Outside Wancheng, there is a good place by the mountains and rivers.

The mountain peaks are beautiful, trickling, and refreshing. And here sits a large tomb, the tomb is round, one zhang high, and the perimeter is made of bricks and stones.

In front of the tomb, there is a stone stele, and the stele is one person high.

This day, the sun is shining. There were many guards stationed around the tomb, and each soldier was armed with a spear and a bow, and his expression was solemn, but he looked around.

In front of the tombstone, there is a prison.

The so-called Taigao is a kind of sacrifice, pigs, cows, and sheep are sacrificed together, which is too fast. The prison is the sacrifice of the princes.

That is, if you are not a prince, you can't enjoy this kind of sacrifice.

In front of the prison, there was a seat, a desk, and wine and meat were placed on the desk. On the seat, a young man was sitting on his knees, with a slightly lamented expression, holding a wine glass in his hand, and occasionally raising his glass to drink.

"Brother, although I didn't kill Cao Ying, I avenged myself and you. But the expansion of power is no small matter. The business of Wang Ba is even closer, and everything is very smooth. It's a pity that you're gone, brother. ”

The young man drank wine one by one, and from time to time used chopsticks to pick up the meat, wine and food on the table, and stuffed it into his mouth, as if he was drinking and eating meat with his brother.

It's a pity that the person in front of him is a dead man after all, a dead man who has been dead for a long time. Although this person was majestic and a prince in his lifetime, he was just a pile of loess after his death.

This young man is Chen Sheng, and the big tomb in front of him is naturally Zhang Xiu's tomb.

In this period, Chen Sheng formed an alliance with Yuan Shu, and captured most of the cities in Runan, claiming to be the county guard of Runan, the prestige side, and the momentum was very strong, which was no small few.

However, because of the territory of one more county, Chen Sheng was also relatively busy during this time. Sometimes, if he doesn't want to do something, Chen Sheng will come to this tombstone, drink with Zhang Xiu, say a few words and so on.

While remembering, I also want to find an opportunity to take a breath and rest.

After talking about the future for a while, Chen Sheng talked about Zhang Xiu's eldest son Zhang Quan and other family members, and told Zhang Xiu that everything was going well.

Chen Sheng just drank and ate food while chattering for a long time.

"General, it's almost time, it's time to go back." At this time, a tower-like man came to Chen Sheng's side and reminded.

It is Zhou Cang, a close-quarters general who is inseparable from Chen Sheng.

Although he said that he wanted to take the opportunity to remember Zhang Xiu and take a breath. But after all, Chen Sheng is not a person who evades responsibility, and he also asked Zhou Cang to pay attention to the time in advance and remind him.

"Hmm." Chen Sheng snorted, then raised his wine glass, drank a glass to Zhang Xiu, and said, "Brother, take care, come to see you again." ”

With that, Chen Sheng put down his wine glass and got up. Then, Chen Sheng stepped on a war horse and returned to Wancheng.

"Da-da-da-da."

Just then, there was a sound of horses' hooves. Immediately after, a knight appeared in Chen Sheng's line of sight and quickly arrived in front of Chen Sheng.

"General, there is news from the north that Cao Ying is already gathering troops and horses. I'm afraid I'm going to send troops soon. "The knight on the horse reports.

"You go back to the city immediately and summon Jia Xu, Liao Hua, Wei Yan, Hu Che'er, Fang Gu and others to wait in the hall of the General's Mansion." Chen Sheng's eyes flashed when he heard this, and he said.

"No." The knight agreed, then reined in his horse and returned the way he came.

"Brother, it's about to start again. And this time it's to rescue Lu Bu. Speaking of Lu Bu, you Xiliang people should be very hated, it was he who killed Dong Zhuo, which made you Xiliang people worse. I also hate this person, but Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Chen Gong, and Zang Ba under his command are not generals, or great strategists, and I am eager to seek talent. This time, let's just barely save him. ”

Chen Sheng turned his head and smiled at this embroidery in his heart. Then, only then did the war horse be reinforced.

"Drive."

With a loud shout, the war horse galloped and the dust flew. It didn't take long for Chen Sheng to enter Wancheng, go straight to the General's Mansion, and enter the hall.

In the hall, Jia Xu, Wei Yan, Liao Hua, Fang Gu, Hu Che'er and other civil and military personnel had already arrived first, and they knelt down in turn, their expressions were very solemn, and the atmosphere was very formal.

Seeing Chen Sheng and Zhou Cang stepping in, everyone saluted Chen Sheng and said, "General." ”

"No courtesy." Chen Sheng waved his sleeves, said simply, and then went straight to the top and sat down, and Zhou Cang behind him stood as usual.

In this case, the civil and military are also used to it. But every time it's the same, I can't help but raise my eyebrows. I saw that Zhou Cang stood up this time, his eyes were still shining, and his hand pressed the hilt of the sword, as if he was facing a pack of wolves and beasts, and he might draw his sword at any time and kill them.

"It's all your own people, so you don't have to act like a thief." Hu Che'er couldn't help but complain in his heart. But in fact, I also admire Zhou Cang, every day to serve the end, tirelessly, this dedication, loyalty, is really admirable.

Chen Shengke didn't care how awkward the civil and military people were, after he sat down and said goodbye, he straightened his face and said solemnly: "Cao Ying gathered his troops and horses, ready to use force." You all know that. It's time for us to send troops, too. ”

Speaking of this, Chen Sheng paused before he said: "The purpose of sending troops this time is to rescue Lu Bu, and it is also to win Lu Bu's gratitude. Therefore, it must be hidden. Otherwise, let Cao Ying know that if we intervene, he may choose not to use troops, or secretly gather soldiers. Therefore, we must be covert in our troop this time. Therefore, I decided to send the soldiers into batches and small units into Huainan. ”

"I wonder how many troops the general plans to put in this time?" Chen Sheng's voice was still there, and Hu Che'er couldn't help but ask.

When Chen Sheng goes out on the expedition, he must lead the soldiers and horses of his own battalion, that is, the 6,000 soldiers and horses commanded by Changshi Fanggu, and Zhou Cang, a close general, must go together.

Last time, Chen Sheng sent troops to Li Tong, and he went according to this lineup. But Hu Che'er was suffocated, and he wanted to go together.

However, the scale of the last time was too small. Chen Sheng personally dispatched to contain Li Tong, and if he was brought again, it would be crowded.

But this time is different, this time it is to rescue Lu Bu, and it may be necessary to fight with Cao Ying, Hu Che'er pondered the number of troops to be used, it should be a lot.

Therefore, it is ready to move.

The battlefield is the removal of the general's meritorious deeds.

"This time I only need 9,000 elite soldiers. It is enough for the three generals Fang Gu, Zhou Cang, and Liao Hua to go together. And General Hu and General Wei will stay together to defend the city. Chen Sheng also sensed Hu Che'er's eagerness to fight, but this time the scale was still small and he couldn't bring so many people. Besides, there should be no shortage of soldiers and horses left behind.

"Why, this is against Cao Ying?" Hu Che'er was extremely disappointed and couldn't help asking.

But no, this is a battle against Cao Ying, and it is still a field battle, only 9,000 elite soldiers, which is too few. Not only Hu Che'er, Wei Yan, Liao Hua, and Fang Gu all looked at Chen Sheng with some surprise.

Zhou Cang and Jia Xu were expressionless.

However, the reasons for these two people are different, Zhou Cang is looking at everything with Chen Sheng, and what Chen Sheng does is what he does.

Jia Xu knew that Chen Sheng's dispatch of troops was naturally not as simple as nine thousand people. There will also be armies from other places.

"Forgot the purpose of this war? Rescue Lu Bu. And now although Lu Bu is weak, he is brave and good at fighting, and he has a lot of elite soldiers in the state iron cavalry, as well as the generals under his command. It's not a problem to resist Cao Ying head-on. We'll be able to assist from the rear. Chen Sheng explained with a smile.

"I see." There was a sudden look in the generals' eyes.

"But even if it is assistance, nine thousand soldiers and horses are too few." Only Hu Che'er still said reluctantly, he wanted to follow, he wanted to, he wanted to.

"Didn't we secretly form an alliance with Yuan Shu? To attack and defend the alliance, he has to send troops somewhat. Chen Sheng said with a smile.

"Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses? I heard that they are all vulnerable rabble. Hu Che'er still has a reason to disdain.

"There are also the forces of the sixth party, General Hu, this time you should honestly complete the guard." Chen Sheng laughed and said.

"The forces of the sixth party?" Hu Che'er couldn't help but widen his eyes, as if he had seen a ghost.

"General, I only hit us when I fought and counted, Yuan Shu, Cao Ying, and Lu Bu are four forces, why are there six more forces?"

Immediately, Hu Che'er asked loudly.

"General Zuo Liu Beitun is in Xiaopei, and he has a deep contradiction with Lu Bu, and he is temporarily attached to Cao Ying." Chen Sheng said with a smile.

That's right, if this battle breaks out, Liu Bei's combat power must also be counted, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Chen Zhi are all fierce generals, and Liu Bei has nearly 10,000 troops, which must not be underestimated.

"Then we should send more troops and horses." Hu Che'er suddenly felt that it made sense when he heard this, but he couldn't help but say in his heart. However, as soon as he thought that there was a sixth party's forces, he couldn't help but say it, but asked: "What about the sixth party's forces?" ”

"The forces of the sixth party are not famous. Because he is dependent on Lu Bu's existence, but he has elite soldiers under his command, and there are many brave and good generals. That person is Zang Ba. ”

Chen Sheng didn't sell Guan Zi, but smiled and said a person's name, Zang Ba.

There are three people who are as famous as Wenpin in history, one of them is Li Tong, and one of them is Zang Ba, who is brave and good at fighting, and is very capable.

It is also a general that Chen Sheng is particularly eager to obtain when he rescues Lu Bu this time.

At this time in the present period, this person is dependent on Lu Bu to exist. But he has the power to read, leading some brave and warlike bandits to operate in the area of Taishan County.

It has a military force that is very readable.

Therefore, Chen Shengcai listed Zang Ba as the sixth force.

This war, don't look at it, only involves Xuzhou, but because of Chen Sheng's participation and Yuan Shu's participation, it will affect the six forces.

Chen Sheng, Yuan Shu, Cao Ying, Liu Bei, Lu Bu, Zang Ba.

Cao Ying, Liu Bei is one side, Chen Sheng, Yuan Shu, Lu Bu, and Zang Ba are another side.

Cao Ying, Liu Bei's combination is strong enough, right? And Chen Sheng led the rabble, so Zang Ba was a little more reliable, and Lu Bu and Yuan Shu were unreliable.

How to fight this battle is definitely a knowledge.

(To be continued)