Xuzhou, Xiapi.

Chen Gong broke into the middle hall and saw Lu Bu talking to Mrs. Yan.

Mrs. Yan saw Chen Gong come in, and hurriedly got up to leave. Lu Bu showed a look of displeasure, "Gongtai, why are you so flustered?" ”

"Prince, Peng Cheng has come to report that Cao Cao has launched an attack."

"Well, I already know."

"The palace has a plan, you can retreat Cao Bing.

Today, the prince and the marquis are victorious over Cao Cao, and the morale is booming. Cao Cao crusaded against Zhang Xiu three times, but he failed to complete the success and his morale was low. If the prince took this opportunity to wave his army north to Pengcheng, he would definitely be able to attack Cao Cao. ”

Lu Bu waved his hand and said with a smile: "The public station is too worried, I already have a plan."

Far away and now, it is still in Guangling, and it is difficult to concentrate troops. Cao Cao came from afar, borrowed Pengcheng to demoralize him, and when he came to Xiapi, I could wait for his work and drive him into Surabaya. Besides, we have received news that my son-in-law has sent troops to help, and Cao Cao must be in a hurry. ”

Chen Gong was stunned, "Junhou, since the emperor's uncle sent troops to help, and the prince and marquis sent troops properly, two flanking attacks, Cao Cao will be defeated." ”

Lu Bu smiled: "Don't worry, Meng Yan will be able to hold Cao Cao back." ”

Judging by what he meant, he was not prepared to take the initiative.

Chen Gong couldn't help but wonder in his heart, but he also knew that Lu Bu had always been stubborn. If he continues to persuade him, he will arouse Lu Bu's disgust.

But......

Chen Gong really couldn't understand, where did Lu Bu get the confidence to win a big victory in Xiapi?

Since ancient times, the enemy has been rejected from the outside rather than at the inside.

If Lu Bu makes a mistake in Pengcheng, at least there is room for maneuvering. But if you lose in Xiapi, there will be no way back at all.

When he walked out of the royal city, he saw Cheng Lian coming head-on.

"Gongtai, when will the prince send troops?"

Chen Gong showed a bitter smile, "The prince has no plans to send troops yet. ”

"Why?"

Cheng Lian was furious when he heard this. "Don't you want to wait until Cao Cao's soldiers come to the city before you want to fight Cao Cao?"

As he spoke, he was about to break into the royal city, but was stopped by Chen Gong.

"At this time, it's better not to go again, no matter who you and I go, it won't be useful. The top priority is to get the end of the kuài back.

If you are far away, you can't persuade the prince. Others...... Hehe, including you and me, I'm afraid it's hard to persuade. ”

"However, Chen Deng is guarding Haixi, and I am afraid it will be difficult to come back from afar."

Since Lu Bu decided to use troops against Guangling. Although Chen Deng is talented, his opponent Zhang Liao is also a wise general. After several encounters, in early August, Zhang Liao captured Guangling County and drove Chen Deng to Haixi, north of Huaishui. Fortunately, the Haixi Xu clan sent troops to help. It's a temporary stabilisation. But even so, it is not easy for Zhang Liao to break the Chen and Xu coalition forces.

Chen Gong pondered for a moment and said softly, "I have a plan. Can be recalled far away. ”

"Please speak on the public platform."

General Nu Lao immediately rushed to Huaipu, and then guarded Huaipu and confronted Chen Deng.

As long as the general can hold Huaipu, Chen Deng has nothing to fear...... And so it goes. If you return to the next Pi, you can sit back and relax. ”

Cheng Lian thought about it. thinks what Chen Gong said is quite reasonable.

It's just that how to talk to Lu Bu to get Lu Bu to agree?

At this time, I'm afraid that Lu Bu will not let people go lightly. Unless......

Cheng Lian hesitated, "At this time, I'm afraid I have to ask Mr. Huang for help." ”

Mr. Huang is Huang Zhen. Previously, he was ordered by Liu Chuang to assist Lu Bu in the implementation of Tuntian, which was quite valued by Lu Bu. The most important thing is that since Huang Zhen is sent by Liu Chuang, Mrs. Yan and Mrs. Diao Chan Cao are also very kind to him, and often ask him about Lu Lan's situation.

Chen Gong pondered for a moment, "In that case, I'll go to Mr. Huang for help." ”

In this matter, Diao Chan or Mrs. Yan have to speak.

As long as the two of them spoke, Lu Bu would not continue to insist.

It's just that Chen Gong feels that things are not as simple as imagined. Cao Cao knew that Liu Chuang would send troops, would he really be defenseless?

Seeing Cheng Lian leave, Chen Gong's mood was a little heavy......

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On the fifth day of September, Liu Chuang led his troops south.

And in Kaiyang, he joined forces with Zang Ba.

Previously, Liu Chuang passed through Langya many times, but he was never able to meet Zang Ba.

But this time, it was Zang Ba who took the initiative to greet him.

"Uncle Huang, I have heard the name of Uncle Huang for a long time, but I have never seen him, and Ba has always felt deeply regretful.

This time, the emperor's uncle drew a sword to help, worthy of the name of Haoshi. It's just that I got the news that Cao Cao ordered to ride Duwei Road to recruit and garrison Jiqiu, and I'm afraid it will not be easy to get through Guò. ”

Zang Ba, eight feet tall, burly.

For a long time, because of Zang Ba's name, Liu Chuang always thought that he was a rough and arrogant person.

How do you know that after seeing it, I know that this person is elegant and handsome, and when I look at it, I think it is a scholar.

"Lu Zhao, who?"

In the face of Zang Ba's straightforward introduction to the military situation, Liu Chuang was not polite, but asked directly.

He really hadn't heard of the road signs, and even felt that the name was a little unfamiliar.

And Zang Ba obviously didn't know the origin of Lu Zhao, only said that Lu Zhao was a general sent by Cao Cao to the East China Sea, stationed in Jiqiu.

In other words, if Liu Chuang wants to rescue Lu Bu, he must conquer Jiqiu.

"Dare to ask General Xuangao, why don't you send troops to rescue?"

Zang Ba heard a wry smile, "I want to send troops, but Lu Qian personally led the army to supervise the battle in Linyi...... If I send troops, Langya will be empty. ”

Lu Qian, actually came to Linyi?

Liu Chuang was stunned when he heard this, and was immediately relieved.

That Zang Ba is indeed difficult to get out, if he sends troops to rescue, I am afraid that Lu Qian will immediately capture Langya.

Langya is the only way for Liu Chuang to connect Beihai Kingdom. If Langya is lost, he will have to go deep alone, and even the way back will be blocked.

Well, Zang Ba really can't leave!

Liu Chuang thought of this, so he didn't ask anymore.

He generally understood Cao Cao's intentions, and sent troops from Langya County to Xiapi, which must pass through the East China Sea.

Cao Cao sent troops and horses to block it in Jiqiu, knowing that he would not bury heavy troops in Tanxian, Xiangben and other places. He wanted to hold Liu Chuang's footsteps back. Until Liu Chuang was sleepy and tired and unable to fight again, he counterattacked again. But how do you know that I have a fallout?

"Since that's the case, then I won't bother Xuan Gao.

I will send troops to the hills, and rush to Xiapi to help the prince. However, the soldiers and horses of Taishan County have to rely on the general's care. ”

Zang Ba smiled: "Please rest assured, Uncle Huang." Zang Ba is here, and Lu Qianxiu wants to bargain. ”

After resting outside Kaiyang City for a night, Liu Chuang led his troops to continue south.

It's just that during the march, Huang Shao suddenly caught up. He said softly: "Childe, have you noticed that Zang Ba is a little weird?" ”

Liu Chuang was stunned, "How can Gongmei say this?" ”

Huang Shao scratched his head, "I'm not sure either, I just think this Zang Ba is too calm." ”

Have it?

Liu Chuang thought about it carefully. I didn't notice any flaws.

"Gongmei, is there too much suspicion?"

Huang Shao smiled bitterly, "Maybe, it stands to reason that Zang Ba is a prince and a prince." Now Cao Cao's soldiers are in Xuzhou, and he is stationed in Langya, which can be said to be surrounded by enemies, so he should be nervous. But yesterday when Childe was talking to him. I didn't see his nervousness. And last night I inspected the surroundings of Kaiyang, although the soldiers and horses of Kaiyang were all like fierce soldiers. But I always felt that their nervousness was not real. ”

When Liu Chuang heard this, he waved his hand and said with a smile: "Zang Ba is a person who is resolute and resolute, and he is strict in governing the army.

Perhaps, he didn't take Lu Qian in his eyes......"

Is that really the case?

Huang Shao scratched his head, still a little suspicious.

Anyway, he just thinks Zang Ba is weird, but what's weird? He couldn't say it clearly.

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It is located in the sun of Yishui.

Its general location is in the middle of Linyi and Linshu in the later generations, and it is also the northern gateway of Donghai County.

After the hills, it is Tan County.

It was not the first time Liu Chuang had come to Jiqiu, so when he arrived at Jiqiu City, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

The first time he came to Jiqiu was when he went north to Qingzhou.

At that time, there was a general under Zang Ba's command, Chang Feng, who was stationed in Jiqiu, and with Elfang's heavy bribes, Chang Feng did not embarrass Liu Chuang, and let him pass through Jiqiu.

The second time I came to Jiqiu, it was last spring.

He and Chen Gong passed by from here and went to Xiapi to meet Lu Bu.

In this moment, time flies.

On the head of the hill city, the flag is displayed.

Lu Zhao's troops had already been neatly arrayed in Jiqiu City, and after seeing Liu Chuang's troops and horses arriving, he immediately sent troops to fight. Liu Chuang was not afraid, but he felt a little strange in his heart, this way of recruiting not to defend the city, but running out of the field battle, is simply an act of promoting shortcomings and avoiding strengths.

It seems that the road trick is probably also in vain.

So, Liu Chuang ordered Xu Chu and Xiahoulan to send troops to meet the battle.

In front of the two armies, Xu Chu slashed two Cao generals, and Xiahou Lan also picked one Cao general.

Then Gao Shun ordered the flag to wave, and Xiong Zhen's army launched an attack on Cao's army amid the rumbling war drums.

Although the Xiong Zhen army trained by Gao Shun was only more than 3,000 people, its combat power was extremely amazing. Liu Chuang can be said to be responsive to his needs, and there is no difficulty. After more than a year of training and countless actual combat crackdowns on bandits, Xiong Zhenjun's combat effectiveness has long been formed.

Although Cao's army resisted fiercely, under the command of Gao Shun, Lu Zhao only lasted for half an hour, that is, more than an hour, and then he couldn't resist it, and the wolf bèi fled. Liu Chuang took advantage of the situation and ordered to capture Jiqiu. That night, news came from Kaiyang that Lu Qian led his troops from Linyi to attack Kaiyang. Zang Ba defended the city and blocked the Cao army of Lu Qian's department outside Kaiyang City, and the battle was fruitful......

"Gongmei, do you think Zang Ba still has doubts?"

Liu Chuang was in Jiqiu City and couldn't help but joke.

Huang Shao's face turned red, revealing a touch of embarrassment, and then nodded and said, "It's really suspicious, I didn't expect General Xuangao to be so brave." ”

"The life of the eight strong generals, how can it be a lie?"

Liu Chuang didn't continue to make fun of Huang Shao, he just had the intention of joking, so after finishing speaking, he didn't take this matter to heart.

At this time, the battle of Pengcheng was already heating up.

Cao Cao attacked Pengcheng several times, but he was unable to break through Pengcheng for a long time, so he couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

But soon, Cao Cao was replenished. Liu Bei led his troops to conquer Xiao County from Wu County, and Cao Cao's soldiers and horses formed a corresponding trend.

The guard of Peng Cheng was very anxious. So he sent someone to ask for help.

At the same time, Liu Chuang led his troops to continue south after resting for a day in Jiqiu.

He ordered Huang Shao and Xu Sheng to stay in Jiqiu, while Liu Chuang personally led a large army and approached Tan County.

According to Liu Chuang's previous plan, Lu Zhu was stationed in Tan County, and he could easily take Tan County, and then attack from Cao Cao's flank...... But who would have thought that the gate of Tanxian County was closed. The city was heavily guarded. Elk Zhu was neatly draped, standing on the head of the city, shouting and scolding Liu Chuang.

"Liu Chuang, you are deeply favored by Jun, but you don't think about worrying about Jun; Divide one side. Dangerous hài 社稷.

Now Sikong sent troops to rebel, but you helped to abuse. If you are wise, immediately disperse your men and horses, dismount and surrender, and I will spare your life. ”

Seeing this posture, Liu Chuang was stunned.

No, I've already made an appointment with Zizhong before. When our soldiers came to the city, it was the day when Zizhong opened the city and surrendered.

Why did Zizhong suddenly have such an attitude? Could it be ......

Liu Chuang's heart couldn't help but tighten, as if he felt something.

He immediately scolded: "Elk Zizhong, you caused me to leave my hometown at the beginning. Now he is helping Cao Cao to go against the grain.

I have received the great favor of the Son of Heaven and have come to ask for it. I have half an hour of time with you to think about it, if you don't open the city and surrender, don't blame me for breaking the city. It will cut you with a thousand knives. ”

"Dog thief, death is imminent. Dare to speak up. ”

Lu Zhu's face was flushed with anger, and he took out a sharp arrow from Hu Lu beside him, bent his bow and set the arrow, and pointed at Liu Chuang is arrow.

Don't look at Elk Zhu as a scholar, but the six arts of Confucianism, archery is one of the most important contents, so Elk Zhu's archery skills are extremely good.

Liu Chuang was caught off guard and was shot in the shoulder by an arrow from Elk Zhu.

The sharp arrow was stuck in his shoulder and swayed, Liu Chuang screamed, covered his shoulders and turned over and fell off the horse.

At the same time, arrows rained down on the head of Tanxian County.

Xu Chu and Xiahou Lan were shocked, and hurriedly led people to snatch Liu Chuang back.

The people did not dare to fight again, so they retreated to the camp, and then called the military doctor.

Wu Pu was also taken aback when he heard that Liu Chuang was hit by an arrow in front of the battle, and hurriedly rushed to the big tent of the Chinese army.

But I saw that outside the big tent of the Chinese army, the flying bear guard was heavily guarded.

Xia Houlan personally led the troops to guard, which made Wu Pu's heart tremble.

He walked into the big tent and hurriedly said, "How is Uncle Huang's injury?" ”

At this time, Liu Chuang sat up from the couch chair all of a sudden, motioned for everyone to step back, and let go of the arrow wound on his shoulder, but there was no trace of blood.

"Uncle Huang......"

Liu Chuang waved his hand and took the arrow in his hand.

It turned out that the root of Lu Zhu's arrow did not hit Liu Chuang, but was caught by Liu Chuang, and he made the appearance of being injured by the arrow to confuse the opponent.

"All of you are my confidants, so I won't hide it from everyone."

In the big tent, Xu Chu Gaoshun and Wu Pu were dumbfounded.

Liu Chuang said softly: "Zizhong has already contacted me, and the reason why he stayed in Donghai County was just in case.

Before sending the army, I had already contacted Zizhong, and when my army arrived in Tan County, he would open the city and surrender. But who knows the situation today, but it seems that something is not good. Zizhong temporarily changed his attitude, thinking that there was something unspeakable, otherwise he would not have been so repeated. ”

As he spoke, Liu Chuang threw the arrow on the case.

Xu Chu and Gao Shun saw at a glance that there was no arrow in this arrow.

"Childe ......"

"Gentlemen, I feel that the situation may change, and everyone needs to be careful."

He pondered for a moment and said softly, "I deliberately made an injury today, also to confuse the Cao army in the city. I guess Zizhong must be watched, so he warned me in this way. ”

When Gao Shun and the three of them heard this, they couldn't help but show nervousness.

"Childe, what should we do then?"

Liu Chuang stood up and wandered around the big tent.

Lu Zhu is still in Tan County, and he will inevitably be in a crisis.

It is inconvenient for him to speak, there must be someone watching, but I don't know who is spying on him?

Withdraw troops?

Liu Chuang thought for a while and said softly: "Since this is the case, let's withdraw our troops." ”

"Withdrawing troops?"

For some reason, a rather elegant face suddenly flashed in Liu Chuang's mind, and his heart suddenly changed.

"Xiaogong, you immediately let Hengruo lead the Flying Bear Cavalry to set off secretly and rush to Jiqiu."

When Gao Shun heard this, he was stunned at first, and immediately understood what Liu Chuang meant.

"Uncle Huang means ......"

"I'm worried, Xiang and Gongmei are in trouble!"

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Tan County, county government.

Lu Zhu huffed back to the middle hall, but saw two people walking towards him in the middle hall.

"Zizhong, how is the shape shì?"

The first person, dressed in a green robe and wearing a white robe, was Jian Yong.

And next to him, a man is about 176 cm tall, with a clear and thin body, beautiful hair under the chin, and an extraordinary appearance.

This person's name is Che Guan, and he is the general next to Cao Cao.

Lu Zhu sneered: "Liu Mengyan has a false name, he was shot and injured by me in the city today, and his injuries are quite serious. ”

Jian Yong and Che Xuan glanced at each other, and they both saw a smile in each other's eyes.

In fact, they already know their every move in the city.

To tell the truth, Lu Zhu is the Taishou of Donghai County, although he has a deep grudge with Liu Chuang, but Lu Zhu is Liu Chuang's wife after all, so whether it is Liu Bei or Cao Cao, they are a little uneasy about Lu Zhu. Therefore, Cao Cao ordered Che Xuan to come to the East China Sea and prepare to take over the military affairs of the East China Sea County.

But Cao Cao was worried that Lu Zhu would be dissatisfied because of this, so he recruited Jian Yong to accompany him.

Lu Zhu didn't expect that Che Xuan and Jian Yong would suddenly arrive.

But after all, he was very witty, and from the arrival of Che Zhou and Jian Yong, he guessed that there was something strange about this matter.

It's just that Che Zhou and Jian Yong don't say it, and he can't ask too much detail...... According to Che Zhou's orders, as long as they can contain Liu Chuang in Tan County for two days, it will be regarded as the first achievement. Hold back for two days? The meaning of these four words is deep. Lu Zhu knew that Cao Cao must have guessed that Liu Chuang would rush to Lu Bu's aid, so he made arrangements in advance and waited for Liu Chuang to come......

What to do?

Lu Zhu had the intention to send the letter out, but as soon as Che Zhou arrived in Tan County, he seized the power of Lu Zhu's soldiers.

In other words, Tan County is still under his control on the surface, but in fact, in addition to the hundreds of servants in the county government, Lu Zhu cannot mobilize a single soldier. At this time, it is too dangerous to go out to deliver letters. If it is discovered, there will inevitably be a catastrophe.

Naturally, it was impossible for Lu Zhu to take this risk, so he had to wait for the opportunity secretly.

Today, Che Xuan and Jian Yong asked him to go to the city to answer, because they wanted to confuse Liu Chuang through guò elk zhu, but they didn't think about it but gave lu zhu a chance.

"Zizhong, how is Liu Chuang's injury?"

"I don't know that...... But my arrow hit him right in the air, and I'm afraid it hurt him a lot. ”

When the car heard this, his eyes couldn't help but light up.

After pondering for a moment, he suddenly asked, "Liu Chuang is injured, then his subordinates will inevitably be demoralized."

I want to go out of the city and steal the camp tonight, so that even if I can't kill Liu Chuang, I can still make him lose his troops. Xianhe, Zizhong, what do you think? ”