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Compared with the Battle of Guandu, the Battle of Cangting, and even the later Battle of Yecheng, the Battle of Zhuojun, and the Battle of Liucheng, the scale is only of a medium level. The total number of troops and horses mobilized by the two sides was about 150,000. Among them, Jiangxia 50,000 and Cao Jun 100,000. The scale of the war of 150,000 men was not very large, but if it was concentrated in a mere county, it would be overcrowded. At the same time, the battle of Jiangxia attracted the attention of countless people, and even touched the nerves of many people. These include Jiangdong Sun Quan, Changsha Liu Bei and Xichuan Liu Zhang......

At the end of February of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, that is, the third day of the battle of Jiangxia.

Xichuan Liu Zhang suddenly ordered troops to be dispatched and ordered Bajun Taishou Yan Yantun to recover the soldiers. In response, Cao Cao immediately ordered Le Jin to lead his troops westward, and exchanged guards with Wang Weiwen, accepting the defense of Yiling and Yidao. At the same time as sending troops, Cao Cao ordered to abandon the Wuxian and Zigui garrisons, indicating his attitude towards Xichuan: I don't want to fight you, but if you insist on fighting, then I am not afraid.

Lejin's 30,000 soldiers and horses were stationed in Yiling, which made Xichuan suddenly feel great pressure.

At the same time, Wang Wei and Wen Ping, who withdrew from Yiling Yi Road, led their troops to enter Lingyang, relying on each other, forming an extremely effective suppression of Chen Zhi in Chong County.

Wei Yan, the guard general who was originally stationed in Lingyang, crossed Yuanshui in the south and stationed in Hutou Mountain.

The old barbarian king of Wuxi, Sha Teng, personally led people to build a camp for Wei Yan, showing great kindness.

It was also the southward movement of Wei Yan's subordinates that made Chenyang, who was just about to take action, shrink back without saying a word, and continue to wait and see the situation.

Pang De was stationed in Yuannan and joined forces with the soldiers and horses of Linyuan.

Backed by Yuanshui and relying on the Dongting Lake water army, a strong line of defense has been built on the front line of Yuanshui.

Liu Bei himself wanted to pay attention to the development of the Jiangxia war, and he was unable to go north to Wuling County. As a result, the two sides formed a brief confrontation between Yuanshui and Xuefeng Mountain. No one dares to act rashly, and no one will provoke the other party's nerves, and the situation in Wuling suddenly became extraordinarily calm, no longer the tense situation that was full of gunpowder before. But it's clear to everyone that this is only temporary...... Once the battle of Jiangxia is decided, the situation in Jingnan will inevitably become more tense.

At the end of February of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, Yu Ban led his troops to break through Xiyang County.

Liu Hu, the defender of Xiyang County, retreated in a hurry. Then he gathered the remnants of the defeated army and held the choke point one hundred and twenty miles south of Xiyang County.

At the same time, Cao Cao broke through Yundu, occupied Nanxin, and marched into Anlu.

The Right Route Army, that is, Xu Huang and Cai Mao of the Southern Route Army, conquered the State Mausoleum and approached Shaxian.

In a short period of time, it was only a few days of effort. Fifteen counties in Jiangxia, eight counties by Cao Cao, only seven county towns such as Shaxian, Anlu and Xiling remain. Cao's army was strong, almost devastating. Jiangxia's collapse seems to have become an irreversible fact.

Jiangdong Sun Quan can't sit still anymore!

He sent three groups of envoys to Jingzhou in succession in an attempt to persuade Cao Cao.

But now, how could Cao Cao give up halfway? Sun Quan had no choice but to order Zhou Yu, the governor of the navy, to come to the rescue.

But Cao Cao mainly fought on land, and although the Jiangdong naval army was strong, how could he help Cao Cao?

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Jiangxia, Xia Jun.

This Xia Jun County is located on the southwest edge of Jiangxia and borders Changsha County.

The name of the county, derived from the name of the ancient water and the water, has been set as early as the Western Han Dynasty. In general, Xiajun County is located in a plain area with open terrain. The county seat is quite dangerous, build the city in the spare heart, divide the east and west passes, follow the wind city ridge on the side, the county seat is about two miles long from east to west.

The terrain of the entire Xiajun County is like a gourd.

To the east of Xiajun, the terrain is open. But when it arrived at the county seat, it became Hulukou, and the terrain was quite narrow, which was not suitable for the army to start fighting.

Here, in ancient times, it was a post station.

Later, it evolved into a pass on the land of Jingchu, which was the throat of Jingdong and Jingnan.

Since the Battle of Jiangxia kicked off, the atmosphere in Xia Jun has also become tense. Liu Bei's reinforcements, as well as the baggage transported from Changsha to Jiangxia, had to pass through Xiajun before they could enter Jiangxia County. Now Xiajun County is heavily guarded, and the people who enter and exit must go through extremely strict checks before they can be released.

February 28 of the thirteenth year of Jian'an, the sixth day after the start of the Battle of Jiangxia.

It was a rare good weather, and the sun was shining, which made people feel very comfortable. From the west side of Xiajun, a convoy slowly came, with about 30 ox carts and more than 200 guards. There was a flag on the car, and it was written 'Changsha? Liu's three big characters.

This is the convoy of the Changsha Hao family, the Liu family.

The Liu family of Changsha can be regarded as a relative of the emperor, but it belongs to the kind of branch that has not recorded the genealogy for a long time.

They were originally a side branch of the royal family of Changsha State, and after Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, Changsha State was destroyed, and the royal family was almost slaughtered. The remaining royal family members survived, but they were never able to restore the glory of their ancestors. Since the Eastern Han Dynasty, Changsha has been replaced by Changsha County, and the former royal family has no hope. So they gathered together and started anew with the little foundation they had built up in Changsha County for many years. And soon, they became local powerhouses and gained a firm foothold in Changsha County.

The representative of the Liu family in Changsha is that Liu Ba.

However, compared to other Jingxiang clans, the status of the Liu clan in Changsha is not too high.

The road was hopeless, so he turned to business and achieved quite a lot. After Liu Bei occupied Changsha County, he was quite courted by the local heroes......

The Liu clan of Changsha did not suffer much blow because of this, but got the trade route between Changsha and Jiangxia.

"Stop!"

Seeing that the convoy was about to enter Xiajun West Pass, a soldier suddenly stepped forward to stop him.

A housekeeper hurriedly ran over and said with a smile: "Old Joe, it's me!" ”

"Steward Liu."

Obviously, the people of the Liu family are quite familiar with the officials of Xia Jun.

The military uncle who stopped him recognized the identity of the other party at a glance, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

Steward Liu stepped forward, "Old Qiao, why are you so nervous, one by one seems to be facing a great enemy...... Why, my vehicle needs to be inspected as well? ”

"It's not an inspection, it's not allowed to pass."

"What?"

Seeing that there was no one left and right, Lao Qiao lowered his voice and said: "This is not a war in Jiangxia, there is an order from the upper peak, the pass is closed, and no passage is allowed except for the materials in the army." Lao Liu, it's not that I'm going to embarrass you, it's really hard to disobey your fate. If you go into the city, it will be difficult for you to go out. ”

"How can this be born?"

When Steward Liu heard this, he immediately became anxious, "My batch of goods is going to be sent to Xiapheasant, and the guests can wait over there...... If it's delayed, I'm afraid I won't be able to afford it. ”

"Pheasant?"

Lao Qiao frowned, "Is it the goods to Jiangdong?" ”

"Exactly."

Xiapheasant is located in the east of Jiangxia County, adjacent to the river, and can go directly to Jiangdong.

Now, Sun Liu is discussing an alliance, which is also a major event. Theoretically, there is no inventory of goods sent to Koto.

But now......

Old Joe thought for a moment, "I can't do this.

I can let you go, but if you go in, you don't know when you'll be able to get out......"

"Old Joe, think of a way."

"It's not like there's no way, it's just that you have to go up and down."

Before the words fell, there was an extra bag in Lao Qiao's hand. pinched it quite skillfully, and Lao Qiao's eyes immediately flashed with joy.

It's not a copper coin, but it looks like a cake of gold.

Weigh the portion, at least about a catty.

"Lao Liu, I'll tell you the truth. I have a good relationship with Dongguan Menbo, and I can try to clear it for you. On my side, you are allowed to enter but not to go out, and on the Dongguan side, you are only allowed to go out but not to enter. If you're really in a hurry, I'll help you get in touch with that. If I find an opportunity, I'll send you out. However, it really depends on the opportunity, and I don't know when I will be able to release it, so you have to think clearly......"

"We've been dealing with each other for so many years, can I still not believe you?"

Steward Liu smiled, and before he knew it, he stuffed another bag into Lao Qiao's hand.

"You try to help, I'm here, just waiting for your news...... Anyway, the sooner the better, my brother's net worth and life are all up to you. ”

"Well said, well said!"

Old Qiao smiled and nodded again and again.

"In this way, after you enter the city, you will live in Qiao's horse post.

My brother drove it, the price was fair, and the place was spacious...... If there is anything, I can also help you take care of it, so that we can contact each other. ”

"Then it's decided."

Old Joe counted the number of people in the convoy again, and then ordered the release.

He didn't even make a register, because it also involved the matter of letting him go privately, and it was better not to leave any evidence.

The convoy drove again and slowly drove into Xiajun County.

Steward Liu seemed to be very familiar with Xia Jun, and he was familiar with the road, so he came directly to the so-called 'Qiao's Horse Station'. In fact, it is a large miscellaneous courtyard, a carriage and horse shop. The location is remote and there are no guests. A huge courtyard, empty...... But as soon as the convoy entered, it was immediately lively. Lao Qiao's brother is settling everyone, in fact, the so-called upper room is a simple shed.

Fortunately, this spring is blooming, and the temperature is gradually rising, so you don't have to worry about it.

This kind of carriage and horse post is simple and will not be inhabited at all. If it weren't for Steward Liu to get out of the city as soon as possible, I'm afraid he wouldn't have chosen to settle here.

From the car, out of a young man.

Dressed in white, with a big collar and big sleeves, he is quite magnanimous.

Steward Liu hurriedly walked into a clean upper room with the young man and a retinue, and the door of the back room was closed, and there were guard handles outside the house.

"The Governor ......"

"Lao Liu, how many times have I told you, we are outside now, and Hugh wants to call me 'Dadudu', but you should respect me as 'Gongzi'."

"Look at my mouth."

Lao Liu Xuan slapped himself on the back, and then said with a smile: "Son, the conditions here are a little simple, please take a moment." ”

"It doesn't matter."

"Then I'll go down and arrange food, Childe has been running all the way, and I'm already hungry!"

"If you don't say it, you don't think it's really hungry...... Lao Liu, then work hard for you. By the way, go out and tell everyone that everyone should hide their traces and talk as little as possible so as not to reveal flaws. If it can be done this time, you Lao Liu should take the first credit. ”

"Xie Da...... Childe promoted. ”

The young man smiled slightly, waved his hand and motioned for Lao Liu to step back.

After Lao Liu left, the guard, who had been silent on the side, suddenly asked softly: "Childe, what should we do next?" ”

"Wang Shuang, you tell Liu Cong in a while, let him bring a few reliable people and go out for a spin.

Inquire me about the situation in the city, and then report back immediately...... Let's try to act as soon as possible so that we don't have too many dreams at night. ”

"Whoa!"

The guard bowed and exited the room.

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This young man is Cao Peng.

However, at this time, he came to Xia Jun under the alias Liu Peng, but it was for an urgent matter.

After the Battle of Yiyang began, Cao Peng attracted everyone's attention to Yiyang and Wuximan. And Du Ji's unexpected victory on Dongting Lake made Cao Peng control the water access of Dongting Lake at once. Just when everyone's attention was focused on Yiyang, Cao Peng led three thousand soldiers, with Fazheng Wang Shuang and Kou Feng Liu Cong, and quietly boarded Du Yi's boat.

If there was no Dongting Water Battle, Cao Peng would really be in some trouble.

After all, the Jiangdong Navy cruising on the lake is always a threat......

But now, the Jiangdong Navy was defeated, and Zhou Tai became a prisoner. This also made the Jiangdong Navy dare not go out of the Luoyuan Water Village easily, and the entire Dongting Lake was controlled by Du Ji, and there was no obstruction at all. In this way, Cao Peng took the soldiers and horses and quietly crossed Dongting Lake. When the battle of Qiulong Beach began, he led his soldiers and horses around Luo County and rushed straight to Xiajun.

With the help of the power of the Liu clan in Changsha, Cao Peng arrived in Xiajun.

According to his original plan, he wanted to infiltrate the city and then take Xiajun.

It's just that Xia Jun is heavily guarded, and it is not easy to attack. So, Cao Peng ordered Fa Zheng to lead the soldiers and horses and hide in the Fengcheng Ridge, and he personally led 200 soldiers, disguised as the caravan of the Liu family, and mixed into Xia Jun. Can you get out? It doesn't matter!

It is important to seize Xiajun and cut off the connection between Changsha and Jiangxia.

This was also an order that Cao Cao originally gave to Cao Peng.

Cao Cao wanted to annihilate all the enemies of Jiangxia and not let go of a single ...... In order to achieve this goal, the county seat of Xia Jun must be taken over and the gateway of these two places must be locked. Originally, Cao Peng didn't have to take risks. But after thinking about it, Cao Peng still felt that he had to go out in person in this matter. Pang De Huang Zhong, these are all useful generals. But if you mobilize them, they will be easily noticed.

On the contrary, it was Cao Peng, who did not appear again since the Battle of Yiyang.

When everyone's eyes are on Yiyang, he can fish in troubled waters......

Standing in the middle of the house, Cao Peng looked around at the humble house. In a trance, he seemed to have returned to the old house in Zhongyang Town.

And the room in front of you must not seem to be much stronger.

Twelve years!

I have too little time to spend with my family......

Mother, wife and children are still staying in Xingyang's hometown, waiting for him to go back.

An inexplicable feeling of exhaustion arises spontaneously. Cao Peng thought about it and made up his mind: after the battle of Jingnan is over, he will definitely ask the prime minister for a quiet errand and go home to accompany his family. Thinking about it, several children have reached the age of going to school, but he, as a father, has never really accompanied them. Is this a sin? Every time I think about it, my heart is a little heavy.

After eating, Cao Peng took a nap in the house.

When I wake up, it's getting late.

Liu Cong and Wang Shuang also returned to the horse post with people.

"Although the guards in the county town are strong, there are not many troops.

I inquired, and the entire army should be about 800 people. Among them, there are two passes in the east and west, each with 300 villagers, and only 200 soldiers in the city.

There were about 100 people stationed in the county office, and they belonged to private soldiers.

The rest of the soldiers and horses all live in the North School Field.

In the past few days, a lot of baggage has been transferred from Changsha, mainly weapons, and they are also piled up in the North School Yard. Therefore, the two hundred soldiers in the city will not easily leave the school field, and the threat is not great. The number of patrols in the city was about 50, but most of them were old and weak, so there was no cause for concern. ”

"Liao Zhong, the chief of the lower ranks, have you ever inquired?"

"Liao Zhong?"

Liu Cong suddenly smiled, "I know this person, he is a member of the Liao clan in Xiangyang, and he is the younger brother of the Liao clan of Sha Xian.

Liao Zhong is a military general and has some strength. He is a good drinker, and he is not happy every day, and he will be guilty of drinking every time...... When we came back, we also met the Liao family's family on the way to buy wine for Liao Zhong. It is said that Na Liao Zhong would drink alcohol every night, and he would get drunk before resting. ”

"But it's a wine bag and a rice bag."

Cao Peng couldn't help but sneer, "That's fine, it saves me a lot of trouble." ”

He motioned for Liu Cong to get a map of Xiajun County, and then began to make arrangements. This map has already been prepared. The Liu family is in business, and they have not passed by Xiajun once or twice, and they are very clear about the topography and topography of Xiajun. So Cao Peng had already obtained this map before he set off. Now that he had inquired about the situation, he had a clear idea in his heart.

"Let's do it tonight."

"Going to do it tonight?"

"Filial piety and hiding in the mountains from it is not a way after all.

With more than 3,000 people, it is easy to expose flaws, and if they are detected, it will make us more troublesome. Anyway, the situation has been inquired about clearly, and there is no big problem. Let's do it tonight...... I'm in charge of solving that Liaozhong. Meng Ming, you brought a hundred warriors and captured the West Pass for me, and then, according to the previous agreement, lit a beacon fire at the juncture to assist Xiaozhi and them to seize the city gate.

Wang Shuang! ”

"The end will be."

"Give you fifty men and get rid of those guys in the school yard for me.

One against four, can you be sure? ”

When Wang Shuang heard this, he couldn't help laughing.

"Childe also underestimated Yanshi...... There are only 200 soldiers, but they are no more than chickens and dogs. It's easy to kill them......"

has followed Cao Peng for many years, and Wang Shuang is no longer the little dog slave who talked and did things and cowered back then. Between the gestures, there is a faint wind of a general. Cao Peng nodded with satisfaction, and then said to Wang Shuang: "You don't have to be careless!" Your task is not easy.

Not only to deal with those 200 soldiers!

After you have dealt with those people, you have to bring people to get here as soon as possible...... Dongguan Bridge.

Meng Ming made a move in Xiguan, and the soldiers and horses of Dongguan must be aware of it. What I want you to do is to block the Dongguan Bridge for me...... It will take at least half an hour for them to enter the city. That is to say, in this half an hour, you must rely on dozens of people to stop 300 enemy troops.

Are you sure about that? ”

Wang Shuang smiled proudly, "If one person can pass through the Dongguan Bridge, Shuang is willing to sacrifice his head." ”

"Good!"

Cao Peng laughed and nodded repeatedly.

On the side, Liu Cong was obviously a little nervous, and at the same time a little excited. Before that, he was just a businessman, and although he secretly worked for Jia Xu, he never went to the battlefield. Now he follows Cao Peng, but he took the initiative to ask for it. He was bent on establishing his deeds and glorifying the lintel. But because he was born in a house, although he is the eldest son, he is not important. If I do a good job this time, who will dare to underestimate me again?

Very excited!

But at the same time, I was very nervous.

After all, this is his first time on the battlefield, and it is impossible to say that he can be as calm as Cao Peng.

Cao Peng patted Liu Cong's shoulder and smiled slightly, "Meng Ming doesn't have to worry, and there is no need to be nervous. It's just a small conflict...... Yes, it's just a conflict. I think that back then, a certain party of fourteen, with two thousand people, fought Quyang with an enemy several times my size for a long time, and Quyang was still solid. Now, for you and me, there is no danger at all. ”

"The son is a godsend to the prime minister's arm, and he can succeed immediately."

"Haha!"

Cao Peng smiled and nodded, "Borrow your auspicious words, and you will succeed...... But now, let's go down and eat. When you have a full stomach, take a good rest, and when you are young, let's take the next place. ”

"Whoa!"

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The sky is getting darker.

The night was silent, enveloping the land of Jingnan.

In the city, there was silence, and everyone was closed and locked, and they rested early.

Cao Peng is still dressed in white, covered with a leather armor. Prepare all the weapons and hidden weapons, and then take the people and quietly leave the horse post.

Wang Shuang and Liu Cong have already set off in advance.

Now, when it was almost time, Cao Peng and the others walked out of the carriage and horse post, walked along the dark and silent street, and went straight to the direction of the county party......

Xiajun County is located in the western part of Xiajun County.

To the east, there is a stream of water, and a high bridge spans the water. The bridge, known as Dongguan Bridge, is also the hub that connects the city's two main roads.

At this time, there was not half a figure on the street about two miles long.

The gate of the county party was closed, and the two angry lanterns were swaying and fluttering in the wind, looking weak.

Cao Peng came to a stop in front of the county party and raised his eyes to look at the closed gate. Then, he suddenly waved his hand, only to see the fifty scholars behind him, suddenly scattered, quickly came to the corner of the county party, took out the rope and grabbed it, and threw it towards the wall. Immediately, like a ghost, he quickly climbed forward and disappeared into the courtyard. The monkey-like movements are pleasing to the eye......

Cao Peng nodded lightly and secretly admired: Shi A, he is really a talent.

Don't look at Shi A's broken leg and broken hand.

But that swordsmanship, as well as years of experience in walking the rivers and lakes, is by no means comparable to other idlers. After listening to Cao Peng's idea, Shi A understood Cao Peng's intentions. And after he took over the helm of the soldiers, he reorganized and trained a group of assassins.

These warriors, after rigorous and brutal training, are all good at killing.

Don't say that the hundred private soldiers in this county, even if they are doubled, they are not the opponents of these ghostly soldiers!

Cao Peng climbed the door steps and came to the gate of the county party. He took a deep breath, reached out and grabbed the knocker, then slammed the door hard.

Puffy puffy!

With the sound of three knockers, the tranquility of the county party was broken......