Chapter Forty-Eight: The Mountain Rain is Coming

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Chen Gong spoke very cautiously, he did not say that he would defeat the enemy army, but that he would suffer heavy losses, because he knew very well that in the face of hundreds of thousands of enemy troops, it was not an easy task to defeat them. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

Cao Cao nodded, he thought for a while, and then asked: "Although this plan is feasible, but this expedition only left 300 infantry to guard Puyang, and in the face of hundreds of thousands of thieves, I am afraid that they will not be able to defend even a day, and then we will not lose our roots?" If the battle in front of us lasts a little longer, when the thieves and soldiers are surrounded on both sides, and our army is attacked by the enemy, how can this be solved? ”

Chen Gong bowed and said: "The lord is thoughtful, and he admires it so much, the so-called wise man must make a mistake in a thousand thoughts, has the lord forgotten to make Chen Liujun guard Zhang Miao?" Dongjun and Chen Liu's lips and teeth depend on each other, if Dongjun is lost, Chen Liu will lose the barrier, and will directly face the large-scale attack of the Yellow Turban thieves, so Zhang Miao will never sit idly by, he has more than 10,000 elite soldiers, will be able to resist the invasion of thieves, then we will attack on both sides, this battle can be won! ”

Chen Gong's calculations can also be regarded as leaky, but he didn't know about the conspiracy of the fairy aunt, and he didn't know that Chen Liucheng at this time had already been surrounded by countless patients, and Zhang Miao had to close the city gate in order to prevent the spread of the disease, so not only could he not send troops to rescue, but even the news from the outside world was difficult to receive, at this time he didn't even know that Liu Dai was dead, let alone hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban troops were rushing to Dongjun.

Cao Cao smiled at this time and said: "Since the thieves have attacked Dongjun and Zhang Miao is my old friend, I have to send someone to inform him, so as not to lose courtesy, otherwise he will make fun of me about this matter when we meet in the future!" ”

Chen Gong knew that Cao Cao was cautious, and he was afraid that something would go wrong, so he didn't say anything, but just echoed a few words.

The two of them had made a decision, and Chen Gong was about to get up and leave, when suddenly someone outside the tent reported: "My lord, there were fifteen people who escaped from the battle last night." Ten people resisted arrest and have been killed on the spot, and now five people have been captured, please send the lord down! ”

Cao Cao stepped out of the tent. I saw five soldiers kneeling in the clearing, their uniforms were stained with mud and blood, and they couldn't see their original colors, they lowered their heads and didn't say a word.

Running away is a felony. According to military law, it is naturally punishable by death, so when the five fugitives saw Cao Cao, they dared to act rashly, but they still hoped that there was a trace of luck in their hearts to survive.

Cao Cao ordered a young deserter to be escorted in front of him, and he asked coldly, "Where are you from?" ”

The young soldier hurriedly kowtowed and said, "The general spares his life, the general spares his life, the villain knows that he is wrong, and the villain will never dare again!" ”

The little colonel next to him kicked the deserter heavily, and said viciously: "The lord is asking you, hurry up and tell the truth!" ”

Probably because of the kick that kicked hard, it took a long time for the deserter to get up. Kneeling on the ground again, he said in a trembling voice, "Yes... Be... Back to the general's words, the villain is Jibei... A native of Lu County. ”

Cao Cao said thoughtfully: "Jibei... Jibei has now fallen into the hands of thieves, where do you want to go when you flee this time? ”

The deserter said blankly: "The villain... I didn't think about it. Suddenly, his eyes fell on the wood carving in Cao Cao's hand, and his eyes couldn't help but get wet, and he cried loudly: "General Bao, the villain is sorry for you, the villain deserves death!" ”

Cao Cao touched Bao Xin's wood carving and sighed. said to the little school next to him: "Show these five people to the public to set an example!" ”

"Whoa!" The little colonel couldn't help but say, and pulled the fugitive and walked back, thinking that the fugitive would shout for mercy. But he shouted: "General, the villain is unwilling!" ”

Cao Cao raised his eyebrows, signaled the colonel to act slowly, he slowly paced in front of the fugitive, and said, "Escaping from the battle is already a capital crime, why are you unwilling?" ”

The fugitive seemed to be a different person. Lang said: "The villain knows that he is guilty of death, he doesn't ask for forgiveness, he just wants to die on the battlefield, he doesn't want to die like this, and he has no face to face General Bao on the Huangquan Road!" I hope the general's grace is approved! He kowtowed a few times, but the ground had already been soaked and softened by the rain, and a deep mud puddle had been knocked out.

The other fugitives were also deeply encouraged, and they knelt down and kowtowed: "We are also willing to die on the battlefield, and hope that the general will be perfect!" ”

The corners of Cao Cao's mouth turned up slightly, and he glanced at Chen Gong as if he was inquiring, but saw the latter bowing his head slightly, and then he said: "The death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime is unforgivable, these five people are tied up, and the camp is paraded!" In addition, these five people will be put into the camp of the dead, and they will stand at the head of the team to meet the thieves early tomorrow morning, and if they take half a step back, they will be killed immediately! ”

The little colonel snorted and escorted the five escaped soldiers down, Cao Cao called Yu Ban again, and said earnestly: "General Bao is extraordinary, he is really a real hero, you take this wood carving and circulate it to the whole camp to mourn!" ”

Yu Ban nodded to the ground on one knee, took the wood carving with both hands, bowed respectfully three times, and then said: "The last general will definitely slaughter the yellow turban thieves and avenge General Bao!" ”

Cao Cao helped him up, and after a few words of encouragement, he returned to the tent.

These days of the military situation, the paperwork is continuous day and night, he moved his muscles and bones a little, rubbed his bloodshot eyes, and just wanted to take a nap, but listened to the report outside the account: "Report, Jiyin County Chengshi (place name) Li Gan asks to see the lord!" ”

Cao Cao was overjoyed when he heard this, Li Gan was a member of the clan, and there were thousands of diners under him, if he helped, he would definitely be like a tiger with wings, so Cao Cao cheered up and quickly greeted him, and happily put Li Gan into the account.

Li Gan bowed down and saluted: "In Xia Jiyin County, Li Gan, I have seen Lord Zhou Mu!" ”

Cao Cao didn't wait for Li Gan to bow down, then stretched out his hand to help him up, and said with a smile: "Liu Zhoumu has just died in battle, and he doesn't dare to take the position of state pastor without permission!" ”

Li Gan waved his hand and said: "In the hearts of our Yanzhou wealthy families, a person like General Cao, who cares about the safety of Yanzhou and has lofty aspirations, has long been the best choice for Yanzhou Mu!" I knew that the Yellow Turban Thieves were menacing this time, so as soon as I got the news, I led a thousand light horsemen to come day and night to help the state herd! There are still 2,000 infantry with grain and grass, led by the dog Li Quan, who is coming, and I believe that it will be there in three or two days! ”

Cao Cao praised: "This is really a charcoal in the snow!" General Li is good at judging the situation and managing the army strictly, he is really a rare talent in the world! ”

Li Gan hurriedly said a few more modest words, and the two were greeting in the tent, when they suddenly heard a shout from the east of the barracks: "Revenge!" Avenge! We are inseparable from the Yellow Turban Thief! "Looking at the situation, it should be that Yu Ban's incentive has worked.

Li Gan secretly admired: This Cao Mengde only led thousands of soldiers to block the way of hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban thieves, and now after a few days of fierce fighting, he is still as morale as a rainbow, this person is really the master of troubled times, and his reputation is well deserved! (To be continued.) )