The morning has passed, and the morning sun rises in the east, and it is full of light.

Dingjun Mountain, the camp of the Southern Army.

At the gate of the wall, Liu Bei paced and watched, as if waiting for someone.

After not seeing anyone for a long time, Liu Bei asked, "Is there any news for Zilong's return trip?" ”

Wang Ping shook his head and said, "Since last night's letter, there has been no news of General Zilong, and Ping has ordered the scouts to come out of the camp to investigate. ”

Zhao Yun set up an empty camp to defeat the pursuing Cao army, worried that Ma Chao would attract Cao Cao's army to chase and kill, and after informing Liu Bei of the results, he did not dare to stay outside the pass for a long time with a few soldiers, so he abandoned the camp and withdrew overnight.

Listening to Wang Ping's dialect, Liu Bei couldn't help laughing and said: "Since Qing has joined the Han army, he should learn more Yayan." If one day, he will become a general, won't it make people laugh. ”

"Haha!"

Left and right Wenwu was amused by Liu Bei's words.

Wang Ping was born in a family, and he has been speaking the language for a long time, and he has a strong local accent when he speaks Yayan, which makes people want to laugh.

Of course, scholars from all over the south have accents when they speak Yayan, including Huo Jun, but with the current situation, few people laugh at Chu Yin.

Wang Ping blushed and arched his hand and said, "Thank you for your high hopes, and keep it in mind." ”

Liu Bei patted Wang Ping's shoulder and said encouragingly: "Although Qing is from a humble background, he is quite knowledgeable. Wuqing identifies the landscape, and there is the victory of Hannan, and Wangqing is reluctant. ”

After Liu Bei entered Hanzhong, he met with meritorious people one by one, and after talking with Wang Ping, he had many appreciations, and because of his meritorious service in guiding the way to retreat from the enemy, he promoted Wang Ping to be a partial general.

"Ping knock thank you!" The king knelt down.

Liu Bei helped Wang Ping up and said with a smile: "When you don't make a big salute, you don't need to be polite." ”

When the monarch and the ministers were in harmony, the attendants quickly ran in and said happily: "Lord, General Zilong has returned to the camp victoriously. ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei showed joy on his face, and said with a smile to the left and right civil and martial arts: "General Huwei has returned to the camp, and you all follow the demeanor of Zilong in solitude!" ”

"No!"

In order to greet Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong, he saw that Liu Bei ordered the door of the camp to be wide open, and Sergeant Bai Yu acted as an honor guard, standing on both sides with spears; The drummer beats the golden drum and plays a triumphant song.

Liu Bei led Huo Jun, Lu Xun and more than a dozen civil and military personnel to greet Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others.

Needless to say, Liu Bei's etiquette in welcoming Zhao Yun is high, which shows how much he loves Zhao Yun. If he didn't like Zhao Yun, Liu Bei would not keep Zhao Yun by his side all the year round and order him to be the chief general of the Chinese army. At this time, Zhao Yun, as a descendant general, turned the tide, and Liu Bei's face also had brilliance.

After a while, I saw Zhao Yun holding the lance, Huang and Lu Ercai were second, and thousands of sergeants were looking ahead, and they were honored.

After leaving the camp for more than 30 steps, Zhao Yun turned over and dismounted, walked into the village, saluted Liu Bei, and said: "Jinyun does not disgrace his mission, I hope that the lord will review the sergeant!" ”

"Meet the Lord!"

"Zilong has worked hard!" Liu Bei first personally helped Zhao Yun, and then helped everyone out of thin air, saying: "The battle is hard, there is a lot of fatigue, get up quickly." ”

"Thank you, lord!"

Liu Bei looked at the generals and said happily: "Yesterday, Hanshui burned grain, it was very thrilling, and I had to see all the kings, and my lonely heart was at peace." ”

"Betrayed the trust of the lord, General Guan trusted him, all the sergeants under his account died in battle, but only hundreds of sergeants escaped, please punish the lord." Lu Meng pleaded guilty.

Liu Bei helped Lu Meng up, comforted him, and said: "Ziming has merit in seducing the enemy, what is the crime?" Go deep into the enemy's territory and be controlled by others, and it is inevitable that there will be many casualties among the sergeants! ”

"Thank you, lord!" Lu Meng said.

Liu Bei looked at Huang Zhong and said with concern: "After the old general led the army, I don't know if I can be injured!" ”

"In yesterday's battle, I was rescued by General Xingzilong, and loyalty is no big deal." Huang Zhong said.

"The old general is older than lonely, be more careful!"

Liu Bei held Zhao Yun's hand and said, "If Zilong hadn't saved the crisis yesterday, I'm afraid the soldiers of the whole battalion would not be able to protect it." ”

Tai Shiheng took the opportunity to interject and said: "Yesterday, General Zhao rode alone outside the door, so frightened that most of the Cao army did not dare to attack, and fled in panic. General Zhao gave orders, bows and crossbows were fired, the cavalry rushed out, Cao's army was defeated and left, and the thieves drowned Niu Gai in Hanshui. ”

Then, Tai Shi Heng's eyebrows fluttered and said, "Previously, General Zhao first saved General Lu and then General Huang. Captain Zhang fell into a heavy siege, and General Zhao turned back to kill and saved the whole battalion. ”

Tai Shiheng was raised by Liu Bei, and after growing up, he joined the Chinese army. has a close relationship with Liu Bei, so he dares to speak in front of Liu Bei.

"Lord, Zilong can really be described as a tiger general!" Huo Jun said in admiration.

Liu Bei saw that Zhao Yun was neither humble nor arrogant, standing majestic, and sighed: "Although Lone is not on the battlefield, he knows the danger when he hears what happened yesterday. Zilong is a guts! ”

Saying that, Liu Bei saw that the back of Zhao Yun's hand was bruised, and said distressedly: "Zilong is the commander of the army, you should be more careful, and you must not take risks alone." ”

Seeing Liu Bei touching the back of his hand, Zhao Yun said in panic: "There is a difference between the monarch and the minister, and Yun doesn't dare to accept it." ”

"Come on, wipe the wounds for General Zhao!" Liu Bei commanded.

"No!" The squire said.

"Lord, have you summoned Pang De, the general under Cao Cao's account?" Huang Zhong asked.

"Good!"

"Take Pound!"

Pound's arrow wound has been treated by a doctor and he has recovered from a fainting. Now he was tied up with ropes, and two foot soldiers escorted Pang De from the left and right to see Liu Bei.

Pang De tilted his head and looked at the ground, unwilling to see Liu Bei.

Seeing this, Liu Bei gestured left and right, and said: "General Lingming, with the courage of Guan Long, how can you be so lazy and quickly untie the rope." ”

"Lord!"

Huang Zhong said: "Pang De Yongwu~"

"Huh!"

Liu Bei stood by the sword and said with a smile: "With Hansheng here, it is worry-free to be alone!" ”

Pang De looked up, but saw Liu Bei standing by the sword, with a gentle face, an extraordinary appearance, and a dragon and phoenix, which made people disgusted.

With a cold snort, Pang De said: "Liu Gong doesn't know if he is angry and blood is splashed in five steps?" ”

Liu Bei stroked his beard and smiled, and said, "Ling Ming is brave, how can you not believe it?" However, Ling Ming is not such a person! ”

Pang De squinted at Liu Bei, and said in a cold voice: "Could it be that Liu Gong thinks that De doesn't dare to do it?" ”

Hearing Pang De's murderous voice, Huang Zhong, Lu Meng and others pressed the hilt of their swords, ready to shoot at any time.

Liu Bei waved his hand, signaled everyone to relax, and said with a smile: "Doesn't the general hear Taishi Gong's words; 'Man is inherently dead, or heavier than Mount Tai, or lighter than a feather. 'The general is brave and brave, and he does not know the master, but he is driven by thieves and captives, and he destroys living beings. ”

As he spoke, Liu Bei accentuated his tone and said, "What is a husband?" Lonely thinks that he can report to his family and country, and go to Anli to the people, so that he can be a big husband. I don't know what the general thinks? ”

Pang De sighed and was speechless to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei took off his robe, draped it on Pang De's body, and said comfortingly: "Today, China is in turmoil, and the Han family is declining. Lonely and talented, I am willing to raise troops to level the four seas, An Limin, and Xinghan Room. The general is brave and brave, and he knows a lot, I don't know if he is willing to help Lonely! ”

Pang De touched the Shu brocade robe on his shoulder, and felt a lot in his heart, but he didn't know what to worry about, so he couldn't open his mouth to promise.

Seeing Pang De's hesitation, Huo Jun said: "My lord, General Pang's loyal and filial piety, his family was left in Yecheng by Cao Cao, this is a difficult matter!" ”

Pang De sighed silently when he saw Huo Jun saying that he was worried.

"It's easy!"

Liu Bei touched his beard and said, "The lonely account is a businessman, looking for an opportunity to enter Yecheng to rescue the general's family." During this period, the general lived in Wuhan under a pseudonym, and the general was dead. ”

"How?"

Pang De hesitated for a long time, and arched his hand and said: "Despicable person, Liu Gong treats a certain kindness, and he dare not repay it." ”

"Congratulations to my lord, I am a good general!" Everyone congratulated.

Huo Jun was not surprised to see Pang De surrender.

Historically, Pound was not a die-hard man, and he also changed many monarchs. For example, Pang De was Ma Teng's subordinate general, Ma Teng was killed by Cao Cao, and he did not see Pang De to take revenge on Ma Chao and Cao Cao, but instead fought for the two.

As for why Pound swore to death?

Without it, Pound was erected by himself and could not surrender.

Because the former monarch Ma Chao and his brother Pang Rou both worked for Shu Han, everyone often wondered whether Pang De would surrender to Shu Han. In order to prove his innocence, Pang De often repays the country with death, and he will behead Guan Yu on his lips.

When Pound was captured, he had no choice. Do not descend, in the name of self-fulfillment and loyalty; surrendered, his reputation was ruined, and his wife and children were all killed.

Pang De, a man from the northwest, can't be like Ma Chao, regardless of the life and death of the whole family, and is dedicated to his dream of being a prince.

However, Ma Chao also supported him to constantly charge for his dream of being a prince. When Ma Chao's dream was shattered and he lost his spiritual support, he was not the unruly Ma Mengqi who galloped through Guanlong.

Before Ma Chao died, he lamented that only he and Ma Dai were left in the family of more than 200 people, how ironic!

burned Cao Cao's grain and grass, and surrendered to the generals, Liu Bei was quite proud.

According to the sword trend, Liu Bei stood outside the camp, looked down at the Cao military camp in northern Hanbei, and pointed with a whip and said: "The grain and grass are burned, Cao Mengde will leave soon, and Bashu has been owned by the lonely." ”

"Congratulations, my lord!" Everyone said in unison.

"Haha!"

Liu Bei stroked his beard a little and said, "Wait for a letter from Gu and let someone send it to Cao Cao." ”

"No!"

——

Yangping Pass, Cao Jun's camp.

In the big tent, Cao Cao stared at Ma Chao, who bowed his head and confessed, with anger hidden in his eyes.

Ma Chao hung a color on his arm, looked at Cao Cao on the soft couch, and said in fear. "There is a loss of over-protection grain, resulting in most of the grain and grass being burned, please punish Wei Gong."

Cao Cao had the heart to punish, but when he saw the results presented by Ma Chao, his sullenness disappeared slightly.

Although most of the grain and grass were burned by Huang Zhong, four or five thousand people were captured by Ma Chao and the enemy, and it cannot be said that there was no harvest. But he also put Niu Gai and thousands of soldiers into it, and he really picked sesame seeds and lost watermelons.

As for General Pang De, Cao Cao really didn't care. After all, although Pang De surrendered to him, he has always belonged to Ma Chao. Today, Ma Chao's soldiers and horses are damaged, but for Cao Cao, it saves a lot of effort.

"Please punish Duke Wei!"

Seeing that Cao Cao didn't speak, Ma Chao raised his head and peeked at Sun Quan, and said loudly.

Sun Quan looked at Cao Cao's expression, saw that he had no intention of executing Ma Chao, approached the bed, and said in a low voice: "Duke Wei, although Ma Chao is unruly, he is superior to others, and if he is trained, he can use Anxi affairs. ”

Cao Cao glanced at Sun Quan and stroked his beard in contemplation.

Sun Quan struck while the iron was hot and said: "Duke Wei, it is expected that in the current situation, Yizhou may be taken by Liu Bei. Our army has besieged the southern thieves for a long time, and the enemy camp is solid, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to overcome Hanzhong. Bashu belongs to Liu Bei, I'm afraid it's a foregone conclusion. However, Liu Bei occupies Bashu, and he will peep into Longyou and Guanzhong. ”

"Ma Chao is familiar with Qiang affairs, and he has a lot of prestige among Qiang and Huyi. Now why not stay in the horse beyond Longyou, follow the old things of Xuzhou, and focus on the enemies of Bashu, so as to Anxi. ”

"Anything to do with Anxi?"

After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao's expression relaxed, and finally spoke, saying: "Victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, and it is not easy for Meng Qi to fight bravely. Now I will retire and recuperate, and be sent to him. ”

"Thank you Gong Wei for being kind!"

Ma Chao stood up and walked out of the account. However, when the account was issued, he looked at Sun Quan and said that he would go as agreed.

Ma Chao saw that most of the grain and grass were burned, and he was afraid of Cao Cao's punishment, so he bribed Sun Quan with high-grade war horses and gold and silver. Sun Quan also wanted to find allies and increase his voice in Cao Wei, so he chose to help Ma Chao.

Of course, Sun Quan also knew in advance that Cao Cao had no intention of killing Ma Chao, and he was angry with Ma Chao, and Ma and Sun joined forces.

Out of the camp, Ma Chao saw that there was no one around, and scolded secretly: "Cao thief!" ”

Ma Chao wanted to break free from Cao Cao's control more and more, how could the eldest husband be depressed and live under others for a long time!

The weavers and sellers, the eunuchs and villains, these two people can make contributions, why can't he Ma Mengqi?

After Ma Chao left, Cao Cao rubbed his swollen head and had a headache. Most of the grain and grass are burned, and if you don't want to withdraw, you have to withdraw!

"Gong Wei, it's time for dinner!"

Seeing the attendant bringing chicken soup, Sun Quan helped Cao Cao sort out the chaotic case with interest.

Cao Cao picked up the chopsticks and went to stir up the chicken soup, but saw the chicken ribs floating in the bowl, and his heart was irritable.

"Wei Gong!"

At this time, Cao Hongtian stepped into the tent and asked, "What is the password in the army tonight?" ”

Cao Cao looked at the chicken ribs in the bowl, put down the chopsticks, sighed and said, "Chicken ribs!" ”

"Chicken ribs?" Cao Hong asked in confirmation.

Sun Quan saw that Cao Cao was in a bad mood, so he arched his hand and said: "Quan and retreat, if Duke Wei has orders, send someone to summon him." ”

Saying that, Sun Quan pulled Cao Hong out of the camp and did not disturb Cao Cao.

Cao Hong was pulled out by Sun Quan and confirmed: "Zhongmou, Duke Wei is called a chicken rib?" ”

Sun Quan said helplessly: "Tonight is based on chicken ribs, and General Zilian can act as ordered." ”

Without waiting for Cao Hong to ask, Sun Quan walked away and went back to pack his luggage.

"Isn't there a deep meaning in chicken ribs?" Cao Hong touched his head, not knowing what he meant.

Cao Hong was puzzled, but when he saw Yang Xiu in the side tent, copying documents, he entered the side tent for questioning.

"Master Yang, are you okay?"

Yang Xiu put down the brush and asked, "Is there something wrong with General Zilian?" ”

Cao Hong sat down at the table and asked: "Duke Wei ordered to use chicken ribs as the password tonight, it seems that there is a deep meaning in it, I don't know if Master Yang can know it?" ”

"Chicken ribs?"

Yang Xiu was stunned, then his face showed a sudden expression, and said with a smile: "The general can pack up and prepare to withdraw the army!" ”

Cao Hong was still in a daze and asked, "What do you mean?" How did I not know? ”

Yang Xiu stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Those who have chicken ribs have no meat to eat, and it is a pity to abandon them." Today, the grain and grass are burned, and you can't win, so why not leave early? ”

"This?"

Hearing this, Cao Hongmao suddenly opened his mouth and said with a smile: "Mr. knows the heart of the lord very well!" ”

"Hong ordered his subordinates to prepare to withdraw the army!"

"General go slowly!"

Cao Cao, who was depressed in his heart, couldn't eat, so he walked out of the tent to ventilate.

In the military tent, the sergeants were happy, sorted out the packages, and whispered to each other.

"Master Yang's bookkeeper Gao Jianya!"

"Sure enough, as Master Yang said, this battle will not be long in coming!"

"yes!"

During the walk, Cao Cao heard the whispering, frowned, walked into the military tent, and asked, "Who ordered you to pack up?" ”

"Qi Wei Gong, ordered by General Cao Zilian!"

Cao Cao suppressed the anger in his heart, turned around and walked out of the military tent, and ordered: "Order Cao Hong to enter the tent immediately and see Lonely!" ”

"No!"

Hearing Cao Cao's summons, Cao Hong put down the money he had scavenged from Hanzhong and hurried to see Cao Cao.

In the big tent, Cao Cao stood by his sword, his eyes showing a fierce light.

Cao Hong's steps were hurried, and as soon as he entered the account, he saw Cao Cao's expression hiding anger, Cao Hong cautiously moved to the tent and greeted: "Duke Wei! ”

Cao Cao grabbed the whip on the desk, walked up to Cao Hong, and asked, "Do you have loneliness in your eyes?" Dare to pass on military orders privately! ”

Cao Hong reacted, looked frightened, and said: "Master Yang learned that the chicken ribs were an order, and he ...... to the one who said chicken ribs, so Hong told the sergeant that he could pack his bags earlier in case of a hasty withdrawal!" ”

"Dezu?"

Cao Cao held the whip, his eyes widened, and he said in a deep voice: "Call Yang Xiu to see you immediately!" ”

"No!"

After half a ring, not only Yang Xiu arrived at the big tent, but Sun Quan also entered the big tent when he heard the movement.

"Wei Gong!"

Yang Xiu bowed and said, "I don't know what the matter is when I call for cultivation?" ”

Cao Cao grabbed the whip and said coldly: "But you guess the loneliness and let people withdraw the army? ”

"Yes!"

"What do you mean by being lonely?" Cao Cao narrowed his eyes, revealed the murderous intention, and asked.

Yang Xiu was neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "In today's situation, the enemy is not in my favor, and the grain and grass are burned, and it is difficult to last for a long time. And Wei Gong takes chicken ribs as the number, chicken ribs, the food is tasteless, and it is a pity to abandon it~. ”

"Presumptuous!"

"Smack!"

Cao Cao whipped the case with a whip and scolded: "How can you and other literati know about the use of soldiers? ”

"Do you know that if this statement is issued, the army's morale will be chaotic?" Cao Cao said angrily.

"Repair~"

Sun Quan, who was watching the play, saw Yang Xiu panicked, and smiled secretly in his heart. However, watching the drama is watching the play, but now Yang Xiu is still useful to him, and he can't die for the time being.

Seeing that Cao Cao was about to die, Sun Quan walked to Cao Cao's side and said in a low voice: "Duke Wei, the military order was issued by General Zilian, and if you dispose of Master Yang's book today, General Zilian will not escape punishment." ”

"Hmm~"

Cao Cao looked at Sun Quan coldly, as if he was very dissatisfied with his words.

Sun Quan ignored Cao Cao's dissatisfaction and continued: "Forgive Quan and be courageous, if Duke Wei does not withdraw today, I am afraid that he will miss the throne of the king." ”

Cao Cao's pupils shrank and he looked at Sun Quan deeply.

Sun Quan clasped his hands in front of his abdomen, lowered his head, and let Cao Cao look at it at will.

"You wait and get out first!"

"No!"

Everyone in the tent came out of the tent one after another, leaving the space for Cao Cao and Sun Quan.

Cao Cao sat down on the couch and placed the whip on the table.

Sun Quan bowed down and stood in front of Cao Cao and said: "Forgive Quan's courage, most of the people in Hanzhong today are likely to be difficult, and if Duke Wei returns to China with this defeat, I am afraid of provoking criticism." Quan thought that Wei Gong might as well transfer to Chang'an, and ordered the generals to conquer unevenly, thinking that they had made meritorious contributions. ”

"In the land of Guliangzhou, Duke Wei is only in charge of Longyou, and there are many barbarians during this period. Today, Hexi and Shuofang counties have been away from China for a long time, and the strong and powerful are not smooth. Wei Gong transferred to Guanzhong, and ordered the account to level Hexi, expand Shuofang, and open the Western Regions. The population of all places should be more than 100,000, with this merit, the Duke of Wei is enough to enter the knighthood, and no one in the court dares to speak! ”

"Hexi, Shuofang?"

After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao sighed and said: "Zhongmou knows the current situation, and the difficulties of loneliness, maybe only Qing can know!" ”

"That's it!"

Cao Cao patted his knees, and the whole person seemed to be relieved, and said: "It is difficult to go down in Hanzhong, and let Liu Bei get his will for a few years, and then go to the expedition." ”

"Don't be uneasy!"

Cao Cao said something meaningful, which made Sun Quan's back bend more and more.

When Sun Quan left the camp, Cao Cao took out the letter sent by Liu Bei, but saw the above words: 'Nanzheng Heavenly Prison, how can you live for a long time?' Shu wine, give you a drink'

Cao Cao looked at the jar of wine on the desk, and said wistfully: "The world is divided into two!" ”

The duel between Cao and Liu may have just begun!

ps: There is no change in the evening, organize the outline

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