Cao Thief

Chapter 681 Natural Disaster (22)

As Cao Peng said, Wenpin was ambushed by Huang Zhong on his way to rescue, and he was defeated and fled to Zhangling.

If he hadn't reacted quickly, he might even have been taken by Pound, and even Zhang Ling was almost lost.But even so, Wenpin suffered heavy losses.Nearly 2000 soldiers were brought from Deng County, and Huang Zhong and Pang De joined forces, beheaded hundreds, captured nearly [-] people, and countless people were missing.After this defeat, Wenpin was no longer able to rescue Liu Hu, so he even sent someone to Xiangyang for help, begging for reinforcements...

Liu Hu saw that reinforcements were not coming, and the soldiers and horses in Xiangxiang were panicked.

Knowing that Xiangxiang is difficult to defend, two days later, he led his troops to break through the siege, led the remnants of the defeated army and hundreds of people escaped from Xiangxiang, and went to Zhangling to join Wenpin.

Cao Peng captured Xiangxiang almost without bloodshed, and opened the door of Zhangling.

At the same time, Li Tong and Yu Jin joined forces to attack Xiyang.Liu Qi resisted desperately. Seeing that Xiyang was about to fail, a torrential rain finally saved him from the predicament.Since Li Tong was on a cross-border conquest during the ban, he did not carry much food, grass and luggage.Now a heavy rain has caused Cao Jun's food and grass to be in trouble.In particular, the grain and grass escorted from Xingju must pass through the green forest and mountains before it can be sent to Pingchun.A heavy rain made the mountain road difficult to travel, and the transportation of grain and grass was extremely difficult, forcing Li Tong to be banned, so he had to suspend his attack and retreat to Pingchun.The two of them guarded Fu County one time, and occupied Pingchun the other, and they always kept great pressure on Liu Qi.

Originally, Li Tong Yujin planned to attack after the rain, but he didn't expect that this heavy rain would never end.

The battle situation in Jiang Xia has reached a stalemate.

As for Zhang Ling, because of the sudden heavy rain, Cao Peng had to suspend his attack on Zhang Ling and retreat to Xiangxiang.

The rain continued for several days without stopping.

Cao Peng was very worried, watching the water soaring, his brows were furrowed.

"Ah Fu, what are you worried about?"

Seeing the worry on his face, Cao Zhen couldn't help asking.

"Such heavy rains appear at this time, and I am very worried about Nanyang's harvest this year.

As far as I know, the rivers in various places have not been repaired for a long time, and if there is a breach of embankment, it will inevitably cause large-scale flooding.If such a situation really happens, I'm afraid there will be pressure from Jia Taizhong... How about this, I will return to Wuyin immediately, what does brother think? "

"That Zhangling..."

"As for Zhang Ling, please leave it to my elder brother.

With the new defeat of Wenpin, Liu Hu was frightened and unable to attack.I have ordered Ming to guard Tangzi Township, and my elder brother will go out to Zhenxiang Township... Afterwards, I will order Li Yan to come to assist.The purpose of this battle has been achieved. I guess Zhang Lingwen would not join forces with his brother if he had no reinforcements. "

Cao Zhen thought for a while, then nodded in response.

He came to Nanyang County, hoping to establish a career.

Before riding in the tiger and leopard, although it was said to be majestic, there were not many opportunities for real meritorious deeds.Even though Cao Cao loves Cao Zhen very much, he has to be worried.At least, before Cao Zhen failed to show his real means, it was impossible for Cao Cao to let him be alone.

Now, it is indeed Cao Zhen's best chance...

Immediately, Cao Peng discussed with Cao Zhen and quickly handed over.

He handed over the Tiger Talisman to Cao Zhen, and asked Cao Zhen to be stationed in Xiangxiang, and then Pang De was stationed in Tangzi Township, while monitoring the Jingzhou soldiers and horses on Caiyang's side.Li Yan was recommended by him to Cao Zhen's tent, and was immediately reused by Cao Zhen. He was entrusted with the post of Lieutenant of Weishui, and led his troops to garrison the source of Weishui. .What is the reaction to the appointment?Cao Zhen was not worried.With the development of the war, Runan County has intervened in the Nanyang war, which has supplemented the strength of Huyang.

Unless the Jingzhou side puts all their strength into it, Cao Zhen may not be able to do anything.

Before leaving, Cao Peng recommended Lu Chang to Cao Zhen, saying that after returning to Wuyin, he would let Lu Chang come to help Cao Zhen deal with it.

Of course Cao Zhen would not refuse this.

He doesn't have many people at his disposal, so it wouldn't be bad if he could get a few capable assistants.

Cao Zhen has met Li Yan and knows that Li Yan is a talent.Presumably, Lu Chang recommended by Cao Peng is also a available person, so how could he refuse?In fact, Cao Zhen is already 28, and he has almost reached the age of being alone.Even if he didn't come to Nanyang this time, after Cao Cao's class teacher, he would send Cao Zhen out and entrust him with important tasks.However, Cao Zhen has a big problem, that is, he has no staff.It is impossible to ask for manpower from Cao Cao!Doesn't that show that Cao Zhen lacks prestige?

Think of Cao Peng, when he was the northern captain of Luoyang, he gathered a group of capable people under his command.

By the time he was the prefect of Hexi, he already had a team and gathered a lot of talents...

Cao Zhen decided to follow the example of Cao Peng and start to form his own team.Li Yan can be useful, but he doesn't know about Lu Chang, so what?
Come to think of it, since Cao Peng recommended him, he was not just someone to take it easy.

It is also extremely important for Cao Zhen to form his own team earlier.

In this way, after the discussion between Cao Zhen and Cao Peng, Cao Peng led his troops back to Huyang.Huang Zhong and Huang Hansheng also left with him.

Originally, Pang De wanted to go with him, but was persuaded by Cao Peng.

The reason is simple, the battle of Zhangling is of great importance, and when Cao Zhenchu ​​arrived in Nanyang, he also needed the assistance of manpower.He even wanted to keep Huang Zhong, but Huang Zhong refused.And Pound?I have followed Cao Peng for a long time, and I also know Cao Zhen, so I can help.

Even if Huang Zhong wins Wenpin, Cao Zhen still can't believe it.

On the contrary, Pang De, Cao really favored him... It was precisely because of this situation that Huang Zhong did not want to stay in Xiangxiang.Rather than being here as a display, it is better to be with Cao Peng.At least, Cao Peng will not have any concerns about him because of his age.

Seeing that Huang Zhong had made up his mind, Cao Peng had no choice but to agree.

In mid-July of the 12th year of Jian'an, Nanyang County experienced continuous torrential rain.

Many rivers in Nanyang County, such as Yushui, Danshui, Junshui, and Mianshui, have experienced various disasters due to excessive water potential...

The downstream bank of the Danshui River burst, causing dozens of villages to be submerged, and hundreds of people were killed or injured.

Due to the long-term disrepair of the embankment in Mianshui, many embankments burst, causing nearly a thousand deaths; and the most serious disaster was Yushui!
Just as Cao Peng worried before, Yushui was blocked due to river siltation, causing Xiyangju to be submerged by floods.

Thanks to Cao Peng's early preparations, Wei Yan was ordered to monitor closely, rescue was timely, and there were no major casualties.However, a large gathering of nearly [-] households caused many people to leave their homes and become displaced due to the flood.Fortunately, Cao Peng had sent people in Xi'e County to make preparations and built a camp that could accommodate [-] people.And borrowed a large amount of grain and grass from Yingchuan and hoarded it in Luyang.In this way, no large-scale refugees appeared, and the local situation was stabilized.But it was also for this reason that when Liu Bei withdrew from Wancheng, although Wei Yan was aware of it, he was powerless to pursue him, so he could only helplessly watch Liu Bei leave...

On July 12th of the [-]th year of Jian'an, the rain stopped.

Cao Peng led his troops into Wancheng, and after a lapse of one year, regained the capital of the Eastern Han Dynasty again!

At the same time, Liu Biao appointed Wang Wei as the prefect of Nanyang County, switched defenses with Liu Bei in Xinye, and formally declared war on Cao Peng... Although Liu Bei lost Xinye, he gained Fancheng.After he was ordered to garrison Fancheng, he mobilized his troops and mobilized his horses, and hibernated temporarily, waiting for the time to come...

On the same day, Cao Cao fought against Liaoxi Karasuma in Bailang Mountain!
(End of this chapter)