Cao Thief

Chapter 501 Liangzhou Chaos ([-])
In front of Cao Peng was a huge sand table with an area of ​​[-] square meters.

The contours of half of Hexi County and the east of Fanhe County (now Yongchang) in Wuwei County were presented in front of him exactly.Standing in the huge hall of Wubao County, it seems as if you can have a bird's-eye view of the whole world.For this sand table, after Pang Lin took over Wubao, it took nearly four months to complete the combination of the two counties, that is, the strength of Fengming Castle.

On both sides of the sand table, there are generals sitting separately.

In addition to Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan and Hao Zhao, there were also Xu Shu and Pang Tong, as well as Deng Fan and Han De who came from Fengming Castle.

The hall, which usually looks quite spacious, seems a little narrow at this time.

Outside the hall, Wang Shuang and Niu Gang led the gangsters to be vigilant.Behind Cao Peng, Cai Di and Cao Zhang stood respectfully.

Looking at the sand table, Cao Zhang felt his blood boil.

He has a faint feeling that a big battle is coming...

It has been almost half a year since I came to Hexi to blink!In the battle at Fengmingtan, he failed to catch up, and in the battle at Hongshuiji, he couldn't show his bravery at all.Except for a few small-scale bandits, Cao Zhang basically did not encounter too many battles.Although it is said in the art of war, go to war and plan!But he came to Hexi to make meritorious deeds. If he kept punishing him like this, wouldn't it be a waste of his blood?Fortunately, Cao Zhang knew that there was no need to worry about fighting in Hexi.It's just that he didn't expect that this battle would come so fast and so suddenly, which made him at a loss.

"Everyone must have heard about the thing about Hedong."

Cao Peng looked at the sand table, nodded very satisfied, and then talked to everyone.

After looking at the sand table, he finally confirmed one thing.He finally figured out where the red lake was.

In later generations, due to soil erosion and the alluvial deposits left by ancient rivers, this grassland with abundant water and grass has become the fourth largest desert, the Tengger Desert.The current location of Wubao is in the east of the Tengger Desert, about thirty miles away from Moon Lake.Of course, Moon Lake has not yet formed, and the aquatic plants here are already abundant.In Cao Peng's mind, he roughly outlined the overall outline of Hexi County, which seems to belong to the land of Ningxia.However, this is just a bit of Cao Peng's bad taste, and it doesn't have much meaning.

He has already started planting forests. At least for now, the 45 hectares of land will not become a desert...

"High officials colluded with Ke Zui and sent troops to Hedong.

However, with Cao Taishou guarding Hedong, plus Xingba leading the army, and General Wei assisting, it would not be a big problem.I am very relieved about the ability of Xingba... Some of you may not know Xingba, but I believe that those who know him will not be worried.Hehe, I invite you to come here today, not for the east of the river, but for the west of the river. "

Ke Zui is a Master Karasuma, but he has long been naturalized and is stationed in Bingzhou.

In fact, Karasuma, like the Xiongnu Xianbei, also has many tribes.For example, Liaoxi Karasuma, Hebei Karasuma, and Bingzhou Karasuma, etc., each have a position for a tribal leader.Ke Zui is the tribal master of Bingzhou Karasuma...

Prior to this, Ke Zui followed Gao Gan to fight across Hedong, but because of Ma Chao's troops, they were finally expelled.

But this time, Ke Zui led the troops to violate the border with high officials.To some extent, this Ke is the most staunch supporter of the Yuan family.

In the flower hall, there are not too few people who know Gan Ning.

Deng Fan must know, and has a very close relationship with Gan Ning.Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan also knew about Gan Ning.Especially Xia Houlan, who had known Gan Ning before he joined Cao Peng.Not to mention Hande, he was Gan Ning's follower during the Battle of Yanjin.Even Cao Zhang knew Gan Ning, because when Gan Ning was the deputy governor of Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, Cao Zhang had dealings with him many times, and even practiced martial arts with Gan Ning... The bear fighting technique he practiced was Gan Ning teach.Generally speaking, Cao Zhang and Gan Ning can be regarded as half mentors and apprentices, and they are very close.

On the contrary, Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Pang Lin and others were not very clear about Gan Ning's origin.

Pang Tong was better, he met Gan Ning when he was in Xudu.As for Xu Shu and Pang Lin, they were relatively unfamiliar with Gan Ning.

Especially Pang Lin, who didn't even know who Gan Ning was...

But seeing that everyone was silent, Pang Lin didn't ask any questions either.

After hearing what Cao Peng said, Pang Lin couldn't help asking: "Hedong is still far from Hexi. Could it be that there will be war in Hexi?"

Cao Peng didn't explain, but sat on the Taishi chair.

Pang Tong and Xu Shu looked at each other, Xu Shu stood up, and said in a deep voice: "As early as the first lunar month, the young master had a conversation with us. That conversation mentioned a possibility, that is, whether the Yuan family will collude with Ma Teng... …At that time, Shi Yuan and I thought that this kind of situation was unlikely to happen. But the young master insisted that we should be prepared in case.

So, at the time we did a game... just guesswork.

What will happen if Ma and Yuan join forces?The result at that time was that Ma and Yuan joined forces, and the Yuan family would definitely invade Hedong. "

"Oh?"

All the people in the hall couldn't help looking at Cao Peng in unison.

There was even more inexplicable respect in those eyes...

Cao Zhang looked at Cao Peng with fanaticism in his eyes.

Cao Peng laughed and said: "If I can pinpoint and calculate, I know 500 years before and 500 years after knowing... There are some things in it, I can't explain it clearly. The so-called precautions! There is this deduction in case of emergencies Don't look at me like that."

Have something?
People are not particularly concerned.

Cao Peng admired secretly: Li Ru, you are so fucking awesome!
If it wasn't for Li Ru's reminder, perhaps Cao Peng's pretense would not have happened today.

It may even be that there was a war in the east of the river, but he didn't notice it... But now, it can reveal the inscrutability of his foresight.

Xu Shu said: "In the seventh year of Jian'an, Ma Teng assisted Sikong in resisting the Yuan family because there was no conflict of interest.

Now, it took only a few days for the young master to control Hexi, from Wubao to Guzang, and Ma Teng's interests were already threatened.So the possibility of Ma Teng assisting the Yuan family is very high... Therefore, Shi Yuan and I calculated at the time that if the Yuan family finds Ma Teng, Ma Teng is likely to agree.So, how to judge whether Ma Teng colluded with Yuan Shi? "

Having said that, Xu Shu paused.

Under the gaze of a pair of almost murderous eyes, Pang Tong smiled and got up.

"To determine whether Ma Teng and Yuan are in collusion, we only need to see how the high-ranking officials act." He coughed and said loudly: "Sikong will launch an attack on Yecheng in February. Yuan Shang will definitely resist desperately when the time comes. At this time Gao Gan should send troops to assist Yuan Shang. If he moves closer to Yecheng, it means that the Yuan family has not joined forces with Ma Teng. at...

When Hedong encounters a military disaster, it is bound to transfer troops from Guanzhong.

As for Sikong in Ye City, it must be difficult for him to separate himself.At this time, if Ma Teng sent troops to attack Hexi, Hexi would be isolated and helpless.Even if Hexi wins in the end, the hard work that Young Master put in earlier will definitely be in vain.

Therefore, the young master ordered Jia Xing to secretly form a scout battalion to closely monitor Ma Teng's movements.

After the start of the Hedong War, Wuwei's soldiers and horses were frequently mobilized, which further showed that an agreement must be reached between Ma Teng and the Yuan family. "

After Pang Tong finished speaking, he sat down with Xu Shu.

In the hall, there was a burst of whispering...

Pan Zhang took the first step and said loudly, "Young Master, since the Ma family has committed suicide, Pan Zhang begs for orders to fight Ma."

"Xiahoulan invites you to fight."

"Hande please fight!"

Of the four generals, only Deng Fan did not stand up, but sat aside, meditating silently.

"Fifth brother, why don't you talk?"

Cao Peng asked suddenly.

Deng Fan couldn't help laughing, "Since Youxue has made up his mind, I should follow it."

Among these people, the person who knows Cao Peng best is probably Deng Fan!Cao Peng and Deng Fan started at the beginning, and they are connected with each other.A Deng Fan, and a Wang Mai, these two people, there is no doubt that Cao Peng's followers.In Xiaobayi, I am afraid that the two of them have unparalleled confidence in Cao Peng.On this point, neither Xia Houlan, Pang Tong, nor Cao Zhendianman and others can compare.

Cao Peng said, "I want to hear what brother Wu thinks."

Deng Fan smiled, "Hit, of course you have to hit, and you have to hit hard."

Cao Peng's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but praise: "Fifth brother, following General Gongming these years, has really gained a lot."

What Deng Fan said was "fighting", not what Pan Zhang said about "fighting". There is a huge difference between the two.

Cao Zhang was taken aback for a moment, and then the brilliance in his eyes flickered.

He also heard the deep meaning contained in Deng Fan's word 'beat'...

Cao Peng stood up and looked around the people in the hall. After a while, he said in a deep voice: "Masters, the place where we are standing now is called Wubao. What do you mean by 'Wu'? It is a place of great military exploits. Behind Wubao, It is Hongshui County under our Hexi rule. There are 730 households with a total of more than [-] people. Some of them are native Hexi people; people from the Central Plains; there are also some naturalized Han people who believed in us, so they joined us. But no matter where they come from, they are now living in Hexi County and this land. They rely on us and are also paying attention us……

I promised them that they would live in peace.

For a long time, I, as well as you, have been working hard and fighting for this.

After the beginning of spring, they plowed, they reclaimed the fields, they built houses, they built city walls, silently supporting each of our decrees.But now, Hexi will face the most severe situation since its establishment! "

Cao Peng strode forward, pointed at Wubao with a stick as thick as a thumb, and drew a line in front of Wubao.

"If Ma Teng crosses this line, the whole of Hexi will be devastated.

And you, me, all the gentlemen present here, and all the efforts made by the 28 people in Hexi will be in vain.

At that time, the common people would say: Cao Peng is a guy who can only talk big!

He can't guarantee us. Look at Ma Teng coming with soldiers and horses, but he can't do anything... And those naturalized people, as well as those who are hesitating and unnaturalized, will rebel again because of this, which makes us feel like we are in danger. Hexi is in turmoil...

Gentlemen, we must fight, because we have no way out!
Not only do we want to fight, but we also want to burn this war to Wuwei County... Offense is always the best defense.Ma Teng is eyeing him like a tiger, and sooner or later he will have a fight with us.Since this is the case, then we should attack first. "

In this hall, except for Han De who was a little confused, no one else was stupid.

Including Cai Di, they also heard the meaning of Cao Peng's words.Cao Peng wants to fight, and he wants to fight to Wuwei...

Pan Zhang, Xia Houlan and others looked at each other in blank dismay.

And Cao Peng continued: "In this battle, we have no reinforcements. Guanzhong soldiers and horses have been transferred to Hedong to participate in the battle; Anding, Hanyang, can't give us much support. The reason is very simple...they also want to Facing war. Hexi is now isolated, and we can only fight alone. I am not going to recruit soldiers and horses from those people, because they have paid and given enough... We can no longer ask them for anything.

There are 4000 soldiers in Hongshui County; [-] soldiers in Fengming Fort; and [-] soldiers in Wubao...

We only have 8000 people, and we will face Wuwei's tens of thousands of troops. At the same time, we may also face Qianghu cavalry.Gentlemen, this battle will be very difficult.If we win, we will be able to drink fine wine in Guzang City; if we lose, we will have to fight to the death.I will not leave Hexi, because it will be a shame for my life to leave in despair! "

As Cao Peng said, he stretched out his hand.

Cai Di held a knife case in his hand and presented it to him.

Cao Peng opened the knife case and took out a short knife from it.

"Glory is my life!"

Cao Peng took a deep breath, "I came up with these five words, and I asked my father to engrave them on them and give them to Sikong.

Holding this knife is glory!

If this battle fails, I will use this knife to end my life and give all my glory.

Gentlemen, what I want to tell you is that we have no way out, and we have no choice but to fight to the death! "

Among the people present, those who know the origin of the Tiangang knife are all moved.

Cao Peng took out all the Tiangang knives, which is enough to show that his determination is unshakable...

Deng Fan got up and said loudly, "Glory is my life!"

"Glory is my life!" Pan Zhang's face was flushed, and fanaticism flashed in his eyes.

"Glory is my life!" Xia Houlan Hande couldn't help but feel excited.

Even Pang Tong, Xu Shu, Pang Lin and several frail scholars gritted their teeth and shouted loudly, "Glory is my life!"

Cao Zhang and Cai Di looked at each other, strode forward and stood beside Cao Peng, "Glory is my life!"

The shouts made Cao Peng's eyes glow with joy.

He took a deep breath and said to himself: If all are united, we will win this battle.

"Then, let Shi Yuan and Yuan Zhi explain it to everyone."

Xu Shu and Pang Tong looked at each other, nodded, and stepped forward.

Xu Shu took the wooden pole from Cao Peng and came to the side of the sand table.Everyone immediately stepped forward and stood around the sand table.

"Generals, our goal in this battle is..."

Xu Shu drew a circle on a city model on the sand table with a wooden pole, and then said in a deep voice, "This is Wuwei County!"

(End of this chapter)