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Chapter 641 Changbanpo (4) Happy Lantern Festival!!

Happy Lantern Festival to everyone!

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At night, the wind rose. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The sluggish winter rain fell silently, carrying fine ice ridges like millet grains, which were sprinkled on the world one after another. Dark clouds covered the bright moon. In the wilderness, it was pitch black, and only the sound of horses' hooves was heard, echoing in the sky for a long time......

Cao Peng was wearing heavy armor and urging the horse to hurry.

The liger ran wildly on its back, walking at the front of the group.

Behind him, two thousand tigers and leopards rode geese. Although the horses were galloping, the formation was not scattered at all. Since the second year of Jian'an, after the completion of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, successive generals have attached great importance to the military formation. The queue, which was not taken to heart at all, has become a compulsory course for tiger and leopard riding. From the original Xiahou Heng Cao Xiu to the current Haw Par Lang General, they all attach great importance to this queue training.

Xiahou Heng died of illness in Jian'an for six years.

Cao Xiu, now he has been appointed as a captain and is in charge of a battalion.

When you think about it, it's really a bit emotional...... At the beginning, Xiahou Heng and Cao Xiu were invited by Dian Wei to learn the queue drill and began to emerge. But now, one has passed away and the other has risen to prominence, which always makes people feel the impermanence of the world and the vicissitudes of life.

Cao Peng was preoccupied and clenched the reins.

Starting from Xiangyang, two hours have passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiangyang City has long disappeared.

The icy rain hit his body, and even though he was through his armor, he could still feel the chill to the bone. The winter in the land of Jingchu is completely different from that in the north. If the cold of the north is like a knife and a sword, then the winter of Jingchu is soft and soaked into the bone marrow.

"Dudu, this rain is getting heavier!"

One of the tooth soldiers urged his horse to follow, shouting loudly.

He covered his face with a face veil, covering his mouth, so that when he shouted, his voice was indistinct and felt very muffled. But if you don't, you won't be able to open your mouth when you're galloping. As long as you open your mouth, a cold current rushes into your mouth, straight to your heart, making people feel chills all over your body, and you can't say half a word.

"What?"

"Would you like to take a break?"

"No!"

Cao Peng pulled his horse to a stop on the side of the road, and the tiger rode by whistling.

"Ling Ming has already pursued first, and at this moment, I am afraid that he is about to catch up with the thief army.

Although Liu Bei was defeated and retreated, he had sufficient soldiers and horses in his hands. With Ling Ming alone, I'm afraid it will be difficult to resist, we must not stay, otherwise Ling Ming and the leopard ride will be in danger.

By the way, there is any news from Baishui Township? ”

"Back to the capital, when I crossed Yishui just now and passed through Yicheng, I had to report to the scout.

General Zhang and General Gao each led an army and had left Baishui Township...... General Cao also sent people to ask Zhang Ling for help, saying that at the latest, General Wei would arrive with his troops and horses. Governor, further ahead is the county, do you want to rest for a while in the county and then continue the pursuit? ”

With Xiahoudun's soldiers and horses advancing into Nanyang County, he set up a new field.

Wei Yan was ordered to settle in Zhangling, on the one hand, to support Cao Peng in Xiangyang at any time, and on the other hand, to give Pingchun assistance.

Baishui Township was under the rule of Zhang Ling, Cao Zhen and Wei Yan belonged to different systems, so they did not control each other.

Jia Xu asked Cao Jun of Baishui Township to attack, to put it bluntly, it was also to let Wei Yan follow up. He knew very well that Wei Yan was Cao Peng's man...... So as long as he told Wei Yan that Cao Peng needed support, Wei Yan would never delay at all. Cao Peng thought about it, but still agreed with Yajiang's idea.

It is cold and nocturnal, and there is a drizzle to hinder it.

The march became extremely strenuous and physically demanding.

"Pass my order, rest and recuperate in the county, and continue to hurry after half an hour."

"Whoa!"

The tooth general led the order to go, and Cao Peng also whipped his horse and caught up with the tiger cavalry again.

At this time, it was past midnight, and the weather was getting colder and colder. The drizzle began to rage, and the wind howled in the wilderness.

It's hard to walk!

However, I believe that Liu Bei's march will not be too easy......

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The county magistrate had already received the notice, and in a hurry gathered people to prepare a hot meal.

When Cao Peng arrived in Bian County, Pang De's leopard cavalry had also finished resting and was preparing to set off. Cao Peng ordered someone to find Pang De, and in the improvised shed, he spread out a map of Jingbei and talked and discussed in a low voice.

"Liu Bei is also a person who has been in battle for a long time and knows the art of war.

He could never be without a method, so be careful not to be fooled. Ling Ming should keep in mind that if he catches up with Liu Bei, he must be fatal with one blow, and there must be no hesitation. As long as Liu Bei discovers the traces, he will immediately launch a counterattack. We don't have enough troops, so we can only win by surprise, and we must create chaos to the maximum. Only in this way can Liu Bei's soldiers and horses be dragged down.

As long as he can hold out until dawn and Wen Changjun arrives with his soldiers and horses, he can completely annihilate Liu Bei.

I have sent scouts to inquire about Liu Bei's news, you must also be more careful and always vigilant. ”

"Understand, Admiral!"

Pound took the order and led the leopard cavalry to continue the pursuit.

"When will Liu Bei make up his own county?"

Cao Peng called the county magistrate to ask.

The county magistrate was not very old, about thirty years old, and he looked very young. The facial features are upright, the appearance is dignified, and the appearance is extraordinary.

Hearing Cao Peng's inquiry, he hurriedly replied: "About three hours ago, Liu Bei passed outside the city.

Looking at its lineup, it should be more than 20,000 people...... At that time, it was getting late, and the lowly did not dare to act rashly, so he only ordered people to guard the city gate and wait for it. Liu Bei also seemed to have no intention of capturing the small county and left in a hurry. It is estimated that by this time, he should have gathered through the blue mouth. ”

Lankou Ju is a large gathering on the bank of the Han River, with a population of more than 10,000.

Cao Peng calculated the time and asked in surprise: "According to the itinerary, Liu Bei should pass through Dangyang at this time, why do you say that he gathered through Lankou?" ”

"Dangyang?"

The county magistrate smiled, "Childe, if it were on weekdays, Liu Bei should be approaching Jiangling at this moment."

However, when the wind blows and the drizzle falls, this Jingchu road is already difficult to travel, but now it has become more rugged. He was carrying a carriage and horses, and it was absolutely impossible for him to speed up. Therefore, I estimate that Liu Bei is likely to stay in Changbanpo and wait for the rainstorm to stop.

With such heavy rain, it is not easy to pass through Nagasaka Slope.

If Gongzi wants to pursue, he can set off immediately, and it is expected that when he is in Yin, he can catch up with Liu Bei. ”

This person doesn't seem to be simple!

When Cao Peng heard the three words of Changbanpo, he suddenly shuddered.

Changsakapo, Zhao Zilong?

He suddenly felt a little flustered in his heart, and suddenly shouted: "Order the three armies, carry wine and dry food, and set off for pursuit after a stick of incense." ”

With Pound alone, I'm afraid it's a little dangerous.

I don't know when the reinforcements will arrive, and whether Huang Zhong can arrive in time to Dangyang.

Thinking of this, Cao Peng didn't dare to hesitate, and hurriedly ordered people to go out, summon Pang De, and ask him to suspend the pursuit. Subsequently, the tiger and leopard rode and began to collect the items, and Cao Peng also shook his spirits after eating, pulled the saddle and recognized the stirrup, and straddled the back of the lion and tiger beast. He suddenly grabbed the reins and looked at the county magistrate who was busy.

"I haven't asked for advice yet, your Excellency's surname is a big name."

"The lowly Jiang Wan, the word Gongyan, is a person from Lingling Xiangxiang."

"Jiang Wan, after I leave, you will immediately set off for Xiangyang. After arriving in Xiangyang, you held my order arrow and met Duting Marquis Jia Xu, saying that I recommended him, and he naturally knew it. With your talent, you are a little aggrieved by the mayor of this remote county, and you should have a greater opportunity. ”

Jiang Wan was stunned, and was overjoyed.

He hurriedly bowed and saluted, took the arrow from Cao Peng's hand, and said respectfully: "Thank you for your promotion." ”

Cao Peng nodded and urged the horse to go.

Pound was about to set off, but was stopped by Cao Peng, and the two walked side by side.

"Just now, the county magistrate said that his name is Jiang Wan?"

After traveling for about a few miles, Cao Peng suddenly turned sideways and asked Pound.

Pound was stunned for a moment, and immediately replied: "Exactly!" ”

That guy, is it Jiang Wan?

Shouldn't he be Liu Bei's subordinate?

The name Jiang Wan is not unfamiliar to Cao Peng. In Zhuge Liang's list of teachers, there were three names listed, that is, Fei Yi and Jiang Wanxiang. Zhuge Liang also attached great importance to Jiang Wan, and even said to Liu Chan: If the minister is unlucky, the matter will be Fu Wan......

It's just that Cao Peng didn't expect that Jiang Wan was also in Jingzhou at this time.

He also served as the magistrate of a small county, and his reputation was not very prominent.

He suddenly regretted it, why bother to introduce Jiang Wan to Jia Xu? Even if you recommend him to go to Liangzhou, it's okay...... Such a talent, but passed by in vain.

But at this time, Cao Peng only regretted it.

He didn't have time to think too much about it, because in front of him was the Nagasaka slope that he was familiar with.

Forget it, if Jiang Wan hasn't been arranged after going back, he will ask Jia Xu to come over. Thinking of this, Cao Peng urged the horse to march, "Ling Ming, pass the order, and the tiger and leopard will ride a goose to pursue." ”

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The night is dark, deep.

When the time came, the heavy rain stopped.

However, although the rain stopped, the temperature did not rise. On the contrary, as dawn approached, the weather became colder and colder.

Zhao Yun woke up from his dream suddenly, and picked up the Zhang'er gentian gun placed beside him.

"General, why don't you sleep a little longer?"

Seeing Zhao Yun get up, the tooth soldier hurriedly stepped forward.

In my ears, there was a faint sound of crying, as if I was forcibly suppressing it. Zhao Yun shook his head vigorously, sobering up his brain for a moment, and then asked in a deep voice, "What time is it?" How long did I sleep? ”

"It's only half an hour, and it's just past the end of the day."

"Come out for a walk with me."

Zhao Yun said, took a big piece from the tooth soldier's hand, and draped it on his body.

He held his gun and sword and stepped out of the tent. The cold wind hit him, making him shiver. The brain, which was originally a little drowsy, suddenly became completely awake. He took a deep breath and looked around. But in the dark night, the sparkling fires were scattered in the wilderness.

Several military tents were set up next to them.

In the firelight, you can see the soldiers who are on guard, shivering in the cold wind.

After a night's drive, a night's rain. Blowing by the cold wind again, it is indeed an unspeakable torture for those soldiers.

But the most painful thing is probably the people who were forcibly coerced.

From the bottom of his heart, Zhao Yun did not agree with this approach. In this cold winter, it is really not a good thing for people to evacuate their homes and be displaced. But there is no way, the lord's army is empty, and these young men are also needed to replenish the troops. Otherwise, how can you capture Gangneung? Zhao Yun also has a deep sense of guilt for those people who were temporarily recruited. But it can't be helped, it's troubled times...... Let him have mercy on others. After failing to seek Xiangyang before, Cao Peng was aggressive and pressed step by step.

The pressure Liu Bei is under can be imagined.

The attempt to capture Gangneung this time was also a last resort.

According to Liu Bei's plan, as long as Jiangling is taken, he can obtain the land of Wuling and Changsha Jingnan County. In exchange, Guiyang County and Lingling County will be taken over by Jiangdong Sun Quan. This is also the main reason why Sun Quan sent Zhou Tai and Xu Sheng to annex Bo Luoyuan.

Liu Bei knew very well that this decision was a bit absurd.

But now he has no choice, if he can't find a place to live as soon as possible, once Cao Cao enters Xiangyang, it will inevitably make him even more embarrassed.

Although Liu Qi is willing to accept Liu Bei, Jiang Xia is too small!

Fortunately, Liu Pan said that he could give Changsha to Liu Bei. But there is one condition, that is, Liu Bei must recognize Liu Qi's status as the lord of Jingzhou. Liu Bei naturally agreed...... In fact, he had no other choice. Now that Cao Cao is stationed in Jingxiang, if he can occupy Changsha and Wuling counties, he can not only connect with Jiangxia, but also echo with Sun Wuyao. and then united with Liu Zhang in the west, backed by Bashu, and resisted Cao Cao's army...... This is an extremely well-thought-out plan, and the key lies in Gangneung County.

As long as Jiangling is taken, Liu Bei will be able to enter Changsha and Wuling.

At the same time, relying on the geographical location of Jiangling, he could enter and seek to take Nanjun, retreat to the big river and moat, defend Wuling, and refuse Cao's army outside the Jingnan gate.

For this reason, Liu Bei has sent an envoy Jian Yong to secretly go to Xichuan.

At the same time, he also sent people to Wudu to contact Ma Chao, hoping that Ma Chao could send troops to Wudu to contain Cao Jun's actions......

Once the plan is successful, Liu Bei can gain a firm foothold, and then follow Zhuge Liang's plan to seek Xichuan, control Bashu, and stand with Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

Zhao Yun also knew this plan, but in his heart, he was still faintly uncomfortable.

Today's Uncle Liu Huang is no longer the generous and gentle Liu Xuande at the beginning. Now, he is quite unscrupulous. Moreover, although Liu Bei still attaches importance to Zhao Yun, he has always refused to entrust him with important tasks. After the failure of the attempt to capture Xiangyang, Liu Bei even transferred Bai Weibing out and handed it over to Chen Zhi to take charge. Although it is said that this Bai Wei soldier was originally trained by Chen Zhi, he has always been commanded by Zhao Yun all these years. Transferring the Bai Wei soldiers, although Zhao Yun is still acting as the general of Yamen, he has lost his former glory.

In this withdrawal, Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang took Chen Zhi as the vanguard army and directly took the generals.

Zhang Fei accompanied Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang to sit in the Chinese army and had crossed the Dangyang Bridge. As for Zhao Yun, he commanded the rear army, escorted heavy grain and grass, and stopped at Changban Slope. Zhao Yun was more or less dissatisfied in his heart. But thinking about it again, the lord entrusted at least the two ladies and the son-in-law Liu Chan to him. As for the transfer of Bai Wei, Zhao Yun was really a little aggrieved. The failure to seek Xiangyang was because of Liu Feng's defection, but this fault was carried on Zhao Yun's body. Even if Liu Bei was relieved, in Zhao Yun's heart, he was still a little dissatisfied.

"Madame and Son, are you alright?"

"It's all gone!"

"So, follow me around the camp ......"

Zhao Yun led the inspection with his relatives, and before he knew it, it was close to the sun.

At this moment, I suddenly heard the sound of horses' hooves in the distance. The sound of hooves, like thunder, gradually became clear from far to near.

Zhao Yun was startled, and hurriedly turned his horse's head, wanting to send someone to investigate.

But before he could give the order, he saw a horse galloping from a distance. Immediately, the scout was covered in blood, rolled off his horse in front of Zhao Yun's horse, and shouted neighingly: "General, the big thing is not good, Cao Jun...... Chasing after you! ”