Chapter 140: Empty Camp Scheme
Seeing that Xiahoudun temporarily retreated, Wei Tao didn't care much about himself, but seeing that although Xiahoudun did not move, he was always on guard, Wei Tao already understood a lot.
Lowering his head and thinking about it slightly, Wei Tao just said to Zhang Liao and Xu Huang beside him.
"Wen Yuan, Gongming, you two immediately lead me and other corporal soldiers to set up camp here, and set up camp as soon as possible, so that the soldiers can rest themselves."
"My lord!"
Hearing Wei Tao's words, Zhang Liao and Xu Huang suddenly shouted in unison, the two glanced at each other, and Zhang Liao finally spoke.
"Lord, this time we came to meet that Cao Mengde's friends and foes are unknown, we are in a hurry to get here, we are already tired, if we forcibly reorganize the army, we can still barely fight, if we set up camp first, morale will definitely be discharged, if Cao Cao comes to attack, I am afraid that there will be only a big defeat!"
"It's okay, just do what I say. I know Meng Deqi himself, he will not attack! ”
Hearing Wei Tao's affirmative tone, Zhang Liao and Xu Huang glanced at each other, but they couldn't believe it, they didn't know what to do for a while, but at this time, Xun You's eyes lit up slightly, and then he smiled and nodded at the two of them.
"Don't worry, the two generals just follow the orders of the lord, I also think that Cao Mengde will definitely not attack. The two generals only set up camp according to the previous marching method, and did not have to worry about many other things. ”
Although Xun You has not been under Wei Tao's account for a long time, and even Zhang Liao, Xu Huang and Xun You have not had much contact, but just the exchanges on this section of the road are enough to make the two of them admire Xun You's resourcefulness.
Now Xun You said the same, and the two looked at each other. Finally, he nodded his head. And each of them led his men and set up camp.
In addition to hundreds of relatives and soldiers. All the soldiers let down their guard and began to set up camp, although in such a situation, it is impossible to stare everyone to death.
Wei Tao's subordinates are all elite soldiers, and the ability to set up camp is naturally not bad, and soon a camp will become decent.
"What is this doing? Is he really not afraid that he will not be able to lead the troops to kill? ”
Seeing Wei Tao's subordinates as if they had not seen themselves and others camping under their noses, even with Xiahoudun's knowledge, his eyelids couldn't help jumping slightly at this time.
"If I rush to kill at this time, wouldn't it break at will? Wei Ziyu is good at using soldiers, often breaking the crowd with one. How can you be so ignorant of the art of war? ”
Thinking of this, the heart of the earth, which was originally a little eager to try, was suddenly suppressed by Xiahoudun himself.
"This thing is weird, let's wait for the lord to come and see how it ......"
Cao Cao's arrival was not slow, but when Cao Cao led people to come, and saw that Wei Tao was already faintly in a camp behind him, he couldn't help but jump his face.
"Brother Meng De has been absent for a long time! In the past, my uncle died, and I was also very saddened. Tao Qian harmed others and himself, and his crime should be punished, but how innocent the people of Xuzhou were, and asked his brother to let the people of Xuzhou go. Keep the vitality of my Han family alive. ”
Wei Tao came up and said as soon as he bowed his hand to Cao Cao.
"If the elder brother can let go of the people of Xuzhou, even if he personally takes Tao Qian's head brother, he will not hesitate!"
In fact, Wei Tao's words are not false. In the past, Wei Tao had practiced martial arts with Cao Cao, so he naturally saw Cao Song, but Cao Song was an elder, and his relationship with Wei Tao was not deep, so Wei Tao was not too sad.
Of course, even if this is the case, with the relationship between the Wei family and the Cao family, it makes sense for Wei Tao to avenge Cao Song.
"General!"
However, Wei Tao's words startled Mi Zhu on the side, and he couldn't help but exclaim.
"Although my father-in-law used people inappropriately, so that he let Elder Cao die, why is this so! Besides, if the lord of my family is killed because of one person, Cao Mengde slaughtered countless people in Xuzhou, but who will these countless unjust souls want to avenge their grievances! ”
Wei Tao glanced at Mi Zhu lightly, but did not answer, and then looked at Cao Cao again.
"In the past, I heard that my brother's ambition was to support the Han family, and I was able to expand the territory for my Han Dynasty in the future, and it was for the general of the Western War, but now my brother's ambition still cares?"
"Hahaha...... I always thought that Ziyu was only brave and unparalleled on the battlefield, but I didn't expect that your eloquence was also good. ”
Cao Cao is Cao Cao after all, and he only smiled in the face of Wei Tao's repeated questions.
"But this alone can't stop me, you have to know the way, now Xiapi is in front of my eyes, it's not difficult to break it, once Xiapi is broken, my blood feud is able to revenge, want to stop me here? How can it be? ”
"Brother Mengde, you and I still have to fight each other after all?"
Wei Tao's eyes suddenly sharpened, although Wei Tao was only followed by hundreds of people, but when he heard it, even a military general like Xiahoudun couldn't help but tighten slightly.
But Cao Cao still smiled.
"Zi Yu and Cao are both heroes of the world, and all along, Cao also wants to compare with Zi Yu to see who is the real hero. The last meeting in Luoyang was too short, but now how is it compared? ”
This is Cao Cao, the absolutely confident Cao Cao.
"If a hero is not a hero, there is no need to say more, but how can Wei Tao be afraid of really fighting each other? Meng Deke came to attack each other to see who wins and who loses! ”
Hearing Wei Tao's words, many of the generals around Cao Cao became excited, and they were ready to move, but at this time, Cao Cao squinted slightly, scanning back and forth in the continuous camp behind Wei Tao.
No matter how quickly Wei Tao's camp was built, it was impossible to complete the layout in an instant, and at this time, it was actually just a silhouette, even if it looked, it was just an endless cloth tent.
But the more I look at Cao Cao's expression, the more calm he becomes, and the figures between the shadows are not real, but the sounds that come out from time to time make people know that there are many soldiers in the meantime.
"Mengde, how do you see it? Are we a fighter, or are we a fighter? Or how about you come and attack my camp? ”
At this moment, Wei Tao's voice sounded faintly, and his voice was calm and not panicked.
"Lord, that Wei Tao must be a bluff, wait for a certain family to go and break him!"
At this time, Cao Cao stepped forward and said.
"Zihe is willing to take the other party's head for the lord!"
This man is none other than him. It was Cao Chun, Cao Zihe. Now Cao Cao is also the male lord of Yanzhou. The Cao family naturally did their best to help.
This Cao Chun can be said to be a rare talent of the Cao family, and he is also quite trusted by Cao Cao.
Now that I see Cao Cao hesitating, I understand Cao Cao's concerns, so I stand up and want to test the truth for Cao Cao.
Cao Cao nodded slightly, that is, he allowed it, although he felt that something was wrong, and his suspicion rose. But Cao Cao is not an ordinary person, so naturally he will not retreat easily.
"Wei Ziyu! I haven't seen you before, but we've been famous for a long time, and today let me fight you! Kill! ”
Cao Chun acted extremely fast, and as soon as Cao Cao was allowed, he immediately made a move, leading five hundred cavalry to rush out from behind Cao Cao, and in the blink of an eye, he was in front of him.
"Hugh is arrogant, wait for me Xu Huang to fight you!"
At this moment, there was a roar, and I saw a team of five hundred cavalry coming out of the several camps that had just been barely set up, and they also rushed straight forward.
"Boom!"
A thousand cavalry slammed together. Each raised his blade and slashed at the other.
"Bell!"
The spear in Cao Chun's hand and the big axe in Xu Huang's hand also exchanged blows fiercely, and the sound shook the audience.
All of a sudden. The cavalry and generals are deadlocked together, as if they are indistinguishable from victory or defeat, but if you look closely, you will find that in fact, Cao Jun is slightly inferior, and Cao Chun is inferior to Xu Huang!
"Who is this! Ziyu himself is quite skilled in martial arts, but how did he find so many good generals? ”
Even Cao Cao couldn't help but lose his voice at this time, he really didn't understand, he had the help of the Cao family and the Xiahou family, and there were many generals under his command, but compared to Wei Tao, it was much worse.
This can't be sighed by Cao Cao, and Cao Cao can't be envious!
Although it was a battle of 1,000 people, a quarter of an hour had already divided the victory and defeat, Xu Huang defeated Cao Chun, although Xu Huang lost more than 100 cavalry, but Cao Chun's side was more than 300 dead cavalry, almost more than double.
In fact, it can be said that this can be done, in addition to the current Cao Chun's command is not comparable to Xu Huang, more importantly, his martial arts are even worse than Xu Huang.
It will be the courage of the soldiers, especially the cavalry, Cao Chun was defeated, and his soldiers were self-defeating.
"The lord, the son and the defeated, please also ask the lord to punish."
"Victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, Zihe doesn't have to be like this, go down and heal."
Cao Chun is a rare talent in Cao Cao's own family, Cao Cao naturally cannot blame, and immediately ordered Cao Chun, who was covered in blood, to return to the camp to rest.
On the other side, Wei Tao waved his hand, and Xu Huang led the people back into the tent.
Seeing this, Cao Cao squinted slightly.
Now there are only hundreds of people standing behind Wei Tao, but on the other hand, there are thousands of people on Cao Cao's side, and the army led by Wei Tao has come thousands of miles away, all of them are exhausted, and it is impossible for them to be the enemy of Cao Cao.
But Cao Cao only squinted slightly and glanced back and forth, not ordering a strong attack.
"My lord, I would like to lead the army! If you don't win, please behead someone! ”
This situation is indeed puzzling to many people, Xiahoudun once again asked, but Cao Cao didn't seem to hear it.
"Huh!"
At this time, Cao Cao suddenly let out a sigh, and everyone followed Cao Cao's gaze, only to see that there were just a few birds in the woods on both sides.
The birds are frightened, and there are people in the forest.
"Could it be that Wei Ziyu has already planted heavy troops?"
Just when Xiahoudun was also surprised, he saw patches of smoke and dust rushing from a distance.
"Sure enough, there are reinforcements."
At this time, Cao Cao suddenly turned the horse's head and gave an order.
"Let's go!"
Cao Cao's military order was also very strict, and when the order was given, the whole army immediately retreated.
"Cao Cao is cautious, although this time he retreated because of suspicion, but the next time he knows the strength of our army, I am afraid it will not be so simple."
Wei Tao sighed softly, and then looked at Xun Yu beside him.
"My little plan will give me a few days to recover. But this time, I have to ask Mr. Gongda to conspire, and a surprise victory may be better than Cao Mengde. ”
"The general's plan can scare Cao Mengde away, but the public can't reach it."
Xun You also smiled.
Just when Wei Tao and Xun You were joking, Cao Cao also led people back to the camp.
"Lord, there is a chance that Wei Ziyu is bluffing, the birds are hovering and not falling, but the number of birds is insufficient, and then there is dust flying, but the dust is not big, whether it is in the forest or in the rear, it is obvious that there is no army, why did the lord retreat?"
Back in the camp, Li Pawn immediately asked.
"Hehe, do you think Ziyu knows the soldiers?"
Cao Cao has always been very tolerant of his subordinates' advances, so even if Li Dian faintly accused Cao Cao of being wrong at this time, Cao Cao did not have the slightest annoyance.
"Everyone in the world says that Wei Ziyu can use soldiers, and his ability to break the yellow scarf and retreat from Wuhuan can also be seen deeply."
Li Dian is not the kind of person who will deliberately belittle others to elevate himself, he just said honestly at the moment.
"In that case, how can it not be self-defeating that this is the case?"
Cao Cao asked with a smile at the moment, which immediately made Li Dian speechless.
"The lord means that Wei Ziyu is luring us to attack?"
After all, Li Dian is also a famous general, and he soon understood the meaning of Cao Cao's words, and said in disbelief.
"I heard what General Yuan Rang said, the troops led by Wei Ziyu are insufficient, how can this be done?"
"Ziyu is the best at fire attack, although he only arranges the camp, but who knows that there is no fire in it? If you want to win more with less, the fire attack strategy is the most commonly used. ”
Cao Cao smiled slightly, explaining his thoughts.
"He came here, and his soldiers were only a few thousand, and he knew that he was not capable of fighting against me, so he used a plot to first frustrate the spirit of our army, and then to intimidate me, so that I had to retreat."
"But if it was a bluff, it would be a rush at that time......"
Li Dian still said a little unconvinced.
"Huh...... Just looking at the five hundred cavalry charging out, it can be seen that at least he is also prepared, and the same can be true of the tired army? Even if we can win, it is only a small victory, and now we have a large number of generals, and we will suppress it with positive pressure, so as not to let it have the slightest chance of conspiracing, can't we win the game? ”
Cao Cao smiled again and asked all the generals in the camp to obey.
However, Cao Cao didn't know a little bit about it, that is, Wei Tao had already expected a few points when he came again, so when he was marching in a hurry, at the beginning, it was not only the infantry who had to rely on their own physical strength to hurry, but even the cavalry had to do the same, and it was not until he was about to get close to Xiapi that the cavalry was allowed to get on their horses and take a rest.
In this way, although the men and horses were also tired, the cavalry was still able to hold out for a while.
Of course, it was to hold on for a while, Cao Cao really rushed to the camp, and Wei Tao could only flee in defeat.
This time it is indeed a bit risky to use a trick, if it weren't for a person like Cao Cao, who is resourceful and profound, and at the same time extremely suspicious, it is impossible to be a trick.
However, where are there so many plans in the world that are ten percent sure, and fifty percent sure that they can be used, not to mention that as Cao Cao said, Wei Tao is also prepared in case it doesn't work.
At least this time the empty camp is counted, Wei Tao is not afraid that he will be attacked by Cao Jun in a short time, and after Pan Feng leads people up later, Wei Tao will not have to be afraid. (To be continued......)