Cao Thief

Chapter 241 Only For That Delicate Smile

Chen Gong vs Cao Hong.

Cao Peng boarded the watchtower and had a bird's-eye view of the battlefield at the south gate, but his mind had already flown outside the north gate.

On November 27, the damming of rivers such as Yishui and Sishui was completed.The day of Lu Bu's defeat is not far away.

But so far, Cao Peng has not been able to come up with a proper solution.

The reason is simple.

In fact, Lu Bu still wanted to steal his life, but Chen Gong was firm.

At the same time, it is impossible for Lu Bu to let go of his airs and really bow to Cao Cao.Later, on the Baimen Tower, after Lu Bu was captured, he said to Cao Cao: I have obeyed you. In the future, the two of us will join forces. I will lead the cavalry and you will lead the infantry. Who else in the world will never be able to resist Minggong.

At first glance, this sentence does not seem to be a problem.

But if you think about it carefully, you can find out a little unusual taste.

You haven't surrendered yet, and you want to lead the army alone?And it's the most elite cavalry army... You lead the cavalry army and Cao Cao leads the infantry, so who should be responsible for the results of the battle?In his mouth, Lu Bu was willing to submit to Cao Cao, but in his heart, he still regarded himself as the Marquis of Wen.This is a question of location.Even though Lu Bu was captured by Cao Cao, he could not get his position right.

Under such circumstances, how could Cao Cao spare Lu Bu?
It is undeniable that Lu Bu is the most brave in the world, and no one can deny this.

And his ability to lead the cavalry is strong, he can change on the spot, and his command is even unmatched.If he was a general, it would be better to say something.But the problem is, Lu Bu's ambition is too great!And his ability has never been directly proportional to his ambition.

To put it mildly, Lu Bu is simple.

To put it bluntly, he is just stupid...

To be a general is simple; but to compete in the world is stupid.

Lu Bu has not yet had the necessary awareness to become a politician, neither thick nor black can do enough, but he is also ambitious, so what if he doesn't die?
How can such a person be saved?

Not to mention that after saving Lu Bu, he would turn against Lao Cao; even if he didn't turn against Lao Cao, would Cao Peng be able to subdue Lu Bu?

After saving, how to use it?

This problem has always troubled Cao Peng, making him finally decide not to rescue Lu Bu.

Don't save Lu Bu, only save his family... This difficulty is relatively easy.Judging from historical experience, Lao Cao should not have endangered Lu Bu's family, but no one knows what the end will be.Lu Bu has no son... No, he has a fake son, but it is not a cause for concern.A group of women, the threat is relatively weak, really saved, Cao Cao will not turn his face.

But here comes the problem again, how to save?
In the distance, under the city tower, the sound of shouting and killing resounded; in the big camp, it was solemn and orderly.

After Cao Peng arrived at Cao Hong's tent, except for the 1000 elite soldiers selected by him who had experienced the Battle of Quyang, all the others were handed over to Cao Hong.In his eyes, it seemed a pity to hand over more than [-] soldiers, but in fact it unloaded a big burden.

Those people are not from Haixi, nor have they gone through a life-and-death battle.

To put it bluntly, these more than 1000 soldiers are composed of surrendered soldiers, and they don't have much attachment to Cao Peng.

There are 300 soldiers in Dongling Pavilion, [-] soldiers in Quyang, and [-] soldiers in hand. For Cao Peng, it is enough for now!
His identity and status are not up to the qualifications of thousands of guards at every turn.

With these 800 people, they have surpassed the etiquette system.Although there is no need to care so much about etiquette in troubled times, he is now Cao Cao's subordinate, so he must consider Cao Cao's thoughts.In other words, he must surrender his military power!Cao Cao would not care if there were 800 people left, but if thousands of people were left, Cao Cao would definitely be afraid.Sooner or later you have to hand it over, so it's better to be more forthright and take the initiative to hand it over.

Besides, Cao Peng and Cao Hong have a close relationship, so handing it over to Cao Hong can be regarded as handing it over to his own family.

Cao Peng's straightforward attitude really made Cao Hong happy.After receiving [-] soldiers, Cao Hong reported to Cao Cao, and Cao Peng sent someone to continue to be in charge.The reason is very simple, Cao Peng provided all the food and grass for the next phase transfer, so naturally he should be in charge.

Cao Cao would not refute Cao Hong's face, and readily agreed.

Immediately, Cao Hong took Deng Fan as the Sima of another department, and pretended to be a prime minister.

Why Deng Fan?

Instead of Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan and others?
In terms of ability, talent and learning, Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan, and even Wang Xu are better than Deng Fan.

Don't forget, Deng Fan has another identity, that is, the fifth child among the little eight justices.In other words, Deng Fan is the same as Cao Peng, they are all his own people.In this case, of course Cao Hong chose the more familiar Deng Fan instead of Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan and others...

However, Cao Peng did not forget to ask for credit for Pan Zhang and Xia Houlan.

Including Bu Zhi, who temporarily acted as Qu Yangchang, was unified as the Sima of another department, which can be regarded as an explanation.

The other Sima appointed by Cao Hong is stronger than the other Sima they served before.Before that, Cao Peng served as Sima of their other department and was not registered in the imperial court.However, the Sima of Cao Hong's other department is a military officer, and he has a registration in the court, so he can be regarded as an official court official.

With a salary of two hundred stones, it is naturally different than before.

Using 700 people in exchange for everyone's future and reducing his own troubles, why not Cao Peng?
Therefore, Pan Zhang and Xia Houlan followed Deng Fan out of the town to visit the prime minister, and Cao Peng only left Gan Ning by his side.In Xuzhou in November, the weather is very cold.Looking downstairs, three hundred warriors dressed in black cloaks, with swords and spears across their backs, bows and arrows on their backs, stood neatly and solemnly around them.

Gan Ning stood by Cao Peng's side, he had changed his brocade robe and black cloak.

Cloak, a garment similar to a cloak, with a fish-scale iron armor inside.This fish scale armor is made of 2200 pieces of iron and weighs more than forty catties.If it weren't for a strong and burly man like Gan Ning, ordinary people would not be able to wear it at all.But even such an iron armor is not suitable for everyone to wear.After Cao Peng seized the prime minister, he obtained this Zha Jia from the treasury and presented it to Gan Ning.

"Young master, why are you silent?"

"I was thinking, how can I save Lu Bu's family."

Gan Ning said, "What's so difficult about it? Isn't it enough to ask Lu Bu to send his family out?"

"How can it be so easy!"

Cao Peng smiled and lowered his voice, "Lü Bu's subordinates are not at peace. Besides, Lu Bu still has his own illusions, how could he send his family out so easily?

If you want to rescue his family without anyone noticing, you must first keep it secret.

One more thing, Lu Bu... I can't save him!How to make him stop thinking about it is a troublesome matter after all, and I haven't come up with a proper idea yet. "

"That……"

"This matter is not urgent. Lu Bu has not yet reached the end of the mountain, so he will definitely not follow suit easily."

"The mountain is at the end of the river?" Gan Ning asked, "When will it be?"

Cao Peng rubbed his cheeks and replied, "Maybe, just tonight!"

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On November 29 of the third year of Jian'an, the sky turned cloudy.

The cold wind howled overnight, and the temperature dropped sharply.By noon, heavy snow fell, and Xuzhou ushered in the first snow in the third year of Jian'an.

The snow was getting bigger and bigger, reaching the extreme in the afternoon.

The wind blows and snowflakes fly all over the sky, obstructing people's sight.In such bad weather, it is impossible to attack Xiapi.So Cao Cao issued an order to suspend his troops for a day.After the heavy snow subsides, attack again.At the same time, he ordered all the troops and horses to retreat ten miles.

In the barracks in the south of Xiapi City, Cao Peng, Cao Hong, Ganning, and Dianman Xu Yi, who happened to be on a break and came to Cao Peng, were gathering in the big tent to start the battle.A boxy table covered with a rare white deer velvet rug.On the white deer velvet blanket, there are one hundred and eight mahjong tiles carved from jade.This mahjong tile has a faint emerald green color, and it can be seen that it belongs to that kind of precious jade.

Cao Hong sat in the manor, happily played a card, and said with a big grin, "I'm sure I'll win this card."

Dian Man's eyes were red, and he said viciously: "The outcome is yet to be known."

Gan Ning didn't say a word, and his face was obviously nervous; as for Xu Yi, with a look of depression, it was obvious that he had lost a lot...

"Tonight, there is no peace!"

Outside the big tent, it was pitch black and silent.

Except for the night patrol, everyone huddled in the tent and refused to come out.

"Young master, do you think Lu Bu will steal the camp?"

"It's hard to say...but don't worry, the camp has already made preparations. If Lu Bu goes out of the city, he will seek his own death."

Deng Zhi said in a low voice: "Then what is the clue?"

Cao Peng glanced left and right, "I have ordered Chu Ge to sneak into the city, that kid has quick eyesight, and I think he can find opportunities."

"I hope!" Deng Zhi breathed out.

"I still think we're taking a bit of a risk this time."

"Whether you take the risk or not, we are already here. The husband has a clear sense of grievances and grievances. Knowing that there is danger, there are some things that must be done."

Deng Zhi nodded appreciatively!

At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the concept of the country was not clear, and even somewhat vague.

Since ancient times, the idea of ​​family and world has made people think first of all, the gratitude of "family" and the loyalty to "family".The so-called loyalty is not without it, but this concept, like the concept of a country, is very vague.When people judge a person's good or bad, they first consider the word "righteousness".What is this 'righteousness'?It covers a wide range, and it is impossible to explain clearly for a while.

Filial piety to parents, loyalty to the country, love to friends...

Concepts such as these can all be grouped into the word 'righteousness'.

The Master said: A gentleman is in the world, there is nothing suitable, there is nothing, and righteousness is compared with it.

No matter how much the meaning of "righteousness" has changed since Confucius was passed down to the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, people who value righteousness are always admirable.

In the military tent, there was some noise.

Suddenly, Cao Peng stood up, walked to the door of the big tent, and listened attentively.

I only heard the sound of heaven and earth cracking in the distance, rumbling like ten thousand horses galloping...

"The embankment has burst!"

Cao Peng shouted, hurried out of the military tent, and climbed up the watchtower.

He set up an awning to look outside, and in the night, a bright silver line appeared, which turned into a huge wave in a blink of an eye, rushing towards the direction of Xiapi.The terrain of Xiapi is relatively low, and the river flooded in and quickly submerged.Four rivers, including Yishui, have stored water for more than ten days, and their water volume has accumulated to an astonishing level.The river rolled up the wooden piles and boulders, roaring and rushing towards Picheng.

Boom, boom...

The flood waters of the four rivers gathered together and slapped on the city wall of Xiapi, making a roaring sound.

Cao Jun, who had already made preparations and retreated to a high place, couldn't help but change his face when he saw the torrential flood.

Cao Hong laughed out loud, Gan Ning looked serious.

And Cao Peng looked at Wang Yang under him, and couldn't help but sigh softly: "Xiapi, it's over!"

Following his sigh, he suddenly heard a roar from the direction of Xiapi City.

In the dark night, half of the city wall could not bear the impact of the fierce flood and collapsed all of a sudden.A gap that could accommodate three carriages suddenly appeared.

"The city is broken, the city is broken!"

In Xiapi City, people were running and shouting, hissing continuously.

Cao Peng looked miserable and remained silent.

For a long time, he said to himself: "The peaks are like clusters, and the waves are like anger.

Xuzhou Road, inside and outside the mountains and rivers.The capital of Pi Wang hesitated.Sadly, where the Qin and Chu classics traveled, thousands of palaces and palaces were made of earth... Prosperity, the people suffer, and death, the people suffer. "

Deng Zhi heard it clearly, and couldn't help being excited and shuddered.

Prosperity, the people suffer; death, the people suffer...

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Xiapi, as the capital of Xiapi kings in the past, the thick city wall finally failed to withstand the impact of the flood, and it collapsed overnight.

The flood rushed into the city of Xiapi, destroying countless houses and causing the people to lose their homes.

However, Xiapi has three walls, inner and outer.After the outer city was broken, Lu Bu immediately gathered his soldiers and horses, retreated from the outer city, and retreated into the inner city to hold on.

At this time, Lu Bu had only 4000 people left in his hands.

But defending the city is enough.The walls of the inner city are not as high as the outer city, but they are stronger and thicker.

Even if Cao Cao wanted to storm the inner city, he would have to pay a huge price.This is not the result Cao Cao expected... Killing one thousand enemies and harming oneself by eight hundred, wouldn't that hurt both sides, and it would be easier for others.Just when he was hesitating, Xun You offered a plan.

"Ming Gong, why worry, Lu Bu is now a turtle in a urn.

The outer city was destroyed, and there was no room for him to return.There is a saying in the art of war: ten times to encircle it, five times to attack it... Today, the army of the Ming Dynasty is ten times that of Lv Bu, and there is more food in Haixi, so that the Ming Dynasty's food roads will not stop, and there will be no worries about the future.Can there be a lot of food in the inner city of Xiapi?Just besiege the city, within ten days, Xiapi will be broken.At that time, even if Lu Bu has great ability, he will have no choice but to capture him with nothing... Minggong really has too much to worry about. "

Cao Cao couldn't help being overjoyed when he heard this plan.

That's right, how much food and grass can there be in the small inner city of Xiapi?

Lu Bukong had three or four thousand soldiers and horses, plus the servants and servants in the small city, as well as the officials and old officials in the inner city, there were a total of 6000 people.

The food and grass consumed by these 7000 people every day is not a small amount.

As long as Xiapi is besieged to death, it won't take long for Lu Bu's trilogy to break through without attack.

Cao Cao immediately ordered to surround the inner city of Xiapi...

On the second day after Xiapi was flooded, Cao Peng followed Cao Hong's troops and stationed in Xiapi city.Walking on the wet street, Cao Peng suddenly felt infinite emotion.

"Second brother, third brother, do you still remember when we fought Lu Bu here a year ago?"

The long street was empty, and the restaurants on both sides were deserted.

A year ago, Cao Pengdianman and Xu Yi had a brief confrontation with Lu Bu here.

That time, with the strength of the three of them, they were defeated by Lu Bu with one blow.Looking back now, it makes people feel a little bit emotional, the world is impermanent...

Cao Peng reined in his horse and looked up at the restaurant beside the long street.

That day, Lu Lan was watching the battle in this restaurant, and it was because of her that her group was saved from being killed.

She saved me that day!
Cao Peng suddenly discovered that he owed the Lu family not only to Diao Chan, but also to Lu Lan.

The charming laughter echoed in my ears, and that innocent smile appeared in front of Cao Peng's eyes: No matter what, I will save them!
Cao Peng clenched his fist subconsciously.

"Cao Youxue, save me!"

Just when Cao Peng fell into deep thought, he suddenly heard a call.

He looked up and couldn't help but smile...

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