"What's going on?" Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang covered their heads and shouted.

All the soldiers defending the city were lying on the ground in unison. Those who were close to the wall pier fell directly down the city tower and were broken to pieces.

After the explosion...

The smoke cleared from the gates. The originally thick iron door was blown out of shape, and the iron rod embedded in the wall was pulled out. The gate moved back a long distance.

Although the two gates were still erected, they were already crumbling.

Li Yuanba didn't say a word, carried the drum urn and the golden hammer, ran over quickly, and smashed it on it before the enemy could react.

Thundered!

In just one moment, the iron gate was destroyed.

Li Yuanba carried the drum urn and the golden hammer and rushed into the city excitedly.

Cao Cao, Cao Ren, Xun Yu, Xun You, etc., are all dumbfounded!

They knew that when they were in the Yuanyuan Pass, Lu Bu used a powerful weapon to blow up the city gate of the Yuanyuan Pass directly.

At that time, Cao Cao did not believe it, thinking that the guards of Yuyuan Pass had lost the city, and he was afraid of being held accountable, so he exaggerated.

Now, however, the facts are in front of us.

Lu Bu used only two boxes of inconspicuous things to blow open the impenetrable city gate. Cao Cao couldn't figure it out, what kind of power was this?

Xu Shu and Liu Bowen are extremely proud.

Lu Bu looked at Cao Cao and reminded, "Meng De, the city gate has been opened..." ”

"Mengde." Seeing that Cao Cao didn't react, Lu Bu shouted again.

Cao Cao came back to his senses, drew his sword and shouted, "Kill...!" ”

Immediately, the soldiers under his command all rushed into Chen Liucheng with a roar.

Cao Cao was stunned, still thinking about what had just happened. Why do two boxes, when ignited by fire, explode? Is it fire oil? Fire oil can only burn, how can it explode?

Lu Bu smiled and said, "Mengde, I'll give you a suggestion. Do you want to hear it? ”

"General, please speak, listen to me." Cao Cao bowed his hand respectfully.

Here's a detail. He used to call Lu Bu a virtuous brother, and now he is called a general. At first glance, it seems that the former is more cordial, but if you think about it carefully, the former is too contrived and hypocritical, and the latter is the respect for Lu Bu.

Lu Budao: "The weapon you just saw is called a mine, which was produced on April 4 of the fifth year of Jian'an, and is also known as the 'Jian'an 544 mine'. His power can destroy any gate or tower. I suggest you ... Fix the city gate strongly, don't be like Chen Liucheng, it will be blown open in one fell swoop. If I am not happy one day, I will send thousands of men and horses to raid Xudu, and two boxes of mines will capture you alive. ”

"Uh..." Cao Cao was covered in sweat.

Lu Bu's suggestion seems to be well-intentioned, but it is actually a threat. And it's the same as not saying it. Because after Cao Cao saw the power of mines, he would definitely strengthen the city defenses. Still reminded by Lu Bu?

"Into town."

Lu Bu waved his hand, and the troops entered the city.

Chen stayed in the first battle, and there were not many casualties.

Chen stayed behind to guard Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang and were captured alive by Xu Huang. Of the 20,000 soldiers defending the city, more than 3,000 were killed in battle, and the rest were captured. 40,000 stone of grain, various types of equipment, and countless battle armors were confiscated.

"Prime Minister, Lord Guo asks to see you." In the middle of the night, outside Cao Cao's door, the voice of a soldier was heard.

Cao Cao lay on the bed and never fell asleep, and after hearing the soldier's words, he got up and said, "Let him in." ”

"No."

Guo Jia pushed the door and entered, and saluted Cao Cao: "Prime Minister." ”

"Bong-hyo came to me so late, is it important?"

"Yes."

Guo Jia looked around, and after making sure that there was no one in Cao Cao's house, he hugged his fists and said, "Prime Minister, how are you going to face Yuan Shao?" ”

Cao Cao said: "During the day, didn't you already say it. We joined forces with Lu Bu to ambush in the territory of Fugou, used iron cavalry and chariots to drive Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses, entered Fugou, and then exterminated. ”

Guo Jia hurriedly said: "Prime Minister, Yuan Shao can't die!" If Yuan Shao dies, Hebei will definitely be in chaos, and Lu Bu will take advantage of the situation to pacify Hebei, and at that time, the world will be Shenzhou, and Lu Bu will monopolize six, who else will be his opponent? ”

Cao Cao stood up and walked back and forth with a solemn expression.

Guo Jiadao: "The minister suggested that Yuan Shao should open an opening and let him lead the main force back to Hebei.... ”

"You go and do it, don't let Lu Bu's people know." Cao Cao agreed without hesitation.

"No."

In mid-August, Yuan Shao's army of 250,000 arrived in Chenliu via Shanyang and Jiyin.

Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry, Longxiang battalion, Lu Bu's broken military camp, Flying Tiger Army, Danyang soldiers, plus light cavalry and chariots transferred from the military department, a total of more than 50,000 people, under the leadership of Xiang Yu, Li Cunxiao, Mu Guiying, Xiahou Yuan, and Xiahou Xuan, faced Yuan Shao.

Lu Bu and Cao Cao are seated in Fugou County.

In the hall, there are many maps hung, and a huge sand table is placed in the middle. It fully shows the topography of Yanzhou.

Guo Jia, Xun You, Xu Shu, and Liu Bowen are all on the side.

Lu Bu glanced at the layout of each army and said, "Meng De, you won't let Yuan Jun escape, right?" ”

"Why did the general say that? Yuan Shao attacked Yanzhou and had a deep hatred with me, how could I let him go? I've sworn to skin him and cramp him, and crush him to ashes! Cao Cao gritted his teeth.

"But... Why do you have 10,000 soldiers and horses here? Lu Bu pointed to the north side of Fugou County, a place called Guanyangpo. Guanyang slope, the terrain is steep, there are many jungles, it is the easiest place to ambush soldiers, and it is also the only way to Chenliucheng.

Cao Cao took a closer look and said, "The terrain of Guanyang Slope is narrow and can't accommodate too many people. ”

"If you can't tolerate it, you should be stationed outside Guanyang Slope." Liu Bowen walked over and arched his hand towards Lu Bu and said, "I suggest that another 30,000 soldiers and horses be transferred to ambush on the north side of Guanyangpo to block the official road leading to Chenliu." ”

Lu Bu nodded and looked at Cao Cao.

Cao Cao said: "All our soldiers and horses have been dispatched, how can there be 30,000 soldiers?" ”

"Withdraw those who are stationed on the west side, and then we will do it? Yuan Shao will never go to the Tiger Prison. Liu Bowen said.

"What if Yuan Shaoshe seeks to stay near and far and takes a detour to the Tiger Prison?" Cao Cao asked.

"Cut off my head!" Liu Bowen said confidently.

Cao Cao couldn't shirk it anymore, discussed it with Guo Jia, and replied: "Okay, since Lord Berwyn has such confidence, I will order Li Dian's soldiers and horses to retreat and garrison on the north side of Guanyang Slope. ”

"No."

The herald leaves.

Lu Bu, Xu Shu, and Liu Bowen all understood that Cao Cao was the most unwilling to see Yuan Shao defeated. I will definitely try my best to let Yuan Shao go. For this reason, Lu Bu also carefully arranged to intercept Yuan Shao in Chenliu.

on the battlefield.

Yuan Shao and Lü Cao joined forces, about 300,000 troops, and engaged in fierce battles.

Yuan Shao's army of 250,000 was a veteran of a hundred battles, and had fought against the northern aliens, Zhang Yan, and Gongsun Zhan, and rarely lost. In particular, there were 90,000 horsemen and chariots in the army.

In terms of strength, it was not weaker than the Lü Cao coalition army.

(End of chapter)