Chapter 22: The Empty City Plan
With Hou Cheng captured and Song Xian surrendered, Xuzhou City had completely fallen into the hands of Cao Jun at this moment. Chen Deng, who was on the upper floor of the www.biquge.info city, saw that the big thing had been decided, and even opened the city gate and let Zhao Yun and others enter the city. As soon as Zhao Yun entered the city, he was greeted by Chen Deng and his son Chen Qi, speaking of which Chen Qi and Zhao Yun had already met, but Chen Deng and Zhao Yun had never known each other, and when they saw Chen Deng, they took the lead in saluting and said: "General Zhao, it's been a long time!" ”
Zhao Yun first bowed to Chen Qi, then patted Chen Deng's shoulder, and said with a smile: "This time, it is so easy to take Xuzhou Jiancheng, thanks to the merits of Yuanlong and the boss, Yun will play the lord according to the truth and ask for credit for the two." ”
"Haha, General Zhao is modest, if it weren't for the general's bravery, it would not be easy to take down Hou Cheng and Song Xian. Now the soldiers and horses in Xuzhou City are all in the barracks. The families have already promised to return to Lord Sikong and serve the court. At this time, in Xuzhou City, there is no big problem, just see when Lu Bujun will arrive. I also asked General Zhao to give an immediate order to deploy city defenses. As for General Song and General Hou, I suggested that the two of them should go to the Assassin's Mansion to rest for the time being. ”
Although Chen Deng's words were not explicitly stated, the meaning was clearly there. Hou Cheng and Song Xian are both generals under Lu Bu, and they have followed Lu Bu for a long time, if they directly use the two of them to defend the city, they are afraid that they will fight back, and the Xuzhou City that will be in their hands will fall into the hands of Lu Bu again.
Zhao Yun was not stupid, he could naturally hear what Chen Deng meant, and then said: "What Yuan Long said is reasonable, I have not known General Song and General Hou for a day or two, and the loyalty of the two of them to Brother Feng, I naturally know in my heart. Then Zhao Yun turned his head and looked at Song Xian and said: "You and I are not fighting now, I will call you Brother Song, junior brother, I can't help it, please temporarily invite you and Brother Hou to temporarily live in the Assassin's Mansion." When my lord Cao Gong arrives, I will introduce you to the two of you. Speaking of which, if the eldest brother knew that the two of you had surrendered, he wouldn't know how happy he would be in his heart. ”
Song Xian himself knew that it was a matter of course that he was under house arrest at this time. I asked myself, if Lu Bu called, would I really not rebel and defect to Lu Bu? It's simply impossible! Therefore, he also expressed his understanding of Zhao Yun and Chen Deng's worries. Besides, Zhao Yun suddenly mentioned Gao Ye, and Song Xian's heart was also warm, when was the first time he went on an expedition with him? It seems like it's almost twenty years......
As soon as Zhao Yun's words fell, Xu Ding hurriedly ran over, with a panicked look, which made Zhao Yun's heart sink in. Xu Ding finally ran to Zhao Yun's side, and said while panting: "Will ...... General, Scout...... According to the report, the vanguard of Lu Bu's army is no longer enough from Xuzhou...... Less than fifteen miles. The general also needs ...... Prepare early. ”
Zhao Yun frowned when he heard this: "It's so fast, who is the pioneer, and how many soldiers and horses are there?" ”
"Look at the flag, it should be Chenglian." Xu Ding finally took a breath and said, "As for the soldiers and horses, the scouts said that there are no more than 10,000 people. General, close the gates and arrange for the soldiers to defend the city. As long as you hold on until the lord comes, Lu Bujun will retreat! ”
Chen Jue on the side smiled and said: "It's just a mere success, and the heavens have a great credit for General Zhao, so why not accept it...... cough, cough cough ......" After saying that, he shook his head, glanced at Chen Deng, and saw that Chen Deng looked like he was holding a wisdom pearl, so he smiled again: "It's old, it's useless, I'd better go home and rest first." ”
Zhao Yun on the side looked at this old man who turned around and left in surprise, since he said this, it must show that he has a strategy to break the enemy in his heart. But he didn't say anything, but turned around and left, looking at Zhao Yun inexplicably. Xu Ding on the side was even more confused, if it weren't for Chen Jue's age, he really wanted to go up and beat him up, is there a person like him who can talk half of his words?
However, Zhao Yun saw a little clue at this time, he left, but before leaving, he glanced at Chen Deng, and then contacted Chen Deng with a smile on his face at this time, how could he not know in his heart, Chen Qi, this old guy, this is to give credit to his son. Immediately, Zhao Yun arched his hand and said to Chen Deng: "The old lady is old, and she can't stand the hard work, how to break the enemy, you have to listen to Yuanlong's idea." ”
Chen Deng also smiled, this Zhao Yun really deserves to be Cao Cao's general. Not only is his martial arts outstanding, but his mind is also very capable. In the end, it is the brother trained by Gao Ye, I really don't know what Gao Ye looks like! However, this is not the time to think about these things, Chen Deng immediately spoke: "Now that the general has newly occupied Xuzhou, the city sergeants have not been appeased. If these 5,000 people want to refuse to accept Xuzhou, the casualties will be heavy. Besides, when Lu Bu returned to Xuzhou, how could he not leave the soldiers and horses behind. If you want me to see it, then Lu Fengxian will definitely break off in person, and Cao Gong's soldiers and horses are about to come, but I am afraid that it will be three or five days later. Therefore, when we think of a strange plan to break the enemy, as long as Chenglian is defeated, then Lu Bu will definitely have no intention of attacking Xuzhou, so Xuzhou can be guaranteed, and the general is a great achievement. ”
Zhao Yun couldn't help frowning when he heard this, and carefully thought about Chen Deng's words. Xu Ding, who was on the side, couldn't help but ask, "But why?" ”
"Haha, I once said that Xuzhou is surrounded by enemies, and if Cao Gong wants to come, he will inevitably bear the brunt. It is better to divide the grain and grass to go to Xiapi, so as to help each other. Na Lu Bu not only sent grain, grass and ordnance over, but also sent his family members to Xiapi. Now that Xiao County has been lost, there is a later general in the north who threatens Zang Ba. Once Cao Gong sent troops and cut off his way south, Zang Ba was defeated by the rear general, and Xuzhou was a dead land. How could he Chen Gong not know? Therefore, I think his coming to Xuzhou is just a temptation. If it is to attack Xuzhou, it will inevitably transfer the grain and grass soldiers and rush to Xiapi. Once Cheng Lian loses, Deng thinks about it, and Lu Bu will inevitably immediately transfer his troops to Xiapi to garrison. ”
"Yuanlong's words are reasonable." Zhao Yun nodded when he heard this, "But Yuanlong has a plan to break the enemy?" ”
"Didn't Zilong Mo forget that the pit in the urn city was trapped?"
When Zhao Yun heard this, he suddenly realized: "I didn't expect Yuanlong's plan to be so far-reaching. In this way, the cloud has a plan. Haha, this battle was won, and the Yuanlong authorities made the first contribution! ”
As Zhao Yun's military order was issued, Xu Dingyou hurriedly went to prepare, and even Chen Deng, who was listening to Zhao Yun's arrangement, nodded secretly. He just reminded him of the pit, and he was able to think of such a clever plan, and now it seems that this person is not only a general, but also a handsome talent!
On the other side, Cheng Lian, who came in a hurry, finally arrived outside Xuzhou in the evening. It's just that Cheng Lian at this moment is also confused. He came from the direction of Xiaopei, and the closest to him was naturally the West Gate that Zhao Yun had only walked through in the morning, so he himself was now stationed under the West Gate. I saw that above the city, the flag was silent, and only a white-robed young general stood on it. Under the city, the outer and inner gates are all open. Standing here, and even seeing the houses in the city, I couldn't help but feel suspicious. The most important thing is that this young man has seen himself, it is Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong, who are inseparable from their own masters! He is standing on top of the city, isn't Xuzhou lost?
The captain on the side whispered, "General, something is not right." How come there are no defenders in the city, and there is no flag, is this Xuzhou City lost or not! ”
"Stupid! I can't see that above the city, it is Zhao Yun who is standing. Damn, didn't he just go to Xuzhou City, Hou Cheng and Song Xian, two idiots, 30,000 horses can't hold a Xuzhou City for a day! Damn it! ”
"General, what does it mean that the gates of the city are wide open? Isn't there an ambush in it? ”
"Quite possibly." Cheng Lian nodded and said, "But listen, what kind of sound is this?" ”
As soon as Cheng Lian's words fell, he heard Zhao Yun shouting at the head of the city: "Cheng Lian, now that Xuzhou City has been taken by me, you have lost the fundamental important land, do you dare to fight against Lord Sikong!" Don't surrender quickly, but when! ”
Cheng Lian looked at Zhao Yun suspiciously under the city, but shouted loudly: "Zhao Zilong, since you occupy Xuzhou City, why bother to open the city gate, don't you think Xuzhou City is not with your appetite, and you can't give it back to me?" ”
"Hey, if you're brave enough, you can come in, otherwise, it's better to surrender early!"
Cheng Lian was about to answer, but the captain on the side gently pulled Cheng Lian and said, "General, this seems to be a shouting of killing." It seems that this person has not completely pacified Xuzhou City. ”
Cheng Lian heard this, but nodded and said: "Yes, this Zhao Yun arrived yesterday, even if he attacked Xuzhou City today, Hou Cheng and Song Xian are only afraid that they are still resisting." The shouting of killing is not loud, it seems that it is more than auspicious. However, this explains why Zhao Yun is here, and why the city gate is open. ”
"General, why is that?"
"Then Zhao Yun came from afar, and his men were only 5,000 people. Although I don't know how he won the city, I think there must be an internal response. Now that Hou Cheng and Song Xian are still resisting, Zhao Yun's men must have no one available, so they opened the city gate and stood alone at the head of the city, just to make me think that there were ambushes in the urn city! Hehe, if it weren't for this shouting of killing, I would have fallen for his trick! Now that the city gate is wide open, give the order, enter the city, and help Song Xian and Hou Cheng! Recapture Xuzhou City for the Lord! ”
"Whoa!"
After Cheng Lian finished the order, he smiled at Zhao Yun above the city: "Zhao Zilong, do you really think that I dare not enter the city!" I'm going to show you! Brothers, rush! Cheng Lian said this while looking at Zhao Yun at the head of the city, especially when he saw Zhao Yun's face frowning, his heart was a little more settled. Immediately, a dozen horses were killed into the city, and the soldiers and horses behind him rushed into the door hole with Cheng Lian.
Cheng Lian saw that the inner city gate was in front of him, and he was overjoyed, and his speed couldn't help but be three points faster. Suddenly sat down and the horse sank, Cheng Lian lowered his head sharply, only to see that the underground loose sand suddenly sank, and then he immediately transferred into the pit. I was even more shocked in my heart, Zhao Yun had just occupied this place, when did he dig such a big trap here?
But at this time, he couldn't think about it anymore, because he had already heard the familiar voice just now, and shouted: "Release the arrow!" ”