Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Xia Houshang was frightened.

In just a moment, Cao Ren transferred Cao Xiu away in the name of delivering battle reports.

Xia Houshang, who originally wanted to agree with Cao Xiu, wisely closed his mouth.

Cao Ren's majesty is not something that the current Xiahou Shang can challenge.

Even if Xiahou Shang is a close minister of Cao Pi, Cao Ren still has a way to deal with Xiahou Shang.

How many of those who could serve with Cao Cao for half their lives would be merciful and soft-hearted?
After Cao Xiu left, Cao Ren took Wancheng as the center and divided his troops into ten cities: Wuyin, Bowang, Xi'e, Li County, Champion, Rang County, Anzhong, Nieyang, Juiyang, and Jiyang.

Guard the city gates according to the mountains and rivers.

Simultaneously.

He also ordered Xu Shang and Lu Jian to garrison Rangxian County and supervise the three cities of Rangxian County, Guanjian County and Lixian County; ordered Chang Diao and Zhuge Qian to garrison troops and supervised Niyang; ordered Xiahou Xian to garrison Juiyang and supervise Jiyang;

Cao Ren was based in Wancheng and supervised the three counties of Xi'e, Bowang and Wuyin.

Cao Ren's eldest son, Cao Tai, was the postal supervisor and patrolled the counties to prevent Nanyang County soldiers and people from responding to Guan Yu.

As for Nanxiang County, Cao Ren entrusted the heavy responsibility of defense to Xu Huang.

As an emperor, Cao Pi was suspicious and wary of Xu Huang; Cao Ren recognized Xu Huang's abilities.

In the past, Xu Huang drove straight to Fan City and killed the rebel generals Hu Xiu and Fu Fang. Cao Ren also owed Xu Huang a favor.

Cao Ren's defensive strategy was very carefully deployed.

Although Xinye City was given to Guan Yu, the three defense lines set up by Cao Ren at Rangxian, Anzhong and Huiyang surrounded Xinye like fan-shaped boards.

Xinye City is in disrepair. If Cao Ren really wants to attack it, the city cannot be defended.

Zhuge Qiao also understood this when he was formulating the strategy, so he only asked Guan Xing to guard for ten days.

On the one hand, there is a good plan, and on the other hand, there is a ladder to cross the wall.

Compared with Meng Da and Cao Zhang in the land of Yongliang, Cao Ren used his troops in Wancheng more calmly and cautiously.

Cao Ren's response surprised Xinye's Guan Xing: We agreed to fight hard for ten days, but you are here to fight!
Guan Xing summoned Ma Zhong to discuss:

"Cao Pi stationed troops in Rangxian, Anzhong and Tuoyang, but he didn't have any troops to attack the new territory."

"The general has not yet arrived in person, and Cao Ren is so cautious. There may be some deception involved."

"I intend to send three partial armies to Rangxian, Anzhong and Huoyang to lure the enemy. What does the general think?"

Ma Zhong thought about it carefully, shook his head and said:
"Master Guanfu, we were ordered to guard Xinye in order to contain Cao Ren's troops and buy time for the general to mobilize his army."

"If Cao Ren doesn't come, why should we bother him?"

Guan Xing frowned: "Xinye is not the only way from Wancheng to Fancheng."

"If Cao Ren sets up false flags in the three counties and goes around our rear to Fancheng, wouldn't he fall into Cao Ren's trick?"

Ma Zhong said cautiously: "Although Xinye is not the only path, it is the smoothest path."

"The rest of the paths have to go over mountains and ridges."

"The ruins of a new field are not a fortified city."

"Cao Ren ignored the high road and had to go over the mountains to Fancheng. I think this is unreasonable."

"I'm more inclined to think that Cao Ren was so cautious because he was worried about falling into a trap."

"It's better to report Cao Ren's troops stationed in the three counties to the general first, and then make a decision."

Guan Xing pondered for a long time, and then thought of Guan Yu's instructions before leaving, and did not dare to be careless: "Just follow the general's words and send the information back first."

"To prevent accidents, I will divide some troops and horses to go to other trails to explore the enemy's situation to prevent Cao Renzhen from taking the trails to bypass my rear."

After careful discussion, the two sent scouts to quickly pass the information back to Xiangyang.

From Xinye to Xiangyang, it is more than a hundred miles away, and even if the scouts work hard, it will not take more than a day.

It was dark.

The scout sent the intelligence from the front to Zhuge Qiao.

"Secure the city and defend it?"

"My 100,000 people are fake, Cao Rendu's 100,000 people are real." "With Cao Ren's ability, he can tell that I am bluffing."

"But now, the real one is afraid of the fake one?"

"After the Battle of Xiangfan, did Cao Ren become more cautious?"

Zhuge Qiao was slightly surprised by Cao Ren's reaction.

In order to prevent Guan Xing from falling into Cao Ren's scheme in Xinye, Zhuge Qiao specially asked Ma Zhong to assist him as his deputy general.

As a result, Cao Ren directly used the turtle tactic.

"Rangxian, Anzhong, and Juiyang."

Zhuge Qiao sketched these three places on the map and guessed Cao Ren's intention.

"This is to use the mountains, rivers and cities to compete with me."

"I hope I will retreat when I run out of food."

After carefully considering Cao Ren's intentions, Zhuge Qiao quickly made a new decision.

"The order is sent to Fu Xu, the captain of Nanjun, to lead two thousand troops into Rang County."

"Zong Yu, the captain of Nanjun, led two thousand troops into Anzhong."

"The governor of Guiyang assisted Kuang and led two thousand troops into Juiyang."

"He then ordered the governor of Xiangyang, Guan Xing, to go north along the Bishui River and enter Wuyin."

"The four groups of soldiers and horses prepared many banners and threatened to attack the city to lure the soldiers and horses from the three counties to leave the city."

"No matter what the battle situation is, we must return to Xinye City within three days and standby."

Military orders were issued quickly.

Guan Yu on the side closed his eyes to rest. After Zhuge Qiao gave the order, he slowly opened his eyes: "When should I send troops?"

After the command was handed over to Zhuge Qiao, Guan Yu wanted to play around on the battlefield.

Seeing that Guan Yu was full of fighting spirit, Zhuge Qiao pondered for a moment and said: "If the general has leisure time, he can take Wudang Flying Cavalry to Nanxiang County for hunting."

Guan Yu narrowed his eyes: "I have my own swordsman, so why do I need your useless flying cavalry?"

Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "Although the general's swordsmen are brave, they are just a group of infantry."

"The Wudang Flying Cavalry comes and goes like flying, which allows the general to have more flexibility."

Guan Yu said without hesitation: "Lend me all the horses of Wudang Feiqi."

"My school swordsman is a bow rider on horseback and a swordsman on dismount. He will not be weaker than your Wudang flying cavalry."

"I have trouble using your soldiers."

That's four hundred war horses!
Zhuge Qiao felt a pain in his body.

Originally I wanted Guan Yu to take Wudang Feiqi and teach Ju Fu, Zhang Yi and Mi Zhao.

As a result, Guan Yu simply wanted horses instead of people!
Seeing Zhuge Qiao's expression, Guan Yu guessed what Zhuge Qiao was thinking: "Let Mi Zhao follow."

"You must have a general who you can absolutely trust by your side. I won't take Jufu and Zhang Yi away."

"If you want me to lead the general, just say so. Why should you be polite to me?"

Seeing that his idea was seen through, Zhuge Qiao smiled and said: "The general is magnanimous, I will admire him."

"Let my cousin Zhuge Wang also go with the general."

"Although Zhuge Wang has little experience in battle, he is good at being obedient and eager to learn."

Guan Yu did not hesitate and agreed to Zhuge Qiao's proposal.

Zhuge Qiao summoned Mi Zhao and Zhuge Wang and asked them to temporarily lend the horses of the Wudang Feijun to Guan Yu and follow Guan Yu to Nanxiang County.

Mi Zhao is Mi Zhu's grandson, and Zhuge Wang is Zhuge Qiao's cousin, so he is a junior to Guan Yu.

There are not many opportunities to follow Guan Yu on military duties.

After Guan Yu, Mi Zhao and Zhuge Wang left, Zhuge Qiao personally led his generals to station in Yancheng, ten miles north of Fancheng. (End of chapter)