Chapter 579: Wang Ping is humiliated

After the rumors spread that the city was broken and the grain and grass were worried, Cao Ren and Cao Hongjun, who were attacking Lujiang day and night, suddenly retreated, just as Zhuge Liang on the city tower expected, Cao Cao's order to counterattack Heqi City should also come. According to Cao Cao's character, he could not stand the humiliation of the destruction of Heqi City and the capture of Cao Ang, so the final order must be to counterattack Heqi with all of them.

Not to mention Zhuge Liang's success in pretending to be in front of Zhou Yu, the head of Lujiang City, Cao Ren commanded his army and retreated with Cao Hong in two ways to the rear army where Xu Huang was originally stationed. Cao Hong's march was slightly behind, and when he saw that there was a lot of dust behind him, he suspected that Zhou Yu led the army to pursue, and when he was busy sending a horse scout to investigate, the return was Lejin Le Wenqian's troops, and he also received Cao Cao's order to retreat.

Zhou Gongjin didn't want to attack, but the troops were insufficient, and he was worried that Cao Ren and Cao Hong would have ambushes when they retreated. At this time, the Cao army's target moved, although the Lujiang River was temporarily safe, but if Hefei fell again, once the grain route was unblocked, Lujiang would inevitably be encircled and suppressed by the Cao army again. Therefore, Zhuge Liang was very relieved to return to the pavilion to play chess with Lu Su, not afraid that Zhou Yu's Jiangdong Army would not move forward.

It was getting late, the three Cao troops were stationed in the east and west, Cao Ren, Cao Hong, and Lejin finally met in front of the old village of Xu Huang, Wang Ping hurriedly approached the village and ordered some wine and food. When Cao Ren and the others looked at it, they saw that all they were bran coarse grains, and they couldn't help but ask slightly angrily: "Zijun, no matter how difficult it is, it won't give us bran vegetables, right?" Could it be that you secretly ate wine and meat? ”

Seeing that the clan was angry, Wang Ping hurriedly knelt down and said, "General Zixiao, how dare your subordinates hide wine and meat?" There is really no rice left in the pot, and the little rations left are evenly distributed among the sergeants. ”

Cao Ren said angrily: "You fart! I passed by your tent just now and smelled the smell of meat, but why? ”

Although Wang Ping is obedient by nature, he is by no means a scumbag, so he couldn't help but stand up and said angrily: "General Cao, you want wine and meat, but it is the cook in our army, who slaughtered a military horse without authorization and stewed a pot of military horse meat, and was scolded by me and imprisoned!" Zixiao, do you want to eat the meat of these military horses? ”

It turned out that in Wang Ping's heart, these military horses were no different from the soldiers who were fighting, and eating the meat of war horses was like eating the meat of comrades-in-arms. Le Jin hurriedly got up and said, "Zijun also feels sorry for those war horses. But since it has been stewed, it is better to come up and eat it to your heart's content, than to waste it in vain. Then Wang Ping ordered a few plates to be served, and ordered the remaining horse meat to be distributed equally among the battalions.

Cao Ren's face was not good, he always had a sense of superiority over these generals with foreign surnames, and he didn't even pay attention to Le Jin. As the main general, he is still quite annoyed that Xu Huang, the deputy general, dares to contradict him. In order to ease the atmosphere, Cao Hong asked while gnawing on meat: "Zijun, how much grain is left?" Are you really that nervous? ”

Wang Ping immediately responded: "It has been two days since the last batch of grain and grass was transported from Heqi. Our army is numerous, and there is only one day left in the average ration of the whole army, and now it has lasted two days, and when I send the remaining rations again, at most until tomorrow's lunch, the brothers will really be hungry. ”

Cao Hong sighed and said, "There is no way to kill horses for food." If the cavalry has no horses, it will have no combat effectiveness, so should the tigers and leopards also go to the siege? Tell me, how can this Qinglong Army be able to make a surprise attack on Hefei? It's really puzzling. ”

Cao Ren snorted and said, "Xu Gongming's unfavorable access to grain and grass is the main reason for this defeat. Now that I have fallen into such a difficult field, I will inevitably ask the prime minister for a copy, and the first person who should be killed when I go south this time is Xu Huang. ”

Wang Ping was furious when he heard this, stood up Teng, and shouted: "Cao Zixiao! Don't bully others! Xu Gongming heard the rumors that Hefei City was broken, and brought 5,000 cavalry to personally pick up the grain and grass in Hefei and inquire about the news of Hefei, which can be said to be disregarding life and death and going deep into the tiger's den! As for the lack of grain and grass, Hefei City did not have sufficient defense and was attacked by the enemy, does this pot also have to be carried by General Xu Huang? ”

When Cao Ren heard this, he also stood up, smashed the leftover meat and bones in his hand at Wang Pingdao: "Who does he not carry?" Do you want the prime minister to carry it himself? Shameless junior, dare to contradict the main general of the whole army! Come on, arrest Wang Ping for me, and engage in military law! ”

Outside the tent, a few Cao Ren guards immediately broke in, pressed Wang Ping's shoulders and two backs to the ground, and pulled off Wang Ping's belt and tied it. Le Jin Le Wenqian hurriedly stopped and said, "General Zixiao! The war is imminent, although Wang Ping's tongue is not blocked, but his behavior is obviously not a big mistake, so it is better to keep the guilt and make meritorious service! ”

It is not easy for the foreign generals in Cao Ying to survive, and if they are not united, it will be easier to fall apart, so at the critical moment, Le Jin still stepped forward and wanted to save Wang Ping from Cao Ren's knife. Seeing this, Cao Hong also stood up and said: "Zixiao, although Wang Ping's words are reckless, his sin is not to death. can first remove the rank of deputy general, demote to an ordinary soldier, and wait until he sees General Xu Gongming to convict him. ”

Cao Hong Cao Zilian and Cao Ren are both Cao Cao's younger brothers, so Cao Ren reluctantly nodded in agreement, and Cao Hong shouted: "Beat Wang Ping out with a stick!" Don't mess with the mood here. ”

Wang Ping was beaten with a stick and returned to his tent to be angry. wanted to defect to Zhou Yu, and remembered the kindness of General Xu Huang in the past, and he was reluctant. In the dark night, he simply changed into an ordinary soldier's uniform, and came to the tributary of the river, wanting to meet Xu Huang and express his grievances.

After walking dozens of miles overnight, I saw a wooden bridge in front of me, and the torches on the wooden bridge were as bright as day, and the clothes were the subordinates of General Xu Huang. Wang Ping stepped forward on his horse, and saw that several defenders at the head of the bridge were recognized, so he hurriedly dismounted and said, "Where is General Gongming?" ”

When those soldiers lit the torches, it turned out to be the adjutant general Wang Ping, and they couldn't help but be taken aback and said, "Where did General Wang come from?" Why do you wear the color of a normal soldier's uniform? ”

Wang Ping said hesitantly: "It's hard to say. Take me to General Komeito. ”

One of the soldiers led Wang Ping across the wooden bridge, and saw a large camp encamped in the middle of the road, which meant to block the road. Xu Gongming had just fallen asleep, and suddenly heard the commotion outside the tent, got up and said, "What's the trouble?" ”

Wang Ping's three steps turned into two steps, hurriedly opened the tent door, and said: "General Gongming save me!" After saying that, he knelt in front of Xu Huang with a puff, and he was already in tears, unable to speak.

Xu Huang looked at it, recognized it as Wang Ping, and said in surprise: "You came here late at night, could it be that something happened in the back!" ”

Wang Ping finally calmed down, shook his head and said, "Gongming, although the troops are fine, I'm afraid they have changed masters." It's just that my Wang Ping was humiliated, and his official title was erased by Cao Ren. I didn't expect Cao Zixiao to be such a person, as the saying goes, it depends on the owner to beat the dog, they want to eat wine and meat, I don't want to kill the horse for food, so I was humiliated by Cao Ren for no reason, so I have to run away at night, otherwise I am afraid that the guy will harm me! He described the process in detail, and finally said: "Please give me justice!" ”

Xu Huang was shocked in his heart, the competition between the generals of the Cao clan and the generals with foreign surnames had been going on for a long time, and he didn't expect it to break out at this critical moment. If Xu Huang came out for Wang Ping, would he take Wang Ping to fight Cao Ren? The Cao family's troops, only by uniting as one, can they get through this crisis, and they must not be divided!

Xu Huang pondered for a long time, shook his head and said slowly: "Zijun, you and I have been partners for a long time, and I know you better. It's a pity that you came here late at night and have become a deserter from the army. At this point, no matter how justified you are, I can't save you. You should know that deserters on the battlefield should be decided! ”

Wang Ping couldn't imagine that Xu Huang would say such a thing, and instantly understood Xu Huang's state of mind, and couldn't help but sigh and said: "Since this is the case, it is better to die in the hands of Gongming than to be humiliated by the Cao clan." Then he drew his saber and offered it, saying, "Please take my head as an example, the general." ”

Xu Huang grabbed Wang Ping's saber, but he couldn't cut it alive. endured and endured, and finally threw the knife into the ground and said: "I'll treat you as if you haven't come." There is also a war horse outside the tent, let you take it yourself, don't turn back. ”

Wang Ping bowed and left again with tears in his eyes, and when he came out of the tent, he couldn't help but turn around and kneel down to kowtow to Xu Huang. Tears flashed in Xu Huang's eyes, and he said with hatred: "Zijun! Go ahead! ”

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