The fire burned for seven or eight hours, and it was not until the evening that the fire gradually went out, and the city wall, which was still visible in the shape of bricks, was already pitch black, and there was no one to see. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

"What do you think of this horn, as soon as this fire burns, it will cheapen us and destroy the city wall." Cao Cao looked at the city wall where some firelight could still be seen in the night, and said to Xuanyuan Che

After the fire broke out in the city, Xuanyuan Che returned from the Combined Cavalry and waited with Cao Cao for the war to develop.

"Who knows, although this fire has cost us a lot of soldiers, it has prevented today's attack. However, if we attack again tomorrow, the difficulties for our troops will be much less, and in any case, it will be a good thing. Xuanyuan Che said this, looking at the direction of Guangzong, Xuanyuan Che guessed in his heart that the commander in this city should not be Zhang Jiao, but Zhang Liang. After all, in history, Zhang Jiao died of illness in Guangzong, but he would not say it, lest Cao Cao be suspicious.

"I don't think it's going to be that simple, there's going to be something strange about it." Cao Cao didn't agree easily, but said seriously, with a hint of vigilance.

Xuanyuan Che nodded and said, "I also know that Zhang Jiao will not make such a low-level mistake and self-destruct the city wall, there should be a trick." However, you and I are not the vanguard of the siege, to put it mildly, this latter move will not be used on us, let's take a look tomorrow. ”

Xuanyuan Che said this, Cao Cao didn't say much, and after dealing with some things, Xuanyuan Che said goodbye and left, returned to his own territory, and rested.

In the early morning of the second day, Xuanyuan Che was woken up early by the shouts of the army outside, and after simply eating the food brought by Yang Yun, Xuanyuan Che was in his tent, practicing internal strength.

During this period of time, Xuanyuan Che's internal strength has only risen by one layer, and it is only the second layer of intermediate internal strength. With the improvement of the level of this internal strength, the speed of the improvement of this internal strength is gradually slowing down, so as long as there is time and nothing to do, Xuanyuan Che basically has to cultivate internal strength.

It's just that this time, before he could practice for an hour, a personal guard outside the tent made a report: "Lord, General Cao has sent someone to invite you over." ”

"Okay, I got it." Xuanyuan Cheng was helpless, just collected his work, got up and walked out of the big tent, "Is there anything else?" ”

"Before, General Yang sent someone to report, saying that there was an army of my Han Dynasty coming to Guangzong from the east, and there were both aborigines and strangers, but because it was still far away, and you were still cultivating, so I didn't bother you."

"Okay, I know, let's go to General Cao first, let Yun'er worry about this major matter in the army." With that, he took a few guards and went to Cao Cao.

"General Xuanyuan, you're here." Xuanyuan Che had just walked into Cao Cao's big tent, Cao Cao immediately greeted him, grabbed his arm, and took him inside, obviously waiting for a while, a little anxious.

"What's wrong?" Xuanyuan Che broke free of Cao Cao's hand, and after the two sat down, he asked.

"You know about a big army coming from the east." Cao Cao looked at Xuanyuan Che and said.

"Just knew, is there something wrong with that army? Could it be that the Yellow Turban Thief pretended to be to reinforce Guangzong? ”

"It would be nice if this was the case, you and I are just fine, and we can just solve that army."

"Then since it's not the Yellow Turban Bandits, what do you have to worry about?" Xuanyuan Che said, then picked up the tea he had just served, and drank it.

"I said you have a snack, don't you know who the commander of that army is?"

"Who is it?" Xuanyuan Che asked, and saw Cao Cao glaring at him, and hurriedly shouted outside, "Liu Cheng, what banner is that army fighting?" ”

"Back to the lord, the banner of the army is embroidered with a Liu character, it is Liu Bei Liu Xuande of Zhuo County, Youzhou."

"What? It's actually this guy. As soon as he heard that it was Liu Bei's army, Xuanyuan Che's original casual attitude immediately disappeared.

"Now you know what I'm worried about." Cao Cao said again.

Xuanyuan Che nodded, thought for a while, and said: "This Liu Xuande is really not particular, and the credit has actually been taken to our territory." ”

"Yes, once he is really involved, what we planned before will change." Cao Cao sighed and said, "For this Liu Xuande, I admire him a lot, he has no background, no money, and he actually relied on his own ability to pull up a large army, galloping through Qing and Youerzhou, which can be regarded as quelling a lot of thieves, if it is other times, I will make friends with him and raise a glass to talk." But now, it is the time for us to defeat the Yellow Turban Bandit Army and establish a meritorious career, if he really grabs a great achievement, then you and I will not be able to see anyone in this court. ”

"General Cao, what you said is right, in this peaceful rebellion, in addition to the fact that we have some credit on the Changshe side, but with such a trace of credit, not to say that we are not satisfied, just to say that General He and Taiwei Cao, they will definitely not be satisfied with our performance. If you really lose points this time, it will be difficult to perform in the future. ”

"So, I'll come to you right away, what should we do, can we see Liu Bei coming and share our credit? He's only a day or two away from here. ”

The two of them sat in the tent, thinking of a way, and suddenly, Cao Cao stood up and looked at Xuanyuan Che, very surprised.

"General Cao, have you thought of a way?" Xuanyuan Che also hurriedly got up and asked.

"Yes, I do have an idea, but whether it can succeed or not depends on the fat man."

"Dong Zhuo? Anything about him. Xuanyuan Che was puzzled, and as soon as the words came out, his eyes lit up, and he raised his head suddenly, looked at Cao Cao, and said, "You mean, let Dong Zhuo come and refuse Liu Bei's reinforcements?" ”

"Yes, we don't want Liu Bei to share the credit, so Dong Zhuo naturally doesn't want Liu Bei to make trouble and ruin his plan." Cao Cao asked Xuanyuan Che to sit down, and after the two of them sat down, he said, "Whether he wants to use the hands of the Yellow Turban Thief Army to beat those generals, or as you said, what he wants, he will not want Liu Bei to interfere with his plan, so ah, I think the most urgent thing now should be Dong Zhuo." ”

"You're right." Xuanyuan Che slapped his knee, and then shouted outside the tent, "Liu Cheng, come in." ”

A personal guard immediately walked in and came to Xuanyuan Che's side. Xuanyuan Che approached him and said in his ear: "You go and see, what is the situation on Dong Zhuo's side, if there is no danger, it is best to enter his big tent and listen to what he and Li Ru are talking about." If something happens, come immediately. ”

After Liu Cheng heard this, he immediately hugged his fists and left.

"Eh, General Xuanyuan, what kind of task are you arranging, and you are so careful." Cao Cao didn't hear what Xuanyuan Che and Liu Cheng said, so he asked Xuanyuan Che directly.

"It's nothing, just let him stare at Dong Zhuo's side and see what is going on." Speaking of this, Xuanyuan Che took a sip of tea and said, "Besides, I don't listen to your opinions and suggestions, be careful of the third ear outside the wall, lest trouble come out of your mouth." If Dong Zhuo's people listen to this, I will be a taboo. ”

"My lord, General Yang sent someone to come, please go to the United Cavalry immediately, wait for the opportunity, and attack at any time." At this time, the voice of another guard outside the door remembered.

"Okay, I'll be over later." Xuanyuan Che said loudly, "General Cao, I didn't say you, I actually have to be informed by my own people for such a trivial matter, why didn't those scouts of yours come to report the news." ”

"Hey, I'm not upset by Liu Bei's matter, let them not spread the word before. Now that it's over, I forgot to let them re-report it. ”

The two said a few more words, and Xuanyuan Che walked out of his tent and went to the place where he lived.