Cao Thief

Chapter 656 The Old Road of Nanshan (33)

The third one is here, ask for a monthly ticket!
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Just after Yinshi, Nanshan was shrouded in thick night.

It was the darkest period before dawn, and the undulating Nanshan Mountain was like a giant beast, crawling on the banks of the Yushui River.Nanshan, also known as Funiu Mountain in later generations.The reason why Nanyang got its name is because it is located in the Yang of Funiu Mountain, so it is named Nanyang.

Cao Peng rode his horse up a hill and turned his head to look at Wancheng, which was shrouded in flames in the distance, with a strange smile on his face.

If you lose this batch of food and grass, what can you do with Liu Bei?

If you expropriate from the people of Wancheng, you will definitely anger the people of Nanyang, and it will be difficult for you to gain a foothold from now on; but if you do not expropriate grain and grass, you will face the risk of food shortage.You Liu Xuande has an army of tens of thousands, could it be possible that all of them are supplied by Xinye?I'm afraid Xinye can't afford it either.At that time, Liu Bei will face a choice, whether to return to Liu Biao, obey Liu Biao's dispatch, or...

Before Liu Bei captured Nanyang, it was also forced by Cai Mao and others to put it bluntly.

Although he won a brilliant victory, he violated Liu Biao's taboo.Liu Biao didn't want to turn against Cao Cao, but you, Liu Bei, suddenly sent troops to Wancheng.To put it bluntly, you are committing a crime, and you are intending to rebel!To a certain extent, Liu Bei's capture of Wancheng certainly has a foothold.But it is also equivalent to separating from Liu Biao's tent, and they are no longer related to each other.

If Liu Bei returns to Liu Biao again, Liu Biao will also accept it.

After all, a Liu Bei who can fight is indeed the talent Liu Biao needs.

But if you want to have as much freedom as before, I am afraid it will be difficult!Once Liu Bei is restrained by Liu Biao, he will be like a beast in a cage, and it will be difficult to cause trouble.As far as Cao Peng was concerned, he didn't want to kill Liu Bei all at once, but tying his hands and feet was enough.

"Youxue, you are still smarter!"

Chen Shi stepped forward with a look of admiration on his face, "If we leave later, I'm afraid we will be attacked."

It turned out that when Cao Peng and others finished distributing food and grass and were about to evacuate Wancheng, they suddenly received news that Zhang Fei would return to Wancheng.

Wuyin's battle was unfavorable, and Xun Chen was shot and killed in the city.

Zhang Fei had a thousand reluctances, and he also knew that it would be unrealistic to attack Wuyin again.

After arguing with Zhao Yun, he had no choice but to agree to withdraw his troops.But the evacuation of the army is not a simple matter... that is, it needs to pack up the luggage and guard against Wuyin's pursuit.Zhang Fei wanted to cover the formation to protect the army from retreating, but Zhao Yun refused.

Zhao Yun's reason was very simple: if Wuyin pursued him, would the three generals hold back?
The implication is that I am worried that your violent temper will cause trouble for the evacuation.

Zhang Fei also knew the seriousness, so he protected Xun Chen's coffin, retreated first, and Zhao Yun complicated the rear.Along the way, Zhang Fei was very aggrieved.When he was about to arrive at Nanshan, he sent someone back to Wancheng to report and asked Mifang to prepare camps and tents for the army to settle down.Unexpectedly, when the messenger arrived in Wancheng, Wancheng had already fallen into the hands of Cao Peng.Knowing that Zhang Fei was about to return, Cao Peng didn't dare to hesitate. He hurriedly ordered people to light a fire, evacuated Wancheng in advance, and quickly crossed Yushui and entered Nanshan.

"Zi Fan, you said such a big fire, can Zhang Fei see it?"

Cao Peng didn't answer, but turned his head, looked at Chen Shi with a smile and asked.

Chen Shi was stunned, nodded and said: "Of course I can see it... You see, the sky in Wancheng is burning red. Don't say that Zhang Fei is stationed at the foot of Nanshan Mountain. Even if he is farther away, he can still feel the situation. Hehe, so If there is a big fire, I am afraid that the three generals will be red-eyed."

"If your eyes are red in a hurry, what should you do?"

"what?"

Chen Shi scratched his head and said with a smile: "If it were me, I would definitely lead my troops to Wancheng immediately."

"How many roads are there from Shankou to Wancheng?"

"There are many roads... From Nanshan, there are at least five or six roads... But if you want to say that the distance is the shortest, I'm afraid it's..."

Chen Shi suddenly closed his mouth, with a look of horror in his eyes.

"Isn't it the old Nanshan road we're taking now?"

The old road of Nanshan is a small road. From the mountain pass through Nanshan, you can reach Wancheng in the fastest time.It's just that this road is very narrow, and it must pass through a place called Jiapigou.The Jiapi ditch is surrounded by hills on both sides, overgrown with bushes and luxuriant vegetation.

If Zhang Fei went the old way of Nanshan, wouldn't he want to have a face-to-face meeting with himself?
Chen swallowed her saliva, and said softly: "Youxue, you don't want to fight that three generals here to the death, do you?

I heard that he brought more than ten thousand troops.We are less than a thousand people, how can we compete with that Zhang Fei?Otherwise, let's change the way? "

"There are more than ten thousand people, so what?"

Cao Peng sneered, "Do you think that Zhang Fei will carry more than ten thousand people in his pocket?"

"what do you mean……"

Cao Peng turned back and took out a clay pot from the horse's pocket.

"This is what I found in the warehouse in Wancheng."

"what?"

"Tung oil!"

Cao Peng smiled and said: "When we left Wancheng, I ordered the flying camel soldiers to carry two cans each.

I heard that if you walk the old road of Nanshan Mountain, you must pass through a place called "Jiapigou".If I pour all the more than 1000 cans of tung oil in Jiapigou, and then set it on fire, Zhang Fei will not say that there are more than 10 soldiers and horses.Even if he has [-] people, I can swallow them all.Zhang Fei is anxious to fight the fire, so he will not be on guard...Zi Fan, pass on my order, the flying camel soldiers will speed up and make sure to reach Jiapigou before mao o'clock..."

At this time, Chen Shi was full of admiration.

Look at people, this head is long...

Everyone is busy retreating, trying to avoid the enemy.

But Cao Peng has already figured out how to destroy the enemy!No wonder Ah Fu became prosperous after leaving Zhongyang Mountain, and even in his 20s, he took the position of prefect.Previously, Chen Shi was more or less uncomfortable, thinking that Cao Peng and the others could get along because it was pure luck... But now it seems that King Cao Peng bought them to be able to get the seat they are today. It's not by luck, it's because there are real talents and real learning in it.If he hadn't left Zhongyang Town back then, but had left with Cao Peng and the others, maybe...Chen Shi was convinced of Cao Peng, and he would never have those ridiculous thoughts before.

Seeing his brother's kindness, Cao Peng asked him to command the flying camel soldiers.

As long as I follow my old brother and continue to build careers, sooner or later I will have a career!
Thinking of this, Chen Shi immediately cupped his hands, "The last general will pass on the order."

Seeing the direction in which Chen Shi was leaving, Cao Peng raised his thick eyebrows.

To be honest, he doesn't like Chen style.

Although this person grew up with his predecessor and Wang Mai, he has nothing to do with the current Cao Peng.

This person is too philistine, too utilitarian!

It can be used, but it cannot be entrusted with important tasks.

In his heart, Cao Peng had already quietly branded Chen Shi.

This is not a good brother like Wang Mai Deng Fan, even if Cao Peng asked them to die, he would rush forward without hesitation; difference.Forget it, let's send him a fortune, just to end the friendship from back then.After returning to Wuyin, it is better to let Jiang Jiong be the general of Yamen.

Cao Peng can't believe this Chen style...

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Just as Cao Peng guessed, Zhang Fei also noticed the fire in the direction of Wancheng.

The inexplicable defeat in the Battle of Wuyin made Zhang Fei feel very aggrieved.What upset him the most was Xun Chen's sudden death.

Zhang Fei suffocated his anger, and when he arrived at the mountain pass and set up camp, he ordered someone to fetch wine, and got drunk by himself.Unexpectedly, when I slept until midnight, I was suddenly shouted by the soldiers.Walking out of the camp, when he saw the fire in the direction of Wancheng, he was stunned.

Wancheng, is it on fire?

This Wancheng is beautiful, how could it catch fire...

Without further ado, Zhang Fei quickly mobilized his soldiers and horses to cross Nanshan Mountain and rush to Wancheng to check.

But in such a hurry, it was impossible to light everyone up immediately.He had no choice but to take the [-] cavalry from his headquarters, set off first and leave the camp, and then arrange his steps to protect Xun Chen's coffin, and then follow up.The night was dark, and the mountain road was not too smooth.Zhang Fei was in a hurry and kept urging the soldiers and horses to speed up, but in the end, dozens of horses stumbled on the mountain road, causing chaos again and again.

In normal times, Zhang Fei might have stabilized the soldiers.

But not now, Wancheng is on fire, something must have happened, he must rush to Wancheng as soon as possible to check the situation...

Seeing, the sky revealed a fish-belly light, and the hour was approaching.

Zhang Fei and his troops finally arrived at Jiapigou.Due to the haste, many people felt tired, and the speed of the vanguard slowed down.

"Can't stop, pass my order, speed up."

Seeing that the soldiers and horses were slowing down, Zhang Fei was furious.

He whipped those soldiers who slowed down severely with a horsewhip, and ordered the sergeant to speed up.

At this moment, a soldier came to report: "Three generals, the road ahead is blocked."

"what?"

Zhang Fei was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly urged the horse and the little school to check.Taking advantage of Zhang Fei's departure, many soldiers stopped one after another, and some even lay on their horses, panting for breath.

Sure enough, the Jiapigou mountain road was blocked by a pile of gravel and broken logs.

Zhang Fei frowned, and sternly shouted: "Clear the roadblock immediately, the armed forces must not dismount, and are ready to set off at any time."

"Here!"

The soldiers of the vanguard army immediately dismounted and began to clear the broken rocks and broken wood on the mountain road.

While throwing stones, a soldier cursed carelessly: "What is it on this? Why does it feel sticky, like oil stains?"

"is it?"

A corporal stepped forward, leaned over and sniffed, "It seems to be tung oil."

"Tung oil?"

Where does the tung oil come from in this barren mountain?

No, there is an ambush...

The corporal turned around and was about to shout when he heard a rush of clappers coming from both sides of Jiapigou.

Immediately afterwards, burning rockets flew out from the dark places on both sides of Jiapigou, whizzed through the air and flew down in parabolas.Hundreds of rockets fired a volley, and the bushes and weeds covered with tung oil suddenly burst into flames.The fire came suddenly and spread extremely quickly.Zhang Feiben was riding on the horse, anxiously observing the situation ahead.He was stunned by the sudden rocket flying towards him.

Instinctively, he roared: "There is an ambush, hurry up."

Want to go?

It's not that easy!

In the blink of an eye, Jiapigou turned into a sea of ​​flames, engulfing Zhang Fei and his [-] cavalry troops...

(End of this chapter)