Chapter 414: Tiger and Leopard Ride
For Cao Pi's acting skills, Wang Xiao is not eye-catching.
Don't say anything about the exaggerated expression, even the most basic crying scenes can't be done. You have to use props.
As for the lines, he read them without emotional investment, and I don't know why Cao Cao believed them.
Wang Xiao turned over and dismounted, and rushed over with a strong stride, and directly hugged Cao Pi and cried bitterly.
"Second brother, don't worry, I will definitely take care of my father."
Everyone around nodded their heads, and they were all very satisfied with the friendly scene of this brother and brother.
Only Sima Yi shook his head slightly, and the atmosphere of pure filial piety that he had finally created was instantly broken.
This guy steals the show.
Cao Cao was very relieved, and smiled long, "You must be this little daughter, go alone to fight the world, and return soon." ”
The full favor on the side stepped forward immediately, and saluted with a smile, "Prime Minister, this is going to calm the troubled times in the world, when you ask Zijian Gongzi to write a poem, to be colorful!" ”
"What Berning said is very true." Cao Cao was in a very good mood, "Zijian, didn't you say that you are only eight buckets high?" Let the public see. ”
"Whoa."
Wang Xiao got up and covered Cao Pi behind him as if he were nothing.
"The white horse is decorated with golden fetters, and it gallops northwest. By asking who the son is, he is a ranger. ”
"When I was young, I went to the countryside and raised my voice in the desert. In the past, Bingliang bowed, and the arrow was uneven. ”
“......”
"The feather came from the north, and the horse climbed the embankment. Long drive the Huns, left Gu Ling Xianbei. ”
"Abandon the edge of the blade, and your life can be safe? Parents don't care, what a son and wife! ”
"Famous and strong men, not to take care of selfishness. Donate your life to go to the country, and see death as if you were going home! ”
"Good!" The court and the public applauded. They are all amazed by Wang Xiao's talent.
At this moment, the atmosphere that Cao Pi painstakingly created before has been swept away.
Seeing that everyone's eyes fell on Wang Xiao's body, Cao Pi really cried this time.
Without him, I cried angrily.
"Zijian Gongzi is a great talent." Full of favor, he quietly exchanged glances with Wang Xiao, "Ministers admire." ”
Wang Xiao can't really be addicted to gentleness all day long.
His various movements have never stopped, but they are very secretive, and it is extremely difficult for others to detect.
seems to be full of favor, in fact, as early as the conquest of the Yuan family in Hebei, Wang Xiao already had a tacit understanding with him that does not need to be explicit.
Sima Yi and Cao Pi came out with such a play before, Wang Xiao interrupted here, and the full pet over there came over directly to cooperate. This is the tacit understanding between smart people.
Cao Cao laughed and went out of the city, Wang Xiao turned over and got on his horse, looked at Cao Pi who was full of unwillingness meaningfully, and followed with a smile.
The vast march of the army made everyone full of confidence, believing that after this battle, the world would return to peace.
And the early development of the situation was also as smooth as everyone expected.
The reputation in history is not obvious, but in fact, Liu Biao, who fought with Cao Cao all the year round, and even threatened Xu Du, died of illness.
The prince of one side died of illness and no heir was appointed.
As a result, Hou Gong interfered in politics, and Mrs. Cai cut off the news from Cai Mao, Zhang Yun and others, and conspired to deal with her eldest son Liu Qi, who had good ability. turned to support Liu Cong, who was incapable and had a cowardly personality, to come to power.
By the way, Mrs. Cai is Huang Yueying's aunt. And Zhuge Liang suggested that Liu Qi hide in Jiangxia to avoid trouble.
Zhuge Liang's suggestion provided a foundation for Liu Bei's future turnover.
Otherwise, Liu Bei after the Battle of Jingzhou would not even have a place to stay.
The army marched south through Wancheng and arrived in Xinye County, and received news that Liu Bei of Xinye had run away.
Cao Cao was obviously a little angry about this, "When it comes to the ability to escape, this person should be the best in the world." ”
Liu Da'er had escaped Cao Cao's blows several times, which was unique among Cao Cao's many opponents.
Moreover, when Cao Cao was fighting in Hebei, Liu Bei even made a northern expedition to Xudu.
Recently, Ye County has been conquered, not far south of Xudu.
At that time, Cao Cao was forced to urgently mobilize Xiahoudun, Li Dian and others to return to the army to resist.
Seeing that Liu Bei had few soldiers, Xiahoudun took Yu Ban and others to pursue all the way to Bowangpo.
Then Liu Bei ambushed and killed him by surprise.
If it weren't for the cautious Li Dian desperately trying to save him, the annihilation of the whole army would be inevitable.
Even, Xu Du is really in danger. Because at that time, Cao Cao's main forces were fighting in Hebei.
This is the real Battle of Bowangpo, which was completely commanded by Liu Bei himself, and has nothing to do with Zhuge Liang.
Cao Cao has always regarded Liu Bei as an opponent, not without reason.
Wang Xiao sat quietly on horseback, listening to Cao Cao chattering about Liu Bei.
If nothing had happened, the famous pursuit would have begun.
"Report~~~"
The probe horse galloped over, bringing news that surprised and delighted Cao Cao.
"Liu Bei coerced tens of thousands of people to go south to Jiangling, and he has passed Yicheng!"
Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, and while he was thinking in his heart, another probe horse galloped to report.
"Report ~~~ Jingzhou Mu Liu Cong, please surrender!"
Everyone was overjoyed and congratulated Cao Cao.
Jingzhou has always been peaceful and has never experienced any major wars.
Not only is it abundant, but also abundant. And there are nearly 100,000 soldiers on land and water.
Now there is no need to fight against an army of 100,000, but it is all in the hands. Even Cao Cao couldn't close his mouth with a smile.
Wang Xiao stepped forward and reminded softly, "Jingzhou is no longer a concern, but Liu Bei is still there." If he arrives in Jiangling, it will be difficult to defend the river. ”
Gangneung is on the edge of a large river. The city walls are thick and tall, and there are a lot of supplies in Neilitun.
If Liu Bei occupies this place, and then contacts Jiangdong to get the support of the Eastern Wu Naval Division, it will be very troublesome to conquer it. It will also enhance Soochow's will to resist.
Cao Cao nodded slowly, "You and Zihe take the tiger and leopard to ride, and go after it quickly." ”
I was a little surprised that Cao Cao didn't go this time, but in an instant, Wang Xiao understood what Cao Cao meant.
"Whoa."
Cao Chun, the word and. Cao Cao's cousin, the commander of the tiger and leopard cavalry.
Although his reputation is not obvious, he is Cao Cao's confidant. This can be seen from the fact that he can command the tiger and leopard all year round.
The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was the most elite army in Cao Cao's hands. The extent of the elite can be seen from a sentence in the Book of Wei.
'The pure superintendent of the tiger and leopard rides, all of them are sharp in the world, or from a hundred people will make up for it. ’
To explain it, the members of the Tiger and Par Rider are all one in a hundred, and any ordinary member is enough to be a hundred generals in other teams.
The Haw Par Cavalry is not only elite, but also very experienced in combat.
In the battle of Nanpi, Yuan Tan was beheaded. The northern expedition to Wuhuan was a prisoner of Dun Dan Yu.
As for other battles, large and small, they are also countless.
Wang Xiao has commanded many troops and horses, but even he is very keen on tiger and leopard riding.
As for the status of the tiger and leopard cavalry, among the Cao army is the Chinese army. It is the core force in Cao Cao's hands.
When everyone saw that Cao Cao actually handed over the tiger and leopard cavalry to Wang Xiao to fight under the command of Wang Xiao, they all had different expressions.
There are many things that don't need to be said explicitly, you can see what kind of plan he has in mind just by looking at how he does things.
"Marquis Gaoling." When he came to the tiger and leopard to ride here, Wang Xiao bowed his hand and saluted, "A certain person has come to receive orders." ”
Cao Chun inspected the tiger talisman and the order, and hurriedly replied, "Don't dare, the last general will be careful to approve the order of the former general." ”
From the public point of view, Wang Xiao is a former general, and the school office records that he joined the army.
And he, Cao Chun, is only a member of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Privately, Wang Xiao is a vague heir. Although Cao Chun is Cao Cao's cousin, he definitely doesn't dare to take it in front of him.
As for the battle between Wang Xiao and Cao Pi, Cao Chun will never participate in it. He only listened to Cao Cao's orders.
Since Cao Cao now asked him to follow Wang Xiao to hunt down Liu Bei, then he must listen to Wang Xiao's orders.
"In that case, so-and-so has transgressed."
Wang Xiao was not hypocritical, and directly took over the command.
"Bring three days' rations, and the light soldiers will chase after them."
Cao Chun was shocked, for fear that Wang Xiao would not understand military affairs, so he hurriedly asked, "Former general, what should I do if the soldiers are short of food?" ”
Wang Xiao looked sideways at him, "Collect on the spot." ”
Five thousand tigers and leopards rode and roared. Horses are not changed, day and night, 300 miles a day, all the way to the pursuit.
On this way, you can't enter the city, and you can't enter the village.
Whether it was the local garrison or the common people, they didn't see it. There is only one thing to pursue.
On the afternoon of the third day, Wang Xiao's department, which was sleepy and tired, finally caught up with Liu Bei's department when he was approaching Dangyang.
"Former general, thirty miles ahead is Liu Bei's headquarters. There are many people, and I am afraid that there are no less than tens of thousands. ”
"Not that many people." Wang Xiao shook his head and dismounted: "Those are all the people of Jingzhou." ”
Wang Xiao beckoned the generals to "bury the pot and cook and set up camp." Eat all the food and rest for the night. Tomorrow morning, troops will be sent to break the enemy. ”
Many people say that Liu Bei is benevolent and righteous, and that he cares about the people. Even when he escaped, he had to take with him the people of Jingzhou who were afraid of Cao Cao.
Wang Xiao does not believe in this point of view.
If you want to get ahead in this troubled world, relying on benevolence or something, it is absolutely impossible.
At this time, Jingzhou had surrendered, and the people of Jingzhou had all become Cao Cao's people.
Prime Minister Cao Cheng will collect taxes and will have a showdown. But they will never slaughter and persecute the local people under such circumstances.
He is not a madman, and he will not let go of a good life to force the Jingzhou army to surrender.
Those people were actually taken away by half-bewitchment and half-forcibness.
In this era, population is the most important strategic resource. No one can't do anything.
The area south of the Yangtze River is already small in nature, and if Liu Bei wants to gain a foothold here, he must have enough population as a foundation.
If he didn't coerce these people away, he would stay and work for Cao Cao, thus becoming Cao Cao's strength.
As for Cao Cao's pursuit or something, it is a long way to go, and it is estimated that he will not be able to catch up with him.
The second is that Liu Bei's main force is actually not here. was taken to Jiangxia by Guan Yu.
Even if it is really caught up, it will only lose a few people.
What he can't get, he can't give Cao Cao to get. can also smear Cao Cao's black face, saying that he killed the people.
This kind of good thing that can be counted in one fell swoop is naturally done.
Wang Xiao and Cao Cao both saw this, so they would not hesitate to attack him thousands of miles to defeat him.