Quan is watching Jiangdong. The burden on the king is heavy!"

Ok?
Lu Chang frowned, and asked, "Didn't Zang Ba die in the army? As for Jiangdong Sun Quan, didn't we wait for an alliance with him? Why are there another military incident in these two places?"

I thought that Cao Xiu brought strong support, but looking at it now, it seems that is not the case.

"That's a long story."

Cao Xiu shook his head and said, "Before Zang Ba, I thought he died in the army. However, there were reports that he had borrowed three thousand troops from Jiangxia, and he had already stabilized Guangling County. Thousands of people are heading towards Xiapi."

"Is there such a thing?"

Zang Ba has revived, if he is not eradicated, there will be chaos in Xuzhou!
Lu Chang also knew the seriousness of the matter.

"Originally, Jiang Gan had persuaded Yili to surrender and went to attack Pengcheng. As a result, Yili's army had arrived at the foot of Pengcheng. Before he could attack, there was news that Xiapi was besieged by Zang Ba. Pengcheng Xiapi will be surrounded by Zang Ba and his son. At the same time, the two counties of Donghai and Langya surrendered in anticipation of the wind, Xuzhou was in turmoil, the king had no choice but to send generals to counter the rebellion, and among them he mobilized a lot of elites and food and grass."

The battle line was stretched, and the loss of food and grass was greatly increased, which is why Cao Xiu's army had no food.

"As for Jiangdong Sun Quan, he is a person who is used to reneging alliances. Hearing about the turmoil in Xuzhou, our army was involved, and immediately tore up the alliance, sent troops again, and surrounded Chengde. Hey! Originally, the king wanted to come to Runan in person. , Now it will be half past one hour, but I can't arrive, so I have to lead some elite tiger and leopard cavalry, plus [-] infantry to come for reinforcements."

Hearing Cao Xiu's words, Lu Chang felt a lot heavy in his heart.

"Then what is the task that the king entrusted to me?"

"It's enough to involve Liu Gongsi first, and then attack Liu Gongsi after the situation in Xuzhou calms down."

It seems that Shouchun held another meeting not long ago. This time, Cao Pi adopted Jia Xu's plan.

Ping Xuzhou and Jiangdong first, and then fight Runan.

"Since Liu Chan is to be involved, should Mr. Zhongda's plan be shelved for now?"

"No!"

Cao Xiu's eyes were firm, and he said: "We can't let Liu Chan know the weakness of our army. At this time, we should fight back forcefully. We should fight back with one punch, so as to avoid a hundred punches. Only after this battle is won can Runan be stabilized."

Hearing this, Lu Chang had a thoughtful look on his face.

"Besides, I have an army of tens of thousands, so I might not be able to pacify Runan. Last time I was defeated by that Liu Chan. This time, I want to get it back with interest!"

Seeing Cao Xiu's awe-inspiring appearance, Lu Chang felt worried.

At this moment, there were soldiers outside the tent coming to deliver orders.

"Two generals, the Sima in the army has a message: the fish is hooked, act according to plan."

Fish hooked?

Cao Xiu was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Lu Chang, and asked, "What does it mean that the fish took the bait?"

Lu Chang looked serious, and said: "Lan Zhan sneaked out of the city this morning, and Zhong Da sent people to follow him all the way. I think he will see results, so Liu Gongsi sent troops."

Cao Xiu immediately became excited when he heard that there was meat to eat.

"It just so happens that my elite tiger and leopard cavalry have arrived, and I will be able to kill every single one of them!"

He is not afraid of a frontal field battle, let alone ambush others.

When Cao Xiu went out to fight, the most annoying thing was not to fight the enemy and fight bloody battles, but to find no one at all.

No one dares to fight him in the wild!
As soon as he heard the reputation of the tiger and leopard rider, or saw the banner of the tiger and leopard rider from a distance, he ran away.

Now that there is an opportunity to make meritorious service, how can he miss it?

"The general marched a long distance, how can we fight again?"

Cao Xiu disagreed.

"If an ordinary soldier marched like this, he would certainly be unbearable to fight. However, my subordinates are the masters of a hundred battles. If we go to fight now, we will be invincible in the world!"

"This"

Cao Xiu got up straight away and said, "General Lu, there is no need to worry, I have my own opinion."

"Never mind."

Lu Chang also stood up slowly, cupped his hands towards Cao Xiu, and said, "General Cao, please!"

now.

Twenty miles south of Baoxin City.

In the gazebo of an abandoned post station, Lan Zhan in normal clothes was pacing back and forth, his brows were tightly frowned, his face anxious, and he looked towards the south from time to time, but every time he looked, he was disappointed.

What about people?

people!

Lan Zhan sighed deeply, if no one came, he had no choice but to go back.

"Xianzun, here we come, here we come!"

His cronies yelled a few times, and Lan Zhan came back to his senses, only to see a cloud of dust rising from the south.

It seems that there is an army coming.

dong dong dong~
The cavalry trampled on the ground, and the sound was shocking.

Master Wang!

Master Wang is here!

"Hahaha~"

Lan Zhan laughed loudly and said, "Now that Master Wang has arrived, I want to see why Sima Yi is always against me! Left and right, follow me to meet Master Wang!"

"Appreciate~"

Zhang Bao was wearing a red armor, and he reined in his horse and stopped outside the gazebo.

"My lord, Lan Zhan, who is the general?"

The person in front of him was Baoxinling Lan Zhan, before Zhang Bao got off his horse, he said condescendingly, "I am Zhang Bao, the left guard of the Prince's Mansion, county lord, please get on the horse, Your Highness wants to see you."

mount?

Your Highness wants to see me?
"Your Majesty has a lot of arrangements in Baoxin City, and I also have the defense map of the Wei Army outside the city. Doesn't the general send troops to attack it?"

Zhang Bao looked at Lan Zhan in front of him with a serious look on his face.He took a deep breath and said in a firm tone: "Master Xian, you were able to get the military deployment map, but it was actually Sima Yi who leaked it on purpose. His purpose is obvious, that is, to lure us to come and catch us all in one go." , This is his poisonous plan."

Poison?

Lan Zhan was stunned.

"That's impossible. Sima Yi didn't give me the defense map on purpose, but got it from Zhao Yue when I got drunk."

"How did Zhao Yue get the defense map in the army? He went to your house on purpose?"

"This"

Lan Zhan was silent.

According to Zhang Bao, all of this is indeed too coincidental.

Zhang Bao glanced sharply at Lan Zhan, as if he wanted to see through his heart: "Then Sima Yi is deliberately targeting Your Excellency, and I am afraid it is also to force you back. The current situation is very urgent, and the county lord must not reply to the letter of praise. Let me go." Go to Xinxi and meet His Highness."

Seeing that Lan Zhan didn't answer, Zhang Bao thought he was worried about his family members in the city, and said:

"Don't worry, your family members in the city have been secretly transferred out of the city."

After Lan Zhan listened to Zhang Bao's words, he was silent for a moment, with conflict and bitterness in his eyes.

His voice trembled slightly, but he said firmly: "General Zhang, I understand what you mean, but please understand my situation. My people are all in Lanshiwu Castle outside Baoxin City. If I leave , Wubao will definitely be attacked, and my Runan Lan clan will face the danger of genocide."

He took a deep look at Zhang Bao, with determination and determination in his eyes: "My life is not worth mentioning, but I can't give up my Lan clan members. Please, general, give me a team and let me go to defend Lan's Wu Fortress, but also to delay the time for His Highness, to attract Wei Jun."

To delay time and attract Wei Jun?
Zhang Bao's eyes lit up.

perhaps
The task His Highness entrusted to him needs to be changed.

I thought I couldn't do meritorious service!
Now, it's time for me, Zhang Bao, to show my resourcefulness.

"Lanshiwu Fort, is it strong?"

Upon hearing that Zhang Bao was willing to send troops to defend, Lan Zhan immediately said: "Wubao was built by our people for ten years. There is a lot of food and grass in Wubao, enough to support an army of ten thousand people for several years, and the defense equipment is even more sufficient. "

In troubled times, the aristocratic family can keep the incense, it has to rely on swords and soldiers.

The way of survival of the aristocratic family is naturally these docks.

"Very well, I, Zhang Bao, will follow you to Lan's Wubao and block Wei Jun!"

"really?"

Hearing this, Lan Zhan was overjoyed.

There are only a few hundred people in Lanshiwu Fort, and if they are attacked by a regular army like the Wei Army, it is estimated that they will be breached within an hour or two.

But if you add the thousands of Zhang Bao's men.

It will definitely last for several months, or even longer!
"As soon as I, Zhang Bao, say what I say, it's hard to chase after me!"

"No!"

Huang Chong shook his head immediately.

"Your Highness wants me to come here to support, not to fight against the Wei army."

Zhang Bao disagreed.

"Your Majesty's orders will not be accepted. If Brother Huang is afraid of death, you can go to Xinxi in person and report the situation to His Highness. With His Highness' wisdom, you will definitely agree with my current decision!"

Fighter fighters are fleeting.

Even at the risk of being dealt with by the military law, he did it!

"Forget it, I will send someone to inform His Highness about this matter. As for me, it is better to be with your general."

Timid and afraid of death?

I, Huang Chong, am not afraid of death.

"Time is running out, magistrate, I will go to Lanshiwu Castle as soon as possible to arrange defense."

Lan Zhan nodded, with a serious expression on his face.

"Wubao is heavily guarded inside and outside. With the help of the master Wang, the bandits will not be able to break through. The general will follow me!"

With that said, everyone galloped towards the northwest.

Lanshiwu Fort is fifteen miles west of Baoxin City, on the side of Rushui.

"Lan Zhan didn't return? Instead, he took Jingzhou soldiers to the northwest?"

Northwest direction?

Sima Yi frowned.

"He doesn't steal letters of praise, doesn't attack camps, what is he doing in the northwest direction?"

Zhao Yue hesitated for a moment, then stood up and said, "Sir, I know why Lan Zhan is going to the northwest."

"Why?"

Baoxin County Lieutenant Zhao Yue swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Lan's Wubao is in that direction."

"Lanshiwu Castle? Not good!"

Sima Yi seemed to have thought of something, and hurriedly said: "Notify Lu Chang and Cao Xiu, let them lead the troops to Lan's Wubao, and capture Lan before he escapes!"

In Sima Yi's view, Liu Chan must have seen through his strategy.

It is impossible to know that stealing camps and cities is impossible.

Then take the bad policy and steal people!
Relocating the Runan Lan family to Xinxi is not without gain.

but.
Ha ha!

How can I, Sima Yi, fulfill your wish?

(End of this chapter)