Cao Thief

Chapter 641 Do not want to fight, never fear war (22)

Today is the last day of 2011.

2012 is coming, old and new here, I wish all book friends, all wishes come true in the new year, all the best!

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On May 12th of the [-]th year of Jian'an, Liu Bei took the lead in attacking Jiyang.

Nieyang ordered Guanping to gather soldiers and horses from Nieyang and Anzhong counties, and a total of 6000 people launched a surprise attack on Jiyang.That night, Lieutenant Fu Xun of Jiyang County died in the battle of Jishui Camp, and the whole army was wiped out.Jiyang ordered Deng Zhi to prepare for the battle immediately, and urgently asked for help from Cao Shi Duji, the guard of Nine Girls City and the soldier of Nanyang County.At Zishi, Cao Shi Du Ji, a soldier of Nanyang County, gathered 3000 soldiers and horses, and rushed to reinforce the city of Jiyang from Nine Girls City.

Guan Ping was stationed in the south at Judukou.

The sudden battle not only caught Deng Zhi by surprise, but Cao Peng was also very surprised.

At noon the next day, Cao Peng was shocked when he received the news that Jiyang had been attacked... However, when he heard that Fu Xun had died in battle by the Jishui River, he immediately flew into a rage.After a short period of panic, Cao Peng ordered Dianman and Xu Yi to lead 6000 troops to Jiyang to help.As soon as the war machine was turned on, the entire Wuyin County began to operate immediately.The food stored in the treasury, and various ordnance materials, were continuously transported outward.Teams of soldiers and horses pulled out from the camp and assembled outside Wuyin City.

"uncle!"

Cao Peng put on his armor and was about to leave when Deng Ai blocked his way.

"You can't send troops."

"why?"

Cao Peng looked at Deng Ai in surprise, not quite understanding.

"Not to mention that Jiyang is guarded by two uncles Deng and Du. Even if Liu Bei's troops gather in the south, they will never be able to conquer Jiyang. On the contrary, when you send troops, Wuyin's troops are empty. In case Liu Bei crosses the river to attack, Wu The fear is hard to resist, and I hope my uncle will think twice."

Deng Ai firmly grabbed Cao Peng's sleeve and loudly dissuaded him.

And Cao Peng smiled after hesitating for a moment.

"Don't worry, Liu Bei dare not do anything."

He knows Liu Bei too well!

This person is definitely a master who has no profit and no early childhood.

Once he uses troops to Wuyin, it means that Liu Bei officially declares war on Cao Cao.Although Liu Bei conquered Wancheng before, he had already declared war on Cao Cao.However, under the suppression of Liu Biao, coupled with the current situation in Nanyang, it is by no means a good opportunity to start a war. How could Liu Bei send troops?
At this time, Tan Ma came to report: This morning, the soldiers and horses in Wancheng were frequently mobilized.

Chen Dao and Lu Ji, as the main generals of Xi'e and Bowang, simultaneously withdrew their forces and took a defensive posture.

Liu Bei ordered Xun Chen to guard Wancheng. He personally led the army, with Guan Zhang and Zhao Yun as the vanguard, and has rushed to Nieyang...

Cao Peng patted Deng Ai's small head and said softly: "As I expected, Liu Bei didn't dare to make a move. He sent troops to Nieyang, on the one hand to prevent the situation from expanding, and on the other hand, he didn't take advantage of it." And enter the mind. If I don't rush to help Jiyang, Deng Bomiao and Du Bohou will have difficulty resisting Liu Bei. At that time, Liu Bei can attack Jiyang in one fell swoop, and I will be passive at that time.

Xiao Ai should stay at home and study hard with your Uncle Yang.

Besides, Jiyang is only a day away from Wuyin.If Wuyin is in danger, I will return to help immediately, so what can Liu Bei do to me? "

After finishing speaking, Cao Peng shook off Deng Ai's little hand and strode out of the mansion.

Flying camel soldiers had already prepared horses for him.

Cao Peng got on his horse and led the flying camel soldiers to leave like lightning.

Deng Ai ran out of the gate of the government office and stood on the doorstep, looking at Cao Peng's far away back, a look of worry appeared on that still full of childish face.

"Xiao Ai, what's wrong with you?"

Cai Di stepped forward and asked softly.

Deng Ai said softly: "I don't know, I just think that uncle probably underestimated Liu Bei this time."

Cai Di couldn't help but laugh when he heard this.

He patted Deng Ai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Xiao Ai, don't worry. The teacher has experienced many battles, how many times has he dealt with dangerous situations? Liu Xuande, how can you do anything to the teacher? In my opinion, you are worrying too much ...By the way, my wife just wrote an article and asked me to send it to Mr. Lu. It’s just that I happen to have something to do on my side, and Yang Juncheng ordered me to see Uncle Jiang. Why don’t you take a hard trip and help me with this Article, send it over."

While talking, Cai Di handed a book bag to Deng Ai.

Deng Ai took it over, nodded and said, "Okay then, I'll send it to Master Lu right now."

Lu's chief recorder is Shi Luyu in the chief recorder's office.

Lu Yu is in charge of the Nanyang Truth Daily. Although it is published every ten days, the task is extremely heavy.As Cao Peng's mouthpiece in Nanyang County, Nanyang Truth is responsible for guiding public opinion in Nanyang County.Don't underestimate this public opinion, it will have a huge influence at critical moments.Now, Liu Bei brazenly sent troops, which is by no means a trivial matter.Nanyang Truth must spread the news as soon as possible, and in the name of righteousness, condemn Liu Bei's atrocities... Before, whenever a major event happened, Cao Peng would write an article on Nanyang Truth.

For example, after spring plowing, Cao Peng wrote an article in the inaugural issue of the first issue of Nanyang Truth Daily, discussing digging canals during the slack season to prevent drought.How to dig canals and how to strengthen water conservancy construction were widely discussed topics at that time.

For those Nanyang tyrants, they own a large area of ​​land.

How to ensure their interests and income is what they care most about.

Digging canals, whether it is for Nanyang tycoons or the government, will do more good than harm.Although Cao Peng proposed that the excavation of the canal should be done mainly by various tyrants, which made many people feel dissatisfied.But if you think about it carefully, if there is a government digging canals, many disputes will inevitably arise.So, after discussion, these tyrants decided to invest in digging water canals on their respective lands, and then the government came forward to make adjustments and set up Cao bus... In this way, it was undoubtedly a happy result for both parties.

Now, if Cao Peng wants to go to war, he will naturally issue a statement.

Cao Peng didn't have time, so Huang Yueying ghostwritten, according to Cao Peng's habit, wrote an eloquent editorial.

The title of this editorial is: Do not want to fight, never fear war!

Huang Yueying first named the subject, and then stated how Jiyang was attacked.

In the editorial, he praised the heroic actions of Fu Xun and others, and at the same time reprimanded the Liu Bei Group for tearing up the agreement, brazenly launching a war, and destroying the peaceful situation in Nanyang County...

It is not much different from editorials in newspapers of later generations.

But in this era, it has extraordinary significance.

Cao Peng took the lead in occupying the commanding heights of morality. Compared with the powerful Nanyang County, this halo of justice also shrouded Cao Peng.

After Lu Yu received the editorial, he immediately ordered it to be typeset and published.

The Nanyang Truth Daily issued a supplement for the first time, and it had to be sent to the hands of powerful people from all over the world on the same day... The supplement only had two pages, and the first page told the story in a straightforward manner.On the other page, Huang Yueying's editorial was the main one, with other comments added.

Number of supplements, [-] copies.

The target targets are not only local tycoons, but also various academies in Nanyang.

As the editor-in-chief of Nanyang Pravda, Lu Yu naturally would not let go of such an opportunity, and personally wrote an article against Liu Bei.

The printing of newspapers started rapidly.

The entire Nanyang Truth Newspaper office has become extremely busy...

Deng Ai walked all the way, and saw that everyone was in a hurry, very busy.

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"Cao Youxue, have you sent troops?"

Xun Chen stood by the Yushui River with his hands behind his back.

"At noon, Cao Peng took Dianman and Xu Yi as the vanguard, and personally led the troops to Jiyang."

"That is to say, Wuyin is now guarding the emptiness?"

"Exactly."

A faint smile appeared on Xun Chen's face.

He suddenly turned around and looked at the two generals standing behind him, "Yide, Zilong, the future of my lord is in your hands.

Today, the lord leads the army and horses, and the second general ambushed Cao Peng.

Yide immediately led his troops to set off... Remember, you can't startle the snake.

Zilong Du's army and I will attack afterwards, join up with Yide early tomorrow morning at the latest, and then conquer Wuyin in one fell swoop.

Once Wuyin falls, Cao Peng's layout in Nanyang will also come to naught.Although he has Nanyang Truth Report as his mouthpiece, if he does not have enough force, it will be difficult to gain a foothold.After Yide arrives at Wuyin, he must hide his tracks and never attack without authorization. "

"Here!"

Zhang Fei heard about it and intervened in response to his orders.

He turned around and strode away, while Zhao Yun remained expressionless.

What Cao Peng said was right. Given the current situation, Liu Bei did not dare to act rashly.

However, he overlooked one thing...

Liu, Guan and Zhang are brothers of En Ruo.Although it is said that the Taoyuan trio was fabricated by later generations, the relationship between the three of Liu Bei is not fabricated.

Moreover, the relationship between the three of them is by no means comparable to Xiaobayi.

Xiao Bayi was married to Jinlan in Xudu back then, and to put it bluntly, there was an element of show in it.

Especially Cao Zhen and others do not have such a deep relationship with Cao Peng.In Xiaobayi, except for Wang Mai and Deng Fan, the relationship between the others and Cao Peng is far less deep than that of Wang Mai and Deng Fan.The three of Cao Peng are sincerely sworn brothers; Cao Zhen, Zhu Zan and Cao Zun have deep feelings.As for Dianman and Xu Yi, although they also have some friendship, they are not as pure as Liu Guanzhang and the three of them when they first met.

Cao Peng underestimated the relationship between the three of Liu Bei.

He never expected that when Guan Yu was determined to take revenge, Liu Bei would support Guan Yu in sending troops regardless of the consequences...

However, counselors such as Xun Chen, Zhuge Liang, and Ma Liang did not dissuade Liu Bei, but instead worked together to make suggestions for Liu Bei's dispatch of troops.

Although Xun Chen did not approve of Liu Bei sending troops in his heart.

In other words, he disapproved of Liu Bei taking the initiative to attack...

You can eat the king's salary and share your worries. Now that Liu Bei has made up his mind, Xun Chen, who is the number one strategist around Liu Bei, will naturally plan carefully for Liu Bei.Just yesterday, Zhuge Liang left Wancheng and returned to Xiangyang overnight to win the support of the old Shanyang Ministry.

Inside Jingzhou, Kuai Yue and others were not the only ones.

Although the old part of Shanyang has been estranged from Liu Biao, it still has great energy.

Liu Biao was indeed unwilling to be an enemy of Cao Cao...or in other words, under the current situation, he did not dare to be an enemy of Cao Cao.But if Liu Bei can really capture Wuyin and defeat Cao Peng this time, Liu Biao will never object.If Cao Cao loses Nanyang, then Xudu will be exposed under Liu Biao's eyes.Although he was afraid of Cao Cao, he would not mind if he caused Cao Cao some trouble...

Thinking of this, a ruthless look flashed across Xun Chen's face.

He turned his head and glanced at Zhao Yun, "Zilong, immediately send someone to Bowang to remind Shuzhi: the key to the Wuyin battle lies in whether he can hold Wei Yan back."

Zhao Yun bowed his hands and strode away.

Xun Chen took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

Wen Ruo, after this battle, do you dare to say that my choice was wrong?
(End of this chapter)