Xiahoudun was defeated and took Dongjun and retreated to Hebei, the Central Plains was occupied by Liu Qi, and Hebei was shaken.

Cao Pi was shocked when he heard the report, scolded Sima Yi angrily, demoted Sima Fu, promoted Xiahou Dun to be a general, rebelled against the governor, and commanded the left and right Cao Xiu and Xiahou Nan armies to resist along the river, waiting for an opportunity to counterattack.

Xiahou Nan confronted Lu Xun across the river in Qingzhou, Lu Xun did not move, he was also happy to be idle, the two armies were at peace with each other, they each trained in Tuntian, and even occasionally went to sea to compete for fishing.

Although Cao Xiu was depressed because of Sima Yi's resignation, he learned that Liu Qi transferred Ma Chao and Fa Zheng to replace the Jingzhou general Wen Ping to guard the town, thinking that he was just Liu Qi's henchman, and immediately sent troops to attack, but unexpectedly, it did not fall in March, but more than 10,000 people were lost.

It's just that he can't deal with Ma Chao and other famous generals, and he has nothing to do with the nameless, Cao Xiu is so angry that he is seriously ill, and he reorganizes his soldiers and horses to prepare for another battle in the spring.

But the Han army obviously no longer gave him a chance, in early February, Liu Qi's soldiers took Hebei in three ways, and reported that Guan Yu was the left capital to oversee the attack on Liyang, and the camp was shaken, and Guan Yu's prestige in Cao's army was even greater than that of the Han army.

Cao Xiu was discussing countermeasures with Man Chong and others, and suddenly the scout came to report, Guan Yu had just arrived in Baima, so he insulted Zhang He and Yu Ban and transferred them to the rear army to guard the camp, and because of the fire in the camp, he was almost beheaded, and he was beaten and ordered to watch the food, and did not give him a chance to make meritorious contributions.

Cao Xiu sneered when he heard the report: "You deserve it, these two people at both ends of the head and rat are not sorry to die." ”

Man Chong also said angrily: "Zhang He was originally an old general of the Yuan family, and he had to surrender, which was also expected. Majestic and resolute, abiding by the righteousness of the festival, the most important thing for the first king, and it was surprising that he changed the festival suddenly. ”

Cao Xiu gritted his teeth and said: "If these two thieves are caught by someone, they will be cut by a thousand knives." ”

Not a day Guan Yu's soldiers to the White Horse Ferry, the Han army camped along the river, stretched for more than ten miles, looked across the river, only to see the flag fluttering, the war horses galloped back and forth, nearly a hundred warships went down the river one after another, and there were three tall building boats.

The Wei army was all frightened when he saw this formation, and even Cao Xiu became solemn, he had trained the navy, and knew the power of those building ships, if the Han army drove a ship to attack, he couldn't think of a strategy against the enemy for a while.

Full Pet said worriedly: "Guan Yu's army has prepared warships early, it seems that it is determined to win, and there are no ships in our army today, so we need to prepare early." ”

Cao Xiu shook his head and said: "There is no water army in the army, what is the use of shipbuilding?" What's more, the ship on that floor is strong, and the temporary shipbuilding is only to hit the stone with pebbles, and the only way to build a wall along the shore is to attack it with fire. ”

Man Pet said: "The water here is gentle, and boats can be used for dozens of miles along the river, so I am afraid that it will be impossible to prevent it!" ”

Cao Xiu thought for a while, and ordered: "I still have 300 tigers and leopards to ride, but I can lead 3,000 fine horses, prepare more fire arrows, and when the enemy ship comes, I will guard along the river, no matter how fast the boat goes, it can't outrun the war horse." ”

"That's it!" There is nothing to be done about the full favor, so go to the army to deploy first.

Cao Xiu sat alone in the tent, full of melancholy, now not only the Central Plains is in chaos, the situation in Hebei is also uncontrollable, the Xianbei army, the Liaodong army is too big to fall, entering the country and looting, causing the officials to complain about the people, and the Wei State is very unpopular.

For the current situation, he didn't know that the general trend had gone, but entrusted by Cao Cao, he could only do his best and obey the destiny of heaven.

"Bow to the end, and then die...... Wolong's words are extremely true. Cao Xiu muttered to himself and let out a long sigh.

At night, I couldn't sleep, and I came out of the tent to patrol the shore, only to see that the other bank was brightly lit, as if a fire dragon was entrenched on the river.

Zhengjue was dazzled, and suddenly the guards hurriedly came to report, and caught a fine worker downstream, who was sent by Yu Ban, and a secret letter was sent.

Cao Xiu's heart moved, and he walked quickly to the big tent, only to see that the person who came was wearing a robe, a hat, and a fisherman's dress, and said coldly: "What kind of face does Yu Ban have to come to the general?" ”

The man hurriedly knelt on the ground and took out a letter: "Guan Yu deceived people too much, and the master was angry, so he ordered the villain to come and deliver the letter, and he didn't know anything else." ”

Cao Xiu opened it and looked at it, his face was distorted in anger, he threw the letter group in a ball on the face of the person who came, gritted his teeth and scolded: "You still use bitter meat tricks, is it really good for Cao to bully?" ”

Seeing the forbidden surrender book, Cao Xiu naturally remembered the surrender letter of Zhou Tai in the Battle of Huainan, the last time the plan caused the Wei army to collapse, isn't this to uncover his scars and sprinkle a handful of salt?

The more Cao Xiu thought about it, the more angry he became, kicked the man over, and roared angrily: "Yu Ban Dog Thief humiliated me like this, sooner or later he will take revenge and drag him out and behead him." ”

"General, my master is sincere, I want to join forces with the general to avenge the shame, please the general be clear."

The man struggled and screamed, and had just been dragged to the door, when he heard the news, he rushed to the scene, waved the soldier back, and asked, "General, what happened?" ”

Cao Xiu's face turned pale, and he pointed to the paper ball on the ground: "It's ridiculous that Guan Yu became a general in vain, and he used this clumsy plan." ”

Man Pet picked up the letter paper on the ground, the paper texture was hard and smooth, I couldn't help but be secretly surprised, this kind of paper is extremely valuable, only the palace rewards are occasionally used, and the Han army is actually used to make a case papyrus?

He has also seen Yu Ban's letters, the letters are indeed handwritten, bluntly said that he was forced to surrender due to the situation, because he was ashamed of Cao Cao, and did not want to be the enemy of Cao Jun, so he was transferred to the rear army, but this time he was humiliated and beaten by Guan Yu, and became more and more angry, and decided to return to the Cao family to atone for his crimes, and united Cao Xiu to kill Guan Yu Xue shame.

"It turned out to be a bitter meat trick, don't pay attention to it!" Man Pet shook his head and smiled, but folded the letter carefully.

"Joining the army also thinks it's a bitter ploy?" Full of favor's words, but Cao Xiu's expression suddenly moved, and he frowned and thought about it.

Man Zhong smiled: "Today, the Han army is strong and powerful, Guan Yu is incomparable, even if Yu Ban is humiliated and dissatisfied, it is a big deal to abandon the camp and go, Anken will return to Shun again?" It's ridiculous that Guan Yunchang is familiar with the Spring and Autumn Period, and Fa Zheng has a ghost and god scheme, but that's it. ”

"Hiss-" Cao Xiu groped his chin and said with a deep gaze: "With Guan Yu's ability and Fa Zheng's strategy, how can he use this clumsy plan...... Could it be that this letter is true? ”

"No way!" Man Zhong shook his head and said: "Although Yu Ban has received the favor of the previous king, with the current situation, how can he come to surrender?" ”

"No, no, no, this matter can't be reasoned with!" Cao Xiu snatched the letter, read it again, nodded and said: "Yu Wen is sincere, and he wants to take revenge, he has to join forces with us, God helps me!" ”

Seeing Cao Xiu's sudden change of mind, Man Zhong exclaimed: "This book must be deceitful, and the general must not be trusted." ”

Cao Xiu looked at Man Chong: "If there is no ban and Zhang He does internal response, can there be a strategy to break the enemy when joining the army?" ”

When "this ......" was full of favor in Xuchang, he had confronted Guan Yu with Zhang Liao, and knew that he could do it, but now he only wants to hold the riverbank, how can he have an offensive strategy?

Cao Xiu signaled that the future people would be brought down, and the overseers Zhu Ling and Sima Hanhao came to discuss the matter, and the two of them were sent to the forbidden letter, and the two said that it was a bitter plan without thinking, and Cao Xiu looked up to the sky and laughed.

Han Hao was stunned and said, "Why is the general laughing? ”

Cao Xiu smiled proudly: "Everyone thinks that this is a bitter meat plan, but it is not a bitter meat plan, not to mention that Guan Yu knows that I am in Huainan...... cough cough" put away the letter and instructed: "You guys are careful to patrol, and Guan Yu's head will be taken this time." ”