Cheng Yu, Xu Huang, and the generals in the tent all looked stunned.

Cao Cao glanced at Guo Jia approvingly, and said in his heart: "It's still filial piety and thoughtful." ”

"Prime Minister, you promised the Yangzhou family that once the enemy attacked, you would lead the army to the rescue, if you go back on your word, it will not only make the Yangzhou family feel cold, but also make Zhang Xun who is stationed in Chengde cold." Cheng Yu said.

"Zhongde has a point." Cao Cao nodded.

Guo Jia said: "Since it is necessary to send troops, please ask the prime minister to deploy heavy troops in Pingshan to prevent the enemy from raiding." At the same time, send fast cavalry to search in the direction of Hefei, so as not to fall for Lu Bu's tricks. ”

Cao Cao smiled and said, "Everything is up to Feng Xiao." ”

Two days later, Cao Cao personally led the Qingzhou Army, the Tiger Guard Army, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to Hefei.

Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xu Chu and others accompanied him.

On Pingshan, there were 20,000 Cao troops, which were guarded by Xu Huang himself. Although the Cao camp was empty, there was Cao Ren in charge, taking care of the equipment, grain and grass. It can be seen that Guo Jia and Cao Cao both attach great importance to the camp.

As far as the geographical location of Pingshan is concerned, if there is no fire attack, even 200,000 troops will not be able to penetrate it.

It's no wonder that Guo Jia couldn't guess that Liu Bowen's real intention was not to ambush halfway, but to draw salary from the bottom of the kettle.

When the news reached Lu Bu's camp, all the generals threw themselves on Liu Bowen, who admired them.

Chen Gong was also ashamed of himself.

Lu Bu smiled and said, "Mr. is really a god, everything is under your control." ”

"I don't know how long General Zhang Liao can hold on to Ping'a?" Liu Bowen was a little worried. After all, Pingshan is so big, it takes time to burn. If Cao Cao returned in time, everything would have been in vain.

"Zhang Liao has followed me for many years, and he knows the way of using soldiers, so he will definitely be able to hold Cao Cao back."

"That's very good. Please ask the lord to give orders to go down, and each battalion will prepare the fire and prepare to go to Pingshan. Liu Bowen breathed a sigh of relief and said lightly.

"Hmm. I have ordered Zang Ba to collect twenty truckloads of fire oil in Danyang County, and I think I will soon collect it. Lu Bu immediately ordered Xiang Yu and Zhang Feng to transport twenty truckloads of fire oil.

"No."

The two of them replied.

On this day, on the official road west of Ping'a County, there was a small battle.

Zhang Liao personally led 4,000 iron cavalry to engage Cao Cao's tiger and leopard cavalry.

In just two charges, Zhang Liao suffered nearly six hundred casualties. Zhang Liao led the army to evacuate and retreat to Ping'a.

The tiger and leopard riders were in hot pursuit.

Cao Cao also arrived and marched to the city of Ping'a.

Looking at Ping'a City in front of him, Cao Cao laughed: "It's such a dilapidated city, and you want to stop me from marching?" I heard that Zhang Liao was proficient in the art of war, but he didn't know that he had a false reputation. ”

Cao Hong arched his hand and said: "The last general will ask for battle, and within an hour, capture Ping'a." ”

"Well, Zilian will definitely be able to make a contribution."

"Wait."

Cao Cao was about to agree, but was stopped by Guo Jia.

Cao Cao asked, "Did Feng Xiaoke find something wrong?" ”

"Although Ping'a is a small county, it has two mountains, and the jungle is lush, and it is very easy to ambush soldiers. If Lu Bu and Xiang Yu are ambushed on both sides of Ping'a and are killed when we attack the city, wouldn't it be a big deal? ”

"Besides, don't you think that Zhang Liao deliberately lured us here?"

Cao Cao and Cheng Yu frowned.

Cao Hong glanced at the mountains and forests on both sides, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, the military advisor can rest assured, there are birds on the branches of the mountains and forests, and there will be no ambushes in the forest." ”

Zilian's words are wrong. The mountains and forests on both sides of Ping'a are dense with trees, and even if there is an ambush in the forest, it will not alarm the birds. The so-called "ambush in the forest to scare away the birds" is not accurate, and it also depends on the terrain. ”

It's the first time Cao Hong has heard this kind of statement, but when he thinks about it, it makes sense.

"It's better to bypass Ping'a and go directly to Hefei." Cheng Yu said.

"Ping'a is behind our army, if it is not solved as soon as possible, it may become a big trouble." Guo Jia disagreed.

Cao Cao thought about it, Gao Shun and Luo Cheng were in Hefei, and Zhang Liao was stationed in Ping'a, if the two armies attacked at the same time, wouldn't they be attacked on both sides? Besides, Lu Bu and Xiang Yu have not appeared yet, which is really worrying.

So, he ordered to search the mountain, and after figuring out the situation, he would fight Zhang Liao again.

Cao Cao sent two hundred scouts for the first time.

Because the mountains and forests on both sides of Ping'a County are too wide, and the number of people is too small, it is not real.

Cao Cao waited for two hours, but did not see the scouts return, and sent another hundred men.

In the evening, I still didn't come back...

Things are getting serious.

Fools know that there must be ambushes on the mountain.

The next day, Cao Cao adopted Guo Jia's suggestion and stormed Ping'a to lure the enemy down the mountain. Ling Cao Chun led the tiger and leopard cavalry, protected the wings, and was ready to fight the ambush soldiers on both sides of Ping'a at any time.

Unexpectedly, in only half an hour, Cao Hong captured Ping'a.

20,000 Qingzhou troops entered the city and were ambushed by Zhang Liao's army, suffering heavy casualties.

Cao Hong withdrew from Ping'a and was stationed in the camp to rest.

Xiang Yu and Zhang Feng have prepared twenty truckloads of hot oil and collected a large amount of coke.

A few days later, Lü Bu led his army to Pingshan.

Until now, he was still wondering, would there be a southeast wind?

Chen Gong, Xiang Yu, and Zhang Feng have also known about the whole plan, and they are extremely looking forward to it.

Liu Bowen is always smiling, full of confidence and confidence, giving people the feeling that everything is under control. Seeing his smile, even if he has no bottom in his heart, he should be relieved a lot.

On this day, the weather was sunny and sunny.

Lü Bu led his army to Pingshan.

"It's a great day to set fires." Lu Bu sighed and set his eyes on Liu Bowen.

Liu Bowen understood and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my lord, tomorrow morning, there will be a southeast wind." Today, you might as well rest early, recuperate your spirits, and deal a heavy blow to Cao's army when the war tomorrow comes. ”

"Okay, I'll see."

The offensive and defensive battle in Hefei is still going on fiercely. Gao Shun and Luo Cheng did not look like a feint attack at all, but attacked with all their might, and they were bound to seize the city.

Zhang Xun was blocked from a ten-mile slope and could not advance.

In fact, Zhang Xun already knew that it was not Xiang Yu's troops ahead, but he just didn't want to rescue Hefei.

Cao Cao continued to attack Ping'a, Ping'a changed hands repeatedly, and Zhang Liao retreated to the high mountains outside the city, trying every means to drag Cao Cao. Whenever Cao Cao wanted to withdraw, he led his army to attack and lure Cao Cao back.

In such a battle, the casualties were extremely heavy. But for the sake of the whole situation, Zhang Liao will do whatever it takes!

When the major battlefields were fiercely opposed, the Battle of Pingshan was about to start.

Cao Ren and Xu Huang already knew that Lu Bu was coming, and set up an ambush on both sides of Pingshan. But they also know that Lu Bu is not so stupid and will not force his way into Pingshan, so the question is, where will Lu Bu attack from?

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