The remnant sun is like blood.

At dusk, the village, which had already been ravaged by the war, looked unusually bleak.

What was once a peaceful and joyful village is now in shambles.

Charred rubble and crumbling walls dotted the streets, as if they had experienced a catastrophic decadence.

The raging flames once raged here, but now the smoke fills the air, and a strong smell of burnt smell fills the air.

Occasionally, remnants of charred wood and broken ceramics can be seen.

Some of the people's houses were left with tiles, while others were in ruins.

Far and near, the roofs were shattered by fire, wooden beams twisted and deformed, and broken tiles scattered everywhere. The walls were left with burns and black marks, the doors and windows of the house had long been burned to ashes, and the broken window glass was scattered around.

A few solitary trees are still standing, but their branches and leaves are charred and dry.

The afterglow of dusk casts through the smoke on the ruined village, creating a bleak scene.

In the midst of this mess, it seems that the laughter of children and the songs of family reunion can still be heard, but now only silence and brokenness remain.

Prosperity, the people suffer, and the people suffer.

The people who were devastated by the war were even more suffering.

Of course...

At the moment, the mood is like this dilapidated house, and there is Zang Ba.

Before I came, I had an army of tens of thousands, unlimited scenery, and I was looking forward to dominating the world.

Now he is beaten like a lost dog.

There were no more than thirty people with him.

And all of them are untidy in armor, they don't have the appearance of a division of a hundred battles, and they are deserters and beggars who have escaped.

This morning, Zang Ba took advantage of the fog to break through.

While the army was retreating towards Xuzhou in the northeast, Zang Ba and his cronies were retreating to the south.

Running to the northeast, if it is successful, it will naturally be a sea and a wide sky.

But...

He didn't have horses, so he could outrun the Wei cavalry?

That's a tiger and leopard ride!

Therefore, Zang Ba was taken by surprise and fled in the direction of Chengde in the south.

He knew that the current Jiangdong army was about to defeat Chengde.

To Sun Quan's side, you can enter Xuzhou from Guangling County.

Escaping from the pursuit of the Wei army, this is the perfect strategy!

At this time, Zang Ba's mood was heavy and tired, the camp was lost, the soldiers were scattered, and the future was unknown...

Just when Zang Ba was thinking wildly, Zang Shun shouted and said: "Father, I saw a team of people in front, playing the banner of Lu Zi, it should be Lu Meng, the governor of Jiangdong, Lu Ziming!" ”

Zang Shun's words immediately brought Zang Ba back to his senses, and the whole person was a lot more sober.

"Quick! Raise the flag! ”

The broken banner of Zang Zi was raised, and the centaur in front saw it and quickly came towards Zang Ba's side.

"Phew~"

Besieging Zhang Liao, Lü Meng's task was well accomplished.

Therefore, he led the army to cruise around Chengde, to find out the news, but also to prevent the Wei army from sneak attack.

Don't you want to see Zang Ba's banner today?

He ran closer to take a look, but the expression on his face was extraordinarily exciting.

These more than 20 people look really embarrassed.

"Are you an envoy sent by Zang Ba?"

Lu Meng looked at Zang Ba.

He really can't be blamed for treating Zang Ba as a messenger.

After all, there is no one side of the hero, and there are only about 20 people around.

It is embarrassing to say that it is a messenger.

"I'm Zang Xuangao!"

Announcing is Zang Ba's word.

Zang announced?

Lu Meng was stunned.

"General Zhendong?"

Lu Mengyou didn't believe it, and asked again.

"It is in the next that the Governor of the Metropolitan will smile, and please pass on Wu Hou on his behalf, I have something important to discuss."

The dignified general Zhendong actually fell to this?

Lu Meng looked shocked.

"The general is defeated?"

Zang Ba's face was like a black cauldron, but he still nodded slightly.

"The grain road was cut off, the generals rebelled, and in desperation, they had to go out to camp and fell for Cao Pi's tricks!"

Ay~

Zang Ba sighed and said: "I hate that Liu Gonghei, who swore an oath, but did not attack, causing me to be besieged by the main force of the Wei army, resulting in this great defeat." ”

Don't say anything yet, just throw the pot out first.

"The general still has the foundation of Xuzhou, and there is no chance of a comeback."

Regarding Zang Ba's thoughts, Lu Meng naturally knows it.

But to say that Liu Gonghei did not make a move would be wrong.

Zang Ba was surrounded by the Wei army, and the news was not smooth.

Jiangdong knows that Liu Chan has already defeated the new seat of Runan County, and the shaking of Runan is estimated to attract a lot of troops from Wei.

"This is also the purpose of coming to see Wu Hou, in order to make a comeback, I also asked the Metropolitan Governor to let me see Wu Hou!"

Although Zang Bahu fell in Pingyang, Lu Meng still treated him with courtesy.

"The general comes with me."

Seeing that Zang Ba didn't even have a horse, he turned to the deputy general and said, "Give your horse to General Zhendong." ”

"No."

The lieutenant jumped off his horse and handed the reins of his horse to Zang Ba.

"Thank you, Governor."

Jumping on the war horse, this sense of security has increased a point.

"Driving~"

Lü Meng galloped his horses and headed east.

Zang Ba followed behind him.

Not for long

In a wilderness outside Chengde, he saw a temporary walled city, with bright flags waving in the wind, and the names of various generals were written on them, but the Sun Zi banner was the most.

Lu Meng was in front, and Zang Ba was unimpeded all the way.

"Hurry up and inform the lord that Zhendong General Zang Ba wants to see him."

Lü Meng instructed his soldiers outside the main tent of the Chinese army.

Not for long.

The door of the main tent opened, and this time it was not the pro-soldier who gave the order that came out, but Sun Quan, who was dressed in strong armor and wearing a purple robe, came out.

"Hahaha~"

He first laughed and nodded to Lu Meng, but looked at Zang Ba, enthusiastically stepped forward to take Lu Meng's hand, and said, "I have admired the name of the general for a long time, please!" ”

"Wu Hou, I..."

Zang Ba opened his mouth, and before he could speak, he was dragged into the main account of the Chinese army by Sun Quan.

"General, please."

After letting Zang Ba sit in the guest seat, Sun Quan walked to the main seat.

"Wu Hou, I am the general of the defeated army, and now I am licking my face and coming to visit, what I want is to borrow soldiers."

Borrowed soldiers?

Sun Quan's buttocks were not hot yet, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Zang Ba got up and bowed to Sun Quan, and stated his distress and request to Sun Quan.

"Now that I am defeated, I still have a family business in Xuzhou, please ask the general to lend me some soldiers, and after I return to Xuzhou, I will repay the great kindness!"

Sun Quan sat on a high place, looking down at Zang Ba, his eyes were thoughtful.

After a while, he finally spoke: "The general is a well-known general, and although he is in trouble now, he still has the heart to regroup, and he has the right to obey him." I am willing to borrow troops to help and go to Xuzhou with the general to regroup for you. ”

Zang Ba felt a surge of heat in his heart, and he looked at Sun Quan in disbelief.

He knelt down gratefully, and said solemnly: "Wu Hou Daen, the tyrant remembers it, and if he has instructions in the future, he will help." ”

"The general doesn't have to be polite."

Sun Quan smiled and said: "Now that the general is defeated, Xuzhou is bound to be unstable, I can borrow 10,000 elite soldiers from the general to stabilize the situation in Xuzhou." ”

Ten thousand?

Zang Ba's face showed ecstasy.

In the tent, Jiangdong strategists, all of them couldn't help but gasp.

Quite a few people are ready to get up.

"My lord, no."

"10,000 is too many."

"Now that I am also short of generals in Jiangdong, the lord thinks twice!"

...

Listening to the opposition of the Jiangdong Army generals and ministers in the tent, Zang Ba also calmed down.

"Wu Hou, I think 10,000 people is too much, 3,000 people are enough!"

Sun Quan waved his hand, he looked at Zang Ba with burning eyes, and said: "I am willing to borrow 10,000 soldiers, there are requirements, to stabilize Xuzhou, and even Qingzhou, but I need to be loyal to my Jiangdong." ”

Allegiance?

That's impossible!

10,000 soldiers, want to get the whole of Xuzhou?

How can there be such a cheap deal!

"Wu Hou laughed, Xuzhou is not owned by me Zang Ba alone, so I can donate the land."

Although he was very unhappy, but now that people have to bow their heads under the eaves, Zang Ba maintained an embarrassed smile.

Sun Quan saw what Zang Ba was thinking, and said, "How about borrowing 3,000 soldiers in exchange for Guangling County?" ”

Zang Ba was not something that he Sun Zhongmou could subdue at this time.

This person still has ambitions, so Cao Mengde can suppress him.

I'm afraid that Sun Zhongmou doesn't have this kind of personality charm.

Xuzhou is a state, and it must not be planned.

But if you want my Sun Quan to borrow troops, what are the benefits?

3,000 soldiers for Guangling County, can you do this deal?

Zang Ba's expression was still a little embarrassed, but now it is gradually darkening.

"If Marquis Wu wants Guangling County, he can send troops to get it!"

Zang Ba's attitude has become tougher.

"Your Excellency, now, without my help, let alone the land of Guangling County, even if your life is not guaranteed, it may not be guaranteed."

The murderous spirit in Sun Quan's words is also undisguised.

"Wu Hou can kill me."

Zang Ba snorted coldly, and then said: "Without me being involved in Xuzhou, you can take Hefei, and now you dare to attack Chengde?" ”

was asked by Zang Ba, but Sun Quan was choked.

And Zang Ba's phone did not stop:

"You and I were originally in the alliance, but now I am defeated and in trouble, I beg you to give me some help, but I want to take advantage of the fire to rob, Wu Hou, what kind of hero are you?"

Sun Quan's face was slightly red, and he was a little embarrassed.

But fortunately, he was thick-skinned, and said with a smile: "What I said is a joke, the general doesn't have to take it seriously, and ask General Zhendong to rest first, I will definitely borrow the soldiers, just how much, wait for my monarch and ministers to discuss it, and then make a decision." ”

"Humph!"

Zang Ba snorted coldly and left directly.

No wonder everyone calls him Jiangdong rats, such a villain, not a rat, what is it?

After Zang Ba left.

Sun Quan sat on the throne of the main account of the Chinese army.

The plan didn't succeed, and he was angrily sprayed by Zang Ba a few words, and Sun Quan was in a little unhappy mood at the moment.

On the case in front of him was a map, which marked the key points of Xuzhou and the information related to them.

Borrowing soldiers, borrowing soldiers.

Although it is beneficial for me Jiangdong for Zang Ba to regain control of Xuzhou, but I Jiangdong can't give you soldiers for nothing?

Back then, my brother borrowed soldiers from Yuan Shu, and he also used a jade seal to inherit the country!

Moreover...

Borrowing troops from you, can you really regain control of Xuzhou?

The hidden risks and pros and cons of this made him have to think carefully.

Sun Quan took a deep breath, then he patted the table lightly, and motioned to the attendants next to him to summon Lu Meng, Gu Yong, Zhuge Jin and other important ministers to come and discuss. These are his most trusted advisors, and their wisdom and opinions are crucial to the next decision.

Lu Meng, Gu Yong, Zhuge Jin and others walked into the big tent one by one, sat down after saluting respectively, stared at Sun Quan, and waited for his instructions.

Sun Quan's brows furrowed slightly, and he slowly spoke: "Now that the situation has changed drastically, Zang Ba has been defeated, and he is now begging me to borrow troops to support." But we must consider it carefully, and this involves the interests of my Jiangdong. What do you think? ”

Gu Yong said in a deep voice: "Lord, Zang Ba lost in the battle of Weishui, and his troops were defeated like a mountain, and now he wants to borrow troops, which shows that the situation is quite grim." But if we lend him the army, what guarantee will he not take this opportunity to turn his face? ”

Sun Quan nodded in agreement, and he sighed deeply: "What Gu Gong said is extremely true, Zang Ba is the general of the defeated army, and he used to make a lot of nonsense in the tent before, even if he borrows troops with him, he will not be grateful, so he won Xuzhou, what is the benefit to us?" ”

Zhuge Jin had a very thorough understanding of Sun Quan's thoughts, and hurriedly stepped forward at this moment and said, "My lord, I think we can reach some kind of agreement with Zang Ba in exchange for corresponding benefits, and at the same time, when the situation is not good, we can withdraw the army we have sent." ”

"In addition, we can send some elite troops to accompany us, so that we can not only grasp the situation, but also ensure that our interests are not compromised," Lumont added. ”

At the critical moment, he can also occupy the place controlled by Zang Ba.

You don't give it to Guangling County, do you?

Then I'll take it and talk about it!

After listening to everyone's suggestions, Sun Quan nodded slightly.

The immediate decision may affect the future of the entire Koto.

That's Xuzhou!

He stood up and looked out of the tent, thinking a lot of thoughts as the night wore on.

In the end, he turned to face the ministers, and said with a firm expression: "Gu Gong, please also tell Zang Ba about the matter, if he agrees, he can borrow 3,000 soldiers, if he doesn't agree, give him some grain and grass, and let him go back to Xuzhou by himself." ”

Want to prostitute my Sun Quan for nothing?

There are no doors!

...

Jiujiang County.

Shou Chun.

A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.

Cao Pi walked up to the head of Shouchun City happily, looking at the banner on Zangba's camp in the distance, which had already become a Weizi banner.

Defeating Zang Ba and recovering lost territory is undoubtedly good news.

He was finally able to free up his hands to deal with that Liu Gonghei and Sun Zhongmou!

However, he didn't have to laugh long before the smile on his face became a little gloomy because of the news that followed.

A fast-horse herald hurried over and handed a letter to Cao Pi, his face gradually becoming heavy as he read it with his head bowed.

It turned out that Zang Ba escaped the encirclement and interception of the Wei army after the defeat.

"In such a desperate situation, can you still let the thief escape?"

This news disappointed Cao Pi, who had hoped to completely eradicate Zang Ba and eliminate the hidden dangers in Xuzhou, but now it seems that things did not go as he wished.

Zang Ba is still alive, so...

On the Xuzhou side, there will be no stability.

Cao Pi clutched the letter tightly, and his eyes became firm.

But...

Want to escape back to Xuzhou?

Have you asked me about the Wei Cavalry?

Cao Pi decided to send cavalry troops to strengthen patrols on the road to Xuzhou, forcing Zang Ba into a corner, and never giving him another chance to escape.

He stood up, looked at the generals beside him, and said: "The henchman is in great trouble, don't let the tiger return to the mountain, Zang Ba this person, you have to see people when you live alone, and you have to see corpses when you die!" Immediately issue a military order, strengthen inspections, whoever finds Zang Ba, I will make him a marquis! ”

There will be brave men under the great reward.

He Cao Zihuan doesn't believe it, and he can't find you Zang Ba?

Call~

Cao Pi slowly exhaled a breath of turbidity.

The matter of tracking down Zang Ba is put aside for the time being.

Even if Zang Ba really escapes, there will be no military disasters in Xuzhou in a short time.

Right now...

Should he deal with Jiangdong first?

Or go and fight Liu Gonghei first?

If he followed his inner thoughts, he would definitely get rid of Liu Chan first.

After all, this guy robbed his wife.

But...

In this matter, we still need to discuss one or two with our own think tank before we can make the most correct decision.

With the army outside, he Cao Pi needed a perfect victory to pave the way for him to replace Han.

Cao Pi, King of Wei?

No!

I want to be Emperor Cao Pi!