Chapter 237 was quiet before the finals, and after the first round, they started fighting

However, it was said that the martial arts competition had come to an end, and the results of the two groups had already been compared.

But Cao Cao was not very satisfied with this result. The disputes he had expected were not so violent, and the results he had hoped for were not achieved.

Although Cheng Yu was sent as a lobbyist, it was only limited to those in his camp.

What he didn't expect was that the prestige of Liu Bei, the general of the chariot cavalry, seemed to be higher than him, and that Pang Tong actually united many princes. The neutral Ma Teng family was actually persuaded by Pang Tong, making this the biggest variable.

If it weren't for the ambiguous attitude of Zhang Ren, Liu Zhang's subordinate general in Yizhou, Cao Cao really thought that this event was hopeless!

After the preliminary stage of the competition, Cao Cao actually issued a suspension order: the shortlisted teams were temporarily suspended, and the final was scheduled for a month later.

This time, Cao Cao actually changed the rules of the game and increased the stakes.

Why is that?

In order to be able to provoke the princes to see the battle as soon as possible, in order to wear down the strength of the other party! Especially the strength of the general Liu Bei!

After receiving the suspension order, Pang Tong had doubts in his heart.

But in the face of a month's time, he still decided to return to Xuzhou with the team.

Bidding farewell to everyone, he took Zhou Cang, Wu Dun, Yin Li, Sun Guan, Wu Anguo, Gan Ning and Chen Sheng back to Xuzhou.

After reading Liu Qi's letter, Liu Bei said to Gan Ning and Chen Sheng: "Since Brother Jingsheng did not reuse the two of you, then I will leave you." I know that both of you are fierce generals on the water, and you can go to Yangzhou to train the water army! Are you willing? ”

"Thank you, Lord!" Gan Ning and Chen Sheng hurriedly thanked them.

After arranging the two of them, Liu Bei asked Pang Tong again: "Shiyuan, how is Xu Tian more martial?" ”

"Because we are united, Cao Cao's strategy has not achieved much effect. However, according to my observation, Jiangdong Sun Jia and Jingzhou Liu Jingsheng are afraid that they will have to make a move soon! Pang Tong replied, and then reported Xu Tian's martial arts to Liu Bei one by one.

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After listening to Pang Tong's words, Liu Bei asked worriedly: "I see!" Could it be that Cao Cao still has to engage in some conspiracy? ”

"If the goal is not achieved, how can Cao Apu give up?" Zhuge Liang, who was standing in the first place in front of the hall, smiled slightly, looked at Pang Tong again and said, "Shiyuan's initial concern was that my elite would be hit by Cao Mengde when they got there. Not really! They won't be easy enemies of their lords, and all they have to do is how to turn other princes against us! ”

"If that's the case, I will dominate the arena to deter the princes of the world!" Guan Yu said heroically on the side.

Seeing Guan Gong speak, Xu Shu said: "What Yun Chang said is extremely true, it is necessary to deter the heroes with strong force!" ”

The same is true for everyone on the sidelines.

Liu Bei looked at everyone, and then looked at Zhou Cang and the others: "This time, the five people of Zhou Cang were originally brave generals in our army, and they have achieved such feats. Isn't it enough to deter the crowd? ”

Zhou Cangyan said: "Lord, Zhou Cang doesn't know if he should say a word? ”

"Even? Just say it! Liu Bei asked curiously.

Zhou Cang looked at Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Yan Liang, and Wen Chou, and then turned to Liu Bei and said, "This event, if it weren't for the strategy of Pang Junshi, I'm afraid it would be difficult to have such results!" In the future event, once we meet Cao Cao's Xu Chu team, we have no chance of winning! ”

"Oh? Who are Xu Chu's team? Liu Bei asked.

"At present, I only know Xu Chu, Xu Huang, and Xiahou Dun. All six of their matches were played by three people, three in a row! Zhou Cang replied.

"These three? Xu Chu, this person's martial arts are extraordinary, and he is indeed not an enemy of you and others. That Xu Huang was originally a general under Yang Feng, and later surrendered to Cao Cao. This person's martial arts are on par with Xu Chu, but he can be regarded as a character. Xiahoudun has fought against you before, and now with your strength, you should be able to fight him! Liu Bei analyzed the three of them, "But Xu Chu and Xu Huang are definitely not the opponents of Wu Dun!" ”

"Big brother, just let me go! Kill these birds directly! Zhang Fei shouted.

Wen Chou also did not show weakness, and followed suit.

Liu Bei waved his hand and said, "Don't you have to fight." I've got my own solution! ”

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At this time, in Xuchang City, Cao Cao was also discussing the next countermeasures with a group of advisers.

"This time, Pang Shiyuan earned enough popularity for Liu Xuande, and even the Xiliang Ma family also formed an alliance with them. What happens next? Cao Cao asked.

Cheng Yu bowed his head and was silent, pondering countermeasures. After all, he was the one who offered this strategy to Cao Cao, and he was the one who presided over the conference, and he was the one who was responsible for winning over and provoking him.

Xun Yu's uncle and nephew closed their eyes on the side, without words, and didn't seem to hear what Cao Cao said at all.

On the side, Mao Jie, Jiang Gan and others also looked at each other.

Seeing that no one paid attention to what he said for a long time, Cao Cao's nameless anger suddenly rose in his heart, and he scolded loudly: "Can you hear what I just said?"

Cheng Yu raised his head and saw Cao Cao angry, and hurriedly said, "The lord is angry for the time being." ”

"Humph! Tell me what to do? Cao Cao said with a sense of anger.

Cheng Yu replied: "Within a month, there will be people who are unwilling to wait, and they will inevitably provoke disputes!" ”

"Who?" Cao Cao asked in surprise.

Cheng Yu's move diverted Cao Cao's attention very well. He replied: "Jiangdong Sun Ce complained and returned, how could he give up? The addition of the former hatred and new accounts will naturally make Sun Ce make a big move for this! ”

"Isn't Sun Ce afraid that Liu Xuande will send troops to help Liu Jingsheng?" Cao Cao asked.

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "If Liu Bei sends troops to help Liu Jingsheng, wouldn't he completely push Jiangdong Sun Ce to our camp?" Besides, what if Sun Ce's sailors are helped by Liu Xuande? ”

Cao Cao nodded, and then said: "As long as the two of them are fighting, I can send troops to complete it and attack Zhang Xiu." At that time, Liu Jingsheng will not be able to take care of this side. ”

After saying that, the few of them laughed together.

Sure enough, Sun Ce, who returned to Jiangdong, immediately sent someone to find Zhou Yu.

"Brother Xian, I can't wait any longer for my brother! I want to quickly lead troops to attack Jingzhou and avenge my father! Sun Ce said to Zhou Yu hurriedly.

Zhou Yu had already heard about the results of this event and knew the reason why Sun Ce was annoyed.

He smiled slightly and said, "Bo Fu, what if the event is unfavorable?" How can you ruin the foundation of the country because of impulse? Jingzhou Liu Biao is not a dead wood in the mound, morning and evening are our plate meals, anvil on the meat! And why rush it? ”

Seeing Zhou Yu's persuasion, Sun Ce asked, "Do you know what battle I fought with them on the field?" And that Jinfan thief, he actually injured Ling Cao! How can such hatred not be rewarded? ”

"Bo Fu, put your anger away for the time being. At the beginning of this event, a certain once warned you: This is Cao Mengde's conspiracy! Zhou Yu saw that Sun Ce's anger was still not gone, although his face was cold, he reprimanded, "Have you forgotten it?" ”

"This?!" Hearing this, Sun Ce calmed down, and then looked at Zhou Yu.

I only heard Zhou Yu say: "After years of fighting, my Jiangdong grain and grass have been defeated, and the people can't live in peace, how can we supply our soldiers to live and die outside?" For example, the princes are all in full swing to recuperate today, and no one wants to make a big move at this time! This is also the reason why Cao Mengde held this event. ”

"He is here to provoke a fight between the princes! If I'm not mistaken, he wants us to start a conflict with Liu Jingsheng in Jingzhou! Once the conflict starts, Cao Mengde will definitely take this opportunity to complete the attack! ”

Zhou Yu's words were like a slap in the face, waking up Sun Ce in anger.

At this time, Sun Ce suddenly thought of something, and said, "So that's the case." No wonder there are no people who have seen Zhang Xiu! ”

"What? Wancheng Zhang Xiu's people did not follow Liu Biao's people to participate in the competition, nor did they send their own team? Zhang Hong on the side asked.

"Yes!"

Zhang Hongyan said: "It seems that Zhang Xiu has become wary of Cao Cao!" ”

If it weren't for Zhou Yu by Sun Ce's side, I was afraid that Cao Cao's plan would succeed!

It's a pity that Sun Ce has a strategist next to him who is no less than Zhuge Liang and Guo Jia - Zhou Yu. And this gentleman is incomparable to Zhuge Liang and Guo Jia, this is a civil and military all-round character!

He stopped Sun Ce's plan to immediately send troops to attack Liu Biao in Jingzhou, but made another suggestion that Cao Cao did not expect.

He said to Sun Ce: "Huiji Wang Lang is in the vein of Cao Cao. Now that you have reached an alliance with Cao Cao in Xuchang, then Wang Lang will think that we have also become an alliance with him indirectly, and he will inevitably let down his guard against us! Why not take this opportunity and send troops to take the city? ”

This strategy, Rao is Wang Lang never dreamed of!

After all, Cheng Yu had already told them at that time, persuaded Sun Ce, and had already made overtures to Prime Minister Cao Cao.

Hearing this suggestion, Sun Ce's eyes lit up, and he seemed to have forgotten the unhappiness in the event, and shouted excitedly: "Gong Jin, Gong Jin, you are really a certain lucky general!" Those who have a think tank are like this, why worry about big things? ”

Zhou Yu laughed and responded: "It is Zhou Yu's luck to be appreciated by Bo Fu!" ”

After this matter was decided, Sun Ce asked Zhou Yu to return to Chaisang and transfer 30,000 elite soldiers.

Two days later, Sun Ce took Chen Wu as the vanguard, and Huang Gai, Han Dang, Tai Shici, Ling Cao, and Ling Tong as generals, and led 30,000 elite soldiers to Huiji by land; With Zhou Yu as the governor, Cheng Pu, Zu Mao, Zhu Zhi, and Jiang Qin as deputy generals, led 30,000 elite soldiers to attack Huiji from the waterway.

is so powerful, but under Zhou Yu's intention, it seems very secretive.

Wang Lang has just returned to Huiji.

Although he did not achieve any good results, Wang Lang still rewarded his subordinates.

For this event, Zhang Ying was somewhat unwilling, and seemed to be a little ashamed of Wang Lang.

"Zhang Ying's ability is not enough, he has not achieved good results, he has the trust of the lord, and he is willing to drink this wine to make amends to the lord!" Zhang Ying raised the wine and said to Wang Lang.

Wang Lang said disapprerovingly: "General Zhang is my right-hand man, don't keep a single event in mind!" Come drink, drink! ”

Seeing that Wang Lang forgave himself, Zhang Ying raised his head and drank the wine.

Putting down the wine bottle, Zhang Ying said to Wang Langyan: "Zhang Ying has something I want to explain to the Lord!" ”

"How did General Zhang become like this today? If you have something to say, just say it! Wang Lang said.

Zhang Ying said at this time: "The lord should be careful of Jiangdong Sun Ce......"

But I don't know if Wang Lang will listen to what Zhang Ying said? Was Sun Ce's attack successful...... Stay tuned for the next chapter.