Lu Kuang walked to the bottom of the city wall on the west side of Wuchao and stopped, and then Lu Kuang climbed to the top of the city wall step by step along the hewn steps, and came to a corner edge that protruded outward, where only a corner flag was planted, and it was weakly stretched on the flagpole, not moved by the night wind at all, Lu Kuang walked over, held the flagpole, leaned out, and tried his best to blend his body into the darkness. The cry of the night owl is not loud, but in the silence of the night, it is exceptionally crisp.

Xiahou Yuan clenched the reins, his expression was stiff, only the war horse under his crotch could feel the master's legs trembling slightly, in front of him was a Yuan family tribe of more than thirty people, led by Qu Chang was staring at Xiahou Yuan and the army behind him with a suspicious expression.

As soon as they walked out of the wetland, they ran into this Yuan army head-on, fortunately, the surprise attack force had changed into the clothes of the Yuan army in advance, so that they would not be immediately recognized, but this unexpected encounter still made the soldiers, including Xiahou Yuan, extremely nervous, with their combat effectiveness, it would not be a problem to eliminate these more than 30 people, the problem was that as long as one person issued a warning in time, the entire surprise attack plan would be blown up.

Xiahou Yuan was thinking about how to get through the trick in his heart, Xun You suddenly lowered his voice and said, "Leave it to me!" Then he drove his horse forward and said loudly: "Which song are you from, why are you here late at night, if you don't explain it again, you will be punished as Cao Jun's spies!" ”

Xun Yu was anti-guest, and took the lead in asking which Yuan general this army belonged to, and Qu Chang didn't expect the other party to strike first, he was stunned for a moment, and then hugged his fists and said: "We are under the command of General Lu Kuang!" ”

"You said you were under General Lu Kuang? What are the credentials and what is the password? Xun You asked sternly.

Qu Chang took off his helmet in embarrassment: "The last general has just set off from Liyang, and he has not yet entered the camp to hand over the order!" ”

Xun You said coldly: "There is no password." How do I know if you're busy with Cao Jun's work? ”

Qu Chang was anxious when he heard it: "It's really not, here is General Lu Kuang's token!" After speaking, he hurriedly took out a piece of the letter from his arms, Xun You took it, but did not return it to him: "General Lu Kuang is fighting on the front line of Guandu, what are you doing here!" ”

If it is changed to usual, Qu Chang may see the clues. Because Lu Kuang arrived at Wuchao as early as a few days ago, if this group of people is the defenders of Wuchao, how can they say that Lu Kuang is on the front line of Guandu, but at this time, Qu Chang still has to question Xun You, and hurriedly explained: "When my general came to Wuchao the day before yesterday, he had already issued a military order, asking us to transport the grain and grass from Liyang to Guandu, so it was too late, we were marching overnight, and we didn't expect to get lost halfway." General Mingjian, we are by no means Cao Jun's spies, really! ”

Xun You's forehead was already covered with beads of sweat the size of beans, it turned out that Lu Kuang was also in Guandu, it seemed that the intelligence was poor, fortunately this fool didn't see anything, and they were not local patrols, but lost guerrillas. Xiahou Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and glanced at Xun You with admiration. This Xun Gongda is really talented, he took the lead in snatching people to cheat and gamble, and suddenly defrauded the other party's details, it seems that Xun You's Guo Jia's style is very different, the former is to see a little opportunity, and he will do it with courage. is more courageous than Guo Jia, who is riddled with illness.

Xun You talked with the captain for a few more words, in the name of "military intelligence is clear", Qiang Bo and they followed their actions, and the Qu Chang was so happy that someone knew the direction and took him out, not to be deceitful. agreed to come down, so these thirty or so people were incorporated into the forefront of the team and acted together, as for Lu Kuang's token, it was held by Xun Yu and not returned.

This mixed army of Yuan Cao met two scouts along the way, Xun You took out the token, and successfully passed the pass, the scouts thought that they were all under the command of Lu Kuang, and there were ten carts of grain and grass behind them, so there was no doubt about it, and the Qu Chang also thought that Xun You was trying to confirm his identity, and he was very grateful, and the Yuan family that accidentally broke into it became a talisman for the surprise attack troops, and broke through the outer patrol circle of the Yuan army all the way safely and soundly, and went deep into the hinterland.

In this way, after about an hour of stopping and stopping along the way, Xiahou Yuan found that the road under his feet became flat, just at this time, the clouds in the sky became thinner, and there was a faint moonlight transmitted down, Xiahou Yuan vaguely saw a tall black shadow in the distance, and the road under his feet stretched all the way over, where it should be Wuchao City. ”

There are two or three stars at the head of Wuchao City, and there are many torches, like a lighthouse in the dark, but the torches do not move at all, indicating that the defenders have no vigilance, Xiahou Yuan is very excited, the most difficult interruption has passed, the next thing is to mix into the city to kill the so-called defenders, burn all the grain and grass, as long as the Wuchao is decided, Yuan Shao's defeat is a foregone conclusion.

As soon as Xiahou Yuan issued an order, Xun You's eyes suddenly froze, and he pressed down the hand he wanted to raise again, Xiahou Yuan didn't understand what he meant, Xun You made a reassuring gesture, and then threw the token to Qu Chang: "The front is the black nest, you can go in and rest, we will send it here"

"Thank you two generals, I don't know what to call the two generals?" Qu Chang asked gratefully.

"We are the generals of General Chunyu, the name is not worth mentioning, by the way, the garrison of the black nest is very strict, you are from outside and do not know the password, it will be very troublesome to interrogate, and when someone asks in the city, you simply say that you are here to send food and grass, and it also saves a lot of tongue, so you can rest early!"

"Good, good, good, thank you General"

Qu Chang picked up the token, and happily called out to his subordinates to rush towards the black nest, Xun You asked Xiahou Yuan to follow, but kept a certain distance, and walked to a place four hundred steps away from the city wall, so don't get close, that is the farthest distance that the defenders can see in the dark, if you go further, you will be seen by the defenders, after doing this, Xun You and Xiahou Yuan found the top of a hill and looked towards the black nest.

Xiahou Yuan didn't understand what medicine was sold in Xun You's gourd, and asked him why he didn't launch a surprise attack when the Yuan army entered the city gate, Xun You frowned, didn't answer, just stared at the city gate.

They saw that the Yuan army had walked to the gate of the city, raised their heads and shouted a few words, and suddenly, countless lanterns lit up at the head of the city, and dense crossbowmen poured up the city wall. The Yuan army under the city began to shoot arrows and crossbows frantically, and the Yuan army was caught off guard, almost completely wiped out in an instant, more than 30 corpses were gathered like hedgehogs, and soon the lanterns at the head of the city fell in one fell swoop, and an elite cavalry rushed out. Wandering around the corpses in front of the city, he looked a little puzzled.

"What the hell is going on?" Xiahou Yuan had a frightened look on his face, if they rushed forward just now, I am afraid that there would be more than thirty corpses lying on the ground at this moment.

Xun You's face was gloomy to the extreme, "While the lights are still on, General Miaocai, take a closer look!" ”

Xiahou Yuan's eyes widened, and he finally realized that something was wrong, this was not a city wall at all, but composed of dozens of building cars side by side. The height of the building car is about the same as the city wall, and the outside is draped with cowhide cloth rolls painted in the color of city bricks, although this arrangement is extremely simple, but the black nest is originally a very small city, and the vision at night is extremely poor, the sneak attackers do not come close to observe, and it is difficult to distinguish the difference between the two by the silhouette alone.

"Don't move!" Seeing that Xiahou Yuan wanted to give the order to fight to the death, Xun You hurriedly pulled him to the ground. Don't look at Xun You's usual strength, a critical moment. The strength of his arms became quite amazing, and Xiahou Yuan's majestic body was suddenly pulled to the ground by him.

At this moment, a Yuan family composed of archers and shield soldiers quickly rushed in their direction, obviously for ambush purposes, they probably saw the lights of the black nest pretending to be lit up, and hurried to set up an ambush. Xun You bit it, and hurriedly led the army out of the hills, which was able to block their way, Xun You shouted on the horse: "Password, come quickly." Otherwise, you won't be killed! ”

The leading lieutenant did not doubt it, and replied: "Fourth, return the order!" “

"Four Princes!" Xun You replied without hesitation, he understood Yuan Shao, Yuan Shao is an arrogant and conceited person, since he takes the fourth world as the order, it must be the third duke, but now Yuan Shao is a general, although he is not the third duke, but the general and the hussar general are in the same position as the third duke, so the Yuan family has now become the fourth and fourth dukes, if ordinary people hear this order, they will definitely answer the third duke, it must be a wrong answer.

After listening to Xun You's answer, the leading captain did not hesitate, and hurriedly led the soldiers to rush towards the fake city, Xun You gave Xiahou Yuan a color, Xiahou Yuan suddenly understood, waved his big hand, and led the surprise attack troops to follow behind the sword and shield soldiers, and rushed to the Wuchao fake city together.

"IV!" As the ambush approached the gates, torches were again raised on the towers, and an officer shouted as he pointed at the people below.

"Four Princes!"

When Xiahou Yuan heard this command, he glanced at Xun You with admiration, he is now completely convinced, if it weren't for Xun You, I'm afraid they would all have to bury their bones here today.

The matter of the fake city finally came to an end after more than an hour, and the truth was thoroughly found out after Lu Kuang came, this group of Yuan Jun was indeed his own subordinates, but now he died here for no reason, Lu Kuang was helpless or helpless, and after arranging for the burial of more than 30 soldiers, he walked towards the northwest again.

When the ambush dispersed, Xun You turned his head to Xiahou Yuan and said, "Follow the general just now, the direction he is going in is the real black nest!" ”

Xiahou Yuan had completely obeyed Xun You's order, and with a wave of his hand, he quietly walked towards the northwest, Xun You and Xiahou Yuan walked side by side, and he asked, "How did Mr. see it?" ”

Xun You explained: "There is a lot of grain in Wuchao City, and there is a certain frequency of cars and horses in the past, and the road should be pressed very smooth, and although the road is smooth, there are too many potholes and bumps along the way, like a new road made in a hurry!" ”

Xiahou Yuan is not a mediocre talent, after listening to Xun You's analysis, he immediately became enlightened, Xu You continued: "Whether it is this road or the ridiculous building car fake city, it is full of flaws during the day, only for those who march at night, so there must be no building cars here during the day!" ”

Xiahou Yuan nodded and continued to ask, "How does that gentleman know their password?" ”

Xun You sighed: "I know Yuan Shao, the fourth and third dukes of the Yuan family, this has always been his proud identity, and now he is a general and the same as the third duke, how can he not show off?" ”

Xiahou Yuan looked at Xun Yu with admiration, his admiration was beyond measure, he didn't say anything all the way, after the army galloped for an hour, a city surrounded by earthen walls finally appeared in front of them, and the city wall was full of soldiers of the Yuan army, full of spirits and bright armor, Xiahou Yuan's face was happy: "Ready!" ”

"Wait a minute!" Xun You hurriedly stopped. (To be continued.) )