Cao Pi thought to himself, even if Xi Yu really wins, what are the benefits for Liu Xie?

So Liu Xie is simply too cheap.

Cao Pi discussed with a few henchmen how to meet the enemy.

"There are no outsiders here, and you should also understand that this drama is not an ordinary person, and we are not sure of winning the competition."

The faces of several henchmen were also very ugly, because Xi Yu said something that everyone dared not say.

Yes, these words can't be said to the soldiers, but it doesn't matter if they discuss them here, because they are all Cao Pi's henchmen.

However, there was no better way for a few henchmen, which caused Cao Pi to be even more irritable.

"It's just unreasonable, when it comes to you, you don't have any skills. What's the use of that? ”

Cao Pi then lost his temper.

A few people had to listen, and they didn't dare to refute it at all.

After a while, Cao Pi finished his temper and waved his hand.

He knew that it was useless to throw a tantrum casually and blame them.

Now that Xi Zhicai has also left, and Sima Yi has also been killed by himself, he feels that there is really no one available around him.

However, he did not think that it was his own sin, but that these two people had betrayed him, which was simply too hateful.

Yes, they are simply too hateful.

After a few people retreated, Cao Pi suddenly felt a chill around him.

In the land of Sichuan and Shu, Zhang Lu looked high and far, and his face showed joy. When he learned the news that Xi Yu was going to attack Cao Pi, he was secretly glad in his heart.

During this time, with the promotion of Xiyu's policy, the Wudou Rice Sect spread more and more widely in the Sichuan and Shu regions and other places, and the number of sectarians continued to increase.

Zhang Lu was very satisfied with this development and decided to lead all the way to assist Xi Yu in attacking Cao Pi.

It can be regarded as repaying the drama to a certain extent.

On this day, Zhang Lu gathered the soldiers together and said passionately: "Brothers, Cao Pi has no way and cruelties to the people. Now, the king of Xiyu intends to crusade, and it is the moment for us to uphold justice! Let's set off, first add a block to Cao Pi, and eliminate harm for the people! ”

What he meant was to make Cao Pi worry for a while, and when Xi Yu really hit him, he would be even more anxious.

However, Ma Wenjun had an opinion.

"General. Is this necessary"?

Zhang Lu was very unhappy when he heard this, so he asked Ma Wenjun what he meant.

Ma Wenjun said: "General, Xi Yu's strength is indeed strong, and it is easy to attack Cao Pi. If we were to participate in this, it would be a worthless sacrifice. ”

His thoughts gradually reached the hearts of many soldiers, and many began to waver.

Zhang Lu was furious when he heard Ma Wenjun's remarks.

His eyes widened, and there was majesty in his voice.

"To be a man, you must know how to be grateful! Xi Yu is kind to us, and now is the time for us to repay the favor. Ma Wenjun, you are in the heart of the cholera army, this kind of thing, don't mention it again! ”

Zhang Lu knows that loyalty and morality are the cornerstones of the army. He made up his mind that no matter how strong Xi Yu was, he would show sincerity.

The soldiers fell into deep thought, feeling Zhang Lu's determination and firmness.

After hearing this, Ma Wenjun had no choice but to stop talking

Zhang Lu's eyes were firm, he looked at the soldiers, and his voice was excited.

"Let's prove our sincerity with our actions! Regardless of the success or failure of the play, we must go all out and be worthy of our hearts! ”

The soldiers straightened up and responded to Zhang Lu's call.

The faith in their hearts was rekindled, and they were determined to fight for loyalty and gratitude.

Zhang Lu's eyes were firm, staring ahead.

He turned to Ma Wenjun and said, "Ma Wenjun, you have to go with me." I won't allow you to say anything like that again, we have to give it our all. ”

Although Ma Wenjun agreed, he didn't think so.

He thought to himself: "These people are gone, after all, there will be sacrifices, is it really necessary?" ”

On a sunny morning, Xi Yu led his team on a journey.

The sun shone on them, reflecting their determined countenances. They walked through a village out of town, and to their surprise, the people here came to greet them.

Both sides of the road were crowded with enthusiastic people.

They claimed to be welcoming the drama.

Xi Yu was very surprised, he stopped and started to communicate with the people.

The sun shone on Xi Yu and his team.

The people were holding all kinds of souvenirs and grains, and their eyes were full of enthusiasm and expectation.

They automatically dedicated these precious items to Xi Yu to express their gratitude and support for him.

"King, some of the hearts of our people, I hope you will not refuse."

"King, we expected you to pass by our place, and we've been looking forward to it for days."

Seeing the unpretentious faces, Zhao Yun and Zhou Yu glanced at each other and felt very pleased.

Xi Yu deeply felt the sincerity of the people, but he smiled and refused.

He stepped forward and said to the people in a gentle voice, "Growing grain is a very hard thing, and this grain is the result of your hard work. We have enough rations and don't want to cause trouble for everyone. ”

The people listened to Xi Yu's words, but they were a little sad.

"King, the situation is better this year, you don't have to be polite if we have surplus food."

"Yes, people in every place want you to occupy it so that the people can live a good life."

But in any case, Xi Yu insisted on not accepting the grain.

Xi Yu continued: "We understand everyone's wishes, but we hope that everyone can keep these grains for their own consumption." Only if you live well, we will be able to defend our homes with greater peace of mind. ”

The people were moved, and they understood the good intentions of Xi Yu.

Although they were a little disappointed, they were more of a tribute and love for Xi Yu.

And soon someone broke out into warm applause, and the applause became one after another.

In this warm atmosphere, Xi Yu and the people communicate with each other, and their hearts are closer to each other.

An old man stepped forward and said excitedly, "Your good deeds, my lord, we have seen your kindness and courage. We have specially composed a ballad to express our respect and praise for you. ”

Then the old man led the crowd to sing a ballad:

"The king of the drama fought bravely on the battlefield, and the foreign enemies were terrified. Resourcefully break the enemy's formation, protect the family and defend the country and the people. ”

The enthusiasm of the people deeply touched Xi Yu, and his eyes moistened.

He bowed deeply to the people and expressed his gratitude.

Xi Yu said loudly to everyone: "Thank you for your support and trust! I will live up to expectations and fight for everyone's peace! ”

The old man nodded and said, "In that case, don't delay the king's journey." Let's all get out of the way. ”

The people immediately got out of the way, like well-trained soldiers.

Amid the cheers of the people, Xi Yu and others continued to embark on the journey.

The sun was shining and the breeze was blowing, and their steps were firmer, and their hearts were full of fighting spirit and hope.

Zhou Yu and Zhao Yun glanced at each other again, although they didn't say anything, but both of them understood each other's thoughts.

Only if you are really good to the people, the people can be really good to you, and the people don't want much, as long as they meet their food, clothing, housing and transportation.

Xi Yu naturally thought of this, and he remembered some corrupt officials in his previous life.

The common people are actually very satisfied, but many people want to eat the people, which is really hateful.

The sky in Luoyang City was overcast and cloudy, as if a storm was coming.

Cao Pi's face was gloomy, listening to the urgent battle report from the spies ahead.

"Cao Gong, Zhang Lu led the army to attack Luoyang, and it has approached the city gate."

The spy spoke in a panicked tone and reported the latest battle situation to Cao Pi.

After Cao Pi heard this, he was so angry that he slapped the case, his eyes flashed with anger, and he couldn't help it.

"What? Zhang Lu, a little thief, doesn't he know his weight? How dare he challenge Benhou's authority! ”

However, Cao Pi also clearly remembers the last confrontation with Zhang Lu, and he suffered a big loss.

Therefore, he did not dare to take it lightly and immediately ordered to fight.

"Gather all the generals and get ready for battle! Can't let Zhang Lu succeed! Cao Pi's voice was resolute, he was determined to defend his city and defend his dignity.

Inside and outside the city of Luoyang, soldiers were busy preparing fortifications. Flags fluttered on the city walls, and drums shook the sky.

Cao Pi, dressed in heavy armor, personally climbed the city wall and inspected the battle situation. His eyes were firm and sharp, as if he could see his enemy's every move through the fog.

While observing the movements of the enemy forces outside the city, he thought about what to do.

The generals made suggestions to Cao Pi one after another, putting forward various strategic suggestions. Some suggested strengthening the fortification of the city gates, others suggesting sending cavalry to raid the enemy's rear, and still others suggesting using the terrain to set up ambushes.

They didn't have any way to deal with Xi Yu, but they put forward a lot when dealing with Zhang Lu.

After pondering for a moment, Cao Pi made a decision.

He ordered some of his soldiers to fortify the city gates, while others prepared for an ambush, while sending cavalry to scout and harass.

On the battlefield, the yellow sand covered the sky, the two armies confronted each other, and the atmosphere was tense to the extreme.

Cao Pi's generals stood in front of the formation, pointing at Zhang Lu's army and scolding.

"Zhang Lu, you despicable villain! What kind of face do you have to challenge us? ”

His voice was loud and majestic, trying to provoke Zhang Lu with his words.

However, Zhang Lu was calm and unmoved.

He sat on his horse and watched the other man quietly, the corners of his mouth even slightly raised, revealing a contemptuous smile.

"I'm here to challenge Cao Pi, and then open the way for King Xiyu, do you have any opinions? You lackeys can't stop me! ”

Zhang Lu's voice was low and powerful, echoing on the battlefield.

When Cao Pi's generals heard this, they were so angry that their faces turned red, but Zhang Lu was not moved at all.

He knew very well that on the battlefield, there was no point in fighting between words, and that real victory could only be achieved by force.

At this time, a gust of wind howled and blew the flags of both sides. The tension on the battlefield reached its peak, as if a life-and-death battle was about to break out.

Sunlight shines through the clouds on the battlefield, creating a strange light and shadow.

With the sound of a trumpet, the armies of both sides began to charge.

In an instant, shouts, horses' hooves, and metal clashing sounds, intertwined, echoing across the battlefield.

The sky suddenly became overcast, as if a storm was coming.

On the other side, the group led by Xi Yu was still marching.

They had expected to arrive at their destination earlier.

However, the frequent heavy rain on the road made their trips stop and stop, delaying a lot of time.

When they finally found a suitable place to set up camp, the soldiers' hearts were a little heavy.

Some of the soldiers began to wonder if this was a bad omen, and God didn't seem to want them to complete their mission.

"Is God hinting at something for us?" One soldier asked worriedly.

Another soldier quickly shook his head, lowered his voice and said, "Don't talk nonsense, be careful of being punished for disturbing the morale of the army." ”

In fact, Xi Yu heard the soldiers' discussions, but he did not respond directly.

He understood the soldiers' concerns, but at this critical juncture, he could not allow fear and insecurity to creep in.

He walked among the soldiers and said in a firm and calm voice: "Don't worry, everyone, the change in the weather is a natural phenomenon and has nothing to do with our actions. We need to believe in our own abilities and determination, and no matter what difficulties we encounter, we can overcome them. ”

As night fell, a bonfire rose in the camp.

The soldiers sat around and shared simple food, and the atmosphere gradually eased among themselves.

Someone started talking about the story of their hometown, and laughter and warmth filled the air.

Despite the disruption to the trip, Xi Yu was determined not to let the setback affect their morale.

He encouraged the soldiers to remain united and courageous, believing that they would be able to overcome difficulties and complete their tasks.

Xi Yu approached a young soldier, patted him on the shoulder, and asked, "Why do you want to be a soldier?" ”

The soldier raised his head, he felt very honored, he didn't expect Xi Yu to take the initiative to talk to him.

He seemed particularly nervous.

Xi Yu smiled.

"Just answer honestly, don't be nervous, I'm not a man-eating tiger."

The soldier's eyes were firm but with a hint of helplessness, and he replied: "Because of the poverty of the family, there is no other way out, but to come and become a soldier." ”

Xi Yu nodded slightly, indicating understanding.

He then asked, "Are you on the battlefield, afraid of death?" ”

The soldier hesitated, then answered honestly.

"Afraid, who is not afraid of death? But I know that since I have chosen this path, there is no way. ”

Xi Yu looked into the soldier's eyes and felt the contradiction and firmness in his heart.

He smiled slightly and comforted: "Don't be afraid, we started the war this time so that there will be no more wars in the future." We must fight for peace, so that our children and grandchildren will not have to suffer from war. ”

The soldier listened to Xi Yu's words, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes.

"Yes, my lord, you're right."

Xi Yu turned to face all the soldiers and shouted: "Soldiers, we are not fighting for ourselves, but for the peace of the world!" ”

The soldiers responded, chanting slogans and emotions stirring.

The next day, the morning sun sprinkled on the walls of Luoyang City, and Zhang Lu led his army to attack Cao Pi again.

Zhang Lu stood on the chariot, looking at Cao Pi's army from afar, and couldn't help but feel a trace of worry in his heart.

Through yesterday's competition, he found that this time Cao Pi had made all preparations.

Flags fluttered on the walls, and the fortifications were strong and orderly, and it was clearly a fight to the death.

Zhang Lu shouted to the generals around him: "The generals listen to the order, we are just here to block Cao Pi today, not to destroy him." Seeing that the situation is not right, retreat immediately after a while! ”

When the generals heard Zhang Lu's order, although they had some doubts in their hearts, they still obediently carried out his instructions.

On the battlefield, the drums shook the sky and arrows rained down.

Cao Pi's soldiers guarded the city walls steadfastly and did not flinch. They used their shields to form a strong defensive line against the attacks of Zhang Lu's army.

Zhang Lu saw that his army could not break through Cao Pi's defenses, and he thought to himself.

He realized that any further attack would only result in greater losses for his army.

So, he decisively gave the order.

"Withdraw! Don't fall in love, stay in formation and evacuate the battlefield quickly! ”

Zhang Lu's army heard the horn of retreat and began to retreat back in an orderly manner.

Cao Pi stood on the city wall and witnessed the departure of Zhang Lu's army.

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, but he immediately became happy.

As night fell, Cao Pi gathered several generals into the tent to prepare for a simple celebration banquet.

Cao Pi picked up his wine glass, smiled and said to everyone: "Today, we fought a beautiful victory, which is worth celebrating!" ”

The generals raised their glasses in response, their faces filled with joy and pride.

Cao Pi continued: "Zhang Lu, that idiot, thought that he could win easily, but unexpectedly we made full preparations. If he wins, perhaps it will discourage our soldiers. It's a pity that they came, but it boosted our morale! ”

There was a hint of sarcasm in Cao Pi's words.

When the generals heard this, they also laughed along with Xi Yu.

One of the generals said with a smile: "Zhang Lu thought he was great, but he turned out to be our defeated general!" ”

Cao Pi nodded, the corners of his mouth raised: "That's right!" We want everyone to know that we are a formidable army and that no enemy can stop us! ”

Time flies, and another day has passed.

Xi Yu led everyone to continue to move forward, crossing mountains and rivers.

On this day, they passed through a very beautiful land of mountains and rivers, and the magnificent scenery of nature was refreshing.

Xi Yu looked at the nervous expressions of the soldiers and understood that they needed some time to relax and soothe.

So, he said loudly: "Everyone may be a little nervous, today we are here to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery." But remember, don't disturb the people. ”

When the soldiers heard Xi Yu's words, they immediately cheered.

They have been in a state of tension for a long time, and it is undoubtedly a great comfort to be able to stay for a while in this peaceful land of mountains and rivers at this moment.

Xi Yu led the soldiers to walk on the mountain trails, feeling the fresh air and warm sunshine.

The soldiers sighed at the magnificence of nature and gradually relaxed.

They were immersed in the mountains and rivers, forgetting for a moment the stress and tension of the war. (End of chapter)