Can I get to the other side?

There are only less than 10,000 defenders in Jiandi. If Zhang Liao's supporting army does not come, then Liu Bei will not be able to use this strategy to destroy Cao's army.

At most, it would only cause Cao Jun heavy losses.

But with so many reinforcements brought by Zhang Liao, there will be more room for maneuver. It may not be possible to wipe out all Cao's troops in Jiandi in one fell swoop!

"Fire attack?"

After hearing Liu Bei's plan, Sima Yi couldn't help but frown and said, "How could Cao Jun be so stupid to station his camp in the mountains and forests?"

"I think this strategy is inappropriate. This is most likely a trick by Cao Jun to lure the enemy. When we can't help but send troops, they will use an ambush to attack."

"If you go, you will have fallen into Cao Jun's trap!"

Sima Yi's habit of being suspicious happened again.

In his opinion, it was impossible for Cao's army to make such a low-level mistake. This was simply tempting them to attack, which was no different from stretching their necks under a knife.

"Your Excellency, you are worrying too much."

Pang Tong twirled his beard and said: "Cao's army has been attacking Jiandi for several months. It has been unable to conquer for a long time and its morale has been lost."

"They have shown off their flaws many times before, but we have always stuck to the sword and have never taken the initiative to send troops to attack. In their eyes, we intend to defend to the end."

"And that's exactly why we plan to send troops."

"After all, who would have thought that we, who have been unable to defend ourselves, would instead send troops to attack them when their reinforcements arrive?"

Soldiers are deceitful.

This long-term offensive and defensive battle is a psychological game between the generals and think tanks of both sides to see who can't help but leak the flaw first, and then determine whether the flaw is a real flaw or a trap.

If it is a real flaw but you fail to seize it, you will miss a great opportunity to defeat the enemy; if it is a trap and you step into it, you will suffer heavy losses.

Pang Tong's analysis is undoubtedly very reasonable, but after hearing this, Sima Yi still maintained a conservative attitude, shook his head and said: "I think we should be more cautious and not take risks."

This time he and Zhuge Liang each went out with their own troops. He didn't want anything to go wrong on his side and ended up being outclassed by Zhuge Liang.

"Oh."

Pang Tong sneered when he heard this, glanced sideways at Sima Yi, and said, "It seems that not all of the people on the list of Lingyun Pavilion are truly talented and learned."

This sentence is naked provocation and disdain.

Pang Tong has an arrogant personality. It doesn't matter who you are when it comes to people who don't agree with you. Opening your mouth will be sarcastic.

Hearing this, Zhang Liao and Zhang He both frowned.

After all, Sima Yi had a friendship with them and had fought side by side before. Naturally, they were a little unhappy to be ridiculed like this by a guy they met for the first time.

"Shiyuan, what are you talking about!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was not good, Liu Bei quickly intervened to smooth things over. He bowed to Sima Yi and apologized: "My military advisor is used to being careless in his words and deeds. In fact, he has no malicious intent."

"What Sima Changshi just said makes sense. It's just that we have been sitting in the sword field for many days and have a certain understanding of Cao's army. They will definitely not take precautions."

"Tonight I am willing to personally lead the troops out of the city to attack Cao's camp at night, and General Zhang will be in charge of Jiandi. If I really made a mistake in my judgment and fell into Cao's trap, it will not affect the safety of Jiandi."

Zhang Fei even said with a loud voice: "That's right! Even if we are dead, we are brothers and have nothing to do with you!"

"Brother, my second brother and I will go with you and kill Cao Ying several times!"

He had long wanted to go out and fight Cao Jun head-on. He felt like he was about to get sick just sitting in the sword field.

Guan Yu said nothing, just held the sword at his waist.

Attitude says it all.

After hearing what Liu Bei and Zhang Fei said, Zhang Liao understood that if he did not express his position at this time, the gap between the two parties would really be established.

So he said: "Your Majesty sent us here just to repel Cao's army. Duke Xuande and the two generals are willing to go out of the city to kill the thieves, so why should we just sit back and watch?"

Zhang He said: "Tonight I will lead the Modao Army and the two generals out of the city to attack Cao Ying at night!"

Both of them agreed that the matter was settled.

Liu Bei also breathed a sigh of relief. He originally gave up the idea of ​​sending troops after Sima Yi objected, but he didn't expect Pang Tong to provoke him later.

At that time, if he didn't speak up for his own people, he would seem a bit submissive, so he could only insist on sending troops.

After discussing this matter, everyone dispersed one after another.

Because if they send out troops tonight, they have a lot to prepare. It is almost evening now, and there is not much time left for them to prepare.

After Liu Bei and others left, Sima Yi asked Zhang Liao: "General Zhang, are you really going to go out with them to attack Cao's camp tonight?"

Zhang Liao nodded and said: "Since we have made a decision, there is no reason to go back on it. We have been underestimated for nothing."

"But there is no need for military advisors to worry. Sometimes being too cautious may lead to missed opportunities."

After Zhang Liao finished speaking, he patted Sima Yi on the shoulder.

Turn around and leave.

Sima Yi was left standing there silently.

…

Night fell quickly and it was getting late.

Cao Xiu planned to launch a new offensive on Jiandi in two days, so he ordered the three soldiers to be rewarded tonight, killing chickens and sheep to improve their food and recharge their batteries in preparation for the war.

Even the ban on drinking was temporarily relaxed, and even the lowest-ranking soldiers could get a glass of wine. The entire Cao Jun camp was full of joy.

After all, there are very few opportunities to drink in the military.

However, Cao Xiu did not accept Cao Hong's invitation to attend the general's banquet. He still stayed in the camp, thinking about how to proceed with the next war.

Repeated attempts to attack Jiandi gave him a clear understanding of how easy it was to defend but difficult to attack. Therefore, this attack would inevitably cost a lot, but he had no choice.

"We must win the sword land at all costs!"

Cao Xiu muttered to himself that he had no time to delay here any longer. This time, a letter written by Cao Cao came with the army, urging them to speed up the capture of Yizhou.

At this moment, Lu Xun walked into the commander's tent and reported: "General, there is no movement over there in Deyang County."

Cao Xiu said "hmm" and didn't take it seriously.

Today he rewarded the three armies and even relaxed the alcohol ban, not only to improve morale, but also to show off to the defenders in Sword Land.

If the opponent plans to take advantage of this opportunity to attack, he will use the ambush that has been prepared to give the opponent a head-on attack.

But now it seems that the other party has no intention of being fooled, and is still planning to defend as usual.

Thinking of this, Cao Xiu ordered: "Withdraw the ambush, but double the number of patrols."

“Vigilance is essential.”

Lu Xun nodded heavily, then bowed and retreated.

…

At this moment, in a mountain forest outside Jiandi, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhang He were all gathered here.

"Cao's hidden ambush has been withdrawn."

Liu Bei said, with a hint of relaxation in his eyes, "It seems that they are showing off to reward the three armies tonight and relax their vigilance. They do have plans to attract us to take action."

He was always paying attention to the movements of Cao Jun.

Naturally, Cao Jun's troop movements could not be concealed from him.

Their troops and horses came out quietly from a troop transportation road in Deyang County that connected outside the city, so they avoided the eyes and ears of Cao Jun.

"It seems that Sima Changshi's concerns are justified,"

Zhang He smiled and asked: "Mr. Xuande, what are the specific arrangements for the night attack on Cao Ying tonight? What should I do?"

Tonight he brought out two thousand Modao troops.

The three of Liu Bei each brought a thousand elite soldiers.

There were only five thousand people in total.

But as long as they can successfully set fire to Cao's camp and cause chaos to the enemy, Zhang Liao in the city will immediately lead his army out.

Liu Bei said: "The three of us brothers will lead the troops to attack Cao's camp. The champion marquis only needs to lead the Mo Dao army to wait at the foot of the mountain to block Cao's army who fled down the mountain."

"The weapons of the Modao Army are too long and are not suitable for fighting in the mountains and forests. They are just suitable for fighting under the mountains."

He had already seen the elite of Modao Army before leaving the city.

Just looking at it made him feel intimidated.

It can only be said that the emperor spent countless money to build an army that was truly terrifying.

"no problem."

Zhang He nodded. He knew the disadvantages of Modao Army, so he didn't rely on it.

Liu Bei then said to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei: "We will take action when all the soldiers of Cao's army are asleep in Chou Shi. But as long as the fire breaks out, we will immediately retreat along the established route. We must not stay."

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"Otherwise, it will be difficult to escape if you are trapped in a fire."

It is very dangerous to attack the camp with fire attack.

After all, fire and water have no eyesight. If you are trapped in a fire field, you are waiting to die. There are many examples in history of launching fire attacks and resulting in heavy losses for your own side.

Then Zhang He led his troops and left first.

After watching him leave, Guan Yu suddenly asked: "Brother, how sure do you think tonight's operation will be successful?"

Three thousand people attacking Cao's camp with tens of thousands of people was a bit crazy to be honest.

“It’s up to people to plan things, but it’s up to God to make things happen.”

Liu Bei shook his head and did not give a clear answer because he did not know what the outcome would be.

All I can say is, do your best and obey fate.

Guan Yu was silent for this.

…

As the night deepened, Cao Jun's camp gradually fell silent. After the celebration, Cao's soldiers fell asleep one after another, and only some soldiers were still patrolling the camp.

Indulgence is indulgence, but the overall vigilance has not been reduced at all, and Cao Jun's style is not sloppy.

In the deep night, Liu Bei and others also started their actions, sneaking into the mountains in batches with three thousand elites.

One group was responsible for piling ignition materials and kerosene in the mountains, and the other group was responsible for rushing into Cao Jun's camp and setting fire to it.

However, not long after they climbed the mountain, a group of patrolling Cao soldiers discovered them and immediately shouted: "Stop! Who are they!"

Liu Bei stood up calmly and said: "We are soldiers of the fifth battalion. The general said that the Han army may take the opportunity to attack tonight and ordered us to ambush in the mountains."

The night was dark, and they were not close enough to see each other's service attire clearly.

The young general who led the team still did not relax his vigilance after hearing this. He frowned and asked: "Fifth Battalion? Where are the general's orders? Without military orders, the soldiers and horses of each battalion are not allowed to move without permission!"

When Liu Bei heard this, he smiled and said: "There are military orders. General, please take a look..."

He said and put his hand into his arms.

However, at this moment, a group of Han soldiers following him suddenly raised their hands, and in their hands was a Zhang Jin crossbow!

Zhang Liao came here not only with troops and horses, but also with ten-shot powerful crossbows made by the Smelting Bureau, as well as Zhuge's continuous crossbows!

"Chi chi chi——"

Hundreds of crossbow arrows shot out, instantly turning the more than 20 Sergeant Cao soldiers patrolling the mountain into a hornet's nest. They didn't even have time to make a sound!

"Is this the new equipment of the imperial court? It's really useful."

Liu Bei lowered his head and glanced at the Zhuge Liannu in his hand, and said with some amazement.

Then he made a gesture, directly passed over the corpses of the group of Cao soldiers, and continued climbing.

Everything went on quietly.

At this moment, situations like this were happening everywhere in the mountains. The patrol soldiers of Cao's army who encountered the climbing Han army were all dealt with neatly.

The Han soldiers who were sent deep behind enemy lines this time were all the best among the best, and were well equipped. Coupled with the cover of night, it was not difficult to sneak in at all.

"Disperse your actions, only set fires, don't be obsessed with fighting!"

"After finishing, retreat along the original route!"

Liu Bei gave the final order to the soldiers behind him, and then took the lead in rushing towards Cao Jun's camp!

They had already figured out the layout of Cao Jun's military camp. This time they were heading for Cao Jun's granary and baggage.

These are the easiest things to ignite and start fires, making them perfect targets for causing chaos.

When thousands of Han soldiers rushed into Cao Jun's camp with purpose and planning, it didn't take long before the whole camp was ablaze with flames.

"Brother succeeded!"

At the same time, Guan Yu, who was leading his troops and hiding in the mountains and forests, saw the fire in the military camp, and without hesitation started to set fire to the entire mountains and forests!

It's summer now, the weather is dry, and there are a lot of fallen leaves and trees in the mountains. Once the fire starts, it spreads very quickly.

But this is exactly their goal!

"retreat!"

Guan Yu threw the torch in his hand to the ground, looked back at the fire that was burning towards the mountain, and gave the order without hesitation.

…

At this moment, in Deyang County.

The defenders on the city wall also immediately noticed the fire rising into the sky from the mountains and forests in the distance.

"Go and report to the general!"

The guard on duty was shocked for a moment, and then said with great excitement that he would immediately ask someone to report the matter.

But as soon as he turned around, he saw Zhang Liao, Sima Yi, Pang Tong and others coming to the city wall at some point.

After Sima Yi saw the raging fire in the distance, a look of surprise flashed across his face, and his eyes widened slightly.

Really... succeeded?

"Oh."

Pang Tong glanced at Sima Yi with a slightly satisfied look, twirled his mustache, and raised his chin proudly.

Zhang Liao remained calm. He looked at the blazing fire in the night with an astonishing look in his eyes.

"It's time to send troops!"

Zhang Liao exhaled slightly, and then ordered to the deputy general beside him: "Send my military order, gather 10,000 troops, and follow me to snipe Cao Jun!"

"promise!"

The deputy general took the order and left in a hurry.

Zhang Liao said to Sima Yi again: "Commander, I will leave the city to you. I will go out of the city to help Duke Xuande!"

Sima Yi nodded with a complicated expression.

Zhang Liao then walked down the city wall with confidence.

Not long after, the city gate of Deyang County opened wide.

In the pitch-black night, countless armies marched out with torches in hand, running towards the distant mountains and forests under the leadership of Zhang Liao.