Shu Han Confucian General of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 16

"Cao Bing withdrew?" Everyone who was discussing in the hall was stunned when they heard this, and then they all turned to look at Zhao Feng.After all, he claimed yesterday that he would be able to withdraw Cao Bing within three days, and now it has only been one day, and Cao Bing has withdrawn. Everyone thinks that Zhao Feng is a little too amazing.Especially Cao Bao, his expression is particularly exciting.

Zhao Feng, however, had nothing to do with his own affairs, and the old god was still asking: "Where did they retreat?" The schoolboy looked at Tao Qian, and after getting the approval of the governor, he replied: "Cao Jun retreated more than 30 They didn’t even bring back the corpses left in the afternoon’s siege.”

"Huh?" Now everyone was even more confused.It is common sense to collect corpses on the battlefield, because if the corpses are not collected, it is easy to cause plague.Unexpectedly, Cao Cao retreated in such a haste that he didn't even care about collecting the corpse. "Brother, it seems that Cao Cao's army was exhausted, or the rear of Yanzhou was attacked, so he retreated [-] miles. I guess he will retreat the whole army tomorrow at the latest." Guan Yu thought for a while and said the first, and the rest Nod in agreement.

"In that case, brother, why don't we sneak attack at night? We can't let this old boy go away so easily." Zhang Fei immediately put forward his own opinion. Liu Bei was also moved when he heard this, and looked at the generals around him. Almost all of them were eager to fight, but Zhao Feng frowned, as if he had other concerns.

"Bo Tao, don't you agree?" Liu Bei couldn't help asking when he saw Zhao Feng's serious face.The current Liu Bei may not have realized it himself, and often involuntarily trusts Zhao Feng. This kind of trust is just like his trust in Zhuge Liang in history, it is a trust in wise men.

"My lord, I feel that Cao Cao's trip may be deceitful." Zhao Feng calmed down his thoughts a little, and said slowly. "Where is the fraud?" Liu Bei asked hastily.

"First, Cao Cao probably didn't collect the corpses on purpose, just to let us think that his army is exhausted. After all, there are only a few thousand corpses in the city, and they can be cleaned up by sending hundreds of soldiers. Can't send them out. What Cao Cao has done this time is a bit too much." Zhao Feng said first.

"It makes sense." Liu Bei thought for a while and understood the key point, and then asked: "In Bo Tao's opinion, is it true that Cao Cao is a fake retreat?"

"I don't care if the retreat is true or not, but the general guesses that Cao Cao probably saw the increase in the number of defenders in our city, and there is little chance of winning if we attack by force. Therefore, he planned to lure us out of the city to steal the camp, so that he could take the opportunity to ambush us and annihilate us. The soldiers raided the empty Xuzhou," Zhao Feng speculated.

"Papa papa!" There was a burst of rhythmic applause, and everyone followed the sound, but Chen Deng clapped their hands and applauded: "General Zhao really expected the enemy to take the lead, and Yuan Long admired it." When they saw Chen Deng, they also agreed. In Zhao Feng's view, everyone is quite convinced of the number one wise man in Xuzhou, and now they can't help but think highly of Zhao Feng.

"Where is it?" Zhao Feng was also a little proud in his heart, but he was humble on his lips.At this moment, a piercing voice came: "Since this is the case, I don't know what strategy Captain Zhao has to defeat the enemy. Could it be that we just sit in the city of Xuzhou and act like turtles?"
I rely on!Zhao Feng was used to being called a general these days, and now he couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable being called a captain. He turned around and saw that it was Cao Bao who was speaking.Zhao Feng was upset in his heart, but he still had a smile on his face and said: "What's so difficult about this, since Cao Cao set up this trick to lure the enemy, we can use the trick and be caught off guard."

"What's Bo Tao's plan?" Liu Bei asked anxiously when he heard this, and even Tao Qian and the others looked forward to it.Zhao Feng didn't hold back, and said directly: "Cao Jun's camp must be empty tonight. Our army can raid the enemy's camp with thousands of light cavalry, making Cao Jun mistakenly think that we are in the trap. At the same time, lay the army in ambush on the only way Cao Jun raided Xuzhou City On the two sides of Jiuli Mountain, when Cao's soldiers arrive, they will set fire to them together. Right now it is autumn and the vegetation is withered. If we attack with fire first, and then intercept and kill while we are in chaos, we will surely defeat the enemy."

"Sure enough!" It was none other than Tao Qian who spoke this time. "Since the Fujun also thinks this plan is very good, it should not be too late. Let's take action as soon as possible." Liu Bei is not a procrastination person, and hastily said: "Who is willing to lead Qingqi to raid Cao Ying?"

"The final general is willing to go!" Zhao Yun came out and said.Liu Bei also agreed. In terms of the ability to command the cavalry, none of the people here can compare with Zhao Yun, who was born in the White Horse, and even the proud Guan Yu and the victorious Zhang Fei dare not boast.

"Zilong be careful when going here. Once he is in ambush, he will fight out immediately. Cao Jun aims to raid Xuzhou City, and the camp must not be heavily guarded. It should not be difficult to just escape." Zhao Feng still couldn't help adding.In fact, he is also quite uneasy now. Although he speculates logically, it may not be so easy to actually implement it. If Zhao Yun suffers any damage due to his butterfly effect, he is afraid that he will blame himself. lifetime.

"Thank you, Bo Tao, for your point, Yun can take care of himself." Zhao Yun also knew that Zhao Feng had good intentions, and replied with a smile.

"Since Zilong went to steal the camp, the third younger brother and I am in ambush on the left side of Jiuli Mountain. Yunchang Zhongfu and Bo Tao led the army to ambush on the right side. Order the soldiers to bring more fire, nitric acid, sulfur and flammable things, and wait until Cao Jun When the brigade arrives, let go of the front army first, and then burn the rear army." Liu Bei continued to order. "I'll understand!" Zhao Feng, Zhang Fei and the others accepted the order with fists clasped.

At this moment, Mi Fang came out and clasped his fists and said: "Fang is not talented, I would like to go to ambush with you." Say no more.

"Since General Zifang is willing to go, let's ambush with Bei." Liu Bei was only slightly taken aback before returning to normal.Right now, the task arrangement has been decided, leaving Cao Bao, Chen Deng and other Xuzhou officials to guard the city, and the rest of the troops are prepared to go out of the city according to the arrangement.

"Can it work?" Zhao Feng looked at Guan Yu and Guan Hai who were beside him. At this time, they were leading an army to rush to Jiuli Mountain to ambush, but Zhao Yun had already led the cavalry to kill Cao Ying. "Give it up!" Zhao Feng simply put his mind to one side, since ancient times there has been no sure way to win with troops, let's take this gamble.

In fact, Zhao Feng's expectations were not all right, but they were not far off.Since the defeat of the general in the morning, Cao Cao went back to the camp to discuss countermeasures with his advisers.At present, there are still no less than 5 horses in Xuzhou City. The city walls are strong and the food is sufficient. However, the 15 troops brought by Cao Cao in this battle have consumed more than 2 before attacking the city. More than 1, and now there are only a little over [-] left.With an army of [-], attacking a city held by no less than [-] troops, this battle is very difficult to fight in the era of cold weapons.So Cao Cao thought about it and decided on this plan to lure the snake out of the hole.

"Li Dianle Jin, when you see the big camp fire, immediately lead your troops out to fight it. The rest of the troops, follow me to take Xuzhou City." Cao Cao said with a bit of high spirits, it seems that Xuzhou City is within easy reach.All the generals agreed in unison, but Guo Jia frowned slightly.

"What is Feng Xiao worried about?" Seeing Guo Jia's expression, Cao Cao quickly asked. He believed in Guo Jia's vision more than he believed in himself. "My lord, there is still Chen Yuanlong in Xuzhou City. He is resourceful and resourceful, so he may not be able to fall into this trick." Guo Jia said with some concern.

"Feng Xiao is too worried. Although Chen Yuanlong has wise plans, he always only wants to protect himself. Even if he can see through, at best, he can only persuade Liu Bei and Tao Qian not to send troops. In this way, I will wait at most for nothing." Cao Cao laughed.In fact, Cao Cao was also a little helpless. He had besieged Xuzhou City for several months, and now the army had insufficient food and grass.

"I hope so." Guo Jia sighed, but the worry in his heart was always lingering.Cao Cao didn't care about anything else, and led the generals to prepare to go.

This day coincides with the first day of the ninth lunar month, with no moon and few stars.Cao Cao led his army to temporarily station on the earth hill behind the camp, but his eyes were fixed on his empty camp.

"My lord, just now sent a sentry on a flying horse to report that there is a large army in Xuzhou City!" Cao Hong rushed to Cao Cao's side and reported. "Okay, Liu Bei really fell for the trick, and my thousands of corpses deceived him." Cao Cao clapped his hands and laughed, and then looked at Cao Hong beside him. He was in a good mood, and felt that it was necessary to take this opportunity to give some advice. The some impatient generals of the clan, so they said in a persuasive manner: "Zi Lian knows, why Liu Bei fell into the trick this time?"

"He doesn't know how to use soldiers?" Cao Hong said as a matter of course, but soon found that this reason was not very reasonable, and Liu Bei was not a fledgling who had never fought.

"No, it's precisely because this guy has been through the battlefield for a long time and knows how to use troops. I left the thousands of corpses behind. Liu Bei took common sense and mistakenly thought that our army was powerless, so he acted rashly. Zi Lian, a general Not only must you have a deep understanding of the art of war, but also be good at detecting clues. You must also learn how to figure out the enemy's mind, so that you can predict the enemy's opportunities first, and guard against arrogance and impetuosity. Only in this way can you defeat the enemy and win." Cao Cao said proudly.

"My lord is wise, Hong has been taught!" Cao Hong said with a look of adoration, and the surrounding generals of the Cao army were also full of admiration.

"The enemy is in ambush!" At this time, Cao Jun's tent was already on fire, and the sharp-eyed soldiers had already noticed it. "Li Dianle, please lead your troops to act according to the plan. The rest of the generals follow me to take Xuzhou." Cao Cao said vigorously, and then led his army to kill the slope, and followed the road in front of Jiuli Mountain to attack the seemingly defenseless Xuzhou city.

"Go at full speed!" Cao Cao saw that the former army had passed the mountain road, and Xuzhou City had already seen it from a distance. He wished that he could grow wings on his shoulders and fly there in an instant.However, at this moment, on both sides of the Jiuli Mountain, which had been silent, there was a sudden cry of killing.Then countless torches and rockets shot down from the mountains on both sides, igniting the withered grass on the roadside, and Cao Jun was caught in a sea of ​​flames immediately!
(End of this chapter)