Uncle Emperor, I am really not Wolong Zhuge!

Chapter 42 Cao Cao?Does he dare to come?
It snowed heavily for seven days and seven nights.

The entire new field was shrouded in white.

The vast world is covered with several feet of snow.

Under Xinye City, hundreds of sergeants, each carrying shovels, bamboo baskets and other equipment, were sweeping the snow on the ground.

Although the snow has stopped, the temperature continues to drop, and the body temperature is much colder than when it snowed.

Liu Bei accompanied military advisor Zhuge Ming and stood on the top of the city in Xinye, watching the soldiers digging through the ice, leading to a winding path leading into the distance.

"Military advisor, seeing that the tenth day is approaching, there is still no news from Xiangyang, and I still feel uneasy!"

Liu Bei's use of troops in Xiangyang showed his petty ambition. After all, he only had so few troops in hand. If they were all used up, he would have to start over.

But times have changed. Previously, Cao Cao was busy fighting Yuan Shao and had no time to deal with him!

In addition, Liu Biao was still alive and could provide him with support, so he had no choice but to fight for the Xinye land to give him a place.

But this time...

Cao Cao pacified the north, sharpened his sword, and was ready to go south to conquer Jiangdong and Jingxiang.

After Liu Biao's death, the entire Jingzhou became the sphere of influence of the four major clans, and there was no room for Liu Bei!
If the army is defeated at this time, we will really be at the end of our rope and have no other choice!

"My Lord, do you have any choice? With only [-] soldiers and horses, you want to attack Xiangyang, but you really treat those Jingzhou clans as your breadwinners!"

Zhuge Ming smiled softly.

Liu Bei's expression changed and he said in surprise: "Then according to the military advisor's opinion, I can't take Xiangyang! Even so, why take the risk and be greedy! It's better to retreat and come back and make a good plan. If we can't take Xiangyang, we can't take it again." Being blocked by the reinforcements from Lingling and Guiyang in Changsha would kill me..."

Liu Bei tightly held the hilt of the sword in his hand, wishing he could immediately go into battle and assist Xiangyang, but he knew that it was beyond his reach, and he did not lack his power at all.

"Haha, my lord, please don't worry!"

Zhuge Ming laughed loudly!
"If my prediction is correct, Jiangdong Zhou Lang should have captured Changsha by now. I'm afraid it's almost time for our army to clean up the mess in Xiangyang."

"It's just that the road is slippery and difficult to travel, so the report cannot be sent back in time. My lord, please wait patiently. In less than two days, good news will come. I guarantee that your lord will be in Xiangyang!"

Zhuge Ming waved his sleeves and walked along the top of Xinye's city, inspecting the city defenses.

"I hope so, I hope the military advisor's expectations are correct..."

Although Liu Bei trusted military advisor Zhuge, at this time, he couldn't help but pray to God and his ancestor Liu Bang.

"God bless me, and my ancestors will help me. If I, the great man, are not extinct, and there is still time, then I, Liu Bei, will not be exterminated, and I will find Xiangyang to settle down!"

"Lord, look, what is that!"

Mi Zhu, who was far behind him, suddenly took two steps and came to Liu Bei's side. He supported Liu Bei with one hand and pointed to the official road in the distance in front of the city with the other hand.

At this time, the official road had long been buried under the snow, making it difficult to identify.

Although the sergeants in the city are constantly cleaning and expanding outside, the distant places are still covered with snow.

Liu Bei stared into the distance.

Sure enough, a few miles away, there was a faint black spot, moving slightly, heading this way.

It seemed to be a group of horses, but the horses kept slipping while walking on the snow. Every time they slipped, the people on the horses were thrown into the snow.

But the man ignored the physical pain, climbed on his horse, and hurried on again.

"It seems to be our scout!"

"It must be good news from Xiangyang!"

Liu Bei suddenly remembered what Military Advisor Zhuge said just now and said excitedly.

"Report!"

"Urgent report!"

After a while, as we gradually approached the new field, the war horse from afar finally set foot on the ground where the snow had been cleared.

The horses were galloping hard, and the people on the horses were holding the document package high in their hands, holding the reins, and shouting incessantly.

"Open the city gate quickly and let him in!"

Liu Bei hurriedly ordered.

"My lord, please wait here. I'll go down and pick him up!"

Mi Zhu was also happy, thinking that it wouldn't be long before they could collectively move to Xiangyang City to work!
"Military advisor, you really know what's going to happen! Look, the news from Xiangyang must have arrived!"

Liu Bei was suddenly in a good mood. He rushed to Zhuge Ming's side like a child, pointed at the scouts and horses approaching under the city, and said loudly.

"Really? I'm afraid not necessarily!"

Zhuge Ming looked into the distance, staring at the winding trail of the scout in the distance, and said lightly.

"Oh? How about..." When Liu Bei was about to ask, Mi Zhu was already leading the scouts and walking quickly towards the top of the city.

"Tell me quickly, when will it fall in Xiangyang?"

Liu Bei couldn't wait to take a few steps forward. Before the scout could salute, he grabbed the scout's arm and asked eagerly.

"Ah? Lord..."

The scout was stunned and didn't know what to do.

"Are they Guan Yu's men or Zilong's men? Don't you understand what I mean?"

Liu Bei was displeased when he saw this man's demented and panicked look, and said in a deep voice.

"My lord..."

"The subordinates are not the disciples of General Guan and Zilong, but the secret door from Xuchang..."

The scout looked panicked and lowered his head.

"Oh!"

Liu Bei's heart sank, and he suddenly felt that the wind, which was not too cold at first, was suddenly chilling to the bone.

Could it be that something happened to Xuchang?
Liu Bei has been paying attention to Xuchang's movements since he stationed troops in Xinye.Especially after Xu Shu moved into Xuchang and Cao Ren returned from the expedition to Xinye, Xuchang's secret door power was even more powerful.

Liu Bei basically knew all the troubles in Xuchang, so that he could know himself and the enemy and make careful decisions.

"Reporting to my lord, Xia Houyuan is leading ten thousand tiger and leopard cavalry to attack the new wilderness!"

As soon as the scouts reached the top of the city, they were stunned by Liu Bei's series of actions. After reacting, they hurriedly knelt on the ground and reported respectfully.

"what!!"

Liu Bei's complexion changed drastically!

"Cao Cao ordered Xia Houyuan to lead a thousand tigers and leopards to attack the new country. He led the central army of 50 troops and horses, and followed behind!"

The scout repeated it again, speaking each word carefully.

"If this is the case, Xinye will be in danger!"

Liu Beiman was expecting good news from Xiangyang, but unexpectedly he received the news. He stumbled and sighed, almost slipping and sitting on the ground.

Jian Yong hurriedly supported him and gestured to the scout to retreat and rest.

But Zhuge Ming was still standing at the top of the city with his back turned, his eyes scattered in the distance. He didn't know whether he was observing something or thinking intently, motionless, like a clay sculpture.

"Military advisor, did you hear it?"

"Cao Cao has traveled thousands of miles, and our new country is in danger now! How can eight thousand old and weak defenders withstand that ten thousand tiger and wolf army!"

"What's more, Xia Houyuan is capable of using troops, and he has courage that is unmatched by ten thousand men. Now that we have no generals in Xinye City, how can we resist the enemy..."

Liu Bei calmed down and walked behind Zhuge Ming, tears almost falling down.

"Lord, sit still!"

"Don't panic, don't panic."

Zhuge Ming slowly turned around and said calmly and calmly.

"Military advisor, how can I not be in a hurry? It is difficult to deal with the fire that is close by the water far away. Even if we ask for help from our army in Xiangyang at this time, I am afraid it will be too late."

"Why don't we move to Jiangxia at this time to avoid the edge for the time being!"

Liu Bei was in a hurry and decided to give the order.

But Mi Zhu reached out to stop him, pointed at Zhuge Ming quietly, and slowly shook his head.

Liu Bei put his hand on his chest, gathered his thoughts, and finally calmed down.

"Ha ha!"

The Qiushui folding fan in Zhuge Ming's hand was spinning like a top on his fingertips, exuding brilliance.

"Xia Houyuan? Does he dare to come?"

"Cao Cao was just bluffing, he just ordered Xia Houyuan to complete the garrison, waved the flag and shouted in support of Cai Hao and Zhang Yun!"

Liu Bei was in shock: "Military advisor, what if you don't predict it correctly? What if..."

Zhuge Ming laughed loudly: "There is no such thing as a chance! If he comes now, these ten thousand soldiers will die more miserably than Cao Ren's soldiers and horses in the past!"

Zhuge Ming folded his fan and towel, calm and composed!

(End of this chapter)