Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 185 Zhu Yuan's final battle, Liu Bei ambushed on all sides

What a play hard to get!
A good catch!
Cheng Yu didn't understand Liu Bei's intention at first.

Captured Liu Dai alive, but let Liu Dai's cronies go, how could Liu Dai's cronies not save Liu Dai?

But now, Cheng Yu understood.

It's not that Liu Bei wanted to let Liu Dai's cronies go, but Liu Bei couldn't tell who Liu Dai's cronies were when he captured Liu Dai alive.

Therefore, Liu Bei deliberately let everyone except Liu Dai go, and then used Liu Dai as a bait to lure Liu Dai's cronies to rob the prison car.

Qingzhou Ruishi's "disorganized army", "war horses neighing" and "soldiers making noise" were also deliberately shown by Liu Bei to Fan County civil and military officials.

The purpose is to make Liu Dai's cronies have the illusion that "Liu Bei just captured Liu Dai with a trick, but the soldiers and horses are vulnerable to a single blow".

"Liu Dai has been completely defeated." Cheng Yu secretly sighed.

Even Wang Yu was beheaded, so not many of Liu Dai's cronies would remain.

Even if there are two or three fish that slip through the net, they will never dare to rob the prison car to rescue Liu Dai again.

Looking at the Qingzhou Mu who talked and laughed freely in front of him, Cheng Yu felt apprehensive in his heart.

Captured Liu Dai on the false road, and wiped out Liu Dai's cronies while talking and laughing. This calmness and confidence, even if Cheng Yu lived for fifty years, he had never seen such a hero.

a long time.

Cheng Yu cupped his hands in congratulations: "Mr. Xuande is a good planner! Once Wang Yu dies, Liu Gongshan's old troops will be scattered like birds and beasts, and there will be no more storms."

Liu Bei said with a smile: "This is all an obvious plan, I just followed the trend."

Soon.

Zheng Ping came from outside and stood on the right side of Liu Bei, with a bit more murderous look in his eyes.

Cheng Yu's heart was even more awe-inspiring.

Judging by Zheng Ping's aura, he must have participated in the ambush just now.

"How does Duke Xuande plan to deal with it?" Cheng Yu asked slowly. Liu Bei would not invite him to be in command for no reason, and there must be other things.

Liu Bei laughed: "Mr. Zhongde misunderstood, you are a famous official in Dongjun, and you are not Liu Gongshan's cronies, how could I kill you indiscriminately?"

"As I said just now, in the future when the governor of Yanzhou takes office, Mr. Zhongde still needs to persuade him with kind words. Don't put the people first, and don't let the soldiers kill again."

"Now that Liu Dai's cronies have been executed, Mr. Zhongde can go or stay as he pleases."

Sending Cheng Yu out of the camp personally, Liu Bei felt a little regretful: "Mr. Zhongde is still wary of me."

Zheng Ping stood on his feet and smiled lightly: "In one day, the envoy captures Liu Dai, kills Wang Yu, and destroys Liu Dai's cronies and soldiers. If Cheng Zhongde is not wary, the envoy must be wary."

Five days later, Liu Bei's army arrived at the border of Chenliu County.

Zheng Ping sorted out the intelligence of the spies.

"Yun Chang attacked Fengqiu City by surprise, and turned from attack to defense. Yuan Shu is attacking Fengqiu City frantically, trying to take the city back."

"Cao Cao of Puyang attacked the family camp of the Black Mountain bandit Bai Rao by surprise, and ambushed Bai Rao on the way. He won a complete victory."

"Bai Rao's remnants also went south to join Yuan Shu."

"Because Yuan Shubing started to rob food in Chenliu County, Zhang Miao of Chenliu also drove his troops northward."

Liu Bei read the information carefully, and there was joy in his eyes.

"Yun Chang used thousands of soldiers and horses, but unexpectedly attacked Yuan Shu's Fengqiu City where tens of thousands of soldiers and horses were stationed, directly causing Yuan Shu to lose the city where he had hoarded food and grass."

"As long as Yuan Shu loses the first battle, he won't be able to stay in Yanzhou."

"But the scholars and common people in Chenliu are also suffering because of this."

Liu Bei sighed lightly.

When Yuan Shu ran out of food and grass, he would go to grab the food and grass of the nearby scholars and common people.

Although Guan Yu won Fengqiu City, he also robbed the food and grass of the scholars and people near Fengqiu City.

This made Liu Bei feel guilty for a while.

Zheng Ping said comfortingly, "Even if Yun Chang doesn't attack Fengqiu City by surprise, Yuan Shu will still grab food."

"After the city of Fengqiu is broken, you can use the surplus food to help the soldiers and civilians who suffered from the war."

"The sooner we defeat the enemy, the less suffering the common people will suffer."

Liu Bei took a deep breath, and his eyes regained his determination: "Yuan Shu has Yunchang guarding Fengqiu City in the west, Chen Liu and Zhang Miao in the south, and me in the east. If Cao Cao in Puyang can also drive his troops south , you can encircle Yuan Shu."

Zheng Pingdao: "This matter is not difficult! Presumably Cao Cao also has the intention to go south."

"Shijun can send someone to agree with Cao Cao on the time to send troops, and divide Yuan Shu's troops and horses to eat."

Yuan Shu deserved it too.

Underestimating the enemy's carelessness, Guan Yu made a surprise attack on Fengqiu City.

As a result, Guan Yu fought a protracted war with Yuan Shu by virtue of the convenience of the city and the food and grass that could last for several years.

The civilians who plundered Chenliu County gave Zhang Miao another reason to send troops.

Wanting to see Bai Rao defeated by Cao Cao, Bai Rao really lost.

Yuan Shu, who thought he was strategizing, turned into a clown.

Puyang.

After Cao Cao defeated Bai Rao, he received a message from Zhang Miao, planning to go south to attack Yuan Shu.

Just as he was about to send troops, Liu Bei's envoy also came.

"Has Liu Bei arrived in Chenliu County? Qingzhou still has soldiers and horses that can be used?" Cao Cao was taken aback.

It is well known that Qingzhou is short of food.

Without food, soldiers and horses cannot be supported.

In the previous intelligence, Liu Bei even laid off more than half of the county soldiers and county soldiers for farming.

As for the soldiers and horses used for the expedition, the county soldiers and county soldiers who stayed behind in the counties cannot be easily used.

Otherwise, once an accident occurs in Qingzhou, Liu Bei will not be able to return to the army in time.

The departure of Liu Bei's troops from Qingzhou means that this army is independent of the county soldiers and county soldiers.

For a long time, Cao Cao's eyes were complicated.

"It seems that we all underestimated Liu Bei."

"Silently, there is actually a hidden army that can be mobilized at any time."

Xi Zhicai said: "Duke Ming, Liu Bei's army should be selected from the people in the village."

"A large part of the hungry people that Liu Bei settled down at the beginning were yellow scarf thieves from Qingzhou."

"It is not difficult to select thousands of brave men who are willing to join the army."

"These people are originally farmers, and Liu Bei can form an army without even paying extra food and salaries."

Cao Cao came to his senses: "That's how it is! The food for the villagers in Qingzhou is provided by Liu Bei."

"No matter where these villagers are used, Liu Bei has to take care of their food and drink."

"It seems that after the spring plowing is over, Liu Bei has already been secretly training soldiers and horses."

"No wonder! Guan Yu dared to attack Fengqiu City by surprise, and turned from attack to defense to confront Yuan Shu. He was waiting for Liu Bei to send troops!"

"When Liu Bei arrives at this time, it is equivalent to encircling Yuan Shu on all sides."

"It's all just a coincidence. If Liu Bei deployed ahead of time, it would be terrible!"

Cao Cao's eyes showed a trace of fear.

Although the possibility of "Liu Bei deploying in advance" is relatively small, Cao Cao subconsciously favors this possibility.

Xi Zhicai shook his head: "There are not too many coincidences in the world. When Liu Bei formed an alliance with Yuan Shu, he should have thought of the possibility that Yuan Shu would betray the alliance."

"It seems to be a coincidence, but in fact, we have prepared in advance, and then we can calmly deploy countermeasures."

"However, Liu Bei's presence in person means that after defeating Yuan, Liu Bei may intervene in the election of the governor of Yanzhou."

"Ming Gong, you have to make plans early."

Although Xun Yu and Xi Zhi wanted Cao Cao to gain a foothold in Yingchuan, Cao Cao wanted to stay in Yanzhou.

After all, a prefect of Yingchuan and a governor of Yanzhou have completely different powers.

more importantly.

Yuzhou already had Liu Chong, the shepherd of Yuzhou and general of the Han Dynasty, and it was difficult for Cao Cao to take the whole territory of Yuzhou.

However, Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, killed Qiao Mao, Zheng Sui, and Cui Yan. Cao Cao had a lot of ways to replace Liu Dai.

Xi Zhicai's reminder made Cao Cao a little more afraid of Liu Bei's appearance.

The change in Fan County had not yet reached Cao Cao's ears.

If Cao Cao learned that Liu Dai had been captured alive by Liu Bei, and that the governor of Yanzhou was already dead in name only, he would probably be surprised again.

"Go south to defeat Yuan Shu first, and then discuss with Meng Zhuo." Cao Cao said earnestly, "I want to be the governor of Yanzhou, and Meng Zhuo will definitely support me."

"After all, Liu Bei is the shepherd of Qingzhou. Even if he intervenes in the recommendation of the governor of Yanzhou, he can't act arbitrarily."

When Xi Zhicai saw that Cao Cao was still attached to being the governor of Yanzhou, he sighed secretly and stopped persuading him.

Outside Fengqiu City.

Yuan Shu became more and more anxious.

These days, whenever Yuan Shu got angry, he would whip his son-in-law Huang Yi.

Five thousand soldiers and horses defend the city, which is convenient for the city's location!

But in the face of Guan Yu's [-] soldiers who falsely claimed [-], they didn't even defend for a day!
Fortunately, Huang Yi said without shame, "With the convenience of the city, one can be used as ten, and the enemy army does not have 5 people, so don't even think about taking Fengqiu City"!
This is where one counts as ten, clearly ten counts as one!

What made Yuan Shu even more angry was that Huang Yi was captured alive by Guan Yu and thrown out of Fengqiu City with his ears cut off.

This humiliation made Yuan Shu wish he could swallow Guan Yu alive.

"Ming Gong, Bai Rao has withdrawn his troops." Zhang Xun hurried over.

Yuan Shu was furious: "Bai Rao'er, how dare he retreat? Immediately chase after him and cut off Bai Rao'er's head."

Bai Rao retreated at this time, didn't he just want to say that Yuan Shu had already lost?
Zhang Xun lowered his head: "I'm afraid we won't be able to catch up. Bai Rao left last night, leaving only an empty camp."

Seeing that Bai Rao had been running all night, he didn't know, and Yuan Shu was even more angry: "Trash! They are all trash! What's the use of supporting you!"

Zhang Xun didn't dare to say much, he lowered his head and waited for Yuan Shu's anger to dissipate.

Seeing that Yuan Shu seemed tired of scolding, Zhang Xun said cautiously: "Minggong, this Fengqiu city is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are a lot of food, grass and defense equipment in the city, why don't you go to another place for now."

"If Guan Yu goes out of the city to pursue him, we can defeat him outside the city; if Guan Yu doesn't leave the city, we will go directly to fight Puyang, and then cross the river to Jizhou to join the rest of the Black Mountain bandits."

"If we keep attacking Fengqiu City, it will be very difficult for us to cross the river after Yuan Shao solves the black bandits in Jizhou."

Yuan Shu's face was gloomy.

Not only Zhang Xun, many generals under his command advised Yuan Shu not to attack Fengqiu City again.

But these generals didn't know the real reason why Yuan Shu wanted to seal Qiucheng.

The Jade Seal of Chuan Kingdom is in Fengqiu City!

Yuan Shu worried that he would lose the Chuan Guo Yuxi on the way to Kuangting, so he left the Chuan Guo Yuxi in Fengqiu City.

This is also the reason why Yuan Shu asked Huang Yi to defend the city!
After all, he is his own son-in-law, and it is safe to guard Fengqiu City with 5000 people.

How did Yuan Shu know that Huang Yi would not be able to hold on for a day!
As a result, the Chuanguo Yuxi fell to Fengqiu City.

If it wasn't for this, Yuan Shu wouldn't be bothered spending time with Guan Yu in Fengqiu City.

Although the food in Fengqiu City was gone, for Yuan Shu, as long as he could grab the food, there would be no shortage of food in the army.

But Chuan Guo Yuxi was lost, Yuan Shu couldn't find a second one!
Why did you give up asking for directors at the beginning?
Isn't it because Sun Jian presented the Jade Seal of Chuanguo?

If the Jade Seal of Chuanguo is lost, Yuan Shu will really be wasting his time in vain!

"Are you teaching me what to do?" Yuan Shu stared at Zhang Xun coldly: "Tomorrow we will storm Fengqiu City, and you will lead the team yourself! If anyone is timid, he will be killed immediately."

Zhang Xun couldn't help but shuddered, and his lowered eyes were instantly filled with resentment.

But Zhang Xun didn't dare to show it at this time, he said "the last general takes orders" and quit the command post.

"Trash! It's all trash!"

"My imperial jade seal, damn Huang Yi, even 5000 people can't defend the city."

"Guan Yu, if you don't hand over the Chuanguo Yuxi, I'm going to kill you alive!"

Yuan Shu cursed, then called Huang Yi into the tent, and gave Huang Yi a hard whip to relieve his anger.

night.

Fengqiu city wall.

Guan Yu looked solemnly at Yuan Shu's camp outside the city.

At first, Guan Yu didn't understand why Yuan Shu would attack Fengqiu city desperately.

It wasn't until a personal guard accidentally discovered the Chuanguo Yuxi Seal while checking the belongings in the mansion where Yuan Shu once lived, that Guan Yu understood the reason why Yuan Shu was so stubbornly staring at Fengqiu City.

So Guan Yu discussed with Zhang Hong and Chen Dengyi, and changed the original plan to a city defense battle centered on protecting the Chuanguo Yuxi.

Whether it is Guan Yu, Zhang Hong and others, they all understand the importance of passing on the jade seal of the country!
This is more important than defeating Yuan Shu!
therefore.

Even if there was a chance to go out of the city to rob the camp, Guan Yu gave up.

Whether it was Yuan Shu's intentional flaws, or Yuan Shu's flaws in the first place.

As long as you don't leave the city, you will never be defeated!
"Second brother, I'm here to change defense." Zhang Fei strode forward with a Zhangba Snake Spear on his shoulder.

Guan Yu nodded, and carefully instructed: "Third brother, you must refrain from going out of the city no matter what the situation is! Don't be greedy for small profits for a while, and let Yuan Shu take the Chuanguo Yuxi away again."

"If the Chuan Guo Yuxi is in the hands of Yuan Shu's thieves, the thieves will definitely mess up the power again."

Zhang Fei scratched his ears: "Second brother, you say this every day, and I'm not the kind of person who doesn't know how to measure. Don't worry, even if Yuan Shu stretches his neck and asks me to chop him off, I won't leave the city."

Just when Guan Yu was about to leave the city tower to rest, suddenly, dots of stars appeared in the eastern sky.

But these celestial stars do not stay still like other celestial stars, but fly southward.

Guan Yu sensed the direction of the wind with his hands, and looked at the stars in the east with some doubts: "Third brother, look at those stars, are they flying south?"

Zhang Fei chuckled, without hesitation: "Second brother, you are blinded, how can stars fly, and sky lanterns can only fly."

He does not mean that.

Guan Yu suddenly opened his Danfeng eyes, leaned his hands on the city wall, and stared at the stars in the sky: "Third brother, it's a sky lantern!"

Zhang Fei was taken aback for a moment, then looked towards the east sky, and murmured, "It's really a sky lantern! Could it be that the eldest brother is here?"

Guan Yu's expression froze: "Third brother, immediately send an order to each battalion to prepare for battle! Light up our sky lanterns as well."

(End of this chapter)