Cao Thief

Chapter 680 The Old Man (12)

This is the Huang Hansheng who is well known to future generations and will never accept his old age!
Cao Peng was always worried that he had hit too hard before, which made Huang Zhong disheartened.But now it seems that Lao Huang Zhong is still Lao Huang Zhong, and there is a fire in his heart that will never go out.Hearing Huang Zhong's rhetoric, Cao Peng smiled slightly, but did not immediately agree.

"General Han Sheng, let's go to Biyang first, and then worry about it."

Cao Peng also wanted to take down Xiangxiang, and even more hoped to capture Zhangling.

But he knew very well that once he started a war against Zhang Ling, it would be tantamount to a full-scale war with Liu Biao in Jingzhou.Although Liu Biao has now sent Wenpin to support Liu Hu, he has not yet made up his mind.It can be said that Liu Biao has been influenced by Liu Qi, Liu Bei and others in all kinds of behaviors in Jingzhou.

If you want to settle Nanyang, first rule Jiangxia.

If Liu Qi cannot be beaten honestly, it will be a trouble after all.

However, if Xiangxiang can really be captured, it will be a big shock!

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In July of the 11th year of Jian'an, the beginning of autumn.

Li Tong, the prefect of Runan, took the lead in attacking, and the troops gathered together.

Nanyang and Jiangxia are bounded by green forests and mountains.And Pingchun is the gateway to Jiangxia County.Li Tong gathered his troops together, which put great pressure on Jiang Xia.Liu Qi immediately mobilized his troops and assembled in Pingchun.But he didn't want to, just when he was dispatching troops and generals, the prefect of Yiyang County in Huainan was under the ban, but quietly sent troops to capture Yan County without anyone noticing.Liu Qi hurried to fight, but was defeated by Yu Jin and left.

By the time Liu Qi returned to Pingchun, Li Tong had led his troops across the green forests and mountains, approaching Pingchun.

Facing Cao Jun's powerful offensive, Liu Qi had no choice but to retreat, abandon Pingchun and retreat to Xiyang.

However, the portal of Jiangxia County has already been opened at this time...

Liu Qi hurriedly asked Xiangyang for help, and at the same time sent people to Wancheng to borrow people from Liu Bei to resist Cao's offensive.

Nanyang County, Wancheng.

After Liu Bei heard the news, he summoned all the generals to discuss the matter.After explaining the situation of the battle in detail, Zhuge Liang, Ma Liang and the others showed serious expressions.

"My lord, Jiang Xia must not lose anything."

Ma Liang said loudly: "Liang wishes to go to Jiangxia on behalf of the lord, but... still need to borrow one person from the lord, which will surely make Yu Jin Li Tong retreat."

"who?"

"Two generals and one person are enough to be a thousand troops."

Let Guan Yu go to Jiangxia?
Liu Bei frowned, hesitantly.

Zhuge Liang said: "My lord is worried, what about the Nieyang battle?"

"Exactly."

"The two generals are guarding Nieyang to ensure the smooth flow of grain roads. But the problem now is that if Jiang Xia loses, the Kuai brothers, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun will surely gain the upper hand again. At that time, once Liu Jingzhou Blocking Jingxiang, the lord will be alone...

In fact, by now, the situation of the war has become difficult to control.

Wancheng is not a place to stay for a long time. Once Cao Cao ends the war in Liaodong and returns to Xudu, it will not be easy for the lord to occupy Wancheng again. "

"Then, what should I do?"

"Abandon Nanyang, return to Nanjun...

Before Liu Jingzhou intended to take back Wancheng, why didn't my lord take this opportunity to abandon Nanyang in exchange for a shelter for Jingzhou?I heard people say that Liu Jingzhou has been feeling quite unwell recently, and he might not be able to support him for too long.As soon as Liu Jingzhou... the Lord can take the opportunity to capture Jingxiang.

There is an eldest son in Jiangxia to help, and Yiji is there to help.

As long as the lord can quickly occupy Xiangyang and seize Cai Mao's military power, Jingzhou will be owned by the lord.At that time, the lord took Jingzhou as the foundation, united with Sun Quan in the east, and took Bashu in the west, and great things can be expected... Nanyang is so intricate that it cannot be defended. It is better to throw it to Liu Biao. Liu Jingzhou will definitely not refuse. "

Abandon Nanyang and seek Jingxiang?
Liu Bei hesitated.

But judging from the current situation, it is definitely not the best policy to stick to Nanyang.

Nanyang, the water is too deep!
So deep that even Liu Bei felt a headache.

Not to mention the tremendous pressure that Cao Peng brought to him, but just the intricate clan relationship made Liu Bei feel extremely troublesome.

If Jingzhou can be taken, it would not be a pity to abandon Nanyang.

But, just leave?Liu Bei was a little bit unwilling.

After thinking for a long time, he said to Zhuge Liang: "Kong Ming's plan is also reasonable. However, if the army retreats, Wei Yan will definitely pursue it, and it must be properly arranged. Ji Chang can take my command arrow and go to Nieyang to prepare with Yun Chang. I will order my uncle to accept Nieyang, and we must ensure that the escape route is smooth...Yide and Zilong, from tomorrow onwards, follow me to fight and attack Cao Ying!"

You are leaving, why attack Cao Jun?
Among them, there is Liu Bei's claim.

He had to create an illusion, making Wei Yan and the others mistakenly think that he was going to fight back...

In this way, Wei Yan will be ready to fight, and Liu Bei will take the opportunity to withdraw, so there will be no worries.At the same time, Liu Bei also wanted to take this opportunity to teach Cao Jun some lessons.Otherwise, he would really be unwilling to give up Wancheng for nothing.Let's add some trouble to Cao Jun.

In this way, Liu Bei began to make arrangements in Wancheng.

And sent Zhuge Liang Mizhu to Xiangyang to contact Yiji and others...

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At the same time, the Battle of Xiangxiang also kicked off.

Cao Peng personally led the army, and the soldiers came to the city of Xiangxiang.After Liu Hu defeated Huyang, Cao Jun arrived in Xiangxiang as soon as he took a breath... Unlike Tangzi Township, Xiangxiang is also a large gathering, but it does not have the dangerous terrain of Tangzi Township.Xiangxiang is located on the Nanyang Plain, and there is no danger to defend!

On the seventh day of July, Yin!

The sky over Xiangxiang is covered with dark clouds, and a heavy rain is coming.

Under the city, Cao's army was waiting in formation, and thirty eight-ox crossbows dispatched from Wuyin were lined up in front of the formation.The spear as thick as an arm was already hung on the string, aiming at the not-so-thick city wall of Xiangxiang, ready to go.Cao Peng sat astride his horse, built an awning with his hands, and looked up.Seeing the crowds of heads in Xiangxiang City, a strange smile appeared on his face, and he immediately held up the big halberd.

"Eight bull crossbow, get ready!"

The sound of war drums suddenly sounded, echoing across the sky.

Liu Hu stood on the top of the city, looking at Cao Jun outside the city, showing confusion and doubt.

"Archer!"

With a loud roar, the archers of the Jingzhou Army immediately drew their bows and set their arrows.

It's just that Liu Hu couldn't figure out why Cao Jun didn't attack for so long when he was already approaching the city of Xiangxiang.Could it be that Cao Peng doesn't understand what is called military speed?The longer the delay, Wenpin's reinforcements will arrive at any time, and there will be a fierce battle at that time.

Wait a minute, Wenpin?
Liu Hu suddenly shuddered, and seemed to understand Cao Peng's thoughts at once.

At this moment, the sound of the drums in Cao Jun's formation suddenly changed and became extremely rapid.The halberd in Cao Peng's hand suddenly fell, pointing to Xiangxiang.

"shoot!"

The crossbowman immediately struck the eight-ox crossbow machine, and thirty spears, with whistling sound, shot off the string and flew towards the head of Xiangxiang city.

The crossbow array was about [-] steps away from the city wall of Xiangxiang. The bows and arrows of the Jingzhou army could not hit Cao Jun at all.On the contrary, it was the eight-ox crossbow, which was fired with great force, and the muffled noise continued. The spears, which were as thick as arms, plunged fiercely into the city wall made of rammed earth.A round of spears was fired, and the crossbowman immediately stepped forward, turned the crossbow mechanism, and stretched the thumb-thick bowstring again.The winch is huge, and it takes more than [-] people to work at the same time to turn the winch...

Immediately afterwards, the second round and the third round of spears were fired.

After the rammed-earth city wall withstood repeated attacks, spears were inserted into the city wall one after another, like hedgehogs.

Cao Peng didn't intend to attack by force, and immediately put the trebuchet to the front of the formation after the ten rounds of shooting were over.At this time, the Jingzhou army in Xiangxiang City was terrified by the ten rounds of spears.Standing on the top of the city, they could clearly feel the trembling when every spear sank into the city wall.Now, the trebuchet was about to launch again, Liu Hu was shocked, and quickly ordered the archers to shoot arrows down the city.

Arrows soared into the sky and fell towards the front of the formation.

It's just that the Jingzhou soldiers were clearly in disarray, and the arrows shot out without strength, and could not pose any threat to Cao Jun at all...

Tens of catties of stones drew a wonderful arc in the air and smashed towards the top of the city.

Cao Peng reined in his horse and watched the battle, seeing the Jingzhou army getting more and more flustered under repeated attacks.

almost!

The reinforcements who want to come to Wenpin should be on their way by now...

A strange smile flashed in Cao Peng's eyes, he suddenly raised his hand and ordered to stop the attack.

He rode forward and shouted loudly: "Soldiers in the city, listen, Cao Mou came to Nanyang under the order of the court, with the intention of seeking peace for Nanyang. However, Liu Ni was rampant and started the war lightly. The lives of the people are in ruins. Therefore, Cao swears to take the head of Liu Ni.

The attack just now was just a warning.

If you are wise, you should quickly abandon your weapon and surrender... Cao only pursues the crime of treason, not the followers.

Three days, I will spend three days with you.If you don't open the city and surrender for three days, you will not be forgiven until the city of Xiangxiang is destroyed... Remember, there are only three days. "

After Cao Peng finished speaking, he ordered to withdraw his troops.

In Cao Jun's camp, Cao Zhen came forward with a strange smile on his face.

He was ordered by Jia Xu to come to help in the battle.However, after arriving in Huyang, Cao Zhen did not directly participate in the battle, but silently observed from the sidelines.

"Youxue, it's a good way to surround the spot and fight for aid, stealing the beam and changing the post.

This round of your attack is probably enough to make Liu Hu tremble with fear for the past three days.However, if you asked Huang Zhong to intercept Wenpin, wouldn't it be a little rash... Don't stare at me, I know you value Huang Hansheng.But after all, he has passed the age of knowing the fate, and that Wenpin is known as the number one warrior in Jingzhou.Huang Zhong... If you ask Ling Ming to attack, I won't bother.But this Huang Zhong is really..."

It turned out that when Cao Peng decided to attack Xiangxiang, he didn't take Liu Hu seriously.

His real goal is Wenpin.

Huang Zhong took the initiative to ask for Ying, willing to lead the army to ambush Wenpin's reinforcements.Cao Peng readily agreed, and assigned the soldiers and horses of the two schools of Huang Zhong to take full responsibility.

Cao Zhen was somewhat nervous.

There are nearly [-] troops defending Xiangxiang.

At this time, Cao Jun, who besieged Xiangxiang, falsely claimed to be [-], but in fact it was only a few thousand.The reason why in Liu Hu's eyes, Cao Jun's soldiers are strong and majestic, and his momentum is terrifying, is more of an illusion created.Cao Yingzhong set up more than [-] tents, just to confuse Liu Hu's sight.

However, Cao Zhen is most worried about Huang Zhong.

He couldn't help asking, but Cao Peng looked up to the sky and laughed...

"Brother, just take it easy.

Although Han Sheng is older, he is by no means inferior to you and me.In ancient times there was Lian Po, who was able to fight for food in his seventies.Now Han Sheng is definitely worse than Lian Po... I don’t know, my brother, he is old and his ambition is a thousand miles away.All those who underestimated Huang Hansheng will definitely not end well in the end.

Although Wen Zhongye is brave, he is by no means an opponent of General Han Sheng! "

(End of this chapter)