Chapter 366: Sympathy
No matter how Liu Xiu guessed it, it was impossible for Cao 'Cao' to admit it. ΡΡΡ.(vii) (ix) x.S.ΡΠΎΠΌ The update is so fast.
Once admitted, the momentum is weakened.
Cao's '' changed his words and said: "Liu Jingzhou, this prime minister is in charge of the north, the soldiers are strong and the horses are strong, how can he lie." β
Liu Xiu said: "Prime Minister Cao, whether it is true or false, I have a scale in my heart. If you believe your words, this battle really doesn't need to be fought, and I surrender directly. In particular, Prime Minister Cao Cheng lied, but there is a precedent. β
"Oh, what?"
There was a hint of curiosity in Cao's eyes.
He wanted to hear it, what kind of panic did Liu Xiu want to attack with what he said?
Liu Xiu's 'color' said: "In the battle of Guandu, Xu Yu surrendered to Prime Minister Cao Cheng, and once asked Prime Minister Cao Cheng how much food was still born in the army. As a result, Prime Minister Cao Cheng said that there was no need to worry about food at all, it was enough for soldiers. In fact, Prime Minister Cao's food has bottomed out, and the soldiers in the army are all fighting with hunger. Xu You's words exposed Prime Minister Cao Cheng's lies, and then put forward a surprise attack on the black nest, so that Prime Minister Cao Cheng was able to turn the tide and lay the foundation for dominating the north. β
Cao Cao's face 'pale' entered, and he said lightly: "There are words in the art of war, false and real, true and false, this is a very normal thing. β
Liu Xiudao: "It's true, just like now, Prime Minister Cao Cheng advertised that there were 800,000 troops heading south, and this force was very scary." As soon as the news came out, I was so scared that I didn't dare to go to war. But in fact, the number of troops is only 200,000. β
Cao 'Cao' smiled and said: "Liu Xiu, after the prime minister wins, if you want, the prime minister promises to let you enter the court as an official." Even if you want to take charge of one side, you can allow it. β
For Liu Xiu, Cao's '' is really appreciated.
This kid has excellent ability, which is in line with Cao's temper.
Liu Xiu arched his hand and said, "Then, thank you to the prime minister." By saying this, I have strengthened my determination to fight to the death. If he wins, it will be difficult for Prime Minister Cao Cheng to come to Jingzhou. If he loses, the kid can also enter the court as an official, which is a sure-fire deal. β
Cao 'Cao' said with a smile: "In the past, Benxiang used to cook wine with Liu Bei and talk about heroes, do you know?"
Liu Xiudao: "Of course I know, the prime minister said that the heroes of the world are only the prime minister and Liu Bei." β
Cao 'Cao' shook his head and said: "Now it seems that the prime minister has underestimated the heroes of the world. Among the heroes in this world, there is your name Liu Xiu. As for Liu Bei, although he was tenacious, he was also unlucky to meet you, and he was restrained everywhere, so that he fled in embarrassment and was displaced. β
Liu Xiu said: "Liu Bei was originally living in Jingzhou, and it was a matter of course that he was defeated. β
For failing to kill Liu Bei, Liu Xiu still regretted in his heart.
If Liu Bei died, it meant that he would have one less threat.
Cao 'Cao' sighed lightly: "Liu Bei didn't die, but Yun Chang died on the battlefield, it's a pity." If he had chosen to follow me, it would not have ended up today. It's a pity that he has always been stubborn and unwilling to follow me. Time also, life also!"
Liu Xiudao: "In some cases, it is precisely because Guan Yu left that the prime minister will never forget him. If Guan Yu had surrendered at the beginning and served you allegiance, maybe you wouldn't have such thoughts. β
"That's right!"
Cao '' eyes showed a deep expression of approval.
Suddenly, Cao 'Cao' returned to the truth, and said: "Liu Xiu, Benxiang led hundreds of thousands of 'elite' elites to the south, swallowing mountains and rivers, the little force under your command is bound to be unable to resist, do you really want to hit the stone with an egg?"
If the matter in Jingzhou can be resolved without a fight, it will naturally be the best.
Cao '' in his heart, but still didn't give up.
Liu Xiu smiled and said, "Prime Minister, do you remember what I told you at the beginning?"
"What's the matter?" Cao 'Cao' asked.
Liu Xiudao: "I met the prime minister in Xu County, and the prime minister said that he would attack Jingzhou. Therefore, I put forward the difficulties of the prime minister going south to Jingzhou, and listed the reasons why it was impossible to capture Jingzhou one by one. Today, I still have the same attitude. It is not so easy for the prime minister to attack Jingzhou. Perhaps, the hundreds of thousands of troops under the command of the prime minister may all remain in the south. β
Cao '' and said: "What a big breath, wait and see." β
Liu Xiu also looked confident, and said: "Although the prime minister looks at it, not to mention anything else, it's just the place of the underwater ferry, the prime minister doesn't have one or two hundred thousand people stacked, don't think about crossing the river." β
When Cao 'Cao' heard this, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes, and he said, "Liu Xiu, your tone is a little arrogant. It is absolutely impossible for one or two thousand troops to be lost at the lower ferry. β
Liu Xiu said: "Prime Minister, just give it a try." β
After a pause, Liu Xiu said: "If the prime minister wants to cross the river from the upper ferry port or other places, and then sneak attack the garrison on the south bank, I advise the prime minister to dispel the idea as soon as possible." On the Shuishui River, I sent soldiers on patrol, and if the prime minister's soldiers tried to sneak in on a big scale, I would immediately find out. β
Liu Xiu said solemnly: "In addition, I have sent troops to block all the main roads leading from the land to the lower ferry port on the south bank, even if I cross the river and sneak attack, it is very difficult." Therefore, the prime minister's only way is to force the ferry. But it is not so easy to force a river crossing. The tens of thousands of troops under my command have long been ready for battle. β
After saying a few words, Cao's '' face changed slightly.
Previously, Xun You had proposed to divide his troops to cross the river from other places. Now, it seems, it won't work.
However, Cao 'Cao' was still extremely confident, and said: "Liu Xiu, let's wait and see." β
"We'll see!"
Liu Xiu's eyes had a look of expectation.
Cao 'Cao' stood up and said, "Thank you for your tea, the tea has also been drunk, and the words have been spoken, farewell." β
"Please!"
Liu Xiu then stood up and sent Cao 'Cao' away.
When Cao 'Cao' left the boat he was on and returned to Cao Jun's boat, Liu Xiu said loudly: "Prime Minister, Liu Xiu still has something to say, I don't know if I should say it or not." β
"Please!"
Cao 'Cao' stood on the surface of the river, the river was flowing, the boat was rocking, and he was a little uncomfortable.
After all, Cao '' is not used to boating.
Liu Xiu said loudly: "The strong dragon does not suppress the head snake, no matter whether Prime Minister Cao Cheng is a dragon or a tiger, it is a dragon, and when he arrives in Jingzhou, he has to be coiled; I advise Prime Minister Cao Cheng to strike and return to the DPRK as soon as possible, otherwise he will make a big mistake in Jingzhou, which will affect the entire situation in the north. β
Cao '' and said: "Thank you Liu Jingzhou for reminding me, but Liu Jingzhou forgot a word, it's not that the dragon is not the river." Liu Xiu, you just look at it. β
"Please!"
Liu Xiu didn't reply anymore, and the person who '' the boat turned around and returned.
Cao 'Cao' also left by boat, and Cao 'Cao' returned to the land on the north shore, and all the generals under his command breathed a sigh of relief.
Cheng Yu said: "Prime Minister, this kind of thing can never be done again. In the future, you can't be so 'sexual'. β
Cao 'Cao' chuckled twice, his eyes fell on Liu Xiu, who had just landed, and said slowly: "Zhong Degong, I can distinguish the severity." This kind of thing also depends on people. In the eyes of this prime minister, Liu Xiu is the only one who can trust the other party. β
Cheng Yu said: "Even if Liu Xiu knows each other, he is a little 'open-minded'. β
Suddenly, Cao 'Cao' looked at Xun You and said, "Gongda, when I was negotiating with Liu Xiu, he said that he had sent soldiers to patrol the water. Under this premise, it is almost impossible to find another place to cross the river. Moreover, Liu Xiu also blocked the land passage to the lower ferry port on the south bank. If you want to surprise Liu Xiu, it's impossible. β
Cao 'Cao' said: "Since Liu Xiu has been prepared, we will give up this idea. Now, cross the river with all your might. β
Xun Youzheng said: "Prime Minister, Liu Xiu's words are true or false, not necessarily true. β
Cao Cao said: "Since Liu Xiu has set up a large camp on the south bank, and considering this possibility, it must be very difficult for us to make a breakthrough from another location. Moreover, it is not easy to cross the river quietly or go south by boat. With Liu Xiu's cleverness, how could he not stop it?"
Xun Yu said: "Since the prime minister has made a decision, I will not repeat the humble position." β
Cao 'Cao' waved his hand and said: "The team will take a day off today, and early tomorrow morning, they will forcibly cross the water." β
"No!"
When Xun You heard this, he immediately arranged it.
Liu Xiu returned to the camp, went straight back to the big tent of the Chinese army, called Zhang Ren, and told Zhang Ren to prepare for war. After Zhang Ren gave the order, the soldiers in the army took action one after another.
Weapons for defense, such as rhubarb crossbows and catapults, are all ready.
Everything, just wait for Cao 'Cao' to cross the river.