Choose Liu Bei at the start, I am the only one who knows the plot of the Three Kingdoms.

Chapter 540 The Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation shows its power!

When Cao Cao heard this, his face turned gloomy.

"Is there any way to treat it?"

Wu Pu smiled and said, "This method is a unique method that my master has developed. Others may not be able to do it, but I can assure you that within two days, the two generals will be fully recovered."

"With you here, I feel at ease!"

Since Cao Zhang and Cao Ren returned, Zhuge Liang has intensified the training, after all, time is running out.

At the same time, Pang De led the Taishan Tiger Bandits and finally arrived in Ba County.

Along the way, Pound did not encounter any decent obstacles.

There were only a few small towns, and they were quickly surrounded and annihilated by Pang De before they could send out any news.

On Mingyue Mountain, Pang De observed the densely packed Cao army camp below the mountain.

As long as the situation on the battlefield changed, Pang De was sure that he could lead the Taishan Tiger Bandits into Cao’s camp within an incense stick of time.

Deng Ai came to Pang De, observed the surrounding terrain, and immediately reported to Pang De.

"General, we still have two days. During these days, we can't make a fire to cook, nor can we set up camp. We have to make do with it and everyone has to sleep on the ground."

Pang De nodded. At first, when Gu Rubing sent Deng Ai to accompany him, Pang De didn't care. After all, Deng Ai was also a first-rate general. If he really needed to take action against the Taishan Tiger Bandits, with a first-rate general around, he wouldn't have to be distracted by managing the army.

But after these few days, all the small cities encountered on the road were taken down by Deng Ai with such speed that even Pang De had to admire him. Moreover, Deng Ai's level of fighting in the mountains was even a little better than his own.

Pang De then understood what Gu Rubing meant. He didn't mean to send a general to help him, but clearly wanted him to take an apprentice. However, Pang De did not refuse. Deng Ai had an active mind and could indeed help him find and fill in the gaps in the army. Who could refuse such an apprentice?

After giving instructions to the people below, Pang De took out two magic bags.

This was given to him by Zhuge Liang before he set out. He still remembered that Zhuge Liang had said at the time that if they won the decisive battle, he would let him open the red brocade bag, and if they lost the decisive battle, he would let him open the green brocade bag.

Could it be that even the Prime Minister is not sure of victory?

Pang De did not tell anyone about the secret bag except Deng Ai.

Seeing Pang De staring at the brocade bag in a daze, Deng Ai saw the worry in Pang De's eyes and patted Pang De on the shoulder.

"General, don't worry. Since the Prime Minister gave you two magic bags, there must be a purpose behind it. We just need to follow his orders."

Pang De looked at Deng Ai, nodded, and put away the brocade bag.

In Cao Cao's camp.

At this time, Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Shi Xie, and Liu Zhang all gathered in Cao Cao's camp.

"Everyone, we will start the decisive battle in two days. Our four-party coalition is a bit chaotic anyway. We need to choose someone to lead the four armies. Who do you think can lead them?"

It was called a four-party coalition, but in fact it was just an alliance between Sun Jian and Cao Cao. Liu Zhang and Shi Xie had no right to speak.

Neither of them had any famous generals. Liu Zhang had finally trained a famous general, but he was taken away by Gu Rubing.

Sun Jian saw that everyone's eyes were focused on him, and his expression froze instantly.

Why are these two looking at me? I am just a hide-and-seek king, I am only responsible for hiding.

"Haha, I think the position of commander-in-chief must go to the prime minister. Prime Minister Cao is the best choice in terms of both strength and vision."

After hearing Sun Jian's words, Cao Cao nodded with satisfaction. This was also his purpose.

Originally, Cao Cao wanted to command the four armies, but he lacked a reason. After all, there was Sun Jian. Now that Sun Jian recommended him, it was natural that he agreed with Cao Cao's wishes.

"Okay, from now on, all the soldiers and officers in your hands will be under my command. I hope you will tell your subordinates about this. I don't want anyone to oppose my orders at that time."

The three of them stood up at the same time and clasped their fists towards Cao Cao.

Two days later, all the famous generals under Gu Rubing who were able to stand up and had no missions gathered in the Nanjun County Magistrate's Mansion.

"Everyone, the four-party coalition forces have arrived outside the city, and the decisive battle is about to begin. The Prime Minister has gone to set up the battle formation. Everyone should have your own position. Everyone, get ready and go outside the city."

"Take orders."

Just as everyone was about to leave, Gu Rubing hesitated.

"Junyi, Mengqi, are you two okay with your injuries?"

"My lord, we are all well now. Just wait for us this time. Let's kill everyone and strengthen our army's power!"

Listening to Zhang He's words, Ma Chao nodded repeatedly.

"Okay, go ahead and be safe."

There was still some time before the battle started, and Gu Rubing did not go directly outside the city, but came to Zhao Yun's room.

After five days, although Zhao Yun did not fully recover, he had regained consciousness and eaten something, but he was still unable to get out of bed.

When he saw Gu Rubing coming, Zhao Yun quickly put down the porridge in his hand and wanted to get up, but found that he couldn't stand up at all.

Seeing Zhao Yun's appearance, Gu Rubing immediately stepped forward.

"Okay, if you're not feeling well, you don't have to follow those rules. Just lie down on the bed. When you get better, I'll still need you, Zilong, to fight for me."

Hearing Gu Rubing's words, Zhao Yun's eyes turned red and he lowered his head in shame.

"My lord, Zilong is incompetent. This battle in Jingzhou is so crucial, and I can only lie here."

Looking at Zhao Yun's appearance, Gu Rubing smiled and patted his shoulder.

"Zilong, what are you talking about? Without you, Jiangxia County would have fallen long ago. How could you hold out for so long to prepare for Nan County? You have made a great contribution in this battle. You have protected me for so long, and it's time to take a break. This time, let me protect you."

As a lord, he actually said words to protect his generals. Zhao Yun was so moved that a tear rolled down his cheeks.

After wiping it off without leaving any trace, Zhao Yun smiled again.

"My lord, when I recover, Zilong will definitely help you pacify the world."

"Okay, I'll wait for you!"

After saying goodbye to Zhao Yun, Gu Rubing came to the outside of the city.

At this time, Cao Cao's coalition forces, numbering nearly 600,000, all stood up outside the city.

Cao Cao originally planned to encircle the enemy.

After all, in Cao Cao's view, an army of 400,000 is fighting against an army of 600,000. In addition, the number of famous generals on both sides is almost the same. Even if there is a slight difference, it can be filled by a large number of first-class generals. No matter how you calculate it, Liu Bei can only defend the city and it is absolutely impossible for him to go out of the city to fight.

Therefore, the strategy Cao Cao initially designated was to let the four men each bring their own people to besiege the county city.

But just as the formation was set, Zhuge Liang rushed out with an army of 300,000, and these people were still moving quickly, eventually forming a strange formation, and only then did they stop.

Cao Cao had no choice but to terminate his plan and lead the coalition forces to fight directly.

After all, according to his own plan, he was going to attack the East Gate alone, and Zhuge Liang mobilized 300,000 troops at the East Gate, and the total number of people defending the other three gates was only 100,000.

This is obviously an attempt to rush into their own camp.

Fighting Gu Rubing head-on alone without anyone to assist him, not only Cao Cao wouldn't dare to do so, even Sun Jian who possessed the Gu Clan wouldn't dare to do so.

"Zhuge Liang, where is Liu Bei? Isn't he afraid to come out?" "Why are you so anxious, Prime Minister Cao? My master is on his way. But Prime Minister Cao is still worried about my master. Shouldn't Prime Minister Cao be worried about the number of famous generals in your hands? Looking at your formation, there are no Cao Ren and Cao Zhang. Have they not come out of bed yet?"

"you……"

Cao Cao pretended that his thoughts were discovered by Zhuge Liang and pointed at Zhuge Liang for a long time without saying anything.

After their last meeting in Xudu, Cao Cao guessed that Zhuge Liang should be a legendary strategist. He did not have someone of this level under his command yet, so he did not know what was so terrifying about this legendary strategist. So naturally, he did not dare to say much, for fear that Zhuge Liang would guess something.

Seeing that Cao Cao didn't want to talk to him more, Zhuge Liang frowned slightly. He always felt that Cao Cao seemed to be hiding something.

Just as Zhuge Liang was thinking, Gu Rubing walked out slowly from the city gate and came to the front of the army, followed by the luxurious lineup in Gu Rubing's hands.

"Haha, King Lie, I thought you were too scared to come."

"How could that be possible? What do I have to be afraid of? The four-party coalition forces have a total of 600,000 people, with each person worth more than 100,000. I am ashamed for you."

"Get lost, if you give me the land of Kyushu, I can also get 600,000 people in a minute."

Cao Cao was so angry at Gu Rubing's words that he started cursing.

"Alright, there's no point in talking any more. Let's get started. Four hundred thousand versus six hundred thousand. Do you really think that such a crappy thing can stop us?"

Cao Cao snorted coldly and went straight back to his camp.

Gu Rubing brought Zhuge Liang to the city wall.

Zhuge Liang took out the command flag and waved it gently.

The eight famous generals quickly returned to their respective formations.

Seeing this, Cao Cao directly ordered: "Xu Huang, Le Jin, Yu Jin, Li Dian, Zhou Tai, Ma Zhong, lead 60,000 men and charge into the battle."

The six people said yes and immediately went into battle.

Seeing 60,000 people entering the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation, Zhuge Liang waved the command flag and the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation immediately started to operate.

After Xu Huang and the other six entered the formation, they completely lost their way.

He led everyone to charge forward, and within half an hour, the 60,000 people were reduced to only 30,000. Among the six people, Zhou Tai, Yu Jin and Le Jin were also injured.

The six people wanted to leave, but found that they could no longer do so.

Cao Cao, who was far away, was dismayed when he saw this. He had originally wanted to let these six men scout the way, but now it seemed that these six generals might have to be thrown in, along with 60,000 soldiers and horses.

"Xu Chu, Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Zhou Yu, Huang Gai, Gan Ning, Cheng Pu, bring 100,000 men and rescue the people inside."

Upon hearing this, the seven people immediately rushed in.

"Xiahou Dun, I've been waiting for you for a long time."

When Ma Chao saw Xiahou Dun coming in, he rushed forward and stabbed at Xiahou Dun with his tiger-headed golden spear.

Xiahou Dun quickly swung his sword to block.

When Xiahou Yuan was about to help, a gun suddenly rushed out and stopped him.

"Hey, your opponent is me."

Xiahou Yuan looked at the person who spoke and found that it was Zhang He.

When Xu Chu saw that the battle situation here was not good, he immediately rushed over and wanted to help, and Zhang Liao went straight to meet him.

When Gan Ning was about to look for his opponent, Huang Zhong shot an arrow at Gan Ning.

Feeling a strong wind coming, Gan Ning swung his sword to block the feather arrow.

Gan Ning knew that the Red Blood Knife in Huang Zhong's hand had great restraint on him. When he was about to leave, he saw Huang Zhong rushing up. In desperation, Gan Ning could only choose Huang Zhong as his opponent.

Zhou Yu knew that Gan Ning was definitely no match for Huang Zhong and wanted to help, but was stopped by Xu Rong in front of him.

Huang Gai and Cheng Pu were suppressed by Zhang Ren and Wei Yan.

Because Taishi Ci had no opponent, he took out his bow and arrow and secretly shot arrows from the side.

Interfering with the confrontation between several famous generals.

Cao Cao saw that even though his famous generals had already taken action, they still couldn't turn the tide of the battle. He immediately shouted to Dian Wei and Sun Ce, "Go in and kill as many as you can before Guan Yu and Zhang Fei come out."

Upon hearing this, the two rushed out immediately.

However, before the two men reached the battlefield, a strong wind blew by.

When the wind and sand settled, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were already standing in front of the two men.

"Haha, are you planning a sneak attack? It seems that what my elder brother said is right. Cao Cao is really shameless. Letting legendary generals enter the battlefield, isn't that a massacre? Only you, Cao Cao, can do such a thing."

"My lord only wants to win. As long as we can win, why bother about the process? Isn't the purpose of our training to become legendary generals to play a role on the battlefield?"

Dian Wei didn't quite agree with what Zhang Fei said.

Seeing the two people arguing with each other, Guan Yu waved his hand and interrupted their quarrel.

"Alright, there shouldn't be any legendary generals on the battlefield over there. If you want to fight, we'll accompany you."

"Then come."

"Overlord."

"Tiger soul."

"Evil comes."

"Martial Saint."

In an instant, everyone felt that the sky seemed to have darkened a little.

The soldiers on both sides felt that the ground beneath their feet was shaking slightly.

However, they didn't care about this trembling. What they cared more about was the enemy in front of them.

Cao Cao saw that Dian Wei and Sun Ce had not appeared yet. In addition, the sky was getting darker and there was a vibration under his feet. He knew that the legendary generals in his hands might have been stopped.

Seeing that of the 100,000 troops that rushed into the formation again, there were less than 70,000 left, and the loss on Gu Rubing's side was less than half of his own, Cao Cao's heart was bleeding.

In terms of military strength, both sides do have some advantages, but if the disaster continues like this, I'm afraid it won't be long before the advantages are wiped out.

Only at this time did Cao Cao realize the horror of the Eight Gate Golden Lock Formation.

Anyone who rushes into the formation will lose their way in an instant.

Zhuge Liang saw that the time was almost up and it was time to start harvesting, so he waved the command flag.

All the special troops hidden in the Eight Gates Golden Lock Formation rushed out in an instant and began a unilateral massacre against the 100,000 ordinary soldiers.

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(End of this chapter)