Chapter Twenty-Three: A Surprise

Wen Ping has always been very heartwarming, especially in the recent period, first put a place for Cheng Yu, and then attacked Xiakou without a beating, and lost the soldiers, and recently heard that Suizhou, which has the advantage of terrain, actually gave the Jiangdong Army a long-distance attack, I really don't know how to fight this battle. However, the worried thing still happened, and Liu Biao issued an order to quickly march into Suizhou, and fight hard to recapture it in order to protect the safety of Xiangyang.

Wen Ping was not convinced. How to say that he is also a military general with both civil and military skills, of course he knows that it is inappropriate to withdraw from the army like this, and he always feels like he is wasting a great opportunity. Thinking about it, the surname Suo was cross-minded, the so-called generals did not grant military orders abroad, this time it was ruthless, and he also wanted to take Xiakou. On the one hand, he sent someone to deliver a letter to Liu Biao, and on the other hand, he was in full swing to prepare to attack Xiakou again. In his opinion, Xia Kou's division of troops is already the end of the strong crossbow, and he should seize this great opportunity to take Xia Kou first. And Suizhou? Cut, with that little force in Jiangdong, what kind of fame can be thrown? Don't say that you take Xia Kou yourself, even if you just continue to put pressure on Xia Kou like this, it is equivalent to cutting off their reinforcement routes, I really don't understand what those civil officials who only know how to chew words are thinking?

At the risk of disobeying orders, Wen Ping mobilized the three armies and prepared for a decisive battle. If defeated, at most lose some soldiers, and then retreat to Suizhou; Once you win, it means a lot. Not only did the problem of Suizhou be solved, but also the strategic significance of regaining Xiakou from the new one. It opened the door window for the invasion of Jiangdong and kept the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and Jiangling safe.

However, whether everything is going well or not is determined by heaven.

After Cheng Yu got the news of Jiang Qin's occupation of Suizhou, he was excited and didn't sleep for a day and a night. The boulder that had accumulated in my heart finally disappeared, and a bright smile appeared on my face that had been dark for many days.

Pan Zhang's rugged face was also radiant, and when he saw Cheng Yu, he took three steps into one step, and said in a loud voice: "My lord's clever calculation, Gongyi has already taken Suizhou, Liu Biao must be flustered, and in less than two days, Wen Ping will definitely retire." ”

Although Cheng Yu was not as happy as him, the expression on his face was extraordinary, and he said: "General Pan must not be careless, I have heard that Wenpin's surname is Ge Zhonglie and tenacious, and he forgets his own interests while taking into account the overall situation, and he is full of civil and military materials, it is difficult to ensure that he sees through our strategy, and refutes Liu Biao's intentions and attacks Xiakou again, so before he retreats, he must be cautious." ”

Although Pan Zhang didn't think about it, he still said respectfully: "It's an adult." ”

Cheng Yu didn't expect that what he said would turn out to be true.

That night, suddenly a heavy fog filled the river, and it was almost impossible to see a few meters away, and visibility was extremely low. At this moment, on the surface of the Yangtze River, thousands of ships slowly headed towards Xiakou under such bad weather conditions.

At the time of the third watch, it was less than ten miles away from Xiakou Water Village.

Wen Ping whispered to the deputy general: "There are a large number of water fences and iron chains in front of the Xiakou Water Village, and on both sides of the Water Village, the stone walls are completely cut by knives.

There was no way to dock and climb, so the front was the only way we could go. But this road, needless to say, you also know that it is extremely difficult, there are a large number of archers in front of the water village, and there is a water dragon like Zhou Tai in person, and his water army is no less capable than Wen someone. However, we have no other choice, if we want to take back Xiakou, success or failure is here, if not, we will immediately return to Shaxian. He ordered his soldiers to go down, but he was cautious. ”

It has entered the cordon of the Jiangdong Army, but due to heavy fog, the civilian army has not been discovered for a long time.

Getting closer and closer, Wen Ping's mood became more and more calm.

Suddenly, there was a small sound in the distance, and then the sound of falling water was heard.

Wen Ping was on the deck, his heart tightened, and he said secretly: "It's not good." ”

The lieutenant general on the side looked nervous and said, "General, it seems that a ship in front of you has hit the water fence?" ”

Wen Ping's face tightened: "Yes." ”

There were a few more whispers in front, followed by a few curses, and then it calmed down. It seems that several soldiers who fell into the water were saved.

Wen Ping breathed a sigh of relief, fortunately he didn't make any big moves, otherwise he would have alarmed the enemy army and everything would have been in vain. Just as he was thinking about it, there was another change, as if several more boats had been hit by foreign objects in the water and fell into the water. He could clearly hear the soldiers struggling and shouting.

Wen Ping was a little annoyed in his heart, but there was no way but to pray to God that he wouldn't run into it.

It's a pity that the heavens don't fulfill people's wishes, the more he worries, the more things happen to him, one after another, there are ships that touch wooden fences and iron chains, not that the boat has overturned, or it will not be able to move forward. The originally neat formation began to slowly appear scattered.

For this non-combat attrition, there is no way to do it.

The guards of Xiakou finally noticed that something was wrong. immediately beat the drum and sounded the alarm, while sending someone to send a letter to Cheng Yu quickly.

Cheng Yu had just laid down and was about to sleep, when he heard the sound of drums in the distance, and he was shocked, obviously an enemy army was coming. He became irritated in vain, and immediately got up and got dressed, and prepared to go out to see what was going on.

Pan Zhang hurriedly came over, and when he saw Cheng Yu's face was a little gloomy, he said, "My lord, Wen Ping is really here." ”

Cheng Yu stretched out his hand to stop him from speaking, and said in a deep voice: "Tonight is foggy, the enemy army is coming this time, the reality is unpredictable, and you can't attack rashly." Pan Zhang, you go and mobilize archers to block the enemy army, and at the same time tell Zhou Tai to prepare for battle, but don't be impulsive. After making sure that the enemy army really attacked by sneak attack, the soldiers were organized to counterattack. ”

Pan Zhang received the order and just wanted to leave, when Cheng Yu suddenly shouted, "Come back." ”

Pan Zhang stopped and saluted respectfully, "What else is there to do, my lord?" ”

Cheng Yu didn't answer Pan Zhang's words immediately, but lowered his head and pondered, stomped back and forth a few steps, and then raised his head, thinking with a smile on his face: "Wen Ping is really self-defeating, it seems that he is really pressing Liu Biao." ”

Pan Zhang was puzzled and didn't understand: "What do you mean?" ”

Cheng Yu said with a smile: "Wen Ping came here tonight, obviously forced by Liu Biao's order to withdraw his troops, and he didn't want to retreat so easily, so he wanted to take advantage of the fog to steal Xiakou, so that he could succeed in the conspiracy." But in doing so, his intentions were exposed. Although he can't take his surname at once, he can also let him return in embarrassment, so that Liu Biao can cut his military power. At this time, some treacherous eyes flashed in Cheng Yu's eyes.

Pan Zhang's eyes lit up, and he asked urgently, "What is your plan?" ”

Cheng Yu stroked the long beautiful sideburns, and said with a light squint: "If he really calms down, he will definitely wait for the other two passers-by to come up completely immediately, and then make an appointment to attack Xiakou in three ways." According to the information obtained by the spies, it will not take seven days for their reinforcements to approach Xiakou. But Wen Ping still chose to sneak attack and go it alone at this time, firstly, because it was a good time for the foggy river, and secondly, it just showed that he was anxious and did not dare to resist Liu Biao's meaning too much. ”

Pan Zhang was a little confused: "Then what does this mean?" ”

Cheng Yu sneered: "In this way, at least it shows that Wen Ping really has the heart to withdraw from the army, as long as he is blocked tonight, he will definitely withdraw from the army within three days." When the time comes, hehe......"

Pan Zhang's spirits perked up, obviously groping out the three flavors, and said excitedly: "What the adults say is serious? ”

Cheng Yu said confidently: "You can't be wrong." ”

Pan Zhang smiled gloomily: "My lord, should I let my subordinates do something?" ”

Cheng Yu glanced at him strangely, and said with an unfathomable smile: "Of course." But now your mission is to repel the enemy's sneak attack. ”

Pan Zhang had a question, but he didn't dare to ask it, so he could only leave with confused eyes.

After Cheng Yu waited for Pan Zhang to leave, he laughed and said: "Wen Ping, Wen Ping, you are still a generation of good generals, why don't you understand what it means to be constantly interrupted, but suffer the consequences of chaos." ”

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Zhang Lang, Wei Yan, Dian Wei, and Zhang Ning were in the same cavalry team, and after a few days of travel, they soon arrived at the old base camp Baqiu.

Although the front line was in full swing, there was not the slightest atmosphere of saber rattling here, although Baqiu was the location of the material and grain of the third front line. After Zhang Lang and the cavalry team returned, the somewhat empty and quiet camps immediately became lively and crowded again.

Zhen Mi and Yang Rong learned the news of Zhang Lang's return and immediately came out to greet them.

When Zhang Lang looked at Yang Rong, he saw that her originally ruddy face was a little pale, and her steps were a little vain, so he couldn't help but hold her tender arms, and asked a little nervously, "Rong'er, what's wrong with you?" The last time I left, you were a little uncomfortable, why is your face still so ugly after so many days? Are you sick? ”

Yang Rong's face was faintly flushed, bringing a burst of vitality to her face, which was originally colorless, and she shook her head lightly and said, "It's nothing." ”

Zhang Lang felt that something was wrong, you must know that since she met Yang Rong, her body has never been so empty, and asked again: "What's going on?" ”

Yang Rong bit her lower lip lightly, glanced at Zhang Lang, and said, "Why do you go out and come back, like a long-tongued woman, who likes to get to the bottom of things so much, how do I feel that you didn't care so much about me before?" ”

Zhang Lang shouted and said: "The conscience of heaven and earth, things can be eaten indiscriminately, and words cannot be said indiscriminately." ”

Yang Rong couldn't help but laugh softly when she saw Zhang Lang's depressed look.

Zhen Mi glanced at Zhang Lang helplessly on the side, and then looked at Dian Wei and Zhang Ning behind him, and a red-faced man flashed a trace of disdain in his eyes, and then said lightly: "General, if you have something, let's go in and talk about it." ”

Zhang Lang nodded, turned back to Dian Wei and said, "Zipu, you have also worked hard all the way, take Wei Yan down to rest." ”

Dian Wei responded, and then pulled Wei Yan excitedly and said, "Hehe, brother, let's go, let's drink two lights." ”

Wei Yan nodded, and left with Wei Yan.

Zhang Lang took Yang Rong's hand and said as he walked: "Rong'er, what's the matter with you, tell me?" ”

Yang Rong's big eyes were lightened for a long time, and she was about to speak, but Zhen Mi suddenly said to her: "General, why was that red-faced man so faceless just now?" ”

Zhang Lang said with a smile: "That is my newly recruited general, named Wei Yan, a very good young man." ”

Zhen Mi was so angry that she glared and said, "What about you?" Is it an old man? What tone don't know? Old-fashioned. ”

Zhang Lang laughed dumbly, and only then did he have time to look at Zhen Mi. is still the face that fascinates people and does not pay for their lives, as beautiful as a fairy. It seems that compared with the previous image, it feels more perfect and harmonious. The skin is as tender as a newborn baby, white and red. Those aura eyes were staring at Zhang Lang at this time, black and white, which made people's hearts beat non-stop. Zhang Lang couldn't help but be stunned, his head short-circuited for the first time, and he looked at her stupidly, almost drooling. A standard pervert.

Zhen Mi was almost dizzy, but she didn't expect Zhang Lang to look at herself like this when she came back. There was almost a feeling of hatred that iron could not be made of steel, and he couldn't help but hate and stepped on Zhang Lang with his little leather boots, and then glared at him viciously, and when he saw Zhang Lang's painful and sobbing expression, he dissipated the "hatred in his heart", and said coldly: "That Wei Yan looks very proud, not easy to control." ”

Zhang Lang sighed unlucky, and estimated that it would be a few days before his feet and necks came back. He pretended to be generous and said indifferently: "Usually only people who are truly talented will be proud, and Wei Yan does have the ability to be conceited. ”

While the three of them were talking, they had already arrived in the tent.

Although the inside is small, it is very clean, the two mats are laid clean, and there is nothing else except two suitcases and a counter.

Zhang Lang helped Yang Rong and let her lie on the bed, gently stroked her hair, and said a little puzzled: "Rong'er, you are proficient in medical skills, why have you been sick for so long, and you can't see it well?" ”

Yang Rong was just about to speak, but snatched the word from Zhen Mi again, and asked, "Do you care about Sister Rong?" Why don't you know anything about her? ”

Zhang Lang glanced at Zhen Mi in surprise, for the first time he felt a little uncomfortable in his heart, and his voice became cold and indifferent: "I don't care about her, Yang Rong knows best, will you know better than her?" ”

Zhen Mi was obviously stunned, at this moment, even she didn't expect Zhang Lang to get angry. I was speechless for a while, and my face became a little difficult to look at.

Yang Rong said astringently: "Don't fight, it's actually like this......

"Sister Rong is pregnant, because she cares about you, so she accompanied you on the expedition, and she traveled all the way, so it's strange that she is not tired." Zhen Mi said angrily, after finishing speaking, don't turn your head and don't say a word. is obviously a little dissatisfied with Zhang Lang.

Zhang Lang was pleasantly surprised, grabbed Yang Rong's hand tightly with both hands, and said excitedly: "Rong'er, you are pregnant, this, is this true?" ”

Yang Rong nodded shyly.

"Wahaha......" Zhang Lang suddenly laughed.

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