Cao Thief

Chapter 690
"Cao Peng!"

Zhao Yun's face suddenly became very ugly.

However, he did not hesitate because of Cao Peng's appearance.The war horse was knocked to the ground by Cao Peng, and Zhao Yun also fell off the horse.Zhang Er's silver gun flew out of his hand, and after rolling twice on the ground, he drew out his saber and waved it to meet him.But seeing the cold light flashing, the swords clashed.Zhao Yun made a hasty strike with the sword, although he didn't use all his strength, but the dark energy contained in the sword was like a needle hidden in cotton, which made Cao Peng extremely uncomfortable.

clang!
A crisp sound.

Cao Peng took a wrong step and retreated.

Looking down, he saw a gap in the edge of the Hundred Steel Sword in his hand.

"Jinghong!"

Cao Peng's eyes flashed, and he held the shield with his backhand, blocking the sword that Zhao Yun followed.In Zhao Yun's hand, what he held was the Jinghong Sword that Cao Peng gave him.Zhao Yun obviously also noticed this, and his face turned slightly red.However, at this time, there is no way to talk about it.The appearance of Cao Peng here shows that the military division's strategy has been seen through by the opponent!This time, Zhuge Liang even used a strategy of smacking east and west.Liu Bei was stationed outside the east gate, which made everyone think that if Liu Bei attacked Xiangyang, he must seize the east gate and enter.

But in fact, Zhuge Liang's arrangement was at the north gate.

He asked Zhao Yun to lead [-] white soldiers to sneak into Xiangyang City first, and then used a lot of money to buy Jingxiang bandits, and Wuling Wuxi barbarian mountain people to cause chaos in the city, making Xiangyang chaotic.After that, Zhuge Liang ordered people to pretend to attack the east gate, but Zhang Fei led his troops to hide outside the north gate.Once Yiji makes a move, the inside should cooperate with the outside.Zhao Yun seized the north gate to ensure that Zhang Fei would attack the city and take advantage of the chaos to take Xiangyang.

Today is Liu Biao's first seven, under the rule of the nine counties of Jingxiang, anyone with some reputation will gather in Xiangyang.

As long as Xiangyang is captured and Liu Qi is welcomed back, Jingxiang can be settled...

Who knew that Cao Peng would be in Xiangyang!

If Cao Peng's appearance was beyond Zhao Yun's expectation, then Cao Peng hid in the north gate, then something is not normal!
Even Zhao Yun himself was not very clear about Zhuge Liang's plan.

I didn't know my mission until I set off in the early morning.But why did Cao Peng, like a prophet, ambush at the north gate first?

Zhao Yun's heart trembled, and suddenly he shouted loudly: "Congzhi, where is it?"

From then on, it was Liu Bei's fake son Liu Feng.

He was also the assistant who sneaked into Xiangyang City with Zhao Yun this time.The two had already discussed it properly. Once they made a move, Zhao Yun seized the door and Liu Feng blocked the enemy.For this reason, Zhao Yun specially dispatched [-] white soldiers and handed them over to Commander Liu Feng, hoping to help Liu Feng complete the task smoothly.

However, the shouts of killing were already shaking the sky under the city gate.

Why did Liu Feng remain silent for so long?

A strange thought flashed through Zhao Yun's mind in a flash, and his heart couldn't help being in chaos.It was this chaos that Cao Peng was keenly aware of.Originally, he was forced back again and again by Zhao Yun, but suddenly, he had a countermeasure...

"Zilong, are you waiting for Kou Congzhi?"

"What did you say?"

"Hehe, if I hadn't followed it, I wouldn't have known what you did today!"

"What did you say?"

Zhao Yun was just guessing at first, but at this moment, his face turned pale with shock.

It was not wrong for Cao Peng to call Liu Feng Kou Congzhi.Liu Feng's original surname was Kou, but he later became Liu Bei's fake son, so he changed his surname to Liu.

Hearing Cao Peng say Liu Feng's name, Zhao Yun knew that there was nothing wrong with it.

Otherwise, how could he know that Liu Feng followed him to Xiangyang?In other words, the strategy Zhuge Liang arranged this time is very likely to fail... and even the operation of Yiji to seize the state may not succeed.Xiangyang has long been prepared.

Outside the city, the sound of iron hooves is getting closer!

Zhang Fei led his troops and headed straight for the north gate of Xiangyang. Seeing that they were about to reach the north gate, he could even see the chaos inside the city gate.Zhang Fei was overjoyed and hurriedly urged the horse to gallop over.But at this time, suddenly heard the drums on the city tower, rumbling.A group of men and horses suddenly rushed out from the side.The leader is a veteran, with gray beard and hair, hale and hearty.There is a yellow puma under the crotch, and a big knife in the palm.

He took the lead and rushed forward like a gust of wind.

The big knife danced in the palm, the knife cloud rolled, and the wind howled.Two cavalry generals in Liu Bei's army came to the enemy on horseback, but they were cut off by the veteran in the blink of an eye.

"The butcher, Huang Zhong has been ordered to wait here for a long time!"

A group of cavalry rushed into Liu Bei's army roaring.Liu Jun's soldiers, who were caught off guard by this attack, suddenly panicked.Zhang Fei reined in his horse and turned around, seeing Huang Zhong wielding his saber and galloping through the chaotic army, he immediately became furious.With a roar, he urged his horse to charge towards Huang Zhong. The two horses faced each other, and their swords and spears clashed.The loud noise echoed in the sky outside Xiangyang City, and the two immediately fought together.

At the same time, although Zhao Yun was a little flustered, he had no flaws in his hands.

In terms of skill, he faintly suppressed Cao Peng.

The sword in his hand danced, forcing Cao Peng to retreat again and again.It's just that he gained the upper hand, but his moves gradually became unstoppable.Zhao Yun didn't bring many people, but Zhang Fei was outside the city and was stopped by Huang Zhong, so he couldn't come to help for a while.

The Jingzhou soldiers and horses in the city poured in continuously and surrounded the Baiyan army.

Although Zhao Yun is brave, Cao Peng is not weak either.Cao Peng entangled Zhao Yun tightly with his sword and shield, making it impossible for him to separate himself.The Baixuan army has no leader, so they can only fight on their own.In the blink of an eye, he was wiped out by Jingzhou soldiers ambushing inside the North City Gate.Kuai Yue personally led the generals, boarded the city tower, commanded Jingzhou soldiers and horses, and began to fight back.Zhao Yun saw that the situation was over, and there were fewer and fewer songs in Juandong.He knew that this operation had failed, if he continued to fight with Cao Peng, he would either be killed or captured.

Thinking of this, Zhao Yun swung his sword and forced Cao Peng back.

A long spear stabbed at him, and he stepped back, picked up the two-foot-long silver spear from the ground, grabbed an ownerless horse with his probing hand, then jumped up, turned his head and walked away.Cao Peng didn't hesitate, and hurriedly ordered to come with the horse.He stepped on the liger, held a painting pole and halberd, and chased after him on horseback.Although Kuai Yue tried to stop him, Cao Peng turned a deaf ear to him.If Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun join forces, I'm afraid Huang Zhong will be in danger.

Seeing this situation, Kuai Yue also felt helpless.

He hurriedly ordered to open the gate of the city, and the whole army was dispatched to prevent Cao Peng from being in danger.

"Yide, hurry up."

"Zilong, why retreat?"

"Liu Congzhi has already surrendered to Cao Cao, and Xiangyang has colluded with the Cao family. The plan has been revealed. If you don't retreat, the whole army may be wiped out... There must be danger on the side of the lord. You and I will go to rescue the lord, and I will end it... Let's See you in Fancheng, let's make a fuss."

Zhang Fei drove Huang Zhong back with a spear.

"I have known for a long time that the fake is not a kind person."

Since people already know the plan, they must be prepared.

If we attack by force at this time, not to mention whether Xiangyang can be captured, even if Xiangyang is captured, it will inevitably lose troops and lose generals.

Moreover, Liu Bei is bound to be threatened at the east gate... Zhang Fei rode away without saying a word.Huang Zhong was about to chase, but was stopped by Zhao Yun.

At this time, Cao Peng also came to the front.

Zhao Yun saw Jingzhou's soldiers and horses mobilized, and knew that he should not indulge in fighting, so he feinted his gun and pulled the horse away.

Huang Zhong wanted to chase, but Cao Peng said: "General Han Sheng, don't chase!"

"My lord, why do you give up and not pursue?"

Huang Zhong was a little puzzled, so he asked.

Cao Peng said: "There is a saying that the poor don't chase after... Liu Bei is not waiting for nothing, he has a lot of warriors under his command. In addition, Zhuge Kongming made a plan, even if this plan fails, General Wenpin may not be able to get the benefits. This Jingzhou internal You and I don’t need to participate in the conflict for the time being. After I meet Mrs. Cai, I will formally take over Jing Xiang, and there will be more opportunities to confront Liu Bei, so why rush?”

At this time, Xiangyang City was in chaos.

Governor Kuai Yue came and stopped in front of Cao Peng's horse, and bowed his hands, "Young Master Cao, you have worked hard!"

"How is the situation in the city?"

"Don't read it, son, a little clown is enough to be promoted to a prince.

Since the Young Master has already shown up today, why not call on the wife and the young master first, how about that? "

"I'm going to pay a visit!"

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

Accompanied by Kuai Yue himself, he walked side by side with Cao Peng and walked slowly towards Xiangyang City.

The north gate of Xiangyang has returned to normal. Jingzhou soldiers and horses took over the defense. Seeing Kuaiyue and Cao Peng coming, they all bowed to the two of them...

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Perhaps, some people will be surprised.

Isn't Cao Peng in Wancheng, fighting Jingzhou?How could it suddenly appear in Xiangyang City?

But I have to start with Liu Biao's death...

After Liu Biao died of illness, the Kuaiyue brothers cooperated with Cai Mao and Zhang Yun to quickly seize control.The Cai family originally wanted to join Cao Cao, but suffered from no chance.After discussing with Cai Mao, Kuai Yue sent someone to Nanyang to contact Cao Peng the day after Liu Biao died of illness.

Cao Peng originally only agreed to accept Cai's request to surrender.

But Jia Xu believed that although the Cai family controlled Xiangyang, it was not stable.

Not to mention that Liu Bei is staring at him like a tiger, Jiangxia and Liu Qi will not let it go... If they can't be gathered as soon as possible, there may be turmoil in Jingxiang.Therefore, Jia Xu persuaded Cao Peng to come to Xiangyang to meet Cai Mao and Zhang Yun, and to help them stabilize the situation in Jingzhou... The reason why Cao Peng went to Xiangyang was also considered by Jia Xu.Cai Mao surrendered to Cao Cao, and he needed someone who could reassure the people of Jingzhou to accept him.

Cao Peng was not only born in Nanyang, but also claimed to be a disciple of Duke Pang De.

These two identities alone are enough to stabilize many Jingzhou people... He has enough reputation and status to be Cao Cao's representative.At the same time, Jia Xu sent people to Xudu in the starry night, begging Xun Yu to mobilize troops and send them to Jingxiang.

In this way, Xiangyang can be taken without bloodshed.

Before Cao Peng set off, Jia Xu also delivered several chess pieces that he had arranged in Xiangyang City to Cao Peng.

In addition to Cai Zhong Caihe, a member of the Cai clan, Jia Xu also specially introduced a person to Cao Peng, "This person's name is Liu Cong, and his style name is Meng Ming. He is a child of the Liu family in Changsha. Heavy, in the city of Xiangyang, I run some small business... At the beginning I recruited this person, I didn't do it on purpose. But I didn't want to, this person brought me a surprise... He let me down a person."

"Who did he say was surrendered?"

"Hey, it's Liu Bei's fake son, Liu Feng!"

Cao Peng heard it at first, but he was really startled.

Jia Xu actually said that Liu Feng had been surrendered?
This was beyond Cao Peng's expectations, and made him a little more confident when he went to Xiangyang as an envoy.

"My lord, De Gui is here!"

Kuai Yue suddenly made a sound.

Cao Peng looked up and saw a group of people walking on the long street.The first person, with a golden helmet and armor, with a horse on his hip and a sword under his ribs, is Cai Mao.

(End of this chapter)