On the flat ground, the yellow sand is all over the sky!

Cao Xiu led a group of tigers and leopards to ride elites, marching mightily on the land of yellow sand, with a momentum like a rainbow.

A group of cavalrymen wore shiny iron armor, heroic posture, like tigers and leopards on the battlefield, awe-inspiring and majestic.

The tiger and leopard rode forward, the high heads of the war horses reflected the cold light on the iron armor, and they took powerful steps, their expressions were resolute, and their eyes were like electricity, like sharp blades out of the sheath.

Behind the tiger and leopard cavalry, there was a large army of foot soldiers.

Most of the soldiers were heavily armoured, armed with spears and swords, and some were not in iron armor and wore grass armor or leather clothing.

The youngest may be twelve or thirteen years old, and looks a little funny in an adult's robe; The old man had silver hair and a withered face, and he didn't look like he could live a few more years.

Huhuhu~

The spring breeze blows, but it brings bursts of yellow sand, as if the sky and the earth are shrouded in a layer of yellow mist.

The hooves of Cao Xiu's mount stepped on the yellow sand, making a rhythmic dull sound. Dressed in armor and helmet, he has a resolute gaze that seems to be able to penetrate the smoke and dust of the battlefield and see every subtle movement.

The soldiers and civilians drove ox carts and wagons, carried military supplies, formed a long procession, and slowly moved forward with the army.

Dusty, their faces obscured by the dust, occasionally spit out a mouthful of gritty phlegm from their mouths, and grumble a few more times.

But that's about it.

Escape?

Behind the people, there are all Wei soldiers on guard, in the name of protection, but in fact they are surveilling, who dares to escape?

The swords of these soldiers are about to be cut down, and the white knives go in and the red knives come out, not a joke.

"Here we are."

Cao Xiu looked at the camp not far away, as well as the city of praise farther away, he raised his hand and said, "The army is resting in place, I'll go see Lu Chang first." ”

Jumping off his horse, Cao Xiu and a group of soldiers walked in the direction of the camp.

At this moment, the gate of the camp has already been opened.

At the door, Lu Chang, who was wearing dark armor, came to greet Cao Xiu with a cadre of subordinate officers and generals.

"General Cao, please."

Cao Xiu nodded, gestured to Lu Chang, and said, "Please." ”

The two took the lead in walking towards the main tent of the Chinese army, and the subordinate officers behind them and Cao Xiu's personal guards had a very tacit understanding, one side at a time, and followed behind the two step by step.

"What's going on up ahead? Can Zhongda's plan be successful? ”

Sima Yi used a trick, and he also gave Cao Pi a pass, and passed the qi in advance, otherwise, Cao Xiu would not have rushed over in such a hurry.

Shouchun's side is not stable now!

"Whether it succeeds or not, it's all been in the past few days."

"If you can really defeat the prince of Hanzhong, Liu Gonghei, it can be said that it will greatly boost morale, if you can kill or capture him alive, then the current decline can be swept away!"

Lu Chang glanced at Cao Xiu and said, "I hope so." ”

After the two of them talked, they quickly arrived in the main tent of the Chinese army.

Lü Chang and Cao Xiu shared the main seat.

As soon as he sat down, Cao Xiu began to speak.

"There is only enough grain and grass in our army for a few days, and I ask the general to send some grain and grass over to apply it urgently."

How many days of food and grass?

Lu Chang was shocked.

"The general brought a large army over, why is there no food and grass?"

Most of this grain and grass are gathered in Shouchun, Cao Xiu just came from Shouchun, how can there be no grain and grass?

"The grain and grass of the South Rushui Grain Road are now all stopped in praise, but as for the grain and grass of the North Rushui and Yingshui Grain Road, they are not enough for the army."

As he spoke, Cao Xiu sighed softly.

"The main thing is that there are wars going on all over the place, and all sides need food."

Wars raging?

Lu Chang was stunned.

Facing the current situation, Cao Xiu was in a heavy mood, sighed deeply, and then turned to Lu Chang beside him.

The look of doubt on Lu Chang's face was also seen in his eyes.

Cao Xiu's tone revealed a hint of helplessness and worry: "General Lu, the situation is indeed not optimistic now. In the east, Zang Ba is clamoring for a rebellion in Xuzhou, and in the south, Sun Quan of Jiangdong is eyeing him, and the burden on the king is heavy! ”

Well?

Lu Chang frowned and asked, "Didn't Zang Ba die in the army?" As for Jiangdong Sun Quan, aren't we waiting for an alliance with him? Why are there wars in these two places? ”

I thought that Cao Xiu was bringing strong reinforcements, but now that I look at it, it doesn't seem to be the case.

"That's a long story."

Cao Xiu shook his head and said: "Before Zang Ba, we thought that he died in the army, but there was news that he borrowed 3,000 troops in Jiangxia, and he had already stabilized Guangling County. ”

"Is that so?"

Zang Ba is resurrected, if it is not eradicated, there will be chaos in Xuzhou!

Lu Chang also knew the seriousness of the matter.

"Originally, Jiang Gan had said that Yili would surrender and go to attack Pengcheng, but the Yili army had only arrived at the foot of Pengcheng, and before he attacked, there was news that Xiapi was surrounded by Zang Ba, and Pengcheng and Pi were all in the hands of Zang Ba's father and son, Donghai and Langya two counties looked at the wind and surrendered, Xuzhou was in turmoil, and the king had to send a general to quell the rebellion, which drew a lot of elites and grain and grass."

The battle line was lengthened, and the loss of grain and grass in it was greatly increased, which was why there was no food in Cao Xiu's army.

"As for Jiangdong Sun Quan, he was a person who was used to betraying the alliance, as soon as he heard the turmoil in Xuzhou, our army was involved, and he immediately tore up the alliance, re-sent troops, and surrounded Chengde, hey! Originally, the king wanted to come to Runan in person, but now for a while, he couldn't get there, so he had to let me lead some of the elite tigers and leopards to come and reinforce with 10,000 foot soldiers. ”

After listening to Cao Xiu's words, Lu Chang's heart was a lot heavier.

"What is the task that the king has given me?"

"You can first involve Liu Gonghei, and when the situation in Xuzhou is calm, then attack Liu Gonghei."

It seems that not long ago, Shouchun had another meeting, and this time, Cao Pi adopted Jia Xu's strategy.

First level Xuzhou, Jiangdong, and then hit Runan.

"Since it is to involve Liu Chan, then Mr. Zhongda's plan should be put on hold for the time being?"

"No!"

Cao Xiu's eyes were firm, and he said: "You can't let Liu Chan know the weakness of our army, and at this time, you should fight back hard, and fight with one punch, so as not to come with a hundred punches, and only after this battle is fought can you stabilize Runan." ”

When Lu Chang heard this, his face showed a thoughtful look.

"Besides, my army is tens of thousands, and I can't pacify Runan, I was defeated by Liu Chan last time, this time, I want to get it back with interest!"

Looking at Cao Xiu's awe-inspiring appearance, Lu Chang felt worried in his heart.

At this moment, there were soldiers outside the tent who came to give orders.

"Two generals, Sima in the army has a message: the fish is hooked, act according to the plan quickly."

Fish on the hook?

Cao Xiu was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look at Lu Chang, and asked, "What does it mean that this fish is hooked?" ”

Lu Chang's face was serious, and he said: "This morning, Lan Zhan secretly went out of the city, and Zhong Da sent people to follow him all the way. ”

As soon as he heard that there was meat to eat, Cao Xiu immediately became excited.

"It just so happens that my tiger and leopard rider elite has arrived, and I will be able to kill him without leaving a piece of armor!"

He is not afraid of frontal field battles, let alone ambushing others.

When he Cao Xiu went out to fight, the most annoying thing was not to fight with the enemy and fight bloodily, but to find no one at all.

No one dared to fight him in the field!

As soon as he heard the reputation of the tiger and leopard riding, or saw the flag of the tiger and leopard riding from a distance, he ran away.

Now that he has the opportunity to make meritorious contributions, how can he miss it?

"How can the general's long march be able to fight again?"

Cao Xiu disagreed.

"If ordinary soldiers march like this, of course they can't fight, but what I command is a division of a hundred battles, and now if I go to war, I will be invincible in the world!"

"This"

Cao Xiu got up directly and said, "General Lu doesn't need to worry, I have my own opinions." ”

"That's fine."

Lu Chang also got up slowly, he arched his hand at Cao Xiu, and said, "General Cao, please!" ”

Now.

Twenty miles south of the city.

In an abandoned post house pavilion, Lan Zhan, dressed in regular clothes, was pacing back and forth, his brows furrowed, his face anxious, and he looked south from time to time, but every time he looked, he was disappointed.

What about people?

What about people!

Lan Zhan sighed deeply, if no one came, he would have to go back.

"County Zun, here, here!"

His cronies shouted a few times, and Lan Zhan came back to his senses, only to see a puff of dust rising from the south.

It seems that a large army is coming.

Knock knock~

The cavalry trampled on the ground, and the sound was shocking.

Master Wang!

The king is the best!

"Hahaha~"

Lan Zhan laughed and said, "Now that the king has arrived, I want to see why Sima Yi wants to oppose me everywhere!" Left and right, follow me to meet the king! ”

"Phew~"

Zhang Bao was wearing red armor and stopped outside the gazebo.

"In Xia Lan Zhan, I don't know who the general is?"

The person before meeting was Lan Zhan, Zhang Bao did not get off the horse, and said condescendingly: "I am the left guard of the Prince's Mansion Zhang Bao is also, the county honor, please get on the horse, Your Highness wants to see you." ”

Launched?

Your Highness wants to see me?

"There are many arrangements in the city of Baoxin, and the defense map of the Wei army outside the city is also in my hands, won't the general send troops to attack it?"

Zhang Bao looked at Lan Zhan in front of him, with a serious look on his face. He took a deep breath and said in a firm tone: "County Zun, you were able to get the defense map in the army, but it was actually deliberately leaked by Sima Yi. His purpose is obvious, he wants to lure us to come and kill us all, which is his poisonous plan. ”

Poison scheme?

Lan Zhan was stunned.

"This is impossible, the defense map in the army was not deliberately given to me by Sima Yi, but I got it by drunk that Zhao Yue."

"How can Zhao Yue get the defense map in the army? Still deliberately going to your house? ”

"This"

Lan Zhan was silent.

was said by Zhang Bao, all of this is indeed too much of a coincidence.

Zhang Bao's gaze swept sharply over Lan Zhan, as if he wanted to see through his heart: "Then Sima Yi deliberately targeted Your Excellency, I'm afraid it is also to force you to rebel." The current situation is very urgent, and the county must not reply to the letter. Or come with me to the new rest and meet Your Highness. ”

Seeing that Lan Zhan didn't answer, Zhang Bao thought that he was worried about the family members in the city, and then said:

"Don't worry, your family members in the city have been secretly transferred out of the city."

After Lan Zhan listened to Zhang Bao's words, he was silent for a moment, and his eyes revealed a touch of contradiction and bitterness.

His voice trembled slightly, but he said firmly: "General Zhang, I understand what you mean, but please General also understand my situation." My clansmen are all in the Lan Clan's Dock Fort outside the city, and if I leave, the Dock Fort will definitely be attacked, and my Runan Lan Clan will face the danger of extinction. ”

He glanced at Zhang Bao deeply, with determination and determination in his eyes: "My life is not worth mentioning, but I can't give up my Lan clan people." Please give me a group of men and horses, let me go and defend the Lanwu Fort, and also delay time for His Highness to attract the Wei army. ”

Stalling for time and attracting the Wei army?

Zhang Bao's eyes lit up.

maybe

The task given to him by His Highness has to be changed.

I thought I couldn't make meritorious contributions!

Now, it's time for me to show my resourcefulness.

"Lamb's Castle, is it strong?"

As soon as he heard that Zhang Bao was willing to send troops to help, Lan Zhan immediately said: "The dock fort was built by the number of our clan for ten years, and there are countless grains and grass in the dock fort, which is enough for the army of 10,000 people to support for several years, and the equipment for defending the city is even more sufficient. ”

In the troubled times, the family can keep the incense, but it has to rely on swords.

The way to survive of the family is naturally these dock forts.

"Okay, I, Zhang Bao, will go with you to Lan's Dock Fort and block the Wei army!"

"Really?"

Hearing this, Lan Zhan was overjoyed.

There are only a few hundred people in the Lan's Wu Fort, and it is estimated that it will be broken within an hour or two if it is attacked by a regular army like the Wei army.

But if you add the thousands of people under Zhang Bao.

It's going to last for months, if not longer!

"I'm Zhang Bao, and it's hard to chase the horse!"

"No!"

Huang Chong shook his head immediately.

"His Highness wants us to come here to answer, not to engage the Wei army."

Zhang Bao disagreed.

"If Brother Huang is afraid of death, he can go to Xinxi in person and report the situation to His Highness, and with His Highness's wisdom, he will definitely agree with my current decision!"

Fighter jets, fleeting.

is to risk being dealt with by military law, and he did this!

"Okay, I'll send someone to inform Your Highness of this matter, as for me, it's better to be with your general."

Cowardly and afraid of death?

I, Huang Chong, am not afraid of death.

"Time is pressing, county honor, I'll go to Lan's Dock Fort as soon as possible and arrange defenses."

Lan Zhan nodded, his face was very serious.

"The inside and outside of the dock fort are heavily guarded, with the help of the king, the thieves will not be able to break it, and the general will come with me!"

As he spoke, the crowd galloped towards the northwest.

Lan's Dock Fort, fifteen miles west of Baoxin City, is on the side of Rushui.

"Lan Zhan hasn't returned? Instead, he went to the northwest with the Jingzhou soldiers? ”

Northwest?

Sima Yi's brows furrowed.

"He doesn't steal praise, he doesn't attack the camp, what does he do in the northwest direction?"

Zhao Yue hesitated for a moment, but then got up and said, "Sir, I know why Lan Zhan is going to the northwest. ”

"Why?"

Zhao Yue, the county lieutenant of Baoxin, swallowed a mouthful of saliva and said, "Lan's Dock Fort is in that direction." ”

"Lamb's Castle? Not good! ”

As if he had thought of something, Sima Yi hurriedly said: "Inform Lu Chang and Cao Xiu, let them lead their troops to the Lan Clan's Dock Fort, and take them down before the Lan Clan escapes!" ”

In Sima Yi's opinion, it must have been Liu Chan who saw through his strategy.

Knowing that stealing a camp is not a matter of stealing a city.

Then take the strategy and steal people!

Moving the Runan Lan clan to Xinxi is not without gain.

But.

Hehe!

I, Sima Yi, how can I fulfill your wish?

(End of chapter)